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We are seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor 4+ years PQE with a strong track record in construction work. In return our Client offers flexible working, a high quality working environment with scope for growth plus more benefits. Essential experience for this Construction Solicitor vacancy: • Advise clients on a wide range of non-contentious and contentious construction matters, including litigation, adjudication, arbitration, mediation, expert determination, and insurance-related claims., • Work with developers, property owners, contractors, consultants, and insurers across both public and private sectors., • Take ownership of your caseload, contribute to strategic direction, and build relationships with longstanding and new clients., • Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team development., • Collaborate across the firm to deliver integrated, high-quality legal solutions., • Work autonomously, supported by a culture that values excellence, openness, and ambition.Other experience required for this Construction Solicitor role:, • Experience in litigation in the Technology & Construction Court, adjudication, arbitrations, and ADR mechanisms., • Proven knowledge of standard industry contracts: JCT, NEC, FIDIC., • Demonstrable experience of interpreting, drafting and advising on both standard and bespoke contracts., • Technical, analytical and drafting skills., • Previous work with expert technical evidence (engineering, quantity surveying, etc.)., • Project management and case management skills, ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and budgets., • Commercial awareness, giving advice that shows an appreciation of cost/benefit, risk, and client sensitivities, as well as a pragmatic approach to strategy., • Excellent communication skills (written & oral), evident in your interactions with clients, colleagues, experts, counsel, etc.Benefits for this Construction Solicitor vacancy:, • Salary of between £70,000 to £90,000 DOE, • Pension scheme, • Flexible working, • A step up from your current firm, with more autonomy and responsibility, • A balanced, high-quality work environment, with scope for growth, • A role where your expertise is valued, and you can make a visible impactFor more information regarding this Construction Solicitor role, please contact Marcus Stevens, quoting reference 37547. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

PROPERTY LITIGATION PARALEGAL Location: Hertford Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience) Working Style: In office The Opportunity Our client, a specialist property litigation practice, is seeking a Paralegal to join their high-performing Defended team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in property litigation to develop their experience while working on a varied caseload under supervision. You will handle your own caseload consisting predominantly of Small Claims Track matters in the County Court and cases before the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), while also supporting the wider team on more complex defended matters. The Role • You will manage a caseload with supervision and support. Matters will typically include:, • Defended service charge, ground rent and possession matters relating to residential property, • Reviewing incoming claims and evaluating the merits of defences and/or counterclaim, • Liaising with Clients and/or Managing Agents and providing advice, • Reviewing breach of covenant matters and progressing in line with Client instructions, • Complying with all Court and Tribunal deadlines and directions, • Providing timely general Landlord & Tenant advice to Clients as required#, • Maintaining regular communication and reporting to Clients and/or Agents, • Providing internal advice and support to team members where needed, • Maintaining effective case management, including diarising key dates and updating database notes., • Producing clear and accurate written correspondence and reporting, • Supporting senior team members on complex defended matters., • Any other duties reasonably commensurate with the post, as directed by your Line Manager. This list is not exhaustive. The Person You will be an organised and proactive Paralegal with an interest in property litigation and the ability to manage a varied caseload under supervision. Essential: • Proven experience in civil litigation, ideally including money claims or property litigation, • Experience or exposure to property litigation, breaches of covenant or Landlord & Tenant matters, • Ability to handle a caseload as primary case handler under supervision, • Strong legal drafting skills, • High levels of organisation and attention to detail, • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously#, • Clear and effective communication skills at all levels, • A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification Desirable: • Law degree or legal qualification, • Previous experience in claim handling or dispute resolution, • Experience managing bulk or high-volume claims, • Experience in service charge or ground rent matters, • You will demonstrate strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service., • You will also show: A proactive and professional approach to work, • Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, • Accuracy and efficiency in managing case documentation and deadlines, • Commitment to maintaining high professional and service standards

