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Project Manager Department: DefenceLocation: Colchester A leading UK-based engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its division. The business designs, tests, certifies, and manufactures advanced manufacturing solutions for a wide range of industrial and life-critical applications. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and results-driven Project Manager to play a key role in delivering complex, strategically important UK Defence contracts. The role sits within a dedicated and high-performing team focused on ensuring on-time, right-first-time project delivery. You will be accountable for the end-to-end execution of projects, including supporting bids for new opportunities. Success in this role will require close collaboration with a multifunctional organisation, strong customer and supplier engagement, and a proven ability to manage delivery against cost, quality, and schedule. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter, a strong team player, and a confident communicator with the drive to deliver positive change. Regular travel within the UK will be required. Key Responsibilities • Act as the primary point of contact for key customers, building and maintaining strong, effective working relationships, • Lead commercial and technical discussions with customers and internal stakeholders, • Review, interpret, and manage complex contracts, statements of work, and commercial agreements, • Ensure projects comply with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and internal governance, • Align project execution with contract requirements and business objectives, • Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior stakeholders, • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, resource schedules, risk registers, and change logs, • Apply appropriate project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) based on project context, • Lead cross-functional teams, manage dependencies, and resolve issues and conflicts, • Proactively manage risks, escalations, and strategic challenges, • Provide clear, accurate project status reporting to senior management and executive stakeholders, • Drive project reviews, post-implementation assessments, and lessons-learned activities, • Mentor and support junior Project Managers Essential Experience & Qualifications • Proven experience working within the Defence industry, • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred), • Minimum of 7 years’ project management experience, including at least 3 years in a senior role, • Demonstrable experience managing large, complex, multi-million-pound projects, • Strong track record of managing external customers, suppliers, and vendor contracts, • Experience working closely with legal and procurement teams on commercial agreements, • Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent), • Willingness to travel regularly across the UK

Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Renewable Energy Location: Braintree, Essex Salary: £55,000-£75,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits ARM is recruiting for an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing renewable energy business delivering commercial and utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects. The Role You will lead electrical design across projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring compliant, practical and cost-effective solutions. Key Responsibilities • Lead electrical design for solar PV and BESS projects, • Oversee LV, MV and HV systems, including grid connections, • Review calculations, SLDs, protection studies, earthing and SCADA, • Ensure compliance with BS 7671, G99/G100, ENA and DNO standards, • Support tendering, construction and commissioning, • Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, • Experience in renewable electrical design (solar PV/BESS preferred), • Strong knowledge of G99/G100 and UK grid connections, • Experience with AutoCAD, PVCase, Trimble or similar, • Bonus scheme, • 5% employer pension, • Life insurance, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • EV salary sacrifice and cycle to work scheme To apply, please send your CV to Simon Cheung at Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Technical Manager - Non-Chemical Disinfection Systems Manufacturer. Overview This is an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Manager to join a growing organisation operating in regulated, safety-critical environments. This senior role sits within the leadership team and is responsible for aligning technical, manufacturing, and commercial functions to drive product performance, operational excellence, and business growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting customer success, enabling sales, and ensuring that products meet both market demands and regulatory requirements across air, surface, and water disinfection solutions. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Strategy • Define and lead technical strategy to support innovation, product performance, and lifecycle management, • Act as the technical authority across disinfection and verification solutions, • Provide technical expertise to support complex sales opportunities, • Translate customer needs into robust technical solutions, • Support key customer interactions, including presentations and negotiations, • Contribute to bids, tenders, and proposals, • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure scalable and robust product designs, • Support resolution of production issues and drive root cause analysis, • Improve quality, reliability, and production efficiency, • Feed market and customer insights into product development, • Work closely with R&D on new technologies, validation, and certification, • Act as a key interface between technical, commercial, and operational teams, • Align customer commitments with operational delivery, • Establish and monitor technical performance metrics, • Drive cost optimisation and value engineering initiatives, • Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and regulatory standards, • Manage technical risk across projects and product lifecycle, • Support audits and certification processes We are looking for: • Strong technical background in engineering, science, or a related discipline, • Significant experience within regulated or safety-critical environments, • Proven ability to support sales through technical expertise, • Experience working closely with manufacturing or operational teams, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts, • Demonstrated experience in cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management, • Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field, • Extensive industry experience (typically 10+ years) If you think this sounds like you, please apply and we can schedule a time to discuss it! Feel free to reach out to Alex Mason on

We are currently working with a tier 1 contractor who are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their major projects site in Somerset. An exciting opportunity to join one of their flagship projects in the UK. Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below. The Senior Quantity Surveyor role Ideally, you'll; • be a recognised Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial awareness with a focus on profit and cash, • have prior experience with CM projects, • have experience managing a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and management of subcontract works packages through to final account., • be keen to minimise risk, cost and maximise value by cost checking and analysis of labour, plant and materials., • Extensive knowledge in managing multi-million pound packages on major projects. xrnqpay, • Experience working on a NEC form of contract, • Pre contract through to post contract experience, • Large scale major project experience / Construction Management experience, • Strategy – Can disseminate a breadth of internal and external data and apply sound judgement regarding the strategic direction of the business

Job Description Shape Britain’s Energy Future with Sizewell C Location: Leiston, Suffolk Contract: Permanent, full-time. Closing Date: 24TH February 2026 Why Join Us? We’re building the future. Sizewell C is a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project that will power Britain’s energy security and net-zero ambitions for decades to come. Following our recent Final Investment Decision, construction is fully greenlit. This is your chance to be part of the largest investment in homegrown clean energy in decades, delivering low-carbon electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years. What’s in It for You • Salary: £105,000 per annum, depending on experience, • Car Allowance: £6,900 per annum, • Bonus: 10% annual incentive, • Pension: Up to 7.5% employee / 15% employer contribution, • Leave: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Sizewell C is seeking a Head of Delivery (HoD) – Transverse & Balance of Plant (BoP) to take a leading role within the Main Civil Works (MCW) team, operating as an Owner Participant (OP) within the Civil Works Alliance. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role that works day‑to‑day with Alliance partners to ensure the safe, high-quality and timely delivery of all Transverse & BoP civil works. You will lead the full lifecycle of your scope — Engineering Interface, Procurement, Construction and Handover — ensuring delivery is safe, compliant, on time and on cost, and aligned with Sizewell C’s strategy of intelligent replication of Hinkley Point C (HPC). You will be accountable for delivering the Main Civil Works elements associated with: • Backfill, • Technical Galleries, • Steel Cylinder Concrete Pipes (SCCP) You will also lead cross‑MCW responsibilities linked to key delivery assumptions and productivity enablers derived from HPC learning. What You Will Do • Lead end‑to‑end delivery of all Transverse & BoP works within the Civil Works Alliance., • Work in partnership with CWA BoP Platform Delivery Leads to coordinate daily execution., • Drive safe, high‑quality, efficient construction aligned to SZC standards and HPC replication., • Manage engineering interfaces to convert design intent into timely, executable work packs., • Maintain an integrated delivery plan, including schedule, cost, risk, and readiness., • Resolve delivery issues within agreed parameters and escalate risks appropriately., • Ensure readiness for work: people, SQEP, materials, logistics, temporary works and QA., • Lead SZC Project Managers and influence a multidisciplinary matrix team across SZC and CWA., • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including Engineering, Supply Chain, RD, Quality, PMO and wider programme teams., • Significant experience delivering large, complex civil engineering works., • Background in major infrastructure, EPC, alliance or JV delivery environments., • Strong capability in planning, sequencing, engineering interface management and issue resolution., • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a complex stakeholder environment., • Commitment to safety, quality and disciplined execution. The Head of Delivery MCW Transverse & Balance of Plant, must operate confidently and credibly in a complex, regulated stakeholder environment. Principal stakeholders include: • UK Government, including HM Treasury, DESNZ/BEIS, IPA, • EDF (UK & France organisations) – engineering, assurance & delivery, • Financial investors and institutions, • UK Regulators (ONR, Environment Agency, local planning authorities), • Alliance partners within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), • Local communities, authorities and representative groups, • Responsible Designer (RD) and replicated HPC design teams, • Track record of delivering projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security, and environmental responsibility, ideally within the Nuclear Energy sector or similar regulated environment., • Demonstrate success in managing / developing:, • Engineering design and field execution strategies for project delivery,, • Procurement and management of complex commercial arrangements,, • Multi-discipline EPCM projects,, • Experience of managing / influencing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects., • Control of costs; risk; schedule and change and proficient., • Experience of successfully engaging groups of stakeholders., • Able to demonstrate strong management skills including project management, financial management, change management and facilitation. Proficient in the use of estimating scheduling, programming and risk tools., • Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, in a regulated environment., • Experience of working within Alliances and Joint Ventures, • Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks., • Strong numerical and analytical skills., • Degree and/or chartered status in an engineering, construction, project management or other related field., • Good knowledge and experience of CDM Regulations., • Knowledge and / or practitioner of Project Management with experience of applying either; APM body of knowledge and OGC's Prince 2., • Can demonstrate experience of managing project through the project lifecycle from concept to handover Humility • Recognises the value brought from different cultures and experiences., • Positively challenges poor quality and performance., • Identifies solutions at the lowest possible level., • Values the rules and environment in which we operate., • Gives and receives feedback with respect., • Operates as ‘One team’, working closely together and helping each other., • Empowers team – empowered teams always looking forward., • Communicates clearly and consistently., • Promotes collaboration and team alignment., • Clear and fast decision making. The Sizewell C team is one of the most exciting and largest new megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. We have begun constructing a 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast in the East of England replicating, wherever possible, the design used for Hinkley Point C, another nuclear power station being built in Somerset. When built, Sizewell C will be one of the largest power stations to operate in the UK. The power station will generate low carbon electricity for at least 60 years, supplying over 6 million homes and supporting around 7% of the UK’s current electricity needs. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear . We want Sizewell C to define what good leadership for the nuclear industry and British infrastructure looks like and deliver on it. We understand the feats of organisation, logistics, collaboration and imagination that building nuclear requires. We are building for the next generation for their home-grown energy, energy price stability and ultra-low carbon power in abundance. We also want to set the benchmark for maximising long-lasting social value as we build and demonstrate how smart collaboration can work for the benefit of communities – locally, regionally and nationally. We are the first nuclear power station in the UK to be funded under the Regulated Asset Base funding model (RAB). Our largest shareholder is the UK Government, alongside equity partners La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure. Sizewell C operates within a complex and fast-moving stakeholder environment, engaging with a wide range of partners including government bodies, regulators, local communities, supply chain partners, and international collaborators. This makes Sizewell C a uniquely stimulating place to work — where navigating evolving priorities, balancing interests, and building trusted relationships is just as critical as technical excellence. For those who thrive in dynamic, multi-dimensional settings, it offers unmatched professional challenge and growth. When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group. At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years. By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C’s employee ___ and EDF's employee ___. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.

