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Project Engineer/ Manager (Engineering or Construction)

Ipswich, Suffolk

57,000- 62,000 + Excellent Training + Progression + 25 days holiday + Pension + Benefits

Excellent role on offer for an ambitious Project Engineer looking for an extremely varied role where you will work on exciting, bespoke projects and be supported to progress by a Market Leading organisation.

Do you have a background Engineering or Construction? Do you have experience managing or working on projects from tender to completion?

This well-established, reputable company have multiple sites across the UK and are widely regarded as a leading brand. Over the last few years, the business has thrived and due to the continued growth plans; this market leader is looking for an Project Engineer/ Manager to help manage all Infrastructure, Construction and CAPEX projects on their vast site.

In this role you will be involved in the delivery of niche projects within the capital investment programme. You will need to work with stakeholders to produce cost estimates, tender documentation and overcome engineering challenges whilst ensuring all areas are compliant, delivered on time and within budget.

This role would suit an individual with a background in Project Management from any Construction or Engineering background. You will need to be looking to take your career to the next level with superb training and the chance to progress into management.

THE ROLE:

• Managing Engineering, Maintenance and Construction Projects
• Inspect, report and provide assessments on infrastructure projects
• 57,000- 62,000 + Excellent Training + Progression + 25 days holiday + Pension + Benefits

THE PERSON:

• Background managing or being involved in a wide range of projects
• Background in Construction or Engineering
• Must be willing to commute to Ipswich, Suffolk or live in East Anglia

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Working Style: 3 days a week in office, 2 days from anywhere

Why this job matters

This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the development, testing and delivery of applications that support our next generation Broadband CPE, including Broadband Smart Hubs, Complete Wi-Fi and Hybrid Connect (4G) modems.

You will need to work effectively as part of UK based agile squads, responsible for the testing of cutting-edge client applications and embedded devices, working alongside highly skilled software and networking developers and testers, within the Broadband Devices tribe.

The next generation converged products and services we develop are at the heart of our customers’ Broadband experience in their homes and businesses – your skills and values will help shape our products for millions of customers across the UK

What you’ll be doing

Responsible for technical leadership of the Test Automation Infrastructure within the Broadband Devices Tribe ; Including technical leadership in the area in line with the Lab domain Strategy, Internal Stakeholder management, liaising with suppliers and co-ordinating of planned Test Automation Infrastructure Development, improvements and fixes.

• Deliver resolutions to problems that tend to be complex, cross-domain or of high impact to customers.
• Technical Leadership of investigation and analysis in the responsibility area. 
• Working effectively as part of UK based Agile delivery squads.
• Using scrum/JIRA/Wiki for tracking agile workflow deliveries.
• Provide resolutions of issues and management of expectations as appropriate with internal customers.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in developing/support of embedded CPE Automation Test Systems and Infrastructure, ideally focussed on the home gateway space
• Practical experience delivering Automated Test systems for embedded devices / home gateways products from product concept, architecture and design to market.
• Experience writing code using Python.
• Good understanding of BT broadband network infrastructure is a nice to have.
• Experience of interacting with senior stakeholders from across the business.
• Knowledge of VMs and Containerisation.
• Knowledge of Linux and Docker.
• Using code revision, issue tracking and continuous integration tools, i.e. git, JIRA, Gitlab.
• Good knowledge of Agile delivery methods and tools, e.g. scrum/JIRA/wiki.
• Good knowledge of Broadband/Home Gateway standards, e.g. xDSL, FTTP, IPv4/IPv6, PPP, Wi-Fi, UPnP, 4G/5G. mobile networks.
• Industry leading class hands on skills and knowledge on Mobile app manual and automated testing with recent experience in Perfecto.
• Prior experience of leading a quality assurance team with evidence of introducing automated test suites.

What's in it for you

• 10% on target bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Life Assurance Cover
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages, BT TV with TNT Sports and NOW Entertainment
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks carer’s leave
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes

About us

BT Group was the world’s first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled.  As home to several of the UK’s most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business. 
 
Over the next two years, we will complete the UK’s largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband.  Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. 
 
While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come.  This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK’s best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country’s biggest infrastructure companies.  
 
Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented.  BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

Recruiter: Molly Lees

Hiring Manager: Michael Vallelly 

Career Grade: E

Internal Closing Date: 30th October

Why this job matters

The Software Engineering Professional supports the execution of the software engineering strategy and roadmap that supports BT's commercial strategy through cross functional project and technical delivery and the participation of a team that pursues innovation as well as engineering excellence.

