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Lead Maintenance Engineer Leading food manufacturer · Trafford Park, Manchester · Continental shift £60,769 + 5% bonus If you're a hands-on engineer ready to step up — or already leading a team and looking for a site where your skills will genuinely be stretched — this is a role worth a serious look. You'll be leading a shift team of two engineers at a high-output, AA BRC-rated food manufacturing site in Trafford Park. This isn't a desk-based management role; you'll be equally at home diagnosing a breakdown as you are driving an improvement project. With multiple CapEx projects in the pipeline, there's real scope to make a lasting impact on the site. What you'll be doing • Leading and managing a shift team of two engineers to maximise plant availability and production uptime, • Carrying out and overseeing PPM and reactive breakdown maintenance across the factory, • Driving cost reduction, OEE improvement, and waste reduction initiatives, • Leading CapEx and engineering projects from planning through to delivery, • Managing contractors and issuing permit-to-work procedures, • Ensuring the team operates to the highest standards across health and safety, quality, hygiene, and budget What we're looking for • Time-served apprentice-trained engineer (mechanical bias or multi-skilled) with an NVQ, BTEC, or equivalent (HNC a bonus), • Strong mechanical skills with solid electrical knowledge to back them up, • Proven experience leading a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, • Hands-on experience managing engineering projects — CapEx experience a real advantage, • Comfortable with CMMS/maintenance management software, • Familiarity with highly regulated or audited sites (BRC, ISO, or similar), • Someone who stays calm under pressure and makes good decisions when it counts The package • £60,769 base salary + 5% annual bonus, • Continental shift — 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off, • Pension up to 10%, life assurance 4×, BUPA healthcare, • EV salary sacrifice scheme with free onsite charging, • Staff discounts worth up to £3k per year, • Cycle to work scheme Ready to make a move? Apply below with your CV or call the Tiro team to find out more. Tiro is a specialist Employment Agency & Employment Business working across engineering, manufacturing, motorsport, software, and electronics — placing candidates in both contract and permanent roles.

RealityMine has been a pioneer in delivering data driven insights to the world's largest brands for over a decade. Our platform provides unique data solutions to our clients enabling them to make strategic, informed decisions powered by data from real people, collected in a privacy safe way. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a Data Platform Engineer who will play a key role in building and supporting our internal data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong programming and DevOps skills, expertise in Python and AWS, and a passion for debugging and improving data processes. This role requires collaborative problem-solving, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into robust data solutions. The Role: You will tackle complex data challenges in a fast-paced, exciting environment, leveraging cutting-edge Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies such as Lambda, SageMaker and Bedrock to develop innovative and scalable data solutions. RealityMine has an out of hours on-call team (additional compensation is made for on call hours) that you will be asked to join after a suitable settling in period. Our offices are in Trafford Park, Manchester and the role consists of hybrid working, where we ask for our team to be in the office for collaboration and team building 2 days per week. The rest of the week is up to you; deep focus at home, or more of the same! Key Responsibilities: · Proactively identify opportunities to improve the data platform, including the performance, architecture and design, and take ownership of the implementation. · Continually review and measure the performance of the data platform and evaluate improvements in design, architecture and tooling. · Become a subject matter expert for the data platform and supporting processes, actively sharing knowledge and contributing to our culture of continuous learning and development. · Regularly reviewing colleagues’ work and providing helpful feedback. · Contribute to technical discovery by working with stakeholders to clarify problems, challenge assumptions and shape defined requirements before implementation. · Take ownership of production systems, independently investigating issues, identifying root causes and driving them through to resolution. · Writing application code and tests that conform to standards, with a focus on scalability. · Adhering to Company Policies and Procedures with respect to Security, Quality and Health & Safety. About You: Here’s what we’re looking for: · Python development experience as a Data or Platform Engineer, using AWS. · Analytical skills to be able to present decisions to stakeholders in a data driven way. · The ability to problem-solve and break down complex problems, whilst working on large and complex datasets. · Knowledge of agile software development best practices including continuous integration, automated testing and working with software engineering requirements and specifications. · Good interpersonal skills, positive attitude and willing to help other members of the team. · Experience provisioning and managing AWS services using infrastructure as code such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform. · Understanding of Apache Spark, Apache Trino or other big data and machine learning systems. · Knowledge of Serverless technologies, framework and best practices. · Experience provisioning and managing Apache Airflow. · Exposure to using AI tools to enhance productivity and quality. Why Join RealityMine? At RealityMine, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we go the extra mile to support every team member to unlock their full potential. Whether you're hungry for learning, driven by achievement, or just love being part of a dynamic and supportive team, you'll find a home here. Your Benefits · Generous Time Off: Enjoy 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays. After two years with us, you can also buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave. · Peace of Mind: Life assurance and a workplace pension with employer contributions. · Reward for Performance: Bonus scheme that recognizes your hard work and contributions. · Cycle to Work Scheme: For the cyclists among us, we've got you covered. · Gear You’ll Love: Choose the tech that works for you, we'll try and source it! · Learning & Growth: Benefit from one-to-one coaching, a budget for training programs, and all the support you need to keep growing. · Giving Back: Join us in supporting local charities and making a positive impact. Hybrid Working We know work-life balance matters, so we’ve embraced a flexible hybrid working model: · Located in Trafford Park, our Manchester office offers an inspiring, collaborative space to work alongside your colleagues. · Free parking and secure bike shed. Excellent public transport links. · Split your time between the office and home, with 2 days working in our offices. · Full equipment provided for home working (desk, screen, chair). · Receive £100 annually to personalise your home workspace. · Flexible start and finish times to suit your personal circumstances. If you’re a Data Platform Engineer professional excited to work on impactful projects and shape the future of data insights, we’d love to hear from you. Please email your CV with the heading ‘Data Platform Engineer’ to

