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Faculty Director of Operations
QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
London
Remote or hybrid
Leader
£87,005 - £117,692
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

About the Role

Supporting the Vice Principal and Deputy Vice-Principal for Medicine and Dentistry (FMD) in all aspects of the Faculty’s strategic and functional development, the FDO manages a complex operational structure through a combination of direct and matrix management. They play a key role in driving cultural and organisational change. Acting as a key relationship manager, they bring together colleagues to enable exceptional service delivery to students, academic colleagues, and external stakeholders.

About You

The FDO is the senior professional service lead in the Faculty, a member of the University Professional Services Leadership Team and Chief Operations Officers Leadership Group. In addition to leading a substantial Faculty, the FDO coordinates, and matrix manages strategic business partners in HR and Finance, who collectively provide senior management support to the Faculty Executive. There is a key management relationship with a deputy FDO and leads the Faculty’s Transnational Education activities and oversees activities through the QMUL Malta Medical Campus, including line management of the Malta Operations lead.

About Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry offers international excellence in research and teaching and supports clinical service for a population of unrivalled ethnic diversity in East London and the wider Thames Gateway. At the forefront of medical research and education, with research themes in cancer, cardiovascular medicine, inflammation, trauma, and population health. Queen Mary is in the top ten universities in the UK for medicine and dentistry and seventh in the world for research citations for medicine in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. In the Complete University Guide 2026, we are ranked first in London for dentistry and second in London for medicine.

Working with six NHS Trust partners in East London, the Faculty is central to delivering impact on health-related challenges for local and global populations; it has a strong commitment to public engagement through its pioneering science education centre in Whitechapel, The Centre of the Cell. The Faculty is firmly embedded in our East End and global communities, and through education and research, we are committed to improving the health outcomes, wellbeing, and prosperity of those we serve through a strategy focused on Better Health for All.

About Queen Mary

Ranked joint 7th in the UK for the quality of its research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, Queen Mary University of London, is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive higher education institutions, delivering world class education and knowledge transfer across a wide range of subjects in the Humanities and Social Sciences, Medicine & Dentistry and Science & Engineering.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Principal Structural Engineer
Certain Advantage
Stevenage
Hybrid
Senior
£50/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Structural Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week.

Candidates with a FE / FEA background ( Structural Engineer / Structural Analysis / Stress Engineer ) ideally from the Defence / Aerospace industry would be suitable for this position.
Rate:£50.00 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter
Location: Stevenage
Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. a 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is possible.
Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: One stage video interview

Principal Structural Engineer Job Description:

The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join its team in Stevenage. The group consists of over fifty engineers working across a wide spectrum of cutting-edge military systems.

Responsibilities:

Working for an internationally recognised company, you will play a critical role in ensuring that products deliver the necessary performance against key structural requirements.

Skillset/experience required:

  • Degree qualified in a STEM subject.

  • Proven ability to carry out structural analysis through the application of hand calculations and Finite Element (FE) methods. Proven experience in the Altair FE toolset is preferred, although experience in alternative FE codes such as NASTRAN, ANSYS etc. will be considered.

  • Experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Static, dynamic, fatigue analysis;

  • Metallic/composite analysis;

  • Finite Element optimisation & Design of Experiments;

  • Assessment of mechanisms and multi body dynamics;

  • Crash analysis.

  • Ability to make quick/simple assessments to progress design activities in an efficient manner.

  • Self-motivated individuals, who are great problem solvers and are able to take responsibility for complex structural analysis tasks.

  • Can work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to network and influence internal and external customers.

  • Relevant experience in an equivalent or comparable industry would be advantageous.

Technical Shopfloor Engineer
Guidant Global
Chester
In office
Mid
£68,484/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: Broughton (on-site)
Shift Pattern: Double day shifts (20% uplift)
Security Clearance: BPSS+

Join Us as a Technical Shopfloor Engineer

We’re excited to be partnering with Airbus to recruit a proactive and collaborative Technical Shopfloor Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys solving technical challenges directly on the shopfloor.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in enabling smooth production, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring product quality and safety. If you’re passionate about manufacturing engineering and enjoy being hands-on with production teams, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Technical Shopfloor Engineer, you will:

  • Work closely with the Production and Autonomous Production Teams (APT) to support daily operations.
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve technical issues that cannot be addressed at operator or first-line level.
  • Provide an end-to-end perspective on production processes at shopfloor level.
  • Support continuous production enablement by effectively using available resources and technical knowledge.
  • Contribute to Airbus’ operational excellence goals by championing continuous improvement activities.
  • Assist with identifying non-conformances and support reduction initiatives.
  • Promote a culture of customer focus, safety, and high-quality standards across all shopfloor activities.

What You’ll Bring

We welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, and we value experience just as much as qualifications.

You’ll ideally have:

  • Experience working in a manufacturing, aviation, production, or lineside engineering environment.
  • Strong manufacturing engineering experience (essential).
  • Experience working within regulatory or compliance-driven environments.
  • Solid project management and communication skills.
  • A proactive, adaptable, and autonomous approach to problem-solving.
  • A commitment to product safety and quality assurance.
  • HNC or equivalent technical qualification (desirable but not essential).

Shift & Pay Information

  • Double day shifts (Monday-Friday):

    • 06:00-13:10 (week 1)
    • 13:30-20:40 (week 2)
  • Pay Rates:

    • £26.92 per hour PAYE
    • £36.00 per hour Umbrella
  • Uplifts:

    • 20% shift uplift
    • Paid overtime after 35 hours (25% Mon-Fri, 50% Sat-Sun)

Why Join Us?

When you join Guidant Global, you’re supported by a team that puts people first. You’ll benefit from:

  • A transparent and supportive recruitment process.
  • Access to exciting long-term opportunities within Airbus.
  • A dedicated contact to support you throughout your contract.
  • A role where you can genuinely add value and contribute to continuous improvement.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Obsolescence Engineer - Engineering Support Specialist
Indotronix Avani UK Ltd
Yeovil
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£50/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role: ILS / Product Support / Supportability - Obsolescence Engineer

Location:Yeovil /Bristol/Gosport, UK

Duration:12months

Role Type:Hyrbid (3 Days a Week Onsite)

Salary:Around £50 Dependingon experience

Role Overview:

Our globally renowned aerospace client is seeking an Obsolescence Engineer to support both current and emerging defenceprogrammes across its UK portfolio. The role will primarily be based in Yeovil/Bristol/Gosport, and will report to the Obsolescence Capability Lead within the Product Support Engineering function.

The successful candidate will contribute to the deliveryof effective Obsolescence Management services, supporting programme sustainability, availability, and long-term supportability across complex military platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Obsolescence Capability Lead in delivering obsolescence management services across the clients portfolio, including the development and maintenance of processes and plans to meet evolving programme requirements.
  • Identify obsolescence risksand opportunities at an earlystage, supporting the development of mitigation strategies and resolution plans.
  • Prepare and contribute to technical briefings, meetings, and internalor external workinggroups.
  • Attend and contribute to customer, supplier,and internal programmemeetings as required.
  • Liaise with engineering, supply chain, training, and wider supportfunctions to ensurealignment with programme developments and support objectives.
  • Engage directly with customers on obsolescence-related matters,providing informed technical support and guidance.
  • Assist in the coordination and delivery of Support Engineering outputs (including CDRLs), ensuring timely inputs, high-quality reviews, and first-time-right delivery.
  • Interface with the clients international obsolescence teams to ensure alignment between UK solutions and global platform strategies.
  • Support wider businessinitiatives such as quality improvement, safety culture, mentoring, and capability development as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Eligibility to obtainUK SC security clearance is essential.
  • Strong understanding of Support Engineering, with specific experience in obsolescence management within a military or defence environment.
  • Ability to analyseand interpret engineering and support data to informdecision-making.
  • Proven capability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to identifyoptimisation opportunities and improve customer outcomes.
  • Experience liaising with OEM organisations to integrate UK solutions with wider platform strategies.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality, with a focus on first-time-right delivery.
  • Familiarity with international support standards, such as Def Stan 00-600 and the ASD/AIA S- Series ILS specifications, is desirable.
  • Degree-leveleducation in a relevant engineering discipline is preferred but not essential.

Sadly, sponsorship cannot be provided.

Principal Systems Engineer
Morson Edge
Luton
Hybrid
Senior
£75/hour (Negotiable)
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: Luton
Duration: 12 months
Rate: Up to £75.00 UMBRELLA
INSIDE IR35
On site: 4 days a week (options for compressed week)

The Opportunity
Our client has an opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer to work in the modification, test and certification of a number of EW Sensor products for our export customers.
The role entails applying knowledge and experience of systems engineering to support the specification, development, integration, testing and certification of these systems.

Typical work you might be involved in:
• Update and manage the requirements and acceptance evidence for system variants
• Support system integration, verification, and validation activities to test compliance to the requirements and gather appropriate evidence for the certification.
• Developing and implementing engineering change request to support delivery of new system variants
• Develop and deliver engineering specifications, reports and presentations.

What we need from you
• A solid foundation in a relevant technical domain.
• High proficiency in requirements generation and management using IBM DOORS.
• Good understanding of formal testing to gather certification evidence
• Good experience of managing engineering change requests from creation to verification
• Good understanding of design compliance and acceptance criteria to achieve system certification
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles across the development lifecycle.
• Self-motivated with an aptitude for problem solving and driving challenging issues to a conclusion alongside excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance for UK-caveated programmes.

Fire Suppression engineer - Sprinkler Systems
Morson Edge
London
In office
Junior - Mid
£200/day - £250/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Fire Suppression engineer – Sprinkler Systems - LU

Must have experience carrying out planned maintenance on sprinkler systems.

Rate: £200 - £250 including expenses
Location: All over the LU Network - Central London
Vehicle required: Own van or car is required
Days/ Hours: Night shift only - Sunday to Thursday evening - 10 pm – 6 am
Interviews: ASAP
Duration: 12 weeks or longer

Fire Suppression engineer must have experience carrying out planned maintenance on sprinkler systems.

