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“Our customers rely on us to provide services outlined in the ‘What we do’ section, helping them navigate market changes, legislative landscapes, and sector challenges. Over the last five years, we’ve grown steadily, focusing on creating dedicated teams for four operational areas.

Three senior manager roles will lead these areas, working with the Director of Operations to ensure compliance with processes, exceptional customer service, product delivery per the procurement plan, supply chain engagement, new product development, and collaboration with network partners.

These roles are crucial for team motivation, creating individual development plans, and investing in our teams both individually and collectively. We support staff growth and development through training courses, mentorship, coaching, and our future leader’s program.”

The Band 5 Assistant Project Manager role covers end-to-end project coordination, stakeholder management, and delivery assurance across multiple sites in Birmingham and Bedford.

The salary for this role is up to £36,310 per annum, dependent on experience and relevant qualifications.

Yes. This role operates on a hybrid model — typically 3 days on-site and 2 days remote, subject to business requirements.

A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred. APM or PRINCE2 certification is desirable but not essential.

Our operational team spans four specialist disciplines, each led by a dedicated Senior Manager who reports into the Director of Operations. Together they drive service excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

We champion internal development, with structured pathways for progression at every level of the organisation.

The team manages end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring all activity aligns with legislative requirements and internal governance frameworks.

Building and maintaining a resilient, diverse supply chain is central to our strategy. Regular reviews ensure performance and value targets are consistently met.

Collaboration with network partners and internal R&D drives our NPD pipeline, ensuring we stay ahead of market demands and legislative change.

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Associate Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Leicester or Birmingham

Salary/Rate: £60,000 to £80,000 + Car Allowance

Type: Permanent

Closing Date:

Job Reference: 4646225

Associate Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineer - Leicester or Birmingham : £60,000 to £80,000

Your new company

Your new company is working on some of the most complex MEP designs in the UK and are very proud of their technical ability and the quality of services they deliver for their designs, working on RIBA 2-4 and consulting through 5-7.
The office is located in either Leicester or Birmingham however, you can be flexible with how often you attend the office, so if you live a little further away to Leicester or Birmingham, then please still apply.
This company is currently working with United Utilities, MoD, Public Health England, DEFRA, and NW Universities.
Projects range from £50m - £600m

Your new role

In your new role, you will be working as an Associate Electrical or Mechanical Engineer on highly complex and technical MoD projects, including Shooting Ranges, Bespoke Training Facilities, UK Defence Facilities and DEOP (Defence Estates Optimise Programme). As well as MoD, you will be working on highly detailed labs, including Public Health England and Defence labs with both clean rooms and Cat 4 Labs. This role will be highly technical and requires the right candidate to be skilled in conceptual and detailed design.

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in an application for interview, you will need to either working at similar level or ready to step up to this level with design experience either within a consultancy or contractor.

What you'll get in return

Flexible working Hybrid working Working on unique, complex and state-critical projects Car Allowance
£60,000 - £80,000 Depending on experience

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

- Craig Watts

Contact: Craig Watts

Office: 1st & 2nd Floor, 2 Colton Square

Phone: 0116 25380987

Email: craig.watts@hays.com

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