RealityMine has been a pioneer in delivering data driven insights to the world's largest brands for over a decade. Our platform provides unique data solutions to our clients enabling them to make strategic, informed decisions powered by data from real people, collected in a privacy safe way. As we continue to expand, we’re seeking a Cloud Security and Platform Engineer who will play a key role in our engineering team, working on our underlying infrastructure that supports our applications and business. The Role: RealityMine is seeking a Cloud Security and Platform Engineer to play a key role in strengthening security, governance, and assurance across our cloud and SaaS environments. This is a security focused role, centred on improving posture, visibility, and confidence in how our platforms are used, while enabling engineering teams to move quickly and safely rather than imposing unnecessary barriers. This role is mainly focused on AWS, with growing involvement in other cloud and SaaS platforms. You’ll improve existing environments—managing identity and access, governance, security, observability, and lifecycle—by reducing risks, eliminating unsafe configurations, validating ownership, and ensuring the cloud estate is clearly governed and auditable. You will take an active role in improving RealityMine’s security posture by improving and operating security scanning, improving monitoring and observability, and ensuring risks, vulnerabilities, and end of life components are identified and addressed in a timely and pragmatic way. You will also develop automation used to support security and operational hygiene, reducing manual effort and helping teams adopt consistent and repeatable ways of working. This role also spans SaaS and productivity tooling, including contributing to Microsoft 365 security best practice and broader SaaS security governance. You will support audit activity, ISO 27001 compliance efforts, and responses to security reviews, translating requirements into practical improvements rather than box ticking exercises. You will work closely with engineering teams under the guidance of the Operations Team Lead. A key part of the role is fostering a positive security culture: helping teams understand risk, embedding secure defaults, and enabling product delivery while maintaining a strong and proportionate security posture as the platform continues to evolve. Our offices are in Trafford Park, Manchester and the role consists of hybrid working, where we ask for our team to be in the office for collaboration and team building 2 days per week. The rest of the week is up to you; deep focus at home, or more of the same! Key Responsibilities: • Understanding requirements and acceptance criteria, • Proactively surfacing improvement plans for quality, security and performance, • Monitoring and improving security posture across infrastructure, custom applications and SaaS services, • Interpreting software development specifications and design documents, • Writing application code and tests that conform to standards, • Producing work that is of high quality and adheres to our company standards., • Working alongside data engineering, testing, user experience and other roles, • Adhering to Company Policies and Procedures with respect to Security, Quality and Health & Safety. About You: We value adaptability and a proactive mindset. From time to time, you may be asked to tackle new technologies, unfamiliar projects, or collaborate with different teams across the business. After a suitable induction period, you will also join our out of hours on call team, for which you will receive additional compensation. At RealityMine, our culture is built on innovation, self-motivation, support, and open communication, and we expect you to demonstrate these values not only through technical expertise, but also through how you collaborate, influence, and support others. Here’s what were looking for: · Experience with AWS best practice configuration for performance and security · Experience improving cloud security posture · Experience with cloud governance and hygiene · Ability to identify and manage security risk · Understanding of information security, ISO 27001, and other processes and policies · Knowledge of coding standards · Experience using AI tools to enhance productivity and quality · Experience working with security tooling such as SIEMs, SAST analysers, vulnerability scanners · Ability to enable teams through a pragmatic approach to security · Development experience with Python, Terraform and CloudFormation · Experience with AI Tooling and Governance Preferred: · Experience with migrating from legacy AWS services · Experience of other clouds, e.g. Azure, GCP · Experience with working with Puppet and/or Puppet Bolt · Experience with Serverless technologies on AWS (Lambda, SQS, SNS etc) · Experience with Terraform Why Join RealityMine? At RealityMine, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we go the extra mile to support every team member to unlock their full potential. Whether you're hungry for learning, driven by achievement, or just love being part of a dynamic and supportive team, you'll find a home here. Your Benefits · Generous Time Off: Enjoy 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays. After two years with us, you can also buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave. · Peace of Mind: Life assurance and a workplace pension with employer contributions. · Reward for Performance: Bonus scheme that recognizes your hard work and contributions. · Cycle to Work Scheme: For the cyclists among us, we've got you covered. · Gear You’ll Love: Choose the tech that works for you, we'll try and source it! · Learning & Growth: Benefit from one-to-one coaching, a budget for training programs, and all the support you need to keep growing. · Giving Back: Join us in supporting local charities and making a positive impact. Hybrid Working We know work-life balance matters, so we’ve embraced a flexible hybrid working model: · Located in Trafford Park, our Manchester office offers an inspiring, collaborative space to work alongside your colleagues. · Free parking and secure bike shed. Excellent public transport links. · Split your time between the office and home, with 2 days working in our offices. · Full equipment provided for home working (desk, screen, chair). · Receive £100 annually to personalise your home workspace. · Flexible start and finish times to suit your personal circumstances. If you’re a Cloud Security and Platform Engineer professional excited to work on impactful projects and shape the future of data insights, we’d love to hear from you. Please email your CV with the heading ‘Cloud Security and Platform Engineer’ to

About Pell Frischmann: Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration. Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change. The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior or Principal Bridge Engineer to join our growing structures team in Mold, or Manchester, playing a key role in the design, assessment and inspection of bridges and civil structures across a diverse portfolio of UK infrastructure projects. This role offers a strong balance between technical leadership, hands‑on engineering, and project delivery, with opportunities to influence design solutions, mentor engineers, and contribute to the continued growth of the bridges capability. The Role You will lead and contribute to the design, inspection and assessment of bridges and associated structures across highways, local authority and wider infrastructure schemes. This will include the delivery of detailed design work, structural assessments, and inspection programmes, ensuring outputs meet relevant standards, client requirements and programme expectations. At Principal level, you will take responsibility for technical assurance, client engagement and mentoring junior engineers, while at Senior level you will play a key role in technical delivery with a clear pathway to progression. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders, contributing to inspections, strengthening schemes, maintenance strategies and new design solutions. Key Responsibilities • Lead and deliver bridge and structural design work in accordance with relevant standards and codes (including DMRB and Eurocodes)., • Undertake and manage bridge inspections, assessments and reporting, including interpretation of inspection findings and development of remedial solutions., • Produce and review calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports., • Provide technical input and support to multidisciplinary project teams., • Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians., • Contribute to project planning, programme delivery and quality assurance., • Support client liaison, bids and business development activities (Principal level). About You You will be an experienced bridge or structures engineer with a strong background in both design and inspection. You’ll be comfortable working independently while also supporting and leading others, with a practical and solutions‑focused approach. You’ll ideally have: • Proven experience in bridge design and structural assessment., • Experience undertaking and/or managing bridge inspections., • Strong knowledge of UK design standards (e.g. DMRB, Eurocodes)., • Experience using structural analysis and design software (e.g. LUSAS, MIDAS, RM Bridge, AutoCAD)., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering., • Chartered or near‑chartered status (ICE or IStructE) is desirable., • A full right to work in the UK is essential for this role. Why Pell Frischmann? We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate. We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working, including hybrid working, and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact us at . In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits you can find on the link below! Pell Frischmann Benefits

Full stack Senior & Lead Software Engineer \n\nHybrid | Full time | Manchester\n\n£50,000-£90,000\n\nOverview\n\nWe are hiring across both Senior and Lead Full Stack Software Engineer levels to join high-performing engineering teams delivering complex digital transformation programmes across public sector projects.\n\nThese roles offer the opportunity to work on large-scale, cloud-based systems where you will help shape architecture, lead delivery, and build services that have real-world impact.\n\nBoth roles are hands-on engineering positions, with increasing levels of technical ownership, leadership, and architectural responsibility depending on level.\n\nSenior vs Lead \n\nSenior Software Engineer\n\nOwn delivery of key services or components across the full lifecycle\nContribute to architecture and design within a wider technical team\nBuild and deliver scalable cloud-based applications\nSupport planning, estimation, and technical problem solving\nMentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability\nStrong hands-on engineering focus with growing technical leadership\n\nLead Software Engineer\n\nOwn end-to-end architecture and delivery of complex services or systems\nDefine technical direction and engineering standards\nTake accountability for system design, scalability, security, and performance\nLead technical decision-making across teams or workstreams\nProvide technical assurance and guide engineering delivery quality\nEngage with stakeholders on technical solutions and strategy\n\nCore Responsibilities (Both Levels)\n\nDesign and deliver scalable, secure cloud-based systems\nWork across .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks\nBuild microservices and serverless architectures\nImplement and improve CI/CD pipelines \nWork in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD)\nSupport continuous improvement of engineering standards\nMentor and support engineers across the team\nContribute to planning, estimation, and risk management\n\nAbout You\n\nEssential Experience\n\nStrong Full Stack Engineering background (5+ years)\nExperience delivering complex, scalable digital services\nCloud experience \nStrong understanding of microservices and modern architecture patterns\nExperience working in Agile delivery environments\nStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skills\nCI/CD experience (Jenkins, Terraform)\nExperience mentoring or leading others (level dependent)

Senior Hydraulic Engineer\n\nLocation: Manchester / North West\nSector: Water / Wastewater\n\nWe are seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team delivering major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes across the North West of England. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a long-term capital investment programme focused on improving environmental outcomes, upgrading treatment facilities, and reducing storm overflows.\n\nYou will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects from early feasibility through to detailed design, while providing technical leadership and guidance in hydraulic engineering.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Senior Hydraulic Engineer, you will:\n\n * Deliver hydraulic engineering solutions across feasibility, outline, and detailed design stages\n\n * Produce and review hydraulic calculations, models (including HADES), specifications, drawings, and reports\n\n * Provide technical leadership and ensure hydraulic best practice is embedded across designs\n\n * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support efficient and coordinated project delivery\n\n * Engage with clients and stakeholders, building strong working relationships\n\n * Mentor and support junior engineers and contribute to their professional development\n\n * Undertake quality assurance through checking and reviewing technical outputs\n\n * Work closely with construction teams and supply chain partners to develop practical, safe, and buildable solutions\n\nAbout You\n\nYou will bring:\n\n * A degree in a relevant engineering discipline\n\n * Chartered, Incorporated, or working towards professional accreditation (e.g. ICE, IMechE, CIWEM)\n\n * Proven experience in the water/wastewater sector, including design and project delivery\n\n * Strong technical knowledge of hydraulic calculations and modelling for infrastructure and/or non-infrastructure projects\n\n * Experience using HADES (or similar hydraulic modelling software)\n\n * Ability to communicate complex hydraulic concepts clearly to non-specialists\n\n * A collaborative mindset and commitment to high-quality delivery\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\nFinancial & Benefits\n\n * Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme\n\n * Pension contribution matched between 4.5% and 7%\n\n * Payment of professional membership fees\n\nHealth & Wellbeing\n\n * Minimum 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), with flexible options to buy/sell leave\n\n * Private medical insurance, life assurance, and health screening options\n\n * Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance\n\nFamily & Inclusion\n\n * Enhanced family leave policies, including extended maternity, adoption, and partner leave\n\n * Additional leave for employees with caring responsibilities\n\n * Inclusive workplace with active employee networks and support communities\n\nLearning & Development\n\n * Structured development programmes and strong support toward chartership\n\n * Ongoing training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities\n\nAdditional Information\n\n * This role is based in the North West, with opportunities for flexible working\n\n * Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Quality Engineer + 6 month FTC + £25-35/ hour + 4 day week Monday - Thursday\n\nI’m currently supporting a well-established engineering manufacturer who is looking to appoint an experienced Quality Engineer to support their technical and engineering output on a short-term basis.\n\nThis role is ideal for someone with a strong background in engineering drawing checking, CAD validation and manufacturing quality assurance, particularly within a steel fabrication / mechanical engineering environment.\n\nQuality Engineer main job responsibilities:\n\n * Check and approve engineering output (including all 3D Models, drawings, Bills of Material (MRP (BOM) and any documentation) for technical completeness, clarity of information, conformance with standards, dimensional accuracy, manufacturability and the correct specification of materials and processes.\n\n * Check and approve tolerance stack analyses for technical completeness and correctness, ensure cumulative tolerances do not render the products in operable or uncertified.\n\n * Responsible for the definition of a standard drawing format and alignment of all engineering output to this standard. Where amendments to drawing standards are required, this role is responsible for re-defining the affected standards with the change, gaining approval from the Engineering Supervisor and rolling out the changes to the wider department.\n\n * Complete adherence to the company ISO 9001 procedures and process maps. Populating the project/ department checking log(s) for all drawings/ documentation that is submitted into checking and once checked, prior to return to the originator.\n\n * Contribute to the resolution of NCR's against the department. Raise NCR's as required. Highlight any re-occurring performance issues of design engineer(s) to the Engineering Supervisor for monitoring.\n\n * Providing constructive feedback to the design engineer(s) on their individual output.\n\n * Promote good working relationships within the department with the company values and vision.\n\n * Notify the Engineering Supervisor of any period where there is no checking available, for temporary re-assignment.\n\n * Assist Sales & Estimating with tender opportunities as required.\n\nQualifications, knowledge, experience & skills:\n\n * Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, plus 10+ years engineering experience of industrial sheet/ steel fabrications or minimum bachelor's degree (BEng Hons) in Engineering (preferably mechanical engineering) plus 6+ years engineering experience of industrial sheet/ steel fabrications.\n\n * Suitable experience using 2D and 3D CAD software packages\n\n * Experience of engineering drawing authoring or checking within a mechanical design environment in a relevant field.\n\n * A good understanding of general mechanical engineering principals including manufacturing processes, methods and constraints and design for manufacture (DFM)\n\n * Sound motivational skills with a focus on quality adherence and output.\n\n * Flexibility to work overtime to achieve project planas required.\n\n * Strong communicator with internal and external customers alike\n\n * A thorough technical understanding of mechanical engineering drawings principals, including (but not limited to)\n\n * Fundamentals such as projection angles, line types, view types, dimensioing methods, title block and change block information.\n\n * Different drawing types and their usage\n\n * Theory and application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)\n\n * Datum systems and appropriate usage of the different types of datum system.\n\n * Limits and fits\n\n * Surface roughness specification\n\n * A thorough understanding of BS 8888:2017 and its application

