Job Title: Principal EC&I Engineer
Location: Warrington (Hybrid Working)
Type: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We’re hiring a Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join our engineering team based in Warrington. This role supports the design and delivery of major projects within the nuclear sector, providing intelligent customer oversight across all stages-from design to commissioning.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting the Responsible Engineer in design governance

Providing CE&I oversight and design assurance

Liaising with main contractors and supporting on-site delivery

Ensuring compliance with technical, safety and contractual standards

What we’re looking for:

Strong background in PLC/SCADA-based control systems

Knowledge of PES/software lifecycle documentation

Experience working within NEC3 contractual frameworks

Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline

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

Apply now to be part of shaping the future of nuclear engineering.

Global Leading OEM Formal Training & Development to become a hands-on Technical Expert

£33,500 package including Basic Salary + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Company Car + Outstanding OEM Training + Full Expense Package + Full Tooling & Equipment Supplied + Residential Training Course

Manchester / Liverpool M6 Corridor

Are you HNC/HND qualified or a graduate in Electrical Engineering or similar, looking to start or take the next steps in your career with a leading, global engineering company known for developing the next generation of engineers?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, world-leading manufacturer of advanced engineering, recognised globally for its innovation across industries such as automotive, aerospace and electronics.

On offer is the chance to join a globally recognised organisation with a supportive and collaborative environment, where you will receive extensive training to become a hands-on engineer and technical specialist on highly advanced equipment.

Training will take place through dedicated training facilities, structured development programmes and mentorship from experienced technical specialists.

Are you looking to join your genuine passion for engineering with a long-term career within a global organisation that will help you develop skills on industry-leading machinery and technology?

The role:

Hands-on training to learn and develop
Routine planned maintenance of machine tools and associated equipment.
Opportunity for an engineer to move into a first-time service roleThe person:

A suitable engineering qualification, such as an apprenticeship/ NVQ level 3 training or previous experience in the engineering sector
Basic understanding of electrical/electronic/hydraulic systems
Full UK driving licenseIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH24270

Keywords: Field Service, Electrical, Hydraulic, HND, HNC, Electrical Engineering, OEM

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Your new company
A leading manufacturer is seeking a skilled and driven Manufacturing Engineer to join its high-performance production team. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge military technology in a role that blends hands-on engineering with strategic process development. You’ll be responsible for optimising manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the introduction of new products into production. Working closely with design, quality, and operations teams, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that complex assemblies meet rigorous standards for performance and reliability.
Your new role

Develop and implement manufacturing processes for precision-engineered components
Support NPI (New Product Introduction) and prototype builds
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve productivity and reduce waste
Ensure compliance with defence and quality standards (ISO, AS9100, etc.)
Use CAD and simulation tools to validate manufacturing feasibilityWhat you’ll need to succeed

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent)
Proven experience in a high-spec manufacturing environment (defence, aerospace, automotive)
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
Proficiency in CAD software and ERP systems
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Eligibility for UK Security ClearanceWhat you’ll get in return

Competitive salary with annual performance bonus
Flexible working options and early Friday finish
Private healthcare and enhanced pension
Career development in a globally recognised defence organisation
Access to cutting-edge technologies and high-impact projectsWhat you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Role: O365 Engineer - Purview & Identity SpecialistLocation: [Insert Location / Hybrid / Remote]
Type: Contract
Salary: DOE

About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced O365 Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Purview, Identity & Access Management, and Microsoft 365 security and governance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, enterprise‑level environments, particularly where mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and O365 Multi‑Geo deployments are part of the everyday landscape.
You’ll be a key technical authority responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising governance, compliance, and identity architecture across a global Microsoft 365 estate.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of Microsoft Purview solutions (Data Loss Prevention, Information Protection, Insider Risk, Compliance Manager, eDiscovery, etc.)
Architect and maintain robust Identity & Access Management frameworks using Azure AD / Entra ID.
Support and execute integration activities related to mergers and acquisitions, including tenant‑to‑tenant migrations, domain consolidation, identity mapping, and data governance alignment.
Manage, configure, and support O365 Multi‑Geo capabilities, ensuring region‑specific compliance and data residency requirements are met.
Provide technical ownership for O365 security, governance, and compliance architecture.
Work cross‑functionally with Security, Infrastructure, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure best practice across the Microsoft ecosystem.
Troubleshoot complex issues across Purview, identity services, and Microsoft 365 workloads.
Maintain documentation, technical standards, and governance policies.
Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

