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Company One of the UK's very well established firm of M&E and sustainability engineers search for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) to join their modern, Glasgow office. This organisation are known for their low staff turnover and their commitment to developing and progressing staff. They have regular social events and have an excellent history and reputation when it comes to successful project delivery. They are involved in multiple sectors including Education, Healthcare, Industrial, Mixed-Use and Residential. Role • Ensuring an understanding of project briefs. Design and specification of all Mechanical Building Services systems., • Preparation and review of documentation eg designs, specifications, assessment reports, survey reports., • Carry out (managing of others) in the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Excel, CAD, IES, in house developed tools tec,, • Site surveys, inspections and monitoring of site works, • Implementation of detailed surveys of mechanical services and equipment to establish status of the existing installations and gain sufficient information to recommend new/upgrade design proposal, • Assisting with the development of junior engineers, • Report and technical note writing Qualifications / Experience • Degree qualified or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, • Ideally chartered or working towards this with CIBSE or IET., • 5-10 years experience working in a design consultancy or a similar envrionment., • Knowledge of mechanical design within the built environment., • Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients., • Detailed knowledge of appropriate technical standards, able to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions, act on own initiative., • Good level of computer literacy in a range of digital tools such as IES thermal modelling package, Microscoft packages, CAD Benefits • 24 days holiday + public holidays., • 7% pension., • Private healthcare, • Bonus, • Hybrid working (3 days in office)., • Flexible working., • Support towards chartership.

gravity9 is seeking a Technical Lead / Solution Architect to lead the design and build of a secure metadata catalogue platform for a UK public sector client. The platform will serve as a centralised index for discovering, governing, and controlling access to data distributed across multiple independent domains — enabling authorised parties to locate and retrieve data without the catalogue itself holding or having visibility of the underlying data. This is a greenfield build requiring strong architectural judgment, hands-on delivery capability, and the ability to work within a multi-vendor environment where the catalogue integrates with separate data storage and encryption services provided by other technology partners. Duration 15 weeks Commitment Half-time for the first 4 weeks (design phase); full-time for the remaining 11 weeks (build and integration) Working model Mostly remote with periodic onsite attendance Security clearance BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) required Residency UK resident required Technical Scope The contractor will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of the API layer and application logic. A dedicated database consulting engineer will handle MongoDB cluster configuration, schema design, indexing, and performance tuning — the contractor will collaborate closely with them but will own the application-layer delivery. Architecture & Design (Weeks 1–4, half-time) • Design the Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) model, including policy attributes (clearance level, nationality, group/role, context), enforcement points, and decision logic, • Design the RESTful API architecture, including endpoint structure, request/response contracts, and error handling patterns, • Map out query patterns, access flows, and integration touchpoints with external systems (data storage and encryption services provided by partner organisations), • Collaborate with the database consulting engineer on schema design, search strategy, and encryption approach to ensure the API layer aligns with the underlying data model, • Contribute to Infrastructure as Code design for deployment (Terraform or similar) Build & Implementation (Weeks 5–15, full-time) • Build a RESTful API layer in Java implementing full catalogue functionality: – CRUD operations for metadata records – Advanced search capability leveraging Atlas Search – ABAC enforcement on all API operations, ensuring search results and data retrieval are filtered by the requestor’s access attributes – Secure storage and retrieval of encrypted key material (shard keys) via CS-FLE • Implement unit tests to validate functional correctness, • Build automated data load and stress testing harnesses for the combined API and cluster deployment, • Perform integration testing against external partner systems (or appropriate stand-ins) to validate end-to-end data creation and retrieval flows, • Produce API documentation and integration guides for consuming systems, • Support knowledge transfer and handover activities in the final weeks of the engagement Essential • Java development — strong hands-on capability building production RESTful APIs (Spring Boot or similar framework), • MongoDB — solid working experience with MongoDB, including querying, aggregation pipelines, and integrating MongoDB into Java application layers, • Atlas Search — practical experience designing and implementing search solutions using Atlas Search (or Lucene-based search within MongoDB), • Security & encryption — experience with Client-Side Field Level Encryption (CS-FLE) or equivalent application-layer encryption patterns; understanding of key management concepts, • Infrastructure as Code — experience with Terraform or equivalent for deploying and managing application infrastructure, • API design — ability to design clean, well-documented RESTful APIs suitable for integration by multiple consuming systems, • Testing — experience with load/stress testing tools and approaches for validating API performance under realistic conditions, • Technical leadership — proven ability to make architectural decisions, produce design documentation, and communicate technical trade-offs to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders Desirable • Experience designing and implementing Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) systems; familiarity with policy-as-code frameworks (e.g. Casbin, OPA, or XACML-based systems), • Experience with metadata standards such as DCAT, Dublin Core, or IES, • Experience working in UK public sector or defence environments, • Familiarity with multi-classification or multi-tenancy access models, • Experience with event-driven architectures and asynchronous processing patterns, • Understanding of consistency patterns in multi-service architectures (e.g. saga pattern, eventual consistency), • Knowledge of data mesh or federated data architecture concepts, • Experience integrating with third-party data storage APIs (e.g. S3-compatible interfaces) Working Context • The contractor will work as part of a small, focused delivery team operating within a multi-vendor programme, • The catalogue integrates with separate data shredding/storage and encryption services delivered by other organisations — the contractor will need to collaborate across these boundaries but will not be responsible for those components, • All work will be conducted via VPN access to the client’s cloud environment, • The client operates within a security-conscious environment; the contractor must be comfortable working within defined information handling and access constraints, • The role includes a knowledge transfer component in the final weeks of the engagement, including API documentation and integration guides for the client team Your application has been successfully submitted! _ We appreciate your interest in this position. 