We’re looking for a Electrical Engineer to join our MEICA Design team based in Salford / Birmingham / Gerrards Cross. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier’s £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment.

We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you’ll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people’s careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself.

Location: Salford / Birmingham / Gerrards Cross

Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

What will you be responsible for?

As Electrical Engineer, you’ll be working within the MEICA  team, providing specialist electrical, instrumentation,  control and automation engineering support across potable water treatment works, wastewater treatment works, pumping stations and network assets. The role involves specifying, designing, reviewing and assuring electrical and ICA installations ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, water industry standards, and company engineering specifications. Coordinating design activities, support project delivery, and ensure safe, reliable, compliant and cost-effective solutions

Your day to day will include:

• Agreeing electrical and ICA design requirements from the client remit, ensuring it is fully understood, questioning and challenging where necessary, supporting onelectrical and ICA design including outline design, feasibility studies, production and evaluation of concepts; focussed on buildability, efficiency and innovation; enabling cost estimates to be developed
• Delivering innovative alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancing Kier’s competitive position, producing and checking technical specifications, functional design specifications (FDS), control philosophies, panel schedules, cable calculations and instrumentation schedules
• Specifying LV electrical equipment including MCCs, motor starters, drives (VSDs/soft starts), transformers, standby generation interfaces and power distribution panels, site visits, surveys and inspections, reporting and advising on SHE issues; attending internal and external meetings on Kier’s behalf; periodically working as an embedded part of tender and construction teams
• Carrying out cable sizing and cable installation design, including current-carrying capacity, volt drop, fault level calculations, earthing and bonding requirements, specifying field instrumentation: flow, pressure, level, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, pH, chlorine, temperature, sludge instruments and general process transmitters
• Providing ICA input for telemetry, SCADA, PLC, RTU and network communication architectures, developing control system logic, setpoints, alarms and interlocks in collaboration with process engineers and operational teams

What are we looking for?

This role of Electrical Engineer is great for you if:

• Chartered Engineer; Membership of appropriate Professional Body (IET or IMechE), bring extensive experience within the water, wastewater or process related industries, including hydraulic design and pumping systems
• Experience and detailed knowledge of SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) requirements, detailed knowledge of all relevant Engineering Standards
• Have the ability to work under pressure, making critical decisions, competent with cable design software (Amtech) and interpretation of P&IDs, SLDs and loop diagrams
• Ability to pass the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements

Rewards and benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

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We’re looking for a Major Projects Team Lead to join our Building Services Design team based in Salford / Speke. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier’s £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment.

We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you’ll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people’s careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself.

Location: Salford / Speke

Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

What will you be responsible for?

As Major Projects Team Lead, you’ll be working within the Building Services team, overseeing and coordinating the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design for large, complex construction projects, acting as the central point for technical excellence, team leadership, client liaison, and ensuring sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective design delivery from concept through to construction, bridging client needs with engineering reality.

Your day to day will include:

• Supporting the Head of Service (Building Services) in the management of the business, working together with the Electrical and Mechanical Team Leaders coordinating solutions for all allocated works, including; major and minor new builds, refurbishments and minor works
• Developing and maintaining strategic and key client relationships with internal and external clients, managing utilisation and achieving monthly / annual metrics for the Teams within service line agreed targets
• Delivering quality output and developing the team, effectively managing team utilisation levels, identifying and implementing necessary steps in balancing team capabilities and resource levels with available workload, setting, monitoring and maintaining standards for quality of product delivery, aligning all aspects of delivery to standard industry practices
• Overseeing of designs and advice including feasibility, multi stage designs, and condition reports, liaising with other teams within Kier both within own discipline and other disciplines over all matters requiring coordination to achieve effective delivery, maintaining programme of CPD events to retain up to date competence / capability of the team
• Maintain effective and regular communication to management on all matters affecting output, progress, cost and risks, playing an active part in business Development, including production of fees and quality responses supporting bid submissions, preparation of presentation materials, attendance at interviews and client meetings, bringing new business to the service line, developing new clients and winning work opportunities

What are we looking for?

This role of Major Projects Team Lead  is great for you if:

• Chartered Engineer and member of CIBSE or IET, with a Degree in Mechanical Building Services or Electrical Engineering plus, significant experience demonstrating the capability to fulfil the accountabilities of the role
• Managing and driving a multi-discipline technical / engineering team with a proven track record of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts into more readily understood information suitable for a wider business audience, an understanding of application of quality procedures and document control in engineering design
• Ability to pass the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements

Rewards and benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

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M&E Design Team Leader – Liverpool

Role Summary

Job Title: M&E Design Team Leader

Location: Liverpool

Salary: Starting from £70,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week – some flexibly, just ask us

Sector: M&E and Tunnels

This role can be permanent or on a fixed term contract basis.

Are you…

• A Chartered Engineer and member of CIBSE or IET?
• A Design Team Leader with strong M&E experience?
• A Design Team Leader looking to take the next step with a Main Contractor?
• Passionate about working for a collaborative, trusted, and delivery‑focused organisation?

Do you…

• Hold a Degree in Mechanical Building Services or Electrical Engineering?
• Have significant knowledge of the road tunnel industry?
• Bring experience of working across both public and private sector projects?
• Want to work for a highly regarded Main Contractor, recognised as a Top 30 employer on Glassdoor?

About the Role

This position is suited to a Chartered Engineer and member of CIBSE or IET, with experience leading design teams in the M&E sector. The successful candidate will be keen to work with a main contractor that values collaboration, trust, and a focused approach.

Key Requirements

• Degree-qualified in relevant field
• Experienced within the road tunnel industry
• Senior engineering experience and proven project delivery
• Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and strong communication skills.
• Quality assurance and document control expertise
• BPSS clearance required

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Service in leading and managing the Liverpool‑based M&E team, working closely with Electrical, Mechanical, and Tunnels leads to deliver coordinated multi‑disciplinary design solutions
• Lead the delivery of high‑quality M&E designs across new build, refurbishment, and minor works projects, ensuring outputs meet programme, budget, quality, and safety standards
• Manage team performance, utilisation, and development, ensuring capability aligns with workload and business targets
• Oversee technical delivery including feasibility studies, multi‑stage designs, specifications, condition reports, and technical advice
• Maintain and apply engineering standards, QA procedures, document control, and Health & Safety policies
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across public and private sector projects, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Contribute to business development, including fee proposals, quality submissions, bids, presentations, and winning new work
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across the M&E service.
• Represent Kier within the Road Tunnel industry, contributing to forums, working groups, and industry engagement

About Kier Design

Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier’s £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment.

We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you’ll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people’s careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself.

Rewards and benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

We’re looking for an Major Projects Electrical Lead to join our Building Services Design team based in Salford / Speke. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier’s £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment.

We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you’ll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people’s careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Within this role, you can enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave, a fantastic, matched pension scheme, a share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans and even more

Location: Salford / Speke

Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

What will you be responsible for?

As Major Projects Electrical Lead, you’ll be working within the Building Servicesteam, overseeing and coordinating the electrical design for large, complex construction projects, acting as the central point for technical excellence, team leadership, client liaison, and ensuring sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective design delivery from concept through to construction, bridging client needs with engineering reality. They must manage design teams, integrate different disciplines, ensure quality control, and drive innovation for high-value projects.

Your day to day will include:

• Leading on the management of all works delivered through the Electrical team, managing all aspects of building Services engineering, working together with the Major Projects Mechanical Lead to ensure coordinated solutions for all allocated works, which include all major projects new builds,
• Effectively managing team utilisation levels, identifying and implementing necessary steps in balancing team capabilities and resource levels with available workload
• Setting, monitoring and maintaining standards for quality of product delivery, aligning all aspects of delivery to standard industry practices, preparation of designs and advice including feasibility, stage, and condition reports
• Providing high level technical advice in electrical building services engineering
• Participating in project design meetings, establishing solutions, agreeing concepts, working closely with colleagues and other design team members

What are we looking for?

This role of Major Projects Electrical Lead  is great for you if:

• Chartered Engineer and member of CIBSE or IET, with a Degree in Mechanical Building Services or Electrical Engineering plus, significant knowledge of the road tunnel industry
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts into more readily understood information suitable for a wider business audience, experience in the application of quality procedures and document control in engineering design
• Ability to pass the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements

Rewards and benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

#LI-MA1

We’re looking for a Major Projects Electrical Engineer to join our Building Services Design team based in Salford / Speke. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier’s £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment.

We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you’ll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people’s careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself.

Location: Salford / Speke

Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

What will you be responsible for?

As Major Projects Electrical Engineer, you’ll be working within the Building Services team, supporting the electrical design for large, complex construction projects, ensuring sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective design delivery from concept through to construction, bridging client needs with engineering reality. Leading the electrical design team, integrating different disciplines, ensuring quality control, and driving innovation for high-value projects.

Your day to day will include:

• Providing high level technical advice in electrical building services engineering, supporting electrical engineering in project design meetings, establishing solutions, agreeing concepts and working closely with colleagues and other design team members
• Delivering co-ordinated design solutions to the end of projects.
• Taking an active role in developing standards and best practice to share with colleagues across the professional excellence teams in the Property & Assets business
• Making proposals and developing innovative solutions and proposals enhancing the M&E service, implementing agreed initiatives such as BIM
• Maintaining effective and regular communication with senior management on all matters affecting output, progress, cost and risks

What are we looking for?

This role of Major Projects Electrical Engineer  is great for you if:

• Degree in Electrical Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering and member of CIBSE or IET, Chartered Engineer or working towards becoming chartered
• Experience demonstrating the capability to fulfil the accountabilities of the role, high level of knowledge and experience in your discipline
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts into more readily understood information suitable for a wider business audience, experience in the application of quality procedures and document control in engineering design
• Ability to pass the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements

Rewards and benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

#LI-MA1

We’re looking for a Major Projects Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Building Services Design team based in Salford / Speke. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier’s £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment.

We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you’ll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people’s careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself.

Location: Salford / Speke

Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

What will you be responsible for?

As Major Projects Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll be working within the Building Services team, responsible for the electrical design for large, complex construction projects, ensuring sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective design delivery from concept through to construction, bridging client needs with engineering reality. Leading the electrical design team, integrate different disciplines, ensure quality control, and drive innovation for high-value projects.

Your day to day will include:

• Providing high quality electrical designs and specifications meeting client requirements and brief, undertaking and leading on all professional services in connection with mechanical design for all allocated projects and clients
• Giving high level technical advice in electrical building services engineering, representing electrical engineering in project design meetings, establishing solutions, agreeing concepts and working closely with colleagues and other design team members
• Complying with relevant building codes, regulations, industry standards and Kier Design standards and procedures
• Promoting and implementing sustainable design solutions
• Identifying and resolving technical and logistical challenges during the design and construction phases, making proposals and developing innovative solutions and proposals to enhance the M&E service, and implement agreed initiatives such as BIM

What are we looking for?

