Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

NVH Modal test engineer - 27.21/hr (Inside IR35) Warwickshire 8 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Duties:
Measurement, analysis and reporting of vehicle, system and component modal performance status to meet key gateway requirements. Responsible for lab-based transfer function measurement to support NVH attribute needs and NVH issue investigation, i.e. Transfer Path Analysis to support road, powertrain and simulator teams

• Undertake detailed correlation work in collaboration with CAE teams both internal and external to improve future models and simulations.
• Maintain the Modal lab workspace and ensure it is fit for use, and calibration compliant
• Support taskforce activities to solve complex engineering problems as required
• Maintain up to date method statements and processes for modal and systems testing

Skills:

• Experience within a modal testing environment and setup and use of impact hammer testing and shaker equipment
• Good understanding of NVH signal processing and analysis, especially modal, structural and transfer function analysis
• A methodical and detailed approach to planning, recording and executing high quality testing, and reporting
• Ability to effectively present and communicate complex NVH data
• Capable of working closely and collaboratively within a small team, inc. some coaching of apprentice colleague
• Ability to identify and propose continuous improvements and new methods of work
• Practical capability to carry out the basic fitting tasks necessary to set up and instrument tests, including ability to design new fixtures/rigs which can then be fabricated by the workshop teams.

Education:

• Degree or relevant equivalent experience

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

Security Specialist

This role is outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced hands-on Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to support a major enterprise customer in delivering a Cybersecurity Assessment & Resilience Programme.

This full-time, 6+ month project, combines senior-level customer engagement and leadership with practical, day-to-day delivery.

You will define strategy and also actively conduct assessments, produce security artefacts, support remediation activities, and work alongside customer teams to implement improvements.

The successful candidate will be comfortable operating both at the whiteboard and in the detail, acting as a trusted advisor while remaining directly accountable for tangible security outcomes.

The support will include:

• Ongoing cybersecurity assessments and reviews of policies, procedures, controls, and governance

• Identification, analysis, and prioritisation of cyber risks and vulnerabilities across on-prem, cloud, and third-party environments

• Advisory support for incident response planning, crisis management exercises, and resilience improvements

• Support to SOC operations, including process improvement and escalation protocols

• Supplier and third-party security assessments, working closely with Procurement, Supplier Management, Bid and Sales teams

• Contribution to security governance forums, risk reviews, and senior stakeholder briefings

• Development and maintenance of security documentation, reports, and recommendations

• Delivery of targeted security awareness and training initiatives

• Provision of regular status updates, monthly progress reports, and end-of-phase summary reporting

Experience requirements:

• Must have extensive experience operating at CISO, Deputy CISO, or Senior Security Leadership level within complex enterprise environments

• Strong hands-on background in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and security operations

• Proven experience delivering cybersecurity assessments, audits, and improvement programmes

• Demonstrable experience with incident response, crisis management, and cyber resilience planning

• Experience assessing supplier and third-party cybersecurity risk across the supply chain

• Strong understanding of recognised security frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, NIS2, TISAX, Cyber Essentials)

• Ability to engage confidently with senior executives and technical teams, providing clear, pragmatic security advice

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing executive-level reports and presentations

• Ability to manage priorities, deliver to agreed timelines, and operate effectively in a customer-facing delivery role

Desirable:

• Relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCISO, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor)

• Experience working across regulated industries and/or multinational environments

• Previous experience operating as an embedded / virtual CISO or security delivery lead

Job Title: IT/OT Systems Analyst

Location: Warwick (with occasional travel to Interconnector sites)
Remuneration: From 500.00
Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months

Responsibilities

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the Utilities sector? Join us as an IT/OT Systems Analyst, where your expertise will be crucial in enhancing critical systems and processes. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Conduct asset and configuration discovery to gather and analyze structured data.
• Author and improve documentation, including network topology diagrams, data flow maps, process flows, and operational guides.
• Engage with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders across Business, Engineering, OT, and IT teams.
• Analyze policies and controls to identify potential improvements, working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement workshops and contribute to monthly reporting activities.
• Bring a proactive, team-oriented attitude to the table, showcasing your can-do approach every day!

Skills & Experience Required

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

• Several years of experience with core IT systems, including servers, workstations, networking, and software.
• A strong background in IT Service Management, especially in Change, Risk, Asset/Configuration, and Incident processes.
• Proven expertise in IT/Cyber Security, particularly in:
  • System hardening
  • Vulnerability management
  • Patching
  • Antivirus solutions
  • Backup and recovery processes
• Awareness of Health & Safety requirements in high-risk operational environments.
• Exceptional analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills to tackle challenges head-on!