The role:

Morson are currrently recruiting for an Fire Suppression Technician, who has previous experience in carrying out planned maintenance and on sprinkler and must have a thorough understanding of the system’s components and the necessary maintenance procedures. This includes knowledge of the water supply, control valves, sprinkler heads, piping, alarms, and monitoring devices. Regular inspections and maintenance are essential to ensure the system’s reliability and effectiveness in protecting life and property. The technician should be able to perform routine inspections, record maintenance activities, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

the Ideal canddidate:
You will be working on a night shift , Sunday to Thursday pattern, you’ll be trusted to work autonomously and relied on to make sure you work safely at all times.

You must have a driver’s license to enable you to travel between sites.

The key deliverables of this role are as follows:
• Completing preventative maintenance tasks on a nightly basis
• Ability to support the delivery of Daily tasks in line with business expectations
• Working as part of a team and individually dependant on task
• Health and Safety awareness and practice
• Monitoring of works to ensure continued compliance

The responsibilities for this role include:
• Provide accurate site reports on completed activities to either the site SPC or your line manager
• Responsible for completion of maintenance against defined schedule
• Ensure maintenance is completed to required standard and report any issues
• Complete any administration tasks in a timely manner
• Comply with Drug & Alcohol policy

Qualifications / Skill Requirements:
• Familiarity with local, national, and international fire codes, regulations, and standards as wet/dry sprinklers, gas suppression systems, foam systems
• Hydraulics and Fluid Dynamics: Expertise in water flow calculations and the behaviour of fluids under pressure
• Fire Suppression Systems: Understanding of various types of fire suppression systems such as Sprinkler systems
• Previous experience working within the LUL or Rail environment would be a advantage

Process Design Engineer
Morson Edge
Seascale
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£45/hour - £48/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Process Design Engineer with experience of small scale in pond abatement deployment and local silt/ swarf removal to join the TDA Project Design Team.

This is a full time contract role inside IR35 with a requirement to spend a minimum of 3 days per week in the Whitehaven offices or Sellafield Site when required.

****Only apply if you are a British Citizen and passport holder and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years. Candidates can start with BPSS security clearance whilst higher level clearance is being undertaken. ****

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on an emerging project at Sellafield. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment to deliver a project of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Engineering Manager, multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a fast-paced project.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Lessons from Experience (LFE) and apply knowledge of plant constraints throughout the project delivery process.

Ensure all plans, drawings, and quantities are accurate and suitable for technical calculations.

Produce and manage design documentation, including drawings and technical specifications.

Control and coordinate configuration management of engineering deliverables and associated site works.

Liaise with other designers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with design and construction regulations.

Provide regular progress reports and technical updates to the Process Responsible Engineer (RE).

Plan and prioritise work effectively, adapting to setbacks and resolving technical challenges as they arise.

Use AutoCAD, Navisworks, and 3D scanning software proficiently to transfer accurate site data to the design team.

Contribute site-based knowledge and technical input to Design and Constructability Reviews.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Hold an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification).

Demonstrate strong plant knowledge and experience working within an operational environment.

Have working experience using CIMAGE on the SL System.

A positive can-do attitude, excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse project teams.

Must hold appropriate Security Clearance (SC and British Sole National) and be a Sellafield pass holder.

Security Operations Manager
Infoplus Technologies UK Ltd
Reading
In office
Senior - Leader
£500/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Experience & Skills:Must have:
10+ years in cyber resilience / cyber programme delivery / operating model change in large, regulated enterprises (CNI preferred: water, energy, utilities, transport, healthcare).Exceptional communication: storytelling, exec decks, clear visuals, concise decision papers.Highly organised, proactive, outcome driven; adept at prioritisation and evidence-based reporting.Proven bridge role experience between suppliers/consultancies and internal Product Owner/Execs.Hands on with operating model design/embedding, governance set up, and stakeholder management at CIO/CISO/SLT level.
Strong knowledge of NIS Regulations, NCSC CAF, ISO/IEC 27001, and BCM/IR practices; familiarity with SEMD and sector guidance.
Demonstrable experience delivering table top exercises, scenario design, and recovery validation.Familiarity with IT/OT environments and systems (e.g., SCADA, SAP ECC, core ERP/CRM).Comfort with CMDB/ServiceNow, dependency mapping, and recovery sequencing concepts.Mandatory Skills: OT / IOT Security Operations (SecOps) .Role purpose:
To act as the senior bridge between the Product Owner and Thames Cyber Resilience 3rd party delivery partner to drive the formalisation, socialisation, and embedding of Thames Waters Digital Resilience Strategy and Digital Resilience Target Operating Model (DRTOM). The Cyber resilience engagement lead will shape and deliver the stakeholder engagement strategy, translate supplier outputs into clear, executive ready insights, and orchestrate the governance integration and operating rhythm that enables measurable improvements to Thames Waters digital resilience posture.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategy & TOM Enablement
  • Governance Integration & Operating Rhythm
  • Digital Resilience Op-Model Factory (DROF)
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Comms
  • Regulatory Alignment & Reporting
  • MVB ? Bizzdesign Integration Support
Senior Project Manager (Facilities / Building Management)
Blue Arrow- Engineering
Blackburn
In office
Senior
£450/day - £500/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role: Senior Project Manager

Location: Blackburn

Duration: 6 Months

Rate: £450 - £500P/D

IR35: Outside

Notes

* The successful candidate will lead high-value lifecycle works (theatres, wards, chillers, FCUs, AHUs, LV panels, etc.).

