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Graduate Power Systems Engineer.Building Services Design / HV Engineering.Salary Circa £30,000 + benefits.Do you have a Power Systems or Electrical Engineering specific degree?.Want to work with an established, multi-discipline, growing and ambitious consultancy where you can get your teeth stuck i

You will work closely with experienced design and project teams to ensure that technical designs meet both client expectations and contractual requirements. Supporting bid submissions, client presentations, and design workshops, contributing to the communication of our design strategy. Location: Bir

Graduate Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveyor Brookbanks operates nationwide, providing integrated and holistic consultancy services for major infrastructure and development schemes. We have a reputation for designing and delivering complex mixed-use, major residential, and commercial build projects ranging from £5m to £500m. As a UK, privately owned consultancy, we offer autonomy, flexibility and trust. Our people are empowered and supported to challenge the status quo, implement their ideas, and make a real impact. What’s in it for you at Brookbanks? Personal development: we provide the opportunity to develop cross-disciplinary expertise, funded chartership and professional development. Personable environment: as a UK, privately-owned consultancy, you’ll be more than just a number. Roadmap for progression: we’re expanding into new sectors and regions, ensuring we can honour your progression. Autonomy: you’ll have the freedom to work in your own way, create change and shape the company. Innovation: free from rigid processes or layers of hierarchy, we encourage fresh thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset. Hybrid and flexible working: 3 office days and 2 days working from home Scale and scope: you’ll be part of many of the UK’s most prestigious projects from day one. As a Graduate Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveyor, you will… Contribute to the delivery of residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments from day one. You’ll gain exposure across all stages of the project lifecycle - from early-stage cost planning through to procurement and post-contract support. Typical tasks include: Cost Planning & Estimating: • Assisting with preparation of budget estimates and elemental cost plans, • Supporting value engineering and feasibility assessments, • Working with project teams to understand design and cost impacts Procurement Support: • Helping to prepare tender documentation, • Supporting tender analysis and contractor appointment processes, • Assisting with the preparation of contract documents Post-Contract Management: • Monitoring project costs and preparing payment recommendations, • Supporting change control processes and cost forecasting, • Attending site and progress meetings with the project team, • Learning to manage commercial risks and support client objectives What do we look for? • A degree (or on track to complete one) in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or a related discipline, • A keen interest in the built environment and infrastructure development, • Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail, • A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from experienced mentors, • Good communication and interpersonal skills, • Enthusiasm, ambition, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, • A desire to work towards chartership Want to find out more? To learn more over a confidential chat, simply apply or contact Zoe Evans, Head of Talent at Locations Flexible, hybrid working in any of our offices: Birmingham, Bristol, Bishop’s Stortford or Exeter

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Quantity Surveyor (PQS) Location: Birmingham Salary: £55,000-£65,000 (salary range is reflective of experience) + bonuses (paid twice a year) + additional benefits including flexible working hours. Do you have experience in cost consultancy and want to work on large scale development? Seeking a role working with highly reputable private/commercial sector clients outside of a corporate environment? Do you want to work for an SME business that embodies equality and rewards its staff across all levels? (Not just Directors - Generous bonuses paid out twice a year). An employer with a “family feel” culture, they pay bonuses out across all levels from graduate through to Director. Employees enjoy annual companywide get togethers both in the UK and overseas throughout the year. Benefits include; private healthcare, life assurance, private pension scheme etc! Excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor (PQS)/ Cost Consultant to work on multimillion £ award winning developments across a variety of sectors; Grade A commercial office, high rise residential, hotel and leisure, life sciences etc! The multidisciplined consultancy has built upon its huge success in cost consultancy expanding its service lines into project management and building surveying. The Birmingham office is well established with the majority of the team being MRICS qualified, enabling them to provide support through the process. The Opportunity A highly successful SME consultancy and multimillion £ turnover business with offices in the South of England and recent expansion overseas are growing their Birmingham team. They undertake a wide range of flagship projects for major blue-chip organisations. Main duties of Quantity Surveyor includes: -Participating in business development; preparing for client pitches and fee proposals. -Involvement throughout the project life cycle, supporting colleagues throughout; from project briefing stage, compiling technical briefs and reporting throughout. -Advising clients throughout, updating on; procurement, design phases, risks and mitigation. -Creating programmes of work and managing throughout. -Leading throughout the delivery stages to ensure projects are delivered to brief, on time and within budget. -Contract Administration - Predominantly JCT contracts. -Supporting the development of the projects team, acting as a coach and mentor. Hit ‘Apply Now’ to send your CV or feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any queries/ seeking some advice on your next career move in cost consultancy! Email:

