Job Title : Standards & Technical Governance Manager - Regulatory & Innovation Strategy Location: South East Coast Salary: Circa £75K + Excellent Benefits (Bonus, Shares, Pension, Travel Benefits/Schemes, Perks) Role Type: Permanent; Monday M-F; Days Only Tired of just applying standards but never truly influencing them? What if you could shape how safety, compliance, and technical standards are defined across a major international engineering business. Why this role might be worth a conversation: If you re currently frustrated by regulations that don t match reality, or limited to applying standards rather than shaping them, this opportunity offers a chance to take proactively leadership within a complex safety critical environment that has a variety of innovation programmes and new regulatory landscapes to maneuver. Here, your decisions will directly influence safety, risk, and operations at scale for now and the future. What you ll get: -...

Job Title: Mechanical Supervisor Project: Neu Connect HVDC Project Location: Wallend Substation, Isle of Grain, Kent. Start Date: 22/06/2026 Duration: 16 months+ Hours: 50 Hours Per Week Pay Type: LTD / Umbrella (Outside IR35) LTD / Umbrella Rates (Outside IR35) 39.00 per hour - First 37 Hours 41.34 per hour - After 37 Hours & First 4 Hours Saturday 45.06 per hour - After 4 Hours Saturday / Sunday / Bank Holidays PAYE Rates 28.85 per hour - First 37 Hours 30.58 per hour - After 37 Hours & First 4 Hours Saturday 33.34 per hour - After 4 Hours Saturday / Sunday / Bank Holidays Search Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join our client on the prestigious Neu Connect HVDC project. Working directly under the Site Manager, you will take responsibility for leading site teams, coordinating work fronts, monitoring progress, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme. Essential Requirements: National Grid...

Summary: Do you want to be part of a team restoring healthy river ecosystems across the South East Water catchment? Are you passionate about environmental restoration and ready to make a tangible impact in the South East? As Environmental Performance Officer - River Restoration, you will deliver catchment based restoration (both river restoration and Nature-based Solution (NbS) projects within the Water Industry National Environment Programme to promote a healthy environment ecosystem across the South East Water catchment area. You will work closely with partners, land-owners and contractors to deliver a range of exciting projects that involves all stages from early planning stages, surveying, modelling, design and supervision of site works. Main responsibilities: Assist in the development of a programme of restoration and enhancement projects. Work with our partners to ensure all environmental aspects of projects are managed from initial design stage, through to...

82654 - Mechanical & Electrical Plant Fitter This mechanical & electrical plant fitter will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Rochester office, with travel to sites across Kent, Surrey and Sussex. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team. You will attract a salary of 43,874 per annum and a bonus of 3%. If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Close Date: .24th June 2026 We also provide the following additional benefits 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays. Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On -...

Summary: Are you a natural problem solver who loves seeing a project come to life from the very first sketch to the final handover? Do you want to use your skills to deliver something that genuinely matters to millions of people every single day-clean, safe water? If so, you're in the right place. At South East Water, we don't just manage pipelines and treatment works; we invest in the people who keep them running. We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team. This isn't a role where you'll be stuck doing standard paperwork or left without support. It's an exciting, fast-paced position where you will gain hands-on experience with complex, large-scale engineering schemes, collaborate with top-tier technical experts, and have a real say in how our projects are run. Whether you are looking for a supportive environment to kickstart your career, a clear path to leadership, or a workplace that values your technical expertise while respecting your work-life...

Astute People are currently recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join the maintenance department of a large Energy from Waste plant in Kent. This plant can produce up to 45MW of Power by processing up to 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, usually destined for landfill. The Electrical Engineer will play an integral part in ensuring the plants electrical systems are maintained and in working order to ensure maximum plant availability. If you have the right qualifications and experience, please apply. Responsibilities and duties: As the Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for: Managing electrical and engineering projects from concept through to installation, commissioning and handover Taking responsibility for the site electrical distribution network, including HV supplies and switchgear Ensuring statutory electrical testing and inspections are completed in line with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and best practice Supporting the development and use of the...

Astute are working on behalf of a leading operator of Energy from Waste plants to find a Project Engineer for their largest assets located in the South East of England. The Energy from Waste site in the Kent area has a capacity to process 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 34MW of power for the surrounding area. As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for taking the site lead on all plant & equipment upgrades from conception through to delivery & execution. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for: Responsible for the conception, delivery & execution of plant process and equipment upgrade projects on the facility. Carry out risk assessments, tender specifications, and progress reports on projects. Manage, monitor & evaluate...

Job Title: CAD Technician Location: Ashford, Kent - The successful candidate will need to live within a daily commutable distance of the office. Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 At Boon Edam, we design, manufacture, and maintain high-quality entrance systems-from revolving doors and security doors to innovative speed gates. We support our customers at every stage of the process, from specifying the right product to installation, maintenance, and ongoing support. Are you passionate about producing accurate technical designs, improving drawing standards, and helping the business deliver projects right first time? If so, our CAD Technician role may be for you! What Do We Expect From You? At Boon Edam Limited, we are committed to delivering high quality entrance solutions and outstanding service to our customers. As a CAD Technician, you will play a key role in producing accurate, high-quality...

Summary: Are you an experienced Civil Engineer looking for a role that offers real purpose and impact? We're looking for an Engineer to join our Civils team, working on vital water infrastructure projects that make a genuine difference to people's lives across the South East. This is a chance to use your expertise to help us deliver safe, clean drinking water to our customers, from the very beginning of a project to its successful completion. You'll be part of a supportive team, working on exciting, varied projects and shaping your own technical deliverables. Main responsibilities Review and check project scopes to make sure they'll achieve the right outcomes. Provide technical solutions and support on capital projects, producing key documents like design drawings, CDM documents, and job specification packs. Check other people's work for technical quality. Mentor our brilliant Graduate Civil Engineers and apprentices, helping them to grow and develop their skills....

Summary: Are you a skilled mechanical engineer looking for a role that offers both technical challenge and a genuine work-life balance? Do you want to use your expertise to lead meaningful projects that provide a vital service to our community? As one of our Senior Mechanical Engineers, you'll provide the technical leadership needed to keep our MEICA team moving forward. This is a varied role where you'll oversee resource allocation, solve complex mechanical queries, and help deliver capital engineering schemes from the initial design through to commissioning. Whether you're an experienced professional looking for a more stable, value-driven environment or a rising talent ready to step into a senior position, you'll find plenty of opportunity here to make a tangible impact. Main Responsibilities: Develop Technical Solutions: Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams-including Process and Civil-to create integrated, practical solutions for water infrastructure. Lead...

Project Engineer East Kent Hybrid Working 26,910 + up to 6,000 bonus + profit share We're recruiting for an established technology services provider seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join their growing team in East Kent. This hybrid role combines remote project delivery with on-site client installations and customer-facing project meetings. What's in it for you? Up to 6,000 performance bonus Profit share scheme Hybrid working On-site gym Paid training & development Company events Cycle to work scheme Key Responsibilities Deliver IT projects ranging from single PC installations to full VoIP deployments Provide remote and on-site project support with minimal disruption to clients Attend client pre- and post-project meetings Maintain clear communication with clients and internal teams Accurately document work within the PSA system Manage tickets, calls, emails, and project workloads to SLA deadlines Act as a Product Champion for specific...