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Location: Stafford (Hybrid – 3 days per week on-site) Contract: 6–12 months | Start: ASAP | Type: Contract About the Role We are seeking an experienced Electrical Protection Design Engineer to support the design, delivery, and commissioning of protection systems for electrical substations. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in major grid automation and transmission projects, acting as a technical interface between customers and the wider engineering team. Key Responsibilities • Lead technical delivery across the full project lifecycle — from design to commissioning., • Analyse customer specifications and develop technical documentation., • Coordinate with customers, project managers, and internal teams on technical scope, risks, and budgets., • Specify IEDs, software configurations, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards., • Investigate and resolve protection-related technical issues and support site teams., • Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT). Essential Experience & Qualifications • Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)., • 5+ years’ experience in protection and electrical design engineering for substations., • Strong understanding of protection functions, schemes, and cubicle design., • Experience with relay configuration and network studies., • Willingness to travel (UK & international) with a valid driving licence. Desirable Skills • Knowledge of LV, MV & HV protection and automation systems., • Experience with substation automation and protection relays., • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Footsteps Stafford Nursery & Pre-School \n\n Permanent | Monday – Friday I up to 40 hours per week - £13.01 p/h \n\n Salary per annum: £27,060.80 \n\n We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries. This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions \n\n Footsteps Stafford Nursery & Pre-School is based in a large period property with an impressive outdoor garden, our nursery features an on-site forest school including an outside classroom. This friendly and homely nursery provides quality childcare for children from birth to 5 years. Our staff provide both a stimulating environment, as well as excellent opportunities, for children to learn through a mix of adult led and child-initiated activities. \n\n Responsibilities but not limited to: \n\n • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays \n\t, • Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s\n\t, • Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available \n\t, • Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth\n\t, • Childcare\n\t, • Company pension\n\t, • Employee mentoring programme\n\t #INDR4

Criminal Duty Solicitor - Stafford Salary: £45,000 £55,000 DOE Hours: Mon -Fri, 9am5pm (part-time/flexible considered) The Role Our client, a respected criminal law firm in Stafford, is seeking a Criminal Duty Solicitor to join their team. You will manage your own caseload, representing clients at police stations, Magistrates Courts, and assisting in Crown Court matters. The firm values proactive client care, strong advocacy, and excellent organisation. Duty accreditation is essential. Key Responsibilities Represent clients at police stations, Magistrates Courts, and assist in Crown Court matters. Attend duty appointments and provide advice and representation to legal aid and private clients. Prepare and manage criminal case files from instruction to conclusion. Draft legal documents, correspondence, and case summaries. Provide practical legal advice to clients across a range of criminal law matters. Liaise with counsel, police, CPS, court staff, and other professionals. Maintain compliance with professional and regulatory obligations. Requirements Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with current duty solicitor accreditation Minimum 3 years PQE in criminal law Experience in Magistrates and Crown Court matters Strong advocacy, drafting, and organisational skills Benefits Flexible working to support childcare 20 days annual leave + bank holidays Extra day off for your birthday Medicash health plan Company pension scheme Increased holiday entitlement with length of service Free on-site parking TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Protection & Control Engineer – Contract – Hybrid (Stafford) We're supporting a leading engineering consultancy delivering Protection & Control design packages for complex substation and grid modernisation projects. They're looking for a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to take a lead role in technical design, IEC 61850 engineering, and coordination of secondary system deliverables. This role suits an experienced P&C specialist with strong design capability, confidence in leading discussions, and hands-on experience with modern digital substation technologies. What You'll Be Delivering Lead the development and review of Protection & Control designs for high-voltage substation projects. Produce SLDs, KLDs, wiring diagrams, schematics, cable schedules and design documentation. Support the definition of protection philosophies, scheme design, and interface specifications. Contribute to IEC 61850 engineering activities including GOOSE messaging, station bus design and IED configuration. Work across major relay and IED platforms (Siemens, ABB, GE, SEL, etc.). Attend design reviews, client workshops, technical meetings and internal coordination sessions. Provide technical input for tenders, surveys, and delivery stages including FAT/SAT planning. What We're Looking For Proven background as a Senior Protection & Control Engineer within Transmission & Distribution, EPC or OEM environments. Strong understanding of protection schemes, secondary systems, and system integration. Hands-on IEC 61850 experience (engineering, configuration, interoperability). Ability to produce and assure high-quality technical design deliverables. Confident communicator, capable of leading technical discussions and resolving design challenges. UK driving licence and willingness to attend the Stafford office 3 days per week. Role Summary Role: Senior Protection & Control Engineer Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months initially Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week on-site in Stafford Apply now for the Senior Protection & Control Engineer role to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Suzie Stone via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment. TPBN1_UKTJ

A well-established groundworks and surfacing contractor operating across the UK is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to strengthen the commercial team and support expanding workload across multiple frameworks and project types. Along with a salary of up to £60,000 per annum, you will receive: Opportunities for progression within a growing, ambitious contractor. A diverse portfolio of UK-wide civil engineering and groundwork projects. A supportive, professional team culture with genuine autonomy and influence. Company vehicle or car allowance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme (4% employee/3% employer) What youll be doing as Senior Quantity Surveyor/Estimator: You will play a pivotal role in driving commercial success from tender through to final account. Youll take responsibility for the preparation of estimates, tender submissions and cost plans, as well as managing live project financials to ensure profitability and contract compliance. This is a key position for a commercially minded professional who thrives on balancing technical accuracy, client engagement and cost control within a dynamic contracting environment. Some of your responsibilities will include: Prepare detailed and competitive tenders for groundwork and civil engineering projects. Review drawings, specifications and contract documents to produce accurate cost estimates. Liaise with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing and technical input. Manage the financial performance of allocated projects from award to final account. Prepare and agree interim valuations, variations and final accounts. Monitor costs, forecast margins and ensure projects remain within agreed budgets. Provide clear, accurate reporting to senior management on project performance and pipeline. Collaborate with estimating, procurement, and operations teams to ensure consistent commercial strategy. Manage the estimating department, sharing expertise and promoting best practice across the business. Were looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Estimator with: Experience as a Senior QS or Estimator within groundworks, civil engineering, or related construction sectors. Strong working knowledge of SMM7, CESMM, and NEC/JCT forms of contract. Proven ability to manage costs, produce accurate estimates and deliver profitable projects. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating. Excellent numerical, analytical and negotiation skills. Clear written and verbal communication, with confidence in client-facing situations. Full UK driving licence. This is a fantastic opportunity that offers you the chance to be part of a company thats growing, forward thinking and committed to excellence. They invest in their people by offering opportunities for career progression. You wont just be another employee, youll be part of a respected name in the groundwork and civil engineering industry, where your experience and ideas can truly make an impact. To apply for this role as Senior Quantity Surveyor/Estimator, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV. Note: The job title of Senior relates simply to the level of experience and has no relevance to age. You are encouraged to apply for any opportunities that you feel to be suitable, irrespective of age or level of experience. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to. TPBN1_UKTJ

Join a leading Stafford-based charity making a real difference to people facing mental health challenges, substance misuse issues, and barriers linked to offending backgrounds. We are looking for a proactive Housing Inclusion Worker to support clients on a 1-to-1 basis and help them build independence and stability. What You will Do As Housing Inclusion Worker Manage a caseload and create tailored Tenancy Management Plans. Help clients access and maintain welfare benefits, including Housing Benefit. Complete needs assessments with partner agencies using recovery-focused approaches. Support clients to develop life skills, manage their tenancy, and work towards independent living. Encourage engagement in employment, training, volunteering, and community activities. Identify and manage risks, keeping clients and staff safe. Maintain accurate records and work collaboratively with external agencies. What Youll Bring As Housing Inclusion Worker Experience in social housing or care, ideally with mental health or substance misuse support. Strong knowledge of the welfare benefits system (essential). CIH Level 3 or similar is desirable; understanding of housing law/debt management a bonus. Great communication, organisation, and admin skills. Confident with Microsoft Office. Full driving licence and ability to travel locally. The Details £25,524.52 per annum Full-time, permanent (37 hours) MondayFriday, 9am5pm Travel across Stafford, Cannock & Penkridge 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Training opportunities and career development DBS, right to work, and satisfactory references required. If you are passionate about helping people build brighter, more independent futures, the Housing Inclusion Worker position could be for you. Apply now and send us your CV! We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any individual regardless of their sex, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, disability, or age. All applications will be considered on merit. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Engineering Team Leader Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Days and Nights We are looking for a proactive and experienced Engineering Team Leader to join the team at our clients busy highly automated distribution centre in Stafford. Overseeing a team of 3 engineers and 2 technicians you will be responsible for ensuring the planned maintenance schedule is up to date and delivering high-quality engineering solutions. You'll play a key role in driving continuous improvement, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. This is very much a hands on position where you will be mentoring the team and providing technical support across the wider operation. Key Responsibilities of an Engineering Team Leader Lead, motivate, and develop a team of engineers and technicians to achieve departmental goals. Oversee planning, allocation, and execution of engineering tasks and projects. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. Provide technical guidance and support to team members. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively. Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation. Collaborate with other departments to support production and maintenance activities. Conduct performance reviews and support professional development of team members. Skills & Experience Required for a Engineering Team Leader Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field). Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role within an engineering environment. Strong technical background and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership abilities. Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is advantageous. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Salary and Benefits for an Engineering Team Leader Salary UP TO £60,000 DOE 22 Days Holiday Pension Health Insurance High Street Discount. If you are a strong team player and feel you have the right skill set and experience for this Engineering Team Leadersrole please click apply or contact the Permanent Vacancies team on 07443 359151 for more information. TPBN1_UKTJ

Meritus Stafford, England, United Kingdom Meritus Stafford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Meritus. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Principal Electrical Design Engineer | Automation / Controls Consultancy | Nuclear Industry | Stafford (Hybrid 3 days per week in the office) | Up to £65,000 | SC Clearance Eligibility Required MERITUS are working with an expanding Automation / Controls Consultancy that are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to take ownership of technical leadership across multiple projects. This is an opportunity to step into a senior role where your technical expertise and leadership will make a real difference. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and quality of hardware / electrical systems from concept through to delivery. You’ll be heavily involved in the design of low voltage electrical distribution systems, control panels, and safety-related electrical systems, ensuring they meet both project requirements and industry standards. Alongside the technical work, you’ll mentor engineers, oversee project delivery, and provide technical leadership in areas such as AutoCAD Electrical design and Inventor models. The company are based in Stafford & operate hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office. They require candidates to be eligible for SC level security clearance. Main Responsibilities: • Lead the design and development of control panels, safety panels, and low voltage distribution systems., • Carry out detailed reviews of AutoCAD Electrical drawings and Inventor models to ensure accuracy and compliance., • Provide day-to-day technical leadership and mentoring for hardware engineers, ensuring projects run smoothly., • Work closely with project teams to ensure delivery on time, to scope, and within budget., • Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline, with at least 4 years’ experience in hardware/electrical design., • Strong background in control panel design and use of AutoCAD Electrical., • Proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering successful projects., • Knowledge of functional safety standards (IEC 61508) and familiarity with ISO quality and safety frameworks., • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to guide and motivate others., • The require candidates to be eligible for SC level security clearance., • Salary up to £65,000 (potentially higher), • 30 days holiday + bank holidays, • Private medical insurance, • Matched pension scheme up to 6%, • Mid-Senior level, • Full-time, • Engineering, Design, and Consulting Get notified about new Electrical Engineer jobs in Stafford, England, United Kingdom. Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Hixon, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Crewe, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Field, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Barrow, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Telford, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Telford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Rocester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Kingswinford, England, United Kingdom 13 hours ago Tamworth, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Tamworth, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Walsall, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Swindon, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr