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We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together. We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for a Thermal/Mechanical Engineer to join our team The Role Reporting to the Thermal/Mechanical Engineering Manager, this role requires someone who has a ‘hands-on’ approach to Thermal and Mechanical engineering. Working closely with the wider engineering functions, you and your team will play a crucial role in the design process from concept to production. Based at our Colchester site on a full-time/hybrid basis (and we’re flexible with what that looks like!). We have flexible working with core hours of 10am to 3pm – working 37.5 hours per week. What will I be delivering? The Thermal/Mechanical team at Concurrent are responsible for delivering the cooling solution and the mechanical solution for conduction cooled/air cooled boards as well as system products. The team is also responsible for qualifying the products under harsh thermal/mechanical and environmental requirements. Key Responsibilities: • The thermal and mechanical design of electronics to be used in harsh environments. Including systems and board level designs., • Report progress and technical issues to the leadership and project management., • Provide support with the Design and Test function by means of designing new jigs and fixtures for design verification and production test purposes., • Implement and/or improve technical tools, processes, team skills/knowledge increasing team efficiency and effectiveness., • Provide technical input, support, decision making within the team as necessary ensuring project deliverables are achieved., • Simulation and Analysis: Perform thermal simulations and analysis to validate design modifications and ensure optimal thermal performance., • Prototype testing: Conduct experimental testing and verification of prototypes to assess thermal and mechanical performance and compliance with design specifications., • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to integrate thermal solutions into overall product designs., • Documentation: Create detailed engineering documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and reports., • Material Selection: Identify suitable materials and apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles in thermal design., • Industry Standards: Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulations. What’s in it for me? This is a great role for someone looking to build on their experience on-the-job and develop into a senior member of the team. You will have the opportunity to tap into a wealth of knowledge, allowing you to continuously to improve, evolve and grow! What do I need to bring with me? Essential knowledge & experience: • Proficient in general mechanical design principles, 3D designs, parts and assemblies (preferably SolidWorks) and document control. Proven knowledge of 2D drawing creation, geometrical tolerancing and stack analysis., • Good grasp of material properties, metalwork manufacture and surface finishing., • Good understanding of heat transfer principles and thermal solutions in electronic products., • Previous experience in working with interdisciplinary project teams., • An ability to solve potentially complex mechanical/thermal problems, with the ability to reason independently and reach achievable engineering solutions., • Good understanding of electronics cooling., • Ability to use 3D Cad software for mechanical design (preferably SolidWorks), • Track record of managing and mitigating risks on projects. Desirable: • Understanding of mechanical design for high vibration environments, • Understanding of Military and Aerospace qualification testing., • Capable of FEA frequency analysis for vibration, • Experience in developing and improving engineering processes., • Experience of working with suppliers and customers Benefits for Working at Concurrent • 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme., • Annual profit share bonus., • Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes., • Death in service benefit & income protection., • Employee assistance programme and virtual GP., • Employee referral scheme., • Enhanced parental leave., • Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution., • One paid volunteering day per year., • Private Health Insurance through Bupa., • YuLife wellbeing app. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.

Project Manager (Mechanical Engineering) 💷 £40,000–£55,000 📍 Colchester base | UK & EU travel ⚙️ Engineering projects | Hands-on delivery | Leadership growth If you’re a Project Manager with mechanical engineering roots, and you thrive on turning complex ideas into real-world results, this might just be the role you’ve been waiting for. You’ll be the right hand to the Operations Director, trusted to take ownership of multiple engineering projects across the UK and Europe. From design coordination and client meetings to on-site delivery, you’ll be at the heart of it all: solving problems, building relationships, and keeping projects running like clockwork. This isn’t a role for box-tickers or clipboard carriers, it’s for someone who genuinely gets engineering and knows how to bring people, process, and progress together. What you’ll be doing: • Managing engineering projects end-to-end, planning, coordination, budgets, reporting, and delivery, • Working closely with the Ops Director to prioritise and lead multiple concurrent projects, • Providing technical oversight and design input based on sound mechanical engineering principles, • Liaising with clients, suppliers and site teams to ensure deadlines and standards are met, • Preparing project documentation, drawings and progress updates, • Travelling across the UK and EU for site visits, surveys and project reviews What you’ll bring: • A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline), • Proven experience as a Project Manager in an engineering or manufacturing environment, • Strong technical understanding with the ability to interpret and influence design work, • Confident communicator who can manage both detail and big-picture strategy, • Competency with CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion, or similar), • A full driving licence and flexibility to travel when required, • Fluent written and spoken English Why it’s a great move: You’ll work side-by-side with senior leadership, shaping the success of diverse projects that span industries and borders. Every day is different, one moment you’re refining technical drawings in the Colchester office, the next you’re on-site in Europe ensuring everything runs seamlessly. It’s a hands-on, high-trust role for someone who wants variety, visibility, and real influence. 💬 Sound like you? Send a quick message or apply today, we’ll take it from there. Curiosity and initiative are essential. Yorkshire Tea is optional (but strongly encouraged). ☕

Join Lepra as our Operations Lead! We’re looking for a proactive and organised individual to help keep our charity running smoothly behind the scenes. As our Operations Lead, you’ll play a hands-on role managing day-to-day office operations, facilities, HR and recruitment admin, and IT coordination. This is a varied and rewarding position at the heart of a small, friendly team, where your work will directly support our mission to end leprosy and lymphatic filariasis and promote inclusion and wellbeing worldwide. Background Lepra is dedicated to addressing leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) and their consequences through direct support, advocacy, and the promotion of inclusive communities. We work in Bangladesh and in India, through our sister organisation, LEPRA Society. We work in partnership with people affected by leprosy and LF to improve detection, ensure access to treatment and care, and promote inclusion and wellbeing. We are in our second year of our Global Strategy for 2024-30, which guides us in our efforts to accelerate progress towards global targets for leprosy and LF, and towards our vision of a world free from leprosy and LF. Job Context The Operations Lead will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of Lepra’s UK operations. This includes managing office and facilities logistics, supporting key operational projects (such as the upcoming office move), and coordinating internal processes across HR, IT, governance, and finance systems. The postholder will act as a central point of contact for operational queries, ensuring organisational effectiveness and compliance with internal procedures and policies. Job Purpose To support the Finance and Operations team which includes the HR and IT functions as well as coordinating the upcoming office move and facilities operations. Working Relationships You will report into the Senior Manager – HR, Operations & IT Working with all of Lepra UK on all matters regarding HR, Operations and IT. Close working links and collaboration with the Finance & Operations team consisting of Finance & Operations Director, Finance Manager, Senior Manager HR, Ops &IT, and Finance & Administration lead. Key Responsibilities Operational Management Oversee day-to-day office operations, including facilities, supplies, and logistics. Act as the main point of contact for tenants, contractors, and the Facilities Management company. Coordinate the upcoming office relocation project, ensuring timelines, budgets, and communications are effectively managed. Support post, office bookings, and workspace coordination. Maintain a safe and compliant working environment (Fire Marshal responsibilities, health & safety checks). Systems and Process Support Oversee and maintain efficient administrative systems and processes across HR, finance, and IT functions. Support CRM data management, donation logging, and reporting processes. Liaise with the IT provider to ensure smooth onboarding/offboarding and equipment setup for staff. Human Resources and Team Support Coordinate onboarding and induction processes for new starters, including training and IT setup. Assist with staff travel and accommodation bookings and logistical arrangements for Trustees or visitors. Support recruitment administration, including posting adverts and liaising with partner organisations and universities. Project and Governance Support Support internal operational improvement initiatives and help embed good governance and compliance practices. Provide administrative support for internal audits, policy reviews, and Board-related tasks as required. General Provide cross-cover for colleagues within the Finance & Operations team during periods of absence. Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the smooth running of the organisation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential · Qualification in operations, business administration, HR, or finance. · Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in business administration, management, finance, or a related field. Desirable · CIPD Level 3 and above · AAT Level 3-4 Knowledge & Experience Essential · At least two years’ experience in operations, office management, administration, HR, or finance support. · Experience coordinating multiple workstreams or projects. · Familiarity with HR systems, CRM databases, or finance software. · Awareness of facilities management and/or health and safety responsibilities. · Experience in contributing to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, or process redesign initiatives. · Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate cross-team processes, and maintain strong attention to detail. · Confident user of Microsoft Office and other business systems, with the ability to learn new software quickly. · Proven experience in supporting organisational policies and compliance (e.g., GDPR, health and safety, or HR procedures). Desirable · Experience working in the charity or non-profit sector or a small/medium-sized organisation. · Experience of working in a diverse and multicultural environment · Experience of bias-free recruitment Skills, Attitudes and Personal Qualities Essential · Highly organised with strong attention to detail. · Excellent communication and coordination skills. · Confident using IT systems and learning new software. · Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to multitask and problem-solve. · Collaborative team player who shares Lepra’s values and commitment to inclusion.

