SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking a Lead Technical Architect on an initial 6 month contract.

Skills needed for this role

• Bridging the gap between the technical and non-technical. You can speak on behalf of technical teams and facilitate relationships with indirect stakeholders. (Relevant skill level: working)
• Governance. You understand how governance works and what governance is required. You can take responsibility for the assurance of parts of a service and know what risks need to be managed. (Relevant skill level: working)
• Making and guiding decisions. You can make decisions characterised by managed levels of risk and complexity and recommend decisions as risk and complexity increase. You can resolve technical disputes between peers and indirect stakeholders, taking into account all views and opinions. (Relevant skill level: working)
• Strategy. You can apply strategy, using patterns, standards, policies, roadmaps and vision statements. You can challenge them and provide guidance. (Relevant skill level: working)
• Turning business problems into technical design. You can design systems characterised by managed levels of risk, manageable business, and technical complexity and meaningful impact. You can work with well understood technology and identify appropriate patterns. (Relevant skill level: working)

The ideal candidate should have

• Experience working with written code e.g., Javascript (typescript), Node, CDK
• AWS experience
• Strong communication skills when it comes to explaining their vision and architectural design to a wide array of internal and external stakeholders

NB: Active SC/recently lapsed SC would be advantageous.

To apply, please submit latest CV.

Expleo are seeking an experienced Software Architect to support a major Automotive OEM based in Warwick(Contract role). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading global engineering services provider and work on cutting-edge automotive software within a highly innovative environment.

As a Senior Specialist, you will be recognised as a subject matter expert, leading complex software architecture activities and guiding cross-functional teams in delivering robust, scalable, future-proof software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:-

As a Software Architect, you will be responsible for architecting software across multiple categories, including end-user applications, platform/utility software, and embedded automotive systems. Your key duties will include:

Software Architecture & Design

• Perform complex software process definition, requirements analysis, and high-level design/modelling to translate stakeholder needs into viable software solutions.
• Design and specify the overall software structure, core architectural elements, interfaces, and dependencies.
• Ensure all software designs align with system constraints, functional safety considerations, and scalability requirements.

Standards, Governance & Best Practice

• Develop and maintain architectural guidelines, technical specifications, and coding standards.
• Define tools, frameworks, services, and platforms for current and future software environments.
• Drive consistency and quality across the software development lifecycle.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Communicate architectural designs effectively to stakeholders, engineering teams, and leadership.
• Manage large-scale architectural projects with limited oversight.
• Review, coach, and delegate work to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Tackle highly complex software challenges and propose innovative solutions.

Skills Required:-

• Proven experience as a Software Architect within complex engineering or automotive environments.
• Strong background in high-level software design, systems modelling, and architectural frameworks.
• Expertise across multiple software categories (applications, platform/utility, embedded, etc.).
• Ability to influence, lead, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Vickerstock are proud to be working in partnership with a leading global engineering organisation to recruit a Process Control Engineer for their site in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative Monitoring & Diagnostics team, focused on developing cutting-edge technologies used within electrical substations to optimise performance and reliability of critical power assets.

This role sits within the Global Supply Chain division and offers the chance to contribute to new product introduction, process improvement, and industrialisation projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The Role

As a Process Control Engineer, you will support the delivery of new product introduction (NPI) projects and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in improving product quality, enhancing efficiency, and implementing lean manufacturing principles.

This is a hands-on role where you will be involved in both strategic process development and day-to-day production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead NPI project planning and execution to meet defined timelines
• Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to key stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Identify and implement automation opportunities within assembly and testing processes
• Conduct root cause analysis for production and process issues
• Support production teams in troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing challenges
• Review and optimise production line layouts and workflows
• Improve health & safety and ergonomics within production environments
• Create, review, and maintain process documentation
• Work closely with quality teams to establish and maintain standards and procedures
• Develop and execute process validation plans, including DOE, PFMEA, and SPC
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency (DFM, DFA, DFT)

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Engineering or Science (Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical preferred)
• Experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools
• Experience with data analysis, Excel programming, or macros
• Familiarity with LabVIEW or similar programming tools
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems
• Understanding of general-purpose test equipment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail with strong written documentation ability

What’s in it for you?

• 12-month contract opportunity
• Opportunity to work on innovative technologies within a global organisation
• Exposure to cross-functional projects within supply chain and manufacturing
• Career development within a high-tech engineering environment

To Apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ruairi McCann directly.

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please get in touch to discuss further opportunities.

All conversations will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Skills:
Process Engineer Process Control NPI Manufacturing

Engineering Manager - Contract

12-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Daily Rate

We’re seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead teams delivering scalable payment solutions in a fast-paced fintech environment. This role requires a balance of technical depth and structured leadership.

The Role

• Lead multiple engineering teams across core payment platforms
• Provide technical direction, contributing to and challenging system design
• Drive structured delivery, from early validation through to release
• Collaborate with product and stakeholders to align on business goals
• Ensure high-quality, secure, and scalable systems

About You

• Proven experience leading teams in complex, high-pressure environments
• Strong technical background with the ability to engage deeply in system design
• Demonstrates clear, structured thinking and concise communication
• Comfortable balancing hands-on technical input with strategic leadership
• Experience with high-availability, scalable systems (payments a plus)

For further information on this role, apply via the link or contact our office for a confidential chat today.
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Staffline Ireland are recruiting Senior Quality Engineer on behalf of our Ballynahinch based Client.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Quality Department in maintaining compliance with internationally recognised standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IECEx (ISO 80079), through the planning and execution of internal audits and coordination of external audits.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review quality documentation, including Quality Standards, Quality Plans, Inspection Instructions, Process Routes, and Calibration Procedures, ensuring alignment with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Perform and support incoming inspection of raw materials, ensuring conformity to specifications and initiating corrective actions where required.
• Manage supplier non-conformances, including coordinating rejection processes, defining disposition, and ensuring timely closure of corrective actions.
• Lead the development of process flow diagrams and quality plans for new product introduction (NPI), including the creation of inspection programmes covering patrol, in process, and final inspection stages.
• Maintain and continuously improve First Article Inspection (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) systems to ensure robust product validation and process capability.
• Administer and maintain systems for tracking concessions, non-conformance reports, and customer complaints, ensuring effective resolution and communication.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer-specific requirements by collecting, maintaining, and managing product compliance documentation (e.g., RoHS, REACH, PFAS).
• Analyse and report on departmental and business-critical KPIs on a monthly basis, identifying trends and driving data-informed improvement initiatives.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the calibration system, including the internal calibration of measurement instruments.
• Actively contribute to and lead continuous improvement initiatives, applying structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Serve as a key point of contact for customer quality-related queries, providing timely and accurate technical responses.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Production teams to support the introduction of new products and processes, ensuring quality is embedded from concept through to production.
• Provide technical support and guidance to Quality Inspectors and Production personnel, promoting best practices and a culture of quality across the organisation.
• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as required to support business objectives.

Essential requirements:

• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline
• Recent experience in a Quality role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, particularly ISO 9001.
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and/or Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Proficient in structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis).
• Experience managing non-conformances and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience with ISO 14001 and/or IECEx (ISO 80079) standards.
• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
• Experience working with supplier quality management and supplier audits.
• Knowledge of product compliance requirements (e.g., RoHS, REACH, PFAS).
• Experience in calibration systems and measurement equipment control.
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and process development.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or higher preferred).
• Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., oil & gas, aerospace, automotive).
• Experience with Insight 123 MRP System

Working Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7am - 5pm

Equal opportunities employer

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At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worlds most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

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AECOM are currently recruiting for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Belfast office.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced structural engineer with a proven track record in project delivery and assessment of existing structures.