Job Description Shape Britain’s Energy Future with Sizewell C Location: Leiston, Suffolk Contract: Permanent, full-time. Closing Date: 24th February 2026 Why Join Us? We’re building the future. Sizewell C is a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project that will power Britain’s energy security and net-zero ambitions for decades to come. Following our recent Final Investment Decision, construction is fully greenlit. This is your chance to be part of the largest investment in homegrown clean energy in decades, delivering low-carbon electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years. What’s in It for You • Salary: £105,000 per annum, depending on experience, • Car Allowance: £6,900 per annum, • Bonus: 10% annual incentive, • Pension: Up to 7.5% employee / 15% employer contribution Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Conventional Island (CI) scope for SZC Units 1 & 2 within the Main Civil Works (MCW), acting as the Owner Participant in the Civil Works Alliance. Accountable for enabling safe, quality, on-time, on-cost delivery across Engineering Interfaces, Procurement, Construction, and Handover. Operates in a peer relationship with the CWA CI Platform Delivery Lead and provides line leadership to SZC project managers and functional support. Key Responsibilities • Delivery Leadership: Own delivery outcomes (SQEP: Safety, Quality, Environment, Performance) for the CI scope across Units 1 & 2; proactively unblock issues, optimise phasing, and drive schedule adherence., • Alliance Partnering: Operate as Owner Participant within CWA; collaborate as a peer with the CWA CI Platform Delivery Lead to drive integrated planning and decision-making., • Scope Integration: Manage interfaces with Responsible Designer (RD), CI Programme, PMO, Commercial, Quality, and Supply Chain to assure design maturity, constructability, and progressive assurance., • Risk & Change: Own risk register and change control for CI scope; ensure transparent escalation and evidence-based decision-making., • People Leadership: Lead a team of SZC Senior PMs/PMs and matrix functional support; set performance expectations and build delivery capability., • Commercial & Contracts: Support procurement strategies, alliance commercial mechanisms, claims/compensation events within the alliancing framework., • Stakeholder Management: Engage with CWP leadership and wider SZC stakeholders; prepare and present clear delivery reporting and readiness reviews. The Sizewell C (SZC) construction programme is built around a technical and commercial business case that relies on intelligent replication of Hinkley Point C (HPC). This approach leverages mature design data, established engineering solutions, supply chain capability, and lessons learned from HPC to reduce FOAK complexity, accelerate delivery, and improve productivity. EDF’s established UK nuclear capability is a critical contributor to this strategy, providing design, engineering, assurance, and construction expertise that underpins SZC’s ability to replicate, adapt and execute safely. The SZC Civil Works Programme (CWP) comprises three major sub‑programmes delivered over a 10‑year period: • Early Works & Enabling, • Main Civil & Ancillary Works Key Stakeholders The CI HoD must operate confidently and credibly in a complex, regulated stakeholder environment. Principal stakeholders include: • UK Government, including HM Treasury, DESNZ/BEIS, IPA, • EDF (UK & France organisations) – engineering, assurance & delivery, • Financial investors and institutions, • UK Regulators (ONR, Environment Agency, local planning authorities), • Alliance partners within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), • Local communities, authorities and representative groups, • Responsible Designer (RD) and replicated HPC design teams, • Track record of delivering projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security, and environmental responsibility, ideally within the Nuclear Energy sector or similar regulated environment., • Demonstrate success in managing / developing:, • Engineering design and field execution strategies for project delivery,, • Procurement and management of complex commercial arrangements,, • Multi-discipline EPCM projects,, • Experience of managing / influencing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects., • Control of costs; risk; schedule and change and proficient., • Experience of successfully engaging groups of stakeholders., • Able to demonstrate strong management skills including project management, financial management, change management and facilitation. Proficient in the use of estimating scheduling, programming and risk tools., • Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, in a regulated environment., • Experience of working within Alliances and Joint Ventures, • Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks., • Strong numerical and analytical skills., • Degree and/or chartered status in an engineering, construction, project management or other related field., • Good knowledge and experience of CDM Regulations., • Knowledge and / or practitioner of Project Management with experience of applying either; APM body of knowledge and OGC's Prince 2., • Can demonstrate experience of managing project through the project lifecycle from concept to handover Humility • Recognises the value brought from different cultures and experiences., • Positively challenges poor quality and performance., • Identifies solutions at the lowest possible level., • Values the rules and environment in which we operate., • Gives and receives feedback with respect., • Operates as ‘One team’, working closely together and helping each other., • Empowers team – empowered teams always looking forward., • Communicates clearly and consistently., • Promotes collaboration and team alignment., • Clear and fast decision making. The Sizewell C team is one of the most exciting and largest new megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. We have begun constructing a 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast in the East of England replicating, wherever possible, the design used for Hinkley Point C, another nuclear power station being built in Somerset. When built, Sizewell C will be one of the largest power stations to operate in the UK. The power station will generate low carbon electricity for at least 60 years, supplying over 6 million homes and supporting around 7% of the UK’s current electricity needs. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear . We want Sizewell C to define what good leadership for the nuclear industry and British infrastructure looks like and deliver on it. We understand the feats of organisation, logistics, collaboration and imagination that building nuclear requires. We are building for the next generation for their home-grown energy, energy price stability and ultra-low carbon power in abundance. We also want to set the benchmark for maximising long-lasting social value as we build and demonstrate how smart collaboration can work for the benefit of communities – locally, regionally and nationally. We are the first nuclear power station in the UK to be funded under the Regulated Asset Base funding model (RAB). Our largest shareholder is the UK Government, alongside equity partners La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure. Sizewell C operates within a complex and fast-moving stakeholder environment, engaging with a wide range of partners including government bodies, regulators, local communities, supply chain partners, and international collaborators. This makes Sizewell C a uniquely stimulating place to work — where navigating evolving priorities, balancing interests, and building trusted relationships is just as critical as technical excellence. For those who thrive in dynamic, multi-dimensional settings, it offers unmatched professional challenge and growth. When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group. At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years. By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C’s employee ___ and EDF's employee ___. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.

We are currently working with a tier 1 contractor who are looking for an MEP Quantity Surveyor to join their major projects site in Somerset. An exciting opportunity for one of their flagship sites in the UK. Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. Role: MEP Quantity Surveyor Salary: Competitive salary or day rate Location: Somerset (subsistence is available for any permanent staff who require stay away costs) The Quantity Surveyor role – MEP – Major project • Experience as a recognised QS with strong commercial awareness with a focus on profit and cash, • Assist with the commercial packages for the MEP, • You will manage a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and management of subcontract works packages through to final account., • You'll be keen to minimise risk, cost and maximise value by cost checking and analysis of labour, plant and materials. xrnqpay, • Knowledge and experience in managing MEP packages, • Pre contract through to post contract experience, • Large scale major project experience / Construction Management experience, • Strategy – Can disseminate a breadth of internal and external data and apply sound judgement regarding the strategic direction of the business

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #1365 Location: Essex If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£75k-£85k basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus etc. Company & Project: Ansuccessful and award winning Main Contractor operating across Essex are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their business to lead a c£15m New Build project currently in the 2nd stage and moving to site in November 2026. Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects in pre-construction and therefore experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for commercial functions during the 2nd stage including: • Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages. This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable subcontractors, and tender reconciliations., • Cost Planning : Manage the project budget as the design progresses from RIBA Stage 3 to 4., • Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods to align the design with the client's budget without compromising quality., • Risk Management: You will quantify commercial risks., • Design Liaison: Coordinate with the design team, managing subcontractor design fees and liabilities., • Managing all daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to;, • Measurement & valuations., • Applications for payment., • Reconciling accounts., • Dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project. Desirable Experience: • Minimum 7-10 years+ experience as a QS working for a Main Contractor., • Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors., • Experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position., • Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Quantity Surveyor OR Commercial Manager OR Senior Cost Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. xrnqpay Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #1366 Location: Essex Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£65k-£75k basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus etc. Company & Project: Ansuccessful and award winning Main Contractor operating across Essex are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their business to lead a c£10m New Build project currently in the 2nd stage and moving to site in Jan 2027. Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education. The Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects in pre-construction and therefore experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for commercial functions during the 2nd stage including: • Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages. This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable subcontractors, and tender reconciliations., • Cost Planning : Manage the project budget as the design progresses from RIBA Stage 3 to 4., • Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods to align the design with the client's budget without compromising quality., • Risk Management: You will quantify commercial risks., • Design Liaison: Coordinate with the design team, managing subcontractor design fees and liabilities., • Managing all daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to;, • Measurement & valuations., • Applications for payment., • Reconciling accounts., • Dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project. Desirable Experience: • Minimum 5 years+ experience as a QS working for a Main Contractor., • Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors., • Experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position., • Previous Roles: Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Assistant Quantity Surveyor OR Cost Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. xrnqpay Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.

Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Renewable Energy Location: Braintree, Essex Salary: £55,000-£75,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits ARM is recruiting for an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing renewable energy business delivering commercial and utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects. The Role You will lead electrical design across projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring compliant, practical and cost-effective solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead electrical design for solar PV and BESS projects Oversee LV, MV and HV systems, including grid connections Review calculations, SLDs, protection studies, earthing and SCADA Ensure compliance with BS 7671, G99/G100, ENA and DNO standards Support tendering, construction and commissioning Lead design reviews, quality assurance and mentor technical teamsAbout You Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Experience in renewable electrical design (solar PV/BESS preferred) Strong knowledge of G99/G100 and UK grid connections Experience with AutoCAD, PVCase, Trimble or similar Strong technical, communication and project delivery skillsPackage Bonus scheme 5% employer pension Life insurance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays EV salary sacrifice and cycle to work scheme Strong career progression opportunitiesTo discuss this opportunity in confidence, contact ARM today. To apply, please send your CV to Simon Cheung at Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Managing Design Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #98241 Location: Essex & some projects in bordering counties Start Date: May 2026 Salary: c£100k+ (DOE) basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, health, performance bonus, pension etc. Company & Project: A prominent main contractor specialising in the Commercial, Mixed-Use, and Science sectors is looking for a Managing Design Manager to lead a team in the southern part of their business. This role involves managing a department of Design Managers, Document Controllers, and Digital Construction staff around 8 professionals in total. The successful candidate will oversee the design process across a range of projects, beginning at the feasibility stage and continuing through to on-site coordination. Previous experience leading the Design through PCSA stage is essential for this opportunity. Duties & Responsibilities: Lead a team of Design Managers through all RIBA stages, bid management, PCSA/2nd Stage, and essential H&S, operational, and commercial reviews. Implement and ensure accountability for Design Management effectiveness and best practice across the entire discipline. Provide functional leadership for design management within the local area. Oversee and manage all Design Management standards and controls. Execute a clear Design Management strategy and approach across all project opportunities and tenders. Promote collaboration between design and cost teams to ensure budget and programme drive positive outcomes. Act as the key point of coordination between design teams, the client, and the on-site delivery team. Maintain a process-driven approach, utilising practical construction knowledge and a keen eye for detail. Desirable Experience: 5 years+ experience as a Senior Design Manager or above, for a Main Contractor. Design Coordination on projects in excess of £20m+ from early planning stages through to project completion. Excellent knowledge of Construction methodology, Design & Build contracts, Planning legislation and Building Safety Act. Previous Roles: Senior Design Manager OR Design Manager OR Senior Design Co-ordinator OR Design & Build Manager OR Managing Design Manager OR Principal Design Manager Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Managing Design Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business

Hardware Design Engineer | Colchester area | £45,000 - £55,000 | 25 days holiday + bank holidays The Opportunity Design high-precision electronics systems used by leading engineering organisations worldwide. We are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to join an established, engineering-led company specialising in precision electronic test and measurement systems. This hands-on role lets you take ownership of projects, designing and developing mixed-signal hardware from concept through to production, within a cooperative, technically strong team. Move beyond routine design work and influence product development while building deep technical expertise as a Hardware Design Engineer. Key Responsibilities Define product specifications with Product Management Design and develop analogue and digital electronics hardware Create schematics and multilayer PCB layouts using Altium Designer Select components and improve performance, accuracy, and reliability Debug and validate hardware using lab equipment Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams Take ownership of projects from concept to production Support products throughout their lifecycle and contribute to design reviews Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience Experience in hardware design Strong analogue and digital circuit design knowledge Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and test equipment Experience in multi-disciplinary engineering teams Strong problem-solving and attention to detail Desirable Experience Altium Designer experience RF circuit design knowledge Experience in instrumentation, measurement, or high-reliability systems What's on Offer Up to £55,000 salary 25 days holiday + bank holidays Life assurance and wellbeing support Training and professional development Career progression in a stable, engineering-led business Cooperative environment prioritising quality Company events and on-site perks Apply Now If you're a Hardware Design Engineer ready to take ownership of challenging electronics projects, work on high-quality electronic systems, and grow your technical career, apply today. #Tier1

Project Manager Department: Defence Location: Colchester A leading UK-based engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its division. The business designs, tests, certifies, and manufactures advanced manufacturing solutions for a wide range of industrial and life-critical applications. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and results-driven Project Manager to play a key role in delivering complex, strategically important UK Defence contracts. The role sits within a dedicated and high-performing team focused on ensuring on-time, right-first-time project delivery. You will be accountable for the end-to-end execution of projects, including supporting bids for new opportunities. Success in this role will require close collaboration with a multifunctional organisation, strong customer and supplier engagement, and a proven ability to manage delivery against cost, quality, and schedule. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter, a strong team player, and a confident communicator with the drive to deliver positive change. Regular travel within the UK will be required. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for key customers, building and maintaining strong, effective working relationships Lead commercial and technical discussions with customers and internal stakeholders Review, interpret, and manage complex contracts, statements of work, and commercial agreements Ensure projects comply with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and internal governance Align project execution with contract requirements and business objectives Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior stakeholders Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, resource schedules, risk registers, and change logs Apply appropriate project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) based on project context Lead cross-functional teams, manage dependencies, and resolve issues and conflicts Proactively manage risks, escalations, and strategic challenges Provide clear, accurate project status reporting to senior management and executive stakeholders Drive project reviews, post-implementation assessments, and lessons-learned activities Mentor and support junior Project Managers Make decisions with financial, legal, and strategic impactThis role may evolve in line with business needs, market conditions, and project requirements. Essential Experience & Qualifications Proven experience working within the Defence industry Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred) Minimum of 7 years' project management experience, including at least 3 years in a senior role Demonstrable experience managing large, complex, multi-million-pound projects Strong track record of managing external customers, suppliers, and vendor contracts Experience working closely with legal and procurement teams on commercial agreements Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) Willingness to travel regularly across the UK

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #1366 Location: Essex Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£65k-£75k basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus etc. Company & Project: Ansuccessful and award winning Main Contractor operating across Essex are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their business to lead a c£10m New Build project currently in the 2nd stage and moving to site in Jan 2027. Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education. The Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects in pre-construction and therefore experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for commercial functions during the 2nd stage including: Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages. This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable subcontractors, and tender reconciliations. Cost Planning : Manage the project budget as the design progresses from RIBA Stage 3 to 4. Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods to align the design with the client's budget without compromising quality. Risk Management: You will quantify commercial risks. Design Liaison: Coordinate with the design team, managing subcontractor design fees and liabilities. 2nd-Stage Negotiation: Act as the commercial lead in transitioning the project to the main contract. You will negotiate preliminaries, overheads, and profit to secure a fair and profitable Second Stage award. In addition to commercial delivery when the project moves to on-site delivery including: Managing all daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to; Measurement & valuations. Applications for payment. Reconciling accounts. Dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project. Settling final accounts. Previous experience on projects £5m+ as Number 1 QS is essential, along with working on 2-stage projects/with PCSAs. Desirable Experience: Minimum 5 years+ experience as a QS working for a Main Contractor. Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors. Experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. Previous Roles: Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Assistant Quantity Surveyor OR Cost Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business. TPBN1_UKTJ

