Controls Engineer Gloucester Special Purpose Machinery £60k + Site Uplift (estimated £8-12k per year) + Private Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday Samuel Frank is recruiting for an experienced Controls Engineer to join a well-established special purpose machine manufacturer supplying automated machinery to customers worldwide. This Controls Engineer role would suit someone who enjoys a mixture of software development, machine support and international commissioning work. The successful Controls Engineer will join a business designing and building bespoke machinery for a global customer base. This Controls Engineer position offers varied project work, overseas travel and an excellent work-life balance with a rotating 9-day and 10-day fortnight working pattern. Applicants must be British or European nationals due to international travel requirements Key aspects of the Controls Engineer role include: Controls Engineer role focused on PLC, HMI and motion control programming for special purpose machinery Ideally suited to a Controls Engineer with Allen Bradley / Rockwell experience including Studio 5000 and Kinetix motion systems (other PLC & motion system experience will be considered) Siemens TIA Portal experience would be advantageous but is not essential Support machine builds, commissioning activities and customer installations Opportunity to work with networked control systems, vision systems and motion control applications International travel approximately 4-5 times per year with trips typically lasting 2-3 weeks. Destinations can include the USA, Turkey, North Africa and China Controls Engineer will work a rotating pattern of nine days one fortnight and ten days the next fortnight Comfortable working directly with customers and supporting equipment in the field Strong emphasis on machine safety and high engineering standards The successful Controls Engineer is likely to have previous experience within special purpose machinery, systems integration or automated manufacturing environments. Experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs is strongly preferred. Package on offer: Basic salary of £60,000 Site uplift payments when working away (estimated to be £8-12k per year) Private healthcare 25 days holiday This Controls Engineer vacancy is ideal for someone looking for technically varied work, regular overseas exposure and the opportunity to see projects through from development to installation.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Controls Engineer Gloucester Special Purpose Machinery £60k + Site Uplift (estimated £8-12k per year) + Private Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday Samuel Frank is recruiting for an experienced Controls Engineer to join a well-established special purpose machine manufacturer supplying automated machinery to customers worldwide. This Controls Engineer role would suit someone who enjoys a mixture of software development, machine support and international commissioning work. The successful Controls Engineer will join a business designing and building bespoke machinery for a global customer base. This Controls Engineer position offers varied project work, overseas travel and an excellent work-life balance with a rotating 9-day and 10-day fortnight working pattern. Applicants must be British or European nationals due to international travel requirements Key aspects of the Controls Engineer role include: Controls Engineer role focused on PLC, HMI and motion control programming for special purpose machinery Ideally suited to a Controls Engineer with Allen Bradley / Rockwell experience including Studio 5000 and Kinetix motion systems (other PLC & motion system experience will be considered) Siemens TIA Portal experience would be advantageous but is not essential Support machine builds, commissioning activities and customer installations Opportunity to work with networked control systems, vision systems and motion control applications International travel approximately 4-5 times per year with trips typically lasting 2-3 weeks. Destinations can include the USA, Turkey, North Africa and China Controls Engineer will work a rotating pattern of nine days one fortnight and ten days the next fortnight Comfortable working directly with customers and supporting equipment in the field Strong emphasis on machine safety and high engineering standards The successful Controls Engineer is likely to have previous experience within special purpose machinery, systems integration or automated manufacturing environments. Experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs is strongly preferred. Package on offer: Basic salary of £60,000 Site uplift payments when working away (estimated to be £8-12k per year) Private healthcare 25 days holiday This Controls Engineer vacancy is ideal for someone looking for technically varied work, regular overseas exposure and the opportunity to see projects through from development to installation.
A leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to take ownership of the commercial performance of a major Earthworks division. Operating across large-scale projects for both public and private sector clients, this organisation delivers complex schemes nationwide and has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and long-term client relationships. The Role As Senior Commercial Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across the commercial function, ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining robust contractual and commercial controls. You will play a key role in shaping commercial strategy, supporting operational teams, and driving business performance. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial strategy for a portfolio of earthworks and infrastructure projects. Manage and develop a high-performing commercial team. Oversee project budgets, forecasts, cost reporting, and financial performance. Provide commercial guidance to operational and senior leadership teams. Negotiate and administer construction contracts including NEC, JCT, FIDIC, and ICC forms. Drive risk management, value optimisation, and commercial best practice. Manage key client, subcontractor, and supplier relationships. About You Proven experience in a senior commercial leadership position within civil engineering, earthworks, or infrastructure. Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial management. Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop commercial teams. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Commercially astute with a track record of delivering profitable project outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and respected contractor where you can influence business strategy and play a pivotal role in the continued success of a thriving division. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
A leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to take ownership of the commercial performance of a major Earthworks division. Operating across large-scale projects for both public and private sector clients, this organisation delivers complex schemes nationwide and has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and long-term client relationships. The Role As Senior Commercial Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across the commercial function, ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining robust contractual and commercial controls. You will play a key role in shaping commercial strategy, supporting operational teams, and driving business performance. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial strategy for a portfolio of earthworks and infrastructure projects. Manage and develop a high-performing commercial team. Oversee project budgets, forecasts, cost reporting, and financial performance. Provide commercial guidance to operational and senior leadership teams. Negotiate and administer construction contracts including NEC, JCT, FIDIC, and ICC forms. Drive risk management, value optimisation, and commercial best practice. Manage key client, subcontractor, and supplier relationships. About You Proven experience in a senior commercial leadership position within civil engineering, earthworks, or infrastructure. Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial management. Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop commercial teams. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Commercially astute with a track record of delivering profitable project outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and respected contractor where you can influence business strategy and play a pivotal role in the continued success of a thriving division. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Title: Senior Planner or Planner Location : Bristol / Cardiff - (Hybrid) Offer: 70-88,000 + car allowance + package An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner or an ambitious Planner ready to take the next step in their career to join a leading main contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of new build construction projects across the South West. This dynamic hybrid role offers the autonomy to manage your own diary while taking full responsibility for the planning function across multiple projects throughout Bristol, Cardiff, and Gloucester. With excellent variety, flexibility, and long-term career progression, this is an outstanding opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of major construction schemes from pre-construction through to completion. Working across a regional portfolio, you will drive programme strategy, oversee project planning, and provide critical support to project teams to ensure programmes are robust, achievable, and aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and programming function across multiple new build construction projects within the South West region Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project programmes from tender and pre-construction through live delivery to project completion Produce and manage design, procurement, construction, and commissioning programmes using Asta Powerproject Monitor project progress, identify risks, opportunities, and programme constraints, and implement mitigation strategies Work closely with project managers, site teams, commercial teams, and subcontractors to ensure planning accuracy and alignment Support bid and tender teams with programme input, sequencing, and methodology development Conduct regular site visits across Bristol, Cardiff, and Gloucester to review progress and ensure programme compliance Prepare and present progress reports, programme updates, and critical path analysis to internal and external stakeholders Candidate Requirements Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within the UK main contracting / construction sector Strong background in new build construction projects across sectors such as commercial, residential, education, healthcare, or mixed-use developments Advanced proficiency in Asta Powerproject is essential Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, and project lifecycles Experience managing planning across multiple concurrent projects Excellent knowledge of pre-construction, live project controls, and programme reporting Ability to work independently, manage your own schedule, and operate effectively in a hybrid environment Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the South West region Experience with NEC / JCT contract frameworks What's on Offer 70-85,000 basis salary Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical 27 days annual leave plus banks holidays Opportunity to join a respected, leading main contractor with a strong regional presence Diverse portfolio of major new build projects across Bristol, Cardiff, and Gloucester Hybrid working with genuine flexibility and diary autonomy Excellent career progression opportunities Plus other great benefits If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 73763. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Title: Senior Planner or Planner Location : Bristol / Cardiff - (Hybrid) Offer: 70-88,000 + car allowance + package An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner or an ambitious Planner ready to take the next step in their career to join a leading main contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of new build construction projects across the South West. This dynamic hybrid role offers the autonomy to manage your own diary while taking full responsibility for the planning function across multiple projects throughout Bristol, Cardiff, and Gloucester. With excellent variety, flexibility, and long-term career progression, this is an outstanding opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of major construction schemes from pre-construction through to completion. Working across a regional portfolio, you will drive programme strategy, oversee project planning, and provide critical support to project teams to ensure programmes are robust, achievable, and aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and programming function across multiple new build construction projects within the South West region Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project programmes from tender and pre-construction through live delivery to project completion Produce and manage design, procurement, construction, and commissioning programmes using Asta Powerproject Monitor project progress, identify risks, opportunities, and programme constraints, and implement mitigation strategies Work closely with project managers, site teams, commercial teams, and subcontractors to ensure planning accuracy and alignment Support bid and tender teams with programme input, sequencing, and methodology development Conduct regular site visits across Bristol, Cardiff, and Gloucester to review progress and ensure programme compliance Prepare and present progress reports, programme updates, and critical path analysis to internal and external stakeholders Candidate Requirements Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within the UK main contracting / construction sector Strong background in new build construction projects across sectors such as commercial, residential, education, healthcare, or mixed-use developments Advanced proficiency in Asta Powerproject is essential Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, and project lifecycles Experience managing planning across multiple concurrent projects Excellent knowledge of pre-construction, live project controls, and programme reporting Ability to work independently, manage your own schedule, and operate effectively in a hybrid environment Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the South West region Experience with NEC / JCT contract frameworks What's on Offer 70-85,000 basis salary Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical 27 days annual leave plus banks holidays Opportunity to join a respected, leading main contractor with a strong regional presence Diverse portfolio of major new build projects across Bristol, Cardiff, and Gloucester Hybrid working with genuine flexibility and diary autonomy Excellent career progression opportunities Plus other great benefits If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 73763. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Senior Automation Engineer Location: Outskirts of Edinburgh (flexible work pattern and compressed week) Employment: Permanent: up to £60k Hours: 37 hours per week Overview We are working with a leading advanced manufacturing and defence organisation seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to deliver innovative automation solutions across complex production environments. This role offers the opportunity to lead end-to-end automation projects, driving improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety within highly regulated industries. The Role You will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of automated manufacturing systems, supporting projects from concept through to commissioning. Key Responsibilities Design and develop automated systems including PLCs, robotics, and SCADA Lead full lifecycle automation projects to improve cycle time, cost, and safety Program and optimise PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley), robots (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka), and HMI/SCADA systems Commission robotic cells and assembly systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001 / AS9100) Integrate shop-floor systems with MES and ERP platforms Develop automated workflows and manufacturing recipes (ISA-88 / ISA-95) Support data-driven manufacturing through KPI dashboards and reporting Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement Skills & Experience Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls or similar) Proven experience in industrial automation within manufacturing environments Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal preferred) and robotics Experience integrating MES (e.g. Syncade, Opcenter) and ERP systems Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. OPC UA, Ethernet/IP) Experience working in regulated industries such as Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, or FMCG Desirable Programming/scripting skills (Python, Java, C++, PowerShell or Bash) Experience with SQL, XML, or database systems Exposure to Infrastructure as Code or modern automation tooling Benefits for perm employee: Condensed 4 day working week bonus, overtime pay and flexible discounts and benefits.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Senior Automation Engineer Location: Outskirts of Edinburgh (flexible work pattern and compressed week) Employment: Permanent: up to £60k Hours: 37 hours per week Overview We are working with a leading advanced manufacturing and defence organisation seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to deliver innovative automation solutions across complex production environments. This role offers the opportunity to lead end-to-end automation projects, driving improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety within highly regulated industries. The Role You will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of automated manufacturing systems, supporting projects from concept through to commissioning. Key Responsibilities Design and develop automated systems including PLCs, robotics, and SCADA Lead full lifecycle automation projects to improve cycle time, cost, and safety Program and optimise PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley), robots (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka), and HMI/SCADA systems Commission robotic cells and assembly systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001 / AS9100) Integrate shop-floor systems with MES and ERP platforms Develop automated workflows and manufacturing recipes (ISA-88 / ISA-95) Support data-driven manufacturing through KPI dashboards and reporting Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement Skills & Experience Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls or similar) Proven experience in industrial automation within manufacturing environments Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal preferred) and robotics Experience integrating MES (e.g. Syncade, Opcenter) and ERP systems Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. OPC UA, Ethernet/IP) Experience working in regulated industries such as Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, or FMCG Desirable Programming/scripting skills (Python, Java, C++, PowerShell or Bash) Experience with SQL, XML, or database systems Exposure to Infrastructure as Code or modern automation tooling Benefits for perm employee: Condensed 4 day working week bonus, overtime pay and flexible discounts and benefits.
Health & Safety Officer An established UK manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to lead and continuously improve HSE performance across a complex, multi-process manufacturing site. This is a highly operational, hands-on role covering foundry, machining, fabrication, assembly and office operations, alongside associated business units. Reporting into senior site leadership, the HSE Manager will play a key role in embedding a pragmatic, proactive safety culture while ensuring full legal compliance and consistent audit readiness.The role suits a visible, credible HSE leader who can influence at all levels, balance compliance with operational realities, and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead and continuously improve health, safety and environmental performance across a complex manufacturing site, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and internal standards. Maintain audit readiness across statutory inspections, regulatory requirements and management systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001. Act as a visible, hands-on HSE leader, promoting a positive and proactive safety culture and engaging employees and managers at all levels. Oversee risk management processes, ensuring risk assessments, safe systems of work and controls are practical, current and consistently applied. Lead incident investigations, audits and inspections, embedding robust root-cause analysis and effective corrective action. Drive PUWER compliance and equipment safety, working closely with engineering and operations to address machine guarding and emergency stop standards. Support maintenance, facilities and contractor activities, including review and approval of RAMS, SSOW and safe delivery of contractor works. Manage environmental compliance and improvement initiatives, supporting sustainability, waste reduction and emissions control. Contribute to emergency preparedness, fire safety and occupational health programmes, supporting individual risk assessments and return-to-work processes. Report HSE performance and risks to senior leadership, contributing to site-wide strategy, capital planning and continuous improvement initiatives. About You Proven experience in a senior HSE role within a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation, including PUWER and risk management Experienced in audits, inspections and incident investigations NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) Pragmatic, postinfectiously leadership style with strong influencing skills Confident engaging operational teams, managers and senior stakeholders Organised, analytical and comfortable working in a highly operational environment The salary on offer for this role is up to £55,000 per annum. If this is of interest apply now or get in touch!
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Health & Safety Officer An established UK manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to lead and continuously improve HSE performance across a complex, multi-process manufacturing site. This is a highly operational, hands-on role covering foundry, machining, fabrication, assembly and office operations, alongside associated business units. Reporting into senior site leadership, the HSE Manager will play a key role in embedding a pragmatic, proactive safety culture while ensuring full legal compliance and consistent audit readiness.The role suits a visible, credible HSE leader who can influence at all levels, balance compliance with operational realities, and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead and continuously improve health, safety and environmental performance across a complex manufacturing site, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and internal standards. Maintain audit readiness across statutory inspections, regulatory requirements and management systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001. Act as a visible, hands-on HSE leader, promoting a positive and proactive safety culture and engaging employees and managers at all levels. Oversee risk management processes, ensuring risk assessments, safe systems of work and controls are practical, current and consistently applied. Lead incident investigations, audits and inspections, embedding robust root-cause analysis and effective corrective action. Drive PUWER compliance and equipment safety, working closely with engineering and operations to address machine guarding and emergency stop standards. Support maintenance, facilities and contractor activities, including review and approval of RAMS, SSOW and safe delivery of contractor works. Manage environmental compliance and improvement initiatives, supporting sustainability, waste reduction and emissions control. Contribute to emergency preparedness, fire safety and occupational health programmes, supporting individual risk assessments and return-to-work processes. Report HSE performance and risks to senior leadership, contributing to site-wide strategy, capital planning and continuous improvement initiatives. About You Proven experience in a senior HSE role within a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation, including PUWER and risk management Experienced in audits, inspections and incident investigations NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) Pragmatic, postinfectiously leadership style with strong influencing skills Confident engaging operational teams, managers and senior stakeholders Organised, analytical and comfortable working in a highly operational environment The salary on offer for this role is up to £55,000 per annum. If this is of interest apply now or get in touch!
