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We are on the look out for Site Engineers who understand the technical delivery of energy storage and solar construction are among the most sought-after professionals in England's construction market right now. As the UK races toward its Clean Power 2030 targets, EPC contractors and principal contractors are scaling up their site engineering teams at pace to deliver the largest wave of BESS and solar projects the country has ever seen. We are working with a Utility scale intergrator on the look out for Site Engineers across a range of scopes, civils, electrical, structural and commissioning on projects ranging from 50MW commercial solar installations through to 1GW+ grid-scale BESS facilities. Also keen to see Site Engineers with experince on major infrastructure programmes including National Highways RIS2, grid reinforcement projects and rail infrastructure particularly where there is a crossover with energy systems. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING • Setting out, levels and survey work on solar farm layouts, BESS compound construction and infrastructure projects, • Technical quality inspections and hold-point sign-offs at key construction milestones across civil, structural and electrical scopes, • Producing and reviewing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Requests for Information (RFIs), • Supporting Site Managers with programme monitoring, lookahead scheduling and technical input, • Coordinating with design teams on design queries, technical submittals and site-generated design changes, • Supporting BESS and solar PV commissioning sequences and interfacing with OEM technical representatives on site, • As-built recording, document control, O&M manual compilation and handover file management, • Controlling earthworks, drainage, foundations and structural steelwork to specification and tolerances, • Contributing to site progress meetings, reporting and health and safety monitoring WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Degree, HNC or HND in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent demonstrated site experience, • Demonstrable site-based engineering experience on energy construction, civil infrastructure or EPC projects, • CSCS Card at Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) or Site Engineer level, • Experience with setting out equipment - total station, GPS/GNSS rover - for civil and structural scopes, • Familiarity with ITP, NCR and RFI processes and document control systems (Procore, Aconex, 4Projects, etc.), • AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D competency — desirable for civil-focused roles, • Full UK driving licence - essential; willingness to work site-based across England, • Solar PV, BESS or grid infrastructure project experience - strong advantage, • Working towards or holding professional membership (ICE, IET, IMechE) — desirable for permanent roles WHY THESE ROLES STAND OUT • Contract rates of £250–£340/day - above general construction market average, • Both contract and permanent routes available - your choice of engagement model, • Clear progression path to Site Manager within 2–4 years for high-performing engineers, • Work on landmark BESS and solar projects that will appear on your CV for life, • Civil, electrical and mechanical backgrounds all welcomed across different scopes, • A sector with genuine long-term security - UK has over 130GWh of approved BESS projects, • Fast mobilisation on contract roles

Join Our NPD Team at The Compleat Food Group! Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed. Were excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Senior Development Chef to join our dedicated NPD team in Nottingham! About The Compleat Food Group At The Compleat Food Group, were proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, were on a mission to createFood to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. Were home to some of the UKs most exciting and loved food brands, includingWalls Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, andHarvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, were a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UKs major retailers, as well as across foodservice. Withover 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, were united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better. We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners. Working Hours:Monday Friday: 8am-4pm Location:Nottingham (Regular travel to other sites will be required, up to a maximum of 4 times per month) Salary:up to £38,000 per annum DOE Job Purpose: The Senior Development Chef works extremely closely with the wider NPD and Category teams in order to support the development and innovation plan for at a Multi-Site Level. This involves working on NPD/EPD across the chilled fried snack food category. The role involves developing both EPD/NPD products with a strong drive in innovation, making samples and presenting to customer, costing and supporting feasibilities and Procurement as well as supporting Multi site working within the culinary team. The Senior Development Chef will also need to be working in a collaborative manner with the wider development team and other key stakeholders to deliver profitable growth to the Compleat Food Group and its customers. Key Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Effective delivery of the business strategy and customer category plans as directed by the Development Chef &/or Development Controller/ Manager. • Support in the sites concept NPD/EPD agenda to required cost and within agreed timescales., • Strong involvement in customer briefs., • Delivering innovation that translates into concepts that are profitable and fit the market requirements., • Driving food values for both site and wider business visually / verbally / displays. Customer Brief / Customer Presentations, • Interpret varying customer briefs to deliver innovative concepts that meet the customer requirements for product style / QUID / key attributes / legislation/ customer guidelines and customer brand values., • Work with relevant NPD managers to interpret the brief and split the work between chef and technologist., • Present concepts internally to site teams and lead senior management presentations when required., • Responsible for working with purchasing to source new ingredients / prices / min order quantity and raw material specifications., • Working with the procurement teams responsible for providing Finance all the relevant information to carry out costings., • Ability to interpret costings and amend products to be commercially viable., • In conjunction with the NPD managers responsible for gathering all information required for customer presentations including theoretical nutritional / photographs / benchmarks / product descriptions to internal & external customer presentations., • Confidently present products to customers and support the NPD Managers & Development Manager at presentations/meetings., • Able to talk confidently about current and future products. Displays product well and appropriately. Documentation, • Recipe build on Point 74 Recipe Professor system or site finance recipe build documents, • Help to lead and support site feasibility sessions with expert guidance., • Manage workload with site kitchen planner and communicate workload to the wider business and culinary function., • Interpret theoretical nutritional results against guidelines and respond as appropriate., • Complete relevant benchmarking documentation, • Complete presentation for food shows/shops visited To understand and drive proactive development initiatives which push Production / Technical boundaries, • Support in continuous improvements and identify cost savings in reducing production costs / new ideas and ingredient potential to maximise cost savings and efficiency to both businesses., • Support in value engineering of ingredients / packaging / processes where required., • Support in liaising with suppliers to provide process and ingredient improvement., • Play a key role in driving innovation for site and wider group., • Challenge factory processes Identify new trends and maintain current products to deliver newness to the category. Understanding the Market., • Involvement in blue sky activity including customer and supplier involvement / researching for site., • Review the competitive market / comparative shop reports and relevant documentation., • Support benchmarking panels / conduct as and when required., • Identifying newness through directional shopping for all sites within the group (shows, local markets, farm shops, restaurant reviews)., • Blue sky development off the brief without definite end point relevant to the category., • Understand the market at all times and keep abreast of new launches and competitors. Communication & Team working, • Demonstrate ability to communicate with various teams as required by manager / projects, • Organise, and attend as necessary project meetings and panels., • Appropriate communication (written and verbal) to teams and team members., • To work as part of a team and not by customer head. Projects may be split so working on multi-customers., • To work alongside development technologists and chefs and be flexible in roles where required across the team This may involve participating at other sites Promote Health and Safety Culture, • Follow all H&S requirements during kitchen and process development work., • Promote safe working across site and advice immediately on unsafe work practices. General, • May be required to carry out projects within the Complete Food Group which may require time spent at other sites., • General office duties, • Support the organizing of customer visits and always promote strong business food values, • Continually keep ahead on innovation and the market - communicate with the team., • Support benchmarking panels, • May be required to support development chefs in the kitchen as and when required., • Due to the nature of the role, you may be required to cover weekends and night shifts., • Work in line with the companys development processes and procedures, • Complete necessary PDRs for any reports Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Experience: • Experience within a food development chef role, • Strong food experience background, • Restaurant experience preferred Rosette +, • Catering college qualification (not essential) Key Skills:, • Strong cookery skills with flare for innovation, • A valid driving licence is required, • Organisation / planning, • Communicating at different levels of seniority, • Presentation skills, • Basic computing skills, • Team player but can work independently Qualities:, • A passion for food, • Enthusiasm to learn and grow, • Hard working and driven Why Join Us? At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. Thats why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career growth: Financial & Lifestyle Benefits: • Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension, • 33 days Annual Leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra, • Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform, • Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store, • Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand, • EV charging points - available at selected sites Health & Wellbeing:, • 24/7 access to Grocery Aid for free financial, emotional, and practical support, • Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts, • Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes, • Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources, • Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid Career Growth & Development:, • Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS), • Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role, • Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations, • Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey, • Recognition through Club Compleat rewards Community & Culture:, • 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you, • Charity initiatives and fundraising events, • Team socials to connect and celebrate together, • Employee networks & support groups - includingWomen @ Compleat We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. xrnqpay We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team. If you would be interested in working with us please contact us directly and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you. REF-227 581