Director, Quality and Risk Management
1 month ago
Job Title: Director - Transport Location: London, Birmingham, Leeds or Warrington
(we offer Hybrid working supported by a Smart Working Policy)
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Ardent is the UK’s leading provider of land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services to support major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery.
We are Project Managers, Chartered Surveyors, Transport Planners and Land Referencers, based in London, Birmingham, Warrington, Leeds, Glasgow and Dublin and supporting projects throughout the UK and Ireland.
Established in 1992 to provide a 'one stop shop’ for land and property matters for major infrastructure projects, our client portfolio includes some of the biggest players across our four core sectors of transport, renewables, utilities and regeneration.
We are passionate about delivering life-improving change for communities and future generations and we are proud to play a key role in facilitating and delivering the UK and Ireland’s net zero agenda, improving connectivity, enabling the repurposing of high streets and town centres and delivering new homes for the people who need them most.
We are problem-solvers, can-doers and solution-drivers working collaboratively with our clients to provide proactive and strategic advice to identify and mitigate risks, deliver efficiencies and, ultimately, achieve deliverable consents and build projects that positively impact people’s lives and the world that we live in.
The role of a Director is to inspire and lead teams, manage financial performance of teams, be responsible for service quality, identify recruitment needs, perform the role of Project Director for complex large projects that involve multiple Directorates and deliver against all Directorate level KPIs and objectives, reporting directly to the Senior Leadership Group and Board as required. The ideal candidate will have a successful background within Land Surveying (Chartered) with an in-depth knowledge of Development Consent Orders (DCO'S), Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO's) for NSIP'S relating to transport schemes.
Lead, motivate and develop all direct reports and their reports (your team) to optimise every individuals performance and professional growth and create the spirit of team.
Actively engage as a Coach across the business, proactively supporting a Coaching and learning culture within Ardent and training others across the business on how to be an effective Coach.
Ensure compliance with Company policy and processes, demonstrate respect to Corporate Services and drive these behavior's within the Directorate.
Quality
Clearly articulate objectives and report performance against objectives to all members of your team, in a manner that achieves buy-in, understanding of the Vision and fosters commitment, loyalty and a strong sense of team.
Leading by example and establishing confident relationships with senior stakeholders.
Work closely with other Directors to ensure consistency of high quality service delivery.
Serve as a trusted advisor and partner with clients to identify opportunities for improvement, consistently monitoring client feedback & sharing it with the team in order to identify opportunities for improved performance.
Takes accountability for others complying with ISO9001 (Quality);
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of your team's key clients (including their projects, their supply chain, their people and their objectives and challenges).
Set quarterly financial forecasts for approval by MD.
Develop and execute strategies for substantial revenue growth, working with sector leads to support market analysis and long-term planning.
Be the Difference - Be confident in your decisions and implementing them, taking into account the wider structure and objectives of the business, working with or alongside peers across the business. Demonstrate ability to drive and implement change to enable Ardent to continue to excel. Ardent is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability status or other legally protected characteristics.
With people at the core of our business, we offer employees an unrivalled career opportunity rather than simply a job. This is supported by a number of initiatives to look after the wellbeing of our employees whilst allowing employees to work flexibility and maintain a positive work life balance.
We offer an attractive benefits package to include :-
~ Hybrid working
~ Smart Working Policy
~ Medical health plan
~·Career progression
~ Cycle to Work
~ Electric Car Scheme
~ Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
For more information, please see our services page on our website at
Should you be interested in hearing more about the position or wish to send your CV in to HR@ardent-management.com or contact Stuart Thomas stuartthomas@ardent-management.
-
Director, Quality and Risk Management
2 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom The Green Recruitment Company Full timeBid Director – Offshore Energy Projects My client is an investment firm, responsible for managing one of the world's largest offshore portfolios. Based in London, the team boasts diverse competencies in project development, engineering, regulation, construction, asset management, finance, and merger & acquisition. Act as the bid leader for Offshore...
-
Director, Quality and Risk Management
4 days ago
London, United Kingdom The Green Recruitment Company Full timeJob Description Bid Director – Offshore Energy Projects My client is an investment firm, responsible for managing one of the world's largest offshore portfolios. Based in London, the team boasts diverse competencies in project development, engineering, regulation, construction, asset management, finance, and merger & acquisition. Act as the bid...
-
Director, Quality and Risk Management
2 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom The Green Recruitment Company Full timeBid Director – Offshore Energy Projects My client is an investment firm, responsible for managing one of the world's largest offshore portfolios. Based in London, the team boasts diverse competencies in project development, engineering, regulation, construction, asset management, finance, and merger & acquisition. Act as the bid leader for Offshore...
-
Director, Quality and Risk Management
3 days ago
London, United Kingdom Ardent Full timeJob Description Job Title: Director - Transport we offer Hybrid working supported by a Smart Working Policy) Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Ardent is the UK’s leading provider of land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services to support major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery. We are Project...
