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Dual Fuel Engineer
Gas
Multiple locations
In office
Mid - Senior
£55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Dual Fuel Engineer
Locations: York and surrounding areas

At Orion Smart Metering, were proud to work with some of the UKs biggest energy suppliers including two of the Big Five as well as the UKs #1 metering provider. Were now expanding our team and are looking for experienced Dual Fuel Engineers to install meters in domestic properties as part of our growing national contracts.


The Role

As a Dual Fuel Engineer with Orion, youll enjoy a stable, full-time PAYE position with excellent pay, bonuses, and benefits.

You will:

  • Install smart meters safely and efficiently in domestic properties.
  • Deliver a professional, customer-focused service on every visit.
  • Ensure all work meets industry safety and compliance standards.
  • Represent Orion proudly as part of a nationwide engineering team.

Pay & Package Options

Choose the option that best fits your circumstances:

  1. Salary Package
  • £43,000 rising to £45,000 per annum after successful completion of 3 month probation.
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Company van, fuel card, tools & uniform provided
  1. Guaranteed Day Rate Option 1
  • £200 per day
  • Paid via Umbrella PAYE
  • Company van, fuel card, tools & uniform provided
  1. Guaranteed Day Rate Option 2
  • £275 per day
  • Paid via Umbrella PAYE
  • Engineer provides own van & fuel
  • Tools & uniform provided
  1. CIS Option
  • £240 per day
  • Engineer provides own van, fuel & tools
  • Uniform provided

Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday, 8am5pm (1-hour lunch)
  • Minimum of 4 jobs per day / 20 per week
  • Optional weekend work available once weekly targets are met

Bonus Breakdown

KPI Bonus £150 per month

  • Achieved by hitting 75% completion of your jobs in a calendar month.

Attendance Bonus £150 per month

  • Awarded for full attendance and no sick days in a calendar month. Pro-rated for holiday taken

Call Out

Call out 1 week in 4. Standby payments Monday - Sunday. Price per job: £150 per dual, £80 per single, £50 per transactional job.

Saturday work available. Paid day rate


Requirements

  • Diploma or qualification in Smart Meter Engineering
  • MOCOPA certification (completed on induction if not already held)
  • CMA1 certificate or CCN1 & MET1
  • Valid driving licence
  • Clean DBS check (recent CRB certificate within 3 months preferred)
  • EUSR card (advantageous but not essential)

Documents required:
Driving licence, passport, gas certificates, MOCOPA, qualification/diploma, NI number, references, and DBS.


The Process

  1. Submit your application and supporting documents.
  2. Youll be invited to a technical interview (face-to-face or video) covering both gas and electric metering scenarios.
  3. Once successful, well arrange your induction, and buddying period.
  4. Begin your new role with Orion with everything ready for you to hit the ground running.

Ready to Apply?

If youre an experienced Smart Metering Engineer looking to join a trusted company that offers excellent rewards, stability, and career growth, apply today or call us on 01296 737306 for more information.

At Orion Smart Metering, your skills are valued and your hard work is always recognised.

1IM Developer
Stackstudio Digital Ltd.
Multiple locations
Fully remote
Junior - Mid
£450,000 - £500,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Role DetailsJob Title:1IM DeveloperWork Mode:100% remoteRole DescriptionDeutsche Bank Identity Governance Administration (IGA) is managed on 1IM application. TCS provides CTB & Prod Ops and manages end-to-end service.Key Responsibilities

  • Good hands on experience on Quest One Identity Manager interfaces/tools (Manager, Designer or Web Designer, Object Browser, Data Importer, Job Queue Info, Transporter, schema extension, Quest Quick Connect etc)
  • Should have integrated atleast any one of the listed target system with Quest One Identity Manager (Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange/Office 65, Relational Databases, WebServices, Mainframes, LDAP, Lotus Notes, SAP/PeopleSoft, IDaaS Applications) for provisioning and synchronization/reconciliation (Full or Delta)
  • Good to have experience of developing custom connector/integration (UNS Tables)
  • Good to have WebUI components and customization experience
  • Should have good knowledge (2+ years) of MS SQL database (Tables, Views, Stored procedures. Should be able to compile/run medium to high complexity SQL queries
  • Should have good knowledge of VB.Net (2+ years)

Key Skills / Knowledge / Experience

  • Quick learner coupled with attitude and passion to learn new development and IAM technologies
  • Very good analytical and communication skills
  • Should have good troubleshooting skills
  • Should have good high level understanding of network components
  • Should have good understanding of SDLC model (Waterfall vs Agile)
  • Should have good understanding of change management process
  • Should have good understanding of Windows server level commands
  • Should have good experience on writing scripts at server level (Perl script / VB script / Java script / batch scripts)

Person Specification

  • Should have performed developer role in past experience
  • Should have worked for international client projects
  • Should have provided post production deployment support
M&E Asset Surveyor / Building Services Engineer
TSA Surveying Ltd
Multiple locations
In office
Mid - Senior
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you a building services engineer or a facilities manager with a technical background? Would you be interested in a change in career? We are looking for individuals from a facilities background who would be interested in working on the consultancy side. You would be involved in asset registers, asset verification, identifying condition of plant and compliance audits.

TSA are currently recruiting a M&E Surveyor to work for an owner operated building services consultancy with offices across the UK. The client themselves are a Building Services consultancy that have a natural split in the business of M&E Asset Surveys and Design/Project based work.

Due to a large growth their national asset management team they are looking to recruit an individual to assist in the delivery of M&E Condition Surveys, with their current workload spread across education, healthcare, PFI and council portfolio works.

They are looking to recruit someone at an intermediate/senior level, this person will be expected to be qualified and proficient, with a good overall knowledge within building services engineering, they will need to communicate effectively and will need to be able to perform their own surveys as part of a team.

It would be ideal for the individual to have awareness of asset registers, contract mobilisations, CAFM systems, and recognised maintenance standards such as SFG20. The successful individual will be working as part of a team responsible for logging, tagging and creating condition reports for all mechanical and electrical assets within a variety of environments.

If this is of interest, please apply ASAP as we are currently shortlisting for this role.

Senior Controls Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior
£65,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you a skilled Controls Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge automation? We’re recruiting for a dynamic, growing engineering firm that designs and delivers bespoke automated systems for leading industries worldwide. Join a talented team where your expertise in robotics, PLC programming, and system design will shape innovative solutions from concept to completion.

The Role

As a Controls Engineer, you’ll collaborate with mechanical and electrical design experts to create and commission custom machinery. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll:

  • Design and program PLC software from scratch, develop HMI screens, and integrate robots (e.g., ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Yaskawa).
  • Produce technical documentation (e.g., FDS, manuals, risk assessments) to meet UK and international standards.
  • Commission equipment, ensuring successful FAT and SAT, while providing on-site customer support and training.
  • Drive continuous improvement across projects and processes, working with diverse stakeholders to deliver excellence.

What We’re Looking For

  • Technical Skills: Proven experience with Siemens (TIA Portal) and Rockwell (RSLogix, WinCC) software, robotics, and automation systems. Familiarity with vision/sensing systems and pneumatics/hydraulics is a plus.
  • Industry Experience: Around 6+ years in controls engineering, ideally within sectors like food, automotive, aerospace, or pharmaceuticals.
  • Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent, e.g., HND/HNC/BTEC) in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Key Attributes: Strong problem-solving, excellent communication, and time management skills. Ability to perform technical calculations and interpret data under pressure.
  • Travel: Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally abroad for site support and customer engagements.
  • Mindset: Motivated, collaborative, and committed to professionalism and integrity in all interactions.

Why Join?

  • Generous salary with overtime opportunities.
  • Flexible 38-hour week (Mon-Thu 8:00-15:00, Fri 8:00-13:00) and generous holiday allowance.
  • Work on groundbreaking projects using the latest robotics, servo, and PLC technologies.
  • Be part of a supportive team driving innovation in automation.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re an enthusiastic engineer ready to take on bespoke automation challenges, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to explore this exciting opportunity with a leader in the automation sector.

Multi-Skills Maintenance Engineer
Acorn by Synergie
North West England
In office
Mid - Senior
£22,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Knowsley, Liverpool | Competitive Salary | Nights 10pm-6am | Monday-Friday | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie are searching for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our client, a well-established manufacturing business based in Knowsley, Liverpool, on a permanent night shift basis. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the role supports the efficient operation of the factory by delivering effective electrical and mechanical maintenance, ensuring plant reliability and consistent achievement of business targets in line with the planned maintenance programme.

Key Duties

  • Carry out routine physical and visual inspections of site machinery.
  • Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks as issued by the Engineering Manager.
  • Respond promptly to machine breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults.
  • Complete repairs, upgrades, and new equipment installations across the site.
  • Minimise equipment downtime through effective fault-finding and proactive maintenance.
  • Conduct system checks to ensure safe and reliable operation.
  • Carry out all duties safely, in full compliance with company Health & Safety and Hygiene policies.
  • Work closely with subcontractors, ensuring permits, risk assessments, and method statements are in place and followed.
  • Liaise with site supervisors and senior management in the absence of the Engineering Manager.
  • Provide accurate information and regular progress updates to management as required.

Requirements

  • Time-served Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with strong 50/50 mechanical and electrical skill set.
  • Recognised engineering apprenticeship and ONC qualification or higher.
  • Solid understanding of electrical regulations, including 17th or 18th Edition certification.
  • Proven PLC fault-finding and diagnostic experience.
  • Hands-on experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and steam boilers in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

What We Offer

  • Permanent night shift role.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Monday-Friday working pattern.

Interested?

Apply now to join a skilled engineering team and advance your career.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Senior Safety Case Engineer
Morson Edge
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Senior Safety Case Engineer
Location: Warrington, Leicester, Bristol, Newbury + Hybrid Working
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Were looking for a permanent Senior Safety Case Engineer to join our growing team, supporting key nuclear projects in Warrington, Leicester, Bristol, Newbury. You’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality safety case work across various programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop hazard management strategies and support HAZID/HAZOP studies

Write and review safety assessments and safety case documentation

Produce and check technical calculations and reports

Manage delivery of work packages, including supplier activities and cost control

Share technical best practices across projects

What we’re looking for:

Degree-qualified in engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer or actively working towards it

Strong experience in nuclear safety case development

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Security Clearance:
Must be eligible for SC (Security Check) clearance.

Interested? Apply now for a full job spec and help shape the future of nuclear safety in the UK.

Groundwater Site Engineer
Tetra Tech
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary

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.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior
£65,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

A leading engineering business specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of electrical power systems is looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support continued growth across multiple projects.

This Senior Electrical Design Engineer role offers a high level of technical responsibility, long-term career progression and the opportunity to help shape the future of the engineering function.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of electrical designs from concept through to project delivery, working closely with clients, contractors and internal teams.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Electrical Design Engineer include:

  • Design and specification of electrical installations from LV up to 33kV
  • Electrical system modelling including load calculations, fault level assessments and protection coordination
  • Development of technical specifications for electrical equipment
  • Ensuring designs and site activities comply with relevant standards and regulations
  • Communicating design solutions through meetings, reports and technical drawings
  • Acting as the technical representative in client and contractor meetings
  • Conducting site surveys, inspections and monitoring on-site activities
  • Managing project delivery with a focus on budget and cost control
  • Producing detailed technical reports and maintaining accurate records
  • Mainly office based with site visits when required

Experience & Qualifications Required

  • Ideally Degree in Electrical / Power Engineering (HND/HNC minimum essential)
  • 5+ years’ experience in electrical design
  • IET registration or a commitment to achieve registration
  • Experience using electrical modelling software such as Amtech, ETAP, PowerFactory or similar
  • Familiarity with relevant electrical standards and regulations
  • Strong professional report-writing skills
  • Basic AutoCAD proficiency
  • Experience in utilities or connections-related projects

Benefits

  • Salary £60,000 – £65,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Plus Company Car or Car Allowance (£550 / month)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Free parking
  • Gym subsidy
  • Enhanced employer pension contribution
  • Corporate benefits and discounts
  • Future opportunity to build and lead a team

Please apply, or to find out more about this Senior Electrical Design Engineer position, contact Stuart Cooper at Wagstaff Recruitment.

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Senior Civil & Structural Engineer
Morson Edge
Warrington
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you ready to advance your engineering career and take on complex, meaningful work? We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Civil & Structural Engineer to join our growing Energy business.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to some of the UK’s most innovative energy and infrastructure projects - from next-generation nuclear and renewable developments to advanced industrial facilities supporting the UK’s Net Zero ambitions.
You’ll join a collaborative team of skilled professionals tackling challenging engineering problems with creativity, integrity, and technical excellence. Our work is diverse, impactful, and purpose-driven - offering you the chance to build your expertise, develop your leadership skills, and help deliver sustainable solutions for the future.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • As a Senior Civil & Structural Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a range of nuclear, renewable, and energy infrastructure projects. You’ll contribute throughout the full project lifecycle - from feasibility and concept design through detailed engineering, construction support, and delivery.
  • Working closely with Principal Engineers, Engineering Managers, and project teams, you’ll ensure that designs are safe, compliant, and cost-effective while meeting client requirements and industry standards.

