Roster Clerk Crewe, Cheshire Competitive Salary The Opportunity - You'll be responsible for coordinating staff rosters, ensuring coverage across shifts, managing updates and changes, and maintaining accurate records. This role suits someone who thrives in fast-paced settings and has experience with scheduling or workforce coordination. Responsibilities - Create and maintain staff rosters using internal scheduling systems. Update rosters to reflect short-notice changes such as leave, sickness, or operational needs. Ensure all shifts are assigned appropriately and in line with internal guidelines. Communicate schedule changes promptly to relevant teams. Maintain accurate records including leave, training, and availability data. Support reporting requirements by providing accurate and timely information. Work closely with operational managers to ensure staffing requirements are met. The Candidate - Essential - Experience in rostering, scheduling, coordination, or a similar administrative role. Strong accuracy and attention to detail. Good communication skills and confidence engaging with multiple stakeholders. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a high-activity environment. Competent IT skills, including use of spreadsheets or scheduling software. Desirable - Experience in a 24/7 operational environment (e.g., logistics, transport, emergency services, utilities, manufacturing). Understanding of working time rules, shift patterns, or scheduling principles. Familiarity with workflow, resource planning, or compliance-based roles. Location - Crewe ( 5 days on site )Salary -CompetitiveAbout Ford & Stanley - Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Roster Clerk Crewe, Cheshire Competitive Salary The Opportunity - You'll be responsible for coordinating staff rosters, ensuring coverage across shifts, managing updates and changes, and maintaining accurate records. This role suits someone who thrives in fast-paced settings and has experience with scheduling or workforce coordination. Responsibilities - Create and maintain staff rosters using internal scheduling systems. Update rosters to reflect short-notice changes such as leave, sickness, or operational needs. Ensure all shifts are assigned appropriately and in line with internal guidelines. Communicate schedule changes promptly to relevant teams. Maintain accurate records including leave, training, and availability data. Support reporting requirements by providing accurate and timely information. Work closely with operational managers to ensure staffing requirements are met. The Candidate - Essential - Experience in rostering, scheduling, coordination, or a similar administrative role. Strong accuracy and attention to detail. Good communication skills and confidence engaging with multiple stakeholders. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a high-activity environment. Competent IT skills, including use of spreadsheets or scheduling software. Desirable - Experience in a 24/7 operational environment (e.g., logistics, transport, emergency services, utilities, manufacturing). Understanding of working time rules, shift patterns, or scheduling principles. Familiarity with workflow, resource planning, or compliance-based roles. Location - Crewe ( 5 days on site )Salary -CompetitiveAbout Ford & Stanley - Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination.
Roster Clerk FerryBridge, West Yorkshire Competitive Salary The Opportunity - You'll be responsible for coordinating staff rosters, ensuring coverage across shifts, managing updates and changes, and maintaining accurate records. This role suits someone who thrives in fast-paced settings and has experience with scheduling or workforce coordination. Responsibilities - Create and maintain staff rosters using internal scheduling systems. Update rosters to reflect short-notice changes such as leave, sickness, or operational needs. Ensure all shifts are assigned appropriately and in line with internal guidelines. Communicate schedule changes promptly to relevant teams. Maintain accurate records including leave, training, and availability data. Support reporting requirements by providing accurate and timely information. Work closely with operational managers to ensure staffing requirements are met. The Candidate - Essential - Experience in rostering, scheduling, coordination, or a similar administrative role. Strong accuracy and attention to detail. Good communication skills and confidence engaging with multiple stakeholders. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a high-activity environment. Competent IT skills, including use of spreadsheets or scheduling software. Desirable - Experience in a 24/7 operational environment (e.g., logistics, transport, emergency services, utilities, manufacturing). Understanding of working time rules, shift patterns, or scheduling principles. Familiarity with workflow, resource planning, or compliance-based roles. Location - FerryBridge ( 5 days on site )Salary -CompetitiveAbout Ford & Stanley - Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Roster Clerk FerryBridge, West Yorkshire Competitive Salary The Opportunity - You'll be responsible for coordinating staff rosters, ensuring coverage across shifts, managing updates and changes, and maintaining accurate records. This role suits someone who thrives in fast-paced settings and has experience with scheduling or workforce coordination. Responsibilities - Create and maintain staff rosters using internal scheduling systems. Update rosters to reflect short-notice changes such as leave, sickness, or operational needs. Ensure all shifts are assigned appropriately and in line with internal guidelines. Communicate schedule changes promptly to relevant teams. Maintain accurate records including leave, training, and availability data. Support reporting requirements by providing accurate and timely information. Work closely with operational managers to ensure staffing requirements are met. The Candidate - Essential - Experience in rostering, scheduling, coordination, or a similar administrative role. Strong accuracy and attention to detail. Good communication skills and confidence engaging with multiple stakeholders. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a high-activity environment. Competent IT skills, including use of spreadsheets or scheduling software. Desirable - Experience in a 24/7 operational environment (e.g., logistics, transport, emergency services, utilities, manufacturing). Understanding of working time rules, shift patterns, or scheduling principles. Familiarity with workflow, resource planning, or compliance-based roles. Location - FerryBridge ( 5 days on site )Salary -CompetitiveAbout Ford & Stanley - Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination.
Alexander Mann Solutions - Public Sector Resourcing
Manchester, Lancashire
On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Full Stack Lead Java Developer for a 12 Month (Inside IR35) Hybrid contract based up to 3 days per week in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle or Blackpool. This role will support delivery within the Health Assessment Efficiencies (HAE) Workstream, which focuses on delivering measurable efficiency improvements in health assessments through service transformation, digital innovation, and process optimisation within a 12-18-month timeframe. The work includes mobilising and delivering a prioritised set of initiatives designed to reduce administrative burden and improve clinical/operational processes. This includes initiatives such as Write Up Assistant, Transcription & summarisation, Case summarisation, NHS data share, and audit/process optimisation (for example: "group/remove audit attributes," "automate/streamline amendments," and WCA intelligent audit). Delivery will be scaled based on evidence of outcomes and governance decisions. The work will be delivered via a multidisciplinary team using agile ways of working (clear prioritisation, sprint planning, reviews, and continuous improvement) with appropriate delegated decision-making to maintain pace and focus. As a Lead Full Stack Java Developer, you will be required to operate with significant autonomy, providing expert technical leadership and assurance across the engineering life cycle. This includes: . Setting technical direction for engineering work within the team and contributing to wider service architecture and delivery patterns. . Ensuring engineering quality, defining, and maintaining standards, patterns and principles that underpin delivery across HAS/PIP services. . Providing specialist technical advice to Product Managers, Delivery Managers, Architects, and teams, ensuring decisions align with broader programme goals. . Coaching and mentoring engineers, supporting capability development across software engineering, DevOps, testing, and secure delivery. . Leading on problem resolution, using judgement and expertise to manage complex technical risks, incidents, and architecture trade-offs. . Influencing multi-team delivery, ensuring consistent technical practice, and shaping the approach to creating scalable, reliable, and secure digital services Experience and Skills . Full-stack engineering expertise with hands-on experience delivering complex digital services using modern languages (Java, Node) and Front End frameworks (React, Angular, TypeScript/JavaScript). Able to design, build and maintain high-quality, reusable components and services aligned to DWP engineering standards. . Strong cloud engineering capability, particularly AWS. Able to design, configure and operate cloud-native services (compute, networking, IAM, VPC design, storage patterns), including secure-by-design practices. Experience with serverless patterns, microservices, and event-driven architectures. . AI-related engineering capability to support the innovation workstreams. Experience integrating LLM/ML services, validating model outputs, designing deterministic and non-deterministic test scenarios, managing prompt evaluation, and incorporating guardrails for responsible AI. Experience working with model-driven APIs (eg, Bedrock, OpenAI) is desirable and directly relevant to the workstream needs. . Infrastructure-as-Code delivery using Terraform or equivalent tooling, including modular environment provisioning, automated compliance, configuration management, and consistent environment replication. . DevOps and CI/CD engineering, including GitLab/Jenkins/GitHub Actions, automated build/test/deploy workflows, dependency security scanning, quality gates, and integration of controls required for operating in highly regulated environments. . Containerisation and platform engineering, including Docker and ideally, orchestration using Kubernetes/EKS. Ability to diagnose and mitigate platform issues, performance bottlenecks, and environment variations. . Testing and quality assurance leadership, with experience embedding shift-left practices in pipelines, including unit, integration, E2E, API/contract, load/performance, and security testing. Strong understanding of observability-driven validation, using logs, metrics, and traces to ensure service reliability. . Practical experience of engineering secure services in regulated environments, including authentication/authorisation patterns, encryption, audit, data minimisation, network restrictions, and secure operational workflows. . Strong software craftsmanship discipline, including code quality tooling (eg, SonarQube), automated dependency management, refactoring for maintainability, and promoting best-practice engineering habits across teams. . Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills. Able to explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders, influence direction across multi-disciplinary teams, and work closely with Product, Architecture, QA, User-Centred Design and Operations. . Experience operating within multi-team, agile delivery environments, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, roadmap discussions, and continuous improvement. . Domain awareness of GOV.UK-based services or public-sector delivery environments, including secure data handling, auditability, resilience, and user-centred service delivery patterns. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Full Stack Lead Java Developer for a 12 Month (Inside IR35) Hybrid contract based up to 3 days per week in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle or Blackpool. This role will support delivery within the Health Assessment Efficiencies (HAE) Workstream, which focuses on delivering measurable efficiency improvements in health assessments through service transformation, digital innovation, and process optimisation within a 12-18-month timeframe. The work includes mobilising and delivering a prioritised set of initiatives designed to reduce administrative burden and improve clinical/operational processes. This includes initiatives such as Write Up Assistant, Transcription & summarisation, Case summarisation, NHS data share, and audit/process optimisation (for example: "group/remove audit attributes," "automate/streamline amendments," and WCA intelligent audit). Delivery will be scaled based on evidence of outcomes and governance decisions. The work will be delivered via a multidisciplinary team using agile ways of working (clear prioritisation, sprint planning, reviews, and continuous improvement) with appropriate delegated decision-making to maintain pace and focus. As a Lead Full Stack Java Developer, you will be required to operate with significant autonomy, providing expert technical leadership and assurance across the engineering life cycle. This includes: . Setting technical direction for engineering work within the team and contributing to wider service architecture and delivery patterns. . Ensuring engineering quality, defining, and maintaining standards, patterns and principles that underpin delivery across HAS/PIP services. . Providing specialist technical advice to Product Managers, Delivery Managers, Architects, and teams, ensuring decisions align with broader programme goals. . Coaching and mentoring engineers, supporting capability development across software engineering, DevOps, testing, and secure delivery. . Leading on problem resolution, using judgement and expertise to manage complex technical risks, incidents, and architecture trade-offs. . Influencing multi-team delivery, ensuring consistent technical practice, and shaping the approach to creating scalable, reliable, and secure digital services Experience and Skills . Full-stack engineering expertise with hands-on experience delivering complex digital services using modern languages (Java, Node) and Front End frameworks (React, Angular, TypeScript/JavaScript). Able to design, build and maintain high-quality, reusable components and services aligned to DWP engineering standards. . Strong cloud engineering capability, particularly AWS. Able to design, configure and operate cloud-native services (compute, networking, IAM, VPC design, storage patterns), including secure-by-design practices. Experience with serverless patterns, microservices, and event-driven architectures. . AI-related engineering capability to support the innovation workstreams. Experience integrating LLM/ML services, validating model outputs, designing deterministic and non-deterministic test scenarios, managing prompt evaluation, and incorporating guardrails for responsible AI. Experience working with model-driven APIs (eg, Bedrock, OpenAI) is desirable and directly relevant to the workstream needs. . Infrastructure-as-Code delivery using Terraform or equivalent tooling, including modular environment provisioning, automated compliance, configuration management, and consistent environment replication. . DevOps and CI/CD engineering, including GitLab/Jenkins/GitHub Actions, automated build/test/deploy workflows, dependency security scanning, quality gates, and integration of controls required for operating in highly regulated environments. . Containerisation and platform engineering, including Docker and ideally, orchestration using Kubernetes/EKS. Ability to diagnose and mitigate platform issues, performance bottlenecks, and environment variations. . Testing and quality assurance leadership, with experience embedding shift-left practices in pipelines, including unit, integration, E2E, API/contract, load/performance, and security testing. Strong understanding of observability-driven validation, using logs, metrics, and traces to ensure service reliability. . Practical experience of engineering secure services in regulated environments, including authentication/authorisation patterns, encryption, audit, data minimisation, network restrictions, and secure operational workflows. . Strong software craftsmanship discipline, including code quality tooling (eg, SonarQube), automated dependency management, refactoring for maintainability, and promoting best-practice engineering habits across teams. . Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills. Able to explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders, influence direction across multi-disciplinary teams, and work closely with Product, Architecture, QA, User-Centred Design and Operations. . Experience operating within multi-team, agile delivery environments, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, roadmap discussions, and continuous improvement. . Domain awareness of GOV.UK-based services or public-sector delivery environments, including secure data handling, auditability, resilience, and user-centred service delivery patterns. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
Wiz Admin JD: Role Purpose The Cloud Security (Wiz Admin) is responsible for administering, operating, and optimising Aviva's Wiz Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM/CNAPP) platform. This role ensures continuous visibility, governance, and risk reduction across Aviva's multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). The administrator will drive operational excellence, support engineering teams, integrate Wiz into enterprise tooling, and maintain policy compliance and posture improvement Key Responsibilities Platform Administration & Operations Own day-to-day administration of the Wiz platform across all cloud environments. Maintain Wiz connectors, least-privilege roles, integration points, and scanning configurations. Ensure onboarding/offboarding of cloud accounts, subscriptions, and K8s clusters. Monitor platform health, ingestion coverage, API integrations, and license utilisation. Cloud Posture Management Review, tune, and maintain security policies, controls, and baselines (eg, CIS, NIST, ISO). Validate and enhance attack path analysis, identity risk detection, and data exposure mapping. Prioritise findings using impact-based and exploit-path-based logic. Partner with Cloud Platform teams to ensure guardrails remain aligned with Wiz detections. Shift-Left Enablement Work with DevOps/SRE teams to embed Wiz in CI/CD pipelines for IaC scanning. Run onboarding sessions for teams on using Wiz Issues, Projects, and Policy-as-Code. Validate false positives/negatives and fine-tune policy gates for Terraform, ARM/Bicep, and CloudFormation. Incident & Risk Handling Support Cloud Security, SOC, and IR teams during investigations involving publicly exposed, exploitable, or high-risk cloud assets. Provide expert analysis on Wiz findings and attack paths; propose remediation and compensating controls. Contribute to post-incident reviews, root-cause analysis, and long-term posture improvements. Integrations & Automation Maintain integrations with Jira/ADO, SIEM/SOAR, Slack/Teams, and CMDB/GRC. Automate workflows for enrichment, prioritisation, ticketing, and reporting. Partner with Engineering to build auto-remediation playbooks for safe-to-fix classes (eg, public S3, permissive IAM). Governance, Reporting & Compliance Produce monthly security posture reports for leadership and Risk/Compliance teams. Track KPIs (coverage, MTTR, SLA adherence, risk trends). Support external and internal audit requests using Wiz's evidence and compliance modules. Manage exceptions/waivers and ensure they are reviewed and retired on schedule. Core Technical Skills Strong understanding of AWS, Azure, and GCP security controls and architecture. Hands-on experience with cloud IAM, network security, logging/monitoring, and workload security. Familiarity with Kubernetes security and container image scanning. Experience operating cloud security platforms (Wiz preferred; alternatives: Prisma, Lacework, Defender for Cloud). Working knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform strongly preferred). Understanding of identity and entitlements management (CIEM). Ability to analyse cloud attack paths and map misconfigurations to real exploitable risk. Nice-to-Have Skills Experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab). Knowledge of SAST/DAST/Secret scanning tools. Exposure to SRE or Cloud Platform engineering. Soft Skills Strong communication skills-able to simplify complex findings for engineering teams. Problem-solving mindset with a bias for automation and scalability. Ability to work cross-functionally with Security, Cloud Platform, DevOps, Risk, and Audit. Comfortable with influencing teams without formal authority.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Wiz Admin JD: Role Purpose The Cloud Security (Wiz Admin) is responsible for administering, operating, and optimising Aviva's Wiz Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM/CNAPP) platform. This role ensures continuous visibility, governance, and risk reduction across Aviva's multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). The administrator will drive operational excellence, support engineering teams, integrate Wiz into enterprise tooling, and maintain policy compliance and posture improvement Key Responsibilities Platform Administration & Operations Own day-to-day administration of the Wiz platform across all cloud environments. Maintain Wiz connectors, least-privilege roles, integration points, and scanning configurations. Ensure onboarding/offboarding of cloud accounts, subscriptions, and K8s clusters. Monitor platform health, ingestion coverage, API integrations, and license utilisation. Cloud Posture Management Review, tune, and maintain security policies, controls, and baselines (eg, CIS, NIST, ISO). Validate and enhance attack path analysis, identity risk detection, and data exposure mapping. Prioritise findings using impact-based and exploit-path-based logic. Partner with Cloud Platform teams to ensure guardrails remain aligned with Wiz detections. Shift-Left Enablement Work with DevOps/SRE teams to embed Wiz in CI/CD pipelines for IaC scanning. Run onboarding sessions for teams on using Wiz Issues, Projects, and Policy-as-Code. Validate false positives/negatives and fine-tune policy gates for Terraform, ARM/Bicep, and CloudFormation. Incident & Risk Handling Support Cloud Security, SOC, and IR teams during investigations involving publicly exposed, exploitable, or high-risk cloud assets. Provide expert analysis on Wiz findings and attack paths; propose remediation and compensating controls. Contribute to post-incident reviews, root-cause analysis, and long-term posture improvements. Integrations & Automation Maintain integrations with Jira/ADO, SIEM/SOAR, Slack/Teams, and CMDB/GRC. Automate workflows for enrichment, prioritisation, ticketing, and reporting. Partner with Engineering to build auto-remediation playbooks for safe-to-fix classes (eg, public S3, permissive IAM). Governance, Reporting & Compliance Produce monthly security posture reports for leadership and Risk/Compliance teams. Track KPIs (coverage, MTTR, SLA adherence, risk trends). Support external and internal audit requests using Wiz's evidence and compliance modules. Manage exceptions/waivers and ensure they are reviewed and retired on schedule. Core Technical Skills Strong understanding of AWS, Azure, and GCP security controls and architecture. Hands-on experience with cloud IAM, network security, logging/monitoring, and workload security. Familiarity with Kubernetes security and container image scanning. Experience operating cloud security platforms (Wiz preferred; alternatives: Prisma, Lacework, Defender for Cloud). Working knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform strongly preferred). Understanding of identity and entitlements management (CIEM). Ability to analyse cloud attack paths and map misconfigurations to real exploitable risk. Nice-to-Have Skills Experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab). Knowledge of SAST/DAST/Secret scanning tools. Exposure to SRE or Cloud Platform engineering. Soft Skills Strong communication skills-able to simplify complex findings for engineering teams. Problem-solving mindset with a bias for automation and scalability. Ability to work cross-functionally with Security, Cloud Platform, DevOps, Risk, and Audit. Comfortable with influencing teams without formal authority.
Train Cleaner (Night shifts) Selhurst Depot £16.69 - £24.20 (Standard hours and overtime) 6 Month Temporary Contract Night Shift Opportunity Keep UK s largest railway operators trains Clean, Safe, and Ready for passenger service! The Role and About You As a Train Cleaner you will be joining one of the biggest and best-known engineering train depots in the UK. This position is critical to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and presentation across our railway services during non-operational hours. Working through the night, you will be responsible for the thorough cleaning and preparation of train carriages, ensuring they are fully service-ready for the following day s passengers. In return, you will benefit from stable overnight work, a structured working environment, and the opportunity to contribute to an essential public service. The role offers consistent hours, the development of strong work ethic and attention to detail, incredible earning potential through overtime and the satisfaction of playing a key part in delivering a clean, safe, and reliable transport experience. This vacancy will be right for you if you are reliable, self-disciplined, and take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation. You work effectively in a structured environment, follow procedures closely, and always prioritise safety. You need to be comfortable with physical work, able to stay focused during night shifts, and consistently deliver thorough, efficient results. Punctuality and dependability are essential, and you approach your role with professionalism and accountability. The Company: You will be joining a leading UK railway operator, delivering vital passenger services across London and the Southeast. With a strong focus on safety, reliability, and customer experience, your work has a clear and immediate impact every day. The business is built on strong operational standards, with a clear focus on safety, performance, and passenger experience. Every function, including overnight cleaning and presentation, is essential to ensuring trains are ready for service each day. As part of this environment, you are supported by established processes, experienced teams, and a structured approach to operations. Ready to Take the Next Step? If you are interested in this vacancy as a Train cleaner, then please do one of the following: • Hit the apply button • Or email (url removed) confirming your interest to organise an informal chat about the position Once we receive your application, I will personally review it and get in touch within 24 hours to chat about your career goals and how this role could fit. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Train Cleaner (Night shifts) Selhurst Depot £16.69 - £24.20 (Standard hours and overtime) 6 Month Temporary Contract Night Shift Opportunity Keep UK s largest railway operators trains Clean, Safe, and Ready for passenger service! The Role and About You As a Train Cleaner you will be joining one of the biggest and best-known engineering train depots in the UK. This position is critical to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and presentation across our railway services during non-operational hours. Working through the night, you will be responsible for the thorough cleaning and preparation of train carriages, ensuring they are fully service-ready for the following day s passengers. In return, you will benefit from stable overnight work, a structured working environment, and the opportunity to contribute to an essential public service. The role offers consistent hours, the development of strong work ethic and attention to detail, incredible earning potential through overtime and the satisfaction of playing a key part in delivering a clean, safe, and reliable transport experience. This vacancy will be right for you if you are reliable, self-disciplined, and take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation. You work effectively in a structured environment, follow procedures closely, and always prioritise safety. You need to be comfortable with physical work, able to stay focused during night shifts, and consistently deliver thorough, efficient results. Punctuality and dependability are essential, and you approach your role with professionalism and accountability. The Company: You will be joining a leading UK railway operator, delivering vital passenger services across London and the Southeast. With a strong focus on safety, reliability, and customer experience, your work has a clear and immediate impact every day. The business is built on strong operational standards, with a clear focus on safety, performance, and passenger experience. Every function, including overnight cleaning and presentation, is essential to ensuring trains are ready for service each day. As part of this environment, you are supported by established processes, experienced teams, and a structured approach to operations. Ready to Take the Next Step? If you are interested in this vacancy as a Train cleaner, then please do one of the following: • Hit the apply button • Or email (url removed) confirming your interest to organise an informal chat about the position Once we receive your application, I will personally review it and get in touch within 24 hours to chat about your career goals and how this role could fit. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Job Title: Passenger Information Controller Location : Doncaster Salary: The salary for this position starts at 25,688, rising to 27,268 once competency has been achieved. Due to the shift pattern, an additional 4,400 per year shift allowance is included. Job Type: Full Time, fixed-term contract for 6 months. We are currently recruiting for a Passenger Information Controller to join our National Rail Communications Centre (NRCC) based at our Head Office in Doncaster on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. The National Rail Communications Centre (NRCC) plays a vital role in keeping rail passengers informed across the UK network. Working closely with the Train Operating Companies and Network Rail, the team communicates the latest travel information via National Rail Enquiries, helping passengers make informed decisions about their journeys. National Rail Enquiries is the main source of customer information for all passenger rail services in England, Wales and Scotland. It is part of the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which provides key services to the Train Operating Companies. As a Passenger Information Controller, you will help ensure passengers receive clear, accurate and timely travel information. This includes supporting journey planning queries, providing real-time travel updates, and sharing important rail information across a range of digital channels. The NRCC operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and this role will involve working nights and weekends as part of a 12-week rolling roster. What will you be doing? In this role, you will provide clear, accurate and timely information to rail passengers, particularly during times of disruption across the network. Using sources such as National Rail Enquiries, live departure boards, social media feeds and journey planning systems, you will help ensure passengers receive up-to-date information to support their journeys. Key responsibilities will include translating technical railway information into clear, customer-friendly updates, distributing information across multiple digital platforms, and supporting Train Operating Companies during disruption. You will also contribute to planned communications such as engineering work updates, timetable changes, and the introduction of new stations or services. This role required a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as you will be responsible for responding to customer enquiries, primarily via National Rail Enquiries' social media channels. You will proactively monitor updates from Train Operating Companies and Network Rail to ensure passengers receive the most relevant and timely information. What are we looking for? Excellent written communication skills. Strong team player with a collaborative approach. Ability to manage time-sensitive tasks and deadlines effectively. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Adaptable to changes in processes and workflows. Strong customer focus. What matters to you? Here at DB Cargo we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include: Starting salary at 25,688 (training), 27,268 (competent rate) - Plus additional hours - Plus shift allowance 35 hours per week 25-day annual leave + bank holidays Hybrid working between our locations and your home, this is mutually agreeable between the business and employee - role dependant Free on-site parking Please click APPLY to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of: Customer Information Controller, Station Information Controller, Train Service Controller, Railway Operation Controller, Operational Control Centre Controller, Service Delivery Manager, Information Co-ordinator, Resource Controller - Train Crew, may also be considered for this role.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Passenger Information Controller Location : Doncaster Salary: The salary for this position starts at 25,688, rising to 27,268 once competency has been achieved. Due to the shift pattern, an additional 4,400 per year shift allowance is included. Job Type: Full Time, fixed-term contract for 6 months. We are currently recruiting for a Passenger Information Controller to join our National Rail Communications Centre (NRCC) based at our Head Office in Doncaster on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. The National Rail Communications Centre (NRCC) plays a vital role in keeping rail passengers informed across the UK network. Working closely with the Train Operating Companies and Network Rail, the team communicates the latest travel information via National Rail Enquiries, helping passengers make informed decisions about their journeys. National Rail Enquiries is the main source of customer information for all passenger rail services in England, Wales and Scotland. It is part of the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which provides key services to the Train Operating Companies. As a Passenger Information Controller, you will help ensure passengers receive clear, accurate and timely travel information. This includes supporting journey planning queries, providing real-time travel updates, and sharing important rail information across a range of digital channels. The NRCC operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and this role will involve working nights and weekends as part of a 12-week rolling roster. What will you be doing? In this role, you will provide clear, accurate and timely information to rail passengers, particularly during times of disruption across the network. Using sources such as National Rail Enquiries, live departure boards, social media feeds and journey planning systems, you will help ensure passengers receive up-to-date information to support their journeys. Key responsibilities will include translating technical railway information into clear, customer-friendly updates, distributing information across multiple digital platforms, and supporting Train Operating Companies during disruption. You will also contribute to planned communications such as engineering work updates, timetable changes, and the introduction of new stations or services. This role required a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as you will be responsible for responding to customer enquiries, primarily via National Rail Enquiries' social media channels. You will proactively monitor updates from Train Operating Companies and Network Rail to ensure passengers receive the most relevant and timely information. What are we looking for? Excellent written communication skills. Strong team player with a collaborative approach. Ability to manage time-sensitive tasks and deadlines effectively. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Adaptable to changes in processes and workflows. Strong customer focus. What matters to you? Here at DB Cargo we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include: Starting salary at 25,688 (training), 27,268 (competent rate) - Plus additional hours - Plus shift allowance 35 hours per week 25-day annual leave + bank holidays Hybrid working between our locations and your home, this is mutually agreeable between the business and employee - role dependant Free on-site parking Please click APPLY to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of: Customer Information Controller, Station Information Controller, Train Service Controller, Railway Operation Controller, Operational Control Centre Controller, Service Delivery Manager, Information Co-ordinator, Resource Controller - Train Crew, may also be considered for this role.
Programme Construction Lead Salary: Up to £90,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading area Let us introduce the role: The Future Materials Campus, or FMC, is at heart an infrastructure project, building seven state-of-the-art facilities to enable the nuclear security technologies and science for generations to come. The FMC is a massive undertaking - essentially, we are building the same amount of infrastructure delivered by Crossrail on a space the size of the 2012 Olympic Park. While it is challenging, it also offers amazing opportunities to develop skills, create jobs and innovate in design, construction, and science. AWE is currently recruiting for a Programme Construction Lead to be responsible for providing strategic leadership and management of professional engineering services, in support of the CASD Programme and the company's strategic goals. You will be a focal point and signpost for construction advice, information and expertise about policy, best practice, knowledge and relevant standards. Provide due governance and management to meet relevant Nuclear Licence Conditions, safety codes and quality standards. The ideal candidate will ideally have the following: Previously worked in a strategic construction leadership role with responsibility for the development of team members, meeting project targets and objectives and delivering exceptional health and safety standards. Strong commercial experience of construction contracting, particularly NEC and experience in ECI contracts. Strong experience in construction quality protocols, systems and methodologies including construction logistics. Articulate technical complexities and have excellent communication skills, giving clear, professional interaction with stakeholders at all levels. Able to chair technical and general meetings and direct work to meet the strategic programme demands. Aligns and influences construction project delivery strategy, with broader business objectives and long-term goals. Has working experience in delivering construction management capability across a manufacturing and/or research environment. An excellent understanding and ability to apply applicable legislation and standards relevant to safety within engineering (e.g. HSAWA, CDM etc). Experience of leading multi-discipline groups, resolving conflicts, driving performance and fostering collaboration. Good awareness of construction supply chain methodologies including modern Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) technologies. Excellent working knowledge of working in an Intelligent Customer (IC) capacity. Knowledge of construction system from design through to commissioning. Degree in an engineering, construction management discipline or a suitable equivalent. Hold a Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction accreditation, or a suitable equivalent. Hold an appropriate industry recognised safety scheme card, (i.e.: a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Manager's card, Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG) Safety Passport card or a suitable equivalent. Be professionally registered at a Fellow or Chartered status level of a suitably relevant recognised professional body. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. A level of hybrid working may be available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Programme Construction Lead Salary: Up to £90,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading area Let us introduce the role: The Future Materials Campus, or FMC, is at heart an infrastructure project, building seven state-of-the-art facilities to enable the nuclear security technologies and science for generations to come. The FMC is a massive undertaking - essentially, we are building the same amount of infrastructure delivered by Crossrail on a space the size of the 2012 Olympic Park. While it is challenging, it also offers amazing opportunities to develop skills, create jobs and innovate in design, construction, and science. AWE is currently recruiting for a Programme Construction Lead to be responsible for providing strategic leadership and management of professional engineering services, in support of the CASD Programme and the company's strategic goals. You will be a focal point and signpost for construction advice, information and expertise about policy, best practice, knowledge and relevant standards. Provide due governance and management to meet relevant Nuclear Licence Conditions, safety codes and quality standards. The ideal candidate will ideally have the following: Previously worked in a strategic construction leadership role with responsibility for the development of team members, meeting project targets and objectives and delivering exceptional health and safety standards. Strong commercial experience of construction contracting, particularly NEC and experience in ECI contracts. Strong experience in construction quality protocols, systems and methodologies including construction logistics. Articulate technical complexities and have excellent communication skills, giving clear, professional interaction with stakeholders at all levels. Able to chair technical and general meetings and direct work to meet the strategic programme demands. Aligns and influences construction project delivery strategy, with broader business objectives and long-term goals. Has working experience in delivering construction management capability across a manufacturing and/or research environment. An excellent understanding and ability to apply applicable legislation and standards relevant to safety within engineering (e.g. HSAWA, CDM etc). Experience of leading multi-discipline groups, resolving conflicts, driving performance and fostering collaboration. Good awareness of construction supply chain methodologies including modern Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) technologies. Excellent working knowledge of working in an Intelligent Customer (IC) capacity. Knowledge of construction system from design through to commissioning. Degree in an engineering, construction management discipline or a suitable equivalent. Hold a Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction accreditation, or a suitable equivalent. Hold an appropriate industry recognised safety scheme card, (i.e.: a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Manager's card, Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG) Safety Passport card or a suitable equivalent. Be professionally registered at a Fellow or Chartered status level of a suitably relevant recognised professional body. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. A level of hybrid working may be available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis.
Night Shift Train Cleaner Selhurst Traincare Depot, London £16.69 per hour with additional rates for overtime, rest days, and Sundays Join a fast-paced, hands-on team keeping trains clean and ready for passengers! The Role and About You: This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established rail operation as a Night Shift Train Cleaner, playing a key role in ensuring trains are clean, safe, and ready for passenger service each day. Working nights from 21:45pm to 04:45am, you will be responsible for both interior and exterior train cleaning, including hoovering, mopping, sanitizing touchpoints, maintaining toilets, performing deep cleans to meet hygiene standards, and removing graffiti. The role is physically active, requiring you to be on your feet for most of the shift, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. The standard pay is £16.69 per hour, with additional rates for overtime and weekends: £20.03 per hour for overtime, £21.70 per hour for rest days, and £24.20 per hour for Sundays. We are seeking reliable, proactive, and enthusiastic individuals who take pride in their work. Previous experience in cleaning, housekeeping, industrial, or transportation roles is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided. You must be comfortable working nights and weekends on a rostered schedule. The Company: Our client is one of the UK s largest and most respected train operators, providing vital services across Southeast England and connecting millions of passengers to key destinations every year. With a modern fleet of trains, advanced depots, and a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and passenger experience, the company has built a reputation for excellence in the railway sector. Employees benefit from a supportive and structured work environment, opportunities for career progression, comprehensive training programs, and the chance to work with a team dedicated to delivering high standards across all operations. Next Steps: To apply, please send your CV to Karla Delczeg at (url removed) . Candidates will complete a solo video interview to demonstrate their skills and suitability before submission. If successful, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test at a London or Croydon testing centre and provide proof of your right to work in the UK. Ganymede Solutions recruits across manufacturing, infrastructure, civil, transportation, and engineering sectors, offering both permanent and contract opportunities. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Notice, available on our website. By applying, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Notice, available on our website. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Night Shift Train Cleaner Selhurst Traincare Depot, London £16.69 per hour with additional rates for overtime, rest days, and Sundays Join a fast-paced, hands-on team keeping trains clean and ready for passengers! The Role and About You: This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established rail operation as a Night Shift Train Cleaner, playing a key role in ensuring trains are clean, safe, and ready for passenger service each day. Working nights from 21:45pm to 04:45am, you will be responsible for both interior and exterior train cleaning, including hoovering, mopping, sanitizing touchpoints, maintaining toilets, performing deep cleans to meet hygiene standards, and removing graffiti. The role is physically active, requiring you to be on your feet for most of the shift, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. The standard pay is £16.69 per hour, with additional rates for overtime and weekends: £20.03 per hour for overtime, £21.70 per hour for rest days, and £24.20 per hour for Sundays. We are seeking reliable, proactive, and enthusiastic individuals who take pride in their work. Previous experience in cleaning, housekeeping, industrial, or transportation roles is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided. You must be comfortable working nights and weekends on a rostered schedule. The Company: Our client is one of the UK s largest and most respected train operators, providing vital services across Southeast England and connecting millions of passengers to key destinations every year. With a modern fleet of trains, advanced depots, and a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and passenger experience, the company has built a reputation for excellence in the railway sector. Employees benefit from a supportive and structured work environment, opportunities for career progression, comprehensive training programs, and the chance to work with a team dedicated to delivering high standards across all operations. Next Steps: To apply, please send your CV to Karla Delczeg at (url removed) . Candidates will complete a solo video interview to demonstrate their skills and suitability before submission. If successful, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test at a London or Croydon testing centre and provide proof of your right to work in the UK. Ganymede Solutions recruits across manufacturing, infrastructure, civil, transportation, and engineering sectors, offering both permanent and contract opportunities. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Notice, available on our website. By applying, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Notice, available on our website. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Mechanical Fitter Salary: £33.23 p/h (umbrella rate) Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: 14 weeks (mid July) Shifts : 6:00am-2:30pm Location: Dudley About the Role: We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to carry out stripping, overhauling and rebuilding trams. You will be part of a dedicated workshop team responsible for stripping down tram components, inspecting and repairing mechanical systems, and rebuilding vehicles to a high safety and performance standard. What You'll Be Doing: Mechanical fitter work carried out on trams (light rail, Urbos 3): Interior strip down of components including removing seats, seat covers, linings, grab poles, windows, doors, and rubber seals. Bogie & underframe work, disconnection and lifting of bogies, removing pipework and associated mechanical components Assist welders as needed (cleaning paint, prep work) Mechanical Modifications including grinding, cutting off bobtails, riveting, using bobtail guns, hydraulic tools, standard hand tools. Fitting, refitting, rebuilding interior and mechanical components Measuring and working to diagrams when required Collaborating with welders and wider team What You'll Need: Strong mechanical fitter background essential Must be comfortable in a refurbishment/modification environment Experience with grinding, hand tools, mechanical strip & rebuild Experience working in dusty, dirty, noisy environments Apply today and join a team that keeps the tram network running safely, smoothly, and reliably. About Ford & Stanley group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Mechanical Fitter Salary: £33.23 p/h (umbrella rate) Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: 14 weeks (mid July) Shifts : 6:00am-2:30pm Location: Dudley About the Role: We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to carry out stripping, overhauling and rebuilding trams. You will be part of a dedicated workshop team responsible for stripping down tram components, inspecting and repairing mechanical systems, and rebuilding vehicles to a high safety and performance standard. What You'll Be Doing: Mechanical fitter work carried out on trams (light rail, Urbos 3): Interior strip down of components including removing seats, seat covers, linings, grab poles, windows, doors, and rubber seals. Bogie & underframe work, disconnection and lifting of bogies, removing pipework and associated mechanical components Assist welders as needed (cleaning paint, prep work) Mechanical Modifications including grinding, cutting off bobtails, riveting, using bobtail guns, hydraulic tools, standard hand tools. Fitting, refitting, rebuilding interior and mechanical components Measuring and working to diagrams when required Collaborating with welders and wider team What You'll Need: Strong mechanical fitter background essential Must be comfortable in a refurbishment/modification environment Experience with grinding, hand tools, mechanical strip & rebuild Experience working in dusty, dirty, noisy environments Apply today and join a team that keeps the tram network running safely, smoothly, and reliably. About Ford & Stanley group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.
Job title: Rolling Stock / GU Mechanical Technician Job Type: Contract Location: Bristol Duration: 6 month contract Potential for extension Pay rate: Competitive IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Hours of work: 55 per week Full Time Shift pattern: Night shifts Sunday Night to Thursday Night each week Rullion are supporting a leading rolling stock organisation in the search for a Rolling Stock Technician to join their team maintaining a modern Class 800 fleet at Stoke Gifford Depot. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician to work on one of the UK's most advanced fleets, playing a key role in ensuring reliability, safety and performance across a busy operational railway. The Opportunity You will be responsible for carrying out both preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring trains are serviced, repaired and returned to service in line with strict operational and safety standards. This is a varied role combining depot-based maintenance with occasional attendance at outstations and main line locations. Full training is provided to those who do not have previous Rolling Stock experience. Applicants from Aerospace, Heavy Transport, Electric Vehicles or Ex-Forces Engineering backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities Perform scheduled maintenance activities in line with vehicle maintenance instructions Undertake servicing, preparation and exam work on Class 800 rolling stock Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and basic repairs Support train movements within depot confines (where competent) Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance processes and procedures Assist with new train introduction and maintenance acceptance activities Attend outstations and mainline locations for maintenance support as required Accurately record all work and material usage within maintenance management systems Support Team Leaders and Shift Managers in delivering the production plan Adhere to all health, safety and quality standards at all times What We're Looking For Essential: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Maintenance Rolling Stock experience preferred - applicants from Aerospace, Heavy Transport, Electric Vehicles or Ex-Forces Engineering backgrounds are also encouraged to apply Experience working 24/7 shift patterns Strong fault finding and diagnostic capability (mechanical & electrical advantageous) Experience using maintenance management systems and diagnostics tools Excellent safety awareness within a railway engineering environment Ability to work independently and within a team Strong communication skills and ability to produce detailed reports Desirable: Ability to read electrical, pneumatic and mechanical schematics Experience with modifications and fleet campaigns Competencies such as Depot Protection, Train Driving, Working at Height, COSHH IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience with powered plant (e.g. cranes, bogie drops, air systems) Mandatory Requirements Must live within 1 hour commuting distance of Bristol - Stoke Gifford Depot Must have the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available) Must be able to provide proof of qualifications Compliance This is a safety-critical role. Successful candidates will be required to pass a drug & alcohol test and adhere to strict health and safety regulations. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team working on a flagship fleet, where your skills will directly impact reliability and passenger service. If you're an experienced Rolling Stock Technician looking for your next challenge in Bristol, get in touch with Rullion today. Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide VISA sponsorship. Interested in this position? please click "apply now" We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Job title: Rolling Stock / GU Mechanical Technician Job Type: Contract Location: Bristol Duration: 6 month contract Potential for extension Pay rate: Competitive IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Hours of work: 55 per week Full Time Shift pattern: Night shifts Sunday Night to Thursday Night each week Rullion are supporting a leading rolling stock organisation in the search for a Rolling Stock Technician to join their team maintaining a modern Class 800 fleet at Stoke Gifford Depot. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician to work on one of the UK's most advanced fleets, playing a key role in ensuring reliability, safety and performance across a busy operational railway. The Opportunity You will be responsible for carrying out both preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring trains are serviced, repaired and returned to service in line with strict operational and safety standards. This is a varied role combining depot-based maintenance with occasional attendance at outstations and main line locations. Full training is provided to those who do not have previous Rolling Stock experience. Applicants from Aerospace, Heavy Transport, Electric Vehicles or Ex-Forces Engineering backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities Perform scheduled maintenance activities in line with vehicle maintenance instructions Undertake servicing, preparation and exam work on Class 800 rolling stock Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and basic repairs Support train movements within depot confines (where competent) Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance processes and procedures Assist with new train introduction and maintenance acceptance activities Attend outstations and mainline locations for maintenance support as required Accurately record all work and material usage within maintenance management systems Support Team Leaders and Shift Managers in delivering the production plan Adhere to all health, safety and quality standards at all times What We're Looking For Essential: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Maintenance Rolling Stock experience preferred - applicants from Aerospace, Heavy Transport, Electric Vehicles or Ex-Forces Engineering backgrounds are also encouraged to apply Experience working 24/7 shift patterns Strong fault finding and diagnostic capability (mechanical & electrical advantageous) Experience using maintenance management systems and diagnostics tools Excellent safety awareness within a railway engineering environment Ability to work independently and within a team Strong communication skills and ability to produce detailed reports Desirable: Ability to read electrical, pneumatic and mechanical schematics Experience with modifications and fleet campaigns Competencies such as Depot Protection, Train Driving, Working at Height, COSHH IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience with powered plant (e.g. cranes, bogie drops, air systems) Mandatory Requirements Must live within 1 hour commuting distance of Bristol - Stoke Gifford Depot Must have the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available) Must be able to provide proof of qualifications Compliance This is a safety-critical role. Successful candidates will be required to pass a drug & alcohol test and adhere to strict health and safety regulations. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team working on a flagship fleet, where your skills will directly impact reliability and passenger service. If you're an experienced Rolling Stock Technician looking for your next challenge in Bristol, get in touch with Rullion today. Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide VISA sponsorship. Interested in this position? please click "apply now" We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Sales Estimator - Security Fencing Job Reference Number: Area to be covered: National (Typically South East) Office Based: Kent Remuneration: £45,000 - £55,000 + Commission / Bonus scheme Benefits: Company Car / Car Allowance, 23 days annual leave, Health & Life benefits & Comprehensive Overall Package The role of the Sales Estimator - Security Fencing will involve: This is a well-rounded sales estimator position, responsible for providing quotations, account management, increasing sales, client visits and some project management Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotes liaising with external suppliers, installation and internal teams You'll be working and promoting for a range of commercial & residential projects supplying a well-versed range of fencing and security products Project dependent site visits, typically 2-3 times per week Liaise with contractors on enquiries, clarifications, and value engineering Source and assess supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing Build, maintain and develop existing customer relations Work on projects typically ranging in value from £50k-£500k The ideal applicant will be a Sales Estimator - Security Fencing experience with: Must have 3+ years' experience as an Estimator within one or more of the following sectors; fencing, security, access, civils, barriers, doors, entry systems, CCTV or fire Proven background in least one of the following: sales, on-site operations, account management, or project management. Ideally experienced in managing large projects that need a technical outlook Professional manner combined with great communication skills Strong relationship building skills Willing to assist in other areas of the business as and when required Pro-active, organised, self-motived and enthusiastic individual Computer literate Full UK driving license Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Sales Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Sales Jobs, Construction Sales Vacancies and Specification Sales Positions within: Sales Estimator, Estimator, Sales, Estimating, Estimates, Surveyor, Project Manager, Contract Manager, Fencing, Barriers, Gates, Access, Doors, Entrance Systems, Civil, Fittings, Physical Security, Railings, Security, CCTV, Fire, Landscaping, Accessories, Defence, Utilities, Residential, Commercial
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Sales Estimator - Security Fencing Job Reference Number: Area to be covered: National (Typically South East) Office Based: Kent Remuneration: £45,000 - £55,000 + Commission / Bonus scheme Benefits: Company Car / Car Allowance, 23 days annual leave, Health & Life benefits & Comprehensive Overall Package The role of the Sales Estimator - Security Fencing will involve: This is a well-rounded sales estimator position, responsible for providing quotations, account management, increasing sales, client visits and some project management Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotes liaising with external suppliers, installation and internal teams You'll be working and promoting for a range of commercial & residential projects supplying a well-versed range of fencing and security products Project dependent site visits, typically 2-3 times per week Liaise with contractors on enquiries, clarifications, and value engineering Source and assess supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing Build, maintain and develop existing customer relations Work on projects typically ranging in value from £50k-£500k The ideal applicant will be a Sales Estimator - Security Fencing experience with: Must have 3+ years' experience as an Estimator within one or more of the following sectors; fencing, security, access, civils, barriers, doors, entry systems, CCTV or fire Proven background in least one of the following: sales, on-site operations, account management, or project management. Ideally experienced in managing large projects that need a technical outlook Professional manner combined with great communication skills Strong relationship building skills Willing to assist in other areas of the business as and when required Pro-active, organised, self-motived and enthusiastic individual Computer literate Full UK driving license Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Sales Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Sales Jobs, Construction Sales Vacancies and Specification Sales Positions within: Sales Estimator, Estimator, Sales, Estimating, Estimates, Surveyor, Project Manager, Contract Manager, Fencing, Barriers, Gates, Access, Doors, Entrance Systems, Civil, Fittings, Physical Security, Railings, Security, CCTV, Fire, Landscaping, Accessories, Defence, Utilities, Residential, Commercial
Farm and Estate Workshop Engineer A prestigious private rural estate is looking for a Farm and Estate Workshop Engineer to join their livestock team in this full-time, permanent position with live-in accommodation provided on site based in a beautiful countryside location north-east of Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Fantastic company package include: Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum, depending on experience Holiday: 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service Pension: Excellent non-contributory pension (8% during probation, rising to 15% upon successful completion) Accommodation: Housing provided (grant of quarters) Other Benefits: Flexible leave options to support life priorities, including parental pay and leave; wellbeing initiatives; discounts at estate shops and café; complimentary admission tickets for friends and family; plus, many more exclusive employee perks About the role: As a Farm and Estate Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and safe operation of all machinery, vehicles, and equipment used across the estate s farming and stewardship operations. You will work closely with the Assistant Farm Manager to plan and deliver workshop activities, respond to breakdowns, and support the wider team during busy seasonal periods. This is a varied and hands-on role requiring a proactive, organised, and safety-focused individual with strong mechanical skills and a commitment to high standards. Working hours are 39 hours per week, with flexibility required to work evenings and weekends, particularly during peak periods. Key Duties include: Carry out servicing, diagnostics, and repairs on tractors, telehandlers, ATVs, implements, and specialist machinery Maintain and repair estate vehicles and trailers in line with legal and manufacturer standards Ensure all machinery is safe, compliant, and ready for operational use Maintain accurate service records, inspection logs, and compliance documentation Oversee day-to-day workshop operations, ensuring a clean, safe, and organised environment Manage workshop stock, including parts, consumables, and tools Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors as required Provide field-based breakdown support during busy periods such as harvest, drilling, and lambing Assist with machinery setup, calibration, and optimisation across operations Ensure all work complies with health and safety policies and contribute to continuous improvement Build positive working relationships across the estate and contribute to a collaborative team environment Engage in continuous professional development to enhance skills and knowledge About You: As a Farm and Estate Workshop Engineer, you will be a skilled and practical individual with strong mechanical experience in agricultural, plant, or HGV machinery. You will confidently diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and manage your workload independently. You will have a positive, flexible attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are essential. Experience with modern machinery, welding, or regenerative systems is advantageous, and telehandler or forklift certification is desirable (training available). About them: This is a unique opportunity to join a renowned rural estate, working within a team committed to sustainable, organic, and regenerative farming practices. The estate spans a large-scale mixed farming operation, combining organic arable production, livestock enterprises, and extensive environmental stewardship programmes. Please Note: Candidates must be authorised to live and work in the UK If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Farm and Estate Workshop Engineer position and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Farm and Estate Workshop Engineer A prestigious private rural estate is looking for a Farm and Estate Workshop Engineer to join their livestock team in this full-time, permanent position with live-in accommodation provided on site based in a beautiful countryside location north-east of Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Fantastic company package include: Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum, depending on experience Holiday: 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service Pension: Excellent non-contributory pension (8% during probation, rising to 15% upon successful completion) Accommodation: Housing provided (grant of quarters) Other Benefits: Flexible leave options to support life priorities, including parental pay and leave; wellbeing initiatives; discounts at estate shops and café; complimentary admission tickets for friends and family; plus, many more exclusive employee perks About the role: As a Farm and Estate Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and safe operation of all machinery, vehicles, and equipment used across the estate s farming and stewardship operations. You will work closely with the Assistant Farm Manager to plan and deliver workshop activities, respond to breakdowns, and support the wider team during busy seasonal periods. This is a varied and hands-on role requiring a proactive, organised, and safety-focused individual with strong mechanical skills and a commitment to high standards. Working hours are 39 hours per week, with flexibility required to work evenings and weekends, particularly during peak periods. Key Duties include: Carry out servicing, diagnostics, and repairs on tractors, telehandlers, ATVs, implements, and specialist machinery Maintain and repair estate vehicles and trailers in line with legal and manufacturer standards Ensure all machinery is safe, compliant, and ready for operational use Maintain accurate service records, inspection logs, and compliance documentation Oversee day-to-day workshop operations, ensuring a clean, safe, and organised environment Manage workshop stock, including parts, consumables, and tools Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors as required Provide field-based breakdown support during busy periods such as harvest, drilling, and lambing Assist with machinery setup, calibration, and optimisation across operations Ensure all work complies with health and safety policies and contribute to continuous improvement Build positive working relationships across the estate and contribute to a collaborative team environment Engage in continuous professional development to enhance skills and knowledge About You: As a Farm and Estate Workshop Engineer, you will be a skilled and practical individual with strong mechanical experience in agricultural, plant, or HGV machinery. You will confidently diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and manage your workload independently. You will have a positive, flexible attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are essential. Experience with modern machinery, welding, or regenerative systems is advantageous, and telehandler or forklift certification is desirable (training available). About them: This is a unique opportunity to join a renowned rural estate, working within a team committed to sustainable, organic, and regenerative farming practices. The estate spans a large-scale mixed farming operation, combining organic arable production, livestock enterprises, and extensive environmental stewardship programmes. Please Note: Candidates must be authorised to live and work in the UK If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Farm and Estate Workshop Engineer position and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.
Job Title: General Labourer With FLT licence Location: Barton Under Needwood Duration: min 3 months Hours: Mon - Thurs 7am to 4pm and Fri 7am to 1pm We are currently recruiting for a General Labourer on a contract basis, at Barton Under Needwood The main duties are ensuring materials are supplied where and when they are needed, responsible for keeping workstations fully stocked with materials, ultimately contributing to overall higher productivity of other workers. Must have Fork Lift Truck Licence and own transport due to location Key Duties & Responsibilities: - Support the production activities to achieve planned output through Quality, Cost and Delivery timescales and targets - Identify areas for improvements within the organisation to improve business performance, reduce Life Cycle Costs and improve reliability through Engineering - Work with the Business Improvement groups to identify and implement process improvements. - Provide KPIs as requested, gather data and systematically resolve issues relating to performance of the stations. - Interrogate systems to identify trends in reporting / fault occurrences and run reports - Be self-assured and confident, professional in appearance - Carry out objectives as set. - Transfer materials, parts and assemblies from a stores or staging location to production. - Prepare materials for proper use. - Use enterprise resource planning - ERP system. - Employ continuous improvement methods to decrease errors and defects. - Replenish materials and tools as needed and if found defective. - Manage Kanban's. - Be continuously on the move, keeping materials supplies at safety stock levels and move materials from one place to another and between workstations Background & Experience: Minimum 1-year experience in relevant rail, automotive or engineering industry. Be practical mechanically oriented Possess good problem-solving skills Yard Subject to D&A Test Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.
Oct 08, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: General Labourer With FLT licence Location: Barton Under Needwood Duration: min 3 months Hours: Mon - Thurs 7am to 4pm and Fri 7am to 1pm We are currently recruiting for a General Labourer on a contract basis, at Barton Under Needwood The main duties are ensuring materials are supplied where and when they are needed, responsible for keeping workstations fully stocked with materials, ultimately contributing to overall higher productivity of other workers. Must have Fork Lift Truck Licence and own transport due to location Key Duties & Responsibilities: - Support the production activities to achieve planned output through Quality, Cost and Delivery timescales and targets - Identify areas for improvements within the organisation to improve business performance, reduce Life Cycle Costs and improve reliability through Engineering - Work with the Business Improvement groups to identify and implement process improvements. - Provide KPIs as requested, gather data and systematically resolve issues relating to performance of the stations. - Interrogate systems to identify trends in reporting / fault occurrences and run reports - Be self-assured and confident, professional in appearance - Carry out objectives as set. - Transfer materials, parts and assemblies from a stores or staging location to production. - Prepare materials for proper use. - Use enterprise resource planning - ERP system. - Employ continuous improvement methods to decrease errors and defects. - Replenish materials and tools as needed and if found defective. - Manage Kanban's. - Be continuously on the move, keeping materials supplies at safety stock levels and move materials from one place to another and between workstations Background & Experience: Minimum 1-year experience in relevant rail, automotive or engineering industry. Be practical mechanically oriented Possess good problem-solving skills Yard Subject to D&A Test Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.
Our Client, a major Rail, Highways, Power and Tunnels consultancy are looking for a Principal Fire Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will carry out the design and construction activity of the Fire Detection systems on medium to larger size project(s) within the Rail, Highways, HS2 and Power and Infrastructure sectors. The role will involve design reviews, planning, undertaking design and associated construction assignments on the projects in conjunction with the Engineering Manager / Contractors responsible Engineer, across the sector. Technical responsibilities include design and design verification of Fire Detection Systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide support to other VVB team members (e.g. Engineering Manager, Contractors Responsible Engineer, Design Manager, Project Manager etc.) in all facets of the project activities to deliver the project to meet cost, time, and quality requirements. Plan and deliver/manage the design of Fire Detection Systems to relevant standards and client specifications. Technical responsibility for design compliance. Technical review of designs developed by MEP Design Consultants / Contractors in respect of safety by design, technical acceptability and compliance with standards. Review that the designs prepared by the MEP Design Consultants / Contractors have been fully coordinated and integrated. Provision of support to the Engineering Managers, to resolve interface issues where requested. Review of Constructability and Maintainability of Fire Detection System developed designs. Initiate and support value management/engineering initiatives and to promote and support common design and standardisation where appropriate. Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the VVB Core principles. Lead responsibility for technical responses, promoting common design and standardization. Provide Technical Excellence in Fire Detection Systems and all matters related to such equipment, as described and specifically detailed in the Clients strategies and specifications. Developing and managing effective communication and liaison with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that requirements are identified, assessed, and appropriately integrated into the project. Working with the client and reporting to the sector manager, responsible for helping to establish the strategy and delivery for the project. Work with the Commercial support to assist with the maintenance and management of the project P&L as required. Working in a client facing role, responsible for leading other team members, developing the clients' strategy, through to assisting in the development of the various Fire Detection solutions to satisfy both the Client and the Accreditation bodies requirements. Coordinating, planning, and managing internal and external meetings in relation to the project. Providing support during the procurement stages of the project. Liaising with the representatives of the Industry Accreditation Scheme (BRE Global, FM Global etc) to ensure our compliance with, and maintenance of the various scheme standards and schedules. Have an in depth understanding of all information security projects, policies, and procedures. Familiarise and actively engage in using the Notify system and ensure direct reports are fully aware of the Notify system and use the system for Health and Safety related matters. Ensure that own and direct reports' mandatory e-learning modules and policy updates have been completed as and when required. Ensure LPS1014 F353 Form information is maintained to the required standard. TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE (ESSENTIAL): Knowledge of the BRE Global Audit process and requirements associated therewith. Good working knowledge of Network Rail and TfL standards. Extensive skills and experience in design of Fire Systems, and working within a structured design management and design assurance framework/process. Good understanding of both Fire Active and Fire Passive safety systems. Significant experience in managing clients, contractors and coordinating stakeholders. Able to work alongside and coordinate with the project professional team to ensure a compliant system is designed and all requirements are met. Development and authoring of complex Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents, and ensuring all third-party interfaces are coordinated and included as required. Ability to carry a quality inspection and generate onsite solutions to site coordination issues as they arise. Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player. Key project processes such as design principals and management, construction processes, procurement, and tendering. Excellent IT skills, good working knowledge of CAD / BIM Software. Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, using a flexible pragmatic approach. QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL): Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar. LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency. Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, IMechE). Professional registration with the Engineering Council encouraged (EngTech, IEng, or CEng). EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Designing Fire Suppression and Hydrant Mains Systems in the Rail sector. Managing designs from tendering through to installation and certification. If you are interested in this job, please send over your cv and get in touch with Jamie at Unity Recruitment. Alternatively if you know anyone who might be interested in this job opportunity, please send over for a referral fee.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Our Client, a major Rail, Highways, Power and Tunnels consultancy are looking for a Principal Fire Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will carry out the design and construction activity of the Fire Detection systems on medium to larger size project(s) within the Rail, Highways, HS2 and Power and Infrastructure sectors. The role will involve design reviews, planning, undertaking design and associated construction assignments on the projects in conjunction with the Engineering Manager / Contractors responsible Engineer, across the sector. Technical responsibilities include design and design verification of Fire Detection Systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide support to other VVB team members (e.g. Engineering Manager, Contractors Responsible Engineer, Design Manager, Project Manager etc.) in all facets of the project activities to deliver the project to meet cost, time, and quality requirements. Plan and deliver/manage the design of Fire Detection Systems to relevant standards and client specifications. Technical responsibility for design compliance. Technical review of designs developed by MEP Design Consultants / Contractors in respect of safety by design, technical acceptability and compliance with standards. Review that the designs prepared by the MEP Design Consultants / Contractors have been fully coordinated and integrated. Provision of support to the Engineering Managers, to resolve interface issues where requested. Review of Constructability and Maintainability of Fire Detection System developed designs. Initiate and support value management/engineering initiatives and to promote and support common design and standardisation where appropriate. Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the VVB Core principles. Lead responsibility for technical responses, promoting common design and standardization. Provide Technical Excellence in Fire Detection Systems and all matters related to such equipment, as described and specifically detailed in the Clients strategies and specifications. Developing and managing effective communication and liaison with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that requirements are identified, assessed, and appropriately integrated into the project. Working with the client and reporting to the sector manager, responsible for helping to establish the strategy and delivery for the project. Work with the Commercial support to assist with the maintenance and management of the project P&L as required. Working in a client facing role, responsible for leading other team members, developing the clients' strategy, through to assisting in the development of the various Fire Detection solutions to satisfy both the Client and the Accreditation bodies requirements. Coordinating, planning, and managing internal and external meetings in relation to the project. Providing support during the procurement stages of the project. Liaising with the representatives of the Industry Accreditation Scheme (BRE Global, FM Global etc) to ensure our compliance with, and maintenance of the various scheme standards and schedules. Have an in depth understanding of all information security projects, policies, and procedures. Familiarise and actively engage in using the Notify system and ensure direct reports are fully aware of the Notify system and use the system for Health and Safety related matters. Ensure that own and direct reports' mandatory e-learning modules and policy updates have been completed as and when required. Ensure LPS1014 F353 Form information is maintained to the required standard. TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE (ESSENTIAL): Knowledge of the BRE Global Audit process and requirements associated therewith. Good working knowledge of Network Rail and TfL standards. Extensive skills and experience in design of Fire Systems, and working within a structured design management and design assurance framework/process. Good understanding of both Fire Active and Fire Passive safety systems. Significant experience in managing clients, contractors and coordinating stakeholders. Able to work alongside and coordinate with the project professional team to ensure a compliant system is designed and all requirements are met. Development and authoring of complex Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents, and ensuring all third-party interfaces are coordinated and included as required. Ability to carry a quality inspection and generate onsite solutions to site coordination issues as they arise. Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player. Key project processes such as design principals and management, construction processes, procurement, and tendering. Excellent IT skills, good working knowledge of CAD / BIM Software. Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, using a flexible pragmatic approach. QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL): Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar. LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency. Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, IMechE). Professional registration with the Engineering Council encouraged (EngTech, IEng, or CEng). EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Designing Fire Suppression and Hydrant Mains Systems in the Rail sector. Managing designs from tendering through to installation and certification. If you are interested in this job, please send over your cv and get in touch with Jamie at Unity Recruitment. Alternatively if you know anyone who might be interested in this job opportunity, please send over for a referral fee.
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. Reporting into our UK Division Security Officer, you'll plays a crucial role in ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security protocols on higher security projects. You will be responsible for conducting site audits, overseeing staff adherence to security briefings, and serving as the primary liaison between projects and corporate security department. Please note that this role is a minimum of 3 days a week in Hoddesdon with travel to our sites and projects nationally. About our role Information Security Policy Uphold staff awareness of their security obligations pertaining to the project and disseminate any policy and procedural alterations affecting the project or its personnel. Information Security Risk Management Initiate and facilitate measures aimed at reducing information security risks where appropriate and necessary. Identify all involved entities within the supply chain throughout the project lifecycle and conduct necessary due diligence concerning personnel vetting and IT system evaluations. Ensure all staff, including internal personnel and supply chain staff, are appropriately vetted in accordance with security requirements Information Security Awareness Collaborate closely with the UK Division Security Officer to disseminate information security awareness materials. Have an awareness and understanding of UK Government and Defence security conditions and standards including changes and updates that occur. Information Security Training Ensure all project personnel receive and comprehend vital security briefings, maintaining a consistent and high level of awareness and compliance. Facilitate effective communication and the creation of Toolbox Talks following project incidents. Assist in the delivery of security briefings to ensure all personnel are informed of relevant security policies and practices. Primary Point of Contact Serve as the primary liaison between the project and the Corporate Security Department, proficiently conveying messages, updates, and coordinating security-related affairs. Assurance and Reporting Report matters concerning Information Security to the UK Division Security Officer (DSO). Maintain precise and detailed records of security-related activities, reports, and incident logs for comprehensive reference and analysis. Auditing & Risk Notifications Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate potential risks and implement preventative measures. Supportive and approachable, able to work collaboratively with colleagues, project teams, and supply chain partners. About you You'll have demonstrable experience in a similar role. Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate potential risks and implement preventative measures. Supportive and approachable, able to work collaboratively with colleagues, project teams, and supply chain partners. Strong commitment to best practice in security management, ensuring high standards are consistently maintained. Clear and confident communicator, able to share information effectively and promote awareness across all levels. Detail-oriented and reliable, with a focus on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. Reporting into our UK Division Security Officer, you'll plays a crucial role in ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security protocols on higher security projects. You will be responsible for conducting site audits, overseeing staff adherence to security briefings, and serving as the primary liaison between projects and corporate security department. Please note that this role is a minimum of 3 days a week in Hoddesdon with travel to our sites and projects nationally. About our role Information Security Policy Uphold staff awareness of their security obligations pertaining to the project and disseminate any policy and procedural alterations affecting the project or its personnel. Information Security Risk Management Initiate and facilitate measures aimed at reducing information security risks where appropriate and necessary. Identify all involved entities within the supply chain throughout the project lifecycle and conduct necessary due diligence concerning personnel vetting and IT system evaluations. Ensure all staff, including internal personnel and supply chain staff, are appropriately vetted in accordance with security requirements Information Security Awareness Collaborate closely with the UK Division Security Officer to disseminate information security awareness materials. Have an awareness and understanding of UK Government and Defence security conditions and standards including changes and updates that occur. Information Security Training Ensure all project personnel receive and comprehend vital security briefings, maintaining a consistent and high level of awareness and compliance. Facilitate effective communication and the creation of Toolbox Talks following project incidents. Assist in the delivery of security briefings to ensure all personnel are informed of relevant security policies and practices. Primary Point of Contact Serve as the primary liaison between the project and the Corporate Security Department, proficiently conveying messages, updates, and coordinating security-related affairs. Assurance and Reporting Report matters concerning Information Security to the UK Division Security Officer (DSO). Maintain precise and detailed records of security-related activities, reports, and incident logs for comprehensive reference and analysis. Auditing & Risk Notifications Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate potential risks and implement preventative measures. Supportive and approachable, able to work collaboratively with colleagues, project teams, and supply chain partners. About you You'll have demonstrable experience in a similar role. Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate potential risks and implement preventative measures. Supportive and approachable, able to work collaboratively with colleagues, project teams, and supply chain partners. Strong commitment to best practice in security management, ensuring high standards are consistently maintained. Clear and confident communicator, able to share information effectively and promote awareness across all levels. Detail-oriented and reliable, with a focus on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. An exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our team at Sizewell C. We are looking for a site based Senior Engineer reporting to the Site Agent delivering multiple trenchless crossings on land and in a marine environment for our project on Sizewell C. Responsibilities Previous experience of heavy civils projects, preferably in the marine sector. Packages include; Jack-up barge operations, marine vessel operations (flat top, split hopper, multicat), dredging, piling, diving, structural steel fabrication. Performing the role of a temporary works supervisor / co-ordinator and exposure to implementing temporary works solutions. Ability to identify temporary works requirements, draft briefs and engage with design teams to solve challenges. Experience managing lifting operations, holds Appointed Person qualification ideally but not not essential. Ability to use AutoCAD and ideally SketchUp Ability to challenge permanent works designs and resolve problems to conclusion. Focused on driving value out of design and improving on subcontractor tendered costs. Ability to track, monitor and manage commercial and quality change events. Roles will be site based. Offices based in Woodbridge/Lowestoft. One of the roles may require offshore working, living aboard jack-up barge. Offshore rota to be confirmed. HSEQ performance at site level to support the Sub Agent and Work Manager. Quality performance at site level regarding standards of both workmanship and documentation. Engineering controls and performance of site engineering teams including HDD drill rig set up. Support management of supply chain during construction: progress, co-ordination and feedback Responsible for the production, review and monitoring of construction methodology documentation including RAMS and ITP's to ensuring compliance with the company's quality management system and the employers requirements. Responsible for production of as-built documentation from site. Responsible for materials forecast, procurement and reconciliation. Help collate and site data for inclusion in Daily Progress Reports. Responsible for the adherence of project team to information management procedures and requirement. About you Key Skills Previous experience of heavy civils projects, preferably in the marine sector. Previous experience of pipeline and /or utility sector including the use of trenchless techniques including Horizontal Direction Drilling (HDD). Management of safe systems of works and quality management. Implementation of Permit to Excavate and Services coordination. Excellent IT knowledge including use of AUTOCAD and Microsoft suite. Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering desirable. 3-5year previous Good communication skills with client representatives, site team and operatives Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion. Full Driving Licence. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. An exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our team at Sizewell C. We are looking for a site based Senior Engineer reporting to the Site Agent delivering multiple trenchless crossings on land and in a marine environment for our project on Sizewell C. Responsibilities Previous experience of heavy civils projects, preferably in the marine sector. Packages include; Jack-up barge operations, marine vessel operations (flat top, split hopper, multicat), dredging, piling, diving, structural steel fabrication. Performing the role of a temporary works supervisor / co-ordinator and exposure to implementing temporary works solutions. Ability to identify temporary works requirements, draft briefs and engage with design teams to solve challenges. Experience managing lifting operations, holds Appointed Person qualification ideally but not not essential. Ability to use AutoCAD and ideally SketchUp Ability to challenge permanent works designs and resolve problems to conclusion. Focused on driving value out of design and improving on subcontractor tendered costs. Ability to track, monitor and manage commercial and quality change events. Roles will be site based. Offices based in Woodbridge/Lowestoft. One of the roles may require offshore working, living aboard jack-up barge. Offshore rota to be confirmed. HSEQ performance at site level to support the Sub Agent and Work Manager. Quality performance at site level regarding standards of both workmanship and documentation. Engineering controls and performance of site engineering teams including HDD drill rig set up. Support management of supply chain during construction: progress, co-ordination and feedback Responsible for the production, review and monitoring of construction methodology documentation including RAMS and ITP's to ensuring compliance with the company's quality management system and the employers requirements. Responsible for production of as-built documentation from site. Responsible for materials forecast, procurement and reconciliation. Help collate and site data for inclusion in Daily Progress Reports. Responsible for the adherence of project team to information management procedures and requirement. About you Key Skills Previous experience of heavy civils projects, preferably in the marine sector. Previous experience of pipeline and /or utility sector including the use of trenchless techniques including Horizontal Direction Drilling (HDD). Management of safe systems of works and quality management. Implementation of Permit to Excavate and Services coordination. Excellent IT knowledge including use of AUTOCAD and Microsoft suite. Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering desirable. 3-5year previous Good communication skills with client representatives, site team and operatives Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion. Full Driving Licence. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
The Company A dynamic Main Contractor with a reputation for delivering high-quality projects for a long list of blue-chip clients. Their sterling reputation as a contractor has allowed them to branch out into numerous markets including: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure, Residential, Commercial & Retail to name a few with project sizes ranging from 20m - 100m. The company put relationships at the heart of everything that they do. This is reflected in the fact that they have used many of the same sub-contractors since their early days as a contractor and also enjoy an incredibly high-level of repeat business with clients that they have built solid professional relationships with. This role sits within the Civils arm of the business which specialises in a range of Civil and Infrastructure projects including, earthworks, section 278 works and rail freight. The Role The role will involve either joining the commercial team working on a large civils project or being commercially responsible for delivering your own slightly smaller project. The focus will revolve around the financial and commercial aspects of the site. Typical roles and responsibilities include: Issuing and commercial management of sub-contract tender packages. Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors. Reviewing of contract documents. Manage and maintain relationships with established list of supply chain sub-contractors. Attend internal and external commercial review meetings. Aiding with submission of client valuations and management of the variation account. Management of subcontract accounts from procurement to final account. Preparation and assistance with the evaluation and submission of claims for variation works. Benefits You will be given the opportunity to earn up to 60,000 per annum. Car or car allowance is included in their benefits package as well as a competitive pension contribution and private healthcare and additional bonus scheme.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
The Company A dynamic Main Contractor with a reputation for delivering high-quality projects for a long list of blue-chip clients. Their sterling reputation as a contractor has allowed them to branch out into numerous markets including: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure, Residential, Commercial & Retail to name a few with project sizes ranging from 20m - 100m. The company put relationships at the heart of everything that they do. This is reflected in the fact that they have used many of the same sub-contractors since their early days as a contractor and also enjoy an incredibly high-level of repeat business with clients that they have built solid professional relationships with. This role sits within the Civils arm of the business which specialises in a range of Civil and Infrastructure projects including, earthworks, section 278 works and rail freight. The Role The role will involve either joining the commercial team working on a large civils project or being commercially responsible for delivering your own slightly smaller project. The focus will revolve around the financial and commercial aspects of the site. Typical roles and responsibilities include: Issuing and commercial management of sub-contract tender packages. Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors. Reviewing of contract documents. Manage and maintain relationships with established list of supply chain sub-contractors. Attend internal and external commercial review meetings. Aiding with submission of client valuations and management of the variation account. Management of subcontract accounts from procurement to final account. Preparation and assistance with the evaluation and submission of claims for variation works. Benefits You will be given the opportunity to earn up to 60,000 per annum. Car or car allowance is included in their benefits package as well as a competitive pension contribution and private healthcare and additional bonus scheme.
Programme Construction Lead Salary: Up to £90,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading area Let us introduce the role: The Future Materials Campus, or FMC, is at heart an infrastructure project, building seven state-of-the-art facilities to enable the nuclear security technologies and science for generations to come.?The FMC is a massive undertaking - essentially, we are building the same amount of infrastructure delivered by Crossrail on a space the size of the 2012 Olympic Park. While it is challenging, it also offers amazing opportunities to develop skills, create jobs and innovate in design, construction, and science. AWE is currently recruiting for a Programme Construction Lead to be responsible for providing strategic leadership and management of professional engineering services, in support of the CASD Programme and the company's strategic goals. You will be a focal point and signpost for construction advice, information and expertise about policy, best practice, knowledge and relevant standards. Provide due governance and management to meet relevant Nuclear Licence Conditions, safety codes and quality standards. The ideal candidate will ideally have the following: Previously worked in a strategic construction leadership role with responsibility for the development of team members, meeting project targets and objectives and delivering exceptional health and safety standards. Strong commercial experience of construction contracting, particularly NEC and experience in ECI contracts. Strong experience in construction quality protocols, systems and methodologies including construction logistics. Articulate technical complexities and have excellent communication skills, giving clear, professional interaction with stakeholders at all levels. Able to chair technical and general meetings and direct work to meet the strategic programme demands. Aligns and influences construction project delivery strategy, with broader business objectives and long-term goals. Has working experience in delivering construction management capability across a manufacturing and/or research environment. An excellent understanding and ability to apply applicable legislation and standards relevant to safety within engineering (e.g. HSAWA, CDM etc). Experience of leading multi-discipline groups, resolving conflicts, driving performance and fostering collaboration. Good awareness of construction supply chain methodologies including modern Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) technologies. Excellent working knowledge of working in an Intelligent Customer (IC) capacity. Knowledge of construction system from design through to commissioning. Degree in an engineering, construction management discipline or a suitable equivalent. Hold a Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction accreditation, or a suitable equivalent. Hold an appropriate industry recognised safety scheme card, (i.e.: a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Manager's card, Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG) Safety Passport card or a suitable equivalent. Be professionally registered at a Fellow or Chartered status level of a suitably relevant recognised professional body. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. A level of hybrid working may be available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Programme Construction Lead Salary: Up to £90,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading area Let us introduce the role: The Future Materials Campus, or FMC, is at heart an infrastructure project, building seven state-of-the-art facilities to enable the nuclear security technologies and science for generations to come.?The FMC is a massive undertaking - essentially, we are building the same amount of infrastructure delivered by Crossrail on a space the size of the 2012 Olympic Park. While it is challenging, it also offers amazing opportunities to develop skills, create jobs and innovate in design, construction, and science. AWE is currently recruiting for a Programme Construction Lead to be responsible for providing strategic leadership and management of professional engineering services, in support of the CASD Programme and the company's strategic goals. You will be a focal point and signpost for construction advice, information and expertise about policy, best practice, knowledge and relevant standards. Provide due governance and management to meet relevant Nuclear Licence Conditions, safety codes and quality standards. The ideal candidate will ideally have the following: Previously worked in a strategic construction leadership role with responsibility for the development of team members, meeting project targets and objectives and delivering exceptional health and safety standards. Strong commercial experience of construction contracting, particularly NEC and experience in ECI contracts. Strong experience in construction quality protocols, systems and methodologies including construction logistics. Articulate technical complexities and have excellent communication skills, giving clear, professional interaction with stakeholders at all levels. Able to chair technical and general meetings and direct work to meet the strategic programme demands. Aligns and influences construction project delivery strategy, with broader business objectives and long-term goals. Has working experience in delivering construction management capability across a manufacturing and/or research environment. An excellent understanding and ability to apply applicable legislation and standards relevant to safety within engineering (e.g. HSAWA, CDM etc). Experience of leading multi-discipline groups, resolving conflicts, driving performance and fostering collaboration. Good awareness of construction supply chain methodologies including modern Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) technologies. Excellent working knowledge of working in an Intelligent Customer (IC) capacity. Knowledge of construction system from design through to commissioning. Degree in an engineering, construction management discipline or a suitable equivalent. Hold a Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction accreditation, or a suitable equivalent. Hold an appropriate industry recognised safety scheme card, (i.e.: a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Manager's card, Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG) Safety Passport card or a suitable equivalent. Be professionally registered at a Fellow or Chartered status level of a suitably relevant recognised professional body. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. A level of hybrid working may be available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis.
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. Senior Design Managers! We are recruiting, would you like to be part of a fantastic company and head the design team? if so apply to this amazing opportunity! The Senior Design Manager will be responsible for co-ordinating the design elements and interfaces of all aspects of a project ensuring the quality of the design and monitoring the delivery of the project. The Senior Design Manager will report to the Project Manager (on the project), and will be responsible for the daily Design Management, as well as the daily management of multiple Design Consultants. The Senior Design Manager promotes Health Safety and Quality to the projects and through the tender process. You will liaise between the Client, Design Consultants and the project staff for design matters promoting 'best value' design solutions, as well as liaising with the Site Manager for the development of design package and procurement strategies. Furthermore, the Design Manager will also be involved in the support for tenders. Giving advice on the tender design strategy and implementing the Commercial Protocol Designers. The Senior Design Manager will portray a professional and responsible image of the company to the clients, their colleagues and contractors. About you Relevant knowledge and experience in site management and construction techniques Knowledge of design processes Design Managers need to be Chartered Engineer MICE or equivalent Commercial awareness Preference for marine or M&E works experience Have an understanding of different Client procurement routes Experience of site/contract procedures would be an advantage Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads Bidding experience would be desirable Contractor or Engineering practice background If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. Senior Design Managers! We are recruiting, would you like to be part of a fantastic company and head the design team? if so apply to this amazing opportunity! The Senior Design Manager will be responsible for co-ordinating the design elements and interfaces of all aspects of a project ensuring the quality of the design and monitoring the delivery of the project. The Senior Design Manager will report to the Project Manager (on the project), and will be responsible for the daily Design Management, as well as the daily management of multiple Design Consultants. The Senior Design Manager promotes Health Safety and Quality to the projects and through the tender process. You will liaise between the Client, Design Consultants and the project staff for design matters promoting 'best value' design solutions, as well as liaising with the Site Manager for the development of design package and procurement strategies. Furthermore, the Design Manager will also be involved in the support for tenders. Giving advice on the tender design strategy and implementing the Commercial Protocol Designers. The Senior Design Manager will portray a professional and responsible image of the company to the clients, their colleagues and contractors. About you Relevant knowledge and experience in site management and construction techniques Knowledge of design processes Design Managers need to be Chartered Engineer MICE or equivalent Commercial awareness Preference for marine or M&E works experience Have an understanding of different Client procurement routes Experience of site/contract procedures would be an advantage Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads Bidding experience would be desirable Contractor or Engineering practice background If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. An exciting opportunity for a Section Engineer to join our team on our prestigious long term project in Plymouth. This position will require the ability to pass security clearance. As the Section Engineer your roll and responsibilities are: Responsible for all engineering duties and ensuring any engineers under their control complete their duties. Educate and mentor the engineering team. They will also input into RAMS, temporary works briefs, ITP's, weekly progress and planning updates, NCR's, TQs and Early Warnings. All of the above (and below) is applicable for self-delivery and subcontracted works. Accountable for: SHE performance at site level to support Line Manager. Quality performance at site level with regard to standards of both workmanship and documentation. Accuracy of engineering controls and performance and management of site engineering team. Dimensional control Ensure timely and accurate dimensional control for the construction of the works. Ensure that accurate setting-out and control is provided and checked (VS direct or subcontractors): Establish accurate and clear setting-out on the ground. Communicate clearly to the subcontract personnel operatives what the setting-out is and how it should be used. Set-out in advance so that time is available to carry out any secondary checks. Maintain the long-term setting out. Maintain project stations. Instrument calibration and testing Quality Produce and implement the Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for your section of the works. Ensure quality checks are carried out and records kept Raise Requests For Information (RFIs) and Technical Queries (TQs) Input into production of as-built documentation from site. Keep accurate records- diaries, photographs, marked up drawings, etc and ensure engineering team do the same. Be aware and involved in the correct implementation of the quality management system, where it affects your daily activities. Be aware of responsibilities from the Quality policies and support the implementation of Quality Ripple: Understand the project quality management plan and the roles and responsibility detailed within it Maintain and collate quality records Raise, complete and close-out NCR's Support the overall project quality goals agreed in the SMP. Assist in the management of the SMP: Be aware of your own and the engineers' responsibilities within the SMP. Health and safety Ensure safe working of your section of the site. Apply all HSEQS policies and procedures where appropriate. Perform the role of existing services coordinator. Perform the role of temporary works supervisor. Ensure all required permits adhered to. Input into production / review / monitoring of RAMS Engage in Safety Ripple programme Provide input to health & safety plan, risk assessments, method statements and task briefings. Develop the short to medium term programme for your section of the project. About you Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering 5 Years' Experience Working Towards Professional Certification Proven technical organisational skills Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and safe systems of work. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. An exciting opportunity for a Section Engineer to join our team on our prestigious long term project in Plymouth. This position will require the ability to pass security clearance. As the Section Engineer your roll and responsibilities are: Responsible for all engineering duties and ensuring any engineers under their control complete their duties. Educate and mentor the engineering team. They will also input into RAMS, temporary works briefs, ITP's, weekly progress and planning updates, NCR's, TQs and Early Warnings. All of the above (and below) is applicable for self-delivery and subcontracted works. Accountable for: SHE performance at site level to support Line Manager. Quality performance at site level with regard to standards of both workmanship and documentation. Accuracy of engineering controls and performance and management of site engineering team. Dimensional control Ensure timely and accurate dimensional control for the construction of the works. Ensure that accurate setting-out and control is provided and checked (VS direct or subcontractors): Establish accurate and clear setting-out on the ground. Communicate clearly to the subcontract personnel operatives what the setting-out is and how it should be used. Set-out in advance so that time is available to carry out any secondary checks. Maintain the long-term setting out. Maintain project stations. Instrument calibration and testing Quality Produce and implement the Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for your section of the works. Ensure quality checks are carried out and records kept Raise Requests For Information (RFIs) and Technical Queries (TQs) Input into production of as-built documentation from site. Keep accurate records- diaries, photographs, marked up drawings, etc and ensure engineering team do the same. Be aware and involved in the correct implementation of the quality management system, where it affects your daily activities. Be aware of responsibilities from the Quality policies and support the implementation of Quality Ripple: Understand the project quality management plan and the roles and responsibility detailed within it Maintain and collate quality records Raise, complete and close-out NCR's Support the overall project quality goals agreed in the SMP. Assist in the management of the SMP: Be aware of your own and the engineers' responsibilities within the SMP. Health and safety Ensure safe working of your section of the site. Apply all HSEQS policies and procedures where appropriate. Perform the role of existing services coordinator. Perform the role of temporary works supervisor. Ensure all required permits adhered to. Input into production / review / monitoring of RAMS Engage in Safety Ripple programme Provide input to health & safety plan, risk assessments, method statements and task briefings. Develop the short to medium term programme for your section of the project. About you Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering 5 Years' Experience Working Towards Professional Certification Proven technical organisational skills Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and safe systems of work. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.