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Head of Service Delivery - Warrington 80,000 - 100,000 Per annum Vehicle/Allowance Main Purpose: Reporting to the MD with ultimate accountability for delivering a transformational service to customers in the delivery of service in accordance with SLA's and KPI's and facilitating that the teams ensure future Company success by delivering exceptional performance. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Develop strong effective, relationships with other department heads and team members to ensure that all go live projects have necessary and correct; administration, resources, compliance and approvals from relevant bodies to proceed with delivery of projects and that these are resourced efficiently and effectively to deliver optimum ROI Facilitate the development and effectiveness of the SMT by building a; cohesive, aligned, focussed & shared responsibility for significant business improvements Ensure that the MD is liberated to focus on their responsibilities and only involved at points of critical escalation Ensure that accurate and timely; communication, instruction and controls are in place to; commence, maintain, monitor and complete delivery of projects to agreed KPI's Ensure that all policy, procedure and process is effectively mapped, documented & delivers incremental improvements for the business Identify opportunities to improve service delivery processes, systems, and technologies to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction Ensure that all regulatory and accreditation requirements are exceeded and that at least one additional award is gained for the business each year Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with service delivery, ensuring business continuity and minimising disruptions Determine and implement a strategy and practical incremental improvement plans to make award winning level changes to contribute to improved performance with the Company ESG policy and agreed KPI's and SLA's Ensure that accurate tracking of the supply chain of materials is maintained and deliver year on year improvement to contribute to the Company ESG objectives Identify and implement transformational analytics and reporting tools to identify overall, business performance, opportunities for improvement, and actions for improved efficiency and growth Motivate and lead by example all subordinates ensuring that performance objectives are; clear, monitored and appropriately acknowledged or improvement plans put in place to enable high performing teams Ensure that all direct & indirect reports are supported accordingly with relevant pathways and development plan Knowledge, Skills, Experience: Experience of leading Commercial & Industrial multi- utility projects Depth and proven experience of success via development and leadership of performance analytics Advanced project management qualification, ideally Prince2 Formal project management qualification Evidence of advanced definition and application of data analytics Experience of successfully leading people to motivate, influence and drive improved performance Operates with integrity & professionalism Seeks solutions and takes responsibility for actions Able to swiftly identify, negotiate and resolve problems on own accord Consistently takes responsibility & delivers and exceeds targets Considers bigger Company picture in all actions and liaises with others accordingly In return our client will offer: 80,000 - 100,000 Per annum Vehicle/Allowance + Fuel 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays This is not exhaustive so if you would like to find out more and feel you have the necessary experience to fulfil the position please apply or reach out directly to (url removed) INDU

Network Operations Manager - Network Maintenance Hours: Full-time, permanent (37 hours per week) Salary: £43,000 - £53,000 per annum Apple Recruitment is delighted to partner with a well established and highly regarded client within a regulated industry. Our client is known for its commitment to operational excellence, and supportive, inclusive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and contribute to continuous improvement. The Role The Network Operations Manager - Network Maintenance will lead the safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance of a regional gas distribution network, ensuring assets perform reliably and meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards. This is a senior operational role with responsibility for contractor performance, delivery of Opex and Capex programmes, risk management, continuous improvement, and contributing to asset planning and innovation - including preparation for the transition to green gases. The post holder will report to the Operations Manager and work closely with engineering, regulatory, and operational stakeholders. Key Accountabilities Lead and manage network maintenance and repair activities, ensuring asset condition meets safety, efficiency, and reliability objectives Oversee delivery of Opex and Capex programmes, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to required technical and quality standards Manage principal contractors and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements Provide accurate data and analysis to support regulatory reporting, including annual cost reporting templates Monitor, audit, and improve safety, quality, productivity, and asset maintenance strategies Analyse failure trends and operational risks, implementing corrective actions and improvements where required Provide technical and operational input to support asset planning, prioritisation, and reactive works Contribute to continuous improvement and change initiatives across the organisation Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships to minimise risk and support business growth Ensure risks associated with maintenance and repair activities are assessed, controlled, and communicated effectively Support quality management systems through audits, reporting, innovation, and management review Assist with the development of policies and technical solutions relating to the distribution of green gases, including biomethane and hydrogen Represent operational interests through relevant industry committees and forums Participate in an engineering standby and call out rota as required Act in accordance with the professional engineers' code, protecting customers, employees, and the wider business Generic Responsibilities Build effective working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and partner organisations. Promote and comply with Health & Safety, equality, and customer care policies. Participate in learning and development activities to enhance performance Undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the seniority of the role. Criteria Essential Engineering Degree, HND, HNC, or equivalent qualification Minimum of 5 years' engineering experience Extensive experience delivering operational work programmes Full, valid UK driving licence Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the public, contractors, and external bodies Strong leadership skills during planned and emergency operations Ability to work independently and within multi disciplinary teams Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and internal systems Experience leading, training, and assessing engineering and operational personnel Detailed knowledge of industry standards and asset management systems (ISO 55001) Ability to interpret technical drawings and records Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country of employment on a permanent basis. Visa sponsorship is not available. Desirable Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution 10+ years' relevant engineering experience Experience as a Competent Person / Authorising Engineer within a Safe Control of Operations environment Knowledge of gas distribution networks, maintenance strategies, and failure trends Experience working in an emergency response environment Strong knowledge of industry standards, street works requirements, and utility infrastructure Working Arrangements No home or hybrid working - this is an on site operational role Working hours: Monday-Thursday: 8.30am - 5.00pm Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm Benefits Enhanced contributory pension scheme Free life assurance "Give As You Earn" charity scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Enhanced sick pay (subject to eligibility) 20 days annual leave + 11 bank holidays + up to 5 additional long service days Free onsite parking Dedicated health and wellbeing support Cycle to Work scheme Annual salary reviews Interested? If this role sounds like the right next step for you, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Apple Recruitment for a confidential discussion. If this role is not quite right, we are still happy to discuss alternative opportunities. Apple Recruitment Services is acting on behalf of its client as an Employment Agency and is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer

Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join our client as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech? Our client is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our client s Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Our Client They are a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Their values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything they do. Our Client s Inclusive Culture They believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining them means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on their technology. Our Client s Commitment to Sustainability They prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce their environmental impact. By joining them, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our Client s D&I Commitments They are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Their recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. They believe in adding to their culture. Their diverse team shapes products that reflect their users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, our client wishes to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.

Senior Design Manager - Brighton - Water Framework Your new company My client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a long-term AMP8 water programme, supporting the delivery of a portfolio of clean water and wastewater capital schemes for a major regulated water utility in the South of England (client name kept confidential).You'll be part of a business that puts people at the heart of delivery, with a strong wellbeing focus and a culture built on being collaborative, Trusted and Focused. Your new role This is a senior leadership position where you will lead and manage engineering design delivery across assigned projects, acting as the focal point for design-related matters and ensuring seamless collaboration between teams, design consultants, delivery partners and key stakeholders.You will shape the full engineering lifecycle-from project definition and outline design through detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover-driving technical excellence, assurance, innovation and "right-first-time" design quality. Key responsibilities Design leadership & assurance Lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned projects.Spearhead and optimise engineering assurance for designs prepared by partners (outline design) and delivery partners (tender and construction design).Develop and oversee engineering project plans covering scope, schedule, cost, risk and resources.Implement design quality procedures to embed a right-first-time approach and robust document control.Drive innovation and engineering excellence through partner forums and supply chain engagement.Pre-construction & stage submissions (framework delivery model)Provide strong leadership input through stage 1 (ECI / feasibility / outline design) and into early stage 2 (detailed design / construction), ensuring deliverables are on time and to the right quality.Support collaborative development workshops and design sessions, embedding structured pre-construction routines and integrated working across disciplines.Contribute to stage 2 submission readiness, including programme, risk allocation and design development required for agreement.Project delivery & outcomesProvide expert engineering support from definition through to construction, commissioning and handover of capital schemes.Work collaboratively with project management, construction, commercial and operational teams to deliver outcomes efficiently and to key milestones.Identify opportunities for value engineering and improved affordability, while maintaining quality and compliance.Promote sustainable design-supporting carbon reduction and natural capital enhancement where applicable.Health, safety & design riskEnsure compliance with CDM Regulations, managing design-related health and safety risks throughout the design process. What you'll need to succeed To be considered, you will ideally have:Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) with a degree-level qualification in an engineering discipline.Significant, proven engineering design, construction and management experience, ideally within water and wastewater treatment environments.A strong track record leading multi-disciplinary technical/engineering teams and driving performance against demanding targets.Experience driving innovation and optimisation of plant/process solutions, with strong quality management and document control discipline.Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to communicate complex technical information clearly to a broad audience.Strong understanding of regulated delivery environments and collaborative ways of working across design and delivery interfaces. What you'll get in return The chance to play a key leadership role on a secure, long-term water framework delivering meaningful environmental and resilience outcomes.Hybrid working (3 days per week in Brighton).What you need to do nowIf you're an experienced Senior Design Manager looking for a pivotal role on a major AMP8 programme, apply now or contact me for a confidential discussion. #

