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£40,000-£45,000 per annum (DOE)9-12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Project Lead - Mechanical Engineering ServicesAre you ready to shape the future of vehicles, machinery, and equipment across a diverse and dynamic operational environment? This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a pipeline of high-impact projects within a Mechanical Engineering Services (MES) team that is responsible for the safe and economical lifecycle management of all mechanical assets.About the RoleWe're looking for a proactive and forward-thinking Project Lead to drive a range of strategic engineering projects. You will play a critical role in modernising and improving mechanical operations, including: Leading the development and implementation of a revised staff vehicle lease scheme Supporting the installation and roll-out of telemetry equipment, and helping stakeholders utilise analytical data effectively Contributing to fleet transition plans as part of wider carbon reduction and alternative fuel initiatives Coordinating project boards and working groups, ensuring strong governance and effective decision-making Preparing and maintaining project documentation, reports, and progress updates Working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and specialist contractors Supporting budget planning processes and financial oversight related to project delivery This role offers flexibility, with regular in-person meetings expected and travel required to support the delivery of key responsibilities.Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceEssential Strong project and contract management skills Ability to demonstrate initiative, adapt to changing circumstances, and remain self-aware in diverse scenarios Experience of managing and influencing both staff and contractors Ability to work independently and meet challenging deadlines Experience running procurement exercises Proven stakeholder management capabilities with strong negotiation and influencing skills Technical and professional expertise relevant to mechanical engineering services High proficiency in IT and digital tools Must be able to drive as the location is in remote Northumberland Desirable Experience within the fleet, vehicle leasing, or wider motor industry sectors 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 hays.co.uk

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role As a Senior/Principal Engineer, you will be pivotal in driving the delivery of civil and bridge engineering projects and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to mentor and support junior team members. In this role your responsibilities will include: Bridge design, both in the UK and overseas; Bridge management; Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments; General civil and structural engineering support to other teams; Feasibility studies and options appraisals Preparation of documents, reports and health and safety risk assessments, scheme designs and drawings, scheme feasibility studies and outline cost estimates; Preparation of fee estimates Supervision of junior members of the team and CAD technicians . Your team We work across a huge variety of projects in the rail and highways sectors for a wide client base that includes HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities, D&B Contractors and private sector clients. The variety of projects and skills within our team, together with our culture of learning, development and support, will give you fantastic opportunities to broaden your experience and skills across all sectors. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate It is anticipated that you will be a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer. It is expected that this experience will include the following: Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment, gained from working on both construction sites and the design office; Practical knowledge and experience of project management of bridge projects; Proven knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of structures related projects together with a track record of innovation in design and management of structures. Ideally this should include new build, maintenance, assessment and strengthening of bridges and civil structures infrastructure; Proven working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) in relation to structural schemes; Understanding and experience of use of Eurocodes and their application to bridge design; Experience of design in or assessment of steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge structures; Experience of grillage, space frame and finite element analysis software packages such as LUSAS, Superstress and SAM; Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills are essential, plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of the bridges team. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Diversity We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

About the role Proactive Personnel are currently recruiting for a Thermal Manufacturing Engineer for an international manufacturing company at their site based in Telford. Our client is a leader in the design, manufacturing and implementation of hyperscale digital infrastructures Partnering with some of the worlds largest cloud, social media and enterprise companies across the glove. As aThermal Manufacturing Engineer,youwill oversee, maintain, and operate multi megawatt liquid cooled production systems, and support production difficulties. The ideal candidate has experience with thermal measurement and is passionate about technology and engineering. Other duties include designing and managing facility scale HVAC systems in a production environment and collecting data from IoT sensor networks such as Temperature, Humidity, and Power. Duties Create thermal simulation models from CAD to simulate HVAC systems for rack level, room level, and clean room performance. Program complex fan and pump control systems using large fields of sensor inputs, setting individual thermal limits, and setting fan and pump speed hysteresis controls for smooth steady state operation. Design, improve, and manage manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency and product quality in high density burn in rooms Optimize liquid cooled production lines, troubleshooting equipment failures, implementing quality control standards, and designing new manufacturing systems and workstations. Control costs for liquid production facilities. Interpret sensor log data and analyse presenting into human readable formats but also according to various customer's specifications using engineering principles. Operate and configure building management systems as pertains to thermal management systems Present test reports to customers and accept customer feedback Perform temperature measurements using thermocouples and IoT sensors. Collect data logs from test tools in Linux or Windows Observe and report unexpected results or possible areas of opportunity Regularly inspect measurement tools and repair or replace as required The ideal candidate will have Bachelor's degree in Thermal Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering with strong emphasis on thermal engineering or equivalent experience. Experience with CDUs of all types including Liquid to Liquid, Liquid to Air, and Liquid to Refrigerant. Experience designing facility cooling plumbing systems (either chilled water or glycol based) Must have built, tested and refined project designs. Strong working knowledge of CFD and CAD software. Experience with thermocouples, IR cameras, airflow sensors, and power measurement. Experience working within a manufacturing environment. Experience building personal computers or servers. Experience with environmental chambers. Fluency in Linux command line operation Ability to examine customer requirements documents and build appropriate test plans for manufacturing team. Possesses background knowledge of thermal measurement sciences. Familiarity of test instruments such as data loggers, volt meters, and power supplies Proficiency in building thermal models preferably in Ansys CFD products. Works well as a team member but also independently. Pays close attention to detail. Communicates clearly and effectively verbally and in writing to people without an engineering background. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity. Exhibits familiarity with proper manufacturing safety procedures. Working hours 8.30am - 5pm, x 2 15mins paid breaks and a 30min unpaid break. 40 hours per week. As this is a US reporting role it may of course mean they need to work flexible hours from time to time. This role will require some heavy lifting Benefits Salary Circa £55,000 Level 2 Cash plan benefit via Medicash Private medical insurance via Bupa - Full cover Group life insurance Company Pension Management incentive plan payment, 7% of base pay - Annual payment is usually at the start of the year and is based on the company meeting performance/financial targets If you are interested in this role or you would like to know more, please apply or call Antony on

