Government Digital & Data
Location Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Calder (Normanton), London , Leicester, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary Threat & Risk Assessment, Capability Exploration and Research (TRACER) plays a critical role in supporting the National Crime Agency's mission to protect the public from serious and organised crime. TRACER is a collaborative function that leads the NCA's science and technology innovation activity, ensuring capabilities remain current, effective, and relevant in an increasingly digital landscape. It also provides threat and opportunity management for digital communications capabilities on behalf of the Home Office's Digital Communications Capabilities partnership. The team is creative and forward thinking, applying design thinking approaches to understand and address user and customer needs. The Innovation, Science and Technology function supports the development of new capabilities by working with stakeholders to define problems and opportunities, identify requirements, develop user cases, and conduct discovery activity. This includes piloting concepts, running experiments, assessing customer benefits, and translating insights into outline business cases and clear stakeholder communications, demonstrating how innovation enables law enforcement to adapt and remain effective. To support this work, TRACER has established the Enabling Innovation and Experimentation Environment (EIEE). EIEE is a cloud based platform that enables the testing and evaluation of potential solutions to digital threats and opportunities, supporting informed investment decisions. Innovation is delivered through a range of approaches, including proofs of concept, technical demonstrators, testing activity, and desktop based exercises, drawing on both internal and external expertise. TRACER is seeking Innovation, Science and Technology Managers to deliver impactful innovation across the NCA and the Home Office partnership. This role sits within the Government science and engineering: career framework - GOV.UK Job description The Innovation, Science and Technology (IS&T) team works across the Agency and in close partnership with law enforcement and national security organisations to understand how adversaries exploit emerging technologies for criminal purposes, and to apply science and technology to counter those threats. The team also supports the development of new operational capabilities and drives the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. A typical day in TRACER may involve engaging with operational teams to understand their challenges, conducting discovery work to develop a deep understanding of complex problems, commissioning research, and designing experiments or prototypes. The role also includes consulting with industry partners, collaborating with academia and other government science and technology teams, and presenting evidence based options to strategic governance boards to inform and shape investment decisions. This breadth of activity demands a diverse and inclusive workforce. We therefore welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, with different perspectives and ways of thinking, to ensure we continue to operate with creativity, ingenuity and impact. Job Duties and Responsibilities Research, design and deliver innovative solutions to complex problems by leading discovery activity, designing experiments, and translating insight into practical, testable outcomes. Clearly communicate complex problems and solutions to a wide range of stakeholders, including operational teams, technical specialists, and senior decision makers. Lead and manage multiple workstreams, ensuring delivery to agreed standards, timelines and budgets, while continuously identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. Provide effective project oversight, coordinating activity across teams and partners to ensure successful delivery of innovation initiatives. Work closely with NCA Commercial to identify, secure and manage commercial arrangements with leading private sector specialists and subject matter experts. Support the creation of commercial contracts that enable innovation activity to proceed at pace, ensuring open and fair competition and value for money. Develop evidence based recommendations by synthesising research findings, experimentation results and operational insight to inform future priorities and investment decisions. Support the development of key artefacts, including outline and strategic business cases, and contribute to communications strategies to engage and influence key stakeholders. Produce clear, high quality documentation that captures analysis, decisions and rationale, supporting transparency and governance. Manage innovation resources on a day to day basis, including subcontractors, ensuring appropriate tasking, performance management and capability development. Provide support to Innovation, Science and Technology Leads, contributing flexibly to team priorities and project delivery as required. Manage and oversee a responsive cloud based experimentation environment, including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics and intelligence capabilities. Develop workplans and task team members to deliver prototyping, alpha and beta deployments, overseeing testing, experimentation and cost modelling to support informed decision making. Person specification Proven experience leading multi disciplinary teams, setting clear direction and applying project management principles to translate innovation into operational delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time and within budget. Ability to work effectively across diverse specialisms, confidently discussing complex concepts with technical and non technical stakeholders and coordinating delivery through structured planning and governance. Strong prioritisation and stakeholder management skills, with experience securing buy in from senior stakeholders and product sponsors, resolving conflicts, and balancing competing demands. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus, negotiate compromise, and bring stakeholders on board with decisions. Strong written and verbal communication capability, including experience of conveying complex or technical information clearly and persuasively to non technical audiences, ensuring messages are understood and acted upon. Demonstrable ability to identify, assess and integrate emerging science and technologies to drive innovation, operational effectiveness and efficiency. Experience designing and delivering scientific experiments or discovery activity, with a clear focus on outcomes, evidence generation and learning to address defined problems. Desirable Criteria (to be used in the event of a tie-break) Post-18 qualification in STEM subject relevant to innovation, science and/or technology. Experience working in a law enforcement or national security environment.
