Our client is a well-established engineering business specialising in the supply of high-quality pumping solutions to a diverse range of industrial sectors. They provide technical expertise, product selection, project support, and aftermarket services, working closely with customers to deliver reliable, efficient fluid handling solutions. With a reputation built on technical knowledge, customer service, and quality, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced Senior Sales Engineer / Sales Manager. The Role This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical sales professional with a strong background in pumps and fluid handling equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer enquiries from initial specification through to quotation, order completion and ongoing customer support. Working closely with both new and existing customers, you will combine your technical expertise with commercial awareness to develop...

Job Title: Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant (EIA) Location: Manchester Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms. With a global reputation for delivering sustainable solutions across infrastructure, energy, water, environment, and transport, this is an organisation offering outstanding opportunities for ambitious professionals who want to make a meaningful difference. Their UK Environment Practice is a vibrant network of over 600 specialists, providing world-class consultancy and advisory services to help clients address today's biggest challenges - from climate change and biodiversity net gain to social inclusion and urbanisation. In Manchester, their key clients include National Highways, Network Rail, Transport for the North, Anglian Water, Environment Agency, Transport for Greater Manchester, WYCA, and a range of local authorities. We are now looking to speak with experienced...

Project Manager Location: South Manchester Salary: Up to 75,000, with flexibility for the right person from the cleanroom sector Benefits: Car allowance or company car Working pattern: Office based, Monday to Friday The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a specialist business delivering full turnkey projects within highly technical environments. This is a client-facing role where you will take projects from the early concept and design stages through to construction , working closely with the client, designers and wider project team to turn an initial brief into a deliverable, fixed-cost project. The ideal person will come from a cleanroom / controlled environments background , although applications will also be considered from people with strong experience across pharmaceutical, healthcare, semiconductor or microelectronics projects. You don't need to have come from a Design Management background, but you will need a good...

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Under Water Systems (UWS) Our purpose is to be the leading provider of underwater sensors and decision superiority, helping navies across the world keep our friends, families and all of us safe. We cover four sectors: Mine Counter Measures, Anti-Submarine warfare, Services and Future Capabilities. Primary Purpose of the Role: To carry out general engineering tasks as required by the business. Responsible for the design and development of RF and electronic items within the CAP group, including but not limited to...

Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join their growing team, managing residential building services projects. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical building services , with proven experience managing projects within the residential sector . You will be responsible for overseeing projects from initial planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities Manage residential mechanical projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover. Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders. Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and schedules. Monitor project progress, costs, quality, and health & safety. Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders. Manage project risks, variations, technical issues, and programme changes. Ensure...

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge and an opportunity to work in a fast paced predominantly aerospace supplier with a growing orderbook and portfolio of clients? We are looking to appoint a Quality Engineer with industry knowledge and aerospace experience to work as part of our quality team within our sheet metal and assembly business at our Dukinfield (Cheshire) site. About us The Hyde Group are one of the UK s largest and most trusted engineering companies, providing products and services to aerospace and commercial sectors. We have successfully supplied engineering services into highly regulated industries for over 50 years. We pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers. This is a great opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong set of core values in a friendly but fast paced engineering environment. We have a strong focus on developing our people with the potential to further...

Project Manager & Assistant Project Manager - Water Design Location: Manchester Hybrid Working Available The Opportunities Our client is growing their project delivery team and is looking to recruit both Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers to support the successful delivery of multidisciplinary engineering design projects across the UK water sector. Whether you're an experienced Project Manager ready to take ownership of complex design projects or an Assistant Project Manager looking to build your career in project delivery, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative consultancy delivering essential infrastructure projects. Previous engineering design project experience is essential for both positions. The Roles Project Manager As a Project Manager, you'll take ownership of engineering design projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality...

