This position offers a roughly 80/20 split between hands-on embedded software development and leadership responsibilities, supporting a small team of 3-5 specialist software engineers. Projects are varied-ranging from short 2-day sprints to full-scale 2-year development programmes-across a wide range of industries. It's an excellent fit for someone with solid embedded software experience and some exposure toleadership-whether direct orinformal-who's ready to take the next step. A broader understanding of cloud or application-level development is also useful, given the diversity of work. Location: Commute from Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Newmarket, Braintree, Hitchen, Harlow, St Neots, Bury St Edmunds, Chelmsford (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) Type: Permanent Hands-on Technical + Leadership Other: No Visa sponsorship available The Opportunity This is a hands-on role combining software development with team leadership. You'll lead a small, close-knit sub-team within a larger multidisciplinary software group, contributing to the design and delivery of embedded systems for a range of real-world applications-from radar and sensing technologies to IoT devices and advanced communication systems. Projects span sectors such as defence, healthcare, and industrial innovation, blending embedded software, electronics, FPGA, cloud, and system-level engineering. As a Lead Software Engineer, your responsibilities will include: Line management and mentoring for 3-5 engineers, supporting career development, conducting performance reviews, and assisting with resource planning. Technical leadership within multi-disciplinary project teams, including architecture decisions and code contributions. Process and practice development across the team, helping shape coding standards, development methodologies, and future technology direction. What We're Looking For You'll be a capable and well-rounded embedded software engineer with a natural inclination to guide others. Our ideal candidate brings: Strong experience in embedded software development , ideally across environments such as bare metal, RTOS, or embedded Linux. Technical depth in areas such as device drivers , DSP, communications protocols, algorithm implementation, or working close to hardware. Some leadership exposure -this could be through running small project teams, mentoring, or handling performance reviews. Confidence in communicating technical ideas , presenting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and producing well-reasoned project estimates. Ideally, experience in a consultancy or project-based engineering environment , comfortable balancing technical excellence with time and budget constraints.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
This position offers a roughly 80/20 split between hands-on embedded software development and leadership responsibilities, supporting a small team of 3-5 specialist software engineers. Projects are varied-ranging from short 2-day sprints to full-scale 2-year development programmes-across a wide range of industries. It's an excellent fit for someone with solid embedded software experience and some exposure toleadership-whether direct orinformal-who's ready to take the next step. A broader understanding of cloud or application-level development is also useful, given the diversity of work. Location: Commute from Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Newmarket, Braintree, Hitchen, Harlow, St Neots, Bury St Edmunds, Chelmsford (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) Type: Permanent Hands-on Technical + Leadership Other: No Visa sponsorship available The Opportunity This is a hands-on role combining software development with team leadership. You'll lead a small, close-knit sub-team within a larger multidisciplinary software group, contributing to the design and delivery of embedded systems for a range of real-world applications-from radar and sensing technologies to IoT devices and advanced communication systems. Projects span sectors such as defence, healthcare, and industrial innovation, blending embedded software, electronics, FPGA, cloud, and system-level engineering. As a Lead Software Engineer, your responsibilities will include: Line management and mentoring for 3-5 engineers, supporting career development, conducting performance reviews, and assisting with resource planning. Technical leadership within multi-disciplinary project teams, including architecture decisions and code contributions. Process and practice development across the team, helping shape coding standards, development methodologies, and future technology direction. What We're Looking For You'll be a capable and well-rounded embedded software engineer with a natural inclination to guide others. Our ideal candidate brings: Strong experience in embedded software development , ideally across environments such as bare metal, RTOS, or embedded Linux. Technical depth in areas such as device drivers , DSP, communications protocols, algorithm implementation, or working close to hardware. Some leadership exposure -this could be through running small project teams, mentoring, or handling performance reviews. Confidence in communicating technical ideas , presenting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and producing well-reasoned project estimates. Ideally, experience in a consultancy or project-based engineering environment , comfortable balancing technical excellence with time and budget constraints.
Overview We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with experience of managing software and Firmware requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the defence industry and expertise in systems engineering, verification, project management, and Documentation. We are looking for a Engineer who promotes a mindset of attention to detail, communication, and teamwork within there team. Candidates with a good understanding of all aspects of Systems Engineering relating to lifecycle processes and methodologies should apply. Responsibilities As a Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems solutions that meet our clients' needs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of systems, while adhering to industry standards and best practices. Handling embedded software or firmware requirements Development of complex systems design requirements, particularly for implementation in software Manage system requirements, verification and compliance evolution against a rapid system baseline release schedule. Be able to generate detailed requirement sets on the basis of a variety of drivers and manage change over baselines. Support system requirement flow-down through to design and implementation teams. You are expected to be able to work in all areas of top the V model where you will be able to support concept translating systems to customer requirements, through to in-service support. You will be expected to provide systems engineering support to customer design and engineering management teams. Full requirements management (creation, update, validation, verification), including suppliers' integration and DOORS experience, Documentation: Produce detailed technical documentation, supporting the development of engineering requirements and associated documentation. Completion of trade studies Manage planning and work package management. Reviewing, documentation - Subsystems, customer, work packages. SYS ML Generation Requirements and Use Case analysis Concept assessment and design trade studies System architecture design and functional modelling Performance assessment and systems behavior analysis Verification, Validation, proving and Certification Systems Integration Model based engineering techniques, including the use of Rhapsody Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Applicable and suitable experience can be substituted for qualifications. Essential skills Systems Engineering Technical Requirement Specification Requirements Verification Requirements Development Requirements Proving Rhapsody PLM tools System design Systems Architecture Systems Integration Ability to provide inputs to project Management MS Office Suite Understanding of complete V Lifecycle. Manage Non-Conformances IBM DOORS JIRA Desired skills Ability to analyse complex technical problems and generate effective solutions. Strong interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities. Experience Extensive experience in Systems Engineering roles. Proven experience in systems engineering, preferably within the defence or aerospace industry Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose innovative solutions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment Experience with project management practices and tools, including schedule management, risk analysis, and resource allocation Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, DO-178C, and DO-254, is desirable Eligibility for security clearance (dependent on project requirements) What do I need before I apply This role requires on-site customer support 2 - 3 days per week in the Bristol area. Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Overview We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with experience of managing software and Firmware requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the defence industry and expertise in systems engineering, verification, project management, and Documentation. We are looking for a Engineer who promotes a mindset of attention to detail, communication, and teamwork within there team. Candidates with a good understanding of all aspects of Systems Engineering relating to lifecycle processes and methodologies should apply. Responsibilities As a Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems solutions that meet our clients' needs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of systems, while adhering to industry standards and best practices. Handling embedded software or firmware requirements Development of complex systems design requirements, particularly for implementation in software Manage system requirements, verification and compliance evolution against a rapid system baseline release schedule. Be able to generate detailed requirement sets on the basis of a variety of drivers and manage change over baselines. Support system requirement flow-down through to design and implementation teams. You are expected to be able to work in all areas of top the V model where you will be able to support concept translating systems to customer requirements, through to in-service support. You will be expected to provide systems engineering support to customer design and engineering management teams. Full requirements management (creation, update, validation, verification), including suppliers' integration and DOORS experience, Documentation: Produce detailed technical documentation, supporting the development of engineering requirements and associated documentation. Completion of trade studies Manage planning and work package management. Reviewing, documentation - Subsystems, customer, work packages. SYS ML Generation Requirements and Use Case analysis Concept assessment and design trade studies System architecture design and functional modelling Performance assessment and systems behavior analysis Verification, Validation, proving and Certification Systems Integration Model based engineering techniques, including the use of Rhapsody Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Applicable and suitable experience can be substituted for qualifications. Essential skills Systems Engineering Technical Requirement Specification Requirements Verification Requirements Development Requirements Proving Rhapsody PLM tools System design Systems Architecture Systems Integration Ability to provide inputs to project Management MS Office Suite Understanding of complete V Lifecycle. Manage Non-Conformances IBM DOORS JIRA Desired skills Ability to analyse complex technical problems and generate effective solutions. Strong interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities. Experience Extensive experience in Systems Engineering roles. Proven experience in systems engineering, preferably within the defence or aerospace industry Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose innovative solutions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment Experience with project management practices and tools, including schedule management, risk analysis, and resource allocation Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, DO-178C, and DO-254, is desirable Eligibility for security clearance (dependent on project requirements) What do I need before I apply This role requires on-site customer support 2 - 3 days per week in the Bristol area. Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
Principal Software Engineer C++ Python Linux Oxfordshire Hybrid £65,000pa plus benefits: Do you enjoy technically leading and mentoring a team of Software Engineers utilising C++ & Python on Linux, passing on your knowledge and experience to help nurture and develop future Engineers? If so, this Principal Software Engineer role will be perfect for you. Our client has seen rapid growth over the last few years, and to help develop their talented team of Software Engineers, they now seek a Principal Software Engineer who can technically lead, mentor and develop during an exciting period of innovation.On a day-to-day basis you will develop and support software applications and drivers for a range of products. You will be technically responsible for ensuring projects meet internal and external customer requirements and completing concept designs through to production. The successful Principal Software Engineer will need the following qualification, experience and skills: A degree in a Software Engineering, Mathematics or Science/Materials subject Experience in ARM based software developments using C / C++ Experience with network and other communications buses. Experience with tools such as CMake, GIT (or other source code control system), a bug or issue tracking system, and debuggers Experience of developing complex software applications Experience developing control systems Python Distributed systems Database interaction / SQL queries Cloud infrastructure (e.g. Azure / AWS) Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in their offices and 2 days from home. There is flexible start and finish times so you can plan your day around your preferred hours. For more information on the client, products, career development, benefits etc, please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a linkedin connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven't heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Principal Software Engineer C++ Python Linux Oxfordshire Hybrid £65,000pa plus benefits: Do you enjoy technically leading and mentoring a team of Software Engineers utilising C++ & Python on Linux, passing on your knowledge and experience to help nurture and develop future Engineers? If so, this Principal Software Engineer role will be perfect for you. Our client has seen rapid growth over the last few years, and to help develop their talented team of Software Engineers, they now seek a Principal Software Engineer who can technically lead, mentor and develop during an exciting period of innovation.On a day-to-day basis you will develop and support software applications and drivers for a range of products. You will be technically responsible for ensuring projects meet internal and external customer requirements and completing concept designs through to production. The successful Principal Software Engineer will need the following qualification, experience and skills: A degree in a Software Engineering, Mathematics or Science/Materials subject Experience in ARM based software developments using C / C++ Experience with network and other communications buses. Experience with tools such as CMake, GIT (or other source code control system), a bug or issue tracking system, and debuggers Experience of developing complex software applications Experience developing control systems Python Distributed systems Database interaction / SQL queries Cloud infrastructure (e.g. Azure / AWS) Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in their offices and 2 days from home. There is flexible start and finish times so you can plan your day around your preferred hours. For more information on the client, products, career development, benefits etc, please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a linkedin connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven't heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited
City, London
Lead Java Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Hybrid Working in London - 3 Days on-site per week 90k - 120k + Benefits + Bonus Are you a skilled leader in software testing with a passion for driving quality and innovation? Our client is seeking a Lead Java SDET to oversee testing strategies, mentor a talented team, and deliver scalable, robust services for their advanced platform. What You'll Do Lead and mentor a small team of SDETs, managing performance and hiring. Drive testing strategies with a focus on shift-left principles and automation best practices. Design and build advanced automation frameworks, tools, and comprehensive test coverage. Collaborate with developers to enhance test planning, execution, and issue resolution. Propose improvements to automation processes while maintaining shared libraries and documentation. What You Bring 8+ years of test development experience, including 2+ years leading a team. Strong expertise in Java, object-oriented principles, and unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit). Experience testing backend systems or APIs, with knowledge of REST, JSON, or Thrift. Bonus: Familiarity with Selenium WebDriver, Jenkins, big data technologies (Hadoop, Kafka), or performance testing tools like JMeter. Why Apply? Competitive bonus structure (from 4%, up to 8% after 3 years). Comprehensive benefits including private pension plans, health & dental coverage, life assurance, and more. Hybrid working policy (2-3 days on-site per week). 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus snacks and refreshments on-site. This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping the quality of cutting-edge mobile applications. If you're ready to take your testing expertise to the next level, apply now! Lead SDET SDET Software Development Engineer in Test Test Manager Test Lead Lead Test Engineer Principal Test Engineer QA Lead Quality Assurance Lead Software Test Lead Automation Lead Java Unit Testing Contract Testing REST API Java OOP API Testing Cucumber Selenium WebDriver JSON Performance Testing Leadership Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Lead Java Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Hybrid Working in London - 3 Days on-site per week 90k - 120k + Benefits + Bonus Are you a skilled leader in software testing with a passion for driving quality and innovation? Our client is seeking a Lead Java SDET to oversee testing strategies, mentor a talented team, and deliver scalable, robust services for their advanced platform. What You'll Do Lead and mentor a small team of SDETs, managing performance and hiring. Drive testing strategies with a focus on shift-left principles and automation best practices. Design and build advanced automation frameworks, tools, and comprehensive test coverage. Collaborate with developers to enhance test planning, execution, and issue resolution. Propose improvements to automation processes while maintaining shared libraries and documentation. What You Bring 8+ years of test development experience, including 2+ years leading a team. Strong expertise in Java, object-oriented principles, and unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit). Experience testing backend systems or APIs, with knowledge of REST, JSON, or Thrift. Bonus: Familiarity with Selenium WebDriver, Jenkins, big data technologies (Hadoop, Kafka), or performance testing tools like JMeter. Why Apply? Competitive bonus structure (from 4%, up to 8% after 3 years). Comprehensive benefits including private pension plans, health & dental coverage, life assurance, and more. Hybrid working policy (2-3 days on-site per week). 