Total 6 Senior Executive level Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST5 4DB

Your new company
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established firm of mechanical and electrical consulting engineers. This organisation has a strong reputation for innovative engineering design, dynamic project management, and stringent quality control. Their expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, historic buildings, and residential projects. They are committed to delivering high-quality, energy-efficient solutions and maintaining the integrity of historic structures while implementing modern mechanical and electrical systems.
Your new role
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design and management of mechanical services for a variety of building projects. You will work closely with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, sustainable designs that meet project requirements and industry standards.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for various building projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Prepare detailed design drawings, specifications, and reports using AutoCAD, Revit, and other design tools.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to inform design decisions.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Ensure all designs are energy-efficient and sustainable, incorporating the latest technologies and best practices.
• Conduct feasibility studies, prepare budget estimates, and manage financial aspects of projects.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, standards, and regulations.

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced mechanical design engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions. Ideally, you will have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in mechanical design engineering, preferably within the building services sector.
• Proficiency in using design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and CYMAP.
• Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, architects, and other stakeholders.
• A thorough understanding of relevant standards, regulations, and best practices in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in sustainable design and energy-efficient systems, including knowledge of BREEAM and other environmental assessment methods.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

What you'll get in return
The organisation offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £64,000, with the possibility of including a car in the overall package. Additional benefits include:

• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of projects and sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and pension contributions.

What you need to do now


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Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established firm of mechanical and electrical consulting engineers. This organisation has a strong reputation for innovative engineering design, dynamic project management, and stringent quality control. Their expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, historic buildings, and residential projects. They are committed to delivering high-quality, energy-efficient solutions and maintaining the integrity of historic structures while implementing modern mechanical and electrical systems.
Your new role
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design and management of mechanical services for a variety of building projects. You will work closely with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, sustainable designs that meet project requirements and industry standards.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for various building projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Prepare detailed design drawings, specifications, and reports using AutoCAD, Revit, and other design tools.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to inform design decisions.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Ensure all designs are energy-efficient and sustainable, incorporating the latest technologies and best practices.
• Conduct feasibility studies, prepare budget estimates, and manage financial aspects of projects.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, standards, and regulations.

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced mechanical design engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions. Ideally, you will have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in mechanical design engineering, preferably within the building services sector.
• Proficiency in using design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and CYMAP.
• Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, architects, and other stakeholders.
• A thorough understanding of relevant standards, regulations, and best practices in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in sustainable design and energy-efficient systems, including knowledge of BREEAM and other environmental assessment methods.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

What you'll get in return
The organisation offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £64,000, with the possibility of including a car in the overall package. Additional benefits include:

• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of projects and sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and pension contributions.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
Due to my clients' continued expansion and growth, they have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Architect/Architectural Technologist to join their team. My client provides expert witness services and designs and manages construction projects that are tailored to the needs of disabled individuals.
Your new role
In this role, you will be required to:

• Oversee and manage the architectural department.The use of AutoCAD / Caddie software on a daily basis. Producing high-quality drawings and designs.Working across the RIBA stages of work with a focus on the technical stages.Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants, local planning authorities and building control.Work on a variety of projects for disabled clients.Familiar with Technical Building Design and Building Regulations to prepare packages and make submissions.Familiar with preparing specification of works for tender issue. Project running.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, it is essential that:

• You are CIAT or RIBA qualified.
• Have experience working in the residential sector.
• You have strong proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Have strong communication and team-working skills.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Group life assurance including smart health.
• Mileage allowance.
• 23 days paid annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

The Role:

• You will provide high-level professional support and assistance to the Service Director in all aspects of their role. You will be required to manage a wide range of important and high profile responsibilities on behalf of the Service Director, and to exercise a high degree of judgement and discretion in the manager’s absence.

• You will report directly to the Service Director, and will work alongside them and other senior officers on a daily basis. It is a very busy office and the post-holder must be able to plan and prioritise a varied workload, exercising appropriate judgement and responding promptly and appropriately to all enquiries.

