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We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future. Portsmouth Water is seeking a supportive Head of Health & Safety to nurture our “Safety Always” culture and enhance excellence across all operations. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, with a dotted line to the CEO, you’ll hold a pivotal role in shaping how we protect, support and empower our people. You will guide our Health, Safety and Wellbeing strategy, developing and maintaining a robust Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) and delivering programmes that meet regulatory standards, reflect industry best practice, and enhance employee wellbeing. • Develop and implement a strategic health, safety, and wellbeing plan aligned with the company goals., • Responsible for the maintaining and developing our Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) built on the principles of HSG65: Managing health and Safety. Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring performance of the Health, Safety strategy, policies and controls and develop and promote initiatives that enhance the overall wellbeing of employees., • Guide the strategic and tactical direction of the health and safety team., • Carry out regular site visits and inspections, working with operatives at all levels to ensure that the business remains compliant with regulations, but more importantly promotes a ‘safety always’ culture with a focus on providing a safe working environment, enabled by Information, Instruction, training and management of risk., • Ensure that all incidents and accidents are reported and investigated to establish learning and improvement actions. Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions plans to prevent recurrences., • Support to ensure that suitable and sufficient regular risk assessments are undertaken for all workplaces and activities and that the content and controls are observed as part of the day job., • Guide, develop and manage Occupational Health and Safety input into reports, presentations, and briefings, to initiate informed decisions and update stakeholders., • Guide and manage the process of assessing Occupational Health and Safety performance and identify, draft, and implement Health and Safety Policy and Procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices., • Develop and implement strategies to control and mitigate risks, ensuring a safe working environment., • Ensure the Exec, leadership team and supervisors are actively engaged in meaningful, positive safety inspections to promote a learning and continuous improvement culture., • Collate Leading and Lagging metrics on performance to identify trends and provide monthly performance information to the main board and our H&S Committee., • Nurture a collaborative culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team and with our delivery partners, demonstrating efficiency, best practice, and innovation., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Self-directed, enthusiastic, and able to foster collaborative working. Proven ability to engage with Occupational Health and Safety stakeholders at local, regional, and national levels. Strong knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, policy, and best practice., • Proven project management capability., • Experience of managing teams and professional service consultants, including management of budgets., • Good creativity and analytical skills, with the ability to review and write health and safety management strategies, plans, polices, procedures and technical reports., • Problem-sensing and decision-making skills with the ability to provide analysis, interpretation and root causes of events as well as providing pragmatic recommendations., • Proficient in the use of Office365 applications including MSForms., • Demonstrable practical experience in guiding Occupational Health and Safety management., • Demonstrable experience of guiding a team., • Risk management, method statement review, site inspections and investigations., • CDM regulations implementation as Client and or Principal Designer., • Relevant Professional Membership. Full driving licence (applicants required to undertake a driver assessment). If you are successful for the role, you will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks that will include a basic disclosure check. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the national security vetting process for either a CTC or SC clearance check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon completion and receipt of satisfactory checks. We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for. Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society. Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it. At Portsmouth Water, We Believe In Rewarding Our People. Here’s Just a Taste Of What’s Waiting For You When You Join The Team Enjoy 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore. We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% because your tomorrow matters as much as your today. You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 15% of your basic salary, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too. Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay. All expenses covered summer and winter social events Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens. Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app. We know life has its ups and downs. That’s why we offer Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa giving you access to expert healthcare and 24/7 confidential support. Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like: • Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year), • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Health Cash Plan and so much more! #J-18808-Ljbffr

We're looking for an experienced Autonomy Solution Architect to own the end-to-end technical solution for our autonomy platform. This is a senior technical leadership role, offering the opportunity to influence the future of autonomous maritime systems from concept through to deployment and operational service. • Owning and developing the architecture for Kraken's autonomy stack, including onboard systems, mission management, communications, simulation environments and Remote Operating Centres., • Defining system interfaces, APIs, data models, telemetry architectures and non-functional performance requirements., • Translating customer missions, operational needs and product priorities into technical roadmaps and deliverable capability increments., • Leading architecture decisions across software, autonomy, communications, safety and cyber security domains., • Developing concepts of operation, Operational Design Domain assumptions and technical solution options., • Defining and governing virtual integration, simulation and testing environments., • Leading verification and validation activities throughout the system lifecycle., • Ensuring traceability from requirements through testing, defects and release recommendations., • Managing technical integration with suppliers, partners and third-party technologies., • Supporting integration, commissioning, sea trials and operational deployments., • Providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers and raising systems engineering capability across the organisation., • Experience architecting and delivering autonomy, robotics, maritime, aerospace, automotive or other safety-critical systems., • Strong systems engineering and systems architecture expertise., • Proven experience translating stakeholder and operational requirements into technical solutions., • Experience defining modular architectures, APIs, interfaces and software integration strategies., • Practical experience integrating software, sensors, networks, compute platforms and physical systems., • Experience with simulation, Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), testing and field trials., • Understanding of safety engineering, assurance, evidence generation and configuration control., • Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and influence stakeholders., • Excellent communication and presentation skills., • Degree qualified, or equivalent experience, in Systems Engineering, Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering or a related discipline., • Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance., • Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas., • Experience with autonomous marine systems or uncrewed vehicles., • Knowledge of maritime navigation and COLREG-aware behaviours., • Experience with ROS 2, DDS or similar robotics frameworks., • Experience with radar, EO/IR, AIS, GNSS, lidar, sonar or sensor fusion technologies., • Knowledge of MBSE, SysML and digital engineering approaches., • Experience with C++, Python and modern software development practices., • Understanding of functional safety, defence assurance or cyber security frameworks., • Chartered Engineer status, INCOSE certification or similar professional accreditation., • Existing UK Security Clearance., • Lead the architecture of next-generation autonomous maritime systems., • Work on innovative defence and maritime technology projects with real-world impact., • Collaborate with experts across software, systems engineering, robotics and maritime operations., • Influence product strategy, technical direction and future capability development., • Enjoy genuine technical ownership and autonomy., • Be part of a growing, ambitious technology company developing world-leading autonomous solutions., • 25 days holiday per year, plus paid bank holiday, • After two years’ consecutive service, one additional day’s annual leave up to a maximum of five additional days annual leave, • Holiday buy/sell, up to five days per calendar year, • Flexi working, core hours 10:00 to 15:00, subject to departmental requirements, • Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover, • Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level, • Life assurance 3x salary, • Group Income Protection, • Health Care Cash Plan, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Electric Car Scheme, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support, • Professional membership reimbursement Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks. Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. If you're passionate about autonomy, systems architecture and solving complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Sureserve Group of businesses provides market-leading compliance and energy services across the UK, with 4000 employees working from over 20 offices. Sureserve Compliance South, part of the Sureserve Group, delivers heating services within the social housing sector across London & the South East. We support our clients across domestic gas, commercial gas, renewables, and electrical services. We are London's largest, most successful gas contractor, focusing on long-term contracts with our clients to offer our staff job security and progression opportunities. Role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Gas Engineer to join our growing team, the successful candidate will be responsible for: • Carrying out day-to-day repairs, • Fault finding, • Completing annual servicing visits, • Meeting first-time fix targets, • Maintaining high-quality standards, • Focusing on customer satisfaction, • Attending jobs on time, notifying the contact centre/customer of any delaysThe successful candidate will have, • Valid ACS & other relevant gas qualifications, • Full UK Driving Licence (less than 6 points), • Experience within Social Housing desirable, but not essential, • Experience delivering high levels of customer service, • The ability to work with a diverse customer baseWhat we can offer you We offer a range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle whilst working for Sureserve and outside of work, some of these include: • Competitive salary, • Contributory Pension scheme, • Life assurance, • 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, rising 1 per year of service to a max of 33 days, • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave, and other family friendly policies such as carer's leave, neonatal leave, IVF, and assisted conception leave.In addition, the role offers:, • Sureserve Benefits Hub, accessing over 1000's retail discounts, • Virtual GP service, 24/7, 365 days, available for employees and your immediate family, • Employee assistance programme (EAP), available 24/7. 365 days, for employees and your immediate family, • Bike2Work scheme, • Home & Electronics - salary sacrifice purchase schemeSureserve is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to nurturing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status Reasonable adjustments As part of our commitment to Inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact Pre-employment checks Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks with a 3rd party, including the right to work in the UK and DBS checks JBRP1_UKTJ

We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future. Portsmouth Water is seeking a supportive Head of Health & Safety to nurture our “Safety Always” culture and enhance excellence across all operations. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, with a dotted line to the CEO, you’ll hold a pivotal role in shaping how we protect, support and empower our people. You will guide our Health, Safety and Wellbeing strategy, developing and maintaining a robust Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) and delivering programmes that meet regulatory standards, reflect industry best practice, and enhance employee wellbeing. • Develop and implement a strategic health, safety, and wellbeing plan aligned with the company goals., • Responsible for the maintaining and developing our Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) built on the principles of HSG65: Managing health and Safety. Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring performance of the Health, Safety strategy, policies and controls and develop and promote initiatives that enhance the overall wellbeing of employees., • Guide the strategic and tactical direction of the health and safety team., • Carry out regular site visits and inspections, working with operatives at all levels to ensure that the business remains compliant with regulations, but more importantly promotes a ‘safety always’ culture – with a focus on providing a safe working environment, enabled by Information, Instruction, training and management of risk., • Ensure that all incidents and accidents are reported and investigated to establish learning and improvement actions. Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions plans to prevent recurrences., • Support to ensure that suitable and sufficient regular risk assessments are undertaken for all workplaces and activities and that the content and controls are observed as part of the day job., • Guide, develop and manage Occupational Health and Safety input into reports, presentations, and briefings, to initiate informed decisions and update stakeholders., • Guide and manage the process of assessing Occupational Health and Safety performance and identify, draft, and implement Health and Safety Policy and Procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices., • Develop and implement strategies to control and mitigate risks, ensuring a safe working environment., • Ensure the Exec, leadership team and supervisors are actively engaged in meaningful, positive safety inspections to promote a learning and continuous improvement culture., • Collate Leading and Lagging metrics on performance to identify trends and provide monthly performance information to the main board and our H&S Committee., • Nurture a collaborative culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team and with our delivery partners, demonstrating efficiency, best practice, and innovation., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Self-directed, enthusiastic, and able to foster collaborative working., • Proven ability to engage with Occupational Health and Safety stakeholders at local, regional, and national levels., • Strong knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, policy, and best practice., • Proven project management capability., • Experience of managing teams and professional service consultants, including management of budgets., • Good creativity and analytical skills, with the ability to review and write health and safety management strategies, plans, polices, procedures and technical reports., • Problem-sensing and decision-making skills with the ability to provide analysis, interpretation and root causes of events as well as providing pragmatic recommendations., • Proficient in the use of Office365 applications including MSForms., • Demonstrable practical experience in guiding Occupational Health and Safety management., • Demonstrable experience of guiding a team., • Risk management, method statement review, site inspections and investigations., • CDM regulations implementation as Client and or Principal Designer., • CSCS / NEBOSH / IOSH / SMSTS qualifications., • Relevant Professional Membership., • Full driving licence (applicants required to undertake a driver assessment). If you are successful for the role, you will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks that will include a basic disclosure check. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the national security vetting process for either a CTC or SC clearance check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon completion and receipt of satisfactory checks. We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society. Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it. At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team: Holidays Made Better Enjoy 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore. A Pension That Works for You We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% – because your tomorrow matters as much as your today. Performance Pays Off You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 15% of your basic salary, linked to company performance – because when we succeed together, you should benefit too. Family Comes First Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay. Social Events All expenses covered summer and winter social events Peace of Mind, Always Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens. Comprehensive Wellbeing Support Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am–10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app. Additional Support When You Need It We know life has its ups and downs. That’s why we offer Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa giving you access to expert healthcare and 24/7 confidential support. Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like: • Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year), • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Health Cash Plan …and so much more! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. Site Engineer Southsea Coastal Defence Scheme | Environment Agency Framework | VolkerStevin Are you an ambitious Site Engineer looking to work on one of the UK's most prestigious coastal infrastructure projects? VolkerStevin is seeking a motivated and talented Site Engineer to join our award-winning team on the Southsea Coastal Defence Scheme , a flagship project within our Environment Agency Framework . This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a nationally significant scheme that will help protect communities for generations to come, while developing your career with one of the UK's leading civil engineering contractors. The Role As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of construction activities across your section of the works. You'll be responsible for engineering controls, quality assurance, health and safety, programme delivery and supporting junior engineers, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and efficiently. Key Responsibilities Engineering & Construction Lead all setting out and dimensional control activities. Ensure accurate surveying, engineering controls and maintenance of project control points. Support temporary works planning and implementation. Provide technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors. Quality Produce and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs). Raise and manage RFIs, Technical Queries (TQs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs). Maintain accurate records including as-built information, site diaries and quality documentation. Drive high standards of workmanship and compliance across your section of works. Health, Safety & Environment Champion a positive safety culture and support our Safety Ripple programme. Contribute to RAMS, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and task briefings. Ensure safe systems of work are followed and all required permits are in place. Undertake duties including Temporary Works Supervisor and Existing Services Coordinator where required. Support safety inspections, planning meetings and incident reporting. Commercial & Programme Measure completed works and maintain accurate project records. Assist with material management and wastage control. Identify risks, delays, Early Warnings and opportunities for improvement. Support short and medium-term planning and monitor subcontractor performance. Help ensure works are delivered in line with programme requirements. Leadership & Teamwork Support, mentor and develop junior engineers. Coordinate subcontractors and site activities. Build strong relationships with clients, designers, suppliers and stakeholders. Promote collaboration and a high-performance team culture. About You We're looking for someone with: Experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering, marine, infrastructure, water or environmental projects. Strong setting out and surveying capabilities. Knowledge of quality, health & safety and construction best practice. Excellent communication and organisational skills. A proactive attitude and desire to develop their career. Experience managing subcontractors and delivering sections of work is advantageous. If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and contribute to a project that will leave a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join VolkerStevin at Southsea Coastal Defence Scheme. About you Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects, with approximately 5 years' experience gained within infrastructure, water, marine, environmental or major construction schemes. Working towards a relevant professional qualification (such as ICE Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status). Strong setting out and surveying capabilities. Knowledge of quality, health & safety and construction best practice. Excellent communication and organisational skills. A proactive attitude and desire to develop their career. Experience managing subcontractors and delivering sections of work is advantageous. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance Flexible working opportunities programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all. #LI-DL1 TPBN1_UKTJ

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