Some of the areas we specialise in are healthcare, data centres, commercial, hospitality, education and civic sectors; for both public and private clients.

This is a role that will allow you to become involved with future construction projects across Belfast, and worldwide locations.

Ready to push the limits of whats possible??

Duties of the Senior Structural Engineer role include;

• Effectively deliver technical aspects of projects or parts for which you are responsible.

Manage the technical delivery of projects, from interpretation of client brief, to co-ordination of designs with other disciplines.
Manage engineers and technicians to provide technical deliverables in line with project programming requirements.
Initiate and maintain contact with senior-level management within the company.
Ensure work and design solutions satisfy health and safety guidelines, and are in line with the company quality assurance processes and procedures.
Use your experience and knowledge to mentor and coach junior members of the team, to assist them with their career progression within the company.

Specific Requirements;

• Excellent knowledge of design in Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steelwork.

Excellent working knowledge of the current Eurocodes and specifically Eurocode 2 & Eurocode 3.
Excellent working knowledge of Structural Analysis Software, SCIA, TEKLA or similar software.
Experience in the assessment of existing structures and their justification, as well as new build designs.
The ability to communicate effectively and work with the project delivery team, both internally and externally.

Come grow with us:

And let’s not forget about the 'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of whats possible?

Minimum Professional Qualifications:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

Experience in structural design consultancy.
Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Member of either the Institution of Structural Engineers (MIStructE) and/or the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE).

Desirable attributes:

• Knowledge and experience of the local Belfast marketplace.

At AECOM, we value everyone’s unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

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About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm, and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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What you need to know about the Belfast Tech SceneIf asked to name the birthplace of the RMS Titanic, you might not say Belfast. Similarly, if asked to name Europe’s leading destination for foreign direct investment in new software development, Belfast might not come to mind. Yet, both are true. The city has emerged as a tech powerhouse, recently ranked among the best in the U.K. for tech careers especially for software developers. It also leads the U.K. with the highest percentage of software development jobs advertised.

Overview

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

We are currently recruiting Manufacturing Engineers to support one of our customers. The contract is outside of IR35, and the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a high-quality service to our client and will be expected to be proactive and self-motivated in delivering the targeted outputs to support the product.

This role will involve the Manufacturing Engineer to be based at the Client’s office and will report directly to the Unit Delivery Leader (UDL).

Working within the ME team. Successful candidates will join our experienced team, with whom you will work on varied projects in high-tech and future-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce Engineering outputs to meet on-target delivery dates and Quality requirements
• Ensure Right First Time is met in-line with Business KPIs
• Create, manage and implement Change requests where required
• Be involved with continuous improvement process & offer improvement suggestions
• Interface with external stakeholders to understand technical issues / specifications
• Liaise with and support design and manufacturing supply chain
• Support existing manufacturing systems including test equipment and new product introduction
• Support the industrial validation process using PFMEAs & other process proving activities
• The role will be to develop & manage current production processes to improve Quality, Cost & Time measures
• Attend reviews (both internal and external) where required
• Working in accordance with Expleo QMS and customer quality requirements

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, or equivalent experience, with proven practical engineering & manufacturing knowledge.

Essential skills

• Proactive Team Player with a focus on delivery and quality who can work and act autonomously
• Ability to liaise at all levels of the business management structure
• Excellent communication skills and decision maker
• Have good written and verbal communication skills and be capable of making sound technical judgements and appropriate decisions
• Practical problem solving and communication skills
• Assertiveness, independent, structured way of working and the ability to find oneself in a multicultural working environment

Experience

• Experience of Manufacturing Processes and standards
• Professional experience in a manufacturing environment
• Aerospace experience preferable
• Proactive Team Player with a focus on delivery and quality
• Good communicator who is professional during interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Happy to train and coach others
• Candidates will have a proven track record of delivering effective engineering solutions within cost, time and quality constraints
• Competencies required in this role will include Decision Quality, Creativity, Technical Learning, Composure and Customer Focus

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our?peers through good times and challenges

• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects

• Expleo?Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses

• Competitive company benefits

• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

• • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

Our client, an award winning, innovative manufacturing company based in County Down are currently recruiting for a Production Engineer to join their team.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a LEAN, fast paced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for 2 new assembly production lines, ensuring quality, output, efficiency and safety targets are met. You will play a key part in driving LEAN manufacturing principles, continuous improvement and team performance. You will work closely with existing engineers in other departments to ensure smooth delivery production.

Role: Production Engineer

Location: Downpatrick, Co. Down

Duration: Temp - perm

Rate of Pay: £32k - £38k per annum

Hours of work: Monday - Friday (41.25 hpw)

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Assembly production line set up
• Management of workflows through the assembly lines
• SOP creation, implementation and maintenance
• Training and guidance for assembly line fitters
• Quality control of all products in, during and after the assembly line production
• Ensure minimal factory defects

Essential requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in assembly line operations
• Experience with team management - you will be required to run a small sub-team of assembly line fitters
• Full UK driving licence or equivalent

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of LEAN production practices
• Strong leadership style with a hands-on approach and can-do attitude

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Skills:
engineer production Lean manufacturing

Benefits:
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Site based Project Manager - Mechanical bias

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day mechanical installation works across district heating networks and energy centres.
Coordinate subcontractors and site activities to maintain progress and quality.
Ensure compliance with CDM, RAMS, and all site health & safety requirements.
Review drawings, resolve technical issues, and ensure works meet design standards.
Monitor quality, sign off inspections, and support testing and commissioning.
Maintain site records, report progress, and support commercial teams with variations and productivity tracking.

Experience & Skills

Proven experience delivering mechanical works on district heating, energy centres, plantrooms, or major MEP projects.
Strong knowledge of LTHW systems, pipework, pumps, boilers/CHP/heat pumps, and distribution networks.
Ability to manage subcontractors, lead site teams, and coordinate multi-disciplinary works.
Strong understanding of H&S, quality control, and construction sequencing.
Able to interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.

Qualifications

Mechanical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) - desirable.
SMSTS, CSCS Manager’s Card, First Aid - preferred.

Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

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Software Architect Engineer - (phone number removed) - £27.30/hr (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35)

Step into an exciting opportunity to shape the future of software engineering as a Software Architect Engineer. This role offers you the chance to work on cutting-edge projects, contributing to the development of innovative technologies in the automotive sector. If you’re passionate about software architecture and thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What You Will Do:

• Define and design complex software processes, converting stakeholder needs into effective software solutions.

• Create and specify the overall software structure, ensuring seamless integration of requirements, constraints, and dependencies.

• Develop architectural guidelines, technical standards, and coding protocols to support current and future technological advancements.

• Communicate software architecture designs effectively to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals.

• Lead and manage large-scale projects, providing guidance, reviews, and mentorship to team members.

• Solve challenging and complex problems, driving innovation and excellence in software architecture.

What You Will Bring:

• Proven expertise in software architecture and high-level design.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions.

• Experience developing technical standards and guidelines for software development.

• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and team members.

• A proactive and problem-solving mindset to tackle complex challenges with confidence.

This role is central to delivering cutting-edge solutions in the automotive industry, contributing to the development of advanced technologies that redefine the driving experience. By joining this company, you’ll play a key part in shaping the future of software engineering, working in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Location:

Based in Gaydon, this role is situated in a hub of automotive innovation and development.

Interested?:

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting journey. Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Software Architect Engineer and help create the future of technology!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer
Location: Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, or Epsom
Duration: 12 months initially
Rate: Negotiable on experience

Inside IR35

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level and make a real impact in the energy sector? Our client, a leading organisation in power infrastructure, is hiring for a Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on diverse projects within the transmission and distribution sectors across the UK, supporting innovative energy solutions.

What you’ll be doing:
* Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for HV substations, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with client specifications.
* Manage and mentor a team of engineers, supporting their development and performance.
* Oversee design reviews, including layouts, earthing, interlocking schemes, and HV equipment specifications.
* Coordinate project interfaces with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers for seamless delivery.
* Act as tender manager for HV plant packages, reviewing technical offers and ensuring competitive submissions.
* Engage with clients and stakeholders through meetings, site visits, and technical reviews.
* Support business growth by maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new opportunities.

What you’ll bring:
* Experience leading technical teams in primary plant design for substations.
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; Chartered Engineer or working towards it.
* Proven expertise in HV plant design within the UK or internationally.
* Skilled in preparing bids, cost estimates, and working with electrical standards (IEC, IEEE).
* Effective communicator with the ability to manage multiple priorities and travel when needed.

Join a collaborative environment that values diversity, innovation, and your professional growth. Enjoy flexible and remote working options and be part of shaping the future of energy infrastructure.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Software Architect Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Duties:

Software Architecture Engineering (High Tech) focuses on architecting multiple types/categories of software including end-user applications and operating systems/utility software (which provides a platform for running end user applications) for sale to external customers. The work includes:

• Performing complex software process definition, requirements analysis, and high-level design / modelling to convert stakeholder needs into software solutions.
• Designing and specifying the overall software structure, core elements, and properties by understanding the software requirements, constraints, interfaces, and dependencies.
• Developing the architectural guidelines, specifications, and technical standards, including coding standards, tools, services and platforms related to current and future technological environments.
• Communicating the design of the software architecture to stakeholders.

Responsibilities typically include:

• Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
• Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

At Quest Global, its not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better placeto make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

A Principal Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer plays a critical role in the Aerospace and Defence industry, leading the design and integration of electrical and control systems across complex, safety-critical platforms. The role translates requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions, overseeing the lifecycle from concept through validation to production readiness. It ensures delivery against cost, schedule, quality, and certification requirements while driving best practice in systems integration and control strategy. At Quest Global, we are seeking a highly experienced engineer to provide technical leadership across complex engineering challenges.

As a Principal Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer, you will champion delivery of EC&I excellence and act as technical authority to support within the design, test and commissioning stages. You will manage the team to produce high quality solutions for projects and be able to apply engineering knowledge and first principles to devise innovative solutions to unique problems. You will manage design processes, coordinate with team members, partners and clients, ensure regulatory compliance, implement technical standards, find solutions for technical issues and provide expert advice on electrical systems to team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opportunity to provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinating and overseeing their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring timescales, KPIs and deadlines are met to meet the requirements of the customer.
• Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards.
• Work on multiple major projects of the highest complexity requiring forefront-of-field, innovative solutions.
• Act independently at the organisational level, being self-supervising, within guidance and expectations of customers.
• Champion quality deliverables for EC&I as well as continuous improvements included within your owned delivery stream.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice engineering vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Design electricalwiring diagrams, P&IDs and any other technical documentation to support the application of the product in test and service.
• Design electricalwiring diagrams, P&IDs and any other technical documentation to support the application of the product in test and service.
• Ensure compliance with functional safety, cyber security and hazardous area management standards
• Collaborate on the design of harness schematics connector table, splice documentation and release of BOMS
• Collaboration with gearbox and mechanical subsystems engineers to route cabling through high-vibration, high-temperature, or constrained environments
• Liaise with supply chain to ensure technical oversight in regards EC&I
• Ensure close support with production during manufacturing and build
• Apply MIL-STD, DEF-STAN, and other relevant defence electrical design standards, as well as UK, EU and any other client requirements.
• Ensure EMC/EMI integrity, environmental sealing, and survivability under shock, vibration
• Proficiency in control system software (PLC, DCS)
• Produce engineering drawings and installation instructions
• Support prototype builds, integration testing, and root-cause investigations
• Ability to capture and specify the design requirements general and task Management.
• You will participate in internal and external design reviews and you are responsible for the design acceptance by the client.
• You shall be able to lead projects in a multi-disciplined environment and be capable of coordinating allelectrical engineeringand design, with the other disciplines, processes, transmission systems,gears,gear boxandmarineengineering.
• Strive forcontinuous improvementand drive your area of delivery autonomously, with particular focus on EC&I support process improvements and preventive measures.
• We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

