Senior Engineer / Engineering Lead | Milton Keynes | up to £50,000 | Permanent

The Opportunity

This is a “foundational” leadership role designed for a high-calibre Mechanical Engineer who is ready to move beyond day-to-day tasks and step into a position of genuine technical authority. Our client is a leading European specialist in the manufacture and maintenance of internal rail door systems. Their UK operation is currently undergoing a major transformation, with revenue nearly doubling year-on-year and a move into a brand-new facility underway.

We need a Senior Engineer to anchor the engineering function. You will be the technical “fixer” and strategist for the UK site, bridging the gap between the workshop floor, international design headquarters, and major UK rail operators. This is your chance to move from being a “cog in the machine” to the person who defines the standards, processes, and engineering direction of a rapidly scaling organisation.

Responsibilities:

Technical Authority: Act as the lead decision-maker for all mechanical systems, modifications, repairs, and overhaul activities within the UK business.

Process Ownership: Design and embed standardised engineering processes, including Engineering Change (ECN), documentation control, and quality approvals.

Customer Solutions: Lead technical investigations and root-cause analysis, acting as the face of engineering during high-level customer meetings and reviews.

Product Innovation: Provide a “feedback loop” to international manufacturing and design teams, using real-world operational insights to influence future product improvements.

Operational Leadership: Support the workshop and field service teams with hands-on guidance, ensuring all work meets rigorous safety and regulatory standards.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a technically gifted Mechanical Engineer who is comfortable being assertive and making high-stakes decisions. You should be someone who values structure and wants to leave a “legacy” by professionalising an engineering function.

Qualification: HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience: Proven background in a maintenance, overhaul, or safety-critical environment (e.g., Rail, Aerospace, Automotive, or heavy machinery).

Skills: Strong mechanical capability (bearings, lubrication, assemblies) combined with a solutions-focused approach to customer queries.

Mindset: A self-starter who is happy to work across departments and take full ownership of technical outcomes.

Location:

Milton Keynes

Salary:

Up to £50,000 + Benefits (Including international travel opportunities)

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading with a world-wide Sugar Producer to recruit a Condition Based Monitoring Engineer for its site in Newark.

The Condition Based Monitoring Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £53,000 + benefits package.

If you’re a Mechanically-Biased Engineer, with experience carrying out condition based monitoring, ideally holding your CAT-I and CAT-II qualifications then upload your CV to apply today

Responsibilities and duties of the Condition Based Monitoring Engineer role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:

Lead the application of condition-based maintenance (CBM) strategies to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency across the site.
Act as the site subject matter expert for condition monitoring techniques including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and thickness testing.
Select and implement appropriate condition monitoring techniques in collaboration with engineering subject matter experts.
Analyse condition monitoring data and translate findings into actionable maintenance plans to improve equipment performance and reliability.
Manage vibration analysis activities on site, including conducting vibration routes and interpreting results.
Develop, review, and optimise condition monitoring routes and inspection routines to ensure effective asset monitoring.
Manage lubrication practices across the site and supervise the lubrication technician to ensure best practice is followed.
Provide training and technical guidance to maintenance technicians in the use of condition monitoring techniques.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging condition monitoring technologies and communicate improvements to the engineering team.
Ensure all condition monitoring activities are carried out safely and in compliance with site health and safety standards.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Mechanical engineering background, typically through an apprenticeship or equivalent practical engineering experience.
Minimum CAT-I certification in Vibration Analysis, with CAT-II certification desirable.
Experience working with heavy industrial equipment in a complex manufacturing or production environment.
Proven experience coordinating proactive or predictive maintenance programmes.
Experience implementing condition-based monitoring techniques across multiple operational areas.

Personal Skills

The Condition Based Monitoring Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and solving equipment reliability issues.
Effective communicator with the ability to train, influence, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams.
Highly organised and adaptable, capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Salary and benefits of the Condition Based Monitoring Engineer role

Competitive starting salary of up to £53,000
Benefits Package incl. 10% pension
Training opportunities both internally and externally
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Multiskilled Engineer

location in between Boston and Skegness

£53,500 per year,

This role would be working 4 on 4 off, rotating days and nights (7-7).

22.5 days holiday (including bank holidays)

It is an hourly paid role that equates to £49,500 per year,

We have quite a remote location in between Boston and Skegness, so transport availability and awareness of the location is key.

· Diagnose and Repair: Take the lead on fault diagnosis and breakdown repairs across our plant.

· Perform Planned Maintenance: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PM), modifications, installations, and equipment upgrade to keep everything running smoothly.

· Process Improvement: Continuously improve our production processes, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency using various tools including CMMS and OEE systems.

· Multidisciplinary Work: Operate across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and steam systems as needed to deliver solutions.

· Hands-on Project Involvement: Contribute to exciting project work, including installation and commissioning of new equipment, while supporting initiatives to improve plant design.

· Coach & Support: Share your expertise by coaching team members and colleagues, driving a culture of shared maintenance knowledge and high standards

Would you be interested?

