One of our top clients has the need for a Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to support on a major tender they have within their Civil Engineering sector. Duties to include: To assist in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management system by updating systems in line with changes in legislation or best practice Assist with development of content for HSE Training and awareness programmes Carry out inspections and audits in conjunction with appropriate management to ensure Company, Client and legislative requirements are being met and make recommendations for improvement Assist and / or manage with investigating and recording of close call, near miss and other incidents reported within the business. Assist with the management of key HSE data to enable accurate trend analysis and develop systems to ensure where trends are identified they are met with a suitable response Assist with HSE on Pre Tender Documentation. To be considered for this, you will be a Member of a Recognised Safety Insitute and hold NEBOSH and IOSH. You will also have experience in the Environmental side within majo Infrastructure works. This role is to be based from their Swindon office so you must be prepared to work from there. In return, a top rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and long term contract. Excellent opening with a top company so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for further information.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
One of our top clients has the need for a Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to support on a major tender they have within their Civil Engineering sector. Duties to include: To assist in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management system by updating systems in line with changes in legislation or best practice Assist with development of content for HSE Training and awareness programmes Carry out inspections and audits in conjunction with appropriate management to ensure Company, Client and legislative requirements are being met and make recommendations for improvement Assist and / or manage with investigating and recording of close call, near miss and other incidents reported within the business. Assist with the management of key HSE data to enable accurate trend analysis and develop systems to ensure where trends are identified they are met with a suitable response Assist with HSE on Pre Tender Documentation. To be considered for this, you will be a Member of a Recognised Safety Insitute and hold NEBOSH and IOSH. You will also have experience in the Environmental side within majo Infrastructure works. This role is to be based from their Swindon office so you must be prepared to work from there. In return, a top rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and long term contract. Excellent opening with a top company so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for further information.
Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd
Exeter, Devon
We are seeking an experienced Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join our clients growing, multidisciplinary team. With over 30 years of established success, this consultancy delivers expert civil and structural engineering services across a broad portfolio of residential and commercial developments. Their team has extensive experience providing infrastructure engineering services for schemes from site appraisal, concept and planning, through to technical submission, tender and ultimately construction. They work closely with landowners, master planners, domestic clients, contractors and developers along with their design teams to understand their development and provide well thought out and efficient designs. They routinely review and consider all the available information to understand the site constraints of each project so that we can provide a value engineering approach to the wider design. Due to an increasing workload and continued growth, we are expanding our team and offering a stable, long-term career opportunity. What s on offer Health and Life Insurance Flexible working ICE Chartership support Regular performance reviews A supportive and collaborative working environment Real opportunities for career progression within an expanding consultancy. The role Reporting directly to the management team, you will take a key role in the design and delivery of infrastructure solutions, including highways, drainage and sustainable systems. You will be involved in the full project lifecycle, from concept design through to technical delivery and construction phase, working closely with clients, local authorities, the wider design team and internal teams. Delivering design solutions using AutoCAD 2D/3D and Site 3D software. Developing drainage strategies, SuDS designs, flood risk assessments, and associated section agreements (e.g., Section 104, 106, and 278). Designing highways and preparing technical submissions for adoption agreements. Liaising with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary design teams. Managing project timelines, resources, and technical output. Supervising and mentoring technicians and junior staff. What you need to succeed Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer, preferably within residential and/or commercial development sectors. Proficient in Site 3D and AutoCAD 2D/3D, or similar. Confident managing projects from early planning through to construction. Strong time management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines. Proactive, self-motivated, and keen to take on responsibility.
May 15, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an experienced Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join our clients growing, multidisciplinary team. With over 30 years of established success, this consultancy delivers expert civil and structural engineering services across a broad portfolio of residential and commercial developments. Their team has extensive experience providing infrastructure engineering services for schemes from site appraisal, concept and planning, through to technical submission, tender and ultimately construction. They work closely with landowners, master planners, domestic clients, contractors and developers along with their design teams to understand their development and provide well thought out and efficient designs. They routinely review and consider all the available information to understand the site constraints of each project so that we can provide a value engineering approach to the wider design. Due to an increasing workload and continued growth, we are expanding our team and offering a stable, long-term career opportunity. What s on offer Health and Life Insurance Flexible working ICE Chartership support Regular performance reviews A supportive and collaborative working environment Real opportunities for career progression within an expanding consultancy. The role Reporting directly to the management team, you will take a key role in the design and delivery of infrastructure solutions, including highways, drainage and sustainable systems. You will be involved in the full project lifecycle, from concept design through to technical delivery and construction phase, working closely with clients, local authorities, the wider design team and internal teams. Delivering design solutions using AutoCAD 2D/3D and Site 3D software. Developing drainage strategies, SuDS designs, flood risk assessments, and associated section agreements (e.g., Section 104, 106, and 278). Designing highways and preparing technical submissions for adoption agreements. Liaising with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary design teams. Managing project timelines, resources, and technical output. Supervising and mentoring technicians and junior staff. What you need to succeed Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer, preferably within residential and/or commercial development sectors. Proficient in Site 3D and AutoCAD 2D/3D, or similar. Confident managing projects from early planning through to construction. Strong time management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines. Proactive, self-motivated, and keen to take on responsibility.
Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Warrington, Cheshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF72749 Shape The Future of Nuclear Defence Through Expert Commercial Leadership At Cavendish Nuclear, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Quantity Surveyor at our Warrington, Cheshire site. Cavendish Nuclear is a trusted delivery partner across clean energy, defence and nuclear decommissioning. Our work underpins national security and long term energy resilience, creating meaningful careers at the forefront of UK infrastructure. The role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide expert commercial leadership across major projects within our Nuclear Defence Support programme. This is a role where your impact is visible supporting complex, high value programmes that protect the UK and shape future nuclear capability. You'll work closely with clients, suppliers, project teams and senior stakeholders to deliver value, manage risk, and drive commercial excellence from bid stage through to final account. It's a career defining opportunity that offers challenge, responsibility, and the chance to grow your expertise on nationally significant programmes. Day to day, you'll be required to: Provide commercial management and guidance across projects, supporting Quantity Surveyors and project teams Lead contract reviews, subcontract drafting and commercial governance activities Manage tender processes and commercial evaluations for complex equipment and service providers Oversee post contract commercial performance, including change management and subcontractor claims Deliver final account settlements while protecting commercial and contractual interests This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with three days onsite and two days working from home. Essential experience Strong experience in commercial management within engineering, construction or infrastructure environments Proven expertise working with NEC3 contracts Experience supporting large scale, complex projects and contract delivery Ability to manage commercial risk and apply sound judgement in challenging environments Experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior colleagues Qualifications Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Building Services Quantity Surveying Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (). What we offer Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave Holiday Trading allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their entitlement. This window opens February through to March annually. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing Inclusion We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Warrington, Cheshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF72749 Shape The Future of Nuclear Defence Through Expert Commercial Leadership At Cavendish Nuclear, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Quantity Surveyor at our Warrington, Cheshire site. Cavendish Nuclear is a trusted delivery partner across clean energy, defence and nuclear decommissioning. Our work underpins national security and long term energy resilience, creating meaningful careers at the forefront of UK infrastructure. The role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide expert commercial leadership across major projects within our Nuclear Defence Support programme. This is a role where your impact is visible supporting complex, high value programmes that protect the UK and shape future nuclear capability. You'll work closely with clients, suppliers, project teams and senior stakeholders to deliver value, manage risk, and drive commercial excellence from bid stage through to final account. It's a career defining opportunity that offers challenge, responsibility, and the chance to grow your expertise on nationally significant programmes. Day to day, you'll be required to: Provide commercial management and guidance across projects, supporting Quantity Surveyors and project teams Lead contract reviews, subcontract drafting and commercial governance activities Manage tender processes and commercial evaluations for complex equipment and service providers Oversee post contract commercial performance, including change management and subcontractor claims Deliver final account settlements while protecting commercial and contractual interests This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with three days onsite and two days working from home. Essential experience Strong experience in commercial management within engineering, construction or infrastructure environments Proven expertise working with NEC3 contracts Experience supporting large scale, complex projects and contract delivery Ability to manage commercial risk and apply sound judgement in challenging environments Experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior colleagues Qualifications Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Building Services Quantity Surveying Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (). What we offer Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave Holiday Trading allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their entitlement. This window opens February through to March annually. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing Inclusion We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Senior Golang Developer - Kubernetes - Financial Services Excellent opportunity opens for an experienced Developer strong on Golang with experience in AWS and Kubernetes to join a highly regarded Financial Services entity's London office. You will act as the team lead and play a key role in building mission-critical financial applications that power trading, investment, and risk management systems across the firm. If you are passionate about working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are eager to apply your technical expertise to the financial services industry, this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Back End services using GoLang to support financial applications and services , including trading platforms, investment systems, and risk management tools. Build and deploy cloud-based solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and Lambda to create scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure. Implement and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring seamless orchestration, scaling, and resilience in a cloud environment. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while following best practices for financial systems development, focusing on performance and security. Collaborate with other development teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, and ensure that applications meet financial regulatory standards and business needs. Optimize the performance of Back End services, ensuring low-latency responses and high availability, critical for financial services. Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring systems to ensure the reliability and stability of production systems. Proactively identify issues and bottlenecks in existing systems and propose solutions to improve the system's performance and scalability. Stay updated with new tools, technologies, and industry trends in cloud computing, containerization, and financial systems to continuously improve development practices and outcomes. Ideal Skills: Proven experience (2+ years) in GoLang Back End development, with a strong focus on performance optimization and building scalable systems for high-volume, high-frequency financial applications. Strong experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and other cloud-native technologies. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications in a cloud environment. Solid understanding of financial systems and services, particularly in areas such as trading platforms, investment management, and risk analytics. Experience in building microservices architectures and working with APIs (RESTful, gRPC, etc.) to integrate various systems. Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) practices. Experience with database systems (relational and NoSQL) and working with financial data. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools to streamline the development life cycle, such as infrastructure-as-code (eg, Terraform or CloudFormation). Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring uptime and performance in high-pressure, mission-critical scenarios. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced financial environment. Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, etc.) to create efficient and scalable solutions. Knowledge of financial industry regulations and standards, particularly around data security and privacy. Familiarity with event-driven architectures or message queues (eg, Kafka, RabbitMQ) for Real Time data processing. Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous delivery tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI. Understanding of performance monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Datadog. Interested? Please Apply! Golang Go AWS Kubernetes Terraform Bank Banking Finance Financial Services Crypto Blockchain Web3 Trading Exchange Digital Assets Hybrid Flexible Developer Software Engineer Backend Developer Golang Engineer Kafka Apache Kafka RabbitMQ AWS Lambda Cloud Platform
May 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Golang Developer - Kubernetes - Financial Services Excellent opportunity opens for an experienced Developer strong on Golang with experience in AWS and Kubernetes to join a highly regarded Financial Services entity's London office. You will act as the team lead and play a key role in building mission-critical financial applications that power trading, investment, and risk management systems across the firm. If you are passionate about working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are eager to apply your technical expertise to the financial services industry, this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Back End services using GoLang to support financial applications and services , including trading platforms, investment systems, and risk management tools. Build and deploy cloud-based solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and Lambda to create scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure. Implement and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring seamless orchestration, scaling, and resilience in a cloud environment. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while following best practices for financial systems development, focusing on performance and security. Collaborate with other development teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, and ensure that applications meet financial regulatory standards and business needs. Optimize the performance of Back End services, ensuring low-latency responses and high availability, critical for financial services. Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring systems to ensure the reliability and stability of production systems. Proactively identify issues and bottlenecks in existing systems and propose solutions to improve the system's performance and scalability. Stay updated with new tools, technologies, and industry trends in cloud computing, containerization, and financial systems to continuously improve development practices and outcomes. Ideal Skills: Proven experience (2+ years) in GoLang Back End development, with a strong focus on performance optimization and building scalable systems for high-volume, high-frequency financial applications. Strong experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and other cloud-native technologies. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications in a cloud environment. Solid understanding of financial systems and services, particularly in areas such as trading platforms, investment management, and risk analytics. Experience in building microservices architectures and working with APIs (RESTful, gRPC, etc.) to integrate various systems. Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) practices. Experience with database systems (relational and NoSQL) and working with financial data. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools to streamline the development life cycle, such as infrastructure-as-code (eg, Terraform or CloudFormation). Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring uptime and performance in high-pressure, mission-critical scenarios. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced financial environment. Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, etc.) to create efficient and scalable solutions. Knowledge of financial industry regulations and standards, particularly around data security and privacy. Familiarity with event-driven architectures or message queues (eg, Kafka, RabbitMQ) for Real Time data processing. Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous delivery tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI. Understanding of performance monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Datadog. Interested? Please Apply! Golang Go AWS Kubernetes Terraform Bank Banking Finance Financial Services Crypto Blockchain Web3 Trading Exchange Digital Assets Hybrid Flexible Developer Software Engineer Backend Developer Golang Engineer Kafka Apache Kafka RabbitMQ AWS Lambda Cloud Platform
Senior Imperva DAM/Linux Security Engineer 6 Month Contract We are looking for a hands on Security Engineer to support and enhance a large scale Imperva Data Activity Monitoring platform within a complex enterprise environment. You will take ownership of a Linux based security estate, ensuring platform stability, security compliance and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Support and administer Imperva DAM platform Manage database agents and infrastructure Deliver patching, upgrades and platform improvements Monitor system health and carry out maintenance Investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis Support integrations with Active Directory, SIEM, Syslog and monitoring tools Automate processes to improve efficiency Required Experience Strong Imperva DAM or similar experience Strong Linux administration skills Scripting experience, Bash, Perl or similar Experience supporting enterprise security platforms Strong troubleshooting capability Contract Details 6 month contract Hybrid, mainly remote with occasional onsite Competitive day rate *Rates depend on experience and client requirements
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Senior Imperva DAM/Linux Security Engineer 6 Month Contract We are looking for a hands on Security Engineer to support and enhance a large scale Imperva Data Activity Monitoring platform within a complex enterprise environment. You will take ownership of a Linux based security estate, ensuring platform stability, security compliance and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Support and administer Imperva DAM platform Manage database agents and infrastructure Deliver patching, upgrades and platform improvements Monitor system health and carry out maintenance Investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis Support integrations with Active Directory, SIEM, Syslog and monitoring tools Automate processes to improve efficiency Required Experience Strong Imperva DAM or similar experience Strong Linux administration skills Scripting experience, Bash, Perl or similar Experience supporting enterprise security platforms Strong troubleshooting capability Contract Details 6 month contract Hybrid, mainly remote with occasional onsite Competitive day rate *Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd
Hungerford, Berkshire
We have an opening for a Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join our clients lively Berkshire office. You ll be joining a team of 15 can expect to work on civil infrastructure, transport planning, and flood and water management & sustainable solutions for developer clients throughout the UK. You will work directly on projects with our esteemed clients and talented co-professionals -including town planners, master planners, and architects. Reporting directly to the Partners, you ll shape the technical direction & champion the best practice. What s on offer Flexi working Bonus scheme Private medical insurance Healthcare cash plan Enhanced sick pay Professional membership paid Chartership support Internal / External training opportunities The role Provide expert guidance across all project stages, from feasibility studies to technical approvals and delivery. Oversee project teams, resources, and budgets, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards, on time and within scope. Build and nurture relationships with clients, stakeholders, and authorities. Support and develop junior colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and personal growth. Identify opportunities for repeat business and work-winning, contributing to the future success of the consultancy. Work closely with planners, architects, and other professionals to deliver cohesive, interdisciplinary solutions. What you need to succeed A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering; Chartered status or working towards it is highly desirable. Proven experience in civil infrastructure design and project delivery, ideally within a consultancy environment. Excellent communication, analytical, and IT skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and build rapport with clients and colleagues. Strong knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., DMRB, Manual for Streets, CIRIA SuDS) and proficiency in industry-standard software (CAD, Autotrack, MicroDrainage, Flow). Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage projects, and mentor others. Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving. A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
May 15, 2026
Full time
We have an opening for a Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join our clients lively Berkshire office. You ll be joining a team of 15 can expect to work on civil infrastructure, transport planning, and flood and water management & sustainable solutions for developer clients throughout the UK. You will work directly on projects with our esteemed clients and talented co-professionals -including town planners, master planners, and architects. Reporting directly to the Partners, you ll shape the technical direction & champion the best practice. What s on offer Flexi working Bonus scheme Private medical insurance Healthcare cash plan Enhanced sick pay Professional membership paid Chartership support Internal / External training opportunities The role Provide expert guidance across all project stages, from feasibility studies to technical approvals and delivery. Oversee project teams, resources, and budgets, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards, on time and within scope. Build and nurture relationships with clients, stakeholders, and authorities. Support and develop junior colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and personal growth. Identify opportunities for repeat business and work-winning, contributing to the future success of the consultancy. Work closely with planners, architects, and other professionals to deliver cohesive, interdisciplinary solutions. What you need to succeed A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering; Chartered status or working towards it is highly desirable. Proven experience in civil infrastructure design and project delivery, ideally within a consultancy environment. Excellent communication, analytical, and IT skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and build rapport with clients and colleagues. Strong knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., DMRB, Manual for Streets, CIRIA SuDS) and proficiency in industry-standard software (CAD, Autotrack, MicroDrainage, Flow). Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage projects, and mentor others. Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving. A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
Principal Civil Engineer We're currently recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a growing engineering consultancy delivering projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Hampshire 12-Month Initial Contract IR35: TBC This role will involve leading civil engineering projects from planning through to delivery, managing junior engineers, and working closely with developers, architects, and local authorities. Because apparently infrastructure won't design itself. Inconsiderate, really. Responsibilities Lead civil engineering design projects Deliver drainage, highways, and infrastructure designs Manage S278/S38 schemes Review technical drawings and reports Mentor and support junior engineers Attend client meetings and site visits Coordinate project resources and workloads Prepare fee proposals and support project delivery Requirements Degree or HND in Civil Engineering CEng/IEng status or working towards Chartership Strong experience in drainage and highways design Experience managing projects and mentoring teams Knowledge of SuDS, highways standards, and planning processes Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (or similar) Strong communication and organisational skills Excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy with strong career progression and exposure to a wide range of development projects. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Principal Civil Engineer We're currently recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a growing engineering consultancy delivering projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Hampshire 12-Month Initial Contract IR35: TBC This role will involve leading civil engineering projects from planning through to delivery, managing junior engineers, and working closely with developers, architects, and local authorities. Because apparently infrastructure won't design itself. Inconsiderate, really. Responsibilities Lead civil engineering design projects Deliver drainage, highways, and infrastructure designs Manage S278/S38 schemes Review technical drawings and reports Mentor and support junior engineers Attend client meetings and site visits Coordinate project resources and workloads Prepare fee proposals and support project delivery Requirements Degree or HND in Civil Engineering CEng/IEng status or working towards Chartership Strong experience in drainage and highways design Experience managing projects and mentoring teams Knowledge of SuDS, highways standards, and planning processes Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (or similar) Strong communication and organisational skills Excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy with strong career progression and exposure to a wide range of development projects. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Wigan, Lancashire
AV Engineer (Sound Systems / Lighting) £20 - £23 an hour + Company Van + Fuel Card + Personal Use + UK Travel + Meal Allowance + Company Social Events Northwest England Are you an experienced AV technician looking to join a growing AV company who provides bespoke solutions to commercial clients? The company on offer is rapidly growing, operating in the hospitality, business and education industries. They take pride in their unparalleled approach, providing quality service, no matter the task. You will work on projects across the commercial sector, where you will be responsible for the pre-wiring of electronic systems. This ranges from sound systems, lighting, CCTV, and Wi-Fi. This role involves UK wide travel; hotels will be provided alongside a £25 meal allowance per night. The suitable candidate will be competent in pre-wiring and have experience dealing with asbestos. Ideally, you will also have experience with CCTV and Alarms. The Role Wiring of electronic infrastructure UK wide travel 45 hours a week (Monday - Friday) The Person Proven Experience in pre-wiring Full clean driving license If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Reference Number: BBBH24983 We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
May 15, 2026
Full time
AV Engineer (Sound Systems / Lighting) £20 - £23 an hour + Company Van + Fuel Card + Personal Use + UK Travel + Meal Allowance + Company Social Events Northwest England Are you an experienced AV technician looking to join a growing AV company who provides bespoke solutions to commercial clients? The company on offer is rapidly growing, operating in the hospitality, business and education industries. They take pride in their unparalleled approach, providing quality service, no matter the task. You will work on projects across the commercial sector, where you will be responsible for the pre-wiring of electronic systems. This ranges from sound systems, lighting, CCTV, and Wi-Fi. This role involves UK wide travel; hotels will be provided alongside a £25 meal allowance per night. The suitable candidate will be competent in pre-wiring and have experience dealing with asbestos. Ideally, you will also have experience with CCTV and Alarms. The Role Wiring of electronic infrastructure UK wide travel 45 hours a week (Monday - Friday) The Person Proven Experience in pre-wiring Full clean driving license If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Reference Number: BBBH24983 We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Senior Civil Design Engineer Permanent Leeds, North England Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary: Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a passion for civil engineering and the energy sector? Freedom Professional Services are seeking an individual with a strong technical expertise in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution design team. With your strong technical expertise, you will be asked to lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion and be able to work in close collaboration with other internal teams (electrical design, structural, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental), along with clients and stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are met. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on design frameworks for DNO's, as well as design and build opportunities for high profile clients and iconic projects, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standard. You will be involved in every aspect of the project, from planning and cost estimation to construction and quality control. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Lead the production and review of engineering drawings engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for masonry buildings, steel portal frames, transformer bunds, drainage systems and roads, on projects ranging in construction contract value of £100K - £20M. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, providing updates and identifying issues that could risk programme, quality or cost. Attend progress meetings as required at client/contractor offices or construction sites. Attend design team meetings to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information corresponds with the scope of works. Management of design risks to deliver buildable solutions. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Mentoring junior team members, providing technical guidance and promoting professional development Taking responsibility for your own professional development in line with current best practice, legislative changes, and customer requirements. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious civil engineer with the following attributes: A proven experience of working in a design environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete. Experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively Ability to lead delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment. Strong communication skills to engage in technical discussions with colleagues, non-technical staff, and clients. Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning You'll have a degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and be working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body such as ICE. Desirable: Experience working within the electricity distribution sector, particularly in substation design and electrical infrastructure Practical experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Civils3D for civil engineering design Full UK driving licence. Benefits: We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive salary Car or Car allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution Sick Pay Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. LI-CN1
May 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Civil Design Engineer Permanent Leeds, North England Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary: Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a passion for civil engineering and the energy sector? Freedom Professional Services are seeking an individual with a strong technical expertise in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution design team. With your strong technical expertise, you will be asked to lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion and be able to work in close collaboration with other internal teams (electrical design, structural, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental), along with clients and stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are met. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on design frameworks for DNO's, as well as design and build opportunities for high profile clients and iconic projects, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standard. You will be involved in every aspect of the project, from planning and cost estimation to construction and quality control. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Lead the production and review of engineering drawings engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for masonry buildings, steel portal frames, transformer bunds, drainage systems and roads, on projects ranging in construction contract value of £100K - £20M. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, providing updates and identifying issues that could risk programme, quality or cost. Attend progress meetings as required at client/contractor offices or construction sites. Attend design team meetings to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information corresponds with the scope of works. Management of design risks to deliver buildable solutions. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Mentoring junior team members, providing technical guidance and promoting professional development Taking responsibility for your own professional development in line with current best practice, legislative changes, and customer requirements. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious civil engineer with the following attributes: A proven experience of working in a design environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete. Experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively Ability to lead delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment. Strong communication skills to engage in technical discussions with colleagues, non-technical staff, and clients. Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning You'll have a degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and be working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body such as ICE. Desirable: Experience working within the electricity distribution sector, particularly in substation design and electrical infrastructure Practical experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Civils3D for civil engineering design Full UK driving licence. Benefits: We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive salary Car or Car allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution Sick Pay Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. LI-CN1
M&E Technician - National Opportunities (Facilities Services Division) Location: UK Wide - including London, South East, Midlands, North West, Yorkshire, North East & Scotland, Plymouth Business Unit: NG Bailey - Facilities Services We are always looking to connect with talented M&E Technicians across the UK to join our Facilities Services division. As we continue to grow and support new and existing customer contracts, we welcome applications from skilled engineers interested in current and future opportunities. About the Role As an M&E Technician, you will play a key role in delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a range of commercial buildings, including offices, retail, mixed-use developments, critical environments, and public sector sites. Working as part of our onsite or mobile engineering teams, you'll ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of mechanical and electrical systems. Typical responsibilities include: Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance on M&E plant and building services. Fault finding, repairs, and minor installations. Supporting statutory compliance tasks (e.g., emergency lighting, water hygiene, LV checks). Providing high levels of customer service to clients and building users. Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with NG Bailey procedures. We're Looking For Recognised electrical or mechanical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3, ONC, 18th Edition for electrical roles). Hands-on experience working with building services systems such as AHUs, FCUs, pumps, HVAC plant, small power, lighting, or basic controls. Strong fault-finding skills and experience with hand tools and test equipment. Ability to work independently or as part of a wider engineering team. Desirable: Experience within commercial FM, critical environments, or multi-skilled engineering roles. Desirable: Additional tickets such as F-Gas, LVAP, IPAF, PASMA, or water hygiene. What We Offer Opportunities to work on high-profile commercial and corporate facilities contracts. Career development and internal progression pathways across engineering, supervision, and management. 40 hours per week with opportunities for overtime. A supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and wellbeing. Competitive benefits including: Pension with up to 8% employer contribution Private medical insurance Commercial vehicle (for mobile roles) Salary sacrifice car scheme (hybrid/EV) 25 days holiday + wellbeing and volunteering days 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Flexible benefits package to suit your lifestyle Register Your Interest Click 'Apply' to submit your details and join our national M&E talent pool.If your CV matches our upcoming opportunities, a member of our team will get in touch to discuss suitable roles now or in the future. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
May 15, 2026
Full time
M&E Technician - National Opportunities (Facilities Services Division) Location: UK Wide - including London, South East, Midlands, North West, Yorkshire, North East & Scotland, Plymouth Business Unit: NG Bailey - Facilities Services We are always looking to connect with talented M&E Technicians across the UK to join our Facilities Services division. As we continue to grow and support new and existing customer contracts, we welcome applications from skilled engineers interested in current and future opportunities. About the Role As an M&E Technician, you will play a key role in delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a range of commercial buildings, including offices, retail, mixed-use developments, critical environments, and public sector sites. Working as part of our onsite or mobile engineering teams, you'll ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of mechanical and electrical systems. Typical responsibilities include: Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance on M&E plant and building services. Fault finding, repairs, and minor installations. Supporting statutory compliance tasks (e.g., emergency lighting, water hygiene, LV checks). Providing high levels of customer service to clients and building users. Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with NG Bailey procedures. We're Looking For Recognised electrical or mechanical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3, ONC, 18th Edition for electrical roles). Hands-on experience working with building services systems such as AHUs, FCUs, pumps, HVAC plant, small power, lighting, or basic controls. Strong fault-finding skills and experience with hand tools and test equipment. Ability to work independently or as part of a wider engineering team. Desirable: Experience within commercial FM, critical environments, or multi-skilled engineering roles. Desirable: Additional tickets such as F-Gas, LVAP, IPAF, PASMA, or water hygiene. What We Offer Opportunities to work on high-profile commercial and corporate facilities contracts. Career development and internal progression pathways across engineering, supervision, and management. 40 hours per week with opportunities for overtime. A supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and wellbeing. Competitive benefits including: Pension with up to 8% employer contribution Private medical insurance Commercial vehicle (for mobile roles) Salary sacrifice car scheme (hybrid/EV) 25 days holiday + wellbeing and volunteering days 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Flexible benefits package to suit your lifestyle Register Your Interest Click 'Apply' to submit your details and join our national M&E talent pool.If your CV matches our upcoming opportunities, a member of our team will get in touch to discuss suitable roles now or in the future. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Your new company This role is working for Hays, a FTSE 250 recruitment leader with a global footprint, combining decades of expertise with a bold technology strategy focused on modernisation, digitalisation and innovation to power progress through people and market-leading tech. With deep specialism across STEM and digital domains, Hays leverages data-driven insight and a worldwide tech talent network to help organisations secure the skills they need today and for the future. Backed by significant investment in its technology transformation and strategic partnerships, Hays is shaping the future of tech recruitment and supporting businesses as they build tomorrow's workforce. Your new role The Demand & Capacity Manager ensures that Technology Operations has the resources, capacity, and performance headroom needed to deliver stable, predictable, and scalable services globally. The role is responsible for forecasting demand, analysing consumption trends, modelling capacity needs, and identifying risks related to saturation, seasonal patterns, and strategic growth. This includes coordinating with Finance, PMO, Service Performance Management, Engineering teams, and vendors to ensure that demand is understood, capacity is planned, and costs are optimised across infrastructure, platforms, cloud, and global operations. Core Responsibilities: Own the global demand and capacity management framework across infrastructure, cloud, platforms, and operational delivery services. Develop and maintain capacity models incorporating historic trends, business forecasts, and technology growth patterns. Forecast demand for infrastructure resources, cloud consumption, platform usage, licensing, storage, workloads, and workforce/operational capacity. Identify saturation risks, constraints, seasonal spikes, and capacity-related service vulnerabilities. Provide capacity insights to PMO reprioritisation, investment planning, and readiness assessments. Work with Service Performance Manager to correlate capacity with stability, recurrence patterns, and performance bottlenecks. Partner with Vendor/Contract Manager to assess vendor capacity commitments, delivery models, and scalability. Collaborate with EA to ensure capacity plans align with technology roadmaps and transformation initiatives. Ensure appropriate capacity for major business events, releases, migrations, and peak periods. Maintain regular reporting covering consumption, forecasts, risks, and recommended actions. Accountable for the accuracy and quality of global demand and capacity forecasts. Ensure capacity risks are identified early, documented, communicated, and mitigated with clear action plans. Maintain a single source of truth for demand, consumption, and capacity insights. Provide leadership with proactive recommendations for investment, optimisation, and scaling actions. Drive alignment between capacity planning, financial forecasting, and platform/infrastructure strategies. Prepare and run capacity governance routines including monthly capacity reviews. Ensure readiness and capacity availability for major business or technology events. Support cloud optimisation and FinOps activities with accurate consumption modelling. Collaborate with operational teams to ensure capacity actions support service stability and avoid degradations. Global Delivery & Collaboration: Work with Regional Service Managers to capture local demand patterns, constraints, and capacity needs. Collaborate with EA to ensure strategic alignment with long-term architectural evolution. Partner with Infrastructure and Platform teams to understand scaling limits, performance boundaries, and capacity signals. Engage with PMO to validate capacity readiness for projects, migrations, and releases. Coordinate globally with MSPs (incl. Cognizant) to validate vendor capacity and delivery throughput. Work with Finance and Cost Management teams to validate budget impact, cost-to-serve models, and cloud consumption forecasts. Support Security and Compliance capacity requirements for logging, monitoring, DR, and backup workloads. Key Deliverable: Global Demand & Capacity Forecast (rolling 12-36 months). Capacity Models & Dashboards (infrastructure, cloud, platform, operational workload). Monthly Consumption & Capacity Report including risks, hotspots, and future projections. Quarterly Capacity Review Pack including investment proposals and optimisation insights. Capacity inputs for PMO readiness assessments, budgeting, and prioritisation. Documentation of mitigation actions for capacity-related risks. Cloud consumption models and cost-optimisation recommendations. KPIs & Success Measures: Accuracy of demand and capacity forecasts. Reduction of unplanned capacity-related incidents or outages. Timeliness of capacity reporting and insights. Optimisation impact (cloud savings, resource efficiency gains). Stakeholder satisfaction across Technology, Finance, Regions, and Vendors. Alignment of capacity with business demand and technology roadmaps. What you'll need to succeed Hands-on experience with automation platforms (ServiceNow Flow Designer, Power Automate, Rundeck, Ansible, Terraform, or similar). Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or equivalent). Understanding of monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., Dynatrace, Datadog, Splunk, Azure Monitor). Knowledge of ITSM processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Request) and workflow automation. Experience integrating automation with CI/CD, APIs, and cloud-native services. Strong understanding of identity models, RBAC, and secure automation practices. Ability nonrepresentational issues and translate them into automation solutions. Experience working with MSPs and global delivery models What you'll get in return Competitive base salary + bonus + benefits aligned to the seniority of the role. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 15, 2026
Full time
Your new company This role is working for Hays, a FTSE 250 recruitment leader with a global footprint, combining decades of expertise with a bold technology strategy focused on modernisation, digitalisation and innovation to power progress through people and market-leading tech. With deep specialism across STEM and digital domains, Hays leverages data-driven insight and a worldwide tech talent network to help organisations secure the skills they need today and for the future. Backed by significant investment in its technology transformation and strategic partnerships, Hays is shaping the future of tech recruitment and supporting businesses as they build tomorrow's workforce. Your new role The Demand & Capacity Manager ensures that Technology Operations has the resources, capacity, and performance headroom needed to deliver stable, predictable, and scalable services globally. The role is responsible for forecasting demand, analysing consumption trends, modelling capacity needs, and identifying risks related to saturation, seasonal patterns, and strategic growth. This includes coordinating with Finance, PMO, Service Performance Management, Engineering teams, and vendors to ensure that demand is understood, capacity is planned, and costs are optimised across infrastructure, platforms, cloud, and global operations. Core Responsibilities: Own the global demand and capacity management framework across infrastructure, cloud, platforms, and operational delivery services. Develop and maintain capacity models incorporating historic trends, business forecasts, and technology growth patterns. Forecast demand for infrastructure resources, cloud consumption, platform usage, licensing, storage, workloads, and workforce/operational capacity. Identify saturation risks, constraints, seasonal spikes, and capacity-related service vulnerabilities. Provide capacity insights to PMO reprioritisation, investment planning, and readiness assessments. Work with Service Performance Manager to correlate capacity with stability, recurrence patterns, and performance bottlenecks. Partner with Vendor/Contract Manager to assess vendor capacity commitments, delivery models, and scalability. Collaborate with EA to ensure capacity plans align with technology roadmaps and transformation initiatives. Ensure appropriate capacity for major business events, releases, migrations, and peak periods. Maintain regular reporting covering consumption, forecasts, risks, and recommended actions. Accountable for the accuracy and quality of global demand and capacity forecasts. Ensure capacity risks are identified early, documented, communicated, and mitigated with clear action plans. Maintain a single source of truth for demand, consumption, and capacity insights. Provide leadership with proactive recommendations for investment, optimisation, and scaling actions. Drive alignment between capacity planning, financial forecasting, and platform/infrastructure strategies. Prepare and run capacity governance routines including monthly capacity reviews. Ensure readiness and capacity availability for major business or technology events. Support cloud optimisation and FinOps activities with accurate consumption modelling. Collaborate with operational teams to ensure capacity actions support service stability and avoid degradations. Global Delivery & Collaboration: Work with Regional Service Managers to capture local demand patterns, constraints, and capacity needs. Collaborate with EA to ensure strategic alignment with long-term architectural evolution. Partner with Infrastructure and Platform teams to understand scaling limits, performance boundaries, and capacity signals. Engage with PMO to validate capacity readiness for projects, migrations, and releases. Coordinate globally with MSPs (incl. Cognizant) to validate vendor capacity and delivery throughput. Work with Finance and Cost Management teams to validate budget impact, cost-to-serve models, and cloud consumption forecasts. Support Security and Compliance capacity requirements for logging, monitoring, DR, and backup workloads. Key Deliverable: Global Demand & Capacity Forecast (rolling 12-36 months). Capacity Models & Dashboards (infrastructure, cloud, platform, operational workload). Monthly Consumption & Capacity Report including risks, hotspots, and future projections. Quarterly Capacity Review Pack including investment proposals and optimisation insights. Capacity inputs for PMO readiness assessments, budgeting, and prioritisation. Documentation of mitigation actions for capacity-related risks. Cloud consumption models and cost-optimisation recommendations. KPIs & Success Measures: Accuracy of demand and capacity forecasts. Reduction of unplanned capacity-related incidents or outages. Timeliness of capacity reporting and insights. Optimisation impact (cloud savings, resource efficiency gains). Stakeholder satisfaction across Technology, Finance, Regions, and Vendors. Alignment of capacity with business demand and technology roadmaps. What you'll need to succeed Hands-on experience with automation platforms (ServiceNow Flow Designer, Power Automate, Rundeck, Ansible, Terraform, or similar). Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or equivalent). Understanding of monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., Dynatrace, Datadog, Splunk, Azure Monitor). Knowledge of ITSM processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Request) and workflow automation. Experience integrating automation with CI/CD, APIs, and cloud-native services. Strong understanding of identity models, RBAC, and secure automation practices. Ability nonrepresentational issues and translate them into automation solutions. Experience working with MSPs and global delivery models What you'll get in return Competitive base salary + bonus + benefits aligned to the seniority of the role. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Linesman Chargehand North East / YorkshirePermanentUp to £54.8k + Company Commercial Vehicle + Flexible Benefits £2,500 Sign-On Bonus (£1,250 payable in the first month and £1,250 after successful completion of probation)Direct applicants only - agency applications not eligible. Freedom's Network Services team has an exciting opportunity for a Linesman Chargehand to join our field-based team. This role is key to delivering overhead line projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Installing, building, and refurbishing overhead lines at LV, 11kV, and up to 33kV. Working to Freedom and client standards, policies, and procedures. Leading and guiding team members to ensure safe and effective operations. Maintaining site safety and completing risk assessments. Reporting incidents and ensuring compliance with SHEQ requirements. What we're looking for: Full UK Driving Licence First Aid, Manual Handling, Working at Height Winch Operation, IPAF 1b MEWP NRSWA Operative, City & Guilds 2322 Chainsaw Certification DNO Authorisation (up to 33kV & Live Line Working) Safe Digging Techniques, Environmental Awareness CDM & Risk Assessment Training Minimum 5 years' experience in Overhead Lines up to 33kV Strong Health & Safety knowledge and team leadership skills Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Company commercial vehicle Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Linesman Chargehand North East / YorkshirePermanentUp to £54.8k + Company Commercial Vehicle + Flexible Benefits £2,500 Sign-On Bonus (£1,250 payable in the first month and £1,250 after successful completion of probation)Direct applicants only - agency applications not eligible. Freedom's Network Services team has an exciting opportunity for a Linesman Chargehand to join our field-based team. This role is key to delivering overhead line projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Installing, building, and refurbishing overhead lines at LV, 11kV, and up to 33kV. Working to Freedom and client standards, policies, and procedures. Leading and guiding team members to ensure safe and effective operations. Maintaining site safety and completing risk assessments. Reporting incidents and ensuring compliance with SHEQ requirements. What we're looking for: Full UK Driving Licence First Aid, Manual Handling, Working at Height Winch Operation, IPAF 1b MEWP NRSWA Operative, City & Guilds 2322 Chainsaw Certification DNO Authorisation (up to 33kV & Live Line Working) Safe Digging Techniques, Environmental Awareness CDM & Risk Assessment Training Minimum 5 years' experience in Overhead Lines up to 33kV Strong Health & Safety knowledge and team leadership skills Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Company commercial vehicle Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Site Engineer / Senior Engineer - £Multi-Million Civil Engineering Projects Your new company Due to ongoing project requirements and a strong pipeline of major civil engineering works, a leading Tier 1 Construction & Civil Engineering contractor based in Co. Antrim is now recruiting for Site Engineers. This organisation has established itself as one of Northern Ireland's most successful top-tier contractors, delivering large-scale projects across healthcare, education, retail, commercial and civil engineering sectors. Their reputation for excellence, innovation and consistent delivery on £multi-million schemes has resulted in long-standing client relationships and a high level of repeat business. This is an opportunity to join a respected industry leader with a strong UK presence and a culture that supports professional development and long-term career growth. Your new role As Site Engineer, you will take full responsibility for ensuring the effective delivery of all civil engineering activities on site. This is a hands-on, technically focused role that will utilise your experience across a variety of civil engineering projects to include £multi-million marine, ports & harbour and infrastructure schemes valued up to £40m. The role will involve travel across the UK to support major civil engineering projects, therefore, a flexible approach to travel is essential. What you'll need to succeed HND / BSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering and industry best practice Full UK driving licence Willingness to travel and work throughout the UK What you'll get in return As well as working with a major Tier 1 contractor and gaining invaluable experience across £multi-million projects, you will benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing and development. This includes: Competitive salary and enhanced pension Private medical insurance Life assurance 33 days annual leave entitlement Enhanced living away allowance & tax-free subsistence Professional development and chartership support Employee wellbeing initiatives Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts Cycle-to-work scheme Social and team-building events What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
May 15, 2026
Full time
Site Engineer / Senior Engineer - £Multi-Million Civil Engineering Projects Your new company Due to ongoing project requirements and a strong pipeline of major civil engineering works, a leading Tier 1 Construction & Civil Engineering contractor based in Co. Antrim is now recruiting for Site Engineers. This organisation has established itself as one of Northern Ireland's most successful top-tier contractors, delivering large-scale projects across healthcare, education, retail, commercial and civil engineering sectors. Their reputation for excellence, innovation and consistent delivery on £multi-million schemes has resulted in long-standing client relationships and a high level of repeat business. This is an opportunity to join a respected industry leader with a strong UK presence and a culture that supports professional development and long-term career growth. Your new role As Site Engineer, you will take full responsibility for ensuring the effective delivery of all civil engineering activities on site. This is a hands-on, technically focused role that will utilise your experience across a variety of civil engineering projects to include £multi-million marine, ports & harbour and infrastructure schemes valued up to £40m. The role will involve travel across the UK to support major civil engineering projects, therefore, a flexible approach to travel is essential. What you'll need to succeed HND / BSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering and industry best practice Full UK driving licence Willingness to travel and work throughout the UK What you'll get in return As well as working with a major Tier 1 contractor and gaining invaluable experience across £multi-million projects, you will benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing and development. This includes: Competitive salary and enhanced pension Private medical insurance Life assurance 33 days annual leave entitlement Enhanced living away allowance & tax-free subsistence Professional development and chartership support Employee wellbeing initiatives Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts Cycle-to-work scheme Social and team-building events What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Installations Supervisor - Data Cabling Projects in retail stores Looking for an experienced Data Cabler to manage a team of 8-10 Engineers installing mostly data cabling and into commercial environments and retail stores. The cabling infrastructure supports various systems including: Wi-Fi, IT Services, EPOS, CCTV, Access Control and AV equipment. This role is to be an "on the tools" supervisor, advising and supporting the team who are working on multiple sites across England. Supervision of employed Engineers and subcontractors, act as first line of escalation for Engineers and customers. Health and Safety Project Delivery Commercial - manage costs and deliver within agreed timescales Compliance all works comply with standards and installation guidelines Team Leadership - mentor, train and behaviour Customers Relationships This role is mostly to cover projects in the Midlands (Birmingham) to North West (Manchester) to Yorkshire to East Midlands (Peterborough) area, so looking for applicants who live anywhere in this area. Applicants for this role must be comfortable travelling, have previously supervised installations projects and be cable of providing advice and support across: cabling, containment, patch panel, comms cab and socket installations, termination, and testing. Useful tickets include ECS / CSCS, SSSTS, IPAF etc. Salary £35- 40K basic + vehicle, 25 days holiday+ the 8 Bank holidays, and working away / overnight allowance and premiums.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Installations Supervisor - Data Cabling Projects in retail stores Looking for an experienced Data Cabler to manage a team of 8-10 Engineers installing mostly data cabling and into commercial environments and retail stores. The cabling infrastructure supports various systems including: Wi-Fi, IT Services, EPOS, CCTV, Access Control and AV equipment. This role is to be an "on the tools" supervisor, advising and supporting the team who are working on multiple sites across England. Supervision of employed Engineers and subcontractors, act as first line of escalation for Engineers and customers. Health and Safety Project Delivery Commercial - manage costs and deliver within agreed timescales Compliance all works comply with standards and installation guidelines Team Leadership - mentor, train and behaviour Customers Relationships This role is mostly to cover projects in the Midlands (Birmingham) to North West (Manchester) to Yorkshire to East Midlands (Peterborough) area, so looking for applicants who live anywhere in this area. Applicants for this role must be comfortable travelling, have previously supervised installations projects and be cable of providing advice and support across: cabling, containment, patch panel, comms cab and socket installations, termination, and testing. Useful tickets include ECS / CSCS, SSSTS, IPAF etc. Salary £35- 40K basic + vehicle, 25 days holiday+ the 8 Bank holidays, and working away / overnight allowance and premiums.
Key Account Manager High Voltage Cable Testing Location: Remote (UK-based) Travel: UK-wide with occasional European exhibitions and conferences Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 + bonus and benefits Our client a global engineering and certification business is seeking a proactive and commercially astute Key Account Manager with experience in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector, grid connections, utilities, or closely related industries. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage and grow revenue within a portfolio of warm, established accounts in a rapidly expanding market. You will take ownership of key UK and Ireland accounts, primarily consisting of principal and sub contractors and utility partners. The role focuses on strategic account management, relationship development, and identifying opportunities to deliver high-value solutions in the high voltage cable testing space. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop relationships with key UK and Ireland accounts in the T&D and utilities sectors Identify opportunities to increase revenue and deliver value-added technical solutions Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service and support Attend industry exhibitions and conferences across the UK and Europe Collaborate with internal engineering and commercial teams to deliver tailored proposals What We re Looking For Proven experience in account management or technical sales within Transmission & Distribution, grid connections, utilities, or high voltage engineering Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify and pursue growth opportunities Excellent relationship-building and communication skills Self-motivated, ambitious, and able to work independently in a remote setting Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally Europe Why This Opportunity Stands Out Work with a globally respected brand in the energy and infrastructure sector Manage warm, established accounts in a buoyant and growing market Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to grow your career in a high-demand, future-facing industry
May 15, 2026
Full time
Key Account Manager High Voltage Cable Testing Location: Remote (UK-based) Travel: UK-wide with occasional European exhibitions and conferences Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 + bonus and benefits Our client a global engineering and certification business is seeking a proactive and commercially astute Key Account Manager with experience in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector, grid connections, utilities, or closely related industries. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage and grow revenue within a portfolio of warm, established accounts in a rapidly expanding market. You will take ownership of key UK and Ireland accounts, primarily consisting of principal and sub contractors and utility partners. The role focuses on strategic account management, relationship development, and identifying opportunities to deliver high-value solutions in the high voltage cable testing space. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop relationships with key UK and Ireland accounts in the T&D and utilities sectors Identify opportunities to increase revenue and deliver value-added technical solutions Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service and support Attend industry exhibitions and conferences across the UK and Europe Collaborate with internal engineering and commercial teams to deliver tailored proposals What We re Looking For Proven experience in account management or technical sales within Transmission & Distribution, grid connections, utilities, or high voltage engineering Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify and pursue growth opportunities Excellent relationship-building and communication skills Self-motivated, ambitious, and able to work independently in a remote setting Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally Europe Why This Opportunity Stands Out Work with a globally respected brand in the energy and infrastructure sector Manage warm, established accounts in a buoyant and growing market Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to grow your career in a high-demand, future-facing industry
We re recruiting for a Civil Engineer within our client s expanding Bristol city centre office. This new permanent role, in their team of drainage, highways and development infrastructure specialists, your role will support their expanding client base of predominantly large residential developers & commercial sites. This consultancy has been dominating the Civil Infrastructure industry for 20 years, currently across multiple UK offices they have 90+ skilled specialists involved in extensive and varied development experience within their team. Their experience spans a range of transport planning, infrastructure, flood risk services, noise and vibration and air quality and odour. You ll be joining a team who are specialists from initial feasibility stage, through planning and detail design, to the construction stage. With a heavy involvement in the residential and commercial sectors you ll grow as an Engineer and be given the opportunity to develop throughout the company to Director. What s on offer Hybrid / Flexible working Private medical insurance Performance related bonuses Paid overtime (if required) Professional membership paid Inhouse training opportunities Salary sacrifice schemes (Travel loans, Cycle to work schemes etc.) The role Guide and support junior members of the team, delegate and check work, ensuring deadlines are met and we maintain the high-quality of our deliverables Liaise with clients and stakeholders, preparing fee proposals, managing projects, and undertaking business development Develop Concept and Detailed Drainage Strategies Develop Levels Strategies and manage the production of Earthwork Appraisals Produce Planning Documents such as Flood Risk Assessments/Drainage Technical Notes and Utilities Statements Undertake Due Diligence reviews to support the purchase of land What you need to succeed Significant post-graduate (or equivalent) experience Experience in pre-planning and planning stage projects, as well as a good understanding of detail design and technical approval (S104, S38, S278, etc) Skilled in MicroDrainage and AutoCAD, plus an understanding of Civils 3D would be beneficial A sound technical ability and excellent communication skills A drive to develop both themselves and others.
May 15, 2026
Full time
We re recruiting for a Civil Engineer within our client s expanding Bristol city centre office. This new permanent role, in their team of drainage, highways and development infrastructure specialists, your role will support their expanding client base of predominantly large residential developers & commercial sites. This consultancy has been dominating the Civil Infrastructure industry for 20 years, currently across multiple UK offices they have 90+ skilled specialists involved in extensive and varied development experience within their team. Their experience spans a range of transport planning, infrastructure, flood risk services, noise and vibration and air quality and odour. You ll be joining a team who are specialists from initial feasibility stage, through planning and detail design, to the construction stage. With a heavy involvement in the residential and commercial sectors you ll grow as an Engineer and be given the opportunity to develop throughout the company to Director. What s on offer Hybrid / Flexible working Private medical insurance Performance related bonuses Paid overtime (if required) Professional membership paid Inhouse training opportunities Salary sacrifice schemes (Travel loans, Cycle to work schemes etc.) The role Guide and support junior members of the team, delegate and check work, ensuring deadlines are met and we maintain the high-quality of our deliverables Liaise with clients and stakeholders, preparing fee proposals, managing projects, and undertaking business development Develop Concept and Detailed Drainage Strategies Develop Levels Strategies and manage the production of Earthwork Appraisals Produce Planning Documents such as Flood Risk Assessments/Drainage Technical Notes and Utilities Statements Undertake Due Diligence reviews to support the purchase of land What you need to succeed Significant post-graduate (or equivalent) experience Experience in pre-planning and planning stage projects, as well as a good understanding of detail design and technical approval (S104, S38, S278, etc) Skilled in MicroDrainage and AutoCAD, plus an understanding of Civils 3D would be beneficial A sound technical ability and excellent communication skills A drive to develop both themselves and others.
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Kinver, West Midlands
Senior Business Development Manager - Defence Working on an exclusive basis, we are supporting Associated British Ports - ABP, to identify a NEW strategic Senior Business Development Manager on an initial 2-year fixed term contract, to further expand their defence sector activities. As the largest port operator in the UK, this position of Senior Business Development Manager will report to and work alongside the Port Director/CEO and is to deliver commercial growth for defence related activity through ABP's land and facilities, whether through existing links with the Ministry of Defence and similar relationships or, through private company / organisation attraction. Specifically, the role will identify, target, negotiate and manage contracts with Defence customers and contractors (including Defence Primes and their supply chains), ensuring compliant, profitable and resilient long-term partnerships. Indicative clients are defence stakeholders including MoD, DE&S, BAE, Babcock, QinetiQ and other key integrators, as well as SME's and other organisations. Recognising the prominence of their existing operations close to UK maritime/water locations, as well as the considerable land and facilities development opportunities which exist in secure relating locations, the Senior Business Development Manager will specifically: - Develop and deliver ABP's Defence commercial strategy aligned with regional and group priorities. - Identify market opportunities related to Defence estate, ship visits, laybys, logistics, training, R&D activities and infrastructure projects. - Prepare, lead and negotiate tenders, bids and multi-year commercial agreements. - Work closely with Strategy, Property and Operations to build Defence offerings aligned to capability and port assets. In addition: - Own the commercial lifecycle: pricing, terms, negotiation, contract mobilisation and renewals. - Ensure clarity of scope, service levels and KPIs for all Defence customers. - Track and manage revenue performance, identifying risks and opportunities. o Consideration on Security will need to be made on potential customer interests from outside of the UK. - Ensure that all property business at both Regional and Group level is conducted in a manner that complies with relevant legislation, ABP and environmental regulations & guidelines. - Support and manage bid and tender delivery and include: o Programme integration and development o Internal company communication and customer integration o Target added-value content and future programme inclusion - Represent ABP at events and forums. - Report internally on opportunity and project status as well as provide direction on timing plans and revenue prospects. - Maintain close alignment with port leadership teams, operations, marine, safety, and legal. - Support Group initiatives that involve Defence estate, property agreements or infrastructure partnerships. Coordinating with Property on Defence estate leases, easements and long-term land arrangements. - Work closely with Finance Business Partners for forecasting, pricing and margin review. - Contribute to defence-related capital projects, feasibility studies and business cases. - Provide commercial insight for major Defence port developments or infrastructure upgrades. To support this position, suitable candidates should/will have the following experience levels: - Experience working with MoD and defence Primes. - Proven commercial management experience within defence, marine, logistics, infrastructure or government contracting. - Strong negotiation and contract management skills. - Demonstrated ability to work with complex stakeholders and sensitive programmes. - Financial literacy with experience in pricing, revenue modelling and contract performance analysis. - Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally. - An effective network within the Defence Industry. - Understanding of port operations, marine services, supply chain or major infrastructure delivery. - Degree in Business, Commercial, Law, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience). - Professional commercial or procurement certification desirable (e.g., CIPS, IACCM/WorldCC). This is a strategically focused position seeking a commercially experienced professional. With defence sector awareness being a MUST, you should be able to support security clearances and can support working on a hybrid/remote basis, being able to travel as required. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Senior Business Development Manager - Defence Working on an exclusive basis, we are supporting Associated British Ports - ABP, to identify a NEW strategic Senior Business Development Manager on an initial 2-year fixed term contract, to further expand their defence sector activities. As the largest port operator in the UK, this position of Senior Business Development Manager will report to and work alongside the Port Director/CEO and is to deliver commercial growth for defence related activity through ABP's land and facilities, whether through existing links with the Ministry of Defence and similar relationships or, through private company / organisation attraction. Specifically, the role will identify, target, negotiate and manage contracts with Defence customers and contractors (including Defence Primes and their supply chains), ensuring compliant, profitable and resilient long-term partnerships. Indicative clients are defence stakeholders including MoD, DE&S, BAE, Babcock, QinetiQ and other key integrators, as well as SME's and other organisations. Recognising the prominence of their existing operations close to UK maritime/water locations, as well as the considerable land and facilities development opportunities which exist in secure relating locations, the Senior Business Development Manager will specifically: - Develop and deliver ABP's Defence commercial strategy aligned with regional and group priorities. - Identify market opportunities related to Defence estate, ship visits, laybys, logistics, training, R&D activities and infrastructure projects. - Prepare, lead and negotiate tenders, bids and multi-year commercial agreements. - Work closely with Strategy, Property and Operations to build Defence offerings aligned to capability and port assets. In addition: - Own the commercial lifecycle: pricing, terms, negotiation, contract mobilisation and renewals. - Ensure clarity of scope, service levels and KPIs for all Defence customers. - Track and manage revenue performance, identifying risks and opportunities. o Consideration on Security will need to be made on potential customer interests from outside of the UK. - Ensure that all property business at both Regional and Group level is conducted in a manner that complies with relevant legislation, ABP and environmental regulations & guidelines. - Support and manage bid and tender delivery and include: o Programme integration and development o Internal company communication and customer integration o Target added-value content and future programme inclusion - Represent ABP at events and forums. - Report internally on opportunity and project status as well as provide direction on timing plans and revenue prospects. - Maintain close alignment with port leadership teams, operations, marine, safety, and legal. - Support Group initiatives that involve Defence estate, property agreements or infrastructure partnerships. Coordinating with Property on Defence estate leases, easements and long-term land arrangements. - Work closely with Finance Business Partners for forecasting, pricing and margin review. - Contribute to defence-related capital projects, feasibility studies and business cases. - Provide commercial insight for major Defence port developments or infrastructure upgrades. To support this position, suitable candidates should/will have the following experience levels: - Experience working with MoD and defence Primes. - Proven commercial management experience within defence, marine, logistics, infrastructure or government contracting. - Strong negotiation and contract management skills. - Demonstrated ability to work with complex stakeholders and sensitive programmes. - Financial literacy with experience in pricing, revenue modelling and contract performance analysis. - Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally. - An effective network within the Defence Industry. - Understanding of port operations, marine services, supply chain or major infrastructure delivery. - Degree in Business, Commercial, Law, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience). - Professional commercial or procurement certification desirable (e.g., CIPS, IACCM/WorldCC). This is a strategically focused position seeking a commercially experienced professional. With defence sector awareness being a MUST, you should be able to support security clearances and can support working on a hybrid/remote basis, being able to travel as required. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Ready to take the next step in your career - or return to a role that truly values your skills? At Avove, we believe in helping talented people grow, no matter where they are in their journey. Whether you're looking to progress, re-enter the industry after a break, or find a role that fits around your life, we'll support you every step of the way. We offer full training, mentoring and ongoing professional development, plus the flexibility you need to thrive - both in and out of work. At Avove, you can bring your whole self to work. We're proud to create an inclusive environment where your voice matters and your ideas help shape the future. About the Role Our welcoming and collaborative Commercial Team, working on the successful Northumbrian Water account, is looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us. You'll play a key role in supporting projects that make a real difference in local communities - from keeping the water running to improving essential infrastructure. You'll collaborate with colleagues across Avove, learning and sharing expertise as part of a team that's genuinely invested in your growth. This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working - balancing home-based work with time in our Durham office. Please note: a full valid driving licence is required for this role. What You'll Be Doing Supporting the Commercial Team to ensure compliance with Avove systems, processes, and procedures Managing budgets, financial reports and contracts to help each project succeed Building trusted relationships with clients and subcontractors Preparing accurate financial statements and monitoring performance Supporting Business Development by contributing to tenders and bids You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, communication, and a "can-do" attitude. About You You'll bring an HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying and have experience managing NEC3 or NEC4 Contracts (target cost, fixed price, or cost reimbursable). Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys problem-solving, teamwork, and contributing to shared success. If you're returning to work, looking to step up into a new challenge, or simply want to work for a company that values flexibility and balance, we'd love to hear from you. What's in It for You We know everyone's life looks different, so our benefits are designed to be flexible and supportive: Competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP helpline & Health Cash Plan Family-friendly policies and flexible working options Financial wellbeing programme Employee Assistance Programme and on-site mental health first aiders Volunteering days and charity matched giving Mentoring and professional development opportunities We believe your career should work for you, not the other way around. About Us We design, build and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure - helping to keep the water running, the lights on, and communities connected. From sustainable engineering to digital innovation, everything we do helps shape a better future. Our teams partner with leading utilities including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks, and Scottish Water. Inclusion at Avove We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We know that having diverse perspectives makes us stronger - and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported and empowered. Our internal Communities of Practice champion inclusion and belonging, helping us continually learn and grow as an organisation. If you've taken a career break, are returning to the sector, or want a workplace where you can thrive and be yourself - you'll feel at home here. What's Next If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today, or get in touch for an informal chat - we're happy to discuss how this role could work for you.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Ready to take the next step in your career - or return to a role that truly values your skills? At Avove, we believe in helping talented people grow, no matter where they are in their journey. Whether you're looking to progress, re-enter the industry after a break, or find a role that fits around your life, we'll support you every step of the way. We offer full training, mentoring and ongoing professional development, plus the flexibility you need to thrive - both in and out of work. At Avove, you can bring your whole self to work. We're proud to create an inclusive environment where your voice matters and your ideas help shape the future. About the Role Our welcoming and collaborative Commercial Team, working on the successful Northumbrian Water account, is looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us. You'll play a key role in supporting projects that make a real difference in local communities - from keeping the water running to improving essential infrastructure. You'll collaborate with colleagues across Avove, learning and sharing expertise as part of a team that's genuinely invested in your growth. This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working - balancing home-based work with time in our Durham office. Please note: a full valid driving licence is required for this role. What You'll Be Doing Supporting the Commercial Team to ensure compliance with Avove systems, processes, and procedures Managing budgets, financial reports and contracts to help each project succeed Building trusted relationships with clients and subcontractors Preparing accurate financial statements and monitoring performance Supporting Business Development by contributing to tenders and bids You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, communication, and a "can-do" attitude. About You You'll bring an HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying and have experience managing NEC3 or NEC4 Contracts (target cost, fixed price, or cost reimbursable). Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys problem-solving, teamwork, and contributing to shared success. If you're returning to work, looking to step up into a new challenge, or simply want to work for a company that values flexibility and balance, we'd love to hear from you. What's in It for You We know everyone's life looks different, so our benefits are designed to be flexible and supportive: Competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP helpline & Health Cash Plan Family-friendly policies and flexible working options Financial wellbeing programme Employee Assistance Programme and on-site mental health first aiders Volunteering days and charity matched giving Mentoring and professional development opportunities We believe your career should work for you, not the other way around. About Us We design, build and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure - helping to keep the water running, the lights on, and communities connected. From sustainable engineering to digital innovation, everything we do helps shape a better future. Our teams partner with leading utilities including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks, and Scottish Water. Inclusion at Avove We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We know that having diverse perspectives makes us stronger - and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported and empowered. Our internal Communities of Practice champion inclusion and belonging, helping us continually learn and grow as an organisation. If you've taken a career break, are returning to the sector, or want a workplace where you can thrive and be yourself - you'll feel at home here. What's Next If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today, or get in touch for an informal chat - we're happy to discuss how this role could work for you.
Project Planner (Primavera P6) - 6 Month Contract Location: Warwick Company: National Gas Contract Length: 6 Months Division: Assurance & Controls About the Role National Gas is looking for an experienced Project Planner (P6 Planner) to support the delivery of complex infrastructure and capital projects. Working closely with Project Managers, commercial teams, contractors, and delivery partners, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, tracking progress, identifying risks, and supporting successful project delivery across the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a planner with strong Primavera P6 capability and experience within infrastructure, engineering, utilities, or construction environments. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 Integrate contractor programmes into master project schedules Monitor progress against project milestones and delivery targets Conduct schedule analysis, including critical path and risk analysis Support project reporting, governance, and performance tracking Review and challenge contractor programmes and assumptions Work closely with Project Managers, commercial teams, and contractors Support risk, issue, and opportunity management activities About You You'll have: Proven experience as a Project Planner / P6 Planner on complex projects Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 Experience within infrastructure, engineering, utilities, or construction sectors Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Excellent analytical and reporting capability Experience managing integrated project schedules and contractor programmes Desirable Qualifications Primavera P6 Practitioner APM PMQ PRINCE2 Practitioner PMI-SP or equivalent What You'll Bring Strong planning and scheduling expertise Ability to work collaboratively across project teams Confidence challenging programme assumptions and identifying risks High attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem solving We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Please email me
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Project Planner (Primavera P6) - 6 Month Contract Location: Warwick Company: National Gas Contract Length: 6 Months Division: Assurance & Controls About the Role National Gas is looking for an experienced Project Planner (P6 Planner) to support the delivery of complex infrastructure and capital projects. Working closely with Project Managers, commercial teams, contractors, and delivery partners, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, tracking progress, identifying risks, and supporting successful project delivery across the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a planner with strong Primavera P6 capability and experience within infrastructure, engineering, utilities, or construction environments. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 Integrate contractor programmes into master project schedules Monitor progress against project milestones and delivery targets Conduct schedule analysis, including critical path and risk analysis Support project reporting, governance, and performance tracking Review and challenge contractor programmes and assumptions Work closely with Project Managers, commercial teams, and contractors Support risk, issue, and opportunity management activities About You You'll have: Proven experience as a Project Planner / P6 Planner on complex projects Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 Experience within infrastructure, engineering, utilities, or construction sectors Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Excellent analytical and reporting capability Experience managing integrated project schedules and contractor programmes Desirable Qualifications Primavera P6 Practitioner APM PMQ PRINCE2 Practitioner PMI-SP or equivalent What You'll Bring Strong planning and scheduling expertise Ability to work collaboratively across project teams Confidence challenging programme assumptions and identifying risks High attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem solving We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Please email me
Role Overview Business Development / Sales Manager - UK and Ireland (B2B cooperation) The ideal candidate will be responsible for taking over and developing sales processes and commercial projects in the United Kingdom and Ireland, managing existing client relationships, and building long-terms partnerships with both current and prospective customers. Strong market knowledge, technical understanding, are highly desirable. The ideal candidate should currently work, or have previously worked and/or cooperated, with one of the following organizations: IHolland. Prodieco, Manesty, or Bosch Packaging or Syngenta and should demonstrate a strong understanding of customer needs and business objectives in order to generate new sales opportunities while expanding existing accounts through cross-sell and up-sell initiatives. The role is designed as an Independent B2B contractor engagement. The Contractor shall retain full discretion as to the method, timing. and manner of performing the services, subject only to agreed commercial objectives and market coverage expectations. The Contractor may continue to provide services to other non-competing clients during the term of the engagement. Unless required for specific customer demonstrations, product training, or access to intermal commercial documentation, the Contractor shall use their own equipment, communication tools, and business Infrastructure. Main Responsibilities: 1. Develop sales activities and execute agreed sales plans and commercial strategy. 2. Identify and acquire new clients while generating qualified sales leads. 3. Maintain and grow the existing customer base, including cross-sell and up-sell initiatives. 4. Build strong customer relationships, address customer needs, and provide product training where required Provide regular reporting on sales pipeline, commercial progress, and results in line with internal reporting standards. 5. Identify new market opportunities and continuously monitor customer and market needs. 6. Cooperate with the support team in Poland in the preparation of commercial offers, proposals, and client materials. 7. Operate with full autonomy and effective self-management of time and priorities. 8. Independently determine the method of work, sales approach, client engagement strategy, travel planning, and sequencing of commercial activities required to achieve the agreed business objectives. Business Interface: Director of Business Development and Sales, Adamus S.A. and Internal sales support teams responsible for proposals, commercial materials, and contract documentation. The above business contacts are intended solely for commercial alignment, exchange of market feedback, and support in the preparation of client proposals, and shall not constitute day-to-day supervision or control over the manner in which the services are delivered. Commercial Targets Target to achieve EUR 300,000 in sales within the first 12 months Target to achieve EUR 1,000,000 in annual sales in subsequent yea rs Requirements Education and Experience: Preferably technical education background: Engineer or Technician. Previous experience within one of the following organizations is mandatory: IHolland, Prodieco, Manesty, Bosch Packaging. Strong B2B sales background. Additional: Ability to independently structure and execute sales activities without day-to-day supervision. Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to manage own business priorities Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills Ability to work with own systems. CRM methods, communication tools, and market development processes Willingness to cooperate under a B2B independent contractor model.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Role Overview Business Development / Sales Manager - UK and Ireland (B2B cooperation) The ideal candidate will be responsible for taking over and developing sales processes and commercial projects in the United Kingdom and Ireland, managing existing client relationships, and building long-terms partnerships with both current and prospective customers. Strong market knowledge, technical understanding, are highly desirable. The ideal candidate should currently work, or have previously worked and/or cooperated, with one of the following organizations: IHolland. Prodieco, Manesty, or Bosch Packaging or Syngenta and should demonstrate a strong understanding of customer needs and business objectives in order to generate new sales opportunities while expanding existing accounts through cross-sell and up-sell initiatives. The role is designed as an Independent B2B contractor engagement. The Contractor shall retain full discretion as to the method, timing. and manner of performing the services, subject only to agreed commercial objectives and market coverage expectations. The Contractor may continue to provide services to other non-competing clients during the term of the engagement. Unless required for specific customer demonstrations, product training, or access to intermal commercial documentation, the Contractor shall use their own equipment, communication tools, and business Infrastructure. Main Responsibilities: 1. Develop sales activities and execute agreed sales plans and commercial strategy. 2. Identify and acquire new clients while generating qualified sales leads. 3. Maintain and grow the existing customer base, including cross-sell and up-sell initiatives. 4. Build strong customer relationships, address customer needs, and provide product training where required Provide regular reporting on sales pipeline, commercial progress, and results in line with internal reporting standards. 5. Identify new market opportunities and continuously monitor customer and market needs. 6. Cooperate with the support team in Poland in the preparation of commercial offers, proposals, and client materials. 7. Operate with full autonomy and effective self-management of time and priorities. 8. Independently determine the method of work, sales approach, client engagement strategy, travel planning, and sequencing of commercial activities required to achieve the agreed business objectives. Business Interface: Director of Business Development and Sales, Adamus S.A. and Internal sales support teams responsible for proposals, commercial materials, and contract documentation. The above business contacts are intended solely for commercial alignment, exchange of market feedback, and support in the preparation of client proposals, and shall not constitute day-to-day supervision or control over the manner in which the services are delivered. Commercial Targets Target to achieve EUR 300,000 in sales within the first 12 months Target to achieve EUR 1,000,000 in annual sales in subsequent yea rs Requirements Education and Experience: Preferably technical education background: Engineer or Technician. Previous experience within one of the following organizations is mandatory: IHolland, Prodieco, Manesty, Bosch Packaging. Strong B2B sales background. Additional: Ability to independently structure and execute sales activities without day-to-day supervision. Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to manage own business priorities Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills Ability to work with own systems. CRM methods, communication tools, and market development processes Willingness to cooperate under a B2B independent contractor model.
