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Technical Manager- Fire and Gas Systems SME Certain Advantage is hiring for a Technical Manager- Fire and Gas Systems SME based in the Derby area. This role is on a contract basis and is mostly remote. The Company Were working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industriesfrom aerospace and automotive to healthcare and semiconductors. Does this soun... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Quality Manager Derby, Full-time, Occasional travel Shape Quality. Drive Change. Make an Impact This well-established rail engineering SME, part of an international group of companies, is looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking Quality Manager to join its thriving team in Derby. This is a key role responsible for ensuring our products and processes meet the highest standards, while also championing training, continuous improvement, and environmental responsibility. You will play a central role in maintaining compliance with ISO standards, driving continuous improvement, and promoting a culture of quality, safety, and accountability across the business. What You’ll Be Doing • Leading quality from the front – ensuring systems, processes and standards are not just followed, but continuously improved, • Owning and delivering ISO 9001 & 14001 compliance, keeping us audit-ready at all times, • Acting as a key contact for customer and supplier audits, building confidence and trust externally, • Driving training and development, ensuring teams have the skills and knowledge to succeed, • Identifying gaps, solving problems, and implementing practical, sustainable improvements, • Supporting new projects with robust quality planning and documentation, • Collaborating across teams to embed a culture of accountability, safety and excellence, • Playing an active role on the shop floor, staying close to operations and real-world challenges What Makes This Role Exciting • Real ownership — you’ll have the autonomy to shape and improve the quality function, • High visibility — working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders, • Variety — from audits and compliance to training and continuous improvement, • Impact — your work will directly influence customer satisfaction and business success What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in a Quality role within a regulated manufacturing environment (automotive, aerospace, rail or similar), • Strong working knowledge of ISO standards and audit processes (Lead/Internal Auditor preferred), • Knowledge and experience of PPAP and customer quality requirements, • Experience delivering or supporting training and development programmes, • A proactive mindset — someone who spots opportunities and acts on them, • Confident communicator, able to engage at all levels of the business, • Detail-focused, organised, and comfortable managing multiple priorities Who You Are You’re someone who: • Leads by example and sets high standards, • Takes ownership and follows through, • Enjoys working collaboratively and building relationships, • Is passionate about doing things the right way — and making them even better Why Apply? You’ll be joining a business where quality isn’t just a department — it’s a mindset. This is your chance to influence, improve and leave a lasting mark. Ready to take the lead on quality? Apply now.

Audit Director (RI) - Commercial Growth Opportunity £80,000 - £90,000 + Clear Route to Partnership Location: Nottingham (2-3 days per week) | Frequent London travel Shillito Executive Search is partnering with a dynamic, growth-focused accountancy firm to appoint a commercially minded Audit Director (RI) who wants more than just a portfolio - they want influence, visibility, and a genuine opportunity to shape the future of a scaling audit practice. This is not a maintenance role. This is a growth role. You will join at a pivotal stage in the firm's expansion, taking ownership of a high-quality SME and mid-market portfolio while playing a central part in strengthening the firm's London presence and broader strategic ambitions. For the right individual, this role offers genuine progression - with the opportunity to further elevate your position as the audit practice grows. The Opportunity As Audit Director and Responsible Individual, you will operate as a senior leader within the firm - balancing technical excellence with strong commercial judgement. You'll work closely with Partners and the Senior Leadership Team to: * Shape audit strategy and growth plans * Drive revenue and portfolio expansion * Strengthen market positioning, particularly in London * Maintain exceptional audit quality standards * Develop the next generation of audit leaders This role would suit an ambitious Audit Director (or experienced Senior Manager ready to step up) who wants to combine client leadership, business development, and strategic influence. Key Responsibilities * Act as Responsible Individual on a portfolio of statutory audits, including group engagements * Lead and grow a portfolio of SME and mid-market clients * Drive audit quality, ensuring compliance with UK ISAs, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements * Play a visible role in business development, proposals, tenders, and networking * Contribute to pricing strategy and commercial decision-making * Identify new sector opportunities and service line expansion * Lead FRC / RSB inspections and internal quality reviews * Provide technical leadership across UK GAAP (primarily FRS 102) and IFRS * Mentor and develop Audit Managers, strengthening the leadership pipeline * Act as a senior ambassador for the firm in both the Midlands and London markets What We're Looking For * ACA / ACCA qualified with Responsible Individual (RI) status * Significant UK audit experience within an SME or mid-market environment * Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS * A commercially minded leader who understands profitability, pricing, and growth * A relationship builder who can win and retain clients * Comfortable operating at senior leadership level * Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to help build and shape a growing audit practice * Willingness to work hybrid and travel regularly to London Why This Role Stands Out * Genuine strategic influence within a growing firm * Visible impact on London market expansion * Clear career progression as the audit practice scales * A platform to combine technical excellence with commercial leadership * The opportunity to help shape the next phase of growth Shillito Executive Search specialises in finding top-tier executive talent for leadership, management, and board-level positions in the manufacturing industry. We have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the sector and pride ourselves on doing the right things well. People are our business. JBRP1_UKTJ

