Mechanical Design Engineer Location: East Hampshire
Industry: Building Services Salary: Starting at £31k + Excellent Benefits Hays are partnering with a market‑leading building services contractor specialising in smoke control, ventilation, climate technology, and solar shading solutions. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a talented Design Engineer to join their expert team and play a key role in delivering safe, effective, regulation‑compliant building systems across the UK. The Opportunity As a Design Engineer, you will develop cost-effective, regulation‑compliant designs for smoke control and ventilation systems while working closely with sales, projects, CAD, and controls teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer or graduate with strong technical capability, who enjoys solving problems, interpreting complex drawings, and producing high-quality designs.You’ll work within a supportive team environment where CPD is encouraged-including opportunities to specialise in areas such as CFD modelling, acoustics, or product certification. Key Responsibilities System Design & Technical Delivery
Design smoke control, performance louvre, and ductwork systems for a wide range of buildings.
Produce calculations, fan selections, and pressure‑drop assessments.
Provide technical advice to sales teams, customers, and project stakeholders.
Ensure all designs align with current drawings, specifications, and building regulations.
Create and check CAD drawing information and technical submission documentation.
Conduct CFD analysis and produce professional CFD reports.
Attend internal and external technical meetings.
About You Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, electrical, and construction drawings.
Experience designing ventilation systems of any kind (working knowledge or university) Strong technical communication skills across multiple media.
The right candidates will be personable, motivated and have a ‘can-do’ attitude Desirable Experience Smoke ventilation system design.
Background in construction or building services.
Experience delivering external technical presentations.Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.Benefits Competitive starting salary ranging from £31,000 - £45,000
25 days holiday + birthdays off + 8 bank holidays.
5% pension plan.
On‑site car parking.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Equal Opportunities Employer.
Professional Development, undertake CPD and contribute to internal training or seminars.Why Apply?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation at the forefront of smoke control and ventilation engineering. You’ll be part of a supportive, innovative team with genuine opportunities for career progression. 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 (url removed)

An IT Business Analyst is required to join a forward-thinking professional services organisation investing heavily in innovation, technology, and smarter ways of working. This is a unique opportunity to become the organisations first IT Business Analyst, helping shape how change and improvement are delivered across the business. This is a hybrid role, with the option to be based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow (both centrally located offices). You'll sit at the heart of the organisation's innovation strategy, working closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities, improve processes, and introduce new tools and technologies (including AI) that will have a real impact on how the business operates. If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, challenging the status quo, and driving meaningful change, this could be a great fit. What you'll be doing You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to understand current processes and uncover opportunities for improvement. You'll translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements and help design more efficient ways of working. You'll take the lead on delivering innovation and change initiatives, working with internal teams and external partners to implement new tools, systems, and processes. A key part of your role will be driving adoption, supporting communication, training, and engagement to ensure new ways of working are successfully embedded. You'll ideally have most of the following *\* Experience within a Professional Services environment \ Experience as an IT Business Analyst *\* Strong stakeholder management skills \ A track record of improving processes or delivering change initiatives *\* Ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable solutions \ Exposure to process mapping, automation, or emerging technologies (AI or low-code tools) \*\* Relevant certifications such as AGILE, Scrum Master or Business Analysis Why this role? This is a genuine greenfield position where you'll be the first IT Business Analyst in the organisation, giving you the autonomy to shape how business analysis and change are delivered from the ground up. You'll have real visibility across the business, working closely with Senior stakeholders to drive meaningful improvements that directly impact how the organisation operates. The company has a strong appetite for innovation, so your ideas will be heard and acted on. You'll also benefit from a flexible, supportive working environment that promotes work-life balance, while still offering the chance to take ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to see the tangible results of your work. What's on offer This is a hybrid role in Edinburgh or Glasgow and offers a salary of £40,000 - £50,000, plus a strong benefits package including a discretionary performance-based bonus. If you're an IT Business Analyst who enjoys working hands-on with software, collaborating closely with Senior stakeholders, this is a strong opportunity to take the next step in your career. If this sounds of interest, please apply or reach out to Matt MacAlpine. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Maintenance Engineer – £44,828 – Wednesbury 4 on 4 off (Days 5am-5pm & Twilights 12pm-12am) – Contributory Pension + Overtime + Training + Progression

About the business

• Large-scale manufacturing operation supplying products into major retail and commercial markets
• Modern production facility with significant recent investment and rapid expansion
• Highly automated site with multiple production and packaging lines
• Strong national presence with a fully integrated supply chain
• Continuous growth with plans for further site expansion

Training & progression

For every Maintenance Engineer, the business offers:

• Hands-on training across a wide range of modern production and packaging equipment
• Exposure to automated systems including vision systems and detection technology
• Opportunities to support continuous improvement and project work
• Long-term progression within a growing engineering team

Why apply?