-
Director, Quality and Risk Management
3 days ago
City of London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ardent Full timeJob Title: Director - Transport we offer Hybrid working supported by a Smart Working Policy) Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Ardent is the UK’s leading provider of land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services to support major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery. We are Project Managers, Chartered...
-
Quality & Risk Associate Director
1 month ago
London, United Kingdom Mazars Full timeA diverse prestigious client list that can offer lifelong professional development with the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills. Due to the continued growth of our reputable Quants Team, we are looking for a Market Risk Quantitative insurance companies, large corporates and service companies on a variety of projects. As an Associate...
-
Director, Quality and Risk Management
2 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom Digital Realty Full timeDLR is a prominent and well-established Data Centre owner / operator with a proven track record of successful projects across the EMEA region. With our commitment to excellence and innovation, we strive to deliver high-quality construction solutions that exceed our clients' expectations. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a highly...
-
London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full timeWe have a great opportunity for an Executive Assistant role working at a senior level to support the Director and Deputy Director of Quality and Assurance here at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a confident, professional, and ambitious individual to work closely them to provide excellent support to enable them to undertake...
-
Market Risk Advisory Analyst
17 hours ago
London, United Kingdom Validus Risk Management Ltd. Full timeA Risk Advisory Analyst works within the client-facing team at Validus to provide financial market risk management consultancy services to clients. We are looking for confident, analytical, and articulate individuals with the ability to build relationships with senior decision-makers at some of the world's leading private equity managers, institutional...
-
Quality and Risk
7 days ago
London, United Kingdom Northreach Full timeNorthreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in cell & gene therapy. Our mission is to provide a seamless and personalised recruitment experience for clients and candidates, and to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, innovation, and professional growth. The role has responsibility for building...
-
Credit Risk Director
1 month ago
London, United Kingdom eFinancialCareers Full time**Description**: Ensuring the good quality of the credit risk portfolio at Sabadell UK. - Contribute to the risk strategy and targets in Sabadell UK and develop the Group’s strategic plan - Provide guidance and advise to the Relationship Managers, Branch Manager and otherteam members as to the risk culture of the firm and the quality of the risk of the...
-
London, United Kingdom Irwin and Colton - HSE Recruitment Full timeJob Description Interim Director - Health and Safety Irwin and Colton are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a leading research and development organisation to find an Interim Health and Safety Director. This exciting opportunity will lead and manage the operational Health and safety team, alongside developing strategy and overseeing the...
-
Account Director
3 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom Marlowe Software, Risk and Compliance Full timeAccount DirectorWilliam Martin Location: Remote with travel to meet with colleagues and clients (including regular meetings in London)Salary: £45,000 per annum with Bonus and Car AllowanceJob Type: Full time / Permanent Job DescriptionAbout Us William Martin, part of the wider Marlowe SRC division, are at the forefront of revolutionising health and...
-
Director, Quality and Risk Management
5 days ago
London, United Kingdom MTC OPERATIONS LIMITED Full timeManage the Sector P&L performance in line with budget and forecast expectations, along with highlighting downside risks / upside opportunities and plans to address them. Provide effective governance over sector programmes and projects to ensure effective and efficient delivery across all parameters (quality/technical, cost, schedule and customer...
-
Quality & Risk Manager
23 hours ago
London, United Kingdom BDO UK LLP Full timeIdeas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and...
-
Director - Risk Management & Transformation
3 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom Mastek Full timeLocation: London, UK SC Cleared: Required Job Type: Full-Time Experience: 20-25 years Job Overview : We are seeking a highly experienced Programme Director to lead a major Data Modernization and Transformation programme for a large financial institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire programme lifecycle,...
-
London, United Kingdom Paritas Recruitment - Risk Full timeSecuritisation & Financing – Credit Risk (AVP) A leading global bank is searching for an AVP level Credit Risk professional to join their London based team. The role would be suited to someone with Banking and /or Rating Agency experience with Securitisation exposure or Banking Securitisation Credit Risk exposure specifically with ABS, CMBS and...
-
Securitisation & Financing – Credit Risk (AVP)
2 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom Paritas Recruitment - Risk Full timeSecuritisation & Financing – Credit Risk (AVP) A leading global bank is searching for an AVP level Credit Risk professional to join their London based team. The role would be suited to someone with Banking and /or Rating Agency experience with Securitisation exposure or Banking Securitisation Credit Risk exposure specifically with ABS, CMBS and RMBS....
-
Audit Quality
1 month ago
London, United Kingdom BDO UK LLP Full timeAn accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management...
-
Quality And Risk Manager
1 month ago
London (Central), United Kingdom BDO UK Full timeIdeas | People | Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited, and high‐growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise...
