Job Specification – Principal Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer

Job Title: Principal Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer
Location: Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham or Epsom
Contract: 12 months
Sector: Power & Energy / Transmission

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Substation Secondary / Protection & Control Design Engineer to provide technical leadership across major transmission-scale projects.

This role combines P&C technical leadership, team management, client engagement, bid ownership and business development.

You will lead P&C FEED and detailed design workstreams, provide technical assurance and develop the capability of the wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

  • Lead P&C FEED and detailed design for major transmission projects.
  • Provide technical assurance across P&C design packages.
  • Review protection schemes and protection philosophies.
  • Review protection settings, coordination and relay configurations.
  • Review SLDs, wiring diagrams and I/O schedules.
  • Review substation automation architectures.
  • Review control room layouts, marshalling cabinets and protection panels.
  • Ensure compliance with client specifications and relevant standards.

Team Leadership

  • Line manage engineers and provide technical mentoring.
  • Support recruitment, resource planning and workforce development.
  • Identify training and capability requirements.
  • Develop junior engineers and future technical leaders.

Project Delivery

  • Coordinate with Primary, Civil & Structural and Project Management teams.
  • Manage interfaces with subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Coordinate with relay manufacturers, SAS vendors and SCADA/control system integrators.
  • Chair Design Review and Hazard Review meetings.
  • Attend site visits, FAT and SAT activities.
  • Provide technical support throughout project delivery.

Bids & Business Development

  • Lead and support bids and proposals.
  • Provide technical input, resource planning and cost estimates.
  • Act as technical/tender lead for P&C packages.
  • Respond to technical queries and client clarifications.
  • Develop competitive technical solutions.
  • Identify opportunities and support strategic business development.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Essential Experience

  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Significant experience in substation Protection & Control design.
  • Proven P&C experience on UK or international transmission projects.
  • Strong FEED and detailed design experience.
  • Experience leading technical teams and/or P&C workstreams.
  • Strong knowledge of protection, control and substation automation.
  • Experience preparing bids and cost estimates.
  • Strong knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards.
  • Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
  • Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
  • Willingness to travel to client sites.

Strongly Preferred

  • National Grid experience.
  • SSEN / SPEN experience.
  • 275 kV/400 kV transmission experience.
  • Protection and control technical authority experience.
  • Experience with digital substations/SAS/SCADA.
  • Relay configuration and protection settings experience.
  • FAT/SAT and commissioning experience.
  • Tender management experience.
  • Business development/client relationship experience.
  • Previous line management and mentoring responsibilit

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Electrical Design Engineer

Central London
Contract OR Permanent

We’re looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to support the delivery of major Infrastructure Design & Build, Upgrade and Enhancement Projects across the Rail, Highways and Construction sectors.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be involved in the design and delivery of electrical building services and infrastructure systems, supporting projects from concept through to installation and commissioning.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer looking to further develop their experience on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Requirements

  • Experience in Electrical Building Services Design.
  • Experience of LV Power Distribution, Small Power, Lighting, Fire Alarms, Security Systems and Building Services Infrastructure.
  • Experience working on Rail, Highways OR Infrastructure projects
  • Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

What’s On Offer?

  • Open to Contract or Permanent candidates.
  • Opportunity to work on major Infrastructure Design & Build, Upgrade and Enhancement Programmes.
  • Exposure to complex, high-profile projects.

If you’re an Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on challenging infrastructure projects and further develop your career within a growing engineering team, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Central London
Contract OR Permanent

We’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of major Infrastructure Design & Build, Upgrade and Enhancement Projects across the Rail, Highways and Construction sectors.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be involved in the design and delivery of HVAC, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Plumbing and Heating systems for commercial and industrial environments, supporting projects from concept through to installation, commissioning and handover.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer looking to further develop their experience on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Requirements

  • Experience in Mechanical Building Services Design.
  • Knowledge of HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and heating systems.
  • Experience working on UK Rail, Highways, Infrastructure, Commercial or Industrial projects.
  • Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.

What’s on Offer?

  • Open to Contract or Permanent candidates.
  • Opportunity to work on major Infrastructure Design & Build, Upgrade and Enhancement programmes.
  • Exposure to complex, high-profile projects.

If you’re a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on challenging infrastructure projects and further develop your career within a growing engineering team, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager (APM) – Rail Communications

London & South East (Office & Site Based)
£Negotiable
Contract | Outside IR35

We are looking for a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of rail communications projects across London and the South East.

Working on projects for Network Rail, TfL and other infrastructure clients, you’ll assist with the day-to-day management and engineering delivery of CCTV, Public Address (PA) and Access Control installations from planning through to commissioning and handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into a project management career, gaining exposure to major rail communications infrastructure programmes while working alongside experienced Project Managers.

Requirements

  • Background in delivering installation and Commissioning projects for CCTV, PA, Access Control or Rail Communications systems
  • Experience within Network Rail, TfL, London Underground beneficial but not essential
  • Understanding of design, installation, testing and commissioning
  • Strong communication and organisational skills

What’s on Offer?

  • £negotiable rate (Outside IR35)
  • Office and site-based role
  • Long-term contract opportunity
  • Progression into a Project Manager role for the right candidate
  • High-profile rail infrastructure projects across London & the South East

Apply now with your CV to discuss this opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Graduate Landscape Architect

Advance TRS is working with an established multidisciplinary design consultancy to recruit a Graduate Landscape Architect to join its growing Landscape Architecture team in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Landscape Architect with a minimum of one year’s professional experience to develop their career within a collaborative design environment, working alongside specialists across architecture, interior design and other built-environment disciplines.

Our client operates as an integrated practice, with teams collaborating across a broad network of UK and Ireland studios. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a varied portfolio of projects across different sectors and stages of delivery.

The Role

The successful candidate will support the delivery of landscape architecture projects from early design through to later project stages. They will work both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, contributing creative ideas and technical knowledge to high-quality design solutions.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Contributing to landscape architecture projects across a range of sectors, potentially including education, healthcare, residential, public realm and commercial developments.
  • Supporting projects through different stages of design and delivery.
  • Producing landscape design information, drawings and presentation material.
  • Working collaboratively with architects, interior designers and other members of multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Assisting with technical documentation and specification information.
  • Contributing to site work, surveys and project development where required.
  • Developing knowledge of relevant UK regulations, standards and best practice.
  • Supporting the continued development of the landscape team through a proactive and collaborative approach.

About the Candidate

Advance TRS is looking for someone who is enthusiastic about landscape architecture and keen to develop their professional experience within a supportive consultancy environment.

Applicants should have:

  • A relevant Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Landscape Architecture.
  • A minimum of 1 year’s professional experience within Landscape Architecture.
  • Experience contributing to live landscape architecture projects.
  • Strong graphic and visual communication skills.
  • Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
  • Experience with 3D CAD software; knowledge of Revit, ArchiCAD or similar platforms would be advantageous.
  • Some understanding of landscape specifications and technical documentation, including NBS, would be beneficial.
  • An understanding of relevant UK regulations and standards, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.
  • The ability to communicate design ideas effectively through written, visual and verbal methods.
  • The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • A proactive attitude towards learning, professional development and delivering high-quality design work.
  • Experience with Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer

The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative landscape team with opportunities to work on a diverse portfolio of projects alongside experienced professionals from across the wider design practice.

Our client offers a flexible approach to working, combining studio and remote working, alongside a strong focus on employee wellbeing, professional development and career progression.

There are also structured opportunities for continued learning and development, helping team members build their technical, creative and professional capabilities as they progress within the business.

About Our Client

Our client is an established multidisciplinary design consultancy operating across the UK and Ireland. The practice brings together expertise across a range of built-environment disciplines, creating an integrated approach to design and project delivery.

With a diverse portfolio spanning multiple sectors and project scales, the business provides an environment where landscape professionals can collaborate closely with other design disciplines while developing their careers within a well-established team.

For more information about this opportunity, or to discuss your application in confidence, please contact Hannah Coton at Advance TRS.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Discipline Engineer – Rail Stations and Buildings

Type: Contract

Location: Belfast

Rate: Dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHDES

I am looking for a senior engineer with a good Rail stations and buildings background, to deliver civil engineering technical excellence for an engineering project across Northern Ireland

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a buildings standards. This role would suit an existing or previous senior engineer

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the structures engineering standards are currently compliant
  • Act as the structures engineering technical contact and liaison with stakeholders.
  • Ensure integration of standards across UK and EU
  • Carry out project risk assessments.
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Be a chartered civil engineer (MICE) or working towards it.
  • Have five years relevant experience..
  • Proven experience of managing and controlling standards

Desirable:

  • Although not essential it would also be advantageous if you have a degree in a relevant discipline such as rail Engineering.

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Engineering Technical Assurance Engineer x2

West London (5 Days Onsite – Non-Negotiable)
Negotiable rate depending on experience

We are recruiting 2 Engineering Technical Assurance Engineers to support a major rail infrastructure project focused on systems integration on shafts and tunnels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assure engineering designs and technical documentation.
  • Coordinate engineering deliverables across multiple contractors.
  • Manage the assurance process, ensuring approvals, certifications, and signatures are in place.
  • Hold contractors accountable for meeting project assurance and compliance requirements.
  • Liaise with engineering and project teams to ensure seamless integration across disciplines.

Requirements:

  • Experience in Engineering Assurance, Design Assurance, or Technical Governance.
  • Background in major railway projects or major infrastructure projects in the UK where multi-contractor and stakeholder interface and integration has been required.
  • Strong stakeholder management and document control experience.
  • Ability to work within a complex multi-contractor environment.
  • Experience of the assurnce of integration of M&E, Comms, HVAC, BMS systems

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile railway programme and play a key role in ensuring engineering compliance and project delivery.

Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Groundworker

Type: Contract

Location: Suffolk, Saxmundham

Rate : Depending on experience

Job Reference: JHGW

I am looking for ground workers with a good civils backgrounds, to deliver as part of a large long term project.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within civils work. This role would suit a current ground worker.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Drainage, pipe-laying, concreting, digging, machine ops.
  • Work in a team on days to ensure works completed
  • Work safely on site

Essential requirements:

  • Be an experienced groundworker CSCS or equivalent
  • Have five years relevant experience..

Desirable:

  • Although not essential it would also be advantageous if you have additional tickets

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Project Engineer

Location: Horton & West Wickham

£450-£500/day Inside IR35 or Up to £75k Permanent

Advance TRS are looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer with a strong Civil Engineering background to join a major water sector delivery team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a key role in delivering complex engineering projects, working closely with the Project Manager, design teams, site teams, supply chain and clients from design through to construction and commissioning.

The Role

  • Manage and coordinate design, construction and commissioning activities
  • Drive project programmes, milestones, risk and cost control
  • Lead design liaison and collaborative planning meetings
  • Coordinate site teams, designers and supply chain partners
  • Support procurement, tendering and commercial management
  • Identify opportunities for innovation, improved delivery and reduced risk
  • Work closely with the Project Manager and QS to monitor project performance
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification

About You

  • Strong Project Engineering / Project Management experience
  • A Civil Engineering or construction-related degree/equivalent
  • Experience delivering engineering projects under NEC3
  • Strong understanding of CDM 2015 and H&S legislation
  • Proven experience managing programmes, costs, risks and stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Water sector experience is desirable, particularly non-infrastructure
  • P6, APMP or Chartered/near Chartered status would be advantageous

If you’re a Civil Project Engineer ready for a senior-level opportunity where you can genuinely influence delivery, innovation and project performance, get in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Qualification required: MRICS (Chartered Quantity Surveyor) or equivalent
Contract knowledge: NEC and/or JCT
Location: South Coast, UK (Hybrid)

We’re looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery across a varied portfolio – no single-sector repetition, real variety of live projects. Sectors including Education, Healthcare, Defence and much more available within the Buildings team.

Key responsibilities:

  • Leading commercial delivery on projects – owning cost, quality and programme
  • Preparing cost plans, budgets, forecasts and contract administration
  • Acting as commercial advisor and Employer’s Agent, building strong client relationships
  • Mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors and supporting team development
  • Contributing to bids, proposals and business development

Essential requirements:

  • MRICS (Chartered Quantity Surveyor) or equivalent qualification
  • Proven Quantity Surveying / Cost Management experience in property and development
  • Strong NEC and/or JCT contract knowledge
  • Employer’s Agent experience desirable
  • Strong client and stakeholder management skills

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible benefits package
  • Structured training and career development
  • Genuine global project scale and variety

This Senior Quantity Surveyor role suits candidates also searching under Cost Manager, Commercial Manager, or Senior Cost Consultant titles.

Apply now to be considered for this Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) opportunity on the South Coast, UK.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title:

Senior Civil Engineer – Wastewater Non-Infrastructure

Salary: £55,000-£78,000 + 5% performance-related bonus (dependent on experience)

Location: Falmer, Brighton

Type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid – 2 days per week in the office (Monday and Thursday)

About the Role:

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join their Wastewater Non-Infrastructure team.

This is a technically focused role where you will provide technical leadership and guidance to a skilled design team while also taking responsibility for delivering your own civil engineering designs.

You will work across Wastewater Non-Infrastructure projects, including process upgrade schemes focused on areas such as phosphorus and nitrogen removal. The role combines technical design, engineering problem-solving, project delivery, stakeholder management and financial awareness.

You will work closely with Project Design Leads and a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, innovatively and with strong value for money.

About the Client:

Our client is a major UK water company responsible for providing essential water and wastewater services to customers across the South of England.

This is an opportunity to join an established Civil Engineering function, working alongside experienced Principal, Senior and Junior Engineers on a varied portfolio of wastewater projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to the civil engineering design team.
  • Lead the delivery of Wastewater Non-Infrastructure projects from a civil engineering perspective.
  • Develop and deliver detailed civil engineering designs.
  • Provide technical input into wastewater process upgrade projects.
  • Analyse technical information and project data to support effective engineering decisions.
  • Identify, investigate and resolve complex engineering issues.
  • Work collaboratively with Project Design Leads and wider project teams.
  • Manage technical aspects of projects, ensuring delivery against programme, quality and financial requirements.
  • Ensure projects comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced engineers.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, communicating technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency and improved value for money.
  • Take ownership of engineering decisions and drive solutions through to resolution.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Strong experience in Wastewater Non-Infrastructure Civil Engineering.
  • Experience working on wastewater process upgrades or similar treatment projects.
  • Experience of civil engineering design and technical delivery.
  • Experience working on phosphorus and/or nitrogen removal projects would be advantageous.
  • Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • The ability to provide technical leadership and support to other engineers.
  • A proactive approach, with the confidence to make decisions and drive resolutions.
  • Chartered Engineer status is preferred, although experienced candidates who are Incorporated or working towards chartership will also be considered.
  • Candidates with relevant Water Treatment or Infrastructure experience may also be considered where they can demonstrate strong transferable wastewater experience.

What Our Client Offers:

  • £55,000-£78,000 salary, dependent on experience.
  • 5% company and performance-related bonus.
  • Employer pension contribution of up to 10%.
  • Potential £5,000-£10,000 joining package, subject to eligibility.
  • 28 days’ annual leave.
  • Life assurance of four times annual salary.
  • Health benefits through a cash plan.
  • Two paid community volunteering days per year.
  • Occupational health service.
  • Perkbox benefits, offering discounts and savings across a range of products and experiences.
  • Study support may be available for relevant job-related qualifications.
  • Competitive maternity leave and flexible return-to-work options.
  • Hybrid working, with two days per week in the Falmer office.

Eligibility:

Candidates should have the right to work in the UK and be able to work from the Falmer office two days per week, with Monday and Thursday being the required office days.

Opportunity for Growth:

This role offers the opportunity to take a leading technical position within an established Civil Engineering team, with exposure to complex wastewater projects and opportunities to develop technical leadership, project delivery and stakeholder management skills.

Our client is committed to supporting ongoing professional development and career progression, including opportunities for relevant training and qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Sector: Construction Consultancy | Buildings & Infrastructure
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working Available)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Career Progression

About the Opportunity

We are currently supporting the search for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading consultancy team delivering major projects across Glasgow and the West of Scotland.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded QS to take ownership of high-value, complex schemes across a diverse portfolio including education, residential, infrastructure, and public sector developments.

You will play a key role in delivering best-in-class cost and commercial management services while supporting the growth of a high-performing regional team.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for leading commercial delivery across multiple projects, working closely with clients, design teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading full cost management services from feasibility through to final account
  • Preparing detailed cost plans, estimates, and commercial reports
  • Managing post-contract administration under NEC, JCT, and SBCC contracts
  • Providing commercial advice and risk management strategies across projects
  • Monitoring budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
  • Supporting procurement strategy and tender analysis
  • Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
  • Mentoring and supporting junior Quantity Surveyors
  • Contributing to business growth through bid support and client engagement

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
  • Strong experience in a consultancy or client-side environment
  • Proven track record delivering large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
  • Excellent knowledge of NEC and JCT/SBCC contracts
  • Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
  • Experience across pre- and post-contract QS duties
  • MRICS chartership (or working towards) highly desirable
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • A proactive and leadership-driven approach

Why Apply?

This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a more influential role within a growing regional team.

You can expect:

  • Exposure to landmark projects across multiple sectors
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Strong pipeline of secured work
  • Clear progression opportunities within a consultancy environment
  • Support for continued professional development and chartership
  • A collaborative and commercially focused team culture

Apply Now

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge in Glasgow or the wider West of Scotland, we would welcome a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

Apply today to find out more about the role, team structure, and project portfolio.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Quantity Surveyor – MEP

Location: West London (Hybrid Working)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 + Car Allowance + London Travel Allowance

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure project in West London. This role offers the chance to work on a high-profile scheme within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, supporting the commercial delivery of complex projects from inception through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

  • Champion a strong safety-first culture across all project activities.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, and relevant legislation.
  • Review and understand contract terms, identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate records to maximise contractual entitlements.
  • Provide commercial guidance to operational teams on contract conditions and project risks.
  • Prepare and submit applications for payment, variations, and compensation events, ensuring timely recovery of revenue.
  • Manage subcontract accounts and support final account settlements.
  • Monitor project performance and provide accurate commercial reporting.
  • Ensure project documentation, applications, certificates, payments, and reports are delivered accurately and on time.
  • Support negotiations and settlement of final accounts with clients.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within an M&E environment.
  • Degree, HNC qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Strong experience in change management and subcontract account management.
  • A good understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts (desirable).
  • Excellent communication, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management skills.

Salary & Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Competitive pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
  • Private healthcare
  • Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 wellbeing support, counselling, and legal advice
  • Retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Structured personal development and training programmes
  • Flexible benefits package
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a leading engineering and infrastructure business delivering innovative projects across the UK. With a strong commitment to professional development, employee wellbeing, and long-term career growth, you’ll be supported to reach your full potential while contributing to industry-leading projects.

Diversity & Inclusion

Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds. The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Reasonable adjustments and accommodations can be provided throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Project Design Lead – Water

  • £60-£70 per hour Inside IR35
  • Water & Wastewater

Advance TRS are looking for an experienced Project Design Lead to provide engineering leadership and design support across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

The Role

  • Lead design development for membrane process water treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines, shafts, deep pressure tanks and associated infrastructure.
  • Coordinate with Senior Project Design Leads to monitor progress, risks, resources, budgets and programme.
  • Support technical teams to resolve design and delivery issues.
  • Review and develop design and contract specifications for major water and wastewater projects.
  • Identify risks and potential programme delays, escalating where required.
  • Support the team through DCO pre-examination and examination periods.

About You

  • Degree-qualified in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 10+ years’ experience in the water/wastewater sector.
  • APM/Project Management qualification desirable.
  • Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership.
  • Strong experience with planning, design development and technical specifications.
  • Excellent communication, coordination and report-writing skills.
  • Experience with DCO, Transport & Works Act Order or hybrid parliamentary bill documentation desirable.

If you’re an experienced water-sector design professional looking for your next contract, get in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Civil Engineer – Water

  • Bristol
  • £45k – £58k

Advance TRS are recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing Water team in Bristol, working on a range of water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects.

