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Lead Internal Quality Assurer

JB503: Lead Internal Quality Assurer

Location: Hull

Salary: £40,990 per annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Lead Internal Quality Assurer on behalf of one of our clients.

You will be responsible for organising and maintaining the internal quality assurance processes across the organisation’s training and assessment provision.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Lead Internal Quality Assurer:

The role ensures that assessment decisions are fair, valid, reliable, consistent and that provision meets the requirements of awarding organisations EAL, City & Guilds, ECITB, TWI, JTL (CompEx), Pearsons EDEXCEL Higher National Programs and Apprenticeships. End point assessment provision sits separately to this role with the Head of Higher Nationals Programmes and Field Team Manager respectively.
The Lead IQA provides support to IQAs, assessors and trainers, embedding a strong quality culture and driving continuous improvement.

Skills and Qualifications for the Lead Internal Quality Assurer:

The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role within an education setting preferably with an engineering background.
Must have good craft/technical skills, good interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and more than five years in a similar role.
To be successful the candidate must hold a recognised IQA qualification (eg Level 4 Award in the IQA of Assessment Processes and Practice or equivalent).
Must hold a teaching qualification and qualifications in an engineering trade discipline to a minimum of level 3.
Significant experience as an IQA within a training provider environment.
Strong knowledge of awarding organisation requirements and external quality assurance.
Experience of leading standardisation and quality improvement activity.
All successful candidates must pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits for the Lead Internal Quality Assurer:

42 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Pension scheme which is 5% employee contribution and 7% employer contribution
Life insurance (4 x annual salary)
Private health care (after a 3 month qualifying period).
Branded workwear.

Location: Hull

Salary: £40,990 per annum…

Motor Vehicle Lecturer

JB502: Motor Vehicle Lecturer

Salary: £33,429 – £46,618 Per Annum

Location: Uxbridge

Overview

First Military Recruitment are seeking to appoint a Motor Vehicle Lecturer on behalf of one of our renowned clients. You will be required to engage with and inspire learners mostly aged 16-19 and studying City and Guilds qualifications, with plans to eventually introduce IMI qualifications.

You will be qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Motor Vehicle/Automotive, with experience gained within the Motor Vehicle industry and will have some experience of teaching, training or assessing. More importantly, you will be a good communicator with a passion for Motor Vehicles. If you do not already possess a teaching qualification, the College will support you to achieve this. Our client strongly encourages applications from Ex-Military although all applications will be considered for this role.

Duties & Responsibilities for the Motor Vehicle Lecturer:

Full time – Hours as per contract (52 Weeks per year).
Teach on a range of programmes in the relevant subject area, including City & Guilds and IMI courses.
Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and resource materials for teaching programmes.
Utilise IT and e-learning technology to deliver elements of the curriculum.
Where appropriate integrate the delivery and assessment of Functional Skills into the curriculum.
Prepare assessment plans and schedules and ensure students are aware of your expectations.
Assess students’ progress regularly including the timely marking of work and giving feedback, both written and oral.
Work towards the integration of students’ basic skills’ development in the delivery of teaching and learning.
Set targets for achievement, retention and attendance and participate in the college’s performance management programme.
Promote equal opportunities and implement the college’s equal opportunities policy.
Provide a secure, safe and friendly learning environment including implementation of the college’s Health & Safety policy.
Understand and comply with Safeguarding legislation and ensure that best practice is embedded in all working practices as required.
Commitment to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that this commitment is demonstrated in all aspects of the role as appropriate.

Skills & Qualifications for the Motor Vehicle Lecturer:

Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Motor Vehicle.
Minimum Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (e.g. DET, PGCE or equivalent**) or willingness and ability to work towards a recognised teaching qualification, supported by the College.
Assessor award (A1 or equivalent) or willing to obtain.
Relevant experience in the Motor Vehicle industry.
Experience in hybrid/electric vehicle technology.
Teaching/training experience.
Ability to enthuse and engage with vocational learners aged 16-19.
Good communication skills, written and verbal.
Good classroom practice.
Good administration/organisational skills.
Commitment to learners and learner achievement.

Benefits for the Motor Vehicle Lecturer:

Salary progression.
Internal promotion.
Teacher pension.
Free parking across all campuses.
Subsidised membership across on site fitness centres.
Dental insurance.
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
Public transport season ticket loan scheme.

