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Electrical Testing and Fixed Wirer Tester South West – Bristol, Taunton, Exeter | £41,000 – £44,000 dependent of experience + Company car or Allowance + Private health + pension + Overtime + Benefits Are you a qualified Electrician, Industrial Electrician, or Electrical Engineer looking to step away from constant site installation work and move into a more autonomous, professional electrical testing and certification role? Do you hold 18 Edition, testing qualification either 2391 or 2394 & 2395? We are working with a extremely stable, global leading engineering organisation seeking an Electrical Testing and fixed wirer tester to carry out statutory inspections and electrical testing across a wide range of industrial and commercial environments (never domestic) in the South West area. This role offers stability, strong earning potential, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to use your technical expertise in a client-facing capacity. The Role – Electrical Testing and Certification Engineer You will operate independently while being part of a national engineering team, carrying out high-quality inspection, examination, and electrical testing of installations. This is an ideal opportunity for: • Industrial Electricians, • Maintenance Electricians, • Electrical Engineers, • Test & Inspection Electricians, • COMPEX Electricians, • Carry out inspection and electrical testing of installations in commercial and industrial environments, • Conduct EICRs, • Ensure all work complies with current electrical standards, 18th Edition regulations, and Health & Safety requirements, • Produce accurate technical inspection reports within agreed timescales, • Provide professional technical advice to clients, • Maintain high customer service standards, • £41,000 - £44,000 per annum (dependent on experience), • Company Car OR Car Allowance, • Fuel Card, • Overtime available, • Attractive company pension, • 33 days holiday inclusive of STAT, • Flexible working, • Private healthcare, • Flexible benefits, • Full training and ability to study external qualifications, • 18th Edition (BS7671) Regulations – essential, • City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 – Inspection & Testing qualification essential, • NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Electrical Installation (Part 1, 2 & 3 or 2365 Diploma), • Experience in fixed wirer testing advantageous, • Time-served apprenticeship highly desirable, • Strong knowledge of electrical installations, • Full UK Driving Licence Apply today.

Associate HV Power Engineer - Data Centres & Power Sector High Voltage Systems, Substations, Transmission, Distribution, Grid Connections Manchester or Glasgow Competitive salary + employee ownership, benefits and long term progression Full-time permanent role This position sits within the growing UK power division of a major global engineering firm with deep capability in power, data centres, infrastructure and complex buildings. The organisation has a long established reputation in the American market and is now significantly expanding its UK and European presence. The UK power team is building depth across transmission, distribution, substations and grid connection work. This includes internal delivery for hyperscale data centre clients, international power groups and a wider pipeline as they expand further into the DNO, TSO and grid studies environment. The combined scale, technical pedigree and employee ownership model makes this a compelling environment for an ambitious engineer looking to develop into senior leadership. This is a moment in time where strong engineers can step into a team that is gaining momentum and directly influence how capability develops over the coming years. The Business The organisation operates globally across power, data centres, infrastructure and major building programmes. With operations across the United States, the United Kingdom and multiple European regions, the business brings significant global scale and technical depth. The power group is well established internationally with large teams delivering high voltage substations, transmission and distribution programmes, grid connections and power systems studies for utilities, large private clients and major developers. Much of this capability is now being replicated and scaled across the UK. The company is employee owned, financially strong and aligned around long term engineering quality rather than short term commercial pressure. This creates a culture where technical standards, capability building and professional development are prioritised. The Role The Associate Power Engineer role is a key technical and delivery position within the UK power function. It is suited to engineers with strong grounding in high voltage systems such as substation design, transmission and distribution, protection and control, or grid connection studies. Your contribution will support senior technical leaders and help strengthen the division as it grows. You will work closely with internal global power teams, UK project managers and external clients across data centre and power infrastructure programmes. Technical Delivery • Supporting and leading elements of high voltage substation design, physical design, plant layout, earthing, protection and control and transmission or distribution interfaces, • Working on grid connection studies, power systems modelling and technical analysis where relevant to your background, • Producing designs, calculations, specifications and reports to support major internal and external clients Project and Team Capability • Delivering packages of work from concept through to detailed design, • Working with senior engineers to maintain technical quality and alignment with best practice, • Supporting design reviews and contributing to the technical direction of projects, • Helping develop junior engineers and strengthening capability within the UK team Collaboration and Growth • Working with Project Manager’s, Senior Technical Lead’s and wider global power teams, • Building long term relationships with internal and external stakeholders, • Supporting the development of the UK power capability as the division expands, • This role offers a balanced combination of hands on high voltage engineering, delivery responsibility and career development toward senior technical leadership What You Will Bring • Degree qualified electrical engineer, • Strong grounding in high voltage engineering through substation design, grid connection studies, power systems analysis or transmission and distribution design, • Familiarity with IEC, IEEE and relevant design standards, • Experience preparing calculations, designs and technical documentation, • Confidence working with multidisciplinary teams and engaging with clients or internal stakeholders, • A desire to be part of a growing UK division and contribute to long term capability building, • Experience with DigSILENT, IPSA, ETAP or similar tools is advantageous but not essential depending on background This position is suited to an Associate Engineer or experienced Senior Engineer who wants to step into a growing organisation, gain exposure to major data centre and power programmes and develop toward technical leadership. What Is On Offer The role sits within a power business that already has substantial work to deliver. The demand exists today, with internal clients in data centres and global power groups driving a strong flow of projects into the UK. You will join a team that is receiving significant investment in technical capability and leadership as it expands into the wider UK and European market. There is long term opportunity as the division grows from its current size into a larger, self sustaining business unit. You will have the backing of large global power teams, access to established technical standards and a highly collaborative culture shaped by employee ownership. The environment supports professional development, chartership and progression into senior roles as the team expands. For the right engineer, this is a rare chance to join at a formative stage and help build a high quality power engineering capability in the UK. If you’re looking to take the next step in your HV career, get in touch with Dean Forster at Tempest Jones on , or apply now with your CV.

We're hiring a Gen AI Engineer If you've built LLM systems that actually work in production — not prototypes, not demos — this is worth reading. What our client does They're an AI company operating at the intersection of computer vision and large language models, building intelligent workflows for industries where work happens in the field: utilities, telecoms, energy, retail. Their platform processes real-world operational data at scale, helping global enterprise clients make faster, safer and more accurate decisions about their assets and people. They own a dataset in this space that nobody else has. That matters when you're building AI that actually needs to work. 50+ models in production. Real clients. Real scale. The role You'll own LLM applications end to end. Architecture, prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, eval tooling, guardrails, all of it. No handoffs, no red tape. You build it, you own it. Stack: LangChain / LangGraph, AWS Bedrock, Pinecone / FAISS / Weaviate, DeepEval / Langfuse, Docker, Python. Multimodal capability essential. What we're looking for • 2+ years building and deploying production LLM systems, • Hands-on with RAG, vector databases and retrieval optimisation, • Eval tooling experience: DeepEval, Langfuse, Ragas or equivalent, • Strong Python and LLM orchestration frameworks, • Multimodal LLM experience (text + image/video), • Can own a model autonomously without hand-holding Why join Small senior team. Bi-weekly shipping cycles. Remote-first with optional London office and monthly meetups. Equity, healthcare allowance, pension. The problems are hard. The data is unique. The ownership is real.

As a Field Service Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to lead specialty field testing projects and campaigns for High Voltage & assets in electricity generation plants, utility, and industrial substations. You will undergo comprehensive training to develop the necessary skills for this role. Your main role will involve performing electrical field testing services, which includes conducting ground grid testing, advanced underground distribution and high voltage class cables testing, switchgear and transformer testing. While you will be based in the German / Danish / UK office, it is important to note that a significant portion of your time, approximately 50- 70%, will be spent traveling to client sites across the EU. The specific travel assignments will be determined by the company. Therefore, you must be open to flexible scheduling and have the ability to travel on short notice. In summary, as a Field Service Engineer, you will play a crucial role in leading field testing projects, to help ensure the reliability and performance of High Voltage for our clients. Your expertise in electrical field testing and power system studies will contribute to the success of electricity generation plants, utility, and industrial stations. General Duties • Following an initial training period and evaluation of your progress in the role, your responsibilities will grow as you begin to lead projects, schedule resources and equipment, and safely perform the advanced electrical tests at various facilities including public utilities, nuclear generation plants, renewable plants (wind, solar farms) and industrial applications., • You will perform ground grid testing (current injection testing), soil resistivity measurements, current split testing, step and touch measurements, power system studies, diagnostics on underground power cables., • Following the field testing, you will compile and analyse results and prepare comprehensive technical engineering reports for presentation to customers., • You will directly interact with power distribution customers and contractors on site, operate advanced diagnostics equipment, acquire test data, and communicate with the remote support team., • You will be responsible for management of company assets in field including power supplies, instrumentation, tools, inventory parts, etc., • You will be relied on to provide onsite customer training on safety issues, test processes and quality control topics. Additional Requirements. • Availability for travel to assignments in EU without sponsorship must hold EU passport, • Travel 50%-70% in EU countries, • Speak German or Danish will be an advantage

Commissioning Engineer - Remote (UK-Based) - Global Travel Required Are you an experienced Commissioning Engineer ready to take on a global challenge? We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled individual to join our dynamic team, delivering world-class process engineering projects across EMEA, APAC, and beyond primarily in the food & beverage industry. What You’ll Do: Depending on project needs, you may be deployed as a Process Commissioning Engineer, Commissioning Team Leader: • Lead Installation and Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ) activities on client sites worldwide, • Commission and start up process plants, including utilities, MCC panels, instrumentation, and control systems, • Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, thermal, and electrical issues on-site, • Manage and coordinate commissioning teams and contractors across complex, multi-disciplinary projects, • Deliver customer training and support first production runs, • Produce detailed commissioning reports and weekly project updates, • Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and contractual requirements on every site What We’re Looking For • Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Food Technology, or Dairy Technology (or equivalent), • Minimum 4 years’ experience in Process Engineering or Commissioning roles, • Strong technical skills across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines, • Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written), • Confident working autonomously on international sites and managing stakeholder relationships, • Full willingness to travel globally — role requires approximately 80% travel Working Pattern: Remote-based in the UK with approximately 80% global travel. You’ll work across EMEA and APAC regions, spending extended periods on client sites as projects demand.

DevOps Engineer Bristol (Hybrid – 3 days per week) £60k-£70k ClimateTech Want to build secure, scalable infrastructure while working on meaningful climate tech? At Bohr, the platforms you support help reduce methane emissions across Europe’s gas networks! The Company Bohr exists to decarbonise energy through innovation. Through their methane emissions division, Tectrac, they combine mobile leak detection technology with cloud platforms, analytics, and GIS-led insight. Their systems help utilities detect, prioritise, and repair methane leaks faster, cutting emissions and improving safety across the UK and Europe. The Role We’re looking for a Dev(Sec)Ops Engineer to take ownership of their cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and security practices across their digital platforms. You’ll work closely with engineers to ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and secure by design. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and embedding security best practices across the development lifecycle. You’ll also play a key role in improving observability, automating processes, and supporting the team in maintaining high standards across performance, compliance, and resilience. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone with a strong foundation in DevOps or platform engineering, a security-first mindset, and an interest in working on impactful, climate-focused technology. Essential: • Experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or SRE roles, • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or OpenTofu), • Cloud experience (Azure preferred, others considered), • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions), • Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices, • Experience with automation and scripting, • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tooling, • Experience working with external vendors or third-party tools, • Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset Desirable: • Experience with security/compliance tooling (e.g. Vanta), • Experience implementing security controls in cloud environments, • Familiarity with containers or orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), • Exposure to startup or scale-up environments, • Interest in DevSecOps practices and continuous improvement Why Join Bohr? At Bohr, you won’t be working on abstract systems. The infrastructure and platforms you help build directly support methane reduction, network safety, and net zero goals across Europe. You’ll also get: • Hybrid working with flexibility, based in our Bristol office, • Salary up to £70,000 (BOE), • Pension contributions, • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, • Participation in our EMI share scheme If you’re a DevOps engineer looking to step into a more security-focused role in an impact-driven environment, this is a great opportunity to do exactly that.