Location Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Calder (Normanton), London , Leicester, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary Threat & Risk Assessment, Capability Exploration and Research (TRACER) plays a critical role in supporting the National Crime Agency's mission to protect the public from serious and organised crime. TRACER is a collaborative function that leads the NCA's science and technology innovation activity, ensuring capabilities remain current, effective, and relevant in an increasingly digital landscape. It also provides threat and opportunity management for digital communications capabilities on behalf of the Home Office's Digital Communications Capabilities partnership. The team is creative and forward thinking, applying design thinking approaches to understand and address user and customer needs. The Innovation, Science and Technology function supports the development of new capabilities by working with stakeholders to define problems and opportunities, identify requirements, develop user cases, and conduct discovery activity. This includes piloting concepts, running experiments, assessing customer benefits, and translating insights into outline business cases and clear stakeholder communications, demonstrating how innovation enables law enforcement to adapt and remain effective. To support this work, TRACER has established the Enabling Innovation and Experimentation Environment (EIEE). EIEE is a cloud based platform that enables the testing and evaluation of potential solutions to digital threats and opportunities, supporting informed investment decisions. Innovation is delivered through a range of approaches, including proofs of concept, technical demonstrators, testing activity, and desktop based exercises, drawing on both internal and external expertise. TRACER is seeking Innovation, Science and Technology Managers to deliver impactful innovation across the NCA and the Home Office partnership. This role sits within the Government science and engineering: career framework - GOV.UK Job description The Innovation, Science and Technology (IS&T) team works across the Agency and in close partnership with law enforcement and national security organisations to understand how adversaries exploit emerging technologies for criminal purposes, and to apply science and technology to counter those threats. The team also supports the development of new operational capabilities and drives the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. A typical day in TRACER may involve engaging with operational teams to understand their challenges, conducting discovery work to develop a deep understanding of complex problems, commissioning research, and designing experiments or prototypes. The role also includes consulting with industry partners, collaborating with academia and other government science and technology teams, and presenting evidence based options to strategic governance boards to inform and shape investment decisions. This breadth of activity demands a diverse and inclusive workforce. We therefore welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, with different perspectives and ways of thinking, to ensure we continue to operate with creativity, ingenuity and impact. Job Duties and Responsibilities Research, design and deliver innovative solutions to complex problems by leading discovery activity, designing experiments, and translating insight into practical, testable outcomes. Clearly communicate complex problems and solutions to a wide range of stakeholders, including operational teams, technical specialists, and senior decision makers. Lead and manage multiple workstreams, ensuring delivery to agreed standards, timelines and budgets, while continuously identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. Provide effective project oversight, coordinating activity across teams and partners to ensure successful delivery of innovation initiatives. Work closely with NCA Commercial to identify, secure and manage commercial arrangements with leading private sector specialists and subject matter experts. Support the creation of commercial contracts that enable innovation activity to proceed at pace, ensuring open and fair competition and value for money. Develop evidence based recommendations by synthesising research findings, experimentation results and operational insight to inform future priorities and investment decisions. Support the development of key artefacts, including outline and strategic business cases, and contribute to communications strategies to engage and influence key stakeholders. Produce clear, high quality documentation that captures analysis, decisions and rationale, supporting transparency and governance. Manage innovation resources on a day to day basis, including subcontractors, ensuring appropriate tasking, performance management and capability development. Provide support to Innovation, Science and Technology Leads, contributing flexibly to team priorities and project delivery as required. Manage and oversee a responsive cloud based experimentation environment, including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics and intelligence capabilities. Develop workplans and task team members to deliver prototyping, alpha and beta deployments, overseeing testing, experimentation and cost modelling to support informed decision making. Person specification Proven experience leading multi disciplinary teams, setting clear direction and applying project management principles to translate innovation into operational delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time and within budget. Ability to work effectively across diverse specialisms, confidently discussing complex concepts with technical and non technical stakeholders and coordinating delivery through structured planning and governance. Strong prioritisation and stakeholder management skills, with experience securing buy in from senior stakeholders and product sponsors, resolving conflicts, and balancing competing demands. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus, negotiate compromise, and bring stakeholders on board with decisions. Strong written and verbal communication capability, including experience of conveying complex or technical information clearly and persuasively to non technical audiences, ensuring messages are understood and acted upon. Demonstrable ability to identify, assess and integrate emerging science and technologies to drive innovation, operational effectiveness and efficiency. Experience designing and delivering scientific experiments or discovery activity, with a clear focus on outcomes, evidence generation and learning to address defined problems. Desirable Criteria (to be used in the event of a tie-break) Post-18 qualification in STEM subject relevant to innovation, science and/or technology. Experience working in a law enforcement or national security environment.
Government Digital & Data
Location Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Calder (Normanton), Leicester, London , Warrington. For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary The Agency has recently launched an ambitious strategy around how it will deliver its mission over the next 5-years. In order to deliver against this strategy, we need people who can help us to manage and deliver a wide range of projects. The pace of change within the digital and tech world means we need to be agile and innovative in how we respond to threats while exploiting the opportunities these present. As a Senior Delivery Manager you will manage specific technical projects on a day-to-day basis. You will be responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of the Project to ensure the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. You will have a key role in working with stakeholders to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised. You will be working with internal and external senior stakeholders, partners, business leads and colleagues across the Agency. The breadth and complexity of our work means that we are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join us, using the skills and experiences you bring to be part of multi-disciplinary teams to build, operate and sustain our world leading capabilities. It's a demanding but rewarding job with opportunities to develop your skills and career whilst doing work that makes an impact to the UK and the communities we serve. Please note: 1) The Digital Data and Technology, and Transformation Commands are recruiting for this position. If successful, you will be allocated to one of these areas. 2) This role sit within the Delivery manager - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Job description We are looking for effective technical delivery project management professionals who have proven experience of managing multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver change across medium to large complex projects. You will be instrumental in ensuring delivery of the agreed outputs, ensuring appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place to monitor long term delivery of benefits. Your responsibilities will encompass the day-to-day management and leadership of technical project teams and line management of project managers. You will provide effective leadership and management controls, set project controls, design the project structure and organisation appropriate to stage and set appropriate delivery methodologies while managing effective transition between project phases. You will be responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of projects including budget management to ensure the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. You will have a key role in project governance and working with stakeholders, to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised. Moreover, you will be a driving force in fostering a culture of efficiency, effectiveness, and ambition within the directorate and beyond, challenging conventional thinking, and stimulating innovative solutions. Duties and Responsibilities: Delivery - Create and lead the project to optimise delivery of agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints and enabling benefit realisation. Project Management and Team Leadership - Day-to-day management and leadership of the project and the multi-disciplinary project teams. Provide effective leadership and management controls. Set project controls. Design the project structure and organisation appropriate to stage. Set appropriate delivery methodologies. Manage effective transition between project phases. Project Performance and Controls - Cascade vision and translate into delivery objectives for the team. Develop and maintain Project Plans. Identify and set appropriate Project Controls. Manage performance and report progress to sponsors. Performance manage cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver to time cost and performance. Deliver projects in line with established government and Agency standards. Supply Change Management - Knowledge and experience of securing contracts and management. To ensure effective, fit for purpose, supply change arrangements. Experience of managing supplier performance. Business Case - Review business cases with input from specialists as necessary. Budget - Develop and manage complex budgets and track delivery. Good understanding of financial controls, procurement processes and techniques. Resources - Identify skill requirements; and deploy and develop resources. Manage medium sized team. Ensure/negotiate resource commitment from different business areas. Benefits Realisation - Deliver the agreed business case benefits and outcomes. Ensure appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place, and monitor longer term delivery of benefits against the business case. Stakeholder Management - Identify and manage stakeholder relationships and need for senior level support. Manage internal and external relationships as appropriate. Risks & Issues - Identify and manage complex business and technology risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions to unblock and escalate as appropriate. Identify and work with related projects to manage inter-dependencies. Governance - Support effective governance and decision making. Provide reporting and engage in mechanisms that hold you, as Project Manager, to account for delivery. Assurance - Engage with assurance reviews and support action on recommendations. Organise assurance processes such as gateway reviews, as required. Change Management - Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders. Guidance & Support - Provide support, guidance and coaching for the project team. Show commitment to personal development. Promote effective individual and team performance. Contribution to the Profession - Commit to contribute to events and initiatives that improve the project and programme delivery profession capabilities and standards within the Agency. Person specification Project management of technical projects - Hands on experience of leading the project management and performance of medium to large complexity technical projects, using a range of project management tools to deliver successful outcomes. Breadth of experience of managing multiple platform and infrastructure projects under one or more of these areas: Applications (e.g. Software as a Service, Hardware as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, Platforms as a Service, Cloud, low code/no code, and on-premises); Software; End User Systems; Data Centres; Network Technology; or Radio Systems Knowledge and experience of contract management and performance - Knowledge and experience of contract management, including contractor performance management. Experience of acting as an escalation point and resolving large and high-risk commercial management issues. Experience of working with stakeholders - Substantial experience of working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority and delivering cross-agency initiatives within project delivery; this includes listening to and interpreting the needs of technical and non-technical stakeholders. Co-ordination of migration of data, applications and services such as data centres which involves working with IT contracts suppliers, migrating services, quality control, commercial frameworks and understanding and adhering to project and architecture gates. Leadership skills - A proven team leader with strong communication skills and the ability to motivate high performing teams aligned to organisational values. Qualifications It is essential that candidates hold One of the qualifications below: - Relevant Project Management qualification such as Associated Project Management (APM) - BSc Engineering - Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner - Managing Successful Programmes Advanced Practitioner - Prince 2 practitioner - Agile Project Management Qualification
Location Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Calder (Normanton), Leicester, London , Warrington. For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary The Agency has recently launched an ambitious strategy around how it will deliver its mission over the next 5-years. In order to deliver against this strategy, we need people who can help us to manage and deliver a wide range of projects. The pace of change within the digital and tech world means we need to be agile and innovative in how we respond to threats while exploiting the opportunities these present. As a Senior Delivery Manager you will manage specific technical projects on a day-to-day basis. You will be responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of the Project to ensure the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. You will have a key role in working with stakeholders to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised. You will be working with internal and external senior stakeholders, partners, business leads and colleagues across the Agency. The breadth and complexity of our work means that we are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join us, using the skills and experiences you bring to be part of multi-disciplinary teams to build, operate and sustain our world leading capabilities. It's a demanding but rewarding job with opportunities to develop your skills and career whilst doing work that makes an impact to the UK and the communities we serve. Please note: 1) The Digital Data and Technology, and Transformation Commands are recruiting for this position. If successful, you will be allocated to one of these areas. 2) This role sit within the Delivery manager - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Job description We are looking for effective technical delivery project management professionals who have proven experience of managing multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver change across medium to large complex projects. You will be instrumental in ensuring delivery of the agreed outputs, ensuring appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place to monitor long term delivery of benefits. Your responsibilities will encompass the day-to-day management and leadership of technical project teams and line management of project managers. You will provide effective leadership and management controls, set project controls, design the project structure and organisation appropriate to stage and set appropriate delivery methodologies while managing effective transition between project phases. You will be responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of projects including budget management to ensure the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. You will have a key role in project governance and working with stakeholders, to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised. Moreover, you will be a driving force in fostering a culture of efficiency, effectiveness, and ambition within the directorate and beyond, challenging conventional thinking, and stimulating innovative solutions. Duties and Responsibilities: Delivery - Create and lead the project to optimise delivery of agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints and enabling benefit realisation. Project Management and Team Leadership - Day-to-day management and leadership of the project and the multi-disciplinary project teams. Provide effective leadership and management controls. Set project controls. Design the project structure and organisation appropriate to stage. Set appropriate delivery methodologies. Manage effective transition between project phases. Project Performance and Controls - Cascade vision and translate into delivery objectives for the team. Develop and maintain Project Plans. Identify and set appropriate Project Controls. Manage performance and report progress to sponsors. Performance manage cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver to time cost and performance. Deliver projects in line with established government and Agency standards. Supply Change Management - Knowledge and experience of securing contracts and management. To ensure effective, fit for purpose, supply change arrangements. Experience of managing supplier performance. Business Case - Review business cases with input from specialists as necessary. Budget - Develop and manage complex budgets and track delivery. Good understanding of financial controls, procurement processes and techniques. Resources - Identify skill requirements; and deploy and develop resources. Manage medium sized team. Ensure/negotiate resource commitment from different business areas. Benefits Realisation - Deliver the agreed business case benefits and outcomes. Ensure appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place, and monitor longer term delivery of benefits against the business