Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Lead Vehicle Structures Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

Vehicle Structures is one of the larger teams within the JLR PE organisation. The department has complete responsibility for the design and development of all Body Structure systems from concept design through to volume production. With an increasing emphasis on Systems Engineering and virtual development techniques, the department utilises advanced AVA CAD and CAE to support the product development process. This role within the Body Structures CoC involves working with a wide range of materials and construction techniques, challenging functional and commercial targets and significant liaison with all internal areas of our business, as well as external component and system suppliers.

This role is within the Vehicle Structures team as a Lead Engineer, reporting to the Chapter Lead. The role will mainly focus on but not limited to the development of Body Structures, Subframes, Structural trays and braces, longitudinals, shock towers, dash and cowls, with associated interface sub-components, working to structures design rules and standards as part of an Agile team with one of our new vehicles. This will include ensuring efficient integration and compatibility of the structure, to deliver the necessary attribute targets.

As a Lead Engineer you will be responsible for the design and development of components on a given platform from concept into production, with platform & project engineer responsibilities. Achieving targets for component/system cost, weight, NVH, dynamics, safety, and function into the program team, as well as making the design and tooling releases to suppliers.

Skills Required:

• Body structures design and engineering, both in steel and aluminium, from initial concept through to final production release.
• High experience of component design to deliver performance attributes (durability, stiffness, weight, cost).
• Design progression / completion in line with programme timing milestones.
• Design resolution of issues .
• DVP completion in line with programme timing milestones.
• Engineering Quality prevent recurrence.
• FMEA, Standards and Bill of Design support.
• GD&T Knowledge.
• Work to performance targets and JLR standards.
• Deliver Engineering sign off through DVP and CAE reports.
• A passion for the automotive industry and the potential of automotive technology.
• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to multitask.
• Comfortable challenging cross-functionally and at a variety of levels within the business.

Education Required:

• Degree, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in relevant field.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

The position is responsible for the engineering integration process for vehicle architectures. Responsibilities include:

• Design and develop the vehicle technical specifications and attributes across vehicle architectures.
• Lead and resolve complex multifunctional engineering problems. Be able to balance competing attributes and requirements to define the optimum engineering solution.
• Analysis of current and future technologies and competitor products to ensure the future competitiveness of company’s products by influencing internal strategies.
• Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, Experience Required:

• Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering and cross-functional vehicle systems.
• Enthusiasm for vehicles and their development.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interpret technical information.
• Good IT literacy e.g. ability to create and manage presentations and spreadsheets.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge, Experience Requested:

• Previous experience of whole vehicle development and validation.
• Previous experience of problem-solving tools, e.g. Six sigma methods.
• Previous experience of leading technical issue resolution.

Essential Personal Profile:

• An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a demanding environment.
• An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload and that of others.
• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• An effective team player who supports team members.

Mechanical Engineer - Piping, Pumps, Valves

A mechanical engineer is required with a background in mechanical design of pipeing and pump selection from a Mechanical Contractor or Building Services Consultancy or process industry background.

This is an intermediate Mechanical Engineer level role.

Contract role

• £43.75ph - £46.87ph(£350-£375 per day)

We require someone to hit the ground running, so only able to accept applications from local individuals with 10 years of experience in mechanical building services, commercial HVAC design engineering, or process industry, such as Oil & Gas, involving pipework, valves, pumps, and structural engineering.

The Role

• As a mid-level individual, you will ensure the governance of designs, accuracy, feasibility, and structural integrity
• Equipment selection
• Check and submit client submittals and manufacturing drawings, ensuring BOM accuracy
• Prepare accurate specifications and reports
• Designing solutions for mission-critical infrastructure data centre applications
• Manage the change control process, ensuring accurate changes are implemented
• This is a customer-facing role involving high-value, engineered-to-order solutions

Hours: 38-40 hours, early finish on Fridays

You

• An experienced Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with around 10+ years of experience
• Customer-facing experience from a design perspective at a senior level
• Likely to have worked in an M&E D&B Contractor or Building Services Consultancy, process industry, Oil & Gas background involving pipework, pressure vessels, pump selection
• Knowledge of mechanical commercial building services and HVAC a distinct advantage
• Ideally able to use Solidworks, AutoCAD MEP

This is a contract role. Initial 6 month contract. Inside IR35.

If your experience matches please forward your CV immediately WR Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Plant Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Duties:

General Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including:

• Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.
• Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
• Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project
• May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors Level: A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities typically include:
• Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Whole Vehicle Concepts Lead Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

This role is part of the Off-Cycle Projects arm in the VAVE team. As a Vehicle Concepts Lead Engineer, you’ll be responsible for generating CAD schemes to support the generation of the upper body and / or under body package layout in the Concept phase (pre-CS to KO) across all new products, in order to meet the Engineering, Manufacturing and Design requirements.