Desirable Experience (Bonus)

• Experience in Operational Technology (OT) within energy, utilities, or engineering environments is a plus!
• Familiarity with industry frameworks such as NIS CAF, NIST, and IEC 62443 will give you an edge.

Vetting & Clearance Requirements

All candidates must have completed basic vetting and be eligible for SC (Security Check) clearance. Priority will be given to those with active or recently held SC clearance.

Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey? If you have the skills and passion to drive improvements in critical systems and governance frameworks, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that values innovation and excellence in the Utilities sector!

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We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Oracle Fusion Tester, 500 p/d outside IR35:
We are seeking an Oracle Fusion Tester to join an exciting client’s team on a contract basis.Key Responsibilities:

• Design of all tests for HCM, including payroll, across all phases of the Programme. This will include both manual and automated tests.
• Requirements coverages analysis for all test phases
• Successful test execution for all test phases across the programme
• Management of business users for PPR and UAT phases

Essential Skills Required:

• Solid Test analysis skills with Oracle Fusion
• Proven functional test expertise with several Oracle Modules
• Evidence ability to deliver high quality and accurate test scripts and scenarios and other testing collateral
• Demonstrate knowledge of modern test standards and best practices
• Quality focus, driven to deliver a working product
• Experience of using Jira with x-ray test management
• Experience of the full cycle of implementation utilising Oracle Cloud.

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This is an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst to join a Public Sector organisation in Birmingham. The role involves analysing and interpreting data to support business decisions in the analytics department.

Client Details

Our client is a respected organisation in the healthcare industry. As a small-sized team, they focus on delivering data-driven insights to support healthcare services and improve outcomes.

Description

• Analyse complex datasets to identify trends and insights relevant to the healthcare industry.
• Develop and maintain data reporting tools and dashboards for internal use.
• Provide support for data-driven decision-making in the analytics department.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare detailed reports to communicate findings effectively.
• Assist in ensuring data compliance with industry and organisational standards.
• Support the team in improving data collection and analysis processes.
• Contribute to the development of predictive models to optimise healthcare services.

Profile

A successful Data Analyst should have:

• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
• Experience of working with healthcare/NHS Datasets
• A solid understanding of data visualisation techniques, preferably using Power BI
• Strong SQL skills
• Strong ETL and Data Engineering skills

Job Offer

• Outside IR35 Contract
• 3-6 months, with possible extension
• Day Rate (Apply online only) per day
• Immediate start available

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a NVH Modal Test Engineer to join their team on an Inside IR35 contract.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Measurement, analysis and reporting of vehicle, system and component modal performance status to meet key gateway requirements.
• Responsible for lab-based transfer function measurement to support NVH attribute needs and NVH issue investigation, i.e. Transfer Path Analysis to support road, powertrain and simulator Teams.
• Undertake detailed correlation work in collaboration with CAE Teams both Internal and External to improve future models and simulations.
• Maintain the Gaydon Modal Lab Workspace and ensure it is fit for use and calibration compliant.
• Support taskforce activities to solve complex engineering problems as required.
• Maintain up-to-date method statements and processes for modal and systems testing.

Skills Required:

• Experience within a modal testing environment and setup and use of impact hammer testing and shaker equipment.
• Good understanding of NVH signal processing and analysis, especially modal, structural and transfer function analysis.
• A methodical and detailed approach to planning, recording and executing high quality testing, and reporting.
• Ability to effectively present and communicate complex NVH data.
• Capable of working closely and collaboratively within a small team, inc. some coaching of apprentice colleague.
• Ability to identify and propose continuous improvements and new methods of work.
• Practical capability to carry out the basic fitting tasks necessary to set up and instrument tests, including ability to design new fixtures/rigs which can then be fabricated by the workshop teams.

Education Required:

• Degree or relevant equivalent experience.

Hybrid role – Birmingham on site 2–3 days per week

£65,000 – £75,000 per annum (DOE)

12‑Month Fixed Term Contract

We have an exciting opportunity for a Vulnerability Manager to join a high‑performing Business Change and Technology function on a 12‑month fixed term salaried contract.

Reporting into the Information Security Manager, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and continuously improving the vulnerability management programme across a complex enterprise technology estate. This includes the identification, assessment, prioritisation, and remediation tracking of security vulnerabilities across on‑premises systems, cloud environments, networks, applications, and endpoint devices.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the organisation’s technology environment remains secure, resilient, and aligned with internal security policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and industry best practice.

The Opportunity – Vulnerability Manager

Vulnerability Management & Analysis

Lead the end‑to‑end vulnerability management lifecycle, including discovery, scanning, validation, prioritisation, reporting, and remediation tracking.
Operate and optimise vulnerability scanning platforms (e.g. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, Edgescan, or equivalent).
Conduct regular internal and external vulnerability assessments across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
Validate and analyse vulnerability data to ensure findings are accurate, contextualised, and relevant to the organisation’s operational environment.
Identify and assess critical vulnerabilities and zero‑day threats, determining when expedited remediation is required.
Assess vulnerability severity based on real‑world exploitability, considering threat intelligence, exposure, asset criticality, and compensating controls.
Maintain a defensible position on exploitable vs non‑exploitable vulnerabilities, clearly documenting risk decisions and rationale.
Assess and articulate business risk based on exploitability, asset value, and threat intelligence.
Remediation Coordination

Work closely with internal technical teams and third‑party partners to ensure vulnerabilities are remediated within agreed SLAs and risk tolerances.
Develop remediation plans, monitor progress, and escalate high‑risk issues where necessary.
Support patch governance activities, ensuring both routine and emergency patching meets security requirements.
Security Governance & Compliance

Ensure vulnerability management activities align with internal information security policies, standards, and procedures.
Support compliance with relevant regulatory and security frameworks (e.g. GDPR, PCI DSS).
Produce regular vulnerability risk reports, dashboards, and KPIs for senior stakeholders.
Provide evidence and reporting to support audits, penetration tests, and regulatory reviews.
Threat Intelligence & Continuous Improvement

Integrate threat intelligence to prioritise remediation of actively exploited or high‑risk vulnerabilities.
Recommend and drive improvements to tools, processes, automation, and reporting to enhance programme maturity.
Stay current with emerging vulnerabilities, zero‑day threats, and vendor advisories.
Support incident response activities where vulnerabilities are linked to potential security events.
What You’ll Bring

Proven experience in vulnerability management, cyber security operations, or a related technical security role.
Strong hands‑on experience with vulnerability management tooling (e.g. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, Edgescan, or similar).
Solid understanding of cloud platforms (Azure), operating systems (Windows, Linux), networking, and enterprise technologies.
Strong knowledge of CVSS scoring, exploit analysis, and risk‑based prioritisation.
Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments.
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to vulnerability management.
Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and associated security tooling.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate technical risk into clear, executive‑level reporting.
Experience supporting incident response and investigations.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence both technical and non‑technical teams.
Strong understanding of patch management processes and operational constraints in business‑critical environments.
Able to manage multiple competing priorities and make pragmatic, risk‑based decisions.
Qualifications

Proven hands‑on experience in vulnerability management or cyber security operations.
Demonstrable understanding of security principles, standards, and methodologies.
One or more of the following certifications preferred:
CISM, CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, GIAC GVMS

Deputy Engineering Manager
Location: Brackley
Rate: £500 per day

Summary
We are seeking a Deputy Engineering Manager to join the Engineering team on-site in Brackley. This role will provide essential support to the Engineering Manager and work closely with the construction team to manage day-to-day engineering activities. Key responsibilities include identifying and mitigating engineering risks, reviewing and accepting Work Package Plans (WPPs), Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) on behalf of the Engineering Manager. The role involves close collaboration with Quality, Environmental, and Construction Support teams to ensure compliance and technical assurance.

The Deputy Engineering Manager will oversee the management and execution of temporary works, ensuring proper coordination and integration with permanent works designs. They will provide technical guidance to construction delivery teams on matters such as Site Construction Environmental Works (SCEW), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), short notice design changes (Technical Queries and Field Change Requests), materials approvals, shop drawing and temporary works design reviews, and testing procedures.

Additionally, the role includes responsibility for timely and accurate redlining of approved design changes and supporting technical assurance activities such as audits, surveillance, and HS2 Technical Assurance Reviews. The Deputy Engineering Manager will liaise with the Designers Construction Support team to resolve design queries and changes efficiently.

Skills
Experience in major civil engineering works
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Previous experience in a similar deputy or engineering management role
Experience working on large infrastructure projects
Ability to coordinate workloads effectively
Strong communication skills
Excellent Microsoft Office proficiency
Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer status
Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
Valid CSCS card (White, White/Yellow, Black, Gold, or Red)
Software/Tools
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Project management and document control systems (as applicable)
Certifications & Standards
Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer (CEng)
CSCS card (White, White/Yellow, Black, Gold, or Red)
Full UK driving licence
This role offers a competitive daily rate of £500 and the opportunity to contribute to a major infrastructure project within a collaborative and safety-focused environment.

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our Cement and Packed Products Team

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and its important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility

The suitable Project Manager will be responsible for:

• The safe and timely delivery of Project work activities by leading day to day operational delivery and commercial aspects of contracts, including strategic planning of the project, reviewing and reporting performance through cost and value forecasting.
• The candidate will have a good level of knowledge and experience in implementing Civil, Mechanical and Electrical projects
• Responsibility for implementing all Tarmac HSQE standards to achieve exemplary performance
• The highest standards of delivery through cost control and performance efficiency to achieve agreed budgets
• Managing the site delivery team, including suppliers and a direct workforce
• Professional and collaborative standards of liaison with client and other stakeholders
• Ensuring that works activities are carried out to agreed programmes and specification standards
• Manage and develop team members individual performance, identify strengths and weaknesses in order to contribute to the development of staff and operatives.
• You will support the business and your team to continually improve individual and project performance in all aspects.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to operationally manage individual projects or designated sections on larger projects.

• Knowledge, commitment and experience in similar roles or the ambition to step up to this role is essential
• The effective management of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering projects to high safety standards
• Management of NEC contracts - including cost, value and risk management
• Programme Management
• Effective leadership of the site team with collaborative working practices
• Liaison with the client
• The installation or packing machinery or similar technologies
• Quality management systems

Why Tarmac

We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you’ll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Were proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, were here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click Apply to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so dont wait too long!

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Tarmac Trading Limited

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Human Factors Engineer to join their team on an Inside IR35 contract.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Job Description:

As modern vehicles evolve, customers are experiencing and interacting with vehicles in new and innovative ways. Our client is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their Human Factors Ergonomics team to deliver their customer requirements for our future vehicles. This role is ideally suited to a skilled individual with a background in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Anthropometrics, Product Design or Design Engineering.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead development of Human Factors requirements, in order to deliver the best customer experience. This will include collaboration with key stakeholders around the business including Engineering, Design, Programme, Commercial and many more.
• Lead Human Factors input into the development of our future vehicles and brands - evoking empathy for the impact to the Human Factors Attribute of vehicle development decisions, using innovative and visual communication methods.
• Lead the timely completion of Human Factors assessments &/or gateway testing, to aid in issue resolution.
• Support collaboration with colleagues to resolve ergonomic related issues on our vehicles; using customer data and Human Factors science to drive discussions.
• Analyse customer feedback relating to ergonomics and use it to support requirement development and issue resolution.

Essential Skills Required:

• Proven ability to work in a demanding environment and combine interpersonal skills with technical decision-making.
• Ability to analyse technical data and customer feedback to support programme discussions & Ergonomics requirement development.
• A knowledge of human physiology, anatomy or anthropometrics.
• A good communicator with the ability to explain complex ideas to others.

Desirable Skills Requested:

• CAD experience (e.g. CATIA / 3D Experience).
• Familiarity with Agile Methodology implementation and using JIRA
• Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering and working with teams across an organisation.
• Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure.

Education Required:

• Experience in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Anthropometrics, User-Centred Design, Product Design, User Experience Design or a related field, educated to degree level.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Product Owner (Electrical Power System) to join their team on an Inside IR35 contract.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

The Vehicle Efficiency Team is responsible for vehicle efficiency across all programs with our client. EEM is part of the team and are responsible for electrical efficiency for all our client’s powertrain variants.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Owner Electrical Power System to drive the delivery and integration of a power supply system focusing on efficiency.

This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless planning, co-ordination and execution across cross-functional teams, with a strong emphasis on systems engineering principles. The successful candidate will take on a pivotal role ensuring alignment with customer expectations, technical feasibility, and programme timelines to deliver an efficient electrical system.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Efficiency Vision:

• Create and develop Electrical Efficiency Vision, representing the voice of the customer in all stages of feature development, with a strong understanding of energy and efficiency implications Create Visualisation Tools of Electrical Energy Management Data.
• Create and present concepts of Electrical Energy Management Strategies to a wide range of Stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Influence and collaboration with Stakeholders across levels and functions, leveraging natural leadership and interpersonal warmth.

Cross-Functional Communication:

• Act as the primary liaison in EEM you will represent the team across all engineering functions.
• Ensure consistent understanding and implementation of requirements across all Stakeholders.

Change Management:

• Track changes and assess their impact on existing and future vehicle programmes.
• Lead updates to requirements and communicate changes effectively.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Knowledge of Power Supply Systems and Electrical Architectures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of feature development and integration in automotive systems.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and V-model development processes.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with CAE Modelling Toolsets.
• Experience with Requirements Management Tools (e.g. Dassault TRM, IBM DOORS).

Education:

• Graduate or postgraduate in an engineering discipline.

The Project

As an experienced Project Manager, you will oversee and manage various projects for the company in accordance with company objectives and procedures. You will lead the project from inception to completion and ensure that all works are completed to specification, in budget and on time. Managing Civil Engineering works on highways civils Schemes.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;

• SMSTS
• CSCS Gold / Black Card
• Experience as a Project Manager delivering civil engineering works on Highways Schemes

For this role it is essential that you hold the skills & experience below;

• Proficient in planning using Microsoft Projects
• Technical knowledge of construction and best practices
• Experienced completing National Highways Permits & Documentation

The Role

• Job Title: Project Manager
• Location: Working on Highways Civils Schemes across Highways Areas 7 & 9 / Midlands
• Reporting to: Director

Duties

• Pre-contract planning and liaison with estimators
• Planning, programming, and resourcing contracts
• Identifying tender and other financial opportunities
• Delegating duties to engineering and contracts staff
• Identifying, evaluating, and managing claims and variations
• Accepting, approving, and issuing contracts and subcontracts
• Compiling applications for payment and agreeing final accounts
• Providing quality input to regional management and planning meetings
• Managing projects to achieve financial, safety, quality, and environmental targets
• Completing monthly improvement plan reviews with Bid and Pre - construction specialists
• Monitor, review, issue and update subcontract liabilities, applications and payments
• Assist with supply chain (suppliers & subcontractor) approvals, assessments, and performance reviews
• Liaising, negotiating, and meeting with clients, consulting engineers, surveyors, sub-contractors and others
• Compiling contract plans, safety plans, method statements, risk assessments and other instructions to contract teams

This is a Contract position with a competitive rate on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact Alex 07501 930 494 or the Civils Team 0113 203 1243

Senior GCP VDC Network Engineer

Public Cloud Platform | Enterprise Scale

We are recruiting aSenior GCP VDC Network Engineerto join a Public Cloud Platform function responsible for delivering compliant, secure, and efficient Google Cloud infrastructure and DevOps capabilities across the Group.

This role sits at the heart of large-scale Google Cloud adoption. You will help design and build reusable, enterprise-grade GCP network products, modernise cloud network services, and enable engineering teams to adopt Google Cloud quickly, safely, and at scale.

You will operate as part of a cross-disciplinary feature team while also acting as a senior technical authority within the wider engineering community.

Role Overview

As aGCP VDC Network Specialist, you will design and build the foundational network layer that underpins enterprise workloads on Google Cloud. This includes VDC network architecture, hybrid connectivity, policy enforcement, and automation using Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices.

This is a hands-on senior engineering role with a strong consulting element. You are expected to influence design decisions, guide strategy, and set standards, not just execute tickets.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-scaleGCP Virtual Data Centre (VDC) network architectures.
• Build and manageVPCs, subnets, firewall rules, routing, and VPC peeringto enable secure, scalable connectivity.
• Implementhybrid connectivityusing Cloud VPN and Interconnect to support on-prem and multi-cloud integration.
• Develop and maintainInfrastructure as Codefor GCP network resources using Terraform and Terraform Cloud.
• Automate network provisioning and configuration usingPython scripting.
• Define and enforceGCP Organisation Policiesto meet security, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Integrate network deployments intoCI/CD pipelinesfor automated build, test, and release.
• Implementpolicy-as-code guardrailsusing Sentinel or OPA to ensure consistent network governance.
• Optimise network performance, resilience, and availability through monitoring, logging, and proactive tuning.
• Partner with security teams to embed network security best practices, including firewall design, private access, and service perimeters.
• Support migration of legacy network designs into standardised, reusable VDC templates.
• Diagnose and resolve complex, multi-layer network issues across GCP environments.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong, hands-on experience withGCP networking, including VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, routing, and peering.
• Proven expertise inhybrid connectivity, specifically Cloud VPN and Interconnect.
• Advanced experience usingTerraform and Terraform Cloudfor network IaC.
• Python scripting for infrastructure automation.
• Experience integrating infrastructure workflows intoCI/CD pipelinesusing tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, or Harness.
• Solid understanding ofGCP Organisation Policyand policy-as-code frameworks such as Sentinel or OPA.
• GCP certification, ideallyProfessional Cloud Network Engineeror equivalent.

Nice to have

• Experience working with internal developer platforms or cloud engineering portals such asBackstage.

Desirable Profile

• Senior-level GCP SME with experience operating as atechnical consultant, influencing architecture, design, and cloud strategy.
• Demonstrated thought leadership in cloud networking, automation, and platform engineering best practices.
• Strong communicator and collaborator, comfortable working across engineering, security, and senior stakeholder groups.
• Able to balance engineering rigour with pragmatism in a regulated enterprise environment.

Release Train Engineer (RTE) - Contract

Rate: £500 - £600 Inside IR35

Duration: 6 months initial

Location: Birmingham (2 days per week on-site)

The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support the delivery of complex, large-scale initiatives across multiple Agile teams. This role sits at the heart of the organisation’s Agile delivery ensuring alignment, flow and continuous improvement across the Agile Release Train (ART).

You’ll work closely with Product Management, Architects, Engineering leads and Delivery teams to drive execution, remove impediments and embed strong SAFe practices across the programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and coach the Agile Release Train (ART) using SAFe principles and practices
• Plan and run PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt events, Scrum of Scrums and ART Syncs
• Manage and escalate risks, dependencies and impediments across multiple teams
• Support Product Management with roadmap execution and delivery predictability
• Drive continuous improvement in flow, quality and delivery metrics
• Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners and delivery teams to improve Agile maturity
• Ensure alignment between business objectives, technical delivery and governance

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer in a SAFe environment
• Strong understanding of SAFe, Agile and Lean delivery at scale
• Background working across multiple delivery teams and complex programmes
• Confident facilitator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with senior technical and business stakeholders
• Comfortable in a hybrid working model with on-site collaboration

Nice to Have:

• SAFe RTE certification
• Experience in regulated or enterprise environments (e.g. financial services, utilities, public sector)
• Exposure to large-scale digital or platform transformation programmes

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

PVITC / CAT Engineer BEV Propulsion & Vehicle Testing

We are recruiting for a PVITC / CAT Engineer to support Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) propulsion and charging systems within a leading automotive engineering environment.

This role focuses on Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT) and first-level (L0) issue triage, supporting vehicle users and engineering teams to ensure propulsion and charging issues are analysed, documented and routed effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform L0 triage and analysis of propulsion and charging system issues
• Support vehicle-level testing across BEV platforms
• Analyse test data using INCA or equivalent tools
• Ensure high-quality data capture, reporting and issue tracking
• Liaise with propulsion, software integration, vehicle engineering and quality teams
• Support issue replication on vehicles or test rigs where required
• Contribute to CAT process metrics and reporting

Essential Experience

• Experience in BEV / EV propulsion or powertrain systems
• Background in vehicle testing, validation or integration
• Hands-on use of INCA, ETAS or similar data analysis tools
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems and diagnostics
• Structured problem-solving approach in a technical environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• High-voltage system or component testing experience
• Automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier background

This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for candidates who enjoy vehicle testing, issue triage and real-world problem solving rather than pure calibration or research work.

Apply now to discuss further details.

Powertrain Engineer (PTSE) Automotive

Contract Role | Leading Automotive OEM

A leading automotive OEM is seeking an experiencedPTSE Engineerto support the design, development, and release of critical fuel and evaporative systems. This is a hands-on contract role focused on technical delivery, problem resolution, and robust engineering through to launch.

Technical Scope and Experience Required

Demonstrable experience across fuel and evaporative system components, including:

• Fuel Cap
• Filler Pipe and Filler Hose
• Fuel Tank
• Fuel Delivery Module (FDM)
• Charcoal Canister
• Leak Detection Systems
• Fuel Lines
• Vent and Evaporative Emission Lines
• Fuel Filters

You will lead thedesign, development, and releaseof PTSE components, ensuring alignment with performance, safety, cost, quality, and programme targets.

Key Responsibilities and Role Expectations

Failure Mode Avoidance and Problem Solving

• Lead complex engineering investigations using structured 8D methodologies to identify and eliminate root causes.
• Apply Failure Mode Avoidance techniques, including containment, warranty risk mitigation, and recurrence prevention.
• Use data-driven problem-solving tools to validate cause and effect relationships, incorporating measurement system capability and process mapping.
• Define and implement robust, permanent corrective actions with appropriate control strategies.
• Deliver resilient, cost-effective engineering solutions using OEM issue management and robustness frameworks.

Systems Engineering

• Apply systems engineering principles to resolve multi-disciplinary technical challenges.
• Support systems design, integration, verification, and validation activities.
• Manage requirements, systems modelling, test definition, execution, workflow, and configuration control.
• Deliver integrated system solutions that meet functional, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements.
• Define and maintain design rules and engineering standards for PTSE components and systems.

Geometric Dimensional Control and Tolerance Management

• Decompose complex systems into logical assembly sequences, defining key locating and fixing strategies.
• Manage dimensional variation using statistical analysis and six degrees of freedom principles.
• Analyse measurement data using appropriate engineering toolsets to support high-quality component release.
• Apply digital engineering tools to support component maturation through prototype, build, and launch phases.

Commodity Planning and Programme Delivery

• Interpret programme assumptions, reuse strategies, and commodity plans to support feature delivery.
• Manage commodity delivery against programme critical paths using structured OEM delivery frameworks.
• Apply all phases of APQP and support Engineering Build Event Readiness activities.

Cost and Budget Management

• Analyse financial data across engineering and supplier inputs to identify cost risks and optimisation opportunities.
• Track and report engineering KPIs using appropriate financial and programme tools.
• Develop and implement financial risk mitigation strategies using complex datasets and OEM cost processes.

Good-to-Have Experience

• Design and development within automotive systems engineering environments
• Release management and engineering change control
• Programme and delivery governance
• Supplier technical management and issue resolution

Location: EMEA Office-Based/ Home-Based/ Hybrid

Salary: £60-65k p.a. + package

Position Summary:

Our client is looking for you! As part of the sales team, the Proposals Manager works within a small team responsible for managing proposal engagements from qualification to contract award. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals that align with organizational goals. This is a full-time role, which involves significant collaboration and coordination with peers, leadership, and other colleagues. It can be worked on a largely remote basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end proposal process, including bid qualification, competitive analysis, and proposal development.
• Using portal-based tools, identify opportunities based on criteria provided by sales leads
• Prepare and manage proposal development plans, timelines, and templates.
• Assemble and guide team participants, ensuring effective collaboration and clear communication.
• Actively participate in writing and editing technical and commercial proposal content, ensuring clarity, compliance, and alignment with win themes.
• Track and report progress against proposal development plans, recommending improvements for content and compliance.
• Manage the approval process and ensure timely, high-quality proposal delivery.
• Actively participate in Go/No-Go meetings to assess readiness, risks and overall project viability and key project milestones
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by conducting lessons learned sessions and applying insights to future proposals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Pre-sales, Delivery, Finance and Legal. • Develop and analyse key performance metrics, such as bid:win ratios, to optimize team performance.
• Own and maintain proposal management process documentation and templates.
• Support the preparation of key KPIs and reporting as required
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitive landscape to enhance proposal strategies.

Qualifications and experience:

3+ years of experience in proposal management, preferably in a global or multinational organization

Exceptional written and oral communication skills; able to interact with colleagues at all levels

Proven project management skills, with the ability to guide teams and deliver against deadlines

Experience with proposal automation and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams)

Bachelor s or Master s degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience

APMP Foundation certification required; Practitioner and/or Capture certification advantageous

Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Confidence in dealing with large organizations

Experienced problem-solver, capable of efficiently providing complex solutions in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment

Project management, stakeholder management, and commercial awareness skills

Proven track record of delivering proposals to organizations operating in the Built Environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong work ethic and highly versatile

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Preferable

Knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), in particular Maximo and the Maximo Application Suite

Knowledge of Digital Engineering and Digital Twins

A track record of identifying and responding to new market opportunities

Multi-lingual skills would be beneficial, as bids are delivered in various European languages

A lateral thinker and innovator, that enjoys experimenting with new technologies to improve productivity and efficiency

Experience of working with AI tools and understanding of their application in the benefit of bidding activities

What s on offer:

A great Team and culture

An attractive salary and benefits package.

A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.

A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world s infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected,

and resilient world.

The employer:

Our client is a full lifecycle digital integrator delivering transformational outcomes through the built and natural environment. They have over 500 skilled engineers, consultants, analysts, PMs, data scientists, writers and people coaches, with global reach and scale that bring our clients the world’s leading digital engineering, enterprise asset management, asset delivery, content production and asset service performance optimization solutions. They provide strategic advice, integration services, systems deployment, content production and service operations that enable our clients to excel in achieving their business outcomes.

They work in three regions (Americas, Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific) creating partnerships and collaborations to provide outstanding service and advice. They leverage the skills and expertise of our teams and a select handful of high-calibre complimentary partners to meet and exceed expectations.

Staying connected. Sharing our knowledge. Always learning, never letting go of our pursuit for better.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The employer is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion/belief, national origin, caste, age, or any other characteristic protected by local law or unrelated to job qualifications.

Location: Birmingham
Contract: Initial 6 Months
Working Pattern: Hybrid

Hays are recruiting two experienced Data Analysts to join the Regulation & Enforcement Directorate of a local council. This is an exciting opportunity to support the department on its data transformation journey and help drive informed decision-making.

About the Roles

We have two distinct positions within the directorate:

Role 1 - Regulation & Enforcement Team

• Work with large datasets to create interactive dashboards that provide insight into HR KPIs.
• Support the council’s processes for Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, ensuring accurate and timely data reporting.

Role 2 - Neighbourhood Partnership Team

• Streamline data-sharing processes across internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop solutions to improve efficiency and accessibility of information across multiple services.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience working with large datasets in Excel.
• Ability to create dashboards and visual reports (Power BI experience essential).
• Proven experience in streamlining services and data processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Data modelling and building experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by improving data visibility and efficiency within a key council directorate.Interested? Apply today by sending your updated CV and be part of a team driving data-led transformation.