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus snacks and refreshments on-site. This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping the quality of cutting-edge mobile applications. If you're ready to take your testing expertise to the next level, apply now! Lead SDET SDET Software Development Engineer in Test Test Manager Test Lead Lead Test Engineer Principal Test Engineer QA Lead Quality Assurance Lead Software Test Lead Automation Lead Java Unit Testing Contract Testing REST API Java OOP API Testing Cucumber Selenium WebDriver JSON Performance Testing Leadership Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Across two locations - Sunningdale and Englefield Green We develop and run villages with the wow factor that enhance the lives of our owners, their family and their friends. Through our two brands, Mayfield Villages and Audley Villages, we offer stylish apartments and houses complete with the best facilities from bistros and bars, to health clubs and swimming pools. And, of course, exceptional service throughout. What's more, through our dedicated care teams we provide owners as well as customers out in the local community with the support they need to remain independent. It's retirement, but not as the UK has known it. Role Purpose The Cluster Facilities Manager will be responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of all physical aspects across two of our retirement villages, Sunningdale Park in Ascot and Coopers Hill in Englefield Green. This includes overseeing the maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment, and systems to ensure the safety, comfort, and satisfaction of our owners. The Cluster Facilities Manager will have the support of a grounds and maintenance team across the two locations. Our owners' quality of life and care depend upon the safe and exceptional standard of the facilities we provide, as well as the facilities within their home. The Cluster Facilities Manager is responsible for building an exceptional team, ensuring that they and their work meet the standards required by the owners on our sites and the business. Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Supervise and lead a team of maintenance and grounds team members, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management. Collaborate with other departments, such as operational management, leisure, housekeeping, reception, and sales to coordinate maintenance activities and support overall operational goals. Develop and implement maintenance policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Day-to-day responsibility of all legislative controls, processes and procedures working closely with the General Manager, Senior General Manager, Group Health & Safety Manager and departmental staff. Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment to identify maintenance needs and prioritise repairs. Generate, co-ordinate, and oversee preventative maintenance programs to prolong the life of assets and minimise disruptions to owners. Manage maintenance budgets and expenditures, seeking cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or safety. Liaise with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to obtain quotes, negotiate contracts, and oversee work performed on-site. Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies and address owner concerns in a timely and professional manner. Collaborate with other departments, such as operational management, leisure, housekeeping, and reception, to coordinate maintenance activities and support overall operational goals. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment inventory, and work orders using maintenance management systems. Stay informed about industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in maintenance management to continuously improve operations and service delivery. Visit each location on a frequency determined by the needs of each village. Ensuring time across both Villages, is managed effectively on a priority and strategic basis. Prepare business presentations - share action plans with team members and owners where required (e.g. cyclical painting programs). Available for emergency calls to assist colleagues as needed. Key Skills & Requirements: Proven experience in maintenance management, preferably in a senior living or hospitality environment. Multi/dual - site experience preferred Relevant qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. Qualification within health and safety working practices -IOSH Managing Safely Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team. Experience in managing budgets and controlling costs. Maintenance planning and project management. Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Knowledge of building regulations, health, safety, and environmental standards. Proficiency in maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Flexibility to respond to emergencies and work occasional evenings or weekends as needed. Have excellent all-round technical knowledge and experience of general trades. Pool plant operator's knowledge preferable. In Return You Will Receive : Competitive salary Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution Holiday allowance : 25 days plus 8 Bank holidays 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwide Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide Excellent learning and development opportunities Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers. Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme Refer a friend bonus scheme Free uniform and a lot more Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also 'DE&I policy/statement' Facilities Manager - Maintenance Manager
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Across two locations - Sunningdale and Englefield Green We develop and run villages with the wow factor that enhance the lives of our owners, their family and their friends. Through our two brands, Mayfield Villages and Audley Villages, we offer stylish apartments and houses complete with the best facilities from bistros and bars, to health clubs and swimming pools. And, of course, exceptional service throughout. What's more, through our dedicated care teams we provide owners as well as customers out in the local community with the support they need to remain independent. It's retirement, but not as the UK has known it. Role Purpose The Cluster Facilities Manager will be responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of all physical aspects across two of our retirement villages, Sunningdale Park in Ascot and Coopers Hill in Englefield Green. This includes overseeing the maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment, and systems to ensure the safety, comfort, and satisfaction of our owners. The Cluster Facilities Manager will have the support of a grounds and maintenance team across the two locations. Our owners' quality of life and care depend upon the safe and exceptional standard of the facilities we provide, as well as the facilities within their home. The Cluster Facilities Manager is responsible for building an exceptional team, ensuring that they and their work meet the standards required by the owners on our sites and the business. Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Supervise and lead a team of maintenance and grounds team members, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management. Collaborate with other departments, such as operational management, leisure, housekeeping, reception, and sales to coordinate maintenance activities and support overall operational goals. Develop and implement maintenance policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Day-to-day responsibility of all legislative controls, processes and procedures working closely with the General Manager, Senior General Manager, Group Health & Safety Manager and departmental staff. Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment to identify maintenance needs and prioritise repairs. Generate, co-ordinate, and oversee preventative maintenance programs to prolong the life of assets and minimise disruptions to owners. Manage maintenance budgets and expenditures, seeking cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or safety. Liaise with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to obtain quotes, negotiate contracts, and oversee work performed on-site. Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies and address owner concerns in a timely and professional manner. Collaborate with other departments, such as operational management, leisure, housekeeping, and reception, to coordinate maintenance activities and support overall operational goals. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment inventory, and work orders using maintenance management systems. Stay informed about industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in maintenance management to continuously improve operations and service delivery. Visit each location on a frequency determined by the needs of each village. Ensuring time across both Villages, is managed effectively on a priority and strategic basis. Prepare business presentations - share action plans with team members and owners where required (e.g. cyclical painting programs). Available for emergency calls to assist colleagues as needed. Key Skills & Requirements: Proven experience in maintenance management, preferably in a senior living or hospitality environment. Multi/dual - site experience preferred Relevant qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. Qualification within health and safety working practices -IOSH Managing Safely Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team. Experience in managing budgets and controlling costs. Maintenance planning and project management. Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Knowledge of building regulations, health, safety, and environmental standards. Proficiency in maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Flexibility to respond to emergencies and work occasional evenings or weekends as needed. Have excellent all-round technical knowledge and experience of general trades. Pool plant operator's knowledge preferable. In Return You Will Receive : Competitive salary Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution Holiday allowance : 25 days plus 8 Bank holidays 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwide Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide Excellent learning and development opportunities Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers. Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme Refer a friend bonus scheme Free uniform and a lot more Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also 'DE&I policy/statement' Facilities Manager - Maintenance Manager
Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: Portsmouth - Hybrid Working Salary: Up to 58,500 - + 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more! Key Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Design Assurance, Functional Design & Qualification, HVAC, Fuel Systems, Hydraulics, Gas Turbine Systems, Governance & Assurance, Stakeholder Engagement, Defence, Maritime, Marine Join Our Team as a Principal Mechanical Engineer and Drive Engineering to New Heights! Are you a meticulous Principal Mechanical Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Portsmouth and be a key driver of engineering excellence. About Us: As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented Principal Mechanical Engineer to contribute to our continued success. The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Principal Mechanical Engineer ? Providing oversight and assurance on behalf of the MOD customer for Warship maintenance and through-life upgrades Assisting in the production of estimates and design requirement specifications Undertaking functional design and/or providing qualification and evidence for acceptance, fitness for purpose, legislative requirements, and safety Developing, promoting, and sharing new technologies for implementation across businesses and programmes Acting as an engineering, technical, or design authority for sub-systems Providing technical leadership and guidance within your discipline, with occasional responsibility for leading a team of engineers, including line management What are we looking for in our next Principal Mechanical Engineer ? Experienced professional engineer with broad mechanical engineering knowledge and a willingness to work towards Chartership Strong understanding and hands-on experience across a wide range of mechanical engineering activities Ability to make sound engineering decisions across technical areas, with the awareness to seek input from specialists where appropriate Experience in one or more of the following systems: Auxiliary systems (HVAC, Fuel Systems, Gas Turbine Services, Fresh Water & Sea Water Services) Waste systems (Black & Grey Water, Bilge & Sullage) Gas Systems, Intake & Exhaust Systems Chilled Water, Lube Oil, and Hydraulics Demonstrable experience of making safety decisions using recognised safety management processes and tools My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Marine Engineer, this is the opportunity for you! So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Marine Engineer, hit that apply button now! How to Apply: Showcase your expertise and passion for Marine Engineering. Submit your updated resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and enthusiasm for joining our team in Portsmouth. PLEASE NOTE Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: Portsmouth - Hybrid Working Salary: Up to 58,500 - + 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more! Key Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Design Assurance, Functional Design & Qualification, HVAC, Fuel Systems, Hydraulics, Gas Turbine Systems, Governance & Assurance, Stakeholder Engagement, Defence, Maritime, Marine Join Our Team as a Principal Mechanical Engineer and Drive Engineering to New Heights! Are you a meticulous Principal Mechanical Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Portsmouth and be a key driver of engineering excellence. About Us: As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented Principal Mechanical Engineer to contribute to our continued success. The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Principal Mechanical Engineer ? Providing oversight and assurance on behalf of the MOD customer for Warship maintenance and through-life upgrades Assisting in the production of estimates and design requirement specifications Undertaking functional design and/or providing qualification and evidence for acceptance, fitness for purpose, legislative requirements, and safety Developing, promoting, and sharing new technologies for implementation across businesses and programmes Acting as an engineering, technical, or design authority for sub-systems Providing technical leadership and guidance within your discipline, with occasional responsibility for leading a team of engineers, including line management What are we looking for in our next Principal Mechanical Engineer ? Experienced professional engineer with broad mechanical engineering knowledge and a willingness to work towards Chartership Strong understanding and hands-on experience across a wide range of mechanical engineering activities Ability to make sound engineering decisions across technical areas, with the awareness to seek input from specialists where appropriate Experience in one or more of the following systems: Auxiliary systems (HVAC, Fuel Systems, Gas Turbine Services, Fresh Water & Sea Water Services) Waste systems (Black & Grey Water, Bilge & Sullage) Gas Systems, Intake & Exhaust Systems Chilled Water, Lube Oil, and Hydraulics Demonstrable experience of making safety decisions using recognised safety management processes and tools My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Marine Engineer, this is the opportunity for you! So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Marine Engineer, hit that apply button now! How to Apply: Showcase your expertise and passion for Marine Engineering. Submit your updated resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and enthusiasm for joining our team in Portsmouth. PLEASE NOTE Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Lead Java Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)Hybrid Working in London - 3 Days on-site per week £90k - £120k + Benefits + Bonus Are you a skilled leader in software testing with a passion for driving quality and innovation? Our client is seeking a Lead Java SDET to oversee testing strategies, mentor a talented team, and deliver scalable, robust services for their advanced platform. What You'll Do Lead and mentor a small team of SDETs, managing performance and hiring. Drive testing strategies with a focus on shift-left principles and automation best practices. Design and build advanced automation frameworks, tools, and comprehensive test coverage. Collaborate with developers to enhance test planning, execution, and issue resolution. Propose improvements to automation processes while maintaining shared libraries and documentation. What You Bring 8+ years of test development experience, including 2+ years leading a team. Strong expertise in Java, object-oriented principles, and unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit). Experience testing backend systems or APIs, with knowledge of REST, JSON, or Thrift. Bonus: Familiarity with Selenium WebDriver, Jenkins, big data technologies (Hadoop, Kafka), or performance testing tools like JMeter. Why Apply? Competitive bonus structure (from 4%, up to 8% after 3 years). Comprehensive benefits including private pension plans, health & dental coverage, life assurance, and more. Hybrid working policy (2-3 days on-site per week). 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus snacks and refreshments on-site. This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping the quality of cutting-edge mobile applications. If you're ready to take your testing expertise to the next level, apply now! Lead SDET SDET Software Development Engineer in Test Test Manager Test Lead Lead Test Engineer Principal Test Engineer QA Lead Quality Assurance Lead Software Test Lead Automation Lead Java Unit Testing Contract Testing REST API Java OOP API Testing Cucumber Selenium WebDriver JSON Performance Testing Leadership Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Lead Java Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)Hybrid Working in London - 3 Days on-site per week £90k - £120k + Benefits + Bonus Are you a skilled leader in software testing with a passion for driving quality and innovation? Our client is seeking a Lead Java SDET to oversee testing strategies, mentor a talented team, and deliver scalable, robust services for their advanced platform. What You'll Do Lead and mentor a small team of SDETs, managing performance and hiring. Drive testing strategies with a focus on shift-left principles and automation best practices. Design and build advanced automation frameworks, tools, and comprehensive test coverage. Collaborate with developers to enhance test planning, execution, and issue resolution. Propose improvements to automation processes while maintaining shared libraries and documentation. What You Bring 8+ years of test development experience, including 2+ years leading a team. Strong expertise in Java, object-oriented principles, and unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit). Experience testing backend systems or APIs, with knowledge of REST, JSON, or Thrift. Bonus: Familiarity with Selenium WebDriver, Jenkins, big data technologies (Hadoop, Kafka), or performance testing tools like JMeter. Why Apply? Competitive bonus structure (from 4%, up to 8% after 3 years). Comprehensive benefits including private pension plans, health & dental coverage, life assurance, and more. Hybrid working policy (2-3 days on-site per week). 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus snacks and refreshments on-site. This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping the quality of cutting-edge mobile applications. If you're ready to take your testing expertise to the next level, apply now! Lead SDET SDET Software Development Engineer in Test Test Manager Test Lead Lead Test Engineer Principal Test Engineer QA Lead Quality Assurance Lead Software Test Lead Automation Lead Java Unit Testing Contract Testing REST API Java OOP API Testing Cucumber Selenium WebDriver JSON Performance Testing Leadership Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer Southampton Permanent 40,000 to 55,000 per Annum The successful Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer will have the chance to work on a wide variety of projects nationwide, in a well-established design and consulting firm, with the chance to gain invaluable experience and receive chartership support. My client is multi-disciplinary consultancy, who are looking for a Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer to start and develop a diverse team based in Southampton. My client provides a range of geotechnical consulting, engineering geology and design services to a large client base nationwide. Company Benefits: Chartership Support Hybrid Working Private Healthcare First Class Training Enhanced Pension Scheme Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer candidate requirements: Geology/Civil Engineering degree or another related degree Live a commutable distance to their Southampton office Full UK Drivers Licence Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental, please do not hesitate to contact William Lisle at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) . We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer Southampton Permanent 40,000 to 55,000 per Annum The successful Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer will have the chance to work on a wide variety of projects nationwide, in a well-established design and consulting firm, with the chance to gain invaluable experience and receive chartership support. My client is multi-disciplinary consultancy, who are looking for a Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer to start and develop a diverse team based in Southampton. My client provides a range of geotechnical consulting, engineering geology and design services to a large client base nationwide. Company Benefits: Chartership Support Hybrid Working Private Healthcare First Class Training Enhanced Pension Scheme Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer candidate requirements: Geology/Civil Engineering degree or another related degree Live a commutable distance to their Southampton office Full UK Drivers Licence Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental, please do not hesitate to contact William Lisle at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) . We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
Job Title: Senior/Principal Civil Engineer (Water) Salary: (phone number removed) Location: South & South-East England (with hybrid working) Type: Permanent, hybrid About the Role: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to play a leading role in delivering vital water-related projects across the UK and internationally. From designing major water supply infrastructure to developing climate-resilient flood protection, you'll contribute to projects that improve lives, protect environments, and shape future water solutions. About Our Client: Our client is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees in more than 50 countries. They pride themselves on their people-first culture, offering opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and grow within a supportive, employee-owned business. Their Water Utilities Division is the centre of excellence for tackling the UK and Ireland's water and wastewater challenges. They deliver advisory services, feasibility studies, and detailed design, ensuring safe water supplies, preventing urban flooding, and improving river and coastal health. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design of major water supply infrastructure projects. Contribute to sustainable wastewater and flood protection solutions. Produce and review engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and reports. Represent our client in client meetings, fostering strong relationships. Manage project teams, budgets, and programmes to ensure high-quality delivery. Support technical excellence, commercial success, and proposal writing. Maintain best practice in health, safety, welfare, and environmental impact. What Our Client is Looking For: Essential: Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) with a recognised institution. Proven track record in delivering complex technical projects. Strong design and design team management experience. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multi-disciplinary teams. Good knowledge of CDM designer responsibilities. Desirable: Ability to travel to other offices and project sites. Experience mentoring junior staff and building team capability. Experience in preparing bids and client engagement. What Our Client Offers: Private medical insurance. Health cash plan & wellbeing support. Pension contribution matching (4.5%-7%). Life assurance (4-6x salary) & income protection. Annual bonus schemes. 33-35 days holiday (with option to buy/sell leave). Enhanced family leave policies. Professional institution subscription fees covered. Learning and development opportunities. Active employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion. Eligibility: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Our client is not currently offering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Opportunity for Growth: You'll have the chance to build your expertise across diverse water-related projects, with strong opportunities for career progression-whether as a technical subject matter expert or in leadership roles. With global specialists supporting you, this is a place to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Principal Civil Engineer (Water) Salary: (phone number removed) Location: South & South-East England (with hybrid working) Type: Permanent, hybrid About the Role: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to play a leading role in delivering vital water-related projects across the UK and internationally. From designing major water supply infrastructure to developing climate-resilient flood protection, you'll contribute to projects that improve lives, protect environments, and shape future water solutions. About Our Client: Our client is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees in more than 50 countries. They pride themselves on their people-first culture, offering opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and grow within a supportive, employee-owned business. Their Water Utilities Division is the centre of excellence for tackling the UK and Ireland's water and wastewater challenges. They deliver advisory services, feasibility studies, and detailed design, ensuring safe water supplies, preventing urban flooding, and improving river and coastal health. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design of major water supply infrastructure projects. Contribute to sustainable wastewater and flood protection solutions. Produce and review engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and reports. Represent our client in client meetings, fostering strong relationships. Manage project teams, budgets, and programmes to ensure high-quality delivery. Support technical excellence, commercial success, and proposal writing. Maintain best practice in health, safety, welfare, and environmental impact. What Our Client is Looking For: Essential: Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) with a recognised institution. Proven track record in delivering complex technical projects. Strong design and design team management experience. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multi-disciplinary teams. Good knowledge of CDM designer responsibilities. Desirable: Ability to travel to other offices and project sites. Experience mentoring junior staff and building team capability. Experience in preparing bids and client engagement. What Our Client Offers: Private medical insurance. Health cash plan & wellbeing support. Pension contribution matching (4.5%-7%). Life assurance (4-6x salary) & income protection. Annual bonus schemes. 33-35 days holiday (with option to buy/sell leave). Enhanced family leave policies. Professional institution subscription fees covered. Learning and development opportunities. Active employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion. Eligibility: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Our client is not currently offering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Opportunity for Growth: You'll have the chance to build your expertise across diverse water-related projects, with strong opportunities for career progression-whether as a technical subject matter expert or in leadership roles. With global specialists supporting you, this is a place to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
The role: As Design Manager, you'll lead and coordinate the design process across a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure (Wastewater Network and Wastewater Process) projects. Working closely with internal teams and external consultants, you'll take the projects from requirement (often involving studies many years ahead of the intervention) through to completion and supporting in through life management of the capital delivery phase. We're hiring for a number of Design Manager's at the moment across Cumbria, Lancashire, Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside. Significantly more than one vacancy is available, so ensure to state your preference as this will be taken into account. What you'll do: Leading the development of designs which are safe to build and operate. Work collaboratively with the Project Manager (PM) to jointly deliver project outcomes People management in a project environment, where formal line management does not exist. Engaging with consultants and specialist including procurement of the same Being the champion for the project within the business and from time to time representing the business externally Positively support the transition of new ways of working across the community Building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders As required, to deputise for Senior Project Engineer (SPE) or Delivery Manager (DM) Develop and maintaining proactive empathetic enduring relationships and creating a healthy, inclusive and diverse environment for their teams to flourish Responsible for delivering the project(s) through the asset lifecycle in accordance with approved processes and systems. Developing the project engineering plan from client brief (requirements statement) through to handover. Delivery to time, cost, carbon and quality drivers. Carry out project reviews, recommend / take action as appropriate and report on a monthly basis Responsible for writing contract documentation (e.g. NEC3's "Employers Works Information") or other technical reports and acting as the single point of contact for technical audit throughout the lifecycle Managing project budget including contributing to the writing and presenting business cases at corporate governance group where required Risk management to drive the delivery of opportunities or threat reduction, including adequate escalation of issues outside of your control Securing resources and managing multi-disciplinary teams across the matrix organisation Act as the Principal Designer under CDM What we're looking for: Member of Association for Project Management (APM) or suitable equivalent professional membership. Proven experience of leadership of projects in a project engineering management role, including the ability to integrate input from different technical areas and other departments Proven communication skills with an ability to engage with stakeholders and colleagues to develop solutions to complex problems Proven experience of health, safety and well-being requirements relating to delivery of projects (e.g. CDM Principal Designer or Client roles) Degree level Engineering qualification Chartered or Incorporated Engineer grade or a plan to work towards. What we offer: A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover A 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme Flexible and hybrid working About United Utilities: United Utilities' (UU) mission is to deliver high-quality water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We are proud to be ranked in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
Aug 27, 2025
Full time
The role: As Design Manager, you'll lead and coordinate the design process across a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure (Wastewater Network and Wastewater Process) projects. Working closely with internal teams and external consultants, you'll take the projects from requirement (often involving studies many years ahead of the intervention) through to completion and supporting in through life management of the capital delivery phase. We're hiring for a number of Design Manager's at the moment across Cumbria, Lancashire, Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside. Significantly more than one vacancy is available, so ensure to state your preference as this will be taken into account. What you'll do: Leading the development of designs which are safe to build and operate. Work collaboratively with the Project Manager (PM) to jointly deliver project outcomes People management in a project environment, where formal line management does not exist. Engaging with consultants and specialist including procurement of the same Being the champion for the project within the business and from time to time representing the business externally Positively support the transition of new ways of working across the community Building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders As required, to deputise for Senior Project Engineer (SPE) or Delivery Manager (DM) Develop and maintaining proactive empathetic enduring relationships and creating a healthy, inclusive and diverse environment for their teams to flourish Responsible for delivering the project(s) through the asset lifecycle in accordance with approved processes and systems. Developing the project engineering plan from client brief (requirements statement) through to handover. Delivery to time, cost, carbon and quality drivers. Carry out project reviews, recommend / take action as appropriate and report on a monthly basis Responsible for writing contract documentation (e.g. NEC3's "Employers Works Information") or other technical reports and acting as the single point of contact for technical audit throughout the lifecycle Managing project budget including contributing to the writing and presenting business cases at corporate governance group where required Risk management to drive the delivery of opportunities or threat reduction, including adequate escalation of issues outside of your control Securing resources and managing multi-disciplinary teams across the matrix organisation Act as the Principal Designer under CDM What we're looking for: Member of Association for Project Management (APM) or suitable equivalent professional membership. Proven experience of leadership of projects in a project engineering management role, including the ability to integrate input from different technical areas and other departments Proven communication skills with an ability to engage with stakeholders and colleagues to develop solutions to complex problems Proven experience of health, safety and well-being requirements relating to delivery of projects (e.g. CDM Principal Designer or Client roles) Degree level Engineering qualification Chartered or Incorporated Engineer grade or a plan to work towards. What we offer: A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover A 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme Flexible and hybrid working About United Utilities: United Utilities' (UU) mission is to deliver high-quality water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We are proud to be ranked in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
