# We are Ultra Precision Control Systems Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.# Flexible Working Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.# Job DescriptionUltra Precision Control Systems (PCS) is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industries. We support our global military and civil customers (key industry primes such as Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Gulfstream) by providing innovative electronic, electro-mechanical and pneumatic solutions that meet operational, reliability and environmental needs for safety critical and high integrity applications. We also provide equipment for modern military land vehicles that improve their reliability and performance whilst reducing the burden on their operators and maintainers. Our products are integrated onto market leading platforms such as F-35, Eurofighter Typhoon, Gripen, A400M, Boeing 787, Airbus A350, Gulfstream G650, Ajax and Challenger vehicles to name but a few. The product portfolio at Ultra PCS ranges from blue sky research programmes and new to market products, development, production, through to after-market solutions. Key responsibilities Ensure and maintain effective commercial governance in accordance with policies, procedures and processes Support implementation of commercial objectives and their effective management and achievement Implementation of effective contract management during project lifecycles for the IPT, including customer liaison and customer relationship management on contractual matters Contribute to the commercial aspects of Bids, including the drafting of terms and conditions and clearance through the Bid review process Preparation, review and negotiation of agreements including, but not limited to NDAs/PIAs, MoUs, LTAs, Agency Agreements, PDS, Teaming Agreements, to protect Ultra's commercial and financial interests. Ensure the effective flow of prime terms into contractual arrangements with suppliers Implementation of effective contract management during project lifecycles for the IPT Lead contract negotiations for non-strategic bids and subcontracts. Support strategic bids and contract negotiations Identification and mitigation of commercial and contractual risk throughout the project lifecycle from bid to closure Negotiation and management of any bank issued bonds and guarantees to mitigate risk and ensure timely return from issuing and counter guaranteeing banks Implementation of the appropriate commercial / contractual arrangements for the delivery of the IPT's strategic projects and programmes, ensuring that such arrangements protect Ultra's commercial and financial interests Propose and manage effective arrangements for non-strategic projects and programmes Maintaining the strategically important Contracts Register and delivery of commercial analysis and reports and briefs along with inputs to CSRs and participate in senior level discussions Support implementation and management of key business processes ensuring commercial integrity of activities through the bid review process ensuring that all business development opportunities and bids meet agreed commercial criteria including risk-reward balance Support other commercial team members in the further development of overall commercial awareness across the enterprise Work collaboratively with and support the IPT and other functions. Share ownership of problems and actively support resolution strategies, plans and actions Implement strategic decisions, in conjunction with Engineering, regarding the implementation of IP management policies. Ensure continued protection and management of IP and confidential information Support government contracting price investigations. Provide management level reports detailing outcomes and any action plans Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting achievement of functional OKRs Support development and maintenance of commercial and contracting, procedures and policies and templates and implement them in assigned areas to support improved business effectiveness. Keep up to date with and research new commercial developments in assigned areas and assist in assessing their advantage to the business Knowledge, skills and experience Essential A minimum of 5 years prior commercial experience in an aerospace, defence or a related technology industry, demonstrating all, or substantially all, of the above responsibilities Well organised and confident individual able to take the lead on business issues Previous experience in a customer interface role Can demonstrate the ability to identify key areas in contract terms supplied by other parties that, if accepted, would represent a significant risk to the Company A lateral thinker that demonstrates Commercial awareness, business acumen and an attention to detail whilst meeting challenging deadlines Confidence with numbers Good communicator - oral and written Can demonstrate the ability to effectively liaise with internal and external customers and stakeholders Works effectively in a team Self-motivated and proactively able to manage own work to in order to achieve objectives Use own initiative within the scope of the role Plans work and delivers on time, with agility to re-plan priorities to meet the needs of the business Demonstrates a high level of integrity and inspires trust Ability to identify and develop solutions to problems Demonstrates a "Can do" positive attitude, with a willingness to develop Good application of Microsoft packages and relevant software Embraces and shares Ultra's APSIRE values Desirable Working experience of US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS and DFARS) Working experience of US TINA Appreciation of UK and US export control regulations Recognition of contract law Qualifications Degree educated in a Business or related subject is essential Post-graduation Commercial certifications (such as WCC CCM) is desirable Benefits: Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities. Flexible working within core working hours 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays 4 times your annual salary in life assurance Flexible benefits package Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions. Sports and Social club Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team eventsYou couldn't be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process# Nationality Requirements Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
# We are Ultra Precision Control Systems Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.# Flexible Working Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.# Job DescriptionUltra Precision Control Systems (PCS) is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industries. We support our global military and civil customers (key industry primes such as Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Gulfstream) by providing innovative electronic, electro-mechanical and pneumatic solutions that meet operational, reliability and environmental needs for safety critical and high integrity applications. We also provide equipment for modern military land vehicles that improve their reliability and performance whilst reducing the burden on their operators and maintainers. Our products are integrated onto market leading platforms such as F-35, Eurofighter Typhoon, Gripen, A400M, Boeing 787, Airbus A350, Gulfstream G650, Ajax and Challenger vehicles to name but a few. The product portfolio at Ultra PCS ranges from blue sky research programmes and new to market products, development, production, through to after-market solutions. Key responsibilities Ensure and maintain effective commercial governance in accordance with policies, procedures and processes Support implementation of commercial objectives and their effective management and achievement Implementation of effective contract management during project lifecycles for the IPT, including customer liaison and customer relationship management on contractual matters Contribute to the commercial aspects of Bids, including the drafting of terms and conditions and clearance through the Bid review process Preparation, review and negotiation of agreements including, but not limited to NDAs/PIAs, MoUs, LTAs, Agency Agreements, PDS, Teaming Agreements, to protect Ultra's commercial and financial interests. Ensure the effective flow of prime terms into contractual arrangements with suppliers Implementation of effective contract management during project lifecycles for the IPT Lead contract negotiations for non-strategic bids and subcontracts. Support strategic bids and contract negotiations Identification and mitigation of commercial and contractual risk throughout the project lifecycle from bid to closure Negotiation and management of any bank issued bonds and guarantees to mitigate risk and ensure timely return from issuing and counter guaranteeing banks Implementation of the appropriate commercial / contractual arrangements for the delivery of the IPT's strategic projects and programmes, ensuring that such arrangements protect Ultra's commercial and financial interests Propose and manage effective arrangements for non-strategic projects and programmes Maintaining the strategically important Contracts Register and delivery of commercial analysis and reports and briefs along with inputs to CSRs and participate in senior level discussions Support implementation and management of key business processes ensuring commercial integrity of activities through the bid review process ensuring that all business development opportunities and bids meet agreed commercial criteria including risk-reward balance Support other commercial team members in the further development of overall commercial awareness across the enterprise Work collaboratively with and support the IPT and other functions. Share ownership of problems and actively support resolution strategies, plans and actions Implement strategic decisions, in conjunction with Engineering, regarding the implementation of IP management policies. Ensure continued protection and management of IP and confidential information Support government contracting price investigations. Provide management level reports detailing outcomes and any action plans Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting achievement of functional OKRs Support development and maintenance of commercial and contracting, procedures and policies and templates and implement them in assigned areas to support improved business effectiveness. Keep up to date with and research new commercial developments in assigned areas and assist in assessing their advantage to the business Knowledge, skills and experience Essential A minimum of 5 years prior commercial experience in an aerospace, defence or a related technology industry, demonstrating all, or substantially all, of the above responsibilities Well organised and confident individual able to take the lead on business issues Previous experience in a customer interface role Can demonstrate the ability to identify key areas in contract terms supplied by other parties that, if accepted, would represent a significant risk to the Company A lateral thinker that demonstrates Commercial awareness, business acumen and an attention to detail whilst meeting challenging deadlines Confidence with numbers Good communicator - oral and written Can demonstrate the ability to effectively liaise with internal and external customers and stakeholders Works effectively in a team Self-motivated and proactively able to manage own work to in order to achieve objectives Use own initiative within the scope of the role Plans work and delivers on time, with agility to re-plan priorities to meet the needs of the business Demonstrates a high level of integrity and inspires trust Ability to identify and develop solutions to problems Demonstrates a "Can do" positive attitude, with a willingness to develop Good application of Microsoft packages and relevant software Embraces and shares Ultra's APSIRE values Desirable Working experience of US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS and DFARS) Working experience of US TINA Appreciation of UK and US export control regulations Recognition of contract law Qualifications Degree educated in a Business or related subject is essential Post-graduation Commercial certifications (such as WCC CCM) is desirable Benefits: Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities. Flexible working within core working hours 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays 4 times your annual salary in life assurance Flexible benefits package Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions. Sports and Social club Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team eventsYou couldn't be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process# Nationality Requirements Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake
Mechanical Project Manager Location: Leeds, UK Job Type: Full-time/Permanent Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 + 5000 Car Allowance Operating for over 45 years, we provide complete Mechanical and Electrical services across all sectors of the construction industry including Industrial, Logistics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Mining, Healthcare, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure, High-End Residential, Public, and Energy. From design stage to installation and ongoing maintenance of facilities, our valued and highly skilled workforce deliver efficient, reliable, and best-in-class service. A Deloitte Best Managed Company Award winner for eight years running, we pride ourselves on being a full building services solutions provider and have successfully delivered multiple large-scale projects in Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe. Job Description Attend project start-up meetings and manage all mechanical aspects, delivering the project on time and within budget. Familiarise yourself with all details and specifications of the project. Collate technical submittals, ensuring they are issued and followed through until approval. Manage labour tracker. Maintain progress report weekly, reporting and managing any changes/variations. Liaise with main contractors and the client-based site team. Oversee coordination and delivery of project plant and equipment. Ensure adequate materials are always available to complete the project. Ensure construction and commissioning programmes are in place for the job and implement the commission plan on site. Manage the handover process and maintain the document management system. Project-specific scheduling. Attend meetings as required with subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery. Attend general site meetings and action any points raised. Communicate any innovative project-specific works to Contracts Manager (R&D). Qualifications Extensive experience in a Mechanical Project Manager or similar role Successful track record of delivering large-scale projects Qualification in Construction/Project Management is preferred Experience of supervising teams Additional Information Having an inclusive and flexible culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic, and innovative organisation. As well as being supported and encouraged to develop your career, we also offer the following: Competitive salary Professional development support Employee Assistance Program Health and wellness programs
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Mechanical Project Manager Location: Leeds, UK Job Type: Full-time/Permanent Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 + 5000 Car Allowance Operating for over 45 years, we provide complete Mechanical and Electrical services across all sectors of the construction industry including Industrial, Logistics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Mining, Healthcare, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure, High-End Residential, Public, and Energy. From design stage to installation and ongoing maintenance of facilities, our valued and highly skilled workforce deliver efficient, reliable, and best-in-class service. A Deloitte Best Managed Company Award winner for eight years running, we pride ourselves on being a full building services solutions provider and have successfully delivered multiple large-scale projects in Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe. Job Description Attend project start-up meetings and manage all mechanical aspects, delivering the project on time and within budget. Familiarise yourself with all details and specifications of the project. Collate technical submittals, ensuring they are issued and followed through until approval. Manage labour tracker. Maintain progress report weekly, reporting and managing any changes/variations. Liaise with main contractors and the client-based site team. Oversee coordination and delivery of project plant and equipment. Ensure adequate materials are always available to complete the project. Ensure construction and commissioning programmes are in place for the job and implement the commission plan on site. Manage the handover process and maintain the document management system. Project-specific scheduling. Attend meetings as required with subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery. Attend general site meetings and action any points raised. Communicate any innovative project-specific works to Contracts Manager (R&D). Qualifications Extensive experience in a Mechanical Project Manager or similar role Successful track record of delivering large-scale projects Qualification in Construction/Project Management is preferred Experience of supervising teams Additional Information Having an inclusive and flexible culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic, and innovative organisation. As well as being supported and encouraged to develop your career, we also offer the following: Competitive salary Professional development support Employee Assistance Program Health and wellness programs
Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The role This role is part of Saab Bluebear Business in Bedfordshire. Your role as a Mechanical Design Engineer (Aero) will be to support Head of Engineering on multidisciplinary design challenges involved in the development of unmanned systems. This represents an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership of innovative products including requirement management, design, integration, manufacturing and testing. Key Responsibilities Day-to-day CAD design and management of multidisciplinary design requirements. Experienced solidworks user, solid modelling, surfacing, assemblies, detailing, BoM creation. First-pass analysis (basic FEA, basic CFD) of implementable design solutions using analysis suites as part of CAD packages (preferably solidworks). Technical management of specific project WPs including task allocation and resource management. Define the design, integration and test activities during development of both R&D and product contracts. Product design innovation, based on research into technical plans for prototypes using Computer Assisted Engineering (CAE) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software. Select suitable manufacturing methods for rapid prototyping, incl. wet-layup for developmental composite parts. Select suitable manufacturing methods and materials for metallic containers and structures. Preparing user requirements, concept of operations (CONOPS), technical specifications, design specifications, product specifications, commissioning plans, DFMEAs and risk assessments. Payload integration, with understanding of impacts on aircraft performance and of holistic optimisation at aircraft design stage. All-Electric Propulsion System integration into new or existing airframes (incl. eVTOL) Understanding of customer requirements, challenges and expectations. Explore new technology trends and apply in appropriate scenarios to deliver value to team, customer and Organization. Work with wider project delivery teams to develop on-time, on-budget solutions. Technical Point of Contact and liaison for key Suppliers/Partners. Conducting timely reviews with team members on the work assigned and resolve if there are any issues / concerns on the deliverables. Ensure quality of deliverables to the satisfaction of the customer. Responsible for WP adherence to schedule, costs and review of risks. Assist Program Manager in estimation, dependency identification, developing project plan and tracking the progress. Other Duties and Responsibilities To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required within the grade and level of the post. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your evolving role within the company and the overall business objectives of the company. Some travel within the UK may be required.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The role This role is part of Saab Bluebear Business in Bedfordshire. Your role as a Mechanical Design Engineer (Aero) will be to support Head of Engineering on multidisciplinary design challenges involved in the development of unmanned systems. This represents an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership of innovative products including requirement management, design, integration, manufacturing and testing. Key Responsibilities Day-to-day CAD design and management of multidisciplinary design requirements. Experienced solidworks user, solid modelling, surfacing, assemblies, detailing, BoM creation. First-pass analysis (basic FEA, basic CFD) of implementable design solutions using analysis suites as part of CAD packages (preferably solidworks). Technical management of specific project WPs including task allocation and resource management. Define the design, integration and test activities during development of both R&D and product contracts. Product design innovation, based on research into technical plans for prototypes using Computer Assisted Engineering (CAE) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software. Select suitable manufacturing methods for rapid prototyping, incl. wet-layup for developmental composite parts. Select suitable manufacturing methods and materials for metallic containers and structures. Preparing user requirements, concept of operations (CONOPS), technical specifications, design specifications, product specifications, commissioning plans, DFMEAs and risk assessments. Payload integration, with understanding of impacts on aircraft performance and of holistic optimisation at aircraft design stage. All-Electric Propulsion System integration into new or existing airframes (incl. eVTOL) Understanding of customer requirements, challenges and expectations. Explore new technology trends and apply in appropriate scenarios to deliver value to team, customer and Organization. Work with wider project delivery teams to develop on-time, on-budget solutions. Technical Point of Contact and liaison for key Suppliers/Partners. Conducting timely reviews with team members on the work assigned and resolve if there are any issues / concerns on the deliverables. Ensure quality of deliverables to the satisfaction of the customer. Responsible for WP adherence to schedule, costs and review of risks. Assist Program Manager in estimation, dependency identification, developing project plan and tracking the progress. Other Duties and Responsibilities To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required within the grade and level of the post. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your evolving role within the company and the overall business objectives of the company. Some travel within the UK may be required.