Wills, Trusts & Probate Solicitor (3+ PQE) | Hertford / Hybrid Hertford / Hybrid Full-time Competitive salary (DOE) Are you looking to progress your legal career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm, while maintaining a strong work-life balance? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established regional practice with a strong reputation in private client work. The Role An opportunity has arisen for a 3+ PQE Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX qualified professional to join a busy Wills, Trusts & Probate (Bereavement) team. You will handle a varied caseload including: • Drafting Wills, LPAs, and Powers of Attorney (simple to complex), • Managing probate and estate administration, including HNW estates, • Handling taxable estates (IHT400s, reliefs, etc.), • Advising on intestacy matters, • Trust administration, including:, • Life Interest & Discretionary Trusts, • Tax implications across the lifecycle of trusts, • Estate planning structures, • Some exposure to Court of Protection matters (desirable, not essential), • Supporting business development and networking initiatives About You • 3+ years PQE (or equivalent experience), • Strong background in Private Client work, • Experience across Wills, Probate & Trusts, • STEP qualified or working towards (desirable), • Commercially aware with strong client-facing skills, • Proactive, team-oriented, and motivated to progress What’s on Offer • Clear, structured career progression pathway, • Supportive and collaborative working environment, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Bonus schemes (firm-wide & individual), • 25+ days holiday (increasing with service), • Pension scheme (with salary sacrifice options), • Healthcare cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme, • Financial wellbeing platform & retail discounts, • Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that genuinely invests in its people, offering long-term career development, a positive culture, and high-quality work within a respected private client team. #PrivateClient #WillsAndProbate #SolicitorJobs #LegalJobsUK #HertfordJobs #HybridWorking #STEP #TrustsAndEstates #LegalCareers #HiringNow #LawJobs #PQE #SolicitorLife

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE To act as a trusted Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and provide administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Marketing and Customer Affairs Officer and Chief People Officer, providing proactive, high‑quality support that enables effective leadership, decision‑making and delivery at pace. The role requires exceptional organisational skill, sound judgement, resilience under pressure and absolute attention to detail. The post‑holder will flex across priorities, respond calmly to changing demands, and provide seamless support to the wider Executives and Board as required. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Executive Support • Act as a highly trusted partner for the Chief Executive, supporting him to manage time, priorities and information flow with discretion and sound judgement, • Proactively anticipate upcoming pressures, risks and pinch points, ensuring the Chief Executive and wider Executives are fully prepared, • Take full ownership of travel arrangements, proactively anticipating and resolving issues in advance to ensure a seamless experience on arrival, • Provide administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer, Chief People Officer and Chief Marketing & Customer Affairs Officer, predominantly diary management and logistics, • Manage fast‑moving diaries where priorities can shift frequently, maintaining calm, accuracy and control at all times, • Handle sensitive and confidential matters with absolute discretion and attention to detail, • Provide flexible support across the Executive team, picking up work as needed to ensure business priorities are met including staff briefings, off-sites, employee events and client hospitality Investor relations • Provide support to ensure the IR programme is appropriately administered and organised, including scheduling of meetings outside the roadshow, assisting with shareholder letters and updating the IR database, • Half and Full Year investor roadshows; liaising with appropriate brokers to put together a roadshow schedule and information pack and ensuring that all logistics and necessary details and requirements are managed from start to finish, • Drafting and managing the internal results timetable, ensuring effective coordination with Corporate Affairs, the Company Secretary, and Finance teams to align key dates, approvals, and deliverables across the business Executive Board/Executive Committee • Maintain the Executive Board and Executive Committee calendar and prepare agenda and papers using Diligent Boards, • Organise logistics for all Exec Board/Executive Committee related meetings and events Plc Board • Provide support and liaison services to members of the Board and Board Committees, including issuing and amending meeting invitations, maintaining the Board calendar, administering Non-Executive Directors’ expenses and travel arrangements, assisting with the arrangements for Board and Board Committee meetings and general office support for the Non-Executive Directors, • Draft the annual schedule for subsidiary Board, Management and Risk & Controls meetings, • Produce tailored induction schedules and comprehensive information packs for new Executive Committee and Plc Board members, • Arrange venues for board meetings; 1:1 meetings involving board members, board dinners, strategy days, AGM and any other board event, • Organise refreshments for all board and committee meetings, events, and the AGM, • Act as Secretary to the Employee Forum Committee, • Provide admin support to the Company Secretary for board related tasks Team Management • Co-ordinate and manage the PA team, • Host weekly catch up to run through requirements for following week including IT where necessary QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Prior EA experience at CEO and Board level, ideally within a plc, • Experience of prioritising, planning and delivering own workload to meet deadlines, • Experience of preparing and delivering reports and presentations, • Experience of using a variety of systems and databases including accurate keyboard skills and a strong working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, • Experience co-ordinating and managing a small team PERSON SPECIFICATION • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, • Builds strong working relationships at all levels, comfortable working with senior leaders, Non‑Executive Directors and external stakeholders, • Meticulous attention to detail, recognising the reputational and commercial impact of errors at Executive and Board level, • Personally accountable for the quality, accuracy and completeness of all outputs, communications and logistics, • Demonstrates mature judgement and confidence to challenge or clarify when required, • Thrives on variety and ambiguity; willing to “roll sleeves up” and take ownership of whatever needs doing, • Emotionally intelligent, calm under pressure and able to absorb stress without it impacting delivery or relationships, • Operates effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment with competing and changing priorities, • Demonstrates personal resilience, flexibility and a solutions‑focused mindset when responding to urgent or unexpected demands, • Office based Monday to Thursday with flexibility to attend on a Friday when needed, e.g. for Board meetings, • Available out of hours occasionally to deal with urgent requests remotely and support on-site meetings that are starting earlier/later than usual

Costs DraftspersonHybrid or Fully RemoteAre you an experienced Costs Draftsperson looking to join a supportive, progressive, and genuinely welcoming team? Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying. Our client is a dynamic and forward-thinking Costs firm experiencing strong growth, and they are now seeking talented Costs professionals to join their expanding team. The Role You will play a key part in delivering high-quality costs services across a varied caseload. The firm is seeking individuals with strong experience in: • Drafting Bills of Costs and Budgets, • Handling Fast Track and Multi-Track PI cases, • Hybrid or fully remote working flexible to your preference and location, • A supportive, friendly team culture where youll feel valued, • Clear pathways for genuine career progression, • The opportunity to develop and expand your skills with a firm that embraces innovation and forward thinkingApply now or contact Claire Heshon at Harkaye Core Talent for further information..

Mechanical Design Engineer – Hybrid Working Location: Norfolk Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) Schedule: Monday to Friday We are currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. This role involves the design and development of hazardous area heating solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, producing technical drawings, calculations, and documentation to support engineering projects. Key Responsibilities: Develop engineering designs for hazardous area heaters, including drafting and revising technical drawings. Perform engineering calculations and generate technical documentation to support contracts. Utilise Autodesk Inventor and other engineering software for 3D mechanical modelling and drawings. Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ensure all designs align with client specifications, industry codes, and internal standards. Ensure design accuracy and compliance with certification requirements, local and international regulations. Verify and validate control system interfaces within the heater design. Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure timely completion of projects. Monitor project hours, identifying areas for efficiency improvements. Review and implement client specifications while ensuring timely submission of documentation. Assist in the training of new or trainee staff members as required. Support ongoing projects, including standard product development and the implementation of engineering software within the department. Key Interfaces: Document Controllers: Ensure compliance with document control requirements and client specifications. Project Engineers & Managers: Work collaboratively to achieve project goals within set deadlines. Engineering Team: Participate in regular reviews to assess progress and set development targets. Sub-contractors & Vendors: Provide technical information, review documents, and support procurement processes. Benefits: Competitive company pension scheme Early finish on Fridays Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Sick pay Complimentary tea, coffee, milk, and fresh fruit Work Environment: Hybrid working: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote Engaging and supportive team culture Opportunities for career growth and professional development If you are a detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in 3D modelling, engineering design, and compliance, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team! If you have any questions, please contact Lewis Woollard direct on (phone number removed)