<p data-start="186" data-end="288"> </p><p data-start="940" data-end="1067">We are seeking a Design Manager for a high-growth Manchester based consultancy to support the Design Lead in managing design delivery across a long-term major infrastructure programme.</p><p data-start="1069" data-end="1300">This role will focus on design coordination, programme control, and BIM / digital engineering management, ensuring design information is delivered in line with programme requirements, technical standards, and contractual processes.</p><p data-start="1302" data-end="1499">You will play a key role in coordinating design interfaces between multiple stakeholders, supporting assurance processes, and maintaining visibility of design progress across the project lifecycle.</p><p data-start="1302" data-end="1499">Key duties:</p><ul data-end="2505" data-start="1533"><li data-section-id="1bod98v" data-start="1533" data-end="1620">Support the Design Lead in coordinating design delivery across multiple workstreams</li><li data-start="1621" data-section-id="uaylud" data-end="1716">Monitor and track progress against the design programme, including critical path activities</li><li data-end="1808" data-section-id="1wzjluu" data-start="1717">Maintain visibility of design submissions, approvals, and reviewable design information</li><li data-section-id="17mx7db" data-start="1809" data-end="1887">Coordinate design meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement sessions</li><li data-section-id="1390uzs" data-start="1888" data-end="1982">Support management of BIM models and digital information in line with project requirements</li><li data-end="2067" data-start="1983" data-section-id="13dzlof">Ensure compliance with agreed information management and data exchange processes</li><li data-section-id="1u026fl" data-start="2068" data-end="2142">Assist in coordinating design reviews, RFIs, and technical submissions</li><li data-section-id="1f3jd1i" data-start="2143" data-end="2229">Support identification and escalation of design risks, issues, and inconsistencies</li><li data-end="2317" data-start="2230" data-section-id="6rftrr">Contribute to project reporting including monthly, quarterly, and executive updates</li><li data-section-id="of24n5" data-start="2318" data-end="2412">Assist with coordination of design changes, scope management, and value engineering inputs</li><li data-section-id="glvhlg" data-start="2413" data-end="2505">Maintain effective communication between contractors, consultants, and delivery partners</li></ul><p>Requirements: </p><p> </p><ul><li data-end="2624" data-section-id="bxjs3i" data-start="2531">Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline</li><li data-section-id="ec4ftv" data-start="2625" data-end="2708">3+ years' experience in design coordination, BIM coordination, or similar roles</li><li data-section-id="14b6g1t" data-start="2709" data-end="2779">Experience working on live construction or infrastructure projects</li><li data-end="2862" data-section-id="moqfth" data-start="2780">Understanding of structured design review and information management processes</li><li data-start="2863" data-section-id="1p7nyz1" data-end="2913">Strong organisational and communication skills</li><li data-start="2914" data-section-id="1g0nt6q" data-end="2949">Proficiency in Microsoft Office</li><li data-section-id="1rapsyc" data-start="2950" data-end="3020">Familiarity with BIM and digital delivery environments (desirable)</li></ul><p>What we're looking for: </p><p> </p><ul><li data-section-id="opuvaq" data-start="3056" data-end="3103">Strong coordination and planning capability</li><li data-end="3167" data-section-id="1hj2gug" data-start="3104">Ability to manage multiple design interfaces simultaneously</li><li data-section-id="awthyw" data-start="3168" data-end="3231">Detail-oriented approach to design assurance and compliance</li><li data-end="3300" data-start="3232" data-section-id="jm7dvp">Confidence working with technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li data-end="3373" data-start="3301" data-section-id="inpl86">Experience in major infrastructure or civil engineering environments</li></ul><p>What's on offer: </p><p> </p><ul><li data-end="3464" data-section-id="1idrk2d" data-start="3402">Opportunity to work on a major UK infrastructure programme</li><li data-end="3534" data-section-id="12g7mzk" data-start="3465">Exposure to complex, large-scale engineering and tunnelling works</li><li data-end="3590" data-start="3535" data-section-id="1tk5jid">Collaborative, delivery-focused project environment</li><li data-start="3591" data-section-id="iknfa2" data-end="3666">Long-term programme with significant professional development potential</li></ul><p> </p><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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjMxNzcxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Managing Director</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Halifax, West Yorkshire<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £125,000 base + bonus + 25% pension + car allowance + benefits</p><p>Robert Half are recruiting a Managing Director role to join a long‑established manufacturing and distribution business based in Halifax.</p><p>This appointment represents a rare opportunity to take full executive responsibility for a well‑established manufacturing SME with strong heritage and future growth potential.