About the Role Reporting into the Head of Finance for the South-East, the successful Finance Manager will be managing the finance for our business as usual Ready-Mix Concrete and major Ready-Mix projects and contracts within Tarmacs South-East Materials business. What you'll be doing In this role, you as the successful Finance Manager will be carrying out the following duties and responsibilities (not exhaustive) Leading the provision of accurate, timely and SOx compliant accounting information Providing critical support to the management teams as part of the decision making process, including tactical planning and decisions Coordinating all planning and forecasting exercises Driving process improvement and efficiencies Coordinating, assessing and driving through value adding capital investment opportunities Working on the provision of management information Coordinating any capital investment applications; including project evaluations and benefit tracking What we are looking for We are looking for a Finance Manager who is ideally: Comfortable challenging senior business leaders in a constructive manner when required When required, is able to deal with ambiguity and competing/conflicting priorities and measures of success Strong management and organisational skills Has experience in financial appraisals and financial modelling Why Tarmac? Youll be joining acollaborative, innovative team.We offer opportunities to grow, take ownership, and work on impactful projects across our organisation and the broader CRH Group. Ready to build your future with us? In addition to the role of Finance Manager, we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including: Bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communitiesinc. ( REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause Training and development opportunities Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on are you ready to build your future? Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer.We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. #Tarmac #TarmacCareers #financemanager #finance #readymix #concrete Tarmac Trading Limited TPBN1_UKTJ

Woods Air Movement specialises in the design, test, certification and manufacture of axial fans for a wide range of industrial and life applications. Woods Air Movement has one of the largest certified axial ranges in the world. Woods Air Movement have an exciting new opportunity to recruit a motiva

Project Manager (Mechanical Engineering) ?? £40,000-£55,000 ?? Colchester base | UK & EU travel ?? Engineering projects | Hands-on delivery | Leadership growth If you're a Project Manager with mechanical engineering roots, and you thrive on turning complex ideas into real-world results, this might just be the role you've been waiting for. You'll be the right hand to the Operations Director, trusted to take ownership of multiple engineering projects across the UK and Europe. From design coordination and client meetings to on-site delivery, you'll be at the heart of it all: solving problems, building relationships, and keeping projects running like clockwork. This isn't a role for box-tickers or clipboard carriers, it's for someone who genuinely gets engineering and knows how to bring people, process, and progress together. What you'll be doing: Managing engineering projects end-to-end, planning, coordination, budgets, reporting, and delivery Working closely with the Ops Director to prioritise and lead multiple concurrent projects Providing technical oversight and design input based on sound mechanical engineering principles Liaising with clients, suppliers and site teams to ensure deadlines and standards are met Preparing project documentation, drawings and progress updates Travelling across the UK and EU for site visits, surveys and project reviews What you'll bring: A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline) Proven experience as a Project Manager in an engineering or manufacturing environment Strong technical understanding with the ability to interpret and influence design work Confident communicator who can manage both detail and big-picture strategy Competency with CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion, or similar) A full driving licence and flexibility to travel when required Fluent written and spoken English Why it's a great move: You'll work side-by-side with senior leadership, shaping the success of diverse projects that span industries and borders. Every day is different, one moment you're refining technical drawings in the Colchester office, the next you're on-site in Europe ensuring everything runs seamlessly. It's a hands-on, high-trust role for someone who wants variety, visibility, and real influence. ?? Sound like you? Send a quick message or apply today, we'll take it from there. Curiosity and initiative are essential. Yorkshire Tea is optional (but strongly encouraged). ? TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Senior Project Manager Salary: £43,800 - £58,500 Location: Cambridge, hybrid (minimum of 2 days per week in the office) Contract: Full time / Fixed Term (18 months) We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a

Senior Clinical Project Manager – Small Biotech | Rare Diseases. Senior Clinical Project Manager.

Senior Project Delivery Manager – Software. Work on cutting-edge projects in Electrification and software integration.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional projects within the banking and financial services domain. Delivery Expertise: Proven experience managing regulatory, compliance, and/or digital transformation projects with m

We're looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Project Manager that wants to take their relationship with AWS to the next level, and get fully immersed in helping a variety of organisations make the most of out of AWS. Solid understanding of infrastructure and technical cloud projects. Senior close-k

The Senior Project Manager must manage and keep track of output and performance and look for innovative solutions to problems that may arise. This role is to lead European Electronique project teams and take ownership for the planning, strategy, budget and execution of tasks to ensure the successful

Senior Project Manager - Azure - £70,000. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Team Leads, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators. Develop and maintain reporting dashboards, ensuring accurate visibility of project status and PM performance.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a Maximo-related project within a leading UK utilities organisation. Job Title: Project Manager – (Utilities Sector). Project Manager in the utilities sector (water, energy, or gas).

Job Title: Senior Project Manager. Senior Project Manager – Pharmaceutical Commercial Operations. Drive process improvements and ensure effective project documentation and reporting.

You are a seasoned Project Manager who can both design the plan. If you are a driven Project Manager ready to lead complex integration challenges and meet the core criteria, we encourage you to apply. Project Manager - Post-Merger Integration (PMI), IT/Cloud Sector - £600 - £650/day (OUTSIDE IR35)

As our Senior Project Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of this journey: leading a dynamic team, steering high-impact projects across IT, SaaS, and digital consultancy, and playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of how legal services operate. Are you ready to take the reins of transformati

As the Senior Project Manager, you’ll be critical to the project's success. Senior Project Manager – Workday (HCM) Implementation. Working across departments and with external partners, you’ll bring structure, clarity, and leadership to ensure the project delivers meaningful result

The Senior Project Manager plays a key leadership role within the ODCreate division, responsible for the successful delivery of complex design and build projects from inception to completion. The role requires strong project leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multidisciplina

If you love leading innovative Software projects across the full life cycle & want to make a big impact in your next role, you may be interested in this Senior Project Manager role with an multi-award winning Software scale-up in Exeter. Youll lead complex engineering & software projects ful

We are looking for a proven proactive and passionate Project Manager who can lead and motivate a team to deliver some of the world’s most innovative space projects to a diverse customer base including institutional, export and defence. Manage projects or aspects of a project from contract comm

Profiles Creative are hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead project teams in delivering various experiential activations for major brands across B2C and B2B sectors. Senior Project Manager (Experiential Agency) - 55,000 - London/Hybrid - ASAP Start. We're seeking an experienced project manager or

Minimum of 2 years as a Technical Program Manager / Project Manager. Job Title: Project Manager Location: Chester, UK. The Project Manager will translate business strategy into work programs and processes, providing strategic and tactical direction on IT and client/business area issues.

