Engineering Manager - Water Industry

Location: Manchester / Hybrid

Contract: 12 month contract

Rate: £400 to £535 per day (outside IR35)

An established engineering and construction design specialist is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to support the delivery of projects across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK.

This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector.

The Projects you’ll be working on

Varied projects across the UK water industry, including:

• Designs of UMON 3 and 4 upgrades at sewage treatment works nationwide
• Designs of clean water main replacements nationwide

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and implement appropriate, safe, efficient and value-engineered design solutions and communicate these to client and project teams
• Act as Professional Head for design function
• Guide design in compliance with relevant technical, professional and water company standards and approve design packages
• Manage production of design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements and are fully integrated

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10 years’ experience working in the engineering design industry in the regulated water industry
• Chartered Engineer
• Graduate or HND in relevant subject

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Understanding of MEICA, civils and process designs
• Track record managing multidisciplinary design teams and projects
• Driving licence & access to vehicle

How to Apply

If you have extensive experience working in Water Industry as an Engineering Manager and are looking for your next contract role, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion

A global consultancy is looking for a Project Manager to join their growing team which works across multiple industries including, but not limited to, civil infrastructure, data centres, defence and energy. This specific role is working on nuclear projects and is available on a hybrid basis (3 days per week on the customer site in Warrington).

The Role

As a Project Manager you’ll have responsibility for service delivery on a variety of projects (both in size and complexity) whilst also ensuring that client objectives are met and projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.

YouTo succeed as in this role you’ll need to have specific project management experience on engineering / construction projects within the utilities, rail, nuclear or civil infrastructure domains. Please note, applications from candidates with an IT project management background cannot be considered.

The PackageIn return for your skills, you’ll receive a salary of up to £55,000 and other benefits including pension (up to 5% employer contribution), private medical insurance, 25 days’ (plus bank holidays) and flexible working. In addition, the company is committed to both training and development along with career progression.

How to applyThis is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader committed to your career development so if you’re interested in being considered, please send your CV via the ‘Apply Now’ button.

Bolton office | Hybrid working
Permanent | 37.5 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

We’re reimagining work/life balance – and you could be part of it.

In 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. We’re proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial, giving our teams more time to recharge while still earning 100% of their pay.*

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education and care in the UK. We deliver research-led, personalised education that helps every child thrive.

Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning. Our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity, and our promise is simple: we listen, work together, and hold each other accountable to make the remarkable happen.

*Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit.

The Role

The People Admin and Systems Manager is responsible for leading the People Administration and Systems teams, ensuring the delivery of efficient, compliant, and customer-focused HR services. This role plays a key part in driving system optimisation, process improvement, and digital transformation across the HR function, while supporting the development and performance of the team.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will lead, motivate, and manage the People Admin and Systems teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture. This includes coaching team members, supporting professional development, setting clear performance objectives, and monitoring progress against agreed goals.

You will evaluate, enhance, and optimise HR systems and processes to improve efficiency, functionality, and user experience. This includes implementing best practice in system use and data management, identifying opportunities for automation, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the team and wider organisation.

The role will oversee HR-related projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, timescales, and budgets. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, providing regular progress updates and reports to senior stakeholders.

A strong focus on business analysis and reporting is ess. You will conduct detailed analysis to identify improvement opportunities, develop and maintain robust reporting frameworks, track KPIs and metrics, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.

You will act as the subject matter expert for People XD, using in-depth system knowledge to optimise HR processes, support stakeholders, and guide the team. Staying up to date with system developments and updates will be a key part of the role. You will also ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and organisational standards.

Essential Experience & Skills

• You will lead, motivate, and manage the People Admin and Systems teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture. This includes coaching team members, supporting professional development, setting clear performance objectives, and monitoring progress against agreed goals.
• You will evaluate, enhance, and optimise HR systems and processes to improve efficiency, functionality, and user experience. This includes implementing best practice in system use and data management, identifying opportunities for automation, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the team and wider organisation.
• The role will oversee HR-related projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, timescales, and budgets. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, providing regular progress updates and reports to senior stakeholders.
• A strong focus on business analysis and reporting is essential. You will conduct detailed analysis to identify improvement opportunities, develop and maintain robust reporting frameworks, track KPIs and metrics, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
• You will act as the subject matter expert for People XD, using in-depth system knowledge to optimise HR processes, support stakeholders, and guide the team. Staying up to date with system developments and updates will be a key part of the role. You will also ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and organisational standards.

Desirable

• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD
• Experience working within an education setting

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” mental and physical health support
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible benefits via Vista (discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, critical illness cover and more)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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Our client is a well-established contractor operating across the North West, delivering complex civil engineering and remediation projects. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in civils and remediation to join their team.

The Role:

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of remediation and civil engineering projects from inception through to completion. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver civils and remediation projects across the North West
• Oversee project planning, programming, and cost control
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, and suppliers
• Ensure compliance with H&S, environmental, and quality standards
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and stakeholders
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities
• Prepare progress reports and attend project meetings

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering
• Strong background in remediation projects (e.g. brownfield, contaminated land, earthworks)
• Excellent knowledge of project delivery, contracts, and site operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Relevant qualifications in civil engineering or construction management (preferred)
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and varied projects
• Long-term career progression with a growing contractor
• Supportive and professional working environment

What you need to do now:

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or reach out to Adam at or 07897 069127.

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A global consultancy is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their banking end-client on a large Identity & Verification (ID&V) transformation project. The purpose of this role is to lead and deliver the modernised Identity & Verification (ID&V) roadmap, oversee the proof of concept execution, minimum viable product build, and phased rollout across Helpdesk and Self Service channels.
Job Details:

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: initially until 30th Sep 2026
• Rate: £495pd Inside IR35 via Umbrella
• Location: Greater Manchester
• Hybrid: 3 days in the office

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery across Microsoft Verified ID, Onfido, MFA and ID&V modernisation initiatives.
• Manage scope, timelines, risk, and stakeholder alignment across CISO, Engineering and Helpdesk teams.
• Govern the POC process: execution, documentation, success criteria assessment, decision capture, and executive socialisation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Solution Architecture, Engineering, BA, UX, Security).
• Provide robust progress reporting, RAID management, and release governance.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience delivering security or identity transformation programmes at enterprise scale.
• Delivery experience across authentication, multi-factor authentication, self-service password reset or ID&V programmes
• Familiarity with POC/MVP delivery cycles and agile/hybrid delivery models

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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We at Work Lyf group are recruiting a Senior Process Engineer for our global client based in Warrington.

Experience required in the Hygienic Liquid / Food or Beverage Process Engineering field (FMCG)

SALARY - 70k plus benefits, car or car allowance & 10% annual bonus

Working for a leading engineering and equipment company, the Senior Lead Process Engineer (Pre-Sales & Execution) will report to the Head of Project Execution for Non-Alcoholic Beverages (NAB) and Home/Personal Care (HPC) and will be responsible for the production of designs, technical and commercial proposals and project execution (detailed designs through commissioning). He/She will also project manage small projects and upon request support and mentor less experienced engineers.

Requirements for the roleSenior Process Engineer:

Food/Dairy, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering qualifications

Minimum 5 years experience in:

Leading/Managing Process/Equipment Bids & Proposals

Client facing presentations / design-cost justification

Engineering and equipment supply for hygienic processes food, dairy, beverage, pharma or home and personal care

Capable of:

Independently produce designs (P&IDs, mass/energy balances) from blank canvas

Independently and accurately calculate process capacities, equipment and piping sizes

Independently assess risks and assure compliance to QSHE rules

Manage small projects (scope, changes, cost, time & quality)

Manage small number of engineers and contractors

Support and mentor less experienced engineers

Have in depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, formulations ingredients (liquids & solids), technology and equipment suppliers for food/dairy/beverage or home and personal care

Excellent communication, presentation and negotiating skills Travelling

Travelling:

This position will require worldwide travelling, company car and fuel allowance provided after probation period

Working hours forSenior Process Engineer:

Hybrid working after probation period

Location: Manchester / Leeds
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: 40 per week, 5 days per week
Start Date: ASAP

Company Overview
A leading global engineering, infrastructure and project management organisation delivering technically complex and nationally significant programmes across water, transportation, energy, defence, and the built environment. The business provides integrated services from consultancy, engineering and design through to project delivery and asset lifecycle management. Teams operate in multidisciplinary environments to deliver innovative, high-quality, and compliant engineering solutions.

Role Overview
The company is seeking a Senior Civil Water Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team on water and wastewater engineering projects. This contract position offers responsibility for technical design, project delivery, compliance with regulatory standards, and mentoring of junior engineers. The role provides opportunities to work on high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of technical design work for water and wastewater treatment, storage, supply, and collection systems, ensuring compliance with relevant design standards and codes
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals
• Manage time, budgets, and project milestones to meet programme objectives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions
• Ensure quality assurance standards are maintained across all designs
• Mentor and support junior engineers, providing guidance on professional development and chartership

Candidate Requirements

• Chartered Civil Engineer
• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary design delivery
• Strong knowledge of water and/or wastewater treatment, storage solutions, hydraulics, water supply, and wastewater collection systems
• Familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices
• Proficiency in digital design and analysis packages (e.g., HADES, Infoworks, EPANET)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills
• Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams

Security Clearance
This role may require security clearance

Industry: United Utilities AMP 8 Framework, Water Sector

Contract Type: Permanent

Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Project Engineer to oversee and manage civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering aspects within the United Utilities AMP 8 framework. This role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams across civils, mechanical, electrical, and utilities projects, ensuring delivery aligns with client requirements, industry standards, and contractual obligations. The successful candidate will manage the full project lifecycle from design through construction, including programme development, procurement support, health and safety compliance, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement. You will be responsible for driving project progress on site and in the office, liaising with clients, subcontractors, and design teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Experience in civil engineering, mechanical and electrical disciplines, and utilities infrastructure is essential to succeed in this role.

Skills:

• Proven project management experience (minimum 5 years preferred)
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, and utilities disciplines
• Experience within United Utilities AMP 8 or similar water sector frameworks
• Ability to develop and implement construction programmes
• Health and Safety management including SMSTS and First Aid at Work
• Contract and commercial awareness, including NEC contracts
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Competence in quality assurance and site inspection processes
• Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Proficient in risk management and change control processes

Software/Tools:

• Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Project)
• Primavera P6 or equivalent project scheduling software
• AutoCAD or similar design software (desirable)
• BIM software familiarity (desirable)

Certifications & Standards:

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – required
• CSCS card – required
• First Aid at Work – required
• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations
• Experience with NEC contracts and construction health and safety standards

Construction Project Manager / Senior Site Manager

Location: Manchester
Project Type: University refurbishment project
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Additional: Car allowance / Private Healthcare

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager or Senior Site Manager to lead a major refurbishment project within a University environment in Manchester. This is a site-based role, responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of works on a complex live refurbishment scheme worth over £5m.

You will take ownership of site operations, coordinating subcontractors and site teams to ensure the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to a high standard of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of a £5m+ refurbishment project
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to meet programme milestones
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
• Lead site briefings and ensure clear communication across all site personnel
• Monitor quality, manage defects and ensure works meet specifications and regulations
• Act as the main on-site point of contact for clients, consultants and stakeholders
• Produce progress reports, site records and health & safety documentation
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and site policies

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager or Senior Site Manager on £5m+ projects
• Strong understanding of refurbishment works, ideally in live or occupied environments
• SMSTS and First Aid at Work certification
• Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Confident managing subcontractors and site teams

Desirable:

• Construction-related qualification or trade background
• Experience using project management or site reporting software
• Chartered or working towards professional membership (CIOB, RICS or similar)

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Car allowance
• Private Health Care offering
• Company pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (including bank hols)

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Warrington

Permanent

Up to £60,000

Were looking for an experienced Project Manager / Senior Agent to join our growing team in Warrington. This is a senior leadership role where youll take ownership of technically complex construction projects valued up to £30m or lead a major section of works on larger schemes.

Youll play a key role from pre-construction through to project close-out, driving programme, commercial performance, safety, quality and team leadership while ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.

Requirements:

Strong experience delivering projects under Design & Build JCT and NEC contracts

Solid understanding of BREEAM / LEED requirements

Proven end-to-end programme management experience

High levels of commercial awareness and contract management capability

Excellent people leadership, team building and performance management skills

Typically, 7+ years experience in a relevant construction sector, or multiple projects delivered across different sectors

Qualifications & Training

Construction-related academic or professional qualification (ideally chartered)

CSCS Manager Card, SMSTS, CDM/PSCS

Knowledge of planning, temporary works, PEP and contracts management

Experience with behavioural safety, root cause analysis and continuous improvement

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to achieve your career and recruitment objectives. For clients the result is cost effective, culture-compatible solutions that make staff selection, recruitment, and retention far easier. M e ll I s s a . v o o n g @ v I t a l . uk . co m 0 7 71 7 3 06 8 4 0

For candidates it means a personal and professional relationship that will help you through every stage of obtaining your ideal job and pursuing your career goals.

Our commitment to both candidates and clients is equalled only by our professionalism and dedication to providing the best possible service.

Our client is seeking a Project Risk Manager to join their expanding Controls & Performance team. The business has seen rapid growth and is delivering a range of major energy transition and natural resource projects across the UK.

You’ll work closely with project delivery teams, helping to identify, assess, and manage risk across high-profile programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team, collaborate with industry experts, and play a key role in delivering successful project outcomes.?

Hybrid working arrangements (3 days a week client site).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk management frameworks tailored to client needs.
• Facilitate risk workshops with project and technical stakeholders.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure data quality and consistency.
• Support development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Conduct Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) for cost and schedule.
• Produce clear risk reports and dashboards using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Collaborate with project controls teams to align risk, schedule, and cost information.
• Engage with supply chain partners to assess third-party risks.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing project risk within major programmes.
• Knowledge of risk standards (ISO31000, APM, Orange Book, IPA).
• Experience using risk management tools and QRA techniques (Monte Carlo).
• Understanding of project controls functions and their integration with risk.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. APM Risk Level 2 or MoR) desirable.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts beneficial.

Why Apply

• Join a rapidly growing company delivering complex energy and infrastructure projects.
• Be part of a collaborative and high-performing Controls & Performance team.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive, inclusive culture with flexible working options.

I’m currently working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager as part of its continued growth.

The business operates across a range of sectors including residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, delivering projects from early feasibility through to completion. They are known for a pragmatic, client-focused approach and a strong pipeline of secured work.

The Role

This is a senior delivery role with real autonomy. You’ll be responsible for leading projects end-to-end, acting as the primary client contact and managing internal and external stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of each scheme.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Full project lifecycle delivery from inception to completion
• Programme, risk and stakeholder management
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and consultants
• Client reporting and governance
• Overseeing procurement and contract administration
• Supporting and mentoring junior project managers where required

About You

This role would suit someone who:

• Has proven experience delivering construction projects within a consultancy environment
• Is confident operating at senior level with clients and stakeholders
• Has strong commercial and programme management skills
• Is comfortable managing multiple projects concurrently
• Holds (or is working towards) a relevant professional qualification such as MRICS, MCIOB or MAPM

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £75,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working and a flexible, trust-based culture
• Long-term career progression within a growing consultancy
• Exposure to complex, well-structured projects rather than fire-fighting
• Supportive leadership team with a strong retention record

This is a genuinely long-term opportunity for a Senior Project Manager looking to work in a stable consultancy that values quality delivery and professional development.

Please get in touch today with our Property and Housing Specialist Jonathan Kirby on 07860 273 465 for more details on opportunities available, or apply below with your CV.

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Our client is a well-established and growing building services contractor seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager with a strong mechanical bias to join their delivery team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of complex projects and play a key role in their successful delivery from pre-construction through to handover.

