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Engineering Surveyor – Twilight Shift (Heathrow Airport) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Engineering Surveyor to join our team on a major infrastructure programme at Heathrow Airport. This is a twilight shift position, ideal for professionals who thrive in a fast‑paced environment with reduced daytime congestion and increased access to operational areas. You will play a key role in delivering accurate surveying, setting‑out, and quality assurance across complex airside and landside works. This role suits someone with Tier One contractor experience who is confident working within highly regulated, safety‑critical environments. Key Responsibilities Setting Out — Deliver precise setting‑out for civil, structural, and infrastructure works Topographical Surveys — Conduct surveys using total stations, GPS/GNSS, and laser scanning equipment Quality Assurance — Produce as‑built records, verify design compliance, and maintain survey control Airside coordination with construction, design, and airport operations teams Data management using Leica/Trimble software and production of clear technical outputs Compliance with strict airside safety protocols and permit requirements What We’re Looking For Proven experience as an Engineering Surveyor, Setting Out Engineer, or Site Surveyor Background working with Tier One contractors or on major infrastructure projects Strong knowledge of Leica or Trimble instrumentation Experience working in live operational environments (airports, rail, highways, utilities) Ability to work twilight hours (approximately 16:00–00:00 or similar) Airside pass experience beneficial but not essential Shift Pattern Twilight shift (evening start, finishing before midnight) Monday–Friday with occasional weekend work depending on programme needs Enhanced shift allowance available What’s on Offer Competitive salary plus twilight shift uplift Long‑term project pipeline at Heathrow Training and support for airside permits Opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most high‑profile infrastructure environments Location Heathrow Airport (Airside and Landside) Must be eligible to obtain an airside pass. How to Apply If you are an experienced Engineering Surveyor looking for a twilight shift role on a major UK infrastructure project, we would like to hear from you

A growing deep-tech company at the forefront of next-generation life science instrumentation is seeking a Lead Electronics Engineer to drive the development of highly sensitive electronic systems used in cutting-edge analytical platforms. This is an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing advanced sensing technology that is helping transform biological research, diagnostics and drug discovery. You'll play a key role in shaping the electronics architecture of complex scientific instruments while leading a team of talented engineers through the full product development lifecycle. The Role As Lead Electronics Engineer, you will lead and mentor a team of highly skilled engineers responsible for developing precision electronic systems that sit at the heart of advanced sensing and measurement platforms. You'll remain hands-on technically while providing leadership across electronics development, integration, testing and product delivery. Working closely with software, mechanical, systems and scientific teams, you will help bring next-generation instrumentation products from concept through to commercialisation. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop a team of electronics engineers working on advanced instrumentation platforms., • Design and develop low-noise analogue electronics and precision measurement systems., • Drive PCB architecture, design reviews and system-level electronics decisions., • Integrate electronic, mechanical and software subsystems into complete instrument solutions., • Optimise circuit layouts, grounding strategies, shielding and noise mitigation techniques., • Develop and implement signal processing approaches to maximise signal-to-noise performance., • Support laboratory automation through the development of electronic and electromechanical systems., • Lead hardware debugging, verification, validation and root-cause investigations., • Perform circuit simulation and modelling activities using SPICE and related tools., • Define requirements, specifications, test methodologies and technical documentation., • Collaborate with external partners on PCB, semiconductor and manufacturing activities., • Contribute to technology roadmaps and future product development initiatives. About You You will be an experienced electronics engineer with a strong background in precision instrumentation, sensing technologies or high-performance electronic systems. Equally comfortable leading teams and solving complex technical challenges, you'll thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment where innovation and collaboration are key. Essential Experience • Degree, MSc or PhD in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline., • Strong expertise in analogue electronics and low-noise instrumentation design., • Experience developing small-signal measurement systems and precision sensing electronics., • Proven PCB design experience using tools such as Altium, Cadence, Allegro or similar., • Strong understanding of signal integrity, grounding, shielding, EMC and noise reduction techniques., • Experience characterising and debugging amplifiers, ADCs, DACs, power supplies and digital interfaces., • Hands-on experience with laboratory test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and logic analysers., • Experience taking products from concept through design, prototyping, testing and system integration., • Programming capability in C, C++ and/or Python for hardware development and test automation., • Previous experience leading projects, mentoring engineers or managing technical teams., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience • Mixed-signal or analogue ASIC development., • Embedded systems and microcontroller design., • Sensor development and signal processing., • Medical devices, life sciences instrumentation or laboratory equipment., • High-precision measurement and data acquisition systems. What's on Offer £80,000 - £100,000 salary. Opportunity to lead the development of genuinely innovative technology. Significant technical ownership and influence over future products. Collaborative environment combining electronics, software, mechanical engineering and science. Exposure to cutting-edge sensing and instrumentation technologies. Modern London-based facilities. Excellent opportunity to shape products with real-world impact across healthcare, diagnostics and research. If you're passionate about precision electronics, advanced sensing technologies and leading talented engineering teams, we'd love to hear from you

As Senior Surveying Engineer, you will serve as the technical authority for all surveying matters within Ferrovial Construction at Heathrow Airport, providing leadership, governance and specialist expertise across multiple projects from tender stage to completion. You will be responsible for ensuring surveying activities are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with project requirements, while supporting the development of surveying capability, standards and innovation across the organisation. Responsibilities and duties • Acting as the technical authority and main point of contact for technical surveying matters., • Managing and coordinating surveyors and specialist subcontractors across multiple projects, including collaboration with project managers, site teams, designers and client representatives., • Ensuring surveying personnel are trained, competent and working safely, while mentoring junior surveyors and supporting capability development., • Providing technical support, troubleshooting and guidance on survey-related issues across projects., • Planning and managing survey activities, including methodologies, accuracy requirements, resources, programmes, desk studies and site familiarisation., • Reviewing and approving drawings, specifications, methodologies, setting out strategies and subcontractor deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements., • Establishing and maintaining survey control networks, including GNSS, traversing and precise levelling, and overseeing audits and verification checks., • Delivering and managing structural monitoring, laser scanning, and digital survey outputs., • Managing QA/QC processes, including data validation, accuracy checks, instrument calibration, and verification procedures., • Identifying survey risks, investigating discrepancies, and implementing mitigation and corrective actions., • Supporting design teams by advising on survey constraints, assumptions and achievable tolerances., • Developing and maintaining surveying standards, procedures and best practices., • Managing survey equipment selection, procurement, hire and utilisation., • Researching and implementing innovative surveying technologies and digital workflows (e.g. laser scanning, robotics, UAVs)., • Providing surveying input into tenders, methodologies, construction planning and technical proposals., • Supporting the continuous development of surveying capability across the business. Qualifications and Experience Preferably qualified to diploma or certificate level in civil engineering, geomatics or land surveying Technical knowledge: Expert-level understanding of modern surveying instruments GNSS/GPS, 3D lazer scanners, digital levels, total stations and drafting / mapping software Autocad, Civil 3D, StarNet, ReCap, Leica Cyclone / Trimble Business Centre/Leica GeoMos/ Pix4D , GIS and similar Site and office surveying experience Experience of leading and managing survey teams / projects. Using Leica/ Trimble/Topcon instruments. On field GPS static measurements and transformations, primary control installation measurements, and adjustment calculations. Setting up and managing monitoring reports. Developing method statement and risk assessments. Skills and Competencies • Knowledge of, or experience in, the construction industry, • Experience operating Total Stations and Automated Levels, • Experience in Instrumentation and Monitoring (preferential), • Experience in interpreting data from the survey campaigns, • Highly detail-oriented, • Strong analytical skills, • IT skills, including knowledge of industry-specific software Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here! Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws. #WeAreFerrovial

Scientific Sales Specialist Territory: UK & Ireland Package: £35,000 plus commission; excellent OTE potential ABSTRACT You: • Chemistry or materials related degree or higher (or equivalent industry lab experience), • Laboratory experience (post-graduation/research), • Strong technical knowledge of imaging/measurement/characterisation systems, • Commercial skills (ideally scientific sales but strong alternative commercial competencies considered, • SE England based (or happy to relocate) Role: • Capital Instrumentation sales, scientific characterisation/measurement, • Highly niche portfolio, • Academic and industry accounts, • Good training & support, • Home office based with 1-day/wk travel For the full paper contact Richard Taylor