international development jobs in Whitehaven

A recruitment agency is looking for a Quality Engineer-Assurance Auditor in Whitehaven. The role involves developing internal audit programs, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have experience in Quality Management and Auditing. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential. This role offers a...

You must be able to use technology for updating records, budget and KPI management, completing online learning and collaborating with other colleagues.

We have an excellent opportunities for SENIOR CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER & CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEERS based in The Eagle Labs, Whitehaven, Cumbria, working on a hybrid basis. The successful candidates will work in a team to design, build, test and implement industrial control systems (both hardware and software), utilising Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs),...

You will work in our market which is predominantly focused on delivering engineering and waste management projects for clients within the Nuclear Decommissioning sector, with some projects focused on other stages of the nuclear lifecycle.

You will join an existing civil/structural team and be responsible for the delivery of complex design packages for key nuclear clients.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, provide strategic technical direction, and ensure that engineered solutions meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on technical leadership position and enjoys guiding teams through complex engineering challenges.

You will maintain an excellent relationship with the client team.

You will set long and short-term project goals and

You will ensure the project stays within time and budgetary restraints

You will overseeing the full construction engineering process

QUALITY ENGINEER TRIbuild Solutions is working with a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major nuclear project in Cumbria. They are now looking to appoint a permanent Quality Engineer to support site teams with the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of project quality systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join at the early stages of a flagship scheme,...

You must be able to use technology for updating records, budget and KPI management, completing online learning and collaborating with other colleagues. Hold a full UK driving license and vehicle insured for business use – mileage is covered! You’ll need a Basic DBS check done and we pay for that.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, provide strategic technical direction, and ensure that engineered solutions meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on technical leadership position and enjoys guiding teams through complex engineering challenges.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services – Whitehaven, Cumbria Full Time – Senior Quantity Surveyor role to play a critical role in ensuring the commercial and financial integrity of a major Facilities Management contract. Responsibilities Administer and interpret contracts (NEC, JCT, CCS, bespoke FM agreements), ensuring compliance with all commercial and contractual...

Senior EC&I Engineer Role Reference: 2523 Location: Sellafield Site, Cumbria Travel: Required on site 5 days per week Arrangement: Contract (Inside IR35) or Permanent NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of...

Job Description AtkinsRéalis Nuclear has been operating for over 40 years with operations based in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America, and are fully engaged in the development of the next generation of nuclear power. AtkinsRéalis are also currently embarked on an exciting journey to become the global leader in providing Decommissioning and Waste Management services. We are...

You will be joining a high-performing Project Controls function that takes pride in accuracy, integrity, and proactive support to project leadership. Working on large, complex engineering programmes, you will lead the integration of planning, cost control, estimating, risk management, change management, and reporting to provide a complete, reliable view of project performance.

Job Description Main responsibilities of a Quality Engineer-Assurance Auditor To develop and deliver an effective approach to internal and supplier audits Assist in the development and management of a risk based internal audit programme Assisting in the management of external certification/accreditation, e.g. BSI, WIRS/GIRS/NIRS and Achilles Report accurately and effectively on Risk and IMS...

You will also be responsible for the bidding and delivery of our projects to time, cost, and quality throughout their project lifecycle, from tender to closeout.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of over 70 waste, radiation protection, delivery and environmental professionals providing support to decommissioning and radioactive waste management projects across the UK. Your responsibilities will include: Provide advice and guidance on segregating, packaging, labelling and storage of waste.

You will be required to manage technical projects with a team of engineers involved in multi-disciplinary tasks and interfacing with other construction related disciplines.

You will inherit an exciting portfolio of work and future opportunities to develop and expand that team to deliver on projects helping to clean up the UK’s ever-expanding catalogue of nuclear facilities.

Job Description AtkinsRéalis Nuclear has been operating for over 40 years with operations based in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America, and are fully engaged in the whole lifecycle of decommissioning and development of nuclear power. AtkinsRéalis are on an exciting journey to become the global leader in providing Decommissioning and Waste Management services. We are looking...

You will work within small to medium sized multidisciplinary teams.

You will bring a level of commercial awareness to working within those teams to effectively deliver tasks for multiple workstreams and to deliver to time, quality, and cost.

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