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Senior Project Planner 8 x Positions available Contract - 12 months £53.90 per hour (Inside IR35) Onsite (LA14) Barrow in Furness - North West "Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Successful applicants must be eligible for SC clearance" Shape the Future of UK Defence We're seeking experienced Senior Planners to join one of the UK's most significant and complex engineering programmes, supporting BAE Systems' submarine projects. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in delivering world-class defence capabilities, working on highly complex programmes that contribute directly to the UK's national security. As a Senior Planner, you'll work alongside multidisciplinary engineering, project management, and commercial teams to develop, maintain, and optimise integrated project schedules across the submarine lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software. Produce baseline programmes and monitor project performance against key milestones. Identify schedule risks, critical path activities, and opportunities for programme improvement. Support project controls through accurate forecasting, progress reporting, and schedule analysis. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and project teams to ensure programme alignment. Prepare planning reports and present schedule performance to senior stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and project controls. What We're Looking For We're interested in planners who have experience delivering complex engineering, infrastructure, defence, aerospace, marine, nuclear, rail, or construction programmes. You'll ideally have: Significant experience in project planning and scheduling. Advanced Primavera P6 (or similar planning software) experience. Strong understanding of critical path analysis and project controls. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working within large-scale, multidisciplinary projects. A proactive approach to solving complex planning challenges. Desirable Experience Defence or submarine programme experience. NEC contract knowledge. Earned Value Management (EVM). Risk and opportunity management. Security-cleared or eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. What's on Offer Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most prestigious defence programmes Collaborative, high-performing project environment. Apply Today If you're an experienced Senior Planner looking to work on nationally significant projects where your expertise will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Join a programme that is helping shape the future of UK defence while developing your career with one of the industry's leading organisations.

Technical Architect (UKVI & Proviso) Contract: 6 months Day Rate: 591.50 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to support a major government organisation in the delivery and ongoing management of critical national security capabilities. This role will involve working closely with customers, engineering teams, development teams and senior stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery, design and evolution of key technology solutions. The successful candidate will act as the technical authority across the environment, providing architecture leadership, governance, design oversight and stakeholder engagement for a business-critical product. This is an excellent opportunity for an architect who enjoys working in complex, secure environments and can bridge the gap between business requirements and technical delivery while maintaining strong relationships with government stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Act as the Technical Architect for key national security and government capability programmes. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders across government departments. Work closely with engineering and development teams to support the delivery of technical solutions. Lead customer and stakeholder workshops, translating business requirements into technical solutions. Provide technical leadership and 4th line technical oversight for complex customer issues. Produce and maintain high-level and low-level solution designs. Conduct impact assessments for functional, technical, capability and security changes. Review, analyse and approve project requests and technology changes. Ensure architectural compliance with organisational standards, principles, patterns and best practices. Support governance forums, architecture reviews and CTO Office activities. Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations on technical options, benefits and costs. Work collaboratively across technical and business teams to deliver customer-focused outcomes. Required Experience Strong experience engaging with customers, business stakeholders and senior technical teams. Experience operating within an ITIL-based environment . Experience working with software vendors and development teams to enhance and improve software solutions. Proven experience collaborating with engineering teams to deliver customer and business outcomes. Experience working within complex, secure or government environments. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrable experience producing technical designs, impact assessments and governance artefacts. Technical Skills The successful candidate should possess strong experience across the following technologies: Microsoft Technologies Microsoft Server Technologies Microsoft Active Directory Microsoft SQL Server SQL Server Configuration, Administration and Management Microsoft .NET Framework Microsoft Web Server Technologies (IIS) Microsoft Office Applications Azure Technologies Azure Infrastructure Services Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Azure SQL Managed Instance Nerdio AVD Management Essential Competencies Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Excellent communication and workshop facilitation abilities. Ability to influence technical decisions across multiple teams. Analytical problem-solving skills with a structured approach. Experience balancing business needs, security requirements and technical constraints. Strong governance and architectural review capability. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. Desirable Experience Previous experience supporting government, national security or public sector programmes. Knowledge of secure-by-design principles and security-focused environments. Experience supporting enterprise-scale applications and infrastructure. Familiarity with architecture frameworks and governance methodologies.

Some Engineers Escalate Problems. Others Own Them. When the easy fixes have been exhausted, who does the team turn to? We're looking for an experienced Senior 3rd Line Engineer who enjoys solving the technical problems others can't. Someone who combines strong Microsoft infrastructure expertise with sound judgement, clear communication and genuine ownership. You'll become the trusted technical counterpart to our Service Delivery Manager, helping resolve complex customer issues, supporting the wider engineering team and ensuring our customers receive an exceptional managed service. If you're an experienced MSP engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy and making a real technical impact, we'd love to hear from you. The Role at a Glance Senior 3rd Line Engineer Aston Cross, Birmingham Office Based Initially (3 6 Months) Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home) £40,000 - £50,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits Permanent Full Time Reporting to: Service Delivery Manager Product / Service: Managed IT Services Microsoft Cloud Cyber Security Digital Transformation Pedigree: Leading Microsoft Partner & Managed Services Provider Your Background / Skills: MSP, 3rd Line Support, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft Defender, Networking, HaloPSA Experience: At least five years experience in a senior 2nd Line or 3rd Line technical support role, ideally in an MSP or multi-customer environment. Who We Are Nexian is a leading technology partner specialising in Managed IT Services, Microsoft Cloud, Cyber Security, AI, Automation and Digital Transformation. We help ambitious organisations modernise, secure and optimise their technology through a combination of strategic consultancy, managed services and technical expertise. Alongside our Managed Services business, we're recognised as one of the UK's leading Actionstep implementation partners, supporting legal, professional services and other ambitious organisations with technology that enables long-term growth. We're a collaborative, ambitious business where ownership is encouraged, good ideas are welcomed and people genuinely enjoy working together. The Opportunity This role bridges the gap between our Service Desk and Senior Architect. You'll take ownership of the most technically challenging support issues, using your experience to investigate thoroughly, make informed decisions and resolve problems wherever possible before specialist architectural support is required. Alongside hands-on technical work, you'll mentor engineers, improve technical standards and work closely with the Service Delivery Manager to continually strengthen our Managed Services operation. What You'll Be Doing • Take ownership of complex 3rd Line incidents and service requests from investigation through to resolution. • Support Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Entra ID, Intune and Microsoft Defender environments. • Troubleshoot networking, virtualisation, backup and infrastructure issues across multiple customer environments. • Act as the senior escalation point for Service Desk engineers while mentoring and supporting their technical development. • Work closely with the Service Delivery Manager to improve service quality, technical standards and customer outcomes. • Produce clear technical documentation, contribute to knowledge sharing and support continuous service improvement. About You You'll already have built significant technical support experience, ideally within a Managed Service Provider or multi-customer environment, and be comfortable operating as the senior technical escalation point when complex issues arise. You're comfortable dealing with ambiguity, methodical in your troubleshooting and confident making technical decisions without immediately escalating every difficult issue. You'll likely bring: • At least 5 years' experience within a senior 2nd Line or 3rd Line technical support role, ideally within an MSP or multi-customer environment. •Strong experience within a 3rd Line Support role in an MSP environment. • Excellent Microsoft infrastructure knowledge including Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365. • Experience supporting Entra ID, Intune and Microsoft Defender. • Strong networking knowledge including DNS, DHCP, VPNs and firewalls. • Experience supporting VMware, Hyper-V or similar virtualisation platforms. • Experience using HaloPSA or another PSA platform. • Excellent customer communication and stakeholder management skills. • A structured, evidence-based approach to troubleshooting and documentation. What This Role Isn't This isn't a Project Engineer role or an Azure Architect position. We're looking for someone with broad Microsoft infrastructure experience who enjoys operational support, technical ownership and solving complex customer issues. A key part of the role is knowing when to resolve an issue yourself and when specialist architectural input is genuinely needed. Why Join Nexian? You'll join a growing Microsoft-focused Managed Services business where your technical expertise will genuinely influence how support is delivered. You'll enjoy: • Hybrid working following successful onboarding. • Company pension. • Ongoing Microsoft training and certification support. • Career development opportunities. • Exposure to modern Microsoft technologies. • A collaborative team where your ideas and expertise are valued. Your Experience May Include Senior 3rd Line Engineer, 3rd Line Support Engineer, Senior Infrastructure Engineer, Microsoft Support Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer, MSP Engineer, Infrastructure Support Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, Microsoft 365 Engineer, Cloud Support Engineer or Senior IT Engineer. Apply Now If you're looking for a role where technical ownership, customer impact and continuous improvement are valued as highly as technical expertise, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your Microsoft infrastructure experience, your MSP background and your passion for solving complex technical problems, and help us continue delivering exceptional Managed Services. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. 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Solution Architect - PAM/PAW 6 Months Hybrid/London - 2 days per week on site (Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) My client in the telecommunications industry are looking for a Solution Architect to join their fast-paced team on an initial 6 month contract. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience, structured thinking, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate in a complex enterprise environment. The selected candidate MUST HAVE Privileged Access Management/Privileged Access Workstations experience The Solution Architect will be responsible for defining and owning the end-to-end solution architecture for PAM and PAW across the programme. The role will ensure that the solution is secure, scalable, compliant, operationally supportable, and aligned with the business' enterprise architecture, security standards, and programme objectives. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end PAM / PAW solution architecture for the assigned workstream. Define the target-state architecture, including integration with identity platforms, network systems, access controls, monitoring, and operational tooling. Assess current-state privileged access processes and identify gaps, risks, and required changes. Translate business, security, operational, and compliance requirements into a practical solution architecture. Work closely with security, network, infrastructure, operations, and application teams to ensure architectural alignment. Define architecture principles, design patterns, security controls, and implementation guardrails. Support decision-making around PAM tooling, PAW standards, access models, and integration approaches. Ensure the solution supports audit, regulatory, and governance requirements. Identify architectural risks, dependencies, and constraints, and propose mitigation options. Provide technical leadership to designers, engineers, PMs, BAs, and delivery teams. Produce and maintain key architecture artefacts, including high-level designs, architecture diagrams, options papers, and decision records. Present solution options, recommendations, and risks to senior stakeholders and governance boards. Ensure the solution is fit for transition into BAU operations. Required Skills and Experience Strong experience as a Solution Architect in security, identity, network, or infrastructure programmes. Good understanding of Privileged Access Management concepts, including privileged accounts, session management, credential vaulting, least privilege, access approval workflows, and audit logging. Good understanding of Privileged Access Workstation concepts, including hardened workstations, admin tiers, secure access models, and separation of privileged and standard user activities. Experience working in complex enterprise or telecom environments. Strong understanding of network environments, operational support models, and security governance. Ability to convert complex security and operational requirements into practical solution designs. Experience working with senior stakeholders, architecture review boards, cyber security teams, and operations teams. Ability to take ownership, drive decisions, and remove ambiguity. Desirable Skills Experience with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, or similar. Experience with Microsoft security technologies, Active Directory, Entra ID, conditional access, device hardening, or endpoint management. Experience in Solution Architecture, separation, migration, divestment, or integration programmes. Knowledge of telecom network operations and privileged access controls. Expected Outcomes Approved PAM / PAW target architecture. Clear architecture decisions and design principles. Identified risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans. Architecture aligned with company security and operational standards. Solution ready for detailed design, delivery, and operational handover. 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 Site Reliability Engineer Up to £75,000 plus bonus and on call allowance Milton Keynes (2 days on site a week) VIQU have partnered with a well-established B2B SaaS company who are going through a significant platform transformation. and so are hiring for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to build stability, respond to live incidents, and assist with system upkeep. The role will also play a key part in on implementing and adopting new tooling and processes surrounding the wider transformation. This is a genuine opportunity to own and operate how the cloud function works, and progress into a team lead position as the team grows. Experience required for the Senior Site Reliability Engineer Previous experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or similar (cloud, infrastructure, DevOps or platform engineering) within a customer facing environment e.g SaaS or MSP. Strong hands-on experience with both Azure, and on-premise virtual machines. Experience withInfrastructure as Code / Terraform, Container orchestration (Kubernetes or AKS), and Monitoring and observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or Azure Monitor). Ability to implement new processes, and tools, ensuring the wider development and support teams adopts new ways of working. Ability to communicate across internal teams and external customers. Skilled in networking across both cloud (Azure) and on premise environments. Either Windows or Linux systems administration skills (Linux preferred). Previous use of AI tools to enhance efficiency. Job Duties of the Senior Site Reliability Engineer Utilise various technologies (Terraform, Kubernetes ect) to manage provision, and configure servers and networks, and automate application lifecycles. Regularly use Datadog and other observability tools for application performance monitoring. Implement new ways of working, helping to shape how the organisation responds and recovers to incidents. Take ownership of incident resolutions. Actively drive down key reliability metrics (MTTR, incident frequency, on-call toil) by evaluating key incidents. Work on an a on call rota, ensuring you are available to respond to incidents during this time. Identify areas for automation and help implement changes that raise the bar for reliability. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Jack McManus via the (url removed) Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment

Role/Job Titlke: Performance Architect Mode of working: Hybrid with 3-days onsite in London Duration: 12 Months (Likelihood of further extension Our client, working on behalf of the British postal service and courier company is urgently seeking a Performance Architect with extensive experience in Performance Architecture, Performance Engineering and System Optimization. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and driving the performance strategy across the entire solution lifecycle, ensuring that applications and platforms are scalable, resilient, and capable of meeting business and operational demands. The role focuses on embedding performance engineering principles from solution inception through delivery, providing architecture-led guidance, identifying and eliminating bottlenecks, and influencing enterprise-wide technology decisions. Essential Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Extensive experience in Performance Architecture, Performance Engineering, and System Optimization. Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and distributed system design. Expertise in defining and managing Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs). Experience creating sizing models, capacity planning strategies, and workload forecasting approaches. Deep knowledge of application, database, middleware, cloud, and infrastructure performance tuning. Proven ability to conduct end-to-end performance assessments and bottleneck analysis. Experience with performance testing methodologies and industry-standard monitoring tools. Strong stakeholder management skills, working with CTOs, Enterprise Architects, and senior leadership. Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and large-scale distributed platforms. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making capabilities. Your Responsibilities: Define and govern the end-to-end performance strategy for applications, platforms, and enterprise solutions. Partner with Enterprise Architects, CTOs, and Program Leadership teams to ensure performance is considered throughout the solution lifecycle. Establish and validate Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) for scalability, availability, reliability, and response times. Develop sizing models, capacity plans, and workload forecasts to support business growth and operational demands. Identify, analyze, and resolve performance bottlenecks across application, database, integration, infrastructure, and cloud layers. Provide architecture recommendations to optimize system throughput, resilience, and resource utilization. Lead performance assessments during solution design, development, testing, and production readiness reviews. Define performance engineering standards, frameworks, tools, and governance processes across delivery teams. Drive performance risk management activities and recommend mitigation strategies for critical business systems. Mentor engineering and architecture teams on performance engineering best practices and emerging industry trends.

Are you an Electrical Engineer with experience delivering Building Services design on rail stations or major infrastructure projects? Whether you're an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer ready for the next step or an established Principal Electrical Engineer looking to lead technical delivery, this is an opportunity to work on complex rail infrastructure projects within a collaborative multidisciplinary design team. Location: London (3 days per week in office) Salary: Senior Electrical Engineer: £60,000 - £70,00 Principal Electrical Engineer: Up to £75,00 - £80,000 The Opportunity You'll be responsible for delivering Building Services electrical designs across major rail infrastructure projects, taking projects from concept through to construction. As a Principal Engineer, you'll also provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and lead design assurance activities. What You'll Be Doing Designing lighting, small power, containment, LV distribution and transformer systems. Producing calculations, specifications, equipment schedules and technical documentation. Coordinating designs within a BIM environment alongside multidisciplinary teams. Attending design reviews, technical workshops and coordination meetings. Reviewing supplier designs for technical compliance. Supporting testing, commissioning and project delivery. As a Principal Engineer, leading electrical design delivery, mentoring engineers, managing technical interfaces and representing the electrical discipline with stakeholders. What You'll Need A degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering. Experience delivering Building Services electrical design on rail stations or major infrastructure projects. Strong knowledge of LV electrical systems, lighting, power and containment design. Experience using Trimble/Amtech ProDesign, Dialux or Relux. Experience working within a BIM environment. Knowledge of British Standards and rail industry design standards. Strong communication and coordination skills. For Principal Engineers You'll also have experience leading engineering teams, managing design assurance, mentoring engineers and representing the electrical discipline throughout project delivery. Professional registration or progress towards Chartership would be advantageous. If you're looking to progress your career on a long-term rail infrastructure programme where you'll play a key role in delivering complex Building Services designs, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Title: CEO Organisation: North Level District - Internal Drainage Board Location: Thorney, Peterborough Salary: Negotiable Hours: Full Time Role Overview The MorePeople Executive team are delighted to exclusively partner with the North Level District - Internal Drainage Board (NLIDB) to support the appointment of their next CEO. The NLIDB is an independent statutory authority operating under the Land Drainage Act 1991, with responsibility for protecting one of England's most economically important lowland landscapes. This is an opportunity to lead one of England's most strategically important flood risk management organisations at a time when climate resilience, infrastructure investment and environmental stewardship have never been more important. Job Purpose The Chief Executive is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational management of the Board. The role ensures that all statutory duties under the Land Drainage Act 1991, are fulfilled and that the Board's decisions are effectively implemented. The postholder acts as the principal advisor to the Board, providing expert guidance on policy, governance, legislation, and financial management. Accountabilities Strategic Leadership & Governance Lead development and review of Board strategy and policies Advise Board to support effective decision-making Monitor performance and recommend improvements Advise on legislative and regulatory changes Ensure compliance with statutory obligations Corporate Management & Administration Manage day-to-day operations Lead and develop executive team Conduct staff appraisals and performance management Prepare and attend Board meetings Maintain records and correspondence Implement Board decisions effectively Act as Returning Officer Financial Management Develop financial strategy and ensure value for money Prepare annual budgets and set levies Oversee income collection Manage accounts and audits Maintain VAT and PAYE compliance Manage cash flow, banking and investments Prepare financial reports and grant applications Legal Responsibilities Manage legal agreements Liaise with solicitors Represent Board in legal matters Asset & Property Management Maintain property register Ensure maintenance and security of assets Health & Safety Develop and review health & safety policies Ensure compliance and promote safe working practices About You We are seeking a forward thinking Chief Executive with the credibility, judgement and leadership presence to unite people around a clear purpose. You will be equally comfortable shaping long-term investment strategy with engineers, providing assurance to the Board, engaging with government and funding partners, and inspiring teams to deliver operational excellence. What we need: Essential Senior leadership experience Governance and public sector understanding Financial management expertise Knowledge of relevant legislation Strong communication skills Team management experience Desirable Experience/knowledge in water level management/drainage, climatic change and environmental management. Knowledge of DEFRA funding through the Environment Agency Legal/regulatory experience Public governance knowledge Key Competencies Strategic thinking Leadership Financial acumen Engineering understanding Integrity Communication Decision-making What's Next? As part of this process, we have formulated an extensive candidate pack and full job description to support the scope of this role. To apply and to discuss this in detail, please send a copy of your CV to Simon Pawsey at MorePeople. You can find me here: (url removed). Alternatively, you can contact me directly on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). More People have been exclusively retained on this recruitment process, and all direct applicants will be forwarded through the retained process.

