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Thermal Project Engineering 2025 Graduate Programme

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: £33,500

Location: Leeds, Reading, Glasgow, Perth

Working Pattern:  Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the Role?

Upon joining SSE as a Thermal Project Engineering Graduate, you'll be leading the way in contributing to an improved energy landscape for future generations.

You will benefit from exposure and real- life experience, alongside first-class guidance to develop your technical skills and our Graduate Programme will provide the supportive, yet challenging, environment to allow you to excel to reach your full potential. In doing so, this will provide the foundation for you to become our next technical, experienced, and driven future leaders - vital on our journey towards net zero.

What do I need to join?

Youll have a minimum of a 2:2 BEng in an engineering discipline. Please note, you must be willing and able to independently relocate to the role location prior to the start of the programme.

At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. Safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE, and you should show alignment with our core values and have a genuine passion and interest in the energy sector.

Throughout our recruitment process, we are looking for individuals who can demonstrate the ability to; decide and initiate action, work with people, relate and network, adapt and respond to change, create and innovate, learn and research, adhere to principles and values, and show signs of entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.

Whats in it for you?

Our programmes are accredited by the IET, ICE and IMechE and offer a route to Professional Registration.

You'll also receive an excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, click here to view our full benefits package.

We've listened to our previous graduates, and understand the importance of maintaining a work-life balance. When you join us, you can benefit from our Flexible First approach, and this will be unique to your own circumstances. This might mean a hybrid work pattern, or flexibility across the working week, but between you and your manager, you will work together to find the most suitable approach.

This will be a structured and challenging development programme where post-holders will have the support of the Learning and Development Graduate Programme Manager, a business manager and professional engineering mentor to assist them in reaching their full potential. The programme will support their career development into a permanent role with SSE that reflects their experience and passion.

You will also have the choice to be involved in our Education and Employability outreach events, as well as a range of volunteering opportunities to help inspire the next generation of engineers. In addition to this, some of our existing graduates are involved in the recruitment process which we find incredibly rewarding!

Next Steps

We kindly ask that all applications should be submitted online. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 3rd November.

As an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact us here. If you would prefer a call to discuss adjustments let us know by email and we can arrange a call for a time that suits you. You can visit 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE to find out more about our commitments to being an inclusive employer.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. Please note that any successful candidate must be able to evidence a valid right to work prior to commencement of employment. If sponsorship is required, we may be able to provide support. Sponsorship is a complex process involving numerous procedures which must be followed precisely in order to comply with immigration legislation. We look at requests on a case by case basis. Please note the overall decision on visa applications sit with UKVI and not SSE.

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’
- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. #MoreToMurphy
Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) Civils Construction – Leeds/York Area – Transpennine Route Upgrade East On a large multidisciplinary electrification project Murphy is recruiting for an experienced CRE-Construction Civils to deliver Bridge Replacement within Blockades, Footbridge Construction, Lineside Ancillary Civils Infrastructure and Culvert remedial works. To be successful in this role you will be confident in managing multiple stakeholders and relish implementing engineering strategies.
Overall responsibility for all engineering activities both on and off site for the business unit, including the day-to-day management of all engineering activities and the appointment of suitable resource to satisfactorily complete those works.

What you will be doing

- Regular liaison with designers to ensure designs are efficient and safe to build
- Regular contact with the client to progressively assure designs, including participation in IDC/IDRs
- Review submissions for quality, sufficiency and adherence to relevant standards.
- Approval of detailed construction methodologies produced by the project teams e.g. WPP / TBS / RA’s
- Approval of inspection and test plans produced by the project teams
- Assist team members CEM / QS / PM as required with engineering input
- Attend site as required to liaise with Site Managers and Engineers
- Act as the temporary works coordinator
- Excellent interpersonal skills and assertive when required to ensure timeous delivery
- Ensure Quality benchmarks are maintained at a high standard

Who we are looking for

- Civils Construction CRE experience of Bridge Replacement in a railway environment
- BEng or MEng
- Civil Engineer with membership of professional institute (Desirable)
- Strong experience working on rail projects.
- Knowledge of NR/L2/RSE/02009 and NR/L2/CIV/003
- Experience managing design development
- Knowledge of BS5975:2019
- Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other design based software such as AutoCad

Location: Neville Hill Traincare Centre

Is juggling complex agreements and maintaining high standards ‘Your Thing’?



We are committed to excellence and are seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Engineering Commercial team at Neville Hill. You'll have the chance to manage key relationships and provide crucial commercial support to the TrainCare Centre production team, focusing on third-party fleets, including LNER’s IC225 fleet. If you’re a highly organised, detail-oriented and self-driven professional with a passion for managing contract agreements, we want to hear from you


We're looking for a Contracts Manager to join our Engineering Commercial team at Neville Hill TrainCare Centre. This isn't just another job—it's an opportunity to be at the heart of our operations, working closely with the TrainCare Centre production team to ensure the smooth management of third-party fleets, including the prominent LNER IC225 fleet.



Imagine yourself as the key player managing critical customer relationships, where your day-to-day tasks involve leading review meetings, keeping performance on track, and swiftly addressing any commercial issues that arise. You’ll be the driving force behind ensuring all contract and lease agreements or variations are approved and executed flawlessly, always in line with DfT/RNP guidelines and internal processes.



Your role will also see you collaborating closely with our Finance department to ensure every financial aspect is accounted for and budgets are strictly adhered to. Whether it’s negotiating depot access arrangements or managing the depot change process, you’ll be at the forefront, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.



But it doesn’t stop there. You’ll also manage the commercial elements of third-party work at Hull BG and maintain crucial relationships with RTS at Holbeck, making this a role with real breadth and impact.



Key responsibilities:



As the Contracts Manager, you’ll need to hit the ground running in the challenging yet rewarding role. Here’s a glimpse of what your day-to-day activities could include:



Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with third-party suppliers and customers in alignment with public sector and industry standards.
Conducting regular structured contract reviews with our customers, stakeholders and third-party suppliers, utilising SLA and KPI data to assess performance.
Reviewing and analysing financial targets, providing forecasts and action plans to meet or exceed set targets.
Driving procurement efforts for existing and new business opportunities
Identifying and managing risks and opportunities related to contract renewals and changing NTL requirements.
Representing Northern and chairing meetings as required, managing agreed-upon actions promptly.
About you:



We're looking for a dynamic individual who not only understands the intricacies of contract management but also has the confidence to influence key stakeholders and steer conversations in the right direction. If you're detail-oriented, organised, and enjoy taking the initiative, you'll find this role rewarding. You’ll have a knack for thinking clearly under pressure, making well-rounded decisions, and managing complex budgets and financials with ease.



You'll draw on your deep knowledge of contract management frameworks, using your excellent negotiation skills to secure the best outcomes. Your ability to communicate clearly and persuasively will be key in ensuring that all parties are aligned and moving towards the same goal.



We’re also looking for the following:



You will have a thorough understanding of contract principles, budgets and finance.
Contract management experience – Essential
Supplier management experience – Essential
Managerial qualifications - Desirable
Experience / understanding of Procurement / Supply Chain practices would be advantageous.
Rail industry knowledge would be advantageous.
This role will be based at Neville Hill TrainCare Centre, and you’ll need to be on-site 2-3 days a week with some scope for remote working but you'll have the opportunity to travel to various Northern Trains depots and supplier locations, giving you the chance to make an impact across our entire network.



If you're on track to bring your expertise and energy to a role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.



Our Benefits:

Opportunities to progress and grow
Free Travel on Northern services
75% discount with other Train Operating Companies
Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
A generous holiday entitlement

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’
- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. #MoreToMurphy
Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) – Leeds/York Area – Transpennine Route Upgrade East On a large multidisciplinary electrification project Murphy is recruiting for an experienced CRE-Construction Civils to deliver Lineside Ancillary Civils Infrastructure, Footbridge Construction and Culvert remedial works. To be successful in this role you will be confident in managing multiple stakeholders and relish implementing engineering strategies.

Overall responsibility for all engineering activities both on and off site for the business unit, including the day to day management of all engineering activities and the appointment of suitable resource to satisfactorily complete those works. It's a fantastic time to join Murphy as we have just been announced as the number one ‘Best Big Company to Work For’ by Best Companies for 2023, there really is no better time to join the family!

What you will be doing
- Regular liaison with designers to ensure designs are efficient and safe to build
- Regular contact with the client to progressively assure designs, including participation in IDC/IDRs
- Review submissions for quality, sufficiency and adherence to relevant standards.
- Approval of detailed construction methodologies produced by the project teams e.g. WPP / TBS / RA’s
- Approval of inspection and test plans produced by the project teams
- Assist team members CEM / QS / PM as required with engineering input
- Attend site as required to liaise with Site Managers and Engineers
- Act as the temporary works coordinator
- Excellent interpersonal skills and assertive when required to ensure timeous delivery
- Ensure Quality benchmarks are maintained at a high standard Who we are looking for
- CRE experience in station environment
- BEng or MEng
- Civil Engineer with membership of professional institute (Desirable)
- Strong experience working on rail projects.
- Knowledge of NR/L2/RSE/02009 and NR/L2/CIV/003
- Experience managing design development
- Knowledge of BS5975:2019
- Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other design based software such as AutoCad

The Medical Physics & Engineering departments responsibilities include the management of an extensive range of highly specialist medical equipment and related services throughout the Trust, as well as community and private healthcare institutions. The range of equipment includes but is not limited to patient monitoring & life support equipment, surgical systems, anaesthesia systems, ventilators, infusion devices, renal dialysis, ultrasound, x-ray, radiotherapy and medical laboratory equipment. Teams of technical officers deliver these services and the incumbent is a senior member of one of these teams, responsible to its Team Leader. He/she may be required to deputise for the team leader during short periods of absence (with the exception of personnel and financial management duties), and take responsibility for managing specific additional tasks such as calibrating test equipment or organising technical service manuals etc. The senior technician will be expected to work closely and effectively with other technical and clinical staff in the specialist clinical areas for which the team is responsible, to ensure delivery of a high quality service. The post may be based at either St Jamess University Hospital or the Leeds General Infirmary.

Randstad CPE is working with a leading national FM provider who are looking for an experienced Head of Mobile Engineering to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a national role therefore you must be willing to travel to various sites across the UK.

You will provide technical leadership for multiple contracts across the UK with a bias in mechanical/ electrical and fabric.

Drawing upon your previous experience leading mobile engineering teams within the FM sector, you will lead day to day operational delivery, in partnership with the existing team.

Key Responsibilities
* Ensuring that service delivery is statutory compliant and completed in line with contractual commitments.
* Monitoring first fix times for all engineers to determine training/development and performance management needs.
* Primary client liaison for all general queries and escalations
* Conduct monthly team meetings
* To maximise productivity and utilisation of engineering resource ensuring tablet technology is utilised by all engineers at all times to maximise efficiencies and reporting metrics.
* Take responsibility for carrying out regular audits to ensure that quality of works, both PPM & Reactive, are implemented to the highest standards.
* Undertake regular audits of specialist subcontractor services to ensure contract compliance and quality of service; value for money

To be considered you will have the following experience:

* Engineering degree or equivalent
* Knowledge of critical environment management and processes
* Excellent working knowledge and understanding of architectural, electrical and mechanical systems
* Experience of delivering exceptional customer service by self and through others
* Experience in the management of team of Supervisors and Service engineers providing planned and preventative maintenance service to clients Knowledge and understanding of hard services cost models and P&L responsibility.
* Proven financial acumen essential with commercial experience and business acumen

If you would be keen to hear more about this role please submit your CV and we will be in touch.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

McGinley Support Services are looking for Engineering Supervisor for work out of the Leeds.

Rates:
Engineering Supervisor - Midweek £22.00ph - £23.00ph
Engineering Supervisor - Weekend - £28.00ph - £32.00ph

Engineering Supervisor - Midweek Nights £23.00ph - £25.00ph


All rates are PAYE Umbrella.

Requirements:
What experience would we like you to have?
* In date Sentinel card
* Qualified and competent Engineering Supervisor with the following competencies ES/COSS
* Experience in safety critical work, rail track renewals & maintenance.
* Full UK driving licence

Please contact lee.jolley@mcginley.co.uk

As an equal opportunities employer McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage applications from women, those with a disability (that is permissible to a safety-critical environment) and ethnically diverse or ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the construction industry.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

McGinley Support Services are looking for Engineering Supervisor for work out of the Leeds.

Rates:
Engineering Supervisor - Midweek £22.00ph - £23.00ph
Engineering Supervisor - Weekend - £28.00ph - £32.00ph

Engineering Supervisor - Midweek Nights £23.00ph - £25.00ph


All rates are PAYE Umbrella.

Requirements:
What experience would we like you to have?
* In date Sentinel card
* Qualified and competent Engineering Supervisor with the following competencies ES/COSS
* Experience in safety critical work, rail track renewals & maintenance.
* Full UK driving licence

If interested, please apply or contact me on lee.jolley@mcginley.co.uk.

As an equal opportunities employer McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage applications from women, those with a disability (that is permissible to a safety-critical environment) and ethnically diverse or ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the construction industry.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’
- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. #MoreToMurphy
Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) – Leeds/York Area – Transpennine Route Upgrade East On a large multidisciplinary electrification project John Murphy and Sons is recruiting for an experienced CRE-Construction Civils to deliver Lineside Ancillary Civils Infrastructure, Footbridge Construction and Culvert remedial works. To be successful in this role you will be confident in managing multiple stakeholders and relish implementing engineering strategies.

Overall responsibility for all engineering activities both on and off site for the business unit, including the day to day management of all engineering activities and the appointment of suitable resource to satisfactorily complete those works. It's a fantastic time to join J Murphy & Sons as we have just been announced as the number one ‘Best Big Company to Work For’ by Best Companies for 2023, there really is no better time to join the family!

What you will be doing
- Regular liaison with designers to ensure designs are efficient and safe to build
- Regular contact with the client to progressively assure designs, including participation in IDC/IDRs
- Review submissions for quality, sufficiency and adherence to relevant standards.
- Approval of detailed construction methodologies produced by the project teams e.g. WPP / TBS / RA’s
- Approval of inspection and test plans produced by the project teams
- Assist team members CEM / QS / PM as required with engineering input
- Attend site as required to liaise with Site Managers and Engineers
- Act as the temporary works coordinator
- Excellent interpersonal skills and assertive when required to ensure timeous delivery
- Ensure Quality benchmarks are maintained at a high standard Who we are looking for
- CRE experience in station environment
- BEng or MEng
- Civil Engineer with membership of professional institute (Desirable)
- Strong experience working on rail projects.
- Knowledge of NR/L2/RSE/02009 and NR/L2/CIV/003
- Experience managing design development
- Knowledge of BS5975:2019
- Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other design based software such as AutoCad

In order to support our planned growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Director to join our Fire Engineering Department within our Building Safety Business Unit. This role could be based from several of our key locations and can be worked flexibly with a mix of office and home-based working and the option to adjust start/finish times.

Our Fire Engineering teams provide clients with cost-effective and bespoke solutions for the full range of fire safety design in different sectors.

What does the role involve?

You will be working across a variety of projects as part of a wider team based in the UK with the opportunity to collaborate with other Sweco business areas and on international projects. This role will suit somebody with significant design consultancy experience and posessing a recognised fire safety engineering qualification with a recognised track record in delivery of projects from design through to construction and completion.

As part of this role, you will sit within a wider technical excellence team where the focus is on the technical oversight and delivery of projects, albeit candidates with strong business acumen and line management are welcomed.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

Developing Fire Safety Strategies during Design and Construction stages.
Preparing technical engineering analysis using relevant guidance documents and methods i.e. prescriptive and performance based.
Carrying out site visits when required.
Attending internal and external meetings.
Preparing fee proposals.
Supporting the team in developing technical knowledge.
Overseeing and managing projects from inception to completion.
Liaising with clients on a daily basis.
Reviewing and authorising work done by others.
To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

Experience working in a similar role with extensive experience in fire safety engineering.
A proven background in fire safety engineering with an excellent understanding of fire engineered solutions
Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to suit difference audiences.
Excellent consultancy, communication and relationship management skills.
Experience of delivering across a multi-site organisation.
A bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Engineering.
Full membership with the IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers) and working towards or have achieved chartership status via IFE.
What’s in it for you?

You’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.com/careers

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Engineering and Manufacturing
£25,000 Per Annum + Uncapped Commission
Leeds City Centre

Are you interested in in pursuing a career in recruitment but feeling uncertain about where to start? Are you looking for quick development and progression?

We have an opportunity for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our team in Leeds The role will focus on Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment across the Yorkshire region. As part of the team, your responsibilities will include generating new business opportunities through B2B sales calls and meetings, as well as sourcing, screening and placing top talent with some of the most innovative and successful companies in this field.

At Search, we are a private equity-backed recruitment agency with a proven track record of success in the industry. With revenue exceeding £220m, we are committed to providing our clients with exceptional service and expertise.

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will receive comprehensive training from our experienced team of recruiters, as well as ongoing support and mentor ship from your manager and dedicated Talent Development Partners. This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career in recruitment with a dynamic and growing company that values its employees and invests in your professional development.

Why Search?
* Uncapped commission structures paying up to 40% on all revenue.
* 0% threshold in your first six months with monthly, quarterly, and annual payments.
* Three training programmes designed to work your way up to becoming a director.
* Award-winning Talent Development Partners to provide you with 1:1 support and coaching.
* Golden ticket incentives allow you to earn up to £500 in lifestyle vouchers (ASOS, TUI, AMAZON)
* Recognition and reward, including an annual trip to a European City every year!
* A Senior Leadership team with a vast amount of experience, enthusiasm, and passion.
* Support teams including marketing, administration, finance & IT - Enabling you to focus on your role and make more money.

Who are we looking for?
* A desire to work in a sales environment.
* Confident with the ability to build rapport.
* Highly articulate with strong written & verbal communication skills.
* Competitive, driven, and ambitious - always looking to win & succeed.
* Motivated within a fast-paced environment.
* And a desire to learn & progress.

What will you be doing?
* Contacting new and existing clients to generate new opportunities through B2B sales calls, LinkedIn & Meetings
* Attending client meetings (face-to-face or virtually) to discuss job profiles & SLA's.
* Negotiating fees & rates with clients to ensure you are maximising your commercial output.
* Writing engaging job adverts & using social media to source the best talent.
* Sourcing candidates using industry-leading job boards & carrying out interviews.
* Managing each stage of the process including interviews & offers.
* Maintaining regular contact with your candidates & clients.

Are you looking to start a career where you can quickly progress? Click apply today

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.