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Bid Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #1342 Location: Essex Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£75k-£85k + car or allowance, healthcare, pension, bonus Company & Project: An award winning Main Contractor with a profitable track record, high staff retention rate and busy pipeline of work are currently looking to expand their Bid Management team with a talented professional to work on new tenders in addition to managing projects through the PCSA stage to full contract award. Operating across multiple sectors including Commercial, Mixed-Use, Life Science, Residential, Healthcare and Education they are recruiting for an experienced and effective Bid Manager to complement their team. The client has a strong reputation in the market for work winning and build quality, with a varied project pipeline that includes projects across New Build and Refurbishment sectors. Our client has an enviable order book already secured for 2026 but they are continuing to target new business and grow their team. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a work winning team, handling a variety of tenders, coordinating and collaborating all techincal disciplines to ensure a successful bid in addition to managing the bid through the PCSA process. Previous experience working in pre-construction as either a Planner, Estimator or Design Manager would be advantageous, or from a Project Management or Commercial background. Desirable Experience: 10 years+ UK experience working for a Main Contractor, ideally within a Pre-Construction position, or alternatively in a profession which has exposure to Pre-Construction stages e.g. Estimator, Planner, Design Manager, Project Manager or Commercial. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working. Previous involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential for this position. Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques. Previous roles: Senior Bid Manager OR Bid Coordinator OR Proposals Manager OR Bid Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Manager OR Framework Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or comparable qualification. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Bid Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Bid Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #1342 Location: Essex Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£75k-£85k + car or allowance, healthcare, pension, bonus Company & Project: An award winning Main Contractor with a profitable track record, high staff retention rate and busy pipeline of work are currently looking to expand their Bid Management team with a talented professional to work on new tenders in addition to managing projects through the PCSA stage to full contract award. Operating across multiple sectors including Commercial, Mixed-Use, Life Science, Residential, Healthcare and Education they are recruiting for an experienced and effective Bid Manager to complement their team. The client has a strong reputation in the market for work winning and build quality, with a varied project pipeline that includes projects across New Build and Refurbishment sectors. Our client has an enviable order book already secured for 2026 but they are continuing to target new business and grow their team. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a work winning team, handling a variety of tenders, coordinating and collaborating all techincal disciplines to ensure a successful bid in addition to managing the bid through the PCSA process. Previous experience working in pre-construction as either a Planner, Estimator or Design Manager would be advantageous, or from a Project Management or Commercial background. Desirable Experience: 10 years+ UK experience working for a Main Contractor, ideally within a Pre-Construction position, or alternatively in a profession which has exposure to Pre-Construction stages e.g. Estimator, Planner, Design Manager, Project Manager or Commercial. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working. Previous involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential for this position. Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques. Previous roles: Senior Bid Manager OR Bid Coordinator OR Proposals Manager OR Bid Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Manager OR Framework Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or comparable qualification. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Bid Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business. TPBN1_UKTJ

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #1365 Location: Essex Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£75k-£85k basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus etc. Company & Project: Ansuccessful and award winning Main Contractor operating across Essex are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their business to lead a c£15m New Build project currently in the 2nd stage and moving to site in November 2026. Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects in pre-construction and therefore experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for commercial functions during the 2nd stage including: Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages. This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable subcontractors, and tender reconciliations. Cost Planning : Manage the project budget as the design progresses from RIBA Stage 3 to 4. Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods to align the design with the client's budget without compromising quality. Risk Management: You will quantify commercial risks. Design Liaison: Coordinate with the design team, managing subcontractor design fees and liabilities. 2nd-Stage Negotiation: Act as the commercial lead in transitioning the project to the main contract. You will negotiate preliminaries, overheads, and profit to secure a fair and profitable Second Stage award. In addition to commercial delivery when the project moves to on-site delivery including: Managing all daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to; Measurement & valuations. Applications for payment. Reconciling accounts. Dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project. Settling final accounts. Previous experience on projects £10m+ as Number 1 QS is essential, along with working on 2-stage projects/with PCSAs. Desirable Experience: Minimum 7-10 years+ experience as a QS working for a Main Contractor. Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors. Experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Quantity Surveyor OR Commercial Manager OR Senior Cost Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business. TPBN1_UKTJ

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