Belcan Workforce Solutions are recruiting for a Scada Engineer - ADMS Energy systems. 12 month - Inside IR35 contract role. UK remote based with trips to UK & Europe offices as required. Job Description We're looking for a Scada Engineer to connect our customers with our technologies and products. Our team is involved in ADMS (Advanced Distributions Management System) related projects, tackling problems ranging from analysing data to providing solutions for varied customer business requirements. Our product is deployed in distribution companies worldwide and is leading in the growing market of Energy Utilities. Our software solutions deliver reliability, productivity, innovation, and efficiency through a modular architecture, adaptive algorithms, predictive analytics, and a brilliant user experience. Roles and Responsibilities Lead and manage the migration of SCADA systems into ADMS platforms. Leverage your expertise to ensure smooth transitions and integration of legacy systems into new ADMS SCADA environments. Install and configure SCADA simulation systems to support testing, training, and operational simulations. Ensure accurate modelling of SCADA environments to meet system requirements. Handle the installation and configuration of Front-End Processors (FEP) and Enhanced Front-End Processors (EFEPS), ensuring seamless communication between SCADA systems and remote devices. Conduct thorough SCADA testing, validating the system's functionality, performance, and reliability. Identify and resolve issues, ensuring the system meets operational requirements. Provide expert consultancy to clients, delivering workshops and training sessions to enhance their understanding and utilisation of SCADA systems. Share best practices and ensure clients are equipped to manage and optimize their SCADA environments. Lead the deployment and commissioning of ICCP (Inter-Control Centre Communications Protocol), ensuring proper integration of multiple control centres and seamless data communication. Stay current with emerging SCADA protocols and technologies, continuously expanding your knowledge to ensure the implementation of the latest best practices and industry standards. Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience in ADMS SCADA migration and integration. Proven expertise in the installation and configuration of SCADA simulation systems. Solid knowledge of Front-End Processors (FEP) and Enhanced FEPs (EFEPS) installation and configuration. Strong hands-on experience in SCADA testing, troubleshooting, and optimisation. Experience providing consultancy, workshops, and training to clients on SCADA systems. Practical knowledge of ICCP deployment and commissioning. Passion for learning and staying updated on new SCADA protocols and technologies. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and customer-facing skills. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with a variety of SCADA protocols (e.g., IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, etc.). Experience with SCADA systems in the energy or utilities sector is a significant advantage. Any experience working with ADMS, OMS, and DMS systems in utility or energy sectors. Relevant certifications in SCADA systems, ADMS, or energy management technologies. xrnqpay Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.

A global consulting firm in the UK is searching for an Associate Asset Management Engineer within its Water Utilities Division. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree, experience in developing water engineering solutions, and strong skills in stakeholder engagement.

A loyal client to Sphere are looking to appoint a Setting Out Engineer, to commence a new role on the 30th of March. Your new company are a regional Civil Engineering contractor, who typically operate across the Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Bath, and Wiltshire areas, out of their Bristol office. They specialise in Groundwork's, Utilities, RC Services, Landscaping, and Highways. This opportunity is in relation to a project in central Bristol, where the remaining elements are Civils and Hard Landscaping focused. Relevant Degree level qualifications and CSCS would be essential. For further information or to express your interest in this position, please contact Jack Durrant at your earliest convenience

Project Engineer – Electrical (33kV PC & Substation Projects) Experience Required: 33kV Sector: Energy / Utilities / Power Infrastructure We are looking for a highly capable Electrical Project Engineer to support 33kV power‑conversion and substation works in Bristol. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical engineering expertise, experience working on high‑voltage distribution systems, and the ability to coordinate multiple contractors to ensure compliance with GAT1 specifications, DNO requirements, and relevant industry standards. This role centres on technical assurance, design validation, construction oversight, and managing interfaces between civil, electrical, protection, and control disciplines. Key Responsibilities Technical & Design Review Review, comment on, and approve contractor drawings, schematics, SLDs, cable calculations, protection studies, and associated technical documents. • Verify compliance with:, • GAT1 specifications, • DNO standards (UKPN, SPEN, WPD, SSEN etc. depending on region), • ENA, IEC, and BS requirements, • Identify design clashes, gaps, incorrect assumptions, or non‑compliances and work collaboratively to resolve them., • Ensure HV equipment specifications (33kV switchgear, transformers, protection relays, SCADA, metering, power conversion equipment) meet project and DNO expectations. Construction Oversight • Provide on‑site technical support during installation, commissioning, and integration activities., • Oversee contractor workmanship and progress to ensure alignment with approved drawings and installation standards., • Monitor installation of HV/LV cabling, earthing systems, civil/electrical interfaces, equipment installation, and protection/control systems., • Conduct pre‑energisation inspections and readiness reviews., • Support FATs, SATs, commissioning programmes, energisation processes, and final handover requirements. Contractor Coordination & Management • Act as the key technical interface between civil, electrical, power conversion, protection & control, and SCADA contractors., • Ensure contractor delivery aligns with project GAT1 expectations, including: Quality and completeness of technical submissions, Timely documentation and design delivery, Adherence to DNO‑approved connection designs, Installation to required HV standards, Provision of test results, redlines, as‑built documentation, Compliance with HSE requirements, • Hold contractors accountable for deviations and drive corrective actions., • Contribute to project progress meetings, risk reviews, and technical workshops. Compliance & Documentation • Ensure all works adhere to CDM regulations, HSE standards, and site safety requirements., • Maintain accurate project documentation including change control, NCRs, TQs, and engineering logs., • Produce technical reports, design review records, and interface documentation., • Support the completion of O&M manuals, as‑built packages, and DNO handover deliverables. Experience & Qualifications • Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering., • Proven experience delivering 33kV power or substation infrastructure projects., • Strong familiarity with power conversion systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, protection systems, and SCADA., • Prior experience working with or alongside UK DNOs (UKPN, SPEN, WPD, SSEN)., • Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills., • Proactive approach to resolving technical issues and managing multi‑discipline interfaces

Electrical Testing and Fixed Wirer Tester South West – Bristol, Taunton, Exeter | £41,000 – £44,000 dependent of experience + Company car or Allowance + Private health + pension + Overtime + Benefits Are you a qualified Electrician, Industrial Electrician, or Electrical Engineer looking to step away from constant site installation work and move into a more autonomous, professional electrical testing and certification role? Do you hold 18th Edition, testing qualification either 2391 or 2394 & 2395? We are working with a extremely stable, global leading engineering organisation seeking an Electrical Testing and fixed wirer tester to carry out statutory inspections and electrical testing across a wide range of industrial and commercial environments (never domestic) in the South West area. This role offers stability, strong earning potential, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to use your technical expertise in a client-facing capacity. The Role – Electrical Testing and Certification Engineer You will operate independently while being part of a national engineering team, carrying out high-quality inspection, examination, and electrical testing of installations. This is an ideal opportunity for: Industrial Electricians Maintenance Electricians Electrical Engineers Test & Inspection Electricians COMPEX Electricians Carry out inspection and electrical testing of installations in commercial and industrial environments Conduct EICRs Ensure all work complies with current electrical standards, 18th Edition regulations, and Health & Safety requirements Produce accurate technical inspection reports within agreed timescales Provide professional technical advice to clients Maintain high customer service standards Identify potential additional service opportunities Key Responsibilities: You will work across varied sectors including manufacturing, power & utilities, retail, logistics, transport, and public sector environments — giving you a technically diverse and interesting workload. Salary & Package £41,000 - £44,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Company Car OR Car Allowance Fuel Card Overtime available Attractive company pension 33 days holiday inclusive of STAT Flexible working Private healthcare Flexible benefits Full training and ability to study external qualifications 18th Edition (BS7671) Regulations – essential City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 – Inspection & Testing qualification essential NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Electrical Installation (Part 1, 2 & 3 or 2365 Diploma) Experience in fixed wirer testing advantageous Time-served apprenticeship highly desirable Strong knowledge of electrical installations Full UK Driving Licence Good IT skills and ability to produce technical reports Essential Qualifications & Experience If you are a qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer with 18th Edition and 2391 or 2394/2395 inspection/testing qualifications, looking to progress into an inspection-based role focused on electrical testing and certification, we would like to hear from you. Apply today

