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Senior Cable Design Engineer (HV / EHV) \n Transmission & Distribution Projects \n Salary: £dependent on experience + benefits \n Location: Remote / Hybrid (with occasional site travel) \n Type: Full-time \n \n The Opportunity \n ARCA Resourcing is partnering with a specialist engineering business delivering complex transmission and distribution projects across the UK. With increasing demand across HV and EHV cable systems, the business is investing in its in-house design capability. This hire will play a key role in delivering technically robust cable designs and shaping future design standards within the organisation. \n \n This isn’t just a design role, it’s a chance to influence how projects are engineered and delivered. \n \n Role Overview \n You’ll take ownership of HV/EHV underground cable system design from concept through to detailed design and construction support. \n Working across multidisciplinary teams, you’ll ensure solutions are technically sound, buildable, and aligned to programme and commercial constraints - while acting as a key technical interface with clients and stakeholders. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n Cable System Design \n\n • Deliver HV/EHV cable system designs (typically 33kV–400kV)\n, • Undertake cable sizing, selection, and system configuration\n, • Produce detailed design packages including drawings, layouts, and specifications\n, • Define cable routes, installation methods, and system layouts\n, • Specify accessories including joints, terminations, and bonding systems\n\n \n Electrical Design & Calculations \n\n • Perform and review key cable calculations including ampacity (CYMCAP), thermal modelling, and short-circuit ratings\n, • Carry out sheath bonding and induced voltage calculations\n, • Assess losses, EMF, and overall system performance\n, • Ensure designs meet performance, safety, and reliability standards\n\n \n Installation Engineering \n\n • Develop installation methodologies for cable systems\n, • Assess pulling tensions, sidewall bearing pressures, and installation constraints\n, • Define requirements for trenching, ducting, HDD, or tunnelling\n, • Ensure designs are practical and aligned to site conditions\n\n \n Survey Definition & Integration \n\n • Define survey requirements (topographical, PAS128, GI, environmental)\n, • Review and interpret survey outputs to inform routing and constructability\n, • Identify gaps or risks in survey data and specify further requirements\n, • Ensure survey data is fully integrated into design outputs\n\n \n Technical Compliance & Assurance \n\n • Ensure compliance with National Grid, DNO, IEC, and BS standards\n, • Support technical assurance processes, design reviews, and approvals\n, • Ensure alignment with CDM and regulatory requirements\n\n \n Project & Stakeholder Coordination \n\n • Work closely with civil, structural, and construction teams\n, • Align design outputs with programme and delivery constraints\n, • Act as a technical interface with clients, including National Grid and DNOs\n, • Support design approvals and technical queries\n\n \n Mentoring & Capability Building \n\n • Support and mentor junior engineers and designers\n\n \n Essential skills \n \n\n • Strong experience in HV/EHV underground cable design (33kV–400kV)\n, • Proven track record delivering full cable design packages (concept construction)\n, • Experience working on National Grid and/or UK DNO projects\n, • Strong capability in cable installation engineering and associated calculations\n, • Proficiency in tools such as CYMCAP, Cableizer, AutoCAD (or equivalent)\n, • Strong understanding of cable systems, accessories, and bonding\n\n \n Desirable skills \n\n • Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)\n, • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)\n, • Experience supporting construction or commissioning phases\n, • Experience in trenchless installation methods (HDD, microtunnelling)\n\n \n Development & Progression \n This role offers a clear route into Lead or Principal Engineer level, with increasing responsibility across technical leadership, design governance, and client engagement. \n \n For more information, please apply via the link below for immediate consideration! \n