Job Location: Woolpit Additional Location Information: Salary: Competitive Contract type: Fixed Term Posting End Date: 29/05/2026 At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years. We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best - ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure. We are looking for Talent Acquisition Manager who would like to help us reach our mission to "earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service". This is a fixed term role covering maternity leave, for up to one year. Purpose of this role The Talent Acquisition Manager leads the recruitment function, ensuring the organisation attracts, engages, and hires the best talent to meet current and future business needs. This role is responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies, managing the talent acquisition team, and driving initiatives that enhance employer branding and candidate experience. Your key responsibilities are Lead and manage the talent acquisition (TA) team, providing guidance, development, coaching and performance oversight. Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including attracting, sourcing, headhunting, screening, interviewing and offer negotiation. Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for critical and senior level roles. Work in partnership with hiring managers to understand role requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies. Proactively build and utilise internal and external candidate databases and talent pools, creating talent pipelines, with a focus on critical and senior level roles. Review that the TA function is using the correct channels (job boards, social media, networking, internal mobility) to attract diverse talent. Review, develop and maintain recruitment system to ensure it's adding value and fit for purpose. Create and update policies, procedures and guidance to ensure BUUK complies with employment and immigration law. Champion employer branding efforts to position the organisation as an employer of choice. Lead process improvement projects to improve the talent acquisition function. Ability to travel to other sites in the UK when required. Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Group Talent and Development Manager and Head of HR. Qualifications Degree or equivalent experience. Experience/Knowledge Extensive experience in talent acquisition or recruitment (in-house or agency). Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, sourcing strategies and market trends. Knowledge of Employment and Immigration Law and best practice in recruitment. Abilities/Skills Proven ability to lead and motivate a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to plan and meet deadlines and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Strong ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems. Desirable CIPD Level 7 in HR Management. Leadership & Management qualification. Experience of managing a team. Experience in using Applicant Tracking Systems. Sales skills. What can you expect from us Cost of living annual pay review. Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%. 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax). Hybrid working for eligible roles. Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations. BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do. Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options. Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Project Manager - Low Carbon Technology (LCT) Connections Location: WashingtonContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Up to £52,500 + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead delivery of New Connections through our Low Carbon Technology (LCT) contract with Northern Powergrid. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of new electrical connection projects across the region, supporting the transition to low carbon infrastructure. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Oversee day-to-day delivery of LCT connection works, ensuring projects are delivered to specification, on time and within budget. Lead and manage a team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives. Act as the main operational point of contact with Northern Powergrid. Ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements. Manage multiple projects concurrently from planning through to energisation and handover. Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet project demands. Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across contract performance. Ensure accurate and timely submission of project documentation, including RAMS and as-built records. Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors and key stakeholders to support project delivery. What We're Looking For Essential: Experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities or power distribution. Strong knowledge of LV/HV cable networks. Understanding of new connections processes within a regulated utility environment. Proven leadership and team management skills. Strong client and stakeholder management ability. Good commercial awareness and contract management experience. NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable: Experience working on Northern Powergrid contracts. Streetworks knowledge. Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM). Benefits We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us:Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Project Manager - Faults (Nights) Location: WashingtonContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Up to £50,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of Faults work within our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid. This role is focused on night operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of fault response works across the region. Working Hours: Night shifts - 22:00 to 06:30 Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Oversee night operations for faults work, ensuring delivery to specification and programme. Lead and manage a team of site operatives, promoting a strong safety and performance culture. Act as the main point of contact with Northern Powergrid for operational matters. Ensure full compliance with HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements. Manage multiple fault jobs from planning through to energisation and handover. Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet operational demands. Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across contract performance. Ensure accurate and timely completion of all documentation, including RAMS and as-built records. Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors and stakeholders to support delivery. What We're Looking For Essential: Experience in a senior operational role within faults, cable installation, utilities or power distribution. Strong knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally within a DNO environment. Understanding of faults processes within a regulated utility environment. Streetworks knowledge (essential). Proven leadership and team management skills. Strong client and stakeholder management ability. Good commercial awareness and contract management experience. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable: Experience working on Northern Powergrid contracts. Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM). NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Benefits We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

The Role As a Street Works Stakeholder Manager here at United Utilities, you'll ensure our operations stay fully compliant with the New Roads & Street Works Act, the Traffic Management Act, and all related regulations. You'll oversee daily street works activity-from permitting and damage claims to reporting-while acting as a vital link between our business, county teams, Highways Authorities, and contract partners. Leading teams across Street Works, you'll champion best practice, reduce financial and reputational risks, and own all internal and external communication on street works matters. Ultimately, you'll connect our business needs with our responsibilities as a utility, ensuring we meet both operational goals and legislative obligations. Accountabilities and Responsibilities Act as the single point of contact for all Street Works-related activity, ensuring timely, accurate and coordinated responses across UU, partners and stakeholders. Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to improve service delivery and support collaborative partnership working. Own and manage all Street Works activity end-to-end, ensuring compliance, timely resolution, and seamless communication throughout. Support Street Works management with stakeholder engagement, business strategy alignment, and incident updates. Represent UU at meetings with partners, local authorities and industry forums, providing updates, addressing issues, and reporting outcomes back to the management team. Lead on legislative and documentation changes, including permit fee reviews and consultations, ensuring UU's position is agreed and communicated. Support and deliver training to partners and internal teams on expectations, systems, and processes, ensuring alignment with frameworks and agreements. Drive KPI performance, manage Street Works communications, and oversee resource allocation to minimise risk and maintain accuracy. Provide team leadership, including performance management, team development, objective setting, budget accountability, and promoting strong legislative understanding. Work closely with Compliance to share data, resolve street works issues, manage urgent defects, communicate key messages to Highways Authorities, and ensure robust monthly performance reporting. This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship Technical Skills and Expereince Strong Street Works expertise with proven engineering/construction knowledge, a solid understanding of legislation and principles, and the ability to apply sound judgement in daily decision-making. Exceptional communicator with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills; confident presenting to senior managers and external stakeholders and able to influence across teams and at all levels. Highly organised and analytical, with strong numeracy, attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to prioritise competing demands while identifying efficiency and performance improvements. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint, plus experience using standard corporate systems to analyse data, produce reports, and support strategic decision-making. Collaborative team player who is adaptable to change, works well across multiple business areas and partner organisations. Holding an SWQR card is highly advantageous but not essential. You must hold a full UK driving licence to support site attendance. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions Best Doctors Salary Finance Wealth at Work courses Deals and discounts EVolve Car Scheme Employee Assistance Plan Mental health first aiders ShareBuy MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Salary - £45,974 Work Type - Hybrid Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of. We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

Your new company My client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a long-term AMP8 water programme, supporting the delivery of a portfolio of clean water and wastewater capital schemes for a major regulated water utility in the South of England (client name kept confidential).You'll be part of a business that puts people at the heart of delivery, with a strong wellbeing focus and a culture built on being collaborative, Trusted and Focused. Your new role This is a senior leadership position where you will lead and manage engineering design delivery across assigned projects, acting as the focal point for design-related matters and ensuring seamless collaboration between teams, design consultants, delivery partners and key stakeholders.You will shape the full engineering lifecycle-from project definition and outline design through detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover-driving technical excellence, assurance, innovation and "right-first-time" design quality. Key responsibilities Design leadership & assurance Lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned projects. Spearhead and optimise engineering assurance for designs prepared by partners (outline design) and delivery partners (tender and construction design). Develop and oversee engineering project plans covering scope, schedule, cost, risk and resources. Implement design quality procedures to embed a right-first-time approach and robust document control. Drive innovation and engineering excellence through partner forums and supply chain engagement. Pre-construction & stage submissions (framework delivery model) Provide strong leadership input through stage 1 (ECI / feasibility / outline design) and into early stage 2 (detailed design / construction), ensuring deliverables are on time and to the right quality. Support collaborative development workshops and design sessions, embedding structured pre-construction routines and integrated working across disciplines. Contribute to stage 2 submission readiness, including programme, risk allocation and design development required for agreement. Project delivery & outcomes Provide expert engineering support from definition through to construction, commissioning and handover of capital schemes. Work collaboratively with project management, construction, commercial and operational teams to deliver outcomes efficiently and to key milestones. Identify opportunities for value engineering and improved affordability, while maintaining quality and compliance. Promote sustainable design-supporting carbon reduction and natural capital enhancement where applicable. Health, safety & design risk Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, managing design-related health and safety risks throughout the design process. What you'll need to succeed To be considered, you will ideally have: Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) with a degree-level qualification in an engineering discipline. Significant, proven engineering design, construction and management experience, ideally within water and wastewater treatment environments. A strong track record leading multi-disciplinary technical/engineering teams and driving performance against demanding targets. Experience driving innovation and optimisation of plant/process solutions, with strong quality management and document control discipline. Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to communicate complex technical information clearly to a broad audience. Strong understanding of regulated delivery environments and collaborative ways of working across design and delivery interfaces. What you'll get in return The chance to play a key leadership role on a secure, long-term water framework delivering meaningful environmental and resilience outcomes. Hybrid working (3 days per week in Brighton). What you need to do now If you're an experienced Senior Design Manager looking for a pivotal role on a major AMP8 programme, apply now or contact me for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Vacancy: Maintenance Technician Salary: Flexible 50,000 - 55,000 plus bonus Location: Bury St Edmunds Shift Pattern Days: 42 hours per week. Rotational (Between 6am - 6pm Mon-Fri) Overtime offered Benefits: Good Pension Contribution, Excellent Training, Bonus s. Private Healthcare Free daily parking Excellent benefits package offered (below). This is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join one of the most successful manufacturing companies in the UK. My client is now looking for an experienced Techncian who is looking to make an instant impact on a site and contribute to the growth of the business through hard work, commitment and dedication. Our client is a solid and thriving multinational manufacturer who have gained an enviable reputation of expertise in the continual development and improvement and is seen as a market leader within their specialist sector. With over 50 years in operation, they maintain their high standards of production and continuously investing to ensure significant growth and a healthy growing order book and turnover. Due to customer growth and demand, they are now opening their doors to new engineers and technicians. The successful person will have the opportunity to work with market leading kit and also have opportunity to train as well as progress into more senior positions. Duties: You ll play a key part in keeping our clients operations running smoothly maintaining, repairing, and improving equipment to ensure safe and efficient production. They offer unbeatable training and are development incentives for their engineers and technicians and a have good relationships with OEMs and local colleges where techncians and engineers are sent for Mechanical, Electrical and Health & Safety Training. • Perform mechanical and basic electrical maintenance (preventive and corrective) • Repair production, processing, and utility equipment • Support installation and commissioning of new machinery • Accurately document maintenance activities • Maintain a clean and safe working environment • Participate in ontinuous improvement program • Work in a safe way, following all safety procedures and using mandatory PPE About You: Our client needs someone with strong mechanical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You ll ideally have experienced in heavy industrial environments or similar, and be comfortable working independently within a small shift team. Or Demonstrable mechanical and electrical engineering skills, proactive approach, solution focused and positive outlook. Experience in heavy industrial environments or similar. Experience in industrial maintenance (pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.) Solid mechanical knowledge; basic electrical understanding is a plus Familiarity with Health & Safety protocols (e.g. LOTO, Working at Height, Confined Space, ATEX/DSEAR) Ability to work independently and collaboratively Willingness to provide basic hand tools (specialist tools provided on site) The Benefits You will be joining a highly successful £multi-million company who can offer a massive amount of stability and security Opportunity for progression both technically and working your way up the man management if you want it Excellent Training programme, putting your interests at the heart of your progression Overtime opportunities Regular company events Discretionary bonus up to 5% 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (or pro rated equivalent) Pension match up to 8% Cycle to work scheme / Perkbox discount codes Life Assurance up to 4 x salary Sickness PHI scheme (50% of salary payable after six months, payable up to retirement if criteria keep s being met) On site free parking (walkable to town) Employee assistance programme Uniform is provided

Our Business The Workdry group is a market-leading provider of engineered solutions for the handling and treatment of water and wastewater. Our Selwood, Siltbuster, Vanderkamp and Holland Pump businesses combine to form a UK, European and US leader in pumping solutions, on-site water treatment, wet waste processing and the prevention of waterborne pollution, delivering an unrivalled range of rapidly deployable solutions. Workdry provides support to group companies through administration and back-office functions including finance, HR, training and development, and health and safety. We are committed to excellence in solutions and services, staff training and development, sustainability and diversity, and provide an environment where every team member can thrive and progress to their full potential. About The Role We are seeking a skilled commercial lawyer to join our in-house counsel team. This position requires a robust background in commercial law, contract drafting and negotiation and compliance. We are looking for a confident lawyer who can work independently and advise on a wide variety of commercial and compliance matters. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and will be adept at handling complex legal issues with a high degree of commerciality. You will have 3-5 years post-qualification experience either in-house or in private practice in the UK. Main Responsibilities: Responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts such as: MSAs, framework agreements, supply chain and procurement contracts, service agreements, distribution agreements, manufacturing agreements, data processing agreements. Assisting with the implementation and management of contracting policies, playbooks and templates. Drafting and reviewing standard terms and conditions and providing expert guidance on the same to internal departments across the Workdry Group. Providing clarification on legal language or documents, communicating the relevant details, risks and opportunities in a clear and understandable format. Communicating contractual obligations to the appropriate business team to facilitate compliance with ongoing requirements. Providing legal input on utility company framework agreements and negotiating the same. Conducting research on legal issues and developments, staying up to date with changes in law and regulations that may affect the Workdry Group. Providing practical and commercially focused legal advice on a variety of legal issues. Qualifications & Experience: A qualified solicitor with circa 3-5 PQE. A strong background in commercial law. A strong understanding of intellectual property rights, particularly in the context of product development. A strong understanding of data protection law and the ability to apply their knowledge commercially in a business environment. Excellent drafting and contract negotiation skills. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. The ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively and couple expert legal knowledge with practical business acumen. A proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management. An ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively. Excellent communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. An ability to think beyond the brief and anticipate potential scenarios. Excellent time management and prioritisation skills sometimes working under pressure or to tight deadlines. An understanding of the contractual framework surrounding projects within the UK utilities market, and public procurement sector is preferred but not essential. What we can offer you: We understand balancing work and life commitments isn t always easy, that s why we ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life. Competitive salary Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments) 25 days holiday (plus length of service increases) + 8 Bank Holidays Holiday buying (up to an additional week) Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for yourself Medical cash plan for yourself reimburse health costs e.g. dentist or optician, access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary Life assurance protection at 3 x salary Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more) Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders Employee referral scheme (up to £1,000 per referral) Hybrid working (minimum of 3 days per week in the office based in Chandlers Ford) pattern Support for development and training This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you. EDI Statement Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.

Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence - able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset - comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Smartbox Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on our technology. Our Commitment to Sustainability We prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. By joining us, you'll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our D&I Commitments We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. We believe in adding to our culture. Our diverse team shapes products that reflect our users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.

Vacancy: Maintenance Technician Salary: Flexible 50,000 - 55,000 plus bonus Location: Bury St Edmunds Shift Pattern Days: Rotational (Nights and Days) Overtime offered. Benefits: Good Pension Contribution, Excellent Training, Bonus s. Private Healthcare Free daily parking Excellent benefits package offered (below). This is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join one of the most successful manufacturing companies in the UK. My client is now looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician who is looking to make an instant impact on a site and contribute to the growth of the business through hard work, commitment and dedication. Our client is a solid and thriving multinational manufacturer who have gained an enviable reputation of expertise in the continual development and improvement and is seen as a market leader within their specialist sector. With over 50 years in operation, they maintain their high standards of production and continuously investing to ensure significant growth and a healthy growing order book and turnover. Due to customer growth and demand, they are now opening their doors to new Engineers. The successful Maintenance Technician will have the opportunity to work with market leading kit and also have opportunity to train as well as progress into more senior positions. They offer unbeatable training and are development incentives for their Engineers and a have good relationships with OEMs and local colleges where Engineers are sent for Mechanical, Electrical and Health & Safety Training. Duties Specialist tools provided on site Carry out isolation of plant and systems in accordance with safety requirements. Perform mechanical and basic electrical maintenance (preventive and corrective) Ensure corrective/repair works are carried out in accordance with regulations. Repair production, processing, and utility equipment Organising subcontractors Support installation and commissioning of new machinery Reports Accurately document maintenance activities Raise and close jobs on as necessary. Participate in continuous improvement programs when required. About You: City & Guilds / NVQ (or equivalent) qualification in Mechanical Engineering or comparable qualification Strong mechanical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You ll ideally have experience in heavy industrial environments, and be comfortable working independently within a small shift team or have demonstrable mechanical and electrical engineering skills, proactive approach, solution focused and positive outlook. Experience in industrial maintenance Solid mechanical knowledge (basic electrical understanding is a plus) Familiarity with Health & Safety protocols Experience working 12-hour continental shifts Career driven and motivated Polite and personable The Benefits You will be joining a highly successful £multi-million company who can offer a massive amount of stability and security Opportunity for progression both technically and working your way up the man management if you want it Excellent Training programme, putting your interests at the heart of your progression Overtime opportunities Good pension contribution Competitive salary + bonus & profit share Generous holiday allowance Enhanced sick pay & life insurance Regular company events

Senior Project Manager - Asset Replacement Location: North-East EnglandContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Up to £60,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of Asset Replacement work within our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of multiple projects across the region, while leading and developing operational teams. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Oversee day-to-day delivery of Asset Replacement works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Lead and manage a team of Project Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives. Act as the main senior contact with Northern Powergrid, maintaining strong client relationships. Champion compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements. Manage multiple projects concurrently from planning through to energisation and handover. Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet operational requirements. Monitor KPIs and drive improvements to meet contract performance targets. Ensure accurate and timely submission of project documentation, including RAMS and as-built records. Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors and stakeholders to support delivery. What We're Looking For Essential: Significant experience in a senior operational/project management role within cable installation, utilities or power distribution. Strong knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally within a DNO environment. Understanding of Asset Replacement processes in a regulated utility environment. Proven leadership and team management experience. Excellent client and stakeholder management skills. Strong commercial awareness and contract management capability. NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable: Experience working on Northern Powergrid contracts. Streetworks knowledge. Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM). Benefits We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Project Manager - Cable Engineering (Asset) Location: North-East EnglandContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Up to £50,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of Asset Replacement work within our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of asset replacement projects across the region. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Oversee day-to-day operations for Asset Replacement works, ensuring delivery to specification, on time and within budget. Lead and manage a team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives. Act as the main operational contact with Northern Powergrid, maintaining strong client relationships. Ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements. Manage multiple projects from planning through to energisation and handover. Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet project demands. Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across contract performance. Ensure accurate and timely completion of documentation, including RAMS and as-built records. Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors and stakeholders to support delivery. What We're Looking For Essential: Experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities or power distribution. Strong knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally within a DNO environment. Understanding of Asset Replacement processes in a regulated utility setting. Proven leadership and team management skills. Strong client and stakeholder management abilities. Good commercial awareness and contract management experience. NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable: Experience working on Northern Powergrid contracts. Streetworks knowledge. Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM). Benefits We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Electrical Project Manager (Faults) Location: North-East EnglandContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Up to £50,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Freedom has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Project Manager to lead the delivery of Faults work within our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of fault response and repair works across the region. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Oversee day-to-day operations for fault works, ensuring delivery to specification, on time and within budget. Lead and manage a team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives. Act as the main operational contact with Northern Powergrid, maintaining strong client relationships. Ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements. Manage multiple fault projects from planning through to energisation and handover. Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet project demands. Monitor KPIs and implement improvements to meet contract performance targets. Ensure accurate and timely completion of documentation, including RAMS and as-built records. Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors and key stakeholders to support delivery. What We're Looking For Essential: Experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities or power distribution. Strong knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally within a DNO environment. Understanding of faults processes within a regulated utility environment. Proven leadership and team management skills. Strong client and stakeholder management abilities. Good commercial awareness and contract management experience. NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable: Experience working on Northern Powergrid contracts. Streetworks knowledge. Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM). Benefits We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us:Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Programme Technical Excellence Director Job Description: Contract: Fixed Term: 6 months Workplace type: Onsite in Brighton with regular travel to London required Location: England, UK Overview We are seeking an experienced Programme Commissioning & Technical Excellence Director to lead multiple workstreams across a technical excellence improvement programme. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Facilities Management, programme delivery, asset management, and HVAC systems, with the ability to operate confidently across technical, operational, and client facing environments. This role will support all the client's UK offices-London, Brighton, and Burgess Hill -with an initial focus on Brighton. You will work closely with multi discipline engineering, FM teams, and project management; supporting the delivery of a large scale technical excellence programme for a major banking client. General Responsibilities Define, document, and implement operating models for; Weekly technical operations Monthly performance reviews Quarterly asset management strategy sessions Develop and own the Technical Performance Pack, building on existing reporting and dashboards, and working with the EMEA Engineering lead. Review existing client dashboards and make recommendations for improvement or consolidation, based on discussions with client and understanding their needs and requirements. Understand the contract and associated KPIs, look to develop a technical KPI library. Vendor & Supplier Review Conduct a full assessment of technical vendor performance, holding suppliers accountable and challenging poor performance where required. Develop and implement technical supplier scorecards for ongoing performance monitoring. Assess the account effectiveness of self-delivery vs subcontracted models across technical services. Look for ways to increase self-delivery if found to create value. FM & Technical Responsibilities Build and document standard operating procedures of the facility and utility systems relevant to the account (e.g. HVAC, boilers, BMS systems etc). Provide technical troubleshooting for the team where required to identify relevant stakeholders and bring SMEs and contractors together to resolve issues. Identify and escalate issues, blockers, or schedule deviations to account leadership and/or the client as required. Risk, Reporting, & Continuous Improvement Work with the Engineering Lead to review the existing risk register, strengthening controls, mitigations, and ownership structures. Identify operational and technical efficiencies across FM operations and project delivery. Produce clear and concise reporting for client, account, and EMEA technical excellence leadership teams. Skills & Experience: Required: Significant experience in Facilities Management, including technical operations, project handovers, and vendor management. Understanding of asset management principles, lifecycle, maintenance strategies, and condition assessments. Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems and other mechanical & electrical building services. Proven ability to work with multi discipline engineering, project management, and operational teams. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across client and contractor teams. Ability to assess technical information, challenge constructively, and drive improvements. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to develop high quality reporting packs, dashboards, and performance packs. Desirable: Experience in banking or mission critical environments. Experience developing KPI frameworks, dashboards, and scorecards. Experience in commissioning, QA/QC processes, and technical auditing Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants. Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period. This enables us to launch a significant recruitment drive focused on long-term planning, investment in people, and cutting-edge equipment. We are seeking skilled and motivated Arborist Team Leader to join our professional team. If you're looking for stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on a high-profile energy infrastructure project, this is your chance. What will your day look like Managing work programmes to ensure work is issued and carried out to the required standard with minimum risk to employees, sub-contractors and others on site, ensuring safe compliant delivery. Ensuring operational procedures, safe working methods and best environmental practices are followed and fully implemented. Ensuring that work specifications and method statements are fully completed and provided to and your operational teams. Ensuring that your field staff teams understand and implement risk assessments, method statements Setting high standards and workload delivery targets for direct and contract staff in-line with contract and company objectives. Managing client relationships Qualifications Required Key Mandatory Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-20 to 23: Chainsaw Maintenance, Small Tree Felling, Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue, Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness. 0020-61: Woodchipper Further desirable Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-31 to 38: Aerial Pruning & Rigging, Medium & Large Tree Felling, Individual & Multiple Windblown, Chainsaw from a MEWP & 0038-35 MEWP Working. 301 Utility Arb Basic Electrical Knowledge, Emergency First Aid at Work & Forestry First Aid Typical Utility Arb NPTC Progression Training upon Recruitment 302 to 305: Tree Species Recognition, Ground & Aeriel Pruning, Assisted Fell and Pole Top Rescue What s in it for you 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Your new company An award-winning Legal 500 firm, recognised across multiple areas that continues to experience exceptional growth, having doubled in size in recent years. With ambitious plans to keep expanding, the firm offers clear progression routes for talented solicitors at every stage of their career. Its meritocratic culture ensures transparent goals for promotion and well-defined career pathways, supported by strong leadership and mentoring opportunities. Working from a single, vibrant office, you'll enjoy a collaborative, energetic environment with open-plan spaces designed to encourage teamwork and innovation. The firm combines high performance with balance, offering hybrid flexibility, realistic targets, and a generous bonus structure that rewards hard work. If you're an ambitious, qualified solicitor looking to join a dynamic, forward-thinking practice, this is an opportunity to progress your career. Due to continued growth, we are looking to engage a Solicitor within the Residential Development team. Your new role Join this high-performing Real Estate team, renowned for its expertise in residential development. We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join this thriving team. You'll play a key role in supporting clients through the full lifecycle of development projects, from initial land acquisition through to planning, infrastructure agreements, and plot sales.Working alongside experienced peers, you will advise on: Strategic site acquisitions and disposals Conditional contracts, options, and promotion agreements Planning and Section 106 agreements Infrastructure and utility arrangements Plot sales and ongoing site disposals This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys managing complex transactions, thrives on client interaction, and wants to play an integral part in a well-established and ambitious practice. What you'll need to succeed We're looking for someone who is: Qualified with 5+ years PQE in Real Estate, ideally with experience in residential development. Technically strong in site acquisitions, planning agreements, and plot sales. Commercially astute with excellent client care skills. Organised and capable of managing complex transactions effectively. A strong communicator who enjoys collaboration and building long-term client relationships. What you'll get in return A competitive salary based on experience partnered with a generous fee-earner bonus scheme. The office has free parking and is easily accessible. They provide a comprehensive benefits package including pension, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, holiday etc. This firm will give you the opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic team, whilst developing leadership opportunities through their progressive development program. What you need to do now If you are interested in these roles or would like further information, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.If these jobs aren't quite right for you, but you're exploring new opportunities, we'd still love to hear from you.We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Cable Jointer to join our dynamic Walsall Street Lighting . This role will be based on-site at 200 Pelsall Road, Walsall, WS8 7EN and around Walsall. This position offers a competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience. In this role, you will undertake low-voltage (LV) cable jointing tasks for new connections, transfers, and disconnections on Distribution Network Operator (DNO), Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) networks, and private networks. The role ensures safe, efficient installation and maintenance of LV cables in compliance with industry standards and company procedures. What You'll Do: Perform LV cable jointing (live and dead), terminations, and testing on underground networks up to 1,000 volts. Identify and rectify cable faults promptly to restore supply. Adhere to Model Distribution Safety Rules, Electricity at Work Regulations, and NERS operational procedures. Maintain accurate as-laid drawings, job sheets, and compliance reports. Operate vehicles, plant, and tools safely, ensuring daily checks and reporting defects. Participate in out-of-hours emergency call-outs and weekend/night shifts as required. Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities. Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What You'll Bring: Full UK driving licence (essential) NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Electrical Installation or Cable Jointing Valid DNO LV Cable Jointing Authorisation and LV Switching & Linking certification. First Aid and Manual Handling training. CSCS/CPCS card and SHEA Power certification. Experience with jointing on various cable types (PILC, XLPE, EPR) (desirable) Knowledge of highway electrical installations and utility plans (desirable) Strong understanding of electrical safety and SHEQ principles. Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Comfortable working in confined spaces and outdoor environments. Effective communication and teamwork skills. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)