Assistant Transport Planner Location: South Manchester Salary: 27,000 - 35,000 (DOE) Type: Full-Time Permanent Assistant Transport Planner - Development Planning A growing and well-regarded transport planning consultancy in South Manchester is looking to appoint an Assistant Transport Planner to support its expanding development planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 18 months to 3 years' experience who is looking to continue developing within a specialist consultancy environment, working on a broad range of residential, commercial, logistics and mixed-use development projects across the UK. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering client-focused transport planning advice and offers a collaborative, supportive environment where junior team members are given genuine responsibility and clear opportunities to progress. The Role You'll support the delivery of transport planning projects from early feasibility and...

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: The Project Design Authority will be responsible for Solution Compliance for a Bid or Project. The PDA acts as the primary technical leader of the bid or project team and as the lead technical...

Transport Planner Manchester Permanent Full-Time Are you a Transport Planner looking for a role where your development is genuinely prioritised? Or perhaps you're an ambitious Graduate Transport Planner with around two years' experience, ready to step into a more autonomous position and accelerate your career? We're working with a growing, employee-focused multidisciplinary consultancy that has built an excellent reputation across the development and infrastructure sectors. With a collaborative team culture, strong leadership and a commitment to professional development, this is an opportunity to work closely with experienced senior professionals while playing a key role in delivering projects across the UK. The Opportunity Joining a well-established transport planning team, you'll gain exposure to a diverse range of development projects spanning residential, commercial, education and mixed-use schemes. You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, working directly...

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is recruiting a Programme Manager Safer & Stronger Communities to lead the commissioning of Greater Manchester Rehabilitation Services for People on Probation . You will lead the programme through needs assessment, service design and early market engagement, and support procurement development activities working across GMCA, Local Authorities, the Probation Service/HMPPS and VCSE partners to improve outcomes and reduce reoffending. This post provides additional short-term capacity to lead the commissioning programme, including needs assessment, service design, market engagement and procurement support. The role will drive delivery at pace in line with agreed milestones and governance requirements, coordinating effectively across commissioning/procurement, finance, legal and operational stakeholders, while ensuring due attention to safeguarding, equality, data protection and information governance throughout the programme...

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 manage the Systems Engineering Process to company and international standards for defined packages of work.  To provide line management and technical leadership to Systems Engineers. The...

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. Salary : Circa £ 55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 2-3 days per week on-site (Bolton) Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working:...

My client is an engineering design consultancy working closely with a wide range of clients, across a number of disciplines within the UK rail and utilities industries. Full time role from the Manchester Office with occasional site visits for which travel expenses will be paid. Hybrid working possible when required provided agreed in advance. Can be contract (outside IR35) or permanent role. Responsibilities: Direct and develop multi-disciplinary engineers, CAD technicians and graduates Identify and implement appropriate, safe, efficient and value-engineered design solutions and communicate these to client and project teams Act as Professional Head for design function Guide design in compliance with relevant technical, professional and water company standards and approve design packages Identify and implement appropriate software packages, and drive the use of BIM and 3D modelling where necessary Manage production of design deliverables that satisfy safety and...

Research Consultant Salary: £26,000-£27,500 + discretionary bonus Location: Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid (office, home, client/fieldwork) About SQW SQW is a leading independent consultancy providing research, analysis and advice in economic and social development. We work with public sector clients to design, deliver and evaluate policies that shape a better society - from supporting business growth and innovation to tackling inequalities in health, employment and skills. The Opportunity We are looking for bright, motivated graduates to join our Research Consultant Development Programme . This structured two-year programme provides: Structure and support to boost your professional development Early exposure to client projects across all areas of our work Opportunities to collaborate with peers and senior colleagues across our UK offices You'll play a meaningful role from day one, contributing to work that influences national and local policy. What...

Architect / Senior Architect Location: Manchester, UK Sector: High-End Residential, Commercial & Regeneration Projects Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking a talented and experienced Architect to join our Manchester-based studio, working across a portfolio of high-end residential, commercial, and large-scale regeneration projects. This is an opportunity for a design-focused and technically capable professional who can confidently lead teams, manage projects through all RIBA stages, and contribute strategically to the growth of the practice. The successful candidate will combine strong design sensibility with leadership, client-facing confidence, and excellent project delivery skills. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage architectural teams across multiple projects Oversee projects from concept design through to completion Coordinate consultants, contractors, and wider project stakeholders Develop innovative design solutions for complex...

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Director to lead their growing Project Controls capability within the Infrastructure division. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who can combine strategic oversight, commercial management, client engagement, and operational delivery across major infrastructure programmes. Working closely with the Director of Infrastructure, you will take responsibility for shaping the future direction of the Project Controls function, ensuring consistent delivery standards, developing teams, and driving business growth. The Role This position will lead the delivery and development of Project Controls services across areas such as planning, scheduling, cost management, risk, change control, reporting, and programme assurance. You will be expected to strengthen internal capability, support winning new business, and oversee successful project outcomes for key clients. The role also carries full responsibility for the...

AI Principal Who We Are AND Digital are a tech company focused on accelerating digital delivery and dedicated to closing the digital skills gap. We’ve been helping organisations build better digital products and stronger digital teams since 2014. We believe our work should always make a remarkable impact for our clients. We do this through our regional offices (or ‘Clubs’) building strong relationships with our partners, so that they are always prioritised by a team within close proximity. This unique model has driven success for our clients and ourselves, evidenced by our remarkable organic growth since 2014. Today we number more than 1,300 people with Clubs all over the UK, Europe and the USA with plans for global expansion in the next couple of years. Join us - and help us fulfil our mission to close the world’s digital skills gap. The Role The AI Principal will use their expert technical knowledge to influence the direction of AI-driven projects, whilst coaching...