case. Stakeholder Management - Identify and manage stakeholder relationships and need for senior level support. Manage internal and external relationships as appropriate. Risks & Issues - Identify and manage complex business and technology risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions to unblock and escalate as appropriate. Identify and work with related projects to manage inter-dependencies. Governance - Support effective governance and decision making. Provide reporting and engage in mechanisms that hold you, as Project Manager, to account for delivery. Assurance - Engage with assurance reviews and support action on recommendations. Organise assurance processes such as gateway reviews, as required. Change Management - Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders. Guidance & Support - Provide support, guidance and coaching for the project team. Show commitment to personal development. Promote effective individual and team performance. Contribution to the Profession - Commit to contribute to events and initiatives that improve the project and programme delivery profession capabilities and standards within the Agency. Person specification Project management of technical projects - Hands on experience of leading the project management and performance of medium to large complexity technical projects, using a range of project management tools to deliver successful outcomes. Breadth of experience of managing multiple platform and infrastructure projects under one or more of these areas: Applications (e.g. Software as a Service, Hardware as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, Platforms as a Service, Cloud, low code/no code, and on-premises); Software; End User Systems; Data Centres; Network Technology; or Radio Systems Knowledge and experience of contract management and performance - Knowledge and experience of contract management, including contractor performance management. Experience of acting as an escalation point and resolving large and high-risk commercial management issues. Experience of working with stakeholders - Substantial experience of working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority and delivering cross-agency initiatives within project delivery; this includes listening to and interpreting the needs of technical and non-technical stakeholders. Co-ordination of migration of data, applications and services such as data centres which involves working with IT contracts suppliers, migrating services, quality control, commercial frameworks and understanding and adhering to project and architecture gates. Leadership skills - A proven team leader with strong communication skills and the ability to motivate high performing teams aligned to organisational values. Qualifications It is essential that candidates hold One of the qualifications below: - Relevant Project Management qualification such as Associated Project Management (APM) - BSc Engineering - Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner - Managing Successful Programmes Advanced Practitioner - Prince 2 practitioner - Agile Project Management Qualification
Outsource Construction
Title: Quantity Surveyor (Renewables/ Decarb Schemes) Location: London Salary: £55k - £70k (DOE) Position Overview Following the successful acquisition of several major long-term frameworks and high-value private contracts, we are seeking a highly motivated and professionally rigorous Quantity Surveyor to join our London team. This role is pivotal to our commercial strategy, overseeing the financial health of complex Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) installations. You will operate at the intersection of traditional surveying and specialized renewable engineering, ensuring that our transition to Net Zero remains commercially sustainable and operationally efficient. Key Responsibilities Commercial Lifecycle Management Execute full budgetary control over a portfolio of renewable projects, from initial feasibility and cost-planning through to final accounts. Produce accurate monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and financial forecasts to provide the leadership team with clear visibility on margin performance. Manage the application and valuation process in accordance with NEC4 or JCT contract suites, ensuring strict adherence to payment timelines. Specialized Procurement & Supply Chain Lead procurement strategies for specialized renewable components, including heat pump units, thermal storage, and complex MEP packages. For GSHP projects, manage the commercial risks associated with specialist drilling sub-contractors and ground-loop installation. Conduct rigorous vetting of sub-contractors to ensure technical competency and compliance with MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) standards. Risk Management & Value Engineering Identify and mitigate technical risks unique to heat pump technology, such as building heat-loss variances and site-specific geological constraints. Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to provide value engineering solutions that reduce capital expenditure without compromising system COP (Coefficient of Performance). Maintain a comprehensive risk register for each project, proactively managing variations and compensation events. Project Governance Act as the primary commercial point of contact for clients, developers, and principal contractors. Ensure all project documentation is robust, providing a clear audit trail for renewable energy subsidies or grant-funded schemes where applicable. Candidate Profile Qualifications: A Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline. RICS or ICES chartership (or working towards it) is highly desirable. Technical Expertise: A strong grasp of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) services is essential. Specific experience in District Heating, GSHP, or ASHP is a distinct advantage. Contractual Knowledge: Proficiency in managing JCT and NEC contracts, with the ability to interpret complex technical specifications. Location: Must be based within a commutable distance of Bristol and hold a valid UK driving license for site visits across the South West. Rewards & Progression Salary: £55,000 £70,000 (Dependent on experience). Benefits: Enhanced pension scheme, private healthcare, and a carbon-neutral company car or allowance. Career Path: As the department grows, this role offers a clear trajectory toward Commercial Manager or Head of Commercial.
Title: Quantity Surveyor (Renewables/ Decarb Schemes) Location: London Salary: £55k - £70k (DOE) Position Overview Following the successful acquisition of several major long-term frameworks and high-value private contracts, we are seeking a highly motivated and professionally rigorous Quantity Surveyor to join our London team. This role is pivotal to our commercial strategy, overseeing the financial health of complex Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) installations. You will operate at the intersection of traditional surveying and specialized renewable engineering, ensuring that our transition to Net Zero remains commercially sustainable and operationally efficient. Key Responsibilities Commercial Lifecycle Management Execute full budgetary control over a portfolio of renewable projects, from initial feasibility and cost-planning through to final accounts. Produce accurate monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and financial forecasts to provide the leadership team with clear visibility on margin performance. Manage the application and valuation process in accordance with NEC4 or JCT contract suites, ensuring strict adherence to payment timelines. Specialized Procurement & Supply Chain Lead procurement strategies for specialized renewable components, including heat pump units, thermal storage, and complex MEP packages. For GSHP projects, manage the commercial risks associated with specialist drilling sub-contractors and ground-loop installation. Conduct rigorous vetting of sub-contractors to ensure technical competency and compliance with MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) standards. Risk Management & Value Engineering Identify and mitigate technical risks unique to heat pump technology, such as building heat-loss variances and site-specific geological constraints. Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to provide value engineering solutions that reduce capital expenditure without compromising system COP (Coefficient of Performance). Maintain a comprehensive risk register for each project, proactively managing variations and compensation events. Project Governance Act as the primary commercial point of contact for clients, developers, and principal contractors. Ensure all project documentation is robust, providing a clear audit trail for renewable energy subsidies or grant-funded schemes where applicable. Candidate Profile Qualifications: A Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline. RICS or ICES chartership (or working towards it) is highly desirable. Technical Expertise: A strong grasp of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) services is essential. Specific experience in District Heating, GSHP, or ASHP is a distinct advantage. Contractual Knowledge: Proficiency in managing JCT and NEC contracts, with the ability to interpret complex technical specifications. Location: Must be based within a commutable distance of Bristol and hold a valid UK driving license for site visits across the South West. Rewards & Progression Salary: £55,000 £70,000 (Dependent on experience). Benefits: Enhanced pension scheme, private healthcare, and a carbon-neutral company car or allowance. Career Path: As the department grows, this role offers a clear trajectory toward Commercial Manager or Head of Commercial.
Methods Business and Digital Technology
Salary:£40k - £80k Methods Analytics (MA) is recruiting for a Data Engineer to join our team permanent basis. This role will be mainly remote but require flexibility to travel to client sites, and our offices based in London, Sheffield, and Bristol. What You'll Be Doing as a Data Engineer: Lead technical aspects of data engineering projects, providing direction and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers Design and architect modern data solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements Design and implement advanced ETL/ELT pipelines Build highly scalable and performant data solutions leveraging cloud platforms and open-source software Develop data models to handle enterprise-level analytical needs Make critical technical decisions on tools, frameworks, and approaches for complex data challenges Optimise large-scale data processing systems for performance and cost-efficiency Implement robust data quality frameworks and monitoring solutions Evaluate new technologies to enhance our data engineering capabilities Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications Present technical solutions to leadership and non-technical stakeholders Contribute to the development of the Methods Analytics Engineering Practice by participating in our internal community of practice Your Impact: Enable business leaders to make informed decisions with confidence through timely, accurate data insights Drive adoption of modern data architectures and platforms Deliver seamless data solutions that enhance user experience Elevate the technical capabilities of the entire data engineering team Help cultivate a data-driven culture within the organisation Establish technical standards and patterns that ensure quality and maintainability You Will Demonstrate: Proven experience leading technical aspects of data projects Strong data architecture and modelling skills with the ability to design scalable data solutions Experience mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance Deep understanding of data warehouse design principles and methodologies Advanced knowledge of optimisation techniques for large-scale data processing Strong proficiency in SQL and Python for handling complex data problems Hands on experience with Apache Spark (PySpark or Spark SQL) Experience with the Azure data stack Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools like Azure Data Factory or Apache Airflow Experience with containerisation technologies like Docker Proficiency in dimensional modelling techniques Experience with CI/CD pipelines for data solutions Experience implementing and advocating for test driven development methodologies in data pipeline workflows, including unit testing, integration testing, and data quality validation frameworks Strong communication skills for translating complex technical concepts Track record of successful project delivery in a technical leadership capacity You may also have some of the desirable skills and experience: Experience designing and implementing data mesh or data fabric architectures Knowledge of cost optimisation strategies for cloud data platforms Experience with data quality frameworks and implementation Understanding of data lineage and metadata management Experience with technical project management Experience with data visualisation tools like Power BI or Apache Superset Experience with other cloud data platforms like AWS, GCP or Oracle Experience with modern unified data platforms like Databricks or Microsoft Fabric Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration Understanding of streaming technologies (Apache Kafka, event-based architectures) Software engineering background with SOLID principles understanding Experience with high-performance, large-scale data systems Knowledge of recent innovations in AI/ML and GenAI Defence/Public Sector consultant experience Security Clearance: UKSV (United Kingdom Security Vetting) clearance is required for this role, with Security Check (SC) as the minimum standard, either already held or with a willingness to undergo the process. Some roles/projects may require Developed Vetting (DV) clearance; while not mandatory, a willingness to obtain DV clearance would be beneficial. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS); details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website GOV.UK - Government baseline personnel security standard. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Our Hiring Process At Methods Analytics, we believe in a transparent hiring process. Here's what you can expect: Internal Application Review Initial Phone Screen Technical Interview Pair Programming Exercise Final Interview Offer Working at MA Methods Analytics (MA) exists to improve society by helping people make better decisions with data. Combining passionate people, sector specific insight, and technical excellence to provide our customers an end to end data service. We use a collaborative, creative and user centric approach to data to do good and solve difficult problems. Ensuring that our outputs are transparent, robust, and transformative. We value discussion and debate as part of our approach. We will question assumptions, ambition, and process - but do so with respect and humility. We relish difficult problems, and overcome them with innovation, creativity, and technical freedom to help us design optimum solutions. Ethics, privacy, and quality are at the heart of our work, and we will not sacrifice these for outcomes. We treat data with respect and use it only for the right purpose. Our people are positive, dedicated, and relentless. Data is a vast topic, but we strive for interactions that are engaging, informative and fun in equal measure. But maintain a steely focus on outcomes and delivering quality products for our customers. We are passionate about our people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring, and thought provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment As well as this, we offer: Annual two day technical hackathon bringing together all technical teams for innovation and collaboration Monthly Engineering & Architecture Community of Practice event Bi annual whole company teambuilding events bringing everyone together for a day of fun and connection Development access to Pluralsight and LinkedIn Learning Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organization Private Medical Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Time off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social - office parties, pizza Friday and commitment to charitable causes
Salary:£40k - £80k Methods Analytics (MA) is recruiting for a Data Engineer to join our team permanent basis. This role will be mainly remote but require flexibility to travel to client sites, and our offices based in London, Sheffield, and Bristol. What You'll Be Doing as a Data Engineer: Lead technical aspects of data engineering projects, providing direction and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers Design and architect modern data solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements Design and implement advanced ETL/ELT pipelines Build highly scalable and performant data solutions leveraging cloud platforms and open-source software Develop data models to handle enterprise-level analytical needs Make critical technical decisions on tools, frameworks, and approaches for complex data challenges Optimise large-scale data processing systems for performance and cost-efficiency Implement robust data quality frameworks and monitoring solutions Evaluate new technologies to enhance our data engineering capabilities Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications Present technical solutions to leadership and non-technical stakeholders Contribute to the development of the Methods Analytics Engineering Practice by participating in our internal community of practice Your Impact: Enable business leaders to make informed decisions with confidence through timely, accurate data insights Drive adoption of modern data architectures and platforms Deliver seamless data solutions that enhance user experience Elevate the technical capabilities of the entire data engineering team Help cultivate a data-driven culture within the organisation Establish technical standards and patterns that ensure quality and maintainability You Will Demonstrate: Proven experience leading technical aspects of data projects Strong data architecture and modelling skills with the ability to design scalable data solutions Experience mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance Deep understanding of data warehouse design principles and methodologies Advanced knowledge of optimisation techniques for large-scale data processing Strong proficiency in SQL and Python for handling complex data problems Hands on experience with Apache Spark (PySpark or Spark SQL) Experience with the Azure data stack Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools like Azure Data Factory or Apache Airflow Experience with containerisation technologies like Docker Proficiency in dimensional modelling techniques Experience with CI/CD pipelines for data solutions Experience implementing and advocating for test driven development methodologies in data pipeline workflows, including unit testing, integration testing, and data quality validation frameworks Strong communication skills for translating complex technical concepts Track record of successful project delivery in a technical leadership capacity You may also have some of the desirable skills and experience: Experience designing and implementing data mesh or data fabric architectures Knowledge of cost optimisation strategies for cloud data platforms Experience with data quality frameworks and implementation Understanding of data lineage and metadata management Experience with technical project management Experience with data visualisation tools like Power BI or Apache Superset Experience with other cloud data platforms like AWS, GCP or Oracle Experience with modern unified data platforms like Databricks or Microsoft Fabric Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration Understanding of streaming technologies (Apache Kafka, event-based architectures) Software engineering background with SOLID principles understanding Experience with high-performance, large-scale data systems Knowledge of recent innovations in AI/ML and GenAI Defence/Public Sector consultant experience Security Clearance: UKSV (United Kingdom Security Vetting) clearance is required for this role, with Security Check (SC) as the minimum standard, either already held or with a willingness to undergo the process. Some roles/projects may require Developed Vetting (DV) clearance; while not mandatory, a willingness to obtain DV clearance would be beneficial. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS); details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website GOV.UK - Government baseline personnel security standard. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Our Hiring Process At Methods Analytics, we believe in a transparent hiring process. Here's what you can expect: Internal Application Review Initial Phone Screen Technical Interview Pair Programming Exercise Final Interview Offer Working at MA Methods Analytics (MA) exists to improve society by helping people make better decisions with data. Combining passionate people, sector specific insight, and technical excellence to provide our customers an end to end data service. We use a collaborative, creative and user centric approach to data to do good and solve difficult problems. Ensuring that our outputs are transparent, robust, and transformative. We value discussion and debate as part of our approach. We will question assumptions, ambition, and process - but do so with respect and humility. We relish difficult problems, and overcome them with innovation, creativity, and technical freedom to help us design optimum solutions. Ethics, privacy, and quality are at the heart of our work, and we will not sacrifice these for outcomes. We treat data with respect and use it only for the right purpose. Our people are positive, dedicated, and relentless. Data is a vast topic, but we strive for interactions that are engaging, informative and fun in equal measure. But maintain a steely focus on outcomes and delivering quality products for our customers. We are passionate about our people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring, and thought provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment As well as this, we offer: Annual two day technical hackathon bringing together all technical teams for innovation and collaboration Monthly Engineering & Architecture Community of Practice event Bi annual whole company teambuilding events bringing everyone together for a day of fun and connection Development access to Pluralsight and LinkedIn Learning Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organization Private Medical Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Time off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social - office parties, pizza Friday and commitment to charitable causes
