Your new company
A reputable consultancy business based in Birchwood is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join their team on a permanent basis. They are leading business in their field and have won multiple awards.
Your new role
The role of the Senior Buyer is to manage the category spend for the asset works and compliance team. You will manage the end to end procurement activity and manage supplier relations. You will need to apply your category expertise to improve the efficiency of commercial offer to members. It is essential you develop strong relationships with key accounts, meet your targets and concentrate on value when delivering projects. There may be line management responsibilities to the buyers. This will involve mentoring or coaching the buyers to assist with their learning and development.

What you'll need to succeed

• - 3 years experience as buyer
• - Ideally have a construction buyer background
• - Ideally public sector procurement background
• - Preferably like previous line management experience

What you'll get in return

• £40,000 salary
• Hybrid working
• 3 days in the office, 2 days wfh.
• Flexible working options available.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

What you need to do now
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At RPS, our Human Factors business is going from strength to strength, and we are now looking to expand the team again and appoint an experienced Senior or Principal Human Factors Consultant to join our Risk team.

As a Senior Human Factors Consultant at RPS you will lead and deliver results on multiple Human Factors projects with a variety of clients, whilst developing strong, long-lasting partnerships.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company:

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

About the team:

The Human Factors team forms part of our major accident hazard safety business, working predominantly in the nuclear sector. We successfully provide Human Factors design and safety case support to ensure that the role of the operator is fully considered and potential for human error minimised.

We have led the Human Factors support to several high-profile nuclear projects, including a major new build to process and repackage fuel within gloveboxes, and provided Human Factors assessments for decommissioning sites and operational facilities. We also have recently developed safety critical task analysis guidance and undertaken Human Factors assessments for control of major accident hazards (COMAH) sites. We are keen to make the most of opportunities to collaborate with our colleagues in the Health, Safety and Risk team and increase our Human Factors work in sectors outside of our nuclear clients, such as chemical/pharmaceutical, defence, oil & gas, aviation, rail and maritime clients.

Typical projects involve providing tailored Human Factors solutions on the design and operation of a range of topics, such as: control rooms, interface and equipment, layout and workspace, environment, alarm, competency management and procedures. We work remotely, in our RPS offices, at client offices and through site visits, providing an engaging and varied work experience.

Our team’s strategy is to work closely together on projects, as we recognise the benefit of collaborating and sharing insight on technical challenges to provide the best HF solutions for our clients. We also encourage personal development, valuing learning from one another’s experiences and perspectives.

Your Role:

You will be scoping and delivering on large, technical, complex Human Factors assessments, that are proportionate and fit for purpose, whilst managing small project teams. A key element of your role will be to enhance the capabilities of the team, through training and mentoring, coupled with providing direction in key technical areas and driving innovation to grow the business.

You will be responsible for supporting the design and case/safety report assessments, undertaking task such as;

· Operational claim identification and substantiation

· HF design support

· HF project integration management

· HF support on safety assessment

· Human error identification

· Application of HF methods

· Resolution of operational issues

· Derivation and management of requirements

· HF verification and validation

· Application of a modern standard HF techniques and relevant good practice

Your Skills and Experience:

· Extensive experience of leading and delivering Human Factors support to nuclear or other high hazard projects

· A degree level qualification in related subject, (e.g. Human Factors/ergonomics, psychology, industrial design)

· Obtained or working towards chartership with The Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors

· Excellent technical report writing skills

· Detailed understanding and application of UK regulations and standards

· Knowledge of regulatory regimes

· Regulatory interaction

· Willing to travel to/ and work on clients’ sites

Permanent UK residency:

· Eligible to obtain security clearance

What we offer you:

Here you’ll find true support and encouragement. We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company
Your new company are a new, independent utilities infrastructure business formed from the division of a previously leading infrastructure service company. They design, build and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better.
They are incredibly proud of their client base, including the likes of Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Northern Powergrid and Scottish Power, providing them with an efficient, speedy and customer-focused engineering service.


