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Technical Buyer (Capital Projects) – 6‑Month FTC Location: Swansea, South Wales (on‑site) Salary: £100,000 pro rata Contract: 6‑month Fixed Term Contract Hours: Full‑time, 5 days per week Eligibility: Full UK working rights & full UK driving licence required Start: ASAP Are you an experienced technical buyer with strong capital procurement expertise? This is a high‑impact opportunity to join a major UK industrial environment and take ownership of technically‑complex capital purchasing across multiple project streams. You’ll be the technical procurement specialist supporting engineering, operations and project delivery teams—ensuring all capital investments are sourced competitively, contracted robustly, and delivered effectively. The Opportunity As a Technical Buyer (Capital Projects), you will: • Manage end‑to‑end procurement for a portfolio of capital projects (equipment, engineering services, materials and works)., • Lead tendering, technical evaluations, supplier negotiations and contract placement., • Ensure alignment with internal processes, procurement governance and regulatory standards., • Build strong working relationships with engineers, project managers and internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and delivery drivers., • Select suppliers based on capability, compliance, commercial risk and long‑term value., • Monitor and report project-related financial benefits and sourcing outcomes., • Maintain robust audit trails and documentation at all stages. About You You’ll excel in this role if you have: • 5+ years’ procurement or commercial experience with significant large scale project capex exposure., • Strong grasp of technical specifications, engineering documentation and capital project lifecycle., • Proven ability to negotiate bespoke terms and conditions independently., • Solid contract law and procurement governance knowledge., • Excellent communication, analysis, and stakeholder‑engagement skills., • A proactive mindset, with the ability to challenge, guide and influence cross‑functional teams., • Highly organised approach and a natural attention to detail. Desirable: • Degree‑level education or equivalent industry experience., • CIPS membership or progress toward it. What’s in It for You? • A high‑profile role supporting major capital investments., • Ownership of multi‑million‑pound procurement activity., • Competitive senior‑level salary package., • Exposure to complex engineering, manufacturing and infrastructure projects., • Opportunity to collaborate with experienced technical and procurement professionals. How to Apply If you’re an experienced Technical Buyer with strong capital projects background and can start at short notice in Swansea, we want to hear from you.

This role will be within our water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment.

Head of Venue Technical You’ll report to the Venue Director and be responsible for the Deputy Technical Manager, Senior Technician, Venue Technicians, Maintenance Manager and Stage Door Department. Please note, your role may involve working with children or vulnerable people. Key responsibilities The Head of Venue Technical leads all technical and facilities operations at Swansea Arena, delivering exceptional support for visiting productions, conferences and events while maintaining the building’s technical infrastructure to a high standard. You’ll own health and safety, asset management, and maintenance, and build an efficient, customer‑focused technical and facilities function. Your skills, qualities, and experience Technical Leadership Lead, develop and work alongside the technical team to deliver outstanding production support. Act as the primary technical contact for visiting productions and events, ensuring requirements are met efficiently and cost‑effectively. Provide expert technical guidance across all event types, from major concerts to small meetings. Manage supplier relationships to secure high‑quality equipment at best value. Oversee Stage Door operations to ensure a professional, welcoming backstage experience. Support technical needs across all venue departments and activities. Safety, Health & Compliance Champion a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and ATG policies and Risk Management Systems. Lead all building and technical safety processes, inspections, and documentation. Maintain rigorous testing, inspection and risk assessment standards for all equipment, installations, and operations. Ensure staff and contractors demonstrate appropriate competency for all works and meet ATGs Contractor Management Policy. Budget & Finance Prepare, manage, and report on technical and facilities budgets. Oversee all purchasing and investment for building, technical and facilities needs. Ensure all procurement follows company procedures and is accurately recorded. Maintenance & Facilities Management Ensure the building, plant and equipment are maintained, tested and presented to the highest standard. Develop and manage planned and preventative maintenance programmes aligned with group policies. Lead or support capital and repair projects with the General Manager and central teams. Maintain accurate technical and building documentation, drawings, and records. People & Team Management Recruit, train, and manage the technical and facilities team to achieve business and individual goals. Oversee scheduling, HR processes, timesheets, and crew calls. Maintain clear, consistent communication and run regular team meetings. Senior Leadership Contribute actively as part of the venue’s Senior Management Team. Collaborate with other Heads of Department to deliver aligned venue objectives. Represent ATG professionally within the industry and support programming and event planning. Other Duties Support operations at other ATG venues when required. Undertake reasonable duties aligned with the seniority of the role. Person Specification Essential General certificate - English and Maths. Extensive experience of managing technical teams within live performance venues. Experience of working in a conference and events setting. Experienced in safety legislation, implementation of safe systems and developing safety culture. Experienced in managing buildings and building facilities. Excellent written and oral communication. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Problem solving skills —ability to remain flexible and calm under pressure. Computer literate – proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to work under pressure and with a high degree of autonomy. Abilityto develop, manage and apply systems and procedures. Ability to promote and represent the organisation Customer service driven. Quality is at the heart of the job you do. A leader with the ability to direct tasks but request assistance as required. Committed to promoting and offering equal opportunities. Desirable IOSH or NEBOSH Certificate. Management/ Leadership qualification. Understanding of financial management and budget planning. Overview of operational security systems. Experience in production or project management. Stakeholder management —producers and clients. About Us Our values ATG Entertainment’s values set the tone for how we work, how we treat one another, and the culture we continue to build across the UK and the wider organisation. THRIVE doing what we love (with passion and dynamism) CONNECT through every act (with collaboration and kindness) DARE to do different (with curiosity and courage) PERFORM at our best (with customer focus and ownership) Our Corporate Social Responsibility pillars Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to play their part in achieving our goals and upholding our Corporate Social Responsibility priorities: Inclusion: Committing to creating and upholding a positive, inclusive culture that nurtures potential and supports well-being. Sustainability: Playing your part in reducing our environmental impact and finding more sustainable ways of working. Next Generations: Encouraging the next generation in live entertainment by contributing to our outreach and training programmes, including mentoring students and trainees, and supporting our Creative Learning and Community Partnerships work. Our culture You’ll help us uphold a positive culture around meeting our obligations, by having a positive attitude to health and safety, legal and insurance requirements and take care to understand our policies and procedures. We are all expected to participate actively in the life of the company, and opportunities will arise for you to collaborate with others across the business. Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to be flexible and adapt as the needs of the business change, taking on new or different responsibilities as the need arises. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Mission Statement - A Stage for Everyone Our stages are a platform for compelling stories – stories that are for all, by all, and of all. We shine our spotlight on our differences and believe that understanding and celebrating these differences makes us better global citizens. We are passionate about the pursuit of true diversity and equality. We strive to make our venues beacons of these ideals in our communities. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture, one in which everyone can bring their authentic selves. At ATG entertainment, we provide a stage for everyone. We recognise that we do not have all the answers; but we strive to listen, to learn and to change in order to ensure ATG Entertainment becomes a truly inclusive organisation. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged, and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible. If you’d like to discuss accessibility prior to applying, please email for a confidential discussion. Salary: CompetitiveClosing Date:

About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where you'll be working? We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. Were problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within our water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. Want to be a part of it? What you'll be doing? You'll perform labouring duties as part of a team on the water network, including excavation, pipe laying, and backfilling whilst ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standards of safety and quality, adhering to all company and client protocols. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, and other contractors to complete projects efficiently and maintain a clean and organised worksite, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored. You'll serve as a professional and approachable representative of Welsh Water, providing clear and courteous communication to customers and the public. You'll respond to and resolve customer queries or concerns on-site with a positive and helpful attitude and adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations, including those specific to the water and utility industries. You'll willing to undertake further training and development to advance your skills and career. What youll bring? Do you have proven experience working as a labourer in the water industry, with direct experience on the water network? Alternatively, experience within the broader utility industry will be highly regarded. Do you hold a validStreetWorks ticket (NRSWA)? Do you hold a validWater Hygiene certificate? Do you hold a valid UK driving licence? This is desirable. Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme In addition, this role offers; Company van/vehicle and fuel card for business use Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more! Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us! 21 days plus bank holiday, rising to 25 days with service Opportunity for overtime Personal accident cover About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. Were one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupW TPBN1_UKTJ

We are working with a leading contractor group that has secured a long-term framework to upgrade and maintain capital assets across the water sector in South & West Wales. With multiple live projects and a strong pipeline of future work, they are looking to appoint a Site Agent to join their expanding team. Schemes include pressurised pipelines, rising mains, pumping stations, and mechanical, electrical, and civil upgrades to wastewater treatment works. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and safe delivery of water infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed to programme, within budget, and in accordance with all health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work on a stable regional framework with long-term project continuity, competitive salaries, and strong career development opportunities. Key Responsibilities: * Manage site operations and coordinate construction activities * Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget * Supervise site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers * Monitor project progress and address any delivery risks * Work closely with commercial teams to support cost control and contract management * Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards and project specifications * Maintain clear communication with project teams and client representatives * Provid...

Technical Buyer (Capital Projects) - 6‑Month FTC Location: Swansea, South Wales (on‑site) Salary: £100,000 pro rata Contract: 6‑month Fixed Term Contract Hours: Full‑time, 5 days per week Eligibility: Full UK working rights & full UK driving licence required Start: ASAP Are you an experienced technical buyer with strong capital procurement expertise? This is a high‑impact opportunity to join a major UK industrial environment and take ownership of technically‑complex capital purchasing across multiple project streams. You'll be the technical procurement specialist supporting engineering, operations and project delivery teams-ensuring all capital investments are sourced competitively, contracted robustly, and delivered effectively. The Opportunity As a Technical Buyer (Capital Projects), you will: Manage end‑to‑end procurement for a portfolio of capital projects (equipment, engineering services, materials and works). Lead tendering, technical evaluations, supplier negotiations and contract placement. Ensure alignment with internal processes, procurement governance and regulatory standards. Build strong working relationships with engineers, project managers and internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and delivery drivers. Select suppliers based on capability, compliance, commercial risk and long‑term value. Monitor and report project-related financial benefits and sourcing outcomes. Maintain robust audit trails and documentation at all stages. About You You'll excel in this role if you have: 5+ years' procurement or commercial experience with significant capex exposure. Strong grasp of technical specifications, engineering documentation and capital project lifecycle. Proven ability to negotiate bespoke terms and conditions independently. Solid contract law and procurement governance knowledge. Excellent communication, analysis, and stakeholder‑engagement skills. A proactive mindset, with the ability to challenge, guide and influence cross‑functional teams. Highly organised approach and a natural attention to detail.Desirable: Degree‑level education or equivalent industry experience. CIPS membership or progress toward it. What's in It for You? A high‑profile role supporting major capital investments. Ownership of multi‑million‑pound procurement activity. Competitive senior‑level salary package. Exposure to complex engineering, manufacturing and infrastructure projects. Opportunity to collaborate with experienced technical and procurement professionals. How to Apply If you're an experienced Technical Buyer with strong capital projects background and can start at short notice in Swansea, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy