<p>Robert Half has partnered with a project delivery and infrastructure business to recruit for a Senior Cost Specialist. This is a senior-level opportunity supporting complex, high-value programmes, offering hybrid working based in Bridgwater and strong long-term progression.</p><p>The Role:</p><p>Reporting into senior project leadership, you will take ownership of budgeting, cost control, financial governance and change management across major projects.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop and maintain Performance Measurement Baselines, WBS, CBS and Control Account Plans</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and cost control across the full project lifecycle</li><li>Manage cost risk, contingency and financial change control</li><li>Deliver earned value reporting (EVM), variance analysis and performance insights</li><li>Oversee accruals, commitments, EACs and outturn forecasting</li><li>Align cost management with schedule, contract and commercial frameworks</li><li>Manage client payment applications and financial reporting</li></ul><p>Experience Required</p><ul><li>Extensive experience in cost engineering, project controls or quantity surveying within complex environments</li><li>Advanced knowledge of budgeting & cost control and Earned Value Management</li><li>Strong understanding of contract forms (NEC, FIDIC, JCT)</li><li>Experience in risk quantification and cost modelling</li><li>Full project lifecycle exposure (bid through to close-out)</li><li>Previous supervisory/leadership experience desirable</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>HNC (or equivalent) in Cost Engineering or Quantity Surveying</li><li>ECITB Level 5 Diploma in Cost Engineering (or equivalent)</li><li>Professional membership (e.g. APM, ACostE, RICS) preferred</li><li>Degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management advantageous</li></ul><p>Package</p><ul><li>£85,000 - £106,000 base salary</li><li>£5,900 car allowance</li><li>Bonus up to 20%</li><li>Hybrid working (Bridgwater-based)</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguOTk4NjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>HR Business Partner</strong><br /> Somerset (site-based/1 day WFH)<br /> Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE</p><p>Robert Half LTD is partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a HR Business Partner.</p><p><strong>Essential: Proven experience working with trade unions and within a unionised environment</strong></p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK, supporting operational teams in a fast-paced setting.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As a key member of the HR function, you will lead on all industrial and employee relations matters on-site while delivering high-quality HR business partnering across the full employee lifecycle. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies, and supporting a positive employee experience.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with managers to provide expert HR guidance across the employee lifecycle</li><li>Act as the HR lead in collective agreement forums, managing the implementation of agreed changes</li><li>Ensure clear and consistent communication between HR, payroll, and leadership teams</li><li>Advise on employee and industrial relations matters, supporting effective resolution in line with company policies</li><li>Ensure HR practices are compliant with UK employment law and applied consistently</li><li>Build and maintain strong working relationships with managers, employees, and trade union representatives</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in an HR Business Partner role within a unionised environment</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law</li><li>Experience working with trade unions and employee representatives (<strong>essential</strong>)</li><li>CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 (or working towards)</li><li>Background in engineering, logistics, or construction environments preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Enhanced pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Income protection and life assurance</li><li>Performance-related bonus scheme</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Gym discounts</li><li>Ongoing career development opportunities</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMDg2ODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="68" data-end="184"><strong data-end="101" data-start="68">Commercial Manager (x2 roles)</strong><br / data-start="101" data-end="104"> <strong data-end="117" data-start="104">Location:</strong> Taunton (site-based)<br data-end="141" data-start="138" /> <strong data-end="152" data-start="141">Salary:</strong> £60,000 - £80,000 DOE + bonus</p><p data-end="501" data-start="186">A leading UK infrastructure and engineering organisation is seeking two experienced Commercial Managers to join its growing project delivery team based in Taunton. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex, high-value projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.</p><h3 data-start="503" data-section-id="dmr0na" data-end="524">The Opportunity</h3><p data-end="920" data-start="525">As Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of the commercial performance across designated projects, ensuring robust financial control, effective contract management, and strong commercial governance. Working closely with project leadership, finance teams, and the wider supply chain, you will help drive profitable project outcomes while maintaining compliance with contractual obligations.</p><p data-start="922" data-end="1170">This role requires a commercially astute professional with a solid background in construction or infrastructure, strong knowledge of NEC contracts, and the ability to influence and support project teams to achieve best-in-class commercial outcomes.</p><h3 data-end="1198" data-section-id="1xmbd3v" data-start="1172">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-end="2127" data-start="1199"><li data-end="1306" data-section-id="116oo7l" data-start="1199">Lead the commercial function across assigned projects, ensuring strong governance and financial control</li><li data-end="1390" data-section-id="qtc1qk" data-start="1307">Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximise value and profitability</li><li data-start="1391" data-section-id="epe4dc" data-end="1473">Take ownership of forecasting, cash flow, and cost-to-complete (CTC) reporting</li><li data-start="1474" data-end="1532" data-section-id="1rf6ahq">Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities</li><li data-end="1608" data-section-id="13sxxh6" data-start="1533">Oversee contract administration under NEC and other relevant frameworks</li><li data-end="1699" data-section-id="111nwuf" data-start="1609">Prepare, negotiate, and agree applications for payment, variations, and final accounts</li><li data-end="1784" data-section-id="1805xze" data-start="1700">Manage subcontractor accounts including valuations, payments, and change control</li><li data-section-id="lxr2jr" data-end="1853" data-start="1785">Lead negotiations on contractual matters, variations, and claims</li><li data-section-id="c81nqs" data-end="1956" data-start="1854">Ensure compliance with all contractual processes, including early warnings and compensation events</li><li data-section-id="913dyn" data-end="2044" data-start="1957">Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting throughout the project lifecycle</li><li data-start="2045" data-section-id="hpyr7a" data-end="2127">Provide clear commercial guidance to project teams and support decision-making</li></ul><h3 data-end="2144" data-section-id="1aojag" data-start="2129">About You</h3><ul data-start="2145" data-end="2632"><li data-end="2258" data-section-id="1eottb6" data-start="2145">Proven experience in a Commercial Manager (or similar) role within construction, infrastructure, or utilities</li><li data-start="2259" data-section-id="1dt8qv6" data-end="2320">Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (e.g. ECC, PSC)</li><li data-start="2321" data-section-id="3de25j" data-end="2414">Demonstrable experience managing project finances, including forecasting and cost control</li><li data-start="2415" data-end="2480" data-section-id="1tgk263">Skilled in commercial negotiations and stakeholder management</li><li data-end="2535" data-section-id="1bfil72" data-start="2481">Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities</li><li data-start="2536" data-section-id="tlpgzj" data-end="2632">Confident communicator with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders</li></ul><h3 data-start="2634" data-section-id="16wfg3j" data-end="2655">What's on Offer</h3><ul data-end="3033" data-start="2656"><li data-end="2703" data-section-id="1273ktd" data-start="2656">Competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 DOE</li><li data-section-id="1o0dmfr" data-end="2733" data-start="2704">Performance-related bonus</li><li data-section-id="25e6p6" data-end="2778" data-start="2734">25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li data-start="2779" data-end="2813" data-section-id="14cz8mr">Enhanced pension contributions</li><li data-start="2814" data-section-id="z0inhw" data-end="2843">Private medical insurance</li><li data-start="2844" data-end="2884" data-section-id="t3eawa">Life assurance and income protection</li><li data-start="2885" data-section-id="1m0cta4" data-end="2922">Enhanced family-friendly policies</li><li data-end="2969" data-section-id="1exa1mu" data-start="2923">Cycle to work scheme and wellbeing support</li><li data-start="2970" data-section-id="8qy5zd" data-end="3033">Structured career development and progression opportunities</li></ul><p data-end="3232" data-start="3035">This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business delivering innovative solutions across major UK infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMjkwOTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