Facilities Project Manager Milton Keynes Up to £50,000 Permanent The Opportunity If you're looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a diverse range of facilities projects while helping shape the future direction of a growing Facilities function, this is the kind of role that offers genuine influence from day one. As a newly created position within a growing engineering and manufacturing environment, you'll play a key role in delivering facilities improvement projects across a large and complex operational site. With business growth driving increased project activity, this role has been introduced to provide dedicated project management capability and support the continued development of facilities operations. You'll be responsible for managing projects ranging from office developments and infrastructure upgrades through to larger capital improvement works, working closely with production teams, contractors, procurement, and senior stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. This is more than a traditional project management position. Alongside delivering projects, you'll have the opportunity to improve planned maintenance processes, streamline ways of working, and help move facilities operations from a reactive to a more proactive approach. With a constant pipeline of improvement initiatives and investment across the site, you'll join a team where your contribution will have a visible impact on both operational performance and the wider business. Facilities Project Manager Responsibilities Project Delivery: Managing facilities-related projects from initial scope and contractor engagement through to successful delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Stakeholder Management: Working closely with Production, Procurement, Facilities teams, contractors, and senior stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver successful project outcomes. Contractor Coordination: Obtaining quotations, reviewing proposals, coordinating suppliers, and overseeing contractor-led works across the site. Planned Maintenance Improvement: Supporting planned maintenance activities, improving record keeping, and helping develop more effective maintenance processes and systems. Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities to improve facilities operations, maintenance planning, and project delivery processes while supporting wider departmental objectives. Ideal Facilities Project Manager Facilities Management Experience: Experience working within a Facilities Management environment, including exposure to planned maintenance activities and contractor management. Project Delivery Experience: Experience delivering facilities projects within an operational, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environment. Coordination & Organisation: Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and site requirements simultaneously. Stakeholder Engagement: Comfortable communicating with individuals at all levels, from operational teams through to senior business leaders. Problem Solving & Initiative: Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to identify opportunities for improvement within a busy operational environment. Location & Working Arrangements Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, site-based Hours: 37-hour working week Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8-hour days with an early finish every Friday. Facilities Project Manager Salary Salary: Up to £50,000 Benefits 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Company shutdown over Christmas Option to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday Pension scheme (4.4% employee / 6% employer contribution) Life Assurance (4x annual salary) Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme Salary review following probation and annually thereafter About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance coaching, training, and mental fitne

Production Support Engineer (Unisys / Enterprise Scheduling) Contract - Paying between 550 to 700 Per Day, Inside IR35, Based in South Wales, Hybrid Working, To Start ASAP Your new role We're seeking an experienced Production Support Engineer to support and enhance critical enterprise platforms within a complex production environment. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead major incident resolution, drive automation, improve operational resilience and act as a senior escalation point for business-critical systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead technical recovery during major incidents and service outages Provide 3rd line support across core operational platforms Manage and optimise job scheduling, monitoring and operational tooling Support SQL Server environments, troubleshooting performance and availability issues Drive automation through PowerShell and process improvement initiatives Support change, release, DR and business continuity activities Work closely with infrastructure, development and security teams to ensure stable and reliable services What you'll need to succeed Strong background in IT Operations, Production Support or Infrastructure environments Hands-on Unisys experience Experience with enterprise scheduling tools, ideally OpCon SQL Server administration and troubleshooting Windows Server, PowerShell and SFTP Major Incident Management and problem resolution ITIL / ITSM experience What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Planner to lead the planning function across the South, supporting the delivery of complex rail and civil engineering projects. This is a senior leadership role, suited to an experienced planning professional with strong Primavera P6 expertise, project controls knowledge and experience leading planning teams. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop the regional planning team. Develop and manage integrated programmes across design, procurement and construction. Monitor progress, manage programme updates and identify risks and mitigation strategies. Produce progress reports, including Earned Value, SPI and CPI analysis. Maintain Primavera P6 Cloud and support programme risk assessments. Work closely with Operations Directors, Project Managers and delivery teams to ensure successful project delivery. About You You will have: Experience as a Senior Planner or Principal Planner within rail and civil engineering. Advanced Primavera P6 and project controls expertise. Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing and programme management. Experience with Earned Value Management and schedule risk analysis. Previous site-based experience and excellent stakeholder management skills. A collaborative leadership style with experience mentoring others. Projects You'll support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of rail infrastructure projects, including stations, bridges, structures, tunnels, earthworks, drainage, Access for All schemes, and multi-disciplinary rail enhancements.

Role Overview The client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of highway maintenance and transport infrastructure projects. The role will involve leading projects from design through to delivery, managing consultants and contractors, and ensuring successful outcomes aligned with time, budget, and quality expectations. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver highway maintenance and infrastructure projects from inception to completion Manage project lifecycle including design, procurement, and delivery Oversee and manage external consultants and contractors, ensuring performance and accountability Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets, and risk registers Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards Prepare technical reports and updates for senior stakeholders and programme boards Engage with key stakeholders including elected members, parish councils, and local communities Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, CDM requirements, and council policies Support procurement activities and contract management (including NEC frameworks where applicable) Monitor financial performance and ensure value for money across projects Key Requirements (Essential) Proven experience working as a Project Manager within a local authority environment Strong experience delivering highway maintenance and transport infrastructure projects Design knowledge and experience in infrastructure projects Experience managing consultants and contractors Strong stakeholder management experience, including elected members and local communities Experience in budget management, financial reporting, and risk management Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills HND/Degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Senior Civil Engineer - Remote Contract Opportunity Advance TRS are partnering with a leading engineering consultancy renowned for delivering some of the UK's most technically challenging AMP8 programmes and water projects. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to support major Clean Water and Wastewater frameworks across both infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes. 50- 60 per hour Fully Remote Long-term Contract Opportunity The Role You'll take the lead on civil design packages, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients and supply chain partners to deliver construction-ready solutions on high-profile water projects. What You'll Be Doing: Leading civil design activities and coordinating project deliverables Producing high-quality calculations, reports and construction documentation Collaborating with clients, stakeholders and other disciplines Championing innovation, quality and best practice Mentoring junior engineers and supporting team development Contributing to programme, commercial and project delivery objectives What We're Looking For: Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or related discipline) Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (ICE, CIWEM, IWO or equivalent) Strong design experience within UK water projects Good understanding of UK water clients, contractors and industry standards Experience with BIM-led design and digital tools such as Revit and Civil 3D Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills Contact Molly Brown for more information. 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.

HR Manager Location: Cheltenham Permanent Position Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 Highly Competitive Salary Build the HR Function. Shape the Culture. Support the Growth. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing specialist manufacturing and engineering business at a pivotal stage in its journey. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering bespoke solutions across a variety of industrial, engineering and infrastructure sectors. Known for its ability to solve complex customer challenges and deliver exceptional service, the business has experienced significant growth and continues to invest heavily in its people, operations and future development. As part of that growth, they are looking for an experienced HR Manager who wants more than a traditional HR role. This is an opportunity to create, develop and shape the HR function within a people-focused business where your contribution will have a genuine impact. You'll become the go-to person for all HR matters, supporting employees throughout their journey while helping establish the processes, systems and culture needed to support continued expansion. For the right person, this is a chance to build something rather than simply maintain what already exists. The Opportunity Reporting into the senior leadership team, you'll take ownership of the full employee lifecycle, providing both strategic input and hands-on HR support across the business. You'll work closely with managers, employees, recruitment partners and external stakeholders to ensure the company continues to attract, develop and retain great people. This role requires someone who can balance empathy with accountability. You'll be a trusted advisor, coach and support for employees while also having the confidence to manage disciplinary, performance and employee relations matters when required. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping create a positive, engaged and high-performing culture as the business continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Create, develop and manage the HR function across the business Manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through to exit processes Work closely with recruitment partners to support hiring activity Coordinate onboarding and induction programmes Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and best practices Provide advice and guidance to managers on people-related matters Manage employee relations cases including disciplinary and grievance procedures Support performance management and employee development initiatives Create and implement continuous development and training plans Assist with succession planning and workforce development Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice Maintain employee records and HR documentation Support health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across the business Drive employee engagement, retention and culture-focused initiatives Produce HR reports and management information where required What We're Looking For We're keen to speak with HR professionals who are excited by the opportunity to build and develop an HR function within a growing business. You'll likely have: CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent Previous HR Manager, Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner experience Experience managing the full employee lifecycle Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation Experience handling employee relations matters including disciplinaries and grievances A proactive and self-sufficient approach Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The confidence to challenge when required whilst maintaining strong working relationships A genuine passion for employee development and wellbeing Strong organisational and administrative skills Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment would be advantageous Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys building processes, developing people and helping create an environment where employees can perform at their best. The Culture The business has grown significantly while maintaining the close-knit culture that has been central to its success. People are known by name, not employee number. Leadership remains approachable, communication is open and employees are genuinely valued for their contribution. The company prides itself on building long-term relationships, embracing new challenges and supporting continuous improvement at every level. Trust, teamwork, accountability and personal development are at the heart of the business. As HR Manager, you'll play a key role in protecting and strengthening this culture whilst helping prepare the organisation for its next phase of growth. Why Apply? This is far more than a standard HR Management position. You'll have the opportunity to establish and develop the HR function, influence company culture, support business growth and become a trusted partner to both leadership and employees. If you're an HR professional who enjoys creating structure, developing people, driving positive change and leaving a lasting impact on an organisation, this could be the ideal next step in your career. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. Candidates will either have SC level security clearance or be willing to undertake such - including having been a continuous resident of the UK for a minimum of 5 years. HMRC Chief Digital & Information Office is made up of Customer Groups which are working independently towards one common goal. Our role sits within HMRC's Chief Digital & Information Office (CDIO) Group that deliver in-house solutions for projects and programmes that deal with a broad range of business, technical and operational issues. Our CDIO offices are hi-tech, state-of-the-art facilities that allow our teams to maximise their capabilities. The IT Operations profession is made up of professionals, paramount to our digital services. Our vision for the future is to attract people to work and progress in a fast paced, exciting environment whilst ensuring consistency in your training and upskilling. We are working to have clear career pathways and succession planning, to enable people to see our area as a long-term career with prospects and development opportunities for all roles. Job description This is an exciting opportunity to join HMRC's CDIO (Chief Digital & Information Officer), Borders and Trade Delivery Group working within the IT Operations space. The role focuses on the management and oversight of Borders and Trade environments and services, ensuring platforms are reliable, secure and cost-effective. You will work closely with internal teams and third-party suppliers to coordinate activity across environments, ensuring that required work is delivered effectively and in line with operational priorities. A strong technical understanding is important, enabling you to engage with engineering teams, understand issues and risks, and drive actions through to resolution. Person specification At this role level, you will: Oversee and manage Border and Trade platforms across all environments, working closely with internal teams and 3rd party suppliers to ensure services remain available, secure and performant. Track and manage environments and associated assets, using agreed tooling and processes to maintain accurate data, support reporting and provide insight into estate health and usage. Coordinate and assure patching and security activities, ensuring suppliers and internal teams deliver updates in line with agreed timelines and compliance standards. Own the management of cyber vulnerabilities and risks, ensuring issues are understood, prioritised and actively progressed to resolution with minimal business impact. Support the maintenance and improvement of environment and monitoring tooling, working with senior engineers and central teams to enhance capability and visibility. Develop and maintain clear processes, documentation and standards for environment and service management, ensuring consistency across Borders and Trade. Act as a point of coordination for incidents and service issues, working across teams to support triage, resolution and post-incident improvements. Identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement, using monitoring data and operational insight to enhance system reliability and efficiency. Take an active role in FinOps and cost optimisation activities, helping ensure environments are managed in a cost-effective and sustainable way. Essential Criteria: Experience of working with or supporting IT environments or services. Experience of coordinating operational activities (e.g. patching, maintenance, or service changes) across teams or suppliers. Familiarity with tools such as Jira and Confluence, or similar. Ability to understand technical issues and risks and help drive actions through to resolution. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks. Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team. Desirable Criteria: Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience in the use of some or all of the following: Experience working with Windows, Unix or Linux systems. Experience or exposure to cloud environments (e.g. AWS or Azure). Office closures For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it's important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. These sites are: Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Locations Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Benefits Alongside your salary of £37,682, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £10,916 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history and skills and experience. A 500-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, making reference to the Essential Criteria and Person Specification outlined in the advert. Please complete a separate statement (Max 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at sift or interview. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Sift In the event of a large number of applications being received an initial sift may be held on your CV. At sift your CV, and your Personal Statement, will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Interview During the panel interview, you will be assessed on Experience based questions. Interviews will take place via video link. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. Eligibility Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - insert vacancy ref & vacancy closing date insert date '. . click apply for full job details

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Water Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or London (Hybrid) Up to 60,000 + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on some of the UK's largest water infrastructure programmes? Advance TRS are supporting a global consultancy who are looking for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer. They are expanding their Water team and are delivering high-profile AMP8 and long-term AMP9 programmes across the UK. With a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of water and wastewater infrastructure while progressing your career in a collaborative, innovative environment. The Role You'll play a key role in delivering electrical design solutions across a range of clean water and wastewater treatment projects, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative, high-quality engineering solutions. You'll be responsible for: Producing and checking detailed electrical designs, calculations, specifications and technical reports Supporting and leading electrical design for water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and associated infrastructure Delivering multidisciplinary projects using the latest digital design tools Developing innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions Collaborating with clients, contractors and delivery partners Mentoring junior engineers and supporting their professional development Ensuring projects are delivered safely and to the highest quality, environmental and regulatory standards About You You'll ideally have: Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar) Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or be working towards it) Experience delivering electrical design within the water and wastewater sector Experience on design & build projects using digital design platforms Strong technical leadership and collaborative working skills Experience delivering projects from feasibility through to detailed design What's on Offer? Salary up to 70,000 Hybrid working from Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or London Long-term secured workload across AMP8 and AMP9 Opportunity to work on nationally significant water infrastructure projects Clear career progression and professional development support Comprehensive benefits package Please contact Molly Brown for more information. 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.

Principal Civil / Drainage Engineer Bristol Senior Infrastructure Engineering Opportunity Civil / Drainage Engineer - Bristol £60,000 - £75,000 Are you an experienced Civil or Drainage Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a growing consultancy that offers a varied project portfolio, genuine progression opportunities, and support towards professional qualification?Our client is a respected and forward-thinking engineering consultancy seeking a Civil / Drainage Engineer with 7+ years' post-graduate experience to join their established Bristol team. With a strong pipeline of development and infrastructure projects, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in project delivery while developing your technical, client-facing, and project management skills.The RoleYou will work on a broad range of civil engineering and development infrastructure schemes, supporting projects from concept design through to construction. The position offers increasing responsibility and exposure to clients, local authorities, and project stakeholders, making it ideal for an engineer who is working towards or has recently achieved professional qualification status. Key Responsibilities Deliver civil engineering and drainage designs for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments. Prepare and manage technical drawings, calculations, reports, and project documentation. Liaise confidently with clients, contractors, local authorities, highways officers, and key stakeholders. Support the delivery of projects in accordance with programme, budget, and quality requirements. Work with and manage Section Agreements including S38, S278, and related adoption processes . Assist with project coordination, technical reviews, and design development. Maintain high standards of technical accuracy and presentation across all project information. Contribute to business development activities and help build strong client relationships. Support junior team members and collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering environment. About You Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering. Minimum 7 years' post-graduate experience within a consultancy or development infrastructure environment. Working towards, or already holding, Incorporated Engineer (IEng), Chartered status, or equivalent professional accreditation . Strong understanding of development infrastructure, highways, and drainage design. Experience dealing with local authorities and approval processes. Knowledge of Section Agreements including S38 and S278. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Full UK driving licence. Commercially aware with a proactive and client-focused approach. What's On Offer? Competitive salary dependent on experience. 33 days annual leave including bank holidays. Competitive pension scheme. Healthcare cashback plan. Cycle to Work scheme. Loyalty bonus programme. Professional qualification bonus. Employee reward and recognition scheme. Professional membership subscriptions paid. ICE Training Agreement fees covered. Support towards continued professional development and chartership. Flexible benefits package. Clear opportunities for career progression within a successful and growing consultancy. Why Join?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a consultancy known for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse range of projects. You'll be part of a friendly, professional team with a strong technical reputation, a collaborative culture, and a genuine commitment to employee development. If you're an ambitious Civil / Drainage Engineer looking for your next challenge in Bristol, we'd love to hear from you.

Your new company A leading international engineering and transformation consultancy delivering complex infrastructure, energy and technology programmes. Your new role The UK Change Manager will lead the deployment of a global change management strategy across the UK to ensure successful adoption of a new ERP system. As the local change lead, you will work with stakeholders and end users to drive engagement, manage resistance, assess business impacts, and monitor adoption through recognised methodologies such as ADKAR and ICAP. Other responsibilities include stakeholder mapping, impact assessments, leadership coaching, change reporting, development of Key User and Super User networks, coordination of training and UAT activities, go-live readiness planning, and post-implementation hyper care support to embed new ways of working. What you'll need to succeed My client is seeking someone with proven experience in a senior change management role, ideally having worked within a large-scale ERP transformation. They are ideally seeking someone from an engineering consultancy background that has some exposure to the Nuclear sector. Experience of large-scale business change and digital transformation programmes, ideally within an ERP environment (vendor agnostic). Change management qualifications (e.g. Prosci, APMG or equivalent) and a sound understanding of recognised change frameworks and methodologies such as ADKAR. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels without direct authority. Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching abilities, with confidence supporting senior leaders and driving change across diverse teams. Good understanding of change management principles including impact assessment, communication planning, training coordination, resistance management and adoption measurement. Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment and work effectively within a matrix organisation. What you'll get in return You can expect a basic salary in the region of 90,000 (DoE), car allowance ( 6k), bonus (up to 10k), pension (8%), life assurance, private healthcare, and hybrid working (2 days a week onsite). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Planner to lead the planning function across the South, supporting the delivery of complex rail and civil engineering projects. This is a senior leadership role, suited to an experienced planning professional with strong Primavera P6 expertise, project controls knowledge and experience leading planning teams. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop the regional planning team. Develop and manage integrated programmes across design, procurement and construction. Monitor progress, manage programme updates and identify risks and mitigation strategies. Produce progress reports, including Earned Value, SPI and CPI analysis. Maintain Primavera P6 Cloud and support programme risk assessments. Work closely with Operations Directors, Project Managers and delivery teams to ensure successful project delivery. About You You will have: Experience as a Senior Planner or Principal Planner within rail and civil engineering. Advanced Primavera P6 and project controls expertise. Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing and programme management. Experience with Earned Value Management and schedule risk analysis. Previous site-based experience and excellent stakeholder management skills. A collaborative leadership style with experience mentoring others. Projects You'll support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of rail infrastructure projects, including stations, bridges, structures, tunnels, earthworks, drainage, Access for All schemes, and multi-disciplinary rail enhancements.