This role of Major Projects Senior Electrical Engineer is great for you if:

• Degree in Electrical Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering and member of CIBSE or IET, Chartered Engineer or working towards becoming chartered
• Experience demonstrating the capability to fulfil the accountabilities of the role, high level of knowledge and experience in your discipline
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts into more readily understood information suitable for a wider business audience, experience in the application of quality procedures and document control in engineering design
• Ability to pass the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements

Rewards and benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

#LI-MA1

We’re looking for a Major Projects Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services Design team based in Salford / Speke. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier’s £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment.

We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you’ll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people’s careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself.

Location: Salford / Speke

Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

What will you be responsible for?

As Major Projects Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be working within the Building Services team, responsible for the mechanical design for large, complex construction projects, ensuring sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective design delivery from concept through to construction, bridging client needs with engineering reality. Leading the mechanical design team, integrate different disciplines, ensure quality control, and drive innovation for high-value projects.

Your day to day will include:

• Providing high quality mechanical designs and specifications meeting client requirements and brief, undertaking and leading on all professional services in connection with mechanical design for all allocated projects and clients
• Giving high level technical advice in mechanical building services engineering, representing mechanical engineering in project design meetings, establishing solutions, agreeing concepts and working closely with colleagues and other design team members
• Complying with relevant building codes, regulations, industry standards and Kier Design standards and procedures
• Promoting and implementing sustainable design solutions
• Identifying and resolving technical and logistical challenges during the design and construction phases

What are we looking for?

This role of Major Projects Senior Mechanical Engineer  is great for you if:

• Degree in Mechanical Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and member of CIBSE or IET
• Experience demonstrating the capability to fulfil the accountabilities of the role, high level of knowledge and experience in your discipline
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts into more readily understood information suitable for a wider business audience, experience in the application of quality procedures and document control in engineering design
• Ability to pass the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements

Rewards and benefits
We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

#LI-MA1

We’re looking for an Major Projects Mechanical Lead to join our Building Services Design team based in Salford / Speke. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier’s £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment.

We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you’ll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people’s careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself.

Location: Salford / Speke

Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

What will you be responsible for?

As Major Projects Mechanical Lead, you’ll be working within the Building Services team, overseeing and coordinating the mechanical design for large, complex construction projects, acting as the central point for technical excellence, team leadership, client liaison, and ensuring sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective design delivery from concept through to construction, bridging client needs with engineering reality. They must manage design teams, integrate different disciplines, ensure quality control, and drive innovation for high-value projects

Your day to day will include:

• Taking full responsibility and leading on the management of all works delivered through the Mechanical team, managing all aspects of building services engineering, working together with the Major Projects Electrical Lead coordinating solutions for all allocated works, which include all major projects new builds
• Effectively managing team utilisation levels, identifying and implementing necessary steps, balancing team capabilities and resource levels with available workload, setting, monitoring and maintaining standards for quality of product delivery, aligning all aspects of delivery to standard industry practices, overseeing of designs and advice including feasibility, multi stage designs, and condition reports, liaising with other teams within Kier both within own discipline and other disciplines over all matters requiring coordination to achieve effective delivery
• Maintaining programme of CPD events to retain up to date competence / capability of the team, championing effective and regular communication to management on all matters affecting output, progress, cost and risks, playing an active part in business development, including production of fees and quality responses supporting bid submissions, preparation of presentation materials, attendance at interviews and client meetings
• Providing high level technical advice in mechanical building services engineering, participating in project design meetings, establishing solutions, agreeing concepts, working closely with colleagues and other design team members
• Ensuring delivery of co-ordinated design solutions to the end of projects, providing budget costs and pre-tender estimates as required

What are we looking for?

This role of Major Projects Mechanical Lead  is great for you if:

• Chartered Engineer and member of CIBSE or IET, with a Degree in Mechanical Building Services or Electrical Engineering plus, significant knowledge of the Mechanical Electrical & Technology industry
• Can communicate complex technical concepts into more readily understood information suitable for a wider business audience, experience in the application of quality procedures and document control in engineering design
• Ability to pass the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements

Rewards and benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

#LI-MA1

Cyber Software Engineer - National Security

The successful applicant will join teams working at the forefront of AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE and Platform Engineering. With long-term programmes secured across the latest frameworks, this position offers the chance to be part of an exciting growth journey with significant technical depth and variety.

As a Cyber Software Engineer, the successful applicant will contribute to the research, design and development of critical systems in support of National Security missions. They will apply secure coding practices, maintain high standards of software quality and work closely with operating systems at a low level.

Key Requirements

* Strong experience with C or C++
* Familiarity with Python
* Comfortable working with Linux or Windows operating systems
* Knowledge of version control tools and experience in agile delivery environments
* An interest in the Cyber domain
* Understanding of common software design and testing patterns
* Ability to build systems and support continuous integration pipelines

Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain DV clearance. This requires being a British Citizen and having lived in the UK for the past 10 years.

Next Steps

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV. The team looks forward to hearing from you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

EPR2 Development Programme - Commissioning / Planning Engineer (French Speaker) - Bridgwater, UK

About the Role

(French Speaker)

Based in the UK initially with relocation to Penly or Gravelines after 2 years

Full-Time, Permanent. 3-4 days on site and 1-2 days working from home or other offices.