My Client is recruiting for a Technical Director - Waste Water Process Engineering The Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Team is seeking a Technical Director for Waste Water Process to join our team in the UK. We are looking for an energetic and experienced Waste Water Process Engineer that can both lead as technical expert in wastewater treatment and driving forward business results. We specialise in all aspects of process engineering within the Water Sector, including water, waste water and bioresources in the UK and internationally. Process Engineering project opportunities also stretch to other sectors such as nuclear and defence. We're committed to providing industry-leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle from feasibility to process commissioning, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. As a key member of our technical leadership team, you'll play a vital role in shaping and delivering transformational programmes of critical UK infrastructure for our Water market clients - clients like Thames Water, Anglian Water, Environment Agency, Welsh Water, United Utilities, Scottish Water, and more. You'll be part of and lead in talented, multi-disciplinary teams delivering cutting edge, iconic projects across water sector at home (UK) and abroad. By providing technical leadership across the organisation you'll drive results, by contributing to functional strategy, influencing senior stakeholders, and leading within the process group and multidisciplinary project teams, to deliver measurable outcomes. In this role, you will set direction for complex, high-impact projects and initiatives, anticipate business and regulatory challenges or changes, and develop innovative solutions and offerings that move the business forward. Being a Technical Director with us involves UK wide travel. We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week travel/office based. This position can be based at any of our main locations: Surrey, London, Bristol, Exeter, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, or Glasgow. It can also be based in our other offices but may require additional travel to main locations as needed: Peterborough, Cambridge, Cardiff, Swansea, Derby, Leeds, Belfast, Edinburgh. Your role As a Waste Water Process Technical Director in the D&AT Practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities: Provide Technical Leadership within discipline for the national D&AT practice. Influence D&AT Practice wide initiatives and recommend best practices to improve internal process and services. Serve as a recognised expert and technical authority in Waste Water Process Engineering across the D&AT Practice and wider business. Provide visible representation of your and the Company's Waste Water Process Engineering technical expertise to our current and prospective clients. Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including internal and external clients, operational staff, project teams, or external stakeholders. Recommend and drive improvements to processes, services, and technical practices while ensuring robust engineering governance is consistently upheld. Oversee technical input into bid proposals, defining the delivery strategy and working with cross‑functional teams to prepare high‑quality, compliant, competitive submissions. Proactively identify opportunities for cross‑selling and business growth, using commercial insight to strengthen and expand client relationships and selling our value proposition to clients. Grow, develop, and manage the Waste Water Process engineering capability within the national practice, supporting talent development and succession planning. Anticipate emerging business, regulatory, and technology challenges, identifying risks and opportunities early and advising senior leadership. Provide strategic oversight across multiple complex, multidisciplinary projects, ensuring technical excellence, safe delivery, and alignment with client and practice objectives. Work independently even in the most challenging situations. Act as the point of escalation for the most complex technical matters and exercise personal judgement to find solutions.Experience and Qualifications: The ideal candidate would be a well-rounded and versatile individual who exemplifies the following key skills and attributes: A degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent (e.g. Environmental, Water Engineering, etc.) Chartered Engineer (preferably IChemE or CIWEM). Extensive experience in progressively senior technical roles, including significant leadership of complex, high‑risk, cross‑disciplinary projects and programmes. Nationally or international recognised subject matter expertise in a waste water treatment process and principles. Expert understanding of the integrated nature of treatment processes and principles, including: preliminary, primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary treatment, sludge treatment and their impact on emissions-, odour -, carbon and energy management, required as a minimum. Experience in the UK Water market is essential. Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices including, including CDM Regulations. Extensive experience of design and delivery of projects with adherence to UK safety and environmental regulations, process safety techniques (e.g. HAZOP), knowledge of capital and operational costs - and risk assessments, as well as whole life carbon assessments. Commercially astute, with experience shaping winning proposals and driving practice and business growth. Champion continuous improvement, driving enhancements to processes, services, technical standards, and innovation across the practice. Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas with clarity, anticipating challenges and persuading senior stakeholders to adopt new perspectives, and navigate diverse, international and cross-cultural delivery. Demonstrable comprehensive knowledge in leading treatment process design and integrating elements as part of an existing or new treatment process with experience across all design phases, including construction. Experienced in identifying and promoting innovative solutions, challenges the status quo. A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects and the wider D&AT practice

Design Manager - Water South West / Hybrid Competitive + package The Role Design Manager required to lead water and wastewater projects within long-term framework programmes. You'll drive design delivery from early stages through to construction, ensuring efficient, compliant, and buildable solutions. Candidates can be based from Exeter or Bristol with hybrid working offered. What You'll Do Lead multi-disciplinary design teams Manage consultants and design partners Drive ECI, value engineering, and design optimisation Ensure compliance with client and industry standards Support delivery teams to achieve successful project outcomes About You Design Manager or Senior Design Engineer experience (water/utilities) Strong infrastructure design knowledge Framework (AMP) experience preferred Degree qualified (or equivalent) Chartered or working towards (desireable) What's in It for You Long-term pipeline of secured work Career progression opportunities Competitive salary + benefits (car allowance, pension, Healthcare etc.) For further information relating to this role, please call Rhian on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

A loyal client to Sphere are looking to employ a Senior Engineer to commence a new role in Bristol. Since their formation in 1982 your new company have expanded into a large national contractor, who specialise in Civil Engineering, Plant, and Development. My client are currently working across multiple Highways, Structures, Utilities, Bridges, and Civils projects, with multiple new contracts due to start in Bristol imminently. An Engineering Degree, CSCS, First Aid, and SMSTS would be essential. For further information or to express your interest in this position, please contact Jack Durrant at your earliest convenience

My Client is recruiting for a Technical Director - Clean Water Process Engineering The Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice is seeking a Technical Director for Clean Water Process to join our team in the UK. We are looking for an energetic and experienced Clean Water Process Engineer that can both lead as technical expert in water treatment and driving forward business results. We specialise in all aspects of process engineering within the Water Sector, including water, waste water and bioresources in the UK and internationally. Process Engineering project opportunities also stretch to other sectors such as nuclear and defence. We're committed to providing industry-leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle from feasibility to process commissioning, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. As a key member of our technical leadership team, you'll play a vital role in shaping and delivering transformational programmes of critical UK infrastructure for our Water market clients - clients like Thames Water, Anglian Water, Environment Agency, Welsh Water, United Utilities, Scottish Water, and more. By providing technical leadership across the organisation you'll drive results, by contributing to functional strategy, influencing senior stakeholders, and leading within the process group and multidisciplinary project teams, to deliver measurable outcomes. In this role, you will set direction for complex, high-impact projects and initiatives, anticipate business and regulatory challenges or changes, and develop innovative solutions and offerings that move the business forward. Being a Technical Director with us involves UK wide travel. We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week travel/office based. This position can be based at any of our main locations: Surrey, London, Bristol, Exeter, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, or Glasgow. It can also be based in our other offices but may require additional travel to main locations as needed: Peterborough, Cambridge, Cardiff, Swansea, Derby, Leeds, Belfast, Edinburgh. Your role As a Clean Water Process Technical Director in the D&AT Practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities: Provide Technical Leadership within discipline for the national D&AT practice. Influence D&AT Practice wide initiatives and recommend best practices to improve internal process and services. Serve as a recognised expert and technical authority in Clean Water Process Engineering across the D&AT Practice and wider business. Provide visible representation of your and Company's Clean Water Process Engineering technical expertise to our current and prospective clients. Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including internal and external clients, operational staff, project teams, or external stakeholders. Recommend and drive improvements to processes, services, and technical practices while ensuring robust engineering governance is consistently upheld. Oversee technical input into bid proposals, defining the delivery strategy and working with cross‑functional teams to prepare high‑quality, compliant, competitive submissions. Proactively identify opportunities for cross‑selling and business growth, using commercial insight to strengthen and expand client relationships and selling our value proposition to clients. Grow, develop, and manage the Clean Water Process engineering capability within the national practice, supporting talent development and succession planning. Anticipate emerging business, regulatory, and technology challenges, identifying risks and opportunities early and advising senior leadership. Provide strategic oversight across multiple complex, multidisciplinary projects, ensuring technical excellence, safe delivery, and alignment with client and practice objectives. Work independently even in the most challenging situations. Act as the point of escalation for the most complex technical matters and exercise personal judgement to find solutions. Experience and Qualifications: The ideal candidate would be a well-rounded and versatile individual who exemplifies the following key skills and attributes: A degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent (e.g. Environmental, Water Engineering, etc.) Chartered Engineer (preferably IChemE or CIWEM). Extensive experience in progressively senior technical roles, including significant leadership of complex, high‑risk, cross‑disciplinary projects and programmes. Nationally or international recognised subject matter expertise in clean water treatment process and principles - conventional and advanced treatment technologies. Drinking water expertise would be essential. Experience in the UK Water market is essential. Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices including, including CDM Regulations. Extensive experience of design and delivery of projects with adherence to UK safety and environmental regulations, process safety techniques (e.g. HAZOP), knowledge of capital and operational costs - and risk assessments, as well as whole life carbon assessments. Commercially astute, with experience shaping winning proposals and driving practice and business growth. Champion continuous improvement, driving enhancements to processes, services, technical standards, and innovation across the practice. Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas with clarity, anticipating challenges and persuading senior stakeholders to adopt new perspectives, and navigate diverse, international and cross-cultural delivery. Demonstrable comprehensive knowledge in leading treatment process design and integrating elements as part of an existing or new treatment process with experience across all design phases, including construction. Experienced in identifying and promoting innovative solutions, challenges the status quo

Can Be Based From: Grangemouth, Warrington, Stafford, Annesley, Solihull, Bristol, Rickmansworth, Indian Queens Company overview Our Environment Business provides ‘source to sea’ asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP3 we have delivered in excess of £2bn assets for clients such as Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water. As an established player in the market this a great opportunity to join the team at a time of transformation as we shape ourselves to be fit for delivery in a future digital world. We have recently secured a plethora of places on the AMP7 Frameworks for Yorkshire Water, Southern Water and Thames Water for both Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure projects ranging from £1-40m over the next five years. About Our Client: Our client is a leading UK construction business with a strong track record of delivering impactful projects. A FTSE 250 company with £1.5bn turnover and 3,500+ employees, we offer the opportunity to work on major projects within high-performing, professional teams. Purpose Of The Role: • As Design Manager you will be an important member of the wider Engineering Design Team and work closely with the Design Delivery Manager(s), Design Lead(s), Discipline Managers, Principal Engineer(s) and Multi-disciplinary Designer(s)., • The Design Manager will take ownership of the output and the success of our more complex and challenging designs and will be responsible for reporting on programme and budget. You will mentor and support Design Leads to ensure successful delivery of the Engineering outputs, ensuring technical excellence, risk management and a commitment and adherence to the highest design standards in relation to safety, health, and environment (SHE)., • As Design Manager you will have line management and mentoring responsibility for Design Leads and others as required. Key Accountabilities: • Lead delivery of multi-disciplinary design solutions from concept to completion, coordinating internal teams, partners, and construction., • Ensure designs meet client specifications, operational needs, and maintain technical, commercial, and programme compliance., • Define project scope through reviews, site visits, and stakeholder engagement, supporting tenders and pricing of design inputs., • Manage design budgets, programmes, and performance, ensuring accurate tracking and efficient delivery., • Drive safety, compliance, and best practice in line with SHE, BMS, and legal requirements., • Promote company values and support objectives around value, innovation, digital delivery, and sustainability. About You: • Effective leadership and management experience with a proven record of accomplishment of developing people., • Excellent Communication and Stakeholder management skills., • Excellent IT skills – with experience of using Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Cost /, • Performance management systems (e.g. Oracle)., • Extensive knowledge of multi-disciplinary engineering design, • Extensive knowledge of the Water Industry, • Commercial and Contractual awareness, • Team and Line management experience, • Excellent communication skills Our benefits: We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary. • Car allowance, • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays, • A wide range of corporate discounts, • Cycle to Work schemes, • Comprehensive pension plan, • Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, • Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it, • Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

Landfill Gas Engineer Bristol £-Attractive salary plus company vehicle and benefits package Our client is one of the UK’s leading providers of waste management services. The company is also a significant generator of renewable energy, primarily based on the extraction of gas from 7 of their landfill sites. These sites currently produce approximately 150 GWh of electricity each year. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the gas and power infrastructure that makes this possible. Are you an experienced Landfill Gas Engineer looking for a role with real autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to work across multiple dynamic sites? We are seeking a skilled, qualified Landfill Gas Engineer to join the company’s Bristol operations, supporting sites across the South West and wider UK portfolio. This is a hands-on engineering role with significant regional travel, including regular trips to Swansea and occasional requirements to support the company’s Kent operations. Key Responsibilities: • Ensure legislative and environmental compliance across multiple landfill and renewable energy sites., • Carry out daily operational monitoring, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on gas engines, gas fields, and associated plant., • Respond to breakdowns and complete planned maintenance to minimise downtime., • Undertake generator commissioning, exchange, and configuration activities., • Maintain and inspect mechanical, electrical, and LV electrical equipment., • Support gas field optimisation to ensure safe gas control and sustainable fuel quality., • Participate in the 24/7 on-call rota (currently 1 in 7 weekends)., • Conduct environmental tasks such as air emissions monitoring and spill response., • Manage your own travel, workload, and operational costs effectively., • Collaborate with internal specialists to resolve complex engineering challenges. Candidate Requirements: • Possess at least 2 years relevant experience in landfill gas, gas engines, CHP, power generation, utilities, or similar heavy-process environments., • Understand environmental legislation and operational compliance requirements., • Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently across multiple remote sites., • Confident with fault-finding and problem-solving in the field., • Intermediate competence with Microsoft Office., • Hold a mechanical or electrical engineering qualification., • Comfortable with frequent travel and managing work across multiple locations. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. Ref: J9605

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