Required Skills (Technical Competency):

• Experienced with in the production of electrical specifications, scopes of work, calculations, drawings and schedules
• Proven experience in EC&I Engineering, ideally within heavy industrial or rotating equipment environments.
• Bachelors degree inelectrical engineering, mechatronics, or a similar field
• 5 -7+ years of experience in a senior capacity working on electrical design, controls, instrumentation,P&ID creation, andorwiring diagramsetc.
• Proficiency with3D CADfor layout design (Solid Edgeelectrical,NX electrical routingetc).
• Knowledge of defence platforms or industrial machinery.
• Understanding of ISO, EMI & EMC design principles, grounding, shielding, and cable protection.
• Experience in test rig design, interfacing between product and rig hardware.
• Familiarity with gearbox or drivetrain integration.
• Excellent problem-solving andanalytical skills.
• Ability to work under defence programme constraints and documentation rigor.
• Effective communicationand interpersonal skills.
• Analyse and manage multiple design related issues to identify root cause
• Make design changes on existing products and track them
• Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to clients
• Result oriented. You are only satisfied after your engineering and design is accepted by the client, you delivered top quality and the client is very satisfied with the performance of you and your team
• You can chair design review meetings
• You have pleasure in teaching and coaching the young generation engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/masters degree in engineering or a related field.

• Previous experience in a similar role within the Aerospace and Defence industry.

• Preferably a Chartered Engineer.

• Experience in heavy engineering industry, power transmission systems,gearsandgear box

• Strong knowledge ofquality management systemsand industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001)

• Strong knowledge ofquality management systemsand standards.

• Proficient inroot cause analysisand failure mode analysis techniques.

• Excellent problem-solving andanalytical skills.

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on team, quality andcontinuous improvement.

-Effective communicationand interpersonal skills.

Due to security requirements these posts are open to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY

If you are a dedicated and proactive professional with a passion for ensuring quality and drivingcontinuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Join our team at Quest Global as a Principal Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer and contribute to the success of our Aerospace and Defence projects. Apply now!

Locations: Epsom, Leeds, Birmingham or Glasgow
Duration: 12 months initially
Rate: Negotiable on experience

Inside IR35

Are you passionate about shaping the future of energy? Our client, a leading player in the power industry, is seeking a Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer to join their expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile transmission projects across the UK, contributing to innovative energy solutions.

What you’ll be doing:
* Lead onshore and offshore HV cable FEED and detailed design works for major transmission projects.
* Support business growth by engaging with clients, identifying opportunities, and assisting in bid and proposal development.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, structural, and project management, to deliver comprehensive project solutions.
* Attend site visits, coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers, and ensure project milestones are met.
* Mentor junior engineers and support internal capability development.

What you’ll bring:
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
* Proven experience in HV cable system design, manufacture, testing, and installation.
* Familiarity with client standards such as National Grid, SPEN, and SSEN.
* Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
* Business development mindset with experience supporting strategic growth.
* Willingness to travel as needed.
* Experience with commissioning on transmission/EHV scale projects.

Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will influence some of the most challenging and impactful engineering projects. If you’re ready to make a difference in the energy sector, we want to hear from you!

eDV (UK*C) Cleared Information Assurance Security Manager - Contract - 12 Months

iO Associates are currently looking for x2 eDV (UK*C) Cleared Information Assurance Security Managers for contract positions to work in Cheltenham full time.

The client is offering day rates up to £800 a day (Inside IR35) for an initial 12 month contract - you must hold active eDV Clearance / a Green Badge to join this project.

We’re looking for experience in the following areas:

• Serve as the primary Security point of contact, overseeing all information security aspects within the business area
• Manage and maintain the governance framework, ensuring clear accountability, ownership, and assurance responsibilities
• Engage stakeholders regularly, communicating security risks, issues, and progress across the full system lifecycle
• Facilitate discussions and ensure risks are identified with agreed mitigation and action plans
• Provide guidance, ensure policy compliance, maintain accurate documentation, and support lifecycle assurance activities

You must hold active eDV (UK*C) Clearance (aka a green badge) - this is a non-negotiable.

Our client is looking to interview candidates ASAP so if interested, please get in touch with an updated CV and we will arrange a call to discuss the role in more detail.

E - j.godwin @ ioassociates.co.uk

eDV (UK*C) Cleared Information Assurance Security Manager - Contract - 12 Months

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.
At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

Job description - the role

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer for a 12 Month Contract can be based in any of the following locations (hybrid) Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Leeds, York or Nottingham.

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

Purpose of the role:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to high-profile and technically diverse projects, working across all stages of the project lifecycle from advisory and concept design through to detailed design and construction supervision

What you’ll do:

• Lead civil engineering projects or defined technical elements from concept through to construction
• Deliver high-quality technical designs in accordance with standards, best practice, and client requirements
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery
• Support, mentor, and technically guide junior engineers
• Contribute to continuous improvement in design quality, processes, and innovation
• Represent the organisation confidently in client meetings and project discussions.

The skills you’ll need:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (ICE or equivalent), or demonstrable experience at this level.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage complex and varied workloads across multiple projects
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in the UK and/or internationally
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others
• A commitment to design excellence and continuous quality improvement

About the client

About the client
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup’s internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.
AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Thermal CAE Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, integrate, and maintain 1D CAE models within a full vehicle environment.
• Conduct vehicle-level simulations and detailed analyses of thermal, physical, and control systems.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality technical presentations explaining complex vehicle behaviours and efficiency metrics to a range of stakeholders.
• Lead issue resolution activities and drive continuous improvements in modelling processes and methods.
• Manage multiple stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of simulation outputs.
• Innovate and develop new processes, tools, and methodologies to meet evolving business requirements.

Essential Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience with 1D simulation toolsets and/or model integration platforms (e.g., GT-Suite, Amesim, Simulink, Synopsys Silver).
• Strong capability in visualising, interpreting, and communicating virtual analysis results, including understanding the limitations of virtual development methods.
• Experience working with thermal systems, ideally within the automotive domain.
• Broad understanding of complete vehicle systems and the ability to interpret complex interactions affecting vehicle energy flow and efficiency.

Desirable Skills Requested:

• Experience applying Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of control system architectures and associated deployment risks.
• Experience in data science, reduced-order modelling, or data engineering.
• Knowledge of low-voltage automotive electrical systems.

Education Required:

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking a Lead Technical Architect on an initial 6 month contract.

Skills needed for this role

• Bridging the gap between the technical and non-technical. You can speak on behalf of technical teams and facilitate relationships with indirect stakeholders. (Relevant skill level: working)
• Governance. You understand how governance works and what governance is required. You can take responsibility for the assurance of parts of a service and know what risks need to be managed. (Relevant skill level: working)
• Making and guiding decisions. You can make decisions characterised by managed levels of risk and complexity and recommend decisions as risk and complexity increase. You can resolve technical disputes between peers and indirect stakeholders, taking into account all views and opinions. (Relevant skill level: working)
• Strategy. You can apply strategy, using patterns, standards, policies, roadmaps and vision statements. You can challenge them and provide guidance. (Relevant skill level: working)
• Turning business problems into technical design. You can design systems characterised by managed levels of risk, manageable business, and technical complexity and meaningful impact. You can work with well understood technology and identify appropriate patterns. (Relevant skill level: working)

The ideal candidate should have

• Experience working with written code e.g., Javascript (typescript), Node, CDK
• AWS experience
• Strong communication skills when it comes to explaining their vision and architectural design to a wide array of internal and external stakeholders

NB: Active SC/recently lapsed SC would be advantageous.

To apply, please submit latest CV.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Software Architect Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

Software Architecture Engineering (High Tech) focuses on architecting multiple types/categories of software including end-user applications and operating systems/utility software (which provides a platform for running end user applications) for sale to external customers. The work includes:

• Performing complex software process definition, requirements analysis, and high-level design / modelling to convert stakeholder needs into software solutions
• Designing and specifying the overall software structure, core elements, and properties by understanding the software requirements, constraints, interfaces, and dependencies
• Developing the architectural guidelines, specifications, and technical standards, including coding standards, tools, services and platforms related to current and future technological environments
• Communicating the design of the software architecture to stakeholders.

Responsibilities typically include:

• Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
• Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Senior Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer
Locations: Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham or Epsom
Duration: 12 months initially
Rate: Negotiable on experience

Inside IR35

Are you ready to make a real impact in the energy sector? Our client, a leading organisation in power and energy solutions, is seeking a talented Senior Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile projects, supporting clients like National Grid and SSEN across the UK and internationally.

What you’ll be doing:
* Lead technical delivery of protection and control (P&C) design packages for substation projects, from Front End Engineering Design (FEED) to Detailed Design.
* Provide technical guidance on protection schemes, relay settings, coordination, and substation automation.
* Ensure quality assurance and governance of all design outputs, including SLDs, wiring diagrams, I/O schedules, and control room layouts.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, suppliers, and contractors, building strong relationships and understanding client needs.
* Manage tender packages, respond to technical queries, and produce high-quality technical offers.
* Attend and chair design and hazard review meetings, site visits, and support project delivery across transmission and distribution networks.
* Support capability development and training within your team, fostering a collaborative environment.

What you’ll bring:
* Solid understanding of electrical engineering, power systems, and energy markets.
* Proven experience in substation secondary design, protection schemes, and automation.
* Strong communication and teamworking skills, with a client-focused approach.
* Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate with diverse teams, and deliver high-quality outputs.
* Experience in managing tender responses and technical offers.

Required skills and qualifications:
* Knowledge of protection schemes, relay configurations, and substation automation.
* Experience with SLDs, wiring diagrams, and interface drawings.
* Ability to lead technical reviews and attend site visits.
* Capable of working across multiple locations including Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, or Epsom.

Join a supportive, flexible environment where your expertise can shape a sustainable future. If you’re passionate about energy and ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Location: Sheffield Hybrid - 60% office 40% home
Duration: 30/11/2026
Rate 455
MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross functional technology initiatives within the CTO organisation. The role ensures delivery of technical programmes that modernise the clients technology landscape, improve resilience, and drive strategic simplification. This position requires strong engineering literacy, deep stakeholder management expertise, and the ability to drive execution in a global, matrixed environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end to end delivery of multi-disciplinary technical projects, ensuring outcomes align with CTO strategy and architecture standards.
• Partner with engineering leads, architects, and product owners to translate business and technical requirements into structured delivery plans.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and issues across teams and platforms.
• Maintain high quality project artefacts including RAID logs, roadmaps, technical delivery plans, budgets, and executive reporting.
• Drive alignment across Engineering, Architecture, Cybersecurity, Service Management, and Business stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor delivery and ensure all third party activity aligns with the clients controls and governance.
• Promote modern engineering practices including automation, DevOps, and continuous improvement.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience delivering large scale technology programmes in financial services or enterprise settings.
• Strong technical understanding of infrastructure, cloud, platforms, and modern engineering methods.
• Excellent communication and senior stakeholder management capability.
• Experience managing complex budgets, multi region delivery, and commercial/vendor structures.?