Senior Software Engineer (Angular / .NET) Location: Manchester (Hybrid - typically one office day every two weeks) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Build software that makes Every Day Safer. At Shield Safety, we're on a mission to help businesses protect people, reduce risk, and stay compliant through smart technology and expert consultancy. Our award-winning platform, RiskProof, is trusted by thousands of organisations, from independent operators to major brands, to manage health, safety, food safety, and fire safety more effectively. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing product and engineering team in Manchester. If you enjoy solving complex problems, building modern applications with Angular and .NET, and helping shape the technical direction of products that make a real-world impact, this role could be a great fit. You'll play a key role in designing and developing features for RiskProof , collaborating with a passionate team and helping mentor other developers as we continue to scale our platform. Job Purpose As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing high-quality software and application solutions as part of a fast-moving, collaborative development team. You will apply modern software development and quality assurance practices to improve software quality, delivery speed, efficiency, and productivity. As a senior member of the team, you'll also contribute to solution design, story refinement, technical decision-making, and mentoring colleagues .You will work on both enhancing our existing online health and safety systems and building new bespoke projects. A significant part of the role involves developing RiskProof, our responsive Single Page Application, using modern front end technologies including Angular, HTML5, NativeScript, and TypeScript, supported by C# .NET APIs hosted on Azure. About RiskProof RiskProof is Shield Safety's award winning digital safety management platform designed to help organisations identify, manage, and reduce operational risk. The platform provides real time insights, modular safety management tools, and streamlined compliance processes, helping businesses move from reactive compliance to proactive safety management. RiskProof is widely used across industries including hospitality, retail, and leisure, where operational consistency and compliance are critical. Key Features Real Time Insights A dynamic dashboard provides live visibility of safety performance and compliance across operations. Modular Design Businesses can customise the platform to suit their operational risk management requirements. Advanced Audit Tools Features such as Non Conformance Reports and severity based prioritisation help organisations address safety issues quickly. User Friendly Experience Designed to simplify safety checks and documentation, reducing administrative overhead for teams. Expert Support Backed by Shield Safety's consultancy expertise to ensure organisations stay compliant with evolving regulations. Technologies You'll be working with a modern technology stack including: Front End: Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, Angular NativeScript Back End: C#, Entity Framework Core, LINQ Data: SQL Server, T SQL DevOps & Infrastructure: Bicep templates Testing: Unit testing frameworks Key Responsibilities Design Contributing to development planning and technical design Designing scalable and maintainable software solutions Validating and refining designs based on feedback Supporting architectural decisions and technical direction Software Development Developing Angular pages and components Building and extending C# middle tier APIs Working with SQL Server and data models Managing build and deployment processes using Azure DevOps Maintaining high coding standards, performance, and security Supporting the evolution of RiskProof and related systems Testing Writing and maintaining unit tests Reviewing and contributing to test plans Occasionally executing testing activities where required Ensuring high levels of reliability and code quality Mentoring and coaching other developers Contributing to story refinement and sprint planning Identifying and recommending technical improvements Collaborating closely with product, QA, and engineering colleagues About Us Shield Safety is one of the UK's leading Environmental Health Consultancies. For over 20 years, we've helped businesses meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and protect people. As a software enabled services business, we combine expert consultancy with our award winning digital platform RiskProof, giving organisations a smarter, more practical way to manage safety and compliance. We support organisations across hospitality, retail, leisure, and other sectors, where real world operational pressures demand solutions that are simple, reliable, and effective. Our clients range from independent operators to major brands including Tesco, ASDA, YO! Sushi, Radisson Hotels, and KFC, and we're proud to maintain a 90% client retention rate. We're also the first certification body for Safe to Trade, helping raise standards in food hygiene and allergen management. At Shield Safety, our mission is simple: make Every Day Safer. Our Values Our culture is built on three core values that shape how we work every day. Passion We care deeply about what we do. Our team brings energy, curiosity, and commitment to solving real world safety challenges. Excellence Our customers depend on us, so we hold ourselves to the highest standards. We constantly learn, innovate, and look for better ways to deliver value. People First We put people at the centre of everything - our team, our clients, and the wider public. Collaboration, respect, and trust guide our work. What We Offer At Shield Safety, we combine meaningful work with a supportive and flexible environment. Our engineering team operates hybrid working, with most collaboration happening remotely and team members typically meeting in our Manchester office around once every two weeks. We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted, and able to be themselves. Our benefits include: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (option to purchase up to 5 additional days) Birthday off Flexible working with hybrid and remote options Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing App Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Monthly one to one support with your manager Health Cash Plan for private healthcare and treatments Clear progression opportunities Ongoing training and development support A friendly, collaborative workplace (including office dogs) Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We are proud to have a diverse workforce and we are committed to ensuring equality and inclusion at all levels within the business. It is imperative that we have a mix of talents, skills and experience within our teams and actively encourage diversity in order to meet these requirements. We value the diversified opinions when we make key decisions, generate new ideas or come up with solutions to challenges. We know that this is the best way to support our clients, and we feel that our workplace should mirror the demographic make-up of the population and of our client base. As Shield Safety company continues to grow and expand, we welcome applications from everyone interested in joining our team, including applicants within underrepresented groups. Our recruitment process is being continually refined and evolved to ensure that all applicants are screened fairly and without discrimination. Interested in joining us? If you're a Senior Software Engineer who enjoys building high quality software, working with modern technologies, and contributing to meaningful products, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue building technology that makes Every Day Safer.

Financial Controller Location: Dorchester, Dorset Salary: £50,000-£60,000 DOE Job Type: Permanent Full Time Eligibility: UK-based applicants only Overview A growing engineering and technology business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its finance function during an exciting period of expansion. This role offers full responsibility for financial management, reporting, and strategic guidance, working closely with senior leadership to support ongoing business growth. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to oversee a small finance team while driving continuous improvement across the function. The Role As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the company's day-to-day and strategic financial activities. Your role will include operational finance management, financial planning, compliance, and acting as a key advisor to the leadership team. Key Responsibilities include: Managing and overseeing the finance team and wider finance function Preparing and presenting accurate financial reports to senior leadership Overseeing monthly and annual payroll processes Managing work-in-progress and long-term contract accounting Reviewing and submitting quarterly VAT returns Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling activities Supporting business planning through variance analysis and performance reviews Managing development cost portfolios and conducting impairment assessments Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders as required About You Essential: Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA) Ideally 10+ years' experience in a finance-focused role Strong understanding of WIP and long-term contract accounting Experience managing payroll processes Confident with statutory submissions and compliance Proficient in Sage 50 Accounts and Sage Payroll Skilled in VAT review and quarterly submissions Advanced Excel user; experienced with MS Office Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Desirable: Background in manufacturing, engineering, or high-growth environments Experience within accountancy practice Experience managing development cost portfolios and impairment reviews

Overview What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. Role overview A little more about your role We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Engineer to support our regional Development Team in Hertford, focusing on civil engineering for development infrastructure. You will work within a team supporting the production of designs and drawings for construction projects and technical reports for masterplanning in support of planning applications. You can expect to be active on several projects and client accounts at any given time. You will report to a senior member of the Development Team. Your role will involve: Providing day to day support in the delivery of concept studies / strategies with hands on design, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions and construction drawing issue Contributing to all types of Development projects across all sectors and clients Being active on several varied multi-disciplinary project/client accounts at any given time. You will be supported by a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades, to whom you will be expected to provide guidance and support as appropriate Involvement in high profile client engagement, stakeholder management, design team liaison (both internal and with other external multidisciplinary professionals) and project management Being responsible, or actively engaged depending on experience, for ensuring your projects are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements. Our team work on some of the most prestigious developments in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as: HS2 Curzon Street Station, Birmingham Eden Project North Greenwich Peninsula HS2 Old Oak Common Station, London Aston Villa, Birmingham Bahrain International Sports City, Bahrain. The Development Team is a well-established and high performing discipline within the Planning and Development business unit which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation Our vision is to be recognised as the best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely; Technical Excellence, People, Clients and Operational Excellence We help our clients to promote, implement and manage sustainable development, from pre-feasibility through to planning consent; establish plans and provision for how an area, its accessibility and needs, will develop over time and guide sustainable future development; and develop multi-disciplinary design from concept through to detailed design and construction We work with public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities. Some of the multi-disciplinary services we provide that you will help deliver include: Civil engineering, highways design and earthworks strategies Utilities, energy planning and coordination Drainage, flood risk and SuDS Site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice. Qualifications Knowledge of, and experience in highway design, drainage strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning as well as a working knowledge of the Development Industry An appreciation of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics and building structures as well as an understanding of construction design stages and procedures The ability to produce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals Aware of current and emerging technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability The ability to use or direct and check the use of relevant software including InfoDrainage, Civils 3D and/or PDS Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements typically relating to development projects Knowledge of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects and how if, applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client's development proposal Knowledge of the financial and contractual aspects of planning, bidding, and delivering both large and small projects Postgraduate (or equivalent) experience and are at least nearing Chartership or have equivalent commercial experience and responsibility. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can.Apply today.