51 Management Development jobs in the United Kingdom

Position Description

• Interpret business strategy and organizational direction to drive effective strategy execution at the organizational level through organizational diagnostics, structure design, and governance optimization, thereby enhancing organizational vitality.
• Develop tailor-made organizational solutions by applying cutting-edge management theories, methodologies, and tools to address real-world business challenges, systematically enhancing organizational capabilities.
• Lead initiatives to boost organizational effectiveness and establish performance management systems. Conduct thorough analysis of performance data to identify operational bottlenecks and drive cross-functional collaboration for resolution.
• Formulate organizational and talent development roadmaps. Spearhead key management projects (e.g., industry benchmarking, strategic goal cascading, organizational health assessments, talent engagement programs) to enable sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on OD experience within HR frameworks of large/mid-sized enterprises, or 8+ years in OD/HR consulting at internationally recognized firms.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related fields.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions, with strengths in critical thinking, structured problem-solving, and post-project review. Resilience under pressure and strong ownership mindset.
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated alignment with JD.com’s core values:
• • Customer-centricity
• • Innovation-driven mindset
• • Tenacity and perseverance
• • Accountability
• • Gratitude
• • Integrity as a non-negotiable principle

A growing niche specialist Waste Management consultancy is looking to hire 2 Business Development Managers due to growth. NB you MUST have waste management Sales experience to be considered. This is a remote role, and as such you can be based anywhere in the UK.

This business are owned by a larger recycling/commodities group, and are growing in revenues and headcount year on year.

These roles are ideally suited to individuals who identify as hunters, but with a real eye for detail and strategy, as opposed to fast transactional selling. You will be comfortable with a long sales cycle, minimal leads, and will be resourceful in providing true saving and efficiency findings for clients up and down the country, mostly within Manufacturing markets.

Candidates must have strong results in Sales within Waste Management - be it trade, TWM, Hazardous etc. You will be highly numerate and good at engaging with a wide range of audiences. Typical decision makers will be: Facilities Managers, Estates Managers, Finance Directors and business owners, as well as procurement teams and health and safety teams, environmental Directors etc.

Salary range is entirely dependent on experience but will be a range in basic from 45,000 to 70, 000 for the right person, plus a strong bonus scheme and development opportunities. OTE is 80-100k a year. NB only candidates with experience selling Waste Management services will be considered. Please only apply if you have WM experience!

A growing niche specialist Waste Management consultancy is looking to hire 2 Business Development Managers due to growth. NB you MUST have waste management Sales experience to be considered. This is a remote role, and as such you can be based anywhere in the UK.

This business are owned by a larger recycling/commodities group, and are growing in revenues and headcount year on year.

These roles are ideally suited to individuals who identify as hunters, but with a real eye for detail and strategy, as opposed to fast transactional selling. You will be comfortable with a long sales cycle, minimal leads, and will be resourceful in providing true saving and efficiency findings for clients up and down the country, mostly within Manufacturing markets.

Candidates must have strong results in Sales within Waste Management - be it trade, TWM, Hazardous etc. You will be highly numerate and good at engaging with a wide range of audiences. Typical decision makers will be: Facilities Managers, Estates Managers, Finance Directors and business owners, as well as procurement teams and health and safety teams, environmental Directors etc.

Salary range is entirely dependent on experience but will be a range in basic from 45,000 to 70, 000 for the right person, plus a strong bonus scheme and development opportunities. OTE is 80-100k a year. NB only candidates with experience selling Waste Management services will be considered. Please only apply if you have WM experience!

Development Management Engineer

Our client, a highways contractor in Essex, is looking for a talented and motivated Development Management Engineer to play a vital role in supporting the Essex Highways contract with Essex County Council.
 
In this key position, you'll take the lead on reviewing and overseeing highway schemes linked to development proposals, ensuring all developer-led infrastructure meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and adoptability.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong technical knowledge and a passion for delivering quality infrastructure that makes a lasting impact.
 
What You'll Do

·Lead technical reviews of developer highway designs, ensuring compliance with planning obligations and technical standards.
·Oversee the completion of Section 38 and Section 278 agreements on time and to standard.
·Represent the Highway Authority in consultations with planning officers and developers.
·Manage legal agreements to secure highway adoption.
·Build strong working relationships with developers, consultants, councillors, and external agencies.

What you need to do now:
 
If you are interested in this role and fit the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please contact Phoebe at Carrington West on (phone number removed)/ (url removed)
 
Footnote:
 
Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years' experience in this market. Please call Phoebe at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
By applying for this position you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance to our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
 
 
 

Development Management Engineer

Our client, a highways contractor in Essex, is looking for a talented and motivated Development Management Engineer to play a vital role in supporting the Essex Highways contract with Essex County Council.
 
In this key position, you'll take the lead on reviewing and overseeing highway schemes linked to development proposals, ensuring all developer-led infrastructure meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and adoptability.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong technical knowledge and a passion for delivering quality infrastructure that makes a lasting impact.
 
What You'll Do

·Lead technical reviews of developer highway designs, ensuring compliance with planning obligations and technical standards.
·Oversee the completion of Section 38 and Section 278 agreements on time and to standard.
·Represent the Highway Authority in consultations with planning officers and developers.
·Manage legal agreements to secure highway adoption.
·Build strong working relationships with developers, consultants, councillors, and external agencies.

What you need to do now:
 
If you are interested in this role and fit the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please contact Phoebe at Carrington West on (phone number removed)/ (url removed)
 
Footnote:
 
Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years' experience in this market. Please call Phoebe at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
By applying for this position you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance to our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
 
 
 

Project Manager Graduate
Strategic Asset Management - Programme Development
Salary:  £32,000
Start date: September 2026

Location: Successful Graduate will be based from Peterborough (Thorpe Wood House office) twice a week and should be able to travel around the region as required.  Please note your placements may vary across the region and departments so flexibility is essential.

When applying, please submit your CV along with a supporting document answering the questions at the bottom of this advert as we would love to hear how your values align with ours.  Applications without a supporting document will not be considered.  

Are you ready to help deliver some of the most innovative and impactful infrastructure projects in the UK water sector?

Join Anglian Water's Project Management Graduate Programme and play a key role in shaping the future of water resources in the East of England. As part of our draft Water Resources Management Plan 2024, we've identified significant long-term challenges in meeting water demand across our region. To address this, we're developing:

• Two desalination plants in Lincolnshire and Norfolk

• An Advanced Water Recycling (AWR) plant in Colchester

To lead the early development of these and other major infrastructure projects, we've established a new team: Programme Development. This team is responsible for driving projects from initial concept through to handover for delivery - a truly unique opportunity to be part of something transformative.

As a  Project Manager Graduate, you'll be at the heart of our major infrastructure programme, supporting the early development of complex, high-impact projects. You'll work alongside experienced professionals to ensure deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Your work will involve:

• Managing consultants and collaborating with stakeholders and operational teams

• Driving external governance processes with regulators

• Engaging with academic partners to explore new technologies and best practices

• Identifying and managing risks and opportunities

• Producing comprehensive reports to track progress and inform decision-making

Who We're Looking For:

• A recent graduate (or soon-to-be graduate) in a relevant discipline 2:2 or above.

• Passionate about infrastructure, sustainability, and making a difference

• A confident communicator and collaborator

• Organised, proactive, and eager to learn

What you'll gain:

• A structured 2-year graduate development programme with rotational placements

• Hands-on experience in operations, leadership, and project delivery

• Mentoring and support from experienced professionals

• Opportunities to gain professional qualifications

• A career with purpose in a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation

Benefits : 

• A health and wellbeing package designed to support your mental and physical health 

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays 

• Double Matched Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (up to 18% total) 

• Private Healthcare 

• An excellent Family Leave package - to help you support your family including fantastic maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies. 

Ready to Make a Splash?

Please apply below, remembering to submit your CV along with a supporting document that responds to the questions below, where applicable please give examples.   

• What motivates you to join Anglian Water as a Project Management graduate, and how do you see yourself growing into a leadership role that reflects our values of building trust, doing the right thing, and always exploring? 

• Describe a time when you took the lead on a project, task, or initiative. 

• Tell us about a time when you helped build trust within a team or group. 

• Leaders at Anglian Water are always exploring and seeking better ways to do things. Can you share an example of when you introduced a new idea, challenged the status quo, or adapted to change? 

• Customer service is a key part of leadership at Anglian Water. What does great customer service mean to you, and how have you demonstrated it in a way that reflects our values - especially building trust and doing the right thing? 

• Tell us about a time when you made a choice that helped improve health, safety, or wellbeing - this could be for yourself or others. How did your actions reflect our core values. 

Closing Date: Sunday 21st September 2025

Assessment Centres (in Person): Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at Lancaster House Head Office in Huntingdon

The University of Leicester is seeking to appoint a Head of Project Management to lead the delivery of a diverse and ambitious portfolio of capital projects across the University’s estate.

The University of Leicester is a global leader in education and research, committed to innovation and excellence. Our estate spans 95 hectares and includes over 110 non-residential buildings and 191 residential properties, with the majority of academic facilities located on our main campus to the south of Leicester city centre.

The Head of Project Management within Estates and Campus Services will provide strategic leadership and high-quality client-focused project management across a wide range of capital projects. Acting as Deputy to the Assistant Director of Estates (Projects and Planning), you will lead the Projects Team in planning, implementing, and delivering a programme of projects valued up to £20m annually. These projects will vary in complexity and scale, including highly serviced infrastructure refurbishments, long-term maintenance programmes, and carbon and energy reduction initiatives.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the University's built environment, ensuring projects are well-defined, value-driven, and delivered to the highest standards of quality, budget, and time. You will manage internal and external resources, engage with senior stakeholders, and act as a key advisor on feasibility, risk, and business case development. The role will include line management responsibilities in the development and mentoring of Project Delivery team along with driving continuous improvement for project delivery processes and frameworks.and deputising for the Assistant Director of Estates – Projects and Planning,

We are seeking candidates with a proven track record of managing complex capital projects in a client-side or consultant role, ideally with experience on working on a programme of schemes including projects of over £10m in value. You will bring robust technical and commercial expertise in the construction and property sectors, with the ability to oversee all phases of the project lifecycle—from initial brief and feasibility through to procurement, delivery, and handover. You will also have demonstrable experience in leading and coordinating both internal teams and external consultants and contractors, ensuring alignment and accountability across all project stages.

The University of Leicester offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, and a strong commitment to your professional development. Further details about the University, the role, benefits, and the application process can be viewed via the candidate briefing pack here.

Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role. Please send applications to

The closing date for applications is 5th October 2025.

Interviews will be held w/c 20th October.

We believe that equality, diversity and inclusion is integral to a successful modern workplace. By developing and implementing policies and systems that challenge stereotypes across all aspects of our work, we have a culture that recognises and values the diverse contributions of our staff which benefits . Our strong values of inclusivity and equality support our efforts to attract a diverse range of high quality staff and students, and identify our University as a progressive and innovative workplace that mainstreams equality, diversity and inclusion.