* You will develop scopes, briefs, costings, programmes and risk assessments.

* Manage full project cycle: design, procurement, PPP documentation, delivery, commissioning & handover.

* Ensure ISO-compliant documentation and auditable project files.

General Overview:

* Development of new business.

* Demonstrate team leadership, experience of managing a team of Project Managers.

* People development skills.

* Lifecycle and Variations Project Management, ensuring all Projects are managed, operated and completed with uncompromised efficiency, on time and to budget.

* Liaison with all relevant parties involved with Projects, including working with the Client to interpret and develop a brief/scope of works in order achieving sign off prior to works commencement, planning, during the works and through to completion.

* Full financial responsibility for circa £10M in revenue.

* Follow the Company and on-site Developments process ensuring all relevant documentation is prepared/completed including the provision of costs, programmes, risk analysis, PPP works documentation etc.

Qualifications or Required Experience:

* Demonstrable & varied experience in delivering Lifecycle and Variation Projects.

* Experience of delivering in challenging environments such as or like healthcare and Education.

* Thorough understanding of the principles of project management.

* Have extensive experience in the building/facilities management sectors.

* Be able to demonstrate resilience and can maintain an objective and positive focus through periods of high and sustained work pressure.

For more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advert

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Engineering Manager
Orion
Chipping Norton
In office
Senior - Leader
£300/day - £410/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Engineering Manager Enstone
Up to £410 per day (Inside IR35)
Monday to Friday (Days)

This is a hands-on Engineering Manager role, ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front. While youll be responsible for managing a small team of engineers, youll also be expected to remain technically involved supporting breakdowns, overseeing maintenance activity, and getting on the tools when required.

Key points:

  • Leada team of engineers
  • Oversee maintenance, reliability, and statutory inspections
  • Very hands-on role not office based
  • Day-to-day decision-making on site, providing technical guidance, and stepping in to support complex or urgent engineering issues.
  • Motivating & engaging the team

Requirements:

  • Mechanical or electrical engineering background
  • CI & Lean Engineering Experience
  • H&S Knowledge
  • Responsible for maintenance, reliability, and statutory compliance
  • Proven experience managing engineers in manufacturing / FMCG / heavy industry
  • Strong H&S and compliance knowledge
  • NVQ (or equivalent) in Engineering; leadership qualification desirable

Click Apply, or contact Jamie Garcia - Courtice (Orion Electrotech, Aylesbury) for more info:

Ref: INDMAN

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications, we cannot respond to everyone personally. If you haven’t heard back within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To view other vacancies, please visit our website.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Morson Edge
Seascale
Hybrid
Senior
£55/hour - £60/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer within pond mechanical handling experience to design rigs, tools and storage racks and support Design Substantiation and CA marking requirements to join the TDA Project Design Team.

**** You should be a British Citizen and passport holder and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years. Candidates can start with BPSS security clearance whilst higher level clearance is being undertaken. ****

This is a full time contract position inside IR35 with a requirement to spend a minimum of 3 days per week in the Whitehaven offices or Sellafield Site when required.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on an emerging project at Sellafield. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment to deliver a project of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Engineering Manager, multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a fast-paced project.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Lessons from Experience (LFE) and apply knowledge of plant constraints throughout the project delivery process.

Produce NFR, feasibility studies, and Design Intent Reports (DIRs) to justify and support design decisions.

Check and approve Mechanical design deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.

Ensure plans, drawings, and quantities are accurate and suitable for engineering calculations.

Manage and control design documentation, including drawings and technical specifications.

Maintain configuration control of engineering deliverables and ensure effective integration with other disciplines.

Liaise with other designers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with design and construction regulations.

Provide regular progress reports and technical updates to the Mechanical Responsible Engineer (RE).

Plan and prioritise work effectively, adapting to setbacks and resolving technical challenges as they arise.

Use AutoCAD, Navisworks, and 3D scanning software proficiently to transfer accurate site data to the design team.

Contribute technical knowledge and practical input to Design and Constructability Reviews.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Hold an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification).

Demonstrate strong plant knowledge and experience working within an operational environment.

Have working experience using CIMAGE on the SL System.

A positive can-do attitude, excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse project teams.

Must hold appropriate Security Clearance (SC and British Sole National) and be a Sellafield pass holder.

