Junior / Graduate Structural Design Engineer 0 – 2 years experience
Kent
Permanent
£26,000 - £30,000

This Façade Consultancy based in Kent have an opportunity for a graduate / junior structural engineer to join their structural design team.

As a practice they work on façade projects across the UK and some overseas projects. They are considered market leaders in the design and construction of building facades.

They have a great opportunity for a junior structural engineer to join their structural design team, with full support for their career and professional development. The team are responsible for all structural elements design and implementation related to the façade projects, including drawings as well as analysis.

They are able to consider a fresh grad from university or an engineer with up to a couple of years’ experience. They are looking for an engineer with good communication skills, who has experience of using a variety of software, ideally designing in all traditional materials. Good communication skills are essential.

If you want a career in a busy consultancy working on specialist projects apply now for an immediate call back an interview.

Design Manager - 1 Contractor - Major Civils & Rail Framework - (Covering - West London to Bristol)

My client is a top tier Civil Engineering Contractor.

They are presently delivering geotechnical and civils improvement works on a major Rail Framework which spans from West London to Bristol.

They are seeking to employ a Design Manager to assist with the timely delivery of projects in this region.

Previous experience of working on Rail and Civils project experience is essential.

*My client is currently considering applications from those seeking either permanent or contract positions currently.

Role and Responsibilities:

- Manage permanent works design subcontract packages to achieve delivery of cost-effective and compliant Contractor's design within agreed timescales and fee budgets.
- Implement design management procedures so as to comply with ISO 9001 design requirements and Client requirements for management of contractor's design specified in the Contract.
- Lead project's implementation of Value Engineering, Design for Health and Safety BIM.
- Draft project-specific Design Management Plan and revise same periodically
- Control and track design changes using the Design Manager's Toolkit.
- Implement the joint venture's and/or client's design assurance procedures.
- Facilitate technical co-ordination between disciplines
- Facilitate review of design deliverables to ensure required Quality is achieved, particularly with respect to: Compliance with Client's requirements as defined in the main contract;
- Application of relevant British Standards and sector or Client-specific standards;
- Production team requirements for buildability (cost, programme, safety, repeatability, design for offsite manufacture).
- Ensure compliance with CDM regulations as they apply to design.
- Oversee fulfilment of Principal Designer, Common Safety Method, and Engineering Safety Management functions
- Challenge Work-in-Progress design and facilitate development of design that eliminates or mitigates construction health and safety risk
- Ensure lead designer maintains Design Decision Register.
- Lead administration of main contract with regard to Contractor's design (raise Early Warnings, Compensation Event notifications etc.)
- Monitor cost and schedule performance of sub-contracted designers using EPPR proforma from Design Manager's Toolkit (or project-specific EVM based pro-forma).
- Review subcontracted designers' applications for payment and authorize as appropriate.
- Participate in the development of the project BIM strategy oversee implementation of BIM Execution Plan with the support of the contractor and Design Consultant's BIM specialists

Person Specification:

- Degree qualified in civil engineering or equivalent
- Previous experience working as a Design Manager for a Civil Engineering Contractor

Job Title: Design Office Core Services Architect SC Cleared
Location: Corsham/Hybrid
Duration: Until March 31st 2025
Rate: Up to £725 via an approved umbrella company

Overview

The System Design Authority (SDA) is responsible for the coherence and assurance of the design activity for the entirety of the platform. The primary focus of the Legacy Systems Service is to advise and assure the design is able to integrate and interoperate with the extant defence Communications and Information Systems estate in accordance with the programme requirements. This service reports directly to the SDA Lead. The Legacy Systems Service's principle responsibilities include:

Support

• Acting as the point of contact for legacy system information and architecture on behalf of the SDA Lead.
• Interacting with programme, project, and engineering team leads to ensure good awareness and communication of legacy and current solution integrations and dependencies.
• Supporting design vision creation, design decisions, and design review as part of the end to end assurance process.
• Supporting Programme and Project Stakeholder engagement and RAIDO management.
• Liaising with team leads across the NSoIT(D) Programme and wider Defence Digital organisations to ensure a robust solution is delivered within Time, Cost and Performance.

Design

• Identifying and communicating solution intent across programme teams and the SDA Lead, and support the review of all high, intermediate, and low-level designs for coherence, technical content, and quality.
• Aligning standards, frameworks, and security with overall business and technology strategy.
• Supporting the design of platform architecture elements to enable the system to function as part of the wider defence estate, during inception, transition, and operations.