Mechanical Project / Contracts Manager (Facilities & Building Services) £47,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Training + Company Vehicle / Car Allowance + 33-Days Holiday + No Stays Away + Work-life Balance + Long Service Awards + Laptop and Phone Office Based: Commutable from Bath, Westbury, Frome, Warminster, Chippenham, Salisbury and Surrounding Areas Are you from a Mechanical Engineering background with click apply for full job details
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Mechanical Project / Contracts Manager (Facilities & Building Services) £47,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Training + Company Vehicle / Car Allowance + 33-Days Holiday + No Stays Away + Work-life Balance + Long Service Awards + Laptop and Phone Office Based: Commutable from Bath, Westbury, Frome, Warminster, Chippenham, Salisbury and Surrounding Areas Are you from a Mechanical Engineering background with click apply for full job details
Electrical Services Surveyor Location : St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE -Flexible working options including Hybrid working Salary: £42,500 up to £46,871 inclusive annual salary up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution plus essential car user allowance Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract : Permanent About the role In this role, you will oversee the implementation, management, and delivery of all electrical, fire detection, door entry, lift, CCTV, and digital TV installations with the Council's supply partners. Responsibilities include repair, maintenance, and major projects for both existing and new Council housing installations. About you You will oversee projects from start to completion with minimal supervision, including budget management, preparing specifications and drawings, contract procurement, and supervising electrical works for the Council's housing stock. A degree in Building Surveying or equivalent work experience in a similar role is preferred with i.e. HNC/HND in Building Surveying/Construction or relevant Electrical qualification. Strong working knowledge of building defects and solutions is also required. Knowledge of housing legislation, best practices for repairs and maintenance, CDM, and Building Regulations is essential. St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work. In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to: • 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) bank holidays. Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers • Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions • Flexible working options • Staff Parking Permit • Reimbursement of professional fees • Comprehensive development and training • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres • Access to discounts and benefits via online platform Additional Information A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. Closing date for applications : 08 December 2025 Interviews scheduled for week commencing: As soon as possible NOTE : Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date, and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. You may also have experience in the following: Electrical Project Manager, Building Services Engineer, Electrical Contracts Manager, Housing Electrical Engineer, M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Project Manager, Building Surveyor (Electrical / M&E), Electrical Maintenance Manager, Electrical Compliance Officer, Property Services Manager, Electrical Engineer (Local Authority / Council Housing), Asset Manager (Building Services), Electrical Installation Manager, Building Services Surveyor, Repairs and Maintenance Manager, Fire and Security Systems Manager REF-
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Electrical Services Surveyor Location : St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE -Flexible working options including Hybrid working Salary: £42,500 up to £46,871 inclusive annual salary up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution plus essential car user allowance Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract : Permanent About the role In this role, you will oversee the implementation, management, and delivery of all electrical, fire detection, door entry, lift, CCTV, and digital TV installations with the Council's supply partners. Responsibilities include repair, maintenance, and major projects for both existing and new Council housing installations. About you You will oversee projects from start to completion with minimal supervision, including budget management, preparing specifications and drawings, contract procurement, and supervising electrical works for the Council's housing stock. A degree in Building Surveying or equivalent work experience in a similar role is preferred with i.e. HNC/HND in Building Surveying/Construction or relevant Electrical qualification. Strong working knowledge of building defects and solutions is also required. Knowledge of housing legislation, best practices for repairs and maintenance, CDM, and Building Regulations is essential. St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work. In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to: • 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) bank holidays. Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers • Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions • Flexible working options • Staff Parking Permit • Reimbursement of professional fees • Comprehensive development and training • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres • Access to discounts and benefits via online platform Additional Information A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. Closing date for applications : 08 December 2025 Interviews scheduled for week commencing: As soon as possible NOTE : Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date, and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. You may also have experience in the following: Electrical Project Manager, Building Services Engineer, Electrical Contracts Manager, Housing Electrical Engineer, M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Project Manager, Building Surveyor (Electrical / M&E), Electrical Maintenance Manager, Electrical Compliance Officer, Property Services Manager, Electrical Engineer (Local Authority / Council Housing), Asset Manager (Building Services), Electrical Installation Manager, Building Services Surveyor, Repairs and Maintenance Manager, Fire and Security Systems Manager REF-
