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Electronics Engineer Chester Area Up to £60,000 + Bonus KO2’s client is a well-established, employee-owned consultancy that designs bespoke embedded electronic products for a wide range of applications. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions, they combine in-house product development with custom design work, giving engineers the chance to work on varied, technically challenging projects across the full lifecycle. They are now looking for a Mid to Senior Electronics Engineer with strong embedded software experience to join their growing team. This is a hands-on role sitting right at the hardware–software boundary. You’ll be involved in everything from schematic capture and PCB design through to board bring-up and embedded C development, working on complex embedded systems including microcontroller and application processor-based designs. What you’ll be doing: • Designing analogue and digital electronics, including PCB layout, • Bringing up new hardware and debugging at board level using embedded software, • Developing embedded C code to support hardware validation and functionality, • Working across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to production, • Contributing to a range of projects, including next-generation embedded and IoT-style systems What they’re looking for: • A well-rounded electronics engineer with solid embedded software skills, • Strong experience in analogue and digital design, • Confidence with board bring-up and debugging using embedded C, • Experience with common interfaces such as SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, • Comfortable working with microcontrollers (e.g. ARM Cortex-M) and ideally application processors, • Someone adaptable and capable of picking up new technologies (e.g. Linux, FPGA, or higher-level software where required) Desirable experience: • Embedded Linux or RTOS experience, • Mains-powered design / power supply experience, • Experience with single board computer or similar embedded platforms, • Exposure to production or manufacturing environments Why join KO2’s client? This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, engineering-led environment where you’ll work on genuinely interesting products rather than narrow, siloed tasks. Engineers here are involved in real problem-solving, not just incremental changes. The business offers a unique and highly attractive working pattern: • Every other Friday off, • Early finish at 1pm on the alternate Friday They are also employee-owned, which means you benefit directly from the company’s success. This includes: • A profit-related bonus, with up to £3,600 per year tax-free, • The opportunity to receive free shares and purchase additional shares in the business Additional benefits include: • Private medical insurance, • Competitive holiday allowance, increasing with service, • A supportive, non-corporate culture focused on quality engineering rather than long hours This role is based on-site, reflecting the hands-on nature of the work, particularly around hardware development and lab-based testing. If you’re an engineer who enjoys working across both electronics and embedded software, and you want to be part of a business where your work genuinely makes an impact, this is well worth exploring.

Frontier Resourcing is supporting the delivery of a number of high-profile Energy and Infrastructure programmes and is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller / Senior Project Cost Controls Engineer to join a growing delivery team based in the North West. This role will support the delivery of cost control and performance management activities across complex infrastructure programmes, working closely with project delivery teams and wider project controls specialists. Projects may consist of Nuclear, Carbon Capture, Transmission and Distribution, Oil & Gas. Hybrid working arrangements of 3 days client site. Key Responsibilities Cost Control and Budget Management • Implement and maintain cost control processes, systems and procedures to monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditure and forecasts, • Tailor cost control approaches to meet programme requirements while aligning with industry best practice, • Promote the value and importance of cost control across project and programme teams Cost Structure and Budget Alignment • Develop Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) aligned with project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), • Ensure budgets are accurately time-phased and aligned with project delivery plans, • Map cost estimates to the appropriate work packages, planning packages and control accounts Cost Reporting and Performance Analysis • Produce regular cost and performance reports to support project governance and programme oversight, • Analyse Earned Value Management (EVM) data including cost and schedule performance indicators, • Support forecasting activities and provide insights into cost performance trends Financial Tracking and Accrual Management • Lead the production of cost accruals to ensure accurate and timely recording of project costs, • Ensure that Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) is reflected correctly in cost reporting systems Stakeholder Collaboration • Work closely with project managers, commercial teams, finance teams and programme leadership to ensure alignment of cost and project information, • Provide cost data and analysis to support decision making and programme performance management Process Improvement and Capability Development • Support the development of cost reporting tools and tracking systems, • Provide guidance, training and mentoring to junior team members and project stakeholders on cost control processes and best practice Skills and Experience Essential • Demonstrable experience in Cost Control within project or programme environments, • Strong understanding of cost forecasting and cost performance reporting techniques, • Experience supporting cost control assurance activities within programme performance cycles, • Detailed knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), progress reporting and performance analysis, • Advanced capability using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools, • Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary project teams, • Willingness to travel to project sites across the region as required Desirable • Experience using cost management or project controls software tools, • Understanding of the wider Project Controls environment, including scheduling, risk management, reporting and change control, • Familiarity with NEC contracts within infrastructure or construction programmes

This is a fully engineering-led role focused on streaming, distributed systems, and low-latency processing , ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges at scale.

Electronics Engineer Chester Area Up to £65,000 + Bonus KO2's client is a well-established, employee-owned consultancy that designs bespoke embedded electronic products for a wide range of applications. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions, they combine in-house product development with custom design work, giving engineers the chance to work on varied, technically challenging projects across the full lifecycle. They are now looking for a Mid to Senior Electronics Engineer with strong embedded software experience to join their growing team. This is a hands-on role sitting right at the hardware-software boundary. You'll be involved in everything from schematic capture and PCB design through to board bring-up and embedded C development, working on complex embedded systems including microcontroller and application processor-based designs. What you'll be doing: Designing analogue and digital electronics, including PCB layout Bringing up new hardware and debugging at board level using embedded software Developing embedded C code to support hardware validation and functionality Working across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to production Contributing to a range of projects, including next-generation embedded and IoT-style systemsWhat they're looking for: A well-rounded electronics engineer with solid embedded software skills Strong experience in analog...

Senior Engineer - Highways Earthworks Location: Ellesmere Port Salary: £60,000 per annum + Car Allowance Is an experienced Earthworks Engineer looking for a new challenge in a dynamic environment? Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer to join their growing team in the North West . This is an excellent opportunity to lead significant highways earthworks projects, utilising cutting-edge technology and contributing to critical infrastructure development. About the Role As a Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the technical delivery of earthworks design, modelling, and supervision for a range of highways projects. They will play a key role in ensuring the successful and safe execution of projects from inception to completion, working closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities ·Lead the design and modelling of complex earthworks schemes for highways projects. ·Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and reports. ·Undertake volumetric calculations and material management. ·Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and project teams. ·Oversee site activities, ensuring adherence to design, quality, and safety standards. ·Utilise and optimise the use of Leica survey equipment and software for data collection and analysis. ·Proficiently use N4ce soft...

Do you want to work for a company that goes the extra mile for its customers, colleagues and communities? Are you resilient, efficient, and productive? Can you lead by example? If so, then why not join our family. At Iceland, we value, recognize, and celebrate all colleagues for their good work. We pride ourselves on being team players who can work collaboratively with others. We have an opening for a passionate Senior Software Engineer. This would be suitable for a Mid-Level Software Engineer who is looking for that next step up as a Senior Software Engineer. THIS ROLE IS BASED IN DEESIDE 2 DAYS A WEEK, ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN COMMUTE. What We Are Looking For: • An experienced C#, .Net Engineer, who is looking to make that step up to a senior lead position., • Experience of mentoring junior engineers., • Experience with Microsoft Azure, Terraform, and C# in an integration team., • Knowledge of SQL, and NoSQL databases, including MongoDB, especially in a Cloud environment would be advantageous., • Knowledge and experience with team collaboration platforms: e.g. AzureDevOps and strong problem solving and communication skills. Alongside this we can offer you: • 15% discount in Iceland stores, • 30% discount at Club Individual Restaurants, • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays...

Job Title: Principal Electronics Design Engineer Location: Cheshire (Onsite) Salary: Up to £85k (DOE) We’re seeking a Principal Electronics Design Engineer to join an innovative engineering team, taking technical ownership of hardware development across a range of advanced products and systems. In this role, you’ll act as the senior electronics authority within the business, defining hardware architecture, setting design standards, and leading electronics development from concept through to production. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll help ensure seamless integration between hardware, embedded systems, software, and automation platforms. This opportunity would suit a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving real engineering problems and driving robust, production-ready designs. About the Role Define electronics architecture and technical direction Lead analogue and digital hardware design from concept to production Own PCB quality, robustness, and manufacturability Drive hardware design reviews and technical sign-off Support EMC, compliance, and validation activities Collaborate with software and automation engineers to ensure integrated system performance Support prototype development, testing, debugging, and production transfer Maintain and improve electronics design standards and engineering best practice About You Degree in Electronics Engineering, or related field Strong experience in electronics product development Analogue and digital hardware design capability Experience delivering products into manufacture Understanding of embedded systems and hardware/firmware interaction Experience with microcontroller-based systems Practical understanding of EMC and regulatory requirements Confident technical decision-maker Embedded C or C++ exposure Familiarity with Altium or equivalent PCB design tools Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV

Senior IT Engineer (3rd Line) This is a great opportunity to join a growing firm where you will have the opportunity to develop a career, and uniquely have a say and share in the growth of the business. Due to continued expansion, they are looking for an experienced Senior IT / Project Engineer to join their team, working on varied projects and having the opportunity for continuous personal development and growth. They provide comprehensive IT support and project delivery services to SMB clients across all sectors, typically supporting organisations with 10-100 users. As part of a 20-strong engineering team, you'll work across a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering solutions in networking, Microsoft 365/Azure, security, and server infrastructure. The Role We're seeking an experienced Senior IT Engineer to join our 3rd Line support team. As one of the senior members of the team, you'll be a technical escalation point. This role requires someone who can diagnose complex issues, design solutions, and coordinate resources across the team to resolve challenging technical problems. You'll work predominantly from our office or working on client sites with occasional work-from-home flexibility. This is a hands-on role that combines technical depth with client-facing responsibilities. What You'll Be Doing • Technical Leadership: Acting as a final escalation point for complex technical issues across networking, Microsoft 365/Azure, firewalls, and server infrastructure, • Solution Design & Delivery: Planning and implementing infrastructure projects for clients, from initial scoping through to deployment, • Client Support: Building strong relationships with clients, understanding their business needs, and translating these into technical solutions, • Team Collaboration: Working closely with 1st, 2nd and other 3rd line engineers, sharing knowledge and directing resources to resolve issues efficiently, • Continuous Improvement: Contributing to internal processes, standards, and security posture improvements, • Out-of-Hours Support: Participating in our on-call rota (1 week in 8) to provide emergency support when needed (rare) (additional pay when called) Essential Requirements Technical Skills You must have demonstrable experience in the following areas: • Microsoft 365 & Azure: Administration, troubleshooting, and solution design, • Networking: Configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure, • Firewalls: Configuration and management of both hardware and software firewalls, • Server Infrastructure: Windows Server management, troubleshooting, and optimisation, • Problem Solving: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex, multi-layered technical issues Certifications • At least one Microsoft Expert-level certification (examples: Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent) Professional Attributes • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences, • Comfortable working independently and making technical decisions, • Pragmatic approach to problem-solving—knowing when to leverage external resources or vendor support, • Willing to travel to client sites across North West, North Wales and surrounding regions, • Full UK driving licence What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who: Enjoys the variety of working across different technologies and client environments Takes pride in solving challenging problems that others can't Values continuous learning and staying current with evolving technologies Understands that great IT support is as much about communication as it is technical skill Thrives in a collaborative team environment while being comfortable working autonomously Professional Development We're committed to developing our engineers' skills: Full certification support: We provide all training materials and pay for exam fees Performance bonuses: Additional rewards for completing agreed certifications Career growth: As a growing company, we create opportunities for those who help us expand Supported learning paths: We'll work with you to develop expertise in areas that interest you, including: Advanced Microsoft 365 and Azure certifications Network+ certification Cybersecurity specializations What We Offer Compensation & Benefits Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience Pension: 5% employer contribution Holiday: 22 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus your birthday off, increasing by 1 day per year after 5 years (maximum 31 days) Mileage: 45p per mile when using your own vehicle (company vans available) Certification bonuses: Rewards for completing agreed qualifications Training budget: All exam fees and learning materials covered Work Environment Predominantly office/site-based with occasional WFH flexibility Collaborative team of 20 engineers across all support tiers Modern tooling and equipment provided On-call rota: 1 week in 8 (rare need) Career Progression You'll report to our 3rd Line Team Leader and work alongside other senior engineers. While we're currently a lean team, we're growing—and those who contribute to that growth will find opportunities to progress. This is a great opportunity to join a growing firm where you will have the opportunity to develop a career, and uniquely have a say and share in the growth of the business

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Leading the design, planning, and delivery of highways infrastructure and active travel schemes Providing technical oversight and ensuring compliance with relevant standards Managing contracts under NEC4 conditions Engaging with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with community and regulatory expectations Supervising consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards Conducting regular site visits and inspections Preparing and presenting project reports and updates to clients and stakeholders Job Requirements: Experience in highways engineering or a related field Strong knowledge of highway design principles and relevant software Proficiency in contract management, particularly NEC4 Excellent stakeholder engagement skills Strong leadership and team supervision abilities Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Excellent communication and report writing skills Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification Benefits: Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects Professional development and training opportunities Supportive and collaborative work environment Opportunity to enhance your skills and advance your career in the highways sector If you are an experienced highways engineer looking for a new opportunity to lead significant projects and further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team

Senior Software Engineer (Contract). Strong understanding of scalable software engineering and system design. We’re supporting an innovative deep-tech company developing AI-driven software within a highly complex scientific environment.

Fastest Growing Start-up in the UK | Defense | Senior Software Engineer | Rust. Senior/Principal Software Engineers:. The team are open to hiring pure backend engineers, or full-stack engineers.

Software Engineer | Python-First | AI SaaS | Up to £90k | Remote or Hybrid (UK). They're building genuinely useful AI and automation products for people-intensive industries, and the engineering team is one of the most thoughtful I've come across at this stage. They want engineers who think about.

A leading financial services institution is looking for a driven Platform / Software Engineer to join an established team supporting a major internal platform programme, integrating enterprise-grade security tooling across internal engineering pipelines and systems. This is a great opportunity for a

Senior Software Engineer | Java Engineer | Senior Backend Developer. This is a senior IC role with room to grow into technical leadership as the company scales. Make sharp engineering decisions.

Our engineering team includes experienced software engineers and PhD-level AI specialists, with strong ties to the University of Edinburgh, giving you access to exceptional expertise and opportunities for continuous learning as part of the day-to-day work. We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer to

Production-quality software engineering. Are you a hands-on software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems?. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of meaningful software, influence architecture and support a small, talented engineering team.

We are looking for a Senior AI Software Engineer to help drive these transformation initiatives across a range of established software businesses. We’re currently partnering with a highly acquisitive global software group that specializes in acquiring, scaling, and transforming software businesses

Senior Spacecraft Software Engineer. We are proud to be supporting a world-leading space-to-cloud analytics company in their search for a Senior Spacecraft Software Engineer. Our client is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Software Engineer with deep technical foundations in embedded systems and GNSS sign

Tech is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with passion for teamwork and a collaborative mind. We offer growth inside dedicated teams of seniors and career prospects;. Tech is a leading iGaming solutions provider, delivering sportsbook, casino, lottery, and player management software as a servic

A solid foundation in software engineering principles and best practices. Snyk is a leader in secure, AI-powered software development, enabling millions of developers to build quickly while staying secure. If you’re excited about building scalable, foundational infrastructure and want to play a ke

We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to own the backend that the entire product stack sits on: services, data layer, identity and authentication infrastructure, partner-facing integration APIs, device communication, and the security posture. Own the engineering practices that support our certifi

As a Python Software Engineer, you'll sit at the intersection of engineering and customer impact - working closely with clients to understand their hardest problems and building tailored software solutions to solve them. Python Software Engineer / Forward Deployed Engineer (customer facing). Fast-mo

Senior CI/CD Software / Platform Engineer (Highly Specialised Role). This is one of those rare roles where your work directly impacts how an entire organisation engineers and ships software. This is not a typical DevOps or Software Engineering role.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be directly shaping the long-term technical direction of the Logiq platform and products, which provide real-time operational intelligence for connected clean energy assets. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (full-stack) to develop the Logiq platfo

The team are particularly interested in engineers with backgrounds in reverse engineering, security research, systems programming, firmware, embedded software, software analysis, or low-level security engineering. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys working close to the softwa

Copello are working with a leading defence business who are looking for a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join a dynamic team working on RF communication and sensor systems. Design and develop software components. Implement and test software within an agile team.

Senior Fullstack Engineer (frontend leaning) | £85k - £95k | Remote 🚀. Backed by an experienced leadership team from some of Europe’s most successful scale-ups, they’re now looking for a Senior Fullstack Engineer (frontend leaning) to help scale a product used by thousands of freelancers an

Senior Founding Software Engineer (tech lead). Shape the engineering hiring plan as the platform scales, likely one or two engineers in Year 2. Set the technical standards, review process and operating model for the engineering function.

Senior Backend Engineer | Senior Software Engineer | Python | Remote UK. Senior Backend Engineer | Python Engineer | Backend Developer | Remote UK. We’re partnered with a high-growth consumer tech platform looking to hire a Senior Backend Engineer into a fast-moving product engineering team.

Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and engineering standards. GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude, Gemini) to accelerate software delivery, code quality, testing, debugging, or solution design.

The Company are currently recruiting highly-skilled software developers with 5+ years full stack experience. All areas of software development. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on IaC, Platform engineering, automations and networking.

As a senior member of the engineering team, you’ll play a critical role in both. Build Software That Powers Complex Global Platforms. Mentor developers and contribute to a strong engineering culture.

I’m currently partnering with a global software engineering and digital transformation consultancy that is looking to make an urgent hire into its engineering team. They are looking for a Senior C# Developer who enjoys building scalable software, contributing to technical decisions, and working cl

Drive the technical direction of full stack software engineering for Portal and sibling projects. We’re looking for a senior engineering leader to shape and lead our full-stack technology unit. Help drive the technical direction of front-end engineering within CitNOW (and other teams/functions as

Senior Software Engineer Hybrid Working Are you an experienced Software Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge technology? Do you enjoy problem solving, customer interactions and developing real-world solutions? &l

Senior CI/CD Software / Platform Engineer (Highly Specialised Role) Fully Remote (UK Only). This is one of those rare roles where your work directly impacts how an entire organisation engineers and ships software. This is not a typical DevOps or Software Engineering role.

Senior Fullstack Engineer (frontend leaning) | £85k - £95k | Remote. Backed by an experienced leadership team from some of Europe’s most successful scale-ups, they’re now looking for a Senior Fullstack Engineer (frontend leaning) to help scale a product used by thousands of freelancers and bus

Senior Software Engineer Tech Stack: C#,. They are looking to hire a Senior C#,. NET Engineer with strong experience in start-up/ scale up firms, able to take ownership of developing new applications, adding features to existing systems and contributing to the growth and success of the companies co