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Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Contract) Location: Hertfordshire as required - once or twice a week but predominantly home based Contract Type: Inside IR35 (through an approved umbrella) Duration: 6 months Day Rate: £650-£700 Start Date: Immediate (no later than the 1st of September 2025 Right to work: British Citizen or ILR (Indefinite Leave To Remain) as NO SPONSORSHIP Overview • We are looking for an experienced IT Workstream Project Manager to play a key role in a high-profile, cross-sector transformation programme that spans multiple utilities industries including telecoms, water, energy, rail, aviation, and highways across the UK (so must have this sector experience)., • This programme will deliver a new Target Operating Model (TOM) underpinned by modern strategic IT platforms. Your core responsibility will be to lead a workstream of quick-win IT projects that generate early value and establish critical capabilities on the path to the long-term solution architecture. Key Responsibilities • IT Workstream Leadership: Lead and coordinate the delivery of a portfolio of circa 30 quick-win IT projects across a complex multi-sector transformation environment., • Planning: Pull together delivery plans utilising existing suppliers and internal teams across group and divisional IT teams., • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with platform leads, divisional business leads, enterprise architects, and delivery partners to define priorities and secure buy-in from senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives., • IT Solution Shaping: Oversee the definition and scoping of tactical/bridging IT solutions that meet both local business needs and enterprise-wide architectural standards., • Business Case Development: Develop robust business cases for quick win initiatives, working with business and IT platform leads on benefit analysis, costs, timelines, high level solution design, risk assessment, and interdependencies. Support the business platform lead when presenting business cases to Investment Board., • Reporting & Governance: Provide structured reporting to Exec stakeholders, programme leadership, divisional directors, and programme board., • Change Enablement: Ensure that IT quick wins contribute to broader change adoption, business readiness, and capability development across sectors. Required Experience & Skills • Proven success in leading IT workstreams or projects within complex transformation programmes across one or more regulated infrastructure sectors., • Experience managing IT project delivery aligned to a strategic architecture or Target Operating Model (TOM)., • Strong stakeholder engagement experience at senior and executive levels, including regulators and cross-functional sponsors., • Ability to deliver quick win initiatives that act as stepping stones to strategic platforms., • Expertise in shaping and producing business cases with quantifiable benefits and solid delivery plans., • Understanding of IT governance and compliance frameworks relevant to utilities., • Comfortable working with both waterfall and agile methodologies across distributed teams and hybrid delivery models. Desirable • Multi-sector experience across utilities, transport, or critical national infrastructure programmes., • Familiarity with enterprise platforms common in the sector (e.g. Salesforce, Oracle Fusion, Microsoft Dynamics, IFS, Procore or Sitetracker)., • Experience working within private equity delivery environments., • Awareness of data strategy, security, and interoperability challenges in regulated sectors. Personal Attributes • Strategic thinker with the ability to deliver at pace while balancing sector-specific compliance and operational complexity., • Excellent communicator with a strong presence and ability to operate credibly across technical and business domains., • Resilient, proactive, and hands-on with a focus on outcomes and benefit realisation., • Collaborative, inclusive, and able to build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.

We currently have a vacancy for the role of Senior Product Manager at our Hitchin site. Reporting to the Business Line Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for product category management within the utilities portfolio of products. This role involves managing 3 main areas: developing and executing product roadmaps, ownership of strategic initiatives, and supporting the operation of the P&L. The Senior Product Manager will develop business cases where appropriate for decision making and be required to scope, pitch, and report on their execution. Specific responsibilities include: • Commercial management of product categories to support geographic and product line growth and profitability., • Support operational planning, monitoring and reporting business performance targets, market analysis, and competitor analysis., • Build and maintain product roadmaps. This requires the delivery of NPD, ownership of the required capital expenditure request, product launch, and profitability in line with P&L targets., • Directly lead voice of customer engagement to validate competitor analysis, market sizes, customer pain points and technology trends that can be converted into business actions driving growth., • Support the development, presentation, monitoring and execution of strategic and operational initiatives in line with planned commitments., • Identify new opportunities for the business within existing and new markets., • Detailed monitoring and reporting of market segmentation, customer profiles and windows to market, • As a key part of the operational planning cycle directly support the business line manager in converting strategic targets into operational targets for the year., • Work collaboratively with commercial, supply chain, and operation team members to complete the sales inventory and operations planning process regularly in line with the planned cost of sales., • Engage with commercial teams to understand monthly regional forecasts and product line performance., • Identify, scope and lead the delivery of regional and customer-specific initiatives to deliver on-plan performance for product lines and regions., • Detailed monitoring and reporting of forecasts, pricing, cost of sales for end-of-month reviews. The successful candidate must be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in technical and business management subjects with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Product Management. Applicants will have project management qualifications and experience, be able to demonstrate strategic thinking and analytical skills in conjunction with excellent presentation skills. A proven record of efficiently managing multiple tasks and priorities combined with excellent analytical, communication and excellent cross functional team leadership skills are essential for this role. ABOUT US Crane Building Services and Utilities (BS&U) is part of the Fluid Handling Division of Crane Co. founded in 1855, which is a global, multi-industry, New York Stock Exchange quoted company. We design, manufacture, package and market engineered flow control solutions for the HVAC and Utility sectors, with strong sales into key growth export markets. The name Crane speaks of who we are, what we stand for and how our customers perceive us: A company with history and tradition, but also a company that is innovative, quality minded and one which acts with integrity and still holds to the resolution of its founder. Crane Co. was founded on 4th July 1855 by Richard Teller Crane who made the following resolution: "I am resolved to conduct my business in the strictest honesty and fairness; to avoid all deception and trickery; to deal fairly with both customers and competitors; to be liberal and just towards employees; and to put my whole mind upon the business." The essence of this resolution is the business policy of Crane Co. today. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity is key to our success and as such we are seeking applications from candidates who will contribute their different backgrounds, cultures and experiences to our business.

HPC Technical Lead Location: Hertfordshire (Preferred) or London Hybrid: Minimum 2 days onsite per week Start: ASAP Duration: 6 - 12 months Rate: £540 per day, inside IR35 Were looking for an HPC Technical Lead with deep expertise in High-Performance Computing platforms , Docker containerization , Azure infrastructure , and Linux systems . This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives in designing, building, and managing cutting-edge HPC environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical direction and delivery of HPC platforms . Oversee the full lifecycle of HPC systems planning, configuration, management, and maintenance . Ensure system security, scalability, and reliability across Azure and Linux infrastructures . Design, build, and optimize Docker containers , maintaining images, versions, and performance standards. Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and performance optimization across HPC environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate DevOps, automation, and cloud best practices. Your Profile Essential Skills: Proven expertise in HPC platform development and operations . Advanced experience in building and managing Docker containers . Strong Linux Infrastructure knowledge. Solid background in Azure Infrastructure engineering . Nice to Have: Hands-on experience with Domino , Azure DevOps , Python , GitHub , Databricks . Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies . Why Join? This is an exciting opportunity to lead technical innovation within HPC, working on impactful projects at scale. Youll have the chance to shape infrastructure, implement containerization best practices, and drive modernization in a highly collaborative environment. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply promptly and we will be in touch to discuss your application further. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not possible to provide feedback on all applications so if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. TPBN1_UKTJ

RF Seeker Modelling and Performance Lead Defence Sector (Parental Leave Cover) Location: Stevenage Our client, a long-standing partner of the UKs Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced RF Seeker Modelling and Performance Lead to cover a key role during parental leave. This position leads a cross-functional team developing and integrating seeker modelscovering hardware, digital processing, and target environmentsinto missile systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead technical development of seeker performance models and algorithms. Deliver validated models to support missile systems engineering. Manage and mentor team leads within the modelling and performance function. Oversee model-based design using MATLAB and Simulink. Represent the seeker team across wider missile programmes. Manage budgets, risks, and opportunities within the work package. Drive best practices for consistent, high-quality model integration. Skills & Experience: Proficient in MATLAB and Simulink. Strong leadership and stakeholder management. Experience in technical work package delivery. Background in complex system modelling; RF experience desirable. Skilled in technical documentation and model delivery. What happens now? Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application. Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team. More about the role: For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air. This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development opportunities are available to all employees. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Project Manager – Substations/Energy – South Wales Project – Hybrid – £75,000 salary About The Role: My client provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation. This role is focused on Electricity Transmission- They design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Their teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity. As part of this team, you'll be at the forefront of the transition to net zero, working with not just those around you, but across the Group- sharing learnings to deliver essential infrastructure services for life. What will you be doing? As a Senior Project Manager, you will be leading Electrical Transmission frameworks across the UK, with your first project based in South Wales. You'll oversee the delivery of M&E projects from start to finish, ensuring high standards in safety, quality, and timeliness. Collaborate with an expert management team, drive risk management, and provide guidance on technical and contractual matters. Use your industry knowledge to contribute to new contract bids and achieve financial targets. Ready to lead and make a real impact? Candidate Essentials • National Grid Substation build experience - including workable knowledge of Rules, EPC / M&E Framework • Proven leadership on Design and Build projects, managing cross functional teams • Excellent stakeholder management skills engaging with clients and suppliers • Qualification in construction / engineering and / or relevant experience • Qualification in Project Management (APM, PMP etc.) • Strong commercial experience with NEC contracts • Demonstrated ability to manage risk and opportunity • Experience managing budgets with history of delivery to time and cost This role offers: • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • EV/ Hybrid car scheme • Private health care and health care cash plan for you • Discretionary bonus scheme TPBN1_UKTJ

ROLE: Production Engineer LOCATION: Stevenage SALARY: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Production Engineer to join our electronics manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing production processes, ensuring high product quality, and driving continuous improvement in our manufacturing operations. You will collaborate closely with design, quality, and operations teams to ensure our production lines meet both efficiency and compliance standards in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. Key Responsibilities Process Optimization & Troubleshooting Develop, implement, and refine manufacturing processes for PCB assembly, SMT (Surface-Mount Technology), through-hole assembly, and final product integration. Monitor and analyze production performance metrics to identify bottlenecks, reduce defects, and improve throughput. Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process and quality issues. Equipment & Tooling Specify, procure, and qualify production equipment, jigs, and fixtures for electronics assembly. Maintain and calibrate production equipment to ensure consistent performance and minimal downtime. Quality Assurance & Compliance Ensure production processes comply with IPC standards, ISO 9001, and relevant industry regulations. Work with quality teams to develop and maintain process documentation, control plans, and work instructions. Continuous Improvement Drive lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve yield, reduce waste, and lower production costs. Support new product introduction (NPI) by working with R&D and design engineers to ensure manufacturability (DFM) and smooth transition to full-scale production. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with supply chain, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure component availability and minimize lead times. Provide technical support and training to production staff on best practices and equipment operation. Qualifications Bachelors degree in manufacturing engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. 3+ years of experience in production or manufacturing engineering, preferably in electronics or PCB assembly. Strong knowledge of SMT, wave soldering, reflow ovens, and electronics assembly processes. Proficient in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and manufacturing process documentation. Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. Familiarity with IPC standards, ESD safety protocols, and ISO 9001 requirements. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills. Strong communication and team collaboration abilities. TPBN1_UKTJ

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