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...

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...

Are you a mechanically-minded Design Engineer with experience in air technology, HVAC, ventilation, ducting or a closely related engineering environment? Our client is looking to appoint a Design Engineer to join an established engineering team, supporting the design and delivery of bespoke technical systems for industrial and commercial customers. This is a varied office-based role, suited to someone who enjoys producing practical, accurate designs that can be manufactured, installed and delivered successfully on customer sites. The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical design background, good AutoCAD 2D capability and the confidence to liaise with colleagues, suppliers and customers where required. Experience in HVAC, ventilation, ductwork, air movement, extraction or a similar engineered systems environment would be particularly valuable, although candidates with wider mechanical design experience will also be considered. Job Description As Design...

Are you interested in the industrialisation of a Manufacturing Architecture, inspection and test plan, if so this role may be suitable for you. Salary : Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3 or 4days 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...

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Role Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Manchester Salary: £47,000 Shift Pattern: Panama Shifts 2 weekends of every month We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated and fast-paced operation based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established engineering team within a distribution environment, working with automated systems and equipment. Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for delivering both reactive and planned maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability and minimising operational downtime. Key Responsibilities Carry out electrical and mechanical fault finding, repairs, and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in line with manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices. Maintain and repair a wide range of automated machinery including Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS),...

AI Solution Architect - Senior Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13119 Senior AI Solution Architects are required to support the design, implementation and scaling of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments. This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI, cloud and data architecture, with experience designing enterprise AI solutions and translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures. You will play a key role in shaping AI architecture strategy, leading technical teams and supporting organisations as they move from strategy and experimentation through to enterprise deployment. You will work closely with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Enterprise Architects, MLOps teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI solutions...

Senior AI Engineer Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13116 Senior AI Engineering professionals are required to support the design, build and delivery of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments. This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI engineering and enterprise solution delivery within complex environments. You will play a key role in shaping AI strategy, leading teams and delivering enterprise AI solutions, helping organisations solve complex operational, technical and regulatory challenges through AI adoption at scale. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with data scientists, architects, MLOps/LLMOps engineers, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI products, agentic AI solutions and data driven applications. Key...

Project Quantity Surveyor Salary: 45k - 60k plus package Location: Manchester Job Type: Permanent About the Company Our client is a growing and forward-thinking residential developer delivering high-quality, energy-efficient housing schemes across the North West. With a strong focus on sustainability, design, and community-led developments, the business has quickly established an excellent reputation within the residential sector. Working across private sale, affordable housing, and build-to-rent developments, they continue to expand their presence throughout Greater Manchester and the surrounding regions. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured projects, they are now looking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of low-rise apartment developments valued up to 30 million. The Role We are seeking an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team delivering low-rise apartment developments across...

Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe. Position Summary We’re building a modern, resilient materials planning capability that supports Light & Wonder’s global gaming hardware portfolio, from new product launches to sustained, high‑volume production. As Manager, Materials Management/ Planning you’ll play a pivotal, hands‑on role in shaping how materials, inventory, and data flow across the business, helping define how we plan, execute, and scale now and in the future. This role offers genuine ownership. You’ll operate at the core of our operations driving strategy, improving critical planning systems and processes, and leading performance‑critical initiatives around service, inventory accuracy, and cost. Working closely with manufacturing, engineering, finance, IT,...

Astute's Renewable Energy Team is exclusively partnering with a key player in the Solar and BESS market who are looking for a HV Contracts Manager to join the team. The role is a pivotal one and the purpose is to ensure operational excellence and to ensure the provision of HV support across the business is there when required This HV Contracts Manager role comes with a salary up to 55,000, incremental supplements for additional qualifications, a company vehicle plus bonus and generous benefits package. The ideal location would be in the North of England but we're open to a more remote option too. If you're a HV Contracts Manager and are looking to work for an innovative and proven Solar and BESS operator, EPC and developer, please get in touch. Responsibilities and duties of the HV Contracts Manager role Reporting to the HV Manager you will: Manage all key personnel/companies both internally and externally relating to the HV activities Planning and execution of HV...

Senior Quality Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing Our client, a leading aerospace manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join its management team within a fast-paced sheet metal and assembly environment in the Northwest. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious quality professional looking to progress into a Quality Manager position within 12 months, subject to performance and business needs. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, drive quality performance, continuous improvement, and team development while supporting business growth and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Quality & Compliance Maintain and develop robust Quality Management Systems in line with aerospace industry standards, including AS9100 and ISO9001. Ensure compliance with Integrated Management System (IMS) procedures and customer requirements. Drive proactive quality improvements to reduce defects and improve overall...