What you’ll be doing

Supports on the implementation of technical solutions for both customers and colleagues and delivers on the resolution of inter-system issues, working within cross-functional squads to assist in creating and implementing technical solutions for a domain or cross domain activity within a specific technology 
Supports in the execution of technical decisions, technology choices and architecture for a wide range of high-performance products, capabilities, and platforms, effectively balancing short-term impact with long-term transformation
Supports the design and development of software solutions in accordance with the wider architecture and security standards
Undertakes technical reviews to continually update knowledge and skills in software engineering principles and practices, ensuring a base level of technical specialism proficiency to enable industry and quality standards to positively impact work and customers
Supports with the designs of technical specifications and development of software solutions of smaller and /or less complex initiatives in partnership with team, contributing towards the quality of delivery
Writes, tests and reviews code, refining and rewriting as necessary under supervision and communicates to engineering professionals and colleagues involved in the project
Integrates existing software products and solves routine problems to enable incompatible platforms to work together

Skills

Applies problem solving methods to repair failed products or processes.
Uses a group of methodologies based on iterative development, where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between self-organising cross-functional teams.
Finds and resolves bugs within computer programmes, software, or systems.
Applies a computer language to communicate with computers using a set of instructions and to automate the execution of tasks.
Microservices/Service Oriented Architecture - Develops software systems, focusing on building single-function modules with well-defined interfaces and operations.
Version Control - Tracks and manages changes to software code.
Software Testing - Conducts an investigation to provide stakeholders with information about the quality of the software product or service under test.
Application Development - Creates a computer program or a set of programs to perform the different tasks that a business requires.
Algorithm Design - Develops methods or a mathematical process for problem-solving and engineering algorithms.
Software Development Lifecycle - Follows a specific process used by the software industry to design, develop and test high quality software.
Cloud Computing - Uses a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.
Database Design/Development - Designs and developments data management systems.

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

Benefits

Competitive salary
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
10% on target bonus
Life Assurance
Pension scheme
Direct share scheme
Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans
Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
BT TV with TNT Sports and NOW Entertainment
50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM Only plans & airtime element off a Flex Pay plan

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

A Civil Engineering Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to work on a civil infrastructure / Highways project in Suffolk

My client a civil contractor with a turnover of c£600m across multiple disciplines with work across the UK.

The project is a £30m Highways and infrastructure project where works consist of Highways, Infrastructure, Drainage Earthworks and street lighting and furniture 

The ideal candidate will be required to:

Lead/Promote high standards of HSEQ on all projects and monitor/ensure company policies and procedures are in place.

Champion & Drive Operation/Commercial excellence across all Project Teams.

Ensure the Project Team are undertaking the necessary record keeping relating to Site Correspondence, Allocations, Reconciliations, diaries, delay notices, CVI’s, RFI’s to protect the business.

Ensure Project Team are closely monitoring the Contract/Target programme/Procurement schedules with a weekly intrusive review.

Train/Develop/Motivate all staff under your control and ensure all your projects teams receive PPR. Ensure training is reviewed for your teams to improve business performance

The ideal candidate will be:

• Has previous experience of similar infrastructure Projects enabling successful delivery of the Project, Safely, on-time and to budget.
• Good communication and management skills both with the Client, Site Team and Supply Chain
• Understands and develops the Programme and methodology for the benefit of the Contract.
• Conversant in NEC4 Option C.
• Ability to Value Engineer.
• Lead by example.
• Commercially aware

As part of a generous Basic salary the role come with a Bonus, car or allowance, pension and health care.

A regional civil engineering contractor is seeking Engineers of all levels to work on multi discipline civil / infrastructure schemes across the Essex / Suffolk region

They are looking for someone that wants to push themselves and progress with a reputable major contractor, there will be training provided so that you can progress from your current position.

Key Areas of responsibility will include:

• Requires a good level of communication skills
• Obtain drawings, notify any changes
• Request RFI’s and maintain tracking system to manage responses and close out
• Ensure all temporary works designs are in place
• Ensure all work is undertaken to the current drawings and specification
• Ensure setting out is undertaken in accordance with the method statement and risk assessment
• Manage the concrete cube process.
• Manage the quality assurance (QA) checks, reports and files.
• Manage and co-ordinate engineering resource to carry out and gather as built information.
• Close out defects in a timely fashion

Health and Safety

• Read and understand the Health and Safety policy and procedures and carry out work in accordance with its requirements.
• Work in accordance with the Quality and Environmental procedures and ensure the relevant forms are completed.
• Liaise with the site manager on a regular basis and report any health and safety noncompliance

A regional civil engineering contractor is seeking Engineers of all levels to work on multi discipline civil / infrastructure schemes across the Essex / Suffolk region

They are looking for someone that wants to push themselves and progress with a reputable major contractor, there will be training provided so that you can progress from your current position.