Lead Structural Delivery Across the UK Power and Energy Sector We’re looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to take a key leadership role across high‑profile Power and Energy projects, supporting the delivery of critical UK electricity infrastructure including Transmission and Distribution, substations, HV and HVDC systems, and National Grid projects. If you bring deep structural expertise within the Power sector and enjoy technical leadership, guiding teams, and delivering complex infrastructure with real national impact, this role offers influence, autonomy and challenge in equal measure. Reporting to an Associate Director / Associate Engineer, you’ll play a central role in shaping and assuring structural output across some of the UK’s most important energy and electricity infrastructure programmes. What You’ll Be Doing • Leading structural design delivery across Power and Energy projects, including large standalone schemes or multiple coordinated workstreams, • Managing and developing structural project teams, ensuring appropriate skills, resourcing and technical governance are in place, • Overseeing the production and approval of high‑quality structural deliverables, including calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and digital models, • Acting as a technical authority for structural design within the Power sector, providing oversight, challenge and direction, • Supporting projects across Transmission and Distribution (T&D), electricity infrastructure, substations, HV and HVDC assets, • Developing delivery programmes, managing budgets and maintaining effective commercial and change control, • Supporting tenders, fee proposals and technical scopes for Power and Energy projects, including National Grid works, • Reporting technical and project performance to senior leadership, • Driving innovation, sustainability and constructability within structural solutions for the UK energy network, • Promoting Safe Together behaviours and contributing to Perfect Delivery standards, • Mentoring engineers and supporting the development of Power sector structural capability What You’ll Bring • Chartered Engineer (CEng MIStructE or CEng MICE), • Proven experience delivering and leading structural design within the Power or Energy sector, • Strong background working on electricity infrastructure projects, such as:, • Transmission and Distribution (T&D) networks, • Substations and associated civil and structural works, • HV and HVDC infrastructure, • National Grid or equivalent regulated utility projects, • Excellent understanding of UK structural design codes, standards and assurance processes, particularly within regulated environments, • High proficiency in structural analysis and design software, with the ability to review and validate complex models, • Strong commercial awareness, including budget management and change control, • Experience operating within integrated, multidisciplinary teams, working closely with electrical and civil disciplines, • Sound understanding of CDM responsibilities, structural safety and construction risk management, • CSCS card, eligibility for SC clearance, and a full UK driving licence Your Next Step If you’re a Principal Structural Engineer with strong Power and Energy sector experience, and you want your expertise to contribute to the delivery of critical UK electricity infrastructure, this role offers a platform to lead, influence and make a lasting impact. Apply today and let’s talk. BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth. Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (___) About BakerHicks We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: ___. BakerHicks. A ___ company. Benefits Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to: • Company car or cash allowance, • Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan, • Life assurance scheme, • 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave, • Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc), • Flexible/hybrid working, • Family friendly policies, • Employee assistance BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

A dynamic software company in Manchester is seeking a skilled Test Automation Engineer to enhance its quality assurance processes. The role involves developing automated tests for diverse applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional software performance.

A prominent testing firm is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to enhance automated testing and quality assurance across various platforms. With over 5 years in software testing, you will lead in improving regression automation and implementing best practices in a vibrant Agile environment. The role inv

A leading betting and gaming company is seeking a Test Engineer in Manchester to evaluate software applications and ensure quality assurance for Sportsbook projects. In this role, you will design and execute test plans, collaborate closely with developers, and maintain comprehensive test documentati

Quality Engineer Industry: Civils Contract Type: Summary: We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join a Tier One contractor’s team in the North West. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring quality assurance and control throughout civil engineering projects. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining quality management systems, supporting compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves close collaboration with site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure that all deliverables meet the required standards and specifications. You will oversee quality documentation, inspections, and audits, and provide technical guidance to operational teams to promote a positive quality culture. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues, supporting project assurance activities, and contributing to the successful delivery of civil engineering works. Skills: Proven experience in quality engineering within civil engineering or heavy civils projects Strong knowledge of quality management systems and ISO 9001 standards Ability to develop, implement, and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) Experience in quality documentation control and audit processes Competence in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong organisational and time management abilities Ability to interpret construction specifications, standards, and regulations Proactive approach to continuous improvement and quality culture promotion Experience working within a Tier One contractor environment Software/Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Quality management and audit software Project digital management systems (e.g., BIM2Field or equivalent) Certifications & Standards: ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems knowledge NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification (desirable) Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification (advantageous) Relevant industry-specific quality certifications or training

Job Description About the Role As a Design Engineer, you will leverage your technical expertise and professional experience to deliver industrial equipment solutions, primarily focusing on pumping, grinding, and screening systems. Working under the guidance of the Engineering Manager, this role involves market research, concept creation, and detailed design. You will contribute to product improvement and customer-centric innovations while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and commercial viability. This position demands strong collaboration with global commercial and manufacturing teams and requires the ability to convert client-driven requirements into profitable and efficient solutions. About the Company NOV is a global leader in providing technology-driven solutions to the energy industry. We deliver innovative equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations, industrial and renewable sectors. Our commitment to excellence drives us to constantly evolve and enhance our product offerings to better serve our customers worldwide. What We Offer Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting engineering projects Collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment Professional growth and development opportunities Access to cutting-edge tools and technologiesKey Responsibilities Maintain a strong awareness of global market trends and demands Innovate, design, and develop customer-centric equipment solutions Simplify new and existing product designs to reduce costs and improve production throughput Conduct engineering analyses such as FEA and hand calculations to support modifications and upgrades Produce and review mechanical engineering documentation Ensure all outputs comply with company policies and regulatory standards Participate in internal design reviews and understand their commercial implications Maintain thorough and accurate project documentation Adhere to internal checking, approval, and Engineering Change Procedures Prioritize customer care and uphold quality standards Investigate and resolve engineering queries in a timely and technically sound mannerQualifications & Skills HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent (Essential) Tertiary education in an Engineering discipline (Desirable) Proficient in 3D CAD software for engineering design and drawings Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and related calculations Familiarity with Design for Manufacture, Assembly, and Maintenance Knowledge of industry materials and their applications Understanding of regulatory standards including Machinery (Safety) Directive, PED, ATEX, and REACH Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and OutlookWhy Join Us? Join our Global Family At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Health & Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Finance & Protection Pension Plan Income Protection Life Assurance Personal Accident CoverageFlexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family) Dental Insurance Healthcare Cash Plan Partner Life Assurance Critical Illness Cover Retail Vouchers Gym Membership Cycle to Work Scheme Travel InsuranceAbout Us Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success. We Power the Industry that Powers the World Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future. Global Family We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. Purposeful Innovation Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better. Service Above All This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget. About the Team Corporate Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centres of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations

Software Development Test Engineer - (phone number removed) - £57.19/hr (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an exciting opportunity in the world of IT? This Software Development Test Engineer role offers you the chance to work on innovative projects, shaping the future of technology while honing your expertise in software testing and quality assurance. With a competitive umbrella rate of £57.19 per hour, this position provides not just financial rewards but also the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. What You Will Do: • Develop and direct the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, quality assurance plans, procedures, and schedules., • Plan and conduct software testing, including writing code in programming languages to test application and software functionality., • Perform analysis of test results, track and report risk levels during test execution, and record the outcomes., • Carry out regression and ad-hoc testing of software and components potentially affected by system changes., • Diagnose software, hardware, and data interface issues and ensure seamless system integration., • Record, track, and resolve any issues or defects identified during testing. What You Will Bring: • Proven experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a focus on end-user applications and operating systems., • Strong programming skills to write code for testing purposes., • Analytical mindset with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex software and hardware issues., • Demonstrated ability to manage large projects or processes with limited oversight., • Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This Software Development Test Engineer role is pivotal in driving the company's commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions in the IT sector. You will contribute to the development and testing of software that supports end-user applications and utility software, ensuring high-quality results and seamless integration. This company values innovation, precision, and excellence, making it an ideal environment for professionals looking to make a difference. Location: This role is based in Manchester, a thriving hub for technology and innovation. Interested?: Don't miss this chance to advance your career as a Software Development Test Engineer. Apply now to join a team that values your expertise and offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of IT. Your next big career move starts here! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included

Senior Software Engineer in Test Contract | Inside IR35 | £400 per day Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week) Contract End Date: March 2027 I'm currently working with a large, well‑established enterprise client who are continuing to grow their digital engineering capability in Manchester. They are looking to engage an experienced Senior Software Engineer in Test on a long‑term contract to support the delivery of high‑quality, scalable, cloud‑based digital platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior‑level test professional to join a collaborative, agile environment where quality, automation, and engineering best practice are taken seriously. The role offers strong delivery stability with a contract running until March 2027. The Role You'll join a multi‑disciplinary digital engineering team, working closely with developers, SREs, and other engineers to embed quality throughout the software delivery lifecycle. The focus is on automation‑led testing, CI/CD integration, and driving a continuous testing culture. You will also play a role in mentoring and supporting more junior engineers in test. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver automated testing strategies for cloud‑native systems, platforms, and APIs Design, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks Embed test stages and quality gates within CI/CD pipelines Support defect investigation, root‑cause analysis, and resolution Collaborate with engineering and SRE teams to meet defined SLAs and SLOs Define testing, release, and quality assurance processes Set and track quality metrics and measurable outcomes Promote continuous testing and quality‑first engineering practices Provide mentoring and coaching to junior engineers in test Required Experience 5+ years' experience in automated software testing within agile and DevOps environments Strong understanding of the Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) Hands‑on experience with tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Robot Framework, or Postman Strong programming capability in Java, Python, or another OO language Experience testing enterprise‑scale, cloud‑native applications Good knowledge of APIs, microservices, and distributed architectures Experience with version control systems (Git) and modern CI/CD pipelines Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset Nice to Have BDD experience and Gherkin syntax Exposure to observability and monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Datadog) Experience with Kubernetes or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience with relational or NoSQL databases Working Pattern & Rate £400 per day (Inside IR35, via umbrella) Hybrid working: 2-3 days per week onsite in central Manchester Long‑term contract running through to March 2027If this sounds like a role you'd like to discuss, or if you'd like further details on the client, project, or interview process, please get in touch

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: Software Development Test Engineer - Automotive - £58/hr (Inside IR35) - Manchester Centre (hybrid potential) - 12 Months (potential for yearly renewal) Duties: Developing software to test multiple types/categories of software including end-user applications and operating systems/utility software (which provides a platform for running end user applications for external customers). The work includes: - Developing and directing the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, quality assurance plans, procedures, and schedules - Planning and conducting software testing (including using programming languages to write code for use in testing the application/software code), performing analysis of test results, and tracking/reporting risk levels during test execution - Performing regression and ad-hoc testing of software and components potentially affected by system changes - Diagnosing software/hardware/data interface problems and ensuring system integration Responsibilities include: - Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. - Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals. - Support the execution of planned test scripts; record the results and output; record, track and resolve any issues/defects. Additional information: This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35. The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business. Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors

Design Review Engineer (GD&T/ BS 8888) Location: Bolton Term: 6 month Fixed Term Contract Salary: Competitive Salary Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Engineering / CAD Checker (Mechanical Design Checker) to take ownership of technical accuracy, compliance, and quality assurance across all engineering drawings, 3D models, and manufacturing documentation. This is a key quality-critical engineering role ensuring all design outputs meet BS 8888 standards, GD&T requirements, ISO 9001 compliance, and manufacturability expectations before release to production and customers. You will act as the final technical authority on engineering drawings and play a vital role in reducing errors, improving consistency, and supporting continuous improvement across the engineering function. Key Responsibilities Check and approve 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, BOMs, and engineering documentation for accuracy, clarity, and compliance Verify GD&T application, tolerance stack-ups, datum structures, and limits & fits Ensure designs are manufacturable and aligned to sheet metal fabrication constraints Maintain and improve engineering drawing standards (including BS 8888 alignment) Identify, record, and support resolution of engineering NCRs and drawing errors Provide constructive feedback to design engineers to improve quality and consistency Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rework and design-related defects Ensure all outputs comply with ISO 9001 quality management systems Assist with technical input into tendering and estimating when required About You You are likely to come from one of the following backgrounds: Senior CAD Technician / CAD Checker Mechanical Design Engineer (manufacturing environment) Engineering Quality / Design Review Engineer Technical Draughtsman / Drawing Office Checker Essential Experience HNC/HND (with 10+ years) OR Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) with 6+ years’ experience Strong background in industrial sheet metal or steel fabrication Proven experience in CAD design checking or engineering drawing approval Advanced understanding of: GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) BS 8888 drawing standards Manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture (DFM) Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks / Inventor / Creo or similar) Strong attention to detail and ability to enforce technical standards Confident communicator with ability to influence design engineers Desirable Experience ISO 9001 manufacturing or engineering environment Experience creating or maintaining drawing standards Exposure to tolerance stack-up analysis tools or methodologies Background in regulated or safety-critical manufacturing Why This Role? Take ownership of engineering quality at a senior technical level Become the final authority on engineering drawing accuracy Direct impact on reducing manufacturing errors and NCRs Work closely with engineering leadership in a structured, quality-driven environment Opportunity to shape standards and improve engineering output across the business Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included

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