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Macstaff is a high impact recruitment consultancy majoring on right-fit permanent placements in the UK construction, property, engineering &amp; manufacruting industries. Macstaff was founded by Anthony McCormack who brings 20+ years&rsquo; excellent track record in specialist recruitment for global and independent agencies.
We we act with expertise, integrity, commitment in ensuring the right result for our customers ... and fast! Whether you are a professional open to great new career opportunities or a manager looking to hire great new people, you can expect more with Macstaff.
MacStaff&rsquo;s belief is that expertise comes from focus. We wholly specialise in recruiting for the built environment. We are based from a HQ in Bristol, southwest England, servicing the UK construction and property industries and initially covering 4 major areas:
1. Construction &amp; Development 2. Facilities &amp; Maintenance 3. Property &amp; Surveying 4. Engineering

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A high performing Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Manager &amp; Recruitment Director with 20+ years of recruitment agency experience. Founding Consultant, Managing Director and Entrepreneur behind Macstaff and Macstaff Global for high impact recruitment in Construction, Property, Engineering &amp; Manufacturing, UK &amp; internationally. Proud member of professional industry associations: REC, TEAM &amp; Business West Chambers of Commerce. Published Author of Job Search Job Done, (Your winners guide to job search success).

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You will like Fulfilling role as a senior economist with UK charity working globally with United Nations Conservation bodies, ensuring science, knowledge and insights shape global and national policy. This unique organisation works with partners around the world to build capacity and create innovative solutions to environmental challenges. They are also a respected custodian of powerful and trusted environmental data to create positive impact for people and nature. You will like The&nbsp;Senior Economist Nature job itself which is an exceptional Cambridge office based opportunity with hybrid working. The role sits in the nature economy team at junction between biodiversity &amp; the economy. &nbsp; You will play a critical role in strengthening their technical expertise on the interconnections between the state of nature, the state of the economy and human wellbeing. Advancing how we think about and encourage the use of information related to natural capital to transform the relationship between the economy and nature, and catalyse sustainable economic progress, in particular through facilitating collaboration between the public and private sectors. More specifically: Understanding and promoting the role of different actors in catalyzing the transition to a socially just and ecologically sustainable economy Promoting natural capital approaches including natural capital/ecosystem accounting – especially in relation to the development of methodologies, tools, and mechanisms to enable the incorporation of biodiversity values across public and private sector decision and planning processes. Mapping and valuing ecosystem assets and the goods and services they deliver to promote a better understanding of how natural capital can be considered in decision-making including across value chains. Cross-sectoral efforts to develop and promote more integrated use and management of natural capital, aligning incentives across the social, economic and environmental pillars of sustainable development. Strategic development of the priority areas for the Nature Economy team Comprehensive overview of the organisation &amp; job role available for shortlisted candidates! You will have To be successful as&nbsp;Senior Economist Nature you ideally, you will hold undergraduate degree and/or master’s level qualification, or equivalent experience, in a field related to environmental/ecological economics. Proven experience working with international organisations, government agencies or the private sector on topics related to natural capital approaches, ecological or environmental economics, ecosystem accounting, or economic policies Development and or application of nature related assessments, including measurement of impacts and dependencies, of economic activities on biodiversity and natural capital, and familiarity with existing and emerging private sector standards, frameworks and tools. Managing strategic partnerships with a variety of stakeholders, such as governments, NGOs, businesses, academics and financial institutions Demonstrated track record in the development and delivery of multiple complex and inter-disciplinary projects portfolios, including overseeing high-quality and evidence-based delivery, managing project teams and partner relationships, and coaching staff. A track record of securing significant funding from the private sector, funding bodies or foundations, financial institutions, research institutions, UN organisations or similar Strong interpersonal and project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage and motivate staff to deliver high-quality outputs on time and within budget. Excellent communication skills, including writing, presentation and facilitation skills to a range of audiences, at different technical levels and through a variety of media. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential to this role, with fluency in another UN language highly desirable. You will get As&nbsp;a Senior Economist Nature you will enjoy&nbsp;salary: GBP 41,500 to 49,000 PA DOE To add to this, they offer some great benefits - here are the highlights: 12% non-contributory pension after 1-year service (8% after three months) Annual cost-of-living increase and regular salary reviews Good opportunities for progression and promotion Flexible hybrid working policy with home, office and remote working, including #WFA Life assurance against death in service (4X annual salary) Company sick pay which increases with term of service Health cash plan Generous annual holiday allowance of 25 days, increasing with service to 30 days Generous maternity leave, shared parental leave and adoption leave policies Free parking at the Cambridge office Excellent training and development opportunities, designed for every career stage Cycle to work Scheme which helps spread the cost of purchasing a new bike Workplace nursery scheme Employee assistance programme and bereavement line to offer help &amp; advice to staff Brilliant Social committee which organises regular fun events and social gatherings A diverse and inclusive workplace with over 40 nationalities represented on the staff Location: The post holder will be expected to reside in the UK and to attend the office in Cambridge 2-3 days each week. You can apply To the&nbsp;Nature Finance Consultant job by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or send CV to &nbsp; UK_MS

Senior Economist

You will like QS ’ing facilities management projects in NI from Belfast office for a reputable UK TFM Contractor who provides first-class integrated services delivery for public and private sector clients. If you want to work for a company where loyalty is rewarded and there are real long-term progression opportunities, then this company will tick the boxes for you. You will like The&nbsp;Quantity Surveyor - QS j ob itself within their professional asset management team where you will ensure all commercial functions for the Division are completed to professional standards within agreed time and cost budgets.&nbsp; More specifically: Pre Contract On Site pre-measurements Production of bills of quantities and/or MTC cost plans for clients Development of supply chain packages Production of labour schedules for operations team Specialist material procurement Post Contract Procurement and appointment of subcontractors on designated subcontract conditions Preparation of the forecasting and reporting of costs against value to ensure that it is in line with the contract profitability forecast Measurement, preparation and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts in line with the contract schedule of rates Administration, auditing and analysis of subcontractor accounts along with effective commercial control Identification of added value opportunities within measurement and contract conditions&nbsp; Prepare subcontractor payments accurately and in a timely manner Work in accordance with strict client KPI’s, in particular time, cost and quality Generate any early warning notices and compensation events to the client if required You will have To be successful as a Quantity Surveyor - QS, you will be an experienced QS with construction/FM experience and a healthy mix of the following: Essential Criteria Possess either a Third Level Qualification in Quantity Surveying or demonstrate a level of experience obtained working in a comparable role Demonstrate the ability to develop a strong client and supply chain relationship by working in a collaborative manner Possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and Information Technology in general Valid driving licence Desirable Criteria Have knowledge of construction practices that can be used on site to analyse the design and propose potential cost saving and value engineering measures Experience of working on MTC contracts Experience of using the National Schedule of Rates Experience of QS software such as Barcellos You will get As a Quantity Surveyor - QS you will enjoy a competitive salary of 55K- 60K Benefits Performance based annual bonus Employer Pension Contribution Membership of relevant Institutions &amp; Professional Bodies Life Assurance Health Cash Plans Discounted Gym Membership Car Allowance Cycle to Work Scheme You can apply To Quantity Surveyor - QS by applying here (recommended), or by sending a CV to UK_MS&nbsp;

Quantity Surveyor

Warehouse Manager World Class Manufacturing, based in Welwyn Garden City, starting salary 45- 50,000 benefits Working hours are Monday to Friday 08.30am to 5pm, NO shifts Benefits including pension with employer contribution up to 9%, private healthcare and more…. The Employer A UK subsidiary of a global group, manufacturing and distributing a wide range of specialist products widely used in the building and construction sectors, working across a varied and diverse client base. The Environment Managing a team of 9, you will be responsible for all factory warehouse operational activities. This is a role requiring someone with experience and sufficient self-motivation and ambition to make significant changes and improve operational performance to meet the required standards for this growing organisation. The Role: Warehouse Manager Overview - Manage the warehouse operational activities, ensure KPIs are met, and functions completed on time and according to budget, quality and factory requirements Provide direction and leadership to the warehouse team (9 staff), ensuring achievement of productivity, quality, financial targets Commitment to improve and maintain Health and Safety standards, challenging poor behaviour and achieving best practice Monitor procedures and processes for the receipt, storage, packing, picking and despatch of products, and maintain written procedures for all processes in line with company and regulatory standards Manage labour and resources efficiently, including producing a daily resource plan and a training matrix for the warehouse team Ensure that customer orders are managed efficiently and accurately Ensure Safe Systems of work are adhered to and SOPs are followed, and appropriate standards of professional behaviour are maintained Champion continuous improvement, working in line with 5S principles Work closely with the production teams to improve warehouse operations, production efficiencies, and ensure compliance with all site processes and procedures Interface and communicate effectively with work colleagues and transport partners Skills and Experience Required: Warehouse Manager Able to demonstrate effective leadership, establishing clear expectations, supporting employee engagement and motivation Experience in a warehouse management or warehouse shift manager role A proven knowledge of goods control, management and distribution Experience of driving a culture of root cause analysis to problem solving A proven track record of achieving targets A highly effective communicator with gravitas, drive and enthusiasm IOSH trained Package : &nbsp;Salary 45-50k (negotiable dependent upon experience, pension (employer contribution up to 9%), private medical insurance, 25 days a/l bank holidays Christmas shut down (increasing with service), working Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

Warehouse Manager

You will like Managing embedded computing division fully remote in Midlands/North UK for an innovative engineering technology company renowned for solving challenging problems for blue-chip clients in the renewable energy, security, medical, transportation, aerospace&nbsp;and defence industries. You will like The Technical Sales Manager embedded computing job itself&nbsp;where&nbsp;you will be responsible for the business development of embedded products from technical design to commercial account management. Solutions focused, and proactive approach to understanding market requirements to identify new customers.&nbsp; More specifically: Developing and executing the business unit strategic sales objectives. Providing a consultative technical solution to meet the customer needs. Strategically position the company value proposition to key accounts. Develop customer relationships and manage accounts in target vertical markets. Negotiate various types of contracts. Preparation of proposals. Build and maintain long-term relationships with both new and existing customers. Build and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers. Maintain a good understanding of internal &amp; franchised products and services and their possible applications and markets. Drive, guide and develop strategic customer accounts to achieve the annual Sales and GM and MBOs agreed with line manager. Regular business and strategy reviews with customers and suppliers. Generating quotations, following up on sales enquiries, closing orders and updating the CRM. Attending exhibitions to promote products and the brand Progressing and updating customer orders with the internal team Working with the wider field-sales teams to build effective working relationships, to promote cross-sell opportunities and drive a solution approach. Ensure that all activities/tasks are carried out in accordance with the Company Health and Safety Policy and the Quality / ISO system You will have To be successful as Technical Sales Manager embedded computing, you will have a healthy mix of the following: Educated to degree level in an engineering discipline (such as electronics, computer, aerospace, telecom) or Commercial. Knowledge of embedded computing and display solutions. Ambitious, dynamic, and self-motivated individual with 5 years relevant and transferable related key account management and new business development experience. Knowledge of the embedded computing and customers, with a successful track record of selling embedded computing platforms, Boards &amp; Systems, Display / Monitor and Panel PC, Edge Computing, IoT and AI. Selling Products requiring design and manufacture. Selling cutting edge embedded systems such as embedded computing platforms, 19” racks, cabinets, rugged encloses and power supplies. Knowledge of customer base, markets, and applications. Demonstrable experience in building strong internal and external relationships. Experience supporting Field Sales Engineers in their primary role of developing new business, product specification and successfully closing opportunities. Experience in gathering market information to identify new customers. Computer literate; proficient in the use of Excel, Word &amp; PowerPoint Valid driving licence UK passport holder due to MOD contracts You will get As Technical Sales Manager, you will enjoy&nbsp;a competitive salary of 55K- 65K Package. The package includes a company car or 600 monthly allowance, a 13.5% performance-related bonus, pension, life assurance, income protection, a laptop, and a mobile phone. You can apply To&nbsp;Technical Sales Manager by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or by sending CV in confidence to &nbsp;&nbsp; UK_MS