Control Systems Engineer Location: West Midlands Salary: Competitive Salary DOE Full-Time or Part-Time Permanent Control Systems Engineer Siemens TIA Portal PLC Programming Automatio n My client is a growing industrial automation and control systems business looking to appoint a Control Systems Enginee r as part of a major growth phase within the company. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of industrial automation projects involving Siemens PLCs, HMIs, drives and control systems across manufacturing and industrial environments. The business is open to speaking with: Early career Controls Engineers Junior Automation Engineers Mid-level Controls Engineers Experienced Senior Control Systems Engineers Full-time and part-time applications are both welcomed. The Role As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be involved in: PLC programming and software development Siemens HMI design and configuration Siemens drive/VFD configuration Control system testing and fault finding Automation project delivery Commissioning and customer support activities Supporting industrial automation and control system projects from concept through to completion This role will involve a mixture of office-based engineering work alongside occasional customer site visits. Key Skills & Experience Essential: Previous experience within a Control Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer or Automation Engineer role Siemens PLC programming experience Experience using Siemens TIA Portal Experience with: Ladder Logic Structured Text Function Block Design (FBD) Experience with industrial automation systems Fault finding and troubleshooting experience Highly Desirable: Siemens ET200SP experience Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 experience Siemens Unified Comfort HMI experience Siemens G120C drive experience Commissioning experience Industrial instrumentation exposure SCADA experience JAVA exposure Technologies Used Siemens ET200SP Safety PLCs Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 Siemens Unified Comfort HMIs Siemens G120C drives Siemens TIA Portal V19+ Exposure to additional automation products would also be beneficial, including: Allen Bradley Schneider Electric Eurotherm Wago Weidm ller What's On Offer? Opportunity to join a growing automation business Varied automation and controls projects Flexible working options Long-term progression opportunities Opportunity to grow alongside the business Smaller engineering team with real technical influence Stable pipeline of upcoming projects and investment This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within industrial automation whilst working in a technically focused and growing engineering environment.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Control Systems Engineer Location: West Midlands Salary: Competitive Salary DOE Full-Time or Part-Time Permanent Control Systems Engineer Siemens TIA Portal PLC Programming Automatio n My client is a growing industrial automation and control systems business looking to appoint a Control Systems Enginee r as part of a major growth phase within the company. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of industrial automation projects involving Siemens PLCs, HMIs, drives and control systems across manufacturing and industrial environments. The business is open to speaking with: Early career Controls Engineers Junior Automation Engineers Mid-level Controls Engineers Experienced Senior Control Systems Engineers Full-time and part-time applications are both welcomed. The Role As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be involved in: PLC programming and software development Siemens HMI design and configuration Siemens drive/VFD configuration Control system testing and fault finding Automation project delivery Commissioning and customer support activities Supporting industrial automation and control system projects from concept through to completion This role will involve a mixture of office-based engineering work alongside occasional customer site visits. Key Skills & Experience Essential: Previous experience within a Control Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer or Automation Engineer role Siemens PLC programming experience Experience using Siemens TIA Portal Experience with: Ladder Logic Structured Text Function Block Design (FBD) Experience with industrial automation systems Fault finding and troubleshooting experience Highly Desirable: Siemens ET200SP experience Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 experience Siemens Unified Comfort HMI experience Siemens G120C drive experience Commissioning experience Industrial instrumentation exposure SCADA experience JAVA exposure Technologies Used Siemens ET200SP Safety PLCs Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 Siemens Unified Comfort HMIs Siemens G120C drives Siemens TIA Portal V19+ Exposure to additional automation products would also be beneficial, including: Allen Bradley Schneider Electric Eurotherm Wago Weidm ller What's On Offer? Opportunity to join a growing automation business Varied automation and controls projects Flexible working options Long-term progression opportunities Opportunity to grow alongside the business Smaller engineering team with real technical influence Stable pipeline of upcoming projects and investment This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within industrial automation whilst working in a technically focused and growing engineering environment.
Platform Engineer (AWS / Databricks) London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £600/day (Inside IR35) Platform Engineer needed with strong AWS, Databricks and Unity Catalog experience. Start ASAP in May/June 2026. 6 Month Rolling Contract based in London (Hybrid), with occasional travel to the Leeds office. Hybrid Working - 3-4 days/week remote (WFH) + 1-2 days/week working from the office in London . A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: Supporting secure integration between AWS hosted data sources, Databricks workspaces and downstream enterprise data platforms. Design and support secure integration across AWS S3, Databricks and downstream data platforms. Strong hands-on experience with AWS IAM, S3, KMS and secure cloud access patterns. Hands-on Databricks on AWS experience, including Hive Metastore, Delta tables, SQL Warehouse and workspace access controls. Practical Unity Catalog experience, including grants, external locations, storage credentials and governed data access. Scope includes data held in S3, registered through Databricks Hive Metastore, governed or exposed through Unity Catalog, and consumed through approved connector-based patterns. Configure least-privilege access to S3 using IAM roles, bucket policies, KMS permissions and approved access controls. Support Databricks access patterns where S3-backed data is registered through Hive Metastore and exposed or migrated into Unity Catalog. Configure and validate Unity Catalog objects, including catalogs, schemas, tables, views, grants, storage credentials and external locations. Support downstream connectivity to Databricks using SQL Warehouse, tables, views or connector-based integration patterns. Develop Terraform/IaC for AWS IAM, S3, KMS and Databricks-related configuration. Troubleshoot access, metadata, schema, query and connectivity issues across AWS, Databricks and downstream integrations. Technical Environment: AWS, Databricks, Unity Catalog, Palantir Foundry, Terraform, IaC, Delta, Parquet, CSV, JSON, Python, PySpark, SQL, CI/CD, GitLab, GitHub Actions.
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
Platform Engineer (AWS / Databricks) London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £600/day (Inside IR35) Platform Engineer needed with strong AWS, Databricks and Unity Catalog experience. Start ASAP in May/June 2026. 6 Month Rolling Contract based in London (Hybrid), with occasional travel to the Leeds office. Hybrid Working - 3-4 days/week remote (WFH) + 1-2 days/week working from the office in London . A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: Supporting secure integration between AWS hosted data sources, Databricks workspaces and downstream enterprise data platforms. Design and support secure integration across AWS S3, Databricks and downstream data platforms. Strong hands-on experience with AWS IAM, S3, KMS and secure cloud access patterns. Hands-on Databricks on AWS experience, including Hive Metastore, Delta tables, SQL Warehouse and workspace access controls. Practical Unity Catalog experience, including grants, external locations, storage credentials and governed data access. Scope includes data held in S3, registered through Databricks Hive Metastore, governed or exposed through Unity Catalog, and consumed through approved connector-based patterns. Configure least-privilege access to S3 using IAM roles, bucket policies, KMS permissions and approved access controls. Support Databricks access patterns where S3-backed data is registered through Hive Metastore and exposed or migrated into Unity Catalog. Configure and validate Unity Catalog objects, including catalogs, schemas, tables, views, grants, storage credentials and external locations. Support downstream connectivity to Databricks using SQL Warehouse, tables, views or connector-based integration patterns. Develop Terraform/IaC for AWS IAM, S3, KMS and Databricks-related configuration. Troubleshoot access, metadata, schema, query and connectivity issues across AWS, Databricks and downstream integrations. Technical Environment: AWS, Databricks, Unity Catalog, Palantir Foundry, Terraform, IaC, Delta, Parquet, CSV, JSON, Python, PySpark, SQL, CI/CD, GitLab, GitHub Actions.
Lead Project Controller Luton 12-Month Contract Paying up to 70p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold a high level of UK Security clearance Key Responsibilities Accountable for the quality and integrity of the Project Controls on the Programme through the application of consistent processes, methods, governance and provision of guidance to the wider IPT. Drive and promote optimal schedule quality and best practice management techniques including application of schedule risk analysis at all stages of the project lifecycle Manage the integrity of Partner/Subcontractor schedules to ensure dependences are clearly identified and risks managed/identified within the project schedule Conduct what if analysis/ scenario planning to drive decision taking and risk mitigation Identify and manage Schedule Risks, apply Schedule Risk Analysis Techniques, work proactively with the project team to implement mitigation plans and corrective actions and monitor their effectiveness Ensure Project Controls metrics and measures (inc EV) are consistently applied, understood and relevant action taken to drive required outcomes and achievement of Company standards/ Project Objectives Coach and train other members of the Integrated Project Controls team on best practice Project Controls Practices to enable the safe and successful delivery of the Project success criteria Actively contribute to IPT and Business area Project reviews (SDR, PPRP, Schedule Reviews etc) through delivering the Project Controls inputs and leading on these aspects in the reviews Identify, support and drive initiatives within the Project to improve outcomes Build and maintain strong working relationships with all functions across the Business Area in order to influence project activities Build and maintain strong working relationships with all functions across the Business Area in order to influence project activities Required Experience Comprehensive project Controls/ planning experience with proven expertise in all aspects of planning, project controls and project management methodologies (inc AGILE) across Projects of varying value/ complexity Expert User in Primavera P6 and/or SAP Experience in using at least one data visualisation tool such as Power BI or Tableau Breadth of experience in all parts of lifecycle and experience in the phases of Initiation, planning and execution Experience in application of Schedule Risk Analysis including identification, methods of analysis and recommendations for management Commercial and financial acumen APMG Project Controls Foundation and Practitioner Level Certification - Desirable Experience of using SAP Planning tool - Desirable Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
Lead Project Controller Luton 12-Month Contract Paying up to 70p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold a high level of UK Security clearance Key Responsibilities Accountable for the quality and integrity of the Project Controls on the Programme through the application of consistent processes, methods, governance and provision of guidance to the wider IPT. Drive and promote optimal schedule quality and best practice management techniques including application of schedule risk analysis at all stages of the project lifecycle Manage the integrity of Partner/Subcontractor schedules to ensure dependences are clearly identified and risks managed/identified within the project schedule Conduct what if analysis/ scenario planning to drive decision taking and risk mitigation Identify and manage Schedule Risks, apply Schedule Risk Analysis Techniques, work proactively with the project team to implement mitigation plans and corrective actions and monitor their effectiveness Ensure Project Controls metrics and measures (inc EV) are consistently applied, understood and relevant action taken to drive required outcomes and achievement of Company standards/ Project Objectives Coach and train other members of the Integrated Project Controls team on best practice Project Controls Practices to enable the safe and successful delivery of the Project success criteria Actively contribute to IPT and Business area Project reviews (SDR, PPRP, Schedule Reviews etc) through delivering the Project Controls inputs and leading on these aspects in the reviews Identify, support and drive initiatives within the Project to improve outcomes Build and maintain strong working relationships with all functions across the Business Area in order to influence project activities Build and maintain strong working relationships with all functions across the Business Area in order to influence project activities Required Experience Comprehensive project Controls/ planning experience with proven expertise in all aspects of planning, project controls and project management methodologies (inc AGILE) across Projects of varying value/ complexity Expert User in Primavera P6 and/or SAP Experience in using at least one data visualisation tool such as Power BI or Tableau Breadth of experience in all parts of lifecycle and experience in the phases of Initiation, planning and execution Experience in application of Schedule Risk Analysis including identification, methods of analysis and recommendations for management Commercial and financial acumen APMG Project Controls Foundation and Practitioner Level Certification - Desirable Experience of using SAP Planning tool - Desirable Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Senior Programmer / Planner Location: Ireland (with travel across Europe) Sector: Rail Infrastructure & Data Centre Construction Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Programmer / Planner to support major rail infrastructure projects in Ireland alongside fast-paced data centre developments across Europe. This is a senior-level position suited to a highly organised planning professional with strong construction programming expertise and the ability to operate across multiple complex projects and stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, managing, and monitoring project programmes from pre-construction through delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual requirements. The role may suit someone based in the UK who can commute weekly to Ireland, or an individual willing to relocate to Ireland. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project. Produce baseline programmes, progress updates, critical path analysis, and recovery programmes. Coordinate planning activities across rail infrastructure and data centre projects. Work closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure programme alignment. Monitor project progress and identify risks, delays, and mitigation strategies. Support tender planning and pre-construction scheduling activities. Prepare planning reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and clients. Assist with resource planning, sequencing of works, and logistics coordination. Ensure compliance with client, contractual, and regulatory requirements. Candidate Requirements Proven experience in a Senior Planner or Programmer role within construction or infrastructure projects. Strong background in rail, civil engineering, infrastructure, or mission-critical/data centre environments. Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (preferred) and Microsoft Project. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and project controls. Ability to manage multiple projects across different locations. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred. Flexibility to travel within Ireland and across Europe as required. Desirable Experience Experience working on Railtrack / railway infrastructure projects in Ireland or the UK. Data centre project delivery experience within Europe. Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, or similar contract frameworks. Experience in fast-track or live operational environments. Package Competitive salary and benefits package. Travel and accommodation support where applicable. Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure and mission-critical projects across Europe. Availability The client is looking to appoint urgently, and candidates available at short notice or immediately available will be viewed favourably.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Senior Programmer / Planner Location: Ireland (with travel across Europe) Sector: Rail Infrastructure & Data Centre Construction Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Programmer / Planner to support major rail infrastructure projects in Ireland alongside fast-paced data centre developments across Europe. This is a senior-level position suited to a highly organised planning professional with strong construction programming expertise and the ability to operate across multiple complex projects and stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, managing, and monitoring project programmes from pre-construction through delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual requirements. The role may suit someone based in the UK who can commute weekly to Ireland, or an individual willing to relocate to Ireland. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project. Produce baseline programmes, progress updates, critical path analysis, and recovery programmes. Coordinate planning activities across rail infrastructure and data centre projects. Work closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure programme alignment. Monitor project progress and identify risks, delays, and mitigation strategies. Support tender planning and pre-construction scheduling activities. Prepare planning reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and clients. Assist with resource planning, sequencing of works, and logistics coordination. Ensure compliance with client, contractual, and regulatory requirements. Candidate Requirements Proven experience in a Senior Planner or Programmer role within construction or infrastructure projects. Strong background in rail, civil engineering, infrastructure, or mission-critical/data centre environments. Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (preferred) and Microsoft Project. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and project controls. Ability to manage multiple projects across different locations. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred. Flexibility to travel within Ireland and across Europe as required. Desirable Experience Experience working on Railtrack / railway infrastructure projects in Ireland or the UK. Data centre project delivery experience within Europe. Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, or similar contract frameworks. Experience in fast-track or live operational environments. Package Competitive salary and benefits package. Travel and accommodation support where applicable. Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure and mission-critical projects across Europe. Availability The client is looking to appoint urgently, and candidates available at short notice or immediately available will be viewed favourably.
Altera Recruitment Group Ltd
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Mechanical Design Engineer This is not a role where you will spend years designing the same components behind a desk. This is an opportunity to help engineer technology that could genuinely change how the world produces clean energy. You will join a pioneering climate-tech business developing cutting-edge carbon-negative systems that convert waste materials into valuable low-carbon fuels. The technology is already attracting significant investment and industry attention, and the next phase of growth is now underway. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will become part of a highly skilled engineering team working on the development of prototype, pilot, and future commercial-scale systems. If you enjoy solving real engineering problems, want to work on technology with purpose, and are excited by the idea of helping scale breakthrough clean-energy systems from concept through to reality, this role offers a genuinely rare opportunity. The responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer include: Developing mechanical designs for prototype, pilot, and commercial-scale process systems Producing 3D CAD models, fabrication drawings, plant layouts, and engineering documentation Supporting equipment integration, piping arrangements, structural layouts, and overall plant configuration Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering, controls, chemistry, and operations teams Contributing to prototype build activities, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives Requirements: Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline Experience using 3D CAD software within an engineering or manufacturing environment, ideally SolidWorks Strong problem-solving ability with a practical engineering mindset and the confidence to work across both hands-on and design-based engineering activities Experience within process plant, energy, industrial manufacturing, chemical, waste processing, or similar engineering environments would be highly advantageous Exposure to pressure systems, piping layouts, skids, integrated plant equipment, prototype development, fabrication, FEA, or CFD would be beneficial, alongside the ability to thrive in a fast-paced multidisciplinary engineering environment What this is offering: Salary of £35,000-£50,000 depending on experience. Flexible working hours. Private healthcare and life assurance Share options and long-term growth potential 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + Additional birthday leave This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to do more than simply support projects . You will help shape the future of a breakthrough technology at a critical stage of commercial growth, while building experience that could define the next stage of your engineering career.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Design Engineer This is not a role where you will spend years designing the same components behind a desk. This is an opportunity to help engineer technology that could genuinely change how the world produces clean energy. You will join a pioneering climate-tech business developing cutting-edge carbon-negative systems that convert waste materials into valuable low-carbon fuels. The technology is already attracting significant investment and industry attention, and the next phase of growth is now underway. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will become part of a highly skilled engineering team working on the development of prototype, pilot, and future commercial-scale systems. If you enjoy solving real engineering problems, want to work on technology with purpose, and are excited by the idea of helping scale breakthrough clean-energy systems from concept through to reality, this role offers a genuinely rare opportunity. The responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer include: Developing mechanical designs for prototype, pilot, and commercial-scale process systems Producing 3D CAD models, fabrication drawings, plant layouts, and engineering documentation Supporting equipment integration, piping arrangements, structural layouts, and overall plant configuration Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering, controls, chemistry, and operations teams Contributing to prototype build activities, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives Requirements: Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline Experience using 3D CAD software within an engineering or manufacturing environment, ideally SolidWorks Strong problem-solving ability with a practical engineering mindset and the confidence to work across both hands-on and design-based engineering activities Experience within process plant, energy, industrial manufacturing, chemical, waste processing, or similar engineering environments would be highly advantageous Exposure to pressure systems, piping layouts, skids, integrated plant equipment, prototype development, fabrication, FEA, or CFD would be beneficial, alongside the ability to thrive in a fast-paced multidisciplinary engineering environment What this is offering: Salary of £35,000-£50,000 depending on experience. Flexible working hours. Private healthcare and life assurance Share options and long-term growth potential 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + Additional birthday leave This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to do more than simply support projects . You will help shape the future of a breakthrough technology at a critical stage of commercial growth, while building experience that could define the next stage of your engineering career.