Site Safety Supervisor \n Location: Birmingham, B35 7BT \n Rate: £24.67 per hour, PAYE \n Duration: 6 Months + \n A leading construction and infrastructure contractor is currently seeking an experiencedSite Safety Supervisor to support the safe delivery of major construction and civil engineering projects based in Birmingham, B35 7BT. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong construction supervision background and safety knowledge to provide front-line safety leadership across site operations. \n Duties of the Site Safety Supervisor include: \n · Working closely with supervisors, foremen, works managers, and delivery teams \n · Supporting daily briefings, task briefings, and POWRA processes \n · Challenging unsafe behaviours and poor standards on site \n · Supporting stop work decisions where controls are not in place \n · Ensuring teams understand RAMS, permits, and emergency arrangements \n · Identifying site risks and supporting safe delivery of works \n · Coaching site teams on safe systems of work \n · Maintaining records of observations and follow-up actions \n Requirements of the Site Safety Supervisor include: \n · NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NEBOSH General Certificate, or equivalent (preferred) OR IOSH in addition to strong health and safety experience \n · Alternatively, NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Construction Site Supervision, Occupational Work Supervision, or similar \n · CSCS Gold Supervisor Card, Black Manager Card, or equivalent \n · Previous experience within construction, infrastructure, heavy civils, structures, tunnelling, or lifting operations \n · Strong understanding of RAMS, permits, briefings, and point-of-work risk assessments \n · Good communication, reporting, and IT skills \n If you are interested in this Site Safety Supervisor position based in Birmingham, B35 7BT, please apply and the team will be in touch. \n SkyBlue Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. \n INDPR

Senior Estimator – Civil Engineering (Water & Infrastructure) Location: Hybrid / UK (with occasional travel as required) Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Senior Estimator looking to play a key role in securing major civil engineering projects? Our client is a well-established, privately owned infrastructure contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint a Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-value water and civil engineering projects, leading bids from initial pricing through to contract award while helping shape winning tender strategies. The Role As Senior Estimator, you'll take ownership of complex tenders, working closely with bid, planning and operational teams to produce competitive, commercially sound submissions. You'll also mentor junior estimators, identify project risks and opportunities, present estimates at tender adjudications, and ensure a seamless handover to delivery teams following contract award. What We're Looking For Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within civil engineering Strong background in water infrastructure projects Experience pricing projects up to £50m Design & Build experience HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline Strong commercial awareness and excellent numerical skills Experience using estimating software such as Candy, Conquest or similar Desirable: Experience within wastewater, rail or tunnelling projects Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status What's on Offer Competitive salary Car allowance Private medical insurance Company pension & life assurance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexible benefits package Ongoing training and career development Long-term job security with a strong pipeline of framework and infrastructure projects Clear opportunities for progression within a successful and growing business If you're looking to join an organisation that invests in its people and delivers some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, hit apply

About BarhaleWho are Barhale?Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:WaterTransportBuilt environmentEnergyWe operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:TunnellingMEICATemporary and permanent designSteel-fabricationSigns (design and fabrication)Health & safety equipment and products, including PPECompany Website:https://www.barhale.co.uk/Company Showcase Video:https://youtu.be/ufRG5xgM8MWhy join Barhale?As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemesA broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UKs largest infrastructure projects and clientsStrong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our successSenior EstimatorThe RoleThe Senior Estimators role is to lead estimates for civil engineering works in accordance with the Company's estimating systems and procedures, working with other members of tender teams to develop customer solutions and secure sufficient work by value and type to meet the Company's objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesLead EstimatesUndertake estimates in accordance with Company proceduresLead a team of estimators for larger tenders, mentoring and developing junior estimatorsIdentify opportunities and risks during the tender processLiaise with the business unit, Bid Manager and Planner to agree on methodology and principlesMaintain a register of key assumptions within the estimateMaintain tender estimate fileProvide indicative pricing support for business developmentObtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costsPresent estimates at adjudicationPrepare an estimating "adjudication pack.Present the basis of the estimate and key assumptionsMaintain notes of adjudication meetingsClose out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as requiredHandover to site teams at contract awardPrepare estimating handover packsMaintain notes of the handover meetingProvide ongoing support to site teams relating to the estimate and key assumptionsKey Measures and TargetsWinning work to meet the Companys objectivesDeveloping a coherent and consistent tender submission with the use of key estimating assumptionsDeveloping a tender win strategy alongside the business unit teamsSupporting temporary works for tenders and for the design element of design-and-construct tendersEssential:Engineering or commercial backgroundHNC or equivalent in a related Engineering qualificationExperience in water and civilsProven track record working on tenders ranging up to 50mNumerically and IT literate, familiar with estimating software and Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft ExcelChartered, incorporated status or similarConfidence in dealing with customers and personnel within Barhale at a senior level.Desireable:Knowledge of wastewater, rail, or the tunnelling sectorCaring and investing in youOur values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care for and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.Competitive salaryCompany PensionLife AssurancePrivate Medical25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days8 hours volunteeringEmployee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeingFlexible benefits via salary sacrificeCompany car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)Leadership & management training and coachingRegular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progressionDevelopment supported by internal and externally delivered trainingContinuous service awardsWould you like to know more?Please contact our Recruitment team viaTPBN1UKTJ

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and proactive HSS Manager to lead health, safety, and sustainability initiatives on a major construction, tunnelling, or infrastructure programme. The successful candidate will have a strong operational background and a proven track record of delivering assurance, driving safety campaigns, and embedding best practices across complex projects. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage health and safety operations across the programme, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards. Review and sign off Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). Conduct incident investigations and produce detailed reports. Develop and monitor HSS KPIs and performance metrics. Design and deliver toolbox talks and HSS campaigns to promote a positive safety culture. Support and interface with engineering and management teams across all levels. Drive occupational health initiatives and ensure integration into project delivery. Produce assurance and technical reports/presentations using MS Office and Teams. Apply a broad range of assurance tools and techniques to monitor and improve HSS performance.Required Experience & Skills: Minimum 5 years of operational Health & Safety experience on major construction, tunnelling, or infrastructure programmes. At least 2 years in a managerial or senior advisory HSS role. Strong understanding of risk management, occupational health, and HSS regulations and best practices. Proven ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple activities effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Teams. Experience in delivering assurance activities across large-scale programmes.Desirable Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent. Membership of IOSH or similar professional body. Experience in sustainability or environmental management is a plus. The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website

Estimator – Civil Engineering (Water & Infrastructure) Location: Hybrid / UK (with occasional travel as required) Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Estimator looking to work on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects with a business that offers long-term career progression? Our client is a leading privately owned infrastructure contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they're looking to add an Estimator to their expanding pre-construction team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering competitive tenders across high-value water and civil engineering projects, working alongside experienced bid, planning and operational teams. The Role As an Estimator, you'll be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates, supporting the tender process from initial enquiry through to contract award. You'll work collaboratively with internal teams to develop winning submissions, assess project risks and opportunities, and contribute to successful project delivery. You'll also assist with tender presentations, maintain estimating documentation and support the smooth handover of projects to delivery teams once secured. What We're Looking For Experience as an Estimator within civil engineering Background in water infrastructure projects Experience pricing civil engineering works and Design & Build projects HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline Strong commercial awareness and excellent numerical skills Experience using estimating software such as Candy, Conquest or similar Confident communicator with a collaborative approach Desirable: Experience within wastewater, rail or tunnelling projects Progress towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status What's on Offer Competitive salary Car allowance Private medical insurance Company pension & life assurance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexible benefits package Ongoing training and career development Long-term job security with a strong pipeline of framework and infrastructure projects Clear opportunities for progression within a successful and growing business If you're looking to join a business that invests in its people, values career development and delivers some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, hit apply today

Rail Systems Design Integration Lead Role Department: Engineering/Design Reports to: Design Integration and Technical Assurance Manager Management Responsibility: RAM Manager, System Safety Lead, Interoperability Lead, Electrical Engineering (EMC and E&B), functional management of integration lead for Standard track, Resilient track and Calvert IMD Project Overview: The Ferrovial BAM Joint Venture has a successful history of delivering critical infrastructure for the UK on time and to budget together in joint venture partnership. They first worked together in 2010 as BFK, delivering three Crossrail contracts, including the longest stretch of tunnelling works between Royal Oak and Farringdon and Farringdon Station, the first central station to be completed on the Elizabeth Line. The team is also delivering the Silvertown Tunnel project together in East London and has been delivering excellence at each stage of HS2, such as Fusion JV for the Enabling Works packages, EKFB for the central Main Works Contract and now delivering the track infrastructure across the entire HS2 route. We are now recruiting for a Rail Systems Design Integration Lead to join the HS2 Track infrastructure project at the initial design phase which will run concurrently with the completion of main works contracts, which are now at their peak. The team operate under a collaborative Rail Systems Alliance structure, designed to manage interfaces and resolve any program conflicts. The members will work together on design, access, resources, and logistics to achieve shared goals for cost and schedule. Key responsibilities To lead the management and coordination of all design interfaces between the Contractor’s systems scope and other HS2 contractors (Rail Systems, Civils, Stations) as well as with the Client, ensuring technical consistency, contractual compliance and integrated assurance. Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the relevant parts of the Interface Management Plan and for the processes and/or procedures for railway systems designs integration. Accountability for ensuring and overseeing the development of the management plans in respect of RAM, System Safety, Interoperability, Security management, and the required processes and procedures. Manage the system integration processes from design to construction. Manage System level Functional and Architecture Specifications and interface control documents. Be responsible for the consistency of the sub-systems deliverables across all projects and contribute towards the standardisation of specifications for sub-systems. Implement efficient processes to manage system safety (including CDM, CSM-RA and interoperability), Verification and Validation (V&V) and system assurance. Responsible for developing and maintaining the Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for the railway systems design interfaces, and for coordinating and overseeing the development and maintenance of ICDs for other design interfaces. Coordinate with other contractors (Railways Systems, Main Works), Client, Designers and internal teams to identify, document and ensure resolution of design interfaces and systems integration. Act as the primary point of contact for technical coordination across interfaces. Management of subordinate roles Direct and oversee the work of the RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability), System Safety, Interoperability and Security Lead (s) to ensure coherent and coordinated system safety management, interoperability, interface management, requirements compliance and assurance evidence. Support and/or conduct design reviews, coordination meetings, HAZID/HAZOP workshops and formal assurance reviews and submissions (e.g. to HS2 and AsBO). Manage resolution of interface comments across stakeholders. Programme and Information coordination Ensure interface and systems integration milestones are tracked and managed within the design delivery and assurance schedule. Coordinate the supply chain to support the achievement of an efficient and compliant design, and for evidencing progressive technical assurance during design, construction and handover. Close liaison with the design supply chain to ensure the delivery of these interfaces and deliverables associated with the managed disciplines (RAM, System Safety, Interoperability, Electrical Engineering (EMC and E&B and Security)) as per the programme and budgetary constraints, and in accordance with the client’s requirement. Coordination with the broader interface management team, assurance team, design delivery team (alignment and effective delivery on time and within budgetary constraints) construction and logistic teams. Attend weekly meetings with the broader design, systems safety and construction teams and client in Birmingham / London. Chairing regular railways systems / civils systems integration meetings. Support the client with identifying change, risk and opportunities and constantly striving for efficiencies and cost savings. Support the link and coordination with construction teams for management of design and systems interface-related issues. Provide technical input and support to relevant commercial communications (SNCs, NCRs, CEs, Departures, etc) Key Skills and qualifications Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or related field) Chartered IMEC, PWA Institute or CEng ICE desirable Experience in major multi-disciplinary rail projects. Experience in high-speed railway projects, design and build projects, and UK projects will be valuable. Demonstrated experience managing design integration, technical interfaces and inter-contractor coordination. Proficient in design coordination, design interface management and assurance documentation in railway projects. Excellent knowledge of railway systems, operating requirements, available equipment and systems. Knowledge of system safety, interoperability and RAM disciplines, processes and legal frameworks and related regulations (CDM, CSM, RIR). Strong communication, leadership and management skills, with a positive and collaborative approach. Enthusiastic team player, able to listen, understand, engage and motivate, and with confidence to make decisions when required. Focus on efficiency and driving delivery. Practical experience of harmonising design and quality requirements with buildability. *Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties. Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here! Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws. #WeAreFerrovial

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