Kiota Recruitment

We are working with a respected multi-disciplinary Design & Build consultancy based in Chichester. They are seeking to appoint a Head of Building Surveying to lead and develop its Building Surveying function. Working across Commercial, Industrial and specialist Defence sectors, the business delivers integrated design, technical consultancy and project delivery services click apply for full job details

We are working with a forward-thinking architectural and multi-disciplinary design practice in Chichester seeking a Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors, working from concept through to completion click apply for full job details

Liverpool, Stoke, Middlesbrough or Nottingham 9 Month FTC Hybrid National Site travel We re supporting a growing national business across the Water, Environmental and Infrastructure sectors, who looking to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner for a 9 month maternity cover contract. This is a true Business Partnering position, working closely with senior leaders to understand business priorities and turn them into effective people plans. You ll influence decisions across organisational change, workforce planning, performance, talent and leadership capability so a fantastic opportunity to put your skills & experience to great use in a position with a lot of autonomy. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Partner with senior leaders to shape and deliver people plans aligned with business priorities • Coach, advise and challenge leaders on people, performance and organisational decisions • Support organisational change, workforce planning and organisational design • Lead succession planning, talent development and initiatives to strengthen leadership capability • Provide senior level support on complex employee relations and employment matters • Use people data and workforce insight to identify trends and support better business decisions • Support employee engagement, retention and performance across the organisation • Work closely with the wider People team to deliver a consistent HR approach across the business • Build strong relationships across UK locations through regular engagement and site visits Skills & Experience Required: • Proven experience operating as an HR Business Partner within a complex, growing or multi-site organisation • Strong experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing business decisions • Broad experience across organisational change, workforce planning, performance, talent and employee relations • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing complex people matters • Commercial mindset with the ability to understand business challenges and develop practical people solutions • Confident coaching and appropriately challenging senior stakeholders • Comfortable using HR data and insight to support decision making • CIPD Level 5 or above preferred, or equivalent relevant experience • Full UK driving licence with flexibility for some travel Summary: Position: HR Business Partner Location: Liverpool, Stoke, Middlesbrough or Nottingham, hybrid working with national travel Duration: 9 Month Fixed Term Contract initially (Mat Cover) Salary: Competitive Salary/ Rate + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week Start: Notice dependent This position would ideally suit an established HR Business Partner who enjoys working directly with senior leaders, influencing business decisions and turning organisational priorities into practical people solutions. Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.

Liverpool, Stoke, Middlesbrough or Nottingham 9 Month FTC Hybrid National Site travel We re supporting a growing national business across the Water, Environmental and Infrastructure sectors, who looking to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner for a 9 month maternity cover contract. This is a true Business Partnering position, working closely with senior leaders to understand business priorities and turn them into effective people plans. You ll influence decisions across organisational change, workforce planning, performance, talent and leadership capability so a fantastic opportunity to put your skills & experience to great use in a position with a lot of autonomy. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Partner with senior leaders to shape and deliver people plans aligned with business priorities • Coach, advise and challenge leaders on people, performance and organisational decisions • Support organisational change, workforce planning and organisational design • Lead succession planning, talent development and initiatives to strengthen leadership capability • Provide senior level support on complex employee relations and employment matters • Use people data and workforce insight to identify trends and support better business decisions • Support employee engagement, retention and performance across the organisation • Work closely with the wider People team to deliver a consistent HR approach across the business • Build strong relationships across UK locations through regular engagement and site visits Skills & Experience Required: • Proven experience operating as an HR Business Partner within a complex, growing or multi-site organisation • Strong experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing business decisions • Broad experience across organisational change, workforce planning, performance, talent and employee relations • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing complex people matters • Commercial mindset with the ability to understand business challenges and develop practical people solutions • Confident coaching and appropriately challenging senior stakeholders • Comfortable using HR data and insight to support decision making • CIPD Level 5 or above preferred, or equivalent relevant experience • Full UK driving licence with flexibility for some travel Summary: Position: HR Business Partner Location: Liverpool, Stoke, Middlesbrough or Nottingham, hybrid working with national travel Duration: 9 Month Fixed Term Contract initially (Mat Cover) Salary: Competitive Salary/ Rate + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week Start: Notice dependent This position would ideally suit an established HR Business Partner who enjoys working directly with senior leaders, influencing business decisions and turning organisational priorities into practical people solutions. Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.

Liverpool, Stoke, Middlesbrough or Nottingham 9 Month FTC Hybrid National Site travel We re supporting a growing national business across the Water, Environmental and Infrastructure sectors, who looking to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner for a 9 month maternity cover contract. This is a true Business Partnering position, working closely with senior leaders to understand business priorities and turn them into effective people plans. You ll influence decisions across organisational change, workforce planning, performance, talent and leadership capability so a fantastic opportunity to put your skills & experience to great use in a position with a lot of autonomy. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Partner with senior leaders to shape and deliver people plans aligned with business priorities • Coach, advise and challenge leaders on people, performance and organisational decisions • Support organisational change, workforce planning and organisational design • Lead succession planning, talent development and initiatives to strengthen leadership capability • Provide senior level support on complex employee relations and employment matters • Use people data and workforce insight to identify trends and support better business decisions • Support employee engagement, retention and performance across the organisation • Work closely with the wider People team to deliver a consistent HR approach across the business • Build strong relationships across UK locations through regular engagement and site visits Skills & Experience Required: • Proven experience operating as an HR Business Partner within a complex, growing or multi-site organisation • Strong experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing business decisions • Broad experience across organisational change, workforce planning, performance, talent and employee relations • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing complex people matters • Commercial mindset with the ability to understand business challenges and develop practical people solutions • Confident coaching and appropriately challenging senior stakeholders • Comfortable using HR data and insight to support decision making • CIPD Level 5 or above preferred, or equivalent relevant experience • Full UK driving licence with flexibility for some travel Summary: Position: HR Business Partner Location: Liverpool, Stoke, Middlesbrough or Nottingham, hybrid working with national travel Duration: 9 Month Fixed Term Contract initially (Mat Cover) Salary: Competitive Salary/ Rate + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week Start: Notice dependent This position would ideally suit an established HR Business Partner who enjoys working directly with senior leaders, influencing business decisions and turning organisational priorities into practical people solutions. Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.

Liverpool, Stoke, Middlesbrough or Nottingham 9 Month FTC Hybrid National Site travel We re supporting a growing national business across the Water, Environmental and Infrastructure sectors, who looking to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner for a 9 month maternity cover contract. This is a true Business Partnering position, working closely with senior leaders to understand business priorities and turn them into effective people plans. You ll influence decisions across organisational change, workforce planning, performance, talent and leadership capability so a fantastic opportunity to put your skills & experience to great use in a position with a lot of autonomy. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Partner with senior leaders to shape and deliver people plans aligned with business priorities • Coach, advise and challenge leaders on people, performance and organisational decisions • Support organisational change, workforce planning and organisational design • Lead succession planning, talent development and initiatives to strengthen leadership capability • Provide senior level support on complex employee relations and employment matters • Use people data and workforce insight to identify trends and support better business decisions • Support employee engagement, retention and performance across the organisation • Work closely with the wider People team to deliver a consistent HR approach across the business • Build strong relationships across UK locations through regular engagement and site visits Skills & Experience Required: • Proven experience operating as an HR Business Partner within a complex, growing or multi-site organisation • Strong experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing business decisions • Broad experience across organisational change, workforce planning, performance, talent and employee relations • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing complex people matters • Commercial mindset with the ability to understand business challenges and develop practical people solutions • Confident coaching and appropriately challenging senior stakeholders • Comfortable using HR data and insight to support decision making • CIPD Level 5 or above preferred, or equivalent relevant experience • Full UK driving licence with flexibility for some travel Summary: Position: HR Business Partner Location: Liverpool, Stoke, Middlesbrough or Nottingham, hybrid working with national travel Duration: 9 Month Fixed Term Contract initially (Mat Cover) Salary: Competitive Salary/ Rate + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week Start: Notice dependent This position would ideally suit an established HR Business Partner who enjoys working directly with senior leaders, influencing business decisions and turning organisational priorities into practical people solutions. Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.