Company Profile CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. Job Title: Contract Manager CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Contract Manager to join the team. Role Summary: Responsible for the contract management of the staff, operation and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical plants/services, project works and Building performance. Daily management of the Engineering team including compliance with CBRE disciplinary processes and procedures. To direct, instruct and manage all CBRE staff under their control as well as SSP's ensuring compliance with working practices. To complete the weekly operations report to the client and attend weekly operations meeting, client meetings as requested, in conjunction with the client. Ensure that all matters that may impact the smooth running of the building and facilities are immediately reported to both CBRE and the contracts Senior Management. To conduct regular reviews of operating procedures making recommendations for improvement with appropriate working practices and emergency/contingency procedures within the critical systems. Liaise and keep informed both the client and the CBRE Area Manager on all aspects of contract problems (defects & deficiencies). To ensure that all staff within their control are conversant with the operation and control of critical and noncritical systems installed within the portfolio. To ensure quality is maintained throughout the facilities. Ensuring business policies and processes are effectively communicated, and implemented within the contract. Ensure optimum staffing structures operate across contracts, balancing cost reduction with the delivery of service excellence. Working with other Operations Managers to ensure the collaborative development of the business, effective team working, and support to colleagues. Development of contract financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, reduction of WIP, debt, cost reduction and contract growth, and ensure that these are met and exceeded. Ensure appropriate control systems to ensure statutory, policy and contractual commitments are met. Ensuring a customer focus within all areas of operational activities, and that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts. Provision of leadership and guidance, advice, coaching and direct support, where required to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment and recognition/reward. Delivering effective business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management and team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other publications, as appropriate. Provide a learning environment, and appropriate training and development planning. Ensure basic training needs are delivered, employees are fully competent to undertake their roles, and are able to reach their full future potential. Demonstrate a willingness to attend on and off site training for plant and systems as they are installed. This may require nights away from home. Experience Required: Experience in Building Services industry. HV Authorised Person (Preferable). Completed recognised formal Electrical or Mechanical training to at least city and Guilds level, preferably ONC/HNC or Higher. Strong communication skills. Ability to lead, motivate and direct a team of technicians/operatives. Possess an understanding of Health and Safety issues, NEBOSH / IOSH, or equivalent formal training would be desirable. Conversant with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). A good level of English and Mathematics required. Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to prioritise workloads. Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm, clear thinking and able to deliver the required services to the client within given time constraints.
Nov 02, 2025
Full time
Company Profile CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. Job Title: Contract Manager CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Contract Manager to join the team. Role Summary: Responsible for the contract management of the staff, operation and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical plants/services, project works and Building performance. Daily management of the Engineering team including compliance with CBRE disciplinary processes and procedures. To direct, instruct and manage all CBRE staff under their control as well as SSP's ensuring compliance with working practices. To complete the weekly operations report to the client and attend weekly operations meeting, client meetings as requested, in conjunction with the client. Ensure that all matters that may impact the smooth running of the building and facilities are immediately reported to both CBRE and the contracts Senior Management. To conduct regular reviews of operating procedures making recommendations for improvement with appropriate working practices and emergency/contingency procedures within the critical systems. Liaise and keep informed both the client and the CBRE Area Manager on all aspects of contract problems (defects & deficiencies). To ensure that all staff within their control are conversant with the operation and control of critical and noncritical systems installed within the portfolio. To ensure quality is maintained throughout the facilities. Ensuring business policies and processes are effectively communicated, and implemented within the contract. Ensure optimum staffing structures operate across contracts, balancing cost reduction with the delivery of service excellence. Working with other Operations Managers to ensure the collaborative development of the business, effective team working, and support to colleagues. Development of contract financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, reduction of WIP, debt, cost reduction and contract growth, and ensure that these are met and exceeded. Ensure appropriate control systems to ensure statutory, policy and contractual commitments are met. Ensuring a customer focus within all areas of operational activities, and that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts. Provision of leadership and guidance, advice, coaching and direct support, where required to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment and recognition/reward. Delivering effective business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management and team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other publications, as appropriate. Provide a learning environment, and appropriate training and development planning. Ensure basic training needs are delivered, employees are fully competent to undertake their roles, and are able to reach their full future potential. Demonstrate a willingness to attend on and off site training for plant and systems as they are installed. This may require nights away from home. Experience Required: Experience in Building Services industry. HV Authorised Person (Preferable). Completed recognised formal Electrical or Mechanical training to at least city and Guilds level, preferably ONC/HNC or Higher. Strong communication skills. Ability to lead, motivate and direct a team of technicians/operatives. Possess an understanding of Health and Safety issues, NEBOSH / IOSH, or equivalent formal training would be desirable. Conversant with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). A good level of English and Mathematics required. Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to prioritise workloads. Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm, clear thinking and able to deliver the required services to the client within given time constraints.