• You will be required to handle information of a confidential nature and must observe the highest standards of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.

• You will be required to do some travelling to services and events, in support of the Service Director.

1. Main Duties

1.1 Provide a first point of contact for internal and external enquiries, acting as filter for the Service Director and referring enquiries onto appropriate personnel along with background paperwork and checking that enquiries have been promptly responded to.

1.2 Oversee effective management of the Service Director’s diary and itinerary, resolving conflicting priorities and optimising the Service Director’s time. Diary management will include ensuring the Service Director’s attendance at key internal/external meetings.

1.3 Organise meetings and events, including booking of rooms/venues and efficient distribution of agendas and minutes. Prepare and circulate papers for meetings as required.

1.4 Distribute written and electronic mail, in and out of the Service Director’s office; disseminating information to key staff, departments, board members, and stakeholders, whilst flagging up important matters and ensuring they are followed up. This will include writing correspondence and reports on behalf of the Service Director and other senior officers, employing the highest attention to detail.

1.5 Liaise with senior officers and stakeholders in all relevant matters. In particular, close liaison will be required with the Executive Management Team and Departmental Heads. Some matters will be highly sensitive and confidential.

1.6 Assist and support the Service Director in planning and delivering corporate events, projects and activities. This may involve preparing project plans and written reports as well as undertaking web-based research.

1.7 Develop and maintain efficient and effective office systems, data collection, and management processes. This will include keeping accurate and accessible records in both paper and electronic format, and being able to locate key information and files promptly when required.

1.8 Collaborate with the HR Team as required during other team members’ annual leave in the preparation of time sheets.

1.9 Organise the approval of timesheets, overtime and expense claims for senior staff.

1.10 Organise and co-ordinate travel and accommodation requests for the Service Director when required.

1.11 Be the point of contact for the organisation of reception, hospitality, and promotional events for VIP’s and visitors.

1.12 Take a proactive approach to gaining a thorough knowledge and understanding of agency policies, management, governance structures, and decision making processes.

1.13 Minute taking at meetings for the Service Director.
1.14 To support and minute take HR meetings (ie disciplinary hearings, investigation meetings, sickness and absence for Service Director and other Senior Colleagues. (Use of audio tape and Transcribing)
1.15 To cover for other colleagues in the Regional admin team, including processing of timesheets/payroll spreadsheets/Training and Recruitment/Reception.

2. Other Duties

2.1 Accept support, supervision and guidance from senior colleagues.

2.2 Carry out all work in a manner consistent with the aims of the project and the service principles adopted by Creative Support.

2.3 Comply with the following:
• Health and Safety policies and Equal Opportunities Policy
• Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, including immediate reporting of safeguarding concerns to the Council, the Registered Manager and the Duty/On Call Manager.
• Confidentiality and data protection
• All Creative Support policies, procedures and guidelines for best practice
• CQC Requirements for offices. (supporting Registered Managers)

2.4 All employees should be aware that due to the nature of work Creative Support undertakes there is a requirement to support service users with daily living skills and individual activities which will include moving and handling.

2.5 Identify own training needs in discussion with line manager and attend training events and courses as required.

2.6 Offer support to other senior colleagues when requested. Any other duties as required.

06/02/2024

Address:

250 Yonge Street

Technology

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate professional for a Senior Cloud Architect position. With extensive experience with Azure / AWS cloud services, this role will support short- and medium-term business and technology cloud initiatives, with focus on the Bank's 3-to-5-year cloud technology roadmap, facilitating innovation and adoption of next-generation technologies. 

You will lead architecture, design, and development of end-to-end cloud-based solutions with a heavy focus on application and data and a good understanding of infrastructure. You are a self-starter, driven and can handle multiple projects and priorities.  You are passionate about driving the DevOps mindset and culture in a fast-paced, challenging environment where you get the opportunity to work with a spectrum of latest tools and technologies to drive forward “Infrastructure-as-Code” and cloud native architecture.