Junior Project Planner Birmingham-based (with flexible remote working & site visits) Construction Consultancy | Multi-sector Projects £30,000 – £38,000 (depending on experience) + Bonus + Travel + Pension + Development Are you an ambitious engineer or construction graduate looking to build a career in project planning? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking planning consultancy that’s redefining how the industry approaches planning and project controls. You'll work alongside a dynamic team of engineers who are passionate about delivering real value to clients — not just ticking boxes. What’s the Role? As a Junior Project Planner, you’ll: • Work on live construction projects from early design through to delivery., • Learn to build project schedules from the ground up — drawings to logic, float, and calendars., • Be trained across leading planning tools: Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, MS Project, Synchro 4D/5D, Tilos, and more., • Attend site visits to update programmes in collaboration with delivery teams and project managers., • Support the creation of interactive dashboards and one-page executive reports using Power BI., • Gain exposure to NEC and JCT contract frameworks, using platforms like CEMAR and Asite. Why This Role Stands Out • No short-term placements — this is about growing a planner for the long term., • Engineer-led team — all planners have technical backgrounds and deep project understanding., • Modern, digital consultancy — using tech to drive clarity and control., • Diverse project exposure — work across sectors (infrastructure, residential, commercial, and more)., • Flexible & collaborative working — HQ is a modern, central Birmingham office with spaces for team working or quiet focus. What’s in It for You? • 💼 Full training & mentorship in advanced planning software and techniques, • 📍 Travel fully paid for site visits (incl. accommodation where needed), • 💰 Annual bonus (paid at Christmas based on company performance), • 🏥 Private medical insurance – scheme is being introduced as part of the growing benefits package, • 💸 5% matched pension, • 🧑 🤝 🧑 Work in a small, tight-knit team with real ownership, • 📈 A clear pathway to becoming a well-rounded, senior planner Who We’re Looking For • Degree-qualified in engineering, construction management, or similar, • Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail, • Confident communicator, comfortable working with internal teams and clients, • Eager to develop technical planning skills in a real-world setting, • Curious, driven, and looking to grow in a supportive environment Ready to launch your planning career with the right training, tools, and team around you? Apply now and take your first step into one of construction’s most critical and rewarding disciplines.

Company: Our client provides multidiscipline engineering services for the energy industry. They provide a full range of design, construction and commissioning services and are active across many sectors including Renewables, Gas Networks, Water, Energy & Utilities, and Asset Management. The company is responsible for planning and development of some of the most significant projects in the energy sector throughout UK and Ireland. They have 7 offices across England, Northern Ireland and Ireland with over 200 staff. Opportunity: This is a senior-level leadership opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in water infrastructure projects, offering scope to influence AMP8 and future AMP9 programmes. Responsibilities: • Lead mechanical design across the full project lifecycle, covering wastewater, clean water, industrial effluent, and biosolids treatment projects., • Coordinate design deliverables with multidisciplinary teams and ensure adherence to client specifications and regulatory frameworks., • Supervise the development of detailed designs, technical reports, and specifications., • Contribute to HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA workshops and risk assessments., • Mentor and support junior engineers across offices and project sites., • Engage with clients and provide technical leadership on strategic and project-level initiatives. Candidate Requirements: • Engineering degree (Hons bachelor’s degree) in Mechanical Engineering or related field relevant to the specification above., • 7+ years post-graduate and relevant design experience., • Proven experience in the Water Industry, • Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office., • Good academic record, • Full clean driving license and own transport required., • Fluent written and spoken English is essential., • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to lead a dispersed engineering team. Remuneration: The salary package includes attractive renumeration and bonus with included benefits like year-on-year salary reviews, Employee Assistance programme, Hybrid Working (remote and office) & Flexible Working Policy, Group pension scheme with employer contribution and Staff wellness programmes.The finer details will be negotiated with the successful candidate. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter in Word format detailing your qualifications and relevant experience.

