Adaptations Installation Company
St. Mellons, Cardiff
Automotive Branch Manager Location: Cardiff CF3 2GA Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits! Contract: Full time, Permanent Hours of work : 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday Benefits: Auto Enrol Pension Scheme, 23 days holiday plus statutory, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, on-site Parking, Holiday Purchase Scheme, Car Purchase Scheme The Adaptations Installation Company is part of a multi-site business serving the disability and mobility sectors. We are a family-run company, whose steady expansion has been built on the excellent customer service our staff give to our customers. We operate in a very niche and rewarding industry, making independent mobility accessible to all by adapting vehicles to each customers individual needs. With a list of over two hundred adaptations no two days are the same! We have an exciting opportunity for an Automotive Branch Manager for our Cardiff branch, leading and mentoring a small team of experienced and dedicated colleagues, you will coordinate the daily smooth running of the branch and drive it to even greater success, whilst ensuring the branch is compliant with policies and procedures. The Automotive Branch Manager is fully accountable for the day-to-day operational and commercial performance of the branch. This role owns revenue delivery, P&L performance, workshop utilisation, diary control, and dealer development, ensuring the branch operates efficiently, profitably, and with a strong customer focus. Working closely with the Service & Installation Coordinator and Workshop Manager, the Branch Manager will take full control of resources, drive sales through Motability and retail channels, strengthen car dealer relationships, and act as the primary point of contact for WAV converters and key customers. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring commercial awareness, operational discipline, and proactive engagement with internal teams and external partners. As our Automotive Branch Manager you will be responsible for: The day-to-day running of the branch, ensuring smooth, efficient operations Ensuring all processes support safe, compliant, and high-quality vehicle adaptation installations Working closely with the Workshop Manager to ensure resources, engineers, and facilities are fully utilised Maintaining high standards of customer service across all touchpoints Full ownership of branch P&L, including revenue, cost control, and profitability Taking control of branch revenue and ensure budgets and targets are achieved or exceeded Ensuring maximum workshop utilisation through effective diary planning and job scheduling Leading the development and growth of car dealer relationships within the branch territory. Including regular dealer partner visits to grow relationships & revenue. Providing clear leadership and direction to branch teams Working collaboratively with the Workshop Manager to align operational delivery with commercial goals Setting clear expectations, holding people accountable, and supporting performance improvement In order to be successful in this role you must have: Experience in a similar management role within the automotive industry Customer-focused with a professional and empathetic approach Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Calm under pressure with a problem-solving mindset Strong leadership skills Good communicator Automotive industry experience Excellent decision making skills Highly motivated and can enthuse others Adept planning and organising Integrity Training on company internal systems will be provided to ensure a successful start in your career with the business. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today! No agencies please.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Automotive Branch Manager Location: Cardiff CF3 2GA Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits! Contract: Full time, Permanent Hours of work : 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday Benefits: Auto Enrol Pension Scheme, 23 days holiday plus statutory, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, on-site Parking, Holiday Purchase Scheme, Car Purchase Scheme The Adaptations Installation Company is part of a multi-site business serving the disability and mobility sectors. We are a family-run company, whose steady expansion has been built on the excellent customer service our staff give to our customers. We operate in a very niche and rewarding industry, making independent mobility accessible to all by adapting vehicles to each customers individual needs. With a list of over two hundred adaptations no two days are the same! We have an exciting opportunity for an Automotive Branch Manager for our Cardiff branch, leading and mentoring a small team of experienced and dedicated colleagues, you will coordinate the daily smooth running of the branch and drive it to even greater success, whilst ensuring the branch is compliant with policies and procedures. The Automotive Branch Manager is fully accountable for the day-to-day operational and commercial performance of the branch. This role owns revenue delivery, P&L performance, workshop utilisation, diary control, and dealer development, ensuring the branch operates efficiently, profitably, and with a strong customer focus. Working closely with the Service & Installation Coordinator and Workshop Manager, the Branch Manager will take full control of resources, drive sales through Motability and retail channels, strengthen car dealer relationships, and act as the primary point of contact for WAV converters and key customers. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring commercial awareness, operational discipline, and proactive engagement with internal teams and external partners. As our Automotive Branch Manager you will be responsible for: The day-to-day running of the branch, ensuring smooth, efficient operations Ensuring all processes support safe, compliant, and high-quality vehicle adaptation installations Working closely with the Workshop Manager to ensure resources, engineers, and facilities are fully utilised Maintaining high standards of customer service across all touchpoints Full ownership of branch P&L, including revenue, cost control, and profitability Taking control of branch revenue and ensure budgets and targets are achieved or exceeded Ensuring maximum workshop utilisation through effective diary planning and job scheduling Leading the development and growth of car dealer relationships within the branch territory. Including regular dealer partner visits to grow relationships & revenue. Providing clear leadership and direction to branch teams Working collaboratively with the Workshop Manager to align operational delivery with commercial goals Setting clear expectations, holding people accountable, and supporting performance improvement In order to be successful in this role you must have: Experience in a similar management role within the automotive industry Customer-focused with a professional and empathetic approach Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Calm under pressure with a problem-solving mindset Strong leadership skills Good communicator Automotive industry experience Excellent decision making skills Highly motivated and can enthuse others Adept planning and organising Integrity Training on company internal systems will be provided to ensure a successful start in your career with the business. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today! No agencies please.
The role: This is more than a job - it's a mission . You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, where we expect everyone to live the values and standards of the British Army. Every person in our team plays a critical role in delivering OMNIA's vision; designing, delivering, and transforming collective training so the British Army is ready to fight and win. You'll work in a matrix organisation and report operationally through OMNIA Training and functionally through the OMNIA Chief Engineer. Ultimately, you'll work for the British Army, championing innovation, and helping shape the future of military collective training. Key Responsibilities: Technical leadership of all Configuration Management (CM) processes on the project to ensure CM compliance. This includes the configuration planning, identification, control, status accounting and auditing for development and in-service systems/services. Lead programme start-up and change activities including tailoring, estimating effort, establishing configuration processes, tool set selection, establishing data management repositories and regular governance and execution meetings. Define and lead application of release management, including establishing release management activities and toolsets, ensuring release requirements are defined and met, generating baselines, managing internal and external stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement and process simplification across the programme in conjunction with the profession lead. Work closely with development, quality assurance, ITEA and operations teams to ensure smooth transition from development to in-service environments. Identify potential risks that could impact release schedules and implement strategies to mitigate these risks. Maintain comprehensive documentation of release processes, configuration items, and changes to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures. Lead a team of release engineers, ensuring work is delivered on time and to budget. Be 'Responsible for championing and fostering a culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement'. Any other duties required to meet the needs of the programme. Who we are looking for: We're after individuals who want to serve. You'll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to 'get things done'. You'll want to work in collaboration with other defence training organisations, and the British Army. You won't let bureaucracy get in the way of what needs to be done, you'll learn lessons and share these lessons across the team. You won't necessarily have a military background, but you'll understand what it means to serve and to put the mission first. The OMNIA Training Configuration & Release Manager will be responsible for the Configuration Management and Release Management for the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS). Responsible to the OMNIA Chief Engineer, this position requires exceptional knowledge and experience across configuration and release management disciplines to maintain effective and accurate control during the development and transition into service phases. This role requires a systems-thinking mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability work in a multidisciplinary engineering team in a complex and evolving environment. Essential Skills and Experience: An engineering background, educated to degree level or with equivalent previous related experience. Proven knowledge and experience in release management, configuration management, or a related role with strong understanding of development lifecycles. Detailed working knowledge of Def Stan 05-57 or equivalent A working knowledge of CMMI and ISO 9000 requirements Familiarity with tailored process creation and introduction using current CM methodology, establishing guidelines and rules for all functions/levels and the introduction of suitable toolsets to enable successful configuration management. Relevant certifications in but not limited to ITIL, PMP or Agile methodologies. Familiarity with configuration management tools: GitHub, Argo, QUAY, WindChill. Experience in a leadership role within complex, multi-disciplinary programmes. A high level of competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience in complex solutions for large government organisations or private corporations using a diverse engineering and technology team. Well-developed planning and organisational abilities. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of defence or public sector engineering standards and regulatory frameworks. Experience in training transformation or learning platforms. SAFe and ITIL4 certified. Familiarity or experience with ISO 15288 - Systems and Software Engineering Security cleared or ability to obtain (SC or above). What we offer A Culture Built on Collaboration Work in an inclusive, high-performing team that celebrates ideas, supports growth, and is laser-focused on delivering results. Team dynamics You will be part of a team that works together, across multiple organisations united in one mission. Work Across Borders, United in Purpose Operate across organisations with one shared goal - improving capability across all domains. Drive Innovation Your voice matters. We champion new ideas, welcome change, and believe in continuous improvement with a growth mind-set. Shape the Future Play a crucial role in a long-term, future-facing programme with real-world impact on national defence. Career Growth & Benefits Enjoy a strong benefits package, ongoing development opportunities, and clear pathways to progress within a trusted defence industry partner. Benefits and Work Culture Benefits Competitive salaries. 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr) Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) Company bonus scheme (discretionary). 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension. Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others. Enhanced sick pay. Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave. Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role) Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade) Work Culture 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early! Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role. A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities. Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
May 06, 2026
Full time
The role: This is more than a job - it's a mission . You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, where we expect everyone to live the values and standards of the British Army. Every person in our team plays a critical role in delivering OMNIA's vision; designing, delivering, and transforming collective training so the British Army is ready to fight and win. You'll work in a matrix organisation and report operationally through OMNIA Training and functionally through the OMNIA Chief Engineer. Ultimately, you'll work for the British Army, championing innovation, and helping shape the future of military collective training. Key Responsibilities: Technical leadership of all Configuration Management (CM) processes on the project to ensure CM compliance. This includes the configuration planning, identification, control, status accounting and auditing for development and in-service systems/services. Lead programme start-up and change activities including tailoring, estimating effort, establishing configuration processes, tool set selection, establishing data management repositories and regular governance and execution meetings. Define and lead application of release management, including establishing release management activities and toolsets, ensuring release requirements are defined and met, generating baselines, managing internal and external stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement and process simplification across the programme in conjunction with the profession lead. Work closely with development, quality assurance, ITEA and operations teams to ensure smooth transition from development to in-service environments. Identify potential risks that could impact release schedules and implement strategies to mitigate these risks. Maintain comprehensive documentation of release processes, configuration items, and changes to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures. Lead a team of release engineers, ensuring work is delivered on time and to budget. Be 'Responsible for championing and fostering a culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement'. Any other duties required to meet the needs of the programme. Who we are looking for: We're after individuals who want to serve. You'll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to 'get things done'. You'll want to work in collaboration with other defence training organisations, and the British Army. You won't let bureaucracy get in the way of what needs to be done, you'll learn lessons and share these lessons across the team. You won't necessarily have a military background, but you'll understand what it means to serve and to put the mission first. The OMNIA Training Configuration & Release Manager will be responsible for the Configuration Management and Release Management for the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS). Responsible to the OMNIA Chief Engineer, this position requires exceptional knowledge and experience across configuration and release management disciplines to maintain effective and accurate control during the development and transition into service phases. This role requires a systems-thinking mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability work in a multidisciplinary engineering team in a complex and evolving environment. Essential Skills and Experience: An engineering background, educated to degree level or with equivalent previous related experience. Proven knowledge and experience in release management, configuration management, or a related role with strong understanding of development lifecycles. Detailed working knowledge of Def Stan 05-57 or equivalent A working knowledge of CMMI and ISO 9000 requirements Familiarity with tailored process creation and introduction using current CM methodology, establishing guidelines and rules for all functions/levels and the introduction of suitable toolsets to enable successful configuration management. Relevant certifications in but not limited to ITIL, PMP or Agile methodologies. Familiarity with configuration management tools: GitHub, Argo, QUAY, WindChill. Experience in a leadership role within complex, multi-disciplinary programmes. A high level of competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience in complex solutions for large government organisations or private corporations using a diverse engineering and technology team. Well-developed planning and organisational abilities. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of defence or public sector engineering standards and regulatory frameworks. Experience in training transformation or learning platforms. SAFe and ITIL4 certified. Familiarity or experience with ISO 15288 - Systems and Software Engineering Security cleared or ability to obtain (SC or above). What we offer A Culture Built on Collaboration Work in an inclusive, high-performing team that celebrates ideas, supports growth, and is laser-focused on delivering results. Team dynamics You will be part of a team that works together, across multiple organisations united in one mission. Work Across Borders, United in Purpose Operate across organisations with one shared goal - improving capability across all domains. Drive Innovation Your voice matters. We champion new ideas, welcome change, and believe in continuous improvement with a growth mind-set. Shape the Future Play a crucial role in a long-term, future-facing programme with real-world impact on national defence. Career Growth & Benefits Enjoy a strong benefits package, ongoing development opportunities, and clear pathways to progress within a trusted defence industry partner. Benefits and Work Culture Benefits Competitive salaries. 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr) Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) Company bonus scheme (discretionary). 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension. Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others. Enhanced sick pay. Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave. Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role) Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade) Work Culture 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early! Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role. A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities. Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
Fusion People Ltd
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Quantity Surveyor - M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Newcastle (Office & Site Based Across the North East) 65,000 + Company Car + Benefits A growing and reputable building services contractor is looking to recruit an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Newcastle. The business delivers mechanical and electrical installations on a wide range of projects across the North East, including commercial, education, healthcare, residential, and industrial developments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable company with a strong pipeline of secured work and clear progression opportunities. The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of mechanical and electrical packages, ensuring strong cost control and contractual compliance from project start through to final account. Key Responsibilities: Commercial management of mechanical and electrical works on live projects Procurement of subcontractors and specialist suppliers Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts Cost reporting, forecasting, and budget tracking Assisting with contract administration under NEC, JCT, or bespoke contracts Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities Working closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams Supporting the Senior QS / Commercial Manager with overall project performance Building strong relationships with clients and the supply chain About You You will be a motivated and commercially aware Quantity Surveyor with experience in building services or M&E projects. Essential: Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within M&E / building services Understanding of mechanical and electrical installations and construction processes Experience managing subcontract packages and project cost control Good knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts Strong numerical, negotiation, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Full UK driving licence Desirable: Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management Experience working on medium to large-scale construction projects Working towards professional accreditation (RICS or similar) What's on Offer 65,000 salary Company car or car allowance Pension scheme If you're an M&E Quantity Surveyor looking for your next move in the Newcastle area, this is a great opportunity to join a respected contractor with long-term prospects. If interested in further details please contact John Baker or Katherine Oxlade Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Quantity Surveyor - M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Newcastle (Office & Site Based Across the North East) 65,000 + Company Car + Benefits A growing and reputable building services contractor is looking to recruit an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Newcastle. The business delivers mechanical and electrical installations on a wide range of projects across the North East, including commercial, education, healthcare, residential, and industrial developments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable company with a strong pipeline of secured work and clear progression opportunities. The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of mechanical and electrical packages, ensuring strong cost control and contractual compliance from project start through to final account. Key Responsibilities: Commercial management of mechanical and electrical works on live projects Procurement of subcontractors and specialist suppliers Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts Cost reporting, forecasting, and budget tracking Assisting with contract administration under NEC, JCT, or bespoke contracts Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities Working closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams Supporting the Senior QS / Commercial Manager with overall project performance Building strong relationships with clients and the supply chain About You You will be a motivated and commercially aware Quantity Surveyor with experience in building services or M&E projects. Essential: Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within M&E / building services Understanding of mechanical and electrical installations and construction processes Experience managing subcontract packages and project cost control Good knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts Strong numerical, negotiation, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Full UK driving licence Desirable: Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management Experience working on medium to large-scale construction projects Working towards professional accreditation (RICS or similar) What's on Offer 65,000 salary Company car or car allowance Pension scheme If you're an M&E Quantity Surveyor looking for your next move in the Newcastle area, this is a great opportunity to join a respected contractor with long-term prospects. If interested in further details please contact John Baker or Katherine Oxlade Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.
Critical Maritime Systems & Support Limited
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Description CMS2 is a specialist equipment manufacturer supplying maritime atmosphere control systems and support services. CMS2 are experts in enabling high availability atmosphere management systems to generate breathable air for submariners, allowing boats to remain underwater for long periods of time. We do this by combining over sixty years of expertise with the latest technology and processes to design, build and support high quality systems and solutions. We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team to support in the creation of novel engineering solutions to support new product introduction as well as developing improvements to the existing product line. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Industrialisation Manager, you will manage any design improvement/obsolescence activities relating to the assigned projects, providing technical guidance in line with the Product Specification to the engineering resources assigned. Managing the flow of information between multiple departments. Responsible for implementing changes to maintain specifications & drawings. Responsible for creation and maintenance of Product Bills of Materials. Review the content of standard project documentation i.e. technical, operation, maintenance manuals. Report on the technical content of the project to the Project Managers. This includes supporting multi-departmental reviews to ensure the right approach is being followed, and that any requirements for additional expertise are addressed. Identify technical risks & provide support to the Project Managers and work on the appropriate strategies for risk management. Support & mentor the more junior Project Engineers. Support the Project Managers with technical queries from the customers & participate in customer communication. Track activities to project plans and budgets, regularly reporting to the Project Managers on progress as required. Support the business in providing information to aid the creation of proposals as required. Provide technical support for procurement throughout the project lifecycle to ensure timely response to supplier queries. Provide support to SQE and Quality team as required to resolve quality issues, including raising formal request, fault finding and test support. Provide support to engineering design as required by the project. Provide support to technicians with issues/problems arising during the build cycle. Provide support to the Test Technicians and Commissioning Engineers as required by the project. Support Site Engineers throughout off-site work with provision of information, materials and liaison with internal resources. Ensure project activities are delivered as defined by the Project Manager, including ensuring design reviews are held, FMEAs are conducted and appropriate test plans are in place. General activities Provide a professional backup service for colleagues during peak times or during absence. Maintain continuous professional development to ensure knowledge is up to date. Act as an ambassador for the company in all interactions with customers and the public. Carry out any other ad-hoc duties as required to support the needs of the business. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential HND or Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Manufacturing Engineering or related subject. Substantial experience of working in a manufacturing engineering environment. Flexibility, enthusiasm, self-motivated and able to work well under own initiative. Able to build long-term successful client partnerships, both internally and externally. Read & understand mechanical & electrical drawings. Able to read & use Gantt charts/project plans. Previous experience of an ERP system. Decision-making/problem solving skills. Strong presentation skills, confident speaker and professionally presented. Desirable Experience of working on multiply projects. Practical competence in mechanical / systems assembly. Strong communication skills. Experience of working within a Defence environment. Knowledge of ISO9000 or a similar QA system. Role travel requirements The duties of this appointment relate to the UK, but you may be required to travel when required by the Company. It is not envisaged that you shall be required to work outside the UK for more than one month. Other requirements Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK Candidates must have passed UK security clearance to Security Check level or be able to obtain this level. This normally requires 5 years residence in the UK. Benefits At CMS2, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. Alongside our competitive salaries we offer a comprehensive benefits package including, Company Profit Share Scheme, Generous Holiday Allowance with the ability to buy and sell holiday and more.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Description CMS2 is a specialist equipment manufacturer supplying maritime atmosphere control systems and support services. CMS2 are experts in enabling high availability atmosphere management systems to generate breathable air for submariners, allowing boats to remain underwater for long periods of time. We do this by combining over sixty years of expertise with the latest technology and processes to design, build and support high quality systems and solutions. We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team to support in the creation of novel engineering solutions to support new product introduction as well as developing improvements to the existing product line. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Industrialisation Manager, you will manage any design improvement/obsolescence activities relating to the assigned projects, providing technical guidance in line with the Product Specification to the engineering resources assigned. Managing the flow of information between multiple departments. Responsible for implementing changes to maintain specifications & drawings. Responsible for creation and maintenance of Product Bills of Materials. Review the content of standard project documentation i.e. technical, operation, maintenance manuals. Report on the technical content of the project to the Project Managers. This includes supporting multi-departmental reviews to ensure the right approach is being followed, and that any requirements for additional expertise are addressed. Identify technical risks & provide support to the Project Managers and work on the appropriate strategies for risk management. Support & mentor the more junior Project Engineers. Support the Project Managers with technical queries from the customers & participate in customer communication. Track activities to project plans and budgets, regularly reporting to the Project Managers on progress as required. Support the business in providing information to aid the creation of proposals as required. Provide technical support for procurement throughout the project lifecycle to ensure timely response to supplier queries. Provide support to SQE and Quality team as required to resolve quality issues, including raising formal request, fault finding and test support. Provide support to engineering design as required by the project. Provide support to technicians with issues/problems arising during the build cycle. Provide support to the Test Technicians and Commissioning Engineers as required by the project. Support Site Engineers throughout off-site work with provision of information, materials and liaison with internal resources. Ensure project activities are delivered as defined by the Project Manager, including ensuring design reviews are held, FMEAs are conducted and appropriate test plans are in place. General activities Provide a professional backup service for colleagues during peak times or during absence. Maintain continuous professional development to ensure knowledge is up to date. Act as an ambassador for the company in all interactions with customers and the public. Carry out any other ad-hoc duties as required to support the needs of the business. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential HND or Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Manufacturing Engineering or related subject. Substantial experience of working in a manufacturing engineering environment. Flexibility, enthusiasm, self-motivated and able to work well under own initiative. Able to build long-term successful client partnerships, both internally and externally. Read & understand mechanical & electrical drawings. Able to read & use Gantt charts/project plans. Previous experience of an ERP system. Decision-making/problem solving skills. Strong presentation skills, confident speaker and professionally presented. Desirable Experience of working on multiply projects. Practical competence in mechanical / systems assembly. Strong communication skills. Experience of working within a Defence environment. Knowledge of ISO9000 or a similar QA system. Role travel requirements The duties of this appointment relate to the UK, but you may be required to travel when required by the Company. It is not envisaged that you shall be required to work outside the UK for more than one month. Other requirements Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK Candidates must have passed UK security clearance to Security Check level or be able to obtain this level. This normally requires 5 years residence in the UK. Benefits At CMS2, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. Alongside our competitive salaries we offer a comprehensive benefits package including, Company Profit Share Scheme, Generous Holiday Allowance with the ability to buy and sell holiday and more.
