Total 48 Senior Executive level Human Resources job vacancies in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, G2 7AT

Senior IT Engineer (Tech 3)

Mon - Fri - 9 - 5:30pm

To start asap- Contract Role - 31/05/2025

£24.18 UMB rate / £14.25 plus hols pay PAYE.

Your new company

Our client supports companies on their journey to digital transformation. They deliver digital technology to some of the world's greatest organisations. They deliver full lifecycle maintenance services and on-site technical expertise covering a wide array of technology from workplace to network infrastructure and everything in between. They put productivity, operational efficiency, customer excellence and quality at the heart of everything they do. Their technology enabled mobilised teams provide high quality, scalable expertise and support across a wide range of customers in the UK.They are a company where people matter. They are diverse, flexible and open.

Your new role

High level of knowledge and experience troubleshooting O365 applications, Teams, Outlook/Exchange and the rest of the Office suite of applications. Experience with hardware issues and Surface Pro. Intune; Azure Multi-Factor Authentication; Citrix Workspace; iPhones; Surface Pro and Docking stations; SharePoint knowledge

What you'll get in return

Well-established onsite working environments; Diverse and Inclusive team; High ethos and purpose-driven organisation; Opportunity to contract for a reputable and growing organisation.

What you need to do now

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Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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
Hays is pleased to be partnering with one of the UK's Top 20 Chartered Accountancy Firms in looking for an experienced Audit Senior. This organisation is people-centric and provides many excellent benefits and flexible and hybrid working opportunities. They provide accounting, audit, tax, and business advisory services to clients across a wide range of industries. You will be joining a dynamic, supportive and collegiate audit team, offering the opportunity to develop new skills and accelerated career growth opportunities.

Your new role
In your new role, you will be responsible for managing the audit process and engaging directly with a portfolio of clients. You will be directly involved in all aspects of the audit process from planning to fieldwork and completion of audit engagements, working closely with managers and partners. You will have the chance to be involved in the overall running of your team.

What you'll need to succeed
- CA, ACCA, or ACA Qualified
- Experience in audit including planning and completion of audits
- Excellent communication skills and experience dealing with clients
- Proficient using computer software including Microsoft Packages, CCH Accounts, and Audit Automation
- Knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

What you'll get in return
- 35 hour working week (work from home for up to 3 days a week)
- hybrid and flexible working policies
- 25 days annual leave
- Life Assurance

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.

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Your new company
Our clientis a well-known, reputable building services consultancy with origins inGlasgow, and offices across the UK. Their team of highly-qualified engineershave 80+ years of experience in all aspects of building services engineering.Their clients operate throughout every relevant sector, including residential,commercial, industrial, education, defence, and more.

TheirGlasgow team are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to jointheir expanding team. This is a great opportunity to join a well-establishedorganisation that can offer you the support you need, while being known forinvesting heavily in their employees' learning and development, and havinggreat career progression opportunities. You will be expected to run your ownprojects, working through the RIBA stages as well as working as part of alarger team. The office has a relaxed, flexible culture and regular socialincentives take place.


Your new role
You'll play a key part in the Mechanical Design teamand will be expected to lead projects and mentor junior team members.
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring an understanding of project briefs.
• Design and specification of all Mechanical Building Services systems
• Carry out the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Hevacomp, IES, HAP, AutoCAD, Revit, Excel, etc.
• Preparing technical specifications.
• Collaborate with the BIM team to prepare models and drawings.
• Representing the organisation at meetings with clients and contractors.
• Site surveys, inspections and monitor site works.
• Report and technical note writing.
• Maintaining complete records and archives to company standards.
• Adherence to all quality, environmental & governance processes.
• Managing own workload, updating forward plan of workload regularly and working to time allocations.
• Managing elements of project delivery and an understanding of budget costings.
• Reviewing progress, including reporting any anomalies and changes of scope to the project lead.
• Assist with technical development of junior staff.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related subjects.
• Chartered Engineer, or working towards CEng with CIBSE or IET.
• Excellent level of literacy in a range of mechanical digital tools - Hevacomp, IES, HAP, AutoCAD, Revit, etc.
• Awareness of building physics principles.
• Experience of working in a design consultancy and/or some experience of working within a contractor design environment is beneficial.
• Good knowledge of appropriate technical standards.
• Able to take charge of personal project deliverables, make decisions on developing the discipline design elements, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way.
• Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients will be useful.
• Comfortable working within time and cost budgets as agreed at project briefing meetings.