Key responsibilities include

  • Leading and supporting the development of civil and structural designs across multiple project stages
  • Preparing and verifying design documentation, specifications, and calculations for safety-critical systems
  • Producing safety-related deliverables such as Safety Functional Requirements (SFRs), Structural Design Method Statements (SDMSs), and Design Substantiation Reports (DSRs)
  • Undertaking and reviewing finite element modelling and structural analysis using advanced engineering tools
  • Developing Interpretive Reports, Basis of Design documents, CDM documentation, and technical reports
  • Providing technical oversight, checking, and mentoring of junior engineers and design staff
  • Ensuring designs comply with regulatory, safety, and quality standards, particularly within nuclear and high-hazard environments
  • Interfacing with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to address technical queries and progress project delivery
  • Supporting planning, estimation, and risk management activities across projects
  • Promoting innovation, digital tools, and continuous improvement in engineering processes

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings both strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills. You’ll be a proactive, solutions-focused engineer who enjoys working in multidisciplinary environments and mentoring others to achieve high performance.

Essential skills and experience:

  • Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline (BEng, MEng, BSc, MSc)
  • Chartered or near-Chartered Engineer status (we’ll support you to achieve full registration)
  • Solid background in civil and structural design within the nuclear, energy, or other highly regulated sectors
  • Good understanding of nuclear plant systems, structures, and components (or transferable experience from similar environments)
  • Strong knowledge of engineering principles, design tools, and standards such as ACI, ASCE, and AISC
  • Experience using finite element analysis software and performing design validation and verification
  • Knowledge of health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, and best design practices
  • Familiarity with working in a BIM environment and digital engineering workflows
  • Strong organisational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to technical accuracy

Desirable:

  • Experience with UK Nuclear Licensing and the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process
  • Familiarity with small or advanced modular reactor technologies
  • Experience leading small teams or acting as a checker for technical deliverables

What We Offer

We’re committed to creating an environment where you can thrive - professionally and personally. Our culture is built on trust, flexibility, and collaboration, empowering you to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Our benefits include:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Free single medical cover and digital GP service
  • Enhanced parental leave pay and family-friendly policies
  • Reimbursement for professional memberships and continued learning
  • Support for achieving or maintaining professional registration (IEng, CEng)
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunities to work on diverse, high-impact projects across the energy and infrastructure sectors

Where You’ll Work

You’ll be based at one of our UK Energy offices - Newcastle, Warrington, Gloucester, Bristol, or Knutsford - with flexibility to work from home part of the week. We’re proud to support hybrid and flexible working arrangements that fit your lifestyle and career goals.

Join Us

If you’re passionate about delivering engineering excellence and want to contribute to innovative, sustainable energy solutions that help shape the UK’s future, we’d love to hear from you.
Be part of something bigger.
Shape the future of energy with us.

Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career.

Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer
Sert Group Limited
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
£60,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Dual Fuel Engineer Permanent Position

Salary: £44,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

We are recruiting an experienced Dual Fuel Engineer to join our growing team. This permanent role offers excellent earning potential, strong benefits, and long-term job security with a company that genuinely values its engineers.

The Role

  • Installation, exchange, and maintenance of dual fuel smart meters
  • Delivering a high standard of customer service on every visit
  • Working safely and in compliance with all industry regulations
  • Completing job documentation accurately and on time

What Were Looking For

  • Minimum of 12 months dual fuel experience
  • Relevant industry qualifications (MOCoPA, MET1, or equivalent)
  • Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage your workload

What We Offer

  • £44,000 annual salary
  • 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
  • Company vehicle and fuel card
  • Tools, PPE, and uniform provided
  • Ongoing support and career development opportunities

Additional Rates & Availability

  • Standby: £190 per week
  • Emergency call-outs (MonFri after 17:00): £60 per hour
  • Saturday: £60 per hour
  • Sunday & Bank Holidays: £80 per hour
  • Call-out payments are made from the time you leave home until you return

Apply now to secure a permanent role with a stable, growing company that recognises and rewards skilled engineers.

Lead Control Systems Engineer
Morson Edge
Warrington
In office
Senior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Control Systems Engineer to be based full time onsite at Warrington or Cumbria.

This is a contract role inside IR35 at the market rates.

Candidates can start with BPSS security clearance whilst higher level clearance is being undertaken. You should be British Citizens and passport holders and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years.

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced Lead Control Systems Engineer to take technical leadership of control systems design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing support across multidisciplinary projects. You will be the technical authority for control systems engineering, ensuring robust, compliant, and high-quality solutions, and driving engineering excellence across the project lifecycle.

This is a hands-on leadership role with strategic influence - ideal for engineers who want to shape architecture, mentor others, and make high-impact decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Leadership & Design Authority

Lead the development of control systems architecture, high-level and detailed design, and technical standards.

Act as the technical authority for control systems, owning approvals and design decisions.

Drive the selection and integration of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, communication protocols, safety systems and related automation technologies.

Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety, and regulatory requirements.

PROJECT DELIVERY:

Lead control systems engineering activities throughout the full project lifecycle - from concept and requirements capture to testing, commissioning and handover.

Provide robust control logic design, software development oversight, and verification/validation.

Collaborate closely with project management to ensure quality, schedule, risk, and cost targets are met.

Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to resolve technical interfaces and issues.

TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of control systems engineers, coach on best practices.

Assign tasks, oversee workload distribution, and review deliverable documentation.

Lead and actively participate in the configuration, programming, and testing of PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems.

Promote continuous improvement of tools, processes, and standards.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:

Act as the primary technical liaison with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders for control systems.

Represent control systems discipline in design reviews, technical proposals, and client meetings.

DOCUMENTATION & ASSURANCE:

Drive quality and consistency in deliverables including functional design specifications, software and hardware design documentation, test procedures, commissioning reports, and O&M documentation.

Oversee and approve verification and validation testing including internal testing (FAT), customer witness testing (CAT) and site acceptance / commissioning activities.

ESSENTIAL:

Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Control Systems, Automation) or equivalent experience.

Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in control systems engineering in a technical lead or Senior Engineer role.

Expertise with PLC/HMI/SCADA design, programming, and implementation.

Demonstrable experience in configuring and utilising simulation tools to support system testing, validation and verification activities.

Proficient in producing high?quality technical documentation with clarity, accuracy, and consistency.

Proven track record leading medium to large control system projects from design through commissioning.

Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.

Demonstrable experience mentoring and leading engineering teams.

Strong problem-solving, documentation, and risk management skills.

Knowledge of safety and compliance standards (eg IEC, ISO, industry-specific).

DESIRABLE:

Experience with multiple control platforms (e.g. Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider).

Experience in regulated or complex technical environments (e.g., Energy, Nuclear etc).

Knowledge of Sellafield Engineering Standards.

Knowledge of functional safety and cybersecurity standards.

Professional registration (CEng, IEng) or equivalent.

CAT 2 Inspection Engineer
Risktec Solutions Ltd
Warrington
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

TV Rheinland is a leading provider of technical services worldwide. We provide a broad range of testing, inspection and certification services to ensure the safety, reliability and regulatory compliance of engineering assets throughout their lifecycle. If you contribute your experience to us in the future, you will experience a surprisingly broad spectrum of national and international challenges, all of which are associated with safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Job Summary
As part of the TUV family, TUV Rheinland Industrial Services (TRIS) are looking to recruit CAT 2 Inspection Engineers for the UK. You can be based in the North West, North East, Humberside and the South.

We are seeking experenced inspectors to join our growing Industrial team to provide Inspection and Certification of pressurised static equipment e.g. vessels, tanks, piping, relief devices, to meet regulatory and client requirements.

We offer comprehensive training, flexible working, and a great pay and benefits package.

Job Description

  • Preparing and reviewing Written Schemes of Examination (WSE)
  • Identifying preparation requirements from the WSE
  • Examination in accordance with the WSE
  • Undertaking simple NDT ultrasonic thickness checks, magnetic particle, dye penetrant
  • Coordination of NDT providers for extensive requirements or specialist methods,
  • Preparation of clear reports including photographs
  • Assessment of deterioration
  • Reviewing design calculations and sentencing defects
  • Coordinating repairs.
  • Participation in Risk Based Inspection studies

Education / Certificates

  • UKAS RG 2 In-Service Inspection of Pressure Systems (essential)
  • HNC/Degree Mechanical Engineering,or equivalent (essential)
  • Incorporated Engineer status (desirable)

Experience & Skills

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Eye for detail
  • Ability to accurately follow procedures
  • Understanding of engineering principles
  • Able to make and defend difficult decisions
  • Ability to interact and work with others
  • Mechanical Engineering background
  • Chemical and/or oil and gas sector experience (desirable)
  • Understanding of fabrication or repair of pressure equipment (desirable)
  • Experience of non-destructive examination techniques (desirable)
  • Man-management experience (desirable)

Your future career prospects look good

If you contribute your experience to us in the future, you will experience a surprisingly broad spectrum of national and international challenges, all of which are associated with safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

What can we offer?

  • Standard hours Monday to Friday 40 hours per week. Overtime available.
  • Excellent Health and life insurance, Group Income Protection, Pension, 25 days holiday.
  • Permanent full-time position, office, client site, and home based hybrid working.
  • Accredited training to internationally recognised engineering appointment.
  • Company car on completion of training and appointment
  • Career progression opportunities with structured development.
  • Opportunities to work in many sectors of UK industry.

NB (please note that UK security clearance is very difficult to achieve within the timescales for non UK nationals, and you will subject to a screening process prior to interview to ensure that you meet the security clearance criteria)

CAT 3 Inspection Engineer
Risktec Solutions Ltd
Warrington
Hybrid
Mid
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

TV Rheinland is a leading provider of technical services worldwide. We provide a broad range of testing, inspection and certification services to ensure the safety, reliability and regulatory compliance of engineering assets throughout their lifecycle. If you contribute your experience to us in the future, you will experience a surprisingly broad spectrum of national and international challenges, all of which are associated with safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

As part of the TUV family Risktec Resourcing have been tasked to assist our sister company TUV Rheinland Industrial Services (TRIS) to source CAT 3 Inspection Engineers to cover the UK in the Northwest, Northeast, Humberside and Southern Regions.

Job Summary
Inspection of pressurised static equipment e.g. vessels, tanks, piping, relief devices, to meet regulatory and client requirements

Job Description

Education

  • Trained/qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Engineering Technician status desirable.
  • 5 years of experience working within a relevant engineering discipline e.g. mechanical technician.

Experience & Skills

  • Mechanical Engineering background.
  • Experience in the Chemical and /or Oil & Gas sectors
  • Understanding of engineering principals.
  • EEMUA / API / NDT qualification/experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Eye for detail.
  • Meeting tight deadlines
  • Good interpersonal skills, and the capability to work independently.
  • Appreciation of pressure equipment
  • Experience / appreciation of non-destructive examination techniques (NDT)

Your future career prospects look good

We offer comprehensive training, flexible working, and a great pay and benefits package.
If you contribute your experience to us in the future, you will experience a surprisingly broad spectrum of national and international challenges, all of which are associated with safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Salary/Rates:
Competitive Salary/Rate plus Company Bonus Scheme

Conditions/Additional Benefits

  • Standard hours Monday to Friday 40 hours per week. Overtime available.
  • Excellent Health and life insurance, Group Income Protection, Pension, 25 days holiday.
  • Permanent full-time position, office, client site, and home based hybrid working.
  • Accredited training to internationally recognised engineering appointment.
  • Career progression with structured development.
  • Opportunities to work in many sectors of UK industry.

NB (please note that UK security clearance is very difficult to achieve within the timescales for non UK nationals, and you will subject to a screening process prior to interview to ensure that you meet the security clearance criteria)

EC&I Engineer
E3 Recruitment
Salford
In office
Mid - Senior
£70,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

A leading upper-tier COMAH chemical manufacturer is seeking an EC&I Engineer to join their Manchester site on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of £65,000-£70,000 per annum along with a competitive benefits package including a double-figure employer pension contribution, free on-site parking, company part-subsidised private healthcare, and excellent holiday allowance. This is a site-based role, working standard days, five days a week.

As an EC&I Engineer, you will provide expert Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation engineering support across plant operations, maintenance, and projects. You will be responsible for improving reliability, safety, and compliance of EC&I systems, delivering minor projects, troubleshooting complex systems, and supporting regulatory requirements on site.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the site’s SME for EC&I matters, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of plant equipment.
  • Develop and maintain site standards (ATEX, DSEAR, SIL, functional safety) and technical documentation.
  • Lead or support projects from concept to commissioning, coordinating internal teams and contractors.
  • Provide guidance to maintenance teams on preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across PLCs, DCS, SIS, and field instrumentation.
  • Participate in COMAH audits, HAZOP/LOPA studies, and regulatory inspections.
  • Manage minor modifications and plant upgrades, ensuring long-term sustainability of site assets.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline.
  • 5-10 years of experience in chemical, petrochemical, or similar high-hazard environments.
  • Strong knowledge of PLCs, DCS, functional safety (IEC 61508/61511), and electrical distribution systems.
  • Familiarity with COMAH, ATEX, DSEAR, and hazard assessment methodologies.

Benefits:

  • Salary: £65,000-£70,000 per annum
  • Double-figure employer pension contribution
  • Company part-subsidised private healthcare
  • Free on-site parking
  • Excellent holiday allowance

Please apply directly for further information regarding this EC&I Engineer position.

Maintenance Engineer
Pioneer Selection
Knutsford
In office
Junior - Mid
£40,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Multi Skilled Engineer

Salary: £41,000 + OTE

Location: Knutsford

I am currently recruiting for a multi skilled maintenance engineer to work for a industrial manufacturing company based in Knutsford. The Maintenance engineer will be involved in site planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery. The Maintenance engineer needs to be multi skilled with experience in both electrical and mechanical engineering. The company is very well established and they are also providing electrical and mechanical training on the machines. This is a permanent position which will offer career opportunities in the future.

Skills required for the Multi Skilled Engineer:

  • The Maintenance Engineer MUST have a Level 3 Engineering Qualification
  • Multi Skilled Engineer can be either bias
  • Electrical Maintenance Experience
  • Mechanical Maintenance Experience
  • Good Attitude and willing to learn

The Multi Skilled Engineer will benefit from:

  • Working for an industry leader and very secure company
  • Career progression
  • Technical Training on machinery
  • External Training

Benefits: Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Training

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Tozer Associates
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior
£60,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Youll always be motivated with performance bonuses that reflect your impact. The better you do, the better we do."
With a hybrid setup giving you four days in the office and one at home, youll have flexibility without sacrificing collaboration.
And with a structured skills matrix, you can plot your progression, close development gaps and work towards chartered status.
The matrix covers 15 categories, giving you the exposure and experience needed to keep moving forward. Youll work across a variety of sectors, from commercial and education to MOD and retail, so youll never be stuck doing the same thing twice.
Youll also get a car allowance, a solid pension and a good holiday allocation to support your lifestyle.
What youll do
You’ll design mechanical systems for buildings, covering everything from heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
Using Hevacomp, REVIT and AutoCAD, youll produce detailed designs, specifications and working drawings.Youll also head to site to survey, write technical reports and monitor progress, giving you hands-on experience that few positions offer.
Meeting with clients and contractors, youll shape projects from start to finish, building your influence and visibility in the industry.What youll need
At least 5 years experience in mechanical building services designConsultancy experience, so youre familiar with client-facing workProficiency with Hevacomp and AutoCAD, as these will be your main tools
About the company
This consultancy has a proven track record of over 75 years and a strong management team that helps engineers grow. They work across multiple sectors, giving you the chance to build a diverse portfolio.
Please click the Apply button. Dont worry if your CV isnt up to date. Just send what you have and well deal with that later.

Senior Principal Engineer
BSV Recruitment Ltd
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior
£80,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Senior / Principal / Associate Building Services

Locations

Manchester or Sheffield (hybrid working available)

Overview

My client is a well-established, multidisciplinary building services consultancy with a strong UK presence and a growing workload across the built environment. They are seeking senior-level Building Services professionals at Senior, Principal, and Associate level, offering the opportunity to take a leading role in technical delivery, client engagement, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of Building Services projects across a range of sectors
  • Act as a technical lead within Mechanical and Electrical disciplines
  • Manage client relationships and contribute to long-term account development
  • Oversee project quality, programme, and commercial performance
  • Support, mentor, and develop junior engineers
  • Contribute to business development, bids, and strategic growth initiatives

Requirements

  • Significant experience in a Building Services consultancy environment
  • Strong technical background in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
  • Proven experience delivering projects at Senior / Principal / Associate level
  • Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
  • Leadership capability or clear potential to progress into a leadership role
  • Chartered or working towards chartership (desirable)

Whats on Offer

  • Senior role with autonomy and influence over projects and clients
  • Clear progression pathway to Principal and Associate levels
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Supportive, collaborative consultancy environment

If you think this could be for you or someone you know please get in touch today for a confidential conversation

Repairs Engineer
Orona UK
Warrington
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

About Us

ORONA’s activities are focused on the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, and modernization of lifts, escalators, moving ramps and walkways. Operating in100 countries, we have330,000 liftsworldwide using our technology. With2 manufacturing plantsOrona isNumber 1 in Europein terms of complete lift production capacity.

Repairs Engineer

We are looking forRepairs Engineersto join our team in Glasgow and surrounding areas.

You will be responsible for:

  • Carrying out majors repairs to lifts within allocated area.
  • Plans jobs to ensure parts are available and delivers repairs safely, on time and within budget.

You will also be required to deliver accurate and timely paperwork supporting the Company’s work procedures. In exceptional circumstances will stand in as part of the local service team on-call rota.

If you have a comprehensive Lift engineering background, including an NVQ 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent we want to hear from you!

We strive to be a great place to work and to offer a wide range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday (rising to 30 days with service) + 8 days Bank Hols
  • Pension (Company contributions rising with service)
  • Life Assurance
  • Medical Cash Back Plan
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
  • GP24/7
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Long Service Awards
  • Recruitment referral fee
  • Training and Development opportunities

What you should do next:

If you’re a motivated individual with a passion for the lift and elevator industry, we invite you to apply for this position. If you want to find out more information and would like to be considered for a role at Orona, please click the APPLY NOW button and send us your CV.

Requirements

  • NVQ 3 in Lift Engineering
  • Experience of working with Lifts
  • Strong customer skills
  • A valid UK Driving License
  • Flexible Hours
Software Engineer - PLC and HMIs
Employment Solutions Limited
Rossendale
Hybrid
Mid
£60,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Software Engineer with experience coding PLCs and HMIs to join their growing team, which is expanding in line with the whole business going through a growth period.

This position will be heavily design focus, with trips to sites.

As a Software Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Writing and developing software required for customer projects - mostly Siemens and Allen Bradley.
  • Testing all software to ensure it produces the correct results.
  • Installing software for customer projects, ensuring there are no faults which could result in delays to project plans.
  • Attending handover meetings with other Engineers regarding projects.

The ideal candidate for the Software Engineer role should possess:

  • A strong background in software development, particularly in PLC and HMI systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks.
  • The ability to manage workloads and priorities effectively.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with team members and clients.

In return you’ll receive a salary of up to £60k (DOE), 25 days holiday rising with tenure, Private Medical, a company bonus amongst other benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a family owned company that values innovation and teamwork. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today and become part of a forward-thinking organization that is committed to excellence in the field of software engineering.

If this is of interest, get in touch today with Mark Dorey email on , or call 0161 416 6296!

Gas Service and Repair Engineer
Rock
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
£240/day - £290/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are currently recruiting Gas Service & Repair Engineers to take on a service and repair contract on behalf of a market leading company. all works will be in the private sector and all jobs will be sent via a pda. The successful Gas Service & Repair Engineer will receive 6-8 jobs a day all based in your chosen working location. in order to take on this position as a service and repair engineer, the successful gas engineer must meet the following criteria:

3-5 Days a week

Weekly Pay

Parts Supplied

Flexible work on a long term contract

Essential Requirements:

  • OwnGasSafe Registration - Including Fires & Cookers
  • Own Van and Tools
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Domestic experience
  • MINIMUM 2 years experience with all boiler diagnostics, servicing, installation, maintenance & repairs, across all major brands
  • Strong customer skills

Desired:

  • Experience managing own workload
  • Qualified installer of vented and unvented cylinders
  • Confident driving and working in and around Central London
  • Ability to work confidently in high end properties
  • Experience with power-flushing heating system
  • Experience in Plumbing maintenance
  • Experience in bathroom installations

Please get in touch to apply now! Quick Starts Available

Systems Engineer
Futures
Manchester
In office
Mid - Senior
£45,000 - £55,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

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!

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