Head of Engineering Design Solar PV | BESS | Heat Pumps | Heat Networks Nottingham (Office-based - min. 4 days per week) Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Private Healthcare + Life Assurance Lead Engineering Excellence in Net Zero Delivery Our client is a growing Managed Services Provider delivering renewable and low-carbon energy projects across the UK. They connect finance, engineering and sustainability to help organisations achieve practical, commercially robust net zero outcomes. They are now seeking a Head of Engineering Design to take full ownership of their engineering function - raising standards, strengthening delivery performance and building a high-accountability professional culture across Solar PV, BESS, Heat Pumps and Heat Networks. This is a senior leadership role for a Chartered Engineer (or an experienced engineer actively progressing toward chartership) who wants to shape engineering governance while operating hands-on within a growing SME. The role will suit someone who enjoys improving processes, making decisions and building capability - not inheriting a finished structure. What You'll Be Responsible For • Acting as senior technical lead across all engineering design activities, • Reviewing and approving calculations, drawings and technical documentation, • Setting and improving engineering standards and QA processes, • Leading, mentoring and performance-managing the engineering team, • Driving professional accountability, quality and delivery to programme, • Owning engineering resource planning and capacity management, • Supporting feasibility, optioneering and technical due diligence, • Engaging with clients, DNOs, supply chain and key stakeholders, • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working toward chartership, • 8+ years' experience in engineering design and delivery, • Background in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Building Services engineering, • Experience leading engineering teams and reviewing technical outputs, • Demonstrable experience managing workload, resources and delivery performance, • Strong understanding of UK standards and safe design principles, • Willingness to work from the Nottingham office a minimum of four days per weekHighly desirable:, • Experience in renewable or low-carbon infrastructure, • Experience within an SME, contractor or delivery-focused environment, • Competitive salary up to £70,000, • Car allowance and bonus, • Private healthcare & life assurance, • Clear opportunity to shape and grow the engineering function JBRP1_UKTJ