• This Maintenance Engineer role offers stability within a fast-growing and heavily invested manufacturing site.
• Work on modern equipment across multiple high-speed production lines
• Join a business that has rapidly expanded and continues to invest in its people and processes
• Be part of a supportive engineering team with a strong focus on reliability and improvement

The role

As a Maintenance Engineer, responsibilities include:

• Planned preventative maintenance and reactive fault finding across production and packaging lines
• Electrical fault finding on sensors, relays, contactors, motors and control panels
• Mechanical maintenance including belts, bearings, chains, gearboxes and pneumatics
• Strip-down, rebuild and replacement of components as required
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across site

What they’re looking for

To succeed as a Maintenance Engineer, you will need:

• Level 3 engineering qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship or equivalent) in electrical or mechanical discipline
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG or production environments
• Strong fault-finding ability across both electrical and mechanical systems
• Confidence reading technical drawings and working independently
• A proactive and hands-on attitude suited to a fast-paced environment

If you feel you’re the right Maintenance Engineer for this opportunity, apply today or contact Faisal on or on.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

About the Company Our client is a trusted engineering services provider supporting critical infrastructure across the UK. They specialise in the installation, maintenance, and refurbishment of mechanical systems that play an essential role in the movement and control of water and other utilities. Known for their hands-on expertise, strong safety culture, and customer-first approach, they deliver bespoke engineering solutions that keep essential assets operating efficiently. This is a company where practical engineering knowledge is valued, and where employees are supported with training, development, and the opportunity to progress long-term within a stable and respected business. About the Role To carry out on-site installation, servicing, repair, refurbishment, and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems within the company’s core operations. The role is ideal for a mechanically minded engineer who enjoys varied, outdoor work and is comfortable travelling to different customer sites. Key Responsibilities \* Install, service, repair, refurbish, and commission mechanical and electrical equipment as required. \* Ensure all works are carried out safely and in line with approved Method Statements and RAMS. \* Supply accurate details, measurements, and descriptions of any components requiring replacement. \* Undertake daily travel to customer sites across the South (with occasional overnight stays). \* Work outdoors in varying conditions as required by the project. \* Maintain accurate and timely records, including timesheets, expenses, and service reports. \* Manage and maintain the highest possible standards of Health & Safety, adhering to company and client policies. \* Contribute to the preparation of RAMS and related documentation. \* Follow all company procedures and promote a culture of continuous improvement. \* Represent the company professionally on-site, ensuring customer satisfaction. \* Liaise effectively with Operations, Finance, QHSE, and other internal departments. \* Support and guide junior colleagues when required. What We’re Looking For \* Strong mechanical bias (not electrical). \* Experience within water, wastewater, or utilities environments. \* Background in plumbing, leak detection, flow control, or mechanical maintenance would be advantageous. \* Good understanding of Health & Safety practices and documentation. \* Self-motivated, reliable, and customer focused. \* Willingness to travel and work outdoors regularly. What’s on Offer \* Salary up to £43,000 (plus overtime opportunities). \* Company van and fuel card (door-to-door travel paid). \* Overtime paid for hours beyond 8 per day; double-time night rate. \* 33 days annual leave (including public holidays). \* Company pension scheme. \* Life Assurance (3x salary). \* Incentive scheme. \* Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support). \* Retail and cashback discounts. \* Career progression and professional development opportunities. \* Flexible and supportive working environment

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.

We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors such as Pension Audit, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust.

As part of our Pension Audit team, you’ll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From developing new skills, working on audit tenders, undertaking business development activities and exploring different learning opportunities, you’ll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO.