Proven experience as an O365 / M365 Engineer within large, enterprise-scale environments.
Strong expertise across Microsoft Purview (DLP, Sensitivity Labels, Insider Risk, eDiscovery, Data Lifecycle, etc.).
Advanced knowledge of Identity & Access Management using Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, PIM, MFA, Zero Trust principles.
Hands-on experience supporting or leading technology integration in mergers and acquisitions.
Experience configuring and maintaining O365 Multi‑Geo environments.
Strong understanding of O365 governance, compliance controls, and data protection requirements.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
Desirable:

Relevant Microsoft certifications (SC‑400, SC‑300, MS‑500, AZ‑104 etc.).
Experience with Microsoft Graph, automation (PowerShell), or deployment pipelines.
Familiarity with tenant security hardening frameworks (CIS, NIST, Zero Trust).

What you need to do now

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Senior Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer
Location: Warrington (with hybrid and flexible working options)
Hours: 37 per week
Type: Permanent
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer looking to work on some of the UKs most significant nuclear projects? Be part of a leading UK defence and infrastructure organisation, and be part of a team committed to building a safer and more sustainable world.

As a Senior EC&I Engineer, youll contribute directly to projects that support the decommissioning of redundant facilities, the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, and the future of low-carbon energy generation. Your role will be instrumental in delivering engineering excellence, upholding safety, and ensuring technical integrity across the project lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead and manage delivery of EC&I engineering and technical activities across complex nuclear projects

Promote cross-functional collaboration to drive quality, innovation, and operational efficiency

Engage with clients and the supply chain, ensuring design clarity and compliance with procurement specifications

Apply appropriate procedures, codes, and standards to all engineering work

Support safety assessments and contribute to process improvements within the design lifecycle

Provide engineering input and decision-making support to the Project Manager

Review, produce, and verify technical deliverables such as calculations, reports, and specifications

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience working on multidisciplinary engineering projects

A track record of working collaboratively across functions and disciplines

Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Sound technical knowledge and experience in EC&I design and analysis within a highly regulated environment

Qualifications

A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline

Chartered or working towards Chartered status is advantageous

Security Requirements
Applicants must be eligible to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

Location: Manchester (2 to 3 days a week in office)

Contract: 12 month contract

Rate: £355 to £445 per day (outside IR35)

An established engineering design consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of projects across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK.

The Projects you’ll be working on

Varied projects across the UK water industry, including:

• Various UMON projects in Sewage Treatment Works
• Pumped storm storage for CSOs and Sewage Treatment Works

Key Responsibilities

• Provide design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements.
• Produce design calculations and drawings for the water industry
• Direct and develop CAD technicians and more junior designers and graduates.
• Design in compliance with relevant technical, professional and group standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• min 10 years’ mechanical design experience in the UK water industry
• significant experience in hydraulic design
• Awareness of electrical design and control systems.
• Registered with professional body and working towards chartership

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered engineer
• Experience in electrical and/or control engineering
• Experience in UMON schemes
• Awareness of construction methods and materials.