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Job Description: Test Administrator (Scotland) TIMSS 2027 Field Trial, March 2026. PIRLS 2026 Main Study, May-June 2026. Background Pearson is responsible for the delivery of two international assessment studies in schools in Scotland: 1. PIRLS. The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) assesses the reading achievement of pupils at about age 10 (P5 in Scotland), every five years across about 60 countries. In addition to reading achievement, PIRLS gathers information on how pupils' performance is related to their attitudes, gender and background. PIRLS includes questionnaires for pupils, teachers, headteachers and parents/carers which together provide rich contextual data for the interpretation of the assessment., 2. TIMSS. The Trends in Maths and Science Study (TIMSS), assesses the performance in maths and science of pupils at ages 10 and 14, (P5 and S2 in Scotland) every four years across about 60 countries. It provides internationally comparative data on pupils' achievement in maths and science, and how their performance is related to their attitudes, gender and background. In addition to the assessment, TIMSS includes questionnaires for pupils, teachers, headteachers, and parents/carers, which together provide rich contextual data for the interpretation of the assessment and add valuable perspectives on the teaching of mathematics and science. Pearson is recruiting external Test Administrators to administer these studies in schools in Scotland. More information about each study is available online: (url removed) (url removed) In each study the pupil assessment is delivered online and is split into two assessment sections followed by a questionnaire section. Test Administrators (TAs) will therefore need to be confident using technology. However, training will be given on accessing and using the online platforms used in each study, and schools are asked to have an IT technician available on the day. Online training is mandatory to ensure standardisation in the delivery of each study's requirements. Purpose Test Administrators (TAs) administer the pupil online assessments and questionnaires within designated schools, ensuring that the international procedures are adhered to in full. Personnel who are engaged for this role will be trained remotely on the procedures and must complete pre-training activities and attend a live training/Q&A session in the two to three weeks prior to each test window. Preparation for the training session will include reading the TA manual and completing short online assessments on aspects of the pre-training materials. For each study TAs will be trained and contracted separately so that if you are available or wish to take part in only one of the studies this will be possible. Likewise, depending on demand and your geographic location, we may only request your participation in one study rather than both. Main Responsibilities • Liaise with the School Coordinator or Headteacher regarding arrangements for the test day, such as room bookings and desk/table layout of the room/s to be used and access to ITfacilities., • Ensure there are enough computers / laptops on the assessment day for all pupils., • Ensure that pupils are sitting their assigned online assessment., • Administer the assessments and pupil questionnaire in accordance with international standards as outlined in the training and instructions provided, maintaining their security at all times., • Ensure the correct timing of the sessions, recording the session start and end times., • Record pupil participation and complete appropriate administrative paperwork as outlined in training., • After completion of the pupil assessments and questionnaires, ensure administration documents are returned to Pearson., • Ensure schools are reminded that teacher and school and parent/carer questionnaires need to be completed by the test date., • Set up and administer devices supplied by Pearson (laptops) rather than by the school, where this is needed, following the guidance given. Relevant Experience, • Experience of teaching and / or working in a school classroom., • Confident using IT applications, particularly for onscreen assessment., • Experience of invigilating tests / examinations. Competencies Required, • Ability to adhere to specified procedural standards., • Confident troubleshooting common technology user issues., • Excellent verbal communication skills., • Good organisation and administrative skills., • Ability to identify, communicate and escalate issues promptly and effectively., • Ability to work to agreed timeframes. Essential Requirements, • Availability for at least one of the studies as per the following: o TIMSS remote training in February 2026, then availability to visit schools Monday to Friday (minimum 3 days per week), from 2 March to 2 April 2026. o PIRLS remote training in April 2026, then availability to visit schools Monday to Friday (minimum 3 days per week), from 6 May to 19 June 2026. • Arrival time at school is usually 08.00 and finish time is approximately 13.00., • Car and driving license for travel to schools, as required (use of public transport is encouraged, where practical)., • A current Scottish PVG scheme certificate, covering working with children (this will be verified, and/or with appropriate applications made for individuals for whom it is needed)., • Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils. Desirable Requirements Occasionally overnight stays may be necessary to be at the school by 08.00. Test Administrators should indicate on their Expression of Interest confirmation form if they are able to do overnight stays (with expenses paid). Work to be contracted We will collect information about which study/ies you are available for, and will provide a contract for one or both studies depending on demand and your geographic location relative to study schools. Application guidance: It is an essential requirement for Test Administrators to have classroom-based experience. If you have 'classroom-based experience', within the Occupation Experience section of the application form, please ensure to: select 'Yes' when asked, 'Do you have vocational or industrial/occupational experience in the sector(s) for which you are applying?' select 'Work based Experience - Classroom based experience' from the drop-down list. The vacancy preference will show as TIMSS/PIRLS, please use one of these preferences in the drop down menus

Role: Contact Centre Advisor Location: Glasgow (hybrid 2 days office/3 days home after successfully completing training period) Salary: £24,125.00 (salary inc after probationary period + again after 1 year service) + great benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shift patterns: Mon-Fri between 8am-10pm + 1 weekend day every 8 weeks This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contact Centre Advisor to join my Glasgow based client. Do you have experience working in a contact centre team who speak to existing customers? Are you organised and can work to deadlines? Are you naturally inquisitive and enjoy investigating? Role Responsibilities of the Contact Centre Advisor Manage Customer expectations and develop relationships with key stakeholders Talking to customers about their contract and getting an understanding of next steps Manage and coordinate customer interaction, in line with agreed processes and SLAs. Effectively manage the customer experience to ensure that issues are resolved efficiently. Promote the brand at all times by providing a customer centric experience. Escalate complex issues and queries to Manager. Liaise with and act as a central point of contact for customers and internal teams to achieve departmental KPIs and SLAs. Maintain the consistency and accuracy of all data input into department databases. Build knowledge of customers. Prepare and produce management information as required. Continually look for ways of improving agreed departmental KPIs to enhance the customer experience.Key Skills and Experience for this Senior Customer Service Advisor Previous experience of using company systems Previous experience of working with customer facing teams or in a customer services environment Demonstrable specialised knowledge/skills in a customer contact area Ability to plan and prioritise multiple activities Is aware of the commercial impact of own decisions/actions Good problem solving skills with experience of resolving complex problems Experience in customer services excellence, with a clear focus on providing excellent customer service to clients and stakeholders Experience in working collaboratively with internal and external teamsPlease follow the link to apply for this Contact Centre Advisor role based in Glasgow. Disclaimer CCA Recruitment Group is an employment agency with a legitimate interest in providing work finding services. Please be advised that by submitting your CV to CCA Recruitment Group, directly or via any of our job advertisement platforms, and all telephone calls may be recorded for training and auditing purposes, your personal data will be held on our secure internal CRM system indefinitely. The personal data contained therein will not be shared with any third parties without your express consent. As an individual, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Following a period of 10 years inactivity your CV will be deleted permanently from our database. This electronic message may contain proprietary and confidential information. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) named above. If you are not the intended recipient or authorised to receive this e-mail for the intended recipient, you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute to anyone this message or any information contained in this message. If you have received this electronic message in error, please notify me by replying to this e-mail

Are you a qualified Quantity Surveyor looking for your next move? Do you want to be in a role with progression opportunities? If you said yes to both of those, this could be the ideal position for you! An established and forward-looking building and construction business is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Coatbridge. With a strong pipeline of secured work over the next five years, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in both project delivery and the ongoing evolution of the company's commercial function. The business operates across external wall systems, roofing, cladding, and rendering, and is actively modernising its processes and team structure. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress within a growing building and construction environment. Role Details Location: Coatbridge (office-based) Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm 37.5 hours per week Employment Type: Full-time, permanent Reporting to: Commercial ManagerSalary & Benefits £55,000 - £58,000 (flexible for the right candidate) Strong long-term pipeline of work Pension scheme Clear progression opportunities, including a pathway to Commercial Manager Opportunity to influence and modernise business processes Supportive and evolving team environmentKey Responsibilities Preparing cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts Carrying out measurement and take-offs Managing tendering and procurement processes Administering contracts and ensuring compliance Monitoring cost control and project financial performance Conducting risk assessments and value engineering Producing financial reports and project forecasts Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams Supporting overall commercial strategy and project deliveryCandidate Requirements Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role Proven background in external wall insulation (EWI/NWI), rendering systems, cladding, or roofing Strong understanding of contractual and commercial processes Excellent numerical, analytical, and financial management skills Confident communicator with client-facing experience Adaptable mindset with a willingness to drive change and improvementHit apply if this role sounds like your next move! #Glasgow #quantity surveyor Disclaimer CCA Recruitment Group is an employment agency with a legitimate interest in providing work finding services. Please be advised that by submitting your CV to CCA Recruitment Group, directly or via any of our job advertisement platforms, and all telephone calls may be recorded for training and auditing purposes, your personal data will be held on our secure internal CRM system indefinitely. The personal data contained therein will not be shared with any third parties without your express consent. As an individual, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Following a period of 10 years inactivity your CV will be deleted permanently from our database. This electronic message may contain proprietary and confidential information. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) named above. If you are not the intended recipient or authorised to receive this e-mail for the intended recipient, you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute to anyone this message or any information contained in this message. If you have received this electronic message in error, please notify me by replying to this e-mail