We’ll help you succeed

The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by pension members and Trustees alike. You’ll be someone who is comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You’ll also:

• Act as a major point of contact within the firm. This includes responding quickly to, as well as anticipating requests/needs and keeping stakeholders informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the audit.
• Be responsible for the financial management of a portfolio from billing, WIP management and cash collection.
• Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings.
• Ensure assignments are staffed with the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills required.
• Ensure that the firm’s risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities.
• Support Partners and Senior Managers in the development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity.
• Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business.
• Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees.
• Work as part of the pension audit management team within the wider Audit stream (e.g. resource planning, merit rate meetings and efficiency gains)
• Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers.
• Act as a role model for trainees and executives.
• ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent.
• Have previous experience of managing people of all grades and experience, including managing audits and teams remotely.
• Good working knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and Pension SORP and Financial Reporting requirements.
• Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering.
• Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including contributions, benefits and investments
• Experience of working with and managing audits with Scheme administrators and Scheme Accountants.
• Experience of preparing audit planning and completion reports to Trustees as well as presenting audit findings confidently
• Building, developing and maintaining a pension industry network of key contacts.
• Project Management experience, confidently communicating with clients and internal BDO staff and monitoring audit timetables to ensure deadlines are met.

You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions.

We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

ASRS (Automated Storage Retrieval System) Technician 2 (Multiskilled) - Wakefield

Permanent – Full time

Shift Pattern: Continental Shift Pattern: 7 pm– 7am  (3 Days on / 3 days off / 3 nights on / 3 nights off).  (+ 23 Holidays)

Starting Salary: £55, 182

Structured Career Development + Annual performance related pay bonus and pay reviews + Share scheme + Competitive pension contributions + Laundered uniform and all safety equipment provided + Range of flexible benefits and Corporate discounts + Free parking + Overtime available + Free hot and cold drinks and subsidised canteen + Excellent parental benefits + Flexible working.

What you become part of:

Wakefield Distribution Centre is a 24/7 operation, our Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) warehouse holds 28,000 pallets, alongside a racked and block-stacked conventional warehouse of 12,000 pallets. The combined typical annual throughput is over three million pallets. Every 24 hours we expect to receive around 5,000 pallets from the on-site manufacturing operation, as well as handling around 360 vehicle movements at peak.

What to expect:

As a Multi Skill engineer based in the CCEP largest GB warehouse, you will be responsible for the efficient operation of the automated storage retrieval systems, including: maintenance, repairs, and attending to breakdowns. You will work as one of four shift-based teams of three engineers, that collective provide 24/7 operational cover, overseen by the Distribution Reliability Manager.

Your core responsibilities within the ASRS:

Safety:

• Operate within the Company Health and Safety management system
• Collaboration with team of site and centrally base H&S representatives.
• Responsible for critical inspections and defect reporting.
• Ensure the safe maintenance and repair of both ASRS and individual equipment.
• Uphold a safe system of work, adhering to SOP’s e.g lockout tagout procedures.
• As part of the role, you will be trained as a member of the site emergency team, this includes engaging in rescue work at height and duties of a first aider.

Operation:

• You will be expected to oversee the execution of an advanced maintenance plan while ensuring that direct and indirect KBIs are met.
• Perform both preventative and corrective maintenance on both electrical and mechanical systems (20/80 elec/mech) to guarantee that the warehouse’s various components continue to function as intended.
• You will complete a site based electrical competency assessment and area familiarization before commencing work.
• Make efficient use of our Central Maintenance Management System
• Collaborate with a network of local and external engineering teams.
• Promote operational excellence by sharing best practices
• Innovate and enhance current systems and procedures.
• Providing technical assistance for product/equipment adjustments.

Skills & Prerequisites:
Apprentice Served in Mechatronics (Will also consider Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship with quantifiable Mechanical Experience Or Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship with quantifiable electrical experience and willing to undertake the Electrical qualification).

*Note: We will not consider a Level 3 electrotechnical Buildings & Structures apprenticeship on it’s own

OR

Level 3 NVQ or above in  Mechanical and/or Engineering, alongside an additional academic qualification (CITY&Guilds 3 or above / BTEC / HNC / HND / Degree).

*You will be expected to undertake both a Mechanical and Electrical skills assessment during interview to confirm skill base.

• Proven knowledge and experience working within both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
• Ability to work at height – up to 100ft (vertical climb in restricted spaces)
• Experience in 3 phase electrical systems and mechanical drive systems.
• Previous record of Process Compliance and Fault-Finding experience on both Mechanical and Electrical equipment.
• Understanding of the in/output of programable logic controllers (PLC)
• Awareness of PUWER / LOLER / LOTO

The closing date for applications is 06/05/26. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure you are considered for this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world’s most loved drinks.

We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day.

From gender, age and ethnicity to sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives. We recognise we’ve got some way to go, but we’ll get there with the support of our people. It’s them who drive our future growth. To find out more about what it’s like to work at and our culture we would welcome you to speak to one of our employees on our live chat platform, just click here to speak to an insider.

We recognise some people prefer not to participate in alcohol related sales, interactions, or promotions. If that’s true for you – please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio.

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world.

Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

BDO’s Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you’re looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you’re looking in the right place

Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it’s advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role.

BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You’ll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you’ll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career.

We’ll help you succeed

Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with;

• An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues.
• Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients.
• Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection.
• Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools.
• An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm’s quality control procedures
• Experience of leading complex projects.
• Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent

You’ll also be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions.

We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world.

Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

BDO’s Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you’re looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you’re looking in the right place.

Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it’s advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role.

BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You’ll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you’ll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career.

We’ll help you succeed

Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with;

• An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients.
• Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools.
• Experience of managing a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection.
• Understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm’s quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person.
• Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues, proving support, training and mentoring where appropriate.
• Experience of leading complex projects
• Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent.
• Demonstrable post qualified experience

You’ll also be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions.

We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world.

Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world’s most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.

We’ll help you succeed

Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients.

Overview

As an Associate Director within the growing Advisory team in BDO’s International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) department, you will play a senior leadership role in securing and delivering evaluation and value‑for‑money audit assignments. You will lead and develop teams of junior managers, consultants and analysts, ensuring high‑quality delivery across complex international engagements. Alongside delivery, you will contribute to business development activity and work closely with IIDA leadership to support the continued growth of the practice.

You will work on assignments for a wide range of international donor organisations across the globe, including UN bodies, multilateral development banks, EU institutions, government development agencies and charitable foundations. Through this work, you will help clients improve performance and accountability, supporting positive economic, social and political outcomes in countries worldwide.

You’ll be someone with:

• Strong written and spoken English skills, and an ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and constructive manner.
• A higher degree or professional qualification in public policy/finance, climate finance, international development, economics or operational research.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering OECD/DAC-based evaluations, value for money audits / assessments and/or organisational reviews.
• A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context.
• Demonstrable business development success & experience of managing teams of 3-7 people, and projects lasting from 1 to 24 months.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy.

Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions.

We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.

We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust.

The international audit team is an industry agnostic team that specialises in providing fully coordinated secondary audit services to multinationals. Working closely with BDO Member Firms from around the world, the international audit team leverages the controls present at finance service centre locations to design high quality and highly efficient global audit strategies. The international audit team provide a fully project managed and centralised global audit offering to audited entities. Many engagements have an element of travel required, with team members often travelling overseas a number of times a year on audit engagements.

We’ll help you succeed

The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders.

You’ll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value.

You’ll be someone with:

• ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualification or overseas equivalent
• Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff
• Working knowledge of ISAs, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements
• Experience reviewing systems and control environments, as well as undertaking risk assessment and substantive testing on key risk areas
• Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering
• Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends

Desirable

• Sector experience appropriate to BDO audited entities
• Experience auditing international groups and coordinating engagements that operate cross border
• Experience designing audit strategies base don a combination of substantive and controls-based audit strategies
• Experience in conducting Group audits under ISA 600

You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy.

Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions.

We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world.

Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

BDO’s Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you’re looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you’re looking in the right place

Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it’s advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role.

BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You’ll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you’ll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career.

We’ll help you succeed

Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with;

• An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues.
• Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients.
• Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection.
• Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools.
• An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm’s quality control procedures
• Experience of leading complex projects.
• Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent

You’ll also be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions.

We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.

We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you’ll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you’ll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO.