As a Vehicle Concepts Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for whole vehicle package layout and your key interactions will be mainly but not exclusively with VAVE (Forward Model Architectures, Pre-KO VEM, TGLs, ZI Technical Specialists and SMEs, Human Factors, VE Attribute teams including Weight, TASE, Vehicle Efficiency), Body and Chassis Concepts, Studio Feas, Design, Body Structural Integration & Advanced Powertrain.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Competency in laying out Upper body hard points: Occupant Positioning across all seats, IP & Console, steering column, base of screen, pedals, ingress / egress, trunk dimensioning and useability.
• And/or Competency in laying out Underbody hard points: Groundlines, Attitude planes, running clearance, approach/departure, front & rear end length for Vehicle Safety / SI Requirements, key Axle points, Tyre Envelopes and EDU/ICE Dynamic motion wraps.
• Understands the interdependencies between Upper body & Underbody requirements (including Legals).
• Fully competent in CAD creation and visualisation preferably Catia V6.
• Self-starter able to sustain a high, multitask workload. Combine Engineering with business skills.
• Ability to work within a team or alone with exceptional organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Must have good presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate to all levels within the company (production line to director level).

A leading, established andhighly successful provider of mechanical and electrical installation services to commercial and industrial buildings seek the solid appointment of an experienced and commercially talented Mechanical Project Managerfrom an M&E / Building Services Mechanicalinstallation project management backgroundto join their exciting 2026 planned growth and continuedsuccess.

Please note - Whilst this appointment is to beprimarily based from Birmingham, for the first two months you will be required to assist with the final finishings of an exciting project in Chichester. All expenses, transport and accomodation is covered. Once finished, you will revert to a Birmimgham base on more central UK based projects.

You will ideally have previous experience working on multi-million pound projects.

We seek a true professionalto mainly work on managing the mechanical installations into environments icluding new buildindustrial sheds for either warehousing & distribution or a variety of manufactured goods, hospitals and data centres to name a few.

What is paramount is your experience working on commercial and industrial schemes.

Candidates highly sought after are those naturally from an M&E / Building Services background, ideally with directworking experience in theproject management and deliveryof mechanicalinstallations and mechanical related services you would expect to find in these environments…

You will be competentwith a proven track record in managing and deliveringschemes of this level.

Candidates applying will ideally have experience in dealing with main contractors.

Whilst they have their own teams of mechanicalinstallation engineers on the ground, you will also organise and workwith other sub contracted specialist mechanical related engineers to undertakesome elements of these new installs.

Offering a stable and genuinely interesting career coupled with varied projects, you will be confident in client facing meetingsand conduct yourself with true integrity and professionalism.

You will be an organised and approachableleader liasing regularly with your site based teams including Site Managers, Supervisors and mechanical installation engineers whilst working alongside a Senior Project Manager.

Should you have this kind of experience, arecommercially minded, mechanically biased and looking for a new challenge with an exciting, stable and progressive business, then we want to hear from you.

This business prides itself in investing well in their people and you can be assuredthat you will have continued career development.

Please send your updated CV through for immediate consideration and please ensure it is entirely up to date and shows evidence of any experience that applies to this great role.

If you know someone who is a good fit for this position, then please forward them this job ad.

Assistant Geotechnical Engineer / Assistant Geo-Environmental Engineer

Due to continued expansion, an abundant pipeline of works, and the recent award of a number of long-term major contracts, our client is now looking to appoint an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer or Assistant Geo-Environmental Engineer who will enjoy a challenging, demanding and varied role, and a fantastic opportunity working with our clients vastly experienced team.

The Role

• Gather geotechnical and geo-environmental data from a wide range of work environments
• Undertake geotechnical analytical work, to include planning, execution and pricing of geo-environmental and geotechnical site investigations
• Managing geotechnical project data to drive contract costs and deliverables.
• Assist with the assessment and analysis of ground conditions and investigations
• Involvement in testing programmes for soil and rock samples
• Prepare and assist with reviewing, analysing and interpreting geotechnical data
• Assist with pricing, fee proposals, report writing and technical notes
• Attend meetings with clients and external parties, both on site and in an office environment
• Assist with soil and groundwater risk assessments, liaising with clients to propose solutions
• Working collaboratively with engineers and others to deliver cost schedules and reports
• Reflect and promote the companys values through your work and conduct

The Person

A minimum 2:2 BSc (Hons) in Geology, Civil Engineering or related subject

1-2 years previous practical ground investigation or relevant experience, post-graduation

Knowledge of ground investigation techniques and BS5930

Experience with industry related software packages such as Holebase / Gint / Pebble Geo

