< Butcher Job ref: 28815 Category: Butcher Salary Competitive Salary & Benefits Location Craddock Road Reading Contract Type Permanent Hours 20 Closing Date 14 January, 2026 Business Unit Makro Wholesale Share , Craddock Road Reading RG2 0AH About the role Are you a commercial Butcher, who has a real can do attitude and is passionate about delivering excellent customer service?Have you got?Proven experience within the butchery trade with good product knowledge, cutting and preparation skills,Excellent Customer service skills, be organised and be an excellent communicatorGood understanding of stock control process and procedures. Main Responsibilities Engage with Customers, building relationships with them to understand their business and their needs. Prepare orders to our customers’ requirementsComply with health & safety and legal standards at all times.. What's in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover ratesAn exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual payHealth and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.A great holiday package Read Less

Ridge recently acquired Driven International Ltd - a multidisciplinary practice offering architecture, engineering, visualisation and design of sports, leisure, driving and motorsport destinations. We push the boundaries of creativity and use of technology, bringing a fresh-thinking approach to the design of unique and sustainable venues. Our team is comprised of passionate, experienced and qualified design directors, architects, engineers and technicians collaborating from our design studio in Hampshire in the United Kingdom. We provide a full service from feasibility and concept design to detailed engineering, construction and operational support.We are proud to be recruiting to expand this team, you can find the details below for this rare opportunity!About the opportunityDue to recent growth, we are seeking new talent to join our team delivering UK and International motorsports, sports and leisure projects. The ideal candidate will have the ability to split their work across our track design, master planning and Civil Engineering team, giving a unique opportunity to develop your design or engineering career with a motorsports specialism.  The primary focus of the role will range from undertaking conceptual layout design, to developing these to engineering packages under the guidance of Principals within the business. A strong focus of the role will be producing designs in 2D & 3D within industry standard software packages as well as developing accompanying details and specifications.This role would ideally suit a candidate with experience or an interest in either master planning/urban design, civil engineering or motorsport engineering.  A strong passion & knowledge of motorsport is essential. What you’ll be doingWorking as a project civil engineer on large scale sports and leisure schemes, predominately racing tracks or driving venuesThe role will involve working closely with our inhouse Architect and CAD technicians, but will report directly to our Principal Civil Engineer.Producing the required project technical drawings, civil engineering designs (pavements, kerbs, drainage, earthworks, road layouts) and 3D civil engineering models into client deliverables. This may include detailed 2D plans, cross sections, 3D profiles, 3D models and engineering calculations/reports.Designing new innovate civil engineering solutions and standard details for race tracks, driving venues and sports/leisure developmentsDeveloping new simulation techniques and methods to improve design efficiencyWorking with the Principal Engineer to manage technical project deliverables to ensure Driven are meeting its scope of services and timelines agreed with the client.Attending site visits, design workshops and meetings with clients and Driven staff in the UK and potentially overseas.Contributing to the design and preparation of commercial proposals and marketing documents for new company ventures
Your skills and experienceYou may not meet all of the requirements below, but we would still love to hear from you, to understand how your experience could be applied successfully within the team:Is qualified (Higher Education) in a Civil Engineering discipline and ideally has some good industry experienceHas experience of working on technical design drawings on major infrastructure, planning or civil engineering projects within a medium-large scale design organization.Experience of producing client reports and technical drawings for external issueExperience in 3D modelling of highways, earthworks, drainage and infrastructure would be advantageousAbility to work independently on design drawings, but under supervision of a design manager on the overall scheme. Confident liaising with external consultants or clients on technical issues.Is highly competent in the use of Microstation or AutoCAD Civil 3DHas ideally started progressing with the ICE towards IEng/CEng, but this isn’t essential
Your approach and styleHas the ability to communicate technical/engineering language clearly to non-technical teams and clients, both verbally and in written reports.Has an interest in technology and using it to improve working methods and outputsSomeone with a passion and enthusiasm for the motorsport industry and racing circuitsPractical, organised and a keen eye for detailA high level of personal motivation and eager to learn new things and venture out of your comfort zone;Happy to work at a fast pace to meet project deadlines.Somebody who applies excellence in all they do and is willing to go the extra mile for a client.Wants the opportunity to work on world class, high profile and unique projects.A flexible approach to working hours can sometimes be required to meet international project deadlinesIs willing to travel (UK and globally) on occasion and can adapt to different cultures or working environments Read Less