Salary: £33,429 – £46,618 Per Annum

Location: Uxbridge…

Construction Manager

MB969: Construction Manager
Location: Inverness
Salary: £80,000 – £85,000 + £6,325 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Construction Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Inverness depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the Head of Projects in planning, coordinating, and delivering multiple civil engineering projects
Provide programme-level oversight of scope, cost, schedule, and risk.
Ensure integration between design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
Manage deliverables from inception and client ask, through pre construction, Delivery and handover.
Monitor performance against KPIs and take corrective action where required.
Civil Engineering Oversight
Lead delivery of complex civils packages (groundworks, reinforced concrete structures, infrastructure, drainage, earthworks, structural alterations, etc.).
Ensure works comply with technical specifications, site licence conditions, and regulatory standards.
Oversee subcontractor performance and commercial management in conjunction with the commercial team.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Ensure projects comply with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
Manage programme-level risk registers and mitigation strategies.
Prepare and present progress reports, financial forecasts, and risk updates to senior stakeholders.
Support assurance reviews, audits, and stage gate approvals.
Stakeholder & Client Interface
Act as a key interface between project teams, client representatives, regulators, and supply chain partners.
Support the Project Director in senior stakeholder engagement and strategic planning.
Contribute to long-term programme strategy and resource planning.
Commercial & Financial Control
Monitor programme budgets, forecasts, and cost performance.
Support change management processes and ensure variations are properly assessed and authorised.
Contribute to commercial negotiations where required.
Leadership & Team Development
Promote BRAVE culture aligned with site standards.
Provide leadership and mentoring to Project Managers and Engineers.
Ensure HR procedures and best practice are applied.
Support with Employee Engagement.
Encourage continuous improvement and best practice across the programme.

Skills and Experience:

Demonstrable experience operating as a Construction Manager on major infrastructure or construction projects
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary site operations
Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site logistics
Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain partners
Solid knowledge of HSEQ regulations and implementation on site
Proven track record of delivering projects to programme, budget, and quality targets
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Experience working on renewable energy or large-scale civil engineering projects (desirable)
Experience within hydro-electric, power, or heavy infrastructure environments (desirable)
Experience working within joint venture or alliance structures (desirable)
Familiarity with remote or logistically challenging site environments
Ability to contribute to early-stage planning and constructability reviews
Experience driving productivity and efficiency improvements on site

Senior Estimator

MB968: Senior Estimator
Location: Swindon
Salary: £80,000 – £85,000 + £6,325 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Senior Estimator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times
Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing
Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger
Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options
Price alternative design solutions
Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme.
Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required.
Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items
Ensure Working Rule Agreement (and any other specific requirements such as London Living wage) included in labour rates
Prepare scheme specific labour rate calculation where required.
Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items
Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels
Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc.
Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to.
Liaise with procurement to determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier quotations
Liaise with procurement and agree on the selection of supplier quotations to be used in the estimate
Liaise with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires to
Liaise with procurement to determine sufficiency and compliance of subcontractor quotations
Preparation of comparation sheet for subcontractors details additions/ deletions from quoted rates
Liaise with procurement and bid manager and agree on the selection of the subcontractor to be used in the estimate.
Liaise with Planner / Technical Services / Temporary Works Coordinator to agree extent and nature of temporary works.
Agree costs of temporary works with temporary works coordinator.

Skills and Experience:

Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques
Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation
Commercial awareness of different forms of contract
Sound knowledge of the governance and procedural requirements for work winning.
Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages

Senior Bid Writer

MB967: Senior Bid Writer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Senior Bid Writer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Produce written responses for PQQs and Tenders including; unique responses, references, case studies, CVs (in liaison with Bid Coordinators) and project experience.
Support the Head of Bid Management, Business Development Managers and Bid Managers in the production of PQQ and Tender responses, and associated elements.
Ensure compliance with the Work Winning processes and procedures to manage submissions and bid-related information.
Support briefings, kick-off meetings and progress meetings.
Ensure all tender documentation is presented to a uniformly high standard, editing and proofreading submission documents, as well as (when required) coordinating and supporting in the production and finalisation of documents.
Support the facilitation of storyboarding sessions with subject matter experts, taking ownership to completion.
Prepare graphics such as flow charts, diagrams and organisation charts as required to support high standard submissions.
Support contributors with content development and responses by assessing whether the questions are being answered (first drafts and red review process) in liaison with Bid Managers and Coordinators.
Provide feedback to the Head of Bid Management, Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators of progress with responses.
Contribute to the final publication, supporting the timely submission to the client.
Maintain the Document Management System ensuring a complete record of the submission is maintained for future review or scrutiny.
Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant.
Assist with Knowledge Management.
Work to deadlines in a highly pressured environment.

Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in bid writing, proposal management, marketing communications, technical writing, or a similar work-winning environment.
Proven experience of managing a team.
Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging, and persuasive content.
Strong understanding of tendering, procurement processes, and best-practice bid methodologies.
Excellent attention to detail, editing, proofreading, and document quality assurance capabilities.
Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and collaborate effectively at all levels.
Experience facilitating workshops, interviews, and content-gathering sessions with subject matter experts.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of producing professional, visually engaging submission documents.
Highly organised, resilient, and capable of managing multiple deadlines within a demanding commercial environment.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering winning outcomes.

Methods Engineer

MB966: Methods Engineer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Methods Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyse tender documents, specifications, and related technical data.
Prepare technical proposals and work plans, including risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with the project management and business development teams to ensure compliance with client requirements.
Develop detailed project schedules, resource plans, and budgeting forecasts.
Identify potential technical challenges and propose innovative solutions.
Assist in the formulation of project execution plans and strategies for underground works.
Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams including geotechnical engineers, construction managers, and subcontractors.
Provide technical support and guidance during pre-bid meetings and client presentations.
Maintain clear and effective communication with all stakeholders throughout the tendering process.
Prepare comprehensive technical and commercial bid documents.
Maintain accurate records of all tender preparation activities and decisions.
Report on project progress, potential issues, and risk management plans.

Skills and Experience:

Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques.
Awareness of relevant procurement legislation.
Commercial awareness of different forms of contract.
Sound knowledge of the governance and procedural requirements for work winning.

Bid Writer

MB965: Bid Writer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £42,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Bid Writer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Produce written responses for PQQs and Tenders including; unique responses, references, case studies, CVs (in liaison with Bid Coordinators) and project experience.
Support the Head of Bid Management, Business Development Managers and Bid Managers in the production of PQQ and Tender responses, and associated elements.
Ensure compliance with the Work Winning processes and procedures to manage submissions and bid-related information.
Support briefings, kick-off meetings and progress meetings.
Ensure all tender documentation is presented to a uniformly high standard, editing and proofreading submission documents, as well as (when required) coordinating and supporting in the production and finalisation of documents.
Support the facilitation of storyboarding sessions with subject matter experts, taking ownership to completion.
Prepare graphics such as flow charts, diagrams and organisation charts as required to support high standard submissions.
Support contributors with content development and responses by assessing whether the questions are being answered (first drafts and red review process) in liaison with Bid Managers and Coordinators.
Provide feedback to the Head of Bid Management, Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators of progress with responses.
Contribute to the final publication, supporting the timely submission to the client.
Maintain the Document Management System ensuring a complete record of the submission is maintained for future review or scrutiny.
Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant.
Assist with Knowledge Management.
Work to deadlines in a highly pressured environment.

Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in bid writing, proposal management, marketing communications, technical writing, or a similar work-winning environment.
Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging, and persuasive content.
Strong understanding of tendering, procurement processes, and best-practice bid methodologies.
Excellent attention to detail, editing, proofreading, and document quality assurance capabilities.
Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and collaborate effectively at all levels.
Experience facilitating workshops, interviews, and content-gathering sessions with subject matter experts.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of producing professional, visually engaging submission documents.
Highly organised, resilient, and capable of managing multiple deadlines within a demanding commercial environment.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering winning outcomes

MB965: Bid Writer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £42,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP…

Multi-Skilled Engineer

MS685 – Multi-Skilled Engineer

Location: Anwick

Salary: £ Competitive

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will provide an effective engineering service to the production team, responding promptly to breakdowns and maintenance needs. You will maintain equipment both proactively and reactively to ensure factory performance meets targets and KPIs.

Hours: 4 days on 4 off 4 nights on 4 off. 5.30 – 17.30

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide effective breakdown cover and carry out repairs to ensure optimum machine performance.
Perform planned maintenance and adjustments within your competence.
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults quickly and effectively.
Ensure all equipment operates efficiently and meets product specifications.
Work closely with the Engineering leadership team to escalate faults beyond your competence.
Comply with Health & Safety rules (including COSHH) and promote safe working practices.
Assist in training and assessing staff on machine operation.
Liaise with visiting engineers to ensure improvements deliver business benefits.
Complete all equipment documentation accurately and ensure proper filing.
Report non-conformances in machine performance promptly.
Use SAP PPM system for capturing engineering labour and parts.
Support production targets and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (Mechanical or Electrical).
Recognised UK qualifications.
Proven multi-skilled experience with strong electrical competence.
Previous experience in manufacturing operations.
Literacy and numeracy to National Level 2 Standard.

Desirable:

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent.
Experience in food processing or poultry machinery.
PLC knowledge and welding experience.
Knowledge of lean techniques and processes.
17th/18th Edition qualification.
Automated machinery experience and computer literacy.

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Sustainability Manager

MB943: Sustainability Manager
Location: Workington
Salary: £60,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Sustainability Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Workington depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the sustainability team
Develop project specific sustainability management plans which are aligned to strategy plans where appropriate.
Liaise with the project site teams and supply chain on site and ensure that Client & Stakeholder sustainability objectives are met within the required timeframe
Develop communication tools (eg guidance & training materials, newsletters, alerts) to inform personnel & stakeholders about sustainability issues and performance
To help the company deliver its ISO 50001 commitments and vision to sites. Assist in the necessary data collection and reporting in line with requirements for energy and emission reporting.
To identify opportunities and gains from projects that can add value for money or deliver the requirements in a more sustainable way.
To assist the designers and engineers in achieving step change and looking to using sustainable materials in the design and construction.
Capture best practice and produce case studies to share information and improve performance
Engage with Procurement team to drive continuous improvement against HTUK objectives and client requirements
Report on a monthly basis on project and business sustainability performance
Identify opportunities to develop own skills and experience consistent with supporting projects and to continually challenge own practice and development to provide a high-quality support

Skills and Experience:

Good knowledge of sustainability issues in construction, through experience, training, education. Willing to undertake further training. Wiling to lead by example.
Preferably Degree level qualified, must be working towards (or hold) ISEF membership at an appropriate level (or similar professional body).
Must have a good understanding of the construction process, the desire to understand and work with engineers to find better sustainable solutions to issues within the established constraints.
Good understanding of carbon reduction planning

Design Manager

MB930: Design Manager
Location: Workington
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Design Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Workington depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the process, resolution and communication of all design queries as part of the project.
Review contract requirements and ensure compliance with requirements.
Raise requests for further information internally and externally from the whole project team.
Collaborate in the preparation of design programmes.
Manage communication with the Client design representative throughout the contract period.
Produce monthly reports on design progress and any other design-specific elements.
Manage and update the design deliverable schedule.
Review all design deliverables and ensure that they are completed to the expected standard. Challenge and resolve when not.
Manage and chair design reviews with the project team.
Manage and chair all design interface meetings with external parties.
Review designs for compliance with contract requirements and tender intentions.
Ensure compliance with design approval processes required by the contract.
Routinely monitor and report on progress of the design and explain any necessary actions.
Collaborate with the engagement of external suppliers/subcontractors.
Ensure the document register is completed by designers correctly and issued periodically.
Manage provision of drawings to the project team (document control).
Establish technical query procedure.
Review all design communications and collaboratively resolve queries.
Agree changes with the project team in accordance with project authority protocol.
Issue instructions to the Designer in accordance with project authority protocol.
Implement change order management.
Approve the designer’s quality management system.
Lead Design Reviews with approval and acceptance bodies.
Support Assurance functions with design-specific requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

Wide-ranging understanding and working knowledge of construction methods and outputs and can coach others.
Must have spent 12 months completing designs as part of a consultancy or temporary works design department.
Will have both substantial construction and design experience.
Ability to deputise for the Project Manager if required.
Understands the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC.