PILING DESIGN & ESTIMATING ENGINEER

Role Overview

An experienced Project Manager with proven structural steel / steel structures / structural engineering experience, is required to join a continually growing, reputable structural company who work on a multitude of projects, including: structural buildings & cladding, rail, construction, rail, MOD, utilities and nuclear.

The Project Manager will manage multiple complex projects to completion, leading projects through every stage of the project life cycle, from planning to delivery. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and have the ability to maintain focus under pressure, you may be exactly what we’re looking for.

As a Project Manager, you’ll be a key member of the team, responsible for establishing and maintaining a strong rapport
with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and time
management skills and strong attention to detail.

Salary £35,000 - £42,000 dependant on experience
Office based - Monday to Friday

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Lichfield

Project Manager Candidate Requirements

• Academic qualification in Project Management would be ideal, but isn’t essential
• Proven experience across either structural steel, steel structures or structural engineering
• Demonstrated expertise in project management through all phases of a project life cycle
• Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of project management best practices and methodologies and commitment to improving internal practices

Project Manager Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Involved in project planning sessions to set project goals and objectives, determine timelines, define tasks, and outline resources necessary to successfully complete the project
• Select and manage a team from among internal and external sub-contractors
• Monitor the progress of projects, including addressing issues that may arise and ensuring project deliverables are completed on time
• Use an appropriate tracking tool to coordinate different elements of the project
• Follow standard processes as defined by the Association for Project Management (APM) or Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Manage relevant budgets ensure compliance with processes such as RFP generation and PO generation

Company and Role Overview

With decades of experience, this UK leading business who are part of a large group, have remained at the forefront of their industry. They are currently working on a huge, long-term, high value project, which you will be part of in this role. 

The business is looking for an experienced Lifting Supervisor - the ideal candidate will have a proven Lifting Supervisor background and will be A61 CITB Blue card, A62 Blue Card, Slinger Signalled A40 Card qualified.

Lifting Supervisor Salary, Hours, and Benefits

• £52,660
• 47.5 hours per week with overtime available
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Exclusive discounts on travel, gym and attractions in the Merlin group
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance program
• Mental health and wellbeing initiatives

Commutable From: Peterborough, Stamford, Corby, Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Grantham

Lifting Supervisor Key Responsibilities

• Create method statements and safe systems of work for required lifting operations.
• Regularly review and update lifting plans.
• Manage and monitor crane stability, duty charts and safety devices.
• Plan and execute all mobile crane contract lifts onsite.
• Undertake routine checks on lifting equipment in line with LOLER regulations.
• Manage and monitor daily workload and priorities for a team of Slingers, Signallers, Bankspeople and crane operators.
• Lead the daily operational briefing.
• Supervise working areas and makes sure any changes are addressed through revised risk assessments.
• Carry out competence-based workplace assessments for OHC Operators, Slingers, Signallers and Bankspeople.
• Prepare exclusion zones.

Lifting Supervisor Other Responsibilities

• Health and Safety and taking care of our team members is paramount.
• Take reasonable care not to put yourself, other people, fellow colleagues and members of the public at risk by what you do or don’t do in the course of your work.
• Co-operate with your line manager, making sure you attend and receive appropriate training, and you understand and follow the company’s health and safety policies.
• Report any injuries, strains or illnesses that occur as a result of doing your job, this may require a change in the way you work.
   

Role Overview

An experienced Quantity Surveyor with proven structural steel / steel structures experience, is required to join a continually growing, reputable structural company who work on a multitude of projects, including: structural buildings & cladding, rail, construction, rail, MOD, utilities and nuclear.

• Salary £45,000 - £60,000 dependant on experience
• Office based - Monday to Friday

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Lichfield

Quantity Surveyor Candidate Requirements

• Proven and experienced Quantity Surveyor, to include demonstrable work with Structural Steel projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering would be ideal, but candidates without a degree will also be considered. 
• Membership or accreditation from recognized professional bodies such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
• Strong understanding of construction, material, and contract law is essential.
• Skills in project management and budgeting are immensely beneficial.

The Quantity Surveyor role requires an amalgamation of analytical skills, precise judgment, and robust communication abilities. Detailed knowledge of construction processes, materials, and laws are fundamental, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently, economically, and legally compliant. 

Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client.
• Undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.
• Assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
• Performing risk, value management, and cost control during construction.
• Providing advice on contractual claims and disputes.
• Tracking changes to the design and/or construction work and adjusting budget projections accordingly.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

PRESS SETTER

We are offering a super opportunity for a PRESS SETTER

Are you the kind of person who hears a press machine whir to life and feels a sense of satisfaction? Can you read technical drawings like others read the morning paper? If you're nodding along, we’d love to meet you.

We're on the hunt for a skilled Press Setter to join our hardworking (and occasionally coffee-fueled) team. If you're mechanically minded, love precision, and don't mind a bit of oil on your hands, you're our kind of person.

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Coleshill, Solihull, Shirley, Tamworth, Lichfield, Aston, Castle Bromwich, Aldridge and Hall Green

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
• Days’ role 
• Very early Friday finish
• Overtime Paid
• Super friendly team
• Busy, solid stable manufacturing organisation
• Supportive, friendly team
• Unique manufacturing environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setting up and operating mechanical and/or hydraulic presses like a pro
• Swapping out tools with the grace and speed of a pit crew
• Reading technical drawings – no, it’s not a secret language, but it helps if it feels like one
• Tweaking, adjusting, and fine-tuning until everything’s just right
• Performing checks and routine maintenance (bonus points if you can do it without losing a single bolt)
• Working alongside QA to make sure the final product is more "Wow!" than "Whoops!"
• Keeping safety in mind – because bandages are out of budget!

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience setting presses 
• Confidence working with various press types
• Strong attention to detail – eagle-eyed folks, please apply
• Basic mechanical wizardry and problem-solving prowess
• Ability to work shifts and not turn into a zombie
• A team player who can also laugh at a bad pun (or at least pretend to)

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with genuinely exciting products, send your CV NOW!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker to join an established, world renown iconic British manufacturer, a trusted name in quality, innovation, and tradition. 

As an employer, it blends deep-rooted values with forward-thinking design and engineering — offering a workplace where craftsmanship, creativity, and pride in product truly matter. 

Employees become part of a legacy that continues to shape the industry. For those who want to work with purpose, in a business respected worldwide for its authenticity and excellence, this is more than a job — it’s a place to grow, contribute, and be proud of what you help build.

Toolmaker Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £45,000 dependant on experience
• 39 hours per week on rotating shifts
   - Week 1: Monday to Thursday 6.00am – 2.00pm, Friday 6.00 – 1.00pm
   - Week 2: Monday to Thursday 2.00pm – 10.00pm, Friday 1.00pm – 8.00pm
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Company performance bonus
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Company discounts
• Free on-site parking

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Newark

Role Function 

The Toolmaker will be a responsible for the manufacture, maintenance and continuous improvement of production press tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and special purpose machinery.

Toolmaker Candidate Requirements

• Time-served apprentice and NVQ or equivalent in Tool making or Machining
• Strong background in precision engineering and toolroom operations
• Skilled in operating Toolroom machinery (lathes, mills, grinders etc)
• Experience with press tooling, fault diagnosis and tool repair
• Ability to read technical drawings
• CNC experience
• Ability to produce jigs & fixtures
• TIG welding experience desirable or willing to learn

Toolmaker Responsibilities

• Manufacture and modify tooling, jigs, fixtures, and special-purpose machinery
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings to determine the best manufacturing methods
• Operate a full range of Toolroom machinery (milling, turning, grinding, CNC etc)
• Assemble and disassemble press tools, check tolerances and ensure functional performance
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs

Onsite Capabilities

• The Toolroom gives full control over the servicing and quality of company tooling. Equipped with an impressive range of machinery – HURCO 3 Axis CNC Miller, lathes, pillar drills, Lumsden and surface grinders – they can manufacture complex parts and maintain critical press tooling without relying on external suppliers.
• In addition to maintaining existing tooling, the Toolroom team also designs and manufactures bespoke tools, jigs, and fixtures, ensuring precision and reliability in every part of production.