Are you interested in developing your career within Nuclear ?  Would you like to participate to the biggest Nuclear Construction Programme and help develop innovative solutions to complex challenges?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our EPR2 Development Programme !

The Opportunity

The EDF Group is poised to make history with the world’s largest investment in EPR2 technology. As we advance the HPC Project in the UK, France is set to lead the way with the construction of six cutting-edge reactors in Penly, Gravelines, and Bugey.

The EPR2 Development Program , offers a unique opportunity for Junior professionals to join Europe’s largest construction site and build the skills required to support us with our EPR2 builds in France.

Initially you will spend two years in the UK on our HPC project , based either on site or at one of our satellite offices in Bridgwater or Bristol.

After 2 years , you will then be transferred to EDF France, on one of our EPR2 construction site (most likely Penly or Gravelines).

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a programme allowing you to develop new skills you will be able to use on other EPR2 sites.

A dedicated team will be at hand to accompany you throughout the onboarding process and relocation to the UK (when applicable) and back to France.

During your stay in the UK, you will benefit from Sponsorship, Mentoring programs, providing you with the right level of support and allowing you to build your network of connections in the UK and in France.

At the end of your 24-month stay at HPC, we will also support your transfer back to France (practically and financially) when it is time for you to work on the EPR2 project.

What you will be doing…

The HPC Commissioning Team is growing as part of its preparation to commission the first nuclear power station to be built in a generation at Hinkley Point C (HPC).  You will be part of an expanding team and contribute their knowledge and skills to be an important part of one of the nation’s key infrastructure projects.

Who you are…

The Commissioning Engineer’s role will evolve during the lifecycle of the project and combine technical knowledge with project delivery skills. At the early stages you will contribute to detailed planning and preparation. Following this, you will execute commissioning tests as part of a team, analyse the results to justify the readiness of the HPC units to safely enter commercial operation and handover the system to operation team.

The Planning Discipline of Project Controls, under the direction and leadership of the Commissioning Planning Manager, to be responsible for the management of the Level 2/4 (client) Integrated Work Schedule (IWS) in adherence with HPC processes.  This will include managing the alignment of Level 3 (contract) schedules, and provision of time-related data and analysis.  To support the IPC Planning Manager in leading central Planning activities for the Project and in developing Planning standards, policies and strategies.  To support EDF Energy in making informed decisions to support the efficient and timely delivery of work scope. The jobholder will be responsible for Project data within their area of work and will have authority to make decisions relating to the maintenance of the data.  The jobholder’s line manager will be accountable for the data and material decisions will be referred upwards accordingly.

At all times operate in accordance with IMS, rules, procedures to ensure that all contracts are administered within delegation of authority and the overall HPC governance / assurance process.

• Collaborative behaviours, work in collaboration with the supply chain.
• Select Appropriate Suppliers, l support supplier selection in accordance with the set contracting strategy
• Manage the Contract Life Cycle administer the contract life cycle in accordance with the contract.
• Understand Performance and commercially control, prepare contract information to support monthly reporting.
• Mitigate Risks: identify risks associated with my Contract and advise the commercial managers
• Cost Control, identify potential changes to my contract and report through the correct change control processes.
• Cost Transparency, ensure information is submitted in required formats
• Final Account the Contact, apply the principles of the contract to agree final accounts in a timely manner.
• Learn, Apply, and Improve, work to improve initiatives to improve performance.

Knowledge & Skills

Commissioning Engineer

• Technical background in mechanical, industrial or process engineering.
• Degree qualified in a relevant science or engineering subject.
• Experience of working in the nuclear industry, or an alternative regulated industry (e.g., oil & gas, electricity).
• Experience of commissioning, maintenance, or operation support.
• An awareness of relevant legal and regulatory framework and compliance requirements.
• Ability to provide technical expertise and knowledge to troubleshooting / fault finding activities.
• An ability to build effective networks, negotiate and influence effectively towards the achievement of business objectives.
• An ability to work within a multi-disciplined engineering team to proactively manage and resolve design/commissioning issues as they arise.
• Fluent in French

Planning Engineer

• Detailed understanding of scheduling methodologies and techniques.

• Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement and construction methods and techniques in a UK context.

• Ability to produce accurate, complete and fully logic-linked construction plans.

• Good working knowledge of P6.

• Understanding of other Disciplines of Project Controls (particularly Estimating, Cost and Risk) including management techniques and associated software.

• Understanding of earned value analysis.

• Understanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDIC.

• Working knowledge of schedule risk analysis techniques.

• High level of analytical and numerical skills.

As you will be based in France after 2 years, you must be in a position to relocate at that point and be able to speak French at a professional level.

When applying, please upload your CV in English.

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Senior Project Manager - Bridgwater, UK

About the Role

Location: Site- based at Hinkley Point C (minimum 3 days per week on site)

Ready to lead the delivery of some of the most complex mechanical and electrical installation activities in the UK? Keen to shape the success of major nuclear infrastructure while directing teams working at the forefront of engineering excellence? At EDF, Success is Personal — and in this role, your expertise powers progress that truly matters.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Project Manager for the Conventional Island at Hinkley Point C, you’ll guide the delivery of installation activities for the world’s largest steam turbines and supporting electro‑mechanical infrastructure. Your leadership will play a key role in driving the performance of a major Tier 1 contractor and multiple Tier 2 suppliers — ensuring safe, high‑quality, on‑time delivery that supports EDF’s broader transition towards An Electric Britain .

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this role is based on site at HPC, near Bridgwater. You’ll work predominantly on site, collaborating closely with construction, engineering, and delivery teams as part of a highly complex mega‑project environment.