IT competent in Microsoft packages, and the ability to work independently or in a team

Ability to work effectively to deadlines and under pressure

Good attention to detail and accuracy of work, effective planning and organisation skills

A structured approach to problem solving, with excellent written and verbal communication

Awareness of the relevant industry legal and safety regulations

Eligible to work and live in the UK unassisted indefinitely, with the flexibility to travel

A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK, and a valid CSCS card

Attention to detail, with experience in compiling critical data from multiple sources

Our Client

Our client is a market leading piling, foundations and geotechnical engineering contractor and consultancy. Their service offering includes restricted access and open sites and covers all disciplines and techniques for a wide variety of clients and project applications. They not only complete projects successfully and to the highest of standards at all times but also add value to their clients by giving them total support from the beginning to the end of each and every contract.

A highly attractive basic salary (commensurate with experience) plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity and security of work and forward career progression given that our client possesses a significant contract pipeline for the long-term future and is firmly committed to continued growth over the next 5-10 years.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Project Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 30th October 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

General Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including:

• Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.
• Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
• Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project
• May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors level.

Responsibilities typically include:

• Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
• Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Position Description:

• Lead the engineering delivery of programme content.
• Managing communications with stakeholders, assisting performance through liaising with functional attribute leaders by leading Stakeholder Alignment session.
• Lead and coach team members to success.
• Apply Agile working practices.

Essential Skills Required:

• Programme Management for Engineering Content.
• Data Analysis Skills (using Excel, Jira, Smartsheet).
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Experience of delivering engineering content. Engineering Programme Management.
• Agile working practices.
• Methodical detailed approach to work context.
• Analytical skills to identify how one issue can impact on another and put in place the required interventions through support or from own knowledge base.
• MS Office and Jira/Confluence competencies.
• Ability to present complex data & issues to a varied audience.
• Experience of Problem Resolution using structured approaches.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications Requested:

• Experience with propulsion or electrical commodities.
• Experience in automotive industry.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience in 3Dx.
• Ability to manage risks and issue.
• Experience of supplier management.
• Degree/APM PMQ/Agile qualified or equivalent experience preferred.

Personal Profile Requested:

• A person with a “can do” mentality.
• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning.
• A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members.

WELCOME TO LINAKER

For over 30 years, Linaker has built a reputation for delivering dependable, high-quality mechanical engineering services across a wide range of client environments. Our strength lies in keeping critical systems operationalsupporting organisations with technical precision, responsive maintenance, and long-term reliability. Founded on trust, care, and reliability, were more than a service providerwere a fully embedded partner in our clients operations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an HVAC Engineer, you will be part of our National engineering team, responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a range of commercial and retail sites. You will ensure HVAC systems operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory and client requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WITHIN YOUR SPECIFIED AREA

Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems including AHUs, FCUs, VRV/VRF, split systems, and chillers

Fault finding, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical and electrical HVAC components
Ensure work is completed in line with statutory compliance, SFG20, and company procedures
Complete job documentation accurately via CAFM system
Identify and report remedial works with clear technical detail
Maintain van stock, tools, and plant
Participate in call-out rota where applicable

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

NVQ Level 3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration / HVAC (or equivalent)
F-Gas Category 1
Proven commercial HVAC maintenance experience
Good electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
Full UK Driving Licence
Strong understanding of Health & Safety

ACRIB Gold Skills Card (Desirable)

Understanding of F-Gas compliance and environmental regulations.

Electrical qualification or knowledge

Asbestos awareness (Desirable)

Experience working under the SFG20 framework for maintenance schedules.

Experience with larger complex sites, or critical plant systems (e.g. chillers, large AHUs).

5 Years Industry Experience in similar position (Preferred)

Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) or Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) (Preferred)

Be part of the on call rota

THE PACKAGE

25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Buy and sell holiday to suit your schedule.

One paid volunteering day per year, empowering you to support causes that matter to you.

Company Van for site travel.

Access to our Employee assistant programme for wellbeing support.

Auto enrolment in the company pension scheme.

Full training by a supportive friendly team.

Annual events.

INTERESTED

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop a team of engineers in a business thats growing fast and investing in talent. If youre ready to step into a pivotal role, influence outcomes, and build something meaningful, wed love to hear from you.

If you think youre a match, get in touch today

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Linaker Limited is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Vehicle Efficiency Attribute Lead Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

• Supporting the Efficiency Product Owner in the delivery of key Vehicle Efficiency attributes (eg. real world and homologated driving range, energy consumption, fuel economy & CO2 emissions.
• Ensuring that these attribute requirements are compatible with system and sub-systems.
• Cascading and arbitrating targets for data-driven, intelligent, optimised energy nodes (e.g. aerodynamics, weight, powertrain efficiency, climate system, HV battery energy) to deliver a modern luxury experience.
• Collaborating with a wide range of business stakeholders and Engineers to deliver vehicle programmes against the team’s Quality Operating Schedule (QOS; JLR’s framework for attribute delivery).
• Identifying risks and opportunities in a robust data-driven manner with the purpose of informing and influencing business decisions and engineering direction related to vehicle energy nodes.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Vehicle Architecture’s Efficiency Product Owner and working within the JLR Agile operating model, responsibilities will include:

• Conducting strategic target setting for the Vehicle Efficiency attribute (including competitive positioning assessment & benchmarking, assessment of fleet compliance requirements, customer feedback data analysis, real-world customer data analysis, reviews of legislative requirements etc).
• Coordinating and contributing towards Vehicle Efficiency attribute virtual verifications & data analysis.
• Conducting target compatibility assessment and negotiation between the Vehicle Efficiency attribute and vehicle energy node owners.
• Collaborating with energy node owners in influencing and defining strategic technology roadmaps compatible with Vehicle Efficiency attribute requirements and customer trends.
• Supporting effective Vehicle Efficiency attribute governance throughout vehicle programmes, identifying and making recommendations for how to handle risks and opportunities as they arise.
• Ensuring Vehicle Efficiency attribute and energy node assumption data is robustly and efficiently administrated and made available to business stakeholders.
• Collaborating with tools and methods teams to ensure Vehicle Efficiency attribute development requirements are well defined and aligned with programme objectives.
• Where programme delivery imperatives allow, contribute and add value to tools and methods development project work.
• Undertaking any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

Essential Skills Required:

• Strong technical engineering background with evidence of a methodical, structured approach to problem solving.
• Significant previous experience of Vehicle attribute and/or vehicle system delivery.
• Detailed knowledge of vehicle efficiency legislative homologation/certification methods, processes and implementation.
• Technical understanding of how vehicle energy nodes (road load, propulsion efficiency, electrical loads etc) affect vehicle-level emissions, consumption and range for both fuel-consuming vehicles, EVs and hybrids.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to use data and visualisations to articulate complex risks, opportunities and recommendations in an easily digestible way.

Education Required:

• Applicants should be educated to Degree level (ideally with a focus on Mechanical or System Engineering) with significant relevant industrial experience.

Civil Senior Design Engineer - Environment
Location: Solihull / Grangemouth (Scotland) / Nottingham (Annesley) / Warrington / Bristol / Normanton

What you will be doing:
As Senior Design Engineer you will be an important member of the Engineering Design Team and will be required to work with the Principal Engineer(s), Design Team, Design Manager(s) and Design Leads to deliver design to the highest quality to GT process and in compliance with the BMS and H&S Regulations. This is a technical role, engaged directly on projects, which requires competency in technical design delivery in the water and wastewater industry. The Senior Design Engineer can have line management responsibility for design engineers of the same discipline, plus non-discipline design engineers/others if required.
As well as providing direction and assisting with innovations, you will be expected to contribute to the engineering governance of your discipline design activities, ensuring that design integrates with the other discipline design production activities, providing technical support to the supply chain procurement activities and supporting site activities as required. You will also be expected to support the Discipline Manager and Principal Engineer(s) for knowledge sharing and development of the discipline engineers, including mentoring and support of early careers.

About You:

• Educated to Degree level in Engineering or other equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrable experience of working within the Municipal Water and Wastewater industries, working with a variety of clients. e.g. Severn Trent, Scottish Water, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Thames Water, Southern Water
• Preference for Chartered Member of a recognised professional Engineering body.
• Competent in a contracting / consulting environment, with commercial awareness.
• Knowledge in Civil design of non-infrastructure including but not limited to buried and above ground gravity and pressurised water and wastewater systems, design of inlet works, final effluents, primary, settlement tanks and other associated tanks, chambers within WTW and WWTW.
• Knowledge of current H&S legislation and British Standards and experience in applying them across designs.
• Experience of working in accordance with QA and H&S procedures.
• Produce/ check calculations and reports to support those designs

Ideally you will have:

• Understanding of hydraulics and experience in hydraulic calculations

• Preferable knowledge in structural design of below and above ground water retaining structures and RC detailing but not essential

• Experience of liaising with Client on technical matters to understand their needs and develop solutions to their problems
  Attendance at design, progress and site meetings as required
  Awareness of NEC contracts
  Competent with requirements of the companies Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations

• Strong written and oral communication and organisational skills and to produce reports in clear concise English
  Proven ability to lead and work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines
  Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate identify innovation/best practice for consideration
  Co-ordinate and liaise with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors, in-house functions and construction teams
  Understanding in design activity schedules estimates
  Proficient in working with multi- disciplinary teams
  Supervise and mentor less experienced or junior engineers

Lead Engineer x2 - Ref: No: N019

Location: National Site based

Working hours:Monday Friday, 8.30am 5.00pm flexibility required (Permanent)

Salary: £45,000 dependant on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits:Difference Maker Awards,Salary SacrificePension Scheme,Group Earnings Scheme, Holiday Buy Scheme,Life and Accident Insurance,Medical Cash Plan, 23 days holiday increasing to 27 days plus8bank holidays, Birthday holiday, Perks and Employee Assistance Program.

Overview

We are looking for a Lead Engineer to install and commission smoke control systems across a range of buildings. You will lead on AOV, smoke damper, and ventilation system commissioning, ensuring all work meets design specifications and safety regulations.

Youll also supervise an Engineer or Apprentice, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the installation of electrical systems for smoke control solutions, including wiring, power distribution, and integration with BMS and fire alarm systems
• Commission AOV systems, smoke dampers, and ventilation systems, ensuring all components are tested, balanced, and fully operational in line with design and regulatory requirements
• Ensure the correct selection and specification of electrical components, including fans, dampers, actuators, control panels, and emergency power supplies
• Produce, review, and verify electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and consultants to ensure seamless integration of smoke control systems within the overall building infrastructure and to define project requirements
• Manage project schedules and deliver high-quality installations in a cost-effective and efficient manner
• Supervise, train, and mentor Apprentice as and when required, leading by example

Experience and Qualifications

Essential:

• Level 3 Electrical Qualification
• 18th Edition (BS 7671)
• ECS / CSCS Card
• Knowledge of safe isolation and electrical safety regulations
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office 365 and SharePoint
• Full Driving Licence
• Flexibility to travel and work away essential (accommodation provided)
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including early starts or late finishes, to meet project demands

Desirable:

• IPAF / PASMA
• Experience installing and wiring with smoke control systems and fire alarm integration
• Commissioning and fault-finding experience

Skills and Attributes

• Strong leadership and mentoring ability
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to read technical drawings and manage projects through to completion
• Proactive, positive, and self-motivated
• Able to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
• Good communicationskillswith the ability to build successful working relationships with customers and colleagues
• Well organised with strong self-discipline
• Have the desire to learn and continually improve your knowledge
• Team player and able to work well in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Ongoing training and professional support
• A collaborative and safety-focused working environment

Please send your CV to our careers email.

People Department, NSP Ltd, Europa Building, Hoo Farm Industrial Estate, 35a Arthur Drive, Kidderminster, DY11 7RA

NSP are an equal opportunities employer

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Project Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

• Lead the engineering delivery of programme content.
• Managing communications with stakeholders, assisting performance through liaising with functional attribute leaders by leading Stakeholder Alignment session.
• Lead and coach team members to success.
• Apply Agile working practices.

Essential Skills Required:

• Programme Management for Engineering Content.
• Data Analysis Skills (using Excel, Jira, Smartsheet).
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Experience of delivering engineering content. Engineering Programme Management.
• Agile working practices.
• Methodical detailed approach to work context.
• Analytical skills to identify how one issue can impact on another and put in place the required interventions through support or from own knowledge base.
• MS Office and Jira/Confluence competencies.
• Ability to present complex data & issues to a varied audience.
• Experience of Problem Resolution using structured approaches.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience with propulsion or electrical commodities.
• Experience in automotive industry.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience in 3Dx.
• Ability to manage risks and issues.
• Experience of supplier management.
• Degree/APM PMQ/Agile qualified or equivalent experience preferred.

Personal Profile Requested:

• A person with a “can do” mentality.
• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning.
• A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members.

Are you a Project Plant Engineer looking for your next opportunity?

One of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, is currently recruiting for a Plant Engineer, with a focus on designing, communicating and implementing operational plans, for completing engineering-based projects. Based in Warwickshire, you will be supporting, a dedicated and multidisciplinary team, on a contract basis.

Responsibilities of the Plant Engineer include:

* Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment
* Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan
* Taking action to resolve operational problems and minimise delays
* Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete projects
* Preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications
* Developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts
* Selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors

Qualifications and skills required for the Plant Engineer position include:

* A Degree in a relevant subject matter or equivalent industry experience
* Skilled in Automotive Project Engineering
* A background in Automotive infrastructure, facilities and / or equipment

** PLEASE NOTE ** To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates can work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship.

If you are interested in applying for the role of Plant Engineer or require further information, please contact:

Jacquie Linton
02034797125

Role Details

• Role / Job Title: Emission CAE Engineer 1D simulation GT-Suite
• Work Location: UK, Gaydon
• Mode of Working: Office based (5 days a week)
• Duration of Assignment: 6 Months

The Role As a Lead CAE Engineer to work within virtual engineering for our vehicle and powertrain programs. You’ll be responsible for vehicle level analysis to predict tail pipe emissions of gasoline programs. The role requires good understanding of detailed aftertreatment system modelling and engine out emissions & responsible for conducting CAE modelling, analysis and reporting. Key Responsibilities

• Development of methodologies for engine out emission prediction
• Develop models for exhaust system to capture altitude and off ambient conditions impact on tail pipe emissions
• Supporting 1D modelling of vehicle emissions virtual test cases to size the system, support technology selection, provide status and directional support for controls and calibration development
• Problem solving and issue resolution support related to vehicle emissions predictions
• Collaboration with internal suppliers of 1D simulation input data as necessary to ensure a value add output
• Generation of steady state to transient emissions coefficients based on test bed data
• Leading identification of 1D Powertrain Systems CAE tool and/or process enhancement requirements to meet current & future powertrain systems for hybrid vehicles analysis needs focusing on emissions

Key Stakeholders

• Hardware Function layer group
• Calibration and controls group
• Engine and vehicle tests Team
• After-treatment components group
• CAE Integration Lead Engineers
• System Design Engineers

Skills / Knowledge / Experience Essential

• Excellent understanding of engine out emission fundamentals and commonly used methods for its predictions
• Very good aftertreatment modelling and engineering understanding (as simulation or calibration engineer)
• Substantial industrial experience of assessing and verifying vehicle/powertrain emissions (desirable in a CAE environment)
• Good analytical capability and breadth of experience in GT-Suite
• Able to identify and respond to the strengths and limitations of computer-based modelling and simulation

Desirable

• Experience of Powertrain system, engine and aftertreatment physical test and/or calibration
• Proven success in complex system model validation, optimisation and correlation
• Experience in 1D vehicle and powertrain system model development

Your Profile Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Understanding of aftertreatment technologies and their role in delivering Vehicle Systems Emission performance
• Self-motivated, with strong personal management capabilities
• Able to work with minimal supervision, engaging a wide range of stakeholders effectively
• Have the ability to balance different technical and business parameters to deliver the right solution for the customer and business
• Ability to manage time effectively and to balance delivery to several projects within the same time frame

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for an Advanced Vehicle Efficiency Integration Lead Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

Supporting the Efficiency Product Owner in the delivery of data-driven, intelligent, optimised energy nodes (sources of energy conversion) in pursuit of Vehicle Efficiency attributes (eg. real world and homologated driving range and energy consumption) befitting modern luxury.

Collaborating with a wide range of business stakeholders and Engineers during the initial phases of vehicle development. Identifying risks and opportunities in a robust data-driven manner with the purpose of informing and influencing business decisions and engineering direction related to vehicle energy nodes.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Vehicle Architecture’s Efficiency Product Owner and working within the JLR Agile operating model, responsibilities will include:

• Conducting strategic target setting for the Vehicle Efficiency attribute (including competitive positioning assessment & benchmarking, assessment of fleet compliance requirements, customer feedback data analysis, real-world customer data analysis, reviews of legislative requirements etc).
• Collaborating with energy node owners in influencing and defining strategic technology roadmaps compatible with Vehicle Efficiency attribute requirements and customer trends.
• Conducting target compatibility assessment and negotiation between the Vehicle Efficiency attribute and vehicle energy node owners.
• Collaborating with tools and methods teams to ensure Vehicle Efficiency attribute development requirements are well defined and aligned with programme objectives.
• Coordinating and contributing towards Vehicle Efficiency attribute virtual verifications and data analysis.
• Supporting effective Vehicle Efficiency attribute governance throughout vehicle programmes, identifying and making recommendations for how to handle risks and opportunities as they arise.
• Where programme delivery imperatives allow, contribute and add value to tools and methods development project work.
• Undertaking any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

Essential Skills Required:

• Technical understanding of how vehicle energy nodes (road load, propulsion efficiency, electrical loads etc) affect vehicle-level efficiency and driving range.
• Significant experience of Vehicle attribute and/or vehicle system delivery.
• Strong technical engineering background with evidence of a methodical, structured approach to problem solving.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to use data and visualisations to articulate complex risks, opportunities and recommendations in an easily digestible way.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to simplify and articulate complex technical subject matters.
• Self-motivated and independent, able to work and deliver value autonomously within JLR’s Agile operating model.
• Well-organised and diligent, able to keep a handle on technical administration.

Desirable Skills Required:

• Knowledge and/or experience of working with Agile operating principles.
• Knowledge of vehicle efficiency legislative homologation/certification methods, processes and implementation.
• Knowledge and/or experience of Computer Aided Engineering testing methodologies related to vehicle efficiency.