We are working with a leading pump rental and solutions business delivering engineered installations into construction, clean water, and wastewater environments. They are seeking an Installation Operative to support pump and pipework installations across customer sites, operating from their Chandler's Ford branch. This role plays a key part in delivering safe, efficient, and high quality installation projects across the UK. Responsibilities Carry out installations and deinstallations of pumps, pipework, and associated equipment under the direction of the Installation Supervisor. Install a range of pipework and fittings including large diameter steel pipe, Bauer fittings, hydraulic pump heads, and manifolds. Work alongside subcontractors and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently. Assist with loading and unloading of vehicles, checking equipment against paperwork and reporting damages or shortages. Maintain high standards of housekeeping across site, yard, and workshop environments. Review and work in accordance with RAMS and site specific safety requirements at all times. Take responsibility for personal safety and stop work if unsafe conditions arise. Support depot activities including hose testing, cleaning hire equipment, and assisting mechanical or electrical staff when required. Skills and Experience Previous experience within construction, water, utilities, oil, or gas environments with an understanding of on site safety. Physically able to undertake demanding site based installation work. Comfortable working at height, in confined spaces, lone working, and around sewage. Ability to adapt to changing site conditions and maintain a calm, practical approach. Willingness to travel UK wide, work away from home when required, and participate in a one in three on call rota. Full UK driving licence with no more than six points. CSCS card, National Water Hygiene Card, confined space training, or forklift certification advantageous. Understanding of temporary or permanent pumping solutions beneficial. Summary Position: Installation Operative Location: Chandlers Ford Duration: Permanent Salary: 35,000 to 40,000 including overtime and on call plus benefits Start: Notice Dependent If you are a hands on site operative who takes pride in safe working and delivering quality installations in demanding environments, we would like to hear from you. Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.

We are working with a long established pump rental and equipment services business operating across industrial and infrastructure environments. They are seeking a Workshop Fitter to support diesel engine and pump maintenance within a regional workshop operation. This role supports equipment reliability, safety, and operational readiness. Responsibilities Carry out diesel engine and pump repairs, servicing, and preventative maintenance within the workshop. Complete all work in line with manufacturer procedures, safety standards, and agreed timescales. Maintain constant awareness of personal safety, the safety of others, and the surrounding environment. Communicate clearly with the workshop manager and colleagues on job requirements, downtime, and fault causes. Inspect equipment for damage and ensure accurate reporting to the branch management team. Identify and propose practical improvements to machines, equipment, or maintenance processes. Complete all required paperwork and administration accurately and on time. Skills and Experience Experience working with diesel engines and or industrial pumps within a workshop environment. Strong fault finding and diagnostic capability with the ability to resolve issues efficiently. Competence using diagnostic equipment along with standard hand and power tools. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a mechanical discipline, ideally automotive or similar. Clear written and verbal communication skills to support effective workshop coordination. Willingness to develop skills further and undertake additional training as required. Summary Position: Workshop Fitter Location: Willenhall Duration: Permanent Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 including overtime plus benefits Start: Notice dependent If you are a mechanically skilled fitter who takes pride in quality workshop standards and keeping critical equipment operational, we would like to hear from you. Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.

We are working with a forward-thinking architectural and multi-disciplinary design practice in Chichester seeking a Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors, working from concept through to completion click apply for full job details

We are working with an engineering led organisation delivering specialist technology solutions across infrastructure environments. They are seeking a Contract Software Engineer to take ownership of a live device configuration tool and deliver it through to completion, based at their head office in Chandlers Ford click apply for full job details

We are working with a forward-thinking architectural and multi-disciplinary design practice in Chichester seeking a Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors, working from concept through to completion click apply for full job details

We are working with a well established pump rental and engineering services business that supports critical infrastructure projects. They are looking to strengthen their field engineering capability by appointing a Mobile Mechanical Fitter to support customers across Liverpool and surrounding areas. This is a hands on, field based role focused on keeping diesel powered pump equipment operating safely, reliably and efficiently on customer sites. The position suits a mechanically minded engineer who enjoys fault finding, preventative maintenance and working directly with customers in a mobile environment. Key Duties & Responsibilities As a Mobile Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance and repair of diesel driven pumps and associated ancillary equipment on customer sites. You will carry out routine servicing and inspections, diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs to minimise downtime and maintain equipment performance. You will undertake preventative maintenance activities in line with manufacturer guidance, ensuring all work is completed efficiently and to the required standard. You will record completed work, fault causes and downtime accurately using company systems, helping to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement. The role includes responsibility for the daily upkeep of your company vehicle, ensuring it remains safe, clean and fully operational. You will work in line with all health, safety and environmental procedures, wearing appropriate PPE at all times, and may occasionally support workshop activities or cover additional duties during periods of absence. Flexibility to support overtime and on call requirements is part of the role. Skills and Experience Proven experience working with diesel engines, including servicing, diagnostics and repair, ideally gained in a mobile mechanical, plant, pump or similar field service environment. Comfortable working on customer sites, with a good understanding of on site safety, isolation procedures and safe systems of work. A proactive and methodical approach is essential, along with strong attention to detail and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. You will hold a full UK driving licence and be flexible to travel across Birmingham and surrounding areas. A mechanical qualification such as ONC, HND, Level 3 Engineering or equivalent practical experience is required. Summary Position : Mobile Mechanical Fitter Location : Liverpool Duration : Permanent Salary : £45,000 and £50,000 including overtime and on call Start : Notice dependent If you are a mechanically skilled engineer who enjoys working in the field and takes pride in delivering reliable service to customers, we would like to hear from you. Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.

Mechanical Engineer Building Services Chichester We are supporting a multi-disciplinary Design & Build consultancy in Chichester seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Building Services to deliver high-quality mechanical designs across commercial and industrial projects. This role suits an intermediate to experienced Mechanical Engineer who can take responsibility for technical delivery, attend client meetings, and produce compliant, coordinated designs across all RIBA stages. Key Duties & Responsibilities Produce mechanical building services designs including ventilation, heating, cooling, DHW, and public health Carry out detailed calculations, heat loss/gain assessments and site surveys Prepare specifications, drawings, and technical documentation Attend design meetings and communicate key issues to clients and directors Coordinate with architects, engineers, and specialists to deliver integrated solutions Ensure projects meet technical, contractual, and programme requirements Support junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Skills & Experience Required Mechanical engineering/ design experience in building services ( ideally consultancy or contractor) Strong knowledge of UK building services standards and regulations Proficient in IES, HEVACOMP, Open Buildings, TAS, or other relevant design tools Experience delivering mechanical design on projects £1M £5M+ ONC/HNC in Mechanical Building Services + CIBSE membership (Preferred) Able to obtain SC clearance Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and within a team Full UK driving licence Summary Position: Mechanical Engineer - Building Services Location: Chichester Duration: Permanent Salary: £38,000 - £48,000 Hours: Full-time Start: Notice dependent A great opportunity for a capable Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of varied, challenging projects within a growing consultancy. Apply Now Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement Kiota Recruitment is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating discrimination throughout our recruitment processes. We operate in line with the Recruitment and Employment Confederation Code of Professional Practice, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly, consistently and with respect. All applicants are assessed solely on their skills, experience and suitability for the role, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity. We actively support inclusive recruitment practices and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

We are working with a well-established pump rental provider delivering temporary and engineered pumping solutions across the construction, water, and environmental sectors nationwide. We are now seeking a Branch Manager to lead their Liverpool operation based in Speke. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for branch performance, people management, customer service, and commercial delivery. You will lead from the front, drive standards, and ensure the branch exceeds operational and financial targets. Responsibilities : Lead the day-to-day management of the branch across operations, workshop, hire, and customer service functions Take full ownership of branch P&L performance, budgets, run rates, and profitability Manage and develop the branch leadership team including Operations and Workshop Managers Drive a high-performance culture through coaching, objective setting, and accountability Ensure all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are fully met Work closely with sales and solutions teams to maximise growth opportunities and customer retention Review KPI performance regularly and implement continuous improvement initiatives Manage fleet utilisation, transport efficiency, and return on hire assets Maintain excellent service standards for local, regional, and national customers Collaborate with other branches and central departments to support wider business goals Skills & Experience : Proven experience managing a branch, depot, or operational business unit Strong people management background with experience leading managers and teams Commercial experience managing P&L, budgets, and performance metrics Background in engineering, hire, construction, utilities, or similar sectors preferred Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and raise standards Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong health and safety awareness within operational environments Commercially focused with experience driving growth and profitability Confident using Microsoft Office and management reporting tools Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to other branches when required Summary Position : Branch Manager Location : Liverpool (Speke) Duration : Permanent Salary : £70,000 - £75,000 includes Bonus + Company Car Start : Notice dependent This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Branch Manager to take ownership of a major regional operation within a highly respected engineering business. Apply Now