Across planning, strategy, stakeholder engagement, and risk management, you’ll be empowered to deepen your expertise in large-scale project delivery while shaping the direction of a nationally significant programme. From compliance and nuclear‑quality assurance to earned value management and leadership development, this role offers unrivalled learning as you support the journey towards An Electric Britain .

Who You Are

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager experienced in delivering technically complex projects within highly regulated environments, and who thrives on accountability, leadership, and collaboration. Are you experienced in…

• Delivering multi‑discipline engineering or EPCM projects within complex, high‑hazard or regulated industries
• Managing contractors and large-scale construction contracts, including NEC or FIDIC
• Applying project controls, including cost, schedule, risk, change control, and Earned Value Management
• Overseeing installation or commissioning activities for turbine systems and related rotating equipment
• Navigating nuclear‑quality requirements, CDM regulations, and full project lifecycle delivery

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the delivery of mechanical and electrical installation activities for Conventional Island contracts
• Managing Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, ensuring safe, high‑quality, and efficient execution
• Developing and maintaining aligned project schedules (Levels 3–4) and delivery plans
• Identifying risks, issues, and interface challenges while driving mitigation and resolution
• Reporting progress, controlling budgets, and ensuring compliance with all project and nuclear‑safety requirements

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a competitive salary, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

Closing date: Friday 17th April.

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Construction Delivery Lead - Bridgwater, UK

About the Role

Construction Delivery Lead - (French and English speaker)

Full-time, permanent position based at HPC initially with the objective to relocate to France

Do you have experience in Construction Delivery ? Do you speak French and English? Do you enjoy managing and supporting a team of Construction Delivery Managers, and want to be part of one of the largest European projects in the coming years?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Construction Delivery Lead here at Hinkley Point C !

The opportunity

Put your skills and dedication to good use and help us build the next generation of EPR/EPR2 (Evolutionary Power Reactor) nuclear power plants in Europe, starting with Hinkley Point C in Somerset, England , followed by a progression of your career at one of our EPR2 projects in France, such as Penly, Bugey, Gravelines . This is your chance to be part of a significant program shaping the future of the French energy market and nuclear sector.

You will initially join EDF Energy UK  to spend a few years at the HPC site in the south-west of England. Following this, you will move to EDF SA in France  and join the team responsible for delivering the planned EPR2 projects across the country.

Both experiences will give you an opportunity to oversee activities within your area of expertise, and make sure project objectives are met to the highest standards.

Pay, benefits, and culture

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer flexible benefits that support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Examples include: a market-leading company pension scheme, a bonus plan, health cover, electric vehicle leasing, mental health support and employee discounts.

At EDF, everyone is welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We would like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We are a disability confident employer and will do all we can to support you through your recruitment journey with us. If you would like to talk about adjustments, or support you may need, please note this within your application.

We will value the difference you bring and give you opportunities to thrive and succeed.

What you will be doing…

The Construction Delivery Lead takes responsibility for activities in the field relating to the construction of a designated section of the works and its on site facilitation.  Managing and supporting a team of Construction Delivery Managers. To provide day to day on management of site activities, providing direction and monitoring of activities on the site, and providing and validating input into planning the site and the works in a way to most safely and efficiently deliver the project.

• Provide support to the Construction Delivery Managers by recommending temporary measures to mitigate against safety and/or quality concerns. Follow up by taking appropriate and proportionate action (e.g. issue communications, call meetings) to avoid the cessation of works. This includes, but is not limited to, review of documents, assurance audits, etc.
• Drive works on site and ensure contractor performance is in line with the agreed programme. Escalate concerns to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager and provide solutions to recover/mitigate, following dialogue with the contractor.
• Proactively communicate/co-ordinate with site functions (H&S, quality, surveillance, commercial, project controls, logistics) and Construction Delivery Managers to maintain good communication links, and ensure activity is well and timely reported. This will also include regular attendance at pre-start briefings and supporting the delivery of key messages to the contractor’s organisation.
• Organise and conduct PLOD/PLOW meetings with the contractor, ensuring outputs are recorded and issued to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager.
• Undertake and record safety and/or assurance inspections that support the project HSPI’s.
• Ensure clear, two-way communication with the Senior Construction Delivery Manager so that all activities and issues are directed appropriately.
• Work closely with the contract PM’s to provide support and guidance for responses to contractual correspondence.

Who you are…

• Ability to contribute to the management of a high performing team that continuously outperforms expectations and objectives
• Experience of construction sequencing, recovery plans and resource allocation
• Good understanding of the post holder’s obligations under CDM Regulations
• Working knowledge in the delivery of large projects
• Be able to write informative, concise and meaningful reports
• Motivate and energise staff and contract partners by building a climate of trust and understanding and actively seeking alternative views and opinions.
• Possess excellent organisation and communication skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Construction management, or equivalent vocational training and experience
• Manage a team and collaborate with other senior managers to effectively manage operations of the site
• Adopt a results-focussed mind set, using initiative wherever possible and taking personal responsibility and accountability to ensure necessary action is taken to deliver excellence, value and quality.
• You are proficient in English (minimum level B1).
• You possess at least a basic knowledge of French and are motivated to develop it to a professional standard.

This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to one of the most ambitious energy projects in Europe. Join us and make an impact on the future of energy.

As this role will ultimately be based in France, you must be ready to relocate and achieve professional-level proficiency in French by that time.

