Total 46 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Dover, Kent, CT17 9EQ

Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician

Ashford, Kent

Are you ready to start an exciting, varied, and fast-paced career in engineering? Are you looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn in a fascinating industry, and be given development opportunities to help you on your way?

Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Our approach to integrated design produces award winning results that have won significant industry recognition and includes being awarded CIHT's Employer of the Year in 2021.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician to join our team based in Ashford to help deliver highways & transportation engineering services.

This entry level role will involve the following tasks:

• To assist in the delivery of a range of Transportation & Highway projects relating to developing drawings and designs (Concept, Preliminary & Detailed Design stages) in accordance with standards & guidelines.
• AutoCAD drawings, site surveys, analysing data and preparing reports.
• To actively pursue on the job and formal training opportunities that complement PCL business needs and your personal development plan (including development with professional institution).
• Be flexible and undertake any duties as and when required to assist in the operations of PCL.
• Adhere to PCL Quality Assurance systems and procedures.
• Satisfy all requirements from the chosen Training course and provider.
• Work towards successful completion of your apprenticeship.
• Comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies.

The role will develop the successful candidate's skills and experience in:

• Design of Highways and Transportation Projects.
• A range of Site Surveys.
• Preparing reports and technical notes.
• AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design) software drawing production.
• Data analysis and evaluation.
• Professional development with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

What we are looking for:

This position is ideally suited to school leavers at GCSE or A-Level (or equivalent) who can demonstrate the following:

• An enthusiastic and can-do attitude
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Interest in in Highways and Transportation related projects
• Microsoft Office Package - Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• IT design software skills - AutoCAD.
• Any work experience within the engineering sector

What's in it for you?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Salary of £22,308
• Full training & development
• Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office + one day attending university.
• Private healthcare
• Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail shopping, travel, and socialising to health & wellbeing.
• Yearly Professional Membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package NB this is subject to eligibility.

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply....

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

Marston Holdings are proud members of the 5% Club demonstrating their commitment to Earn and Learn opportunities within the workplace, and Platinum Accredited Investors in People.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Us


Bexley is an outer London Borough with the best of both worlds, located between the hustle and bustle of London and the Garden of England, Kent. Within the borough we have award winning parks, open spaces and listed heritage sites.


The London Borough of Bexley is at the heart of regeneration and change as London moves east. Bexley is planning for unprecedented growth and development, but a key corporate and political priority is to ensure managed and controlled growth and the planning enforcement team plays a crucial role delivering on that priority. You will be part of the planning enforcement team ensuring that development is built in the right location and in seeking to resolve a wide range of planning issues that affect our residents, businesses and visitors within our Borough.

About the Role


For the Senior Planning Enforcement post, this is a 12 months fixed contract to provide maternity cover. You will be responsible for continuing the case work of the Senior Planning Enforcement Officer and responding to new enquiries into the Council. You will be expected to be able to arrive with the experience to deal with casework from complaint to conclusion, that includes complex and contentious casework.



You will have gained experience in informal and formal enforcement matters, including preparing and issuing Notices, prosecutions and appeals. You will be ambitious for new opportunities and want to work as part of dynamic and friendly team to meet the Borough’s ambitions. You will be capable of managing a caseload of planning enforcement cases with good people, organisational and writing skills and a keenness to learn and expand your experience and be able to make an immediate contribution to the team.


This is a key role for the delivery of the Council’s strategic corporate priorities. Working for us you will have the opportunity to make a real difference for our residents. If you’re looking for an exciting challenge in a flexible, modern and accommodating working culture, come and join us on our journey.


Please refer to the Job Description for more information.

This role is maternity cover for up to 12 months.


We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.


Candidate Profile


It is desirable for the candidate to have a First degree or equivalent that would allow entry onto RTPI accredited postgraduate degree, a good understanding of current issues and developments affecting planning, regeneration and local government in London; An understanding of main central government and development plan policy issues including development management legislation. From a planning enforcement perspective, you will need a good understanding of the operation of local government, experience of providing a support function to a Planning Service and to provide an effective and responsive planning enforcement services on a mixed caseload of breaches, including large, complex and specialised types and issues and drafting serving enforcement notices and giving evidence in court. Appeal experience for written representation and hearings procedure is desirable.


You will have gained a good level of experience in investigations, working effectively in a team and independently as well as being able to manage your time and to be able to proritise casework. You will need to demonstrate competence in customer care and have the ability to work effectively under pressure and handle stress. You will be a logical thinker with attention to detail and ability to analyse and weigh complex issues and achieve a quality / quantity balance. You will also have gained a good proficiency in general IT skills, including database management and Electronic Data Management (EDM).


The successful candidate will be able to display a good level of ability in letter writing; in writing clear reports on a wide range of planning issues, exhibit a clear and comprehensible writing style in line with Plain English principles.

Your verbal communication skills will be effective in difficult situations and to be able to demonstrate a good level of proficiency in negotiation with clear listening, questioning and reasoning ability. The role will develop your abilities in assertiveness in seeking to resolve cases and you will need to demonstrate effective presentation skills. This will include the ability to speak with confidence and accuracy, using accurate sentence structures and vocabulary; Ability to choose the right kind of vocabulary for the situation in hand without a great deal of hesitation; Ability to listen to customers and understand their needs and the ability to tailor your approach to each conversation appropriate to the customer, responding clearly even in complex situations.


The role also will requires assisting the Planning Enforcement Manager and to positively support the enforcement team as a whole in the delivery of this service.


For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.


If any mandatory fields are missing, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion. Please check your Junk email for any correspondence.

Additional Information


As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

An Excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Systems Engineer to join a well-established company based in Maidstone, Kent.

The Company:

They are an NSI Gold company based at their Harrietsham office, Kent. Due to expansion, they have an exciting opportunity for a full-time experienced Security and Systems Engineer.

The successful candidate would join their team, lead junior engineers, carry out installation, maintenance, and support on a full range of security systems.

Your main duties will be installation, maintenance and fault finding within a range of systems including Intruder Alarms, Access Control, and IP CCTV, as well as bespoke emergency call systems. Therefore, experience in all areas would be ideal, although training will be provided to the right applicant who is missing any element and wishes to learn new skills.

Opportunities may arise for working overseas. We work in primarily in the Southeast and London. There may be a requirement to work away from home occasionally as part of a team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Candidate must be a minimum age of 21 for insurance purposes.
• Intruder Alarm: 5 years (Preferred)
• IP CCTV: 5 years (Preferred)
• Access and Entry Control systems: 5 years (Preferred)
• Team Leader: 2 years (Desired)
• Networking skills (Desired)

Minimum 5 years recent experience installing, maintaining and fault finding in any of the following:

Access and Entry Control systems, Emergency Call Systems, IP CCTV, and Intruder Alarms

• Excellent customer service skills, and a clean, tidy, and professional work ethic.
• Full, clean UK driving license.
• The ability to learn and adapt to changing environments, products, requirements and be willing to work primarily in the Southeast and London.
• Great organisational skills and can work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• To comply with our NSI gold accreditation, security screening checks will be carried out to the BS7858:2019 standard.

Benefits:

• Very Competitive Salary
• Manufacturer & Internal Training.
• Career progression opportunities.
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• On-Call Rota fees where applicable.
• Company Vehicle.
• Fuel Card.
• Company Mobile phone, Laptop, Uniform.
• Company contributory pension.
• Private Health Care.
• Membership to Pirkx
• Exemplary Work Rewards
• Cycle scheme with Extras

People Traits:

• Clean, tidy, and professional work ethic.
• Sense of urgency.
• Positive attitude and motivated to help the business.
• Who raise and resolve problems.
• Who act professionally and do the right thing.
• Who make the extra effort to complete a task and not leave it half-finished for someone else to complete.
• Strong Team player
• Disciplined and organised.
• Strong eye for detail with a good commercial acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role, then please apply now!

Finance Manager

Ashford, Kent

£50k-£60k DOE

We are looking for a Finance Manager to head up our internal Accounts Team. Working within our Ashford Head Office, the role reports into the Managing Director and includes managing a team of 4 accounts & finance professionals.

The day-to-day duties include:

• Overseeing the team and assisting with any queries or issues they may have
• Preparing clear and concise reports and accounts for the Senior Management Team
• Month End accounts
• Internal Payroll of 25-30 staff
• Cashflow forecasting and analysis
• Budget preparation
• Monthly VAT returns
• Working alongside our external accountants
• Provide consultative advice and discussion to the Senior Management Team
• Produce and manage Profit & Loss reports
• Overseeing the 360 accounts function inclusive of external payroll, purchase ledger, sales ledger, expenses and cash-flow
• Build relationships with our clients

Requirements for the role:

• Ideally CIMA or ACCA qualified, or working towards or exceptional QBE
• Experience of Management Accounts
• Experience of leading an Accounts team
• Recent and in-depth knowledge of Sage
• Excellent Excel skills

Why work for CRS?

CRS is a rapidly expanding, innovative company, supplying a wide spectrum of manpower solutions to the Railway Infrastructure, London Underground and Construction Industries. Based in our Ashford office, your hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm. Offering 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and company pension, we have dress down every Friday and social events for the whole company. Our team describe the environment here as caring, loud, fun and always busy. So why not join us? Apply today and if you are suitable we will call you back.

Not for you but know someone who may be interested? Send them our way!

CRS is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

CRS has a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within ten days your application has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn't been blocked by your spam filter.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Location: Tunbridge Wells (Close to Public Transport)

Salary: £25,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:15AM - 5:30PM (with 1.5hrs break)

I am seeking a motivated Legal Secretary to join my clients Probate Department. If you have experience with probate and wills, this is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide secretarial support to solicitors and legal executives.
• Ensure smooth document flow within the department.
• Type legal documentation from handwritten notes or digital dictation.
• Manage file organisation, including opening, closing, and filling documents.
• Handle scanning, emailing, faxing, and photocopying, including preparing trial bundles.
• Answer phone calls, manage new enquiries, and take messages.
• Organise internal and external meetings for fee earners.
• Support other secretaries across the firm as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent IT skills, particularly Word (Powerpoint and Excel are a plus).
• Strong telephone communication skills.
• Interest in legal matters with an understanding of confidentiality.
• Well-organised with a careful and conscientious approach.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management and the ability to work under pressure.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Training as a Legal Secretary or relevant qualifications preferred.

What is Offered:

• Competitive Salary.
• Convenient Office Location near Public Transport.
• Friendly and Professional work environment.
• Opportunities for growth and development.

If you are a proactive and detail-orientated individual with a passion for legal work, we want to hear from you. Apply Now by following the link or simply send your CV directly to the email address provided below.

CVs in Word Format to: z.rawlinson@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Twitter: @nagforjobs

Haven Kent Coast formerly known as Allhallows our park on the Hoo Peninsular is situated along the Thames estuary offering the closest sandy beach to central London.

Allhallows-on-Sea, Near Rochester, Kent ME3 9QD GBR

Job Details

Come and join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Security Team Member!

As part of our Security Team, you will…

- Monitor the premises, conduct regular perimeter patrols, and complete safety and fire equipment checks to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone.
- Respond promptly and efficiently to emergency situations, manage and diffuse confrontations, and keep detailed records of all incidents.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for our team and guests, assist with inquiries, check guest passes, and support the wider team with ad hoc tasks when required.

What’s In It For You?
- Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool 
- Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops 
- Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena 
- Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers 
- 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels 
- Reward & Recognition Schemes 
- Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications 
- Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme 
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay* (eligibility criteria applied)

Pay Rates: £11.44 per hour

Experience and Qualifications
You may already have experience as a Door Supervisor or Security Officer within Retail, Hospitality or Leisure which is great! All we are looking for is…

- SIA license
- Experience within a similar role
- Committed and focused on delivering a professional service
- The ability to confidently deal with and diffuse any challenging situations
- Team player, who will be happy to support other departments
- Good interpersonal and communication skills as well as a positive attitude to customer care

Who are we? 
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead. 

What’s it like to work with us? 
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.

Working hours are on a rota over a 7 day period and could include evenings and weekends (depending on role). We aim to offer flexibility where we can, including full or part time hours. 

We would love to hear from you 
If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now. We will ask you a few questions which may take around 5 minutes, then click submit and one of the Team will be in touch. 

What can you expect during the recruitment process? 
When invited to meet with us, you will have an interview and either a practical assessment or a skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share. 

We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk

My client is seeking a Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join their forward-thinking team in Tunbridge Wells. The firm are a well-recognised Top Tier firm in the South East with multiple offices across Kent. They continue to be recognised and awarded for their legal excellence in both Chambers and Legal 500 across various departments, as well as lawyers being ranked for their outstanding reputation and high-quality service provided.

They offer a wide range of legal services for both businesses and private clients and they pride themselves providing high quality legal advice to their long-standing client relationships they have established over centuries.

The role encompasses a diverse range of commercial litigation cases, including breach of contract claims, intellectual property disputes, director and shareholder conflicts, partnership disagreements, reputation management, regulatory issues and professional negligence claims. Additionally, it involves handing construction disputes, including adjudication work, and specialising in international litigation and arbitration, particularly in trade, shipping, and logistics, with a strong focus on commodities and insurance conflicts. Their team, located outside of London, possesses the expertise to handle substantial international cases of this nature, which is a rare capability.

You will have the opportunity to work independently on some cases under appropriate supervision and collaborate as part of a team on larger matters. You'll receive necessary training on the team's more complex legal aspects and learn the practices and procedures related to commercial legal processes like arbitrations. This role will also expose you to a case management and client relationship development.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 4 years of experience within commercial litigation.
• Have commercial and financial awareness with an ability to listen well to clients and colleagues.
• Be able to communicate to a high standard written and orally.
• Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Be commercially aware and have an understanding of the regional market, its challenges and opportunities.

Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Stephanie Richardson at Search Legal for more information on 07584 104790.

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.

Finance Manager

Ashford, Kent

£45k-£55k DOE

We are looking for a Finance Manager to head up our internal Accounts Team. Working within our Ashford Head Office, the role reports into the Managing Director and includes managing a team of 4 accounts & finance professionals.

The day-to-day duties include:

• Overseeing the team and assisting with any queries or issues they may have
• Preparing clear and concise reports and accounts for the Senior Management Team
• Month End accounts
• Internal Payroll of 25-30 staff
• Cashflow forecasting and analysis
• Budget preparation
• Monthly VAT returns
• Working alongside our external accountants
• Provide consultative advice and discussion to the Senior Management Team
• Produce and manage Profit & Loss reports
• Overseeing the 360 accounts function inclusive of external payroll, purchase ledger, sales ledger, expenses and cash-flow
• Build relationships with our clients

Requirements for the role:

• Ideally CIMA or ACCA qualified, or working towards or exceptional QBE
• Experience of Management Accounts
• Experience of leading an Accounts team
• Recent and in-depth knowledge of Sage
• Excellent Excel skills

Why work for CRS?

CRS is a rapidly expanding, innovative company, supplying a wide spectrum of manpower solutions to the Railway Infrastructure, London Underground and Construction Industries. Based in our Ashford office, your hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm. Offering 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and company pension, we have dress down every Friday and social events for the whole company. Our team describe the environment here as caring, loud, fun and always busy. So why not join us? Apply today and if you are suitable we will call you back.

Not for you but know someone who may be interested? Send them our way!

CRS is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

CRS has a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within ten days your application has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn't been blocked by your spam filter.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Location: Tunbridge Wells (Close to Public Transport)

Salary: £25,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:15AM - 5:30PM (with 1.5hrs break)

I am seeking a motivated Legal Secretary to join my clients Probate Department. If you have experience with probate and wills, this is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide secretarial support to solicitors and legal executives.
• Ensure smooth document flow within the department.
• Type legal documentation from handwritten notes or digital dictation.
• Manage file organisation, including opening, closing, and filling documents.
• Handle scanning, emailing, faxing, and photocopying, including preparing trial bundles.
• Answer phone calls, manage new enquiries, and take messages.
• Organise internal and external meetings for fee earners.
• Support other secretaries across the firm as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent IT skills, particularly Word (Powerpoint and Excel are a plus).
• Strong telephone communication skills.
• Interest in legal matters with an understanding of confidentiality.
• Well-organised with a careful and conscientious approach.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management and the ability to work under pressure.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Training as a Legal Secretary or relevant qualifications preferred.

What is Offered:

• Competitive Salary.
• Convenient Office Location near Public Transport.
• Friendly and Professional work environment.
• Opportunities for growth and development.

If you are a proactive and detail-orientated individual with a passion for legal work, we want to hear from you. Apply Now by following the link or simply send your CV directly to the email address provided below.

CVs in Word Format to: z.rawlinson@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Twitter: @nagforjobs

Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician
Kent, Ashford

Are you ready to start an exciting, varied, and fast-paced career in engineering? Are you looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn in a fascinating industry, and be given development opportunities to help you on your way?

Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Our approach to integrated design produces award winning results that have won significant industry recognition and includes being awarded CIHT's Employer of the Year in 2021.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician to join our team based in Ashford to help deliver highways & transportation engineering services.
You will be working towards the Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 3.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• To assist in the delivery of a range of Transportation & Highway projects relating to developing drawings and designs (Concept, Preliminary & Detailed Design stages) in accordance with standards & guidelines.


• Activities may include AutoCAD drawings, site surveys, analysing data and preparing reports.


• To actively pursue on the job and formal training opportunities that complement PCL business needs and your personal development plan (including development with professional institution).


• Be flexible and undertake any duties as and when required to assist in the operations of PCL.


• Adhere to PCL Quality Assurance systems and procedures.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Satisfy all requirements from the chosen Training course and provider.


• Work towards successful completion of your apprenticeship.


• Comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies.

The role will develop the successful candidate's skills and experience in:

• Design of Highways and Transportation Projects.


• A range of Site Surveys.


• Preparing reports and technical notes.


• AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design) software drawing production.


• Data analysis and evaluation.


• Professional development with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

What we are looking for:

This position is ideally suited to school leavers at GCSE or A Level (or equivalent) who can demonstrate the following:

• Minimum of GCSE grade 4-9 in Maths and English


• BTEC Level 2 in Engineering is desirable


• Some work experience or shadowing in an engineering environment would be an advantage


• Interest in Highways and Transportation related projects


• Knowledge of software-based engineering and drawing e.g. AutoCAD and other similar 3D software.


• Good understanding and use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel.)


• Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training


• An enthusiastic and can-do attitude


• Exceptional organisational skills


• Excellent written and verbal skills


• Ability to work to deadlines

What's in it for you?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays


• Salary of £22,308


• Full training & development


• Full time, office based role


• Gaining a Level 3 Civil Engineering qualification after 36 months of training


• Private healthcare


• Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail shopping, travel, and socialising to health & wellbeing.


• Yearly Professional Membership.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Enhanced maternity and paternity package NB this is subject to eligibility.

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply....

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.
Marston Holdings are proud members of the 5% Club demonstrating their commitment to Earn and Learn opportunities within the workplace, and Platinum Accredited Investors in People.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician

Ashford, Kent

Are you ready to start an exciting, varied, and fast-paced career in engineering? Are you looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn in a fascinating industry, and be given development opportunities to help you on your way?

Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Our approach to integrated design produces award winning results that have won significant industry recognition and includes being awarded CIHT's Employer of the Year in 2021.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician to join our team based in Ashford to help deliver highways & transportation engineering services.

This entry level role will involve the following tasks:

• To assist in the delivery of a range of Transportation & Highway projects relating to developing drawings and designs (Concept, Preliminary & Detailed Design stages) in accordance with standards & guidelines.
• AutoCAD drawings, site surveys, analysing data and preparing reports.
• To actively pursue on the job and formal training opportunities that complement PCL business needs and your personal development plan (including development with professional institution).
• Be flexible and undertake any duties as and when required to assist in the operations of PCL.
• Adhere to PCL Quality Assurance systems and procedures.
• Satisfy all requirements from the chosen Training course and provider.
• Work towards successful completion of your apprenticeship.
• Comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies.

The role will develop the successful candidate's skills and experience in:

• Design of Highways and Transportation Projects.
• A range of Site Surveys.
• Preparing reports and technical notes.
• AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design) software drawing production.
• Data analysis and evaluation.
• Professional development with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

What we are looking for:

This position is ideally suited to school leavers at GCSE or A-Level (or equivalent) who can demonstrate the following:

• An enthusiastic and can-do attitude
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Interest in in Highways and Transportation related projects
• Microsoft Office Package - Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• IT design software skills - AutoCAD.
• Any work experience within the engineering sector

What's in it for you?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Salary of £22,308
• Full training & development
• Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office + one day attending university.
• Private healthcare
• Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail shopping, travel, and socialising to health & wellbeing.
• Yearly Professional Membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package NB this is subject to eligibility.

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply....

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

Marston Holdings are proud members of the 5% Club demonstrating their commitment to Earn and Learn opportunities within the workplace, and Platinum Accredited Investors in People.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Great Legal Opportunity!

Seeking experienced Legal Secretaries to join well-established law firm on a full time, permanent basis. You will be providing secretarial services to executives and solicitors within the Probate department.

The role

• Ensure all documents and correspondence are received in and out of the department.
• Type up legal documents; hand-written notes or by transcribing digital dictation.
• Scan, email and fax correspondence and documents.
• Opening and closing files and filing all relevant documents.
• Photocopying including preparing trial bundles.
• Answer the telephone, routine calls and taking new enquiries and messages
• Manage the Fee Earners diary, organising internal and external meetings

Skills

• Must have experience working in probate or family
• Highly organised
• Confident with Microsoft Office platforms
• Team player and able to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Numerate and literate
• Word processing skills

Benefits

• 27 days' holiday + 1 day extra day at Christmas
• Annual salary review
• Performance Related Reward Scheme
• Hybrid working
• Life assurance scheme x4 Salary
• Pension
• Buy/Sell Holiday scheme
• Health-care Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

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Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician
Ashford, Kent

Are you ready to start an exciting, varied, and fast-paced career in engineering? Are you looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn in a fascinating industry, and be given development opportunities to help you on your way?

Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Our approach to integrated design produces award winning results that have won significant industry recognition and includes being awarded CIHT's Employer of the Year in 2021.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a **Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician **to join our team based in Ashford to help deliver highways & transportation engineering services.
This role will provide you with the opportunity to deliver projects from inception to construction.

The successful candidate must hold minimum Level 2 Maths and English or Level in Engineering or IT Level 3

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• To assist in the delivery of a range of Transportation & Highway projects relating to developing drawings and designs (Concept, Preliminary & Detailed Design stages) in accordance with standards & guidelines.


• Activities may include AutoCAD drawings, site surveys, analysing data and preparing reports.


• To actively pursue on the job and formal training opportunities that complement PCL business needs and your personal development plan (including development with professional institution).


• Be flexible and undertake any duties as and when required to assist in the operations of PCL.


• Adhere to PCL Quality Assurance systems and procedures.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Satisfy all requirements from the chosen Training course and provider.


• Work towards successful completion of your apprenticeship.


• Comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies.

The role will develop the successful candidate's skills and experience in:

• Design of Highways and Transportation Projects.


• A range of Site Surveys.


• Preparing reports and technical notes.


• AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design) software drawing production.


• Data analysis and evaluation.


• Professional development with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

What we are looking for:

• An enthusiastic and can-do attitude


• Exceptional organisational skills


• Excellent written and verbal skills


• Ability to work to deadlines


• Interest in in Highways and Transportation related projects


• Microsoft Office Package - Word, PowerPoint, Excel.


• IT design software skills - AutoCAD.


• Any work experience within the engineering sector

What's in it for you?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays


• Salary of £22,308


• Full training & development


• Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office + one day attending university.


• Private healthcare


• Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail shopping, travel, and socialising to health & wellbeing.


• Yearly Professional Membership.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Enhanced maternity and paternity package NB this is subject to eligibility.

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply....

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.
Marston Holdings are proud members of the 5% Club demonstrating their commitment to Earn and Learn opportunities within the workplace, and Platinum Accredited Investors in People.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Legal Secretary - Vulnerable Client

We are recruiting for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Vulnerable Client team. Based at both our Whitstable and Canterbury office, you will have previous experience of:

Electronic diary management, booking rooms and arranging meetings;
Telephone liaison with clients and firm's contacts;
Using digital transcription system, Bighand, to create letters, emails and documents;
Using a case management system for wills and probate matters;
Photocopying and scanning documents;
Maintaining orderly electronic files - keeping electronic filing up to date;
Attending occasional client meetings and accompanying fee earners on home visits when required.

Experience required:

An experienced Vulnerable/Private Client Secretary;
A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel would be useful but not essential;
The ability to interact sensitively with clients, face to face and on the telephone;
Fast accurate typing with attention to detail;
Ability to work as part of a team;
Flexible attitude.

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.

Civil Engineer

Our prestigious client, based in Dover, is seeking a Civil Engineer to work on a broad range of civil engineering and structural assets, from landside assets such as bridges and roadways, to marine assets, eg piers, quays and breakwaters.

Salary is £35,000/annum upwards, dependent upon experience, for a 40 hour week on a full-time and permanent basis, with benefits to include:

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and reward platform
• Free Parking
• Employee volunteering scheme

Key duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Be part of a team responsible for acting as internal consultants to the rest of the engineering department and the wider business, reviewing designs and specifications to ensure they are aligned to statutory and best practice approaches.
• Oversee a programme of condition inspections, reporting on inspection findings, and applying your critical judgement to plan an efficient programme of maintenance and repairs that push forward the sustainability agenda. By taking a keen interest in emerging design and construction methodologies, material technologies, and inspection techniques, you will drive innovation and efficiency.
• Prepare designs, work packages, specifications and drawings, for work to be carried out by contract, whether new construction, planned maintenance or reactive maintenance.

To apply, you should possess the following:

• BEng/MEng in relevant engineering discipline, with 3+ years post-graduate experience
• Familiar with current design codes
• Understanding of CDM Regulations
• Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a structured, methodical approach, offer ideas, make decisions and apply good judgement in problem solving
• Skilled and knowledgeable in the use of (or willing to learn) AutoCad
• Hold a valid UK driving licence

*Our client encourages candidates working towards Chartership, and can offer mentoring and support in preparation for sign-off and professional review with the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Plain CVs in Word please

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