Ideas People Trust

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.

We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you’ll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we’ll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We’ll help you succeed

Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.

Reporting into the IT Architecture team, the purpose of this role is to lead in designing, planning, and delivering solutions in collaboration with our Innovation & Digital Office and the business streams. Some of these solutions will be derived from innovation ideas that are being generated within the business. You’ll work closely with other Architects, and Innovation Managers to ensure new solutions address a business problem whilst adhering to our architectural design and enterprise strategy.

In order to accelerate time to market, you will utilise approaches such as buy before build and a rapid agile delivery. Using both minimum viable product and iterative principals the role is responsible in delivering solutions at speed into the business, utilising a ‘cloud first’ strategy.

You must be both technically proficient and solution focussed, motivated by finding coherent and strategic solutions to complex business. You will have a track record of innovation and be able to demonstrate examples of using creativity and technical knowledge to achieve successful business outcomes through an engaging and consultative approach.

In this role you’ll:

• Be responsible for leading the design, and technical delivery of prototypes and digital products within an agile squad.
• Participate in the discovery of new opportunities, turning problems statements into business outcome driven technical proposals.
• Solve problems using creative approaches and emerging technologies.
• Be comfortable learning, and becoming a subject matter expert within, an assigned business domain.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Integration Architects and Cloud Architects to build coherent systems within our IT environments.
• Work alongside Business Analysts and UX Designers supporting the gathering and validating of requirements, user journeys and user experience.
• Contribute to the growth of the IT Architecture function and its practices, ensuring that Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO.
• Contribute and adhere to technical, delivery, and service governance standards whilst designing solutions.
• Adhere to change processes and produce high quality technical documentation.
• You’ll be someone with:
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills. Able to communicate to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and 3rd parties.

Experience working with the following technologies:

• JavaScript, React, C# .NET, Python, SQL, APIs, Azure, Power Platform, SaaS, PaaS, IaC.
• Exposure to and understanding of emerging technologies e.g. AI, LLMs, Machine Learning, NLP, MCP etc.
• Experience in architecture and software development methodologies, and design techniques e.g. Agile, C4, UML, TOGAF, Microsoft Well-Architected Framework, design patterns.
• Experience using modern tools in support of delivery:
• e.g. Azure DevOps, LeanIX, Lucidchart, Figma, Balsamiq, M365.
• Excellent understanding of public cloud hosted infrastructure and application integrations.
• Experience in building Minimal Viable Products (MVP) and working with product teams.
• Experience evaluating and working with SaaS products.
• You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand.
• At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.

We re Quickline, and we believe everyone deserves great internet. Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you do online. So we re on a mission to provide just that. Lightning fast, reliable broadband that reaches the places other providers leave behind. Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring people, and we re looking for a Salesforce Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of scalable Salesforce solutions that support long-term growth, performance, and security This is a hands-on architectural role where you ll bridge business requirements and technical delivery, working closely with stakeholders, developers, and administrators to shape the future of our Salesforce platform. Here s why you ll love this role - Design end-to-end Salesforce architecture, ensuring solutions align with business strategy, Salesforce best practices, and long-term scalability, performance, and security -Translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions, leading Salesforce implementations, major enhancements, and complex integrations across the platform - Set and govern technical standards, including data models, security architecture, sharing strategies, and integration patterns, while reviewing and approving designs, configurations, and code - Provide trusted technical leadership, mentoring developers and administrators, guiding stakeholders through architectural decisions, and continuously improving the platform by leveraging new Salesforce capabilities Here s why you ll be great in this role - You will have previous Salesforce experience, including architecture or technical leadership roles - Have extensive experience of Salesforce core cloud, including sales cloud, service cloud, and experience cloud. - Proven experience delivering integrations using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware platforms such as MuleSoft - Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and deployment strategies The benefits - Pension 5% employer / 5% employee contribution. - Health Cashback Scheme Can claim back prescription, GP and optician charges, therapy allowance, private outpatient consultations, EAP, 24/7 remote GP service, member discounts. - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, your birthday, house move and wedding day off. - Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days annual leave - Enhanced Paternity/Maternity/Adoption leave - High Street Shopping Discount Scheme - Holidays, food and drink, insurance, sport, tech, high street, Ikea, M&S, cinema etc. - Free Parking on site. - Regular Lunch & Learns - Social Events Summer and End of Year parties etc. - Customer Obsessed Awards - Regular opportunities to win! Note to agencies Quickline have an internal recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from any source other than directly from a candidate via our Applicant Tracking System ( ATS ). Any unsolicited CVs sent to Quickline, via the Quickline careers email address, directly to Quickline employees or managers, will be considered Quickline property and Quickline are free to contact those prospective candidates directly with zero financial repercussions. For further information refer to our careers page. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role

• Global Award Winning Technology Brand
• SaaS - Platform based Products
• .Net C# Vue.JS HTML CSS Microservices
• Leeds City Centre/Hybrid Working
• £45-55k salary + £10k bonus

Our client a global technology leader is currently looking for a Full Stack .NET Developer to work with the dev team to guide the provision of Software Development for in-house award winning products.

