Head of Projects & Cost – Public Sector

Scotland (Glasgow base with national travel – open to candidates UK wide)

6 Months initial (extensions likely & the potential to go perm)

c£700 Inside IR35 via Umbrella

A leading public sector organisation is seeking a Head of Projects & Cost to join on an initial contract basis, with the potential for a permanent role.

This is a critical senior leadership position, responsible for overseeing the delivery of a major portfolio of construction and capital projects, while leading the Project Management Office (PMO) and cost management functions across a complex, high-profile estate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of major construction, refurbishment and capital maintenance programmes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard
• Provide strategic oversight of the Project Management Office (PMO), embedding governance, controls, and best practice across the project portfolio
• Oversee cost estimation and financial planning, ensuring accurate forecasting, strong cost control, and value engineering
• Lead multi-year capital planning aligned to wider organisational priorities

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant senior leadership experience in construction project delivery, cost management, or programme management
• A proven track record delivering large-scale capital programmes and complex property projects
• Strong experience leading PMO functions, governance frameworks, and programme controls
• Deep expertise in cost estimation, financial management, and commercial decision-making
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external consultants across full property lifecycles
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior leadership and board level
• A relevant degree and professional accreditation (e.g. RICS, CIOB or equivalent)
• A collaborative, visible leadership style with excellent communication and influencing ability

If you’re a senior construction or estates leader who thrives on delivering complex programmes and driving value through strong cost and governance control, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Must be able to pass SC Level security clearance vetting

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive recruitment process. We actively seek talented individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Programme Manager – Customer Technology

6‑month contract | Inside IR35

We’re looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of customer‑facing and customer‑enabling technology workstreams within a large, complex business and technology change programme.

This is a senior co-ordination role, acting as the delivery glue across multiple teams and platforms, ensuring plans are aligned, risks are managed and outcomes are delivered at pace.

Key responsibilities

• Own and manage the integrated programme plan across customer‑related technology workstreams
• Coordinate delivery across digital, app, instore and customer engagement teams
• Manage complex cross‑team and cross‑portfolio dependencies
• Drive strong delivery discipline, including milestones, RAID and critical path management
• Act as the main escalation point for risks and issues
• Produce clear programme reporting for senior stakeholders
• Own budget forecasting and tracking, working closely with Finance and Procurement

Experience required

• Strong programme management experience in large, complex retail environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple teams, platforms and third‑party suppliers
• Excellent stakeholder management across business and technology
• Confident with governance, reporting and financial management
• Structured, proactive and comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets effectively (min £5m)

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Job Title: Junior PMO Support (Contract)
Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)
Rate: £373 – £400 per day

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Junior PMO Support professional to join a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation delivering meaningful work within the mental health sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their PMO career to gain hands-on experience supporting key programmes that have a real impact on people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support to the Project Management Office (PMO)
• Assist with workforce planning activities, including resource tracking and allocation
• Maintain project documentation, reports, and governance artefacts
• Support programme leadership with scheduling, coordination, and communications
• Ensure project data is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with reporting standards
• Help drive organisation and structure across multiple workstreams

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Exposure to workforce planning or resource management
• Ability to support leadership teams in a fast-paced environment
• Confident communicator with good stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Interest in contributing to meaningful work within a mental health-focused organisation

What You’ll Gain:

• Opportunity to work on impactful programmes within the mental health space
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic workforce planning
• A fully remote working environment with flexibility
• Competitive day rate

If you’re looking to build your PMO experience while contributing to work that genuinely matters, we’d like to hear from you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Our market leading client is looking for an experienced Change Project Manager to run a number of Customer Engagement and Customer Journey optimisation initiatives.

Previous experience as a business change project manager working on customer focused / customer journey enhancement tasks in large scale organisations will be essential.

Strong core PM skills, taking ownership of driving delivery of projects in a fast-paced environment, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, and working with multiple internal and external third-party teams.

3 month initial contract

£500/day voa umbrella.

Remote – MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO TRAVEL NATIONALLY ON A FREQUENT BASIS

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.