Principal Civil Engineer Location: Tamworth Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 Are you a Principal Civil Engineer looking to lead major water sector projects within a fast-growing consultancy where your technical input genuinely shapes delivery? This Principal Civil Engineer opportunity in Tamworth offers strategic responsibility, technical leadership and long-term progression within an ambitious and collaborative business. A growing engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the delivery of water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects across the UK. As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will act as a technical authority across multidisciplinary schemes, working closely with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery from feasibility through to construction support. The Principal Civil Engineer will oversee technical governance, mentor engineers and support business growth while driving quality and innovation across the civil engineering team. This Principal Civil Engineer role suits someone who enjoys leadership, project ownership and helping shape a growing consultancy environment. Key responsibilities Lead civil design and delivery for water and wastewater projects Oversee RC design, foundations and associated civil works Review and approve technical reports, drawings and specifications Coordinate with mechanical, electrical and process engineering teams Undertake site visits, inspections and construction support activities Mentor and develop senior and junior engineers Manage project budgets, programmes and resource planning Support proposals, bids and business development activities Promote quality assurance, health and safety and continuous improvement Candidate requirements Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline Chartered Engineer status with ICE, IStructE, CIWEM or similar Around 10 years' experience within the UK water sector Strong technical understanding of non-infrastructure project delivery Experience using tools such as TEDDS, STAAD, Tekla or AutoCAD Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills Full UK driving licence Why apply This Principal Civil Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a fast-growing consultancy where progression, flexibility and employee wellbeing are genuine priorities. The salary for this Principal Civil Engineer position is £60,000 - £70,000, alongside bonus, pension, life insurance, flexible working, professional membership support and strong leadership development opportunities. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Principal Civil Engineer Location: Tamworth Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 Are you a Principal Civil Engineer looking to lead major water sector projects within a fast-growing consultancy where your technical input genuinely shapes delivery? This Principal Civil Engineer opportunity in Tamworth offers strategic responsibility, technical leadership and long-term progression within an ambitious and collaborative business. A growing engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the delivery of water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects across the UK. As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will act as a technical authority across multidisciplinary schemes, working closely with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery from feasibility through to construction support. The Principal Civil Engineer will oversee technical governance, mentor engineers and support business growth while driving quality and innovation across the civil engineering team. This Principal Civil Engineer role suits someone who enjoys leadership, project ownership and helping shape a growing consultancy environment. Key responsibilities Lead civil design and delivery for water and wastewater projects Oversee RC design, foundations and associated civil works Review and approve technical reports, drawings and specifications Coordinate with mechanical, electrical and process engineering teams Undertake site visits, inspections and construction support activities Mentor and develop senior and junior engineers Manage project budgets, programmes and resource planning Support proposals, bids and business development activities Promote quality assurance, health and safety and continuous improvement Candidate requirements Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline Chartered Engineer status with ICE, IStructE, CIWEM or similar Around 10 years' experience within the UK water sector Strong technical understanding of non-infrastructure project delivery Experience using tools such as TEDDS, STAAD, Tekla or AutoCAD Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills Full UK driving licence Why apply This Principal Civil Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a fast-growing consultancy where progression, flexibility and employee wellbeing are genuine priorities. The salary for this Principal Civil Engineer position is £60,000 - £70,000, alongside bonus, pension, life insurance, flexible working, professional membership support and strong leadership development opportunities. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.
AI Engineers (x2) - Microsoft Foundry Agentic AI C# Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract Day Rate: Up to £750 per day Start Dates: 2nd November Location: Remote (UK based) We're supporting a leading technology consultancy looking to engage two AI Engineers to support the technical design and development of an agentic AI solution within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Working alongside an established Technical Lead, you'll initially focus on finalising the solution architecture, technical design and implementation plan, with the potential to progress into the full build phase. Key Responsibilities Design, build and deploy AI agents using Microsoft Foundry Agent Service or equivalent frameworks. Contribute to technical architecture, solution design and implementation planning. Develop agent orchestration, tool integrations and automated workflows. Integrate AI agents with enterprise applications, APIs and data sources. Collaborate with the Technical Lead to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions. Key Requirements Strong hands-on experience building and deploying AI agents, ideally using Microsoft Foundry Agent Service. Experience with agentic AI frameworks such as Semantic Kernel, LangGraph or AutoGen. Strong Python and/or C# development skills, with C# particularly valuable for candidates without direct Foundry experience. Experience working with Azure cloud services and enterprise AI architectures. Understanding of agent orchestration, LLM integration and production deployment. For the senior position, experience leading development activities and contributing to technical design. Direct Microsoft Foundry Agent Service experience is strongly preferred, although engineers with proven agent-building experience and strong C# skills will also be considered. RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
AI Engineers (x2) - Microsoft Foundry Agentic AI C# Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract Day Rate: Up to £750 per day Start Dates: 2nd November Location: Remote (UK based) We're supporting a leading technology consultancy looking to engage two AI Engineers to support the technical design and development of an agentic AI solution within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Working alongside an established Technical Lead, you'll initially focus on finalising the solution architecture, technical design and implementation plan, with the potential to progress into the full build phase. Key Responsibilities Design, build and deploy AI agents using Microsoft Foundry Agent Service or equivalent frameworks. Contribute to technical architecture, solution design and implementation planning. Develop agent orchestration, tool integrations and automated workflows. Integrate AI agents with enterprise applications, APIs and data sources. Collaborate with the Technical Lead to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions. Key Requirements Strong hands-on experience building and deploying AI agents, ideally using Microsoft Foundry Agent Service. Experience with agentic AI frameworks such as Semantic Kernel, LangGraph or AutoGen. Strong Python and/or C# development skills, with C# particularly valuable for candidates without direct Foundry experience. Experience working with Azure cloud services and enterprise AI architectures. Understanding of agent orchestration, LLM integration and production deployment. For the senior position, experience leading development activities and contributing to technical design. Direct Microsoft Foundry Agent Service experience is strongly preferred, although engineers with proven agent-building experience and strong C# skills will also be considered. RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Why choose us? BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world . From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. What's the role? The Business Operations Manager oversees day-to-day activities within the organisation to ensure efficient, effective operational performance. They will define, implement, and maintain an integrated operational process that will provide the necessary functional departmental collaboration, including production, quality, procurement, services, engineering, finance, and resource allocation. The role leads Production, Planning, Operational Supply Chain, and Stores, while maintaining the highest SHE, Quality standards, to ensure efficient and margin-accretive delivery of all customer orders. Key Responsibilities: To lead the Production, Testing, Planning, Stores, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineering teams, ensuring resources are organised and aligned to deliver the production plan safely, efficiently and profitably. To be accountable for manufacturing gross margin performance To assess workforce requirements and develop structured recruitment and skills development plans. To optimise production layout and workflow to support growth without disproportionate cost increases. To lead the monthly S&OP process in collaboration with Sales and Finance. To align forecast demand with operational capacity and realistic delivery commitments. To provide operational input into bid reviews and contract feasibility. To strengthen supplier performance, reliability and risk management. To reduce exposure to long-lead and single-source components. To lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives. To implement structured problem-solving tools (5S, 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Kanban). To ensure all manufactured products meet required industry standards and certifications (e.g., IEC, ATEX, ISO and others as applicable). To protect product testing integrity and certification compliance. To lead, coach and develop operational managers and supervisors. To identify skill and capability gaps and implement structured development plans. To ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations. To promote a zero-harm safety culture. What we're looking for: Proven track record in senior operational leadership within an engineering or manufacturing environment. Demonstrated experience improving gross margin and operational efficiency. Experience in engineered-to-order manufacturing preferred. Strong understanding of production planning and capacity modelling. Experience implementing Lean methodologies and structured CI programmes. Financial literacy with understanding of cost drivers and margin management. Engineering qualification desirable or significant relevant experience. Strategic yet hands-on leadership style. Commercially minded and margin focused. High level of accountability and ownership. Confident decision-maker. What's in it for you? Competitive salary Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles) Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant) Life insurance - 4 x annual salary Enhanced Company Pension scheme 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme GP24 Service - Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions. BRUSHRewards - Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself. Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Bike2work scheme Long Service Awards Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training. About The Organisation BRUSH Switchgear provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects. A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure. /p
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Why choose us? BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world . From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. What's the role? The Business Operations Manager oversees day-to-day activities within the organisation to ensure efficient, effective operational performance. They will define, implement, and maintain an integrated operational process that will provide the necessary functional departmental collaboration, including production, quality, procurement, services, engineering, finance, and resource allocation. The role leads Production, Planning, Operational Supply Chain, and Stores, while maintaining the highest SHE, Quality standards, to ensure efficient and margin-accretive delivery of all customer orders. Key Responsibilities: To lead the Production, Testing, Planning, Stores, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineering teams, ensuring resources are organised and aligned to deliver the production plan safely, efficiently and profitably. To be accountable for manufacturing gross margin performance To assess workforce requirements and develop structured recruitment and skills development plans. To optimise production layout and workflow to support growth without disproportionate cost increases. To lead the monthly S&OP process in collaboration with Sales and Finance. To align forecast demand with operational capacity and realistic delivery commitments. To provide operational input into bid reviews and contract feasibility. To strengthen supplier performance, reliability and risk management. To reduce exposure to long-lead and single-source components. To lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives. To implement structured problem-solving tools (5S, 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Kanban). To ensure all manufactured products meet required industry standards and certifications (e.g., IEC, ATEX, ISO and others as applicable). To protect product testing integrity and certification compliance. To lead, coach and develop operational managers and supervisors. To identify skill and capability gaps and implement structured development plans. To ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations. To promote a zero-harm safety culture. What we're looking for: Proven track record in senior operational leadership within an engineering or manufacturing environment. Demonstrated experience improving gross margin and operational efficiency. Experience in engineered-to-order manufacturing preferred. Strong understanding of production planning and capacity modelling. Experience implementing Lean methodologies and structured CI programmes. Financial literacy with understanding of cost drivers and margin management. Engineering qualification desirable or significant relevant experience. Strategic yet hands-on leadership style. Commercially minded and margin focused. High level of accountability and ownership. Confident decision-maker. What's in it for you? Competitive salary Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles) Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant) Life insurance - 4 x annual salary Enhanced Company Pension scheme 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme GP24 Service - Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions. BRUSHRewards - Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself. Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Bike2work scheme Long Service Awards Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training. About The Organisation BRUSH Switchgear provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects. A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure. /p
About Breedon Group: Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Quarry Manager to lead the safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of our quarry site. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you will oversee all quarry activities, including production planning, compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, colleague management as well as contractors, and contribute to continuous improvement in operational efficiency and product quality. You will be the "Responsible Person" on site. Key Responsibilities Closely monitor all areas of the quarry's day to day operations including blasting, crushing, screening and stockpiling to ensure it is carried out to the highest standard Ensure production levels are maintained to meet business needs, balancing sales and output through liaising with Commercial Teams Manage blasting operations safely and effectively (if applicable), ensuring all legal and safety procedures are followed Manage and monitor operational costs and budgets, seeking efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities Participate in quality control procedures to ensure materials meet required standards and specifications Monitor and maintain equipment and machinery through preventative maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and improve productivity Ensure accurate recording and reporting of materials produced, stock levels, maintenance, and safety incidents Drive continuous improvement in operations, quality, and sustainability initiatives Provide input for long-term planning, including quarry development and rehabilitation Lead, manage and develop a team of quarry operatives, supervisors, assistant quarry manager and contractors, including assigning duties, monitoring performance, and promoting teamwork Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and audits to ensure ongoing operational safety and regulatory compliance. Implement and enforce robust health, safety, and environmental policies in compliance with legal and corporate standards (e.g., Quarry Regulations 1999, PUWER, COSHH). Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential Degree or diploma in Quarry Management, Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Significant experience in quarry operations or extractive industries, with a proven leadership track record Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices relevant to quarrying Strong leadership and people management skills Competence in using quarry management systems and Microsoft Office Suite Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability Effective communication and interpersonal skills and stakeholder management skills Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities Financial acumen and budgeting experience Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Valid UK driver's license Desirable NVQ Level 4/5 in Health, Safety & Environmental Management Benefits A tailored, competitive salary Company Pension Scheme 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Share Saver Scheme participation Company Life Assurance Scheme Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways. Diversity Statement: At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Join Us: If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group. Application Process: Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
About Breedon Group: Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Quarry Manager to lead the safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of our quarry site. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you will oversee all quarry activities, including production planning, compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, colleague management as well as contractors, and contribute to continuous improvement in operational efficiency and product quality. You will be the "Responsible Person" on site. Key Responsibilities Closely monitor all areas of the quarry's day to day operations including blasting, crushing, screening and stockpiling to ensure it is carried out to the highest standard Ensure production levels are maintained to meet business needs, balancing sales and output through liaising with Commercial Teams Manage blasting operations safely and effectively (if applicable), ensuring all legal and safety procedures are followed Manage and monitor operational costs and budgets, seeking efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities Participate in quality control procedures to ensure materials meet required standards and specifications Monitor and maintain equipment and machinery through preventative maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and improve productivity Ensure accurate recording and reporting of materials produced, stock levels, maintenance, and safety incidents Drive continuous improvement in operations, quality, and sustainability initiatives Provide input for long-term planning, including quarry development and rehabilitation Lead, manage and develop a team of quarry operatives, supervisors, assistant quarry manager and contractors, including assigning duties, monitoring performance, and promoting teamwork Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and audits to ensure ongoing operational safety and regulatory compliance. Implement and enforce robust health, safety, and environmental policies in compliance with legal and corporate standards (e.g., Quarry Regulations 1999, PUWER, COSHH). Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential Degree or diploma in Quarry Management, Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Significant experience in quarry operations or extractive industries, with a proven leadership track record Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices relevant to quarrying Strong leadership and people management skills Competence in using quarry management systems and Microsoft Office Suite Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability Effective communication and interpersonal skills and stakeholder management skills Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities Financial acumen and budgeting experience Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Valid UK driver's license Desirable NVQ Level 4/5 in Health, Safety & Environmental Management Benefits A tailored, competitive salary Company Pension Scheme 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Share Saver Scheme participation Company Life Assurance Scheme Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways. Diversity Statement: At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Join Us: If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group. Application Process: Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
Associate Director Suffolk £60,000 - £70,000 An established consultancy specialising in high-quality solutions for the built environment are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join its senior management team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader to shape projects, develop client relationships and drive business growth. Are you an Associate Director looking for your next exciting challenge, do not miss out. Benefits for the Associate Director: A competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 Generous annual leave Senior leadership role with significant influence Opportunity to lead and grow a talented team Career development and progression opportunities Collaborative culture focused on knowledge-sharing and innovation The Role of an Associate Director: As Associate Director, you will provide technical leadership and expert advice across flood risk and drainage planning projects, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet client needs. You will manage key accounts, oversee project delivery and financial performance, develop new business opportunities, and lead the growth and development of your team. Working closely with the senior management team, you will contribute to wider business strategy, profitability, and long-term success. Requirements for the Associate Director: Extensive experience in flood risk, drainage planning or a related discipline Proven ability to lead complex projects Strong client relationship management and business development skills Experience managing project budgets, financial performance, and profitability Demonstrable leadership skills, including team development and resource planning Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving abilities Commitment to professional integrity, collaboration, and continuous development The full right to work in the UK A full UK driving licence Live within a commutable distance to the Suffolk office If you are interested in this or other Flood Risk/Drainage/Hydrology roles, please do not hesitate to contact Scarlett Maclean on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Associate Director Suffolk £60,000 - £70,000 An established consultancy specialising in high-quality solutions for the built environment are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join its senior management team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader to shape projects, develop client relationships and drive business growth. Are you an Associate Director looking for your next exciting challenge, do not miss out. Benefits for the Associate Director: A competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 Generous annual leave Senior leadership role with significant influence Opportunity to lead and grow a talented team Career development and progression opportunities Collaborative culture focused on knowledge-sharing and innovation The Role of an Associate Director: As Associate Director, you will provide technical leadership and expert advice across flood risk and drainage planning projects, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet client needs. You will manage key accounts, oversee project delivery and financial performance, develop new business opportunities, and lead the growth and development of your team. Working closely with the senior management team, you will contribute to wider business strategy, profitability, and long-term success. Requirements for the Associate Director: Extensive experience in flood risk, drainage planning or a related discipline Proven ability to lead complex projects Strong client relationship management and business development skills Experience managing project budgets, financial performance, and profitability Demonstrable leadership skills, including team development and resource planning Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving abilities Commitment to professional integrity, collaboration, and continuous development The full right to work in the UK A full UK driving licence Live within a commutable distance to the Suffolk office If you are interested in this or other Flood Risk/Drainage/Hydrology roles, please do not hesitate to contact Scarlett Maclean on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
Location: Scotland Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Contract: Permanent, Full-Time RSR is proud to be working in partnership with a well-respected organisation to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager This is an excellent opportunity for a facilities or engineering professional looking to take ownership of operational maintenance across a large and diverse estate. The role offers a blend of strategic responsibility and hands-on leadership, with oversight of maintenance delivery, contractor performance, compliance, grounds operations, and estate improvement initiatives. You'll join a forward-thinking team that plays a vital role in supporting the organisations students, staff, research activity, and wider campus community. The Opportunity As Contracts Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring the organisations buildings, infrastructure, and engineering assets are maintained to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll lead maintenance programmes across a varied property portfolio, manage specialist contractors, support capital investment projects, and help shape future estate strategies. This is a highly visible position requiring strong technical knowledge, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to balance operational priorities with long-term planning. Key Areas of Responsibility Leading the delivery of maintenance and engineering services across the campus estate. Managing planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure service continuity. Driving statutory and regulatory compliance across building services and engineering systems. Overseeing external contractors and service providers to ensure quality, safety, and value for money. Providing technical expertise on building services, infrastructure, and asset performance. Supporting budget management, asset planning, and ongoing estate development programmes. Developing collaborative relationships across operational departments and key stakeholders. Managing and developing the support team ensuring outdoor spaces are maintained to a high standard. Identifying opportunities to improve service delivery, efficiency, sustainability, and customer experience. About You We're keen to hear from candidates who have experience managing engineering or hard FM services within large and complex environments such as healthcare, local authority, commercial property, defence, manufacturing, or public sector estates. You'll be a proactive leader who is comfortable managing multiple workstreams, influencing stakeholders, and delivering high standards through both in-house teams and contracted partners. We're looking for: A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline. Proven experience managing Hard FM and M&E maintenance services. Strong knowledge of compliance, asset management, and maintenance best practice. Experience overseeing contractors and supplier performance. Previous people management experience with a track record of developing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience working with CAFM systems and building management technologies. Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and operational expenditure.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Location: Scotland Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Contract: Permanent, Full-Time RSR is proud to be working in partnership with a well-respected organisation to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager This is an excellent opportunity for a facilities or engineering professional looking to take ownership of operational maintenance across a large and diverse estate. The role offers a blend of strategic responsibility and hands-on leadership, with oversight of maintenance delivery, contractor performance, compliance, grounds operations, and estate improvement initiatives. You'll join a forward-thinking team that plays a vital role in supporting the organisations students, staff, research activity, and wider campus community. The Opportunity As Contracts Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring the organisations buildings, infrastructure, and engineering assets are maintained to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll lead maintenance programmes across a varied property portfolio, manage specialist contractors, support capital investment projects, and help shape future estate strategies. This is a highly visible position requiring strong technical knowledge, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to balance operational priorities with long-term planning. Key Areas of Responsibility Leading the delivery of maintenance and engineering services across the campus estate. Managing planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure service continuity. Driving statutory and regulatory compliance across building services and engineering systems. Overseeing external contractors and service providers to ensure quality, safety, and value for money. Providing technical expertise on building services, infrastructure, and asset performance. Supporting budget management, asset planning, and ongoing estate development programmes. Developing collaborative relationships across operational departments and key stakeholders. Managing and developing the support team ensuring outdoor spaces are maintained to a high standard. Identifying opportunities to improve service delivery, efficiency, sustainability, and customer experience. About You We're keen to hear from candidates who have experience managing engineering or hard FM services within large and complex environments such as healthcare, local authority, commercial property, defence, manufacturing, or public sector estates. You'll be a proactive leader who is comfortable managing multiple workstreams, influencing stakeholders, and delivering high standards through both in-house teams and contracted partners. We're looking for: A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline. Proven experience managing Hard FM and M&E maintenance services. Strong knowledge of compliance, asset management, and maintenance best practice. Experience overseeing contractors and supplier performance. Previous people management experience with a track record of developing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience working with CAFM systems and building management technologies. Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and operational expenditure.
Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant Location: London Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits I am recruiting for a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join a leading environmental consultancy in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant to take ownership of technical delivery while contributing to high quality, planning-led development projects. This Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant role covers flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and SuDS design across feasibility, masterplanning, outline design and planning submissions. You will provide technical leadership, work closely with clients and regulators, and help shape sustainable drainage solutions within multidisciplinary project teams. Key Responsibilities Lead Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for development projects Deliver drainage modelling and SuDS design using InfoDrainage or similar tools Support feasibility studies, masterplanning and planning submissions Liaise with clients, regulators and internal project teams Provide mentoring and technical support to junior team members Produce clear, robust and high quality technical reports and design outputs About You Minimum four years UK consultancy experience in flood risk and drainage Strong drainage modelling and SuDS design capability Good understanding of flood policy, the NPPF and the SuDS Manual Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS Strong communication and report writing skills Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple projects Why Apply This Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant position offers real responsibility, project variety and long term progression. The salary on offer is £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits, including hybrid working, private healthcare, enhanced pension, generous annual leave, CPD support and a progressive, sustainability-led culture. Eligibility to Apply Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years recruitment experience.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant Location: London Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits I am recruiting for a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join a leading environmental consultancy in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant to take ownership of technical delivery while contributing to high quality, planning-led development projects. This Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant role covers flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and SuDS design across feasibility, masterplanning, outline design and planning submissions. You will provide technical leadership, work closely with clients and regulators, and help shape sustainable drainage solutions within multidisciplinary project teams. Key Responsibilities Lead Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for development projects Deliver drainage modelling and SuDS design using InfoDrainage or similar tools Support feasibility studies, masterplanning and planning submissions Liaise with clients, regulators and internal project teams Provide mentoring and technical support to junior team members Produce clear, robust and high quality technical reports and design outputs About You Minimum four years UK consultancy experience in flood risk and drainage Strong drainage modelling and SuDS design capability Good understanding of flood policy, the NPPF and the SuDS Manual Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS Strong communication and report writing skills Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple projects Why Apply This Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant position offers real responsibility, project variety and long term progression. The salary on offer is £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits, including hybrid working, private healthcare, enhanced pension, generous annual leave, CPD support and a progressive, sustainability-led culture. Eligibility to Apply Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years recruitment experience.
Senior Business Analyst (Infrastructure & Technology Modernisation) 6-Month Contract Hybrid (50% London office) Active SC Clearance Required We are supporting a leading UK financial institution undertaking a significant programme of technology modernisation and infrastructure transformation. As part of this initiative, we are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to work across complex technology and infrastructure change projects, helping to shape and deliver strategic outcomes within a highly regulated environment. The Role As a Senior Business Analyst, you will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, driving the definition, analysis and delivery of large-scale infrastructure and technology change initiatives. You will work closely with architects, engineers, project managers and senior stakeholders to ensure business needs are translated into clear, actionable requirements and successful delivery outcomes. This role is focused on technology modernisation programmes, including legacy platform transformation, cloud adoption, infrastructure refresh, operational resilience improvements and technical debt reduction. Key Responsibilities Elicit, analyse and document business and technical requirements. Produce high-quality user stories, acceptance criteria and functional specifications. Facilitate workshops and requirements-gathering sessions with a broad range of stakeholders. Support prioritisation activities and collaborate with delivery teams to manage backlogs and dependencies. Work closely with architects, engineers and project leadership to ensure solutions align to strategic objectives. Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives. Analyse current and future-state operating models, business processes and technology impacts. Identify risks, dependencies and opportunities for process improvement. Support testing, implementation and transition activities throughout the project lifecycle. Required Experience Extensive Business Analysis experience delivering large-scale technology, infrastructure or software change programmes. Strong background working within complex enterprise environments, ideally within financial services, regulatory or similarly regulated sectors. Demonstrable experience supporting technology modernisation and infrastructure transformation initiatives. Strong understanding of enterprise technology environments, including some of: Cloud technologies Networks Data centres Compute and virtualisation Storage Identity & access management Cyber security End-user technology Service management Proven experience working within Agile delivery environments. Strong knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Experience with Jira, Confluence and related delivery tools. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences at all levels. Experience producing process maps, requirements documentation, traceability matrices and other BA artefacts. Degree educated and/or professionally qualified (BCS, ISEB, IIBA CBAP or equivalent). Desirable Experience Infrastructure modernisation, cloud migration or platform transformation programmes. ITIL and service transition experience. Technology risk, operational resilience and security-by-design knowledge. Azure DevOps, Planview, Visio or Miro experience. Data migration, integration and data analysis experience. Experience working in hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments. Knowledge of business architecture principles. To apply for this position please submit your CV. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Senior Business Analyst (Infrastructure & Technology Modernisation) 6-Month Contract Hybrid (50% London office) Active SC Clearance Required We are supporting a leading UK financial institution undertaking a significant programme of technology modernisation and infrastructure transformation. As part of this initiative, we are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to work across complex technology and infrastructure change projects, helping to shape and deliver strategic outcomes within a highly regulated environment. The Role As a Senior Business Analyst, you will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, driving the definition, analysis and delivery of large-scale infrastructure and technology change initiatives. You will work closely with architects, engineers, project managers and senior stakeholders to ensure business needs are translated into clear, actionable requirements and successful delivery outcomes. This role is focused on technology modernisation programmes, including legacy platform transformation, cloud adoption, infrastructure refresh, operational resilience improvements and technical debt reduction. Key Responsibilities Elicit, analyse and document business and technical requirements. Produce high-quality user stories, acceptance criteria and functional specifications. Facilitate workshops and requirements-gathering sessions with a broad range of stakeholders. Support prioritisation activities and collaborate with delivery teams to manage backlogs and dependencies. Work closely with architects, engineers and project leadership to ensure solutions align to strategic objectives. Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives. Analyse current and future-state operating models, business processes and technology impacts. Identify risks, dependencies and opportunities for process improvement. Support testing, implementation and transition activities throughout the project lifecycle. Required Experience Extensive Business Analysis experience delivering large-scale technology, infrastructure or software change programmes. Strong background working within complex enterprise environments, ideally within financial services, regulatory or similarly regulated sectors. Demonstrable experience supporting technology modernisation and infrastructure transformation initiatives. Strong understanding of enterprise technology environments, including some of: Cloud technologies Networks Data centres Compute and virtualisation Storage Identity & access management Cyber security End-user technology Service management Proven experience working within Agile delivery environments. Strong knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Experience with Jira, Confluence and related delivery tools. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences at all levels. Experience producing process maps, requirements documentation, traceability matrices and other BA artefacts. Degree educated and/or professionally qualified (BCS, ISEB, IIBA CBAP or equivalent). Desirable Experience Infrastructure modernisation, cloud migration or platform transformation programmes. ITIL and service transition experience. Technology risk, operational resilience and security-by-design knowledge. Azure DevOps, Planview, Visio or Miro experience. Data migration, integration and data analysis experience. Experience working in hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments. Knowledge of business architecture principles. To apply for this position please submit your CV. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
NMS Recruit are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a focus on New Build to lead the successful delivery of a major project in Bath, South West England. You will take overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, and execution of the project, ensuring it is delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Experience delivering Student Accommodation, PBSA, or BTR schemes would be highly advantageous. We are looking for a proactive and driven individual with a proven track record of successfully managing complex construction projects from inception through to completion. Key Responsibilities: • Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, ensuring key programme, budget, quality, and safety objectives are achieved. • Lead and coordinate project teams, including Site Management, Commercial, Design, and Engineering functions. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and key stakeholders. • Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance in conjunction with the commercial team. • Monitor construction progress, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation strategies where required. • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. • Chair project meetings and provide regular progress reports to senior management and clients. • Oversee procurement strategies and subcontractor performance to ensure project objectives are met. • Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice across all aspects of project delivery. • Support the successful handover and close-out of projects, ensuring client satisfaction and operational readiness. Essential Technical Competencies: • Proven experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry, with a focus on new build. • Demonstrable experience delivering medium to large-scale construction projects from pre-construction through to completion. • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project budgets and financial performance. • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Thorough understanding of construction methodologies, contracts, and project controls. • Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practice. • Proficiency in project management software and reporting systems. • Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. • Valid CSCS card and relevant industry certifications. Desirable: • Experience delivering Student Accommodation, PBSA, or BTR projects. • Knowledge of BIM processes, digital construction methodologies, and modern methods of construction. • Experience managing complex, multi-phase, or live environment developments. • Professional membership with CIOB, RICS, ICE, or equivalent. Benefits Up to £85,000 DOE Car Allowance Pension Scheme Life Assurance Additional benefits Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, NMS Recruit will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our 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 get in touch with us .
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
NMS Recruit are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a focus on New Build to lead the successful delivery of a major project in Bath, South West England. You will take overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, and execution of the project, ensuring it is delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Experience delivering Student Accommodation, PBSA, or BTR schemes would be highly advantageous. We are looking for a proactive and driven individual with a proven track record of successfully managing complex construction projects from inception through to completion. Key Responsibilities: • Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, ensuring key programme, budget, quality, and safety objectives are achieved. • Lead and coordinate project teams, including Site Management, Commercial, Design, and Engineering functions. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and key stakeholders. • Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance in conjunction with the commercial team. • Monitor construction progress, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation strategies where required. • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. • Chair project meetings and provide regular progress reports to senior management and clients. • Oversee procurement strategies and subcontractor performance to ensure project objectives are met. • Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice across all aspects of project delivery. • Support the successful handover and close-out of projects, ensuring client satisfaction and operational readiness. Essential Technical Competencies: • Proven experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry, with a focus on new build. • Demonstrable experience delivering medium to large-scale construction projects from pre-construction through to completion. • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project budgets and financial performance. • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Thorough understanding of construction methodologies, contracts, and project controls. • Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practice. • Proficiency in project management software and reporting systems. • Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. • Valid CSCS card and relevant industry certifications. Desirable: • Experience delivering Student Accommodation, PBSA, or BTR projects. • Knowledge of BIM processes, digital construction methodologies, and modern methods of construction. • Experience managing complex, multi-phase, or live environment developments. • Professional membership with CIOB, RICS, ICE, or equivalent. Benefits Up to £85,000 DOE Car Allowance Pension Scheme Life Assurance Additional benefits Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, NMS Recruit will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our 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 get in touch with us .
Your Company: NET Recruit is proud to be partnering with a highly established defence business operating nationally, with offices in Hampshire, in their search for a Head of Mechanical and Electrical Planning to join their engineering and infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to lead engineering programmes, coordinate resources, and support the delivery of complex infrastructure and M&E projects. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions within demanding and highly regulated environments, the business works closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required standards. The successful candidate will provide leadership across mechanical and electrical planning, overseeing programme schedules, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement. Your Role and Responsibilities While in this position, your duties may include but are not limited to: Leading mechanical and electrical planning activities across engineering, infrastructure, and construction projects. Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes, ensuring alignment with business objectives, contractual requirements, and delivery milestones. Providing leadership and guidance to planning professionals and wider project teams. Coordinating M&E workstreams with other engineering disciplines, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders. Establishing project milestones, critical activities, dependencies, and resource requirements. Monitoring progress against agreed schedules, identifying delays, risks, and potential impacts on delivery. Developing mitigation strategies and recovery plans to address scheduling challenges. Producing programme updates, progress reports, forecasts, and management information. Working with project managers, engineering leads, and senior stakeholders to maintain effective project delivery. Reviewing contractor and supplier programmes to ensure alignment with overall project schedules. Coordinating planning across design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover. Identifying resource constraints and scheduling conflicts, implementing solutions to maintain progress. Improving planning processes, reporting standards, and project controls. Ensuring planning activities comply with relevant engineering standards, health and safety requirements, and quality procedures. Supporting resource forecasting, workload management, and prioritisation across multiple projects. Contributing to lessons-learned reviews and identifying opportunities to improve programme accuracy and efficiency. What You Will Need to Apply: To be considered for this opportunity, you will need substantial experience in mechanical and electrical planning, project controls, engineering programme management, or a related discipline. You should have a strong understanding of planning and scheduling within complex engineering, construction, infrastructure, or building services environments. Previous experience leading a planning team, managing complex programmes, and coordinating multiple workstreams would be highly advantageous. You should understand the project lifecycle, including design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover. A strong knowledge of programme development, critical path analysis, resource planning, progress monitoring, and schedule risk management is essential. You should be confident identifying potential delays, assessing their impact, and developing practical solutions to maintain project performance. Experience with planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project would also be beneficial. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills are required, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. You should have a proactive, analytical approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Experience within the Defence sector, major infrastructure, engineering consultancy, construction, or another regulated environment would be beneficial. An understanding of health and safety requirements, engineering standards, quality assurance, and project governance would also be advantageous. A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline would be desirable. Professional qualifications in engineering, project planning, or project controls would also be beneficial. Candidates who already hold Security Check (SC) clearance, or are eligible and willing to obtain the necessary clearance, may be particularly desirable, depending on the role's requirements. What You Will Get in Return: In return for your skills and experience, the company is offering a salary of up to £85,000 , depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take on a senior leadership position within an established Defence organisation. You will contribute to complex engineering and infrastructure projects, influence planning strategy, and work alongside experienced professionals across multiple technical disciplines. This role offers the opportunity to shape planning processes, improve project delivery, and make a meaningful contribution to important projects. The business is committed to maintaining high professional standards and supporting its people, providing an environment where you can apply your expertise, lead teams, and develop your career within a technically rewarding sector. If you are an experienced mechanical and electrical planning professional seeking a senior leadership opportunity within a well-established Defence business, this could be an excellent next career move. To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to: Phoebe Jones - Recruitment Partner E:
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Your Company: NET Recruit is proud to be partnering with a highly established defence business operating nationally, with offices in Hampshire, in their search for a Head of Mechanical and Electrical Planning to join their engineering and infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to lead engineering programmes, coordinate resources, and support the delivery of complex infrastructure and M&E projects. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions within demanding and highly regulated environments, the business works closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required standards. The successful candidate will provide leadership across mechanical and electrical planning, overseeing programme schedules, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement. Your Role and Responsibilities While in this position, your duties may include but are not limited to: Leading mechanical and electrical planning activities across engineering, infrastructure, and construction projects. Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes, ensuring alignment with business objectives, contractual requirements, and delivery milestones. Providing leadership and guidance to planning professionals and wider project teams. Coordinating M&E workstreams with other engineering disciplines, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders. Establishing project milestones, critical activities, dependencies, and resource requirements. Monitoring progress against agreed schedules, identifying delays, risks, and potential impacts on delivery. Developing mitigation strategies and recovery plans to address scheduling challenges. Producing programme updates, progress reports, forecasts, and management information. Working with project managers, engineering leads, and senior stakeholders to maintain effective project delivery. Reviewing contractor and supplier programmes to ensure alignment with overall project schedules. Coordinating planning across design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover. Identifying resource constraints and scheduling conflicts, implementing solutions to maintain progress. Improving planning processes, reporting standards, and project controls. Ensuring planning activities comply with relevant engineering standards, health and safety requirements, and quality procedures. Supporting resource forecasting, workload management, and prioritisation across multiple projects. Contributing to lessons-learned reviews and identifying opportunities to improve programme accuracy and efficiency. What You Will Need to Apply: To be considered for this opportunity, you will need substantial experience in mechanical and electrical planning, project controls, engineering programme management, or a related discipline. You should have a strong understanding of planning and scheduling within complex engineering, construction, infrastructure, or building services environments. Previous experience leading a planning team, managing complex programmes, and coordinating multiple workstreams would be highly advantageous. You should understand the project lifecycle, including design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover. A strong knowledge of programme development, critical path analysis, resource planning, progress monitoring, and schedule risk management is essential. You should be confident identifying potential delays, assessing their impact, and developing practical solutions to maintain project performance. Experience with planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project would also be beneficial. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills are required, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. You should have a proactive, analytical approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Experience within the Defence sector, major infrastructure, engineering consultancy, construction, or another regulated environment would be beneficial. An understanding of health and safety requirements, engineering standards, quality assurance, and project governance would also be advantageous. A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline would be desirable. Professional qualifications in engineering, project planning, or project controls would also be beneficial. Candidates who already hold Security Check (SC) clearance, or are eligible and willing to obtain the necessary clearance, may be particularly desirable, depending on the role's requirements. What You Will Get in Return: In return for your skills and experience, the company is offering a salary of up to £85,000 , depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take on a senior leadership position within an established Defence organisation. You will contribute to complex engineering and infrastructure projects, influence planning strategy, and work alongside experienced professionals across multiple technical disciplines. This role offers the opportunity to shape planning processes, improve project delivery, and make a meaningful contribution to important projects. The business is committed to maintaining high professional standards and supporting its people, providing an environment where you can apply your expertise, lead teams, and develop your career within a technically rewarding sector. If you are an experienced mechanical and electrical planning professional seeking a senior leadership opportunity within a well-established Defence business, this could be an excellent next career move. To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to: Phoebe Jones - Recruitment Partner E:
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and drive the organisation's planning and performance agenda. As Business Planning Manager, you will work closely with senior leaders to turn strategy into action, ensuring robust planning, insightful performance reporting, and effective decision-making across the business. Client Details The organisation operates in the Public Sector in the Midlands. Description Lead the organisation's planning and performance reporting framework, ensuring strategic objectives are translated into clear, measurable delivery plans. Oversee the end-to-end planning and operational performance reporting cycle, providing timely insight to support decision-making. Partner with senior leaders to support prioritisation activities, providing analysis and recommendations that enable successful delivery of strategic goals. Establish and maintain effective planning governance, reporting structures, and performance management frameworks. Define and embed planning and performance standards, ensuring a consistent approach across the organisation. Monitor delivery progress, resource capacity, and organisational performance to support both immediate and long-term planning decisions. Provide constructive challenge and expert guidance to teams on performance management, KPI development, and reporting. Lead the development, publication, and ongoing monitoring of the annual Business Plan, ensuring progress is tracked and communicated effectively. Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence in reporting and analysis. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring planning and performance services meet business needs and support informed investment and strategic decisions. Drive the continuous enhancement of planning processes, reporting capabilities, and performance insight across the organisation. Profile Relevant Project or Programme Management Qualification such as APM or Prince 2. Experience working as a business planning manager in the public sector Experience in leading, directing and developing a team to deliver effective planning and performance reporting at an organisational level. Experience of applied knowledge and understanding of both business and financial planning. Experience of managing business planning cycles and operational performance management reporting. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders throughout all layers of the organisation. Ability to collaborate and coordinate work, especially through teams who do not directly report to you. Excellent presentation skills, able to present data in an engaging and easily absorbed manner. Proven analytical capability with experience of with experience of interpreting and communicating complex data into clear decision-making support insights. Experience of providing both strategic and operational advice and decision-making support to senior stakeholders. Job Offer Interim Business Planning Manager Home-based with ad hoc travel - Midlands Daily rate Inside IR35 6 month contract If you're interested in this role, apply now.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and drive the organisation's planning and performance agenda. As Business Planning Manager, you will work closely with senior leaders to turn strategy into action, ensuring robust planning, insightful performance reporting, and effective decision-making across the business. Client Details The organisation operates in the Public Sector in the Midlands. Description Lead the organisation's planning and performance reporting framework, ensuring strategic objectives are translated into clear, measurable delivery plans. Oversee the end-to-end planning and operational performance reporting cycle, providing timely insight to support decision-making. Partner with senior leaders to support prioritisation activities, providing analysis and recommendations that enable successful delivery of strategic goals. Establish and maintain effective planning governance, reporting structures, and performance management frameworks. Define and embed planning and performance standards, ensuring a consistent approach across the organisation. Monitor delivery progress, resource capacity, and organisational performance to support both immediate and long-term planning decisions. Provide constructive challenge and expert guidance to teams on performance management, KPI development, and reporting. Lead the development, publication, and ongoing monitoring of the annual Business Plan, ensuring progress is tracked and communicated effectively. Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence in reporting and analysis. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring planning and performance services meet business needs and support informed investment and strategic decisions. Drive the continuous enhancement of planning processes, reporting capabilities, and performance insight across the organisation. Profile Relevant Project or Programme Management Qualification such as APM or Prince 2. Experience working as a business planning manager in the public sector Experience in leading, directing and developing a team to deliver effective planning and performance reporting at an organisational level. Experience of applied knowledge and understanding of both business and financial planning. Experience of managing business planning cycles and operational performance management reporting. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders throughout all layers of the organisation. Ability to collaborate and coordinate work, especially through teams who do not directly report to you. Excellent presentation skills, able to present data in an engaging and easily absorbed manner. Proven analytical capability with experience of with experience of interpreting and communicating complex data into clear decision-making support insights. Experience of providing both strategic and operational advice and decision-making support to senior stakeholders. Job Offer Interim Business Planning Manager Home-based with ad hoc travel - Midlands Daily rate Inside IR35 6 month contract If you're interested in this role, apply now.
PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER - eDV CLEARED NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE IN LONDON FOR AN eDV CLEARED PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER Salary: Up to £120,000 + Clearance Bonus Location: London Clearance: Active eDV clearance required for high-side IT access Type: Permanent To apply, email: I'm currently working with a leading technology organisation operating across National Security and Defence, who are looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join their growing engineering function. This is a senior technical leadership position where you'll be working on complex, mission-critical systems, taking ownership of technical delivery across multiple teams and helping shape solutions that have a genuine impact. THE ROLE As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll act as a senior technical authority, working closely with engineering teams, technical leads, customers and external partners. You'll be responsible for: Taking ownership of deliverables across multiple engineering teams and defining technical approaches to meet customer requirements. Acting as a key technical point of contact for your area of responsibility. Working with senior customers and external partners, coordinating technical activity across organisations. Providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers and supporting the development of engineering capability. Contributing to technical architecture, design, development and delivery planning. Helping teams overcome complex technical and delivery challenges. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer who has progressed into a senior/principal-level technical leadership role. You'll ideally have strong experience across one or more of the following: Backend: Java, Spring Boot, Maven and/or Python Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React and npm Designing, developing and deploying scalable software systems. DevOps and CI/CD practices. Containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. Cloud technologies, ideally AWS. Agile software development environments. Leading, mentoring or providing technical direction to other engineers. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. WHY JOIN? You'll be joining an organisation working on highly sensitive, technically challenging projects where your work will directly contribute to critical national security capabilities. Alongside a salary of up to £120,000, the role offers a strong benefits package including: Flexible working options, including a compressed fortnight. Private healthcare. Cash health plan. Holiday purchase/sell scheme. Performance-based bonus opportunities. Specialist training and career development programmes. A range of wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Relocation assistance may be available. SECURITY CLEARANCE You must currently hold an active eDV clearance to be eligible for the high-side IT access required for the position. If you're an experienced Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Lead Engineer or Principal Engineer with active eDV clearance and you're interested in working on genuinely mission-critical technology, I'd be keen to speak with you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER - eDV CLEARED NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE IN LONDON FOR AN eDV CLEARED PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER Salary: Up to £120,000 + Clearance Bonus Location: London Clearance: Active eDV clearance required for high-side IT access Type: Permanent To apply, email: I'm currently working with a leading technology organisation operating across National Security and Defence, who are looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join their growing engineering function. This is a senior technical leadership position where you'll be working on complex, mission-critical systems, taking ownership of technical delivery across multiple teams and helping shape solutions that have a genuine impact. THE ROLE As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll act as a senior technical authority, working closely with engineering teams, technical leads, customers and external partners. You'll be responsible for: Taking ownership of deliverables across multiple engineering teams and defining technical approaches to meet customer requirements. Acting as a key technical point of contact for your area of responsibility. Working with senior customers and external partners, coordinating technical activity across organisations. Providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers and supporting the development of engineering capability. Contributing to technical architecture, design, development and delivery planning. Helping teams overcome complex technical and delivery challenges. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer who has progressed into a senior/principal-level technical leadership role. You'll ideally have strong experience across one or more of the following: Backend: Java, Spring Boot, Maven and/or Python Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React and npm Designing, developing and deploying scalable software systems. DevOps and CI/CD practices. Containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. Cloud technologies, ideally AWS. Agile software development environments. Leading, mentoring or providing technical direction to other engineers. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. WHY JOIN? You'll be joining an organisation working on highly sensitive, technically challenging projects where your work will directly contribute to critical national security capabilities. Alongside a salary of up to £120,000, the role offers a strong benefits package including: Flexible working options, including a compressed fortnight. Private healthcare. Cash health plan. Holiday purchase/sell scheme. Performance-based bonus opportunities. Specialist training and career development programmes. A range of wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Relocation assistance may be available. SECURITY CLEARANCE You must currently hold an active eDV clearance to be eligible for the high-side IT access required for the position. If you're an experienced Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Lead Engineer or Principal Engineer with active eDV clearance and you're interested in working on genuinely mission-critical technology, I'd be keen to speak with you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
P6 Senior Planner If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. This is not just another role. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant, complex and high-impact defence programmes in the UK today. Following the publication of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command, AWE has begun work on a sovereign replacement warhead programme known as Astraea. This programme sits at the heart of the UK's national security ensuring a safe, secure, and credible nuclear deterrent for generations to come. We are now building a team to deliver this next chapter and we are looking for exceptional people who want to work at the cutting edge of science, engineering and programme delivery. Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking Package: Salary from £49,830 - £78,770 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Please note this role will require you to be onsite 100% of the time Closing Date: 31st October 2026 Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As a Senior Planner, you will deliver the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). You will support Task Managers with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, and communications with programme and business teams. You'll provide planning expertise to internal customers, implement planning processes and policies, and produce planning and reporting deliverables in line with agreed business rhythms. This role also involves supporting long-range operational programme planning and developing strong stakeholder relationships. As part of your role, you will: Deliver high-quality project controls planning capability through the development, maintenance and assurance of complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), providing accurate, timely and defensible forecasts to inform critical programme decisions Lead and support planning activities across the full project life-cycle, ensuring alignment to scope, cost and delivery strategy under configuration control Undertake schedule analysis and performance management, including critical path, dependencies, variance analysis and forecasting, to provide clear insight into current and future delivery positions Facilitate planning workshops and provide independent assurance and challenge through peer reviews, schedule health checks and adherence to planning standards and governance Drive continuous improvement and planning excellence, evolving processes, tools and capability while championing best practice across the programme Identify emerging risks, trends and delivery threats, providing early warning, recovery options and decision support to stakeholders Lead, coach and mentor junior planners, developing planning capability and embedding consistent standards of quality, integrity and delivery excellence across teams Champion the highest standards of safety, health, environment, security and quality, recognising the critical importance of these principles in delivering a programme central to the UK's national security. Whilst not a checklist, a Senior Planner should demonstrate: Experience of planning on projects/programmes in a dynamic, delivery focused environment Advanced level of skill with Oracle Primavera P6 Skills in Microsoft Office. Qualification in an appropriate business or technical discipline, or equivalent experience. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave. Market-leading contributory pension scheme (we pay between 9% and 13% depending on your contributions). Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay; Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Professional career development opportunities, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts on everyday spending. Special Leave Policy, including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring. For full details, visit the 'Working at AWE' page on our website and check out the AWE Benefits Guide.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
P6 Senior Planner If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. This is not just another role. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant, complex and high-impact defence programmes in the UK today. Following the publication of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command, AWE has begun work on a sovereign replacement warhead programme known as Astraea. This programme sits at the heart of the UK's national security ensuring a safe, secure, and credible nuclear deterrent for generations to come. We are now building a team to deliver this next chapter and we are looking for exceptional people who want to work at the cutting edge of science, engineering and programme delivery. Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking Package: Salary from £49,830 - £78,770 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Please note this role will require you to be onsite 100% of the time Closing Date: 31st October 2026 Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As a Senior Planner, you will deliver the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). You will support Task Managers with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, and communications with programme and business teams. You'll provide planning expertise to internal customers, implement planning processes and policies, and produce planning and reporting deliverables in line with agreed business rhythms. This role also involves supporting long-range operational programme planning and developing strong stakeholder relationships. As part of your role, you will: Deliver high-quality project controls planning capability through the development, maintenance and assurance of complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), providing accurate, timely and defensible forecasts to inform critical programme decisions Lead and support planning activities across the full project life-cycle, ensuring alignment to scope, cost and delivery strategy under configuration control Undertake schedule analysis and performance management, including critical path, dependencies, variance analysis and forecasting, to provide clear insight into current and future delivery positions Facilitate planning workshops and provide independent assurance and challenge through peer reviews, schedule health checks and adherence to planning standards and governance Drive continuous improvement and planning excellence, evolving processes, tools and capability while championing best practice across the programme Identify emerging risks, trends and delivery threats, providing early warning, recovery options and decision support to stakeholders Lead, coach and mentor junior planners, developing planning capability and embedding consistent standards of quality, integrity and delivery excellence across teams Champion the highest standards of safety, health, environment, security and quality, recognising the critical importance of these principles in delivering a programme central to the UK's national security. Whilst not a checklist, a Senior Planner should demonstrate: Experience of planning on projects/programmes in a dynamic, delivery focused environment Advanced level of skill with Oracle Primavera P6 Skills in Microsoft Office. Qualification in an appropriate business or technical discipline, or equivalent experience. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave. Market-leading contributory pension scheme (we pay between 9% and 13% depending on your contributions). Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay; Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Professional career development opportunities, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts on everyday spending. Special Leave Policy, including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring. For full details, visit the 'Working at AWE' page on our website and check out the AWE Benefits Guide.
Description Join AWS at a pivotal moment in our growth in the UK. This leadership role will play a key part in our plans to invest £8 billion to expand and support data center infrastructure. The Cluster Leader is one of our most senior management roles in the data center environment. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a large organization, managing department heads who own data center facility infrastructure including the operational availability of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. The pace, scale, and growth of Amazon s data center platform will challenge you. Our uncompromisingly high standards as we continually seek to innovate on behalf of our customers will push you to new levels of creativity. At this level, Amazon is unique in that we seek experienced senior leaders who have evolved to be highly strategic in their approach to managing their business unit, yet understand how to lead large teams by example who will not hesitate to roll up their sleeves when tactical needs dictate it. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience of leading large organizations, with data center experience not required to be successful in this role. If you are passionate about Customer Experience, think and act globally and want to contribute to the operational excellence of Amazon data centers. This may be the challenge you ve been looking for! Key job responsibilities - Drive safety culture and security initiatives across multiple data center facilities - Develop and implement operational strategies that align with AWS's global standards while addressing cluster requirements - Oversee capacity planning, delivery, and growth strategies to meet customer demand - Direct engineering operations across multiple data centers - Manage complex multi-stakeholder coordination requirements with internal teams, vendors, and local authorities - Champion inclusion, diversity, and equity initiatives within the regional organization - Implement sustainability programs and ensure environmental compliance across all facilities - Oversee financial performance, budget planning, and cost optimization initiatives - Drive continuous improvement in operational metrics, efficiency, and service delivery - Hiring, managing, and developing the operations management team About the team AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and we re looking for talented people who want to help. You ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or above in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science - Experience leading large teams, with demonstrable ability to hire, develop, and manage high-performing technical teams - Experience with hiring, promoting, performance management, and developing teams of professional construction/engineering staff Preferred Qualifications - Experience delivering complex projects with prior ownership of the operation of a mission-critical team and/or product Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you re applying in isn t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Description Join AWS at a pivotal moment in our growth in the UK. This leadership role will play a key part in our plans to invest £8 billion to expand and support data center infrastructure. The Cluster Leader is one of our most senior management roles in the data center environment. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a large organization, managing department heads who own data center facility infrastructure including the operational availability of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. The pace, scale, and growth of Amazon s data center platform will challenge you. Our uncompromisingly high standards as we continually seek to innovate on behalf of our customers will push you to new levels of creativity. At this level, Amazon is unique in that we seek experienced senior leaders who have evolved to be highly strategic in their approach to managing their business unit, yet understand how to lead large teams by example who will not hesitate to roll up their sleeves when tactical needs dictate it. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience of leading large organizations, with data center experience not required to be successful in this role. If you are passionate about Customer Experience, think and act globally and want to contribute to the operational excellence of Amazon data centers. This may be the challenge you ve been looking for! Key job responsibilities - Drive safety culture and security initiatives across multiple data center facilities - Develop and implement operational strategies that align with AWS's global standards while addressing cluster requirements - Oversee capacity planning, delivery, and growth strategies to meet customer demand - Direct engineering operations across multiple data centers - Manage complex multi-stakeholder coordination requirements with internal teams, vendors, and local authorities - Champion inclusion, diversity, and equity initiatives within the regional organization - Implement sustainability programs and ensure environmental compliance across all facilities - Oversee financial performance, budget planning, and cost optimization initiatives - Drive continuous improvement in operational metrics, efficiency, and service delivery - Hiring, managing, and developing the operations management team About the team AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and we re looking for talented people who want to help. You ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or above in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science - Experience leading large teams, with demonstrable ability to hire, develop, and manage high-performing technical teams - Experience with hiring, promoting, performance management, and developing teams of professional construction/engineering staff Preferred Qualifications - Experience delivering complex projects with prior ownership of the operation of a mission-critical team and/or product Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you re applying in isn t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Pre-Construction Manager Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire £90,000 - £120,000 + Package + Bonus + Technical Training + Pension + Private Healthcare + Career Progression + Major Project Opportunity Are you an experienced Pre-Construction Manager looking to take a leading role in shaping major, high-value construction projects with an established international general contractor? Join a growing business delivering technically complex projects across the UK and Europe. Based in Gerrards Cross, you'll work closely with clients, consultants and delivery teams to develop projects from early engagement through to construction, with visibility across the business and direct access to senior leadership. You'll bring together design, estimating, procurement, commercial and planning teams, ensuring projects are well coordinated and ready for successful delivery. This role would suit an established Pre-Construction Manager or an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in pre-construction. Your role will include: Managing the pre-construction process from initial enquiry through to handover to the delivery team. Coordinating design development, estimating, procurement and programme requirements. Working with clients and consultants to establish project scope, specifications and delivery strategy. Identifying project risks, buildability challenges and value engineering opportunities. You will have: A strong construction or engineering background, ideally with a main contractor. Experience managing pre-construction activities on high-value construction projects. The ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and build effective client relationships. Experience in sectors such as data centres, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, logistics or major industrial developments.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Pre-Construction Manager Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire £90,000 - £120,000 + Package + Bonus + Technical Training + Pension + Private Healthcare + Career Progression + Major Project Opportunity Are you an experienced Pre-Construction Manager looking to take a leading role in shaping major, high-value construction projects with an established international general contractor? Join a growing business delivering technically complex projects across the UK and Europe. Based in Gerrards Cross, you'll work closely with clients, consultants and delivery teams to develop projects from early engagement through to construction, with visibility across the business and direct access to senior leadership. You'll bring together design, estimating, procurement, commercial and planning teams, ensuring projects are well coordinated and ready for successful delivery. This role would suit an established Pre-Construction Manager or an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in pre-construction. Your role will include: Managing the pre-construction process from initial enquiry through to handover to the delivery team. Coordinating design development, estimating, procurement and programme requirements. Working with clients and consultants to establish project scope, specifications and delivery strategy. Identifying project risks, buildability challenges and value engineering opportunities. You will have: A strong construction or engineering background, ideally with a main contractor. Experience managing pre-construction activities on high-value construction projects. The ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and build effective client relationships. Experience in sectors such as data centres, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, logistics or major industrial developments.
Own Every Moment at NetApp At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure-delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud. Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function. Job Summary The Partner Solutions Architect (PSA) at NetApp is a senior technical enablement resource aligned to a defined set of strategic Channel Partners within the UKI region. This role is focused on developing, enabling, and influencing partner technical communities, ensuring partners are equipped to lead with NetApp solutions independently. The PSA does not function as a direct sales engineer or primary customer-facing resource. Instead, the role partners closely with Partner Managers and partner technical leadership to build NetApp mindshare, technical competency, and long-term partner capability across the NetApp portfolio. Success in this role is driven by partner engagement, technical readiness, and alignment to partner goals, rather than direct sales execution. Job Requirements Partner Enablement & Technical Leadership: Serve as the primary technical enablement resource for assigned Channel partners within the UKI region. Build a solution/Bill of Materials to enable a Partner to quote our technology stack Develop partner technical capability so partners can independently conduct technical discovery, solution positioning, and sales activities. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior partner technical leaders, Pre-Sales Managers and partner-facing technical teams. Influence partner technical strategy by aligning NetApp solutions to partner offerings and go-to-market motions. Partner Engagement & Programs: Work closely with Partner Managers to plan and deliver technical enablement activities, including partner-focused QBRs, lunch-and-learn sessions, and technical workshops. Design engagements that focus on educating and enabling partner technical teams, in addition to supporting individual deals from a technical lens. Assess partner technical maturity and tailor enablement plans to close capability gaps, and influence Partners' GTM and portfolio. Provide ongoing compliance checks and where needed train technical Partner teams to ensure ongoing adherence with the Global NetApp Partner compliance program. Portfolio & Technical Guidance: Educate partners on where and how NetApp fits within their portfolio and customer use cases. Guide partners on positioning NetApp solutions effectively within their own offerings. Support technical whiteboarding and solution discussions with partners when appropriate. Ensure partners understand the full NetApp portfolio and how to leverage it across infrastructure, data management, and cloud use cases. Qualifications 5+ years of recent experience in enterprise infrastructure technologies, including storage, datacentre architecture, networking, and compute. 5+ years of experience working with and enabling channel partners in a technical capacity, such as Sales Engineer, Channel Sales Engineer, or Solutions Architect supporting the channel. Strong understanding of partner ecosystems and how partners position, sell, and support enterprise technology solutions. A thorough understanding of major Customer imperatives and the appropriate technology drivers and trends Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build credibility with senior technical stakeholders. Comfortable operating in a matrixed environment across partner and internal teams. At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Why You'll Thrive at NetApp At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment-you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure. NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security. Our culture We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed-they drive everything we do. If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now. Submitting an Application To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application. AI Disclosure For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support-rather than replace-human decision-making.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Own Every Moment at NetApp At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure-delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud. Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function. Job Summary The Partner Solutions Architect (PSA) at NetApp is a senior technical enablement resource aligned to a defined set of strategic Channel Partners within the UKI region. This role is focused on developing, enabling, and influencing partner technical communities, ensuring partners are equipped to lead with NetApp solutions independently. The PSA does not function as a direct sales engineer or primary customer-facing resource. Instead, the role partners closely with Partner Managers and partner technical leadership to build NetApp mindshare, technical competency, and long-term partner capability across the NetApp portfolio. Success in this role is driven by partner engagement, technical readiness, and alignment to partner goals, rather than direct sales execution. Job Requirements Partner Enablement & Technical Leadership: Serve as the primary technical enablement resource for assigned Channel partners within the UKI region. Build a solution/Bill of Materials to enable a Partner to quote our technology stack Develop partner technical capability so partners can independently conduct technical discovery, solution positioning, and sales activities. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior partner technical leaders, Pre-Sales Managers and partner-facing technical teams. Influence partner technical strategy by aligning NetApp solutions to partner offerings and go-to-market motions. Partner Engagement & Programs: Work closely with Partner Managers to plan and deliver technical enablement activities, including partner-focused QBRs, lunch-and-learn sessions, and technical workshops. Design engagements that focus on educating and enabling partner technical teams, in addition to supporting individual deals from a technical lens. Assess partner technical maturity and tailor enablement plans to close capability gaps, and influence Partners' GTM and portfolio. Provide ongoing compliance checks and where needed train technical Partner teams to ensure ongoing adherence with the Global NetApp Partner compliance program. Portfolio & Technical Guidance: Educate partners on where and how NetApp fits within their portfolio and customer use cases. Guide partners on positioning NetApp solutions effectively within their own offerings. Support technical whiteboarding and solution discussions with partners when appropriate. Ensure partners understand the full NetApp portfolio and how to leverage it across infrastructure, data management, and cloud use cases. Qualifications 5+ years of recent experience in enterprise infrastructure technologies, including storage, datacentre architecture, networking, and compute. 5+ years of experience working with and enabling channel partners in a technical capacity, such as Sales Engineer, Channel Sales Engineer, or Solutions Architect supporting the channel. Strong understanding of partner ecosystems and how partners position, sell, and support enterprise technology solutions. A thorough understanding of major Customer imperatives and the appropriate technology drivers and trends Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build credibility with senior technical stakeholders. Comfortable operating in a matrixed environment across partner and internal teams. At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Why You'll Thrive at NetApp At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment-you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure. NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security. Our culture We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed-they drive everything we do. If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now. Submitting an Application To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application. AI Disclosure For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support-rather than replace-human decision-making.
Own Every Moment at NetApp At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure-delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud. Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function. Job Summary The Partner Solutions Architect (PSA) at NetApp is a senior technical enablement resource aligned to a defined set of strategic Channel Partners within the UKI region. This role is focused on developing, enabling, and influencing partner technical communities, ensuring partners are equipped to lead with NetApp solutions independently. The PSA does not function as a direct sales engineer or primary customer-facing resource. Instead, the role partners closely with Partner Managers and partner technical leadership to build NetApp mindshare, technical competency, and long-term partner capability across the NetApp portfolio. Success in this role is driven by partner engagement, technical readiness, and alignment to partner goals, rather than direct sales execution. Job Requirements Partner Enablement & Technical Leadership: Serve as the primary technical enablement resource for assigned Channel partners within the UKI region. Build a solution/Bill of Materials to enable a Partner to quote our technology stack Develop partner technical capability so partners can independently conduct technical discovery, solution positioning, and sales activities. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior partner technical leaders, Pre-Sales Managers and partner-facing technical teams. Influence partner technical strategy by aligning NetApp solutions to partner offerings and go-to-market motions. Partner Engagement & Programs: Work closely with Partner Managers to plan and deliver technical enablement activities, including partner-focused QBRs, lunch-and-learn sessions, and technical workshops. Design engagements that focus on educating and enabling partner technical teams, in addition to supporting individual deals from a technical lens. Assess partner technical maturity and tailor enablement plans to close capability gaps, and influence Partners' GTM and portfolio. Provide ongoing compliance checks and where needed train technical Partner teams to ensure ongoing adherence with the Global NetApp Partner compliance program. Portfolio & Technical Guidance: Educate partners on where and how NetApp fits within their portfolio and customer use cases. Guide partners on positioning NetApp solutions effectively within their own offerings. Support technical whiteboarding and solution discussions with partners when appropriate. Ensure partners understand the full NetApp portfolio and how to leverage it across infrastructure, data management, and cloud use cases. Qualifications 5+ years of recent experience in enterprise infrastructure technologies, including storage, datacentre architecture, networking, and compute. 5+ years of experience working with and enabling channel partners in a technical capacity, such as Sales Engineer, Channel Sales Engineer, or Solutions Architect supporting the channel. Strong understanding of partner ecosystems and how partners position, sell, and support enterprise technology solutions. A thorough understanding of major Customer imperatives and the appropriate technology drivers and trends Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build credibility with senior technical stakeholders. Comfortable operating in a matrixed environment across partner and internal teams. At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Why You'll Thrive at NetApp At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment-you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure. NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security. Our culture We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed-they drive everything we do. If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now. Submitting an Application To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application. AI Disclosure For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support-rather than replace-human decision-making.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Own Every Moment at NetApp At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure-delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud. Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function. Job Summary The Partner Solutions Architect (PSA) at NetApp is a senior technical enablement resource aligned to a defined set of strategic Channel Partners within the UKI region. This role is focused on developing, enabling, and influencing partner technical communities, ensuring partners are equipped to lead with NetApp solutions independently. The PSA does not function as a direct sales engineer or primary customer-facing resource. Instead, the role partners closely with Partner Managers and partner technical leadership to build NetApp mindshare, technical competency, and long-term partner capability across the NetApp portfolio. Success in this role is driven by partner engagement, technical readiness, and alignment to partner goals, rather than direct sales execution. Job Requirements Partner Enablement & Technical Leadership: Serve as the primary technical enablement resource for assigned Channel partners within the UKI region. Build a solution/Bill of Materials to enable a Partner to quote our technology stack Develop partner technical capability so partners can independently conduct technical discovery, solution positioning, and sales activities. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior partner technical leaders, Pre-Sales Managers and partner-facing technical teams. Influence partner technical strategy by aligning NetApp solutions to partner offerings and go-to-market motions. Partner Engagement & Programs: Work closely with Partner Managers to plan and deliver technical enablement activities, including partner-focused QBRs, lunch-and-learn sessions, and technical workshops. Design engagements that focus on educating and enabling partner technical teams, in addition to supporting individual deals from a technical lens. Assess partner technical maturity and tailor enablement plans to close capability gaps, and influence Partners' GTM and portfolio. Provide ongoing compliance checks and where needed train technical Partner teams to ensure ongoing adherence with the Global NetApp Partner compliance program. Portfolio & Technical Guidance: Educate partners on where and how NetApp fits within their portfolio and customer use cases. Guide partners on positioning NetApp solutions effectively within their own offerings. Support technical whiteboarding and solution discussions with partners when appropriate. Ensure partners understand the full NetApp portfolio and how to leverage it across infrastructure, data management, and cloud use cases. Qualifications 5+ years of recent experience in enterprise infrastructure technologies, including storage, datacentre architecture, networking, and compute. 5+ years of experience working with and enabling channel partners in a technical capacity, such as Sales Engineer, Channel Sales Engineer, or Solutions Architect supporting the channel. Strong understanding of partner ecosystems and how partners position, sell, and support enterprise technology solutions. A thorough understanding of major Customer imperatives and the appropriate technology drivers and trends Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build credibility with senior technical stakeholders. Comfortable operating in a matrixed environment across partner and internal teams. At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Why You'll Thrive at NetApp At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment-you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure. NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security. Our culture We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed-they drive everything we do. If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now. Submitting an Application To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application. AI Disclosure For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support-rather than replace-human decision-making.
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: based in Belfast, minimum 3 days/ week in office (hybrid), with Other: permanent, full-time Join Thales as a Principal Mechanical Engineer and take the lead in delivering cutting-edge defence technologies, combining technical excellence, leadership and innovation to help protect and defend what matters most. What the role has to offer Shape the Future of Defence Engineering - work on complex Weapon Systems, Missile Systems and Platform products, applying engineering first principles to develop innovative solutions that directly contribute to national and international security Lead, Influence and Mentor - play a pivotal leadership role within a large Mechanical Design team, driving engineering best practice, influencing technical direction and developing the next generation of engineering talent Thrive in a Growing Business with Outstanding Flexibility - join a business experiencing significant growth, with hybrid working, a half-day finish every Friday, performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your career and wellbeing Our Opportunity We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of advanced defence technologies across our Integrated Airspace Systems portfolio. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you'll deliver innovative mechanical solutions for Weapon Systems, Missile Systems and Platform products, applying engineering expertise to solve complex technical challenges and drive successful programme outcomes. As a senior technical leader, you'll champion engineering best practice, influence key design decisions and mentor engineers across the team, helping to build capability as our business continues to grow. The ideal candidate will bring extensive mechanical design and hardware development experience, strong technical credibility and a proven ability to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions while leading and inspiring others. Building a Future, we can all trust. Integrated Airspace Protection Systems (IAS) - our main purpose is to protect and defend. We provide rapid integrated solutions for detection, coordination, fire control, engagement and support. We cover three sectors: Surface Attack & Air Defence (UK), Air Defence (International) and Air Operations & Services as well as Space. What we offer you We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and professional growth, which includes: Performance-related bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata) 24 hours volunteering paid for Private healthcare Pension scheme Life cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Key Responsibilities and Tasks Lead Mechanical Design & Development - Deliver detailed mechanical designs and engineering solutions for new and existing products, applying engineering first principles and utilising appropriate CAE tools, analyses, simulations, prototypes and testing methods Drive Technical Excellence & Decision Making - Analyse complex mechanical engineering challenges, evaluate options, and propose justified technical, technological and methodological solutions aligned with approved architectures, performance requirements and customer needs Manage Product Definition & Documentation - Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including technical drawings to BS 8888 standards, product specifications, development plans, data packs and configuration-controlled design records Support Product Lifecycle & Change Management - Lead engineering change activities, ensuring the integrity of Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing data, product configurations and associated engineering processes throughout the product lifecycle Collaborate Across Functions to Deliver Manufacturable Solutions - Work closely with engineering, production, procurement and other stakeholders to develop robust, cost-effective and manufacturable design solutions that meet quality, cost and schedule objectives Plan, Monitor & Improve Engineering Delivery - Organise and oversee mechanical engineering activities, monitoring technical progress, compliance with target costs and lead times, and driving continuous improvement in engineering quality, performance and delivery Provide Technical Leadership & Mentoring - Mentor, guide and support engineers within the team, promoting best practice, sharing knowledge, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional development About You At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Acquired a degree (or equivalent qualification) in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering Proven proficiency in 3D CAD design, particularly Creo and/or CATIA, with extensive experience producing detailed mechanical designs and engineering drawings to BS 8888 standards, including the application of GD&T principles Demonstrated experience using PLM systems (such as Windchill), managing product structures, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering change processes whilst maintaining configuration and process integrity Proven ability to apply Design for Manufacture (DfM), DFX methodologies and continuous improvement principles to develop cost-effective, robust and manufacturable design solutions Demonstrated experience applying international and industry standards, with knowledge of Defence Standards and environmental testing methodologies to support product verification and validation activities Proven capability in solving complex engineering problems, making sound technical decisions and utilising analysis, simulation and CAE tools (e.g. Ansys, Creo Simulate, SolidWorks Simulate) to support design development Demonstrated success working within multidisciplinary project and product teams, managing multiple priorities and delivering engineering outputs against programme milestones, cost targets and schedules Proven ability to lead projects, teams and technical activities, including planning, monitoring and reporting progress to ensure successful delivery of engineering objectives Demonstrated strong communication, stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams Proven commitment to developing others through mentoring, coaching and technical leadership, fostering capability growth and engineering best practice across the team If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineering leader ready to make an impact on some of the world's most advanced defence programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a future we can all trust! Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: based in Belfast, minimum 3 days/ week in office (hybrid), with Other: permanent, full-time Join Thales as a Principal Mechanical Engineer and take the lead in delivering cutting-edge defence technologies, combining technical excellence, leadership and innovation to help protect and defend what matters most. What the role has to offer Shape the Future of Defence Engineering - work on complex Weapon Systems, Missile Systems and Platform products, applying engineering first principles to develop innovative solutions that directly contribute to national and international security Lead, Influence and Mentor - play a pivotal leadership role within a large Mechanical Design team, driving engineering best practice, influencing technical direction and developing the next generation of engineering talent Thrive in a Growing Business with Outstanding Flexibility - join a business experiencing significant growth, with hybrid working, a half-day finish every Friday, performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your career and wellbeing Our Opportunity We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of advanced defence technologies across our Integrated Airspace Systems portfolio. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you'll deliver innovative mechanical solutions for Weapon Systems, Missile Systems and Platform products, applying engineering expertise to solve complex technical challenges and drive successful programme outcomes. As a senior technical leader, you'll champion engineering best practice, influence key design decisions and mentor engineers across the team, helping to build capability as our business continues to grow. The ideal candidate will bring extensive mechanical design and hardware development experience, strong technical credibility and a proven ability to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions while leading and inspiring others. Building a Future, we can all trust. Integrated Airspace Protection Systems (IAS) - our main purpose is to protect and defend. We provide rapid integrated solutions for detection, coordination, fire control, engagement and support. We cover three sectors: Surface Attack & Air Defence (UK), Air Defence (International) and Air Operations & Services as well as Space. What we offer you We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and professional growth, which includes: Performance-related bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata) 24 hours volunteering paid for Private healthcare Pension scheme Life cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Key Responsibilities and Tasks Lead Mechanical Design & Development - Deliver detailed mechanical designs and engineering solutions for new and existing products, applying engineering first principles and utilising appropriate CAE tools, analyses, simulations, prototypes and testing methods Drive Technical Excellence & Decision Making - Analyse complex mechanical engineering challenges, evaluate options, and propose justified technical, technological and methodological solutions aligned with approved architectures, performance requirements and customer needs Manage Product Definition & Documentation - Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including technical drawings to BS 8888 standards, product specifications, development plans, data packs and configuration-controlled design records Support Product Lifecycle & Change Management - Lead engineering change activities, ensuring the integrity of Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing data, product configurations and associated engineering processes throughout the product lifecycle Collaborate Across Functions to Deliver Manufacturable Solutions - Work closely with engineering, production, procurement and other stakeholders to develop robust, cost-effective and manufacturable design solutions that meet quality, cost and schedule objectives Plan, Monitor & Improve Engineering Delivery - Organise and oversee mechanical engineering activities, monitoring technical progress, compliance with target costs and lead times, and driving continuous improvement in engineering quality, performance and delivery Provide Technical Leadership & Mentoring - Mentor, guide and support engineers within the team, promoting best practice, sharing knowledge, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional development About You At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Acquired a degree (or equivalent qualification) in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering Proven proficiency in 3D CAD design, particularly Creo and/or CATIA, with extensive experience producing detailed mechanical designs and engineering drawings to BS 8888 standards, including the application of GD&T principles Demonstrated experience using PLM systems (such as Windchill), managing product structures, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering change processes whilst maintaining configuration and process integrity Proven ability to apply Design for Manufacture (DfM), DFX methodologies and continuous improvement principles to develop cost-effective, robust and manufacturable design solutions Demonstrated experience applying international and industry standards, with knowledge of Defence Standards and environmental testing methodologies to support product verification and validation activities Proven capability in solving complex engineering problems, making sound technical decisions and utilising analysis, simulation and CAE tools (e.g. Ansys, Creo Simulate, SolidWorks Simulate) to support design development Demonstrated success working within multidisciplinary project and product teams, managing multiple priorities and delivering engineering outputs against programme milestones, cost targets and schedules Proven ability to lead projects, teams and technical activities, including planning, monitoring and reporting progress to ensure successful delivery of engineering objectives Demonstrated strong communication, stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams Proven commitment to developing others through mentoring, coaching and technical leadership, fostering capability growth and engineering best practice across the team If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineering leader ready to make an impact on some of the world's most advanced defence programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a future we can all trust! Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Senior Civil Engineer - Dams/Reservoirs The UK is entering a once-in-a-generation era of reservoir development. From major Strategic Resource Option (SRO) schemes to pumped storage hydro projects, the judgements made today will shape water security, sustainability and resilience for decades to come. As an experienced dams and reservoirs professional, you'll be at the forefront of that transformation. Joining our Water Catchment Management team, you'll help deliver high-profile projects that protect communities, safeguard critical infrastructure and support the UK's future water needs. You'll play a key role in developing innovative reservoir engineering solutions across the full asset lifecycle, from feasibility and appraisal through to detailed design, statutory inspections, remediation and dam discontinuance. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on some of the UK's most important water infrastructure projects. What's In It For You This is more than a job. It's a chance to shape the future of reservoir engineering while accelerating your own career. You'll benefit from: The opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant dam, reservoir and water-resource projects Exposure to landmark SRO reservoirs, pumped storage hydro developments and major asset investment programmes The chance to lead technical delivery and influence project outcomes from concept to construction A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where your expertise is valued and your ideas are heard Access to our UK Centre of Excellence and a global network of 400+ specialist reservoir engineers Opportunities to mentor, develop and inspire the next generation of engineers Flexible working arrangements that support your lifestyle and wellbeing Clear pathways for technical and professional progression within a growing business We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Due to continued growth and increasing demand across the water sector, we're creating new opportunities within our established Dams & Reservoirs team. Working alongside many of the UK's principal reservoir owners, including the Environment Agency, United Utilities, Northumbrian Water, Thames Water and Welsh Water, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from statutory reservoir inspections and remedial works to the design and delivery of major new dam infrastructure. You'll collaborate with specialists across hydrology, geotechnics, hydraulics, structures and environmental disciplines, bringing together expertise to develop innovative, sustainable solutions. Key responsibilities include: Delivering dam and reservoir engineering appraisal and design projects Supporting schemes from pre-feasibility through to detailed design Providing technical leadership across project work packages Mentoring and supporting the development of engineers and technical professionals Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges Building strong client relationships and contributing to successful project outcomes Championing safety, quality and engineering excellence in everything you do Significant experience in dam and reservoir engineering Strong knowledge of reservoir appraisal, inspection, design and asset management Experience delivering projects across feasibility, outline and detailed design stages Ability to lead technical work and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline Chartered status (or working towards it) with a relevant professional institution Ready to Help Shape the Future of Water? If you're looking for a role where your expertise will influence nationally significant projects, where you'll work alongside some of the industry's pioneering specialists, and where you'll have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on the UK's water infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and be part of the team delivering the next generation of dams, reservoirs and water resilience projects across the UK. Apply today and help shape what comes next. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Warrington Cheshire United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Civil and Structural Enterprise Functions Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Senior Civil Engineer - Dams/Reservoirs The UK is entering a once-in-a-generation era of reservoir development. From major Strategic Resource Option (SRO) schemes to pumped storage hydro projects, the judgements made today will shape water security, sustainability and resilience for decades to come. As an experienced dams and reservoirs professional, you'll be at the forefront of that transformation. Joining our Water Catchment Management team, you'll help deliver high-profile projects that protect communities, safeguard critical infrastructure and support the UK's future water needs. You'll play a key role in developing innovative reservoir engineering solutions across the full asset lifecycle, from feasibility and appraisal through to detailed design, statutory inspections, remediation and dam discontinuance. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on some of the UK's most important water infrastructure projects. What's In It For You This is more than a job. It's a chance to shape the future of reservoir engineering while accelerating your own career. You'll benefit from: The opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant dam, reservoir and water-resource projects Exposure to landmark SRO reservoirs, pumped storage hydro developments and major asset investment programmes The chance to lead technical delivery and influence project outcomes from concept to construction A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where your expertise is valued and your ideas are heard Access to our UK Centre of Excellence and a global network of 400+ specialist reservoir engineers Opportunities to mentor, develop and inspire the next generation of engineers Flexible working arrangements that support your lifestyle and wellbeing Clear pathways for technical and professional progression within a growing business We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Due to continued growth and increasing demand across the water sector, we're creating new opportunities within our established Dams & Reservoirs team. Working alongside many of the UK's principal reservoir owners, including the Environment Agency, United Utilities, Northumbrian Water, Thames Water and Welsh Water, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from statutory reservoir inspections and remedial works to the design and delivery of major new dam infrastructure. You'll collaborate with specialists across hydrology, geotechnics, hydraulics, structures and environmental disciplines, bringing together expertise to develop innovative, sustainable solutions. Key responsibilities include: Delivering dam and reservoir engineering appraisal and design projects Supporting schemes from pre-feasibility through to detailed design Providing technical leadership across project work packages Mentoring and supporting the development of engineers and technical professionals Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges Building strong client relationships and contributing to successful project outcomes Championing safety, quality and engineering excellence in everything you do Significant experience in dam and reservoir engineering Strong knowledge of reservoir appraisal, inspection, design and asset management Experience delivering projects across feasibility, outline and detailed design stages Ability to lead technical work and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline Chartered status (or working towards it) with a relevant professional institution Ready to Help Shape the Future of Water? If you're looking for a role where your expertise will influence nationally significant projects, where you'll work alongside some of the industry's pioneering specialists, and where you'll have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on the UK's water infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and be part of the team delivering the next generation of dams, reservoirs and water resilience projects across the UK. Apply today and help shape what comes next. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Warrington Cheshire United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Civil and Structural Enterprise Functions Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .
Senior Civil Engineer - Dams/Reservoirs The UK is entering a once-in-a-generation era of reservoir development. From major Strategic Resource Option (SRO) schemes to pumped storage hydro projects, the judgements made today will shape water security, sustainability and resilience for decades to come. As an experienced dams and reservoirs professional, you'll be at the forefront of that transformation. Joining our Water Catchment Management team, you'll help deliver high-profile projects that protect communities, safeguard critical infrastructure and support the UK's future water needs. You'll play a key role in developing innovative reservoir engineering solutions across the full asset lifecycle, from feasibility and appraisal through to detailed design, statutory inspections, remediation and dam discontinuance. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on some of the UK's most important water infrastructure projects. What's In It For You This is more than a job. It's a chance to shape the future of reservoir engineering while accelerating your own career. You'll benefit from: The opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant dam, reservoir and water-resource projects Exposure to landmark SRO reservoirs, pumped storage hydro developments and major asset investment programmes The chance to lead technical delivery and influence project outcomes from concept to construction A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where your expertise is valued and your ideas are heard Access to our UK Centre of Excellence and a global network of 400+ specialist reservoir engineers Opportunities to mentor, develop and inspire the next generation of engineers Flexible working arrangements that support your lifestyle and wellbeing Clear pathways for technical and professional progression within a growing business We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Due to continued growth and increasing demand across the water sector, we're creating new opportunities within our established Dams & Reservoirs team. Working alongside many of the UK's principal reservoir owners, including the Environment Agency, United Utilities, Northumbrian Water, Thames Water and Welsh Water, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from statutory reservoir inspections and remedial works to the design and delivery of major new dam infrastructure. You'll collaborate with specialists across hydrology, geotechnics, hydraulics, structures and environmental disciplines, bringing together expertise to develop innovative, sustainable solutions. Key responsibilities include: Delivering dam and reservoir engineering appraisal and design projects Supporting schemes from pre-feasibility through to detailed design Providing technical leadership across project work packages Mentoring and supporting the development of engineers and technical professionals Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges Building strong client relationships and contributing to successful project outcomes Championing safety, quality and engineering excellence in everything you do Significant experience in dam and reservoir engineering Strong knowledge of reservoir appraisal, inspection, design and asset management Experience delivering projects across feasibility, outline and detailed design stages Ability to lead technical work and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline Chartered status (or working towards it) with a relevant professional institution Ready to Help Shape the Future of Water? If you're looking for a role where your expertise will influence nationally significant projects, where you'll work alongside some of the industry's pioneering specialists, and where you'll have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on the UK's water infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and be part of the team delivering the next generation of dams, reservoirs and water resilience projects across the UK. Apply today and help shape what comes next. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Warrington Cheshire United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Civil and Structural Enterprise Functions Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Senior Civil Engineer - Dams/Reservoirs The UK is entering a once-in-a-generation era of reservoir development. From major Strategic Resource Option (SRO) schemes to pumped storage hydro projects, the judgements made today will shape water security, sustainability and resilience for decades to come. As an experienced dams and reservoirs professional, you'll be at the forefront of that transformation. Joining our Water Catchment Management team, you'll help deliver high-profile projects that protect communities, safeguard critical infrastructure and support the UK's future water needs. You'll play a key role in developing innovative reservoir engineering solutions across the full asset lifecycle, from feasibility and appraisal through to detailed design, statutory inspections, remediation and dam discontinuance. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on some of the UK's most important water infrastructure projects. What's In It For You This is more than a job. It's a chance to shape the future of reservoir engineering while accelerating your own career. You'll benefit from: The opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant dam, reservoir and water-resource projects Exposure to landmark SRO reservoirs, pumped storage hydro developments and major asset investment programmes The chance to lead technical delivery and influence project outcomes from concept to construction A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where your expertise is valued and your ideas are heard Access to our UK Centre of Excellence and a global network of 400+ specialist reservoir engineers Opportunities to mentor, develop and inspire the next generation of engineers Flexible working arrangements that support your lifestyle and wellbeing Clear pathways for technical and professional progression within a growing business We Offer Compensation that reflects your skills and experience Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10% Private medical cover and Digital GP access Family planning and fertility support services Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Life assurance at four times your salary Income protection for long-term financial security Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes About the Opportunity Due to continued growth and increasing demand across the water sector, we're creating new opportunities within our established Dams & Reservoirs team. Working alongside many of the UK's principal reservoir owners, including the Environment Agency, United Utilities, Northumbrian Water, Thames Water and Welsh Water, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from statutory reservoir inspections and remedial works to the design and delivery of major new dam infrastructure. You'll collaborate with specialists across hydrology, geotechnics, hydraulics, structures and environmental disciplines, bringing together expertise to develop innovative, sustainable solutions. Key responsibilities include: Delivering dam and reservoir engineering appraisal and design projects Supporting schemes from pre-feasibility through to detailed design Providing technical leadership across project work packages Mentoring and supporting the development of engineers and technical professionals Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges Building strong client relationships and contributing to successful project outcomes Championing safety, quality and engineering excellence in everything you do Significant experience in dam and reservoir engineering Strong knowledge of reservoir appraisal, inspection, design and asset management Experience delivering projects across feasibility, outline and detailed design stages Ability to lead technical work and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline Chartered status (or working towards it) with a relevant professional institution Ready to Help Shape the Future of Water? If you're looking for a role where your expertise will influence nationally significant projects, where you'll work alongside some of the industry's pioneering specialists, and where you'll have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on the UK's water infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and be part of the team delivering the next generation of dams, reservoirs and water resilience projects across the UK. Apply today and help shape what comes next. Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week Good luck with your application Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Warrington Cheshire United Kingdom Exeter Devon United Kingdom Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom Civil and Structural Enterprise Functions Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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