Are you ready to help lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the water industry? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Senior Civil Engineer specialising in SuDS in our rapidly growing Belfast office - whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we're at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long term partnerships with key clients. These include Northern Ireland Water, Irish Water and working with the Department for Infrastructure on their SuDS Transformation Pilot scheme. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, design and delivery of innovative surface water management and sustainable drainage solutions in line with best practice local planning requirements and environmental regulations. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to support a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency. We are an industry leader in the application of SuDS infrastructure and nature based solutions. Our team is leading in this growing area of the water industry, with recent projects including being a leading design consultant for Severn Trent's £76m Mansfield Strategic Flood Resilience Project - the largest Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) retrofit project in the UK; drafting Severn Trent's Retrofit SuDS Design Manuals as well as authoring the draft National Standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), published in England by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Here's what you'll do: Deliver: Lead and support the design of SuDS interventions/solutions for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. Be involved in all design stages, such as feasibility studies (including financial and non financial comparisons), outline designs, detailed designs, and preparing reports, technical specifications and drainage impact assessments. Expertise: Undertake hydraulic modelling, runoff calculations and attenuation/storage design to meet current standards and provide technical expertise for interdisciplinary analytical studies. Contribute to the preparation of contract documents for the construction phase of SuDS interventions/solutions. Lead: Liaise with clients, local authorities, planning officers and regulators to secure approvals for SuDS schemes. Support site teams with the implementation of designed solutions and provide technical input during construction. Quality: Promote innovation and sustainable practices within drainage, wastewater and water infrastructure. Contribute to design reviews, ensuring compliance with CIRIA SuDS Manual and local guidance and legislation. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you! Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 660 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top tier engineers and consultants to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward thinking environment where your contributions are valued - and let's not forget about the perks! You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work life balance that suits your lifestyle. We recognise that everyone's circumstances are different, so we're happy to discuss part time or flexible working arrangements that suit you. AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to programme and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public and private sector clients trust us to solve their most complex
16/01/2026
Full time
Are you ready to help lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the water industry? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Senior Civil Engineer specialising in SuDS in our rapidly growing Belfast office - whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we're at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long term partnerships with key clients. These include Northern Ireland Water, Irish Water and working with the Department for Infrastructure on their SuDS Transformation Pilot scheme. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, design and delivery of innovative surface water management and sustainable drainage solutions in line with best practice local planning requirements and environmental regulations. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to support a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency. We are an industry leader in the application of SuDS infrastructure and nature based solutions. Our team is leading in this growing area of the water industry, with recent projects including being a leading design consultant for Severn Trent's £76m Mansfield Strategic Flood Resilience Project - the largest Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) retrofit project in the UK; drafting Severn Trent's Retrofit SuDS Design Manuals as well as authoring the draft National Standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), published in England by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Here's what you'll do: Deliver: Lead and support the design of SuDS interventions/solutions for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. Be involved in all design stages, such as feasibility studies (including financial and non financial comparisons), outline designs, detailed designs, and preparing reports, technical specifications and drainage impact assessments. Expertise: Undertake hydraulic modelling, runoff calculations and attenuation/storage design to meet current standards and provide technical expertise for interdisciplinary analytical studies. Contribute to the preparation of contract documents for the construction phase of SuDS interventions/solutions. Lead: Liaise with clients, local authorities, planning officers and regulators to secure approvals for SuDS schemes. Support site teams with the implementation of designed solutions and provide technical input during construction. Quality: Promote innovation and sustainable practices within drainage, wastewater and water infrastructure. Contribute to design reviews, ensuring compliance with CIRIA SuDS Manual and local guidance and legislation. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you! Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 660 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top tier engineers and consultants to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward thinking environment where your contributions are valued - and let's not forget about the perks! You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work life balance that suits your lifestyle. We recognise that everyone's circumstances are different, so we're happy to discuss part time or flexible working arrangements that suit you. AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to programme and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public and private sector clients trust us to solve their most complex
You are responsible for overseeing and delivering works programmes that contribute to and ultimately will fully decarbonise whg homes. You will procure and manage major works programmes with an annual cost of circa 30m. You will ensure a professional and commercial approach is taken and value for money is achieved. You will also ensure that the programme is highly customer focused to deliver energy efficient homes for our customers. Client Details whg are one of the Midlands' leading and most successful providers of high quality homes. Owning and managing around 22,000 properties, we provide affordable, good quality homes and community-based services, creating sustainable and resilient communities.We are a proud champion of our places, working with our partners to secure future prosperity through regeneration, place shaping, community investment and improving wellbeing. Achieved G1 (Governance) and V1 (Financial viability) ratings, as well as C1 in the new Consumer Standard, by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) - the highest available rating in each category. Recognised as one of the UK's Best Places to Work for the second year. Named one of UK's biggest housing builders in Inside Housing's annual Top 50 Biggest Builders 2025 list. We believe that a good quality, affordable home is the cornerstone of a successful life. Our focus on providing more quality homes and extending the impact of our services reflects our dedication to our customers, communities and the planet.We aim to create an outstanding workplace that attracts and retains top talent, fostering excellent performance with our diverse and skilled workforce.Our 2030 plan sets out an ambitious programme of change, working in partnership with our customers and colleagues, through six transformational projects that will shape our future. Description You will have direct management responsibility of a Project Manager who is supported by a team of Project Delivery Officers and Customer Liaison Advisers. Decarbonisation, retrofit and planned works refurbishment projects across Walsall. Contract Management: take responsibility for the overall management and delivery of investment programme projects. Support the project delivery teams to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, financial management and address any issues that arise. Cost control, financial reporting and commercial management. Procurement and tenders. Risk management and identification. Bids and funding. Compliance and safety. Stakeholder engagement with the wider WHG teams, local authorities, contractors, consultants and supply chain. Profile Relevant qualification or professional body membership in a relatable field such as Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Engineering, or Architecture. Experience in successfully delivering a large programme of work, overseeing multiple projects and contracts, within the housing/ construction sector. Knowledge of retrofit / decarbonisation / ideally experience managing such projects. Experience of bid writing / working with grant funding. Relevant experience of budget preparation and management, including estimating. Commutable distance to Walsall. Job Offer Annual salary of up to 77,456 Car allowance of 1,000 Local government pension scheme Flexible working 30 days annual leave + bank holidays Option to purchase additional 5 days leave Investment in learning and CPD Cycle to work scheme Boost benefits portal access
26/08/2025
Full time
You are responsible for overseeing and delivering works programmes that contribute to and ultimately will fully decarbonise whg homes. You will procure and manage major works programmes with an annual cost of circa 30m. You will ensure a professional and commercial approach is taken and value for money is achieved. You will also ensure that the programme is highly customer focused to deliver energy efficient homes for our customers. Client Details whg are one of the Midlands' leading and most successful providers of high quality homes. Owning and managing around 22,000 properties, we provide affordable, good quality homes and community-based services, creating sustainable and resilient communities.We are a proud champion of our places, working with our partners to secure future prosperity through regeneration, place shaping, community investment and improving wellbeing. Achieved G1 (Governance) and V1 (Financial viability) ratings, as well as C1 in the new Consumer Standard, by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) - the highest available rating in each category. Recognised as one of the UK's Best Places to Work for the second year. Named one of UK's biggest housing builders in Inside Housing's annual Top 50 Biggest Builders 2025 list. We believe that a good quality, affordable home is the cornerstone of a successful life. Our focus on providing more quality homes and extending the impact of our services reflects our dedication to our customers, communities and the planet.We aim to create an outstanding workplace that attracts and retains top talent, fostering excellent performance with our diverse and skilled workforce.Our 2030 plan sets out an ambitious programme of change, working in partnership with our customers and colleagues, through six transformational projects that will shape our future. Description You will have direct management responsibility of a Project Manager who is supported by a team of Project Delivery Officers and Customer Liaison Advisers. Decarbonisation, retrofit and planned works refurbishment projects across Walsall. Contract Management: take responsibility for the overall management and delivery of investment programme projects. Support the project delivery teams to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, financial management and address any issues that arise. Cost control, financial reporting and commercial management. Procurement and tenders. Risk management and identification. Bids and funding. Compliance and safety. Stakeholder engagement with the wider WHG teams, local authorities, contractors, consultants and supply chain. Profile Relevant qualification or professional body membership in a relatable field such as Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Engineering, or Architecture. Experience in successfully delivering a large programme of work, overseeing multiple projects and contracts, within the housing/ construction sector. Knowledge of retrofit / decarbonisation / ideally experience managing such projects. Experience of bid writing / working with grant funding. Relevant experience of budget preparation and management, including estimating. Commutable distance to Walsall. Job Offer Annual salary of up to 77,456 Car allowance of 1,000 Local government pension scheme Flexible working 30 days annual leave + bank holidays Option to purchase additional 5 days leave Investment in learning and CPD Cycle to work scheme Boost benefits portal access
We are currently looking for a Street lighting officer to work with one of our clients based in Wakefield. You will be working for the council.
Monday - Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Temp contract
Pay rate £16 - £19ph
Job Purpose
Specifically this post will be responsible for monitoring and enforcing the PFI contract performance standards, acting as the main point of contact between the Council and the PFI contractor, ensuring that street lighting best practice is considered in discussions with the contractor, public, officers, developers and elected members. Ensure that energy submissions are timely and accurate. Evaluate requests for additional lighting in line with the Councils prioritisation model. Facilitate ongoing meetings between street lighting designers and scheme clients. Assess requests made under the Temporary Diversion Sign policy ensuring that the policy is adhered to and appropriate licence fees are levied. Publicise and seek new business in terms of the Roundabout Sponsorship scheme liaising with external and internal stakeholders to achieve the required objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Be responsible for the PFI contract to ensure its successful timely delivery of the street lighting PFI project goals.
Establish procedures and monitor the progress against contractual and service performance targets ensuring corrective action is taken in the event that milestones and other targets are not met.
Verify/Authorise accuracy of payments to the PFI contractor against performance measures and verify contractual payments for work carried out additional to the PFI.
Verify/Authorise accuracy of monthly energy accounts for the non-metered street lighting supply based on verification of any changes within the street lighting inventory.
Review contractual issues negotiate and agree solutions as required by the contract.
To ensure good communications between Members, community representatives, members of the public and other Departments, to ensure the highest standards are met, complaints investigated and the image of the Council promoted and enhanced.
To ensure all policies, practices, legislation and codes of conduct are adhered to.
To ensure that auditable systems and procedures are in place and that probity is maintained.
Evaluate requests for additional lighting from the Public, Councillors and Officers.
Take a lead role in delivering improved services, specific projects and work programmes bringing in customers and stakeholders where required.
Assess requests made under the Temporary Diversion Sign policy ensuring that the policy is adhered to and appropriate licence fees are levied.
Publicise and seek new business in terms of the Roundabout Sponsorship scheme liaising with external and internal stakeholders to achieve the required objectives.
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
To discuss this vacancy or other Social Work vacancies in your area please contact Liam Murphy on (url removed)
14/08/2020
We are currently looking for a Street lighting officer to work with one of our clients based in Wakefield. You will be working for the council.
Monday - Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Temp contract
Pay rate £16 - £19ph
Job Purpose
Specifically this post will be responsible for monitoring and enforcing the PFI contract performance standards, acting as the main point of contact between the Council and the PFI contractor, ensuring that street lighting best practice is considered in discussions with the contractor, public, officers, developers and elected members. Ensure that energy submissions are timely and accurate. Evaluate requests for additional lighting in line with the Councils prioritisation model. Facilitate ongoing meetings between street lighting designers and scheme clients. Assess requests made under the Temporary Diversion Sign policy ensuring that the policy is adhered to and appropriate licence fees are levied. Publicise and seek new business in terms of the Roundabout Sponsorship scheme liaising with external and internal stakeholders to achieve the required objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Be responsible for the PFI contract to ensure its successful timely delivery of the street lighting PFI project goals.
Establish procedures and monitor the progress against contractual and service performance targets ensuring corrective action is taken in the event that milestones and other targets are not met.
Verify/Authorise accuracy of payments to the PFI contractor against performance measures and verify contractual payments for work carried out additional to the PFI.
Verify/Authorise accuracy of monthly energy accounts for the non-metered street lighting supply based on verification of any changes within the street lighting inventory.
Review contractual issues negotiate and agree solutions as required by the contract.
To ensure good communications between Members, community representatives, members of the public and other Departments, to ensure the highest standards are met, complaints investigated and the image of the Council promoted and enhanced.
To ensure all policies, practices, legislation and codes of conduct are adhered to.
To ensure that auditable systems and procedures are in place and that probity is maintained.
Evaluate requests for additional lighting from the Public, Councillors and Officers.
Take a lead role in delivering improved services, specific projects and work programmes bringing in customers and stakeholders where required.
Assess requests made under the Temporary Diversion Sign policy ensuring that the policy is adhered to and appropriate licence fees are levied.
Publicise and seek new business in terms of the Roundabout Sponsorship scheme liaising with external and internal stakeholders to achieve the required objectives.
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
To discuss this vacancy or other Social Work vacancies in your area please contact Liam Murphy on (url removed)
My client within the Renewable Energy sector are looking for an experienced Solar PV Project Manager who has a proven track record of leading multiple large-scale solar PV projects across the UK to work within their fast-paced Commercial PV division.
The company is one of the UK’s leading independent renewable technology experts, specialising in the design and installation of commercial and industrial-scale solar PV and battery storage solutions they are a well-established SME who are going through a period of significant growth whilst aiming to reduce Energy costs for clients across all sectors of industry and housing. This organisation’s open consultative approach has helped them work with some of the UK's leading companies as well as local authorities and housing associations to assist in becoming one of the UK's most trusted Solar companies.
With projects from 7.5 MW right down to 2 panel systems on new build homes new contract have been recently won therefore, the Chief Operating Officer has newly created this opportunity, and is seeking to recruit a Head of Technical to lead on all technical aspects of a UK solar operating portfolio and a development pipeline of new builds.
The role
You will be responsible for implementing the delivery of mid to large-scale solar PV projects and ensure that milestones and key deliverables are achieved throughout a project’s deliverable life cycle. You will ensure they are completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality in both technical achievement and Health and safety.
Responsibilities and duties:
* Lead solar projects from contract award through to client handover
* Develop project programmes, monitor progress and report to client and Directors
* Set up contracts with the supply chain; negotiate terms and brief Directors
* Ensure PV installations are completed by sub-contractors within the programme schedule and budgets as per contract
* Confident delivery of briefing and coordinating activities on contracts
* Ensure compliance of quality and safety of works at all times
* Effective management of multiple sites and respective Site Managers
* Continuously monitor and maintain excellent levels of H&S on site
* Create & review RAMS, CPP’s and other H&S documents
* Be fully responsible for the daily operations of the project delivery team
* Accurate and regular reporting of project performance
* Attend and report on meetings throughout the project(s)
* Procure subcontract labour, materials and ancillary items where necessary.
* At project completion provide a detailed review of performance against budget, identifying areas for improvement
* Site surveys and inspections to be undertaken as required
* Flexible travel to and from sites across UK is required
Skills & experience:
Minimum 5 years construction project management
Minimum 3 years commercial solar PV senior manager site experience
Relevant solar PV experience in project management and operations of both roof and ground mounted solar PV systems.
Experience with all network operators and familiar with G99 from application to commissioning.
Degree level in electrotechnical engineering
City and guilds design, testing and installation of commercial solar systems.
Manufacturer Qualifications for inverter and monitoring equipment
18th Edition Electrical Regulations Qualification
NVQ or City & Guilds in electrical installation would be advantageous
Ability to read and understand electrical designs from specifications and surveys
SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
Must understand site H&S and CDM requirements and demonstrate understanding of current Legislation & regulations
Experience in groundworks would be advantageous
Central Inverter and HV experience would be advantageous
ECS card or CSCS
Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential
Qualified 5-day first aider
Driving Licence
Salary: Commensurate with experience + Car allowance
30/06/2020
Permanent
My client within the Renewable Energy sector are looking for an experienced Solar PV Project Manager who has a proven track record of leading multiple large-scale solar PV projects across the UK to work within their fast-paced Commercial PV division.
The company is one of the UK’s leading independent renewable technology experts, specialising in the design and installation of commercial and industrial-scale solar PV and battery storage solutions they are a well-established SME who are going through a period of significant growth whilst aiming to reduce Energy costs for clients across all sectors of industry and housing. This organisation’s open consultative approach has helped them work with some of the UK's leading companies as well as local authorities and housing associations to assist in becoming one of the UK's most trusted Solar companies.
With projects from 7.5 MW right down to 2 panel systems on new build homes new contract have been recently won therefore, the Chief Operating Officer has newly created this opportunity, and is seeking to recruit a Head of Technical to lead on all technical aspects of a UK solar operating portfolio and a development pipeline of new builds.
The role
You will be responsible for implementing the delivery of mid to large-scale solar PV projects and ensure that milestones and key deliverables are achieved throughout a project’s deliverable life cycle. You will ensure they are completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality in both technical achievement and Health and safety.
Responsibilities and duties:
* Lead solar projects from contract award through to client handover
* Develop project programmes, monitor progress and report to client and Directors
* Set up contracts with the supply chain; negotiate terms and brief Directors
* Ensure PV installations are completed by sub-contractors within the programme schedule and budgets as per contract
* Confident delivery of briefing and coordinating activities on contracts
* Ensure compliance of quality and safety of works at all times
* Effective management of multiple sites and respective Site Managers
* Continuously monitor and maintain excellent levels of H&S on site
* Create & review RAMS, CPP’s and other H&S documents
* Be fully responsible for the daily operations of the project delivery team
* Accurate and regular reporting of project performance
* Attend and report on meetings throughout the project(s)
* Procure subcontract labour, materials and ancillary items where necessary.
* At project completion provide a detailed review of performance against budget, identifying areas for improvement
* Site surveys and inspections to be undertaken as required
* Flexible travel to and from sites across UK is required
Skills & experience:
Minimum 5 years construction project management
Minimum 3 years commercial solar PV senior manager site experience
Relevant solar PV experience in project management and operations of both roof and ground mounted solar PV systems.
Experience with all network operators and familiar with G99 from application to commissioning.
Degree level in electrotechnical engineering
City and guilds design, testing and installation of commercial solar systems.
Manufacturer Qualifications for inverter and monitoring equipment
18th Edition Electrical Regulations Qualification
NVQ or City & Guilds in electrical installation would be advantageous
Ability to read and understand electrical designs from specifications and surveys
SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
Must understand site H&S and CDM requirements and demonstrate understanding of current Legislation & regulations
Experience in groundworks would be advantageous
Central Inverter and HV experience would be advantageous
ECS card or CSCS
Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential
Qualified 5-day first aider
Driving Licence
Salary: Commensurate with experience + Car allowance
