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Transport Planner - Felixstowe Full-Time Up to £40k A leading logistics provider is seeking a Transport Planner to join their growing Felixstowe team. Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong UK haulage experience. Responsibilities Support internal teams with daily transport booking requirements Plan and allocate haulage while balancing cost and service Act as a key contact for customers, suppliers, and shipping lines Ensure all transport requirements are met accurately and on time Requirements Experience in UK haulage, FCL/LCL, warehousing, and intermodal operations Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure Good geographic knowledge and attention to detail Industry systems experience is a plus Proactive, organised, and commercially aware Package Salary up to £40,000 + Bonus 25 days holiday Health and wellbeing benefits EV car scheme and free parking Training, development, and strong internal progression opportunities WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Design Director - Building Services A well-established M&E Design and Build contractor providing full turnkey mechanical and electrical installation and maintenance services is seeking a Mechanical Design or Building Services Engineer to head up the design team. With over 20 years of successful delivery across commercial, healthcare, motor retail, and high-security environments, the business continues to grow and now requires an experienced Design Engineer to join their team to take responsibility for the design function across the group You'll work with clients from initial consultation through to detailed design and handover, supporting both design and build and refurbishment projects. This is a great opportunity for a Design Engineer working at an M&E Contractor or Design Consultancy to join a company during a growth phase and make a real impact on it's continued success. Open to any level of designers who can design systems from scratch, who have some experience of managing other engineers Key Responsibilities: Design and specify mechanical building services systems, including HVAC and plumbing. Produce detailed designs, drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD. Support the tender process with technical input, value engineering, and risk assessments. Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and supply partners to deliver integrated M&E solutions. Attend site surveys and client meetings; provide ongoing technical support through to commissioning and handover. Package: Total package up to £81,000 Base salary up to £75,000 £6,000 car allowance Potential for company share with service 20 days holiday increasing with service to 25, plus bank holidays Holiday buy-back scheme Healthcare scheme after probation 8% pension contribution Excellent career progression within a supportive and growing organisation What You'll Need: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services. Proven experience within the construction or M&E design sector. Strong technical understanding of HVAC systems. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Interested? Apply now or contact Rob Jenkins for a confidential conversation on or

A leading logistics provider is looking for a Transport Planner to join their team in Felixstowe. This role involves supporting transport booking needs, planning and allocating haulage, and liaising with customers and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have strong UK haulage experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers a salary of up to £40,000 plus bonus and various benefits including 25 days of holiday and a health and wellbeing package.

A prominent M&E contractor in England is seeking a Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager to lead the mechanical pre-construction process from tender to project award. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical services like HVAC and a strong understanding of tendering processes. This role offers a competitive salary of £63,000 - £85,000, with additional bonuses, and supports career progression into senior leadership positions within a supportive company culture.

Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager Location: Manchester Salary: £63,000 - £85,000 Sector: M&E / Building Services Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity We are working with a well-established and growing M&E contractor who are looking to appoint a Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone from a pre-construction or estimating background who is looking to step into a more strategic, client-facing role. You'll play a key part in securing and shaping projects from early engagement through to handover to delivery teams, working across a diverse portfolio including commercial, residential, healthcare, and mixed use developments. The Role As a Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager, you will: Lead the mechanical pre construction process from tender through to project award Manage and coordinate tender submissions, ensuring competitiveness and accuracy Review drawings, specifications, and client requirements Work closely with estimators, design teams, and supply chain partners Attend client meetings and contribute to bid strategy and value engineering Identify risks, opportunities, and cost saving solutions Support the transition from pre construction to project delivery About You We're open to a range of backgrounds, including: Mechanical Estimators Senior Estimators Pre Construction Engineers or Managers Design & Build / Bid professionals within M&E You'll ideally have: Experience within mechanical building services (HVAC, pipework, etc.) A strong understanding of pre construction / tendering processes Commercial awareness and the ability to interpret technical information Good communication skills and confidence working with clients A proactive and collaborative approach What's on Offer Total salary £63,000 - £85,000 Base salary £55,000 - £65,000 Bonus £7,000 - £20,000 depending on gross profit Office based 20 days holiday increasing to 25 days with service Clear progression into senior pre construction or leadership roles Opportunity to work on high value, technically interesting projects Supportive and forward thinking company culture

M&E Estimating Manager Are you an experienced M&E Estimator ready to take full ownership of an estimating function and influence tendering strategy at a senior level? We are working with a well established building services contractor delivering mechanical and electrical projects across a diverse construction portfolio. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a technically strong and commercially astute Estimating Manager to lead their M&E estimating department. The Role Reporting directly to the Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all estimating and tendering activity, ensuring accurate, compliant and competitive submissions are produced on time. You will manage and develop a small estimating team while playing a key role in bid strategy, value engineering and risk management. This is a leadership focused role, with hands on involvement where required, but with primary responsibility for governance, accuracy and strategic input across the estimating function Key Responsibilities Estimating & Tender Oversight Lead the preparation and review of cost estimates for mechanical and electrical building services installations, including HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing and associated works Review tender documentation, drawings and specifications to identify scope, risks and opportunities Ensure bills of quantities and pricing schedules are accurate, competitive and reflective of the works Chair internal pre tender meetings and coordinate timely, compliant bid submissions Present tender strategies and cost summaries to senior management for approval Team Leadership Line manage and support mechanical and electrical estimators Allocate workloads to meet multiple tender deadlines Mentor and develop the team to improve estimating accuracy and consistency Support recruitment and onboarding as the estimating function grows Commercial & Strategic Input Work closely with design and operational teams to align tender strategy Provide value engineering options and alternative solutions Build and maintain strong supplier and subcontractor relationships to secure competitive pricing Contribute to bid / no bid decisions and overall tendering strategy Support post tender negotiations and produce detailed handover packs for delivery teams Risk & Quality Management Identify and manage technical and commercial risk within tenders Ensure estimates comply with internal procedures, quality standards and H&S requirements Develop and improve cost models and estimating procedures Carry out post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future accuracy About You Essential Experience & Skills Strong technical background in mechanical and electrical building services Proven experience leading or managing an M&E estimating function Excellent understanding of tender processes, bills of quantities and cost modelling Commercially aware with a high level of attention to detail Confident working under pressure and managing competing deadlines Strong communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Qualifications Degree or equivalent in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar (preferred but not essential if experience is strong) What's On Offer Salary £60,000 to £70,000 £6,600 car allowance Pension 3% employer, 4% employee + 1% government top up Private healthcare Hybrid working model Long term career progression within a stable and growing business