Project Manager Role-Full Time

Fast-Track Retail Fit Outs

Location: East Midlands (Office-based with UK-wide site travel)

Salary: £50,000-£57,000 + Company Car

Sector: High Street Retail Fit Out

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic and fast-paced retail fit-out specialist. You’ll be responsible for overseeing 2-3 fast-track retail projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The role is split between the East Midlands office and regular site visits across the UK, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a varied and hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage multiple fast-track retail fit-out projects from inception to completion.
Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.
Oversee project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Conduct regular site visits across the UK to monitor progress and resolve issues.
Maintain strong communication with clients, ensuring expectations are met and exceeded.
Prepare project reports, documentation, and handover materials.
Ensure all works comply with health & safety regulations and company standards.
Requirements

Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Project Manager within the retail fast-track fit-out sector.
Based in the East Midlands with the ability and willingness to travel UK-wide.
Proven track record of managing multiple concurrent projects across the retail sector
Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
Full UK driving licence (company car provided).
Ability to work under pressure and deliver projects to tight deadlines.
What’s on Offer

Competitive salary of £50,000-£57,000.
Company car included.
Opportunity to work on high-profile high street retail projects.
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Career progression within a growing and respected fit-out contractor

Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager
Location: London / South of England
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum
Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a Mechanical Project Manager to lead high-quality mechanical building projects from design through to completion. This isn’t just a desk job you’ll be at the heart of delivering complex HVAC, heating, ventilation, and specialist mechanical systems for commercial, residential, and niche projects, including medical and heritage facilities.

You’ll work closely with engineers, designers, and on-site teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the exacting standards that modern building services demand.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of mechanical projects from concept to completion, ensuring designs translate seamlessly into practical, on-site solutions.

Coordinate and supervise installation teams and subcontractors, maintaining quality, safety, and timelines.

Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.

Be the key point of contact for clients, consultants, and stakeholders, providing clear updates and solutions-focused communication.

Ensure all mechanical systems comply with UK building regulations, health & safety standards, and best practice.

Support post-installation commissioning and handover, ensuring systems operate efficiently and clients are fully satisfied.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

Proven track record managing mechanical building projects, ideally in commercial, residential, or specialist sectors.

Deep understanding of HVAC, heating, and ventilation systems.

Skilled in translating technical designs into real-world installations.

Strong leadership skills and experience managing on-site teams and subcontractors.

Hands-on familiarity with CAD and BIM tools for mechanical engineering.

Up-to-date knowledge of UK building regulations and industry standards.

Desirable:

Experience with renewable energy systems or mechanical installations in medical facilities.

Professional qualifications in mechanical engineering, project management, or a related field.

What You’ll Get

Competitive salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum

Lead interesting and technically challenging projects that make a visible difference.

Opportunities for career growth and skills development in a specialist engineering environment.

Collaborative, supportive, and dynamic team culture.

Interested? Click Apply now! For more information call Millie-Anne (phone number removed). Alternativly, email your CV to (url removed)

IT Applications Manager - Central London

£650 - £700 p/d (outside IR35) - 3 month initial term

Well-established and highly profitable construction engineering business is seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager to join them on a permanent basis. This is a critical leadership role within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, with ambitious growth and acquisition plans driving demand for scalable, standardised and efficient business applications.

Reporting into the Head of IT, you will lead the delivery, governance and optimisation of business applications across the enterprise. This role blends strategic oversight, hands-on expertise with modern low-code/no-code platforms and direct leadership of a multidisciplinary applications team.

The IT Applications Manager will oversee a suite of core enterprise systems, including but not limited to: Workday, UKG (Kronos), COINS, SharePoint, Snowflake, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Pro-Sapien, Primavera P6 etc.

Responsibilities:

* Lead the full lifecycle of low-code/no-code application solutions, from requirements gathering through to deployment, governance and support

* Collaborate with business units to identify automation and digital enablement opportunities, improving operational efficiency and data accuracy

* Oversee and manage a small internal team (Business/Data Analyst, Software Developer, HR Systems Engineer) alongside two external managed services

* Drive application standardisation across business units to reduce duplication, simplify the portfolio and improve scalability

* Manage and govern the SharePoint environment, ensuring effective architecture, permissions and content lifecycle management

* Oversee the Snowflake data warehouse, ensuring reliable data integrations, access control and performance monitoring

* Own vendor relationships for key managed services including COINS and UKG Time & Attendance, ensuring service performance and alignment with business priorities

* Support M&A activities by leading the migration and integration of applications and associated data, ensuring compliance and business continuity

* Establish governance frameworks, standards and best practices for application development and management

* Ensure security, scalability and enterprise alignment for all applications and digital workflows

* Promote shared frameworks, templates and components across business systems to accelerate delivery and consistency

Requirements:

* Strong experience with low-code/no-code platforms

* Proven ability to lead and deliver change management initiatives across business systems

* Experience in application standardisation and rationalisation across business units

* Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and vendor relationships

* Skilled in business process mapping, workflow automation and data modelling

* Familiarity with enterprise integrations and APIs

* Strong understanding of IT governance, compliance and security principles

* Ideally ITIL certified with experience in ITIL change management

* Experience in user enablement, training and digital adoption

Android Developer
Sheffield up to £60k (DOE) + Bonus + Private Medical

I’m working with a well-established UK software company looking for an Android Developer to join its engineering team on a hybrid basis 2-3 days in office per week.

The business develops bespoke operational management platforms for regulated, security-conscious environments. Their systems are used daily within structured operational settings where reliability, usability and performance are critical.

This is a long-term product role focused on ownership and evolution, not short-term agency or app-store contract work.

The Role
You will take ownership of a Java-based Native Android application that runs on secure, enterprise-grade devices.

The platform is already deployed and actively used, with a clear roadmap of enhancements and feature expansion. Approximately 80 percent of the role will focus on Android development, with the opportunity to contribute to technical direction and architectural decisions as the product evolves.

You will work closely with a backend engineering team and be involved across the full development lifecycle including feature design, testing and continuous improvement.

Technical Environment
• Android Native development
• Java
• .NET Core / .NET Framework APIs
• SQL Server
• Secure device integrations

Essential Skills:
• Strong Android development experience
• Solid Java experience
• Understanding of Android beyond basic UI development
• Comfortable working on a live, evolving product

Desirable:
• Exposure to backend APIs
• Experience working with secure or hardware-integrated applications
• Collaborative mindset with interest in contributing ideas

You must:
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Be eligible for SC Clearance

Package & Benefits
• 35-hour working week
• Hybrid working model (2-3 days onsite per week)
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays + Christmas shut down
• Two performance bonuses per year
• Private medical cover
• Stable, long-term product ownership
• Small, collaborative engineering team

If you are an Android developer looking for a stable, product-focused role where you can make a measurable impact within a structured environment, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

If you fit the role, then click Apply Now

We are currently working with a well respected Main Contractor who are looking for an experienced MEP Digial Lead Engineer.

You will be expected to plan, coordinate and manage all activities related to Digital Engineering co-ordination and pre-fabrication process on a project or projects and to ensure that scope, price, and programme for these activities is achieved.

* Be the main project-level Digital Engineering representative to both external and internal customers,managing and coordinating all project level Digital Engineering activities.

* Manage the Scope, Cost and Programme of the Digital Engineering, Co-ordination, and Prefabrication works against the original Digital Engineering proposal.

* To work closely with the Project Team and Regional Technical teams to provide advice on co-ordination and design for manufacture during all projects stages.

* Develop the co-ordination / drawing programme and schedules to incorporate resource levels and key issue dates into an integrated programme alongside the project manager.

* Production of Project Digital Performance Reports and monitors Digital Team performance for the business unit area for which they are responsible

* Check all Digital output for compliance with the BIM scope agreed, to ensure a quality, cost effective, efficient, clash free installation of services on site.

* Manage co-ordination changes to Scope Price and Programme by using the agreed process to record changes requests to enable the Project Surveyor to manage the variation account.

Knowledge

* Very good understanding of Building Information Modelling and Digital Engineering.

* Very good understanding of various Information Management Standards e.g. ISO 19650

* Very good understanding of Digital Engineering Technology

* Very good understanding of construction management and engineering processes

* Very good understanding of forms of procurement, contractual arrangements, and frameworks

Skills

* Very good communication skills

* Very good time management

* Working well in a team and leading one

* Self-motivation

* Being flexible

* Good critical thinking

Pay - Circa £60,000 - £70,000 + Full Benefits

Please submit your CV if interested to have a more detailed conversation

Role Details

• Role/Job Title: AFCS Consultant
• Work Location: Milton Keynes (2-3 days in office)

The RoleSantander is undergoing major Finance transformation using Oracle ERP. This role requires experienced ODI professionals who can independently work on complex tasks related to ODI.Your Responsibilities

• Analysis of files, data structure & definition then map the same to outbox data model AFCS.
• Identify the GAP and prepare the Design documents for same.
• Prepare the E2E functional Solution Mapping document.
• Work with the upstream and down-stream systems to map the data models across architecture.
• Define Security and role and responsibility within AFCS.
• Prepare run book, user manuals and train the business user.
• Support in UAT, SIT and Migrate the solution into production.
• Coordinate with Offshore Development team and track the Build progress.

Your ProfileEssential Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Good Communication skills.
• At least 7-10 years of experience working in AFCS.
• Strong knowledge of AFCS with at least 2 recent project experience.

Principal Engineer EC&I - Staffordshire - £60-70k + hybrid working + 10% bonus + 30 days annual leave + BUPA

+++Must have a British passport and not hold dual nationality for security clearance+++

Ambitious, growing company is recruiting for a Degree qualified Principal Engineer or a Senior / Lead Electrical Engineer ready to make the step up to Principal Engineer, with experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams to work in the defence sector.