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Position: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Manchester Salary: Up to £45,000 + benefits An exciting new position has now been created for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our growing start up client's team, working out of their brand-new offices in the South Manchester area. Our client is working towards the 2nd generation of their cutting-edge medical device and are looking to expand their engineering team. They are seeking an embedded software engineer with previous medical devices and medical standards (IEC62304) experience who will play a pivotal role in the engineering team. Key Skills and Experience Required: Embedded C programming STM32 Microcontrollers Medical device and medical standards experience - IEC62304 ideally Degree qualified - Computer Science or similarIn this role you will be responsible for the development of firmware and related software for the next and future generations of their devices, you will report directly to the Technical Director and can expect to work closely with other engineers (mechanical, electronics and test). In this role you can expect plenty of variety in your daily tasks, the autonomy to manage your own workload and can expect your core responsibilities to include: The design and development of firmware on SMT32 microcontrollers The design and development of software for embedded controls and firmware interfaces Writing embedded level software in C System integration and integration testing Conducting unit testing and participating in software validation processes Producing accurate and detailed documentationThis role will best suit a graduate qualified Embedded Software Engineer with a few years industry experience who is keen to join an exciting startup. You will have the chance to work with passionate engineers towards the development of a state-of-the-art medical device that will make a positive impact in people's lives around the globe. Desirable Skills and Experience: C++, Python or C# Azure, Aws or Google Cloud interfacing GitHub or TFSApply today for this fantastic Embedded Software Engineer opportunity with an up-to-date CV or contact Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for more details

We operate a highly successful groundwater business which operates within our geo-environmental team of c. 100 professionals.We operate nationally across the UK and Ireland and manage several high-profile groundwater frameworks with water utility companies and contracts including the GeoEnergy NI Geothermal Demonstrator, Northern Irish Private Water Supply Framework, Northern Ireland Water Consultancy Framework and Environment Agency National Borehole Decommissioning Project.

Due to our recent success in securing several long-term hydrogeological and groundwater resource evaluation and implementation projects such as the united Utilities £170M Ground Investigation Framework and Thames Tideway Tunnel Environmental Compliance Monitoring Contract means we have a unique opportunity for an ambitious Groundwater Site Engineer or Hydrogeologist to join us and support the management of several Key Client Accounts. The successful candidate will be joining us at an exciting time in our growth and development as a business. This is a consultant or senior position at either Consultant or Senior grade (depending on your experience) with a focus on the technical delivery, management, growth and development of our groundwater services.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated, with strong technical and commercial skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position would suit those with an already successful career in groundwater consultancy, specifically in the area of groundwater resource development. Within this role will be given the opportunity to further develop your project management and leadership skills in a fast growing and dynamic consultancy environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in providing professional advice and site supervision in respect of the feasibility, design, investigation, testing, procurement and construction / implementation of large public and private supply borewells / production wells.Our preferred candidate would have proven experience as a site engineer, supervising the survey, testing and construction of large (up to 1m in diameter and 300m depth) production wells. Testing will include but may not be limited to the supervision and coordination of down-hole geophysical and CCTV surveys, the testing of water wells up to flow rates of up to 7MLD.The groundwater focused professional will preferably have groundwater resource exploitation experience in the UK and Ireland. You will be expected to have a sound technical understanding of the UK and Northern Irish groundwater abstraction regulatory and licensing regime and be able to demonstrate experience of managing site works of a similar nature and preferably scale.

You will be based out of our Manchester office but will have the opportunity to work on hydrogeological projects across Great Britain and Ireland, as well as internationally. Other Tetra Tech office locations will be considered for experienced candidates.

You will need to have a flexible approach to time management and be willing to travel to sites where the work will be undertaken.

Skills & Experience Required:

A minimum of a good honours degree in earth sciences, geology, engineering geology or similar. The ability to communicate to senior management and customers during site works. The ability to analyse information, take actions to avoid the delay to works and to present your observations and recommendations logically and accurately both verbally or in reports.

• Experience in designing and procuring groundwater abstraction investigations, desk based analysis of pumping test data for confined and unconfined aquifer systems
• Experienced at managing production borehole / borewell surveys, testing and exploratory drilling works.
• Proficient at writing interpretative reports in support of abstraction licence applications for new individual private and public supplies as well as licences for new well fields.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including Word and Excel.
• Experience of using pumping test analysis software such as Aquifer Win32, Aquitest and other.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work as part of a large multi-disciplinary team, as well as being willing to work individually.
• You will need to be a team player willing to work away from your base office, with a high level of personal responsibility and adaptable and flexible approach to different project requirements.
• Full clean driving licence

Desirable

• The candidate will preferably have significant relevant experience, or an equivalent level of expertise , in a similar role.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including Word and Excel;
• Borehole design, testing, pumping test analysis and construction.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours.We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.

Salary:Circa £40,000
Hours:37.5
Contract:Full time
Location:Stockport

At Park Signalling we utilise our specialist engineering skills and knowledge to deliver products and services including consultancy and projects. We deliver design and development, application engineering, prototype manufacture, repair and consultancy at any stage in the life-cycle of a system or product. We design, manufacture and supply a range of products for the needs of the world-wide railway signalling, telecommunications and industrial control system industry. As a signalling consultancy, we are unique in the product knowledge that we hold. This know-how is current, relevant and easily transferable to all types of fail-safe control systems and products.

