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Are you a creative Landscape Architect ready to shape communities across Braintree? Braintree District Council has an exciting Landscape Architect opportunity! Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB Salary: £37,896 to £47,001 per annum Job Type: Full time, permanent Closing Date: 23rd November 2026 About Us: Braintree District Council is an ambitious and dynamic local authority serving one of the fastest growing districts in the East of England. With three thriving towns, proximity to London just 45 minutes away, and strategic location between Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports, the Council has a strong track record for delivery and an excellent reputation within the business community. We are committed to creating an engaged workforce that understands our strategy and actively contributes to positive change in local communities. Landscape Architect - The Role: You will join our Programme Management and Delivery Team, working on a diverse range of community-focused public realm, open space, environmental and active travel improvement projects. From initial concept and community consultation through to construction and completion, you will be involved in every stage of project delivery. Your work will improve parks and green spaces, enhance public realm areas and develop cycle routes, funded through Section 106 agreements and capital investment programmes. Landscape Architect - Key Responsibilities: - Develop project briefs for landscape and environmental improvement schemes - Produce creative and practical landscape designs from concept through to detailed construction drawings - Lead community and stakeholder engagement activities - Manage procurement, tendering and contract processes - Project manage landscape, public realm and environmental improvement projects - Manage external consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers - Provide professional advice on technical, contractual, design and health and safety matters - Support promotion of completed projects and encourage community involvement Landscape Architect - You: - Are a Chartered Landscape Architect or working towards chartered status - Have experience delivering landscape, public realm or environmental improvement projects - Can demonstrate strong design skills from concept development through to technical delivery - Have experience of tendering, procurement and contract management - Have knowledge of relevant planning, environmental and health and safety legislation - Are an excellent communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills - Can travel independently and reliably throughout Braintree District to attend meetings, undertake site visits and monitor works Benefits: - Flexible working and hybrid working arrangements available subject to business need - Local government pension scheme - Learning and development for all employees - Employee discounts at local businesses - Employee recognition schemes - Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership Closing Date: 23rd November 2026 Interviews: 30th November 2026 Please note that although this vacancy is advertised here, no application is ever submitted through this site. To protect your personal information, you can visit the Braintree District Council website directly and click 'Join our team', then apply via the 'Current Vacancies' link. Alternatively, click Apply today and you'll be redirected straight to the role on our website, where you can complete your application for this exciting Landscape Architect opportunity! TPBN1_UKTJ

Your new company A leading infrastructure and utilities contractor is seeking an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial support across a portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure schemes. The business delivers essential projects across multiple sectors and offers the opportunity to work on a range of schemes valued between £1m and £4m. Your new role As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of several live projects from commencement through to final account. Working closely with operational teams, you will ensure robust cost control, accurate reporting and effective subcontractor management. This contractor has offices based in Stevenage, Colchester and Bury St Edmunds and you will be required to travel to the office and across sites in the East of England. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the full project life cycle from procurement to final account. Preparing and managing valuations, variations and compensation events. Producing accurate cost reports, forecasts and CVRs. Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and account settlements. Monitoring project performance and identifying commercial risks and opportunities. Supporting project teams to maximise profitability and contract compliance. Administering NEC contracts, including change management and contractual communications. Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor within civils, infrastructure, utilities or related sectors. Strong understanding and practical experience of NEC3 contracts, particularly Option A and Option C. As this role is travelling across the East of England, travel will be required Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to produce accurate commercial reports, forecasts and cost control documentation. Strong subcontract management and procurement experience. Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard commercial management systems. Full UK driving licence required. What you'll get in return Competitive day rate of £450 (potentially flexible for the right candidate). Contract opportunity with a well-established infrastructure contractor. Long-term project exposure across a varied portfolio of schemes. Opportunity to work autonomously whilst contributing to a high-performing commercial team. The initial contract will run until February 2027 with the potential for further opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

Mobile Plant Fitter Salary: £35,000 If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description. • £45,000 per annum (depending on experience) Location: Halstead, Essex, • Workshop & Field Based Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am, • 5:00pm Job Type: Full-time, Permanent We are recruiting for an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to join a well-established and growing company based in Halstead, Essex. This is a varied role combining workshop-based maintenance and repairs with visits to customer sites across Essex and the surrounding counties. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of construction plant, heavy machinery and equipment, working both independently and as part of an experienced engineering team. We would welcome applications from experienced Mobile Plant Fitters, Plant Mechanics, Field Service Engineers and Plant Engineers with strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills. Key Responsibilities Service, maintain and repair a wide range of construction plant, heavy machinery and equipment. Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults. Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), routine servicing and reactive repairs. Attend customer sites across Essex and surrounding areas to diagnose faults and complete repairs. Use diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues. Manage repairs from initial fault diagnosis through to completion. Complete repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards. Maintain accurate service records, job sheets and repair documentation. Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Equipment You Will Work On You will be working with a varied range of construction plant and machinery, including: Excavators, dumpers and dump trucks Wheeled loaders and skid-steer loaders Crushers, screeners and compaction equipment Generators, water pumps and disc cutters Hydraulic attachments and lifting equipment Hand tools and site cabins Skills and Experience Required Previous experience as a Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic, Plant Engineer, Field Service Engineer or similar. Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing construction plant, heavy machinery or similar equipment. Strong mechanical knowledge, with good hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills. Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs independently, including at customer sites. Experience using computer diagnostic equipment would be advantageous. Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to maintain accurate service records and documentation. A reliable, self-motivated and flexible approach to work. Own tools and a full, clean UK driving licence are essential. What's on Offer? Salary of £35,000 • £45,000 , depending on experience. Monday to Friday working hours. Permanent, full-time employment. A varied role combining workshop repairs with customer site visits. Modern, fully equipped workshop facilities. Access to the latest tools and an overhead gantry crane. Continuous training and development. Long-term career opportunity with an established and growing company. Interested? xrnqpay If you are an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic or Field Service Engineer looking for a varied role with a well-established company, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to find out more about this opportunity.

ESco is an established, independent UK business providing subscription, membership and supporter management services across the publishing, membership and charity sectors. As we continue to evolve and invest in our technology capability, we’re looking for an experienced Head of Technology to join our Senior Leadership Team and help shape ESco’s future technical direction. This is a senior role combining technical leadership, strategic thinking and commercial awareness. It is not a traditional, infrastructure-focused Head of IT position. We’re looking for someone who can take a broad view across software, systems, data, AI and business processes and bring these together into a clear and deliverable technology strategy. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary technology team and work closely with senior leaders across the business. You’ll provide technical direction, shape solutions and help us make smart decisions about how technology can continue to support our clients, our people and our long-term ambitions. For the right person, this is an opportunity to have genuine ownership and influence over the technology direction of an established business at an exciting point in its development. • Develop, own and deliver ESco’s technology strategy and roadmap, • Lead, support and develop our multidisciplinary technology team, • Provide technical direction across software development, systems and the wider technology environment, • Work with colleagues across the business to translate commercial and operational priorities into effective technology solutions, • Guide and constructively challenge proposed solutions, architecture and technology choices, • Shape our approach to software development, integrations, data, cloud technologies and technical resilience, working closely with our Head of Risk and Compliance where appropriate, • Lead ESco’s AI and automation strategy, building on our existing capabilities to embed intelligent, connected and scalable solutions across our client services, systems and internal operations., • Help prioritise technology investment by balancing business value, cost, risk and long-term suitability, • Contribute technical expertise to significant client and commercial discussions, • Turn agreed plans into action and take responsibility for delivering meaningful, sustainable change, • Significant technical leadership experience within a software or technology-led environment, • Experience of leading and developing a multidisciplinary technology team, • Strong current knowledge of modern software development, architecture and engineering best practice, • A strong understanding of APIs, integrations, databases and cloud technologies, • The technical credibility to guide, support and constructively challenge experienced developers and other technology specialists, • The ability to translate complex technical thinking into clear, commercially sound decisions, • Experience of developing a technology roadmap and taking responsibility for its delivery, • A pragmatic approach to balancing technology, people, cost, security, risk and opportunity, • The confidence and experience to contribute effectively as part of a Senior Leadership Team, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to bring people with you through change Previous hands-on software development experience would be beneficial but is not essential. Experience within the subscription, membership, publishing or charity sectors would also be advantageous. Just as importantly, we’re looking for someone who fits with our team and ethos. Our culture is built around being open and honest, working with integrity, being commercially minded, being passionate about what we do and working in genuine partnership. We take our work seriously, but not always ourselves! • Genuine ownership over the technology direction of an established independent business, • A place on the Senior Leadership Team, • An experienced and committed team, with the opportunity to make a visible difference, • Additional annual leave linked to length of service, plus your birthday off, • A modern, purpose-built office in a peaceful rural setting, • An Investors in People employer committed to its people and their development Location: Wethersfield, Essex. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. Candidates must therefore be able to travel regularly to our rural location, which is not well served by public transport. Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Salary: A competitive senior-level package, dependent on experience. Salary expectations will be discussed at the initial stage of the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr