Careers
Do you want to be part of a long-standing team, who are experts in their field, where no two days are the same and where possibilities to develop new skills and experiences are around every corner? PDS is passionate about creating a friendly, open and inclusive working environment where individuals are supported to excel in their area of expertise. We are continually seeking out new ways to improve our business and are firm believers that everyone should enjoy what they do.
What we do… We are a technically driven business with over 30 years of expertise; engineering and supporting high integrity control systems where failure simply isn’t an option. These can range from small upgrades through to fully integrated turnkey solutions, covering all aspects of technology from control room to field devices. We supply the latest technology to various locations throughout the UK with our prestigious clients predominantly being within Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Highways, Airports and Power sectors.
If you are a keen problem solver with excellent communication skills, looking for a challenging yet rewarding career in engineering, look no further. We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individuals to join us on our mission to seamlessly deliver end-to-end control systems.
Commissioning Engineers
Salary: £30,000 – £54,000 + overtime + benefits
What we need from you…
A team player with a resourceful and tenacious drive to complete tasks and tests efficiently and thoroughly. You will work as a Commissioning Engineer within the control system industry having some of the following skills; we do not expect you to have experience in all these areas and for the right candidate on the job training and mentoring will be provided to fill any skills gaps you may have.
- Checking installation of equipment is to the correct standard prior to starting testing.
- Performing testing of a system according to installation and commissioning test document.
- PLC data input tests including verification of operation to and from plant and field devices into PLCs.
- Field device set-up
- Perform site acceptance tests, fault find and correct any PLC code or wiring issues.
- Perform client testing according to test documents.
- Produce documentation such as RAM’s; test documentation; weekly progress reports etc.
- Qualified to HND level or above in electrical or control engineering.
- As we have a number of positions available we will consider all levels of on the job experience.
- Have a full UK driving licence
- Have no criminal convictions due to security clearances required by airport authorities.
- This is a field-based role covering the different sites throughout UK and would be suited for someone with a flexible approach to travelling and working away from home. There is a potential to work a mix of days and nights whilst working on site dependant upon the project and client site access availability.
The company does not offer sponsorship for this role.
Must hold an EU/EEA/Swiss passport or have a special status to allow for working within Europe, if required.
Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Car Allowance + benefits
What we need from you…
If you are a self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills, looking for a challenging yet rewarding career, look no further. We have an opportunity for a qualified and experienced Quantity Surveyor with a good working knowledge of NEC Contracts to join us in our mission to seamlessly deliver end-to-end
control systems.
What the job entails…
• Review and negotiate the terms of new client contracts.
• Manage and administer client contracts
– Manage and implement contractual change using EWN and Compensation event processes.
– Manage and issue quotes for instructions
– Create and manage client payment applications
• Supply-chain contract management
– Draft and negotiate subcontracts
– Administer subcontracts including change management to mitigate risks
– Manage and assess supplier payment applications
• Project support
– Collaborate with project teams to resolve commercial issues and support decision-making
processes
– Provide guidance on contract interpretation and application ensuring compliance with NEC
principles.
• Foster strong and proactive working relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
What we need from you…
You will report to the Financial Controller and work across all projects within PDS. You will possess excellent
attention to detail, be highly organised and self motivated to help achieve successful delivery of varied projects
within the infrastructure industry.
Required Skills & Experience
• Appropriate degree around Quantity Surveying field or equivalent experience
• Membership in a relevant professional body is desirable
• Extensive knowledge of NEC suite of contracts (NEC3 & NEC4) with a good track record of their
application in infrastructure or technology projects.
• Sound working knowledge of construction and contract law and various forms of Conditions of
Contract. (Mainly NEC but sometimes other contracts e.g. JCT, etc.)
• Excellent IT competency – Excel and Word mandatory.
• Strong client and supplier communication and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of different tasks with commitment to meet schedules
and deadlines.
The company does not offer sponsorship for this role.
Must hold an EU/EEA/Swiss passport or have a special status to allow for working within Europe, if required.
Cleaner
Salary: £12.50 per hr + benefits including bonus, health, wellbeing
Hours: 15 hours per week, 6am – 9am, Mon to Fri
Expected Start Date: 25th June
We’re a welcoming, professional company dedicated to providing exceptional services to clients across various industries, throughout the UK. Our recently refurbished Derby-based office offers a positive, friendly environment where teamwork and high standards are valued. We’re looking for two enthusiastic and reliable Cleaners who have previous relevant experience and take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and inviting workspace. Your role will be essential in supporting our professional atmosphere and ensuring everyone enjoys a well-maintained environment.
The Role.
- Daily office cleaning, following a set cleaning schedule.
- Bi-annual deep cleaning tasks including carpet and upholstery cleaning.
- Coffee machine maintenance to ensure hygiene and functionality.
- Acting as a key holder for opening the office each morning.
- Reporting maintenance issues and ensuring health and safety standards are met.
The company does not offer sponsorship for this role.
Apprentice System Support Technician
Salary: £17,722.57 + overtime + benefits
You are a team player who will be working within our system support department who are responsible for preventative maintenance, design and modifications of existing SCADA, PLC and associated sub-systems as well as providing 24-hour emergency call out nationwide. On the job training and mentoring will be provided. We are looking for:
• Practical people who have some experience or interest in engineering and technology.
• Work as part of a team who are responsible for planning, procuring, maintaining, and reporting over a wide range of sites and sub-systems.
• Someone who enjoys diagnosing and problem solving and is committed to customer service.
• Willing to travel throughout the UK, working nights on a regular basis.
• Have a full UK driving licence or be working towards obtaining one, and a valid passport.
• Have no criminal convictions due to security clearances required by airport authorities.
There is plenty of room for growth and progression which is proven by most of the management team beginning their career with us as students.
Why work for us
There is plenty of room for growth and progression at PDS, this is proven by the fact that most of our management team began theirs careers with us as students.
In addition to a generous salary, you can expect to receive some other great benefits too.
- 33 floating holidays to take when you like with your entitlement increasing by an additional 2 days every 5 years.
- Company performance related bonus.
- Wellbeing benefit – a monthly instalment made in addition to your salary to contribute towards anything that makes you happy.
- Pension scheme.
- Anniversary celebrations it is important to us that we celebrate the commitment and value people have brought to our business over the years.
- Social events – If there is one thing about PDS, it is that we love to get social, so this is a big part of our culture.
- Hybrid working (role dependant) – If the pandemic taught us anything it’s that we don’t need to be in the office 5 days a week, every week, helping towards a not only a positive work life balance but a healthier planet.
- Flexible working (role dependant) giving you the ability to finish at 1pm on Fridays.
We pride ourselves on being a great place to work but don’t just take our word for it, here’s what Graduate Engineer Sean has to say.
“Everyone at PDS is beyond friendly! I enjoy the diversity of my work whether that be travelling to different locations or having the opportunity to gain experience on a multitude of equipment of varying ages, providing me with some great exposure. I particularly value the diversity of our engineers as each person has their own skillset and expertise. And in the short time I have been with PDS I have met a lot of different people who have all entered into their engineering career from different routes; everyone shares their knowledge and experience with each other, and this has provided me with the foundations required to find my feet as a Graduate Engineer.”
Nothing to suit your skills?
If there is nothing listed above, we are always on the lookout for people who can add value to our business.
Please send your CV & covering letter to: personnel@pdslimited.co.uk