We are now recruiting for a Firmware/Software Engineer to join our team in Stockport. Reporting to the Lead Software Engineer, your role will be to design and implement new and innovative solutions for signalling and train control systems and products in the field of Railway Engineering. There will also be involvement in problem resolution of new and legacy equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Write firmware for embedded systems using the C language.
• Write unit-test software, and other software to support development and testing.
• Contribute ideas to the design of systems, software and firmware.
• Participate in code reviews of their own work and that of colleagues.
• Participate in testing, hands-on.
• Contribute to estimates of work-load.
• Help create a positive, enthusiastic, supportive working environment.
• Interact with other Engineers and Project Managers.

The work to be performed is diverse and ability in the matters listed below is needed but we do not expect a single candidate to have all desirable skills or to be excellent in all matters:

• Broad grasp of the C language.
• Awareness of object-oriented programming techniques.
• Able to work with abstractions.
• Drawing and sketching diagrams.
• Testing techniques.
• Test-driven development.
• Enthusiasm for testing and documentation.
• Strong refactoring ability (breaking functions into smaller parts).
• The ability to learn and adapt.
• The ability to decompose a concept into bite-sized portions and explain them clearly.

Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline (electrical/electronicor software engineering) with relevant experience in programming skills (preferably a safety critical industry), candidates must have previous experience of demonstrating their ability in a work environment,e.g.in a product design role.

At Park Signalling Ltd we encourage collaborative working and experienced engineers are expected to be able to supervise, coach, mentor and encourage junior Engineers and Technicians. All members of the Engineering team are expected to be able to learn from one another.

Closing date for applications:30th April, 2026

You may have experience in the following: Firmware Engineer, Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, C Programmer, C Developer, Embedded C Engineer, Test Engineer, Railway Signalling Engineer, Safety-Critical Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Engineering Consultant, etc.

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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Product Assurance Engineer to join the Quality Assurance team in Bolton, providing support to the Manufacturing teams.

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 - 5 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: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• 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

The opportunity:

• Facilitating practical problem solving activities, determining root causes and the effective implementation of robust corrective actions using the relevant quality tools
• Carrying out of process audits, issuing non-conformances and facilitating root cause and corrective actions
• Frontline provision of non-conformance management supporting the manufacturing functions, including the administration of non-conformities and containment activities
• Collation and analysis of non-conformance data through the business tool, Google NLP, highlighting any adverse trends and risks to the business and highlighting opportunities for improvement.
• Managing customer concerns and escapes, dealing with Inter company facilities across Europe including France, Italy and Germany and external customers
• Managing inscapes between business units within manufacturing
• Interface with the programmes quality representative and the wider quality teams, sharing data packs and progression of non-conformities and improvements
• Approval of FAI’s, C of C’s and other product related documents where required
• Supporting the successful transfer of new products into manufacturing, verifying PFMEA’s, Risk register actions and supporting Industrial Validation activities

What we’re looking for from you:

• Able to demonstrate relevant work experience ideally backed up with qualifications
• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data to identify trends and drive improvements
• Electrical / electrical test experience would be an advantage
• Ability and confidence to report to all levels of the business
• Strong practical problem solving skills being able to lead and facilitate activities leading to improvements
• Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives
• Highly self-motivated and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks

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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Role: Senior Electronics Engineer

Location: Macclesfield - Mainly office based with early finish on a Friday

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Benefits

KO2’s client, an innovative technology business based in Macclesfield, is looking to add an Electronics Engineer to their growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronic products in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As an Electronics Engineer, you’ll be involved in the full product lifecycle - from concept and design through to testing, validation, and production support. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams including software, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to deliver high-quality, reliable electronic solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop analogue and digital electronic circuits
• PCB design and schematic capture
• Prototype build, testing, and debugging
• Support transition from development to manufacture
• Contribute to design reviews and technical documentation
• Ensure designs meet relevant compliance and regulatory standards

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Electronics Engineering (or related discipline)
• Experience with analogue and digital circuit design
• PCB layout and schematic capture experience (e.g., Altium, Eagle, KiCad or similar)
• Embedded C programming
• Embedded systems knowledge - FreeRTOS, STM32 (desirable)
• Experience with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers
• Understanding of EMC and regulatory compliance (advantageous)

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Electronics Engineer who enjoys problem-solving and delivering high-quality technical solutions.

To apply or learn more, contact KO2 Recruitment Solutions today.

Part time HR Advisor - 3 days per week

Salary c 35-37K

Manchester City Centre

Portfolio Group are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and proactive HR Generalist to join our client a growing organisation, proud award winning business based In Manchester City Centre. This role is part time, 3 days per week based on site.

In this role, you will act as a key point of contact for managers and employees, offering practical, commercially focussed HR support across a diverse workforce. You will ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies whilst delivering a high-quality HR service across the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding. You will also contribute to strategic people initiatives, playing a vital role in shaping company culture, enhancing employee wellbeing and driving continuous improvement throughout the business.

THE ROLE:

• Cultivate strong connections at all levels of the organisation to enable collaboration and aligned decision making.
• Preparation of offer letters and contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance, providing a smooth, high-quality onboarding process for all new hires.
• Maintain accurate employee records across all HR systems, ensuring compliance with legal, contractual and industry-specific standards.
• Delivering prompt, commercially aware advice to line managers on a wide variety of employee relations topics such as disciplinary issues, grievances, performance management, absence management, flexible working requests, etc.
• Supporting the management of cases, attending meetings and preparing documentation. Blending empathy and fairness with operational needs to achieve outcomes that benefit both employees and the business.
• Assist with contract transfers (TUPE) when mobilising or demobilising sites, ensuring smooth communication and employee support.
• Support payroll accuracy by resolving queries related to shift patterns, sickness, and contractual hours.
• Contribute to improving the process and systems of onboarding, induction and retention of site-based staff.
• Partner with senior leadership to advance key people initiatives, including employer value proposition, branding, engagement, and reward strategies.

REQUREMENTS:

• Demonstrable experience in an advisor role where you have provided guidance to line managers at all levels within a high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations cases effectively while maintaining excellent knowledge of current employment law.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills that enable you to influence outcomes positively even when holding difficult conversations or delivering challenging feedback.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise changing demands.
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook and HRIS.

If this sounds like you and you would like to know more, then please do get in touch to discuss further.

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Manufacturing Futures seek to appoint a Embedded Software Engineer working predominantly in embedded C. It’s a really exciting time to join a market leader in a rapidly growing industry with an ever growing customer base. You will take the lead on your own projects as part of an inter-disciplinary engineering team, regularly liaising with mechanical, electronics and electrical engineers. This Embedded Software Engineer role is a hands-on design position developing embedded software but it would be beneficial if you had previous experience supervising a team. Career progression can be rapid and the potential for growth is huge. You’ll be joining an excellent team with market leading products and technologies.

Embedded Software Engineer - Skills and Abilities - C, C++, C#, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Firmware, Electronics

Degree qualified in Electronics, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Computer Science preferred
Proficient in C with at least five years industry experience
Experience with Microcontrollers / Microprocessors
RTOS software experience

Embedded Software Engineer, C, C++, C#, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Firmware, Electronics

Please do not hesitate to apply for this role if you feel that your experience is relevant for this vacancy. You don’t want to miss out!

International Sales Executive - Global Textile Manufacturer
Rochdale c 33,000 - 35,000 + bonus + company car European travel

Would you enjoy a sales role where you’re working with globally recognised fashion brands, travelling across Europe, and building long-term customer relationships - not just chasing short-term targets?
I’m recruiting for an International Sales Executive to join a long-established British manufacturer with a worldwide reputation in specialist fabrics used by some of the best-known outerwear and fashion brands.
This is a rare opportunity to join a family-owned business with real heritage, where people stay long term, are properly trained, and are given the chance to grow their accounts and develop their career.

Why this role stands out:

• Established manufacturing business with over 100 years of history
• Supplying globally recognised premium clothing brands
• Small, supportive team where personality matters as much as experience
• Genuine training and long-term development
• European travel to customers and exhibitions
• Opportunity to grow existing accounts and win new business
• Company car + bonus + early finish on Fridays
• This is the type of role where you become part of the business, not just an employee.

The role:
You will be working within the international sales team, managing existing customers while also developing new business across the fashion, apparel and textile sectors.
Your time will be split between the office, customer visits and industry exhibitions across the UK and Europe.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing existing customer accounts
• Identifying and winning new business opportunities
• Presenting fabric collections to customers and brands
• Attending trade shows and exhibitions across Europe
• Working closely with production and logistics teams
• Providing quotations, samples and technical information
• Researching market trends and new customers

Travel is an important part of the role and can be up to around 50% at times.

What they’re looking for:

• You don’t need to come from textiles, but you do need strong sales experience and the confidence to deal with customers professionally.
• Experience in a sales or business development role
• Comfortable building relationships with customers
• Organised and self-motivated
• Willing to travel in the UK and Europe
• Full driving licence and passport required
• Textiles, fashion, manufacturing or technical product experience would be an advantage, but not essential.

What you’ll get

• Salary around 33,000 - 35,000 (flexible for the right person)
• Bonus scheme
• Company car
• Early finish on Fridays
• Long-term career opportunity
• Proper training and support
• Stable, well-established business

Interested?
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Bolton

This is a fantastic opportunity within the Digital Services and Solutions Procurement team to deliver Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to the Digital Excellence team in the UK. The opportunity is to embed yourself within the Digital Services and Solutions Procurement team, a Domain of c. 30 people across the UK, France and Italy, covering key spend areas such as software (SaaS, Engineering & Manufacturing, Enterprise), Hardware, Services, Networks and Cyber.

Salary: Circa £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 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:

This team forms part of a wider international Indirect Procurement team of c. 80 people. The UK Supplier n Relationship Manager in Digital Services and Solutions Procurement will be a trusted member of the management team and will be entrusted to focus on SRM delivery across this critical Domain, enabling and developing key supplier/stakeholder relationships and contracts. Our supply partners range from critical locally based service providers to international European or US software providers. The UK Supplier Relationship Manager will work closely with the Group Supplier Relationship Manager and manage the over-arching strategy for SRM with key target vendor and contract relationships, setting ownership, and developing key relationships in the UK. The successful candidate will communicate across wider Indirect Procurement to co-operate internationally, and help up-skill and empower our teams.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Senior procurement experience / SRM professional, MCIPS qualified or studying for MCIPS, with extensive experience of dealing with senior internal and external collaborators to board level.
• Able to lead and influence SRM strategies in differing contexts and services, preferably IT.
• Knowledge required of contracts and contract law, able to develop and draft SRM schedules, SLAs and critical metrics or performance schedules.
• Able to apply and carry out contract terms. Able to handle and develop contracts over the contract lifecycle ready for renewal or competition.
• Excellent written and communicating skills - able to lead independently and make recommendations on strategy.
• Excellent soft skills and emotional intelligence.
• A great teammate - ready to champion and mentor our teams, ensuring suppliers and stakeholders are positively engaged, seeking positive outcomes.

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