Your new role
Your new role will see you joining the consultancy as a Civil Design Engineer, as either an experienced Project or Senior Engineer. You will join the dedicated Design and Construct teams, currently delivering an expanding workload for your clients on a number of D&C frameworks throughout the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team on a wide variety of projects covering all aspects of Wastewater and Water networks, and treatment facilities through the project lifestyle from feasibility design through detailed design to construction.
The position will be based in the Warrington and will involve a mixture of hybrid working, with even more flexibility provided to candidate at a higher level. You will have the opportunity to work on both challenging and exciting projects of a technical nature designing excellent services and solutions for our wide client base by assisting the team in all relevant projects and activities to meet client objectives and needs. Working as part of a team, you will acquire a portfolio of technical knowledge and transferable skills that will give you a wide choice of careers options.

What you'll need to succeed


You will need to be degree qualified, and for more senior positions have professional qualifications with either the ICE or IStructE. Furthermore you should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite and relevant engineering software packages
• Demonstrable experience in Water / Wastewater Engineering preferable
• Good written and oral communication and organisational skills and to produce reports in clear concise English
• Desire to develop existing skills and acquire new technical competences to enhance personal and team capability
• Proven ability to work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines
• Client focused approach to service delivery
• Proven enthusiasm to embrace and participate in career development initiatives
• Full Driving Licence

What you'll get in return
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary up to £45,000 for Engineers £60,000 for Senior/Principals, all based on proven skills and UK experience. Hard work is celebrated and rewarded. It will be recognised that one size doesn't fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.


What you need to do now
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Your new company
Your new company is a leading, global Consultancy within Defence & Nuclear industry. Specialists in Mechanical Engineering, you will be working on both Nuclear and Defence projects.
Your new role
Your new role as a Senior Mechanical Engineer will include working from requirements and specifications to develop and produce designs incorporating mechanical components to meet required technical outcomes. In additional to this, you will be developing technical specifications to meet program and customer needs. Client side, you will also be providing engineering input and support for generation of bids and proposals including generation of resource and material estimates.
This role will be a senior position, with the scope to reach Principal in the future and Engineering manager from there.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will have 5+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and hold a degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Holding clearance is desirable, as is chartership.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive an excellent base salary of between £60,000 and £75,000 dependent on experience as well as additional benefits & bonuses.
What you need to do now
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Position: Accounts Senior - General Practice
Location: Warrington
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hybrid
Up to £40,000 DOE

My client are a fun, forward-thinking modern firm committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment. They offer a vibrant workplace where each team member is encouraged to develop their career in a challenging and rewarding setting. With a varied and advanced client base, we are dedicated to helping our team members grow professionally while enjoying a positive work-life balance.

About the Role:
My client have an exciting opportunity for a bright, motivated, and ambitious Accounts Senior to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to progress within our firm.

Main Duties:
* Preparation of year-end accounts for Limited companies, including FRS102a and FRS105.
* Preparation of accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships, and LLPs.
* Completion of Corporate, Personal, and Partnership tax returns.
* Assisting the management team with ad-hoc assignments, such as cash flow forecasts.
* Preparation of Management Accounts.
* Supervising and mentoring trainees.

Requirements:
* Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Xero, Sage, and other Accounting and Taxation software.
* A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow.
* Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Apply Now:
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their career in a supportive and innovative firm. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and gain comprehensive experience in general practice, we'd love to hear from you!

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Your New Company
We're not your typical MSP. As a second-generation Managed Service Provider (MSP) born from the expertise of industry veterans, my client is crafting a new narrative in the UK tech scene. For the past 9 transformative years, they've built a company that's small by design but colossal in impact, guided by a technical leader whose vision is always client-first.
Your New Role
My client is seeking a strategic and passionate Senior Marketing Executive to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing multi-channel marketing campaigns, working closely with sales teams to generate leads, and a strong background in the tech, cloud, or managed IT services sector. You will work alongside specialists in content, digital, SEO, and creative to deliver compelling campaigns that create growth, build our brand, and appeal to buyers.
What You'll Need to Succeed

• Proven experience in managing multi-channel marketing campaigns in the tech sector.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency with marketing analytics tools and CRM software.
• Passion for building great brands and developing unique campaigns.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Ability to plan and execute own workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly articulate with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What you will get in return

• A unique, empowering environment where your voice matters, and your contributions are pivotal.
• Direct support and daily mentorship from leadership that values your growth and well-being.
• A culture that's both technically astute and commercially savvy, where learning and collaboration are part of our DNA.
• A vibrant office in Warrington, complete with stylish breakout spaces, games consoles, and even an office dog who's a football champ!
• Competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, dental cover, and more.
• A culture that celebrates success, encourages innovation, and supports your professional and personal growth.

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the tech scene? Apply now and be part of their journey!
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The Recruitment Co are recruiting for an Internal Sales Executive to join our client in Warrington on a permanent basis.

Salary:

£27,000 per annum

Benefits:
23 days holiday + Bank Holidays and birthday
Pension scheme offered

The Role:
As an internal sales executive you will be responsible for managing customers relationships by phone and email.

Duties:

• Processing of sales orders
• Responding to customer with product enquiries
• Processing returns
• Liaising with the warehouse team
• Outbound calls to customers to check products received
• Upsell of products

Experience / Skills:

• Excellent communication both verbally and written
• Team player
• Knowledge of CRM system

We are interviewing for this role immediately.

To apply please submit your CV online.

The Recruitment Co are an equal opportunities employer
CPWarrington

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

This role is posted on behalf of The Recruitment Co., a sister company of Blue Arrow.

Summary

Job Description for Senior Human Factors Consultant:

This is where your skills play a critical role in keeping everyone safe. Working in Safety, Security & Safeguards gives you the chance to make your mark on some hugely interesting projects. NNL does work that nobody else in the sector is doing, and this means we need experts like you to make it possible, whilst keeping everyone safe. We're committed to using nuclear science to benefit society for years to come. This means that you can build a long and successful career here whilst playing a meaningful role in delivering cleaner energy, reducing waste and keeping colleagues and the public out of harm's way.

We are looking for enthusiastic, talented Senior Human Factors specialists who are experienced in integrating and applying Human Factors methods in a safety critical environment, advising and supporting the design and safety assessment process. We are looking for people who have a track record of successful technical leadership and delivery of projects, who can work as part of a team to deliver safety-based solutions and have the confidence to promote Human Factors best practice. NNL are at the forefront of nuclear research and development in the UK and beyond with a wide range of projects that require creative Human Factors support and we are looking for individuals who want to join our team and make a difference to these projects. There will also be an opportunity to apply and shape Human Factors practice in the nuclear industry and contribute to research in this area.
The team you will join is a dedicated, hard-working group who are passionate about the work they do. We support working flexibly, can accommodate homeworking, and can be flexible about location, although some travel will be necessary, to support business needs.

The location for this role is flexible and can be based at Sellafield, Preston, Risley or Workington.

Main Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities for Senior Human Factors Consultant:

• You can apply Human Factors methods in a wide variety of circumstances because you are up to date with developments in methodology and approach.
• You can lead technical delivery of projects to meet customer requirements.
• You are experienced in providing support to multi-disciplinary teams addressing safety challenges.
• You are experienced in the support and development of junior colleagues.
• You can manage and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• You can provide support to bids for new work.
• You will use your creativity and initiative to develop new capabilities for the Human Factors team, through innovative approaches that include being the technical lead on complex R&D projects and submissions.
• You will be interested in developing the Human Factors team through mentoring and supervision.
• You can design and deliver specialist Human Factors training within the team and across NNL.

Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria for Senior Human Factors Consultant:

• Extensive experience in integrating and applying Human Factors methods, preferably in a safety critical environment.
• Degree qualified or equivalent level of demonstrable technical capability.
• Excellent level of knowledge in the field of Human Factors.
• Proven ability to act independently, under own initiative, while supervising other members of the team.
• Strong communication skills, including remote working.
• Excellent teamworking skills, with ability to inspire the work of a team.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Senior Human Factors Consultant:

• Detailed knowledge of advanced Human Factors techniques
• Experienced in mentoring and developing technical skills.
• Preferably Chartered Membership of a professional institution.
• Excellent networking skills, maintaining network across the Human Factors field nationally.
• You might have membership of relevant national industry group(s).

Why join us?

NNL isn't just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It's also a place where you'll feel appreciated and valued. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired.

We also offer a range of employee benefits:

• Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage.
• NNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, NNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), NNL will still contribute 10%.
• Annual Leave: Benefit from 25.5 days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.
• Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK
• Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions.
• Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes.
• Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges.
• Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly.
• Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury.
• Access to 'Mydiscounts' which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance.
• Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).

About The Company

NNL is where your solutions solve real-world problems. As part of our Engineering team, you'll not only be able to get involved with a huge variety of projects, you'll also have lots of opportunity to drive them through from start to finish - allowing you to see the impact your work has in a real-world environment. This is your chance to use your experience, expertise and ingenuity to collaborate with leading scientists. You'll be part of a team that delivers work to benefit society by advancing cleaner energy, protecting the environment and keeping everyone safe.

NNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.

This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

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Your new firm
This long-standing, market leading, independent practice with a north-west presence is seeking to appoint a new accounts Semi-Senior into their Warrington office. This role has come around following an extended period of company growth and expansion, presenting excellent opportunities for an ambitious candidate who is seeking career progression. Overall, this is a fantastic choice for a candidate seeking a firm that is passionate about its people, prioritising ED&I to create an inclusive workforce, as well as promoting your professional development due to the company's strong training environment and focus on promoting from within.

Your new role
In your accounts Semi-Senior job role, you will be responsible for the preparation of year-end accounts (in accordance with FRS102a and FRS105) for a range of sole traders, limited companies and partnerships, as well as some monthly management accounts. Day-to-day duties will also include completing corporate, personal and partnership tax returns, ensuring senior managers are continually informed about progress. Your job role also requires you to carry out the preparation VAT return as well as bookkeeping when needed, whilst reporting into seniors/managers alongside your study.

What you'll need to succeed
The firm is seeking a professional semi-senior who possesses strong previous experience within practice. Ideally you will have strong experience with preparing statutory accounts (both from TB and incomplete records) as well as some exposure to management accounts, bookkeeping and VAT. Strong IT skills are highly desired, specifically with Xero, Sage, Excel, Quickbooks (and other accounting/tax software) as well as the role being client facing, so strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and develop professional relationships is essential for the role.

What you'll get in return
This Warrington based accounts Semi-Senior job role is an excellent opportunity to join accountancy firm that will directly benefit your professional development through a comprehensive collection of training and employee assistance programmes, to support your ACA / ACCA studies (which will be covered by the company). The organisation will offer you a competitive salary of up to £22,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience/qualifications) which includes 27 days holiday + birthday (excluding bank holidays). Additionally, the package offers free parking, maternity and paternity pay, salary sacrifice schemes, as well as a multitude of health and wellbeing initiatives to maintain a work-life balance.

What you need to do now
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Role Title – Senior Buyer
Location – Warrington (Hybrid)
Salary - £45,000 - £55,000 plus package

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job this is a legacy.

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Senior Buyer, to be involved in developing a global supply chain and creating opportunities for the wider industry.

Role Purpose:

To deliver sourcing strategies and manage suppliers working closely with stakeholders at all levels internally as well as externally.

Key Results & Achievements

Development, delivery and approval of sourcing campaigns in accordance with RR SMR business constraints (time, cost, quality)

Internal and External stakeholder management throughout the entire life of a procurement campaign

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But well let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Key Selection Criteria

Supplier Selection and Management:

Select and manage the Rolls-Royce global supply chain that will deliver the most efficient and cost-effective service to SMR development. Establish the commercial framework in which the suppliers shall operate, ensuring cost competitiveness, value for money and cost improvement is achieved. Ensure both the business and the suppliers comply with all required process’

Strategy Development:

Develop and implement global external supplier and commodity strategies which will drive sustainable improvements in quality, cost and delivery.

Purchasing Process

Run global and / or strategic tenders to enable these and help to define and execute the Purchase to Pay (P2P) solutions that underpin the strategies.

Stakeholder Management

Responsible for relationship management and business development of suppliers within their category area or business project to which assigned.

Training & Qualification requirements

BA degree or equivalent or significant industry experience

Ideally MCIPs qualified or equivalent

Desirable qualities:

Advanced MS Excel skills for Cost Modelling and Reporting

Proven track record of delivering results

Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working.

Good planning / project management skills

Strong commercial acumen

Proven experience in defining and delivering global category management and strategic sourcing activities

Supply chain management knowledge preferred

Pay and Benefits

We anticipate a paying salary of between £45,000 - £55,000

A performance related bonus of up to 12.5%,

An attractive pension scheme with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.

You will also receive a flexible benefits allowance of £2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your needs.

BUPA personal health cover

£250 one-off cash allowance on joining to spend on your home-office set-up

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love. The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.
Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance

Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact alex.donnellan@morson.com to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.

Your new firm
This long-standing, market leading, independent practice with a north-west presence is seeking to appoint a new audit Semi-Senior into their Warrington office. This role has come around following an extended period of company growth and expansion within the audit department, presenting excellent opportunities for a professional and ambitious candidate. Overall, this is a fantastic choice for a candidate seeking a firm that is passionate about its people, prioritising ED&I within the workforce, as well as promoting your professional development due to the company's strong training environment and focus on promoting from within.

Your new role
In your audit Semi-Senior job role, you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, ensuring the senior staff are continually informed about progress. Day-to-day duties will include assisting in all areas of an audit from planning through to completion, completing high-quality audits for a varied portfolio of clients across the north-west particularly SME, charity and academy sectors, reporting into seniors/managers alongside your study. You will also be required to take an active role in the ongoing training of junior members of the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed
This organisation is seeking a professional audit Semi-Senior who has proven experience working in an audit team. Your exposure to all three aspects of an audit and experience in coaching junior members will allow you to be successful in this job role. Ideally, you will be AAT/ACA/ ACCA part-qualified or qualified by experience. The organisation is looking for an individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills to help you to build strong client relationships, as well as a good knowledge of accounting software.

What you'll get in return
This Warrington based audit Semi-Senior job role is an excellent opportunity to join an accountancy firm that will directly benefit your professional development through a comprehensive collection of training programmes, to support your studies. The organisation will offer you a competitive salary of up to £25,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience/qualifications) which includes 27 days holiday + birthday (excluding bank holidays). Additionally, the package offers free parking, maternity and paternity pay, as well as a multitude of health and wellbeing initiatives to maintain a work-life balance.

What you need to do now
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The Role:

A Senior Systems Engineer is required to be a committed and enthusiastic member of the team, taking full responsibility for successful technical delivery of a complete project solution to the agreed scope in accordance with company procedures whilst meeting budgetary and time-scale targets.
Will be working within the National Gas framework, but will look at candidates from other highly regulated industries such Nuclear, Petrochemical etc.
Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience developing PLC/SCADA Systems such Allen Bradley/Siemens across a projects lifecycle including completing testing schedules.
Must be proactive and able to allocate tasks amongst team members and supervise, assist and monitor task progress and advise the project manager on progress, risks and issues.
The Senior Engineer should work co-operatively with the Project Manager and engineering team to ensure smooth project progress in accordance with the agreed project lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the technical delivery of projects
• Work closely with and support the Project Manager in all aspects of project technical delivery and scope management
• Allocate tasks to the engineering team and monitor progress
• Responsible for meeting the technical and quality requirements of projects
• Ensure project adherence to company quality processes and procedures
• Identify project opportunities and variations
• Support the Project Manager in identifying and managing risks and issues
• Identify and enable use of reusable modules by standardisation and modularisation of systems where appropriate
• Prototyping of new technologies
• Training planning and support
• Mentoring of Engineers
• Support the Automation sales and proposals teams
• Support department business development
• Provide Health and Safety leadership by example