Test Engineers Pay of up to £53,813 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for Test Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated tests and frameworks against UI's or API's and understand the other. Experience of the testing lifecycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management. Evidence of being an adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles e.g. Continuous Integration (CI)/ Continuous Delivery (CD). Knowledge and experience of non-functional testing e.g. Performance, Security and Accessibility - including test types, test tools and standards. Demonstrable skills and experience in Java or JavaScript and software engineering practices. You and your role A day in the life of a Test Engineer at DWP is about working closely with developers, designers and other testers to help deliver services that people across the UK depend on. You'll get involved early in development, shaping designs and building automated tests that give teams confidence their services work properly and continue to work as they evolve. You'll focus on what really matters by taking a risk based approach to testing, making sure accessibility, usability, security and performance are built in from the start. Alongside keeping CI/CD pipelines running smoothly and sharing clear updates on quality and risk, you'll be encouraged to challenge how things are done and suggest better ways of working to improve DWP services for users. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one our brilliant digital hub in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £53,813 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Test Engineers Pay of up to £53,813 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for Test Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated tests and frameworks against UI's or API's and understand the other. Experience of the testing lifecycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management. Evidence of being an adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles e.g. Continuous Integration (CI)/ Continuous Delivery (CD). Knowledge and experience of non-functional testing e.g. Performance, Security and Accessibility - including test types, test tools and standards. Demonstrable skills and experience in Java or JavaScript and software engineering practices. You and your role A day in the life of a Test Engineer at DWP is about working closely with developers, designers and other testers to help deliver services that people across the UK depend on. You'll get involved early in development, shaping designs and building automated tests that give teams confidence their services work properly and continue to work as they evolve. You'll focus on what really matters by taking a risk based approach to testing, making sure accessibility, usability, security and performance are built in from the start. Alongside keeping CI/CD pipelines running smoothly and sharing clear updates on quality and risk, you'll be encouraged to challenge how things are done and suggest better ways of working to improve DWP services for users. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one our brilliant digital hub in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £53,813 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Preconstruction ManagerScotland (Hybrid) Permanent & Full Time Salary (DOE) + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary :Freedom is currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager (electrical) to lead a team of design engineers on large, multidisciplinary projects. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful transition from preconstruction to construction, supporting the seamless handover of engineering solutions to the construction phase. As the Electrical preconstruction manager, you will apply construction and site experience from electrical projects to the design process, leading the constructability review phase of electrical designs. The successful candidate will work closely with the design and construction teams, ensuring that designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to drive project efficiency and delivery. This role may involve managing multiple projects simultaneously and will require occasional travel to offices and sites. Key Deliverables: The Preconstruction Manager will focus on Design & Build projects, with responsibilities across three key phases: Tender Phase: Evaluate client and project requirements from tender documentation. Assist the sales and business development teams with risk and opportunity assessments. Provide cost estimations and contribute to initial project scheduling. Address design-related queries during the tender process. Post-Contract Award: Lead constructability reviews, ensuring designs are practical for construction. Provide construction-level input into the project schedule and quality plan. Assist in managing the project risk register and health & safety file. Support the transition from design to construction. Construction Phase: Provide site support, troubleshooting construction issues as they arise. Offer technical guidance to ensure design feasibility throughout the project. Conduct lessons learned reviews to enhance future project execution. What We're Looking For Freedom is looking for individuals with a strong technical background in ideally electrical or civil engineering and construction, along with commercial awareness and leadership capability. We actively encourage chartership in engineering, and senior professionals are expected to be chartered or working towards it. Essential: Extensive experience in preconstruction and construction management. Proven ability to lead and manage teams of construction managers, supervisors, and site engineers. Strong knowledge of construction management, OH&S, and SHEQ. HND in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent qualification). Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH). Desirable: Knowledge of UK T&D regulations and client standards. Familiarity with safe systems of work and engineering best practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software. CSCS card. Strong leadership and communication skills. If you are an experienced Pre Construction Manager looking for a dynamic role where you can drive project success from design to construction, we would love to hear from you. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Industry competitive Base Salary Car/Car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 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.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Preconstruction ManagerScotland (Hybrid) Permanent & Full Time Salary (DOE) + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary :Freedom is currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager (electrical) to lead a team of design engineers on large, multidisciplinary projects. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful transition from preconstruction to construction, supporting the seamless handover of engineering solutions to the construction phase. As the Electrical preconstruction manager, you will apply construction and site experience from electrical projects to the design process, leading the constructability review phase of electrical designs. The successful candidate will work closely with the design and construction teams, ensuring that designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to drive project efficiency and delivery. This role may involve managing multiple projects simultaneously and will require occasional travel to offices and sites. Key Deliverables: The Preconstruction Manager will focus on Design & Build projects, with responsibilities across three key phases: Tender Phase: Evaluate client and project requirements from tender documentation. Assist the sales and business development teams with risk and opportunity assessments. Provide cost estimations and contribute to initial project scheduling. Address design-related queries during the tender process. Post-Contract Award: Lead constructability reviews, ensuring designs are practical for construction. Provide construction-level input into the project schedule and quality plan. Assist in managing the project risk register and health & safety file. Support the transition from design to construction. Construction Phase: Provide site support, troubleshooting construction issues as they arise. Offer technical guidance to ensure design feasibility throughout the project. Conduct lessons learned reviews to enhance future project execution. What We're Looking For Freedom is looking for individuals with a strong technical background in ideally electrical or civil engineering and construction, along with commercial awareness and leadership capability. We actively encourage chartership in engineering, and senior professionals are expected to be chartered or working towards it. Essential: Extensive experience in preconstruction and construction management. Proven ability to lead and manage teams of construction managers, supervisors, and site engineers. Strong knowledge of construction management, OH&S, and SHEQ. HND in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent qualification). Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH). Desirable: Knowledge of UK T&D regulations and client standards. Familiarity with safe systems of work and engineering best practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software. CSCS card. Strong leadership and communication skills. If you are an experienced Pre Construction Manager looking for a dynamic role where you can drive project success from design to construction, we would love to hear from you. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Industry competitive Base Salary Car/Car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 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.
Regulatory Compliance Engineer Remote, (occasional travel, 1-2 days per month) 50 - 60 p/hour Initial 12 month fixed term contract Talent Locker are pleased to be partnered with an innovative engineering consultancy, recruiting for a Regulatory Compliance Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with one of the UK's key Defence customers, ensuring products meet strict regulatory, safety and legislative requirements across complex, electrical and electronic systems within the maritime environment. This is a pure regulatory compliance role, focused on ensuring engineering products meet UK and international compliance standards. You will act as a key point of expertise for CE/UKCA marking and associated legislation, working across engineering teams, suppliers, and technical stakeholders to ensure full product conformity. The role sits within a highly regulated Defence environment, supporting both new product development and in-service equipment. Responsibilities Review supplier documentation including technical files, declarations of conformity, bills of materials, and compliance reports Ensure products meet CE / UKCA marking requirements and associated legislation Assess compliance against relevant directives including EMC, Low Voltage, RoHS, and REACH Liaise with engineers, programme managers, and suppliers to resolve compliance gaps Support peer review of technical requirements, compliance matrices, and contract documentation Provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance to engineering teams Contribute to continuous improvement of compliance processes and governance Attend occasional supplier or stakeholder meetings Key experience required Strong experience in product regulatory compliance (CE / UKCA marking essential) Background in electrical, electronic, or electro-mechanical engineering Experience working with regulated products in industries such as Defence, Aerospace, Maritime, Rail, or similar Working knowledge of key regulations including EMC, Low Voltage Directive, RoHS, and REACH Experience reviewing technical documentation and supplier compliance evidence Experience of working in a defence or maritime engineering environment would be advantageous but is not essential. This position operates a flexible working model and is predominantly remote, with adhoc travel to client sites (likely 1-2 days per week). Initial 12 month contract with strong potential for extension or permanent employment.
May 06, 2026
Contractor
Regulatory Compliance Engineer Remote, (occasional travel, 1-2 days per month) 50 - 60 p/hour Initial 12 month fixed term contract Talent Locker are pleased to be partnered with an innovative engineering consultancy, recruiting for a Regulatory Compliance Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with one of the UK's key Defence customers, ensuring products meet strict regulatory, safety and legislative requirements across complex, electrical and electronic systems within the maritime environment. This is a pure regulatory compliance role, focused on ensuring engineering products meet UK and international compliance standards. You will act as a key point of expertise for CE/UKCA marking and associated legislation, working across engineering teams, suppliers, and technical stakeholders to ensure full product conformity. The role sits within a highly regulated Defence environment, supporting both new product development and in-service equipment. Responsibilities Review supplier documentation including technical files, declarations of conformity, bills of materials, and compliance reports Ensure products meet CE / UKCA marking requirements and associated legislation Assess compliance against relevant directives including EMC, Low Voltage, RoHS, and REACH Liaise with engineers, programme managers, and suppliers to resolve compliance gaps Support peer review of technical requirements, compliance matrices, and contract documentation Provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance to engineering teams Contribute to continuous improvement of compliance processes and governance Attend occasional supplier or stakeholder meetings Key experience required Strong experience in product regulatory compliance (CE / UKCA marking essential) Background in electrical, electronic, or electro-mechanical engineering Experience working with regulated products in industries such as Defence, Aerospace, Maritime, Rail, or similar Working knowledge of key regulations including EMC, Low Voltage Directive, RoHS, and REACH Experience reviewing technical documentation and supplier compliance evidence Experience of working in a defence or maritime engineering environment would be advantageous but is not essential. This position operates a flexible working model and is predominantly remote, with adhoc travel to client sites (likely 1-2 days per week). Initial 12 month contract with strong potential for extension or permanent employment.
Test Engineers Pay of up to £53,813 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for Test Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated tests and frameworks against UI's or API's and understand the other. Experience of the testing lifecycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management. Evidence of being an adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles e.g. Continuous Integration (CI)/ Continuous Delivery (CD). Knowledge and experience of non-functional testing e.g. Performance, Security and Accessibility - including test types, test tools and standards. Demonstrable skills and experience in Java or JavaScript and software engineering practices. You and your role A day in the life of a Test Engineer at DWP is about working closely with developers, designers and other testers to help deliver services that people across the UK depend on. You'll get involved early in development, shaping designs and building automated tests that give teams confidence their services work properly and continue to work as they evolve. You'll focus on what really matters by taking a risk based approach to testing, making sure accessibility, usability, security and performance are built in from the start. Alongside keeping CI/CD pipelines running smoothly and sharing clear updates on quality and risk, you'll be encouraged to challenge how things are done and suggest better ways of working to improve DWP services for users. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one our brilliant digital hub in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £53,813 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Test Engineers Pay of up to £53,813 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for Test Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated tests and frameworks against UI's or API's and understand the other. Experience of the testing lifecycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management. Evidence of being an adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles e.g. Continuous Integration (CI)/ Continuous Delivery (CD). Knowledge and experience of non-functional testing e.g. Performance, Security and Accessibility - including test types, test tools and standards. Demonstrable skills and experience in Java or JavaScript and software engineering practices. You and your role A day in the life of a Test Engineer at DWP is about working closely with developers, designers and other testers to help deliver services that people across the UK depend on. You'll get involved early in development, shaping designs and building automated tests that give teams confidence their services work properly and continue to work as they evolve. You'll focus on what really matters by taking a risk based approach to testing, making sure accessibility, usability, security and performance are built in from the start. Alongside keeping CI/CD pipelines running smoothly and sharing clear updates on quality and risk, you'll be encouraged to challenge how things are done and suggest better ways of working to improve DWP services for users. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one our brilliant digital hub in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £53,813 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
About the Trust We're one of the UK's biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you? Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Are you an experienced Project Manager interested in putting your project management expertise into practice to ultimately benefit millions of people? We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Infrastructure and Programme Delivery (IPD) Midlands team; playing an important role in supporting our vision and delivering our Waterways and Wellbeing strategy. You will be involved in a range of projects that will ensure our existing national waterways, reservoirs and infrastructure are managed and maintained, as well as being fundamental in bringing new developments and improvements to life for our visitors, customers and service users. This role follows a 37 hour, Monday to Friday working pattern. Travel throughout the West Midlands waterway network will also be expected to enable site visits and face to face meetings. A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle is therefore essential. In this role you will be working with a diverse range of stakeholders and partners planning and delivering our third party funded projects. You will be managing projects of low/medium risk and/or low/medium complexity by applying processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the project objectives. Towpath projects will range from £50,000 to £1,000,000 in value and be delivered with our framework contractors. You don't need to have worked in a charity before, but we believe we can offer you an exciting change of environment and impactful projects to support and manage. Our towpaths and various historic assets provide a refreshing backdrop and unique working environment. As a Project Manager with the Canal & River Trust you will further develop your skill set and project management career alongside our canals and waterways, in an organisation that values wellbeing and work life balance. Key Responsibilities Work safely at all times, ensuring the safety of others and contribute to safe working in all activities. Capture project requirements and prepare a business case to justify investment in the project. Develop and monitor the project programme and key milestones to achieve the project objectives. Provide financial and cost management, estimating and justifying project costs, whilst controlling expenditure and evaluating the outcomes. Assign, lead and motivate the project team to ensure all project objectives are achieved. Manage risks, issues and changes on the project. Maintain communications with stakeholders and the project team/organisation. Manage all contracts applicable to the project (e.g., NEC ECC, NEC ECSC, NEC PSC). Carry out the role of the Project Manager and Supervisor as defined in the NEC. Handover and closure of the project highlighting any areas for improvements and elements of good practice. Provide environmental management by appraising the environmental impact of the project and ensuring that the controls are implemented. About You You're a driven project professional with strong knowledge of project management processes and hands on experience delivering multiple low-medium complexity projects. Confident working with NEC contracts and project finance, you keep schedules tight, budgets on track, and stakeholders aligned. With a positive, can do attitude and great communication skills, you bring clarity, momentum, and control to every project. Skills & Qualifications Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline, e.g. Project Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science. Membership of an appropriate professional body, e.g. Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Association for Project Management (APM), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Beneficial: Project/Programme Management accreditation/qualification, e.g. APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), PRINCE2g. Experience: Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects - from definition to delivery - within a relevant discipline/sector (e.g., construction, asset management, utilities, civil engineering, etc). Comprehensive knowledge of project management processes and systems. Knowledge and experience of Managing Safety in Construction, and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Be able to manage internal and external stakeholders, building confidence and credibility towards project processes. Ability to manage resources. Be able to coordinate work carried out by different people and organisations. Be effective at planning, monitoring and reviewing all project activities. Ability to develop and agree budgets for projects, control forecasts and actual costs. Be good at problem solving, be able to resolve conflicts, and successfully influence and negotiate. Possess good IT skills, including experience of MS Project. Valid UK driving licence - Car Cash allowance & regional/national travel, including to remote locations is expected. What We Offer In addition to your annual base salary of £44,000 - £46,000, we also offer Car Cash Allowance (£390 per month), a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1. We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We'll work with you to make any necessary changes. All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme. At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions - without exception - are made by our hiring managers. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.
May 06, 2026
Full time
About the Trust We're one of the UK's biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you? Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Are you an experienced Project Manager interested in putting your project management expertise into practice to ultimately benefit millions of people? We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Infrastructure and Programme Delivery (IPD) Midlands team; playing an important role in supporting our vision and delivering our Waterways and Wellbeing strategy. You will be involved in a range of projects that will ensure our existing national waterways, reservoirs and infrastructure are managed and maintained, as well as being fundamental in bringing new developments and improvements to life for our visitors, customers and service users. This role follows a 37 hour, Monday to Friday working pattern. Travel throughout the West Midlands waterway network will also be expected to enable site visits and face to face meetings. A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle is therefore essential. In this role you will be working with a diverse range of stakeholders and partners planning and delivering our third party funded projects. You will be managing projects of low/medium risk and/or low/medium complexity by applying processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the project objectives. Towpath projects will range from £50,000 to £1,000,000 in value and be delivered with our framework contractors. You don't need to have worked in a charity before, but we believe we can offer you an exciting change of environment and impactful projects to support and manage. Our towpaths and various historic assets provide a refreshing backdrop and unique working environment. As a Project Manager with the Canal & River Trust you will further develop your skill set and project management career alongside our canals and waterways, in an organisation that values wellbeing and work life balance. Key Responsibilities Work safely at all times, ensuring the safety of others and contribute to safe working in all activities. Capture project requirements and prepare a business case to justify investment in the project. Develop and monitor the project programme and key milestones to achieve the project objectives. Provide financial and cost management, estimating and justifying project costs, whilst controlling expenditure and evaluating the outcomes. Assign, lead and motivate the project team to ensure all project objectives are achieved. Manage risks, issues and changes on the project. Maintain communications with stakeholders and the project team/organisation. Manage all contracts applicable to the project (e.g., NEC ECC, NEC ECSC, NEC PSC). Carry out the role of the Project Manager and Supervisor as defined in the NEC. Handover and closure of the project highlighting any areas for improvements and elements of good practice. Provide environmental management by appraising the environmental impact of the project and ensuring that the controls are implemented. About You You're a driven project professional with strong knowledge of project management processes and hands on experience delivering multiple low-medium complexity projects. Confident working with NEC contracts and project finance, you keep schedules tight, budgets on track, and stakeholders aligned. With a positive, can do attitude and great communication skills, you bring clarity, momentum, and control to every project. Skills & Qualifications Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline, e.g. Project Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science. Membership of an appropriate professional body, e.g. Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Association for Project Management (APM), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Beneficial: Project/Programme Management accreditation/qualification, e.g. APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), PRINCE2g. Experience: Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects - from definition to delivery - within a relevant discipline/sector (e.g., construction, asset management, utilities, civil engineering, etc). Comprehensive knowledge of project management processes and systems. Knowledge and experience of Managing Safety in Construction, and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Be able to manage internal and external stakeholders, building confidence and credibility towards project processes. Ability to manage resources. Be able to coordinate work carried out by different people and organisations. Be effective at planning, monitoring and reviewing all project activities. Ability to develop and agree budgets for projects, control forecasts and actual costs. Be good at problem solving, be able to resolve conflicts, and successfully influence and negotiate. Possess good IT skills, including experience of MS Project. Valid UK driving licence - Car Cash allowance & regional/national travel, including to remote locations is expected. What We Offer In addition to your annual base salary of £44,000 - £46,000, we also offer Car Cash Allowance (£390 per month), a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1. We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We'll work with you to make any necessary changes. All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme. At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. 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Job Title: Estimator Fabrications & Machine Location: Coventry (with some travel) Salary: 50k - 55k Working Arrangement: Full-time, permanent, on-site About the Company: We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global provider of precision engineering and manufacturing solutions, specialising in complex metallic components for the aerospace, defence, and industrial sectors. With a strong background in machining and fabrication, its Coventry site plays a key role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to major OEMs and Tier 1 customers across both commercial and military aerospace markets. The organisation is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and the development of its people to support long-term growth and customer excellence. About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Estimating Engineer to support the development of accurate and competitive cost estimates for metallic aerospace components. Interpreting customer data as received Collating customer data into manageable formats to enable functions to support estimating Interfacing with customers engineers and buyers for data closure, clarification. Launching RFP to nominated suppliers for part costs Calculating labour hours related to fabricated parts and machining hours for machined parts Working with suppliers for treatments and other subcontracted processes for costs and lead-times Collating costs related NRC for tooling, jigs, fixture and engineering hours. Creating estimating cost roll up files for total cost estimates Proposing machines suited to packages of work in customer estimates Working with India estimating back office to realise commercial estimates. Assisting with business case justification and ROI decisions About You: Previous strong experience in the metallic parts industry in Aerospace Engines, both military and commercial Experience of cost database and estimation tools Working with Microsoft Excel Good communicator with suppliers and internal stakeholders Practical thinker able to check work by seeing the top level Sound mathematics skills Engineering / Operations background - preferably in metallics parts fabrication and machining
May 06, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Estimator Fabrications & Machine Location: Coventry (with some travel) Salary: 50k - 55k Working Arrangement: Full-time, permanent, on-site About the Company: We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global provider of precision engineering and manufacturing solutions, specialising in complex metallic components for the aerospace, defence, and industrial sectors. With a strong background in machining and fabrication, its Coventry site plays a key role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to major OEMs and Tier 1 customers across both commercial and military aerospace markets. The organisation is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and the development of its people to support long-term growth and customer excellence. About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Estimating Engineer to support the development of accurate and competitive cost estimates for metallic aerospace components. Interpreting customer data as received Collating customer data into manageable formats to enable functions to support estimating Interfacing with customers engineers and buyers for data closure, clarification. Launching RFP to nominated suppliers for part costs Calculating labour hours related to fabricated parts and machining hours for machined parts Working with suppliers for treatments and other subcontracted processes for costs and lead-times Collating costs related NRC for tooling, jigs, fixture and engineering hours. Creating estimating cost roll up files for total cost estimates Proposing machines suited to packages of work in customer estimates Working with India estimating back office to realise commercial estimates. Assisting with business case justification and ROI decisions About You: Previous strong experience in the metallic parts industry in Aerospace Engines, both military and commercial Experience of cost database and estimation tools Working with Microsoft Excel Good communicator with suppliers and internal stakeholders Practical thinker able to check work by seeing the top level Sound mathematics skills Engineering / Operations background - preferably in metallics parts fabrication and machining
Test Engineers Pay of up to £53,813 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for Test Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated tests and frameworks against UI's or API's and understand the other. Experience of the testing lifecycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management. Evidence of being an adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles e.g. Continuous Integration (CI)/ Continuous Delivery (CD). Knowledge and experience of non-functional testing e.g. Performance, Security and Accessibility - including test types, test tools and standards. Demonstrable skills and experience in Java or JavaScript and software engineering practices. You and your role A day in the life of a Test Engineer at DWP is about working closely with developers, designers and other testers to help deliver services that people across the UK depend on. You'll get involved early in development, shaping designs and building automated tests that give teams confidence their services work properly and continue to work as they evolve. You'll focus on what really matters by taking a risk based approach to testing, making sure accessibility, usability, security and performance are built in from the start. Alongside keeping CI/CD pipelines running smoothly and sharing clear updates on quality and risk, you'll be encouraged to challenge how things are done and suggest better ways of working to improve DWP services for users. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one our brilliant digital hub in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £53,813 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Test Engineers Pay of up to £53,813 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for Test Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated tests and frameworks against UI's or API's and understand the other. Experience of the testing lifecycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management. Evidence of being an adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles e.g. Continuous Integration (CI)/ Continuous Delivery (CD). Knowledge and experience of non-functional testing e.g. Performance, Security and Accessibility - including test types, test tools and standards. Demonstrable skills and experience in Java or JavaScript and software engineering practices. You and your role A day in the life of a Test Engineer at DWP is about working closely with developers, designers and other testers to help deliver services that people across the UK depend on. You'll get involved early in development, shaping designs and building automated tests that give teams confidence their services work properly and continue to work as they evolve. You'll focus on what really matters by taking a risk based approach to testing, making sure accessibility, usability, security and performance are built in from the start. Alongside keeping CI/CD pipelines running smoothly and sharing clear updates on quality and risk, you'll be encouraged to challenge how things are done and suggest better ways of working to improve DWP services for users. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one our brilliant digital hub in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £53,813 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
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 06, 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.
For over 35 years, a specialist infrastructure consultancy has supported the delivery of some of the UK's most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects. The organisation is an independent project support consultancy with expertise in consents and authorisations, programme and commercial management, strategy, stakeholder engagement, and consultation. It provides services across all project stages and infrastructure sectors. From project initiation through to construction and operation, it supports clients through integration into, collaboration with, or direct management of project teams-contributing to the successful planning, authorisation, and delivery of major projects. The organisation works in partnership with clients to support their corporate goals. Clients include government organisations, international banks, major construction companies, infrastructure operators, property developers, and private investors, who repeatedly engage the consultancy for project support. This reflects the value and expertise provided, as well as the long-term relationships developed. Purpose To bring passionate, independent, and creative thinking to complex challenges that deliver better outcomes for clients and their communities. This is a purpose-driven consultancy where infrastructure meets integrity, and where the work has meaningful impact. Role: Senior Planner - Town Planning & Consents Team Due to increasing demand for services, the consultancy is seeking to recruit a Senior Planner to join its Town Planning & Consents Team. Role Overview The Senior Planner will provide town planning expertise for public and private sector clients in the transport, energy, and water sectors, supporting major infrastructure and regeneration projects across the UK. Key Responsibilities Work as part of an integrated team supporting clients in the delivery and implementation of planning and consents applications, including Town and Country Planning Act submissions, Development Consent Orders, Transport & Works Act Orders, and Parliamentary Bills. Analyse relevant planning policy and legislative frameworks at an early project stage to provide strategic advice on planning requirements. Support stakeholder engagement and consultation with local authorities, statutory bodies, and third parties to achieve agreement on planning and consenting matters. Provide planning input for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects. Work within multidisciplinary teams, including engineers and architects, to support understanding of consenting requirements and processes, and contribute to consents submission deliverables. Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with consents and planning obligations. Support public consultation and community liaison events. Compile evidence for public hearings and inquiries. Skills and Experience Degree in Town Planning or a relevant discipline. Chartered membership of RTPI achieved or working towards. Interest in delivering Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. Experience in development management is essential; knowledge of the DCO process is desirable. Strong report writing skills with the ability to present complex information clearly. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Team-oriented approach with willingness to support colleagues. Self-motivated with a desire to learn and develop. Inquisitive mindset with confidence to challenge and ask questions. Remuneration Package Benefits include: Competitive salary Annual performance bonus Private healthcare Pension 25 days annual leave
May 06, 2026
Full time
For over 35 years, a specialist infrastructure consultancy has supported the delivery of some of the UK's most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects. The organisation is an independent project support consultancy with expertise in consents and authorisations, programme and commercial management, strategy, stakeholder engagement, and consultation. It provides services across all project stages and infrastructure sectors. From project initiation through to construction and operation, it supports clients through integration into, collaboration with, or direct management of project teams-contributing to the successful planning, authorisation, and delivery of major projects. The organisation works in partnership with clients to support their corporate goals. Clients include government organisations, international banks, major construction companies, infrastructure operators, property developers, and private investors, who repeatedly engage the consultancy for project support. This reflects the value and expertise provided, as well as the long-term relationships developed. Purpose To bring passionate, independent, and creative thinking to complex challenges that deliver better outcomes for clients and their communities. This is a purpose-driven consultancy where infrastructure meets integrity, and where the work has meaningful impact. Role: Senior Planner - Town Planning & Consents Team Due to increasing demand for services, the consultancy is seeking to recruit a Senior Planner to join its Town Planning & Consents Team. Role Overview The Senior Planner will provide town planning expertise for public and private sector clients in the transport, energy, and water sectors, supporting major infrastructure and regeneration projects across the UK. Key Responsibilities Work as part of an integrated team supporting clients in the delivery and implementation of planning and consents applications, including Town and Country Planning Act submissions, Development Consent Orders, Transport & Works Act Orders, and Parliamentary Bills. Analyse relevant planning policy and legislative frameworks at an early project stage to provide strategic advice on planning requirements. Support stakeholder engagement and consultation with local authorities, statutory bodies, and third parties to achieve agreement on planning and consenting matters. Provide planning input for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects. Work within multidisciplinary teams, including engineers and architects, to support understanding of consenting requirements and processes, and contribute to consents submission deliverables. Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with consents and planning obligations. Support public consultation and community liaison events. Compile evidence for public hearings and inquiries. Skills and Experience Degree in Town Planning or a relevant discipline. Chartered membership of RTPI achieved or working towards. Interest in delivering Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. Experience in development management is essential; knowledge of the DCO process is desirable. Strong report writing skills with the ability to present complex information clearly. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Team-oriented approach with willingness to support colleagues. Self-motivated with a desire to learn and develop. Inquisitive mindset with confidence to challenge and ask questions. Remuneration Package Benefits include: Competitive salary Annual performance bonus Private healthcare Pension 25 days annual leave
Streamline Search Ltd
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
(Lead Electrical Design Manager) - Position Overview Our client, a well-established construction company, is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Manager to join their MEP design team. You will be responsible for delivering detailed electrical designs and coordinated construction information across a range of projects. This hands-on role ensures all design outputs support efficient on-site delivery for M&E contractors. Reporting to the Head of MEP Design, you will represent the design team in client-facing settings such as workshops, progress meetings, and technical reviews, contributing technical expertise to successful project delivery. Key duties include producing high-quality design documentation (drawings, specifications, calculations), collaborating with the BIM Manager to ensure coordinated digital delivery, and mentoring junior engineers while managing workflows and deadlines. (Lead Electrical Design Manager) - Position Remuneration Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) including car allowence Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00 (Earlier finish on a Friday) 25 days leave (in addition to public holidays), plus an additional birthday bonus Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Death in Service Benefit Profit Share Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme (Lead Electrical Design Manager) - Position Requirements General requirements You must maintain strict confidentiality regarding the company and its clients at all times, and work safely and efficiently in line with training, Company Safety Policy, and HSE guidelines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage professionally with clients and staff, both verbally and in writing, while maintaining high standards of presentation. You should be able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision, prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, demonstrating a flexible and conscientious approach. Once inducted, you should demonstrate a clear understanding of the Company's structure, values and procedures, including the QEMS. In relation to this, you must advise your line manager immediately of any visits to site by external agencies such as the Health & Safety Executive, Environmental Health Officers etc. Essential Skills: Degree-qualified in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience) Minimum 3+ years' experience in electrical design, with a proven track record of owning and delivering design packages Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical deliverables, including drawings, specifications, schedules and schematics Proficient in industry-standard design tools for lighting and electrical calculations (e.g. Amtech, Dialux, Relux or equivalent) Strong working knowledge of relevant British Standards and statutory compliance requirements Thorough understanding of the IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition) Experience coordinating designs within multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, structural and architectural) Confident in reviewing and interpreting technical information to ensure accuracy, compliance and buildability Experience working within BIM environments, with the ability to provide clear and coordinated drawing mark-ups Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet project deadlines Proactive approach to risk management, including the development of risk registers and practical mitigation strategies High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality, compliant design solutions Ability to critically review external designs, identifying non-compliance, risks and opportunities, and supporting RFIs and technical queries Proficient in Microsoft Office and general documentation tools Desirable Skills: Experience producing high-level performance specifications and design packages for Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Working knowledge of Department for Education (DfE) guidelines and Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) compliance requirements Understanding of decarbonisation strategies, including the ability to undertake energy modelling, simulations and financial appraisals (carbon savings, ROI), using historical half hourly data to establish performance baselines Proficient in Revit, with strong experience operating within a BIM-led design environment Commercially aware, with a solid understanding of project delivery within construction settings Experience working in close collaboration with, or directly for, Main Contractors or M&E Contractors Familiar with coordinating fire stopping requirements and producing compliant builder's work drawings and schedules Experience contributing to value engineering (VE) processes, with the ability to evaluate and communicate broader project impacts Proactive in developing and implementing processes that enhance team efficiency and overall design delivery Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
May 06, 2026
Full time
(Lead Electrical Design Manager) - Position Overview Our client, a well-established construction company, is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Manager to join their MEP design team. You will be responsible for delivering detailed electrical designs and coordinated construction information across a range of projects. This hands-on role ensures all design outputs support efficient on-site delivery for M&E contractors. Reporting to the Head of MEP Design, you will represent the design team in client-facing settings such as workshops, progress meetings, and technical reviews, contributing technical expertise to successful project delivery. Key duties include producing high-quality design documentation (drawings, specifications, calculations), collaborating with the BIM Manager to ensure coordinated digital delivery, and mentoring junior engineers while managing workflows and deadlines. (Lead Electrical Design Manager) - Position Remuneration Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) including car allowence Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00 (Earlier finish on a Friday) 25 days leave (in addition to public holidays), plus an additional birthday bonus Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Death in Service Benefit Profit Share Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme (Lead Electrical Design Manager) - Position Requirements General requirements You must maintain strict confidentiality regarding the company and its clients at all times, and work safely and efficiently in line with training, Company Safety Policy, and HSE guidelines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage professionally with clients and staff, both verbally and in writing, while maintaining high standards of presentation. You should be able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision, prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, demonstrating a flexible and conscientious approach. Once inducted, you should demonstrate a clear understanding of the Company's structure, values and procedures, including the QEMS. In relation to this, you must advise your line manager immediately of any visits to site by external agencies such as the Health & Safety Executive, Environmental Health Officers etc. Essential Skills: Degree-qualified in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience) Minimum 3+ years' experience in electrical design, with a proven track record of owning and delivering design packages Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical deliverables, including drawings, specifications, schedules and schematics Proficient in industry-standard design tools for lighting and electrical calculations (e.g. Amtech, Dialux, Relux or equivalent) Strong working knowledge of relevant British Standards and statutory compliance requirements Thorough understanding of the IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition) Experience coordinating designs within multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, structural and architectural) Confident in reviewing and interpreting technical information to ensure accuracy, compliance and buildability Experience working within BIM environments, with the ability to provide clear and coordinated drawing mark-ups Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet project deadlines Proactive approach to risk management, including the development of risk registers and practical mitigation strategies High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality, compliant design solutions Ability to critically review external designs, identifying non-compliance, risks and opportunities, and supporting RFIs and technical queries Proficient in Microsoft Office and general documentation tools Desirable Skills: Experience producing high-level performance specifications and design packages for Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Working knowledge of Department for Education (DfE) guidelines and Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) compliance requirements Understanding of decarbonisation strategies, including the ability to undertake energy modelling, simulations and financial appraisals (carbon savings, ROI), using historical half hourly data to establish performance baselines Proficient in Revit, with strong experience operating within a BIM-led design environment Commercially aware, with a solid understanding of project delivery within construction settings Experience working in close collaboration with, or directly for, Main Contractors or M&E Contractors Familiar with coordinating fire stopping requirements and producing compliant builder's work drawings and schedules Experience contributing to value engineering (VE) processes, with the ability to evaluate and communicate broader project impacts Proactive in developing and implementing processes that enhance team efficiency and overall design delivery Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. 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Test Engineers Pay of up to £53,813 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for Test Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated tests and frameworks against UI's or API's and understand the other. Experience of the testing lifecycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management. Evidence of being an adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles e.g. Continuous Integration (CI)/ Continuous Delivery (CD). Knowledge and experience of non-functional testing e.g. Performance, Security and Accessibility - including test types, test tools and standards. Demonstrable skills and experience in Java or JavaScript and software engineering practices. You and your role A day in the life of a Test Engineer at DWP is about working closely with developers, designers and other testers to help deliver services that people across the UK depend on. You'll get involved early in development, shaping designs and building automated tests that give teams confidence their services work properly and continue to work as they evolve. You'll focus on what really matters by taking a risk based approach to testing, making sure accessibility, usability, security and performance are built in from the start. Alongside keeping CI/CD pipelines running smoothly and sharing clear updates on quality and risk, you'll be encouraged to challenge how things are done and suggest better ways of working to improve DWP services for users. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one our brilliant digital hub in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £53,813 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Test Engineers Pay of up to £53,813 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for Test Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated tests and frameworks against UI's or API's and understand the other. Experience of the testing lifecycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management. Evidence of being an adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles e.g. Continuous Integration (CI)/ Continuous Delivery (CD). Knowledge and experience of non-functional testing e.g. Performance, Security and Accessibility - including test types, test tools and standards. Demonstrable skills and experience in Java or JavaScript and software engineering practices. You and your role A day in the life of a Test Engineer at DWP is about working closely with developers, designers and other testers to help deliver services that people across the UK depend on. You'll get involved early in development, shaping designs and building automated tests that give teams confidence their services work properly and continue to work as they evolve. You'll focus on what really matters by taking a risk based approach to testing, making sure accessibility, usability, security and performance are built in from the start. Alongside keeping CI/CD pipelines running smoothly and sharing clear updates on quality and risk, you'll be encouraged to challenge how things are done and suggest better ways of working to improve DWP services for users. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one our brilliant digital hub in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £53,813 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
BIM/Revit Engineer (Mechanical Background) 40,000 - 50,000 Hybrid Flexibility Cardiff Training & Development Career Progression Overview My client is one of the oldest and most respected building services consulting engineering practices in Wales, with a rich history of delivering exceptional mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering solutions. Their projects range from a few thousand pounds to 120 million, and we pride ourselves on providing the same high level of service, quality, and delivery regardless of scale. Their expertise lies in working with existing buildings, including those with listed, heritage, or conservation status, and have built long-standing relationships with their clients. They believe their people are the cornerstone of the success, and they foster a collaborative and supportive environment where team members thrive and grow. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated BIM/Revit Engineer to join our clients small but dynamic team of six engineers. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and contribute to the continued success of our practice. Benefits Offering a competitive salary of 40,000- 50,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with: A flexible hybrid working pattern, allowing for up to two days of remote work per week. The opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, including heritage and conservation buildings. A supportive and collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued. The chance to replace a senior mechanical engineer, offering significant career growth potential. The stability and reputation of working with one of Wales' most established building services consulting engineering practices. Day-to-Day Your typical day will involve: Collaborating with the team to develop and refine BIM models. Attending project meetings and liaising with clients, architects, and other stakeholders. Conducting design reviews and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards. Working on a hybrid schedule, with the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week. Contributing to the development of innovative, low-energy design solutions. Supporting the team in delivering projects on time and within budget. Responsibilities As a BIM/Revit Engineer, you will: Develop and manage BIM models for mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering systems. Collaborate with the design team to ensure seamless integration of BIM processes into project workflows. Assist in the design and coordination of building services systems, including feasibility studies, building analysis, and system optimization. Work on projects ranging from small-scale developments to large-scale, high-value projects up to 120 million. Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver tailored solutions. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should have: Proficiency in BIM and Revit software, with a strong understanding of building services engineering. A minimum of intermediate-level experience, with senior-level candidates also encouraged to apply. A degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical, electrical, or building services engineering. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. A proactive approach to learning and professional development. If you are a skilled BIM/Revit professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a well-established and forward-thinking engineering practice, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and long-term client relationships. Apply today to take the next step in your career!