Platform Engineer (Palantir Foundry) London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £600/day (Inside IR35) Platform Engineer needed with strong Palantir Foundry and Databricks on AWS. Start ASAP in May/June 2026. 6 Month Rolling Contract based in London (Hybrid), with occasional travel to the Leeds office. Hybrid Working - 3-4 days/week remote (WFH) + 1-2 days/week working from the office in London . A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: Configure + support secure integration between Palantir Foundry and Databricks on AWS. Scope includes data held in S3, registered through Databricks Hive Metastore, governed or exposed through Unity Catalog, and consumed by Foundry using the Databricks connector or approved ingestion patterns. Hands-on Palantir Foundry experience, including connectors, Data Connection, datasets, syncs, projects and permissions. Experience configuring or supporting the Palantir Foundry Databricks connectors. Strong Databricks on AWS experience, including SQL Warehouse, clusters, tables, views and access controls. Good understanding of Hive Metastore and Unity Catalog, including catalogs, schemas, grants, storage credentials and external locations. Strong AWS IAM, S3, KMS, bucket policy and cross-account access experience. Set up and validate the Foundry Databricks connector for approved SQL Warehouses, tables, views and Unity Catalog-governed objects. Support end-to-end access from AWS S3 sources through Hive Metastore and Unity Catalog into Foundry datasets or products. Configure Foundry Data Connection, datasets, syncs, projects, permissions and lineage as required. Work with AWS teams to define IAM roles, S3 bucket policies, KMS permissions and approved cross account access patterns. Troubleshoot Foundry connector failures, Databricks authentication issues, Unity Catalog grants, schema mismatches and query failures. Technical Environment : Palantir Foundry, Foundry Virtual Tables, Ontology, Workshop, Pipeline Builder, Code Repositories, AWS, Databricks, Terraform, IaC, Delta Lake, Parquet, Iceberg, CSV, JSON, Python, PySpark, SQL, CI/CD, GitLab, GitHub Actions.
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
Platform Engineer (Palantir Foundry) London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £600/day (Inside IR35) Platform Engineer needed with strong Palantir Foundry and Databricks on AWS. Start ASAP in May/June 2026. 6 Month Rolling Contract based in London (Hybrid), with occasional travel to the Leeds office. Hybrid Working - 3-4 days/week remote (WFH) + 1-2 days/week working from the office in London . A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: Configure + support secure integration between Palantir Foundry and Databricks on AWS. Scope includes data held in S3, registered through Databricks Hive Metastore, governed or exposed through Unity Catalog, and consumed by Foundry using the Databricks connector or approved ingestion patterns. Hands-on Palantir Foundry experience, including connectors, Data Connection, datasets, syncs, projects and permissions. Experience configuring or supporting the Palantir Foundry Databricks connectors. Strong Databricks on AWS experience, including SQL Warehouse, clusters, tables, views and access controls. Good understanding of Hive Metastore and Unity Catalog, including catalogs, schemas, grants, storage credentials and external locations. Strong AWS IAM, S3, KMS, bucket policy and cross-account access experience. Set up and validate the Foundry Databricks connector for approved SQL Warehouses, tables, views and Unity Catalog-governed objects. Support end-to-end access from AWS S3 sources through Hive Metastore and Unity Catalog into Foundry datasets or products. Configure Foundry Data Connection, datasets, syncs, projects, permissions and lineage as required. Work with AWS teams to define IAM roles, S3 bucket policies, KMS permissions and approved cross account access patterns. Troubleshoot Foundry connector failures, Databricks authentication issues, Unity Catalog grants, schema mismatches and query failures. Technical Environment : Palantir Foundry, Foundry Virtual Tables, Ontology, Workshop, Pipeline Builder, Code Repositories, AWS, Databricks, Terraform, IaC, Delta Lake, Parquet, Iceberg, CSV, JSON, Python, PySpark, SQL, CI/CD, GitLab, GitHub Actions.
A leading, highly regulated engineering organisation is seeking multiple Project Controllers / Project Planners to support a growing portfolio of complex, high-value programmes. These roles offer excellent career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment, with exposure to sophisticated programme delivery frameworks. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with strong Planning / Project Controls experience, particularly those with Primavera P6 expertise and Earned Value Management (EVM) capability, looking to develop within a structured, high-performing project environment. Key Responsibilities You will play a central role in maintaining project performance visibility, integrity, and delivery assurance: Project Health & Governance: Validate project assessments, identifying risks, issues, and performance concerns Schedule Management: Lead validation and assurance of project schedules to ensure alignment with planning standards. Develop and maintain high-quality, integrated schedules using Primavera P6 Integrated Baseline Management: Own and maintain baseline schedules, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and governance requirements Cost & Forecasting (EVM Focus): Analyse Costs to Complete and Estimate at Completion (EAC). Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to track and report performance Risk & Opportunity Management: Lead Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), scenario modelling, and critical path assessments Performance Analysis & Reporting: Generate insights across cost, schedule, and resource performance. Ensure integrity and quality of project control data and reporting Bid & New Business Support: Contribute to bid activities, ensuring robust planning and controls are embedded from the outset Essential Skills & Experience Strong project planning and controls experience across full project lifecycle Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential) Proven experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and analysis Ability to develop and manage: Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) Organisational Breakdown Structures (OBS) Experience with: Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) Critical Path Analysis Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions Knowledge of baseline control and change management processes Experience working with project toolsets (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Unifier, ARM or similar) Excellent stakeholder communication and influencing skills Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams Desirable Experience Involvement in Estimate at Completion (EAC) / Forecast Cost at Completion processes Risk and opportunity modelling including "what-if" scenario analysis Experience working within highly regulated or complex programme environments What's on Offer Performance-related bonus (up to 2,500) Generous pension scheme (up to 14% combined contribution) Paid overtime opportunities Flexible working arrangements Up to 15 additional flexi leave days Enhanced parental leave benefits Excellent on-site facilities (including subsidised meals and parking)
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
A leading, highly regulated engineering organisation is seeking multiple Project Controllers / Project Planners to support a growing portfolio of complex, high-value programmes. These roles offer excellent career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment, with exposure to sophisticated programme delivery frameworks. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with strong Planning / Project Controls experience, particularly those with Primavera P6 expertise and Earned Value Management (EVM) capability, looking to develop within a structured, high-performing project environment. Key Responsibilities You will play a central role in maintaining project performance visibility, integrity, and delivery assurance: Project Health & Governance: Validate project assessments, identifying risks, issues, and performance concerns Schedule Management: Lead validation and assurance of project schedules to ensure alignment with planning standards. Develop and maintain high-quality, integrated schedules using Primavera P6 Integrated Baseline Management: Own and maintain baseline schedules, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and governance requirements Cost & Forecasting (EVM Focus): Analyse Costs to Complete and Estimate at Completion (EAC). Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to track and report performance Risk & Opportunity Management: Lead Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), scenario modelling, and critical path assessments Performance Analysis & Reporting: Generate insights across cost, schedule, and resource performance. Ensure integrity and quality of project control data and reporting Bid & New Business Support: Contribute to bid activities, ensuring robust planning and controls are embedded from the outset Essential Skills & Experience Strong project planning and controls experience across full project lifecycle Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential) Proven experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and analysis Ability to develop and manage: Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) Organisational Breakdown Structures (OBS) Experience with: Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) Critical Path Analysis Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions Knowledge of baseline control and change management processes Experience working with project toolsets (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Unifier, ARM or similar) Excellent stakeholder communication and influencing skills Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams Desirable Experience Involvement in Estimate at Completion (EAC) / Forecast Cost at Completion processes Risk and opportunity modelling including "what-if" scenario analysis Experience working within highly regulated or complex programme environments What's on Offer Performance-related bonus (up to 2,500) Generous pension scheme (up to 14% combined contribution) Paid overtime opportunities Flexible working arrangements Up to 15 additional flexi leave days Enhanced parental leave benefits Excellent on-site facilities (including subsidised meals and parking)
Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Project Coordinator on a 7 month contract based Scotland. Role Summary This role supports the efficient close-out of construction and installation activities by ensuring punch-list items are identified, tracked, assigned, progressed, and closed in a controlled and timely manner. Key Responsibilities Coordinate day-to-day completion activities related to punch-list item management across the site. Manage and track work orders raised for punch-list items, ensuring they are assigned, progressed, and closed out efficiently. Liaise with construction, commissioning, quality, and contractor teams to ensure punch-list items are clearly defined and actioned. Support the preparation, issuance, and follow-up of work orders for outstanding site works. Maintain accurate records of punch-list items, work order status, priorities, responsible parties, and completion dates. Monitor progress of open punch-list items and escalate overdue or critical issues to site leadership. Chair or support daily coordination meetings focused on completion priorities, work order status, constraints, and close-out progress. Ensure punch-list items are sequenced and coordinated in line with project milestones, access availability, and material readiness. Assist with planning and execution of completion activities to support handover and project close-out targets. Support documentation management for completion records, status reports, trackers, and close-out evidence. Prepare regular reports and dashboards showing completion status, work order progress, backlog trends, and key risks. Work closely with project controls and site management to track performance against completion plans and deadlines. Identify bottlenecks, interface issues, and resource constraints impacting punch-list close-out and support resolution actions. Help ensure completed work orders are properly verified, documented, and closed in accordance with quality and project requirements. Promote compliance with HSE procedures, permit requirements, and safe systems of work during completion activities. Support continuous improvement of punch-list and work order workflows to improve efficiency and visibility. Preferred Experience: Previous experience on offshore wind or large-scale infrastructure projects. Familiarity with punch-list close-out, mechanical completion, commissioning interfaces, or handover processes. Experience working with contractors, package managers, and quality teams to close site defects or outstanding works. Knowledge of port, marshalling, pre-assembly, or installation support environments would be advantageous. Requirements: Previous experience in a site coordination, completion coordination, project coordination, or work order management role within offshore wind, construction, commissioning, or industrial projects. Experience supporting punch-list, snagging, completions, turnover, or handover activities. Good understanding of work order management, close-out tracking, and construction completion processes. Proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced site environment. Experience maintaining trackers, reports, and project documentation with a high level of accuracy. Strong organisational and prioritization skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience with Smartsheet, Service Max, or similar digital tools is desirable. Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills. Full right to work in the UK. Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Project Coordinator on a 7 month contract based Scotland. Role Summary This role supports the efficient close-out of construction and installation activities by ensuring punch-list items are identified, tracked, assigned, progressed, and closed in a controlled and timely manner. Key Responsibilities Coordinate day-to-day completion activities related to punch-list item management across the site. Manage and track work orders raised for punch-list items, ensuring they are assigned, progressed, and closed out efficiently. Liaise with construction, commissioning, quality, and contractor teams to ensure punch-list items are clearly defined and actioned. Support the preparation, issuance, and follow-up of work orders for outstanding site works. Maintain accurate records of punch-list items, work order status, priorities, responsible parties, and completion dates. Monitor progress of open punch-list items and escalate overdue or critical issues to site leadership. Chair or support daily coordination meetings focused on completion priorities, work order status, constraints, and close-out progress. Ensure punch-list items are sequenced and coordinated in line with project milestones, access availability, and material readiness. Assist with planning and execution of completion activities to support handover and project close-out targets. Support documentation management for completion records, status reports, trackers, and close-out evidence. Prepare regular reports and dashboards showing completion status, work order progress, backlog trends, and key risks. Work closely with project controls and site management to track performance against completion plans and deadlines. Identify bottlenecks, interface issues, and resource constraints impacting punch-list close-out and support resolution actions. Help ensure completed work orders are properly verified, documented, and closed in accordance with quality and project requirements. Promote compliance with HSE procedures, permit requirements, and safe systems of work during completion activities. Support continuous improvement of punch-list and work order workflows to improve efficiency and visibility. Preferred Experience: Previous experience on offshore wind or large-scale infrastructure projects. Familiarity with punch-list close-out, mechanical completion, commissioning interfaces, or handover processes. Experience working with contractors, package managers, and quality teams to close site defects or outstanding works. Knowledge of port, marshalling, pre-assembly, or installation support environments would be advantageous. Requirements: Previous experience in a site coordination, completion coordination, project coordination, or work order management role within offshore wind, construction, commissioning, or industrial projects. Experience supporting punch-list, snagging, completions, turnover, or handover activities. Good understanding of work order management, close-out tracking, and construction completion processes. Proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced site environment. Experience maintaining trackers, reports, and project documentation with a high level of accuracy. Strong organisational and prioritization skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience with Smartsheet, Service Max, or similar digital tools is desirable. Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills. Full right to work in the UK. Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!
An opportunity has arisen for multiple Project Controls Managers to join a leading engineering and defence organisation delivering complex, high-profile programmes across land, sea and air environments. This role sits within an advanced mission systems and technology division focused on intelligence, surveillance, communications and weapons systems projects. Working closely with Project and Programme Managers, you will lead project controls activities across a portfolio of technically complex programmes, ensuring robust governance, reporting and performance management throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities Lead project controls governance activities, ensuring compliance with contractual and programme requirements. Develop, maintain and manage the Performance Measurement Baseline (scope, schedule and cost). Oversee integrated project scheduling activities across all project phases, including supplier and subcontractor coordination. Manage cost control, risk and opportunity management, change control and document management processes. Deliver accurate performance reporting and analysis to support programme decision-making. Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and reporting frameworks. Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers to support successful programme delivery. Lead and mentor project controls professionals within a collaborative project environment. Requirements Demonstrable experience delivering project controls across major or complex programmes/projects. Strong understanding of project controls disciplines including planning, scheduling, cost management, risk management, change control and performance reporting. Experience working with project controls toolsets such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, RiskHive, ERP and SAP systems. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues and provide practical solutions. Experience operating within highly regulated or technically complex environments would be advantageous. Must have British Passport for the role We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
An opportunity has arisen for multiple Project Controls Managers to join a leading engineering and defence organisation delivering complex, high-profile programmes across land, sea and air environments. This role sits within an advanced mission systems and technology division focused on intelligence, surveillance, communications and weapons systems projects. Working closely with Project and Programme Managers, you will lead project controls activities across a portfolio of technically complex programmes, ensuring robust governance, reporting and performance management throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities Lead project controls governance activities, ensuring compliance with contractual and programme requirements. Develop, maintain and manage the Performance Measurement Baseline (scope, schedule and cost). Oversee integrated project scheduling activities across all project phases, including supplier and subcontractor coordination. Manage cost control, risk and opportunity management, change control and document management processes. Deliver accurate performance reporting and analysis to support programme decision-making. Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and reporting frameworks. Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers to support successful programme delivery. Lead and mentor project controls professionals within a collaborative project environment. Requirements Demonstrable experience delivering project controls across major or complex programmes/projects. Strong understanding of project controls disciplines including planning, scheduling, cost management, risk management, change control and performance reporting. Experience working with project controls toolsets such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, RiskHive, ERP and SAP systems. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues and provide practical solutions. Experience operating within highly regulated or technically complex environments would be advantageous. Must have British Passport for the role We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Control Systems Engineer £40,000 - £50,000 + 30 Days Holiday, Health Scheme, Gym Membership, Early Finish Friday, Flexitime Plymouth Ref: 25414 Ready to work on advanced automation systems used across aerospace, renewable energy, automotive and marine industries? Join a specialist engineering business designing bespoke automated equipment for a leading international customer base. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer looking to work on varied, technically challenging projects with real involvement across the full project lifecycle. From PLC software development and control system design through to commissioning and client handover, you ll play a key role in delivering innovative automation solutions while developing your long-term career within automation and controls engineering. Control Systems Engineer - The Role: Design electrical and control systems for special purpose machinery Develop and modify PLC software, primarily using Siemens and Omron platforms Work closely with electrical, mechanical and software engineering teams Support projects from feasibility through to build, commissioning and customer handover Assist with technical sales support, quotations and customer problem-solving Research new technologies and solutions to improve equipment performance Control Systems Engineer - What We re Looking For: Experience with PLC programming, ideally Siemens TIA Portal or Omron Strong understanding of automation and machinery control systems Practical engineering problem-solving skills Strong communication and relationship-building ability Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required Why Join? Work on bespoke, technically advanced automation projects Exposure to multiple high-tech industries and international customers Structured development and long-term career progression Varied role with involvement across the full project lifecycle Excellent benefits package including 30 days holiday, health scheme and gym membership Interested? If you re looking for a role where you can develop technically, work on genuinely interesting automation projects and be part of a supportive engineering team, we d love to hear from you. For more information, please contact John Anderson. AE1
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Control Systems Engineer £40,000 - £50,000 + 30 Days Holiday, Health Scheme, Gym Membership, Early Finish Friday, Flexitime Plymouth Ref: 25414 Ready to work on advanced automation systems used across aerospace, renewable energy, automotive and marine industries? Join a specialist engineering business designing bespoke automated equipment for a leading international customer base. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer looking to work on varied, technically challenging projects with real involvement across the full project lifecycle. From PLC software development and control system design through to commissioning and client handover, you ll play a key role in delivering innovative automation solutions while developing your long-term career within automation and controls engineering. Control Systems Engineer - The Role: Design electrical and control systems for special purpose machinery Develop and modify PLC software, primarily using Siemens and Omron platforms Work closely with electrical, mechanical and software engineering teams Support projects from feasibility through to build, commissioning and customer handover Assist with technical sales support, quotations and customer problem-solving Research new technologies and solutions to improve equipment performance Control Systems Engineer - What We re Looking For: Experience with PLC programming, ideally Siemens TIA Portal or Omron Strong understanding of automation and machinery control systems Practical engineering problem-solving skills Strong communication and relationship-building ability Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required Why Join? Work on bespoke, technically advanced automation projects Exposure to multiple high-tech industries and international customers Structured development and long-term career progression Varied role with involvement across the full project lifecycle Excellent benefits package including 30 days holiday, health scheme and gym membership Interested? If you re looking for a role where you can develop technically, work on genuinely interesting automation projects and be part of a supportive engineering team, we d love to hear from you. For more information, please contact John Anderson. AE1
My client is a rapidly expanding specialist engineering business and they are now looking to recruit an experience Controls Systems Engineer with PLC programmin skills to join the growing team. The Control Systems Engineer role is focused on the design, development, testing and commissioning of PLC / HMI control systems in line with approved control narratives and HMI specifications. This requires large amount of communication with predominantly the Engineering team; however, you will also be expected to liaise with Customers, Sales, Procurement and Manufacturing. The role requires ownership of control systems from concept through to commissioning and final handover, including interpretation of specifications, software development, system testing (FAT/SAT), and on-site commissioning. Responsibilities: Independent programming of bespoke process control systems using Siemens PLC / HMI programming techniques. Reading and understanding of P&IDs, specifications & control narratives. Carry out regular design reviews with the team and customer. Making modifications to HMI screens and operations in line with internal and external feedback. Specification of requirements to allow third parties to design & build Control Panels. Ensure designs conform to industry, customer, and company standards, including conformance with CE and UL/CSA approvals. Analyse designs using suitable tools. Assist with the production of accurate technical documents (such as O&Ms, specifications etc) to suppliers and customers, both internal and external. Develop and implement sequenced control logic (e.g. fill, drain, pressure control, interlocked operations). Interpret and implement control philosophies from P&IDs, control specifications and functional descriptions. Design and configure PLC I/O systems including analogue and digital signals. Integrate third-party equipment such as drives, instrumentation and control devices into the PLC system. Key Skills: PLC & HMI programming (Siemens TIA Portal) Ability to debug and fault-find complex control systems under real operating conditions Programming of SCADA systems using WIN CC+ Professional Interfacing / handshaking to plant and factory control systems Understanding of relevant industry standards Control design / component specification/ drafting, (AutoCAD preferred) Interviews are ongoing so apply now.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
My client is a rapidly expanding specialist engineering business and they are now looking to recruit an experience Controls Systems Engineer with PLC programmin skills to join the growing team. The Control Systems Engineer role is focused on the design, development, testing and commissioning of PLC / HMI control systems in line with approved control narratives and HMI specifications. This requires large amount of communication with predominantly the Engineering team; however, you will also be expected to liaise with Customers, Sales, Procurement and Manufacturing. The role requires ownership of control systems from concept through to commissioning and final handover, including interpretation of specifications, software development, system testing (FAT/SAT), and on-site commissioning. Responsibilities: Independent programming of bespoke process control systems using Siemens PLC / HMI programming techniques. Reading and understanding of P&IDs, specifications & control narratives. Carry out regular design reviews with the team and customer. Making modifications to HMI screens and operations in line with internal and external feedback. Specification of requirements to allow third parties to design & build Control Panels. Ensure designs conform to industry, customer, and company standards, including conformance with CE and UL/CSA approvals. Analyse designs using suitable tools. Assist with the production of accurate technical documents (such as O&Ms, specifications etc) to suppliers and customers, both internal and external. Develop and implement sequenced control logic (e.g. fill, drain, pressure control, interlocked operations). Interpret and implement control philosophies from P&IDs, control specifications and functional descriptions. Design and configure PLC I/O systems including analogue and digital signals. Integrate third-party equipment such as drives, instrumentation and control devices into the PLC system. Key Skills: PLC & HMI programming (Siemens TIA Portal) Ability to debug and fault-find complex control systems under real operating conditions Programming of SCADA systems using WIN CC+ Professional Interfacing / handshaking to plant and factory control systems Understanding of relevant industry standards Control design / component specification/ drafting, (AutoCAD preferred) Interviews are ongoing so apply now.
Job Description Controls and Automation Technical Support Engineer Full Time Location - Hybrid/East Grinstead Job Description At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. The Controls and Automation Technical Support Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and validation of advanced control and instrumentation systems supporting sustainable energy solutions, including microgrids, renewable generation, and energy storage systems What you will be doing: Full lifecycle responsibility for microgrid and distributed energy control systems, from concept through to deployment and operational support. Covers systems including: Energy storage systems (BESS) Grid-connected and islanded microgrids Energy Management Systems (EMS) and SCADA interfaces Integration of third-party renewables. Involves real-time control, automation, and optimisation algorithms. Requires integration across power systems, embedded software, and digital platforms. Supports both new designs, installations and optimisation of existing energy assets. Key responsibilities: System design and analysis including simulation and modelling Verification, validation and testing including continuous improvements. Planning, documentation and reporting. Position Qualifications Min 2-3 years' experience. Appropriate qualifications in Electrical Engineering or similar relevant qualification or demonstrable industry experience Must have experience with B&R Automation Studio IEC(phone number removed) Structured Text (ST) Strong background in control systems and power systems engineering Experience with renewable energy systems and/or microgrids Knowledge of energy management systems (EMS), SCADA, and real-time control Understanding of UK Grid codes, power system dynamics, and energy markets Preferred requirements: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems thinking skills Effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary team Full and Clean Driving Licence, UK Passport Holder Must be fluent in both written and spoken English Must be willing to travel when required in the UK and Europe Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Type of Contract PermanentPandoLogic.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Job Description Controls and Automation Technical Support Engineer Full Time Location - Hybrid/East Grinstead Job Description At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. The Controls and Automation Technical Support Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and validation of advanced control and instrumentation systems supporting sustainable energy solutions, including microgrids, renewable generation, and energy storage systems What you will be doing: Full lifecycle responsibility for microgrid and distributed energy control systems, from concept through to deployment and operational support. Covers systems including: Energy storage systems (BESS) Grid-connected and islanded microgrids Energy Management Systems (EMS) and SCADA interfaces Integration of third-party renewables. Involves real-time control, automation, and optimisation algorithms. Requires integration across power systems, embedded software, and digital platforms. Supports both new designs, installations and optimisation of existing energy assets. Key responsibilities: System design and analysis including simulation and modelling Verification, validation and testing including continuous improvements. Planning, documentation and reporting. Position Qualifications Min 2-3 years' experience. Appropriate qualifications in Electrical Engineering or similar relevant qualification or demonstrable industry experience Must have experience with B&R Automation Studio IEC(phone number removed) Structured Text (ST) Strong background in control systems and power systems engineering Experience with renewable energy systems and/or microgrids Knowledge of energy management systems (EMS), SCADA, and real-time control Understanding of UK Grid codes, power system dynamics, and energy markets Preferred requirements: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems thinking skills Effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary team Full and Clean Driving Licence, UK Passport Holder Must be fluent in both written and spoken English Must be willing to travel when required in the UK and Europe Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Type of Contract PermanentPandoLogic.
Location; South Cerney, Gloucestershire (UK & International Travel) Are you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with conveyor experience looking to take the next step into a lead engineering role? We are working with a specialist material handling and conveyor systems business that designs, installs, maintains and upgrades automated conveyor solutions for major logistics, parcel handling and industrial customers across the UK and Europe. With continued growth in installation and automation projects, the business is expanding its engineering team and looking for a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer to support project delivery, maintenance activities and site leadership. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer who enjoys a varied role combining fault finding, maintenance, installation work and customer-facing project delivery. The position offers a mixture of UK and international travel, exposure to automation and controls systems, and the opportunity to lead engineering teams on customer sites. Unlike many field service positions that focus solely on installations, this role requires a strong maintenance background. You will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance activities, supporting customers through breakdown situations while also delivering conveyor upgrades and installation projects. Responsibilities of a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer: Lead conveyor installation and upgrade projects across customer sites Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on conveyor and material handling systems Support commissioning and testing of new installations Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors when required Support automation systems, sensors, drives and conveyor controls Work closely with project managers and design teams during project delivery Ensure projects are completed safely, professionally and to a high standard Provide technical support to customers during critical breakdown situations Support workshop activities and equipment preparation when not travelling Skills & Qualifications of a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer: Strong maintenance background within conveyor systems or material handling equipment Multi-skilled with both electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability Experience working on reactive breakdowns and planned maintenance activities Experience leading engineers or supervising site activities desirable PLC fault-finding experience advantageous Experience with drives, sensors, motor controls and automation systems Comfortable working independently and making decisions on customer sites Strong communication and customer-facing skills Flexible approach to travel and working hours Full UK Driving Licence Experience within logistics, parcel handling, warehouse automation, manufacturing or distribution environments would be highly advantageous. Benefits of a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer: Basic salary circa £40, hour week paid door to door Overtime regularly available (typically around 10 hours per week) Realistic OTE £50,000 - £60,000+ Two annual bonus payments Monday to Friday days-based role Standard working hours 08:00 - 16:00 (with overtime available) Company vehicle provided for business use All travel, accommodation and meal expenses paid UK and international travel opportunities Exposure to automation and conveyor system projects Ongoing training and development Genuine progression opportunities within a growing engineering business Company pension If you feel this Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer role is right for you, please contact Emma Devereux at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply. Please note this role requires travel throughout the UK and Europe. Maintech Recruitment Engineering Great Careers Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed and stored in line with our privacy policy, full details of which are available on our website.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Location; South Cerney, Gloucestershire (UK & International Travel) Are you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with conveyor experience looking to take the next step into a lead engineering role? We are working with a specialist material handling and conveyor systems business that designs, installs, maintains and upgrades automated conveyor solutions for major logistics, parcel handling and industrial customers across the UK and Europe. With continued growth in installation and automation projects, the business is expanding its engineering team and looking for a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer to support project delivery, maintenance activities and site leadership. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer who enjoys a varied role combining fault finding, maintenance, installation work and customer-facing project delivery. The position offers a mixture of UK and international travel, exposure to automation and controls systems, and the opportunity to lead engineering teams on customer sites. Unlike many field service positions that focus solely on installations, this role requires a strong maintenance background. You will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance activities, supporting customers through breakdown situations while also delivering conveyor upgrades and installation projects. Responsibilities of a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer: Lead conveyor installation and upgrade projects across customer sites Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on conveyor and material handling systems Support commissioning and testing of new installations Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors when required Support automation systems, sensors, drives and conveyor controls Work closely with project managers and design teams during project delivery Ensure projects are completed safely, professionally and to a high standard Provide technical support to customers during critical breakdown situations Support workshop activities and equipment preparation when not travelling Skills & Qualifications of a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer: Strong maintenance background within conveyor systems or material handling equipment Multi-skilled with both electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability Experience working on reactive breakdowns and planned maintenance activities Experience leading engineers or supervising site activities desirable PLC fault-finding experience advantageous Experience with drives, sensors, motor controls and automation systems Comfortable working independently and making decisions on customer sites Strong communication and customer-facing skills Flexible approach to travel and working hours Full UK Driving Licence Experience within logistics, parcel handling, warehouse automation, manufacturing or distribution environments would be highly advantageous. Benefits of a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer: Basic salary circa £40, hour week paid door to door Overtime regularly available (typically around 10 hours per week) Realistic OTE £50,000 - £60,000+ Two annual bonus payments Monday to Friday days-based role Standard working hours 08:00 - 16:00 (with overtime available) Company vehicle provided for business use All travel, accommodation and meal expenses paid UK and international travel opportunities Exposure to automation and conveyor system projects Ongoing training and development Genuine progression opportunities within a growing engineering business Company pension If you feel this Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer role is right for you, please contact Emma Devereux at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply. Please note this role requires travel throughout the UK and Europe. Maintech Recruitment Engineering Great Careers Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed and stored in line with our privacy policy, full details of which are available on our website.