Key Areas of responsibility will include:

• Requires a good level of communication skills
• Obtain drawings, notify any changes
• Request RFI’s and maintain tracking system to manage responses and close out
• Ensure all temporary works designs are in place
• Ensure all work is undertaken to the current drawings and specification
• Ensure setting out is undertaken in accordance with the method statement and risk assessment
• Manage the concrete cube process.
• Manage the quality assurance (QA) checks, reports and files.
• Manage and co-ordinate engineering resource to carry out and gather as built information.
• Close out defects in a timely fashion

Health and Safety

• Read and understand the Health and Safety policy and procedures and carry out work in accordance with its requirements.
• Work in accordance with the Quality and Environmental procedures and ensure the relevant forms are completed.
• Liaise with the site manager on a regular basis and report any health and safety noncompliance

• Act as the site Subject Matter Expert for all electrical engineering activities and lead control and instrumentation experts to enhance safety, reliability, and production performance.
• Coach and support Autonomous Production Unit (APU) teams to maintain technical integrity and ensure systems meet required standards.
• Implement and manage Electrical and Control codes of practice and procedures.
• Serve as the Responsible Person for managing potentially explosive atmospheres (DSEAR).
• Line manage and develop the Electrical and Instrument Support Manager, fostering learning, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Lead and motivate the Control Engineering Team, ensuring engagement, capability, and efficiency.
• Maintain a five-year plan for managing electrical and control assets.  

• HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of British Standards for engineering plant, equipment, and practices.
• Authorised or technically competent to operate and issue electrical safety certificates for 11kV systems (Senior Authorised Person level).
• In-depth knowledge of industrial electrical and control systems including:

• Generation and Distribution
• Motor Control Centres and Variable Speed Drives
• Instrumentation, PLCs, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

• NEBOSH Safety Certificate desirable but not essential.

• Act as the site Subject Matter Expert for all electrical engineering activities and lead control and instrumentation experts to enhance safety, reliability, and production performance.
• Coach and support Autonomous Production Unit (APU) teams to maintain technical integrity and ensure systems meet required standards.
• Implement and manage Electrical and Control codes of practice and procedures.
• Serve as the Responsible Person for managing potentially explosive atmospheres (DSEAR).
• Line manage and develop the Electrical and Instrument Support Manager, fostering learning, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Lead and motivate the Control Engineering Team, ensuring engagement, capability, and efficiency.
• Maintain a five-year plan for managing electrical and control assets.  

• HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of British Standards for engineering plant, equipment, and practices.
• Authorised or technically competent to operate and issue electrical safety certificates for 11kV systems (Senior Authorised Person level).
• In-depth knowledge of industrial electrical and control systems including:

• Generation and Distribution
• Motor Control Centres and Variable Speed Drives
• Instrumentation, PLCs, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

• NEBOSH Safety Certificate desirable but not essential.

British Sugar is a home-grown success story and one of the most efficient and competitive beet processers in the world. Around 3,500 farmers based in East Anglia and the East Midlands supply our four advanced manufacturing sites with eight million tonnes of sugar beet every year. We, in turn, make this in to over 1 million tonnes of sugar, serving customers across the UK, Ireland and increasingly growing commercially in the EU and world sugar markets.

Range 55,673.62 to 55,673.62

Shift based mechanical and electrical role, supporting process operations and maintenance activities across the site. Working as part of an engineering team supporting process operations, led by the shift performance manager on shift.

You will be working a "Panama 2" or 2-2-3 shift pattern which is a 28-day rotating schedule for 24/7 operations, where four teams of employees each work 12-hour shifts in a specific sequence. This sequence consist of two days on, two days off, three days on, two days off, two days on, and then three days off, rotating days and nights each time. You will directly report into the Engineering Lead who will assign additional maintenance activities to keep the site fully operational.

• Work as part of the engineering team to carry out maintenance work on machinery and equipmentThis includes maintenance of packaging, milling, and product handling equipment as well as site infrastructure
• Troubleshooting and practical fault finding on plant, mechanical and electrical systems
• Installation and commissioning of new plant or modifications as appropriate
• Carry out planned inspection routes on process plant and proactive maintenance
• Reporting of all engineering activities in the appropriate format into a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• A proven track record of effective technical problem solving, fault diagnosis, maintenance and continuous improvement
• Experience of working in a lean operating environment, preferably FMCG
• Experience of working in a operational team of varying disciplines and skill levels
• ONC / HNC in Engineering supported by a recognised apprenticeship
• Understanding of hazards and controls associated with a complex industrial environment and producing food and feed
• Ability to work as an individual and with groups
• Ability to effectively balance urgent and important tasks