How to Apply

If you have extensive experience working in the Water Industry as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and are looking for your next contract role, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion

Salary - £32,000 / year + van and fuel car Permanent Role Ground Investigation Contractor Manchester - Fully site-based A Site Engineer is required to join a Ground Investigation contractor on a permanent basis in Manchester. You will be responsible for supervising and managing teams on small to medium sized geotechnical ground investigation projects on site, ensuring compliance in a technical, commercial, and HSEQ sense. You will also be responsible for logging rock and soil samples (such as boreholes and trial pits) and carrying out field testing and surveying, among other requirements. The successful candidate must be qualified to degree level in a related field (such as Geology or Geotechnical Engineering etc) and a minimum of 18 months experience conducting ground investigations. You must also hold strong communication and organisational skills, be proficient with MS office and have a full UK driving license, as the role will require travel to various sites. The client is a large, national and firmly established ground investigation contractor currently going through a period of expansion due to project wins. Benefits of working for this company include a van and fuel card, annual leave from 24-days increasing every year until 29 days + 8 bank holidays, equipment including a mobile phone and laptop, a mentoring programme to promote personal and career development, 6% pension contributions, £15/night disruption allowance when working away and £20/day subsistence allowance when working away. --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Prestigious opportunity for a Network Solutions Design Engineer (Aruba) with a global leader in the provision of cutting-edge connectivity and digital solutions, delivering world-class broadband, mobile and network services.

Our customer solutions design team lead the way in implementing complex Voice, Network, Wireless and Security Solutions across a wide array of vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Aruba and Microsoft using technologies such as SD-WAN, SD-A, ISE, ACI, Webex, MS Teams & NextGen FWs. We are inviting you to join our success story based in Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds or Newcastle in a hybrid role 3 days a week in the office and 2 days remotely.

Taking High Level Designs into Low-Level detail at the Post-Sale stage, implementing the solution followed by thorough testing before handing over to the relevant support or managed service teams. You will be responsible for: -

• Capturing detailed customer technical requirements and translating them into technical solutions design
• Management and delivery of the technical direction of the solutions design
• Managing the review and validation processes for both new and in-life products and services
• Managing customer solutions design engagement, statement of work creation and 3rd party deliverables
• Facilitating strong customer relationships at a senior level
• Customer migration planning and implementation
• Resolving complex solution and service issues, leading root cause analysis and escalation
• Identification of potential risks, implementing controls and mitigations
• Ensuring delivery of thought leadership in complex bids and agreeing a strategic approach

If you possess a combination of the following skills, then LET’S TALK!

• Experience in low level and high level design of complex network solutions
• Proven experience in network design, ideally with enterprise or public sector clients.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
• HPE Aruba certified to Associate level (changed to Associate level) with a solid working knowledge of the following would be highly advantageous:
• Aruba AOS-S Switches
• Aruba AOS-8 WLAN
• Aruba AOS-CX Switches
• Aruba AOS-10 WLAN
• Aruba Central
• Aruba ClearPass
• Aruba SD-WAN
• Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies advantageous:
  • Traditional Cisco WAN
  • Traditional Cisco LAN
  • Cisco Wireless
  • Cisco SDA
  • Catalyst Centre
  • Cisco ISE

In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing training and career development, 10% on target bonus, an enviable pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages and much more.

What you need to do now

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Join Police Digital Service as NMC Cyber Security Engineer

Salary starting at £50,000 per annum

To protect people from harm in our rapidly changing world, police services must not only keep up with technology and business changes but develop capabilities and ways of working that will enable them to adapt to and deal with the complexity of modern criminality.

Police Digital Service strives to be the go-to partner for technology developments and programmes across UK policing. Our team provides technical advice and delivers services to help policing and law enforcement organisations across the UK prioritise and focus on technology efforts.

Our vision is to support UK policing to keep people safe, get more from technology investments and make better use of public money, and we’re always on the lookout for great talent to help us achieve this.

The National Management Centre (NMC) is part of Police Digital Services and provides visibility and control of information risks for policing. It supports the 24x7x365 nature of police operations, providing a threat detection and response capability for digital services before, during and after cyber-attacks, enabling stakeholders to understand and proactively manage risk across the technology estate at both the national and force level.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating, configuring, and maintaining the technology platforms and tooling that support security operations within the NMC.
• Ensuring that systems are configured and available to meet NMC objectives.
• Providing support to police forces for the onboarding and maintenance of system log sources.
• Configuring and maintaining the NMC central Microsoft Azure, Lighthouse and Sentinel platform.
• Developing, maintaining, and deploying detection rules and other SIEM content.
• Creating custom solutions using both low-code and traditional development approaches.
• Providing support to forces for the configuration of Sentinel and log sources.
• Testing and implementing new Sentinel connectors.
• Working with wider NMC teams, contributing to Continual Service Improvement and innovations.
• Creating and maintaining technical design documentation.
• Working with the PDS design team and wider NMC operational teams to create, test and implement new tools and technologies.
• Leveraging Microsoft support for technical assistance and information regarding roadmap features.