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Chairman and Board of Trustees, the Managing Director will have full end‑to‑end responsibility for the leadership, performance and strategic direction of the business. Key responsibilities include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Setting and executing the long‑term strategy of the organisation</li><li>Full P&L ownership and oversight of sales, operations, finance and R&D</li><li>Leading a manufacturing operation, ensuring efficiency, quality, and on‑time delivery</li><li>Driving best practice, continuous improvement and Industry 4.0 principles across the business</li><li>Acting as a visible, customer‑facing leader with key accounts and partners</li><li>Oversight of governance, reporting, compliance, risk management and health & safety</li><li>Hiring, leading, and developing the leadership team and wider workforce</li><li>Ensuring the business has the structure, capability and culture to support future growth</li></ul><p>This is a hands‑on Managing Director role, balancing strategic leadership with day‑to‑day operational control.</p><p><strong>The Candidate</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded senior leader with:</p><ul><li>Proven senior leadership experience within manufacturing or distribution</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and customer‑facing capability</li><li>A track record of driving sales growth and business performance in an established organisation</li><li>Experience leading manufacturing operations, including quality, health & safety and continuous improvement</li><li>Strong strategic planning and execution capability</li><li>A hands‑on leadership style, comfortable operating at both strategic and operational level</li><li>High levels of digital and IT literacy, with an understanding of automation, data‑led decision making and modern manufacturing technologies</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Base salary:</strong> £125,000</li><li><strong>Bonus:</strong> Annual performance‑related bonus</li><li><strong>Pension:</strong> 25% employer contribution (non‑employee contribution)</li><li><strong>Car allowance</strong></li><li><strong>Holidays:</strong> 24 days annual leave + statutory holidays</li><li><strong>Additional benefits:</strong> Private healthcare</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjQwOTUwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<br> <br>A global technology business delivering innovative digital solutions across international markets is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to join their Manchester team. The company supports large-scale operations worldwide and is recognised as a sector leader. Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of the culture, with a focus on continuous improvement and inclusivity.<br><p data-end="749" data-start="520">Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, ensuring efficient processes and timely reporting. This role balances technical accounting tasks with strategic oversight.</p><p data-end="777" data-start="751"><strong data-end="775" data-start="751">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-start="778" data-end="1216"><li data-section-id="1owzkn9" data-start="778" data-end="830"><p data-start="780" data-end="830">Manage accounting across multiple group entities</p></li><li data-section-id="5zzaqt" data-end="891" data-start="831"><p data-end="891" data-start="833">Lead month-end close and consolidate management accounts</p></li><li data-section-id="mkza6j" data-start="892" data-end="984"><p data-end="984" data-start="894">Prepare and review accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and intercompany reconciliations</p></li><li data-end="1035" data-start="985" data-section-id="m4mmss"><p data-start="987" data-end="1035">Oversee group-wide billing and reconciliations</p></li><li data-section-id="102vstj" data-start="1036" data-end="1090"><p data-end="1090" data-start="1038">Support audits and ensure compliance documentation</p></li><li data-section-id="1jbp0ig" data-end="1138" data-start="1091"><p data-end="1138" data-start="1093">Identify and implement process improvements</p></li><li data-start="1139" data-end="1216" data-section-id="1c74wn4"><p data-start="1141" data-end="1216">Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex queries</p></li></ul><p data-end="1236" data-start="1218"><strong data-end="1234" data-start="1218">Requirements</strong></p><ul data-start="1237" data-end="1480"><li data-section-id="102xw9g" data-end="1275" data-start="1237"><p data-start="1239" data-end="1275">Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA</p></li><li data-end="1338" data-start="1276" data-section-id="1wp3wu1"><p data-end="1338" data-start="1278">Advanced Excel skills and interest in AI tools for finance</p></li><li data-start="1339" data-end="1420" data-section-id="gx3hji"><p data-start="1341" data-end="1420">Strong knowledge of accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, UK GAAP, and IFRS</p></li><li data-start="1421" data-end="1480" data-section-id="120mhyr"><p data-end="1480" data-start="1423">High attention to detail, self-motivated, and organised</p></li></ul><br><br> <br><strong>The business is seeking someone strong on data innovation, to include familiarity with AI tools. </strong><br> <br>This is a great opportunity to develop your career within a forward-thinking technology company.<br> <br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjE1NDI3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