The Role

  • Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams, taking responsibility for civil engineering design.
  • Deliver feasibility, outline and detailed designs, reports and technical specifications.
  • Work across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage design through to delivery.
  • Develop sustainable solutions focused on cost, carbon efficiency and technical performance.
  • Build strong relationships with major water-sector clients.
  • Support project planning, commercial delivery and stakeholder management.
  • Ensure projects meet H&S, environmental and technical standards.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring and support to junior engineers.

About You

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, or working towards Chartership with ICE, CIWEM or equivalent.
  • Proven senior-level water-sector experience.
  • Strong experience in water/wastewater design, ideally including hydraulics and treatment schemes.
  • Experience delivering outline and/or detailed design.
  • Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
  • Eligible to work in the UK without restrictions.

What’s on Offer?

  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Competitive salary and pension
  • Private medical insurance & life assurance
  • Annual bonus
  • 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
  • Professional subscription support
  • Chartership and professional development support
  • EV and Cycle2Work schemes

If you’re a Senior Civil Engineer with water-sector experience looking for your next opportunity in Bristol, get in touch to find out more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Civil Engineer – Water

  • Bristol / Hybrid
  • £35-47k

Advance TRS are recruiting for a Civil Engineer to join a growing Water team in Bristol, working on a range of water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects.

The Role

  • Support the design and delivery of water and wastewater projects across the full project lifecycle.
  • Produce technical reports, drawings, calculations and project documentation.
  • Work as part of multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Develop relationships with major water-sector clients.
  • Contribute to innovative solutions focused on cost, carbon efficiency and sustainability.
  • Support project planning and delivery while ensuring H&S and environmental standards are met.

About You

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline.
  • Previous water-sector experience at Engineer level.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Proactive and keen to develop within the water industry.
  • Confident using Microsoft Office.
  • Eligible to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

What’s on Offer?

  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Competitive salary and pension
  • Private medical insurance & life assurance
  • Annual bonus
  • 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
  • Professional subscription support
  • Chartership support and mentoring
  • EV and Cycle2Work schemes

If you’re a Civil Engineer looking to develop your career in the water sector, get in touch to find out more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Technical Principal – Electrical / HV Substation Design

Locations: Glasgow, Brighton, Newcastle, York, Croydon or Bristol
Type: Permanent
Sector: Energy / Power
Discipline: Electrical Engineering

We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Principal / Principal Electrical Engineer to join a leading consultancy working across the UK energy and power sector.

This is a senior technical role within a Transmission & Distribution environment, supporting projects from early-stage optioneering and concept design through detailed design, commissioning and completion.

The role is suited to an experienced electrical engineer with strong 11kV-33kV network, HV/LV, substation and renewable generation connection experience, combined with project leadership, client management and mentoring capability.

Key Responsibilities

Front-End & Optioneering

  • Capture and agree stakeholder requirements.

  • Assess network configuration, resilience and operational scenarios.

  • Lead and support site surveys.

  • Develop technical options and recommendations.

  • Produce reports to support client decision-making.

Electrical & Substation Design

  • Deliver electrical designs for 11kV-33kV networks.

  • Cable sizing, routing and termination.

  • Develop HV substation layouts and equipment specifications.

  • Design control and protection schemes, including G99.

  • Multicore and fibre-optic cable design.

  • Earthing system design.

  • Substation LVAC and DC system design.

  • Interpret client and DNO standards.

  • Produce high-quality technical drawings, calculations and design deliverables.

Project & Technical Leadership

  • Lead electrical engineering packages and projects.

  • Coordinate multidisciplinary design interfaces.

  • Manage technical deliverables against programme and quality requirements.

  • Conduct design reviews and provide technical assurance.

  • Act as a key client interface.

  • Lead technical meetings and workshops.

  • Resolve complex engineering and design issues.

  • Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Commissioning & Construction Support

  • Respond to construction and commissioning queries.

  • Attend site meetings and design reviews.

  • Provide technical support during construction.

  • Resolve site-based technical issues.

  • Support commissioning and project close-out.

Bids & Business Development

  • Provide technical input into bids and tenders.

  • Support methodologies, programmes and resource proposals.

  • Prepare technical capability statements.

  • Support client development and new opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering.

  • Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.

  • Extensive electrical project engineering experience.

  • Strong 11kV-33kV network design experience.

  • Strong HV substation and HV/LV design knowledge.

  • Experience with control and protection systems, including G99.

  • Experience producing specifications, calculations, drawings and design deliverables.

  • Ability to lead projects from early design through commissioning.

  • Strong multidisciplinary coordination and stakeholder-management skills.

  • Knowledge of DNO/TSO standards and regulations.

  • Experience mentoring or developing engineers.

  • Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Desirable

  • Renewable generation and grid connection experience.

  • Net-zero energy project experience.

  • Experience with data centres, aviation, healthcare, nuclear or defence.

  • Commissioning and site-support experience.

  • Bid preparation and proposal-writing experience.

  • Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.

The Opportunity

This is a senior opportunity for an engineer who can combine technical design expertise with project leadership and client management.

If you are a Technical Principal, Principal Electrical Engineer, Senior Electrical Design Engineer or HV Substation Design Engineer with strong 11kV-33kV experience, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

📩 Apply now or contact me for further details.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

HV Substation Primary Design Engineer

Salary: Up to £95,000 + Welcome Bonus

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HV Substation Primary Design Engineer to join a leading organisation operating within the UK power and energy sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to work on major HV/EHV substation and power infrastructure projects, taking responsibility for primary electrical design from concept through to detailed design and delivery.

The Role

As a Primary Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality primary electrical designs for HV/EHV substations.

You will work closely with project managers, secondary design engineers, civil/structural teams, clients, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure designs are technically compliant, constructable and delivered to programme.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce and review HV/EHV substation primary electrical designs.
  • Develop substation layouts and primary plant arrangements.
  • Design and specify HV switchgear, transformers, busbars, CTs, VTs/CVTs, disconnectors, earth switches and associated primary equipment.
  • Produce and review single-line diagrams, schematic drawings and equipment specifications.
  • Develop equipment layouts, clearances and interface requirements.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant UK standards, client specifications and DNO/TSO requirements.
  • Support technical studies, design reviews and value-engineering exercises.
  • Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and internal engineering teams.
  • Review supplier drawings, technical submissions and equipment data.
  • Support construction and commissioning teams with technical queries and design clarification.
  • Identify and resolve design issues throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure designs meet programme, quality, safety and commercial requirements.
  • Contribute to design assurance, technical reports and project documentation.

Experience Required

We are looking for candidates with a strong background in HV/EHV substation primary design.

Ideally, you will have:

  • Proven experience designing HV/EHV substations.
  • Strong knowledge of primary substation equipment and layouts.
  • Experience with 132kV, 275kV and/or 400kV substation projects would be highly desirable.
  • Experience producing and reviewing detailed electrical design documentation.
  • Good understanding of substation electrical clearances and equipment interfaces.
  • Experience working within DNO, transmission, ICP, EPC or utility environments.
  • Knowledge of relevant UK standards and technical requirements.
  • Experience working on projects from concept/design through to construction and commissioning.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

  • Experience within the UK transmission and distribution sector.
  • Experience working on National Grid / DNO / ICP projects.
  • Knowledge of G81 and/or other relevant utility standards.
  • Experience with major infrastructure or grid connection projects.
  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
  • Experience mentoring or technically supporting junior engineers.

Package

Salary: Up to £95,000 depending on experience

Welcome bonus available

Additional benefits and package details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced HV/EHV Primary Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity within the UK power sector, I’d be keen to speak with you.

Send me a message for a confidential conversation and further details.

Equally, if you know someone with the right background, feel free to get in touch or share this opportunity with them.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Geotechnical / Ground Investigation Engineer

  • Newcastle / North East
  • £500-£550 per day Inside IR35
  • 3-month rolling contract
  • 80% Site / 20% Office

Advance TRS are recruiting for an experienced Geotechnical / Ground Investigation Engineer to support major construction and urban regeneration projects across the North East.

The role will focus on brownfield site investigations, ground investigation management and site-based supervision, working across a range of construction projects.

The Role

You will be responsible for planning, managing and supervising ground investigation works, including drilling and associated site investigations.

  • Planning and managing ground investigations across construction and brownfield sites.
  • Supervising drilling, boreholes, trial pitting, window sampling and in-situ testing.
  • Logging soil and rock in accordance with BS 5930.
  • Carrying out groundwater, ground gas and surface water monitoring.
  • Managing specialist GI subcontractors and laboratories.
  • Reviewing RAMS, method statements, permits and technical documentation.
  • Producing and reviewing factual Ground Investigation Reports (GIRs).
  • Ensuring works comply with H&S legislation, BS 5930, BS 10175 and relevant industry standards.
  • Providing technical support and site-based engineering input throughout the investigation and construction process.

About You

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in:

  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Engineering Geology
  • Ground Investigation / Site Investigation
  • Borehole and drilling supervision
  • Brownfield or contaminated land investigations
  • Trial pitting and window sampling
  • Soil and rock logging
  • Groundwater and ground gas monitoring
  • Managing GI contractors and specialist subcontractors

Previous experience within the water sector is advantageous but not essential. Experience across construction, infrastructure, brownfield regeneration, highways, rail or other major infrastructure projects will also be considered.

Please contact Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Wastewater Network Modeller | East Sussex | Hybrid

Advance TRS is working with a leading international water consultancy to recruit two Wastewater Network Modellers to join their growing UK team.

This is a great opportunity for experienced wastewater modellers with 4+ years’ relevant experience who are looking to develop their technical expertise and progress towards CIWEM Chartership.

The Role

You will work within an established specialist modelling team, delivering wastewater network modelling projects across model building, verification and solution development.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Building, maintaining and developing wastewater network hydraulic models using InfoWorks ICM
  • Model verification and historical verification
  • Solution development and assessment
  • Hydraulic analysis and interpretation
  • Analysing data to support engineering decisions
  • Identifying network issues, risks and potential solutions
  • Considering practical buildability and deliverability of solutions
  • Producing technical reports and presentations
  • Supporting project teams, clients and stakeholders
  • Contributing to modelling processes and continuous improvement
  • Supporting and sharing knowledge with less experienced colleagues

Essential Experience

  • 4+ years’ relevant wastewater network modelling experience
  • Strong, hands-on InfoWorks ICM experience – essential
  • Experience in model building, verification and solution development
  • Strong understanding of wastewater network performance and hydraulic principles
  • Ability to analyse data and interpret modelling outputs
  • Ability to translate modelling results into practical engineering solutions
  • Strong communication and technical report writing skills
  • Relevant degree or equivalent experience
  • Actively working towards CIWEM Chartership
  • Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Experience with InfoWorks CS, InfoAsset Manager, MapInfo, advanced Excel, VBA, TOTEX and option development would be advantageous.

Hybrid working, typically 2-3 days per week in the office.

A current driving licence would be advantageous.

If you are an experienced Wastewater Network Modeller with strong InfoWorks ICM experience and are looking to progress your technical career and CIWEM Chartership, please contact Advance TRS for a confidential discussion.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

HV Substation Primary Design Engineer

Salary: Up to £95,000 + Welcome Bonus

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HV Substation Primary Design Engineer to join a leading organisation operating within the UK power and energy sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to work on major HV/EHV substation and power infrastructure projects, taking responsibility for primary electrical design from concept through to detailed design and delivery.

The Role

As a Primary Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality primary electrical designs for HV/EHV substations.

You will work closely with project managers, secondary design engineers, civil/structural teams, clients, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure designs are technically compliant, constructable and delivered to programme.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce and review HV/EHV substation primary electrical designs.
  • Develop substation layouts and primary plant arrangements.
  • Design and specify HV switchgear, transformers, busbars, CTs, VTs/CVTs, disconnectors, earth switches and associated primary equipment.
  • Produce and review single-line diagrams, schematic drawings and equipment specifications.
  • Develop equipment layouts, clearances and interface requirements.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant UK standards, client specifications and DNO/TSO requirements.
  • Support technical studies, design reviews and value-engineering exercises.
  • Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and internal engineering teams.
  • Review supplier drawings, technical submissions and equipment data.
  • Support construction and commissioning teams with technical queries and design clarification.
  • Identify and resolve design issues throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure designs meet programme, quality, safety and commercial requirements.
  • Contribute to design assurance, technical reports and project documentation.

Experience Required

We are looking for candidates with a strong background in HV/EHV substation primary design.

Ideally, you will have:

  • Proven experience designing HV/EHV substations.
  • Strong knowledge of primary substation equipment and layouts.
  • Experience with 132kV, 275kV and/or 400kV substation projects would be highly desirable.
  • Experience producing and reviewing detailed electrical design documentation.
  • Good understanding of substation electrical clearances and equipment interfaces.
  • Experience working within DNO, transmission, ICP, EPC or utility environments.
  • Knowledge of relevant UK standards and technical requirements.
  • Experience working on projects from concept/design through to construction and commissioning.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

  • Experience within the UK transmission and distribution sector.
  • Experience working on National Grid / DNO / ICP projects.
  • Knowledge of G81 and/or other relevant utility standards.
  • Experience with major infrastructure or grid connection projects.
  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
  • Experience mentoring or technically supporting junior engineers.

Package

Salary: Up to £95,000 depending on experience

Welcome bonus available

Additional benefits and package details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced HV/EHV Primary Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity within the UK power sector, I’d be keen to speak with you.

Send me a message for a confidential conversation and further details.

Equally, if you know someone with the right background, feel free to get in touch or share this opportunity with them.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Quantity Surveyor | Contract | Up to £500 per day

Advance TRS is recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on the delivery of major HV power infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-value transmission and distribution schemes, supporting the commercial delivery of projects for leading clients across the UK power sector.

The Role

You’ll provide commercial support across the full project lifecycle, from pre-contract through to final account, ensuring projects are delivered commercially and contractually in line with NEC requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing pre- and post-contract commercial activities.
  • Cost management, forecasting and reporting.
  • Preparing and assessing valuations, variations and final accounts.
  • Contract administration and NEC contract management.
  • Supporting procurement and subcontract management.
  • Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
  • Working closely with project teams to ensure successful commercial delivery.

About You

  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the Power Transmission & Distribution sector.
  • Experience working on National Grid, DNO or ICP projects.
  • Previous experience working for a main contractor delivering HV infrastructure projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
  • Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
  • MRICS qualification is desirable, although experienced candidates working towards chartership will also be considered.

What’s on Offer

  • Contract opportunity
  • Up to £500 per day (DOE)
  • Work on major HV infrastructure programmes with long-term project pipelines.
  • Opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing commercial team delivering critical UK energy infrastructure.

If you’re an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next contract within the UK power sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Quantity Surveyor | Contract | Up to £500 per day

Advance TRS is recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on the delivery of major HV power infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-value transmission and distribution schemes, supporting the commercial delivery of projects for leading clients across the UK power sector.

The Role

You’ll provide commercial support across the full project lifecycle, from pre-contract through to final account, ensuring projects are delivered commercially and contractually in line with NEC requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing pre- and post-contract commercial activities.
  • Cost management, forecasting and reporting.
  • Preparing and assessing valuations, variations and final accounts.
  • Contract administration and NEC contract management.
  • Supporting procurement and subcontract management.
  • Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
  • Working closely with project teams to ensure successful commercial delivery.

About You

  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the Power Transmission & Distribution sector.
  • Experience working on National Grid, DNO or ICP projects.
  • Previous experience working for a main contractor delivering HV infrastructure projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
  • Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
  • MRICS qualification is desirable, although experienced candidates working towards chartership will also be considered.

What’s on Offer

  • Contract opportunity
  • Up to £500 per day (DOE)
  • Work on major HV infrastructure programmes with long-term project pipelines.
  • Opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing commercial team delivering critical UK energy infrastructure.

If you’re an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next contract within the UK power sector, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer (Intermediate – Principal grades)

Location: Rhyl, North Wales (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £35,000 – £65,000 + benefits

Contract Rate: Negotiable Outside IR35

Overview:

Our client is looking for Mechanical Engineers to join their growing team in Rhyl to support long-term delivery on the Welsh Water framework.

Key Responsibilities:

* Design and deliver mechanical infrastructure including clean and wastewater treatment works
* Produce detailed drawings, calculations, and specifications
* Undertake site assessments, surveys, and support construction reviews
* Work with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure design compliance
* Ensure adherence to WIMES, DWI, and industry mechanical standards
* Mentor junior engineers and lead mechanical packages for more complex schemes (at senior levels)

Requirements:

* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
* Previous experience on UK water projects (AMP framework knowledge beneficial)
* Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, Inventor etc.
* Strong communication and coordination skills
* Chartered or near-chartered status (IMechE or equivalent) desirable

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer (Intermediate – Principal grades)

Location: Rhyl, North Wales (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £35,000 – £60,000 + benefits

Contract: Negotiable (Outside IR35)

Overview:

Our client is looking for Electrical Engineers to join their growing team in Rhyl to support long-term delivery on the Welsh Water framework.

Key Responsibilities:

* Design and deliver electrical infrastructure including clean and wastewater treatment works
* Produce detailed drawings, calculations, and specifications
* Undertake site assessments, surveys, and support construction reviews
* Work with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure design compliance
* Ensure adherence to BS7671, DSEAR, and industry electrical standards
* Mentor junior engineers and lead electrical packages for more complex schemes (at senior levels)

Requirements:

* Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
* Previous experience on UK water projects (AMP framework knowledge beneficial)
* Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD Electrical etc.
* Strong communication and coordination skills
* Chartered or near-chartered status (IET or equivalent) desirable

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer (Lead / Principal grade)

Location: Preston (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + benefits or Contract Rate: £50 – £55ph Ltd

Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer (contract or permanent) to lead the design and delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a key technical leadership role within the team, providing strategic input across project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving engineering excellence across mechanical packages.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership in the design and delivery of mechanical infrastructure for clean and wastewater treatment works, ensuring alignment with programme, cost, and quality objectives.
  • Lead the development of detailed mechanical designs, including drawings, specifications, and calculations, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with client and industry standards.
  • Oversee and direct site assessments, feasibility studies, and design reviews; provide expert input during construction to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Act as the mechanical discipline lead, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure robust, compliant, and sustainable solutions.
  • Drive adherence to WIMES, DWI, and relevant British/European mechanical standards, ensuring best practice is embedded across all design activities.
  • Take ownership of mechanical work packages on major schemes, ensuring consistency in delivery and acting as a technical authority.
  • Mentor, support, and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a high-performing and knowledgeable mechanical engineering team.
  • Support business development and bid activities through technical leadership, scope definition, and resource planning.

Requirements:

  • Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Extensive experience in the design and delivery of mechanical systems for UK water infrastructure projects, ideally within AMP frameworks.
  • Deep understanding of relevant industry standards (WIMES, DWI) and regulatory frameworks.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
  • Chartered Engineer status with IMechE or equivalent (or demonstrable equivalent experience and capability).

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions)

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

Advance TRS is partnering with a leading engineering and facilities management organisation to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer specialising in decarbonisation and energy solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering sustainable retrofit and low-carbon building projects across the public and commercial sectors.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will lead the electrical design of projects from concept through to delivery, providing technical expertise across solar PV, battery storage, LV power distribution, lighting, and energy-efficient building systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the electrical design and coordination of decarbonisation and sustainable retrofit projects.
  • Produce detailed electrical designs from RIBA Stages 2-5, including calculations, single-line diagrams, schematics, specifications and technical reports.
  • Design LV electrical infrastructure incorporating:
    • Solar PV (roof-mounted, ground-mounted & BIPV)
    • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
    • LED lighting
    • Smart controls
    • Heat pump integration
  • Manage DNO applications from feasibility through to approval.
  • Coordinate designs with mechanical, energy and BIM teams.
  • Review, check and approve electrical designs to BS7671 and UK Building Regulations.
  • Attend client meetings and provide technical guidance throughout project delivery.
  • Mentor junior engineers and support technical development within the team.
  • Support bids, fee proposals and design risk management.