What you need to succeed in the role

• Experience of supporting and developing SIEM platforms in the context of a Security Operations Centre.
• Experience of log source configuration and parsing, as part of a SIEM implementation, including experience of data normalisation using RegEx.
• Experience and relevant certification in cloud services design and administration.
• Practical experience in the creation, testing, implementation, and support of custom tooling to support Security Operations.
• Experience working with APIs.
• Practical experience in software development and scripting, preferably PowerShell and Python.
• Initiative and the ability to produce quality work without close supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, particularly in relation to technical subjects.
• Attention to detail and genuine passion for maintaining high quality software configuration.
• Broad cyber security awareness and practical experience.

Why Join us?

• Balance is important and we want you to take time off to recharge - we offer 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service. Holiday Purchase also available
• Flexible working hours - We trust you to do your job and we appreciate that life doesn’t always fit around a 9 to 5 workday. We operate core hours of 8 to 6, Monday to Friday (37hr week)
• We care about your well-being - we have an EAP that offers not just welfare benefits but also retail discounts
• Plan for the future - we offer an excellent pension scheme and life assurance cover
• Put your mind at rest regarding your health - offering remote GP, mental health and physiotherapy appointments via video consultation
• Family - Enhanced maternity and paternity pay along with a flexible return to work
• Community - one paid day off per year for volunteering

You can find out more here:
Benefits - Police Digital Service (pds.police.uk)

Diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and will not discriminate on any grounds. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible span of experience. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and people with disabilities.

Working Arrangements

At the NMC, you will benefit from hybrid working, getting the advantages of both face-to-face team engagement and home working. NMC employees have the opportunity to work in our modern office environment for in-person collaboration, however you will also get the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week.

All applicants must be eligible for NPPV3 and SC clearances. Successful applicants will require NPPV3 clearance to have been approved before starting with PDS.

Prestigious opportunity for a Network Solutions Design Engineer (Aruba) with a global leader in the provision of cutting-edge connectivity and digital solutions, delivering world-class broadband, mobile and network services.

Our customer solutions design team lead the way in implementing complex Voice, Network, Wireless and Security Solutions across a wide array of vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Aruba and Microsoft using technologies such as SD-WAN, SD-A, ISE, ACI, Webex, MS Teams & NextGen FWs. We are inviting you to join our success story based in Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds or Newcastle in a hybrid role 3 days a week in the office and 2 days remotely.

Taking High Level Designs into Low-Level detail at the Post-Sale stage, implementing the solution followed by thorough testing before handing over to the relevant support or managed service teams. You will be responsible for: -

• Capturing detailed customer technical requirements and translating them into technical solutions design
• Management and delivery of the technical direction of the solutions design
• Managing the review and validation processes for both new and in-life products and services
• Managing customer solutions design engagement, statement of work creation and 3rd party deliverables
• Facilitating strong customer relationships at a senior level
• Customer migration planning and implementation
• Resolving complex solution and service issues, leading root cause analysis and escalation
• Identification of potential risks, implementing controls and mitigations
• Ensuring delivery of thought leadership in complex bids and agreeing a strategic approach

If you possess a combination of the following skills, then LET’S TALK!

• Experience in low level and high level design of complex network solutions
• Proven experience in network design, ideally with enterprise or public sector clients.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
• HPE Aruba certified to Associate level (changed to Associate level) with a solid working knowledge of the following would be highly advantageous:
• Aruba AOS-S Switches
• Aruba AOS-8 WLAN
• Aruba AOS-CX Switches
• Aruba AOS-10 WLAN
• Aruba Central
• Aruba ClearPass
• Aruba SD-WAN
• Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies advantageous:
  • Traditional Cisco WAN
  • Traditional Cisco LAN
  • Cisco Wireless
  • Cisco SDA
  • Catalyst Centre
  • Cisco ISE

In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing training and career development, 10% on target bonus, an enviable pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages and much more.