Are you a Project Coordinator looking for a role with genuine responsibility and variety? Based in Warrington, this is a hands-on position combining office-based project coordination with regular travel to customer sites across the UK, managing projects from order through to successful installation. BASIC SALARY: Up to £35,000 BENEFITS: Company car or car allowance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical insurance Pension scheme LOCATION: Primarily office-based in Warrington, regular travel to customer sites across the UK will be required. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Widnes, Runcorn, St Helens, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Manchester, Northwich, Chester, Liverpool, Warrington JOB DESCRIPTION: Project Coordinator, Installation Coordinator - Warehouse Safety Solutions, Installation Services Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Project & Installation Coordinator to take ownership of projects from initial order through to successful...

Are you a Project Coordinator looking for a role with genuine responsibility and variety? Based in Warrington, this is a hands-on position combining office-based project coordination with regular travel to customer sites across the UK, managing projects from order through to successful installation. BASIC SALARY: Up to £35,000 BENEFITS: Company car or car allowance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical insurance Pension scheme LOCATION: Primarily office-based in Warrington, regular travel to customer sites across the UK will be required. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Widnes, Runcorn, St Helens, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Manchester, Northwich, Chester, Liverpool, Warrington JOB DESCRIPTION: Project Coordinator, Installation Coordinator - Warehouse Safety Solutions, Installation Services Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Project & Installation Coordinator to take ownership of projects from initial order through to successful...

Are you a Project Coordinator looking for a role with genuine responsibility and variety? Based in Warrington, this is a hands-on position combining office-based project coordination with regular travel to customer sites across the UK, managing projects from order through to successful installation. BASIC SALARY: Up to £35,000 BENEFITS: Company car or car allowance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical insurance Pension scheme LOCATION: Primarily office-based in Warrington, regular travel to customer sites across the UK will be required. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Widnes, Runcorn, St Helens, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Manchester, Northwich, Chester, Liverpool, Warrington JOB DESCRIPTION: Project Coordinator, Installation Coordinator - Warehouse Safety Solutions, Installation Services Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Project & Installation Coordinator to take ownership of projects from initial order through to successful...

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...

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. ​ Location : - Cheadle (Greater Manchester), Templecombe (Somerset), or Bristol - hybrid working arrangement 3 days per week in the office vs. home Working hours: Full time or part time hours available We are looking for a Bid Manager . In this role you will be responsible for leading the delivery of high‑quality, strategically important bids within our Underwater Systems (UWS) domain. As part of a rapidly growing area of the business, you will coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams, shape robust bid strategies and ensure...

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. Job Description Quality Assurance Manager Are you an inquisitive and impactful individual looking for an exciting, dynamic and interesting new role in Quality Assurance?  Where no two days are ever the same?  And where you can use your judgement and risk based thinking to support the programmes at Thales through many different decisions during the project lifecycle?  If so, we’d love to hear from you as we’re currently looking for Quality Assurance Manager’s to join our team in Cheadle. What the role...

Position - Air Con Service Engineer Department - Manchester Reporting to: Technical Manager - Air Conditioning Status of post: Full-time Permanent Experience: Air Conditioning Service Engineer: 3 years minimum (Required) Maintenance Engineer: 1 year minimum (Required) Ideal candidates will have experience and knowledge in air conditioning systems covering VRF, Splits, Chillers, Refrigeration equipment, and Air Handling Units. The candidate must be a good communicator, presentable and confident in their ability. Must be able to work on their own but also as part of a larger team when needed Essential Valid CSCS / FGAS NVQ Level 2 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or equivalent FGAS Valid driving licence Proven experience Excellent customer and communication skills Ability to identify and solve problems Wages negotiable depending on experience Beneficial IPAF PASMA NVQ Level 3 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or equivalent The company offers:...

Product Merchandising Manager Womenswear North West Flexible Working Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits What's on Offer: Up to £65,000 salary Annual bonus Flexible working Excellent benefits package Significant career development opportunity The chance to shape and grow a strategically important category within a globally recognised sportswear brand A leading global sportswear brand is looking for an exceptional Product Merchandising Manager to take ownership of its Women's category and play a pivotal role in shaping future growth. This is not a retail merchandising position. We're looking for a commercially-minded product specialist with deep category expertise, a passion for women's sportswear, and a strong understanding of how branded apparel has evolved within the modern consumer landscape. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-profile brand and influence product strategy, category direction and go-to-market execution across a globally recognised...

Design Manager - Water About the Role We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to work for our growing engineering design consultancy. You will lead and deliver multidisciplinary design projects within the water industry . This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing design teams, ensuring high-quality technical delivery, and meeting programme and safety expectations across regulated infrastructure projects. THE ROLE CAN BE PERMANENT OR CONTRACT (OUTSIDE IR35), FULL TIME AND BASED MAINLY FROM THE MANCHESTER OFFICE, HOWEVER HYBRID WORKING ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE DISCUSSED. Key Responsibilities Manage, mentor, and develop engineers, CAD technicians, and graduate staff Grow the design team while fostering a positive, collaborative working culture Lead the design process on complex, multidisciplinary water industry projects Shape, challenge, and continuously improve design processes and procedures Ensure all design work is undertaken in line...