An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Manager to join a well-established accountancy firm offering a comprehensive range of services including accounting, tax, audit, payroll, and financial planning. As an Accounts Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and leading a small team, ensuring high-quality service and advice. This role also offers genuine opportunities for fast progression, making it an excellent fit for an ambitious accounts professional. This full-time role offers a salary of £55,000, strong benefits package, and a clear pathway for career development. You will be responsible for: Leading and mentoring a team, managing workloads and supporting professional development Acting as the primary contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong relationships Preparing and reviewing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders Overseeing VAT return preparation and submission Preparing and reviewing tax computations, corporate and personal tax returns Ensuring compliance with accounting and tax regulations, including filings to HMRC and Companies House Supporting clients with business setup, including incorporation and HMRC registration Providing proactive advice to optimise tax efficiency and business profitability What we are looking for: Previous experience as an Accounts manager, Accounts Senior, Accounts Supervisor, Client Manager, Practice Accountant, Accounting Manager, Audit and Accounts Manager or similar role Experience at manager level within an accountancy practice Proven experience preparing accounts and tax returns for both incorporated and unincorporated businesses ACA or ACCA qualified Proactive and supportive approach to team leadership Excellent written and verbal communication skills What s on offer: Competitive Salary Fast-track career progression 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to carry over one week Annual salary review Private medical insurance Cycle-to-work scheme Charitable giving via payroll Pension scheme with employer contribution Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Death in service 3 x annual salary Commission scheme Access to health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Manager who wants to join a supportive, high-performing team with real potential for rapid advancement. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Nov 27, 2025
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Manager to join a well-established accountancy firm offering a comprehensive range of services including accounting, tax, audit, payroll, and financial planning. As an Accounts Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and leading a small team, ensuring high-quality service and advice. This role also offers genuine opportunities for fast progression, making it an excellent fit for an ambitious accounts professional. This full-time role offers a salary of £55,000, strong benefits package, and a clear pathway for career development. You will be responsible for: Leading and mentoring a team, managing workloads and supporting professional development Acting as the primary contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong relationships Preparing and reviewing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders Overseeing VAT return preparation and submission Preparing and reviewing tax computations, corporate and personal tax returns Ensuring compliance with accounting and tax regulations, including filings to HMRC and Companies House Supporting clients with business setup, including incorporation and HMRC registration Providing proactive advice to optimise tax efficiency and business profitability What we are looking for: Previous experience as an Accounts manager, Accounts Senior, Accounts Supervisor, Client Manager, Practice Accountant, Accounting Manager, Audit and Accounts Manager or similar role Experience at manager level within an accountancy practice Proven experience preparing accounts and tax returns for both incorporated and unincorporated businesses ACA or ACCA qualified Proactive and supportive approach to team leadership Excellent written and verbal communication skills What s on offer: Competitive Salary Fast-track career progression 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to carry over one week Annual salary review Private medical insurance Cycle-to-work scheme Charitable giving via payroll Pension scheme with employer contribution Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Death in service 3 x annual salary Commission scheme Access to health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Manager who wants to join a supportive, high-performing team with real potential for rapid advancement. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
We are seeking a Tax Manager to join a marketing leading employer in Cardiff. This role requires a candidate who is brings a plethora of Corporate Tax experience to be able to work with our client and support them with the UK and International Tax obligations. Client Details Our client are a leading employer in Cardiff and across the UK. They provide excellent products and services to their customers globally. Description Help manage the Group's entire tax function globally. This involves providing commercial tax support and advice to various business units. You'll also offer insights into the overall tax position, applying an in-depth knowledge of international tax issues and risks. Part of your job is to manage tax risks sensibly across all jurisdictions and transactions, including those related to WHT, VAT, corporate tax and employee mobility. Ensuring compliance with all types of taxes. You'll be essential in supporting the implementation of effective policies that help mitigate tax risk and exposure. Your role will include assisting in the oversight of the group's transfer pricing policy, making sure it's applied consistently throughout. We'll rely on you to maintain strong tax governance across the group, ensuring local finance teams follow the group tax policy and meet deadlines. You will support every aspect of tax delivery, especially for group and UK subsidiary audits. It's important to build and manage positive relationships with tax authorities and external tax advisors. Profile A successful Tax Assistant Manager should have: A professional qualification in tax or accounting (e.g. CTA, ACA, ACCA). Proven expertise in handling Corporate tax compliance and advisory work. Strong knowledge of UK tax regulations and legislation. Multinational experience would be very advantageous Excellent organisational and time management skills. Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Ability to work independently Job Offer Competitive salary of up to 85,000 Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed). Opportunity to work for a high growth multinational in Cardiff Supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a skilled Tax Manager looking for a challenging role, we encourage you to apply.