Key aspects of the Principal Engineer role include

• Take charge of and lead project teams delivering electrical control systems, industrial software and electrical safety systems to customers in the defence sector
• Company is growing and has a full order book of projects and theyre delivering projects in a rapidly growing industry with huge investments being made
• Have first class stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Principal Engineer will initiate, oversee and lead all engineering activities on a project or group of projects
• Knowledge of working to ISO 9001 standards is key
• Oversee the activities of the team and help overcome problems by providing guidance
• A Principal Engineer working towards Chartered status will be supported and mentored
• Youll need to be a British passport holder and have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years, as youll be put through security clearance if you havent already got it.
• Be comfortable working in the defence sector
• The management team encourages a sensible work-life balance which encourages everyone to leave the office by 4.30pm daily and have 30 days holiday per year, as well as the statutory Bank Holidays
• Role will initially be based from the Stafford office (3 days per week) and home (2 days per week) with occasional day trips to customer sites

Principal Engineer package -

• Up to 10% bonus
• 30 days holiday + statutory days
• Private healthcare includes family members after 6 months service
• 6% pension contribution
• 2 days a week from home (everyone works from home on Mondays and Fridays)

The clients’ offices are easily commutable from Stoke, Stafford, Cannock, Lichfield, Telford, Uttoxeter, Stone.

Are you a military-trained engineer or hands-on Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with purpose, stability and variety?

Based in Woodbridge, near Ipswich, this role supports plant and equipment used within a live Defence environment. It is particularly well suited to ex-military engineers from REME, Royal Engineers, RAF, Royal Navy or RLC backgrounds who want to continue using their skills in a civilian role connected to UK Defence operations. We also welcome applications from civilian engineers with relevant experience.

This is a great opportunity to join a long-term defence contract maintaining plant and materials handling equipment that helps support operational readiness across military environments.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will carry out inspections, servicing, diagnostics and repairs on a range of plant and support equipment used in Defence settings.

This includes equipment such as:

• Forklifts
• Telehandlers
• Excavators
• Generators
• Lighting towers
• Mechanical plant and associated support equipment

Unlike many standard maintenance roles, this position offers the chance to work in an environment where equipment reliability and availability genuinely matter. Your work will directly support Defence operations, giving the role real purpose alongside long-term job security.

What You Will Be Doing

• Carrying out planned maintenance, servicing and repairs on plant and MHE equipment
• Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Completing inspections and ensuring equipment is safe, compliant and ready for use
• Performing high-quality repairs and component replacement
• Maintaining accurate service records, job sheets and parts documentation
• Liaising with controllers and site contacts on repair progress and expected timescales
• Working safely in line with MOD and site regulations
• Supporting equipment availability and operational readiness across the contract

Who Were Looking For

We are interested in candidates with experience from plant, HGV, automotive, materials handling, military engineering or similar technical environments.

Youll ideally have:

• A Level 3 qualification in Plant, Mechanical, Automotive or Electrical Maintenance, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Good knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Experience diagnosing faults and carrying out technical repairs
• The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively
• Strong attention to detail and a safety-first approach
• A reliable, professional and hands-on attitude

Ex-Military Engineers Encouraged to Apply

This role is especially well suited to engineers leaving the Armed Forces or already established in civilian industry after service.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with transferable experience gained in:

• REME
• Royal Engineers
• RAF
• Royal Navy
• RLC

If your background includes vehicle maintenance, plant, mechanical systems, powered equipment, hydraulics, generators, electrical systems or equipment support, your skills are likely to transfer well into this role.

We also welcome applications from civilian engineers with relevant experience in plant, heavy equipment, service engineering, HGV, automotive or mechanical/electrical maintenance.

Whats on Offer

• £37,000 - £40,000 per year
• Sponsored Reserve payment where applicable
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Occasional weekend work
• Long-term permanent role
• Funded training and development
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Strong pension and benefits package
• The opportunity to support critical UK Defence operations

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Why Apply?

• Work on a long-term Defence contract in Woodbridge, near Ipswich
• Support equipment used in a real military environment
• Join a stable Monday to Friday role with variety and purpose
• Use your engineering skills in a position that directly supports operational readiness
• Ideal for ex-military engineers wanting to stay connected to the Defence sector
• Equally attractive for civilian engineers looking for long-term security, training and progression

Apply Now

If you are a Maintenance Engineer, Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, Forklift Engineer, Vehicle Mechanic or ex-military engineer looking for a permanent role with purpose, variety and progression, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV.

Project Manager – NPI
Weymouth, Dorset
Up to £55,000 + benefits

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for leading complex development projects from concept through to mass production? My client, a world-class technology manufacturer based in Weymouth, is looking for a driven individual to oversee the end-to-end delivery of their next generation of printer products.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established engineering business where you’ll coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage high-impact projects, and play a key role in launching innovative, high-performance products into global markets.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading cross-functional project teams, including design and manufacturing specialists.
• Developing detailed project plans, budgets, and resource schedules, ensuring projects stay on track for time, cost, and quality.
• Acting as the central point of communication between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and senior stakeholders.
• Managing requirements, scope, and risk throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Coordinating with vendors and external partners, ensuring key deliverables are met to specification and schedule.
• Overseeing the transition to mass production, ensuring successful handover to manufacturing and supply chain teams.

What you’ll need

• 5+ years’ project management experience.
• Proven success managing projects within a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and best practices in project delivery.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, or Smartsheet.
• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (preferred).
• Experience developing printers, scanners, or imaging devices is advantageous.
• Familiarity with firmware, embedded systems, and mechanical engineering principles is a plus.

Why join?
This is your chance to be part of a business developing market-leading products in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. You’ll enjoy autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact across multiple product lines, supported by a collaborative team that values innovation and excellence.
You’ll receive:

• A competitive salary up to £55,000
• Flexible working hours
• Generous benefits package
• Genuine opportunities for professional growth and development

Lewis Phillips
Verso Recruitment Group

01582 369359

Project Manager Engineering

Drive Complex Engineering Projects from Concept to Completion

Are you a project manager who thrives on technical challenge, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering engineered solutions that make a real impact? We are looking for a proactive, commercially aware Project Manager to take ownership of medium-to-complex engineering projects across our UK operations.

This is a role for someone who loves variety, influence, and accountability. Youll be part of a project team that are the driving force behind project deliveryleading teams, engaging customers, managing risk, and ensuring every project lands on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What Youll Be Doing

Youll take full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of assigned engineering projects, including:

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Own the full project lifecycle from initiation through to completion and customer handover.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between engineering, design, production, quality, and commercial teams.
• Set the tone for project executiondriving clarity, pace, and accountability.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients through transparent communication and consistent delivery.
• Produce and present daily/weekly/monthly project updates in line with contractual requirements.
• Support customers through technical and commercial assurance processes.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Control project budgets, ensuring profitability and cost discipline.
• Manage risks, opportunities, and corrective actions to protect delivery and margin.
• Apply contract terms effectively, including EWNs and CEs, ensuring scope clarity and compliance.

Operational Delivery

• Maintain a regular presence on the shop floor and at customer sites to verify progress and gather feedback.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to plan workloads and meet schedule commitments.
• Support tendering activity with high-quality estimates and technical input.

Scope & Influence

• Travel to all UK engineering sites when required.
• Participate in key meetings and influence decision-making.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to maximise value and identify contractual gaps or risks.

What You Bring

Essential

• A recognised project management qualification (Prince2, APM, PMI).
• Formal engineering qualification (HNC/HND minimum).
• Experience managing medium-to-complex industrial, mechanical, or process engineering projects.
• Strong capability with Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Ability to manage your own workload and coordinate others under pressure.
• A collaborative mindset with strong communication and leadership skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, codes, and standards.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with the ability to balance strategic and detailed thinking.

Who You Are

Youre someone who naturally builds trust, communicates clearly, and sets high standards. You enjoy leading teams, solving problems, and driving execution. Youre commercially aware, safety-focused, and always looking for ways to improve how things are done.

Why Join Us?

Youll be part of a growing engineering business delivering bespoke, high-value solutions across multiple sectors. Youll have autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to shape how projects are deliveredwhile working with talented engineers and technical specialists across the UK.

Do you want to join a leading nuclear engineering firm who specialise in developing Control & Instrumentation solutions for critical infrastructure projects?

They’re currently seeking an experienced Senior C&I Engineer to join their team and deliver solutions to long standing clients across the UK’s nuclear sector.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing technical alternatives to determine optimal solutions
• Crafting C&I design philosophy documents and Basis of Design Documents
• Generating comprehensive design documentation, encompassing system architecture and safety assessments
• Ensuring the specification and integrity of C&I equipment designs
• Addressing concerns related to obsolescence and equipment lifecycle
• Serving as the primary liaison for clients and representing the company in meetings

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a C&I Engineer role
• Degree or equivalent qualifications
• Extensive experience in regulated industries, preferably nuclear
• Proficiency in relevant standards and regulations

This role is paying up to £70,000 with a generous package to match, including an 8% matched pension, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), company bonus and extremely flexible hybrid working options.

If you are interested in this position, please click apply and submit an up-to-date CV or call direct on 0161 905 7916.

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Senior MEP Project Manager
Location: London & Home Counties (Projects within/around M25)
Salary: £95,000 - £100,000 + comprehensive package

We are currently recruiting for a Senior MEP Project Manager to join a leading Tier 1 building services contractor, supporting a major long-term healthcare programme across London and the South East.

This is a key leadership role within a high-profile, multi-project framework, offering the opportunity to deliver technically complex schemes within a secure and growing pipeline of work.

The Opportunity
You will be responsible for leading the delivery of MEP packages on large-scale healthcare projects, managing teams through pre-construction and delivery phases, and ensuring successful project outcomes across programme, quality, and commercial performance.

The business is entering a significant growth phase, with substantial secured work and additional frameworks coming online, making this an excellent time to join and progress within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead MEP project delivery from pre-construction through to completion
• Manage multidisciplinary teams across design, commercial, and site functions
• Drive programme, quality, and commercial performance
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Support and develop junior members of the team

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior MEP Project Manager within a Tier 1 contractor environment
• Strong background delivering large-scale projects (healthcare experience preferred)
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage complex project delivery
• Long-term career mindset with ambition to progress

What’s on Offer

• Flexible working (particularly during pre-construction and design phases)
• Performance-related bonus and share scheme
• Above-market pension contribution
• Private medical cover (including family)
• Car allowance and travel expenses
• Structured learning and development programmes
• Clear progression pathways within a growing business
• Strong team culture with low staff turnover and regular career reviews

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor delivering critical infrastructure projects, with long-term security and genuine career progression.

For more information or to apply, please get in touch with Lewis Calder Fawkes and Reece London.

Company description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job description:

Job Summary

Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines.

Join our Transparencies team as a Principal Design Engineer and help drive innovative design solutions.

We are looking for a Principal Design Engineer to join our Transparencies team to support a portfolio of new and existing programmes including Fast jet canopies, Helicopter Windscreens and Flight Deck Windows.

ThePrincipal Design Engineer is a technical authority within the Transparency Systems team, responsible for leading complex product development, driving technical strategy, and ensuring engineering excellence across multiple programmes. It spans the full lifecycle: advanced concept development, requirements definition, geometric design, materials and process selection, supporting tooling design, manufacturing development, qualification, and in service support.

ThePrincipal Design Engineer also plays a major role in shaping technology roadmaps, mentoring engineering teams, and representing the business in high-level customer, regulatory, and airworthiness discussions.

This role requires flexibility for occasional travel, both within the UK and internationally. Core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday.

Job Responsibilities

Act as the technical authority for transparency design across multiple programmes, ensuring design integrity, safety, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements.
Lead the definition of design standards and engineering best practices for transparency systems and approve design solutions, specifications, concessions, rework schemes, and compliance documentation.
Provide expert guidance on requirements management, materials selection, structural performance, optical performance, manufacturing processes and qualification methods.
Represent Design function in MRBs and serve as the primary escalation point for all MRB-related queries, exercising technical authority to determine and approve the disposition of non conforming parts.
Define and validate test methods and/or alternate means of compliance (analysis/similarity) as required to demonstrate design solution complies with requirements.
Act as a senior technical interface with customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders. Communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non technical audiences.
Lead major technical reviews, gate reviews, and customer design reviews, ensuring high quality technical data and presentations.
Identify, assess, and manage technical risks across programmes, proposing mitigation strategies and influencing programme direction.
Support capability development within the Transparency Systems team including training, knowledge capture, and succession planning.
You will contribute to the development of GKN as a ‘Great Place to Work’, aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership.

Profile description:

What You’ll Bring

To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential:
Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or similar
Experience in Aerospace design / or Aerospace product development.
Deep understanding of the full product lifecycle, design practices, manufacturing processes, and airworthiness requirements.
Proven ability to lead complex engineering work packages and solve complex technical problems using evidence based, methodical approaches.
Familiarity with digital engineering and model based design preferably using CATIA V5.
Excellent communication skills, able to create clear, concise, and accurate technical content and present to senior stakeholders.

Desirable:
Expert user of CATIA V5 for complex modelling and drawing creation
Chartered Engineer status (CEng)
Experience working with defence customers and regulatory authorities.
Experience in transparencies, composites, or specialist structures/ systems.

This is a hands on role, and the work will entail a high level of collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations as part of an integrated programme team to ensure both technical and programme objectives are met. You’ll have strong leadership qualities with experience mentoring and developing engineering teams.

You should be adaptable in your approach to work, and be willing to understudy other team members in their areas of responsibility to ensure overall department objectives are met.

As Principal Design Engineer, you will be naturally detail oriented and appreciate the need for procedural compliance to meet both regulatory requirements and maintain product safety. Your proactive nature will enable you to understand and adapt to new technology areas quickly. Your good communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal stakeholders. You should seek to increase/deepen own technical knowledge through study, training, collaborative working and continual professional development.

Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role.

The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually).

We offer:

What We’ll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
185 hours holiday + bank holidays
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
Free onsite parking
Local gym discount
Free airport parking
Enhanced family friendly leave
A collaborative, dynamic working environment

Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?

Join a leading facility solutions provider with a strong reputation for innovation and delivering exceptional service across diverse sectors.

Our clients dynamic team is dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and safety within some of the UK’s most impressive manufacturing environments.

Competitive Salary & Benefits:

• Salary of £45,000 per annum
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Free on-site parking
• Regular social and team-building events
• Opportunities for career progression within a respected organisation

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

About your next employer:

This company is a prominent provider of integrated facility management solutions, serving a wide portfolio of industrial and corporate clients. With a strong presence across the UK, they pride themselves on engineering excellence, safety compliance, and sustainable practices.