Main Functions:

The Senior Engineer is normally expected to undertake the following:

• Involvement in sales to projects hand-over process
• Involvement in 1st Engineering review
• Assist PM in development of QA plan
• Assist PM in development of project Gantt chart
• Assist PM in development of initial task & procurement list
• Ongoing development & updating of detailed task & procurement lists
• Peer review documents created by the project team or other teams
• Attend contract meetings with the project manager as required
• Undertake site surveys as required
• Undertake outline design, upfront design studies and requirement definition for clients
• Develop FDS
• Develop DDS
• Develop test specification & design testing methodology
• Develop project modules. (Modules as identified in the design - PLC code modules, SCADA scripts, Mimics, comms drivers, etc.)
• Develop site work documentation with team input as necessary (Risk assessment, method statement, site test documentation)
• Develop O & M documentation
• Undertake full integrated system testing, CFAT, SAT and installation
• Undertake observations, variation and reworks
• Undertake packing and shipping of the system
• Undertake site installation
• Undertake site retesting
• Provide warranty support as necessary

Experience & Qualifications:

experience of developing integrated control system solutions.

The following experience is essential:

• Experience of the full project life cycle from system specification through design, development, testing and on-site commissioning is essential.
• experience of PLC and SCADA systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, AVEVA etc)
• A good appreciation of Control panels, electrical installation and instrumentation solutions.
• A Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Systems or relevant discipline
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration

Experience of some or all of the following is desirable:

• Cyber Security
• Functional Safety
• Fire & Gas Systems e.g. Detronics
• DCS
• Drives
• Plant Historians
• MES
• Industry 4.0
• IOT and Edge Computing (NodeRed, MQTT etc)
• IT/OT Convergence
• Network design and configuration
• Database implementation
• Batch & Recipe Systems
• Energy Efficiency and OEE
• Industrial Protocol Knowledge (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, OPC etc)
• Bespoke code development

Based in Warrington (3 days in office, 2 from home). Flexible hours available depending on project requirements.



What you need to do now
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Your new firm
This long-standing, market leading, independent practice with a north-west presence is seeking to appoint a new Audit Senior to join their growing Warrington office. This role has come around following an extended period of company growth and expansion within the audit department, presenting excellent opportunities for a professional and ambitious candidate. This is a fantastic choice for a candidate seeking a firm that is passionate about its people, prioritising ED&I within the workforce, as well as promoting your professional development due to the company's strong training environment and focus on promoting from within.

Your new role
In your Audit Senior role, you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, ensuring the senior staff are continually informed about progress. Day-to-day duties will include assisting in all areas of an audit from planning through to completion, completing high-quality audits for a varied portfolio of clients across the north-west particularly SME, charity and academy sectors, reporting into seniors/managers alongside your study. You will also be required to take an active role in the ongoing training of junior members of the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed
This organisation is seeking a professional Audit Senior who has proven experience working in an audit team. Your exposure to all three aspects of an audit and experience in coaching junior members will allow you to be successful in this job role. Ideally, you will be AAT/ACA/ ACCA part-qualified or qualified by experience. The organisation is looking for an individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills to help you to build strong client relationships, as well as a good knowledge of accounting software.

What you'll get in return
This Warrington based Audit Senior job role is an excellent opportunity to join an accountancy firm that will directly benefit your professional development through a comprehensive collection of training programmes, to support your studies. The organisation will offer you a competitive salary of up to £35,000 - £42,000 (depending on experience/qualifications) which includes 27 days holiday + birthday (excluding bank holidays). Additionally, the package offers free parking, maternity and paternity pay, as well as a multitude of health and wellbeing initiatives to maintain a work-life balance.

What you need to do now


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Your new firm
This long-standing, market leading, independent practice with a north-west presence is seeking to appoint a new accounts Semi-Senior into their Warrington office. This role has come around following an extended period of company growth and expansion, presenting excellent opportunities for an ambitious candidate who is seeking career progression. Overall, this is a fantastic choice for a candidate seeking a firm that is passionate about its people, prioritising ED&I to create an inclusive workforce, as well as promoting your professional development due to the company's strong training environment and focus on promoting from within.

Your new role
In your accounts Semi-Senior job role, you will be responsible for the preparation of year-end accounts (in accordance with FRS102a and FRS105) for a range of sole traders, limited companies and partnerships, as well as some monthly management accounts. Day-to-day duties will also include completing corporate, personal and partnership tax returns, ensuring senior managers are continually informed about progress. Your job role also requires you to carry out the preparation VAT return as well as bookkeeping when needed, whilst reporting into seniors/managers alongside your study.

What you\'ll need to succeed
The firm is seeking a professional semi-senior who possesses strong previous experience within practice. Ideally you will have strong experience with preparing statutory accounts (both from TB and incomplete records) as well as some exposure to management accounts, bookkeeping and VAT. Strong IT skills are highly desired, specifically with Xero, Sage, Excel, Quickbooks (and other accounting/tax software) as well as the role being client facing, so strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and develop professional relationships is essential for the role.

What you\'ll get in return
This Warrington based accounts Semi-Senior job role is an excellent opportunity to join accountancy firm that will directly benefit your professional development through a comprehensive collection of training and employee assistance programmes, to support your ACA / ACCA studies (which will be covered by the company). The organisation will offer you a competitive salary of up to £22,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience/qualifications) which includes 27 days holiday + birthday (excluding bank holidays). Additionally, the package offers free parking, maternity and paternity pay, salary sacrifice schemes, as well as a multitude of health and wellbeing initiatives to maintain a work-life balance.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
Hays are partnered with a global engineering consultancy that provide critical engineering solutions to help safeguard critical national infrastructure, increase operational safety and protect the environment. Their clients operate globally within highly regulated sectors in Oil & Gas, Marine & Offshore, Industrial Manufacturing, Energy, Nuclear and other Government sectors.
Based in Warrington, your new company has a Civil and Structural Engineering team of 18 and are looking to boost their Structural Engineering capabilities further to meet demands for an exciting pipeline of work that extends to 2025.
Your new role
As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will be acting independently as an engineer and consultant responsible for managing design processes for smaller projects and elements of larger, more complex projects. You will be working closely with a Principal Engineer across multiple projects simultaneously whilst providing direction and oversight to Graduate and Project Level Engineers:
Important tasks include:

• Act in responsible charge while directly performing assigned tasks conforming with the Company's quality standards and the project budget and schedule.
• Initiate and maintain communication with clients and contractors to coordinate technical project requirements.
• Communicate the status of projects to the Department Manager.
• Interface with clients to define the scope of work and job tasks.
• Work directly with clients to identify and resolve problems within the area of technical expertise.
• Propose new approaches to problems encountered and recommend changes in methods, procedures, or designs.
• Perform as a team member or a project manager, consistent with the skills and experience required for the project.

What you'll need to succeed

• BEng, MEng, or MSc in an appropriate/relevant discipline (or recognised appropriate equivalent) with at least five years' experience working as a Project Engineer/Consultant.
• Experience of designing/assessing steel and concrete elements to internationally recognised codes and standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, STAAD, MathCAD and Finite Element Analysis (not essential, other software experience e.g. TEDDS is suitable)
• The ability to communicate technical aspects of projects and work assignments to peers, subordinates, and clients orally and in writing.
• The ability to direct the execution of moderately complex engineering tasks, as appropriate.
• Knowledge of related technical disciplines.
• Ability to identify and efficiently analyse solutions to problems.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive annual salary ranging from £42,500 - £58,500 depending on your level of relevant UK experience. You will also gain hand-on technical experience across varied projects and have the opportunity to progress to Principal Level whilst receiving ICE/IStructE mentor guidance in terms of professional qualifications.
You will also receive:

• Flexible working - 2 days per week working remotely
• Private Medical Insurance - upon completion of a probationary period
• Pension Plan - based on a 3% personal contribution your employer will contribute 5% of earnings
• Various medical benefits
• Childcare vouchers
• 23 days of annual leave + bank holidays

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.
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