We are looking for a Zscaler Engineer to join the Cyber team on a contract basis to to provide technical leadership for the migration of web proxy services from a legacy Trend solution to Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA ) , ensuring effective coordination of engineering teams, data-driven technical planning, and successful migration execution within a structured delivery environment. Location: Preston - ad hoc travel to site - mainly remote Duration: 6 months Day rate £(Apply online only) a day - Inside IR35 Key Skills & Experience Required Deep technical expertise in: Zscaler ZIA and ZPA (CASB desirable) Identity integration (Entra ID, SSO, SCIM, Conditional Access) Azure IaaS and networking (VPN Gateway, routing, connectivity design) Strong working knowledge of: Enterprise networking (routing, switching, firewalls) Security operations, logging, and SIEM integration Proven experience leading engineering teams across infrastructure / network / security transformations Strong data handling capability, including advanced Excel for engineering control and analysis Ability to operate effectively within ambiguous, evolving technical environments The Zscaler Engineer role will be required to and to demonstrate that they can undertake the following; Technical Leadership Provide hands-on technical leadership across Infrastructure and Network Engineering teams, guiding in resolving technical issues and design challenges Provide subject matter expertise across Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, and CASB) and Azure Review the relevant Zscaler Designs and act as the escalation point for technical migration challenges Migration Delivery Work with the PM to plan and then oversee execution of the proxy migration workstream across both the on-premises and Azure estates Technical management of the migration waves, cutover activities, and rollback planning Ensure minimal service disruption and alignment with security standards Coordinate interdependencies with infrastructure, application, and network teams Data Management & Planning Own and govern the core engineering dataset (Excel-based) supporting migration Develop and maintain technical artefacts and engineering controls to support engineering decision-making Governance & Reporting Provide technical assurance and reporting into the project manager Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and constraints Ensure consistency and quality across project engineering outputs Deliverables Technical server migration control dataset Maintained and validated migration dataset Technical progress reporting (status, risks, issues, dependencies) Successful migration of in-scope services to ZIA Post-migration validation and issue resolution For further information please contact Sarah Owen (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
We are looking for a Zscaler Engineer to join the Cyber team on a contract basis to to provide technical leadership for the migration of web proxy services from a legacy Trend solution to Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA ) , ensuring effective coordination of engineering teams, data-driven technical planning, and successful migration execution within a structured delivery environment. Location: Preston - ad hoc travel to site - mainly remote Duration: 6 months Day rate £(Apply online only) a day - Inside IR35 Key Skills & Experience Required Deep technical expertise in: Zscaler ZIA and ZPA (CASB desirable) Identity integration (Entra ID, SSO, SCIM, Conditional Access) Azure IaaS and networking (VPN Gateway, routing, connectivity design) Strong working knowledge of: Enterprise networking (routing, switching, firewalls) Security operations, logging, and SIEM integration Proven experience leading engineering teams across infrastructure / network / security transformations Strong data handling capability, including advanced Excel for engineering control and analysis Ability to operate effectively within ambiguous, evolving technical environments The Zscaler Engineer role will be required to and to demonstrate that they can undertake the following; Technical Leadership Provide hands-on technical leadership across Infrastructure and Network Engineering teams, guiding in resolving technical issues and design challenges Provide subject matter expertise across Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, and CASB) and Azure Review the relevant Zscaler Designs and act as the escalation point for technical migration challenges Migration Delivery Work with the PM to plan and then oversee execution of the proxy migration workstream across both the on-premises and Azure estates Technical management of the migration waves, cutover activities, and rollback planning Ensure minimal service disruption and alignment with security standards Coordinate interdependencies with infrastructure, application, and network teams Data Management & Planning Own and govern the core engineering dataset (Excel-based) supporting migration Develop and maintain technical artefacts and engineering controls to support engineering decision-making Governance & Reporting Provide technical assurance and reporting into the project manager Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and constraints Ensure consistency and quality across project engineering outputs Deliverables Technical server migration control dataset Maintained and validated migration dataset Technical progress reporting (status, risks, issues, dependencies) Successful migration of in-scope services to ZIA Post-migration validation and issue resolution For further information please contact Sarah Owen (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
CNC Setter/Operator Rochester, Kent Full Time - Monday to Friday - rotating shifts 6am to 2pm week 1, 2pm - 10pm week 2 The Role We are seeking an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment in Rochester, Kent. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery to produce precision-engineered components to exact specifications and strict quality standards. Key Responsibilities Set and operate CNC lathes and machining centres to meet production targets. Carry out machine changeovers and production runs in line with works orders and drawings. Modify existing CNC programmes and create new programmes when required. Manufacture components to strict tolerances and quality standards. Use measuring equipment to inspect finished components. Complete quality and production records accurately. Carry out daily machine checks and routine maintenance tasks. Maintain high housekeeping standards and follow 5S principles. Adhere to all health, safety and quality procedures within the machine shop. Support the efficient day-to-day running of the department. Candidate Requirements Essential: Relevant engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience. Minimum 3 years' CNC setting and operating experience. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Previous manufacturing experience. Good communication skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively. Desirable: CNC programming experience or qualifications. Experience using Fanuc and Mitsubishi controls. Knowledge of Mori Seiki, Citizen and Muratec machines. About You You will be a reliable and proactive individual who takes pride in producing high-quality work, maintaining safe working practices and contributing positively within a team environment. CV's in word format to be sent to (url removed) New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
CNC Setter/Operator Rochester, Kent Full Time - Monday to Friday - rotating shifts 6am to 2pm week 1, 2pm - 10pm week 2 The Role We are seeking an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment in Rochester, Kent. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery to produce precision-engineered components to exact specifications and strict quality standards. Key Responsibilities Set and operate CNC lathes and machining centres to meet production targets. Carry out machine changeovers and production runs in line with works orders and drawings. Modify existing CNC programmes and create new programmes when required. Manufacture components to strict tolerances and quality standards. Use measuring equipment to inspect finished components. Complete quality and production records accurately. Carry out daily machine checks and routine maintenance tasks. Maintain high housekeeping standards and follow 5S principles. Adhere to all health, safety and quality procedures within the machine shop. Support the efficient day-to-day running of the department. Candidate Requirements Essential: Relevant engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience. Minimum 3 years' CNC setting and operating experience. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Previous manufacturing experience. Good communication skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively. Desirable: CNC programming experience or qualifications. Experience using Fanuc and Mitsubishi controls. Knowledge of Mori Seiki, Citizen and Muratec machines. About You You will be a reliable and proactive individual who takes pride in producing high-quality work, maintaining safe working practices and contributing positively within a team environment. CV's in word format to be sent to (url removed) New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