Assure

• Ensuring that standards, frameworks, and security postures align with overall business and technology strategies and policies e.g. Defence as a Platform, Federated Mission Networking and JSPs.
• Identifying capability gaps in existing architectures and recommend changes or enhancements in line with Agile and continuous improvement methods.

Essential skills, qualifications, and experience

• In order to deliver this service, it is essential that individuals have:
• A minimum of 10 years demonstrable experience in the following:
• Architecture and development of secure Hardware and Software solutions with successful delivery on complex, large scale programmes utilising emerging technologies where possible.
• Legacy and current operational and deployed MoD systems, services and applications
• Writing technical requirements and producing detailed solution architectures.
• Delivering accredited secure solutions within the UK Public Sector.
• Defining scope for product selections against complex requirements, specifically measuring performance, cost and time.
• Successfully supporting a large development team, ensuring delivery timescales are met.
• Recent experience in low level design and integration of:
• Public and Private cloud architectures utilising Software Defined Datacentre (SDDC) techniques.
• Virtualisation technologies such as VMware ESXi, vCentre, vSAN, Site Recovery Manager and Horizon.
• Microsoft Windows Server operating systems.
• Enterprise Microsoft technologies such as Exchange, Skype, SQL and Group Policy.
• An understanding of Defence Lines of Development and MOD Capability Integration.
• A firm grasp of MOD Service management tooling and ITIL.
• Proven track record of implementing NCSC design patterns.
• Government Grade Cryptography Provisioning and Management
• Exceptional communication skills with diverse and adverse audiences
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to identify risks associated with business processes, operations, information security programmes, and technology projects.
• Competency in MS Office Suite.
• Hold a current SC clearance and be prepared to undergo DV clearance.

Desirable skills, qualifications, and experience

• In order to deliver this service, it is desirable that individuals have experience of:
• Working within the public sector, preferably Defence, and ideally with Defence Digital (formerly ISS).
• Design and configuration of Wide Area Networks, high grade encryption and DSCP traffic management.
• Military Information Services such as NATO Functional Area Services Apps, UK Base Services and MOD Business management applications.
• Automation and Orchestration technologies and principals.
• Security implementations such as PKI and proxy services in line with MOD Security assurance processes.
• Delivering in Agile and Waterfall project management environments
• The Atlassian Toolset - JIRA, Confluence and BitBucket for delivering Agile based projects.

If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience. If you have not had a response within 2 weeks please take this as you have not been successful on this occasion.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently seeking to appoint a Teacher of Art (maternity cover) to teach Art & Design across Key Stage 3 & 4. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative teacher with the ability to inspire, motivate and encourage both staff and students to enjoy the fascination of this subject. This role Is suitable for either an experienced practitioner or someone that is newly qualified.

Key Responsibilities

• To plan and prepare courses and lessons so that teaching and learning has due regard to up-to-date knowledge of the subject and teaching methodology.
• To plan with reference to the Computer Science schemes of work for each Key Stage.
• To teach students according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work.
• To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students, and to maintain accurate records of student attendance.
• To support and encourage all students to achieve the highest standards that they can. In some cases, this encouragement will extend to independent learning and student involvement in extra activities beyond the classroom.
• To communicate and consult with parents and others outside the school when necessary (including appropriate meetings) according to the routines of the School.
• To maintain good order and discipline among the students, using the scope of the existing guidelines and the expectations of conduct as specified by the Headteacher.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive, driven and highly committed governing body and teaching and support staff
• Students who are enthusiastic and keen to learn

• CPD programme and ongoing professional development of the highest standard
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Local Authority Healthcare Cashplan - cover towards optical and dental, private consultations and therapy appointments
• Access to discount scheme that includes over 300 stores
• Cycle to Work Scheme– allows eligible staff to purchase a bike/safety equipment. You do not pay income tax or national insurance contribution on the part of your salary which is “sacrificed” to pay for the bike or childcare vouchers.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All new staff within the school will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school has a designated senior member of the leadership team who is responsible for referring and monitoring any suspected case of abuse. All members of staff will receive training in line with our Child Protection policies.

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We have been on a journey of improvement over the past seven years and in July 2022 were judged GOOD in all categories by Ofsted which is a major achievement. We are keen to continue to improve to be the best we can be. As a member of staff, you will be highly valued and will be supported to flourish within the Business and Technology Faculty as well as the academy as a whole.
The Dorcan Academy is a popular 11-16 school with an exciting and enriching curriculum, and a myriad of learning experiences. We are located on the eastern edge of Swindon, within easy reach of the scenic Cotswolds and nearby Bath, Bristol and Oxford. In a recent survey 98% of staff said they were proud to be a member of staff at The Dorcan Academy with 95% stating that they enjoy working here. 95% said that they support the vision of the academy.
Although we don’t boast a shiny new building, we do have excellent facilities, with a supportive, friendly school culture and ethos which is often commented upon by visitors.
We will offer you:
• A supportive and bespoke staff induction programme
• Unrivalled support from the leadership team
• Excellent specialist facilities and resources
• Committed staff who ‘go the extra mile’
• Motivated, enthusiastic students who are ready and eager to learn
Our vision is to be an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community. We aim to do this through our:
1) Culture - An inclusive school where everyone is valued, cared for and nurtured in an extraordinary way.
2) Curriculum - Students acquire ‘powerful knowledge’ and skills that prepare them fully for the world work and their wellbeing, delivered through outstanding teaching
3) Character - Students stand out as model citizens, showing kindness, respect and doing their best
4) Community - All stakeholders use their unique gifts and talents to serve others and enable them to flourish
At The Dorcan Academy our ethos is underpinned by the five principles of: Belonging, Purpose, Aspiration, Perseverance and Achievement and seek to develop in our students the character virtues of Honesty, Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Generosity, Gratitude, Personal Responsibility, Resilience and Self-Discipline.Closing Date: Wednesday 21 August 2024 at noon
Hours: 30 to 37 hours per week, term time only (44.84 paid weeks including leave)
Salary: NJC Scale £24,294 to £29,269 full time equivalent dependent on qualifications and experience
Start Date: As soon as possible

Would you like to join us on our journey to become an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community? Do you care enough to want to make a significant difference to the lives of our amazing students? In this role you will provide technical and administrative support to the Design Technology teachers and ensure that they have everything required for their lessons and carry out tasks as delegated by the Design Technology team. A good knowledge and experience of using CAD software (2D Design) and laser cutter (CAM) is required together with demonstrable awareness of health and safety procedures, although training will be given to the right candidate. In addition, you will be required to undertake other duties as required by the school.
We have been on a journey of improvement over the past seven years and in July 2022 were judged GOOD in all categories by Ofsted which is a major achievement. We are keen to continue to improve to be the best we can be. As a member of staff, you will be highly valued and will be supported to flourish within the Business and Technology Faculty as well as the academy as a whole.
The Dorcan Academy is a popular 11-16 school with an exciting and enriching curriculum, and a myriad of learning experiences. We are located on the eastern edge of Swindon, within easy reach of the scenic Cotswolds and nearby Bath, Bristol and Oxford. In a recent survey 98% of staff said they were proud to be a member of staff at The Dorcan Academy with 95% stating that they enjoy working here. 95% said that they support the vision of the academy.
Although we don’t boast a shiny new building, we do have excellent facilities, with a supportive, friendly school culture and ethos which is often commented upon by visitors.
We will offer you:
• A supportive and bespoke staff induction programme
• Unrivalled support from the leadership team
• Excellent specialist facilities and resources
• Committed staff who ‘go the extra mile’
• Motivated, enthusiastic students who are ready and eager to learn
Our vision is to be an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community. We aim to do this through our:
1) Culture - An inclusive school where everyone is valued, cared for and nurtured in an extraordinary way.
2) Curriculum - Students acquire ‘powerful knowledge’ and skills that prepare them fully for the world work and their wellbeing, delivered through outstanding teaching
3) Character - Students stand out as model citizens, showing kindness, respect and doing their best
4) Community - All stakeholders use their unique gifts and talents to serve others and enable them to flourish
At The Dorcan Academy our ethos is underpinned by the five principles of: Belonging, Purpose, Aspiration, Perseverance and Achievement and seek to develop in our students the character virtues of Honesty, Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Generosity, Gratitude, Personal Responsibility, Resilience and Self-Discipline.Closing Date: Wednesday 17 July 2024 at noon
Hours: 30 to 37 hours per week, term time only (44.84 paid weeks including leave)
Salary: NJC Scale £24,294 to £29,269 full time equivalent dependent on qualifications and experience
Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Would you like to work as part of a team in a role where you can make a difference to the lives of children and young people?
An Exciting Opportunity to join Nova Hreod Academy; the most improved school in Swindon School: Nova Hreod Academy Job Title: DT and Art Technician Required: September 2024Salary: £19,771 per annum 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. Term time only
Nova Hreod Academy is looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic DT and Art Technician who will support staff in school making a strong contribution to pupil's learning and achievement. The DT and Art Technician’s will also assist all teaching staff in providing pupils with a relevant and effective Design & Technology and Art experience and ensure high levels of achievement. After a visit from Ofsted in November 2022, the academy received a second ‘Good’ judgement in a row.In this role you will also:
prepare materials and equipment for practical lessons. maintain and monitor consumables and equipment in D&T and Art to ensure all pupils are able to access a wide range of materials and processes as part of their Design Technology and Art provision.
assist the Faculty Leader (Art) and deputy Faculty Leader (DT) in the ordering of materials and equipment.
carry out weekly material and equipment checks across all Technology and Art rooms.
assist staff in the production and updating of Technology and Art displays.
assist teaching staff in promoting and raising the profile of D&T and Art within and outside the school
assist staff in the demonstration and application of machinery use to students.
The ideal candidate will:

Be educated to a degree level Have experience of working with young people (age 11 to 16) or within schools, working with students and parents
Have ability to understand, interpret and follow systems, policies and procedures
Good numeracy skills; able to analyse and interpret data
Ability to relate well to both children and adults; able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, their families, colleagues and other professionals
Demonstrate tact and sensitivity where appropriate
Have excellent customer service skills; ability to relate well to parents and prospective pupils
United Learning
Nova Hreod Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.
Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.
As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone’.

Would you like to join us on our journey to become an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community? Do you care enough to want to make a significant difference to the lives of our amazing students? In this role you will provide technical and administrative support to the Design Technology teachers and ensure that they have everything required for their lessons and carry out tasks as delegated by the Design Technology team. A good knowledge and experience of using CAD software (2D Design) and laser cutter (CAM) is required together with demonstrable awareness of health and safety procedures, although training will be given to the right candidate. In addition, you will be required to undertake other duties as required by the school.
We have been on a journey of improvement over the past seven years and in July 2022 were judged GOOD in all categories by Ofsted which is a major achievement. We are keen to continue to improve to be the best we can be. As a member of staff, you will be highly valued and will be supported to flourish within the Business and Technology Faculty as well as the academy as a whole.
The Dorcan Academy is a popular 11-16 school with an exciting and enriching curriculum, and a myriad of learning experiences. We are located on the eastern edge of Swindon, within easy reach of the scenic Cotswolds and nearby Bath, Bristol and Oxford. In a recent survey 98% of staff said they were proud to be a member of staff at The Dorcan Academy with 95% stating that they enjoy working here. 95% said that they support the vision of the academy.
Although we don’t boast a shiny new building, we do have excellent facilities, with a supportive, friendly school culture and ethos which is often commented upon by visitors.
We will offer you:
• A supportive and bespoke staff induction programme
• Unrivalled support from the leadership team
• Excellent specialist facilities and resources
• Committed staff who ‘go the extra mile’
• Motivated, enthusiastic students who are ready and eager to learn
Our vision is to be an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community. We aim to do this through our:
1) Culture - An inclusive school where everyone is valued, cared for and nurtured in an extraordinary way.
2) Curriculum - Students acquire ‘powerful knowledge’ and skills that prepare them fully for the world work and their wellbeing, delivered through outstanding teaching
3) Character - Students stand out as model citizens, showing kindness, respect and doing their best
4) Community - All stakeholders use their unique gifts and talents to serve others and enable them to flourish
At The Dorcan Academy our ethos is underpinned by the five principles of: Belonging, Purpose, Aspiration, Perseverance and Achievement and seek to develop in our students the character virtues of Honesty, Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Generosity, Gratitude, Personal Responsibility, Resilience and Self-Discipline.Closing Date: Monday 3 June 2024 at noon
Hours: 30 to 37 hours per week, term time only (44.84 paid weeks including leave)
Salary: NJC Scale £24,294 to £29,269 full time equivalent dependent on qualifications and experience
Start Date: As soon as possible

Design Technology TechnicianHours: 30 to 37 hours per week, term time only (44.84 paid weeks including leave)
Salary: NJC Scale £24,294 to £29,269 full time equivalent dependent on qualifications and experience
Start Date: As soon as possibleWould you like to join us on our journey to become an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community? Do you care enough to want to make a significant difference to the lives of our amazing students? In this role you will provide technical and administrative support to the Design Technology teachers and ensure that they have everything required for their lessons and carry out tasks as delegated by the Design Technology team. A good knowledge and experience of using CAD software (2D Design) and laser cutter (CAM) is required together with demonstrable awareness of health and safety procedures, although training will be given to the right candidate. In addition, you will be required to undertake other duties as required by the school.
We have been on a journey of improvement over the past seven years and in July 2022 were judged GOOD in all categories by Ofsted which is a major achievement. We are keen to continue to improve to be the best we can be. As a member of staff, you will be highly valued and will be supported to flourish within the Business and Technology Faculty as well as the academy as a whole.
The Dorcan Academy is a popular 11-16 school with an exciting and enriching curriculum, and a myriad of learning experiences. We are located on the eastern edge of Swindon, within easy reach of the scenic Cotswolds and nearby Bath, Bristol and Oxford. In a recent survey 98% of staff said they were proud to be a member of staff at The Dorcan Academy with 95% stating that they enjoy working here. 95% said that they support the vision of the academy.
Although we don’t boast a shiny new building, we do have excellent facilities, with a supportive, friendly school culture and ethos which is often commented upon by visitors.
We will offer you:
A supportive and bespoke staff induction programme
Unrivalled support from the leadership team
Excellent specialist facilities and resources
Committed staff who ‘go the extra mile’
Motivated, enthusiastic students who are ready and eager to learn
Our vision is to be an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community. We aim to do this through our:
1) Culture - An inclusive school where everyone is valued, cared for and nurtured in an extraordinary way.
2) Curriculum - Students acquire ‘powerful knowledge’ and skills that prepare them fully for the world work and their wellbeing, delivered through outstanding teaching
3) Character - Students stand out as model citizens, showing kindness, respect and doing their best
4) Community - All stakeholders use their unique gifts and talents to serve others and enable them to flourish
At The Dorcan Academy our ethos is underpinned by the five principles of: Belonging, Purpose, Aspiration, Perseverance and Achievement and seek to develop in our students the character virtues of Honesty, Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Generosity, Gratitude, Personal Responsibility, Resilience and Self-Discipline.Closing Date: Friday 3 May 2024 at noonPlease note that this advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date

Would you like to join us on our journey to become an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community? Do you care enough to want to make a significant difference to the lives of our amazing students? In this role you will provide technical and administrative support to the Design Technology teachers and ensure that they have everything required for their lessons and carry out tasks as delegated by the Design Technology team. A good knowledge and experience of using CAD software (2D Design) and laser cutter (CAM) is required together with demonstrable awareness of health and safety procedures, although training will be given to the right candidate. In addition, you will be required to undertake other duties as required by the school.
We have been on a journey of improvement over the past seven years and in July 2022 were judged GOOD in all categories by Ofsted which is a major achievement. We are keen to continue to improve to be the best we can be. As a member of staff, you will be highly valued and will be supported to flourish within the Business and Technology Faculty as well as the academy as a whole.
The Dorcan Academy is a popular 11-16 school with an exciting and enriching curriculum, and a myriad of learning experiences. We are located on the eastern edge of Swindon, within easy reach of the scenic Cotswolds and nearby Bath, Bristol and Oxford. In a recent survey 98% of staff said they were proud to be a member of staff at The Dorcan Academy with 95% stating that they enjoy working here. 95% said that they support the vision of the academy.
Although we don’t boast a shiny new building, we do have excellent facilities, with a supportive, friendly school culture and ethos which is often commented upon by visitors.
We will offer you:
• A supportive and bespoke staff induction programme
• Unrivalled support from the leadership team
• Excellent specialist facilities and resources
• Committed staff who ‘go the extra mile’
• Motivated, enthusiastic students who are ready and eager to learn
Our vision is to be an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community. We aim to do this through our:
1) Culture - An inclusive school where everyone is valued, cared for and nurtured in an extraordinary way.
2) Curriculum - Students acquire ‘powerful knowledge’ and skills that prepare them fully for the world work and their wellbeing, delivered through outstanding teaching
3) Character - Students stand out as model citizens, showing kindness, respect and doing their best
4) Community - All stakeholders use their unique gifts and talents to serve others and enable them to flourish
At The Dorcan Academy our ethos is underpinned by the five principles of: Belonging, Purpose, Aspiration, Perseverance and Achievement and seek to develop in our students the character virtues of Honesty, Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Generosity, Gratitude, Personal Responsibility, Resilience and Self-Discipline.Closing Date: Friday 12 January 2024 at noon
Hours: 30 to 37 hours per week, term time only (44.84 paid weeks including leave)
Salary: NJC Scale £24,294 to £29,269 full time equivalent dependent on qualifications and experience
Start Date: As soon as possible