Their Belfast site features a large-scale manufacturing operation spanning over 3 million square feet, offering an exciting and challenging environment for engineers. Joining this organisation means becoming part of a collaborative team committed to innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

About you:

• Level 4 qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent) in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
• Proven experience with mechanical systems in a facilities management environment
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance including PSSR, LOLER, PUWER, and COSHH
• Experience overseeing contractor works and managing maintenance activities
• Proficient in CAFM or maintenance management systems
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Desirable: experience with steam and pressure systems, working on large or complex sites, membership of a professional body like IMechE, NEBOSH qualification

What you’ll do:

• Ensure mechanical systems comply with statutory requirements and safety legislation
• Develop and maintain PPM schedules, SOPs, and compliance records
• Support maintenance teams and contractors through technical oversight
• Conduct site surveys, technical assessments, and inspections to verify quality and safety standards
• Manage contractor activities and oversee works to meet specifications
• Use CAFM systems to track maintenance activities and compliance data

For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact for a confidential chat today.

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Skills:
MECHANICAL ENGINEER FACILITIES MAINTENANCE MANUFACTURING PPM SOP

HVAC Design Engineer Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Belfast OR Dungannon

Whats On Offer

• Salary up to £40,000
• Opportunity to work on large-scale commercial HVAC projects
• Strong engineering support and collaborative technical team
• Career progression within a growing engineering business

Talent Curve are working with a well-established engineering company specialising in the design and delivery of HVAC and refrigeration systems across commercial and industrial environments. With offices in Belfast, Dungannon and across the UK, the business supports projects nationwide, providing bespoke climate control and refrigeration solutions for a wide range of sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to bring an HVAC Design Engineer into their engineering team to focus on the design and development of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Design of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and associated equipment
• Producing technical drawings and system layouts using CAD
• Selecting appropriate HVAC equipment and components based on project requirements
• Performing system calculations including cooling loads and equipment sizing
• Supporting project teams with technical documentation and specifications
• Working alongside contractors and consultants to ensure system performance and compliance
• Assisting with system optimisation and energy efficiency improvements

What Were Looking For

• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with CAD, Revit or similar design software
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, contractors and project teams

For more information or to be considered for the position, tap apply below or call Stephen at Talent Curve Recruitment for a confidential conversation.

Skills:
Mechanical design Design Engineering CAD software Material Selection Strength calculations CAD

Job Title: Engineering Manager Employment Type:Permanent Reporting to:General Manager Department: Engineering Location:Base location Langford Lodge- Crumlin Job Purpose The Engineering Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the Engineering function at Langford Lodge, supporting a growing site that manufactures ejector-seat components, civil aviation actuation devices, and complex CNC-machined, treated, textile, and assembled products. The role leads the Engineering team to deliver continuous improvement and the sites long-term engineering strategy. As the sites principal technical authority, the Engineering Manager oversees the design, development, and optimisation of processes, tooling, and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality manufacturing. They review major technical concepts, define equipment specifications, and ensure effective cross-functional integration. The role also drives innovation, solves complex engineering problems, and ensures full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, identifying risks early and embedding robust engineering controls across the site. Key responsibilities: Ensures Accountability: Sets clear expectations, ensures adherence to policies, tracks milestones, and intervenes early when work needs realignment. Plans and Aligns: Develops prioritised plans aligned to organisational goals; anticipates obstacles and adjusts quickly; promotes coordinated cross-functional working. Decision Quality: Makes sound, evidence-based decisions, responding decisively in urgent or ambiguous situations and involving others when needed. Manages Complexity: Analyses complex and contradictory information, identifies root causes swiftly, and focuses on the core issue. Cultivates Innovation: Encourages new ideas, identifies improvement opportunities, and supports creative, collaborative problem-solving. Communicates Effectively: Tailors communication to different audiences, listens actively, and builds trust through open, clear dialogue. Builds Effective Teams: Creates aligned, high-performing teams, leverages individual strengths, addresses dysfunctions, and supports team-building. Collaborates: Builds strong partnerships based on trust, openness, and shared accountability; recognises collaborative success. Leadership & Direction: Communicates Engineering strategy, aligns it to organisational goals, and motivates the team to deliver exceptional results. Project Management: Leads critical engineering projects, ensuring effective planning, cross-functional coordination, and on-time delivery. Process Design Engineering: Designs and improves manufacturing processes, defining methods, steps, equipment, and systems to meet cost, quality, and performance targets. Engineering Standards: Establishes and maintains engineering standards and specifications that ensure quality, compliance, safety, and risk mitigation. Technical Troubleshooting: Leads complex problem-solving, ensuring strong diagnosis, robust solutions, and prevention of recurrence. Budget Management: Manages departmental and project budgets, contributing to planning and ensuring delivery within financial targets. Performance Management: Sets expectations, monitors progress, holds team members accountable, and applies corrective action when required. Organisational Capability: Assesses skills, identifies gaps, drives targeted development, and supports career progression to strengthen Engineering capability. Skills Strong engineering foundation; skilled in analysing problems and optimising processes. Proficient with engineering drawings, documentation, and structured problem-solving (RCA, 8D, FMEA). Experience in new processes, capability growth, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Drives data-led continuous improvement and develops engineering talent. Creates and approves engineering standards and validates equipment, tooling, and processes. Reviews supplier specifications for compliance. Expert in project scheduling, risk management, and delivery control. Adapts thinking and methods to changing environments; applies design-thinking principles. Ensures compliance with engineering standards and provides technical guidance. Advanced user of engineering tools and systems; supports others in effective use. Person Specification Essential Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering, manufacturing or operations discipline. Minimum 8 years leadership experience in large-scale manufacturing or aerospace operations, with a proven ability to deliver sustained performance improvement. Other Requirements Willingness to work additional hours when required to meet business needs. Occasional UK travel may be required. Full driving license.

Derby

£49,472 - £56,893 + generous benefits (neg dep exp)

Our established and highly successful Derby based niche sector client offers a range of highest quality services that encompass Project Management and Implementation, Consultancy and Software Development to blue chip clients worldwide, and as a result of continued success and an ongoing planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit experienced and dedicated Senior Engineer professionals to complement the existing Industrial Automation team.

With technical responsibility for all aspects of projects including adherence to requirements, design, development and testing of control/integrated systems, as Senior Engineer you will undertake the day-to-day co-ordination and technical management of the team of project engineers.

Highly skilled in programming a variety of PLCs using Ladder Logic, Function block or Statement List methods and proficient in configuring SCADA software packages and User Interface mimic design, you will use high-level programming languages ranging from C, C++, C#, VB and VBA and perform IP network design and configuration as well as the design and test of ELV electrical panels.

Other responsibilities will include performing the configuration of CCTV, PA and telephone systems over an IP network, performing FAT and site commissioning with formal client witnessing and working collaboratively and proactively with clients in order to ensure repeat business and customer satisfaction at all times.

To be considered for these varied and challenging Senior Engineer roles it is envisaged that you will have attained a degree/HND in control, electrical, electronic or software engineering and demonstrate at least 5 years’ previous successful experience in delivering control/integrated systems using some of the skills listed above.

As the role potentially encompasses a wide range of skills and technology, extensive mentoring and training is available for suitably qualified and experienced individuals providing a great opportunity to gain a wealth of skills and experience from technical to project delivery.

If you are an ambitious and committed engineer with bags of drive and enthusiasm and are looking to work in a progressive, friendly and supportive environment where commitment, flexibility and integrity are valued, then contact the Controls Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your cv in confidence to for further details

Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
70,000 £90,000 Basic Salary + Benefits

Our client, a pioneering aerospace organisation leading the development of next-generation electricaircraft, is seeking an experiencedAircraft Structures Stress Engineerto support the development ofcutting-edgeeVTOL platforms.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable aviation, contributing to the structural integrity and certification of innovativeaircraftdesigns.

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Prepare stress analysis of composite and metallicaircraftstructures using classical methods, finite element techniques, and hand calculations

• Develop andvalidatestructural substantiation for primary and secondary structures including wing,empennageand fuselage

• Write,reviewand approve detailed stress reports (PSR, JSR and certification dossiers)

• Ensure structures meet airworthiness and certification requirements (FAA / EASA desirable)

• Participate in design reviews and trade-off studies tovalidateand optimise design solutions

• Evaluate and challenge design concepts to ensure safety, manufacturability, maintainability andinspectability

• Support programme milestones while balancing quality,budgetand schedule requirements

• Conduct peer reviews andprovidetechnical guidance within the stress team

• Act as technical interface with certification authorities whenrequired

• Attend customer facilities for key meetings and programme reviews (hybrid working supported based on project needs)

About You

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

• 610 years experience as a Structural / Stress Engineer (eVTOL experienceadvantageous)

• Strong knowledge of primary and secondaryaircraftstructures (Wing, Empennage, Fuselage)

• Expertisein metallic and composite structural analysis methodologies

• Team leadership experience is a strong advantage

• Strong background in classical hand calculations and aerospace reference methods

• Experience with FEA tools such asHyperMesh, Nastran/Patran (including nonlinear Solver 400)

• Experience withSimcenter3D, HyperX/Hypersizeror Abaqus isadvantageous

• Experience with PLM systems (Windchill preferred)

• Strong technical report writing skills including PSR and JSR documentation

• Knowledge of aerospace composite and metallic materials and manufacturing processes

• Familiarity with certification standards (FAA / EASA desirable)

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and basic VBA scripting

• Strong communicationskills and ability to work effectively in integrated project teams

Whats On Offer

• £70,000 £90,000 basic salary (depending on experience)

• Competitive benefits package

• Hybrid working model

• Opportunity to work on revolutionary aerospace technology

• Long-term programme stability within a high-growth sector

First Round interviews are now being arranged, please send in your CV for a confidential discussion