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
We are seeking a Tax Manager to join a marketing leading employer in Cardiff. This role requires a candidate who is brings a plethora of Corporate Tax experience to be able to work with our client and support them with the UK and International Tax obligations. Client Details Our client are a leading employer in Cardiff and across the UK. They provide excellent products and services to their customers globally. Description Help manage the Group's entire tax function globally. This involves providing commercial tax support and advice to various business units. You'll also offer insights into the overall tax position, applying an in-depth knowledge of international tax issues and risks. Part of your job is to manage tax risks sensibly across all jurisdictions and transactions, including those related to WHT, VAT, corporate tax and employee mobility. Ensuring compliance with all types of taxes. You'll be essential in supporting the implementation of effective policies that help mitigate tax risk and exposure. Your role will include assisting in the oversight of the group's transfer pricing policy, making sure it's applied consistently throughout. We'll rely on you to maintain strong tax governance across the group, ensuring local finance teams follow the group tax policy and meet deadlines. You will support every aspect of tax delivery, especially for group and UK subsidiary audits. It's important to build and manage positive relationships with tax authorities and external tax advisors. Profile A successful Tax Assistant Manager should have: A professional qualification in tax or accounting (e.g. CTA, ACA, ACCA). Proven expertise in handling Corporate tax compliance and advisory work. Strong knowledge of UK tax regulations and legislation. Multinational experience would be very advantageous Excellent organisational and time management skills. Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Ability to work independently Job Offer Competitive salary of up to 85,000 Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed). Opportunity to work for a high growth multinational in Cardiff Supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a skilled Tax Manager looking for a challenging role, we encourage you to apply.
Our client is a dynamic and forward-thinking firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional tax advisory services. They are seeking a skilled and motivated Corporate Tax Manager to join their growing Corporate and Business Tax team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management and partners, providing bespoke tax advice to a diverse portfolio of clients and collaborating with in-house legal teams to implement solutions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality tax advisory services, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to the firm s continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual looking to advance their career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Job Title: Corporate Tax Manager Job Type: Practice Location: London (EC2A) Salary: £67,000 - £75,000 Reference no: 15870 Corporate Tax Manager Benefits 25 days annual leave plus three additional days off at Christmas Option to buy/sell additional holiday days Hybrid working model Life cover, critical illness cover, and income protection Wellbeing support Weddings & birth vouchers, loyalty awards, and referral bonuses (employee & client) Salary review every 6 months Community volunteer scheme and fundraising matching Perkbox membership Eye tests and cycle-to-work scheme Corporate Tax Manager About The Role As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will take a leading role in delivering tax advisory services to a wide range of clients, including owner-managed businesses (OMBs) and large corporates. You will work closely with partners and junior team members, managing projects from initial engagement through to legal implementation. This role offers a balance of client-facing advisory work, technical analysis, and team development, with opportunities to contribute to business development and client acquisition. Responsibilities will include: Manage and deliver bespoke tax advice to clients, ensuring compliance with relevant tax legislation and regulations Lead and oversee corporate tax advisory projects, including structuring corporate transactions (e.g., s.110 reconstructions, statutory demergers, and share repurchases) and advising on tax reliefs Prepare and review technical tax analysis, written reports, and clearance letters for submission to HMRC Conduct tax due diligence projects, liaising with the wider tax team to deliver comprehensive reports covering corporation tax, PAYE, VAT, and other relevant taxes Advise on employee share incentives (e.g., EMI schemes) and prepare valuation reports for HMRC submissions Support compliance work, including reviewing complex corporation tax returns and providing technical tax support to audit teams Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance on technical and professional matters Collaborate with partners on client pitches and business development initiatives Maintain strong client relationships, building trust and delivering commercially focused advice The successful Corporate Tax Manager will have: Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CTA, or ATT Extensive post-qualification experience in corporate tax advisory and compliance Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation, including corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, VAT, and stamp duty/SDLT Experience in structuring corporate transactions and advising on tax-efficient solutions Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex tax concepts clearly and concisely Advanced Excel and Word skills Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement Experience mentoring and developing junior team members A client-focused mindset with the ability to build rapport and trust Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Nov 24, 2025
Full time
Our client is a dynamic and forward-thinking firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional tax advisory services. They are seeking a skilled and motivated Corporate Tax Manager to join their growing Corporate and Business Tax team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management and partners, providing bespoke tax advice to a diverse portfolio of clients and collaborating with in-house legal teams to implement solutions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality tax advisory services, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to the firm s continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual looking to advance their career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Job Title: Corporate Tax Manager Job Type: Practice Location: London (EC2A) Salary: £67,000 - £75,000 Reference no: 15870 Corporate Tax Manager Benefits 25 days annual leave plus three additional days off at Christmas Option to buy/sell additional holiday days Hybrid working model Life cover, critical illness cover, and income protection Wellbeing support Weddings & birth vouchers, loyalty awards, and referral bonuses (employee & client) Salary review every 6 months Community volunteer scheme and fundraising matching Perkbox membership Eye tests and cycle-to-work scheme Corporate Tax Manager About The Role As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will take a leading role in delivering tax advisory services to a wide range of clients, including owner-managed businesses (OMBs) and large corporates. You will work closely with partners and junior team members, managing projects from initial engagement through to legal implementation. This role offers a balance of client-facing advisory work, technical analysis, and team development, with opportunities to contribute to business development and client acquisition. Responsibilities will include: Manage and deliver bespoke tax advice to clients, ensuring compliance with relevant tax legislation and regulations Lead and oversee corporate tax advisory projects, including structuring corporate transactions (e.g., s.110 reconstructions, statutory demergers, and share repurchases) and advising on tax reliefs Prepare and review technical tax analysis, written reports, and clearance letters for submission to HMRC Conduct tax due diligence projects, liaising with the wider tax team to deliver comprehensive reports covering corporation tax, PAYE, VAT, and other relevant taxes Advise on employee share incentives (e.g., EMI schemes) and prepare valuation reports for HMRC submissions Support compliance work, including reviewing complex corporation tax returns and providing technical tax support to audit teams Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance on technical and professional matters Collaborate with partners on client pitches and business development initiatives Maintain strong client relationships, building trust and delivering commercially focused advice The successful Corporate Tax Manager will have: Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CTA, or ATT Extensive post-qualification experience in corporate tax advisory and compliance Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation, including corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, VAT, and stamp duty/SDLT Experience in structuring corporate transactions and advising on tax-efficient solutions Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex tax concepts clearly and concisely Advanced Excel and Word skills Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement Experience mentoring and developing junior team members A client-focused mindset with the ability to build rapport and trust Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Are you a qualified finance professional with experience of working in practice? Would working in beautiful East Devon interest you? If so we'd be keen to hear from you as our client is looking to add to their already successful Axbridge office with an Accounts Manager. With a clear career path to Director and Partner this role would suit someone who is still hungry to develop and grow and become a future leader of the firm. Responsibilities will include: Leading and mentoring a team, managing their workflow, and supporting their development Acting as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong, trusted relationships Reviewing and preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders Preparing and reviewing tax computations and corporate/personal tax returns Overseeing VAT return preparation and submission Ensuring compliance with tax and accounting regulations, including filings to HMRC and Companies House Helping clients set up new businesses, from incorporation to registration with HMRC Providing proactive, value-added advice to help clients reduce tax liabilities and improve profitability Identifying opportunities to offer additional support and services to clients If this feels like an opportunity that you would like to find out more about then please get in touch through application and suitable applicants will be contacted for a discussion. Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy: (url removed)
Nov 21, 2025
Full time
Are you a qualified finance professional with experience of working in practice? Would working in beautiful East Devon interest you? If so we'd be keen to hear from you as our client is looking to add to their already successful Axbridge office with an Accounts Manager. With a clear career path to Director and Partner this role would suit someone who is still hungry to develop and grow and become a future leader of the firm. Responsibilities will include: Leading and mentoring a team, managing their workflow, and supporting their development Acting as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong, trusted relationships Reviewing and preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders Preparing and reviewing tax computations and corporate/personal tax returns Overseeing VAT return preparation and submission Ensuring compliance with tax and accounting regulations, including filings to HMRC and Companies House Helping clients set up new businesses, from incorporation to registration with HMRC Providing proactive, value-added advice to help clients reduce tax liabilities and improve profitability Identifying opportunities to offer additional support and services to clients If this feels like an opportunity that you would like to find out more about then please get in touch through application and suitable applicants will be contacted for a discussion. Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy: (url removed)
Senior Manager needed for this in-house team. Your new role Are you a recently promoted Senior Manager looking to make an in-house move? Are you looking to work with an excellent Head of Tax in a small but collaborative team? Do you have recent real estate, renewable or infrastructure exposure. If so, then this role is for you. As the Senior Manager Investment Tax you will support the Head of Investment Tax with the provision of effective transactional tax advice to our Investment teams. This will incorporate providing advice and/or overseeing the delivery of third party advice across a number infrastructure and renewables investments, UK real estate investments, and global private equity investments. It will also include supporting on investments into traditional funds. The transactional support will encompass tax structuring and tax due diligence, review and input into transactional documents, working with investment colleagues to understand and input into tax assumptions as part of the underwriting process. You will also support colleagues by answering ad-hoc tax queries on prospective projects as well as responding on ad-hoc queries The role will also have responsibility for oversight of UK tax compliance for portfolio companies with a direct report who you will have oversight of, supporting in the delivery of the UK tax filing obligations. The person The successful candidate will have a relevant Tax and/or accounting qualification, alongside experience of working in a deals team/real assets team and good awareness of tax issues relevant to these asset classes. Exposure to a range of UK taxes (inc. corporation tax, VAT, CIS, SDLT) and different types of investment holding entities, is key for this role and experience of US tax implications of investing into private equity funds would be desirable. You will be a confident, influential and an effective communicator who can unite diverse individuals and opinions and reach mutually agreed positions, when seeking views across the organisation. You will have the ability to constructively challenge peers and welcome challenge in return. Being dependable and building strong relationships across the business is key whilst always acting in the best interests of the group. You should be comfortable in explaining tax issues to non-tax colleagues and be able to articulate, and provide views on, areas of uncertainty. 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. #
Sep 26, 2025
Full time
Senior Manager needed for this in-house team. Your new role Are you a recently promoted Senior Manager looking to make an in-house move? Are you looking to work with an excellent Head of Tax in a small but collaborative team? Do you have recent real estate, renewable or infrastructure exposure. If so, then this role is for you. As the Senior Manager Investment Tax you will support the Head of Investment Tax with the provision of effective transactional tax advice to our Investment teams. This will incorporate providing advice and/or overseeing the delivery of third party advice across a number infrastructure and renewables investments, UK real estate investments, and global private equity investments. It will also include supporting on investments into traditional funds. The transactional support will encompass tax structuring and tax due diligence, review and input into transactional documents, working with investment colleagues to understand and input into tax assumptions as part of the underwriting process. You will also support colleagues by answering ad-hoc tax queries on prospective projects as well as responding on ad-hoc queries The role will also have responsibility for oversight of UK tax compliance for portfolio companies with a direct report who you will have oversight of, supporting in the delivery of the UK tax filing obligations. The person The successful candidate will have a relevant Tax and/or accounting qualification, alongside experience of working in a deals team/real assets team and good awareness of tax issues relevant to these asset classes. Exposure to a range of UK taxes (inc. corporation tax, VAT, CIS, SDLT) and different types of investment holding entities, is key for this role and experience of US tax implications of investing into private equity funds would be desirable. You will be a confident, influential and an effective communicator who can unite diverse individuals and opinions and reach mutually agreed positions, when seeking views across the organisation. You will have the ability to constructively challenge peers and welcome challenge in return. Being dependable and building strong relationships across the business is key whilst always acting in the best interests of the group. You should be comfortable in explaining tax issues to non-tax colleagues and be able to articulate, and provide views on, areas of uncertainty. 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. #
Corporate tax manager Your new company Hays are thrilled to be partnering with a local accountancy firm for the role of corporate tax manager. The firm based in Belfast city centre boasts a fantastic client portfolio and is a credible place to build your career. As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing tax expertise and guidance to clients within our clients' accountancy practice. You'll work closely with senior management, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations while optimising tax strategies. If you have a strong technical background in corporate tax and excellent communication skills, this is the role for you. Your new role Tax Strategy and Planning : Collaborate with senior management to design and implement effective tax strategies for clients. Provide innovative solutions to minimise tax liabilities while maintaining compliance. Corporate Tax Compliance : Ensure accurate and timely preparation of corporate tax returns. Review tax adjustments and computations. Stay up-to-date with tax regulations and interpret their impact on clients. Client Relationship Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with clients. Understand their business needs and tailor tax advice accordingly. Communicate complex tax matters clearly to clients. Team Leadership and Training : Lead and mentor junior tax professionals. Provide in-house training on tax accounting topics. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment. Deadline Management : Prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines. Work well under pressure during peak tax seasons. What you'll need to succeed ACA / CTA Qualified : Hold professional qualifications such as ACA (Chartered Accountant) and/or CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor). Experience : Extensive experience working within an accountancy practice. Strong technical knowledge of corporate tax compliance. Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex tax concepts to clients. What you'll get in return Pension Competitive salary Dedicated PDP and career development Staff away days Generous annual leave and public holidays. No weekend working 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 on your career. #
Sep 25, 2025
Full time
Corporate tax manager Your new company Hays are thrilled to be partnering with a local accountancy firm for the role of corporate tax manager. The firm based in Belfast city centre boasts a fantastic client portfolio and is a credible place to build your career. As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing tax expertise and guidance to clients within our clients' accountancy practice. You'll work closely with senior management, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations while optimising tax strategies. If you have a strong technical background in corporate tax and excellent communication skills, this is the role for you. Your new role Tax Strategy and Planning : Collaborate with senior management to design and implement effective tax strategies for clients. Provide innovative solutions to minimise tax liabilities while maintaining compliance. Corporate Tax Compliance : Ensure accurate and timely preparation of corporate tax returns. Review tax adjustments and computations. Stay up-to-date with tax regulations and interpret their impact on clients. Client Relationship Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with clients. Understand their business needs and tailor tax advice accordingly. Communicate complex tax matters clearly to clients. Team Leadership and Training : Lead and mentor junior tax professionals. Provide in-house training on tax accounting topics. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment. Deadline Management : Prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines. Work well under pressure during peak tax seasons. What you'll need to succeed ACA / CTA Qualified : Hold professional qualifications such as ACA (Chartered Accountant) and/or CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor). Experience : Extensive experience working within an accountancy practice. Strong technical knowledge of corporate tax compliance. Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex tax concepts to clients. What you'll get in return Pension Competitive salary Dedicated PDP and career development Staff away days Generous annual leave and public holidays. No weekend working 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 on your career. #
UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd
Crawley, Sussex