What you need to do now

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The role: System Administrator

Location: East Manchester (Hybrid)

Salary: £38,000 per annum

VIQU have partnered with a growing financial services organisation in East Manchester who are hiring for a systems administrator to manage the upkeep of their IT estate.

The system administrator will provide IT support to over 500 users across the UK, review and improve the IT security of the organisation, whilst ensuring IT projects are completed. The role will initially require the individual to work on site full time, before transitioning to a hybrid working arrangemment.

Key responsibilities of the System Administrator:

• Provide IT support for users across multiple UK sites.
• Monitor and respond to security alerts using tools like MXDR and Microsoft Defender.
• Administer and maintain virtualisation and Azure environments.
• Manage and support Microsoft Office 365, Windows systems, and Intune for device management.
• Create, update, and maintain IT documentation, policies, and service desk tickets to ensure compliance and knowledge sharing.

Experience required for the Systems Administrator:

• Previous professional experience providing second/third line IT support, supporting Office 365, Windows systems, and using Intune for device management.
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure and networking (the organisation uses Azure, Meraki & Palo Alto).
• Strong security knowledge and hands on exposure to Microsoft Defender.
• Virtualisation experience (Proxmox platform experience preferred however VMware/Hyper-V is also fine).
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to spot and suggest improvements for the infrastructure and security landscape.

The role: System Administrator

Location: East Manchester (Hybrid)

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Jack McManus via the (see below)

Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).

Our client is a leading specialist financial services provider currently building a technology hub in Manchester. They are seeking an experienced IT Systems Architect to provide technical leadership and architectural direction across key technology programmes.

About the Role

The IT Systems Architect holds overall technical authority for one or more programmes or Agile Release Trains, ensuring technical alignment, architectural governance, and successful delivery of business and technical outcomes. Working closely with other technology teams, you will ensure that architectural outcomes are withing required guardrails, shaping the Architectural Runway, guiding implementation, and championing best-practice architecture across the organisation.

This role requires deep expertise in SAFe/Agile architectural design, with the ability to operate flexibly within both Agile and Waterfall environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and continually refine the Architectural Runway, technical vision, and enabler epics for applications, data, and infrastructure.
• Influence programme roadmaps and backlogs, preparing architectural outputs for Program Increment planning.
• Promote and embed a scaled agility mindset, values, and practices across teams.
• Drive measurable delivery velocity, best-practice adoption, and effective implementation of new designs.
• Guide Developers, Engineers, BAs, BRDs, and Project Managers to ensure architectural alignment and technical coherence.
• Collaborate with Technical and Enterprise Architects to ensure adherence to technical standards, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Define and support requirements for system stability, technology upgrades, and pipeline improvements.
• Enforce technical guardrails through effective design governance.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Expert knowledge of enterprise workflow systems, distributed architecture, and communication architectures.
• Senior-level understanding of SDLC, architectural methodologies, and multi-platform environments
• Strong experience with web-based, service-based, and enterprise application architectures.
• Proven ability to manage code quality and ensure high technical standards.
• Deep understanding of SAFe/Agile, Waterfall delivery, and incremental architectural enablement.
• Excellent communication, coaching, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience defining architectural roadmaps.

Education & Technical Background

• Strong technical delivery experience, including architectural methodologies (eg, TOGAF).
• Architecture experience across platforms such as Java, .NET, Python, cloud environments, and tiered architectures.
• Experience with insurance or finance-based products preferred.
• Preferred certifications: ARCH, ASE, SDP.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and LucidSpark would be beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned IT Systems Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise-level solutions, driving architectural excellence, and contributing to the continued success of a global insurance organisation.

IT Manager Manchester City Centre £55k

Our client is a well-established organisation with a long history of providing valuable products and services to its customers. They are now looking for an experienced IT Manager to join their central office team in Manchester City Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated IT professional to take on a role with both hands-on technical responsibilities and the chance to contribute to strategic IT initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level IT support across HQ and over 100 remote branches across the UK.
• Take ownership of complex technical issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to deliver effective technical solutions aligned with wider objectives.
• Contribute to shaping the organisation s infrastructure and technology roadmap.
• Mentor and support junior IT team members in their professional development.
• Collaborate with external suppliers, outsourced development teams, and managed service providers.
• Maintain and upgrade the IT estate to ensure systems remain secure, reliable, and up to date.
• Support IT projects from planning through to delivery, ensuring regular updates to stakeholders.
• Assist with IT budget monitoring and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Proactively identify and mitigate IT-related risks across the organisation.

Technical Skills Required

• 3 5 years experience in a senior IT support role.
• Strong knowledge of VMware ESXi.
• Experience working with external suppliers (MSPs, outsourced developers, data centres).
• Proficiency with Microsoft technologies: Exchange, Active Directory, and Office Suite.
• Firewall configuration and maintenance skills.

Beneficial Knowledge

• SQL Server, including T-SQL.
• Cortex XDR antivirus.
• Omnissa Horizon.
• Veeam Data Backup.
• VLANs, DNS, and networking.
• IIS and related web technologies.

Ideal Candidate

• A confident communicator able to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take ownership of challenges.
• A natural mentor who enjoys supporting the growth of junior colleagues.
• Proactive and enthusiastic about introducing innovative technologies to improve business performance.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Office-based role with flexibility for remote working.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a stable and forward-looking organisation.

Interested? Please click Apply Now! IT Manager Manchester City Centre £55K

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Manchester Salary: £35,000 Shift: Days ONLY - NO Weekends Job Role of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. A standout opportunity has become available for a high-performing Maintenance Engineer to join a state-of-the-art, fully automated manufacturing facility. With major investment recently completed, this fast-paced site provides a first-class environment for engineers looking to sharpen their technical expertise and build a long-term career, including clear pathways into senior and management roles. You will be responsible for mechanical fault-finding, breakdown response, and planned maintenance activities on production machinery, supporting continuous improvement and minimising downtime. Sector – Factory Maintenance Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer · Mechanical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment. · Hands on experience with pre-planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance in fast paced industrial factory. Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer · Strong mechanical fault-finding skills. · Mechanical engineering qualification. · Experience working within a manufacturing environment. Desirable Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer · Experience working within the UK manufacturing sector. The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from: · Employment with a stable and well-established organisation. · Competitive benefits package. · Ongoing training and development opportunities. 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. For further details contact Mike Lester at Pioneer Selection 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.

Location:Manchester (2 days onsite per week)
Duration:6 months (Extension possible)
Rate:£350- £375 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aSystems Analystto support complex infrastructure and network integration projects within thefinancial services sector.

You will play a key role in analysing and definingtechnical requirements for infrastructure transformation projects, particularly aroundDNS and network services migrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and documenttechnical requirements for infrastructure and network integration projects.
• Work closely witharchitects, engineers, and SMEsto define end-to-end integration requirements.
• Lead analysis activities related toDNS/Infoblox migrations and network services transformation.
• Produce clearsystems analysis artefactswith full traceability to technical and business requirements.
• Manage deliverables with strong accountability toproject timelines and milestones.
• Identifytechnical risks and dependencies, supporting mitigation planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.

Required Experience

• Proven experience as aSystems Analyst within infrastructure or technical project delivery.
• Strongstakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
• Ability to facilitatetechnical workshops and requirement gathering sessions.
• Experience working withinAgile and/or Waterfall delivery environments.

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of network integration, routing, switching, and connectivity.
• Experience withInfoblox or DNS migration activities.
• Exposure toenterprise cloud environments (Azure or AWS).
• Familiarity withautomation tooling and cloud platforms.

If this aligns with your experience, please apply today!

Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer
Stockport | Hybrid Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer to join a well-established, award-winning building services consultancy based in Stockport.
This respected consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable MEP design and works with high-profile clients across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial and public sector developments. The business is particularly recognised for its expertise in net zero and low-carbon building design, supported by advanced modelling and engineering software.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, they are now looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their senior team and play a key role in delivering technically complex and meaningful projects.

The Role
As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead the electrical design and delivery of projects ranging from smaller specialist schemes through to major developments valued at £100m+.
You will work closely with clients, manage multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the ongoing growth of the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the electrical design and delivery of projects across healthcare, education, commercial and public sector developments
• Acting as a client-facing technical lead, managing both commercial and technical discussions
• Supporting business development and helping secure new projects
• Managing project planning, delivery and resource coordination
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers and technicians
• Supporting teams on healthcare sector projects, including compliance with HTM and HBN standards where applicable
• Coordinating with other engineering disciplines on multidisciplinary projects
• Producing detailed designs using IES / IES-VE, AutoCAD, MagiCAD and Revit
• Ensuring designs meet energy efficiency and net zero carbon requirements

About You
The successful candidate will have strong experience within building services consultancy and be confident managing projects and client relationships.
You will ideally have:

• BEng or MEng in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
• Membership of a professional body such as MIET or MCIBSE
• Ideally IHEEM membership or experience working on healthcare projects
• Knowledge of HTMs and HBNs, or transferable experience from sectors such as laboratories or cleanrooms
• Experience delivering new build, refurbishment and retrofit projects
• Strong commercial awareness and project management skills
• Excellent communication and client-facing ability

What’s on Offer
This consultancy offers a collaborative and supportive working environment with a strong focus on professional development and work-life balance.
Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and income protection
• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave including an extra day off on your birthday
• Quarterly incentives and additional benefits
• Ongoing training, mentoring and CPD support

If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply or get in touch with Roberto Sartori on 07437837855 for a confidential conversation.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

WELCOME TO LINAKER

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Multi-Skilled Mobile Engineer with both Commercial Gas and Electrical experience to support our growing maintenance portfolio across commercial and retail environments.

The successful candidate will deliver both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a range of building services including gas, electrical and associated mechanical plant. The role requires a technically competent engineer who is comfortable carrying out fault finding, testing, servicing and repair of building systems, while ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly and to a high standard.

You will work across multiple sites providing a professional service while maintaining strong communication with the client, helpdesk and account management teams, ensuring contractual obligations, SLAs and KPIs are achieved.

This role requires a proactive engineer who can operate independently, produce quotations for remedial works and maintain accurate records using the CAFM system.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WITHIN YOUR SPECIFIED AREA

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Completion of PPM tasks in line with contract schedules and SFG20 standards

Servicing and maintenance of commercial gas appliances, electrical systems and associated plant

Ensuring all maintenance activities are delivered efficiently and proactively

Maintaining accurate site logbooks and asset records

Reactive Maintenance & Repairs

Diagnose faults across gas, electrical and building services systems

Carry out effective repairs to minimise downtime

Ensure breakdowns are diagnosed quickly and resolved safely

Electrical Works

Electrical testing, inspection and fault finding

General electrical maintenance and small installation works

Ensuring compliance with BS7671 wiring regulations

Completion of certification and documentation where required

Gas Maintenance

Servicing and maintenance of commercial gas appliances and heating systems

Combustion performance analysis and safe operation checks

Compliance with Gas Safe regulations and current legislation

Quotations & Commercial Awareness

Production of accurate quotations including:

Correct parts identification

Labour estimates

Clear scope of works

Deliver works profitably while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction

Compliance & Health and Safety

Work in accordance with all health, safety, environmental and compliance requirements

Ensure all gas and electrical works meet statutory regulations and company policies

Maintain safe systems of work at all times

Communication & Client Liaison

Maintain strong communication with:

Clients

Helpdesk teams

Engineering and Account Managers

Represent Linaker professionally on site

Build strong relationships with stakeholders

Documentation & Reporting

Record and document all works via the CAFM system

Maintain site logbooks and service documentation

Provide clear reports on faults, repairs and follow-up actions

Asset & Equipment Care

Ensure tools, calibration equipment and company assets are maintained correctly

Maintain van stock levels and ensure essential parts are available

Report damage or defects to equipment promptly

General Duties

Ensure contractual SLAs and KPIs are achieved

Promote high standards through personal conduct and workmanship

Participate in the out-of-hours call rota

Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support the business

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Essential Qualifications

Gas Qualifications

• COCN1 Core Commercial Gas Safety
• CCN1 Core Domestic Natural Gas Safety
• CODNCO1 Changeover Domestic to Non-Domestic Core
• CIGA1 Indirect Gas-Fired Heating Appliances
• CDGA1 Direct Gas-Fired Heating Appliances
• CPA1 Combustion Performance Analysis
• ICPN1 Gas Pipework Installation
• TPCP1 / TPCP1A Testing & Purging

Electrical Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent
• City & Guilds Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

Experience

• 35 years experience within commercial building services or FM maintenance
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability
• Experience working within a mobile facilities maintenance environment

Desirable Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection
• ECS Gold Card
• CKR1 Gas Cooking Appliances
• CORT1 Radiant Tube Heaters
• CCCN1 Catering Appliances
• Legionella Awareness
• Asbestos Awareness
• IPAF
• PASMA
• Thermography qualification
• Portable Appliance Testing qualification
• IOSH Working Safely
• First Aid at Work
• Electrical qualifications in EV charging, solar PV or battery storage

THE PACKAGE

25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Buy and sell holiday to suit your schedule.

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

Company Van for site travel.

Access to our Employee assistant programme for wellbeing support.

Auto enrolment in the company pension scheme.

Full training by a supportive friendly team.

Annual events.

INTERESTED

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

If you think youre a match, get in touch today

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

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

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This is an interactive, office-based role where you’ll work closely with engineers and project managers to produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings and assist in the integration of air conditioning and ventilation systems into project designs.

You’ll be more than just a CAD operator - this role suits someone who enjoys being part of the design conversation and has the confidence to help shape layouts and solutions.

Key responsibilities:

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• Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure designs are practical and accurate

Package

• Approximately £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting HVAC projects
• Supportive environment within a growing specialist contractor

Requirements

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• Proficient in 2D AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of air conditioning and ventilation systems
• Comfortable contributing to design and coordination work, not just drafting
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WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

This role will serve as a technical bridge between design, testing, and manufacturing, supporting both electronic and mechanical challenges while influencing New Product Introduction from concept through to production. There is a significant opportunity for career progression, with the possibility of training into a full Production Engineer role.

Based in a modern facility in North London, the company offers an excellent environment with strong infrastructure for designing, developing, and testing advanced cross-functional technologies. Due to increased project activity and continued product development, they are looking to appoint a Test Engineer to join their established engineering team.

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On a day-to-day basis, you will:

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The ideal candidate requires:

• HNC/HND level qualification in Electronic or Mechanical Engineering
• Hands-on problem-solving experience with electro-mechanical technology
• Experience working in a high-tech engineering or electronics testing/manufacturing environment

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Your skills and experience

• Proven experience in programming and configuring audio-visual control systems, such as Crestron, Q-Sys, Extron, AMX or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in AV control systems (eg: C++,Python, HTML, C#, javascript, etc)
• Experience in Audio DSP configuration. (eg: QSC, Biamp, Extron)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex AV issues.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols relevant to AV systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with clients and team members.
• Industry certifications, such as Crestron or Extron certifications, are a plus.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid UK permit (no sponsorship offered), hold a full UK driving licence, up to date passport and be willing/able to travel both within the UK (and overseas if required.)

The OrganisationOur client is a leading provider of audio-visual solutions and technology integration services for a diverse range of clients across various industries. They specialise in designing, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge audio-visual systems that enhance communication and collaboration. Benefits include -

• Company vehicle (or car allowance) and fuel allowance.
• Hybrid Working Environment
• Stakeholders Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Access to the latest audio-visual technologies and tools.

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