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We are searching for an experienced Building Services Electrical Estimator / Electrical Services Estimator to join a pre-construction team based near to Cirencester.
You will be joining an exciting and highly regarded Mechanical and Electrical Design and Installation company who provide a range of high quality Mechanical and Electrical solutions to both private and public sector customers across commercial and industrial applications, including, retail and leisure, healthcare, industrial, commercial, accommodation and education.
The services provided by our client include project management, design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Engineering Services.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in commercial projects and will be both technically and commercially astute.
You will be reporting to the Contracts Director, and the role comprises of but will not be limited to:
Timely and accurate submission of tenders.
Preparing tenders for internal adjudications.
Vetting incoming tenders/offers from our supply chain and ensuring that the most viable offer is included within our submission.
Arranging tender adjudication meetings and explaining to the attendees the project duration, costing approach and risks to the business.
Require Skills:
Commercially astute being able to identify and manage risk and to anticipate issues that may affect costs and address them proactively.
An eye for detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
Proactive with the skills to assess better systems of work in order to advise and assist clients on systems that will save time and money.
Ability to take project ownership whilst under support of the project Director and work both on their own and as part of a wider multi-discipline team.
Experience and Qualifications:
Proven experience in a similar position with an M&E Contractor or in the M&E division of a Main Contractor.
Experience in the commercial office and warehousing sector would be an advantage.
Ability to estimate costs and timescales accurately and work to meet tender return deadlines.
Competent in the use of computers and data handling including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
General understanding of other MEP disciplines, BREEAM and Sustainability.
The role comes with an excellent benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, bonus and more!
Please note, this is a full time, permanent, role based near to Cirencester.
It is 100% office-based during probation (3-months) with the possibility of hybrid working thereafter.
Please note this is NOT a remote role and you will be required in the office the majority of the time.
You will also be required to have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship to be considered for the position.
Our client is unable to sponsor overseas candidates.
KEYWORDS Electrical Services Estimator, Building Services Electrical Estimator, Electrical Design, Tenders, Commercial Office Sector, Warehousing Sector, MEP, BREEAM, Sustainability.
Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cirencester, England
Start: 09/03/2026
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £60000 per annum + Pension, Good Holiday, Bonus & Much More!
Posted: 2026-01-27 21:14:15
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We are searching for an experienced Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer / Building Services Design Engineer to join an exciting and highly regarded Mechanical and Electrical Design and Installation company based near to Cirencester.
Our ideal candidate will be Chartered or will hold an HND/HNC in Building Services Design Engineering with post qualifying experience in the UK construction industry designing HVAC systems from concept to delivery.
Our client provides a range of high quality Mechanical and Electrical solutions to both private and public sector customers across commercial and industrial applications, including, retail and leisure, healthcare, industrial, commercial, accommodation and education.
The services provided by our client include project management, design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Engineering Services.
Required Skills and Experience:
Ability to take project ownership whilst under support of the Project Director and work both on their own and as part of a wide multi-discipline team.
Experience across various sectors including commercial, distribution, retail and residential would be a real benefit.
Experience in project delivery from design feasibility to commissioning undertaking all aspects including surveying, full design process, meeting attendance, site inspections.
General understanding of other MEP disciplines, BREEAM and Sustainability.
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to build internal and external relationships and trust.
Competent with Word, Excel.
Good knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
Knowledge of design software including such as Hevacomp, OpenBuildings (or similar)
Presentable and well-spoken, strong English language skills required as you will be involved extensively in Design Team Meetings, and the role is very client facing.
A strong understanding of Part L and Low Carbon Engineering.
An ambitious and driven individual with a long-term vision to build and grow the business and share in its success.
Benefits:
The role comes with an excellent benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, bonus and much more!
Please note, this is a full time, permanent, role based near to Cirencester.
It is 100% office-based during probation (3-months) with the possibility of hybrid working thereafter.
You will also be required at times to attend meetings on various client sites.
Please note, this is NOT a remote role, and you will be required in the office the majority of the time.
You will also be required to have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship to be considered for the position.
Our client is unable to sponsor overseas candidates.
KEYWORDS Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer, Building Services Design Engineer, HND, HNC, Chartered, MEP, BREEAM, Sustainability, Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Revit, Hevacomp, OpenBuildings, Part L, Low Carbon Engineering
Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cirencester, England
Start: 09/03/2026
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £55000 per annum + Pension, Good Holiday, Bonus & Much More!
Posted: 2026-01-27 21:02:23
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We are searching for a GIS Analyst / Data Analyst for an extremely exciting technology and data focused business.
The role is offered on a hybrid basis - you will be required to attend meetings and work at the clients Exeter office as and when required (circa 2 or 3 times per month, more if you wish).
You will therefore need to live within a commutable distance of Exeter to be considered for this position or you will be able to relocate to the area.
Please note, this is NOT a remote role.
Is this position you are responsible for a set of datasets that underpin various digital products and services.
You will ensure the quality of these datasets and provide support to the wider business.
You will be identifying and implementing data improvements whilst performing maintenance activities on the datasets - collaborating with colleagues and sharing ideas and experiences in vital to success!
Working as a GIS Analyst / Data Analyst you will need to be inquisitive with a desire to understand and resolve problems.
You will also be a strong communicator with the ability to plan, allocate and manage workloads for yourself and other team members.
You will also have the following: -
A qualification in either a GIS or Data related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
Practical experience of working in a data analysis role, a data curation role or a data focused GIS role.
Experience of developing ETL/ELT processes with the ability to follow best data governance practises - you will be problem-solving and finding efficiencies in existing data pipelines using FME Form and FME Flow.
Knowledge and experience of languages such as SQL and Python (or similar) is required.
Practical experience of database technologies such as Oracle, SQL Server or PostgreSQL/GIS is a distinct bonus.
Experience in cloud-based data tooling/storage is a real bonus.
The role comes with the following benefits package: -
25 days holiday, with optional 5 days unpaid leave per year.
Free parking when at office.
Annual lifestyle allowance.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Gym Flex Scheme.
Internal coaching/mentoring system throughout your time here.
Focus on training and career progression.
Family friendly policies.
Flexible working.
*Experience of working with FME, either FME Form or FME Flow, or both, commercially or academically, is required for this role.
Please note, to be considered for this opportunity you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship.KEYWORDSData Analyst, GIS Analyst, ETL, ELT, FME, FME Form, FME Flow, SQL, Python, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, GIS, Geospatial, Cloud Tooling, Cloud Storage.
Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, England
Start: 09/03/2026
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £34000 per annum + Pension, Insurance, Good Holiday, Hybrid
Posted: 2026-01-22 13:08:05
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We are searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients existing design team.
In this role you will be responsible for the design, engineering and specification of new products alongside the maintenance of our clients existing product range.
You will report to the Technical Engineering Manager and alongside the Design team you will be expected to generate production ready designs and help ensure the smooth running of the department.
You will ensure that new products are designed and developed within the agreed timescales and to the standards expected.
ROLE DUTIES
Work closely with the Technical Engineering Manager and the Design and Development department you will take products from conception to detailed engineering drawings for manufacture.
You will determine manufacturing methods for engineering designs accounting for both inhouse and external manufacture capabilities.
You will carry out DFMEA at the outset of each project, monitoring the completion of actions identified and working with the development team to identify product design failure modes.
You will ensure that tolerance analysis is carried out during the design process, allowing for ease of manufacture, product function and eliminating tolerance build up issues during product manufacture and assembly.
You will be working with all departments involved in the NPD program, in particular, Development, Production Engineering & Purchasing, ensuring design for manufacture is implemented prior to product handover.
You will work with the Production Engineering department to optimise designs to reduce costs, increase efficiency and maintain product quality.
You will ensure Bill of Materials spreadsheets are generated during the design process enabling Production Engineering to generate product manufacturing costs.
You will ensure new product progress feedback sheets are filled out and kept up to date.
To be considered for the role you require experience in a mixture of the following: -
You will be either degree educated or have a proven engineering background with a strong bias toward mechanical engineering.
You will be able to demonstrate ability in product development from initial prototype to mass production.
Experience of sheet metal manufacture experience and knowledge of sheet metal processes is required.
Experience of generating Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis reports (DFMEA Reports) and implementing the actions identified is required.
Experience of tolerance build up analysis and resolving areas of concern.
Proven experience of working with Solid Edge (consideration will be given to individuals who have worked with SolidWorks).
Ability to generate 2D production drawings according to GD&T best practise.
Demonstrated ability in design for manufacture considerations.
Folding simulation software experience whilst NOT essential, would be an advantage.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate continuous learning.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
Possess proven team working skills.
Be able to work to set standards and procedures in an ISO9001:2015 registered company.
You will be a structured and organised individual with the ability to prioritise and work on you own initiative.
The role comes with an excellent benefits package and once probation has been successfully completed some home-based working is available with prior consent with management (up to 2-days per week).
The benefits include, 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), flexitime, competitive salary, pension, loyalty bonus, life assurance, free eye tests, training, rewards hub, hybrid-working, paid overtime and much more!
To be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship.
You will also need to be based near to Exeter/East Devon, or you will be able to relocate to the area.
Keywords Mechanical Design Engineer, Design and Development, DFMEA, Product Design, NPD, Manufacturing, Bill of Materials, Prototypes, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, ISO9001, Sheet Metal Processes
Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, England
Start: 09/03/2026
Salary / Rate: £36000 - £39000 per annum + Pension, Insurance, Good Holiday, Hybrid
Posted: 2026-01-20 20:52:33
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We are searching for an experienced Accountant / Finance Manager for an extremely exciting technology focused business based in East Devon.
You will ideally be a qualified Accountant or an Accountancy Finalised preparing for your final assessment.
You will be working in a complex financial environment, and you will need to learn the finance function of the business with a view to taking over the complete end-to-end financial functions after an impending retirement.
This will all begin with purchase ledger input and control, budget monitoring, including, employee expenses and credit control.
The company uses a SAGE system and reports to senior management monthly against a forecast.
You will be involved in developing these reports further in line with business needs and requirements.
Once the initial functions and specific nominal ledger aspects of the company are learnt, you will progress into sales invoicing, contract monitoring and the financial aspects of project delivery and control.
You will also be responsible for payroll and for managing a range of additional financial reporting.
Currently the company operates within the Medical and Healthcare sector and each client contract, while driven from a template has its own incredibly unique nuances.
The central financial function and forecasting of the business is currently based around a complex ‘deliverables schedule' which is produced on a spreadsheet by finance with input from various systems.
It is extremely critical that the company reflects its turnover from sales invoicing in line with FRS guidelines.
The successful candidate will also: -
Monitor and manage the financial implications of various projects in which the company is engaged upon.
You will ensure that the projects are being delivered timely, within the financial constraints allowed and that they are providing our client with the necessary profit by project.
This is undertaken closely with the Operational Management team.
Be personable and able to communicate extremely well both within and without the organisation at an Executive level.
You will be able to recommend improvements where appropriate, as well as pinpoint problems, if they exist, and offer advice on circumventing future incidents.
The role reports to initially to the current Chief Financial Officer and Finance Director.
The role is a full-time and permanent position and it is an office-based role with the scope for some home-based working once up-to-speed with everything.
Due to this the successful candidate needs to be based within a commutable distance of Exeter and East Devon or you will be in a position to relocate to the area.
As this position is assisting in the control of the entire finance function for a fast-developing technical business a project accounting background and an understanding of project delivery is a distinct bonus!
The role comes with outstanding opportunities for promotion and self-development.
It has an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, various employee discounts, referral schemes, healthcare options and free social events.
It is also offered with hybrid and flexible working approaches, and much, much more!
Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without the need for company sponsorship.
Our client is NOT able to provide sponsorship.
Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, England
Start: 23/03/2026
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £65000 per annum + Pension, Health, Good Holiday, Hybrid
Posted: 2026-01-12 21:06:53
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We are searching for a Junior or Graduate Structural Engineer for our client, a well-established, friendly and professional practice with a track record of delivering projects across the South West of England and further afield.
With an increasing workload of projects, they have a vacancy for either a Junior Structural Engineer or a Graduate Structural Engineer or a strong Revit and 3D based Drafting Technician/Draftsperson - they are offering an exciting opportunity for someone who likes a challenge and has the desire to push their career forward to the next level through hard work!
They are currently involved in a lot of Reinforced Concrete projects, and you will initially be responsible for an extensive amount of Reinforced Concrete Detailing, using Revit.
Experience of Reinforced Concrete projects is NOT essential, but successful candidates must be hard working and willing to learn.
You will need to become proficient with Revit (if you are not already), and you will be happy to learn the ropes with Reinforced Concrete Detailing.
Our client is happy to train you from scratch in these areas, but they will want you to get up to speed as quickly as possible.
There will be opportunities for the right person to quickly develop their career and grow their responsibilities into other areas.
You will over time work on a wide range of projects in sectors such as, industrial, housing (from individual properties to large developments), marine, drainage, schools and leisure.
Each project will bring unique problems that you will have to define, consider and resolve, and each day will bring new work and new challenges.
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual - you should have an accredited MEng or BEng in Civil and/or Structural Engineering.
Our client is committed to delivering high-end projects to BIM Level 2, so knowledge and experience of implementing BIM and using Revit or similar 3D software would be an advantage but training can and will be given.
Our client supports its staff with ongoing training whilst at the same time giving them the freedom to collaborate directly with clients.
In particular, they support career development under the ICE and IStructE training schemes.
The role is offered on a hybrid working basis with office-based and home-based working options available.
You will however need to be office-based during your first 4-6 months with the business, therefore you need to live within a commutable distance of Exeter or be able to relocate to the area to be considered for the role.
Key Benefits Summary
Join a dynamic consultancy with excellent progression and long-term opportunities.
Support and guidance through continued professional development and training.
Competitive Salary.
Private Healthcare.
Up to 27-days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option of holiday buying and selling.
Enhanced pension contributions.
Enhanced family friendly benefits.
Plus, much, much more!
KEYWORDSStructural Engineer, Graduate Structural Engineer, Engineering Technician, Structural Engineering Technician, Drafting Technician, Draftsperson, Revit, 3D Software, BIM, ICE, IStructE, Reinforced Concrete Detailing.
Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, England
Start: 27/02/2026
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £38000 per annum + Pension, Insurances, Training and More...
Posted: 2026-01-06 15:43:06
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We are searching for an experienced Network Security Engineer to be responsible for ensuring the Group's IT Networks and Communications are well designed, secure, optimal and function consistently across all internal and external operations.
IT and Cyber Security is extremely important and is key to all our client's operations and you will play an extremely vital role in developing and maintaining security services throughout the business.
The role is offered on a hybrid-working basis with up to 2-days per week working from home.
The role requires you in the office at least 3-days per week so you MUST live within a commutable distance of Exeter to be considered for the position or you will be looking to relocate to the area.
The role comes with excellent benefits!
In this role you will be responsible for the following:
Reviewing and managing network security services in line with Group security objectives and policies.
Monitoring and administrating the security of both internal and external corporate network communications, including, routers, switches, firewalls, DMZ, servers, Wi-Fi, OT, telephony and LAN/WAN/VPN communication services.
Constantly reviewing the IP space across the organisation ensuring that the TCP/IP stack, VLANs, IP Subnet, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and VoIP traffic is well designed, secure and optimised.
You will ensure best practices are used for delivering network security.
Continually monitoring, maintaining and testing the threat landscape and security posture.
Provide regular service status updates to line management and agree and monitor service availability targets.
Manage all SSL and external web server security functions to ensure data protection, systems integrity and user confidence at all times.
Manage NIS2 and GDPR privacy policies and operational practice.
Perform regular reviews of security solutions and processes, identifying opportunities for optimisation to over two hundred office, home and field-based employees.
Provide day-to-day cyber security guidance and support to relevant technical & business stakeholders.
Deliver annual penetration testing and implement recommended improvements.
Research latest network cyber threat developments and recommend any actions that will improve network performance and security.
Work closely with NIBE SOC teams and internal security engineers to ensure all preventative security measures are implemented and Zero Day / critical threats are extinguished in line with internal resolution targets.
Collaborate with other business teams to ensure the proper use of systems.
Coordinate investigations and reporting of security incidents related to Network, Systems and Applications.
Diagnose root causes of system failures and implement appropriate corrective actions.
Assist with OT process and system change management, overseeing testing and approval of changes using an approved methodology.
Ensure all network hardware assets are identifiable and updated in the asset management system.
Provide technical expertise to support the maintenance of our hardware infrastructure systems and services.
Work closely with NIBE IT teams to ensure Group IT policies are continually checked and in place.
Required Experience
A computer related degree or relevant professional certification and accreditation is preferred.
Extensive commercial experience in an IT security role maintaining secure networks in a MS-Windows and Linux environment.
Expert knowledge of and experience in LAN/WAN/VLAN communications, VPN configuration and enterprise wireless networking.
Experience of Dell core and edge switches with fibre is preferable.
CCNA/CCNP equivalent accreditation is advantageous but is not essential.
Experience and excellent working knowledge of GNS3 (or similar) is really beneficial.
Firewall configuration, management and monitoring experience is essential.
Experience of FortiGate products preferable.
TCP/IP networking stack, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS/AAA, Active Directory, SSL, 2FA, OT skills are essential for this position.
Knowledge of information security standards (e.g., ISO 17799/27002/27001/PCI DSS/SIEM, etc.), rules and regulations related to information security and data confidentiality (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, etc.) and key network security principles for risk identification and analysis.
Knowledge of Linux OS and Windows Server and desktop operating systems configuration & troubleshooting and SCCM/MECM skills are preferrable.
Knowledge of and experience in virtual network technologies, specifically ESXi and VMware configuration and administration is advantageous.
Knowledge of MDM products, CrowdStrike and Cortex XDR configuration and administration would be advantageous.
Experienced user of Office 365, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint etc.
- any MS E3 subscription services.
Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, problem-solving and communication skills.
Flexibility to work on planned, out of hours systems projects if required.
Training is available for the right candidate to ensure complementary skills are acquired.
Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, England
Start: 23/02/2026
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £45000 per annum + Good Holiday, Hybrid, Pension, Insurance
Posted: 2026-01-02 19:40:28
