Highways Design Engineer Bedfordshire Permanent About The RoleMy client are the leading provider of highways infrastructure in the UK, who look after multiple highways contracts across England. They were recently awarded a 7-year contract to provide a broad range of highway services covering design, construction and maintenance. As a result they are seeking to recruit a Highway Design Engineer to join the team to help them deliver a wide range of road safety, active travel and other highway projects.The Design Engineer will work as part of a close-knit team of engineers and technicians to develop and deliver a wide range of highway and transport infrastructure projects, contributing to improving the way people move around. These range from small scale city centre cycling & pedestrian improvements aimed at promoting active travel, through to major new highway infrastructure and sustainable transport projects.Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Develop designs for a wide range of highway improvement and traffic engineering schemes located in both urban and rural settings.
Work closely with project managers, our commercial and construction teams to plan and implement these schemes from ‘start to finish’ within budget and to programme, and in compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives.
Consult with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all stages of scheme development.
Ensure that relevant standards are applied in accordance with national & local criteria and sound engineering practice, to deliver appropriate solutions which offer best value.
Assist in the mentoring of our trainee and graduate engineers.
Skills & Experience Required:
Track record of delivering highways and transport design projects, as part of a team of professional engineers.
Working knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges/Specification for Highway Works relating to the design and maintenance of local authority highway and transport schemes.
Experience of working on active travel projects (with an understanding of the principles of Local Transport Note 1/20).
Working knowledge of the design & delivery of highway infrastructure projects using BIM/Digital Engineering software, systems and data.
Site based highways experience to provide sufficient understanding of buildability, traffic management and construction programming (desirable).
A relevant Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, or Foundation Degree/HNC/HND together with sufficient post qualification experience.
Actively working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status of the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent professional body.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player with a ‘can do’ approach.
What's in it for you:
28 days' annual leave plus 8 days' Bank Holiday.
9% Pension Scheme / Life Assurance.
Employee Benefits Portal inc. cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts.
Professional body membership fees.
Group wide career development opportunities.
Hybrid working.
Please can all interested candidates call me on 02392 322389 or send your CV to jmoss@strideresourcing.com
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Bridge Engineer – Design
Permanent
Oxfordshire
My client, a leading Highways Contractor, are currently looking to recruit a Bridge Design Engineer for their Oxford based team.
The scope of works covers an integrated contract, delivering a range of services to maintain, rebuild and repair over 1000 structures, some of which date back to the 12th Century and are of historic interest and key significance in the transport network, which provides a varied and challenging workload.
Their client has recently increased their capital spend on highway structures, resulting in an increased workload for the team, which is highly varied and includes:
Principal inspections; structural assessments; feasibility studies and investigations; design and delivery of strengthening, repair and replacement schemes; technical advice and support to our client; close liaison with other contract teams and stakeholders to deliver schemes. They also have a successful early careers programme, so require experienced engineers who can mentor and inspire their young and talented graduate and apprentice engineers.
As a Design Engineer you'll:
Develop designs for a wide variety of bridge replacement, strengthening and maintenance schemes in close collaboration with our client to identify and meet the project objectives.
Work closely with project managers, our commercial and construction teams to plan and implement these schemes from ‘start to finish’ within budget and to programme, and in compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives.
Consult with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all stages of scheme development.
Undertake other structures asset management activities such as principal and special inspections, structural assessments, and sub-standard structures reviews.
Work collaboratively with all members of the design and construction teams to ensure that work is planned and undertaken safely and efficiently.
Assist in the mentoring of our trainee and graduate engineers.
As a Design Engineer you'll have:
Experience in highway structures inspection, maintenance, design, asset management and construction.
Experience of working collaboratively with clients, contractors, stakeholders and multidisciplinary design teams.
Good working knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges/Specification for Highway Works/Eurocodes relating to the design and maintenance of highway structures.
Proficient in the use of structural analysis & design software (e.g. LUSAS, TEDDS, RING & AutoCAD).
A relevant Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Actively working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status of the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent professional body.
Excellent interpersonal & mentoring skills and a team player with a ‘can do’ approach.
What's in it for you:
28 days' annual leave plus 8 days' Bank Holiday
Generous Pension Scheme / Life Assurance
Employee Benefits Portal inc. cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
Professional body membership fees
Group wide career development opportunities
Additional Information
This excellent opportunity is the chance to be working for an organisation leading the way in reducing carbon emissions, driving a circular economy approach, and increasing biodiversity. The client have numerous industry accolades, including the Environmental Sustainability and Special Merit Award at The Highways Awards. Constantly evolving and meeting the ambitions of its clients across the UK, they are also leading on the world’s first carbon negative highways infrastructure project.
How to Apply: Interested candidates, please email your CV to jmoss@strideresourcing.com. For more information, call Josh on 02392 322389.
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GPW Job Ref: E110559
Production Operators / Assembly Operatives ideally with prior electronics, electrical or mechanical assembly experience in a production / manufacturing environment are required for a full time ongoing-contract / temp to perm position in Skelmersdale / Wigan area. Rate of pay is £11.75/hr PAYE (in effect £12.38/hr due to paid lunches) working approx. 37 hours - Mon to Thur, 07:30am-5:15pm & occasional Friday’s 07:30-1:30pm and will lead to a permanent role if the candidate performs well in the role.
Applications also welcomed from PCB / Electrical / Mechanical Assembly Technicians, Solderers, PC Build / Repair Operative, IT Technicians.
If that's you then you could be exactly what they're looking for
The Package:
£11.75/hr PAYE (effectively £12.38/hr PAYE incl. paid lunch breaks)
30 days holiday including B/hols
Typically 4 day working week - Mon to Thurs 07:30 – 17:15 (lunchtime paid) Friday’s if worked 07:30 – 13:30.
Unscheduled O/T at 1.5x
Necessary PPE provided
The Role:
As the Production Operative you will be primarily responsible for basic wiring, assembling (screwing fixing) etc. Some of the parts are very intricate and will require good dexterity in a medium paced production environment.
In the job you'll be tasked with the following:
Raw material and finished goods are managed in such a way to ensure minimum losses
Utilising Kanban and Stock Control systems effectively. To participate in the re-order cycle when Kanban triggers are reached
Participating in training activities both as a recipient of training, and to provide training to other operators
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate for this Production Operative role will have relevant assembly experience under ISO 9001 or similar quality standard.
In addition, you'll need at least 2 GCSE’s, including Mathematics and English or equivalent as a minimum, NVQ Manufacturing qualification (desirable).
Does that sound like you? If so, we'd love to see your CV.
This position could be right for you if you want to work as any of the following: PCB Assembler, Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical Assembly Technicians, Bench Fitter, Solderer, PC Build / Repair Operative, Production Operator, IT Bench Test Technician, Computer Builder.
Key words: Production Operator, Assembly Operative, Bench Fitter, Assembly Technician, Apprentice, Junior, Semi-Skilled, Trainee, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, PCB, Soldering, Wiring, Assembling, Hand Held Instruments, Computer Builds, Manufacturing, Production, Lean Manufacture, OEM, Kanban, Quality Control, QC, Full Time, Contract, Temp to Perm, Skelmersdale, Wigan, Standish, St Helens, Aintree, Ormskirk, Lancashire
The Company:
They are a company in which their expertise is in the design, development and manufacture electrical systems and handheld instruments used in the Automotive, Energy Management, Test & Measurement and Utilities sectors, and as a business they've been around since 2008.
The company works continuously to build a truly diverse and inclusive culture. They welcome and encourage candidates from all aspects of diversity to apply for this role.
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Calibration Technician / Maintenance Engineer (Air & Torque Tools) required for a permanent position in the Chester / Deeside area. Competitive salary (DoE) + excellent benefits, see below. The Air Tool Calibration Technician will be working circa 39 hours (Initially Mon – Fri days then likely to move to rotating double days shift pattern i.e.6-2/2-10 with shift allowance paid).
Applications also welcomed from candidates who have recently completed a mechanical engineering apprenticeship or recently qualified or completed relevant engineering / maintenance qualifications, Trainees or Repair / Service Technicians, Mobile Engineer, Hire Service Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanic or similar trades who have used, maintained or even calibrated air / pneumatic equipment, torque tooling, hand tools or service / hire equipment.
Benefits:
Competitive salary (DoE)
Circa 39 hours/week (Mon – Fri days).
25 days holiday plus bank hols.
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Company sick pay (following a qualifying period)
Company "perks" benefits
Medicash Health plan
Occasional O/T
Primary Purpose of the job: Responsible for undertaking various maintenance activities and calibrations to Customers specification and ISO900 accredited in accordance with Company Procedures, UKAS regulations and recognised specifications.
Maintaining relevant records of work, data and results in a traceable and auditable manner utilizing our customers tooling management systems.
Day to day duties of the successful Air Tool Calibration Technician include:
Safe and effective use, maintenance, calibration and repair of air tools used to build aircraft in in the aerospace industry.
You will be responsible for the preparation and provision of test specifications.
Handling technical enquiries and liaising with clients where necessary.
Receiving and registering any work as necessary.
Completing test schedules & technical reports to effect optimum efficiency of the calibration area.
Maintain relevant records and data.
To follow company H&S guidelines
To be suitable for this Air Tool Calibration Technician role you must have the following experience / characteristics:
Prior experience of using air / pneumatic and torque tooling.
Recent mechanical maintenance / mechanical fitting experience.
Good communication skills.
Good PC literacy.
The ideal Calibration Technician / Maintenance Engineer (Air Tools) will have the following skills / experience:
Completed a relevant mechanical engineering apprenticeship.
Relevant mechanical / maintenance qualification such as C&G / NVQ / BTEC Level 3, HNC, HND etc.
Experience of repairing / maintaining electric / cordless hand tools, service / hire equipment etc.
Recently or currently repairing / maintaining air tools such as Avdel Bottle, Cherrymax Bottle, Huck Puller / Swager, Nut Runner, Pin Gun, Pulse Gun, Torque Screw Driver, Torque Wrench, Torque Wrench Adjustable used to build aircraft in in the aerospace or automotive industry.
Experience of hand vibration testing equipment.
Inspection or Calibration experience.
Aerospace or Automotive experience.
Key words: Air Tools, Calibration, Repair, Maintenance, Airtools, Aircraft Fitter, Mechanical Assembly, Mechanical Fitting, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Calibration Technician, Avdel Bottle, Cherrymax Bottle, Huck Puller / Swager, Nut Runner, Pin Gun, Pulse Gun, Pneumatic, Torque Tooling, Torque Screw Driver, Torque Wrench, Torque Wrench Adjustable, Inspection, AS 9100, QA, QC, Aerospace, Automotive, HSS, Ex HM Forces, Chester, Cheshire
Does that sound like you? If so, we'd love to see your CV.
This position could be right for you if you’ve worked / want to work as any of the following: Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice / Trainee, Calibration Technician, Calibration Engineer, Mobile Engineer, Service Technician, Mechanic, Hire Service Fitter, Repair Technician, Ex Forces, Bench Fitter, Mechanical Fitter
The successful Air Tool Calibration Technician / Maintenance Engineer (Air Tools) will need to demonstrate a degree of flexibility as there will be potential O/T, a possibility of working weekends and occasional travel to other sites. The successful applicant will need to have a practical approach to work along with the relevant qualifications / experience.
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Building Services Engineer / Technical Author
Training Provided - Mechanical Building Services Engineering Essential
Based Anywhere In The UK - Remote Working From Home
Mon To Fri - 9am To 5pm - 35 Hours Per Week
34 Days Holiday, Private Medical Insurance, Various Other Benefits
Up to £40k per annum
Are you an experienced Mechanical Building Services Engineer looking an exciting opportunity to come off the tools and learn how to use your wealth of knowledge to help others?
Our well-established client provides a web-based software platform to make building maintenance schedules available to engineers in the field for over 800 subscribers including museums, libraries, councils, retailers, healthcare suppliers, and manufacturers. They have offices based in the North and South but the role is fully remote.
Due to continuous growth, they are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer with Building Services experience to join their existing team and go through a 6-12 month training plan in order to become a Technical Author. The role involves the management and provision of advice to internal groups and members, the facilitation, writing and maintaining of technical publications, and the research and collation of Facilities Management and Building Services schedules.
This is a fully remote role and you can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to one of their offices for meetings is required occasionally, usually once per quarter.
Key Duties (Once Trained):
- Research, development and writing of service and maintenance schedules
- Continually review technical and legislative/statutory requirements, revising and creating maintenance schedules accordingly to align with changes in the industry, including schedule and task descriptions, maintenance actions, maintenance intervals and time taken to carry out listed maintenance
- The provision of advice to subscribers, members and staff
- Keeping abreast of relevant developments relating to the technical and safety aspects of the building services sector
- Collation and analysis of issues, trends and updates based on this analysis
- Gather information from industry and manufacturers to enable maintenance tasks to be developed for new equipment and sector specific requirements
Key Skills / Experience Required - Building Services Engineer:
- Experience of working as a mechanical maintenance/installation engineer, or mechanical building services engineer
- Happy to come off the tools and retrain into a new role
- A sound working knowledge of the technical requirements of mechanical building services maintenance
- Working knowledge of the requirements of Facilities Management, particularly in relation to mechanical installations
- Working knowledge of current regulations, industry standards and codes of practice
- Working knowledge of building handover documentation such as operation manuals, record drawings, manufacturers literature, and test certificates
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of experts in the Facilities Management and Building services sector
- Ability to interpret standards, best practice guides or similar etc. in order to draft, edit and produce documentation
- Proficient in written and oral communications skills
- Proficient IT skills familiarity with the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat essential
- An enquiring mind with an interest in innovation within the sector
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to work
- Willing attitude and readiness to take on new challenges
The Package - Building Services Engineer:
- Salary up to £40k after probation
- Holiday entitlement 26 days + 8 Bank Holidays
- Additional Leave Purchase Scheme You can buy extra 5 days holiday a year if needed
- Private Medical Insurance
- Summer Hours every other Friday off during summer months or every Friday afternoon
- Full Company Sick Pay for six months (after 6 months service)
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay length of service related
- Refer a friend bonus
About Precision People
Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership. Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates expectations.
Interested? To apply for this Trainee Technical Author position, here are your two options:
1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and lets talk through your experience. Ask for Dan Henderson on 0116 254 5411 between 8.30am - 5.30pm
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Resolve Recruitment are delighted to be working with one of the UK’s most dynamic and forward-thinking legal firms.
Due to significant expansion, our client is looking to speak with talented Solicitors working in the Private Client Advisory area.
Senior Legal Associate / Legal Director / Legal Partner
A number of specialist qualified Private Client Advisory Solicitors and Partners currently comprise the team, making Resolve's Law's Legal Partner one of the largest Private Client Advisory teams in the East of England. The strength and depth of expertise are possessed to ensure the delivery of the service expected in respect of technical quality, practical approach, and timeliness of advice.
Purpose of job
Manage a varied caseload involving all aspects of wills, trusts, tax, estate and succession planning. You will be acting largely autonomously, albeit with other team members where appropriate. Where relevant, you will also be supervising/mentoring the junior associates and trainee.
Taking ownership of interaction with clients, their other advisers and intermediaries generally to grow your and the department’s practice.
Take client’s instructions and advise on the law, tax and legal practical commercial issues.
Draft relevant deeds, documents, advice notes, letters and correspondence tailored to the client’s individual needs and requirements.
Accountabilities
Reporting to the Head of Team the role includes delivering high quality legal services to clients, performance and risk management and business development activities. The role requires management and control of varied caseload, workload, and risk management in relation to the role. It includes helping to develop relationships across departments and offices, as well as interaction with other law firms and professionals. The role also involves working with the leadership team from time to time, assisting in the design, delivery and implementation of system changes, workflow and process improvements, as well as being involved in business development activities to promote the office and the business as a whole.
The candidate
Our client is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director or Partner with a minimum of 6 years PQE who ideally has gained experience within a regional, national or City firm with a well-developed knowledge in all areas of Private Client Advisory.
You will have management experience to supervise a team, with the technical ability to run and manage your own full caseload of files from initial instruction through to post completion. You will be advising on all areas of private client advisory work.
You will be active in marketing and business development in order to expand this area of work and gain new clients, building good relationships with referrers in the local area.The understanding to have a flexible approach to work to ensure client deadlines are always met and clients are communicated with on a consistent and regular basis.
Our client is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile and part time roles and our client is happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.
Equal opportunities
Our client is committed to recruiting individuals on merits of suitability for each role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs and any other protected characteristic, ensuring that there are equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process.
Core Benefits
30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
Paid ESG day (Environmental, Social and Governance)
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Paid parking
Subsidised gym membership
Electric car scheme
Eye Care Voucher
Agile Working Policy
Dress for your Day Policy
Resolce's Legal Partner is a flexible business that has embraced a hybrid working model where colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. Applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles are welcomed, and preferred working patterns can be explored as part of the application.
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