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Birmingham (Hybrid)

6 Month Contract

£500/day (Outside IR35)

Delivery Manager needed with both active SC Clearance and NPPV3 Security Clearance. 6 Month Contract based in Birmingham (Hybrid).

Paying up to £500/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP in Feb/March 2026.

Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in the Birmingham office, plus occasional travel to the London office.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government / Public Sector projects.

Key experience + tasks will include:

• Technical Delivery Manager ideally with experience of delivering AWS Cloud environments ( I.e EC2, RDS, ELB, EBS, EFS, S3, VPC, Glacier, IAM, CloudWatch, KMS.)
• Delivery of IT Digital or Technology projects using both Agile methodologies on Government projects.
• Delivery of Software or Infrastructure projects on time and within budget.
• Lead teams including Developers, Architects, Engineers, service desk engineers and operations teams.
• Git, Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow for incident and change management.
• Experience managing incident, problem, change management processes and hands-on delivery experience.
• Lead end to end delivery of complex Software or Application projects, often involving multiple workstreams
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage end users.
• Experience of Agile delivery methodologies,.
• Need active SC - Security Clearance and NPPV3 essential

Java Developer
Birmingham (Hybrid)
6 Month Contract
£(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35)

Java Developer needed with both active SC Clearance and NPPV3 Security Clearance. 6 Month Contract based in Birmingham (Hybrid).

Paying up to £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP in Feb/March 2026.

Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in the Birmingham office. Occasional travel to the Croydon office, typically once every 1-2 months.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government / Public Sector projects.

Key experience + tasks will include:

• Java Developer needed to work on developing solutions for a large-scale Government / Public Sector programme.
• Government / Public Sector / (url removed) sector experience strongly preferred.
• Strong hands-on Java development expertise including: Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Spring Integration, Spring Batch, Microservices, REST, SOAP Web Services, JPA (Hibernate).
• Experience of developing Java solutions for large-scale integration projects including: microservices, web services, messaging + distributed systems.
• Connecting processes across multiple systems using message brokers like ActiveMQ.
• Robust experience of Web Services, SOAP, RESTful), Containerization (Docker), and testing frameworks (Mockito, JUnit, Powermock, DBUnit, JMock, TestContainers).
• Supporting live systems + diagnose / resolving incidents.
• Continuous Integration methodologies such as: Maven, Jenkins, SonarQube, Git + Stash Repository.
• AWS Cloud Services (EC2, SQS, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Route53, Cloudwatch, KMS).
• Any experience of Linux, Atlassian products, open-source DBs, PostgreSQL, or Grafana monitoring would be helpful.
• Technical Environment: Quartz, SQL PostgreSQL databases, Aurora, Messaging Services (ActiveMQ), Maven, Jenkins, Junit, AWS Cloud hosting, Bootstrap, Docker, TDD + Agile/Scrum methods.
• Advantageous Skills: Angular, Node JS, Jaspersoft, Spring Cloud, Spring Batch, Spring Integration, SQL queries, Postgres/Aurora DB config, Activiti BPMN, Postfix, AWS/Azure Devops, CI/CD tools.

Technical Business Analyst (Fixed Term Contract - 3 Months)

Location: Solihull
Hybrid 2-3 days onsite

Are you a skilled Technical Business Analyst looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a motivated individual to join their team on a fixed-term contract basis. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that strategic goals are translated into actionable requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Partner with business stakeholders, architects, engineers, and delivery partners to elicit, document, and validate both business and technical requirements.
• Translate Needs into Actionable Items: Convert business needs into clear user stories, functional specifications, acceptance criteria, and process flows that can guide development teams.
• Facilitate Engagements: Conduct workshops, interviews, and discovery sessions to gather insights and align various stakeholders on project objectives.
• Matrix organisation Navigation: Operate effectively within a matrix organisation, managing and balancing priorities across business units, product teams, and technology functions.
• Contribute to Best practises: Be an active member of the Business Analysis capability team, contributing to shared standards, templates, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Engage in Agile practises: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support Iterative Delivery: Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and engineering teams to support the iterative delivery process.
• Conduct Analyses: Perform gap analysis, impact assessments, and feasibility studies for proposed changes to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Assist in User Acceptance Testing by planning, executing, and managing defects to ensure quality deliverables.
• Change Management Support: Aid in change management efforts, business readiness, and stakeholder communication to facilitate smooth transitions.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Champion data-driven decision-making by utilising analytics and reporting tools effectively.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory, data privacy, cybersecurity, and internal control requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and frameworks.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in requirements gathering, documentation, and analysis techniques.
• Experience with analytics and reporting tools is a plus.
• A collaborative mindset and a team-oriented approach to problem-solving.

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