Project Manager / Contracts Manager - Commercial Office Fit-Out We are working with a well-established design & build / fit-out delivery team who are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager / Contracts Manager to join their growing team, overseeing a varied portfolio of commercial office fit-out and refurbishment projects across the region This is a client-facing role suited to someone confident operating within a fast-paced, design-led delivery environment, managing projects from early engagement through to completion and handover, while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring consistently high-quality delivery. The Role You will be responsible for managing multiple commercial office fit-out and refurbishment schemes simultaneously, taking full ownership of both operational delivery and commercial performance across all live projects. Projects typically include CAT A and CAT B office fit-outs, workplace refurbishments, and fast-track...

Associate Director - Electrical Engineering Location: Bolton Salary: Up to 75,000 Job Ref: 39636 A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to step into an Associate Director role within a well-established Building Services Consultancy. This position offers the chance to work in a client-focused environment with a long-standing, secure pipeline of projects across a diverse range of sectors. Based in Bolton, you will also attend design team meetings and site visits across Manchester, the wider North West and occasionally throughout the UK. The business operates across multiple offices and has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative, practical, and technically robust engineering solutions. This role will see you leading electrical design delivery from feasibility through to RIBA Stage 5, working on a wide variety of projects including commercial developments, pharmaceutical facilities, residential schemes, leisure projects,...

Design Manager - Multi-Disciplinary (Water Sector) Manchester 2-3 days per week 500- 550 per day (Outside IR35) or 70,000- 80,000 + benefits We're seeking an experienced Design Manager (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil) to drive multi-disciplinary design delivery across complex water industry projects. This is a leadership role with real influence - shaping teams, improving processes, and ensuring safe, high-quality design outputs delivered on time. What You'll Do Lead, mentor and grow a team of engineers, CAD technicians and graduates Take ownership of design delivery across multidisciplinary water projects Embed best practice, improve formal processes, and champion continuous improvement Drive BIM and 3D modelling adoption and ensure effective use of design software Ensure all deliverables meet safety, regulatory and quality standards Manage programme, resources, change control, and design budgets Support estimating and planning of design packages...

The Principal Mechanical Engineer provides technical leadership for Mechanical, Environmental & Vibration test. Salary : Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced...

Senior Architect Residential Manchester About the role We have an opportunity for a talented Senior Qualified Architect with residential project experience to join a leading multidisciplinary design practice in their Manchester studio. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and delivery of high-quality residential-led developments, driving innovative concepts from inception through to completion. Reporting to the Architect Director, you will work collaboratively and creatively within a multidisciplinary team environment and will be expected to lead projects and coordinate teams through all stages of design and delivery. You will mentor junior team members, oversee project outputs, and contribute to the continued growth and success of the residential sector within the studio. You will also lead the collaboration process with other professionals and disciplines, both internally and externally, to deliver highly coordinated and design-led solutions...

Bolton Reporting directly to our UK Head of Excellence, you'll act as a strategic architect for product integrityacross our engineering and manufacturing functions. This is a high-visibility role for amentor who can bridge the gapbetween design intent and world-class production, ensuring mission-critical technology is "designed for excellence" long before it reaches the shop floor! Salary : Circa £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension : maximum total...

Role: Programme Leader Health and Social Care Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £49, 767- £51, 480 Employer Pension Contribution:28.68% Location: Altrincham and Marple The Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) has an opportunity for an experienced Programme Leader to join the Health and Social Care Division team to help us achieve our vision of unlocking potential for successful futures. The Role: To coordinate and manage a designated number of programmes as agreed with the Director of Curriculum. To under take an agreed teaching commitment across a range of programmes Effectively manage financial and physical resources across the areas of responsibilities. About you: If you are passionate about your specialist subject and sharing your knowledge, skills, and experience then there has never been a better time to join the Trafford College Group. Outcomes for learners across programmes responsible for including but not limited to attendance,...

Project Manager - Mechanical & Electrical North West A growing Building Services consultancy is seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to join the team, and cover projects across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. With a strong pipeline of secured work across public sector and commercial projects, this is a key hire offering the opportunity to take ownership of technically engaging schemes. The business specialises in design & build delivery and is heavily involved in decarbonisation and retrofit programmes, supporting the transition to low carbon buildings across the UK. With multiple projects now moving from strategy into delivery phase, you will play a central role in bringing these schemes to site. The Opportunity You will be responsible for delivering mechanical and electrical projects typically ranging from 25k to 1m. Projects are largely within live environments, including schools, public buildings, and heritage properties, requiring careful...

Buyer & Merchandiser - US Collegiate Location: Remote (Home-based, UK) Reports to: Senior Leadership Salary: Reflective of experience We operate in store and online retail experiences for US universities and campus selling course supplies and branded merchandise to students and faculties. We re growing, our customers are demanding, and our edge is that we move faster and think sharper than the rest of the industry. We need someone to own the buy. This is not a traditional procurement role and it isn t a job for someone who wants to administer a process. We re looking for a commercial operator who understands product, trend, sell-through and margin and who treats AI as a daily tool, not a buzzword. You ll own the range. You ll decide what we buy, from whom, at what price, in what quantity, and when to mark it down. You ll work hand-in-glove with our US store managers, suppliers in the US and overseas, and our internal design and operations teams. The autonomy of a...