Senior Design Manager - Building Services / Pre-construction Manchester 75,000 - 80,000 + Package + Bonus + Benefits Join a leading engineering and technical solutions provider delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a high-performing technical team. You'll play a key role in supporting projects from bid stage through pre-construction, ensuring technical excellence and reducing delivery risk. This role is focused on technical leadership, design management, and ensuring projects are set up for efficient and successful delivery. The Role Reporting into the Project Director / Technical Leadership team, you will take ownership of technical delivery during the pre-construction phase, working closely with internal teams, consultants, and supply chain partners. You will be responsible for shaping technical strategy, managing design...

Field Sales Engineer - Aerospace & Defence Home-Based / Field-Based Northern England & Scotland Competitive salary + bonus ( 15-20K) Benefits: Company Electric Vehicle, Pension, Vitality healthcare, up to 5 weeks' holiday + Bank Holidays Are you an engineer or technically minded sales professional looking to take the next step into external technical sales? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established engineering business specialising in cable harnesses, EWIS, electrical interconnect and electro-mechanical assemblies, supplying demanding customers across Aerospace, Defence, Space, Rail and advanced engineering. You will take ownership of a largely undeveloped territory across Northern England and Scotland , identifying new customers, developing relationships and creating opportunities with leading engineering organisations. The role Develop new customers and markets across your territory Meet engineering, procurement and commercial...

Lead the Delivery of Critical Water Infrastructure Projects as a Principal EICA Engineer! Our Client has a requirement for a Principal EICA Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract and permanent basis in the North of England. Role Purpose: Provide technical leadership across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Lead the design and delivery of complex electrical engineering solutions. Support project bids, technical strategy and engineering excellence initiatives. Mentor and develop engineering teams. Deliver safe, innovative, compliant and cost-effective engineering solutions. Take ownership of electrical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle. Job Role Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate the delivery of complex electrical engineering designs. Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams. Develop innovative and practical engineering solutions. Ensure designs are safe, compliant,...

Overview We are currently seeking a Proposals/Tendering Engineer to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a modern and progressive business with strong prospects for career development. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality tenders and cost proposals for mechanical and electrical (M&E) projects in the water industry (both clean and wastewater sectors). The environment is fast-paced, and we re looking for someone who thrives under pressure, is self-motivated, and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed cost estimates and complete tender submissions for M&E projects in the water sector. Interpret technical documentation, drawings, and client specifications to develop accurate and competitive proposals. Work collaboratively with internal teams (engineering, procurement, and delivery) to gather technical and commercial input....

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. We are seeking an experienced Test Design Engineer/Architect with a focus on Test Solutions to join our engineering function. In this role, you will define and deliver innovative, robust, and scalable test architectures to support the development, verification, and validation of complex aerospace and defence systems. As a key member of the engineering team, you will ensure that our test strategies align with customer requirements (including MOD standards), programme needs, and long-term product sustainment. You will shape the...

We are working with an established property consultancy who are looking to appoint a Building Surveyor to join their Manchester team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a varied role covering building surveying, design, specifications and contract administration, with a strong focus on residential projects. The business is open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, so previous consultancy experience is not essential. Candidates who have gained their experience working client side, for a local authority, housing association, NHS or other public-sector organisation will also be considered. The Role You will be involved in a broad range of professional and project based Building Surveying work, including: Building and condition surveys Defect diagnosis and technical advice Preparing detailed specifications and schedules of work Design development and design coordination Producing and reviewing drawings and technical...

Job Title: Principal C&I Engineer Location: Manchester Contract : 12 Months PAYE Inside IR35 Overview Our client is currently recruiting a Lead C&I Principal Engineer to support a long-term MSA within the downstream Oil & Gas sector. The role combines technical leadership with responsibility for project budgets, schedules, resource planning, and team management. Key Responsibilities Lead UK and global C&I engineering and design teams across all project phases. Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful delivery. Support both project execution and proposal development activities. Deliver Concept, FEED, and Detailed Design work across Oil & Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power, and Energy Transition projects. Produce and review Instrument Engineering deliverables. Act as the focal point for client and multidisciplinary engineering interfaces. Key Requirements Extensive C&I design experience on major...

Role: Civil & Structural Design Engineer Location: Manchester Hybrid 3 days in office 2 days at home. Start Date:ASAP Duration:6 Months rolling contract - contract due to run 2-3 years for project Rate: 50-60 PER HOUR OUTSIDE IR35 Your profile The role surpasses the standard requirements of a civil / structural engineer and is a necessity to service other design disciplines. A working knowledge of M&E design concepts, principles and associated coordination Experience working with / for a civil / structural design consultancy Significant experience of both civil and structural design together with a broad architectural knowledge A working knowledge of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015. The candidate must be aware of the duties of the designer and obligations which may fall onto them due to the undertaking of designs outside of the United Kingdom Earthworks design and a working knowledge of the Specification for Highway Works...

SENIOR GEOENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT Job description My client is an environmental consultancy who focusses on delivery of pragmatic environmental advice and guidance with clear leadership, simple and focused aims. For the past 10 years they have successfully provided services across the UK from their Manchester office. If you're looking to advance your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, this is the perfect time to become a part of the team. The company prides itself on their core values: intellect, integrity, pragmatism, tenacity and, most of all, a personal touch. Consistently demonstrating these values within their work has established them as a trusted environmental advisor to a range of high-profile clients across all industry sectors including property development, construction, investment and divestment, industrial, manufacturing, engineering, planning, energy, construction and demolition. The company provides their team of...

Senior Structural Engineer Principal Structural Engineer Structural Discipline Lead - Water Design Location: Manchester Hybrid Working Available Permanent (Full-Time) or Contract (Outside IR35) The Opportunity Our client is a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK water sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit experienced Senior Structural Engineers , Principal Structural Engineers and Structural Discipline Leads to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a structurally biased engineer with water industry experience to take ownership of engineering design, deliver innovative solutions and, at Principal level, provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary projects. Whether you're looking to progress into a Principal role or already have experience leading a discipline, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions while...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Mechanical Discipline Lead - Water Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working Available) Contract: Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35) The Opportunity Our client is a growing engineering design consultancy delivering multidisciplinary projects across the UK water, rail and utilities sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineers, Principal Mechanical Design Engineers and Mechanical Discipline Leads to join their Manchester-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Mechanical Engineers with a background in the UK water industry to play a key role in delivering major clean water and wastewater projects. Depending on your level, you'll combine hands-on engineering design with technical leadership, mentoring and discipline governance, helping to shape engineering excellence across multiple water industry frameworks. Working...

Principal Civil Engineer Manchester First People Solutions is currently working with a multidisciplinary consulting engineer that is looking to strengthen its team with an experienced Principal Civil Engineer. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer who is looking to take a leading role on major projects, provide technical direction and lead project teams across a variety of sectors. The Role As a Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading larger civil engineering project teams or overseeing multiple smaller teams, ensuring projects are delivered to the required cost, programme and quality standards. You'll have the opportunity to work on major projects across a range of sectors including Nuclear, Defence, Rail, Highways, Life Sciences and the Public Sector, working alongside multidisciplinary teams on technically challenging projects. The role will involve: Leading and managing civil engineering project teams...

Principal Structural Engineer Manchester Are you an experienced Structural Engineer looking to take ownership of major projects while playing a key role in developing teams and shaping technical delivery? First People Solutions is supporting a leading consulting engineer as they continue to grow their structural capability across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and built environment projects. With work spanning sectors including transportation, defence, energy, industrial, aviation and public infrastructure, this is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make a genuine impact. As a Principal Structural Engineer, you'll provide leadership across multiple projects, guiding design teams, supporting project delivery and acting as a trusted technical expert throughout the project lifecycle. What You'll Be Doing You'll be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of structural engineering solutions, balancing technical excellence with...