About You

You will have experience delivering electrical design within low-carbon or decarbonisation projects and be confident leading multidisciplinary design packages.

Essential Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards.
  • Strong background in LV electrical design.
  • Experience designing solar PV and low-carbon energy systems.
  • Knowledge of DNO application processes.
  • Experience across full RIBA design stages.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD (Revit/BIM desirable).
  • Excellent understanding of:
    • BS7671
    • IET Wiring Regulations
    • UK Building Regulations
    • CIBSE guidance
    • PAS2035
    • MCS Standards
    • Building Safety Act
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Experience

  • Public sector decarbonisation programmes.
  • PSDS, SHDF or WHDF funded projects.
  • Design & Build and Traditional procurement.
  • Electrical design QA and technical sign-off.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Company pension.
  • Life assurance (2x salary).
  • Private employee discounts.
  • Gym membership discounts.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Holiday purchase scheme.
  • Ongoing professional development and funded training.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Employee referral scheme.
  • CSR volunteering days.
  • Hybrid working.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + Excellent Package

We’re looking for an experienced Contract Manager with specialist NEC expertise to join a major infrastructure project in London.

Unlike a traditional Commercial Manager role, this position is focused on protecting the client’s contractual position through effective administration of the main contract, contractual compliance and proactive management of change.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing the main NEC contract, providing contractual advice to project teams and supporting the successful delivery of a complex infrastructure programme.

Working closely with senior commercial leadership, you’ll become the subject matter expert for contractual matters across the project.

Responsibilities

  • Administer the NEC main contract.
  • Manage contractual notices, Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
  • Review and interpret contract clauses.
  • Manage contractual correspondence with the client.
  • Support negotiations relating to contractual matters.
  • Ensure subcontract agreements align with the main contract.
  • Support dispute avoidance and resolution.
  • Monitor contractual compliance and governance.
  • Advise project teams on contractual entitlement and risk.

About You

We’re looking for candidates with:

  • Extensive NEC3 or NEC4 contract management experience.
  • Experience administering Prime Contracts on major infrastructure projects.
  • Main contractor or Joint Venture background.
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts and contractual risk.
  • Experience managing client-facing contractual matters.
  • Construction law knowledge is advantageous.
  • HS2 or major infrastructure experience would be highly desirable.

Package

  • £80,000-£90,000 salary
  • Travel allowance
  • Lunch allowance
  • Private Healthcare
  • Enhanced pension
  • 24 days annual leave
  • Long-term career progression
  • Hybrid working

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded contract specialist who enjoys protecting contractual entitlement and influencing project success on complex infrastructure projects.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title:

Site Engineer

Salary:

Competitive (dependent on experience)

Location:

Peterborough / Anglian Water Region

Type:

Permanent | Hybrid (project dependent)

About the Role:

Our client is looking to strengthen its Construction and Project Delivery team by recruiting an experienced Site Engineer to support the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects across the Anglian Water region.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of engineering activities on site, working closely with project teams to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You’ll play a key role in surveying, setting out, quality assurance and engineering coordination while supporting the successful delivery of complex civil engineering projects.

About the Client:

Our client is a leading design and build organisation operating within the UK water sector, delivering large-scale infrastructure projects through long-term framework agreements. They are committed to investing in their people, fostering an inclusive working environment and providing opportunities for continuous learning and career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out day-to-day site quality assurance, including surveying, setting out, quality inspections and approvals.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify challenges and deliver practical engineering solutions.
  • Support programme, quality and budget objectives throughout project delivery.
  • Prepare temporary works design briefs in accordance with Temporary Works Coordinator requirements.
  • Produce, review and submit red-line drawings to the design team.
  • Develop and maintain a rolling three-month lookahead programme for your allocated works.
  • Ensure compliance with company procedures, health and safety legislation, environmental standards and statutory regulations.
  • Plan engineering activities to minimise health and safety risks.
  • Maintain accurate site records and communicate any project changes to the site management team.
  • Support the Site Manager by resolving engineering issues and ensuring construction aligns with specifications, digital models and drawings.
  • Mentor Graduate and Apprentice Engineers, supporting their professional development.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • HNC, HND or Level 4 Civil Engineering Technician qualification (or equivalent).
  • Experience using CAD and BIM software.
  • Competent in the use of robotic total stations and GPS surveying equipment.
  • Valid SSSTS certification.
  • 3-Day First Aid qualification.
  • Appropriate CSCS card.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative project team.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

What Our Client Offers:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Hybrid working (role dependent).
  • Company car or car allowance (role dependent).
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Option to purchase up to five additional days’ annual leave.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • A supportive and inclusive working environment.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • The opportunity to work on major UK water infrastructure projects.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. A full UK driving licence is likely to be required due to travel across project sites.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects. Alongside exposure to major engineering schemes, you’ll have the chance to develop your technical expertise, broaden your leadership skills by mentoring junior engineers and progress your career within a business that actively invests in its people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Salary: Up to £115,000 + Excellent Package

Lead the commercial delivery of one of London’s most complex station upgrade projects.

We’re recruiting an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering a major station capacity upgrade in Central London.

The project involves the construction of new underground passenger tunnels, complex structural works and the delivery of critical infrastructure within a live operational transport environment. Working in a highly constrained urban setting, you’ll be part of a team delivering improvements that will increase passenger capacity, improve accessibility and enhance one of London’s key transport interchanges.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a strong pipeline of major infrastructure projects, offering long-term career progression and the chance to work on technically challenging schemes across the UK.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Commercial Director, you’ll lead the commercial function throughout the project lifecycle, taking responsibility for cost management, contract administration, commercial strategy and risk management.

You’ll work closely with project delivery, design and operational teams, while managing client relationships and leading a team of commercial professionals to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the commercial management of a major infrastructure project from procurement through to final account.
  • Manage NEC main contracts and subcontract agreements.
  • Oversee commercial reporting, forecasting, valuations and cash flow.
  • Lead change management, compensation events and contractual compliance.
  • Manage commercial risk and opportunity across the project.
  • Lead subcontract negotiations and final account settlements.
  • Provide strategic commercial advice to senior project leadership.
  • Support procurement activities and commercial governance.
  • Develop, mentor and lead the commercial team.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.

About You

You’ll bring:

  • Significant commercial leadership experience on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
  • Strong NEC3 or NEC4 contract knowledge.
  • Experience working for a main contractor or Joint Venture.
  • Proven ability managing high-value projects and commercial teams.
  • Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Senior Commercial Managers, as well as high-performing Commercial Managers ready to step into a senior leadership position.

Package

  • Salary up to £115,000
  • Travel allowance
  • Lunch allowance
  • Private Healthcare
  • Enhanced pension
  • 24 days annual leave
  • Hybrid working
  • Long-term project pipeline
  • Excellent career progression

If you’re looking to play a key leadership role on a technically complex infrastructure project while progressing your career with a growing contractor, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title:
Technical Director – Hydroecology

Salary:
£60,000 to £70,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:
Saltaire, West Yorkshire

Type:
Permanent – Full Time, Hybrid

About the Role:
Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Director to lead and grow their hydroecology service offering. This is a strategic leadership role, providing the opportunity to shape technical direction, influence industry standards, and deliver innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges.

Hydroecology plays a critical role in climate resilience and ecosystem protection, and this position offers a platform to drive meaningful, measurable impact across the sector.

About the client:
Our client is an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy, known for its focus on innovation, sustainability and resilience.

They are independent and employee-owned, with a strong emphasis on long-term thinking, collaboration and professional development. With a global presence, they work across public, private and third sector clients to deliver forward-thinking environmental solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
Define and implement technical strategy for hydroecology and water management
Provide thought leadership through publications, conferences and industry engagement
Lead innovation and research initiatives, collaborating with academic and industry partners
Champion technical excellence, quality assurance and continuous improvement
Mentor and develop technical teams, supporting capability growth
Lead strategic project delivery and act as Project Director on key commissions
Build and maintain strong client and partner relationships
Identify and develop new business opportunities, partnerships and frameworks
What Our Client is Looking For:
Recognised authority in hydroecology with a strong track record of sector influence
Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into practical solutions
Strategic mindset with experience shaping technical direction
Strong commercial awareness and experience managing high-value projects
Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills
Commitment to sustainability and innovation
What Our Client Offers:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Strong focus on work-life balance and wellbeing
Investment in learning, development and research
Opportunities to influence industry standards and policy
Leadership role with real strategic impact
Supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture
Eligibility:
Degree (BSc and/or MSc) in ecology, environmental science or related discipline
Chartered Environmentalist (or equivalent professional accreditation)
Right to work in the UK
Opportunity for Growth:
This is a senior leadership position offering significant scope to shape the future direction of hydroecology within a growing consultancy. The role provides opportunities to influence both internal strategy and wider industry practices, while continuing to develop professionally at the highest level.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Sub Agent- Rail Civils

Type: Permanent

Location: South West

Rate : Dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHSARC

I am looking for a sub agent with a good civils background, to deliver civil engineering technical excellence for civil engineering works associated with various projects

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within civils work from a sub agent perspective. This role would suit a civil engineer.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the civil engineering on allocated company contracts are technically compliant with the relevant Group, client & company standards.
  • Act as the civil engineering technical contact and liaison with clients and sub-contractors in order to resolve technical issues.
  • Ensure integration of design, installation and testing and that the end product meets the client specification and has technical integrity.
  • Carry out project risk assessments.
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Be an experience civil engineer.
  • Have five years relevant experience..
  • Proven experience managing sub contractors .

Desirable:

  • Although not essential it would also be advantageous if you have a degree in a relevant discipline such as Civil Engineering.

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job title: CEM – Rail Civils

Type: Contract

Location:Birmingham, Oxford, Bedford

Rate: Dependant on experience

Role

You will be expected work within the rail aspects of delivery and associated works with the other disciplines and to deliver construction work safely to the level of quality expected. This role will be to manage works with a focus on civils at delivery stage of major projects. This is construction rather than design led within Civils and rail systems.

Suitable role for a contractors engineering manager with rail civils

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Undertaking the role of an engineer on delivery works
  • Act as CEM managing a team of CREs
  • Carrying out engineering responsibilities in project from start to finish
  • Controlling all onsite technical activities and quality control.

Essential requirements:

  • Education to HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent suitable experience.
  • Comprehensive understanding of civils and related engineering principles, including interfaces between disciplines.
  • Held CEM status previously
  • Good knowledge and understanding of standards, processes and procedures.

For full details and to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply or contact Josh Hill at Advance TRS

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Engineering Technical Lead – Network Modelling
Salary: £80,000-£90,000+ dependent on experience
Location: South Coast, UK
Type: Permanent, Hybrid – 1-2 days per week in the office

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Engineering Technical Lead to provide technical leadership across clean water and wastewater network modelling.

You will lead network modelling strategy and standards, oversee modelling quality across internal and supply chain teams, develop technical capability and support innovation across modelling and engineering processes.

The role combines technical leadership, people management, project delivery, stakeholder engagement and digital transformation, including opportunities around automation and AI.

About the Client

Our client is a major UK water organisation delivering essential water and wastewater services. The Engineering function works with internal teams, consultants and delivery partners across network planning, modelling and engineering delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead network modelling strategy, standards and technical capability.
  • Oversee model libraries and modelling quality across internal and supply chain teams.
  • Line manage around 18 internal modellers and technically manage up to 50 supply chain modellers.
  • Coach and mentor technical staff.
  • Drive innovation, automation, AI and digital initiatives.
  • Manage modelling providers, software licensing and technical relationships.
  • Develop business cases and support commercial decisions.
  • Engage with senior stakeholders and represent the organisation within the industry.
  • Drive continuous improvement in modelling and engineering delivery.

What Our Client is Looking For

  • Strong network modelling experience across clean water and/or wastewater.
  • Technical leadership and line management experience.
  • Experience with InfoWorks ICM and/or InfoWorks WS Pro.
  • Strong people, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Project management and delivery experience.
  • Experience coaching and mentoring technical teams.
  • Strategic, innovative and improvement-focused approach.
  • Strong understanding of network modelling within engineering design.
  • MEng/BEng/BSc in Engineering, Environmental Science or related numerate subject.
  • Chartered Engineer status with an appropriate professional institution.

Desirable: Subject Matter Expert in CW or WW modelling; Fellowship of an appropriate professional institution.

What Our Client Offers

  • £80,000-£90,000+ salary.
  • Up to 10% bonus.
  • £400 per month car allowance.
  • Up to 10% pension contribution, subject to employee contribution.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Senior technical leadership opportunity with scope to influence network modelling strategy.
  • Opportunity to lead innovation, digital transformation and technical development.

Eligibility

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK and be able to attend the office 1-2 days per week.

Opportunity for Growth

A senior opportunity to shape network modelling strategy, develop technical capability, influence engineering standards and lead innovation across a major UK water organisation.

Notes: This is a confidential opportunity and the client name will be discussed with suitable candidates during the recruitment process.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Project Engineer Rail Civils

Type: Contract

Location: Manchster

Rate: Dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHCDPE

I am looking for an engineer with a good Rail Civils background, to deliver civil engineering technical excellence for an engineering framework on NW+C.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a Civil technical aspect. This role would suit an existing or previous engineer within buildings and civils

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the civil engineering on allocated company contracts are technically compliant with the relevant Group, client & company standards.
  • Act as the civil engineering technical contact and liaison with clients and sub-contractors in order to resolve assurance issues.
  • Ensure integration of design, installation and testing and that the end product meets the client specification and has technical integrity.
  • Carry out project risk assessments. Assist the Tendering department in the preparation of Tenders.
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Be a chartered civil engineer (MICE) or working towards it.
  • Have five years relevant experience..
  • Proven experience of managing and controlling the planning, design reviews to delivery of civil works

Desirable:

  • Although not essential it would also be advantageous if you have a degree in a relevant discipline such as rail Engineering.

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Project Engineer Rail Civils

Type: Contract

Location: Birmingham

Rate: Dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHCDPE

I am looking for a DPE with a good Rail Civils background, to deliver civil engineering technical excellence for an engineering framework on NW+C.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a Civil technical aspect. This role would suit an existing or previous engineer within buildings and civils

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the civil engineering on allocated company contracts are technically compliant with the relevant Group, client & company standards.
  • Act as the civil engineering technical contact and liaison with clients and sub-contractors in order to resolve assurance issues.
  • Ensure integration of design, installation and testing and that the end product meets the client specification and has technical integrity.
  • Carry out project risk assessments. Assist the Tendering department in the preparation of Tenders.
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Be a chartered civil engineer (MICE) or working towards it.
  • Have five years relevant experience..
  • Proven experience of managing and controlling the planning, design reviews to delivery of civil works

Desirable:

  • Although not essential it would also be advantageous if you have a degree in a relevant discipline such as rail Engineering.

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Contracts Manager – HV/LV Electrical Engineering

Hamilton (Scotland)
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Advance TRS Recruitment

Advance TRS is delighted to be supporting a leading electrical engineering contractor in the search for an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join their growing team in Hamilton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader with a strong background in HV/LV electrical engineering, utilities, or power infrastructure to take ownership of operational delivery, commercial performance, and business growth across a well-established business unit.

The Role

As Senior Contracts Manager, you will lead multiple project teams while taking full responsibility for the performance of the HV and LV project portfolio. Working closely with senior leadership, you will drive operational excellence, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and the continued development of your teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop high-performing engineering and project delivery teams.
  • Manage the commercial performance of HV and LV project portfolios, including P&L responsibility.
  • Oversee project budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
  • Drive health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop strong relationships with existing and new clients to secure future work.
  • Support business growth through business development and strategic planning.
  • Mentor and develop managers, engineers, and operational staff.

About You

  • Minimum 5 years’ management experience within the HV/LV electrical engineering or utilities sector.
  • Strong commercial background with experience managing P&L, budgets, and project performance.
  • Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of HV/LV electrical infrastructure, substations, DNO/ICP environments, or power engineering.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • SMSTS or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
  • Electrical Engineering qualification is desirable.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Career progression within a growing organisation.
  • Opportunity to lead major HV/LV infrastructure projects.
  • Supportive leadership team and long-term career prospects.

If you’re an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next leadership opportunity within the utilities and power sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Advance TRS for a confidential discussion.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title:
Environmental Advisor / Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW)

Salary:
£45,000 to £65,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:
Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Haywards Heath or Portsmouth

Type:
Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid

About the Role:

Our client is looking for Environmental Advisors and Environmental Clerks of Works (EnvCoW) to support the delivery of flood risk, infrastructure and energy projects across the UK.

The role will focus on environmental compliance throughout the construction lifecycle, including site inspections, audits, reporting and providing practical advice to project teams to ensure compliance with legislation, permits, planning conditions and mitigation requirements.

About the Client:

Our client is an award-winning, employee-owned environmental and engineering consultancy delivering projects across flood risk management, infrastructure and environmental services.

They are committed to investing in their people through training, professional development and flexible working opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and report on environmental compliance across construction projects.
  • Carry out site inspections, environmental audits and compliance checks.
  • Review environmental documentation, site management plans and method statements.
  • Provide practical environmental advice to project managers, contractors and site teams.
  • Ensure projects meet environmental legislation, permits and planning requirements.
  • Prepare technical reports, site records, briefings and environmental documentation.
  • Liaise with clients, regulators, contractors and stakeholders.
  • Support tenders and mentor junior team members.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Experience in environmental compliance, construction environmental management, EnvCoW, ECoW or environmental consultancy.
  • Knowledge of UK environmental legislation, permits and planning requirements.
  • Experience undertaking site inspections, audits or compliance monitoring.
  • Strong communication and report writing skills.
  • Ability to work with contractors, clients and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience within flood risk, infrastructure, water, utilities, energy or civil engineering projects is desirable.

What Our Client Offers:

  • Salary of £45,000 to £65,000 depending on experience.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • EnvCoW training and mentoring support.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Employee-owned business model.
  • Benefits package including wellbeing support, salary sacrifice schemes and career development.

Eligibility:

  • Full UK driving licence.
  • CSCS Card or willingness to obtain one.
  • Right to work in the UK.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing environmental team working on major UK projects. Our client offers structured training, professional development and opportunities to progress your career within environmental compliance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Business Development Manager – ICP / Utilities Sector
Location: Hertfordshire, UK (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Package: Competitive salary + benefits

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for generating new business across the UK within the ICP (Independent Connections Provider) and utilities infrastructure market, while also developing existing client relationships to drive account growth.

The role acts as a key commercial interface for the business, focused on pipeline development, strategic market penetration, and full-cycle deal management through to contract award and handover.

Key Responsibilities

New Business & Pipeline Development

  • Identify, qualify, and develop new sales opportunities across the UK utilities and ICP market
  • Build and maintain a structured and sustainable sales pipeline
  • Develop and execute a 12-month strategic sales plan focused on growth targets
  • Research emerging market opportunities in EV, grid connections, residential, industrial & commercial sectors

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and strategic partners
  • Act as a key commercial point of contact for customers and stakeholders
  • Build long-term relationships with developers, EPCs, IDNOs, and DNO stakeholders

Sales Execution & Bid Support

  • Engage prospective clients through meetings, calls, digital outreach, and industry events
  • Review technical and commercial scope of works prior to tender submission
  • Collaborate with internal estimating and tendering teams throughout bid lifecycle
  • Lead commercial negotiations through to contract award and handover

Market Representation

  • Represent the business at industry events, conferences, and networking forums
  • Promote brand awareness and support market positioning strategy

Reporting & Performance

  • Deliver monthly KPI, sales, and pipeline reports
  • Maintain CRM accuracy and forecasting discipline
  • Provide market intelligence to support strategic decision-making

Key Requirements

Sector Expertise

  • Strong understanding of the ICP and UK electrical utilities sector
  • Knowledge of DNOs, IDNOs, NERS accreditation, and UK distribution networks
  • Awareness of EV infrastructure, grid connections, and energy transition markets
  • Understanding of LV/MV networks up to 11kV and 33kV

Commercial Capability

  • Strong commercial awareness including contract law and risk management
  • Proven ability to negotiate and close complex technical and infrastructure contracts
  • Experience managing full sales lifecycle from lead generation to completion

Core Skills

  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Excellent organisation and time management
  • Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capability

Company Overview

The organisation is a UK-based environmental and infrastructure engineering services group specialising in critical national infrastructure support, particularly across energy, utilities, and transport sectors. It provides integrated solutions spanning environmental services, infrastructure maintenance, engineering support, and utility network services.

The business operates across regulated infrastructure markets and supports clients involved in energy transition, grid modernisation, and sustainable infrastructure development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £50,000-£65,000, depending on experience
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working: Hybrid

Advance TRS is currently working with an established and growing consultancy within the UK water sector to recruit a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer for its Bristol-based water team.

This is a newly available opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer to join a growing team delivering a broad portfolio of water and wastewater projects for major clients across the UK.

The position could suit engineers specialising in either water and wastewater infrastructure/networks or non-infrastructure, with candidates from either background encouraged to apply. Experience across both areas would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will take a lead role in the technical delivery of water and wastewater projects, working alongside Project Managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Depending on the candidate’s experience and area of specialism, projects may include:

  • Water and wastewater networks and pipelines
  • Foul and surface water drainage
  • Pumping stations
  • CSOs and network storage
  • SuDS and nature-based solutions
  • Flood alleviation schemes
  • Water and wastewater treatment assets
  • Civil works associated with process and MEICA installations
  • Outline and detailed design
  • Technical specifications and construction documentation

The role provides the opportunity to become involved throughout the project lifecycle, from early-stage development and optioneering through to detailed design, tender and construction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical delivery of civil engineering design packages.
  • Produce and check calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and other technical deliverables.
  • Support projects through concept, outline and detailed design stages.
  • Coordinate civil designs with process, MEICA and other multidisciplinary requirements.
  • Work closely with Project Managers to establish deliverables, programmes and quality requirements.
  • Review and manage design changes throughout project delivery.
  • Contribute to tender preparation, tender assessments and contract administration.
  • Liaise with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
  • Support the development of innovative, sustainable and cost-effective engineering solutions.
  • Contribute to bids, tenders and other business development activities.
  • Help develop and maintain strong client relationships.

About the Candidate

The client is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong background in the water sector, ideally with experience in either infrastructure/networks or non-infrastructure design.

Candidates should have:

  • Significant experience in water and/or wastewater civil engineering.
  • Strong technical design experience within infrastructure/networks or non-infrastructure.
  • Experience delivering projects through to detailed design.
  • Experience of multidisciplinary design and an understanding of the interaction between civil, process and MEICA disciplines.
  • Experience of contract and tender preparation, tender assessment and/or contract administration.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • The ability to work independently and take ownership of technical delivery.
  • A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Chartered Engineer status or be working towards chartership with an appropriate professional institution such as ICE or CIWEM.

For candidates operating at Principal level, experience of technical leadership, mentoring, client management and supporting business development would be particularly beneficial.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

The successful candidate will be joining a growing water team with a diverse project portfolio and genuine opportunities to develop their technical and leadership responsibilities.

The role offers the opportunity to:

  • Work on a varied portfolio of UK water and wastewater projects.
  • Develop expertise across a broad range of civil engineering disciplines.
  • Take a leading role in technical project delivery.
  • Mentor and support developing engineers.
  • Build relationships with major water sector clients.
  • Contribute to bids, tenders and future project opportunities.
  • Progress towards greater technical and project leadership responsibilities.
  • Work within a flexible hybrid working environment.

Interested?

Advance TRS is managing this recruitment process on behalf of our client.

If you are a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer with experience in water infrastructure, networks or non-infrastructure and would be interested in finding out more, please get in touch with Advance TRS for a confidential discussion.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Location: Edinburgh / Glasgow / Leeds / Bristol

Salary: Up to £70,000 + £4,000 car allowance

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Flexible working arrangements available

The Opportunity

Advance TRS is working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a Principal Wastewater Modeller to join its growing Urban Drainage Modelling team in either Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, or Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced wastewater modeller to take a leading role in the technical delivery of a varied programme of urban drainage and hydraulic modelling projects.

The successful candidate will work across a range of challenging and technically interesting schemes, with the opportunity to develop their expertise, lead project delivery and contribute to the development of less experienced modellers.

The role is particularly suited to someone with strong InfoWorks ICM experience who is looking for increased technical responsibility, project leadership and, at Principal level, the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of the wider team.

The Role

Working as part of an established urban drainage modelling team, responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the technical delivery of wastewater and urban drainage modelling projects.
  • Building, verifying and developing integrated catchment models using InfoWorks ICM.
  • Undertaking hydraulic modelling to support feasibility studies, option development and solution design.
  • Managing technical deliverables, project milestones, quality assurance and agreed methodologies.
  • Working directly with clients and their technical teams to understand requirements and deliver appropriate modelling solutions.
  • Providing technical guidance, mentoring and training to junior and developing modellers.
  • Supporting the development of improved modelling processes, methodologies and technical tools.
  • Contributing to projects across both the public and private sectors.
  • Managing project costs, resources and programmes in line with agreed deliverables.
  • Taking responsibility for technical quality and ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard.

The wider project portfolio may include:

  • Integrated catchment modelling
  • Wastewater network modelling
  • Urban drainage studies
  • Surface water management
  • Development impact assessments
  • Model build and verification
  • Feasibility and option appraisal
  • Solution development and design

About You

The successful candidate will have:

  • Strong experience in wastewater / urban drainage hydraulic modelling.
  • Proven experience building and verifying integrated catchment models using InfoWorks ICM.
  • Strong practical experience with InfoWorks ICM hydraulic modelling software.
  • Experience using GIS packages such as ArcGIS, MapInfo or equivalent.
  • A track record of mentoring and supporting less experienced modellers.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
  • The ability to manage technical delivery independently and take ownership of project outcomes.

For Principal-level appointments, candidates should also demonstrate:

  • Experience leading urban drainage modelling projects or technical disciplines.
  • Experience managing modelling teams and project resources.
  • Commercial awareness, including project financial management.
  • An understanding of the UK water market and an interest in business development and client development.
  • Chartered status with an appropriate professional institution such as ICE or CIWEM, or be close to achieving chartership.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

  • Water quality modelling experience.
  • Experience undertaking UPM studies.
  • Broader experience across wastewater and urban drainage modelling.
  • Experience developing innovative modelling approaches or technical tools.
  • Experience contributing to bids, proposals or business development activities.
  • Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering and environmental projects.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an established consultancy with a strong pipeline of water and environmental projects and a collaborative technical culture.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

  • A varied programme of technically challenging urban drainage projects.
  • Opportunities to work with experienced hydraulic modelling professionals.
  • Clear opportunities for progression towards greater technical and project leadership responsibility.
  • Support for professional development and chartership.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working.
  • Flexible start and finish times.
  • Opportunities to mentor and develop junior colleagues.
  • Exposure to both public and private sector clients.
  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced InfoWorks ICM Wastewater Modeller and are considering your next career move, Advance TRS would be interested in speaking with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Role: NEC Site Supervisor
Location: Hampshire
Salary / Rate: Competitive (DOE)
Contract: 18-Month Contract

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced NEC Site Supervisor to join the Southampton Link Main Project, a major Southern Water infrastructure scheme in Hampshire. Working under an NEC4 ECC contract, you will play a key role in ensuring construction activities are delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out site inspections to ensure works are delivered in accordance with the contract, specifications, and design requirements
    * Monitor construction quality and ensure compliance with NEC4 ECC contract requirements
    * Identify, record, and manage defects, ensuring timely resolution with the delivery team
    * Maintain accurate site records and inspection reports
    * Work closely with the Contractor, Project Manager, and wider project team to support successful project delivery
    * Promote high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance on site
    * Provide technical oversight and support throughout the construction phase

About You:

  • Proven experience working as an NEC Site Supervisor or in a similar site supervision role
    * Strong knowledge and experience of NEC4 ECC contracts (essential)
    * Experience within the water sector or major civil infrastructure projects (preferred)
    * Strong site inspection, quality assurance, and defect management experience
    * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
    * Ability to work independently while supporting the wider project team

Contact Charlie Knight at Advance TRS to find out more about this opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Cardiff | Up to £65,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working

I’m recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded infrastructure consultancy that is continuing to grow its commercial team in Cardiff.

This opportunity offers the chance to work on a broad portfolio of infrastructure schemes across Rail, Highways, Water, Utilities and Major Infrastructure, delivering projects for public and private sector clients throughout Wales and the wider UK.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take ownership of commercial delivery across multiple projects while supporting less experienced surveyors and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key responsibilities:

  • Delivering pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services
  • NEC contract administration
  • Managing cost reporting and forecasting
  • Compensation event management
  • Procurement and tender support
  • Valuations and commercial reporting
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Mentoring junior team members

About You

You’ll ideally have:

  • Senior Quantity Surveying experience within infrastructure
  • NEC3 or NEC4 experience
  • Consultancy, contractor or client-side background
  • Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • A proactive approach to project delivery

Benefits

  • Salary up to £65,000
  • Hybrid working
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Professional development and chartership support
  • Clear career progression
  • Varied project portfolio
  • Supportive and collaborative culture

If you’re ready to join a consultancy with an excellent reputation and exciting project pipeline, I’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ecological / Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW / EnvCoW)

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established environmental consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering ecological and environmental services across the UK. Operating at the forefront of sustainable development, the business supports a wide range of projects that contribute to the transition towards a low-carbon economy while ensuring environmental protection and regulatory compliance remain integral to project delivery.

With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth across multiple sectors, the organisation offers employees the opportunity to work on nationally important projects while developing their technical and professional skills within a supportive and collaborative environment. The company places significant emphasis on professional development, flexible working, technical excellence and employee wellbeing.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality ecological and environmental compliance services throughout the construction phase of development projects, providing practical advice to contractors, clients and project teams.

Projects range from planning and enabling works through construction and post-construction monitoring, providing broad experience across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the on-site Ecological and/or Environmental Clerk of Works.
  • Advise contractors, developers and project teams on environmental and ecological requirements during construction.
  • Monitor compliance with planning conditions, protected species licences, environmental commitments and regulatory requirements.
  • Undertake routine site inspections, audits and environmental compliance monitoring.
  • Ensure mitigation measures and environmental controls are implemented effectively.
  • Deliver environmental and ecological toolbox talks and workforce briefings.
  • Monitor pollution prevention measures and environmental best practice.
  • Undertake water quality monitoring and sample collection where required.
  • Attend contractor, client and project meetings.
  • Produce ECoW logs, compliance records and technical reports.
  • Support the preparation and review of Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and associated documentation.
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, statutory bodies and other stakeholders.
  • Assist with the planning and delivery of ecological surveys where required.
  • Support tender preparation, client relationship management and business development activities.
  • Contribute to technical knowledge-sharing initiatives and best practice development.

Candidate Specification

Essential Qualifications

  • BSc or MSc in Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.

Essential Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years’ relevant professional experience.
  • Experience working as an Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW), Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW), Environmental Advisor or similar role.
  • Experience supporting construction-phase projects and undertaking environmental compliance monitoring.
  • Experience advising contractors and site personnel on environmental requirements.
  • Experience producing technical reports and compliance documentation.
  • Experience working directly with clients and project stakeholders.

Essential Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of UK ecological and environmental legislation, policy and guidance.
  • Knowledge of planning conditions, environmental commitments and construction-phase environmental management.
  • Understanding of pollution prevention requirements and environmental best practice.
  • Awareness of ecological mitigation measures and protected species considerations.

Essential Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong report writing skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to provide clear, practical and commercially aware environmental advice.
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to programme deadlines.
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office and standard reporting packages.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team..
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across Scotland.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

  • Associate or Full Membership of CIEEM (or equivalent professional body), or working towards membership.
  • Valid CSCS card.
  • Experience within renewable energy, infrastructure, peatland restoration or habitat restoration projects.
  • Protected species survey experience.
  • Experience delivering toolbox talks and workforce briefings.
  • Experience undertaking water quality monitoring and environmental sampling.
  • Experience preparing or contributing to Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs).
  • Experience liaising with statutory consultees, regulators and environmental stakeholders.
  • Experience supporting project management, tender preparation and business development activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Senior Ecological Consultant
Location: East Anglia (Ipswich – Hybrid)
Salary: Up to mid £30,000s (DOE)

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Ecological Consultant to join their growing East Anglia team. This is an excellent opportunity for an established ecologist looking to take on a senior role with the opportunity to develop into team leadership while delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage ecological projects from tender through to completion.
  • Produce high-quality technical reports, including Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs), and European Protected Species Licence (EPSL) applications.
  • Manage project budgets, programmes, and client relationships.
  • Lead field surveys and provide technical guidance to junior ecologists.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
  • Support business development through tender preparation and client engagement.
  • Work towards or undertake line management responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Degree in Ecology or a related environmental discipline.
  • Strong consultancy experience within the UK ecology sector.
  • Excellent knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy, and survey methodologies.
  • Experience producing EcIAs, HRAs, and protected species licence applications.
  • Protected species licences are highly desirable.
  • Full CIEEM membership.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.

Desirable Skills

  • Ornithology experience.
  • Botanical survey skills.
  • Protected species mitigation licences.
  • Previous line management or mentoring experience.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working (office, home, and site).
  • Clear career progression into team leadership.
  • Varied project portfolio across infrastructure, development, and environmental sectors.
  • Support for professional development and additional protected species licences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Service Delivery Manager

Location: Central Swindon
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Service Delivery Manager to lead the delivery, performance and continuous improvement of a maintenance contract supporting critical station information, communications and security systems across a rail environment covering the South West and West regions of the UK.

Based in Central Swindon, you will be responsible for managing operational service delivery, customer relationships, contract performance and a team of Field maintenance/Service Engineers. Acting as the primary customer interface, you will ensure service levels, compliance standards and operational objectives are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services.
  • Manage contract performance against SLAs, KPIs and quality standards.
  • Oversee fault response, incident management and service recovery activities.
  • Maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
  • Manage maintenance teams, help-desk staff and subcontractors.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and industry standards.
  • Monitor asset performance, reporting and maintenance records.
  • Drive continuous improvement, innovation and asset life-cycle initiatives.
  • Attend customer meetings, contract reviews and operational site visits.

About You

You will have:

  • Proven experience in Field Service Delivery, Maintenance Management or Technical engineering operations.
  • Knowledge of CCTV, Public Address, Customer Information Systems, Help Points or IP-based communications systems & M&E systems.
  • A strong track record of managing customer-facing maintenance or service contracts.
  • Experience leading operational teams and driving performance improvement.
  • Experience managing SLAs, KPIs and service performance reporting.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working within a regulated operational environment.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

  • PTS, COSS, or similar rail industry accreditation. (training provided)
  • IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
  • PRINCE2, APM or other project management qualification.
  • Experience with asset management and maintenance management systems.
  • Knowledge of ISO55001 asset management principles.

What We’re Looking For

  • Customer-focused and commercially aware.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Organised, proactive and detail-oriented.
  • Able to perform effectively under pressure.
  • Committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Service Delivery Manager/ Maintenance delivery professional to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure services within a dynamic and growing organisation within the railway environment.

Location: Central Swindon
Travel: Regular travel to operational sites and customer locations, with occasional overnight stays as required.

To apply or for more information send a CV online or Contact Sam Mayo at AdvanceTRS to discuss.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Principal / Associate Flood Risk & Drainage Specialist

Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Basingstoke (London and Ipswich also considered)

Type: Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid

About the Role:
Our client is looking for an experienced Principal or Associate Flood Risk & Drainage Specialist to establish and lead its growing flood risk capability within the Environmental Services team.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a developing service line, leading technical delivery across a range of infrastructure and development projects while helping to shape business growth, win new work and build a specialist team.

The successful candidate will act as the technical lead for flood risk and drainage, working closely with planning, ecology, geo-environmental, civil engineering and infrastructure teams.

About the Client:
Our client is a growing multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy delivering projects across the infrastructure and construction sectors.

With expertise spanning rail, highways, defence, airports, ports, buildings and wider development, they are expanding their Environmental Services offering and investing in new technical capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in that growth within a collaborative, director-led environment where ideas are valued and progression is encouraged.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the delivery of Flood Risk Assessments for planning applications across a variety of sectors.
  • Produce drainage strategies and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) designs.
  • Provide technical advice on flood risk legislation, planning policy and climate change requirements.
  • Undertake and review hydrological and hydraulic assessments.
  • Manage specialist subcontractors where required.
  • Prepare foul drainage strategies and liaise with water companies and regulatory bodies.
  • Support Environmental Impact Assessments and wider water environment studies.
  • Develop the flood risk and drainage service offering.
  • Build and maintain client relationships while supporting business development activities.
  • Prepare fee proposals and contribute to bids and tender submissions.
  • Manage project budgets, programmes and commercial performance.
  • Recruit, mentor and develop future members of the flood risk team.
  • Maintain high technical and quality standards across all project delivery.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources or a related discipline.
  • Significant consultancy experience in flood risk and drainage.
  • Chartered, or working towards Chartership, with CIWEM, ICE or an equivalent institution.
  • Strong experience delivering Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for planning applications.
  • Experience using InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage or similar drainage design software.
  • Strong understanding of hydraulic modelling outputs.
  • Excellent report writing and client communication skills.
  • Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and preparing fee proposals.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Desirable experience includes:

  • Coastal and tidal flood risk.
  • Rail infrastructure projects.
  • Hydraulic modelling software such as TUFLOW, Flood Modeller or HEC-RAS.
  • Environmental Impact Assessment and Water Framework Directive experience.
  • GIS software.
  • Experience growing or leading a technical team.

What Our Client Offers:

  • £65,000-£75,000 salary depending on experience.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Professional membership fees paid.
  • Workplace pension.
  • Diverse projects across infrastructure and development sectors.
  • Opportunity to establish and lead a growing technical capability.
  • Supportive, low-bureaucracy environment with direct access to senior leadership.

Eligibility:

  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations when required.

Opportunity for Growth:
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into a genuine leadership position. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape a growing Flood Risk & Drainage team, influence business strategy and play a key role in expanding the Environmental Services division, with a clear pathway towards Associate Director as the team grows.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer
Hemel Hempstead

Advance TRS are working with a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy that provides engineering, design and surveying services across a wide range of sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join their expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer with a strong consultancy background to take a leading role in delivering a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will manage projects from concept through to completion while supporting client relationships and mentoring junior engineers.

The Role

  • Deliver civil engineering projects across a range of sectors
  • Undertake site appraisals, feasibility studies and due diligence reviews
  • Design highways, drainage and external infrastructure works
  • Prepare Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and SuDS strategies
  • Liaise with local authorities, utility providers and other key stakeholders
  • Manage project programmes, budgets and technical deliverables
  • Support and develop existing and new client relationships
  • Mentor and assist junior members of the engineering team

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
  • Significant experience within a civil engineering consultancy
  • Strong background in highways and drainage design
  • Proficient in Civil 3D and drainage modelling software
  • Excellent communication and report writing skills
  • Commercially aware with the ability to manage multiple projects

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Ongoing professional development and chartership support
  • Exposure to a varied and challenging project portfolio
  • Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy

For more information about this opportunity, or to discuss other Civil Engineering roles, please contact Calum French at Advance TRS via LinkedIn.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to work without sponsorship, now or in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Signalling & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer to support the safe and effective delivery of maintenance activities across signalling and telecommunications assets. Working within a busy operational railway environment, you will provide technical support, assist with engineering duties, and help ensure asset reliability, compliance and performance standards are maintained.

This role will involve supporting maintenance delivery teams, undertaking technical activities, monitoring asset performance and contributing to continuous improvement across signalling and telecoms systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Signalling & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer in delivering maintenance engineering activities.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to delivery teams as required.
  • Assist with monitoring asset performance, reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
  • Support fault finding, failure investigations and rectification activities.
  • Undertake technical inspections, surveys and condition assessments.
  • Assist with assurance activities, including compliance checks and technical reviews.
  • Maintain accurate technical records, databases and asset information systems.
  • Support the review of work plans, method statements and engineering documentation.
  • Ensure maintenance activities are delivered safely and in line with relevant standards and procedures.
  • Work collaboratively with operational and engineering teams to improve asset performance and reliability.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Relevant technical competence in Signalling and/or Telecoms engineering.
  • Experience of railway maintenance delivery processes and techniques.
  • Knowledge of safety, assurance and compliance requirements.
  • Understanding of the operational railway environment.
  • Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and engineering practices.
  • Experience of fault investigation and rectification techniques.
  • Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a technical delivery team.
  • HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification.