Ridge recently acquired Driven International Ltd - a multidisciplinary practice offering architecture, engineering, visualisation and design of sports, leisure, driving and motorsport destinations. We push the boundaries of creativity and use of technology, bringing a fresh-thinking approach to the design of unique and sustainable venues. Our team is comprised of passionate, experienced and qualified design directors, architects, engineers and technicians collaborating from our design studio in Hampshire in the United Kingdom. We provide a full service from feasibility and concept design to detailed engineering, construction and operational support.We are proud to be recruiting to expand this team, you can find the details below for this rare opportunity!About the opportunityDue to recent growth, we are seeking new talent to join our team delivering UK and International motorsports, sports and leisure projects . The ideal candidate will have the ability to split their work across our track design, master planning and Civil Engineering team, giving a unique opportunity to develop your design or engineering career with a motorsports specialism.  The primary focus of the role will range from undertaking conceptual layout design, to developing these to engineering packages under the guidance of Principals within the business. A strong focus of the role will be producing designs in 2D & 3D within industry standard software packages as well as developing accompanying details and specifications.This role would suit a candidate with experience or an interest in either master planning/urban design, civil engineering or motorsport engineering.  A strong passion & knowledge of motorsport is essential. A typical week could include:Providing concept design support to early stage feasibility projectsContributing & attending  design workshops (remote/ in person UK / in person overseas)Developing new site plan concepts in CAD format from sketch form to scaled CAD drawingsPreparing design reports and presentations to communicate our designsReviewing simulation design data to enhance our race tracks designsDeveloping 3D designs of proposed venuesAssisting the design team in preparing specifications, engineering details and detailed design reports
What you’ll be doingWorking as a Graduate Engineer on large scale motorsport tracks, test tracks or private automotive driving venues as well as our growing sports/leisure sector.The role will involve working closely with our inhouse Designers, Architects and CAD technicians, reporting to a Principal.Working under the guidance of a Principal to implement company protocols, procedures and engineering solutions.Working in a variety of software packages to generate CAD design drawings, reports, presentations and graphicsAssisting in the preparation of engineering designs and specificationsAttendance at site visits, design workshops and meetings with clients and Driven staff in the UK and overseasAssisting in the design of aspects outside of track design, including site layouts and other design projects.Helping to refine working protocols such as creating working templates, document templates, design procedures, IT procedures.
Your skills and experienceIdeally, you’ll hold a degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/Bsc/MEng/Msc), Motorsport, or Mechanical Engineering.Ideally, you’ll be experienced working in a design role - producing technical design drawings on major infrastructure, masterplans, planning or civil engineering projects within a design consultancy environment – this may include short term work experience roles or ‘Year in Industry’ placements.Experience of producing reports & presentationsWillingness to work towards working independently, and open to training in new areas of design across our company.Confident in articulating designs and technical content to non-technical personnel and clients.Experience in the use of one or more of: Microstation or AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Adobe Suite, Blender or other similar industry software.
Your approach and styleSomeone with a passion and enthusiasm for the motorsport industry and racing circuitsPractical, organised and a keen eye for detailA high level of personal motivation and eager to learn new things and venture out of your comfort zone;Happy to work at a fast pace to meet project deadlines.Somebody who applies excellence in all they do and is willing to go the extra mile for a client.Wants the opportunity to work on world class, high profile and unique projects. Read Less

Recognition and rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT) 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty 60% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work (minimum 6 week contract) Early VIP access to sale stock Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform  Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops Sharesave scheme Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services Life assurance You can register for a discounted health plan for you and your family Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing Apprenticeship - Earn, learn and gain a qualification (England stores only) Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 429 8726 / 0044 116 429 8726 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays). Read Less

Introducing Thinkproject Platform

Pioneering a new era and offering a cohesive alternative to the fragmented landscape of construction software, Thinkproject seamlessly integrates the most extensive portfolio of mature solutions with an innovative platform, providing unparalleled features, integrations, user experiences, and synergies.
By combining information management expertise and in-depth knowledge of the building, infrastructure, and energy industries, Thinkproject empowers customers to efficiently deliver, operate, regenerate, and dispose of their built assets across their entire lifecycle through a Connected Data Ecosystem.What your day will look likeIdentify customer opportunities and pain points, define compelling use cases and business value, then convincingly demonstrate why Thinkproject software is the right solution to address them.Be an expert in multiple Thinkproject business functions (e.g. CDE, Contracts, etc.) with strong ability to configure and present the solution in a customer-centric way (both Enterprise and Invest Accounts). Main responsibilities: Work on new or existing account opportunities either independently with a transactional product sell or as part of a team with a solution sell.  Help Sales achieve their goals for new revenue by offering technical expertise in all phases of the opportunity lifecycle​. Work according to the PreSales process: discover business pains on initial conversations, deliver value-based conversations on client pitch calls using demos and presentations.  Define product / solution scope to ensure an effective transition to implementation teams Develop presales knowledge base, by building and managing collaterals such as use cases, demo material, storyboards, video messages. Assess and respond to RFI’s/RFP’s from a technical point of view. Detect new business opportunities​ with our existing customers. Give structured feedback to the product and the development teams. What you need to fulfill the role Minimum 3 years proven experience in a similar role Degree in Engineering, IT, Architecture or comparable Communication skills Consultancy skills Business assessment expertise - follow the process with strategy and analysis What we offerLunch 'n' Learn Sessions I Women's Network I LGBTQIA+ Network I Coffee Chat Roulette I Free English Lessons I Thinkproject Academy I Social Events I Volunteering Activities I Open Forum with Leadership Team (Tp Café) I Hybrid working I Unlimited learning

We are a passionate bunch here. To join Thinkproject is to shape what our company becomes. We take feedback from our staff very seriously and give them the tools they need to help us create our fantastic culture of mutual respect. We believe that investing in our staff is crucial to the success of our business. Read Less

What you’ll be doing as the Construction Safety Advisor Lead compliance with CDM 2015: support design teams, coordinate pre-construction info, check contractor competence, and handle notifications. Conduct design-phase reviews and regular site inspections to identify hazards and apply effective controls. Develop and enforce site-specific HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, and toolbox talk frameworks. Facilitate HOP-informed workshops (e.g., “work-as-done” reviews, learning teams, after-action reviews) to shift safety culture from blame to system-focused learning. Partner with project teams to integrate safety into planning, ensuring systems anticipate human error and support frontline adaptability. Plan and deliver safety briefings, inductions, and multi-disciplinary forums, inspired by HOP principles. Investigate incidents and near-misses with root-cause analysis grounded in HOP philosophies—viewing individuals as problem-solvers, not problems. Maintain rigorous safety records—audit reports, risk assessments, inspection logs—aligned with CDM and UK safety standards. Base location: Reading – with travel required Working pattern: 36 Hours What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria is: NEBOSH Construction Certificate required; Diploma or CSP preferred - Technician-grade IOSH or equivalent is also necessary. Bachelor’s degree/diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related field. Extensive experience in UK CDM roles plus exposure to HOP-style safety systems. Proven competence in audits, incident investigations, and digital safety tools. (e.g., Procore, ECO Portal) CDM 2015 competency: experience fulfilling Principal Designer, Client Adviser, and general CDM Adviser roles. Competent in design-phase reviews, competence assessments, and statutory notifications. Professional membership in a health & safety body. (e.g., IOSH Tech/IOSH Managing Safely, APS, IIRSM) Strong understanding of UK CDM regulations, able to implement compliance structures and lead design and construction safety coordination. Construction site safety expertise: risk assessments, safety inspections, permit-to-work systems, toolbox talks, and emergency response planning. Incident investigation skills: root cause analysis driven by HOP principles. Capability to lead no-blame reviews and learning-focused after-action assessments. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary offering up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Car Allowance. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Read Less

Ridge recently acquired Driven International Ltd - a multidisciplinary practice offering architecture, engineering, visualisation and design of sports, leisure, driving and motorsport destinations. We push the boundaries of creativity and use of technology, bringing a fresh-thinking approach to the design of unique and sustainable venues. Our team is comprised of passionate, experienced and qualified design directors, architects, engineers and technicians collaborating from our design studio in Hampshire in the United Kingdom. We provide a full service from feasibility and concept design to detailed engineering, construction and operational support.We are proud to be recruiting to expand this team, you can find the details below for this rare opportunity!About the opportunityDue to significant growth and project demands, we have a unique and exciting role opening for a junior visualisation technician to join our team. Roles within this team rarely become available, and this could offer a dream job for someone passionate about motorsport & design. The role will involve working with our existing visualisation team and with the wider design team in creating our designs in the virtual world. This spans from creating architectural visualisations to virtual race track simulator models.The role will suit a candidate with education or experience in 3D modelling, Visualisation or Gaming Design.What you'll be doingCAD drafting & formatting which can be used in a drawing or used for 3D modelling.Working with Design Engineers to develop simulator models and refine the driving experience of our race tracks.Researching and developing technical tools to improve our workflow under the guidance of senior team members.Developing feature complete drivable simulator models for clients or public to use on their racing simulators.Working within the limits of the game engine, curating file sizes, polygon counts and loading speeds.Optimising environments and establishing accurate but optimal physics meshes.Resolving material errors and collision issues.Game test levels created on the simulator.Visiting existing or new race tracks during modifications works or new construction.3D modelling other environments such as buildings, site layouts, landscapes, vehicles as per our project designs.
Your skills and experienceThis is a niche and bespoke role, so we are open to candidates with the following:A portfolio or demo reelHigh level artistic skills – proportion, colour, compositionSolid understanding of digital art fundamentals such as PBR workflow, modern rendering techniques and lighting.Experience in digital art content creation – modelling, unwrapping, texturing, renderingAbility to use 3D modelling software’s such as Blender, 3ds Max, SideFX HoudiniAbility to use rendering engines such as Cycles or Unreal Engine.At least some experience or knowledge using basic 2D CAD software is important - Training will be provided on our specific software.
Your approach and styleSomeone with a passion and knowledge of motorsport industry and racing circuits.Has an eye for detail.Happy to work at a fast pace to meet project deadlines.Somebody who applies excellence in all they do and is willing to go the extra mile for a client.Has the ability to communicate technical & artist language clearly to non-technical teams and clients, both verbally and in written communication.Has an interest in I.T and use of technology to improve our workflow.A flexible approach to working hours can sometimes be required to meet international project deadlines & time zones.Is willing to travel (UK and globally) on a regular basis (short trips) and can adapt to different cultures or working environments.Wants the opportunity to work on world class, high profile and unique projects. Read Less

Are you an Electrical Engineer who would be interested in a challenging yet exciting role with plenty of variety? If the answer is YES, we may just have the perfect role for you!  As demand for our services continues to grow, we are now in the very envious position of looking to expand our already very talented and hardworking electrical team with an Electrical Engineer to work in our Reading, Theale office and help deliver innovative solutions for our clients.  Our diverse projects will provide the opportunity to evolve your engineering skills. Working across the full spectrum of RIBA deliverable stages for new and refurbished facilities.  The team structure ensures quality mentoring and coaching, synchronised to your development as you grow your knowledge and working experience   Our projects cover all sectors of the construction industry creating great insight to cross pollination of ideas and solutions allowing you to re-think standards and deliver quality engineered responses.  What you need to do to be effective in this role:  ·  Working as part of a design team delivering detailed designs  ·  Using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) and BIM (Revit) software and other resources to design the systems required for the project  ·  Designing site-specific equipment as required  ·  Liaising closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors of in-house and external project teams  ·  Directly advising clients and architects on energy use and conservation in a range of buildings and sites, aiming to minimise the environmental impact and reduce the carbon footprint.The skills and experience you need to have for this role:  To be successful in this role you will have an accredited Building Services degree or higher educational qualification and experience in a similar role. Ideally chartered or working towards chartered engineer status with a suitable institution. You will need to be an excellent communicator who can articulate complicated issues between our clients and our highly skilled project teams. You will also need to show a willingness to learn whilst demonstrating a high level diligence and organisational skills.  Ridge operate a CIBSE accredited mentor scheme for registration to the Engineer Council to obtain CEng   Read Less

General Manager- Join a well established plant hire company who are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead their depot based near Reading!Are you an experienced Manager with a plant/hire or agricultural background seeking a new opportunity to join a thriving operation? This may be the role for you! Benefits of the General Manager: Salary £55,000-£65,000 basic Monday-Friday working hours Company Car & Fuel CardCompany bonus scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays  Responsibilities of the General Manager: Lead, manage and motivate a team of 25 staff to achieve set KPI's and goals Overseeing all aspects of the depot are running efficiently including hire, service and sales Building strong colleague and customer relationships Ensuring health & safety is kept to a high standard Supporting and developing the team  To be successful as the General Manager: An experienced background in managing a similar sized team Experience within the plant, agricultural, earthmoving equipment, heavy haulage, hire industry would be idealFull UK Driving License Excellent communication skills A motivated team leader  APPLY Now or contact Georgina on 01933667220 or to find out more on this General Manager role!  Read Less

Job Title: PMLD Teaching AssistantLocation: Specialist SEND School, Reading Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm Pay: From £89 per day (PAYE) Contract: Term-time only / Ongoing We are seeking a compassionate and reliable PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Reading, supporting primary and secondary aged pupils with a wide range of complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is committed to supporting pupils with significant learning, physical and medical needs in a safe and nurturing environment. The Role: Supporting pupils with PMLD and complex SEND needs Assisting with learning activities tailored to individual needs Providing personal care, including nappy changing, for pupils of all ages Supporting pupils with mobility, sensory activities and daily routines Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff Promoting dignity, comfort and independence wherever possible Requirements: Experience working with children or young people with PMLD or complex needs (school or care setting) Must be comfortable providing personal care, including nappy changing, to pupils of all ages Patient, caring and respectful approach Ability to follow care plans and support medical or physical needs Reliable, resilient and able to work as part of a team What’s on Offer: Daily pay from £89 PAYE Supportive specialist school environment A meaningful role making a genuine difference to pupils’ lives If you are a dedicated Teaching Assistant who is comfortable with personal care and passionate about supporting children with complex needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a rewarding and supportive SEND setting. INDLON

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Designer Contracts is the UK’s largest flooring contractor operating across 13 regional facilities.  As well as floor covering, the company provides curtains and blinds, furniture and lighting.We have been supplying and installing across the nation since 1992 and now employ over 350 staff members with an annual turnover in excess of £40 million. Our valued staff are our key asset.Our continued success is based on having a loyal, motivated and welcoming team of people with a drive to succeed.Due to our continued growth we have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Manager to join our friendly team based in Reading.Salary – Anticipated Earnings £45k to £50kType – Permanent, Full TimeWorking Pattern – Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pmDo you have:A proven experience in acquiring and developing new business?The ability to maintain a positive relationship with customers?A commitment to providing exceptional customer service?If so then we would like to hear from you!This role has an absolute focus on sales to maximise business. The ideal candidate will be able to bring in new customers and grow existing ones across a number of market sectors including, new build, rental properties, social housing, health care, care homes, education, hospitality and leisure, housing associations, commercial office and local authorities.We are looking for a confident, proactive individual who is self-motivated and forward thinking in their approach to maximise sales and profit.Other key areas of responsibilities include:Responding to and following up all sales enquiriesParticipating in planning, pricing and quotationsProviding excellent customer service and ensuring customer satisfactionKey RequirementsA full and current UK driving licenceA DBS check upon a successful applicationWill be required to gain a current CSCS card and undertake Asbestos Awareness trainingExperience of using a CRM systemExperience of the flooring industry or the new build sector is advantageous but not essential.Our generous benefits package includes:Extensive training programs for ongoing learning and developmentCompany car – AudiCompetitive Bonus32 days holiday including 8 bank holidaysAdditional days leave for long serviceHealth care plan provided by Westfield HealthLife InsuranceContributory Pension schemeFree on-site parkingAll inclusive and paid for team building days outA generous employee discountDesigner Contracts is an equal opportunities employer Read Less

Thames Water Careers Event – Shape the Future with Us in AMP8Thursday 29th January | 🕕 17:30 – 19:30
Reading Please note, this event is invite-only. Our resourcing team will be in touch to confirm your place. Shape the Future of Water – Construction Talent Event at Thames Water At Thames Water, we’re not just maintaining infrastructure — we’re building the future of water. With billions invested in new assets, environmental improvements, and customer experience, we need construction specialists who can deliver projects that meet the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Why Join Us? Our construction teams are at the heart of some of the UK’s most ambitious engineering programmes. From design and build of treatment works, reservoirs, and tunnelling projects to assuring quality and compliance on-site, your expertise will ensure every asset is built to last — protecting communities and the environment for generations. You’ll work alongside industry leaders, influence strategic decisions, and help shape the next era of water infrastructure. Whether you’re managing complex builds or ensuring technical integrity, your role will be critical to delivering projects safely, on time, and to specification. Why Attend? Meet senior leaders and technical directors driving Thames Water’s capital programme Explore construction-focused roles in major infrastructure projects Learn about transformative initiatives — from smart networks to new reservoirs Network with peers and specialists across the water and wastewater industry We’re recruiting for construction managers, site assurance engineers, and asset integration specialists to lead multi-million-pound projects across London, Thames Valley, and the Home Counties. If you’re passionate about building resilient infrastructure and ensuring compliance, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Why Choose Thames Water? £1.6 billion investment to transform our network Cutting river spills by 95% through the Thames Tideway Tunnel Planning for a resilient, sustainable 2050 Take the first step toward a career where your construction expertise shapes the future of water. Register your interest today — spaces are limited. Read Less

Organisation UK Sports Institute Salary £39,571 p.a Location Caversham Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 25 January 2026 Interview date 5 February 2026 Job Description British Rowing and the UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity for a full-time physiotherapist to lead the delivery with the Olympic Development squad as well as provide clinical support to the Senior Olympic and Paralympic squads at the GB Rowing Team (GBRT) National Training Centre (NTC) in Caversham, Reading. We are seeking an experienced practitioner who has worked with high performance sporting teams.

You will be an integral and valued member of a closely-knit high-performance team, collaborating with coaches specialised in rowing and strength & conditioning, and support personnel spanning various science and medicine roles. Together our goal is to assist rowers in achieving podium success on the global stage.

The GBRT has a phenomenal track record of performance at the highest levels of Olympic and Paralympic sport and is seeking an exceptional physiotherapist to form part of the core daily delivery team towards the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read Less

Ridge recently acquired Driven International Ltd - a multidisciplinary practice offering architecture, engineering, visualisation and design of sports, leisure, driving and motorsport destinations. We push the boundaries of creativity and use of technology, bringing a fresh-thinking approach to the design of unique and sustainable venues. Our team is comprised of passionate, experienced and qualified design directors, architects, engineers and technicians collaborating from our design studio in Hampshire in the United Kingdom. We provide a full service from feasibility and concept design to detailed engineering, construction and operational support.We are proud to be recruiting to expand this team, you can find the details below for this rare opportunity!About the opportunityDue to recent growth, we are seeking an Associate Project Manager for major motorsport construction projects in the middle east and far east regions relating to the provision of design, feasibility and operational consultancy services to clients on motorsport, entertainment, and sports & leisure venue construction projects.Working closely with internal and external project stakeholders your role will be to coordinate the provision of technical advice from subject matter experts to multiple project stakeholders, through management and organisation of workshops, project records and high quality presentations to communicate project outcomes to our clients.What you’ll be doingCoordinate project documentation such as external design information, incoming communications, design reviews, and internal technical documents by appropriate management of information and project records following agreed project communications protocols;Assist in tracking of project risks, actions, issues, decisions and critical changes that affect the project through diligent and periodic reporting to internal and external stakeholders;Prepare and assist in the presentation of project status reports to summarise key progress, risk and associated metrics, using highly presentable dashboard reporting for virtual & in person meetings, under the guidance of senior management and subject matter experts;Manage and contribute to the production of reports, presentations and financial calculations and other spreadsheets under the guidance of senior management and subject matter experts, and work with internal and external stakeholders to review and consolidate comments and improvements on a regular basis; andHave the opportunity for some limited travel throughout the project visiting client sites and high profile sporting events to meet with stakeholders and demonstrate industry practice.
Your skills and experienceSubstantial working experience in a project management, engineering, or construction related sector;Degree in any technical discipline would be highly valued, especially those relating to engineering, mathematics or finance;Experience of project scheduling, including management of task planning tools, including gannt, kanban, and other equivalents;Fluency in Microsoft Office 365 (word, excel, ppt) to a professional standard;Proficiency in graphic design software such Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Indesign) would be highly valued;Proficiency in CAD software (Autodesk or Microstation) would also be highly valued;
Your approach and styleHas the ability to communicate technical/engineering language clearly to non-technical teams and clients, both verbally and in written reports.Has an interest in technology and using it to improve working methods and outputsSomeone with a passion and enthusiasm for the motorsport industry and racing circuitsPractical, organised and a keen eye for detailA high level of personal motivation and eager to learn new things and venture out of your comfort zone;Happy to work at a fast pace to meet project deadlines.Somebody who applies excellence in all they do and is willing to go the extra mile for a client.Wants the opportunity to work on world class, high profile and unique projects.A flexible approach to working hours can sometimes be required to meet international project deadlinesIs willing to travel (UK and globally) on occasion and can adapt to different cultures or working environments Read Less

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Ready to grow? Become a Water Supply Pipe Engineer with full training and support at HomeServe. Location - ReadingFull Time -40 hours per week. This includes some weekend, evening and bank holiday workSalary -£33,200 (includes location allowance). Plus a £1500 guaranteed bonus in your first yearHomeServe offers an industry leading reward package to attract the best in our field: Addi...























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We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can ...





















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We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can ...





















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Are you an Electrical Engineer who would be interested in a challenging yet exciting role with plenty of variety? If the answer is YES, we may just have the perfect role for you! As demand for our services continues to grow, we are now in the very envious position of looking to expand our already very talented and hardworking electrical team with an Electrical Engineer to work in our Reading, Thea... Read Less

Contracts Engineer / Manager (Refrigeration, HVAC)
Location: Reading
Job Type: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive We are a leading business in the heating and cooling industry. For over sixty years we have been partnering with our clients, making a difference to their lives and businesses. This is an ideal opportunity for someone w...









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Orion are partnering with a leading Renewables Company searching for a qualified heating engineer to become an Air Source Heat Pump Engineer. Our partner has their own training facility and will give you full support in reaching this goal.The Air Source Heat Pump Engineer role will entail servicing and breakdowns of renewable heat pumps. Prior experience of fault finding, and the diagnosing of fa... Read Less

Motivair is part of Marchthe UKs leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.
We are currently looking fo...














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Service Engineer / Field Service Technician /Compressor Engineer required to join a leadingcompressed air manufacturer.

The Successful Service Engineer / Field Service Technician /Compressor Engineer will provide electrical and mechanical repair, service and maintenance on compressed air equipment at customer sites across the South UK.Earn a strong OTE with bonus, commission, regular overtime, and ...








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Door Engineer (Commercial / Local Patch)

£40,000-£45,000 + Overtime + Company Van + Fuel Card + Local Patch + Progression + Company Benefits

Reading

Are you a Door Engineer or similar looking to join a tight-knit family run business who pride themselves on looking after staff, in a role offering the autonomy to become one of the key engineers in the business and a good work life balance due to coveri...















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Service Engineer (Heating Installation)Reading + 8am to 5pm, Mon-Fri£35,000 to £45,000 + Overtime + Training + Career Progression + Company Vehicle + Company Benefits Are you a Service Engineer or similar with a background in heating system installation looking to join a rapidly expanding company that specialises in the design and installation of renewable energy solutions offering great career pr... Read Less

Job Title: Mobile Van Technician
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
About the Role: We are seeking a skilled and reliable Mobile Van Technician to join our team in Reading. You will carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on vans at customer locations, ensuring they are safe, reliable, and fully operational.
Key Responsibilities:Diagnose, repair, and maintain vans a...


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Field Service Engineer (Water Treatment)
£40,000- £45,000 + Van + Bonus OTE 49k + 6% Pension + 33 Days Holiday + Benefits
ReadingAre you a Field Service Engineer with experience working on water treatment equipment looking to work for a highly regarded, market-leading company offering exclusive product training and clear routes to progress into a Project Manager role?Are you looking for a truly va...


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Senior EstimatorWe have an excellent opportunity for an Senior Estimator to join an established main contractor based in Reading. The business is one of the most recognised names in the UK construction industry, undertaking projects across the commercial, education, blue light, defence and healthcare sectors. Projects can value up to £20mil. As a result of increased opportunity, they're now lookin... Read Less

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor, looking for work, based in Reading? Looking to earn £45k per annum? We Can Offer You: Work-Life Balance: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus flexibility
Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 GP access, mental health support, fitness programs, and more
Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development to keep you at the top of your game Ready to build a career ...


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EstimatorWe have an excellent opportunity for an Estimator to join a tier 1 main contractor based in Reading. The business unit work on projects predominantly within the public sector including blue light, defence, education and healthcare valuing anywhere from £100k - £25mil. Having seen continued success and an increase in inbound opportunity, they're now looking to expand their pre-construction... Read Less

EDSB Compliance Solutions are national providers of Fire & Security, Electrical, Mechanical and Building Services. From Design and Specification through to Installation and Maintenance, our focus is to deliver compliance, alongside an unbeatable level of service.We work nationally across the UK and we pride ourselves on being a flexible, client focused organisation responding quickly and efficient...

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