We are the leading global assurance partner, bringing together decades of unrivalled expertise in assessment, advisory, inspection and cybersecurity services. Our solutions-based partnerships are supported by data-driven insights that help our clients solve their biggest business challenges. Our award-winning compliance, supply chain, cybersecurity and ESG specialists help more than 61,000 clients across almost every sector to anticipate, mitigate and manage risk wherever they operate. In everything we do, we are committed to shaping a better future for our people, our clients, our communities and our planet. Every colleague has a part to play. To define, shape, lead and implement our talent, succession and career development frameworks, working with key stakeholders across the business. The role will use data to make decisions that enable a performance driven culture, drive depth and bench strength of talent, and support the performance and career growth of colleagues across the organisation. Purpose of role The role will enable the development of our individual and leadership skills, and the capability to drive world-class performance. We are seeking a strong and professional thought leader, who can consult with the business, provide input and solutions on talent, succession, performance, learning, and career and leadership development. You will also support our cultural transformation and engagement of our company to ensure that all colleagues engage with and live the company values and associated behaviours. You will be responsible for building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders from various locations and offices across the globe. Key stakeholders • Internal: People Team (including People Experience Team, Global People Partners, and Chief People Officer), and business leaders and managers more broadly., • External: Suppliers and training providers, network partners Key Responsibilities Talent strategy and planning • Refine and implement a clear, compelling talent strategy to differentiate us and support strategic priorities., • Deliver impactful talent initiatives with measurable outcomes aligned to our strategic priorities., • Lead a broad portfolio of talent initiatives including leadership, mentoring, succession, and talent pool development., • Bring external insight and best practices to talent, performance, and career development., • Establish a streamlined assessment approach to inform development and decisions., • Design, deliver and evaluate scalable, high-impact development solutions tailored to business needs., • Identify opportunities in the use of our systems and platforms to support talent initiatives, our performance process, and other activity, and manage this change across the business., • Manage program budgets, resources, and suppliers to ensure cost-effective delivery Qualifications and experience Essential | Required for role Qualifications • Previous experience in implementing talent, learning, and career progression initiatives., • Outstanding communications skills, demonstrating a diplomatic and collaborative approach with the ability to communicate at different levels within organisations and to influence successfully and openly., • A driven, motivated individual who is results and goal orientated and has a proven track record of delivery., • Strong project management skills and a focus on delivering results on time., • Highly analytical and comfortable with reviewing, interpreting, designing and presenting strategy and data. Desirable | Beneficial for role • Master’s degree in HR, Organisational Psychology, or MBA., • Certification in coaching, leadership development, or assessment tools., • Experience in a global or matrixed organisation., • Involvement in M&A or organisational transformation projects., • Experience using Workday, SuccessFactors, or similar talent systems., • Experience and understanding of change management and delivering continuous improvement., • Understanding of future workforce trends and digital capability needs., • Vendor management and procurement of solutions.