What you'll get in return

• Negotiable salary depending on experience - along with regular reviews.
• Pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Yearly Bonus
• Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to buy extra days of annual leave (or sell)
• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Professional Fees - 1 annual membership paid for you

You'llbenefit from a relaxed working culture, where you'll be given the autonomy tomanage your own diary and have complete flexibility over your working week.You'll be given the support required to progress professionally and will begiven a clear route to progress within the organisation.


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'tquite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact usfor a confidential discussion on 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

I am currently looking for a Senior Recruiter to join our clients HR and Talent Acquisition team on a 6 months contract. You will collaborate with stakeholders and managers across customer facing departments, to understand their needs and develop effective recruiting strategies. If you have a passion for talent acquisition and a proven track record in recruitment, I would love to hear from you!

You will join our client who are widely known across the UK, for being one of the leading high street banks. You will work Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, travelling to the Hub once a month on a core day. You will enjoy an hourly rate of £30.22 per hour working a 35 hour week.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement innovative recruiting strategies to attract top talent to the business
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and create compelling job descriptions
• Source candidates through various channels, including social media, job boards, and networking events
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate's suitability for the role
• Build and maintain a pipeline of potential candidates for current and future openings and continually adding to the existing talent pool
• Coach and mentor line managers through the hiring and interview process
• Facilitate and coordinate any meetings or interviews for line managers
• Manage candidate feedback/offers and documentation

Experience required:

• Experience working with Agency or Internal recruitment
• Comfortable working at high volume and pace
• High attention to detail
• Be comfortable speaking with candidates and managing the process

If you have the suitable experience and are interested in this role, I would urge you to apply now or email me for further details alice.barr@search.co.uk

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Your new company

Your new firm offer the opportunity to be based in Glasgow or Edinburgh with strong teams in each city. The firm offer a range of services to their clients including accounts, advisory, audit and business services. You will have the opportunity to join the external audit team working on a range of varied and interesting clients

Your new role

You'll work a team of part qualified and qualified accountants leading and supporting a number of Audit assignments. You will hold responsibility for assisting with the planning and overseeing a range of audits with both public and commercial clients. In addition you will have the opportunity to get involved in adding value to your clients and provided them with an understanding of more than just the numbers.

What you'll need to succeed

Your previous experience in a similar role within an accountancy firm will allow you to understand the importance of managing a varied workload with strict deadlines, all whilst developing your commercial acumen and ability to spot additional opportunities for the firm. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a desire to develop your career over the coming years. You will also have completed your professional training via ACCA OR CA.

What you'll get in return

You will have the opportunity to join a supportive, fast growing environment with clear progression opportunities. You will receive continuous training and on-going supportive feedback to achieve the goals that you set yourself. The firm encourage consideration of flexible ways of working and can offer to have you situated in either of their Central belt offices.

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 on your career.

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Your new company

Our client is a high end, well established building services consultancy with multiple offices across the UK. They operate across a wide variety of sectors, including Healthcare, Heritage, Education, Industrial, Leisure & hospitality, Mixed Use, Offices, Residential, Retail, Technology, and more.

This organisation takes a proactive approach to developing their engineers with a comprehensive career development program, with the aim of developing top talent that will withhold their standard of excellence in every project.

They are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding Glasgow team. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organisation that can offer you access and support to aid your career progression. You will be expected to run your own projects, working through the RIBA stages, as well as working as part of a larger team. The office has a relaxed, flexible culture and regular social events take place.

Your new role

You'll play a key part in the Mechanical Design team and will have the opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior team members. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring an understanding of project briefs.
• Design and specification of all Mechanical Building Services systems
• Carry out the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Hevacomp, IES, HAP, AutoCAD, Revit, Excel, etc.
• Preparing technical specifications.
• Collaborate with the BIM team to prepare models and drawings.
• Representing the organisation at meetings with clients and contractors.
• Site surveys, inspections and monitor site works.
• Report and technical note writing.
• Maintaining complete records and archives to company standards.
• Adherence to all quality, environmental & governance processes.
• Managing own workload, updating forward plan of workload regularly and working to time allocations.
• Managing elements of project delivery and an understanding of budget costings.
• Reviewing progress, including reporting any anomalies and changes of scope to the project lead.
• Assist with technical development of junior staff.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related subjects.
• Chartered Engineer, or working towards CEng with CIBSE or IET.
• Good level of computer literacy in a range of mechanical digital tools - Hevacomp, IES, HAP, AutoCAD, Revit, etc.
• Awareness of building physics principles.
• Experience of working in a design consultancy and/or some experience of working within a contractor design environment is beneficial.
• Good knowledge of appropriate technical standards.
• Able to take charge of personal project deliverables, make decisions on developing the discipline design elements, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way.
• Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients will be useful.
• Comfortable working within time and cost budgets as agreed at project briefing meetings.

What you'll get in return

• £45,000 to £55,000 (DOE) - along with regular reviews.
• Pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Yearly Bonus
• Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to buy extra days of annual leave (or sell)
• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Professional Fees - 1 annual membership paid for you

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 on 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

Our client is a high end, well established building services consultancy with multiple offices across the UK. They follow a repeat business model, therefore their focus is on providing high quality services and developing strong working relationships with their clients.


They operate across a wide variety of sectors, including Healthcare, Heritage, Education, Industrial, Leisure, Offices, Residential, Retail, and more.

This organisation takes a proactive approach to developing their engineers with a comprehensive career development program, with the aim of developing top talent that will withhold their standard of excellence in every project.

They are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing Edinburgh team. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organisation that can offer you access and support to aid your learning and development, while working in exciting projects. You will be expected to run your own projects, working through the RIBA stages as well as working as part of a larger team. The office has a relaxed, flexible culture and regular social events take place.



Your new role

You'll play a key part in the Mechanical Design team and will have the opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior team members. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring an understanding of project briefs.
• Design and specification of all Mechanical Building Services systems
• Carry out the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Hevacomp, IES, HAP, AutoCAD, Revit, Excel, etc.
• Preparing technical specifications.
• Collaborate with the BIM team to prepare models and drawings.
• Representing the organisation at meetings with clients and contractors.
• Site surveys, inspections and monitor site works.
• Report and technical note writing.
• Maintaining complete records and archives to company standards.
• Adherence to all quality, environmental & governance processes.
• Managing own workload, updating forward plan of workload regularly and working to time allocations.
• Managing elements of project delivery and an understanding of budget costings.
• Reviewing progress, including reporting any anomalies and changes of scope to the project lead.
• Assist with technical development of junior staff.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related subjects.
• Chartered Engineer, or working towards CEng with CIBSE or IET.
• Good level of computer literacy in a range of mechanical digital tools - Hevacomp, IES, HAP, AutoCAD, Revit, etc.
• Awareness of building physics principles.
• Experience of working in a design consultancy and/or some experience of working within a contractor design environment is beneficial.
• Good knowledge of appropriate technical standards.
• Able to take charge of personal project deliverables, make decisions on developing the discipline design elements, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way.
• Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients will be useful.
• Comfortable working within time and cost budgets as agreed at project briefing meetings.

What you'll get in return

• £45,000 to £55,000 (DOE) - along with regular reviews.
• Pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Yearly Bonus
• Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to buy extra days of annual leave (or sell)
• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Professional Fees - 1 annual membership paid for you

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 on 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

Our client is a well established building services contractor with multiple offices across the UK and Ireland. Their focus is on providing high quality services and developing strong working relationships with their clients.They operate across a wide variety of sectors, including Healthcare, Education, Industrial, Leisure & hospitality, Offices, Residential, Retail, etc.

This organisation takes a proactive approach on developing their engineers with a comprehensive career development program, with the aim of developing top talent that will withhold their standard of excellence in every project.

They are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding Edinburgh team. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organisation that can offer you access and support to aid your learning and development. You will be expected to run your own projects, working through the RIBA stages as well as working as part of a larger team. The office has a relaxed, flexible culture and regular social events take place.



Your new role

You'll play a key part in the Mechanical Design team and will have the opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior team members. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring an understanding of project briefs.
• Design and specification of all Mechanical Building Services systems
• Carry out the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Hevacomp, IES, HAP, AutoCAD, Revit, Excel, etc.
• Preparing technical specifications.
• Collaborate with the BIM team to prepare models and drawings.
• Representing the organisation at meetings with clients and contractors.
• Site surveys, inspections and monitor site works.
• Report and technical note writing.
• Maintaining complete records and archives to company standards.
• Adherence to all quality, environmental & governance processes.
• Managing own workload, updating forward plan of workload regularly and working to time allocations.
• Managing elements of project delivery and an understanding of budget costings.
• Reviewing progress, including reporting any anomalies and changes of scope to the project lead.
• Assist with technical development of junior staff.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related subjects.
• Chartered Engineer, or working towards CEng with CIBSE or IET.
• Good level of computer literacy in a range of mechanical digital tools - Hevacomp, IES, HAP, AutoCAD, Revit, etc.
• Awareness of building physics principles.
• Experience of working in a design consultancy and/or some experience of working within a contractor design environment is beneficial.
• Good knowledge of appropriate technical standards.
• Able to take charge of personal project deliverables, make decisions on developing the discipline design elements, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way.
• Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients will be useful.
• Comfortable working within time and cost budgets as agreed at project briefing meetings.

What you'll get in return

• £45,000 to £55,000 (DOE) - along with regular reviews.
• Pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Yearly Bonus
• Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to buy extra days of annual leave (or sell)
• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Professional Fees - 1 annual membership paid for you

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 on 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

A well established, leading multidisciplinary consultancy operating throughout the UK. This company is engaged in lots of interesting and challenging work throughout both the private and public sector. You can expect to get involved in industries such as Commercial, Industrial, Education, Healthcare, Leisure, Energy, Local Authority, MOD, MOJ, and more. They are currently seeking an Associate Electrical Design Engineer with 10+ years of experience within the built environment to join their Glasgow office.This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an engineer to help build up their own electrical team, contributing to their overall growth and success plans of the wider business. You will be given access to a variety of multi-million pound projects and will be working in an environment where you are able to develop both your technical and commercial skills.

Your new role

• Ensuring an understanding of project briefs. Design and specification of all Electrical Building Services systems .
• Design and specification of all Electrical Building Services systems - power, earthing, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, access control, lifts, lightning protection etc.
• Carry out (and managing of others), in the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Excel, Dialux, Amtech, in-house developed tools, etc.
• Representing the organization at meetings with clients and contractors.
• Site surveys, inspections and monitoring of site works.
• Report and technical note writing.
• Maintaining complete records and archives to company standards.
• Adherence to all quality, environmental and governance processes.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related subjects.
• At least 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering on Building Services projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and building codes.
• Experience working in a design consultancy and/or experience of working within a contractor design environment is essential.
• Have a detailed knowledge of appropriate technical standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What you'll get in return

• 25 days holiday + publics
• Holiday buy/sell
• Private Healthcare
• Hybrid work
• Flexi time
• 6% pension
• Yearly bonus
• Laptop, monitor, phone provided for WFH.

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 on 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:We are a prestigious design and engineering company with a rich history in delivering complex infrastructure, process, and built environments. Our multidisciplinary approach spans across architecture, civil and structural engineering, building services, and project management, integrating the latest innovations in Building Information Modelling (BIM) for efficient and cost-effective solutions.
Your new role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Architectural Technician to join our Glasgow office. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of innovative projects across sectors such as life sciences, industrial, education, healthcare, and defence.
What you'll need to succeed:

• Lead the development of detailed design packages using Autodesk Revit 3D and AutoCAD 2D.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to ensure design accuracy and integrity.
• Stay abreast of industry standards and best practices in architectural technology.
• Address complex architectural challenges with creative and effective solutions.
• Proven experience as an Architectural Technician, particularly within the industrial sector.
• High proficiency in Autodesk Revit 3D and working knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD 2D.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing high-quality design documentation.
• Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork and client interactions.
• Relevant qualifications in architectural technology or a related discipline.

What you'll get in return:

• A chance to work on some of the most exciting and complex projects in the industry.
• A supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development.
• A competitive benefits package, including car allowance and generous holiday entitlement.
• A positive work-life balance with flexible working options to support your lifestyle.

If you are passionate about shaping a healthier, sustainable, and safer world through exceptional design and engineering, we would love to hear from you.

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 on 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

Our client employs over 4,000 staff and has an annual turnover of almost £0.5 billion. They spend circa £128 million on goods, services and works. 90% of this spend is influenced by the central procurement team who lead procurement exercises over £25,000.

Your new role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic, organised and innovative candidate who is ready to make an impact on Procurement and the wider organisation. This is an exciting and innovative time with numerous change projects ongoing, from building refurbishments to major IT change projects. Learning is key to our client's success, and in this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your existing skills, but also learn new ones. The procurement team is also a place where you can share your skills and experiences with your colleagues and, collectively, we can grow and learn from each other.

This role is for a Senior Procurement Specialist in the centralised procurement team within Finance, reporting to the Deputy Head of Procurement. In this role you will play a key role in the delivery of a business-critical IT project which will take the form of multiple interdependent procurement projects and negotiations. The post holder will be required to meet fixed deadlines whilst identifying commercial strategies to ensure the successful delivery of all procurements related to this project. The role will also require supporting other areas of the team as directed by the line manager.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have strong experience of working within a strategic procurement environment. In this role the candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with the IT department on identification of the requirements as well as lead market engagement and manage delivery of multiple procurement exercises to a successful outcome.

The post holder will have responsibility for the strategic sourcing and commercial management of designated goods, services and work-related commodities, ensuring maximisation of cost efficiencies through the implementation of best procurement practice. The Senior Procurement Specialist will take the lead and be responsible for their assigned commodity portfolio, particularly focussing on value for money against business needs, risk reduction and delivery of sustainable procurement outcomes.

Applicants should have a relevant degree or equivalent. You should have sound experience in a strategic procurement environment, a strong working knowledge of legislation and contract law and a proven record of accomplishment in delivering robust commercially sound IT contracts.
Full job description on request.

What you'll get in return

• Fixed Term until December 2026
• Working Arrangements: 35 Hours per Week
• Hybrid: 3 days per week on-site (with flexibility as appropriate).
• Holidays: 42 days. Option to purchase additional holidays.
• Training: Professional Development with Organisational and Staff Development Unit (OSDU) plus external training if required.
• Family Friendly Benefits: Generous parental leave provision, on-site nursery and options for flexible working.
• Health and Wellbeing: Sport centre, Occupational Health service, access to health and wellbeing events, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, agile working and established carers support network and carer-friendly policies.

What you need to do now

• Pre-employment health screening: An offer of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment by Occupational Health. An individual who accepts an offer of employment must complete a confidential medical questionnaire and forward it to the Occupational Health Nurse within 5 days of receipt. If further information is required, the individual may be contacted by the OHN or a Medical Advisor and a personal appointment with the individual may be arranged. An unconditional contract of employment will not be issued until Human Resources receives confirmation that the applicant is fit to undertake the duties of the post.
• Probation: Where applicable, the successful applicant will be required to serve a 9-month probationary period.
• Interviews: Formal interviews for this post will be held on Wednesday 7th August.
• Equality and Diversity: The organisation is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its customers and staff community. They are people-oriented and collaborative, offering a supportive and flexible working culture with a deep commitment to our equality, diversity and inclusion charters, initiatives, groups and networks.
• They strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnicities, women, LGBT+, and disabled candidates and candidates from lower socio-economic groups and care-experienced backgrounds.

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.

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With People at the heart of everything we do, and now just at the start of a transformational journey, it's never been a more exciting time to join our People Team at Edinburgh Napier University.

With a clear ambitious vision in place of where we want to be, we are looking to develop and build upon our existing skills and expertise and are actively seeking a Senior Talent and Development Advisor who is passionate about helping colleagues shape, develop and flourish in their careers to join our team for maternity cover.

We truly believe in the power of diversity and understand that different viewpoints are important to achieving goals, that's why we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Our Excellent Benefits Package

At ENU, we offer a great working environment where we support ambition, recognise achievement, and offer other excellent benefits including:
• Minimum of 41 days annual leave (including 10 fixed holidays)
• A generous pension scheme
• Nationally agreed pay increases each year
• Various learning and development opportunities
• Discounted access to onsite and local gym facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts

The Role:

As the Senior Talent and Development Advisor you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our talent & development strategy of the University. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition and Development Manager and working alongside our Talent and Development Partners in a varied role, you will ensure the impact of all development activities is maximised through analysing data, marketing the development opportunities, and delivering development initiatives to our colleagues.

Working collaboratively, you will prepare & monitor the talent and development budget. This entails creating business cases for securing external funding and overseeing the management of purchase orders, invoices, and payment processing.

Facilitating events is a focal point of our talent development proposition. You will deliver induction sessions to new employees and colleague training in management development initiatives in support of ENU strategies and People Team development objectives. You will also have to opportunity to create and deliver engaging sessions suitable for colleagues at all levels including senior leadership both in person and online.

Additionally, you will actively work to increase awareness of and engagement with the talent and development offering through managing our online presence, internal communications, and development calendar.

This role would be well suited for someone looking for an opportunity to progress in their career in management and leadership development as they will have exposure to colleagues at all levels.

What we will need from you:

- Experience in a comparable role with evidence of ongoing professional development
- Experience of leadership and management development initiatives
- Experience of delivering and facilitating engaging sessions suitable for colleagues at all levels including senior leadership levels both in person and online
- A passion to seek out, drive and implement continuous improvements and inspire others to do the same
- Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills
- Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunities principles and best practice
- Budget management experience, and an understanding of cost versus benefit and return on investment
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative to solve problems

Additional information:

Salary: £36,024 - £44,263
Hours: 35 hours per week
Flexible and hybrid working options available

Closing date: 04/08/2024

For an informal discussion about the role, please reach out to Andrew Kermack, Talent Acquisition & Development Manager at a.kermack@napier.ac.uk or Ben Cadmore, Talent Acquisition Consultant at b.cadmore@napier.ac.uk

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on several factors specific to the successful applicant. Check salary criteria for the visa on https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa. Contact us to discuss individual circumstances on recruitment@napier.ac.uk

Edinburgh Napier is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Diversity Champion status.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company

Our client is a well known, consultancy based in Edinburgh. Their team of highly-qualified mechanical and electrical engineers have many years of experience in all aspects of building services engineering: from preliminary planning and construction management to supplementary services upon completion. Their clients operate throughout Commercial, Residentail, Education, Healthcare, and more sectors.They are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing Team. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organisation that can offer you the access and support you need to aid your learning and development. You will be expected to run your own projects, working through the RIBA stages, as well as working as part of a larger team. The office has a relaxed, flexible culture and regular social incentives take place.

Your new role

You'll play a key part in the Electrical Design team and will be expected to lead projects and mentor junior team members. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring an understanding of project briefs.
• Design and specification of all Electrical Building Services systems - power, earthing, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, access control, lifts, lightning protection etc.
• Carry out the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Excel, Amtech, Dialux/Relux, in-house developed tools, etc.
• Preparing technical specifications.
• Collaborate with BIM team to prepare models and drawings with Revit.
• Representing the organisation at meetings with clients and contractors.
• Site surveys, inspections and monitor site works.
• Report and technical note writing.
• Maintaining complete records and archives to company standards.
• Adherence to all quality, environmental & governance processes.
• Managing own workload, updating forward plan of workload regularly and working to time allocations.
• Managing elements of project delivery and an understanding of budget costings.
• Reviewing progress, including reporting any anomalies and changes of scope to the project lead.
• Assist with technical development of junior staff.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related subjects.
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards CEng) with CIBSE or IET.
• Good level of computer literacy in a range of digital tools including Amtech/ProDesign, Dialux/Relux, etc.
• Some knowledge of energy and carbon related data capture and analytics.
• Some awareness of designing for measurement and verification, including experience of commissioning and post installation evaluation of performance.
• Experience of working in a design consultancy and/or some experience of working within a contractor design environment is beneficial.
• Good knowledge of appropriate technical standards.
• Able to take charge of personal project deliverables, make decisions on developing the discipline design elements, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way.
• Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients will be useful.
• Comfortable working within time and cost budgets as agreed at project briefing meetings.

What you'll get in return

• An excellent salary package along with regular reviews.
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holiday
• Option to buy or sell extra days
• Professional Fees - 1 annual membership paid for you
• Season Ticket Loan

You'll benefit from a relaxed working culture, where you'll be given the autonomy to manage your own diary and have complete flexibility over your working week. You'll be given the support required to progress professionally and will be given a clear route to progress within the organisation.

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 get in touch for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company
Our client is simply one of the best employers in the industry with a positive and supportive culture supported by a profitable and sustainable project pipeline. Due to some project wins, they are now seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to their business. This role is working for some of their most important clients and will be focused on delivering a range of projects across public sector building infrastructure over the next few years. Your initial project will be a £10million refurbishment project in Edinburgh and this will be followed by a range of similar projects across the Central Belt.


Your new role
Your role will be initially site based in Edinburgh, but our client offers a supportive and progressive agile flexible work policy so candidates from across the Central Belt will be considered. Future projects will be across the Central Belt and our client's client's head office is based in a convenient central location. As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be expected to commercially deliver a range of projects across public sector infrastructure. Reporting to the Sector commercial manager, you will be expected to ensure your projects are commercially successful through effective commercial management, procurement and reporting. As Senior QS, you will be expected to deliver accurate and timely reports and work closely with your client and other stakeholders to ensure a positive commercial relationship is developed. Working with your experienced site team, you will capture and mitigate any commercial risk and ensure it is managed in line with project targets and commercial expectations.


What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate is a Project QS seeking to step into a Senior QS role or a Senior QS who is seeking to work for a leading employer in the industry. You will have experience of delivering construction projects to the public sector and understand the contracts typically aligned with these projects. You will have exceptional presentation and communication skills and will be comfortable holding your own commercially in meetings with your clients and their representatives. An ambition to build a career with a leading tier 1 builder is essential!


What you'll get in return
Our client is one of the leading employers in the industry and can demonstrate this through exceptional staff retention rates and numerous awards. Our client will pay an attractive salary package and benefits and offer a flexible work environment encompassing working from home, site and their head office. Get in touch now for more information!


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

Are you looking to start your career in sale? How would you like to work for a supportive company that will invest in your development? Our client are a dynamic and growth-oriented company passionate about training and developing their employees. With an excellent starting salary, bonus and benefits package available this is not an opportunity to be missed! You will have a competitive nature, be hungry to succeed in a sales environment and have the ability to build relationships with key customers. Key Responsibilities:

• Developing relationships with existing customers
• Identify new business opportunities via the telephone and attending regular customer meetings
• Prepare quotations and proposals to customer (support will be provided until you feel confident)
• Grow your network of contacts via LinkedIn
• Develop and implement a sales plan ensuring all opportunities are followed up
• Deliver positive, high levels of customer service all the way the sales process

What you'll need …..

• Driven and motivated to achieve success
• Tenacity and resilience
• Have excellent telephone manner
• Be confident speaking to people at all levels
• Prior track record of working within a similar background or eager to learn
• Can work to tight deadlines

How to Apply: If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that truly values your development, apply now by sending your CV