May 06, 2026
Full time
BIM/Revit Engineer (Mechanical Background) 40,000 - 50,000 Hybrid Flexibility Cardiff Training & Development Career Progression Overview My client is one of the oldest and most respected building services consulting engineering practices in Wales, with a rich history of delivering exceptional mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering solutions. Their projects range from a few thousand pounds to 120 million, and we pride ourselves on providing the same high level of service, quality, and delivery regardless of scale. Their expertise lies in working with existing buildings, including those with listed, heritage, or conservation status, and have built long-standing relationships with their clients. They believe their people are the cornerstone of the success, and they foster a collaborative and supportive environment where team members thrive and grow. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated BIM/Revit Engineer to join our clients small but dynamic team of six engineers. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and contribute to the continued success of our practice. Benefits Offering a competitive salary of 40,000- 50,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with: A flexible hybrid working pattern, allowing for up to two days of remote work per week. The opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, including heritage and conservation buildings. A supportive and collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued. The chance to replace a senior mechanical engineer, offering significant career growth potential. The stability and reputation of working with one of Wales' most established building services consulting engineering practices. Day-to-Day Your typical day will involve: Collaborating with the team to develop and refine BIM models. Attending project meetings and liaising with clients, architects, and other stakeholders. Conducting design reviews and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards. Working on a hybrid schedule, with the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week. Contributing to the development of innovative, low-energy design solutions. Supporting the team in delivering projects on time and within budget. Responsibilities As a BIM/Revit Engineer, you will: Develop and manage BIM models for mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering systems. Collaborate with the design team to ensure seamless integration of BIM processes into project workflows. Assist in the design and coordination of building services systems, including feasibility studies, building analysis, and system optimization. Work on projects ranging from small-scale developments to large-scale, high-value projects up to 120 million. Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver tailored solutions. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should have: Proficiency in BIM and Revit software, with a strong understanding of building services engineering. A minimum of intermediate-level experience, with senior-level candidates also encouraged to apply. A degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical, electrical, or building services engineering. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. A proactive approach to learning and professional development. If you are a skilled BIM/Revit professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a well-established and forward-thinking engineering practice, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and long-term client relationships. Apply today to take the next step in your career!
We are looking for a talented and driven Front End Developer with a passion for building exceptional user experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established financial services organisation on a permanent basis and take ownership of complex, enterprise-scale UI systems - working at the intersection of design, engineering, and architecture. If you thrive on writing clean, scalable Front End code, enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, and want to make a real impact on products used by thousands of customers, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role This role is focused on building complex, modular UI systems using Blazor integrated with .NET APIs. You will own the UI and integration layers at a systems and microservices level, applying clean architecture principles and delivering user experiences that are both visually polished and technically robust. You won't just be writing code - you'll be setting standards, shaping best practices, and working closely with product designers, Back End engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, enterprise-grade solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and implement modular, scalable reactive Blazor UI systems for a large, evolving client-facing application. Define UI layer patterns and best practices for state management, component communication, routing, and dynamic rendering. Translate business requirements and design files into clean, performant Front End code. Collaborate with Back End developers on .NET APIs to align data integration with Front End flows. Plan for performance, maintainability, and reusability across components and screens. Prioritise accessibility and enforce responsive design principles throughout the application. Lead or contribute to technical decisions on Front End structure, dependency injection, and shared services. Design and develop integrations from third-party systems using APIs connected to Back Office systems. Build and maintain web applications to support business processes (C#, Razor, ASP.NET, JSON, Redis Cache, Microservices). Technical Skills & Experience 5+ years of professional experience in .NET-based Front End development. 5+ years of hands-on expertise in Blazor (Server and/or WASM). Proven track record architecting UIs for enterprise-scale or modular applications. Deep knowledge of component-driven development, UI state management, layout systems, and SPA navigation. Strong experience working with REST APIs and .NET backends. Excellent command of C#, .NET Core 7, and asynchronous programming. Demonstrated ability to deliver pixel-perfect UIs from design specifications. Strong eye for UX detail - typography, spacing, and design consistency. Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure Monitor. Familiarity with LogicApps, Azure Web Apps, React, or additional Front End frameworks. Experience with automated testing frameworks. Skills & Competencies Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. Excellent time management skills with the drive to deliver under pressure and to tight timescales. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot complex issues and adapt to evolving requirements. Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative with strong relationship-building skills. Passion for delivering positive outcomes for end users and stakeholders. Experience liaising and coordinating with third-party suppliers. Please do send your CV in the first instance.
May 06, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a talented and driven Front End Developer with a passion for building exceptional user experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established financial services organisation on a permanent basis and take ownership of complex, enterprise-scale UI systems - working at the intersection of design, engineering, and architecture. If you thrive on writing clean, scalable Front End code, enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, and want to make a real impact on products used by thousands of customers, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role This role is focused on building complex, modular UI systems using Blazor integrated with .NET APIs. You will own the UI and integration layers at a systems and microservices level, applying clean architecture principles and delivering user experiences that are both visually polished and technically robust. You won't just be writing code - you'll be setting standards, shaping best practices, and working closely with product designers, Back End engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, enterprise-grade solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and implement modular, scalable reactive Blazor UI systems for a large, evolving client-facing application. Define UI layer patterns and best practices for state management, component communication, routing, and dynamic rendering. Translate business requirements and design files into clean, performant Front End code. Collaborate with Back End developers on .NET APIs to align data integration with Front End flows. Plan for performance, maintainability, and reusability across components and screens. Prioritise accessibility and enforce responsive design principles throughout the application. Lead or contribute to technical decisions on Front End structure, dependency injection, and shared services. Design and develop integrations from third-party systems using APIs connected to Back Office systems. Build and maintain web applications to support business processes (C#, Razor, ASP.NET, JSON, Redis Cache, Microservices). Technical Skills & Experience 5+ years of professional experience in .NET-based Front End development. 5+ years of hands-on expertise in Blazor (Server and/or WASM). Proven track record architecting UIs for enterprise-scale or modular applications. Deep knowledge of component-driven development, UI state management, layout systems, and SPA navigation. Strong experience working with REST APIs and .NET backends. Excellent command of C#, .NET Core 7, and asynchronous programming. Demonstrated ability to deliver pixel-perfect UIs from design specifications. Strong eye for UX detail - typography, spacing, and design consistency. Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure Monitor. Familiarity with LogicApps, Azure Web Apps, React, or additional Front End frameworks. Experience with automated testing frameworks. Skills & Competencies Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. Excellent time management skills with the drive to deliver under pressure and to tight timescales. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot complex issues and adapt to evolving requirements. Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative with strong relationship-building skills. Passion for delivering positive outcomes for end users and stakeholders. Experience liaising and coordinating with third-party suppliers. Please do send your CV in the first instance.
Preconstruction ManagerScotland (Hybrid) Permanent & Full Time Salary (DOE) + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary :Freedom is currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager (electrical) to lead a team of design engineers on large, multidisciplinary projects. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful transition from preconstruction to construction, supporting the seamless handover of engineering solutions to the construction phase. As the Electrical preconstruction manager, you will apply construction and site experience from electrical projects to the design process, leading the constructability review phase of electrical designs. The successful candidate will work closely with the design and construction teams, ensuring that designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to drive project efficiency and delivery. This role may involve managing multiple projects simultaneously and will require occasional travel to offices and sites. Key Deliverables: The Preconstruction Manager will focus on Design & Build projects, with responsibilities across three key phases: Tender Phase: Evaluate client and project requirements from tender documentation. Assist the sales and business development teams with risk and opportunity assessments. Provide cost estimations and contribute to initial project scheduling. Address design-related queries during the tender process. Post-Contract Award: Lead constructability reviews, ensuring designs are practical for construction. Provide construction-level input into the project schedule and quality plan. Assist in managing the project risk register and health & safety file. Support the transition from design to construction. Construction Phase: Provide site support, troubleshooting construction issues as they arise. Offer technical guidance to ensure design feasibility throughout the project. Conduct lessons learned reviews to enhance future project execution. What We're Looking For Freedom is looking for individuals with a strong technical background in ideally electrical or civil engineering and construction, along with commercial awareness and leadership capability. We actively encourage chartership in engineering, and senior professionals are expected to be chartered or working towards it. Essential: Extensive experience in preconstruction and construction management. Proven ability to lead and manage teams of construction managers, supervisors, and site engineers. Strong knowledge of construction management, OH&S, and SHEQ. HND in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent qualification). Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH). Desirable: Knowledge of UK T&D regulations and client standards. Familiarity with safe systems of work and engineering best practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software. CSCS card. Strong leadership and communication skills. If you are an experienced Pre Construction Manager looking for a dynamic role where you can drive project success from design to construction, we would love to hear from you. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Industry competitive Base Salary Car/Car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 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.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Preconstruction ManagerScotland (Hybrid) Permanent & Full Time Salary (DOE) + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary :Freedom is currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager (electrical) to lead a team of design engineers on large, multidisciplinary projects. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful transition from preconstruction to construction, supporting the seamless handover of engineering solutions to the construction phase. As the Electrical preconstruction manager, you will apply construction and site experience from electrical projects to the design process, leading the constructability review phase of electrical designs. The successful candidate will work closely with the design and construction teams, ensuring that designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to drive project efficiency and delivery. This role may involve managing multiple projects simultaneously and will require occasional travel to offices and sites. Key Deliverables: The Preconstruction Manager will focus on Design & Build projects, with responsibilities across three key phases: Tender Phase: Evaluate client and project requirements from tender documentation. Assist the sales and business development teams with risk and opportunity assessments. Provide cost estimations and contribute to initial project scheduling. Address design-related queries during the tender process. Post-Contract Award: Lead constructability reviews, ensuring designs are practical for construction. Provide construction-level input into the project schedule and quality plan. Assist in managing the project risk register and health & safety file. Support the transition from design to construction. Construction Phase: Provide site support, troubleshooting construction issues as they arise. Offer technical guidance to ensure design feasibility throughout the project. Conduct lessons learned reviews to enhance future project execution. What We're Looking For Freedom is looking for individuals with a strong technical background in ideally electrical or civil engineering and construction, along with commercial awareness and leadership capability. We actively encourage chartership in engineering, and senior professionals are expected to be chartered or working towards it. Essential: Extensive experience in preconstruction and construction management. Proven ability to lead and manage teams of construction managers, supervisors, and site engineers. Strong knowledge of construction management, OH&S, and SHEQ. HND in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent qualification). Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH). Desirable: Knowledge of UK T&D regulations and client standards. Familiarity with safe systems of work and engineering best practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software. CSCS card. Strong leadership and communication skills. If you are an experienced Pre Construction Manager looking for a dynamic role where you can drive project success from design to construction, we would love to hear from you. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Industry competitive Base Salary Car/Car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 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.