As a qualified candidate, you will be part of the team driving BMO’s Cloud implementation.  As a member of this team, you should possess the ability to inspire yourself and all of our team. 

Your Responsibilities

• Drive holistic design & patterns for secure cloud application environments, Cloud platform enhancements, application architecture, data services, and cloud service integrations

• Conduct technical audits of existing architectures (Infrastructure, Performance, Developing data security as a function of design, as well as Scalability and more)

• Architect and implement cloud solutions for various application architectures, and programmatic integration of cloud applications, data services, and infrastructure. Develop application data architecture models to further enable effective service-oriented delivery

• Review application solution designs for cloud-fit and optimality and automate deployment patterns for reusability.

• Assist LOBs to architect scalable, highly available application solutions that leverage Cloud services. Collaborates with other architects, operational/infrastructure, and delivery teams to ensure new services align with application & infrastructure roadmaps

• Consult and provide technical guidance to LOBs to refactor their application for the cloud using the 12-factor development practices for cloud-native and microservices oriented application deployment.

• Partner with other stakeholders to drive the creation of Cloud migration & transformation strategy and infrastructure roadmaps across application, information, business, and technology landscapes

• Identify and Analyze Cloud Infrastructure architecture gaps to propose new technologies. Establish pilots and POCs for proposed solutions and make recommendations for approvals.

• Document best practices and recommendations and create and maintain templates

• Drive meetings with subject matter experts from all areas of the business including infrastructure, operations, applications, vendors and leads to seek input from and plan/coordinate migrations, resources requirements and timelines.

• Engage with external vendors to review solutions, new capabilities and product, and service offerings

Your Mindset

• You are a self-starter, driven and can handle multiple projects and priorities.

• You are passionate about driving the DevOps mindset and culture in a fast-paced, challenging environment where you get the opportunity to work with a spectrum of latest tools and technologies to drive forward Infrastructure-as-Code and Infrastructure-as-a-Service.

• You are actively looking to improve the solutions you implement, understand the efficacy of collaboration and reaching out across functional borders and are keen to work in a team of CI/CD and Infrastructure specialists.

• As a member of this team, you should possess the ability to inspire yourself and all of our team. Based on your previous experiences you will inject new knowledge and skills into an already high performing team thus excelling our efforts to new heights.

Required Core Skills:

• Deep understanding of cloud design patterns, Cloud Native Architecture and principles, cloud operations and cloud security models

• 4-5 years of demonstrated hands-on experiencing in designing and configuring secure and scalable cloud platforms patterns on Azure / AWS

• In-Depth knowledge of cloud services: Application integration, functions, Cloud Databases, data warehouse and analytics, Machine Learning, Developer Tools, Security, and identity management

• Ability to gather requirements from different stakeholders and create engineering patterns and solution design based on best practices.  

• Proven and demonstrable experience in architecting, designing, and implementing high volume, high availability cloud applications with a very high degree of automation

• Demonstrated ability to easily deal with both abstract and concrete concepts and be able to reconcile them for the appropriate audience and context

• Proven ability to maintain both a strategic long-term outlook and enterprise perspective, while also supporting tangible, business driven, and IT delivered solutions.

• Quickly understand organizational dynamics and management priorities, and to be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven company.

• Demonstrate strong facilitation, negotiation, interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to lead an in-depth client meeting/workshop across a broad range of topics including discovery, cloud compliance, and security

• Strong programming skills with experience in serverless technologies.

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering and or equivalent industry experience

$92,400.00 - $171,600.00

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

We’re here to help

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

03/24/2024

Address:

250 Yonge Street

Technology

Creates a visionary IT architecture roadmap and organizational strategy to align business needs with technologies. Leads and facilitates the design and implementation of repeatable technical solutions and processes related to technology architecture. Defines and documents efficient and transparent architectural principles, standards, and guidelines regarding the proper use and deployment of business applications, data, and technology within the Bank. Partners with broader internal stakeholders to define architectural possibilities and futures. Works with business and development teams to recommend processes or system design enhancements. Ensures that systems are functionally appropriate, technically sound, and well-integrated. Provides immediate response to critical production program-wide problems to evaluate solutions, coordinate applicable recovery, and ensure resolution.

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
• Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.
• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
• Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders for making business decisions and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Develops an expert understanding of business/group challenges.
• Networks with industry contacts to gather competitive insights and best practices.
• Works with senior leaders from various groups to provide architectural recommendations and guidance and executive-level, enterprise presentations.
• Leads and facilitates the design of technology projects and applications.
• Participates in planning and implementing a 3-year engineering / technical roadmaps for one or more architectural layers.
• Participates in architecture review / Board meetings to align the organization and architecture with the enterprise business model; provides architectural direction and communicates architectural decisions, plans, goals, and strategies.
• Delivers architectural initiatives that drive revenue and improve efficiency to align with business strategy.
• Develops and maintains current and planned state architectural blueprints.
• Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.
• Acts as the prime contact for internal/external stakeholder relationships, which may include regulators.
• Solves complex system issues/failures and helps to determine root causes and designs solutions.
• Ensures that chosen technology is updated or replaced, as needed; understands and balances the complete lifecycle of technical choices.
• Identifies and develops operational plans across technologies and/or across systems.
• Ensures that the right people from across the enterprise participate in technical design and vendor selection for projects.
• Creates and manages key architecture assets for the designated portfolio and business scope.
• Ensures sound and robust architecture and provides sufficient guidance for the successful implementation of solutions to mitigate negative enterprise technology and budget impacts.
• Identifies risks or issues with technology solution and design that may impact realization of project benefits, and guides and supports stakeholders in making good decisions that proactively resolve or mitigate potential project risks/delays.
• Participates in the system specification review process to ensure system requirements can be translated into valid software architecture.
• Identifies and researches relevant technologies, performs proofs of concept / prototypes, and recommends the applications of such technologies for future product architecture.
• Provides input into the preparation of business case.
• Identifies opportunities to strengthen the capability of the technology organization (e.g. sharing architectural expertise to promote technical development, mentoring employees, building communities of practice and networks).
• Stays abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional associations, practice communities, and individual learning.
• Provides architectural expertise and domain knowledge to advise and guide senior leaders.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a senior specialist resource across BMO.
• Influences how teams/groups work together.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to multiple, interdependent, complex problems.
• Communicates abstract concepts in simple terms.
• Fosters strong internal and external networks and works with and across multiple teams to achieve business objectives.
• Anticipates trends and responds by implementing appropriate changes.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

  Qualifications:

• Typically 10+ years of work experience in IT or business environment and/or BSc/BA or MBA/MS in computer science, engineering, information systems, math, or business.
• Expert knowledge of computer or network systems hardware and software theory, practice, concepts, and technologies.
• Sufficient business knowledge to assess impact of applied technology on customer business processes.
• Knowledge of project management methodology and its applicability to successful delivery of technical change.
• Understands the strategic technical direction of: middleware, continuous Integration, and continuous deployment, testing, systems management, enterprise data and access layers, and pertinent styles of computing.
• Possesses a deep understanding and problem solving ability of various complexities.
• Expert knowledge in the techniques that go into producing designs of complex systems, including requirements discovery and analysis, formulation of solution context, identification of solution alternatives and their assessment, technology selection, and design configuration.
• Seasoned expert with extensive industry knowledge.
• Technical leader viewed as a thought leader for innovation.
• Verbal & written communication skills - Expert.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - Expert.
• Influence skills - Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - Expert.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data driven decision making - Expert.

$113,900.00 - $211,800.00

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

We’re here to help

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.