Project Engineer
Rullion Limited
Worcester
In office
Mid - Senior
£28/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Rullion are Looking to Recruit for the following Role

  • Project Engineer
  • Location Worcester - Site Based
  • ASAP Start
  • Duration : 12 months
  • Inside IR35
  • Rate : £28.00ph PAYE - Umbrella rates TBC

Our Client is looking to recruit project engineers to join their team. As part of the operations team abased in Worcester, in this role you will play an important part defining methods for our manufacturing process at their additive manufacturing business.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

  • Follow defined techniques, SOPs, work instructions and processes to ensure quality standards are achieved.
  • Work with technical and engineering personnel on new product development and processes.
  • Uphold the adherence to health and safety requirements.
  • Contributing to problem solving issues that arise in manufacturing.
    • Reporting and documenting any deviations found in the Process.
  • Support resolutions of daily production issues that arise and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities:

  • Support development of components using the APQP process.
  • Provide Engineering support for our NPI projects, including:
    • Host cross functional sessions.
    • Facilitate APQP activities such as risk assessment, failure mode and effects analysis.
    • (FMEA), and control plan development to proactively identify and mitigate quality risks.
    • Create and maintain quality plans, part structures for operational flow and technical manufacturing instructions, ensuring conformance to customer specifications and internal standards.
    • Support capability studies and lead root cause investigations of manufacturing issues.
    • Documenting lessons learnt.
  • Technical ownership of development, pre serial and serial production product.
    • Including disposition of product deviations.
  • Creation and flow down of technical instructions, including to sub contract operations, to fulfil customer requirements.

What You Bring:

Required:

  • Will need several years of experience in this field and knowledge of APQP methodologies and problem-solving tools.
  • Proficient with MS packages and ERP systems.
  • Experience executing APQP projects for high volume production manufacturing facilities.
  • Experience in delivering validation packages to external customers.
  • Fluent in English
  • Interpreting customer specifications.
  • Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • The ability to thrive in a challenging environment.
  • Methodical and self-motivated
  • Committed to continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on an individual basis.
  • Effective communicator

Desired:

Experienced in high volume production manufacturing and running of development programs

If available send CV and a member of the team will be in touch

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Project Engineer
Pioneer Selection
London
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£70,000/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Title – Project Engineer (Capital Projects Engineer / CAPEX Project Manager)

Location – Remote (Essex, Kent or London)

Salary – £60,000 – £72,000 (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Car Allowance – £5,500 per annum + Mileage Paid
Shift – Monday to Friday (Flexible / Project-Based Hours)

Job Role – Project Engineer

Are you an experienced Project Engineer looking for a high-impact 6-month fixed term contract within a fast-paced manufacturing environment? This Project Engineer role offers the opportunity to lead large-scale CAPEX projects (up to £1M) across multiple UK sites, delivering engineering investment programmes that directly impact operational performance and business growth. As a Project Engineer, you will take full ownership from concept through to commissioning, working with senior stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget and to specification. This is a fantastic opportunity for a results-driven Project Engineer who thrives in dynamic manufacturing environments and wants autonomy, responsibility and strong financial reward.

Sector – Fast-Paced Manufacturing / Industrial Manufacturing Non-Negotiable Requirements of “Project Engineer”

  • Proven project management experience
  • Experience delivering large CAPEX projects up to £1M within fast-paced manufacturing
  • Full UK Driving Licence and willing to travel to multiple sites
  • Recognised Engineering qualification

Essential Requirements of “Project Engineer”

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience managing contractors and external suppliers
  • Budget control and financial forecasting experience
  • Knowledge of UK health & safety and compliance regulations (CDM, PUWER etc.)
  • Experience delivering projects to strict cost and time constraints

Desirable Requirements of “Project Engineer”

  • FMCG or food manufacturing experience
  • Multi-site project delivery experience
  • Mechanical or Electrical bias
  • Experience commissioning production lines or process equipment

The “Project Engineer” will benefit from:

  • About the Company: A well-established, growing manufacturing business investing heavily in site upgrades and capital improvements across multiple UK locations.
  • Training & Development: Exposure to large-scale strategic investment programmes and senior leadership collaboration.
  • Investment in Engineer: High-value CAPEX portfolio with autonomy and decision-making responsibility.
  • Equipment: Work on automated production lines, processing equipment, utilities, and plant infrastructure projects.
  • £5,500 Car Allowance + Mileage
  • Competitive day-to-day autonomy
  • Strong opportunity to secure longer-term work based on performance

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Adem Halil at Pioneer Selection – .

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply – please see our website for further details.

Lead Data Engineer
Stealth IT Consulting Limited
Sheffield
Hybrid
Senior
£400/day - £445/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Location: Hybrid (60% Office / 40% Remote) Sheffield
Contract: 6 Month Contract (Extension possible)
Rate: £400+ per day inside IR35

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimise enterprise-scale data platforms for large, regulated organisations, ideally in banking, financial services, or other regulated sectors. This role requires hands-on technical expertise, leadership, and a consulting mindset to deliver scalable, resilient data solutions while promoting best practices and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and optimisation of enterprise data engineering platforms
  • Build and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines integrating large, complex datasets
  • Work with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data across SQL and NoSQL technologies
  • Develop solutions using Hadoop, Spark, and Splunk in large-scale environments
  • Write maintainable Python code, applying object-oriented and functional programming principles
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and version control
  • Collaborate with BI, Analytics, and downstream teams to support reporting and insights
  • Pair program and mentor other engineers to promote knowledge sharing and code quality
  • Define and maintain technical test plans including unit and integration tests
  • Promote SRE principles to ensure service resilience, sustainability, and recoverability

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Data Engineer in enterprise-scale environments
  • Hands-on expertise with Hadoop, Spark, and Splunk
  • Advanced Python development skills
  • Experience designing and optimising high-performance data pipelines
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD, source control, and automated testing
  • Analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills
  • Experience working in regulated, enterprise environments (e.g., banking, fintech, government)
  • Agile delivery experience (Scrum/Kanban)

Consulting & Soft Skills

  • Ability to mentor and uplift team performance
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Collaborative, delivery-focused mindset with high accountability
  • Knowledge of control, compliance, and regulatory requirements
  • Up-to-date awareness of modern tools, cybersecurity, and data privacy regulations
  • Champions innovation, advanced technologies, and best practices

If this role aligns with your skills and experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.

Configuration Manager
Akkodis
Stevenage
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Configuration Manager with CMII qualification required for long term contract assignment based in Stevenage (1-2 days on site rest from home)

What we’re looking for

  • A proven track record of experience within engineering organisations or operational domains, with a strong technical understanding of a product life cycle and its key delivery milestones.
  • Significant Configuration Manage experience within the Aerospace or Defence industry. Past performance of leading Configuration Management activities on engineering programmes.
  • Ability to problem solve, define best practice and build Configuration Management effectiveness in order to successfully control product data across multiple projects, through development and production phases.
  • Appreciation of product life cycle management processes and tools to provide efficient, controlled evolution of product data.
  • Passion for coaching and developing others through the sharing and delivery of knowledge, information and best practice.
  • Understanding of how to satisfy and compliment external standards through healthy and efficient business processes.

Responsibilities

  • Work transversely across multiple business projects to ensure consistent and comprehensive CM approach.
  • Understand individual project status and milestones before coaching required technical practice to support CM deliverables.
  • Gain a robust understanding of specific business CM processes before supporting the expression and embedding of these within project.
  • Grow CM knowledge and expertise throughout Configuration Management group.
  • Work collaboratively with CM Group Lead and CM team members, providing assertive advice and technical direction, whilst fostering a supportive and positive working culture.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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Integration Lead
itecopeople
London
Hybrid
Senior
£450/day - £451/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Integration Lead (Technical).

Title: Integration Lead.
Duration: 3-month contract likely to be extended.
Location: Mostly Remote (occasional client site meetings).
Start: ASAP.
Rate: TBC - Outside IR35.

We are looking for a highly technical Integration Lead to drive the implementation of a new integration framework within a complex environment.

We need a hands-on, technically credible delivery lead who can operate confidently across multiple project verticals and stakeholders, e.g. architecture, engineering, suppliers and business - ensuring integration solutions are designed, specified and delivered effectively.

The Role

You’ll act as the glue between architecture, engineering, vendors and the wider programme - driving clarity, pace and delivery. You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end coordination of integration framework implementation, ensuring:

  • Technical specifications are complete, accurate and implementation-ready

  • Dependencies across systems, suppliers and workstreams are clearly identified and actively managed

  • Integration designs align with architectural principles and business requirements

  • Multiple stakeholders, third-party suppliers and consultants are aligned and working cohesively

  • Risks, assumptions and technical constraints are proactively managed

    Key Experience Required

  • Strong background in systems integration and integration frameworks

  • Experience delivering complex, multi-system integration solutions

  • Deep understanding of APIs, data flows, middleware, messaging, and enterprise integration patterns

  • Ability to challenge and validate technical documentation and solution designs

  • Proven experience coordinating technical teams and third-party suppliers

  • Excellent stakeholder management across technical and non-technical audiences

  • Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments

    Ideal Background

  • Technical PM / Integration Lead / Technical Delivery Lead

  • Experience working within large-scale enterprise transformation programmes

  • Strong documentation and governance discipline

  • Able to operate with minimal oversight and hit the ground running

If you’re a technically strong delivery lead who thrives in complex integration environments, we’d like to hear from you. Please send your CV to Simon at (url removed)

Services Advertised are those of an Employment Business.

Network Product Owner
Experis
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£580/day - £630/day

Role Title: Network Product Owner

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 18th December 2026

Rate: 630

Location: Manchester 3 days on site

JD -

Network Security Technical Product Owner - the clients Global Network Services, you should possess

the following skillsets:

  • Network Security Product Strategy and Vision: Ability to define, document, and communicate a clear network security product vision aligned with Zero Trust principles, organizational governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements. Deep understanding of security policy lifecycle management, identity and access management integration, micro-segmentation strategies, and continuous verification principles. Skilled in managing network security product backlog prioritized based on risk assessment, business value, and threat landscape, with deep collaboration with security operations, infrastructure, and compliance teams. Strong understanding of API-level integration between security platforms and orchestration systems.
  • Previous Hands-on expertise in one or more of the following areas: design and build of secure, fault-tolerant enterprise-class distributed network security systems with business-facing APIs/Web UIs, ensuring successful adoption and rotation at scale across domains including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for Remote Access and Proxy services, Network Access Control (NAC), Next 1 Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) integration, spanning physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
  • Strong understanding of network security technology fundamentals including Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, Software 1 Defined Perimeter (SDP), identity-aware proxy architectures, 802.1X authentication, certificate-based authentication, policy-based access control, stateful/stateless firewall technologies, threat intelligence integration, and network segmentation strategies.

Expertise in security policy modelling, documentation of end-to-end security workflow specifications (e.g., threat models, security control frameworks, policy decision flows), security architecture diagrams, and governance framework documentation aligned with industry standards (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).

Desired Knowledge -

  • Knowledge of DevSecOps tooling, GitOps for security-as-code, CI/CD pipelines for security policy deployment, Infrastructure-as 1 Code (IaC) security scanning, security automation frameworks, and version control for security configurations. Working knowledge of cloud-native security services: Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB), cloud firewall services, identity federation, secure access service edge (SASE), zero trust network access platforms, security posture management, and cloud IAM integration.
  • Compliance and Regulatory Controls - Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001/27002, PCI-DSS, SOC 2) and experience designing and implementing solutions using commercial and open-source security tools for lifecycle management of enterprise security infrastructure. Understanding of ITIL for security incident and problem management, risk management frameworks, and security governance processes.
  • Proficiency in Agile Methodologies - Jira/Confluence, Scrum/Kanban, security backlog and workflow management, and security 1 specific SRE reporting metrics (Mean Time to Detect - MTTD, Mean Time to Respond - MTTR, Mean Time to Remediate, deployment frequency, security control effectiveness, Security Level Objectives - SLO).
Technical Architect
BrightBox Group
Newcastle upon Tyne
Fully remote
Senior - Leader
£550/day

Job Title: Technical Architect
Start Date: March 2026
Max Day Rate: 550 per day
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Location: Remote

As a Technical Architect, you will work with multiple projects and teams to address challenges that require broad architectural thinking. Your leadership will be instrumental in mentoring team members, guiding other architects, and ensuring that our technical designs align with overarching strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical design of systems and services, justify and communicate design decisions, and assure the quality of services.
  • Develop and evolve governance frameworks to effectively manage delivery, utilising standards, guardrails, and principles.
  • Make informed decisions characterised by varying levels of risk and complexity, providing recommendations as needed.
  • Define and challenge strategies, patterns, standards, policies, and roadmaps, while offering proactive guidance across the organisation.
  • Design systems that are technically complex and carry significant business impact.
  • Review and integrate application requirements, including functional, security, integration, performance, quality, and operational specifications.
  • Provide insights into final decisions regarding hardware, network products, system software, and security measures.

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in software development, with a strong background in Scala/Java 8 and Mulesoft.
  • Proven experience with AWS (Amazon Cloud) and familiarity with DevOps tools.
  • Expert knowledge in transforming business problems into effective technical designs and managing stakeholder relationships.
  • Practitioner knowledge related to governance, assurance, strategic decision-making, and understanding the broader context within which projects operate.
Technical Architect (Investment Systems)
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
London
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£850/day - £890/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: London / Sheffield (Hybrid 2 days in office)

Domain: Investment Technology (PMS, IBOR, ABOR)

Contract: 6-12 months contract

The Opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Architect to lead the architecture of complex investment systems at a mission-driven financial institution. This key role involves owning the front-to-back architectural integrity of the investment platform, ensuring seamless integration across Portfolio Management (PMS), Investment Book of Record (IBOR), and Accounting Book of Record (ABOR). Responsibilities include defining the technical roadmap, influencing strategy, and ensuring scalable, resilient systems for long-term growth.

Systems Evolution

  • Design and oversee integrated PMS, IBOR, and ABOR architecture.
  • Lead system transitions, integrations, and modernization.

Investment Lifecycle Architecture

  • Architect solutions for complex events: capital calls, distributions, multi-tier funds, and valuation.
  • Ensure architectural alignment across private equity and debt lifecycles.

Service Design Leadership

  • Lead Service Design workshops; translate requirements into scalable technical blueprints.
  • Champion long-term architectural integrity.

Architectural Output & Governance

  • Produce high-quality architectural artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, integration patterns) aligned with enterprise standards.
  • Ensure traceability from business requirements to implementation.

Data & Reporting Excellence

  • Design and optimize back-end data models for regulatory, financial, and impact reporting.
  • Ensure consistent, accurate IBOR and ABOR reporting.

Expertise:

  • Deep domain knowledge of investment management lifecycles (PE/PD preferred).
  • Expertise in capital calls, waterfall distributions, and valuations.

Systems:

  • Proven experience with PMS, IBOR, and ABOR systems.
  • Track record leading system integrations/platform transitions.

Architecture:

  • Ability to apply Service Design to complex finance.
  • Experience delivering enterprise-wide production-ready architectural outputs.

Data:

  • Strong experience in back-end data modelling for complex financial/regulatory reporting.

The Bridge

  • Ability to translate complex investment terminology into actionable technical requirements - and articulate technical constraints clearly to business stakeholders.

Why Join?

You will play a critical role in strengthening the technology foundation that supports large-scale investment activity and economic impact. This is an opportunity to build a “gold standard” investment architecture within a high-stakes, purpose-led environment.

If you are passionate about investment technology, architectural excellence, and building resilient financial systems that enable long-term growth - we would love to hear from you.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Lead Technical Architect (Solution Owner) - DV Cleared
Experis
Basingstoke
In office
Senior
£750/day - £850/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Lead Technical Architect

Clearance Required: DV

An opportunity is available for an experienced Lead Technical Architect to lead technical delivery across a large, complex and mission critical environment.

This role requires a strong technology leader with proven experience delivering IaaS, PaaS and Workplace services within secure environments.

You will act as the technical lead across delivery teams, shaping strategy, roadmap and architectural direction while ensuring governance and compliance standards are maintained.

The Role - Lead Technical Architect

You will lead a multi-skilled agile team across security, service and management disciplines. Team collaboration and delivery control are central to this position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the technical delivery of Managed Service sub-components from design through to live deployment.
  • Collaborate with wider technical leadership to drive cohesive delivery across multiple technology areas.
  • Contribute to strategic direction and roadmap development.
  • Act as the technical lead for internal teams and customer stakeholders.
  • Provide architecture governance to ensure compliance with requirements and alignment to the approved vision.
  • Maintain the integrity and resilience of customer environments.
  • Report into the Solution Lead.

Required Experience

  • Proven experience delivering secure, highly resilient, large-scale IaaS, PaaS and Workplace solutions.
  • Strong background in producing and owning High Level Designs and Low Level Designs.
  • Experience leading and motivating technical teams to deliver against defined plans.
  • Experience delivering solutions using Agile methodologies.
  • Strong client-facing capability with the confidence to present technical positions to senior internal and customer stakeholders.

This role suits a technically credible architect who can lead complex delivery, operate within secure environments and maintain architectural control at scale.

To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button

HIP Developer Experience Lead for Internal Cloud CGEMJP
Experis
Sheffield
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary

Role Title: HIP Developer Experience Lead for Internal Cloud

Duration: contract to run until 17/07/2026

Location: Sheffield, 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to 575.92 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

Client Internal Cloud (HIC), IKP (Internal Kubernetes Platform) and Kafka (Event Streaming) are our strategic hosting platforms supporting the fast-growing demand from numerous customers. We have deployed over 15,000 servers in 3 regions underpinning thousands of Technology services.

As a developer experience lead for the HIP platform, you will help to understand and improve the internal customer and developer experience for our strategic platforms, enabling more customer centric solutions.

Your role is to tackle the challenge of the complexity that teams must endure as they integrate technology services into a viable route-to-live. This journey might include runtimes for dev, test and prod; global load balancing; CI/CD mechanism; monitoring, logging, alerting systems; database; file storage; secrets management; team coordination tooling including Confluence and Jira; solutions design documentation; and IT service acceptance documentation.

What you’ll do:

  • Work with key platform stakeholders to review existing platforms in HIP for opportunities to implement better customer journeys.
  • Assess and compare external platforms (owned by GBGIs, CTO Platforms or other domains) to seek for enhancements opportunities to then implement into HIP platforms.
  • Work closely with lead developers, understanding their needs and pain points, and to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions within our HIP infrastructure.
  • Facilitate 2-way communication between platform creators and consumers - technical, but good comms / material creation etc.
  • Create and maintain efficient tools, platforms, and processes that enable internal developers to build and deploy software more easily.
  • May include implementing automation, managing infrastructure as code, building CI/CD pipelines, providing self-service infrastructure, and being a partner to development teams to improve their workflow and remove blockers.
  • Maintain and drive strong collaboration between federated domains underpinning internal cloud across CTO, and across the business lines and with vendors.
  • Provide technical guidance and support for customers whilst driving deployment consistency.
  • Build a developer-centric culture within HIP.

What you need to have to succeed in this role:

  • Ability to listen, communicate and learn from others’ experiences
  • A strong blend of infrastructure engineering skills and a developer-centric mindset to improve the overall developer productivity and happiness.
  • Ability to interface with senior stakeholders to procure the right tools and environments to suit their developers.
  • A strong background in development is essential for the role
  • Experience of managing teams is highly beneficial, as well as managing or leading programmes of work.
  • Experience working within an Agile environment delivering software solutions.
  • Experience and working knowledge on HIC/IKP, Hybrid Integration Platform, Software Defined Compute, Storage and Networks.
  • Understand of public cloud offerings with preferable experience in building applications on it.
  • Experience with providing enterprise strength solutions to manage/operate a globally disperse infrastructure.
  • Working knowledge of multiple middleware disciplines (Web Servers, Application Servers, Messaging and Application Lifecycle Management) is highly desirable
  • Experience working across cultures and coordinating a globally dispersed team.
  • Effective communication, problem solving skills, strategic and pragmatic approach to develop solutions.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamically changing environment.
  • Strong People Leadership, Articulation, Strategic Planning and Execution, Networking, and Influencing Skills

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

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