80507- Protection and Commissioning Engineer This Protection and Commissioning Engineer will report to the Lead Protection and Commissioning Engineer and will work within Capital Programme based in several locations in our SPN licence area. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 80,557 plus car and a bonus of 3%. If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Should you not have the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed below, there may be an opportunity for further training to equip you. If you do not have all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until you have developed the required competencies. Close Date: .05/10/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays. Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose Plan and perform commissioning testing of all types of substation equipment at all voltage levels following current procedures. Provide Design / Standards support Perform witnessing of manufacturers commissioning tests to ensure quality assurance and compliance. Knowledge and Experience Required You will hold either a relevant engineering degree or Higher National HNC/HND qualification. It is desirable that you have network operational experience as an Authorised Person (AP) of which, a period of time would be as a commissioning engineer. This is a complex field requiring high technical understanding and proficiency and will include the ability to apply practical engineering sense from first principles using a logical disciplined approach to problem solving. Additional IT skills will allow interaction from laptop to complex modern relay schemes to programme, test, extract fault records and interpret results with a right first-time approach. Principal Accountabilities Ensure safety management prevail throughout all areas and that safety performance is maintained within parameters defined by the Executive. Promote the zero harm philosophy. Plan and manage the programme of commissioning work testing and plant acceptance testing leading to safe energisation and successful project completion for both internal and external customers. Develop and agree commissioning plans and programmes for projects applying sound engineering knowledge to set standards and ensure through and complete testing of new schemes. At design reviews working with in-house, contractor and supplier experts, evaluate designs which deliver optimisation and leads to scheme design understanding, reduced risk and complete testing methodology. Check and apply software programmable logic and settings to protection schemes checking operational and making adjustments to the scheme logic. During commissioning testing, diagnose problems and propose modifications to scheme design to provide desired operability. As a recognised expert, investigate, advise, diagnose and correct mal operations that occur during the life of the equipment. Drawing on the skills of senior commissioning engineers, collaboration with technical experts in other organisations propose the root cause and to develop permanent solutions to the issues. Often this is required to tight timescales when network equipment has failed in service. Work with Network Control, planning and authorising safe energisation of plant on to the network. To ensure that Customer Minutes Lost (CML) and Customer Interruptions (CI) are minimised as a result of the activities of commissioning new plant and that schemes will deliver lower numbers over the life of the project. To witness contractors testing and to coordinate the use of test sheets, test routines and policy applied. Ensure that all settings applied to relays are confirmed back into our database before energisation. All as built records are completed by contractors and employees to ensure records of work are maintained. Nature and Scope Commissioning and the associated quality assurance occur throughout the process of delivering the network capital programme. From the early broad design review to detailed design checks at the later stages. Equipment is checked, tested, safely energised and records updated as part of the process. The role is one of teamwork with many other specialists and colleagues. Commissioning equipment requires communication and understanding with technical staff Contractors, Suppliers, and Customers and internally with designers and project managers. Technical problems that occur on site are normally handled locally where you will find a way to achieve the end often without reference to higher authority. Applying precedents, you will make decisions about a way forward. Often there is no right answer. For this reason, communication must be unambiguous. Risk is often reduced by an ability to understand and rationalise conflicting points of view to reach an optimum solution. Work is normally on sites with varying degrees of accommodation. The majority of the work is site-based including outdoor and indoor construction areas and site-based office locations. Work often takes place outside normal hours to lower the risk of customer interruptions whilst new plant is commissioned and tested. The planning process towards this can be very long term. There will be limited technical guidance provided and you may have to request help. General remote managerial supervision is provided. You will contribute to the development of commissioning testing. Outline rules and policies exist to guide staff. New developments are being incorporated into designs all the time resulting in your learning. Commissioning engineers are often required to provide expertise to operational staff when faults or failures affect customers' supplies. The workload tends to be peaked towards the summer and early winter months and as a result of network outage risk, customer requirements and the demands of the programme require flexible working times. You will have to work outside normal hours. You will be a major influence on prioritisation and planning of work. Decisions on testing and energisation lay with you. You will normally be the technical authority on site for solving problems, faults, failures.
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
80507- Protection and Commissioning Engineer This Protection and Commissioning Engineer will report to the Lead Protection and Commissioning Engineer and will work within Capital Programme based in several locations in our SPN licence area. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 80,557 plus car and a bonus of 3%. If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Should you not have the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed below, there may be an opportunity for further training to equip you. If you do not have all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until you have developed the required competencies. Close Date: .05/10/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays. Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose Plan and perform commissioning testing of all types of substation equipment at all voltage levels following current procedures. Provide Design / Standards support Perform witnessing of manufacturers commissioning tests to ensure quality assurance and compliance. Knowledge and Experience Required You will hold either a relevant engineering degree or Higher National HNC/HND qualification. It is desirable that you have network operational experience as an Authorised Person (AP) of which, a period of time would be as a commissioning engineer. This is a complex field requiring high technical understanding and proficiency and will include the ability to apply practical engineering sense from first principles using a logical disciplined approach to problem solving. Additional IT skills will allow interaction from laptop to complex modern relay schemes to programme, test, extract fault records and interpret results with a right first-time approach. Principal Accountabilities Ensure safety management prevail throughout all areas and that safety performance is maintained within parameters defined by the Executive. Promote the zero harm philosophy. Plan and manage the programme of commissioning work testing and plant acceptance testing leading to safe energisation and successful project completion for both internal and external customers. Develop and agree commissioning plans and programmes for projects applying sound engineering knowledge to set standards and ensure through and complete testing of new schemes. At design reviews working with in-house, contractor and supplier experts, evaluate designs which deliver optimisation and leads to scheme design understanding, reduced risk and complete testing methodology. Check and apply software programmable logic and settings to protection schemes checking operational and making adjustments to the scheme logic. During commissioning testing, diagnose problems and propose modifications to scheme design to provide desired operability. As a recognised expert, investigate, advise, diagnose and correct mal operations that occur during the life of the equipment. Drawing on the skills of senior commissioning engineers, collaboration with technical experts in other organisations propose the root cause and to develop permanent solutions to the issues. Often this is required to tight timescales when network equipment has failed in service. Work with Network Control, planning and authorising safe energisation of plant on to the network. To ensure that Customer Minutes Lost (CML) and Customer Interruptions (CI) are minimised as a result of the activities of commissioning new plant and that schemes will deliver lower numbers over the life of the project. To witness contractors testing and to coordinate the use of test sheets, test routines and policy applied. Ensure that all settings applied to relays are confirmed back into our database before energisation. All as built records are completed by contractors and employees to ensure records of work are maintained. Nature and Scope Commissioning and the associated quality assurance occur throughout the process of delivering the network capital programme. From the early broad design review to detailed design checks at the later stages. Equipment is checked, tested, safely energised and records updated as part of the process. The role is one of teamwork with many other specialists and colleagues. Commissioning equipment requires communication and understanding with technical staff Contractors, Suppliers, and Customers and internally with designers and project managers. Technical problems that occur on site are normally handled locally where you will find a way to achieve the end often without reference to higher authority. Applying precedents, you will make decisions about a way forward. Often there is no right answer. For this reason, communication must be unambiguous. Risk is often reduced by an ability to understand and rationalise conflicting points of view to reach an optimum solution. Work is normally on sites with varying degrees of accommodation. The majority of the work is site-based including outdoor and indoor construction areas and site-based office locations. Work often takes place outside normal hours to lower the risk of customer interruptions whilst new plant is commissioned and tested. The planning process towards this can be very long term. There will be limited technical guidance provided and you may have to request help. General remote managerial supervision is provided. You will contribute to the development of commissioning testing. Outline rules and policies exist to guide staff. New developments are being incorporated into designs all the time resulting in your learning. Commissioning engineers are often required to provide expertise to operational staff when faults or failures affect customers' supplies. The workload tends to be peaked towards the summer and early winter months and as a result of network outage risk, customer requirements and the demands of the programme require flexible working times. You will have to work outside normal hours. You will be a major influence on prioritisation and planning of work. Decisions on testing and energisation lay with you. You will normally be the technical authority on site for solving problems, faults, failures.