Additional Requirements

  • IRSE Licence holder (for Signalling-focused roles).

Desirable Experience

  • Experience of coaching, mentoring or supporting the development of others.
  • Knowledge of wider railway engineering disciplines.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled Signalling & Telecoms professional to develop their career while supporting the safe and reliable operation of critical railway infrastructure.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Construction Manager / Construction Assurance Manager (Rail)

£500 – £555 per day | Inside IR35 (Umbrella PAYE)
Contract | 12 Months | 35 Hours per week
Primarily Birmingham (with travel to Liverpool, York, Cardiff & Grays)

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Construction Assurance Manager to support the safe delivery of major railway station projects. This role will provide construction assurance across live rail environments, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with UK railway standards.

Please note: The role is predominantly night shifts, although some day work will be required from time to time. Travel to other project locations will be necessary, with travel and accommodation costs covered where applicable.

Essential Requirements

  • Proven Site/Construction Management or Construction Assurance experience
  • Strong M&E and/or Civils background
  • Experience working on major railway station projects
  • Railway experience is essential
  • Valid Sentinel PTS
  • SMSTS (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety legislation
  • Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and assurance reviews
  • Excellent stakeholder management and reporting skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake site assurance visits, inspections, and audits
  • Review Construction Phase Plans and Work Package Plans
  • Produce inspection reports and manage improvement plans
  • Identify risks, trends, and opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Support safety, quality, and compliance across project delivery
  • Build effective relationships with contractors, project teams, and stakeholders

Desirable

  • Lift & Escalator installation/commissioning experience

To be considered, candidates must have major UK railway station project experience and hold a valid Sentinel PTS. As well as ability to get BPSS/DBS.

Apply online to Sam Mayo at AdvanceTRS for consideration.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Chartered Landscape Architect

The Opportunity

Advance TRS is partnering with a leading multidisciplinary design consultancy to recruit a Senior Chartered Landscape Architect to join their growing team in Belfast.

The successful candidate will take on a Project Leader role, delivering landscape architecture projects across Ireland while collaborating closely with professionals in architecture, masterplanning, interior design and conservation. Working within a fully integrated design environment, you’ll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects spanning multiple sectors and varying in scale and complexity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Chartered Landscape Architect who enjoys leading projects, mentoring others and working as part of a collaborative, design-led practice. The role would suit someone who is passionate about creating high-quality landscapes, thrives in multidisciplinary teams and is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the delivery of landscape architecture projects across a diverse portfolio from concept design through to construction and site completion.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, programme and budget objectives are achieved.
  • Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary design teams, contributing to integrated design solutions.
  • Mentor and support junior colleagues, including assisting with professional development and chartership progression.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
  • Prepare technical documentation, specifications and presentations to a high standard.
  • Ensure projects are delivered in line with relevant health and safety legislation and industry standards.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) or Irish Landscape Institute (ILI).
  • A degree or master’s qualification in Landscape Architecture.
  • Significant post-chartership experience, including leading large-scale multidisciplinary projects.
  • Strong design capability with experience across all project stages, from concept through to construction and site delivery.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience mentoring and supporting developing landscape architects.
  • Strong technical knowledge, including specification writing and project delivery.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; Revit experience would be advantageous.
  • Good understanding of BIM processes and collaborative digital design.
  • Knowledge of Irish planning processes and education sector projects would be beneficial.

What’s on Offer

Our client offers a flexible hybrid working model, allowing a balance between studio collaboration and remote working. Employees benefit from a supportive and creative studio culture, ongoing investment in professional development, structured learning programmes, and the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of nationally recognised, award-winning projects.

About Our Client

Our client is an award-winning multidisciplinary design practice with a strong reputation for delivering innovative architecture, landscape architecture and masterplanning solutions across the UK and Ireland. Their collaborative approach, commitment to design excellence and investment in their people have established them as a respected name within the built environment, offering excellent long-term career development opportunities.

To find out more about this opportunity, contact Advance TRS for a confidential discussion.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Contract Project Manager – HVAC & M&E

West Yorkshire | Competitive Day Rate | Contract

Our client is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of commercial and industrial HVAC, M&E, and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage projects from design through to commissioning and handover
  • Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams
  • Monitor programmes, budgets, variations, and project risks
  • Ensure compliance with H&S, quality, and client requirements
  • Lead client meetings and provide project updates

Requirements

Proven Project Management experience within HVAC, Heat Pumps and M&E
Strong knowledge of Air Source Heat Pumps and mechanical building services
Experience managing subcontractors and project budgets across a number commercial/Industrial projects
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Experience of Commercial and Industrial Air Source Heat pump and M&E/HVAC installation projects is essential

Desirable

  • HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering
  • SMSTS & CSCS Manager Card
  • IOSH/NEBOSH

Long-term contract opportunity delivering high-profile HVAC, decarbonisation, and renewable energy projects.

Apply now with your CV to Sam Mayo at AdvanceTRS for a confidential discussion.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Estimator – Commercial HVAC, M&E & Heat Pumps

Leeds | Contract (Outside IR35) OR Permanent – Hybrid

Our client, a well-established Building Services contractor, is seeking an experienced Estimator to support the delivery of commercial and industrial HVAC, Heat Pumps, M&E, and low-carbon heating projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions
  • Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents
  • Price labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor packages
  • Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations
  • Identify value engineering opportunities and commercial risks
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, and project teams
  • Support project handovers and pre-construction activities

Requirements

Proven estimating experience within Commercial HVAC and M&E projects
Knowledge of Air Source Heat Pumps and low-carbon heating systems
Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
Strong commercial awareness and tendering experience
Proficient in Excel and estimating software

Desirable

  • HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or similar
  • Knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts
  • Building Services or HVAC contracting background
  • CSCS Card

What’s On Offer?

  • Permanent or Outside IR35 contract options
  • Involvement in innovative renewable and low-carbon projects
  • Strong pipeline of commercial and industrial work
  • Excellent long-term career prospects

Interested? Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Commercial Gas Engineer / Heating Engineer

Yorkshire Based | £40,000 – £45,000 + Overtime + Benefits | Company Van

We’re recruiting on behalf of a growing Building Services business seeking an experienced Commercial Gas Engineer to cover commercial sites across Yorkshire.

The Role

  • Service, maintenance and repair of commercial gas and heating systems in the Yorkshire region
  • Fault finding and diagnostics on HVAC equipment
  • Commercial plumbing repairs and installations
  • Reactive breakdown and emergency call-out support
  • Working on boilers, plant rooms and associated systems
  • Commercial and Industrial properties

Requirements

Commercial Gas Safe qualified
NVQ Level 2/3 Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent)
Commercial HVAC/Gas experience
Strong fault-finding skills

Experience in Commercial or Industrial properties, such as schools, hospitals etc
Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable: 18th Edition, CSCS Card, healthcare or education sector experience.

Package

  • £40,000 – £45,000 basic salary
  • Overtime available
  • Company van, phone & tablet
  • Private healthcare
  • Company pension
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Ongoing training and career progression

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business offering long-term career stability, varied work, and genuine development opportunities.

Contractors may also be considered.

Apply today to Sam Mayo at AdvanceTRS with your CV to be considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Field Service Engineer (SISS) | Permanent
Covering Newbury to London
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Our client is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to support planned and reactive maintenance activities across railway stations between Newbury and London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and fault-finding on a range of Station Information and Security Systems (SISS), including:

  • CCTV
  • Public Address (PA) Systems
  • Customer Information Systems (CIS)
  • Access Control
  • Structured Cabling
  • Network Infrastructure

Requirements:

  • Experience with electronic security, fire alarms, communications, or IP networked systems
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Ability to work independently in a field-based role, although generally you’ll work in a pair
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Rail experience desirable but not essential

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation supporting critical rail infrastructure within a permanent position offering long-term career development.

Salary negotiable, business use vehicle provided.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water

Location: Exeter (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy delivering major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll play a key role in the design and delivery of projects across major AMP programmes. You’ll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and outline design through to detailed design, while working closely with clients, contractors and fellow engineering disciplines.

This role offers excellent opportunities for career progression, technical development and the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of challenging infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver mechanical design for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Produce and review calculations, technical specifications and design documentation.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical engineering solutions.
  • Liaise with clients, contractors and key project stakeholders.
  • Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
  • Ensure designs comply with industry standards, health & safety requirements and quality procedures.

About You

  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • Working towards or already achieved Chartered Engineer status.
  • Experience delivering mechanical design within the UK water sector.
  • Knowledge of pumping systems, treatment processes and mechanical plant.
  • Experience using CAD/Revit and an understanding of BIM principles is advantageous.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £55,000.
  • Hybrid working from the Exeter office.
  • Opportunity to work on major UK water infrastructure projects.
  • Ongoing professional development and support towards Chartership (if required).
  • Flexible working and an excellent benefits package.

Please contact Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer – Water

Location: Exeter (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy delivering major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a senior role offering a balance of technical delivery (60-70%) and leadership/management responsibilities (30-40%). You’ll provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary water projects while mentoring engineers, supporting project delivery and helping to grow and develop the team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical design and technical delivery of water and wastewater projects.
  • Act as the mechanical discipline lead on multidisciplinary schemes.
  • Provide technical oversight, reviewing and approving designs, calculations and specifications.
  • Mentor, coach and develop engineers and technicians within the team.
  • Support resource planning, project delivery and technical quality.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
  • Promote best practice in health & safety, sustainability and engineering excellence.

About You

  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • Chartered (or working towards Chartership).
  • Significant experience delivering mechanical design within the UK water sector.
  • Strong understanding of pumping systems, treatment processes, mechanical plant and associated equipment.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and mentoring engineers.
  • Knowledge of CAD/Revit and BIM principles is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £75,000.
  • Hybrid working from the Exeter office.
  • Opportunity to lead the delivery of major UK water infrastructure projects.
  • A varied role combining hands-on technical design with leadership and team development.
  • Excellent career progression, flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package.

Please reach out to Molly Brown for more information.

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Job Title: Discipline Engineer – Rail Structures and Civils

Type: Contract

Location: Belfast

Rate: Dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHDES

I am looking for a senior engineer with a good Rail structures background, to deliver civil engineering technical excellence for an engineering project across Northern Ireland

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a structures standards. This role would suit an existing or previous senior engineer

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the structures engineering standards are currently compliant
  • Act as the structures engineering technical contact and liaison with stakeholders.
  • Ensure integration of standards across UK and EU
  • Carry out project risk assessments.
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Be a chartered civil engineer (MICE) or working towards it.
  • Have five years relevant experience..
  • Proven experience of managing and controlling standards

Desirable:

  • Although not essential it would also be advantageous if you have a degree in a relevant discipline such as rail Engineering.

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

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Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer – Water

Location: Exeter (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy delivering major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a senior role offering a balance of technical delivery (60-70%) and leadership/management responsibilities (30-40%). You’ll provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary water projects while mentoring engineers, supporting project delivery and helping to grow and develop the team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical design and technical delivery of water and wastewater projects.
  • Act as the mechanical discipline lead on multidisciplinary schemes.
  • Provide technical oversight, reviewing and approving designs, calculations and specifications.
  • Mentor, coach and develop engineers and technicians within the team.
  • Support resource planning, project delivery and technical quality.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
  • Promote best practice in health & safety, sustainability and engineering excellence.

About You

  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • Chartered (or working towards Chartership).
  • Significant experience delivering mechanical design within the UK water sector.
  • Strong understanding of pumping systems, treatment processes, mechanical plant and associated equipment.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and mentoring engineers.
  • Knowledge of CAD/Revit and BIM principles is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £75,000.
  • Hybrid working from the Exeter office.
  • Opportunity to lead the delivery of major UK water infrastructure projects.
  • A varied role combining hands-on technical design with leadership and team development.
  • Excellent career progression, flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package.

Please reach out to Molly Brown for more information.

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Principal Electrical Design Engineer – Water

Location: Croydon (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy delivering major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a senior technical role where you’ll lead electrical design on complex multidisciplinary projects, provide technical leadership to engineers, and work closely with clients and contractors to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across AMP programmes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the electrical design and technical delivery of water and wastewater projects.
  • Act as the discipline lead, ensuring designs meet client requirements, industry standards and quality expectations.
  • Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
  • Review and approve designs, calculations and technical documentation.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
  • Champion health & safety, sustainability and best engineering practice throughout project delivery.

About You

  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • Chartered, Incorporated or actively working towards professional accreditation.
  • Extensive electrical design experience within the UK water sector.
  • Strong knowledge of BS7671, CAD/Revit and BIM methodologies.
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design projects and mentoring engineers.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £65,000.
  • Hybrid working from the Croydon office.
  • Opportunity to lead the delivery of major UK water infrastructure projects.
  • Clear career progression within a growing engineering consultancy.
  • Flexible working and an excellent benefits package.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer looking to play a key role in delivering major water infrastructure projects while leading and developing technical teams.

Please reach out to Molly Brown for more information.

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5 MEP BIM Modellers -London – Permanent

Salary circa £50,000-£55,000 per annum plus 4% bonus

3 days per week in Lonodn office.

As an international player in construction engineering and mobility services, our client offers a unique global opportunity, combining consulting, engineering and infrastructure operations. their capacity for innovation allows us to respond to the challenges of the climate and digital world, offering solutions and recognised expertise in the transport and mobility, sustainable city, building, water, environment and energy sectors. The Group has more than 50 years of experience, presence in 75 countries, and 16,000 employees around the world.

Job Summary

To produce accurate and detailed 3D models and 2D drawings.

A BIM modeller works under direction from an Engineer or BIM Coordinator/BIM Manager following the data flow as specified in the BIM methodology. They produce work in accordance with the work flow/ BIM execution plan (BEP), support in the federation model process, and resolve coordination issues identified.

Core Responsibilities

  • Utilise Bentley ProjectWise with OpenBuilding Designer, and MicroStation for detailed 3D CAD model creation and documentation, ensuring models are fully coordinated and by using clash avoidance tools which are embedded within the digital twin used on the project.
  • Liaise with discipline BIM leads to ensure optimized clash results using suppression rules based on modelling methods.
  • Support the production of high-quality 3D CAD models and detailed construction drawings for specific elements of railway station projects, ensuring integration with overall project information models.
  • Produce model geometry and information in line with the Component Catalogue and outline information within the BIM Execution Plan (BEP).
  • Ensure all models that are submitted, meet the project requirements set out, and ensure systems are in place for clash avoidance, internal model audits and clash detection before model submission.
  • Support and liaise with the BIM Coordinator, BIM Manager and wider project joint venture team in the implementation of deliverables adhering to specified project standards and to facilitate issue resolution.
  • Assist in the maintenance of the project’s ProjectWise Common Data Environment, ensuring accurate and timely information flow and adherence to data management standards.
  • Participate in quality assurance checks of to ensure they meet the project’s accuracy, detail, and the employers information requirements.

Management Responsibilities

  • Support the management team in Client meetings for technical issues
  • Proactively review design documentation to ensure compliance to standard and requirements

You may also work on:

  • Projects for multiple commissions across the UK and International business

You will also support on the following company activities:

  • Support in development and improvement of our BIM processes/protocols for input data management and external deliverables / published documentation

Essential:

  • 4-6 years of experience in Engineering / Technical functions, with at least 2 years’ experience as a BIM Modeller in major infrastructure/transportation projects.
  • Good communication skills in digital management.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Effective time management and flexibility.
  • Experience with data management and integration tools.
  • Excellent understanding of all relevant BIM standards, design integration procedures and relevant legislation
  • Experience of using:
    • Bentley ProjectWise
    • Bentley MicroStation
    • Bentley OpenRail Designer
    • Bentley OpenBuilding Designer
    • Bentley Raceway
    • Bentley iTwin Design Review

YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

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Position: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: London
Contract Type: Outside IR35, Contract
Duration: 6 Months
Hourly Rate: Circa £45 per hour (Dependent on Experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: MEP Building Services Consultancy (Residential & Commercial Projects)

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for an exciting contract opportunity with a dynamic SME MEP Building Services Consultancy based in London. This is an outside IR35, contract role offering £45 per hour for a 6-month duration, with the potential for extension based on project requirements and performance.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions for a wide range of residential and commercial projects. You will be an integral part of a small but highly skilled team, and will take ownership of project design, technical leadership, and client engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to make a real impact on exciting, varied projects in a fast-paced consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical Design: Lead the design of mechanical building services systems for residential and commercial projects, including HVAC, ventilation, heating, and cooling systems.
  • Project Leadership: Manage projects from initial concept through to delivery, ensuring designs meet client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.
  • Coordination: Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines (electrical, structural) to ensure integrated, coordinated designs and project delivery.
  • Client Liaison: Engage with clients to understand project requirements, attend meetings, and provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Technical Documentation: Prepare detailed design calculations, drawings, specifications, and tender documents in line with project timelines.
  • Site Visits & Inspections: Conduct site visits for surveys, inspections, and to provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases.
  • Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure all designs adhere to industry standards, codes of practice, and health and safety regulations, maintaining high-quality outputs.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in mechanical design engineering, with a proven track record of delivering building services projects in the residential and commercial sectors.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise in HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, and other mechanical systems design.
  • Qualifications: A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
  • Software Skills: Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, IES, or Hevacomp.
  • Knowledge of Regulations: Thorough understanding of relevant industry standards, codes of practice, and regulations (e.g., Building Regulations, British Standards, etc.).
  • Project Management: Experience managing projects, including liaising with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information in an accessible manner.
  • Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
  • Experience in Residential & Commercial Projects: Experience with both residential and commercial building services projects is essential.
  • IR35 Compliance: Must be eligible to work outside of IR35.

What We Offer:

  • Hourly Rate: Circa £45 per hour (dependent on experience), outside IR35.
  • Contract Duration: 6-month contract with potential for extension.
  • Immediate Start: ASAP start for the right candidate.
  • Exciting Projects: Work on a range of high-profile residential and commercial projects in London.
  • Flexible Working: Hybrid working arrangements available, allowing for a balanced approach to remote and office-based work.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities to work in a dynamic, growing consultancy and gain exposure to a variety of projects and clients.

How to Apply:

If you are a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in residential and commercial projects, and you’re looking for an immediate start on an exciting contract opportunity, please submit your updated CV to Darryll Gibson

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Location: London

Position Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £95,000 DOE + Package

Sector: Specialist MEP / Major Projects / Life Sciences

The Role

Are you an ambitious, high-performing Senior Quantity Surveyor with an M&E background, looking to work on one of the most high-profile developments in London?

We are recruiting a Senior QS to join the commercial team on one of Europe’s largest and most technologically advanced life sciences facility. Due to an internal promotion created by rapid growth, this role offers direct exposure to a landmark flagship project operating under a bespoke, JCT-style contract.

You’ll be joining a dynamic, high-calibre team that actively promotes talent, making this an ideal platform for an ambitious QS looking for a clear trajectory to Commercial Manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Commercial Delivery: Drive the commercial delivery of a major MEP package on a high-profile life sciences construction site.

  • Contract Administration: Manage applications for payment, variations, and compensation events under JCT-style contract terms to ensure maximum commercial entitlement.

  • Subcontract Management: Oversee subcontract accounts from procurement, interim valuations, and change management through to final account agreements.

  • Financial Reporting & Strategy: Deliver accurate commercial forecasting, risk/opportunity reporting, and budget control directly to senior commercial leadership.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with operational site teams and client representatives to protect commercial margins and maintain strong relationships.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Criteria:

  • M&E / MEP Background: Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS within an M&E contractor environment.

  • JCT Contract Expertise: Solid experience managing commercial change and accounts under JCT or bespoke JCT-style contracts.

  • High Drive & Ambition: A fast-paced, sharp commercial mindset with the confidence to operate on a flagship project and the trajectory to step into a Commercial Manager position.

  • Qualifications: Degree, HNC, or equivalent industry experience in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management.

Package & Benefits

  • Base Salary: Up to £95,000

  • Allowances: London Travel Allowance or Car Allowance (depending on base location)

  • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

  • Pension: Up to 8% employer contribution

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Clear Career Pathway: Structured support for fast-track progression

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & Flexible Benefits

How to Apply

If you have a strong M&E background, solid JCT experience, and want to work on a landmark Canary Wharf development, submit your CV today for immediate consideration.

Or, please reach out to sam.french@advance-trs.com or Whatsapp 07931 741801

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

£30m Defence / Commercial Build

Location: Berkshire

Position Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £108,000 DOE + Benefits

Sector: Specialist MEP / Commercial Build / Defence

Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance

The Role

Are you a commercially strong Senior Quantity Surveyor with an M&E background, looking for a standalone project delivery role on a secure site?

We are recruiting for a Senior QS to lead the M&E commercial delivery of a £30m commercial build project on an MOD site in Berkshire. Working as the standalone Senior QS on site and reporting into a Senior Commercial Manager, you will take full commercial ownership of the package- covering office development and potential specialised hangar structures under an NEC contract.

Key Responsibilities

  • Commercial Project Delivery: Take end-to-end commercial responsibility for a £30m M&E commercial build package.

  • Contract & Change Management: Manage applications for payment, compensation events, and variations in accordance with NEC terms to maximise entitlement.

  • Subcontract Management: Oversee subcontract accounts from procurement, valuation, and variation management through to final account settlement.

  • Financial Control & Reporting: Maintain precise commercial records, manage risk and opportunity schedules, and provide accurate cost-to-complete reporting to senior stakeholders.

  • Operational Collaboration: Work closely with the on-site operational delivery team to drive commercial awareness and profitability.

What We Are Looking For

Essential Criteria:

  • M&E / MEP Expertise: Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS within an M&E contractor environment.

  • Security Clearance (Crucial): Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC). Candidates with active SC Clearance or a clear UK residency history will be strongly prioritised.

  • Contract Knowledge: Practical understanding of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.

  • Qualifications: Degree, HNC, or equivalent industry experience in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management.

Package & Benefits

  • Competitive Base Salary: Up to £108,000 (DOE) + London Travel Allowance

  • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

  • Pension: Up to 8% employer contribution

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Personal Development: Structured career pathway and ongoing progression

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Support

  • Flexible Benefits Package & Employee Discounts

How to Apply

If you have an M&E contractor background, strong NEC experience, and are SC cleared (or eligible), submit your CV today for immediate consideration.

Or, please reach out to sam.french@advance-trs.com or Whatsapp 07931 741801

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£30m Major Infrastructure

Location: North Oxfordshire

Position Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £105,000-£108,000 + Benefits

Sector: Specialist MEP / Infrastructure

The Role

Are you a proven Commercial Manager or ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up and run the full commercial function of a project?

We are recruiting a Commercial Manager to take end-to-end commercial ownership of a £30m major infrastructure project in North Oxfordshire. Unlike roles that restrict you to managing isolated work packages, this position gives you overall commercial control of the entire project, reporting directly to a Senior Commercial Manager as part of a high-performing site team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project-Level Ownership: Lead and manage the commercial function across the full project life-cycle, driving commercial governance, risk management, and profitability.

  • NEC Contract Management: Oversee contract administration, variations, compensation events, and cash flow maximisation under NEC contract frameworks.

  • Subcontractor & Cost Management: Lead subcontractor procurement, account valuations, and final account negotiations to control costs and mitigate risk.

  • Financial Reporting & Forecasting: Deliver accurate commercial forecasting, budgeting, cash flow reporting, and risk schedules directly to senior stakeholders.

  • Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop junior members of the site commercial team.

What We Are Looking For

Essential Criteria:

  • Commercial Leadership: Extensive experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within an M&E / MEP environment.

  • Full Project Experience: Proven track record of managing overall project commercial performance, rather than just single work packages.

  • Contract Expertise: Expert working knowledge of NEC contracts.

  • Qualifications: Degree, HNC, or equivalent industry experience in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management.

Package & Benefits

  • Base Salary: Up to £108,000

  • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

  • Pension: Up to 8% employer contribution

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Personal Development: Dedicated career progression pathway

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Support

  • Flexible Benefits Package & Employee Discounts

How to Apply

If you have a strong M&E or Tier 1 infrastructure background and are ready to own a £30m commercial project end-to-end, submit your CV today for immediate consideration.

Or, please reach out to sam.french@advance-trs.com or Whatsapp 07931 741801

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The Opportunity

Advance TRS is working with a well-established environmental and engineering consultancy to recruit InfoWorks ICM Flood Modellers across multiple UK offices.

Applications are welcomed from professionals at all levels, from early-career modellers through to Principal level, with responsibilities tailored to experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected flood risk team delivering a wide variety of technically challenging projects that help improve flood resilience, protect communities and support sustainable development across the UK.

The Role

The successful candidate will become part of a multidisciplinary team delivering flood modelling and flood risk management projects for a diverse client base across both the public and private sectors.

Typical responsibilities include:

  • Developing and maintaining 1D and 2D hydraulic models using InfoWorks ICM.
  • Delivering flood modelling, mapping and flood risk assessments.
  • Supporting catchment studies, flood alleviation schemes and strategic planning projects.
  • Working closely with engineering, environmental, planning and appraisal teams.
  • Preparing technical reports and presenting findings to clients.
  • Undertaking GIS analysis using ArcGIS and/or QGIS.
  • Supporting hydrological assessments using recognised UK methodologies where required.
  • Managing technical tasks and contributing to successful project delivery.
  • Building positive relationships with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Providing mentoring and technical support to junior colleagues where appropriate.

Projects may include:

  • Catchment-scale flood modelling
  • Flood Risk Assessments
  • Integrated flood risk studies
  • Nature-based flood management solutions
  • Options appraisal and feasibility studies
  • Flood alleviation scheme design

About You

Applicants should demonstrate:

  • Experience using InfoWorks ICM for flood modelling.
  • Knowledge of both 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling techniques.
  • Experience interpreting terrain datasets and producing GIS outputs.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaborative working abilities.
  • A proactive approach with a focus on delivering high-quality technical work.
  • The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

For more senior appointments, experience in project management, client liaison, business development and work-winning would be advantageous.

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates should ideally possess:

  • A degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, Mathematics or a related discipline.
  • Chartered status (or active progression towards professional chartership).
  • Experience within UK flood risk management projects.
  • Knowledge of UK hydrology, including FEH methodologies, would be beneficial.
  • An understanding of current UK flood risk policy and industry guidance.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers the chance to join an established consultancy recognised for delivering innovative flood risk and water environment projects across the UK.

Employees benefit from:

  • Flexible hybrid working.
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities.
  • Genuine career progression across multiple technical grades.
  • Structured professional development and chartership support.
  • Investment in technical training and lifelong learning.
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary teams.
  • Varied and technically challenging projects.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • A supportive culture with a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and work-life balance.

Interested?

If you’re looking to further your career in flood risk modelling and want to work on projects that make a tangible impact on communities and the environment, we’d be delighted to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Principal Structural Engineer / Discipline Head

Manchester (Hybrid/Remote Working Available)
£65,000-£80,000 DOE or Contract: £450-£550/day Outside IR35

Advance TRS is partnering with a growing engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Structural Principal Engineer / Discipline Head to join their expanding design team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Chartered Structural Engineer looking to take on a senior technical leadership role, leading the Structural discipline across complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects while helping to shape engineering standards, mentor talented engineers and drive technical excellence.

The Opportunity

As the Structural Discipline Head, you’ll be the technical authority for structural engineering, leading the design and assurance of major infrastructure projects across regulated sectors, including water, rail, highways, nuclear and energy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead structural engineering design across multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
  • Provide technical leadership, governance and design assurance.
  • Review and approve calculations, reports, specifications and engineering deliverables.
  • Mentor and develop engineers, graduates and technicians.
  • Drive engineering standards, quality and continuous improvement.
  • Support bids, resource planning and technical proposals.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, CDM regulations and client requirements.

About You

  • 10+ years’ structural design experience at Senior or Principal level.
  • Experience delivering projects within regulated industries such as water, rail, highways, nuclear or oil & gas.
  • Strong knowledge of structural design, engineering standards and construction methods.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Previous experience in a Principal Engineer, Technical Authority or Discipline Lead role would be highly advantageous.

Why Join?

  • £65,000-£80,000 salary (DOE) or £450-£550/day Outside IR35
  • Flexible hybrid and remote working options
  • Permanent or contract opportunities available
  • Sponsorship considered
  • The opportunity to shape the technical direction of a growing consultancy
  • Work on high-profile infrastructure projects across multiple regulated sectors

Please reach out to Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Principal Civil Engineer/ Discipline Head

Manchester – Hybrid
Perm: £65,000-£80,000 DOE or Contract: £450-£550/day (Outside IR35)

Advance TRS is delighted to be partnering with a growing engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Civil Principal Engineer / Discipline Head to join their expanding water team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Civil Engineer to take on a senior technical leadership role, leading the Civil discipline across a range of major UK water infrastructure projects while influencing engineering standards, mentoring teams and driving technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead civil engineering design across clean and wastewater projects.
  • Provide technical leadership and design assurance.
  • Review and approve calculations, reports and engineering deliverables.
  • Mentor and develop engineers, graduates and technicians.
  • Drive engineering standards, quality and continuous improvement.
  • Support bids, resource planning and framework delivery.

About You

  • 10+ years’ design experience within the regulated UK water sector.
  • Strong experience across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Expertise in hydraulic calculations and detailed design.
  • Previous experience leading engineering teams or acting as a technical authority.
  • A passion for mentoring others and delivering engineering excellence.

Current Projects

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of UK water projects, including:

  • UMON 3 & 4 sewage treatment upgrades.
  • Clean water main replacement schemes.
  • CSO upgrades and storm storage projects.
  • Long-term framework projects for major UK water companies.

What’s on Offer?

  • £65,000-£80,000 salary (DOE) or £450-£550/day Outside IR35
  • Flexible hybrid and remote working options
  • Permanent or contract opportunities available
  • The chance to shape the technical direction of a growing consultancy and work on nationally significant water infrastructure projects.

Please reach out to Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer Rail Track

Type: Contract

Location: Manchester or York

Rate: Dependant on experience

Job Reference: JHSPET

I am looking for a senior project engineer with a good p-way background, to deliver assurance on track engineering technical excellence for an engineering frameworks across the north of England.

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a track aspect. This role would suit an existing p-way engineer from design sided works

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Ensure the track engineering on allocated company contracts are technically compliant with the relevant Group, client & company standards.
  • Act as the p-way engineering technical contact and liaison with clients and sub-contractors in order to resolve assurance issues.
  • Ensure integration of design, installation and testing and that the end product meets the client specification and has technical integrity.
  • Carry out project risk assessments. Assist the Tendering department in the preparation of Tenders.
  • Attend engineering reviews as required for allocated contracts.

Essential requirements:

  • Be a chartered civil engineer (MICE) or working towards it.
  • Have five years relevant experience..
  • Proven experience of managing and controlling the planning, design reviews to delivery of permanent way works

Desirable:

  • Although not essential it would also be advantageous if you have a degree in a relevant discipline such as rail Engineering.

To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply

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Job Title:
Senior Archaeology & Heritage Consultant

Salary:
£45,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:
Edinburgh (Glasgow or Newcastle may also be considered for the right candidate)

Type:
Permanent | Full Time | Hybrid Working

About the Role:
Our client is looking for a Senior Archaeology & Heritage Consultant to join their expanding multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the UK, including flood risk and climate resilience schemes, renewable energy developments, Scheduled Monument condition surveys, historic landscape assessments, Listed Building Consent applications and community engagement projects.

Working across archaeology, historic buildings and historic landscapes, you’ll play a key role in delivering technical assessments, managing projects and mentoring junior team members while helping clients navigate complex heritage challenges.

About the Client:
Our client is an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across the UK and internationally.

Employee-owned, they place a strong emphasis on collaboration, professional development and long-term career progression. Their multidisciplinary teams work together to tackle complex environmental and infrastructure challenges whilst maintaining an excellent work-life balance through flexible hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver archaeological and heritage projects across the UK.
  • Prepare Desk-Based Assessments (DBAs), Heritage Statements, Written Schemes of Investigation, Environmental Statement chapters, Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) and setting assessments.
  • Undertake baseline research, including archive and site visits.
  • Develop project strategies, identifying heritage risks and opportunities.
  • Contribute to project design to minimise heritage impacts and maximise opportunities.
  • Prepare and submit Scheduled Monument Consent and Listed Building Consent applications.
  • Liaise with local authorities, Historic England, Conservation Officers and other stakeholders.
  • Specify and oversee archaeological fieldwork programmes.
  • Prepare tenders, fee proposals and project documentation.
  • Manage project delivery, quality assurance and health & safety.
  • Support business development activities.
  • Mentor and support junior members of the team.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Degree in Archaeology, Heritage Management or a related discipline.
  • Membership of CIfA and/or IHBC, or willingness to work towards accreditation.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Experience delivering archaeological and heritage assessments.
  • Strong understanding of British archaeology, historic buildings and historic landscapes.
  • Good knowledge of UK heritage legislation and planning processes.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and competing deadlines.
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills.
  • Experience preparing fee proposals, scopes of work and tender documentation.
  • Confident working independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience mentoring junior colleagues.

Desirable experience:

  • Geoarchaeology or palaeoenvironmental archaeology.
  • Marine and intertidal heritage.
  • Built heritage recording.
  • Heritage setting assessments.
  • Monument condition surveys.
  • GIS (particularly QGIS) and CAD software.

What Our Client Offers:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • Professional development budget.
  • Support towards professional accreditation.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
  • Financial and wellbeing benefits.
  • Strong focus on work-life balance.
  • Inclusive and supportive working culture.
  • Long-term career development within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy.

Eligibility:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. A full UK driving licence is required.

Opportunity for Growth:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected consultancy where you’ll work on nationally significant projects while developing your technical expertise, project management skills and leadership experience. You’ll benefit from ongoing training, support towards professional membership and genuine opportunities for career progression within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Role: Assistant MEICA Engineer
Location: Havant (Hybrid)
Salary / Rate: £45,000 – £50,000

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an Assistant MEICA Engineer to support the delivery of the landmark Havant Thicket Reservoir project. Working alongside the Lead Engineer, you’ll help manage the design assurance process, supporting detailed design, commissioning, and handover of this major water infrastructure scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

* Support the Engineering Lead with design assurance activities across the project
* Coordinate design review meetings, track actions, and produce regular progress reports
* Monitor and manage design submissions from main works contractors
* Track Technical Queries, ensuring responses are provided within contractual timescales
* Collate stakeholder feedback and prepare consolidated Client Comment Sheets
* Liaise with internal teams, including Operations, Water Quality, and Consents, to support the design review process
* Assist in developing systems and processes to improve the engineering assurance function

About You:

* Degree qualified in an Engineering-related discipline
* Experience working on earthworks and/or pipeline projects
* Knowledge of BIM and Common Data Environments (CDE)
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Good understanding of the engineering design process
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams

Contact Charlie Knight at Advance TRS to find out more about this opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Role: Senior Project Engineer
Location: North/East London
Salary / Rate: Up to £70,000 + benefits

About the Role:

Our client is looking to strengthen their delivery team with a Senior Project Engineer within the Thames Water London Non-Infrastructure Framework, primarily supporting projects across North and East London.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the design, construction, commissioning, and handover of projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, within budget, and to the required specification while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage and update construction programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved
* Arrange, chair, and participate in collaborative planning sessions with key stakeholders
* Prepare and issue invitations to tender, evaluate responses, and provide recommendations for award
* Prepare and circulate requisitions to buyers
* Coordinate technical activities between the engineering team and supply chain partners
* Manage the day-to-day activities of the site management team, resolving or escalating issues where required
* Review consolidated invoices, identifying errors and omissions prior to payment approval
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement by challenging existing methods and identifying opportunities to improve safety and commercial performance
* Maintain and coordinate the project risk register, providing regular updates and supporting Project Managers with early warnings and risk mitigation
* Attend Health & Safety, progress, coordination, and employee forum meetings as required
* Work closely with Project Managers, Health & Safety, Design, and Construction teams to report and investigate near misses, incidents, and unsafe conditions
* Prepare pre-start packs and ensure project documentation is uploaded to relevant systems
* Work alongside the Project Quantity Surveyor to develop cost plans, monitor project costs, identify variances, and assist with mitigation plans
* Lead design liaison meetings to ensure effective communication across project teams
* Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed and all activities are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation and company policies

About You:

* Previous project management experience within an engineering or construction environment
* Experience delivering projects under NEC3 contracts
* Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction-related discipline
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams
* Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM 2015
* Experience delivering engineering projects from inception through to completion
* Delivery-focused with experience managing programmes and achieving project milestones
* Mechanical engineering background
* Experience managing subcontractors
* Chemical dosing experience

Contact Charlie Knight at Advance TRS to find out more about this opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Civil & Structural Design Engineer

Salary: £45-50 per hour (dependent on experience)

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Type: Contract, Hybrid

About the Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Design Engineer to support live projects within the Grid Access Substations and HVDC Converter Stations sector. This is a technically demanding role requiring close coordination across civil, structural and M&E disciplines. You will contribute to the development, review and governance of technical solutions, ensuring work packages are delivered on time and to budget.

About the Client:
Our client is a leading engineering organisation delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK, with a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce and review civil and structural design solutions for substations and HVDC infrastructure projects
  • Provide technical input and governance across live project deliverables
  • Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary design teams
  • Plan and manage design work packages to programme and budget
  • Review calculations and design outputs from third parties, ensuring technical accuracy and economic efficiency
  • Interpret and assess pre-construction information, including geotechnical reports and drainage assessments
  • Support planning consent processes and manage external design consultants
  • Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and relevant health & safety legislation
  • Occasional site visits to resolve construction-level issues

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Strong experience in a civil/structural design consultancy environment
  • Proven background in both civil and structural design, ideally within power transmission or comparable sectors (energy from waste, petrochemical, water)
  • Working knowledge of M&E design coordination principles
  • Experience with earthworks design and Specification for Highway Works
  • Proficient in structural analysis software (e.g. Masterseries, Tedds, STAAD.Pro)
  • Sound understanding of British and European design codes and Building Regulations
  • Ability to review and interrogate technical calculations (manual and software-generated)
  • Familiarity with drainage impact assessments and geotechnical investigations
  • Strong understanding of design programme scheduling and cross-discipline dependencies
  • Confident managing third-party design scope and timelines
  • Effective client-facing communication skills
  • Degree qualified in Design, Engineering or Construction
  • Chartered Engineer status or demonstrable equivalent experience

What Our Client Offers:

  • Exposure to high-profile UK infrastructure projects
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
  • Technical development and hands-on project delivery experience
  • Hybrid working flexibility

Eligibility:

  • UK-based or eligible to work in the UK
  • Available to start ASAP

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Civil Design Engineer (Infra / Non-Infra)

Salary:
Contract: up to £60 per hour (outside IR35)
Permanent: £45,000 – £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Leeds

Type: Contract or Permanent (hybrid working available)

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a Civil Design Engineer with experience across either infrastructure or non-infrastructure water projects to support delivery within the Yorkshire Water framework.

This is a varied role covering both clean and wastewater projects, ranging from network and pipeline upgrades through to treatment works and facility-based civils. You will be involved across the full design lifecycle including feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, and construction support.

About the Client:

Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy operating within the UK water and infrastructure sector. They are delivering long-term secured work across key utility frameworks, with a strong pipeline of both network and treatment-led projects across the Yorkshire region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver civil design solutions across water infrastructure and/or non-infrastructure assets
  • Design pipelines, pumping stations, storage tanks, and/or treatment works and associated civils
  • Produce and review technical drawings, reports, specifications, and calculations
  • Support feasibility studies, optioneering, and detailed design stages
  • Ensure compliance with UK water industry standards and client requirements
  • Work within multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, and process engineers
  • Contribute to design risk assessments, reviews, and value engineering exercises
  • Provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases where required

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • Experience in the UK water sector (infrastructure or non-infrastructure)
  • Strong understanding of water industry standards and delivery processes
  • Experience with relevant design software (e.g. Civil 3D, AutoCAD, InfoWorks, MicroDrainage or similar)
  • Ability to work across multiple project stages and manage technical delivery
  • Strong communication skills within multidisciplinary teams
  • Chartership or working towards chartership (desirable)

What Our Client Offers:

  • Competitive contract rate or permanent salary package
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Long-term secured water framework workload
  • Exposure to both network and treatment-based water projects
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
  • Clear progression opportunities within established delivery teams

Eligibility:

Must have the right to work in the UK. Previous experience in UK water sector projects is strongly preferred.

Opportunity for Growth:

This role offers strong long-term progression within a major UK water programme, with exposure across both infrastructure and treatment assets, supporting development into senior engineer or design leadership roles.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title:

Senior / Principal Civil Engineer

Salary:

Dependent on experience

Location:

St Albans (Hybrid – minimum 3 days office-based)

Type:

Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35 available) – Hybrid

About the Role:

Our client is seeking experienced Senior and Principal Civil Engineers to join a multidisciplinary design team delivering projects across the regulated water sector.

These opportunities are suited to engineers with strong design experience within water and wastewater who enjoy solving complex engineering problems, developing practical solutions and contributing to the successful delivery of projects.

Depending on experience, you will take ownership of technical delivery, support multidisciplinary design teams and contribute to maintaining high standards of engineering quality and compliance. Principal-level candidates will also provide technical leadership and mentoring support across the team.

Working closely with senior management and project teams, you will play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and efficient engineering solutions.

About the Client:

Our client is a growing engineering consultancy delivering technically challenging projects across the UK water sector. Their collaborative environment provides engineers with the opportunity to make a genuine impact on projects while contributing to the continued development of technical standards and engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver civil engineering design across regulated water sector projects
  • Ensure design deliverables meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements
  • Prepare and review design deliverables, technical reports, specifications and design risk assessments (DRAs)
  • Develop practical and efficient engineering solutions based on project scope, site requirements and client needs
  • Communicate engineering solutions effectively to project teams and stakeholders
  • Support and collaborate with engineers, CAD technicians and multidisciplinary teams
  • Ensure compliance with technical standards, professional guidance and water company specifications
  • Manage design changes and maintain accurate project documentation
  • Support project planning through design input and programme coordination
  • Attend and contribute to design reviews and technical meetings
  • Produce and review hydraulic calculations and hydraulic profiles
  • Principal-level engineers may also act as Responsible Engineer/CRE and mentor junior team members

What Our Client is Looking For:

Essential:

  • Experience within the regulated water industry in a civil design capacity
  • Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
  • Strong understanding of water and wastewater engineering systems
  • Experience delivering infrastructure and/or non-infrastructure projects
  • Experience across outline and detailed design stages
  • Knowledge of construction methods, materials and engineering drawing practices
  • Experience producing hydraulic calculations and hydraulic profiles
  • Strong IT and digital design capability
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

For Senior Level:

  • Demonstrable experience delivering civil design within the water sector
  • Ability to work independently and contribute technically to project delivery

For Principal Level:

  • Chartered Engineer status preferred/expected
  • Extensive design experience within the regulated water sector (typically 10+ years)
  • Experience leading technical delivery and mentoring engineers
  • Experience acting as Responsible Engineer or CRE desirable

What Our Client Offers:

  • Competitive salary package dependent on experience
  • Company pension
  • Professional membership support and chartership mentoring
  • Career progression and structured development support
  • 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional annual leave after two years’ service
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Regular CPD and technical learning opportunities
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Monthly team events and social activities
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Outside IR35 contract opportunities available

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is an excellent opportunity to work on major water and wastewater frameworks while progressing your technical expertise within a growing consultancy. Whether you are an established Principal Engineer or an experienced Senior Engineer looking to step up, there is genuine opportunity for progression and increased technical responsibility.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Lead Civil Engineer

Rate: £50 – £60 per hour (dependent on experience)

Location: Birmingham / Glasgow / Chester / Leeds (Flexible UK base / hybrid)

Type: Contract – Inside IR35, Hybrid

About the Role:
Our client is seeking Lead Civil Engineers to join their Delivery group, working on non-infrastructure UK water engineering projects. You will act as a technical specialist and/or in a lead role, developing and applying advanced engineering techniques, while guiding project teams to deliver high-quality outputs.

About the Client:
Our client is part of a global engineering and environmental group, delivering projects in over 100 countries. They combine innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence, offering employees opportunities to work on exciting projects worldwide while supporting flexible and hybrid working patterns in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide guidance on design guides, standards, systems, and engineering codes.
  • Prepare calculations and develop civil engineering deliverables (models, drawings, reports) within budget, schedule, and quality standards.
  • Mentor and develop junior staff while promoting continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate with internal and external teams on complex projects.
  • Develop recommendations for materials, construction techniques, and project specifications.
  • Serve as a technical specialist providing advice and guidance to project teams.
  • Ensure compliance with all health & safety duties of designers.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Civil Engineering design and/or hydraulics/structural background.
  • Experience in design and build, particularly non-infrastructure water/wastewater treatment works.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage a multidisciplinary team (civil, structural, geotechnical, hydraulics).
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interface across disciplines and deliver engineering outputs efficiently.

What Our Client Offers:

  • Flexible, hybrid, part-time, and remote working patterns.
  • Exposure to international-scale projects across multiple sectors.
  • Supportive and inclusive culture with career development opportunities.
  • Mentorship and training to enhance technical and leadership skills.

Eligibility:
Candidates must be legally able to work in the UK and hold relevant engineering qualifications and experience.

Opportunity for Growth:
This is a chance to advance your career in a respected, international engineering group, gain exposure to complex projects, mentoring opportunities, and potential pathways into permanent roles or further leadership responsibilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Role: Framework MEICA Manager
Location:
Hampton
Salary / Rate:
£90,000 + benefits package

About the Role:

Our client is looking to strengthen their delivery team with a Framework MEICA Manager for the Thames Water framework, supporting the Operations Manager.

You will deliver a range of schemes to maintain and improve Thames Water’s water supply and wastewater treatment assets across the London and Guildford region.

Key Responsibilities:

* Delivery of MEICA schemes across the region
* Develop, implement, and manage the MEICA strategy
* Work closely with Programme Managers, Delivery Leads, and Design Management to ensure a consistent approach across the framework
* Take full lifecycle responsibility for MEICA from project inception through to commissioning and handover
* Provide early MEICA delivery input into design development, optioneering, and detailed design, while establishing a consistent approach to reviewing supply chain design submissions
* Support Programme Managers with resource planning and recruitment
* Work with the Programme Managers, Procurement Manager, and Operations Manager to establish a framework-wide MEICA procurement strategy
* Meet regularly with delivery leads to ensure MEICA is delivered in a consistent manner
* Meet regularly with MEICA teams to review performance and provide feedback
* Implement methods and processes to ensure behaviours are developed to drive excellence across all projects
* Be fully conversant with MEICA subcontractor contract conditions and any risks associated with their processes or methodologies
* Ensure all projects are delivered with zero health, safety, and environmental incidents, demonstrating commitment to Health, Safety & Welfare and Environmental policies

About You:

* Water/wastewater experience essential
* Engineering or construction background
* Experience leading large teams of MEICA professionals and contractors
* Proven ability to manage a large MEICA team within a Design & Build environment
* Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law
* Ability to influence internal stakeholders and help shape the MEICA strategy

Contact Charlie Knight at Advance TRS to find out more about this opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Senior or Principal Civil Engineer – Rivers & Coastal

Salary: £48,000-£65,000 DOE

Location: Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton or Truro

Type: Permanent, Hybrid

About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to join their growing Rivers & Coastal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of river engineering, flood risk management and land development projects for both public and private sector clients.

You’ll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept and optioneering through to construction, delivering sustainable engineering solutions that help protect communities and support future development.

About the Client:
Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering infrastructure and environmental projects across the UK and internationally. They are committed to sustainable development, technical excellence and investing in their people through structured career progression, training and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare designs for flood risk management, river engineering, river restoration and drainage strategies.
  • Produce engineering calculations and technical reports to support planning and design.
  • Develop plans and drawings throughout all project stages from concept to construction.
  • Design earthworks, river structures and drainage schemes, including technical specifications.
  • Carry out quality assurance reviews to ensure high standards of design.
  • Liaise with the Environment Agency and other stakeholders to secure project approvals.
  • Work closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Support projects during construction through site inspections and technical queries.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth.
  • Undertake project management responsibilities where appropriate.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer status, or working towards chartership.
  • Minimum 3 years’ UK consultancy experience (ideally 5-10 years).
  • Strong experience within river engineering, flood risk management or environmental/infrastructure design.
  • Experience producing Flood Risk Assessments and designing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
  • Good understanding of current UK standards and environmental legislation.
  • Excellent communication skills with experience working alongside clients and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Able to work independently and manage project responsibilities.

Desirable experience:

  • AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
  • InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage or similar software.
  • Project management experience.
  • Line management or mentoring experience.
  • What Our Client Offers:
  • Competitive salary of £48,000-£65,000 depending on experience.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Structured career progression with support towards professional development.
  • Opportunity to work on nationally significant flood risk and river engineering projects.
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
  • Training and leadership opportunities.

Eligibility:

  • Right to work in the UK is essential.
  • No sponsorship is available now or in the future.

Opportunity for Growth:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer looking to progress into a senior technical or leadership role. You’ll gain exposure to complex infrastructure projects, develop project management experience and have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers while advancing your own career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Company Description

My client are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Job Description

As an Electrical QAQC Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering the Electrical Quality Management System. As part of the QAQC Team, you will be responsible for the quality delivery of projects & equipment, ensuring that all client specifications are met, through inspections & walkdowns. You will work closely with the Quality Lead as well as a multidisciplinary team of engineers and industry experts to deliver cutting-edge projects while ensuring that all client specifications are met.

Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing the applicable Jones Engineering database for each project, ensuring it is kept up to date and accurate, which will essentially deliver the handover documentation to the client.

Review benchmarks and First of Kind Installations

Completion of system and equipment test packs using Project Quality Management Software on a project-by-project basis

Liaise with the QA Lead on handover documentation, system handover and tagging dates.

Liaise with the construction teams regarding handover dates, scheduling walk downs, developing snag lists etc. identifying snag trends and escalating to QA Leads.

Review Installations for Compliance to Jones Project Specific Quality Plan & ITPs, Project standards, specification, design, procedures & expectations.

Oversee 3rd party inspections & contractors to ensure project requirements are met.

Ensure QA requirements are met by subcontractors.

Oversee & complete regular site walkdowns & inspections.

Travel required for Ireland and Mainland Europe site support where necessary.

Attend quality meetings with management and subcontractors and report on quality as required.

Liaise with other in-house specialist Electrical QA/QC Leads& Engineers as required.

This role will provide exposure to a wide range of expertise relating to Data Centre, life sciences, construction, and other sectors. The successful candidate will be supported in developing their knowledge and skills as their responsibilities grow and evolve.

Skills and Requirements

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications:

Relevant Electrical/quality qualification.

Electrical Trade background would be advantageous.

Minimum 1+ year experience in a similar role desirable.

Fluent English essential.

Knowledge of electrical Systems and Schematics essential.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office essential.

Experience working with Quality software would be advantageous.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Benefits

They offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Advance TRS are working with a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy that is experiencing continued growth due to an increase in workload and a strong project pipeline.

As a result, they are looking to appoint a Senior Transport Planner to join their expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Transport Planning professional looking to further develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will become part of a highly skilled team, delivering a diverse range of projects while having the opportunity to enhance both technical and commercial capabilities through close collaboration with senior leadership.

The Role

As a Senior Transport Planner, you will be involved in a variety of transport planning projects, supporting developments from initial feasibility through to planning and delivery stages.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing site appraisals, feasibility studies, and pre-application advice.
  • Producing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans.
  • Undertaking traffic modelling and junction capacity assessments.
  • Liaising with clients, project teams, and local authorities.
  • Attending meetings with clients, local authority representatives, and project stakeholders.
  • Supporting the continued growth and reputation of the business through the delivery of high-quality work.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
  • Previous consultancy experience within Transport Planning.
  • Experience preparing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard traffic and junction modelling software.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with clients and industry professionals.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to work.

Desirable Skills & Experience

  • Chartered status, or working towards Chartership.
  • Experience in highway design and Road Safety Audits.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships.

For more details about this role or other opportunities, please contact Calum French on LinkedIn.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Structural CAD Technician (Contract)

We are recruiting for a skilled Structural CAD Technician / RC Detailer to support a busy engineering consultancy delivering a range of industrial sector projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician with strong RC detailing experience who is comfortable producing high-quality structural drawings and working as part of a multidisciplinary project team. The successful candidate will be involved in the delivery of industrial projects, supporting engineers with detailed drawing production and coordination.

Candidates with Revit proficiency will be particularly attractive, as there is the potential for the assignment to extend beyond the initial contract term and develop into a longer-term engagement.

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Structural CAD Technician and/or RC Detailer
  • Strong RC detailing skills
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD
  • Revit experience preferred
  • Experience working on industrial projects would be advantageous
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Contract Details:

  • Initial 4-month contract
  • Potential for extension, particularly for candidates with Revit capability
  • Fully remote working
  • £40- £45 per hour (Umbrella)
  • Inside IR35

All applicants must have a full right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship. Due to the contractual terms, sponsorship is unavailable for this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior / Principal Chartered Landscape Architect

Advance TRS is working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a Senior / Principal Chartered Landscape Architect with a strong design background and a proven ability to deliver projects from concept through to construction.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced landscape professional who can combine creative design thinking with strong technical delivery skills. The successful candidate will join an integrated team working across a varied portfolio of projects, contributing at all stages from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and on-site delivery.

This role would suit an individual who is proactive, commercially aware and confident working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. Strong presentation, communication and report-writing abilities are essential, along with a genuine enthusiasm for high-quality landscape design.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to landscape design for a range of projects including education, public realm, parks and greenspaces, active travel schemes and design guidance documents.
  • Provide landscape advice to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Support business development activities, including bid preparation and work-winning initiatives.
  • Manage projects and assist with financial performance, budgeting and programme delivery.
  • Coordinate resource allocation in collaboration with senior landscape leadership.
  • Mentor and support junior members of the team.
  • Undertake site surveys, design assessments and prepare technical reports.

Requirements

  • Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute with extensive post-chartership experience.
  • Degree-qualified in Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrable experience delivering multidisciplinary projects, ideally across both public and private sector environments.
  • Experience within the education sector would be advantageous.
  • Strong technical delivery capability, including experience of RIBA Stages 4 and 5 and overseeing works on site.
  • Proven project management skills, including budget management and programme control.
  • Commercial awareness and an understanding of consultancy project delivery.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Revit would be beneficial.
  • Understanding of BIM processes and workflows.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and design documentation.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

What Our Client Offers

Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible and hybrid working arrangements, generous holiday allowance, and a strong commitment to professional development. The successful candidate will have access to a wide range of training opportunities and the chance to work on both regional and nationally significant projects within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

About the Client

Our client is a well-established international consultancy providing engineering, design and project management services across infrastructure, transportation, public realm and environmental sectors. They are recognised for delivering complex multidisciplinary projects and for fostering a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and professional growth.

For further information or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Hannah Coton at Advance TRS.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior / Principal Civil Engineer – Rivers & Coastal

Location: Cambridge
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

Advance TRS is partnering with a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy seeking a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to join its expanding Rivers & Coastal team.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering major flood risk and river engineering projects across the UK, helping to protect communities, critical infrastructure and the natural environment. The successful candidate will work on technically challenging schemes from feasibility through to detailed design and construction, collaborating with a broad range of technical specialists.

The role offers significant responsibility, exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects and the opportunity to mentor junior engineers while contributing to the continued growth of an established team.

The Role

Responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the design and delivery of river and coastal engineering projects.
  • Producing technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications.
  • Supporting projects throughout the full lifecycle, from concept design through to construction.
  • Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
  • Managing technical quality through design reviews and QA processes.
  • Providing technical support during construction, including responding to site queries and carrying out inspections.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors and key project stakeholders.
  • Supporting the development and mentoring of graduate and junior engineers.
  • Assisting with project planning, programme delivery and resource management.

Projects are likely to include:

  • Flood risk management schemes
  • River restoration and engineering
  • Coastal protection projects
  • Lowland drainage infrastructure
  • Strategic infrastructure and environmental improvement programmes

About You

Applicants should possess:

  • A degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer status (or be working towards chartership).
  • Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects within the rivers, coastal or flood risk sector.
  • Strong technical design capabilities and sound engineering judgement.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confidence working directly with clients and external stakeholders.
  • The ability to work independently while supporting more junior team members.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and construction-stage support would be advantageous, although not essential.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers the chance to join one of the UK’s leading engineering consultancies, recognised for delivering innovative infrastructure and environmental solutions across both public and private sectors.

Employees benefit from:

  • Involvement in nationally significant flood risk and water infrastructure projects.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
  • Excellent career progression opportunities.
  • Structured professional development and support towards chartership.
  • A collaborative and highly experienced technical team.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of multidisciplinary projects.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If you’re looking to progress your career within rivers, coastal engineering or flood risk management and want to work on projects that make a genuine difference to communities and the environment, we’d be pleased to discuss this opportunity with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We’re recruiting for an experienced Asset Engineer to support the development of the next five-year asset management and investment plan for fixed plant and electrical power assets.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping future investment strategies, ensuring the reliability and performance of critical infrastructure. Working closely with engineering, maintenance and operational teams, you’ll provide the technical insight needed to support informed investment decisions and long-term asset performance.

The role is hybrid based in Stratford, with an expectation of increased office attendance during the initial onboarding period before moving to a more flexible working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development of five-year asset management and investment plans for fixed plant and electrical power assets.
  • Engage with maintenance teams, engineers and key stakeholders to gather asset intelligence and operational insights.
  • Assess asset condition, performance and associated risks to inform future investment priorities.
  • Develop and maintain asset workbanks aligned with organisational objectives.
  • Produce technical specifications and engineering requirements for renewal and enhancement projects.
  • Support project delivery teams to ensure asset requirements are effectively translated into project delivery.
  • Contribute to asset strategies, prioritising renewals, refurbishments and enhancements.
  • Prepare and present business cases, reports and presentations to senior stakeholders, clearly articulating investment benefits and the operational risks of deferred works.

About You

You’ll be an experienced Asset Engineer or Asset Management professional with a strong understanding of fixed plant assets and lifecycle management within a complex engineering environment.

You’ll also have:

  • Experience developing asset management plans, investment strategies or long-term business plans.
  • A background in maintenance, engineering or infrastructure asset management.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate technical information to both engineering and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience assessing asset condition, risk and performance to support strategic investment decisions.
  • The ability to produce compelling business cases and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Experience We Are Looking For

Experience in one or more of the following:

  • Fixed plant assets.
  • Electrical power and distribution systems.
  • Asset maintenance and renewal planning.
  • Infrastructure asset management within engineering or regulated asset environments.

Desirable Experience

  • Previous experience within the rail industry.
  • Experience within large infrastructure, utilities, transport or other regulated industries.
  • Knowledge of engineering maintenance regimes and asset performance management.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • Proven experience in asset management within fixed plant environments.
  • The ability to develop and communicate investment strategies and business plans.
  • A strong understanding of maintenance operations and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title:
Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Glasgow, London or the Midlands

Type: Permanent | Hybrid/Flexible Working

About the Role:
Our client is looking for a motivated Civil Engineer (Hydraulics) to support the delivery of major water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects across the UK.

Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you’ll contribute to the hydraulic analysis, design and optimisation of water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, storage facilities, pipelines and drainage networks. You’ll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to construction and commissioning, while developing your technical expertise within a supportive environment.

About the Client:
Our client is a growing engineering consultancy specialising in the UK water sector. They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions while maintaining a collaborative and supportive culture.

With continued business growth, they offer excellent opportunities for career progression, professional development and chartership support. They place a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, flexible working and investing in their people.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce hydraulic calculations, network models and flow assessments.
  • Support the design of water supply, wastewater and drainage infrastructure.
  • Assist with hydraulic modelling using industry-standard software.
  • Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies and design documentation.
  • Support flood risk assessments and drainage design.
  • Review survey information and network performance data.
  • Work closely with civil, mechanical, electrical, process and environmental engineers.
  • Liaise with clients, contractors and other stakeholders.
  • Assist with cost estimates, risk assessments and optioneering studies.
  • Attend site visits and surveys where required.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and regulations.
  • Continue developing technical knowledge through training and project experience.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience within hydraulic or civil engineering through industry, placements or apprenticeships.
  • Understanding of hydraulic engineering principles, including fluid mechanics, drainage design, pipe networks and flood risk.
  • Experience preparing technical reports and engineering documentation.
  • Familiarity with hydraulic modelling software such as InfoWorks ICM, EPANET, MicroDrainage or similar would be beneficial.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What Our Client Offers:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Discretionary bonus.
  • Employer pension contribution.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Life insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Flexible and hybrid working.
  • Flexible bank holidays.
  • Professional membership subscription.
  • Chartership support.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Opportunity to work on major UK water infrastructure projects.
  • Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Eligibility:

  • Full right to work in the UK – No option of sponsorship.
  • Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Opportunity for Growth:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of complex water infrastructure projects while receiving structured professional development and support towards professional registration (EngTech, IEng or CEng). With continued company growth, there are genuine opportunities to progress your career into senior technical or project leadership positions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Programme Manager – Water Infrastructure

Location: Poole – Hybrid (2-3 days per week)

Rate: Up to £500 per day

Advance TRS are a leading UK water company to recruit an experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a portfolio of major capital infrastructure projects, including significant upgrades to a flagship water recycling facility in Poole.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven programme leader with experience delivering complex infrastructure schemes within the UK water sector or a similar regulated environment.

The Role

As Programme Manager, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of engineering and infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery from initial planning through to construction, commissioning and handover.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll be responsible for programme planning, governance, resource management and the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects to agreed scope, budget and timescales.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the successful delivery of a portfolio of capital infrastructure projects.
  • Work closely with senior programme leadership to manage customers, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain programme roadmaps aligned to business priorities.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
  • Provide line management, mentoring and leadership to a team of Project Managers throughout the full project lifecycle.
  • Drive effective programme governance, reporting, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Support the delivery of engineering projects through optioneering, design, construction and commissioning while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.

Experience:

  • Proven experience delivering programmes within the UK water industry or another regulated infrastructure sector.
  • A background in engineering or a technical discipline (degree qualified preferred but not essential).
  • Strong leadership experience managing Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
  • The ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Please contact Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Installation & Commissioning Engineers – South Wales

Experienced PTS Installation & Commissioning Engineers required for railway projects across South Wales.

Works include the installation and commissioning of CCTV, CIS, Access Control and PA systems, together with associated cabling installation, terminating and containment.

Essential:

  • Previous SISS installation experience on railway stations
  • Valid Sentinel PTS & Medical
  • CSCS/ECS card
  • SSSTS beneifical but not essential
  • Willing to work days, nights, and weekends if required

2-3 month contract initially, with likelihood of extension
Excellent Rates (CIS)
Digs provided if required
Start August 2026

Apply now with your CV and certs to Sam Mayo at Advance TRS by applying online or by calling.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Rate: Up to £400 per day (Outside IR35, dependent on experience)
Location: Manchester (M32 0RS) – Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office)
Contract Type: Contract

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support a range of ongoing projects within the UK regulated water industry. The role will focus on UMON projects at Sewage Treatment Works, working closely with a collaborative and experienced engineering design team to deliver high-quality solutions.

About the Client

Our client is a well-established engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors, with a growing portfolio within the water industry. They are known for their friendly, focused culture and strong commitment to employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver detailed mechanical design solutions for projects within the UK water sector.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to meet project objectives.
  • Ensure all designs comply with relevant UK standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Support projects through all stages, from concept development to detailed design and implementation.

What Our Client Is Looking For

  • Demonstrable experience delivering mechanical design projects within the UK regulated water industry.
  • Strong technical knowledge of sewage treatment works or similar utility infrastructure.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
  • Availability to work from the Manchester office a minimum of three days per week.

What Our Client Offers

  • Contract role outside IR35.
  • Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility.
  • Supportive, wellbeing-focused working environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to high-profile, impactful water industry projects.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and proven experience within the UK regulated water industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector

St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office)
Contract: £45-£50/hr (Outside IR35)

Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you’ll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market.

You’ll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.

Key Responsibilities:


* Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects
* Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings
* Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians
* Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams
* Ensure designs meet industry standards, safety requirements and client expectations
* Support project planning, estimating and technical decision-making

About You:


* 8+ years’ mechanical design experience within the UK water sector
* Strong hydraulic design expertise
* Experience with clean water and/or wastewater projects
* Knowledge of electrical and control systems is advantageous
* Degree or HND qualified
* Working towards or already achieved Chartership

Why Join?


* Be part of a brand-new London team from the ground up
* Opportunity to influence processes, culture and future growth
* Secure long-term workload across major water sector frameworks
* Flexible permanent or outside IR35 contract options available

Apply now for a confidential discussion or contact Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Civil Engineer – Remote Contract Opportunity

Advance TRS are partnering with a leading engineering consultancy renowned for delivering some of the UK’s most technically challenging AMP8 programmes and water projects. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to support major Clean Water and Wastewater frameworks across both infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes.

£50-£60 per hour
Fully Remote
Long-term Contract Opportunity

The Role


You’ll take the lead on civil design packages, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients and supply chain partners to deliver construction-ready solutions on high-profile water projects.

What You’ll Be Doing:


* Leading civil design activities and coordinating project deliverables
* Producing high-quality calculations, reports and construction documentation
* Collaborating with clients, stakeholders and other disciplines
* Championing innovation, quality and best practice
* Mentoring junior engineers and supporting team development
* Contributing to programme, commercial and project delivery objectives

What We’re Looking For:


* Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
* Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (ICE, CIWEM, IWO or equivalent)
* Strong design experience within UK water projects
* Good understanding of UK water clients, contractors and industry standards
* Experience with BIM-led design and digital tools such as Revit and Civil 3D
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills

Contact Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Design Manager – Multi-Disciplinary (Water Sector)

Manchester | 2-3 days per week
£500-£550 per day (Outside IR35)
or £70,000-£80,000 + benefits

We’re seeking an experienced Design Manager (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil) to drive multi-disciplinary design delivery across complex water industry projects.

This is a leadership role with real influence – shaping teams, improving processes, and ensuring safe, high-quality design outputs delivered on time.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead, mentor and grow a team of engineers, CAD technicians and graduates
  • Take ownership of design delivery across multidisciplinary water projects
  • Embed best practice, improve formal processes, and champion continuous improvement
  • Drive BIM and 3D modelling adoption and ensure effective use of design software
  • Ensure all deliverables meet safety, regulatory and quality standards
  • Manage programme, resources, change control, and design budgets
  • Support estimating and planning of design packages

What We’re Looking For

  • 10+ years’ experience in engineering design within the UK Water Sector
  • Strong track record leading multi-disciplinary teams
  • Experience developing junior engineers and building team capability
  • Water industry experience highly desirable
  • Degree or HND qualified (Chartered or working towards is a plus)
  • Results-focused leader with strong technical and problem-solving skills

Why Apply?

  • Lead impactful infrastructure projects in a highly regulated environment
  • Shape and grow a dynamic, collaborative design team
  • Influence standards, innovation, and digital delivery (BIM/3D)
  • Flexible working with strong day rate or salary options

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector

St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office)
Contract: £55-65p/h (Outside IR35)

Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Principal Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you’ll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market.

You’ll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.

Key Responsibilities:


* Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects
* Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings
* Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians
* Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams
* Ensure designs meet industry standards, safety requirements and client expectations
* Support project planning, estimating and technical decision-making

About You:


* 10+ years’ mechanical design experience within the UK water sector
* Strong hydraulic design expertise
* Experience with clean water and/or wastewater projects
* Knowledge of electrical and control systems is advantageous
* Degree or HND qualified
* Working towards or already achieved Chartership

Why Join?


* Be part of a brand-new London team from the ground up
* Opportunity to influence processes, culture and future growth
* Secure long-term workload across major water sector frameworks
* Flexible permanent or outside IR35 contract options available

Apply now for a confidential discussion or contact Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

BIM Coordinator

Salary: £45-50K + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced BIM Coordinator looking to work on major infrastructure projects that make a real impact? Join a leading water client and play a key role in delivering innovative water and wastewater construction schemes across the South West.

Working within the Digital Delivery & Engineering team, you’ll drive BIM excellence across the full project lifecycle, coordinating 3D models, managing digital information, and ensuring projects meet the highest industry standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Coordinate and review BIM models using Revit, Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Manage Common Data Environments (CDE) and ensure compliance with ISO 19650
  • Lead clash detection, model coordination and BIM quality assurance
  • Review BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) and project documentation
  • Produce model-based quantities and support 4D planning
  • Provide BIM guidance and training to project teams
  • Collaborate with designers, contractors and multidisciplinary teams on major construction projects

What We’re Looking For

  • Degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
  • Experience in BIM coordination and information management
  • Strong knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD and Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360
  • Understanding of ISO 19650 and Common Data Environments
  • Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
  • Water sector experience is beneficial but not essential

What’s In It For You?

  • Salary of £45-50k
  • Up to 20% combined pension contribution
  • 25-28 days annual leave, plus holiday buy & sell scheme
  • Private healthcare cashback scheme
  • Life assurance up to 8x salary
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • Ongoing training, career progression and professional development
  • Retail discounts, wellbeing support and paid volunteering day

Join a business that invests in its people and work on exciting, high-profile projects where your BIM expertise will shape the future of digital construction.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Principal Electrical Design Engineer – Water

Birmingham , Leeds, Manchester or London (Hybrid)
Up to £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you a Chartered Electrical Engineer looking to lead major water infrastructure projects with one of the UK’s leading engineering consultancies?

Advance TRS are supporting a global consultancy who are looking for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer. They are expanding their Water team and are delivering high-profile AMP8 and long-term AMP9 programmes across the UK. With a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of water and wastewater infrastructure while progressing your career in a collaborative, innovative environment.

The Role

As a Principal Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, delivering innovative electrical designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations and associated infrastructure.

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Leading electrical design for water and wastewater treatment and pumping station projects
  • Acting as Design Lead on multidisciplinary engineering schemes
  • Producing and reviewing detailed electrical designs, calculations, specifications and technical reports
  • Developing innovative, efficient engineering solutions for clients
  • Building strong relationships with clients and delivery partners
  • Mentoring and developing engineers within the team
  • Ensuring projects are delivered to the highest quality, safety and environmental standards

About You

You’ll ideally have:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
  • Chartered Engineer status (IET, InstMC, CIWEM or equivalent)
  • Strong experience delivering electrical design within the water and wastewater sector
  • Experience working on design & build projects using digital design tools
  • Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience delivering projects from feasibility through to detailed design

What’s on Offer?

  • Salary up to £70,000
  • Hybrid working from Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or London
  • Long-term secured workload across AMP8 and AMP9
  • Opportunity to lead nationally significant water infrastructure projects
  • Clear career progression within a leading engineering consultancy
  • Comprehensive benefits package

Please contact Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Role: Senior Revit Technician

Rate: £40-45p/h inside IR35

Location: Remote working

Duration: 12-month contract

Our client is looking for a talented and motivated Revit Technician to join their multi-disciplinary design team, as part of a growing and dynamic department providing detailed designs for water related projects in the UK.

About the role:

By working on landmark projects and schemes of all shapes and sizes to help their clients tackle climate change and improve the UK’s nature water resource, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical and professional expertise. You will learn from experienced industry professionals who share a passion for working together with their customers to deliver high quality projects.

You will:

  • Creating 3D models in Revit and as required AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Navisworks, including reviewing project set ups and management of models.
  • Working in tandem with multi-disciplinary Engineers to provide solutions to our client’s complex challenges.
  • Actively contribute to the technical success of projects as a team.
  • Ensuring BIM standards and quality of modelled information meets our clients requirements.
  • Working within a team environment under the supervision of senior colleagues.
  • Taking responsibility for the quality of BIM models and any outputs produced.

About you:

  • Proven experience in Revit, with desirable experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D Plant 3D and Navisworks.
  • Knowledge and experience working in Common Data Environments (CDE’s), such as BIM360 and ACC.
  • Proven experience in the preparation of Revit models including output documentation such as Naviswork Models and Annotated 2D Detailed Design Plans.
  • Proven experience of federating models from 3rd party suppliers and other project stakeholders.
  • Previous water industry experience

Apply now for a confidential discussion or contact Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Water

Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or London (Hybrid)
Up to £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you a Chartered Mechanical Engineer looking to lead major water infrastructure projects with one of the UK’s leading engineering consultancies?

Advance TRS are supporting a global consultancy who are looking for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer. They are expanding their Water team and are delivering high-profile AMP8 and long-term AMP9 programmes across the UK. With a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of water and wastewater infrastructure while progressing your career in a collaborative, innovative environment.

The Role

As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll lead the technical delivery of complex water and wastewater projects, working within multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable, innovative solutions for major UK water clients.

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Leading mechanical design on water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects
  • Acting as Design Lead on multidisciplinary engineering projects
  • Developing innovative, cost-effective technical solutions
  • Building strong relationships with clients and delivery partners
  • Mentoring and developing junior engineers
  • Ensuring projects are delivered to the highest quality, safety and environmental standards

About You

You’ll ideally have:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
  • Chartered Engineer status (IMechE, IET, CIWEM or equivalent)
  • Strong experience delivering mechanical design within the water sector
  • Experience working on design & build projects using digital design tools
  • Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience delivering projects from feasibility through to detailed design

What’s on Offer?

  • Salary up to £70,000
  • Hybrid working from Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or London
  • Long-term secured workload across AMP8 and AMP9
  • Opportunity to lead nationally significant water infrastructure projects
  • Clear career progression within a global engineering consultancy
  • Comprehensive benefits package

Please contact Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector

Bristol, Exeter or Cardiff

Hybrid 2-3 days per week
£60-70k + excellent benefits

Advance TRS are partnering with a global engineering consultancy who are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer. With AMP8 driving major change, this is your opportunity to lead meaningful projects that tackle climate and environmental challenges head-on.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead mechanical design across the full project lifecycle-from concept to construction
  • Deliver innovative solutions for water & wastewater treatment, pumping stations, and infrastructure
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors
  • Mentor and support the next generation of engineers

What you’ll bring:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar), ideally Chartered or working toward it
  • Strong experience in detailed design within the water sector
  • A collaborative mindset and passion for sustainable engineering

Why join us?

  • Award-winning workplace & global sustainability leader
  • Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
  • Competitive salary, private medical cover, pension & more
  • Industry-leading training, development, and career progression
  • A genuinely supportive, close-knit team culture

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector

St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office)
Permanent: £60-70k

Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Principal Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you’ll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market.

You’ll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.

Key Responsibilities:

* Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects
* Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings
* Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians
* Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams
* Ensure designs meet industry standards, safety requirements and client expectations
* Support project planning, estimating and technical decision-making

About You:

* 10+ years’ mechanical design experience within the UK water sector
* Strong hydraulic design expertise
* Experience with clean water and/or wastewater projects
* Knowledge of electrical and control systems is advantageous
* Degree or HND qualified
* Working towards or already achieved Chartership

Why Join?

* Be part of a brand-new London team from the ground up
* Opportunity to influence processes, culture and future growth
* Secure long-term workload across major water sector frameworks
* Flexible permanent or outside IR35 contract options available

Apply now for a confidential discussion or contact Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector

St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office)
Permanent: £50-60k

Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you’ll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market.

You’ll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.

Key Responsibilities:

* Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects
* Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings
* Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians
* Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams
* Ensure designs meet industry standards, safety requirements and client expectations
* Support project planning, estimating and technical decision-making

About You:

* 8+ years’ mechanical design experience within the UK water sector
* Strong hydraulic design expertise
* Experience with clean water and/or wastewater projects
* Knowledge of electrical and control systems is advantageous
* Degree or HND qualified
* Working towards or already achieved Chartership

Why Join?

* Be part of a brand-new London team from the ground up
* Opportunity to influence processes, culture and future growth
* Secure long-term workload across major water sector frameworks
* Flexible permanent or outside IR35 contract options available

Apply now for a confidential discussion or contact Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Water

Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or London (Hybrid)
Up to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on some of the UK’s largest water infrastructure programmes?

Advance TRS are supporting a global consultancy who are looking for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer. They are expanding their Water team and are delivering high-profile AMP8 and long-term AMP9 programmes across the UK. With a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of water and wastewater infrastructure while progressing your career in a collaborative, innovative environment.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in delivering electrical design solutions across a range of clean water and wastewater treatment projects, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative, high-quality engineering solutions.

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Producing and checking detailed electrical designs, calculations, specifications and technical reports
  • Supporting and leading electrical design for water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and associated infrastructure
  • Delivering multidisciplinary projects using the latest digital design tools
  • Developing innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions
  • Collaborating with clients, contractors and delivery partners
  • Mentoring junior engineers and supporting their professional development
  • Ensuring projects are delivered safely and to the highest quality, environmental and regulatory standards

About You

You’ll ideally have:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or be working towards it)
  • Experience delivering electrical design within the water and wastewater sector
  • Experience on design & build projects using digital design platforms
  • Strong technical leadership and collaborative working skills
  • Experience delivering projects from feasibility through to detailed design

What’s on Offer?

  • Salary up to £70,000
  • Hybrid working from Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or London
  • Long-term secured workload across AMP8 and AMP9
  • Opportunity to work on nationally significant water infrastructure projects
  • Clear career progression and professional development support
  • Comprehensive benefits package

Please contact Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Location: Various UK Locations (ideally North England or Scotland)
Salary: £55k-£70k (DOE) + Benefits

The Opportunity

Our client, a leading environmental and engineering consultancy, is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional who enjoys working collaboratively with engineers, designers, project managers and construction teams to ensure environmental requirements are effectively integrated into project delivery.

The Role

As an Environmental Manager, you will operate at the interface between environmental assessment and project delivery, helping teams translate environmental requirements into practical actions throughout the project lifecycle.

You will provide advice from early design stages through to construction, ensuring environmental risks are identified, managed and mitigated while supporting safe, efficient and sustainable project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide environmental advice and support across infrastructure projects from design through to completion.
  • Work closely with engineering and project teams to embed environmental considerations into decision making.
  • Identify environmental risks, constraints and opportunities, developing practical mitigation measures.
  • Coordinate input from environmental specialists and ensure advice is aligned with project requirements.
  • Support compliance with environmental legislation, permits, planning conditions and client commitments.
  • Assist project teams in balancing environmental priorities with cost, programme and constructability.
  • Support environmental management processes, monitoring and reporting requirements.
  • Build effective relationships with clients, contractors, regulators and internal stakeholders.

About You

You will have experience working within an environmental, engineering or infrastructure environment, with the ability to apply environmental knowledge in a practical project setting.

You will be comfortable engaging with technical teams, influencing decisions and providing clear, proportionate advice that helps projects progress.

You will ideally have:

  • Experience delivering environmental support on infrastructure or construction projects.
  • A strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience managing environmental risks, compliance or mitigation measures.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to challenge and influence where required.

Experience in environmental management systems, auditing, monitoring, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), or construction environmental management would be advantageous.

Professional membership or working towards chartership with a relevant environmental body would also be beneficial.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.