Reporting to the Head of Development and working closely with all levels of the business, this role will be responsible for:-

• Software Development Lifecycle: Manage all aspects of the SDLC to deliver Strategic objectives and maintain exceptional standard of software
• Hands on Full Stack Architecture and Code development/coding
• Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team of Software Engineers
• Collaboration: work closely with Senior Stakeholders across the business to align goals and deliver the product vision
• People Growth: support team to enable personal and technical progression
• Continuous Improvement: spearhead improvement in process & practices to elevate Product Development
• Resource Allocation: provide support where needed for the projects that move the organisation forwards.
• Client Focus: Craft and implement development practices that meet client and business needs.

Beneficial Skills/Experience:

• .NET 8
• Vue.JS
• Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS
• CQRS/Mediator pattern
• Microservices
• AWS

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We need software engineers with skills in COBOL.

As a COBOL Software Engineer, you’ll join one of DWP Digital’s specialist engineering teams responsible for maintaining, modernising and transforming the core platforms that keep vital payments flowing to over 15 million people every year.

These systems - built using Microfocus COBOL - are at the heart of DWP’s operational stability, and your work will directly impact the availability, accuracy and resilience of services relied upon by millions.

This is a hands-on engineering role with real leadership impact. You’ll guide and develop a team of 5 engineers, drive technical direction across multiple applications and lead the modernisation of some of the most significant legacy services in government.

Over time, you’ll play a role in helping DWP transition these core systems into Java-based services, giving you continued exposure to new and emerging technologies.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We’d love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Strong, hands-on experience working with Microfocus COBOL, especially building or maintaining large-scale systems.
• Awareness of additional technologies such as Tuxedo, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and scripting languages.
• Understanding of tools or languages like Python, Java, Ansible, Jira, and cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Knowledge of SQL and the fundamentals of object-oriented principles.
• Awareness of test-driven development and approaches like business-driven development.
• Understanding of automated testing and how it fits into continuous deployment environments.

You and your role

As a COBOL Software Engineer, you’ll be central to maintaining and modernising the platforms that deliver over £150bn in payments every year. These services are some of the largest and most important in the UK, and you’ll be responsible for ensuring they remain stable, secure and resilient.

You’ll work within our delivery teams, helping to lead refactoring work across some of our major COBOL applications, modernising how they operate today and preparing them for the strategic technology shift DWP is undertaking over the next decade.

This role has a strong leadership and development focus. You’ll coach and mentor junior engineers, support those progressing through our Engineering Academy, and help grow the next generation of specialist COBOL talent. You’ll also provide 3rd-line support when needed, resolving complex technical issues that require deep system understanding.

We can promise challenge and variety. One day you might be leading technical improvements to legacy codebases; the next, planning infrastructure maintenance, resolving live service challenges, or influencing how we deliver future modernisation programmes.

If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems and developing the next generation of engineering talent, then this is an opportunity to make a real impact and leave a long-lasting legacy on the future of public services.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you’ll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer pay up to £59,813. That’s £46,547 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £13,266 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview

Pension: You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £13,485 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days and rising to 26 days after one year.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You’ll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it’s even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

And we have an award-winning environment and culture:

• DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
• Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024
• Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
• Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards

Process

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There’ll be full instructions when you click through.

Interview: a single stage interview online.

Click APPLYfor more information and to start your application.

Overview

We are seeking a System Engineer with strong CCSDS and LunaNet experience to support the detailed design and implementation of space communication architectures. The role focuses on low-level system design, interface definition, and protocol implementation, rather than high-level architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation for space communication systems.
• Implement and define interfaces aligned with CCSDS standards.
• Support LunaNet-compatible architecture and protocol implementation.
• Define detailed message flows, protocol stacks, and interface control documents (ICDs).
• Work with software, network and flight/ground segment teams to ensure interoperability and standards compliance.
• Support system integration, verification and validation activities.
• Contribute to simulation and test scenarios for deep-space communications.
• Analyse link performance, data routing and network behaviours within LunaNet environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with CCSDS standards (eg space packet protocol, CFDP, DTN/BP, TM/TC).
• Experience with LunaNet architecture and interoperability concepts.
• Proven work on Low-Level Design (LLD) and interface definition.
• Experience with deep-space communications or space networking systems.
• Familiarity with Delay/Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN).
• Experience writing ICDs, protocol specifications and interface documentation.
• Experience supporting system integration and test campaigns.

Desirable

• Experience with NASA or ESA communication architectures.
• Knowledge of optical communications or advanced space networking.
• Experience with space mission ground/flight systems integration.

Role: Earth Ground Segment Consultant
Type: Senior Consultant/Advisor

Overview

We are seeking a senior Earth Ground Segment consultant with extensive experience in ground segment architecture, operations and space mission infrastructure, with a skill profile similar to senior experts working across ESA/commercial space programmes.

The consultant will provide strategic and technical expertise across ground segment systems, including design, operations, integration and modernization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advisory support on Earth ground segment architecture.
• Support design and optimisation of mission ground infrastructure.
• Define ground segment operational concepts and service models.
• Contribute to ground system architecture reviews and programme planning.
• Support development of network operations concepts and service provisioning.
• Advise on integration of ground stations, network infrastructure and mission control systems.
• Support procurement strategies and supplier technical evaluation.
• Contribute to ground segment modernization and interoperability initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in Earth observation or space mission ground segments.
• Expertise across ground station networks, mission control systems and data processing chains.
• Experience with ESA/NASA-style ground segment architectures.
• Knowledge of space communications infrastructure and network operations.
• Experience with ground segment service delivery models and operations.
• Strong experience supporting multi-stakeholder space programmes.

Desirable

• Experience with multi-mission ground systems.
• Experience with commercial ground station networks.
• Familiarity with cloud-based ground segment architectures and data platforms.
• Experience advising agencies or large space programmes.

Salesforce Developer/Technical Specialist - Automotive - £550 pd Inside IR35

Our client within the automotive sector is seeking an experienced Salesforce Developer/CRM Technical Specialist to support a major CRM transformation programme.

This role will work closely with the CRM SME on the data migration from Legacy CRM platforms and the build of new services within a modern, cloud-based IT landscape.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on technical specialist with strong database knowledge and proven experience delivering end-to-end CRM solutions across development, testing, and rollout.

Key Skills:

Strong database expertise, including:

• Oracle
• PostgreSQL
• Proven experience delivering end-to-end CRM/application development
• Hands-on experience with data migration and Legacy system decommissioning
• Experience working with CRM platforms (Siebel experience highly beneficial)

Solid understanding of modern integration architectures, including:

• AWS
• APIs
• Kafka integrations
• Experience integrating cloud services with Legacy/on-prem Oracle environments
• Automotive experience ideally

Rate: £550 per day Inside IR35

Duration: 3 months initially

Location: Hybrid/Farnborough (2 days per week on site)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme within a globally recognised automotive environment, working on modern cloud-led architecture and large-scale CRM change.

Site Setting Out Engineer PermanentLocation: Redhill & BrightonSalary: £42,000 £55,000 + benefits (DOE)Are you an experienced Setting Out Engineer looking for a permanent role with a well-established civil engineering contractor? This is an opportunity to join a business with over 50 years of continuous operation, a strong reputation in complex infrastructure delivery, and specialist expertise across marine works, flood defence, coastal protection, water infrastructure and major civils projects. With an annual turnover of £40m£60m, the company offers long-term stability, progression and exposure to technically challenging schemes across the South East.
The RoleAs a Site Setting Out Engineer, youll play a key part in ensuring projects are delivered safely, accurately and efficiently. Youll work closely with the Site Manager and wider engineering team, providing high-quality setting out, surveying and technical support across active sites.Key Responsibilities Daily setting out and surveying Monitoring movement, vibration, noise and material compliance Maintaining calibration and preservation of survey control points Recording inspections, measurements and construction progress Reviewing drawings, identifying changes and raising technical queries Supporting quality, environmental and safety compliance Calling off materials and monitoring usage/waste Producing short-term programmes and assisting with planning Monitoring plant utilisation and supporting site logistics Contributing to daily/weekly briefings and progress reviews Supporting training and development of apprentices and junior staff
What Youll Need Strong experience in site surveying and setting out Proficiency with AutoCAD and modern surveying equipment (Total Stations, EDM, levels) Experience in marine, flood defence, water, coastal or infrastructure projects (preferred) CSCS (Manager or Academically Qualified) Full UK driving licence Experience with Autodesk packages such as LSS or Civils 3D (advantageous) Competent with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and Outlook
Whats On Offer Permanent role with long-term project pipeline Competitive salary £42k£55k depending on experience Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-profile civil engineering schemes Supportive team environment with genuine progression routes Training and development opportunities, including mentoring apprentices

Senior Fire Engineer - Richmond, Southwest London

£55,000 - £75,000 | Hybrid | Fire Engineering Consultancy

A Senior Fire Engineer job is available in Richmond, Southwest London with a specialist, design-led fire engineering consultancy delivering compliant, practical fire strategies across the built environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role, managing complex fire engineering projects from concept to delivery, with clear progression to chartership and long-term career development. The business operates nationally and is known for prioritising quality over volume.

What you’ll be doing

Project leadership

• Lead fire engineering projects from design through to completion
• Develop fire strategies, technical reports, sketches, and calculations
• Carry out fire dynamics and structural fire assessments

Modelling & analysis

• Undertake smoke and evacuation modelling
• Perform hand calculations, zone modelling, and CFD simulations

Design & compliance

• Review building designs for fire compliance
• Develop fire-engineered solutions with the wider design team
• Apply UK fire regulations and guidance across multiple sectors

Client & team collaboration

• Work with clients, architects, and statutory authorities
• Lead meetings and agree compliant design outcomes
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development
• Support the strategic growth of the fire engineering team

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline
• Senior experience in a fire engineering consultancy
• CEng or actively working towards chartership
• Strong UK project delivery experience
• Experience across new build and existing buildings
• Confident client-facing communication
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple projects independently

What you get

• £55,000 - £75,000
• Hybrid and flexible working (including 9-day fortnight)
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Structured CPD, training and mentoring
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Laptop, phone and home IT equipment
• Pension: up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to work & EV scheme
• Gym membership contribution
• Professional subscriptions
• Annual eye test
• Social events and team activities

How to apply

Send your CV and portfolio.

If you do not hear back within 7 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your details for future opportunities.

By applying, you consent to your data being processed in line with our Privacy & Data Protection Policy.

Referral scheme

We pay a £1,000 referral bonus if you introduce someone we successfully place.
Full terms apply.

Job Ref: 1313405

UK Networks Services (UKNS) is an engineering company at the forefront of the UKs transition to a smarter, more flexible electricity system. Our work spans two core areas:

Technical grid consulting advising on complex grid connections, regulatory strategy, and power system planning for some of the UKs most significant infrastructure projects.

Smart grid control systems designing and deploying advanced automation, monitoring, and control solutions that enable customers to connect, manage and optimise energy assets across large, distributed networks.

Within the smart grid side of the business, we design and integrate systems that combine PLC-based control, SCADA, metering, protection, and real-time data platforms. These systems are deployed on projects such as grid-scale load management, site-wide export limitation, substation automation and dynamic network control.

As our project complexity increases, we are seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to act as the senior technical authority within our smart grid systems team.

This is a high-responsibility engineering leadership role focused on technical governance, design quality, and full lifecycle ownership of control system engineering.

The Lead Controls Engineer will provide technical leadership across all PLC-based control system and panel designs delivered by UKNS.

You will define engineering standards, oversee hardware and software design quality, and ensure robust, compliant and fully documented control solutions are delivered across the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with the CTO, automation engineers, and panel build team providing oversight, mentorship and structured engineering discipline to ensure designs are right-first-time and high quality.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys:

• Setting engineering standards
• Improving technical rigour
• Leading design reviews
• Owning technical sign-off
• Working across both software and hardware domains

What Youll Be Doing

Technical Authority & Governance

• Lead the detailed design of PLC-based control systems for smart grid applications.
• Establish and maintain internal Control System Design Standards.
• Conduct structured design reviews prior to issue for manufacture (IFC).
• Approve schematic drawings, panel layouts, and hardware specifications.
• Define best practice for panel segregation, EMC, earthing, protection and wiring standards.

Hardware & Electrical Design Oversight

• Oversee production of panel layouts, terminal plans, protection coordination, I/O schedules, and wiring schematics.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards including BS EN 60204, BS EN 61439, and applicable grid/utility requirements.
• Specify and validate PLC hardware, network components, metering interfaces and field instrumentation.

Software & System Architecture

• Provide technical oversight of PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text, function block).
• Define structured control philosophies and system architectures.
• Ensure appropriate integration with SCADA, protection relays, meters and DNO/IDNO interfaces.
• Validate communication design (MODBUS RTU/TCP, DLMS/COSEM, IEC 61850, etc.).

Project Lifecycle Leadership

• Lead engineering through concept design, detailed design, build support, FAT, SAT and commissioning.
• Ensure delivery of complete, professional documentation packs including:
• Schematics
• Bills of materials
• O&M manuals
• Test plans
• As-built documentation
• Support client technical discussions and resolve design queries.

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor and develop automation engineers and drafting engineers.
• Improve consistency and technical maturity across the engineering team.
• Help shape the future direction of UKNS control system capability.

Requirements Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation or related discipline (HNC/HND considered with significant experience).
• 815+ years experience in control systems engineering or automation design.
• Proven experience leading control system design on industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in LV control panel design and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with major PLC platforms (Schneider, Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Strong understanding of networked control systems and industrial protocols.
• Experience conducting design reviews and technical sign-off.

Desirable

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng / IEng) or working towards registration.
• Experience in power networks, grid connections, renewables, or HV/LV infrastructure.
• Experience with G100 export limitation systems or utility compliance.
• Experience developing internal engineering standards.
• Prior experience mentoring junior engineers.

Benefits Whats in it for you

• £70,000 £90,000 salary depending on experience
• Opportunity to lead engineering on some of the UKs most advanced smart grid control projects
• Strategic technical influence within a growing, innovation-focused company
• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced employers contribution pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit policy
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Bike2work, Electric Vehicles)
• 25 Days of annual leave plus local bank holidays
• Days available to volunteer for local clubs/charities
• £300 available for sponsorship of local club or charity
• Professional registration fees paid annually
• On-site parking
• Training & Development

UKNS values diversity in the workplace and is a fair and equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an equal and inclusive working environment, with the aim that our employees will be truly representative of all sections of society and that each person feels respected and able to give their best.

Note: To be eligible for this job you must have the right to work in the UK; we currently do not sponsor applications for employment visa status.

£43,000 - £48,000 + 31 Days Holiday + 6% Pension + Medical + Life Assurance

Hereford

Are you a Maintenance Engineer or similar with an engineering qualification, looking for a leading role within a busy production site, within one of the largest companies in the UK?

Are you looking to work Monday to Friday, days-only, for a company who will continue to invest in you with extra courses to aid your development?

In this role you will be overseeing a small team of 6 Engineers, including Apprentices, playing a large part in the training, coaching and development of them. You will be planning maintenance schedules, reliability projects, and overall reducing downtime within a busy production site.

This company are market leading in their field, supplying their food products to countless restaurants and supermarkets across the UK. They pride themselves on their constant growth and dedication to being environmentally friendly.

This role would suit an Engineer who has experience overseeing a small team, looking for a role involved in maintenance and reliability for a nationally recognised company.