Plant Fitter (Hydraulics) £40,000 - £45,800 + Company Van + OT 1.5x + Training + Holiday Purchase Scheme + Healthcare Cash Plan + Life Assurance + Mon-Fri Chesterfield Certain Advantage is hiring for a Plant Fitter based near Chesterfield. This role is on a permanent basis and is based predominantly onsite 4 days a week, with approximately 1 day a week field-based, visiting client sites across the UK. Are you looking for a varied role, where you will receive specialist hydraulics training, to work on bespoke drilling rigs, used on challenging geotechnical projects across the UK, where you will benefit from a supportive and collaborative team, and the opportunity to develop your skills? Are you looking for a stable and secure role, with a growing business which will ensure good work / life balance and a technically interesting role? The Company:Were working with a specialist geotechnical contractor, which is well-regarded for completing highly challenging projects across the UK. A well-established and growing SME, the company also benefits from the backing of a large parent group, ensuring excellent benefits and role security, and well as the chance for career progression. The Role: • Service, build and repair plant equipment, including specialist drill rigs and excavators, • Fault diagnosis and mechanical repair, • Visits to maintain and repair equipment onsite (UK wide usually 1 day per week), • Experience as a Plant Fitter or similar, • Good knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems, • Full UK Driving LicenseThe Benefits:, • Company Van, • Specialist Training, • Monday Friday 8:00 16:30, any additional hours are, • Holiday Purchase Scheme, • Life Assurance, • Healthcare Cash Plan JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you an experienced technical leader ready for your next major career move? Our client-a well-established, high-performing environmental consultancy-is seeking a Technical Director to drive business growth while providing expert oversight of environmental impact assessments (EIA) across hydrology, water resources and peatland management. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional who enjoys leading technically complex work, developing teams, and influencing large-scale renewable and infrastructure projects. Strong performance in this role offers a clear pathway to enhanced discretionary bonuses and a future position as a Company Director. Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity. About the Company Our client is a specialist SME delivering hydrology, water resources and peat management EIA chapters for nationally significant renewable energy and transport infrastructure projects, including onshore wind, solar, hydropower and major transport schemes. You will work closely with the company's Directors in a strategic role central to the continued growth of the business. Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate will be chartered with CIWEM, IEMA or ICE, and have a strong track record in assessing the impacts of development on hydrological features, peatland habitats and geomorphology. You will be a confident technical authority, an effective mentor and a proactive business developer capable of shaping your sector of the business. Key Responsibilities as Technical Director: • Act as Project Executive for major water environment assessments across wind farms, solar farms, hydropower, transport and development projects., • Provide technical leadership, quality assurance, and oversight of project outputs and processes., • Develop in-house technical capability in your specialist areas., • Mentor and support junior staff toward professional chartership., • Undertake line management duties, including performance reviews and development planning., • Build strong working relationships internally and externally, representing the company with confidence and authority., • Stay fully up to date with the regulatory framework and influence its application within your sector., • Manage your own workload and that of your team, typically across up to 10 concurrent projects., • Lead projects and bids up to £100k in value. The role is based in Cardiff, though remote working will be considered for candidates able to bring business development advantages from other locations. What's on Offer • 40.5 days annual leave, • Tax-free bonuses for all staff plus a separate performance-related bonus scheme, • Generous pension contributions (5% employer, rising annually after 5 years to a maximum of 10%), • Cycle to Work scheme, • Health plan, including cashback for routine healthcare, virtual GP access and counselling, • An annual 'Environment Day' to support environmental or educational volunteering, • Flexible working hours, • Full support for professional membership

We are actively looking to engage shipping, freight forwarding professionals with as passion for freight forwarding for a new role as a Freight Forwarding Manager in Castle Donington, Leicestershire on a hybrid basis! Client Details My client is a SME freight forwarding business, with huge ambitions

Mechanical Design Engineer • Competitive Salary: £35,000 - £45,000, • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, • Early finish on Fridays Reference: HS-RPH1 The Company: Our client is a 50-year long establishedengineering SME with a reputation for creating bespoke handling equipment in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector for big food brands your used to seeing! As a key part of the team, you'll see your designs come to life, from conveyor systems and packaging robot to full production line layouts. The Role: • As the design engineer drafting the conceptual and detailed 3D design of special purpose machinery using Autodesk Inventor (80% of your day will be on CAD), • Adapting and innovating existing designs for new projects, • Creating manufacturing drawings for the sheet metal fabricators on Inventor., • Giving guidance and answering questions of 2 junior design engineers., • Experience designing machinery with moving parts (e.g. Conveyors, SPM, Sortation machinery, heavy sheet metal fabric...

Audit Director (RI) Commercial Growth Opportunity £80,000 £90,000 + Clear Route to Partnership Location: Nottingham (23 days per week) | Frequent London travel Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below. Shillito Executive Search is partnering with a dynamic, growth-focused accountancy firm to appoint a commercially minded Audit Director (RI) who wants more than just a portfolio they want influence, visibility, and a genuine opportunity to shape the future of a scaling audit practice. This is not a maintenance role. This is a growth role. You will join at a pivotal stage in the firms expansion, taking ownership of a high-quality SME and mid-market portfolio while playing a central part in strengthening the firms London presence and broader strategic ambitions. For the right individual, this role offers genuine progression with the opportunity to further elevate your position as the audit practice grows. The Opportunity As Audit Director and Responsible Individual, you will operate as a senior leader within the firm balancing technical excellence with strong commercial judgement. Youll work closely with Partners and the Senior Leadership Team to: • Shape audit strategy and growth plans, • Drive revenue and portfolio expansion, • Strengthen market positioning, particularly in London, • Maintain exceptional audit quality standards, • Act as Responsible Individual on a portfolio of statutory audits, including group engagements, • Lead and grow a portfolio of SME and mid-market clients, • Drive audit quality, ensuring compliance with UK ISAs, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements, • Play a visible role in business development, proposals, tenders, and networking, • Contribute to pricing strategy and commercial decision-making, • Identify new sector opportunities and service line expansion, • Lead FRC / RSB inspections and internal quality reviews, • Provide technical leadership across UK GAAP (primarily FRS 102) and IFRS, • Mentor and develop Audit Managers, strengthening the leadership pipeline, • Act as a senior ambassador for the firm in both the Midlands and London marketsWhat Were Looking For, • ACA / ACCA qualified with Responsible Individual (RI) status, • Significant xrnqpay UK audit experience within an SME or mid-market environment, • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, • A commercially minded leader who understands profitability, pricing, and growth, • A relationship builder who can win and retain clients, • Comfortable operating at senior leadership level, • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to help build and shape a growing audit practice, • Willingness to work hybrid and travel regularly to LondonWhy This Role Stands Out, • Genuine strategic influence within a growing firm, • Visible impact on London market expansion, • Clear career progression as the audit practice scales, • A platform to combine technical excellence with commercial leadership, • The opportunity to help shape the next phase of growth

Payroll SME - Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DBContract: PermanentSalary: Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experienceWe are seeking an experienced Payroll SME. Work with internal and external stakeholders to complete a change impact assessment before making improvements. The Payr

Mechanical Engineer – SME - Data Centre/ Critical Engineering Environment.

Provide SME support for AMS Safety Management modules, including risk assessment and risk management. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. Experience with safety management systems, including risk as

As subject matter experts (SME's) you and your team and you will be responsible for all electrical systems in your area of responsibility. Electrical Engineering Manager – SME Position – Central Engineering either Junior or Senior.

Distributed Systems Engineer /.A fast-growing, early-stage infrastructure company building at the intersection of AI and distributed compute!.They’re looking for an Nngineer with strong experience in Python-based distributed computing, strong experience with Ray Framework in particular, to help de

Extensive hands-on experience in vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and security testing, with strong practical knowledge of tools such as Tenable and the ability to translate scan outputs into clear, actionable remediation tasks.Demonstrated ability to drive change and improve operation

Fantastic opportunity for an expert SharePoint Developer to work on a new Project that is groundbreaking!You will provide software development skills at a subsystem level and work as part of a team taking ownership to specify, develop and test the sub-system; also being responsible for varying speci

M&A Advisor (SME)Knightsbridge, part of the K3 Capital Group Ltd, is a multi-award-winning business and the UKs leading business sales specialist within the lower / SME M&A market.

Our client is looking for an experienced SME Employee Benefits Consultant to join their dynamic and growing team. Act as the primary point of contact for SME clients, understanding their sector, benefits, and needs. SME clients in Group Risk or Healthcare.

Cisco Catalyst switching (IOS-XE), VLANs, STP, RSTP, port security, and Qos.Practical experience with Cisco SD-WAN / Catalyst SD-WAN) - policy templates, VPN segmentation, and WAN edge configuration.Hands-on experience with Cisco SD-Access (SDA) fabric design, commissioning, and operations.Working k

Drive day-to-day vulnerability scanning, triage, reporting, and remediation tracking across multiple business units.Serve as the subject matter expert for vulnerability management, contextualising scan results using threat intelligence and business risk.Combine vulnerability data with active threat

Mentor and guide SME owners using our structured programmes. A Proven Model: A decade-tested framework for SME growth and profitability. If you are ready to turn your experience into impact,to guide, mentor, and empower SME owners while building a business of your own, we would love to hear from you

Act as a multidisciplinary Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing cross-functional support across quality, laboratory, IT, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment of systems and processes.

Lead Requirements Engineer - SMECertain Advantage is hiring for a Lead Requirements Engineer SME based in the Warwickshire area.

Stibo STEP SME / Consultant Rate: £550 - £650 per day Inside IR35Duration: 6 months initial contractLocation: Remote / Hybrid - once a week into LondonWe are supporting a major organisation undergoing a strategic transformation of its Product Information Management capability.

Role/Job Title: OutSystems ODC SME / OutSystems ODC Migration SpecialistWork Location: Birmingham (2 to 3 days)Your Responsibilities1. OutSystems ODC Expertise Act as the primary SME for OutSystems ODC architecture, capabilities, and best practices.

A leading fintech company in Greater London seeks an Account Manager to connect with new and existing customers, ensuring their satisfaction throughout the application process.This role requires excellent communication skills in German and a background in customer service or business studies.Candida

The starting salary is £36,228 which includes allowances totalling £3,009.The salary is broken down as £33,219 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,541 Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.The primary Met

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of SME underwriting experience and strong communication skills.

A leading financial services company is seeking an Asset Finance Specialist to join their Sales Team in the UK.The successful candidate will have a proven track record in sales, focusing on understanding customer finance needs and matching them with the best products.Key responsibilities include exc

A financial technology company based in London is seeking a Principal Product Manager for Credit to lead the development of innovative financial solutions.The role requires over 10 years of experience in credit or lending strategy and a proven track record in launching and scaling products.You will

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Management Accountant to provide accurate financial management information.You will manage the Finance Officer and prepare monthly management accounts while monitoring cashflow and ensuring timely processing.The ideal candidate w

A leading accountancy practice in Liverpool is looking for a Client Manager to oversee a diverse client portfolio and mentor a small team.The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA-qualified with strong experience in client management and effective leadership skills.This position offers a competitive sala

Your primary focus will be bringing on new SME customers and leveraging your skills in pitching, negotiating and driving internal processes to set up our partnerships for success. Account Executive to join our SME & Growth team. The SME & Growth sales team is where this partnership begins.

Senior Network Engineer (Ansible SME).

Business Analyst | Power & Gas SME | £800/Day OUTside IR35 | Energy Trading – 6 months rolling | Hybrid. Business Analyst SME in the Power trading space is needed for a commodities & energy trading firm, covering both physical & derivative trading. With their continued growth and onboarding new p

A leading insurance provider in London seeks a Professional Liability Underwriter to join a dynamic, high-performing team in a hybrid role.This position involves managing a diverse portfolio of accounts, contributing to innovative solutions, and fostering professional growth.The ideal candidate will

Conduct compliance assessments, obligation mapping, and gap analyses. Hands‑on SME comfortable delivering detailed, high‑quality work. Regulatory Compliance SME – AI & Financial Services.

A growing financial services company in the UK seeks an experienced Financial Controller to manage the finance team and ensure accurate financial governance.The successful candidate will prepare management accounts, oversee budgeting and compliance, and engage with senior leadership for strategic in

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A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management (HAM) Technical Product SME for a 3-week remote contract.

We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. The Electrical Engineer, Global Design SME is a key member of the NTT Global Design Standards team, working on and delivering translation of the NTT GID Design ‘Product’ defined Owners Project Requirements

A growing SME in renewable energy seeks a Director of IT to lead digital transformation and enhance operational efficiency.