The Role:

As M&E Project Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of mechanical-led building services projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage M&E projects from design coordination through installation, commissioning, and final handover
• Take lead responsibility for mechanical services (HVAC, pipework, plant, etc.) while coordinating electrical packages
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and cash flow
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams
• Ensure compliance with H&S, quality, and contractual requirements
• Attend client meetings and act as the main point of contact throughout the project
• Manage variations, procurement schedules, and risk mitigation
• Oversee commissioning and snagging processes

About You:

• Proven experience as an M&E or Mechanical Project Manager within building services
• Strong mechanical background (HVAC / building services engineering)
• Solid understanding of electrical systems and integration
• Experience delivering projects across [commercial / residential / healthcare / education / industrial - as applicable]
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• Relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (preferred)
• SMSTS / CSCS (or equivalent)

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-quality, technically challenging projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Clear progression and development opportunities

What you need to do now:

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or reach out to Adam at or 07897 069127.

If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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Senior Design Manager - Data Centre Projects (UK)

Location: London / Manchester - Needed to be in the office 3 days a week.

A leading global consultancy with a strong, future-focused presence in the data-centre sector is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to support the delivery of major UK data-centre programmes. This organisation provides end-to-end support across the full data-centre lifecycle - including strategic advisory, feasibility, engineering, environmental approvals, cybersecurity and construction-phase integration - underpinned by multidisciplinary technical depth. With the UK experiencing rapid growth in data-centre development driven by AI adoption, cloud expansion and increasing power-supply pressures, this is a pivotal opportunity to shape large-scale, next-generation digital infrastructure.

The Role

The Senior Design Manager will lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver technically robust and coordinated designs for hyperscale, enterprise and colocation data-centre projects. This role covers full design-cycle oversight, including scoping, technical assurance, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement and interface management from concept through to construction support. Responsibilities include:

• Managing all design stages across architecture, MEP, environmental, digital systems and technical advisory streams.
• Ensuring integrated solutions across energy management, water systems, sustainability and operational resilience - key challenges in modern data-centre development.
• Working closely with clients to shape briefs, project origination, commercial definition and feasibility alignment.
• Steering compliance with both UK and international standards, ensuring design quality and project readiness.
• Supporting modular and prefabricated design approaches to accelerate programme delivery and improve energy efficiency.
• Coordinating planning submissions, permitting activities and interface with environmental and grid stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Extensive design-management experience in mission-critical or technically complex infrastructure, preferably including data centres.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination skills, with the ability to integrate engineering, architecture, digital and environmental inputs.
• Awareness of emerging UK market drivers such as power-grid constraints, increased AI-related energy use, net-zero policies and the surge in new facility construction.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to navigating regulatory, environmental and technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and client-management skills.
• Degree-level qualifications in engineering, architecture or a related discipline; chartership desirable.

What’s on Offer

This is a rare opportunity to join a consultancy with a major strategic focus on future-ready data-centre development. Their teams are known for innovation, integrated delivery, regulatory leadership and an emphasis on sustainable, resilient and efficient infrastructure. You’ll play a central role in shaping critical digital infrastructure at a time of unprecedented sector growth and transformation in the UK.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join the Quality Assurance team in Bolton, providing support to both the Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams.

Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The opportunity?

Are you a Quality professional with a passion for problem solving? Working with our Manufacturing & Supply Chain teams you will lead the Quality Assurance activities on one of our complex Weapon System production lines, thereby supporting delivery of UK strategic defence needs.

• Co-ordinate delivery of the Quality Assurance activities across the Manufacturing Business Units to reduce production programme quality risks.
• Timely resolution of production line issues, by leading multi-functional teams through application of industry standard problem solving tools and techniques.
• Lead delivery of assurance activities associated with industrialisation of our production lines. Identify and mitigate production risks through implementation of PFMEA’s, Control Plans, Special Process validation, etc.
• Lead Project Manufacturing Non-Conformance Panels, escalating critical issues to senior management. Ensure implementation of any Project specific non-conformance processes within manufacturing.
• Conduct non-conformance data analysis to identify trends, root causes and opportunities for improvement.
• Primary interface to Customer for project contractual deliverables out of our Bolton production facility.

Additional role responsibilities:

• Support the Project team in developing cost effective project planning to assist in on time delivery of all contractual deliverables, whilst meeting MBDA policy and process.
• Collaborate with the engineering and manufacturing teams to optimise the manufacturing processes.
• Support the delivery of Product Life Cycle Gate reviews, providing assurance of deliverables and ensuring timely closure of actions.
• Provide Quality reporting into Project, Manufacturing and Functional Programme Reviews.
• Drive the Quality culture within the Manufacturing domain to ensure continuous improvement and delivery of the quality strategy and risk assessments.
• Certify and release product to our customer in accordance with the contractual requirements.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Preferably degree educated, or substantial experience in Quality Management
• Practitioner of current QA problem solving methods (8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, etc.)
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential and able to influence others in a collaborative way.
• Highly self-motivated, and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks.
• Position is based at our Bolton site, but will require provision of support at our other MBDA sites. Some travel (both UK and international) maybe required.

What’s in it for you?

The role provides an exciting opportunity to work in a high technology environment ranging from the manufacture of CCA assemblies through to live build of Weapon Systems.

What’s great about the team?

Join a collaborative and supportive team who work together to contribute to a shared ambition to deliver for our Armed Forces and preserve the company’s reputation as the leading provider of Missile and Weapon Systems. Achieve all this while maintaining your work/life balance

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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Bolton

An opportunity has arisen within our Customer Support business area for a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our ability to support our next generation Missile systems to our worldwide customer base. These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally within MBDA.

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship .

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
• Possible Relocation Available

The opportunity:

An opportunity has arisen within our Customer Support business area for a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our ability to support our next generation Missile systems to our worldwide customer base. These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally within MBDA.

What we’re looking for from you:

• ILS Experience essential
• A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models
• Understanding of predictive logistics models
• Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
• Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Our Central Government client is looking for a Portfolio Director to lead the strategic oversight and delivery of the Service Transformation portfolio across their services. This role ensures alignment with organisational priorities, drives efficiency, and delivers improved outcomes for citizens, businesses, and the environment.

The Portfolio Director will own and lead both the Change Management Office (CMO) and the Portfolio Management Office (PMO), embedding best practice in portfolio governance, change management, benefits realisation, and stakeholder engagement across the organisation.

What you will lead:

• Strategic direction and governance of the service transformation portfolio
• Maturing PMO practices: planning, prioritisation, reporting, assurance
• Senior leadership of the CMO and change management standards
• Portfolio performance, risk management, and benefits tracking
• Resource and budget optimisation
• Continuous improvement in agile delivery and service design

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in portfolio director or programme director leadership within complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of service transformation, portfolio governance, and change management.
• Experience establishing or leading PMO and CMO functions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with government frameworks (e.g., GDS standards, Cabinet Office assurance).

In return, you will receive the opportunity to support a major government department, going through large transformation. The possibility to work on a long-term contract (multiple extensions), on a hybrid basis for the foreseeable paying up to 850 p/day (in scope of IR35).

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Have experience working in highly regulated environments on complex R&D engineering projects?

Take a “it’s got to be right first time, every time” to your work?

This could be the role for you!

Our client is an expanding design business that has recently won several new long term contracts. On the back of this, we’re recruiting a Systems Engineer with a complex engineering projects background to be responsible for full system life cycles from defining customer requirements, developing System Specifications, identifying and demonstrating relevant industry standards through to reliability, availability, and maintenance, safety and system disposal. You’ll be given the autonomy to progress projects as you see fit managing through a matrix system several design engineers. To suit this role you need to have experience in a tightly regulated industry with exacting regulatory standards (aviation, rail, defence, nuclear, etc.)Systems Engineer - Responsibilities and Stakeholders - Project Manager, Defence, Rail, Automotive, Nuclear, Aerospace Sales and Business Development (and Customer) - to correctly and fully define customer requirements and expectations. Project Management - to provide accurate and timely information to support PM activities. Software Team - to ensure a full and accurate two-way flow of information for specification, testing, integration and validation of the software elements of a system. Hardware Team - to ensure a full and accurate two-way flow of information for specification, testing, integration and validation of the hardware elements of a system. Systems Lead Engineer - to take direction from and provide support to Systems Lead to provide full and timely information as required. System Team to work as part of a larger team in progressing projects, assessing information, receiving guidance and providing constructive feedback to junior members. Product Safety Team - to ensure that Product Safety (and hence Product Acceptance) requirements are fully understood and integrated into requirements, costs and plans. Operations Team - to ensure suitable two-way communication with Ops Team to establish cost estimates, manufacturing processes and other relevant requirements to accurately define the System.Systems Engineer - Skills and Abilities - Project Manager, Defence, Rail, Automotive, Nuclear, Aerospace An engineering qualification. Experience in a project management or systems engineering role within a highly regulated industry (rail; automotive; defence; aerospace; nuclear). An ability to take a top-down approach to systems design taking account of various methodologies. Inter-personal skills, in particular, the ability to work with staff and customers at all levels and generate positive, open relationships.Systems Engineer, Project Manager, Defence, Rail, Automotive, Nuclear, AerospaceIf this role could appeal please do apply now!

Programme Manager - Oracle ERP

We are supporting a strategic client on a large-scale, multi-region Oracle ERP Cloud transformation.

This role is exclusively Oracle-focused and sits at the intersection of executive advisory, programme leadership, and Oracle delivery oversight. You will represent the consulting partner at senior client forums, shaping how Oracle ERP is adopted, Embedded, and scaled to deliver long-term business value.

Role Overview

As Programme Manager, you will take ownership of programme-level leadership for Oracle ERP initiatives, ensuring alignment between Oracle solution design, target operating model, and organisational readiness. You will work closely with client executives, Oracle delivery teams, and internal consulting leadership to drive outcomes across complex, multi-country programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior programme leadership across large-scale Oracle ERP Cloud transformations, acting as the primary consulting lead for change, adoption, and business readiness.
• Shape and own the enterprise change and adoption strategy for Oracle ERP, ensuring consistency across all Oracle workstreams and regions.
• Serve as a trusted Oracle advisor to client executives, advising on transformation approach, programme risk, sequencing, and readiness.
• Partner with Oracle functional and technical leads to ensure Oracle solution design decisions align with strategic business and operating model outcomes.
• Establish and govern Oracle-specific change, training, and communications frameworks, scalable across global deployments.
• Lead executive-level stakeholder engagement, shaping clear and credible messaging on Oracle programme progress, risks, and value.
• Define and oversee global change governance, coordinating regional execution while maintaining central control and standards.
• Proactively identify and manage change, adoption, and delivery risks, escalating and resolving issues at programme and steering-committee level.
• Define and track Oracle adoption, readiness, and benefits metrics, supporting long-term value realisation.
• Provide leadership through cutover, go-live, and hypercare, ensuring smooth transition into business-as-usual Oracle operations.
• Contribute to the growth of the Oracle consulting practice, including development of Oracle methodologies, assets, and client propositions.

About You

• Deep, hands-on understanding of Oracle ERP Cloud and its role in enterprise transformation (Finance, Procurement).
• Strong track record leading complex, multi-country Oracle programmes and advising senior client stakeholders.
• Expert in enterprise change management, adoption strategy, and organisational readiness for Oracle ERP.
• Highly credible with C-suite and executive sponsors, confident facilitating steering committees and executive decision forums.
• Strong governance, risk, and dependency management capability across large Oracle delivery landscapes.
• Comfortable leading matrixed Oracle teams across multiple regions and time zones.
• Commercially aware, with experience contributing to proposals, client extensions, and practice growth.

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Role Title: IDV Project Manager

Duration: contract to run until 30/09/2026

Location: Sheffield, hybrid 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to 506 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

Own delivery of the Modernised ID&V roadmap. Drive POC execution, MVP build, and phased rollout across Helpdesk and Self-service. Remove blockers. Accelerate value. Land measurable adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end to end delivery across Microsoft Verified ID, Onfido, MFA and IDV modernisation.
• Manage scope, timelines, risk and stakeholder alignment across CISO, Engineering and Helpdesk.
• Govern the POC: execution, documentation, success criteria assessment, decision capture, executive socialisation.
• Coordinate cross functional teams (Solution Architecture, Engineering, BA, UX, Security).
• Ensure delivery outcomes align with Strategic003.1.1 & Strategic003.1.2 requirements.
• Provide progress reporting, RAID management and release governance.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering security or identity transformation projects at enterprise scale.
• Strong delivery governance (RAID, reporting, dependency management).
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across onshore/offshore models (UK / India).
• Delivery experience with authentication, MFA, SSPR or IDV programmes.
• Familiarity with POC/MVP delivery cycles and agile/hybrid delivery models.
• Project/Programme certification (PRINCE2, MSP, Agile PM or equivalent).

Desirable Experience

• Financial services or regulated industry experience.
• Exposure to Microsoft Entra, Verified ID, or similar decentralised identity services.
• Understanding of biometric verification vendors (Onfido, Yoti, etc.).

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Please note this is a training course and fees apply

What is the Business Analysis Placement Programme?

Our Business Analysis Placement Programme is designed for anyone looking to start a career as a Business Analyst (BA) using education and recruitment support to help you achieve an entry level role or position.

This programme does involve a financial contribution from you to fund your qualification, cv review and recruitment support but the long-term rewards will be extremely lucrative with the average Business Analysts salary in the UK being around 52k pa.

What does a Business Analyst do?

A Business Analyst is a problem solver who investigates an issue or area of weakness within an organisation or business, analyses solutions and helps facilitate the change that is needed. They do this through following a set of guidelines and principles set out within the BCS Business Analysis Diploma certification.

To succeed as a business analyst, you should be somebody who enjoys problem solving and analysing, has good administration skills and communicates well in both written and verbal communication.

You should be somebody who can work well alone but when needed be able to integrate well into a team.

The role will generally include:-

• Analysing elements within the business or the whole business
• Making evaluations of all available data
• Identifying problems and looking at potential improvements
• Making a feasibility study in proposed improvements
• Present your acquired information within a business case to the company or organisation.
• Implement any agreed or necessary changes, to increase the efficiency of the organisation or business.

Industry demand for Business Analysts

Demand for Business Analysts continues to soar as organisations need to evolve and stay competitive in an everchanging world.

Business Analysts ensures a business remains relevant and future proofs against changes both foreseen and sudden.

All businesses need to make data driven decisions and the demand for analysts has become a key role for any size of business and has become a very lucrative, in demand position with Senior Business Analyst’s commanding salaries in excess of 100k pa.

How we help you get you first role

We specialise in working with candidates who wish to start or transition into a Business Analyst career.

How do we do this?

1. Firstly, we place you on a training program which provides a pathway to the most relevant industry recognised certification being the BCS Business Analysis Diploma. The diploma comprises of 4 certification courses and a final oral examination signing you off as Business Analyst through the BCS. Study time to complete all of the certifications is recommended at around 90 hours to achieve exam pass level.

2. Once you have successfully passed the 4 required certification exams and the oral exam which make up the diploma, you will be handed over to our recruitment support team. They will then work with you to help rewrite your cv to a professional standard to highlight the skills required by Business Analyst recruiters. In addition, they will also assist in creating a professional LinkedIn profile, interview support, career advice and tailored support such as taking you through mock interviews.

3. Our recruitment advice consultants will work with you to identify the best opportunities available which are suited to you. Their tailored support ensures you only apply for roles where there is a realistic chance of success and help you to prepare for interviews and perform at your best. Typically, starter roles will be junior business analyst, junior analyst or a support/admin role utilising your analytical skills.

Business Analysts work closely with Project Managers and Change Managers and opportunities in these areas also exist which broadens the net in these sister sectors. Further study into Project Management certifications can expand the breadth of roles you find available.

Finances

To accommodate candidates, the training element of this package is available on finance terms to easily spread the cost of investing in your career. This enables you to get qualified without having to fund all the training costs upfront. In addition, we are so confident in our success with placing qualified candidates that we will refund the cost of the courses to anyone we are unable to place within 12 months of passing their required exams subject to our terms.

What next?

To get your journey started and check whether you meet the criteria to join the programme, enquire now and one of our experienced Course and Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours assist you.

Typical Salaries

• Administrator/Support: 28,000
• Junior Business Analyst: 32,000
• Change Analyst: 37,000
• Systems Analyst: 42,000
• Business Analyst: 52,000
• Senior Business Analyst: 60,000+