Education Required:

• Educated to Degree level (ideally with a focus on Mechanical or System Engineering).

Project Manager - Fasteners / Engineering ManufacturingLocation:Walsall, West MidlandsSalary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)Job Type: Permanent | Full-TimeSector: Manufacturing | Engineering | Oil & Gas | Aerospace

Are you a Project Manager with experience delivering technical projects in a manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy working with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver complex engineering solutions? Are you looking for a role where you can take full ownership of projects from order through to delivery?

A global manufacturer of nuts, bolts and fasteners is seeking a Project Manager to join its operations team in Walsall. The business supplies critical components into sectors including automotive, aerospace, oil & gas and general industry.
This is a key role within a high-performing team, offering the opportunity to lead projects that directly impact customer delivery, quality and commercial performance.

The RoleYou will be responsible for managing customer projects from initial order through to final delivery, ensuring technical compliance, on-time delivery and budget control.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of engineering projects, ensuring quality, cost and delivery targets are met
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, managing communication and expectations
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, production and procurement
• Monitor project schedules, costs and scope, identifying risks and implementing solutions
• Prepare quotations and ensure procurement aligns with technical specifications
• Chair project meetings and provide clear reporting to internal and external stakeholders

The Person - Key Skills & Experience:

• Experience managing or supporting technical or engineering projects within manufacturing or industrial sectors
• Background in oil & gas, energy, aerospace or similar environments is advantageous
• Strong understanding of project delivery, cost control and stakeholder management
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Apply?

• Join a well-established global manufacturing business
• Work on high-value projects across critical industries
• Opportunity to take ownership and make a real impact
• Supportive team environment with development opportunities

Apply NowIf you’re a Project Manager looking for a role where you can lead and deliver complex engineering projects, click Apply Now to submit your CV.

Production Engineering Manager - Machine Build / Automation
Location: Droitwich
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Are you a proven production engineering leader with a passion for precision engineering and machine build? We’re looking for a Production Engineering Manager to lead a skilled multi-disciplined workshop team, optimise manufacturing performance, and ensure our client’s bespoke machinery is built to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on management role at the heart of our client’s production operation. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day manufacturing activities across mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, and test processes-driving continuous improvement and ensuring on-time, high-quality build of complex electro-mechanical products.

You’ll combine strong technical expertise with leadership and planning skills, overseeing a small team of technicians and assemblers while working closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Quality to deliver production excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the build, assembly, and test of machine systems to agreed deadlines.
• Provide hands-on production engineering support to resolve technical issues and optimise build methods.
• Plan and manage work flow, scheduling, and capacity using their ERP system.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Maintain impeccable Health & Safety standards across the workshop.
• Collaborate with Engineering to integrate design updates and continuous improvements.
• Champion quality, ensuring all products meet stringent company and customer requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop your team-promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.

About You

• Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Production Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in a production or manufacturing engineering role within machine build, automation, or precision engineering.Food machinery, packaging, machinery or any sort of automated production equipment would be ideal.
• Strong understanding of mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, and test procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in managing small production teams.
• Practical problem-solving skills with a structured, analytical approach.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.

Why Join Our Client?

You’ll be joining an established engineering business with a reputation for technical excellence. This role offers genuine autonomy, hands-on responsibility, and the opportunity to shape how our machines are produced-working with a team that values innovation, collaboration, and pride in craftsmanship. Salary is flexible and can be negotiable for a well matched candidate.

A leading, established andhighly successful provider of mechanical and electrical installation services to commercial and industrial buildings seek the solid appointment of an experienced and commercially talented Electrical Project Managerfrom an M&E / Building Services electricalinstallation project management backgroundto join their exciting planned growth and continuedsuccess.

Please note - Whilst this appointment is to beprimarily based from Birmingham, for the first two months you will be required to assist with the final finishings of an exciting project in Chichester. All expenses, transport and accomodation is covered. Once finished, you will revert to a Birmimgham base on more central UK based projects.

You will ideally have previous experience working on projects up to £20M+ although we may still give consideration to those under this depending on your experience and projects exposure.

Typical scope of works include new buildindustrial sheds for warehousing & distribution, military buildings, hospitals, manufacturing buildings, office blocks and data centres to name a few. What is paramount is your experience working on commercial and industrial schemes.

Candidates highly sought after are those naturally from an M&E / Building Services background, ideally with directworking experience in theproject management and deliveryof electrical installations and electrical related services you would expect to find in these environments…

You will be competentwith a proven track record in managing and deliveringschemes of this level.

Candidates applying will ideally have experience in dealing with main contractors.

Whilst they have their own teams of electrical installation engineers on the ground, you will also organise and workwith other specialist electrical contractorsto undertake additional electrical elements of these installs.

Offering a stable and genuinely interesting career, coupled with varied projects, you will be confident in client facing meetingsand conduct yourself with true integrity and professionalism.

You will be an organised and approachableleader liasing regularly with your site based teams including Site Managers, Supervisors and electrical installation engineers whilst working alongside a Senior Project Manager.

Should you have this kind of experience, arecommercially minded, electrically biased and looking for a new challenge with an exciting, stable and progressive business, then we want to hear from you.

This business prides itself in investing well in their people and you can be assuredthat you will have continued career development.

Please send your updated CV through for immediate consideration and please ensure it is entirely up to date and shows evidence of any experience that applies to this great role.

If you know someone who is a good fit for this position, then please forward them this job ad.

Contract - Midlands

Main purpose of the job:

• Drives the best design and engineering solutions for systems and modules.
• Ensures all Product/APQP requirements are met.
• Manages engineering design activities for quality, feasibility, cost, and customer requirements.
• Works with tooling specialists to ensure designs are robust for production.
• Engages engineering teams in Product Development Team processes.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Manages engineering budget, product cost, timing, and quality.
• Follows RASIC in GDLS and company policies.

Main missions and results:

• Supervises design and product engineering.
• Liaises with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing plants.
• Ensures designs meet styling, technical requirements, assembly, and manufacturing needs.
• Implements quality deployment and provides FEA and dimensional analysis data.
• Supports tool timing, trials, and sign-off.
• Ensures robust processes prior to tool shipment with cross-functional teams.
• Applies cost-effective technical solutions and engages subject matter experts.
• Resolves design issues in cooperation with customer engineering teams.
• Implements Artifex best practices and supports New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Participates in model year changes and APQP gate reviews.
• Supports cost estimates and ensures recoverable costs are captured.
• Manages customer communications, VAVE, and program RFQs.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Bachelors or Diploma in automotive, plastics, or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in automotive interiors, Cockpit, Instrument Panel, and Passenger Airbag development.
• Cradle-to-grave project experience including process, tool, and program launch.
• Knowledge of surface development, CAD tools (Enovia, Tetra, Kisters, JT2Go), and engineering standards.
• Strong management, interpersonal, and technical skills (GD&T, DFM, DFA, CAE/FEA, CAD, FMEA, DVP&R).

The Head of IT will lead and manage the technology department, ensuring the delivery of effective IT services and infrastructure. This role requires a strong understanding operations and the ability to drive strategic IT initiatives in a Birmingham-based organisation.

Client Details

About us:

CCW is the passionate, independent voice representing water consumers in England & Wales. We support thousands of people each year, providing free advice and helping people to resolve their complaints with their water company in an easy, caring way. We champion everyone’s needs and interests, completing and showcasing research that influences water companies, government, and regulators to make change happen.

We are a government Arm’s Length Body sponsored by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

Our values:

We expect and support all CCW colleagues to embody and celebrate CCW’s values through Positive Energy, Respect for all, Innovative spirit, Delivery of our promises and being Engaged as one (PRIDE).

Description

• Oversee the IT department, ensuring smooth delivery of all technology services and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Manage IT budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and compliance with financial policies.
• Ensure the organisation’s IT systems are secure, robust, and scalable.
• Lead and mentor a skilled IT team, fostering a culture of professional growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement technology solutions that meet business needs.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to public sector regulations and data protection standards.

Profile

Essential Criteria

• Professional management qualification or equivalent experience.
• ITIL Foundation V4/5.
• Project Management experience.
• Supplier management experience.
• Extensive experience in the Microsoft technology stack (Intune, Defender, Exchange, Entra ID, and M365 suite).
• Awareness of cyber security best practices and frameworks (Cyber Essentials, Secure by Design, Cyber Assessment Framework).
• Strong understanding of ITSM processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to communicate at all technical levels.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong problem solving and creativity skills.
• Strong strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to provide hands on support.
• Be prepared to work flexibly which may mean occasional evening/weekend work and travel.

Desirable Criteria

• ITIL Managing Professional v4.
• MS-102: Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert.
• Agile, Prince 2 Project Management.
• Budget management experience.
• Experience in working with SaaS, PaaS and IaaS solution providers
• Experience with ITSM systems (ServiceNow, Halo, Freshdesk, etc).
• Experience with CRM systems (Dynamics, Salesforce, Oracle Service Cloud).
• Effective line management skills.
• Strong collaborative mindset and willingness to work across team boundaries.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from 55,000 to 68,000 per annum.
• A permanent position based in Birmingham with opportunities for career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within the public sector.
• A collaborative work environment that values innovation and excellence.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Head of IT, apply today to join this Birmingham-based public sector organisation.