The Role

• Overseeing a team of 6, including 3 apprentices
• Planning maintenance and handling reliability projects to reduce downtime
• Fully funded qualifications to become multi-skilled
• Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

The Person

• Maintenance Engineer or similar

• Engineering qualification

Reference Number: BBBH24063b

Engineer, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Technician, Multi skilled, 18th, Production, FMCG, Machinery, Machines, Machine, Conveyors, Hereford, Ledbury, Leominster

If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Job Title: Compliance Engineer
Location: Peterborough (Onsite)
Contract Type: Contract
Duration: 12 Months (Likely to Extend)
Rate: Up to £49.17 per hour
Start Date: January 2026
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Compliance Engineer to join a highly technical engineering team working across a diverse portfolio of medium-duty engines. This role offers significant variety and complexity, covering engines ranging from 0.5L to 7.1L and supporting regulatory compliance across multiple global markets.

Unlike many engineering roles that focus on a single engine platform, this position provides exposure to multiple engine families and international emissions regulations, making it ideal for engineers who enjoy technical challenges and a broad scope of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engine compliance activities across a wide range of engine platforms.
• Ensure products meet global emissions and regulatory standards across multiple territories including North America, Europe, Asia, and South America.
• Work closely with a team of engineers and technical leads to maintain compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Review and interpret emissions legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to engineering processes and documentation supporting regulatory submissions and approvals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure compliance is integrated into design and performance development.

Team Structure

• Reporting to the Hiring Manager
• UK team of 5 engineers (including this role)
• Supported by an additional engineering team based overseas
• Working alongside engineers and technical leads

Candidate Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an engineering role.
• Strong technical knowledge of engines and engine performance.
• Experience working within engine compliance or regulatory environments is highly desirable.
• Understanding of emissions legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Engineering degree or equivalent relevant qualification.

Industry Background

• Experience in on-road or off-road engine applications preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Strong integrity and commitment to high standards.
• Passion for doing things correctly and maintaining compliance.
• Confident communicator able to work effectively within a technical team.
• Detail-oriented with a structured approach to engineering challenges.

Working Arrangement

• Fully onsite role (5 days per week) in Peterborough.
• Flexible start time between 08:00 – 09:00.

Typical Schedule

• Monday – Thursday: 7.5 hours per day
• Friday: 7 hours

LMIND

AI Architect

Financial Services | London | Hybrid

At Datatech Analytics, we’re delighted to partner with a global consulting organisation expanding its AI and Data capability within Financial Services.

The firm works with major banks, insurers and capital markets institutions to design and deploy enterprise AI platforms, helping organisations transform how data and AI drive decision making across the business.

As demand for AI transformation programmes continues to grow, the business is looking to hire an AI Architect to help shape and deliver complex AI platforms for large financial institutions.

The role

You will design and architect enterprise AI platforms, translating complex business challenges into scalable AI and data solutions.

Working closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders, you’ll help organisations move from experimentation with AI to production-ready AI systems embedded within core business platforms.

What you’ll be doing

Defining enterprise AI architecture strategies for financial services clients.

Designing scalable AI platforms and ML infrastructure integrated with enterprise data systems.

Architecting end-to-end AI pipelines, from data ingestion through to model deployment.

Leading engineering teams across AI, machine learning and data engineering.

Engaging senior stakeholders to shape AI transformation programmes and technical strategy.

Technology environment

Typical platforms and technologies include:

Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Data platforms including Databricks, Snowflake or BigQuery Python and modern ML frameworks Generative AI, LLM integration and RAG pipelines MLOps tooling and modern ML lifecycle management.

The profile

Experience designing enterprise AI or data platforms in complex technology environments.

A background delivering large-scale transformation programmes, often within consulting or advisory environments.

Strong technical leadership combined with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across business and technology teams.

Experience working within Financial Services environments is highly valued.

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Contract: Full time, permanent
Location: Speke
Salary: Competitive

The Head of Engineering & Facilities will play a pivotal role both strategically and hands-on to lead our engineering maintenance and facilities operations. The role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, facility compliance, energy efficiency and the successful execution of engineering projects to support safety, efficiency, reliability and sustainability goals.

The Head of Engineering & Facilities will play a pivotal role both strategically and hands-on to lead our engineering maintenance and facilities operations. The role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, facility compliance, energy efficiency and the successful execution of engineering projects to support safety, efficiency, reliability and sustainability goals.

The Head of Engineering & Facilities will play a pivotal role both strategically and hands-on to lead our engineering maintenance and facilities operations. The role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, facility compliance, energy efficiency and the successful execution of engineering projects to support safety, efficiency, reliability and sustainability goals.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership of the engineering function across the manufacturing and logistics operations, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Direct the end to end lifecycle of capital projects from feasibility studies and design through procurement, installation, commissioning and validation. While ensuring adherence to budget, quality, safety, and timeline goals.
• Drive innovation by integrating automation, Industry technologies and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance throughput, operational efficiency, and system reliability.
• Partner closely with cross-functional departments including HSE, FSQA, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Develop and execute reliability strategy for all critical infrastructure and assets.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs using CMMS and reliability best practices.
• Ensure optimal facility performance through energy management, sustainability initiatives, and compliance with building regulations.
• Manage external contractors, OEMs, and third-party service providers to ensure quality execution of service contracts and capital upgrades while maintaining budget discipline. Lead and report compliance with HSE regulations standards in all engineering and facility operations.
• Lead and coordinate Engineering & Facilities related audits and inspections, preparing documentation, responding to findings, and driving timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Champion a proactive safety culture through engineering controls, hazard identification, root cause analysis, and team engagement in safety programs and training.
• Collaborate with the FSQA and HSE teams to ensure all facility and equipment designs support food safety, quality, hygiene, and environmental sustainability standards.
• Lead and develop a high performing, multidisciplinary engineering & facilities and maintenance team.
• Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement through coaching, structured performance reviews, and personal development planning.
• Encourage cross functional collaboration and knowledge sharing to solve complex problems and implement best practices.
• Develop annual engineering and facilities budgets, including CapEx and OpEx forecasting.
• Track and report on key performance indicators.
• Identify and implement cost saving and efficiency enhancing initiatives.
• Lead the execution of the Engineering excellence program.
• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership of the engineering function across the manufacturing and logistics operations, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Direct the end to end lifecycle of capital projects from feasibility studies and design through procurement, installation, commissioning and validation. While ensuring adherence to budget, quality, safety, and timeline goals.
• Drive innovation by integrating automation, Industry technologies and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance throughput, operational efficiency, and system reliability.
• Partner closely with cross-functional departments including HSE, FSQA, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Develop and execute reliability strategy for all critical infrastructure and assets.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs using CMMS and reliability best practices.
• Ensure optimal facility performance through energy management, sustainability initiatives, and compliance with building regulations.
• Manage external contractors, OEMs, and third-party service providers to ensure quality execution of service contracts and capital upgrades while maintaining budget discipline. Lead and report compliance with HSE regulations standards in all engineering and facility operations.
• Lead and coordinate Engineering & Facilities related audits and inspections, preparing documentation, responding to findings, and driving timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Champion a proactive safety culture through engineering controls, hazard identification, root cause analysis, and team engagement in safety programs and training.
• Collaborate with the FSQA and HSE teams to ensure all facility and equipment designs support food safety, quality, hygiene, and environmental sustainability standards.
• Lead and develop a high performing, multidisciplinary engineering & facilities and maintenance team.
• Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement through coaching, structured performance reviews, and personal development planning.
• Encourage cross functional collaboration and knowledge sharing to solve complex problems and implement best practices.
• Develop annual engineering and facilities budgets, including CapEx and OpEx forecasting.
• Track and report on key performance indicators.
• Identify and implement cost saving and efficiency enhancing initiatives.
• Lead the execution of the Engineering excellence program.

Skills/Experience

• Time served as an Engineer.
• Minimum HNC in a relevant Mechanical/Electrical discipline.
• Experience of working in a fast paced engineering environment (ideally FMCG) is essential.
• Strong man management and leadership qualities.
• Previous people management experience, minimum 3 years experience in an engineering management/supervisory capacity.
• Experience of CMMS utilisation and development.
• Experience of planning, co-ordinating, measuring through KPI analysis.
• Strong understanding of H&S in a manufacturing environment.
• Awareness of modern maintenance techniques.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Core Behaviours

• Pace: Know that speed is your greatest ally. It builds momentum and is key for growth. Go fast.
• Communication: Know that team is your greatest asset. Talk to them face to face, Dont try to go alone.
• Trust: When you say youll do it, do it. When someone asks for help, you give it.
• Transparency: Nothing is off limits, to anyone at any time. Remove walls & call out red tape.
• Challenge: Get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable. We need you to go where youre scared to.
• Learn: Drive a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.
• 360 Management: Manage up, down and across. Regardless of title, everyone is a leader. So lead.

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SENIOR CLOUD ENGINEER / AI ENGINEER

FULLY REMOTE ( UK or EUROPE )

1,200 Euros per Day Rate

SECURE is working with a major AI & Cloud Solutions Partner to build out their European Professional Services Team. We are looking for a highly experienced Senior AI Engineer for an initial 6 Month Contract, starting ASAP. This isn’t a role for someone who just wants to build toy models in a sandbox. Youll be taking ownership of complex, Enterprise - Level AI Transformations getting Hands-On with the Engineering required to move Theoretical Models into robust, Production-Grade ML systems.

Role Overview:

You will be stepping in as the Technical Lead for Large - Scale Enterprise Client s across Europe. You’ll advise stakeholders on complex AI Implementations & Design the Data Pipelines that actually make Generative AI & Deep Learning Frameworks work in the real world.

Note : This is a Europe-Based role. You Must be Fluent in English . Bonus Points for those that speak both English & Spanish to work directly with Local Stakeholders.

Who Should Apply:

The ML Ops Veteran: Excellent Hands-On Experience building Distributed Machine Learning Pipelines & Production ML Systems at an Enterprise Scale.

The Client-Facing Engineer: You’re just as comfortable explaining complex ML Architectures to a Non-Technical executive in Spanish as you are writing Python .

Skills & Experience:

AI & ML Ops: Deep, Hands-On Experience with Vertex AI, ML Ops, AI for Document Processing, Gen AI & ADK.

Coding: Real Proficiency in one or more of these Languages: Python, Perl, C, C++ or Java.

Consulting: Strong Background in Technical Client Service or Consulting. You need to know how to Advise, not just Code.

What Makes You Stand Out ( Preferred Qualifications ) :

5 Years Minimum Experience building Recommendation Engines, Data Pipelines or Distributed Machine Learning

Strong Understanding of what it actually takes to run ML Systems in Production

Hands-On Experience with Deep Learning Frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost)

Deep Knowledge of Data Warehousing, ETL / ELT Architectures & Heavy Analytic Environments (Apache Beam, Hadoop, Spark, Hive)

Responsibilities:

Leading Customer-Facing AI Deployments across Europe, from the Initial Consulting Phase right through to the Live Implementation of Production ML Systems

Architecting & Optimising Scalable Data Pipelines, ETL/ELT Solutions & Distributed ML Environments (using Hadoop, Spark & Apache Beam).

Deploying Recommendation Engines & Deep Learning Models (TensorFlow, PyTorch) to solve specific Client Problems.

Running Technical Design Sessions, Tailoring ML Ops Architectures using Vertex AI & Gen AI.

Writing Automation-Focused Code needed to Streamline Document Processing AI and keep the analytic environment highly reliable.

Searches: ML Engineer / AI Engineer / Cloud Engineer / Machine Learning / Cloud AI / Google Cloud / GCP / Vertex AI / MLOps / ML Ops / AIOPs / AI Ops /

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Client Our Client is a global contractor that specialise in a multitude of projects including data centres, commercial and pharmaceutical projects. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking M&E Head of Engineering to lead the technical delivery and design excellence of our Mechanical and Electrical engineering services. This role is ideal for a senior leader with a strong background in building services design, who can provide strategic technical direction while supporting project teams in delivering innovative, efficient, and compliant solutions. As the Head of Engineering, you will play a key role in shaping the technical standards of the business, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the highest quality design across a diverse portfolio of projects including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across all M&E design disciplines. Lead the development and review of mechanical and electrical design strategies from concept through detailed design. Act as the technical authority for complex projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practice. Support and guide multidisciplinary design teams throughout the project lifecycle. Review and sign off technical deliverables including calculations, reports, and specifications. Drive innovation, sustainability, and low-carbon design approaches within projects. Mentor and develop engineers and senior engineers within the team. Contribute to business growth, supporting bids, proposals, and client presentations. Maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders. About You Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Building Services Engineering. Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership with a recognised professional body (e.g., CIBSE, IET, IMechE). Significant experience in building services design. Proven ability to lead the technical delivery of complex M&E design projects. Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, standards, and sustainability frameworks. Experience reviewing and approving engineering designs and technical documentation. Excellent leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills. Passion for high-quality design, innovation, and sustainable engineering solutions

Your new company A nationwide engineering and maintenance provider operating across multiple industrial sectors. The business delivers full lifecycle support for automation and asset‑based operations and has a well‑established technical service function. You'll be joining a growing automation support team that provides 24/7 remote and onsite assistance to a varied, multi‑industry client base. Your new role You will be responsible for supporting, maintaining and fault‑finding on a wide range of automation systems, both remotely and on customer sites. This includes working across multiple PLC, HMI and SCADA platforms, delivering minor code changes, conducting system health checks, completing backups, and producing system surveys and obsolescence reports.You'll also support small automation projects, assist with technical input for proposals, and identify opportunities for performance improvements within client production environments. The role offers hybrid working and flexibility on location across the UK. What you'll need to succeed An engineering qualification (Degree, HND/HNC or apprenticeship) in Electrical, Electronic or Control Systems Engineering Background in commissioning or maintenance with strong PLC fault‑finding capability across major manufacturers Ability to work across unfamiliar automation systems and connect to networks for diagnostics Understanding of electrical systems Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider service team Willingness to learn new technologies and obtain relevant security clearancesWhat you'll get in return Holiday, sick pay and pension scheme Additional benefits including life assurance, employee discounts and support programmes Ongoing training and development opportunities A collaborative, safety‑focused working environment Company vehicle allowanceWhat 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

We are seeking a highly skilled Model-Based Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of embedded control systems for off-highway equipment, including construction, agricultural, material-handling, and other heavy-duty machines. This role combines strong model-based design expertise with deep understanding of system requirements, safety expectations, and integration testing in rugged, real-world operating environments. You will be comfortable bridging software, electronics, and machine-level behaviours in complex hydraulic, electric, and powertrain systems.

Embedded Software Engineer Role:

Model-Based Control Software Development
Design, develop, and maintain embedded control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink, tailored to off-highway systems (e.g., hydraulics, driveline, powertrain, implement control).
Perform model simulation, verification, and optimisation to meet machine performance targets.
Support auto-code generation and calibration activities for production-grade embedded controllers.

Requirements Management & Traceability
Capture, refine, validate, and maintain requirements using JAMA, ensuring full traceability from stakeholder needs through to verification.
Collaborate with system engineers, product owners, and machine teams to ensure clarity, feasibility, and alignment of requirements.
Translate machine-level behaviours into robust software requirements.

System Integration & Verification
Develop and execute Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) tests to validate behaviour early in the development cycle.
Support machine-level integration testing, including CAN-based debugging and analysis using tools such as CANalyzer.
Drive issue resolution through structured analysis of field data, test logs, and system interactions.
Work closely with HIL platforms where required to replicate machine scenarios.

Functional Safety & Compliance
Apply functional safety principles in line with ISO 13849, with awareness of Performance Levels and system safety architectures used in off-highway machinery.
Support safety documentation, validation activities, and risk assessments for safety-related features.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Interface with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and system engineering teams to ensure cohesive full-machine system design.
Participate in design reviews, DFMEAs, and hazard analyses related to machine functionality and operator safety.
Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, toolchains, and modelling standards.

Embedded Software Engineer Requirements:

• Strong capability in MATLAB/Simulink, including model architecture, simulation, and MBD workflows.
• Hands-on experience with JAMA, JIRA, and structured requirements management.
• Proficient with CANalyzer or equivalent tools for CAN-based diagnostics and communication analysis.
• Competency in executing and interpreting SIL tests and system integration results.
• Understanding of functional safety principles and ISO 13849.
• Understanding of off-highway machinery systems (e.g., hydraulics, propulsion, control interfaces, operator inputs).
• Appreciation of machine architectures including ECUs, sensors, actuators, networks, and safety functions.
• Familiarity with environmental challenges relevant to off-highway: vibration, temperature extremes, dust, EMC, etc.
• Strong documentation, communication, and requirements-focused mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and debugging capability.
• Proactive, structured, and quality-focused approach.
• Familiarity with hydraulics and machine control systems architecture.
• Knowledge of ISO 19014, ISO 25119, or ISO 26262.
• Experience with embedded C/C++ for debugging or interfacing.
• Exposure to electrified powertrain systems used in modern off-highway equipment.

Embedded Software Engineer Applications:

This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.

Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.

Applications Engineer - HV Substations - Stafford - £70-£75 per hour (Umbrella) - 12-Month Contract - Inside IR35

An opportunity is available for an Applications Engineer to support the preparation of tenders, bids and technical proposals for electrical substation projects. The role focuses on developing technical solutions for HV substation systems and preparing high-quality documentation to support competitive bid submissions.

You will work closely with both engineering and commercial teams during the tendering process, helping define technical scope, equipment specifications and overall system solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing tenders, bids and technical proposals for HV substation projects
• Developing technical solutions and defining equipment specifications
• Producing technical documentation to support bid submissions
• Working collaboratively with commercial and engineering teams during tender stages
• Supporting the development of competitive and technically robust proposals

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong experience within the power transmission or distribution sector
• Solid knowledge of HV AC substation design and primary plant
• Understanding of protection systems, control/SCADA, telecoms and metering
• Experience in engineering, applications or tendering roles within power transmission or similar sectors
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary bid and engineering teams

Working pattern and package:

• 12-month contract
• £70-£75 per hour (Umbrella)
• Inside IR35
• 37.5 hours per week
• Office-based Tuesday-Thursday (08:00-16:30)
• Friday office hours 08:00-13:00
• Some home working available on Monday and Friday

Network IT is currently recruiting for a Lead Security Architect, on behalf of our client in Milton Keynes.

This is a 12 month initial contract, to provide Security Architecture expertise to a client who are undergoing a busy period, and require additional security expertise to drive projects forward, supporting the business and the wider security team.

Our client is looking for an experienced IT Security professional, who can contribute to designs, policies, procedures and implementations across technology, generally being able to face off with a wide variety of security challenges, in a sector which requires particular attention to security threats.

Particular areas of interest would be experience in the security architecture underpinning cross domain connectivity, data sharing and IT platforms.

Please note that this is an onsite role, due to the nature of the security clearance requirements.

Key Information:
Role: Lead Security Architect
Duration: 12 Months
Rate: (Apply online only) per day
Status: Inside IR35
Location: Milton Keynes
Working Pattern: Onsite

Key Skills:

• Strong background in Security Architecture, particularly within government
• Wide security knowledge of IT risks, cyber security, software, data and SOC
• Understanding of security protocols, cryptography and implementing MFA
• Understanding of frameworks, such as ISO27001
• Previous exposure to working on security underpinning cross domain connectivity and data sharing
• Contribution to design activity, policies and procedures
• Able to interface effectively with stakeholders, and other teams in security to effectively drive forward change
• Must be eligible for, or holding SC Clearance
• DV clearance would be nice to have

Senior Design Engineer - Cable SystemScotland, Leeds - Hybrid

Permanent - Full Time

Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits

Summary:

Freedom is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our Electrical Services Design Team. Based in either Scotland or Leeds, you’ll be involved in delivering technically complex projects with a focus on substations, cable systems, plant and primary design. Our work spans the entire energy system-generation, transmission, distribution, and storage.

This role requires strong technical expertise in cabling systems and experience in guiding multi-disciplinary teams. You will be instrumental in the design and successful delivery of high-voltage infrastructure, ensuring compliance with national standards and project requirements.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Lead the design and development of projects (11kV-400kV), ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.
• Develop technical solutions and provide guidance on all aspects of cable design.
• Review and approve specifications, drawings, and calculations for accuracy and compliance.
• Produce design cost estimates, resource plans, and delivery programmes in response to tender requirements.
• Undertake Construction Design Studies (CDS) for installation and construction methodologies.
• Define scope and manage site surveys, including topographical, profiling, geotechnical, and steelwork assessments.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Provide technical support to tenders and offer mentoring/training to junior engineers.
• Work within Freedom/NGB’s quality assurance framework or established project methodologies.
• Attend site visits, inspections, and stakeholder meetings as required.

Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in?

What we’re looking for:

• AutoCAD experience and Symcat ideally.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (typically 2:1 or above) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. A master’s degree may be preferred for senior roles.
• Extensive experience in electrical cable system design and Substation.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects within the power sector.

Why Join Us?

At Freedom, we believe in attracting and retaining the best talent by offering great benefits and career progression opportunities, including:

• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Car Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes)
• Ongoing Training & Development Programme

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.