Job Title: Senior Project Manager Location: Birmingham Salary: £65,000-£75,000 + bonuses (paid out 3 times a year) + additional benefits including flexible working hours. Seeking a Project Manager with experience in managing projects in the built environment (a real estate or construction consultancy). Note: IT/Finance/Marketing backgrounds will not be considered for this role. It is essential you have experience within construction (Managing JCT or NEC contracts). Do you have experience in managing projects in the built environment and want to work on large scale development? Seeking a role working with highly reputable private/commercial sector clients outside of a corporate environment? Do you want to work for an SME business that embodies equality and rewards its staff across all levels? Excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to lead on multimillion £ award winning developments across a variety of sectors; Grade A commercial office, high rise residential, hotel and leisure, life sciences etc! The Opportunity A highly successful SME consultancy and multimillion £ turnover business with offices in the South of England and recent expansion overseas are growing their project management team. They undertake a wide range of flagship projects for major blue-chip organisations. Main duties of Senior Project Manager role includes: -Participating in business development; preparing for client pitches and fee proposals. -Involvement throughout the project life cycle, supporting colleagues throughout; from project briefing stage, compiling technical briefs and reporting throughout. -Advising clients throughout, updating on; procurement, design phases, risks and mitigation. -Creating programmes of work and managing throughout. -Leading throughout the delivery stages to ensure projects are delivered to brief, on time and within budget. -Contract Administration - Predominantly JCT contracts. -Supporting the development of the projects team, acting as a coach and mentor. An employer with a “family feel” culture, they pay bonuses out across all levels from graduate through to Director. Employees enjoy annual companywide get togethers both in the UK and overseas trips throughout the year. Benefits include; private healthcare, life assurance, private pension scheme etc! Hit ‘Apply Now’ to send your CV or feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any queries/ seeking some advice on your next career move in building surveying/project management!

A very high standard of training will be provided and opportunities to develop design skills for the suitable candidate, with further support to achieve chartered engineer status, graduates with no commercial experience will be considered, as will graduates with 1-2 yrs experience. Electrical Design

As a Graduate Building Surveyor, you will support the surveying team across a wide range of property-related projects, including inspections, design, refurbishment, compliance, and professional advisory work.

This prestigious multi-disciplinary consultancy is now recruiting for an electrical Design Graduate to join their established MEP building services design team in Birmingham. Electrical Design Engineer Responsibilities. The MEP team is delivering high quality sustainable engineering design solutions

Survey management and construction supervision. Ideally, we are looking for someone with 3/4+ years post graduate UK experience, within the engineering sector working for a private or public sector design consultancy. Awareness of UK engineering standards and guidance.

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and fellow graduates, developing your urban design and masterplanning expertise within an e

A privately owned contractor, delivering high-quality private sector schemes valued up to £100m, is seeking a Graduate Design Manager to join their growing team.The business is in a strong position, having recently secured £200m of new workload across the Midlands, offering exciting opportunities

Graduate Civil/Structural Design Engineer role in Kier Group’s Transportation team, across various Midlands/Northern locations. We are looking for graduates in 2026 or those who have graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Interest in starting

Our Graduate Engineers in the Roads Infrastructure Design team develop their design skills working on National transportation schemes, active travel schemes, public transport and rail interface projects, as well as Local Authority major schemes and minor improvement works. To find out more about Sec

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline. We are seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer based in Birmingham to join our 2026 Graduate Programme. Be involved across the entire project lifecycle, from front-end engineering design through to detailed design, insta

IMechE or CIBSE accredited degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar. Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Birmingham. We are a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy, offering intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the buil

As our new Graduate Landscape Architect you will join a team of 16 landscape architects (working across our Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, and London offices) who design and assess projects across a wide range of sectors including buildings, energy and transport, in the UK and internationall

With 3-4 years of experience in qualified design, programming, and commissioning of machines and systems, you bring both technical expertise and a problem-solving attitude. Graduate/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Control Systems, or a related field. Strong understanding of PCs, PLCs, data

Degree or similar qualification in relevant Engineering subject supported with significant post graduate experience in electrical design and or operation, maintenance and testing. Chartered Engineer or working towards IEng/CEng and a member of relevant Engineering Institute. You will prepare and dev

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer role, you’ll join a team who specialise in the design of some of the most exciting construction projects in the UK and worldwide. Under the guidance of our team of experienced engineers, we’ll equip you to undertake detailed mechanical building services engineer

Graduate Electrical Engineer – Birmingham. A recent graduate or early-career engineer with a degree in Electrical, Building Services, or a related discipline. Passionate about sustainable, low-carbon design and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Take a look at our Urban Design business line:- Masterplanning & Urban Design (stantec. As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and fellow graduates, developing your urban design and masterplanning expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment. As a colla

Graduate brochure or Graduate website link below. Graduates working in our Industry teams can expect to register for a graduate training pathway to chartered engineer status, then options could include a technical/design role (with several technical specialisms), or project management, progressing i

We are looking for graduates for our Planning and Development (Civils Design) team, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We are recruiting for Graduates in the following locations:. Working as a Graduate in Pla

Eton College has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Teacher to join the Design department on a two- year fixed term contract starting in September 2026. We are recruiting for Graduate Teachers for the following pool of departments Design, Drama, Economics, History,Modern Languages & Culturesand

Graduate Electrical Design Engineer 2026. Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich, hands-on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to. Join Galliford Try as a Graduate Electrical Design Eng

We are specialists in the design of temporary works, particularly those related to demolition, rail works, and lifting gear design, and currently have positions available in offices across the UK. To support our growing business, we are looking for graduates in Civil Engineering to join our team. De

As a Graduate Civil Design Engineer, you will be a part of our Water Engineering Design team producing civil detailed design solutions for non-infrastructure water and wastewater projects from outline scope to the construction stage. Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich,

For this position, you will need to have a degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Design or Graphic Design. Are you a Graduate Design Engineer or similar looking to join a manufacturing company with a distinguished reputation in designing, manufacturing and supplying products to the

As a Graduate Design Engineer, you will report to a Principal Design Engineer and will interface with a range of stakeholders throughout all Business Units of Galliford Try at the pre-construction and construction stages of projects to assist in providing above and below ground Temporary Works solut

Are you a Graduate Design Engineer with experience in SolidWorks or similar, looking to join a close-knit, family-run company where you can turn ideas into high-volume commercial products, receive full product training, and progress your career, while enjoying a supportive and social working environ

This prestigious multi-disciplinary consultancy is recruiting for an electrical Design Graduate to join their established MEP building services design team in Birmingham. Graduates with no commercial experience will be considered, as will graduates with 1-2 years experience. The MEP team delivers hi

Graduate Submarines Design Engineer. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant STEM subject, including Mechanical, Structural Engineering or Product Design. You’ll be developing and designing throughout the Submarine lifecycle.

We are looking for a Graduate Design Manager to join our Construction team based in Coventry. As a Graduate Design Manager, you will assist in managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects. This is a structured graduate development programme designed to provide

As Graduate Design Manager, you will work alongside the Design Manager, providing support to the Design teams with the management of the design process, in relation to producing drawings and design solutions to meet project specifications and budget. Support the design process, working with the clie

Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich, hands-on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to. In the role you will be responsible for assisting the Design Engineers in the production and coo

Graduate Design Technician (Rhino 3D / CAD / CAM). Are you experienced in the design software Rhino 3D and looking for a role that offers extensive product and industry training, and provides excellent opportunities for career progression?. The company designs and manufactures seating for wheelchair

As a Graduate Geotechnical Design Engineer, you will report to a Geotechnical Principal Design Engineer and will interface with a range of stakeholders throughout all Business Units of Galliford Try at the pre-construction and construction phases to support geotechnical design (Permanent & Temporary

Due to our ongoing growth, we are looking for a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer to play a leading role in the growth and management of our Design teams across our Blackburn and Glasgow offices. Producing things such as power cable calculations, C&I cablings specifications, cable and interconnect

Based near Swindon, the Graduate Analog IC Design Engineer will have the chance to work alongside experienced Analog IC Designers on numerous different circuits, getting to grips with analog block specification, design, verification, and documentation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate

As a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer you will be the designer of electrical systems. Your role includes planning the wiring and lighting for a new building or project, ensuring designs are practical and meet safety standards. You’ll learn how to use design software and understand electrical en

Manage own workload and travel schedule, ensuring timely response to service calls and site visits across designated areas.

As a Graduate Platform Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the development, deployment, and maintenance of automated infrastructure and platform services that underpin reliable, scalable, and efficient software delivery. Key Responsibilities In this role, you may be involved

It requires someone with deep Oracle Fusion ERP project experience, able to coordinate and challenge capability leads across design, build, testing, data migration, adoption, transition and post-go-live support, ensuring all dependencies are managed and resources optimised. Coordinate with capabilit

Senior Digital Project Manager Pay up to £68,205 plus 28.Join DWP Digital's vibrant delivery community and be part of one of Europe's largest digital transformations.We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in th

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