Due to the large current market opportunities that this sector is currently seeing, they require a Senior Project Manager, based in London but working throughout the UK & Europe. High level of commercial acumen with a proven track record of working in preconstruction, project procurement and pro

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Inside IR35 via umbrella \n\n The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering infrastructure projects within the financial services sector, ensuring solutions are cost-effective, supportable, and aligned with business needs. Role Title: Infrastructure Project Manager Duration : Contract to ru

The Senior Project Manager will be working closely alongside a Project Director, an Associate Director, another Senior Project Manager and will be providing support to Junior Project Manager throughout the lifecycle of their Residential projects. The Company that the Senior Project Manager will join

I am currently working with a Utillities Client on an exciting Senior Project Manager opportunity. Key responsibilities include: Take ownership of projects from early design through construction to final delivery. Lead diverse project teams, setting high standards for quality, safety, and cost

We're recruiting for high-impact Project Managers who can hit the ground running on complex, high-value engineering programmes. F6A8; HIRING NOW: Contract Project Managers. Engineering Projects / Current SC Clearance Required.

The Senior Project Manager will drive successful outcomes through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration. Plan, manage, and deliver large-scale projects from initiation to closure, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Create and rev

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the Data Portfolio to lead the delivery of a complex data project. You will work with Project Managers/Delivery Leads from the client, DPS, Capgemini and 3rd parties to integrate delivery and ensure dependencies are identified, planned and ma

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Construction Project Manager. The day-to-day tasks include leading and coordinating various construction projects in North & East London, managing & delivering to agreed project timelines, ensuring that projects stay within budget, and ensuring co

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the delivery of multiple projects and provide your guidance and support throughout all RIBA stages of a project(s). Project leadership skills with regard to specific project tasks. This full-time, hybrid position involves working closely with clien

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a Maximo-related project within a leading UK utilities organisation. This role requires a hands-on project leader with proven experience managing full project lifecycles, vendor coordination, and stakeholder alignment in regulated environments. J

Operational Technology (OT) Project Manager. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving innovation, managing large-scale transformation projects, and ensuring alignment with business objectives in a utility-focused environment. Plan, execute, and deliver complex OT projects on tim

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Due to rapid expansion and a brilliant reputation they are now growing their production project management team with an audio biased Technical Project Manager or Senior Technical Project Manager. Senior Technical Project Manager - Live Events. Fantastic opportunity for a technical AV project manager

Senior Project Manager (Experiential Agency) - £55,000 - London/Hybrid - ASAP Start \n Profiles Creative are hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead project teams in delivering various experiential activations for major brands across B2C and B2B sectors. Strong understanding of creative and product

Senior Project Manager / Associate - Industrial & Logistics. Madison Berkeley are delighted to be partnering with a longstanding client who are looking to appoint a Senior / Associate Project Manager to join their growing team in London. They’re now seeking a talented Project Manager with

Key Requirements for the Project Manager: \n\n Proven Project Management: You are a seasoned Project Manager with experience managing complex, cross-functional technology projects with a clear record of successful delivery. Project Manager - DealCloud implementation, financial services - £600 - £7

Senior Project Manager – Workday (HCM) Implementation. As the Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of the new HCM platform, replacing the legacy system. Working across departments and with external partners, you’ll bring structure, clarity, and leadership to

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the Data Portfolio to lead the delivery of a complex data project. Role Title: Project Manager (Data) Duration: 6 Month contract \n Location: This role is based in mainly in Telford and you will be required to come in 2 days per week, but the

Were seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major capital projects and initiatives across the hospital estate. Lead the delivery of major capital projects aligned to the hospitals masterplan.

Our Client is the UK’s leading supplier of mezzanine floor solutions, with over 30 years of experience designing and delivering projects of exceptional quality. You’ll take ownership of multiple high-profile projects, leading them from concept to completion. Your leadership and expertise

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, multi-phase projects from initiation through to client handover. Ensure effective cost control and financial management across all assigned projects. Prepare and submit interim valuations, payment applic

A Senior Project Manager is required for a global building services firm. Ideally you will have Data Centerexperience, however many Project Management skills and experience are transferable.

Senior E-Learning Project Manager. Senior E-Learning Project Manager – London. Apply advanced project management methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with quality standards.

Senior Programme Managers / Delivery Leads. Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders across business and IT, providing transparency, governance, and strategic alignment.