Gas Supervisor page is loaded Gas Supervisorlocations: Birmingham - Hockleytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQCompetitive pay Expression of Interest - Gas Supervisor Location: Birmingham Contract Start Date: 1 July 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Join us on our new, exciting contract with Birmingham City Council Mears Group has been awarded a major new 10-year partnership with Birmingham City Council to deliver repairs, maintenance, and planned investment work across 11,500 homes in central and west Birmingham. This contract represents one of our most significant projects in the city and will create a wide range of opportunities across our operational teams.We are now building our talent pool ahead of our contract go-live on 1 July 2026 and are inviting Expressions of Interest from Gas Supervisors who would like to be considered once formal recruitment opens in coming weeks. Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee employment, nor does it provide salary or detailed role information at this stage. It simply ensures that you are first to be contacted when full job details, including pay, working hours, and application timelines, are confirmed. About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Gas Supervisor to lead and support our gas engineering team in Birmingham. This role is critical in ensuring the safe, compliant and high quality delivery of gas servicing, repairs and installations across domestic housing stock. You will play a key part in maintaining resident safety, meeting regulatory requirements, and supporting the successful mobilisation and ongoing performance of this new contract.As Gas Supervisor, you will oversee a team of domestic gas engineers, providing technical guidance, quality assurance, and day to day operational support. You will carry out post inspections, audit work, manage performance, and ensure all gas activities meet legal, contractual and internal standards. Strong leadership, excellent communication and a commitment to safety and compliance are essential. Duties: Supervise and support a team of domestic gas engineers, ensuring high standards of workmanship and customer service Carry out quality assurance checks, post inspections and audits on completed gas works Provide technical guidance on diagnostics, repairs, servicing and installations Ensure all gas works comply with current legislation, industry standards and internal procedures Monitor engineer performance, productivity, and adherence to KPIs and SLAs Assist with complex fault diagnosis and escalated technical issues Manage and approve CP12s and other compliance documentation Support the planning and allocation of workloads to ensure efficient delivery Respond to urgent issues, escalations and emergency situations when required Ensure accurate recording of all works using handheld devices or job management systems Liaise with tenants, housing officers, client representatives and internal teams Oversee van stock management and ensure materials are ordered appropriately Identify and report safeguarding concerns, property hazards or non compliance Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings and contribute to ongoing training and development Ensure PPE is worn and health & safety procedures are followed at all times Support apprentices and junior engineers with coaching and development Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, safety and service delivery Role Criteria: City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance Valid ACS certification (e.g. CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1) Proven experience supervising or mentoring gas engineers Strong background in domestic boiler servicing, fault diagnosis and installation Good understanding of electrical safe isolation and basic wiring principles Excellent knowledge of gas safety legislation, compliance and audit requirements Experience working in social housing or local authority environments (preferred) Strong communication skills with a customer focused approach Ability to lead, motivate and support a dispersed team Confident using handheld devices and digital job management systems High attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices Flexible and willing to travel across properties and support out of hours requirements Full UK driving licence Benefits we can offer you: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more Family friendly policies Company Vehicle and Fuel Card Access to EAP Counselling sessions All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:Francesca Swan ()If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. 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May 06, 2026
Full time
Gas Supervisor page is loaded Gas Supervisorlocations: Birmingham - Hockleytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQCompetitive pay Expression of Interest - Gas Supervisor Location: Birmingham Contract Start Date: 1 July 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Join us on our new, exciting contract with Birmingham City Council Mears Group has been awarded a major new 10-year partnership with Birmingham City Council to deliver repairs, maintenance, and planned investment work across 11,500 homes in central and west Birmingham. This contract represents one of our most significant projects in the city and will create a wide range of opportunities across our operational teams.We are now building our talent pool ahead of our contract go-live on 1 July 2026 and are inviting Expressions of Interest from Gas Supervisors who would like to be considered once formal recruitment opens in coming weeks. Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee employment, nor does it provide salary or detailed role information at this stage. It simply ensures that you are first to be contacted when full job details, including pay, working hours, and application timelines, are confirmed. About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Gas Supervisor to lead and support our gas engineering team in Birmingham. This role is critical in ensuring the safe, compliant and high quality delivery of gas servicing, repairs and installations across domestic housing stock. You will play a key part in maintaining resident safety, meeting regulatory requirements, and supporting the successful mobilisation and ongoing performance of this new contract.As Gas Supervisor, you will oversee a team of domestic gas engineers, providing technical guidance, quality assurance, and day to day operational support. You will carry out post inspections, audit work, manage performance, and ensure all gas activities meet legal, contractual and internal standards. Strong leadership, excellent communication and a commitment to safety and compliance are essential. Duties: Supervise and support a team of domestic gas engineers, ensuring high standards of workmanship and customer service Carry out quality assurance checks, post inspections and audits on completed gas works Provide technical guidance on diagnostics, repairs, servicing and installations Ensure all gas works comply with current legislation, industry standards and internal procedures Monitor engineer performance, productivity, and adherence to KPIs and SLAs Assist with complex fault diagnosis and escalated technical issues Manage and approve CP12s and other compliance documentation Support the planning and allocation of workloads to ensure efficient delivery Respond to urgent issues, escalations and emergency situations when required Ensure accurate recording of all works using handheld devices or job management systems Liaise with tenants, housing officers, client representatives and internal teams Oversee van stock management and ensure materials are ordered appropriately Identify and report safeguarding concerns, property hazards or non compliance Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings and contribute to ongoing training and development Ensure PPE is worn and health & safety procedures are followed at all times Support apprentices and junior engineers with coaching and development Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, safety and service delivery Role Criteria: City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance Valid ACS certification (e.g. CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1) Proven experience supervising or mentoring gas engineers Strong background in domestic boiler servicing, fault diagnosis and installation Good understanding of electrical safe isolation and basic wiring principles Excellent knowledge of gas safety legislation, compliance and audit requirements Experience working in social housing or local authority environments (preferred) Strong communication skills with a customer focused approach Ability to lead, motivate and support a dispersed team Confident using handheld devices and digital job management systems High attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices Flexible and willing to travel across properties and support out of hours requirements Full UK driving licence Benefits we can offer you: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more Family friendly policies Company Vehicle and Fuel Card Access to EAP Counselling sessions All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:Francesca Swan ()If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. 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The role This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Sussex Community Housing Hub team in providing technical advice and support to communities engaged in rural and community led housing projects. Community-led housing involves local people playing a leading and lasting role in solving housing problems, creating genuinely affordable homes and strong communities. You will be working in conjunction with other members of the Hub to help deliver quality affordable housing schemes that these communities are truly proud of. The role This is a senior, externally facing post reporting to the Chief Executive. You'll manage a caseload of community-led housing projects, lead a small team of advisors, and work in partnership with communities, parish councils, housing associations, local authorities, landowners, and developers across East and West Sussex. You'll also play a part in shaping Druv Homes, AirS's emerging housing association. What you'll be doing Guiding community groups through all stages of the housing development process from vision and site identification through to planning, funding, and scheme delivery Advising on site selection, RP partnerships, planning applications, S106 agreements, and funding strategies (both capital and revenue) Building and managing relationships with a wide range of partners communities, RPs, local authorities, planners, developers, and agents Supporting communities to access funding and drafting bids where needed Overseeing professional advisers (architects, engineers, etc.) commissioned by community groups Leading project team meetings, maintaining project plans, and problem-solving Contributing to lobbying and sector advocacy alongside national partners Keeping pace with policy and legislative changes in affordable housing and community-led development What we're looking for Essential: At least 5 years' experience in affordable housing development A relevant degree (surveying, building, business management or equivalent experience) Proven track record in project management and scheme delivery Experience working with local authorities, RPs, and community organisations Team management experience Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills Desirable: Experience of rural affordable housing and community-led models e.g. Community Land Trusts (CLTs) Knowledge of rural housing policy Background in the not-for-profit sector Experience reporting to boards or executive teams Practical The role is based in Lewes with hybrid working. Regular but infrequent travel across East and West Sussex is required a driving licence or equivalent transport access is essential. For more information about the role and the organisation download the Job Description, Person Specification and AirS Prospectus.
May 06, 2026
Full time
The role This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Sussex Community Housing Hub team in providing technical advice and support to communities engaged in rural and community led housing projects. Community-led housing involves local people playing a leading and lasting role in solving housing problems, creating genuinely affordable homes and strong communities. You will be working in conjunction with other members of the Hub to help deliver quality affordable housing schemes that these communities are truly proud of. The role This is a senior, externally facing post reporting to the Chief Executive. You'll manage a caseload of community-led housing projects, lead a small team of advisors, and work in partnership with communities, parish councils, housing associations, local authorities, landowners, and developers across East and West Sussex. You'll also play a part in shaping Druv Homes, AirS's emerging housing association. What you'll be doing Guiding community groups through all stages of the housing development process from vision and site identification through to planning, funding, and scheme delivery Advising on site selection, RP partnerships, planning applications, S106 agreements, and funding strategies (both capital and revenue) Building and managing relationships with a wide range of partners communities, RPs, local authorities, planners, developers, and agents Supporting communities to access funding and drafting bids where needed Overseeing professional advisers (architects, engineers, etc.) commissioned by community groups Leading project team meetings, maintaining project plans, and problem-solving Contributing to lobbying and sector advocacy alongside national partners Keeping pace with policy and legislative changes in affordable housing and community-led development What we're looking for Essential: At least 5 years' experience in affordable housing development A relevant degree (surveying, building, business management or equivalent experience) Proven track record in project management and scheme delivery Experience working with local authorities, RPs, and community organisations Team management experience Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills Desirable: Experience of rural affordable housing and community-led models e.g. Community Land Trusts (CLTs) Knowledge of rural housing policy Background in the not-for-profit sector Experience reporting to boards or executive teams Practical The role is based in Lewes with hybrid working. Regular but infrequent travel across East and West Sussex is required a driving licence or equivalent transport access is essential. For more information about the role and the organisation download the Job Description, Person Specification and AirS Prospectus.