We’ll help you succeed

The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You’ll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You’ll be someone with:

• ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualification or overseas equivalent.
• Educated up to degree level or CTS.
• Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site.
• Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements.
• Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering.
• Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends.

You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.

We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you’ll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you’ll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO.

We’ll help you succeed

The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You’ll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You’ll be someone with:

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent.
• Educated up to degree level or CTS.
• Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site.
• Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements.
• Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering.
• Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends.

You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

We are seeking a hands-on Project Engineer to support the implementation of a major Food & Beverage facility project delivering a new warehouse, packaging area, and recipe formulation capability. With the GC mobilised, this role is pivotal in ensuring safe, coordinated, high-quality construction and equipment installation, acting as the on-site link between construction contractors, installation vendors, and the Owner’s team.

You will drive day-to-day site delivery: coordinating activities, resolving field issues, ensuring build standards and design intent are met, and preparing for commissioning and start-up.

Key Objectives

• Ensure safe execution and compliance with site EHS standards.
• Deliver construction and equipment installation in line with design, specifications, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Maintain clear communication and coordination between contractors and Owner stakeholders.
• Support the Owner’s team with site supervision, field decisions, issue resolution, and commissioning readiness.

Core Responsibilities (Day-to-Day Deliverables)

1. Contractor & Site Management

• Provide daily on-site supervision of construction and equipment installation contractors.
• Coordinate contractor work fronts, access, permits, and sequencing to maintain productivity and avoid clashes.
• Run or support daily coordination meetings / toolbox talks, tracking actions and follow-ups.
• Monitor contractor performance vs. scope, schedule, quality, and safety expectations; escalate risks early.

2. Communication & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the central on-site interface between GC, subcontractors, equipment vendors, and the Owner team.
• Communicate constraints, upcoming works, shutdowns, and interface points clearly and proactively.
• Ensure consistent alignment on priorities, constraints, and field changes.

3. Construction Quality & Standards Assurance

• Verify that construction activities meet design intent, specifications, codes, and required build standards.
• Support site QA/QC: inspections, sign-offs, punch listing, and closeout tracking.
• Identify defects/non-conformances; coordinate corrective actions and prevent recurrence.

4. Equipment Installation & Services Coordination

• Oversee equipment installation contractors to ensure proper placement, alignment, anchoring, guarding, and interfaces.
• Coordinate utilities/services readiness for equipment during construction (e.g., power, air, water, drainage, steam, data).
• Manage installation interfaces between civil/structural, MEP trades, OEM vendors, and commissioning teams.

5. Issue Resolution & Field Engineering Support

• Provide rapid response to field queries (RFIs in practice), clarifications, and constructability challenges.
• Support resolution of clashes and site constraints, coordinating with design/engineering as needed.
• Maintain accurate field records of changes, deviations, and as-built updates.

6. Commissioning & Handover Preparation

• Develop and/or support the commissioning plan for installed equipment and systems (mechanical completion through start-up).
• Coordinate pre-commissioning checks: readiness, vendor attendance, test packs, and documentation.
• Support handover: O&M manuals, training coordination, spares lists, punch closeout, and turnover dossiers.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience delivering site-based construction and/or equipment installation projects in industrial environments (Food & Beverage, pharma, FMCG, or similar highly regulated/quality-focused settings preferred).
• Strong capability in:
  • Contractor management
  • Construction supervision and quality assurance
  • Interface coordination between trades and vendors
  • Field issue resolution
• Strong understanding of construction practices and installation requirements for industrial equipment and utilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced implementation phase with daily prioritisation and problem-solving.

Desirable

• Experience with commissioning planning and startup readiness.
• Familiarity with hygienic design or sanitary installation principles (where applicable).
• Exposure to scheduling tools and site reporting (lookaheads, daily reports, progress tracking).

Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

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Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python API AWS SaaS) Remote Scotland to £65k

Are you a backend focussed technologist with strong Python, API and AWS cloud experience?

You could be progressing your career in an impactful, hands-on engineering position for a successful and growing technology company, helping to build a large-scale video platform on the Amazon Web Services Cloud.

The core product allows business users to capture data via integrated mobile services utilising video analytics and speech recognition to analyse and categorise information within the workflows of large field workforces (field engineers, field service, auditing, reporting, health-and-safety, sales, etc.); customers are typically large multinationals: utilities, telecoms, manufacturing and facilities management companies.

As a Backend Software Engineer you’ll design and develop new features and enhancements to the core platform and APIs working with Python within an AWS environment. You’ll work across the full software development lifecycle, communicating with customers and investors alike to design robust, scalable, performance and secure implementations for new features.

Location / WFH:

You can work from home / remotely anywhere in Scotland (there will be occasional meet-ups with colleagues in the area).

About you:

• You have advanced backend Python development experience
• You have experience with PostgreSQL databases
• You are experienced with web API architecture e.g. REST APIs
• You have a good working knowledge of SaaS products with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• You are familiar with big data and analytics, machine learning, computer vision and AI algorithms
• You’re a collaborative problem solver
• You are educated in Computer Science to BSc / MSc
• Experience with video and audio processing or video streaming would be great but not essential

What’s in it for you:

• Salary to £65k
• Remote working (in Scotland) plus flexible, family friendly working hours
• Stock ownership plan
• Private Healthcare
• Pension

Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python API AWS SaaS) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We’re an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

Permanent Milton Keynes: £74,740 - £91,000 Manchester: £71,700 - £87,400 Hybrid Working - (2-3 days per week in the office) Introduction Join AQA at a pivotal moment as you help shape the future of digital assessment at a national scale. This is an opportunity to contribute to the evolution of the systems that underpin GCSEs and A-levels, used every year by learners, teachers and schools across the country. As AQA continues to modernise its technology landscape, you will join a rapidly growing team within Assessment Technology that plays a crucial role in delivering secure, resilient and innovative digital products. You'll be part of a world-leading education organisation that is committed to delivering better outcomes for learners and making assessment more accessible, efficient and future-ready. Purpose of the role As the Head of Software Quality Assurance, you will lead the transformation and management of quality engineering across AQA's digital products and services. You will manage and develop a team of Test Managers, Test Analysts, Test Automation and quality specialists, working across multiple product areas and delivery teams. Your role is central to ensuring that quality is embedded early in the delivery lifecycle, supporting our shift towards more modern engineering practices and accelerating delivery without compromising the standards expected of mission-critical assessment technology. The work you lead will directly support teachers, schools and learners, ensuring our products are reliable, secure and designed with the user at the heart. Key responsibilities In this role, you'll be responsible for: \* Leading, developing and embedding a scalable, modern quality engineering practice that operates effectively across diverse delivery teams and product portfolios. \* Driving an automation-first culture by championing shift-left practices, continuous testing and modern engineering workflows. \* Partnering closely with Product, Architecture and Delivery Leadership to define and maintain pragmatic, adaptable quality standards aligned to product risk and team maturity. \* Establishing data-driven insights and actionable quality metrics-including automation coverage, defect trends and cycle time-to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. \* Building capability and consistency across internal teams and strategic delivery partners to ensure quality remains a shared responsibility across the lifecycle. What we are looking for You'll thrive in this role if you're motivated by improving quality outcomes at scale and enjoy building strong, collaborative teams. You'll also bring: \* Proven experience leading a large QA or quality engineering function across multiple delivery teams. \* A strong understanding of shift-left testing approaches, test automation frameworks, test pyramids and continuous testing methods. \* Experience working within varied agile delivery models, including SAFe, Scrumban or hybrid approaches. \* A track record of developing QA professionals, including coaching Test Managers and building consistent capability. \* Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills, with the ability to translate quality concepts for non-technical stakeholders. What's in it for you Joining AQA means contributing to work with genuine national impact. You'll play a key part in transforming the systems that support assessment, helping improve the experience of teachers and learners nationwide. You'll also benefit from: \* 25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays and extra closure days at Christmas \* a 35-hour working week with flexible working arrangements \* an excellent contributory pension scheme (6%-11.5% depending on your contribution) \* life assurance, BUPA PMI, and health cash plan \* enhanced maternity and paternity schemes Diversity and inclusion statement At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone-regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background-is valued, respected and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Application process Please submit your CV and application through our careers site. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 6th May.

Job Title: Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

Location: London
Salary: £47,000 DOE + Door-to-Door Travel
Working Pattern: Full-time

Overview - Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

A leading NSI-accredited Fire & Security provider is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join its growing team in the North West.

With a strong national presence and a large, established customer base, the business delivers a wide range of Fire & Security solutions across commercial, industrial, and public sector environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in fire alarm commissioning and life safety systems, looking to join a reputable business with consistent work, quality equipment, and strong long-term prospects.

Benefits - Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

• £47,000 basic DOE
• Door-to-door travel paid
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 25 days with service
• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Mobile phone & PDA device
• Laptop supplied
• Specialist tools, equipment, stock, uniform & PPE provided
• Long-term career opportunities within an established national business

The Role - Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

As a Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for commissioning and testing a range of life safety and fire systems, ensuring all works are completed to a high standard and in line with current regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission fire alarm systems
• Commission disabled alarm systems
• Commission disabled refuge systems
• Commission voice alarm / emergency evacuation systems
• Work closely with colleagues and project teams to complete works efficiently
• Ensure all work is completed safely and responsibly
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and professionalism
• Represent the business professionally on client sites

Requirements - Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

• Proven experience commissioning fire alarm systems
• Experience with disabled alarms, disabled refuge, voice alarm, and emergency evacuation systems, desirable not essential
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good understanding of industry standards and compliance
• Full UK Driving Licence (clean licence preferred)

Why Join? - Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

• Join a well-established national Fire & Security company
• Strong pipeline of projects and long-term stability
• Door-to-door pay boosts earning potential
• Fully equipped van, specialist tools, and quality support package provided
• Opportunity to work on varied systems across multiple sectors

Apply Now - Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

If you’re an experienced Commissioning Engineer with a Fire Alarm background and are based in London, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected company offering stability, support, and strong earning potential.

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Low Code Engineer

Overview

A feature-led low-code engineering role within a small, multidisciplinary digital solutions team. The role sits at the intersection of technical delivery and stakeholder engagement, with full ownership of features across Dynamics 365 and the Microsoft Power Platform from discovery through to release.

Key Responsibilities

Take end-to-end ownership of features, from initial handover through specification, design, build, and release
Work directly with business stakeholders to gather requirements, structure unformed ideas, and define clear specifications and user stories
Design, configure, and build solutions across Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
Make and document technical design decisions, including data models and integrations
Write code where required, including C# plugins and JavaScript in a Dynamics context
Maintain high standards of solution structure, clarity, and extensibility
Act as the primary point of contact for owned features, managing stakeholder communication throughout delivery
Coordinate with internal and external contributors, providing technical direction where needed
Identify and promote reuse of components and patterns across features
Actively use AI tools to improve speed, quality, and problem-solving, and contribute to team practices

Technology Environment

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM customisation, configuration, workflows, security roles)
Microsoft Power Platform:
Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven)
Power Automate (cloud flows, integrations)
Supporting technologies may include:
C#, JavaScript
Azure DevOps or similar work management tools

Essential Skills & Experience

2+ years hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 CRM
Strong experience with Power Automate (including complex flows and integrations)
Experience building Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven)
Ability to read and write C# and JavaScript where required
Proven experience leading feature-level delivery with business stakeholders
Ability to produce clear technical designs and documentation
Strong communication skills, able to explain technical decisions in plain language
An AI-first mindset with practical, daily use of AI tools in development and problem-solving

Desirable Experience

Azure DevOps or equivalent delivery tooling
Deeper AI usage (custom prompts, structured workflows, integrations)
Experience in regulated, financial, or professional services environments

In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.

DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business

Kemsley Paper Mill

We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Engineering Manager to join our Kemsley Paper Mill and play a key role in driving performance within one of the UK’s largest and most complex manufacturing sites.

In this role, you’ll take full ownership of engineering delivery within your designated area-leading a multi-skilled team to maximise reliability, performance, and continuous improvement. Working in close partnership with Production and other operational teams, you’ll ensure that engineering excellence underpins everything we do.

This is a high-impact leadership position where you’ll combine technical expertise, people leadership, and strategic thinking to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead all engineering activities within your area, covering both planned and reactive maintenance
• Drive improvements in asset reliability, availability, and performance
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, embedding a strong safety culture
• Own and deliver against engineering KPIs, working closely with the Area Production Manager to optimise machine performance
• Identify, scope, and deliver engineering improvement projects
• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring cost-efficient delivery of all activities
• Analyse performance data to eliminate repeat and single-point failures
• Embed a proactive maintenance approach, with a strong focus on condition-based monitoring
• Lead the planning and execution of 7-day maintenance plans and major shutdowns
• Ensure effective breakdown response through strong coordination with shift teams
• Develop your team through regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and structured development plans

 Callout rota: This role includes participation in a callout rota (1 week in every 8), supporting escalated issues as required.

About you

• Significant experience in mechanical engineering, ideally within paper, process, or heavy industry
• Working knowledge of Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) disciplines
• Proven experience leading and developing multi-skilled engineering teams
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategies, including planned and condition-based maintenance
• Data-driven mindset, with the ability to turn insights into tangible improvements
• Highly organised, structured, and able to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, ownership-driven leader who thrives on continuous improvement
• Committed to building and sustaining a high-performing, collaborative team culture

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Qualifying Sick Pay scheme
• Pension scheme & Life insurance
• Share Save scheme
• Income Protection
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine
• Cycle to Work and shopping discounts

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation,manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!

Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.

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Are you a Lead Maintenance Engineer or a Senior Maintenance Engineer looking to join a busy Food Manufacturing company based in Manchester? You will be working (2D,2N 4 off) offering a salary of c£61k. As a Lead Maintenance Engineer you will be apprentice trained and have experience of working within the food/FMCG industry. This food manufacturing business has invested millions of pounds on new cutting edge machinery and are currently running a number of projects, one involving an upgrade on their workshop.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW via the job board

The Role:
Lead, mentor and develop a team of 2 Engineers
Allocate workload and ensure efficient use of site resource
Supervise and participate in planned maintenance and repair on food manufacturing equipment
Ensure all Maintenance activities are logged and documented accurately
Check completed works and verify that the repaired equipment is in a sound and safe operational condition
Identify and implement improvements to enhance equipment performance and reliability
Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations
Prepare and present reports on engineering activities and performance metrics
Provide the Engineering Manager and planner with required records and paperwork of all completed jobs
Manage contractor works in line with agreed engineering procedures

Suitable Candidate:
Apprentice trained Maintenance Engineer
Multi Skilled - either bias
Experience of working within a food manufacturing facility is advantageous
Experience of maintaining food manufacturing equipment
Strong communication skills
Ability to drive the team forward

This role is perfect for someone who wants to work for a business where you have a voice and be able to put your own stamp onto things. If you want to make an improvement this business welcomes suggestions.

A Finance Systems Manager with excellent experience of the Aderant practice & finance management system is required by a leading Law Firm. This role can be mostly remote, with the odd visit to the office to meet key stakeholders

If you possess a passion for leveraging technology to enhance processes and possess the Aderant expertise to lead system development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a substantial impact.

Experience Required:

• 5 years’ experience managing and maintaining financial systems in a law firm
• Proven expertise with Aderant i.e., Aderant Expert or similar systems such as Elite 3E
• Leading system implementations, migrations, or major upgrades of the Aderant Finance System or similar
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and legal finance ops.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Technical knowledge in SQL, Excel, and reporting tools (Power BI, SSRS) would be a bonus

You will assume the responsibility of overseeing, maintaining, and enhancing the firm’s Aderant Practice and Finance Management System. You will also shape the strategic vision for the firm’s PMS, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

This position plays a pivotal role in driving system improvements and leading technology upgrades that align with the firm’s strategic objectives. The primary objective will be to ensure that the system operates at its peak, adheres to compliance standards, and provides an exceptional user experience. You will assume responsibility for the delivery phase, overseeing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations to guarantee the successful implementation of roadmap initiatives throughout the organisation.

Collaborating closely with colleagues from various departments, including Finance, IT, and Legal Operations, as well as external stakeholders, to deliver robust and innovative solutions.

They are looking to pay a starting salary of £65,000 - £75,000 + Remote working

To apply, press apply now or send your CV to matthew.leach @ Circlerecruitment .com

Keywords - Finance Systems Manager - Legal - Aderant - Finance - Manchester - Leeds - Birmingham - Nottingham - Bristol - London - Remote working

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