C++ Software Engineer - Defence
Initial 6-month contractOnsite in Reading when requiredPlease note, due to the nature of work this role requires SC level Security Clearance on submission. The role will also be working on UK Eyes Only programmes so the contactor must be a sole British national.
Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking an experienced C++ Software Engineer for a contract position. Based near Reading, this role is largely remote with occasional onsite requirements (25% onsite). The contract tenure is six months with full-time hours (37 hours per week). You will be a key contributor in an agile software delivery team, focusing on the development of high-quality software products and innovating within a crucial defence project.
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If you are a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer looking to make a meaningful impact within the defence and security sector, we encourage you to apply now.
Location: Site based office attendance minimum 3 days per week AND 2 days remote working
Status: Contract - INSIDE IR35
Duration: Approved until 31dec26 (renewable)
Reports to: Transverse Discipline Lead within the Integrated Transverse Team
Morson Edge are working on behalf of a major player within the Energy Sector who have a current requirement for an experienced Coating Engineer to join their established, site-based, Transverse Engineering Team in Bridgwater, Somerset. This is a (renewable) contract position - inside IR35 - HYBRID.
The successful candidate will comprise part of a wider, multi-national Joint Design Office team responsible for supporting Review and Acceptance of design activities of a classified plant. This dynamic and multi-disciplinary design team undertake the important intelligent customer role on behalf of the Project.
The Joint Design Office (JDO) has been created to reinforce site-based engineering to quickly respond to engineering queries/problems coming from site construction to deliver the schedule and to deliver an increased scope of work. By being located close to the construction works the JDO team are able to quickly react and provide technical solutions/answers - thereby crucially assisting construction teams swiftly and efficiently.
Overview
Key Responsibilities
The Skills
Contract | Coventry | Leading OEM via Major Consultancy
The role
You will own the end to end development of cockpit plastic trims from concept through to launch. This is a lead position with real accountability across technical delivery, supplier performance, validation and VAVE. You are the point of truth between design intent and production reality.
What you will be doing
Leading design and development of cockpit plastic trims from concept to SOP
Creating and maintaining CAD models and engineering drawings
Applying DFMEA, DFM and DFA to deliver robust, manufacturable designs
Translating styling intent into feasible engineering solutions
Selecting materials and defining manufacturing processes with suppliers
Managing suppliers to deliver cost, weight and quality targets
Driving validation for durability, thermal, NVH and regulatory compliance
Resolving engineering issues through prototype and production phases
Ensuring alignment with global regulations and OEM standards
What you need
Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Polymer Engineering
8 to 10 years experience in automotive cockpit or interior plastic trims
Strong knowledge of injection moulding, compression moulding and finishing
Confident user of CATIA V5, V6 or equivalent CAD tools
Solid understanding of NVH, BSR and regulatory requirements
Proven supplier management and cost optimisation experience
Comfortable owning delivery, decisions and trade offs
Success looks like
On time delivery of cockpit trims to programme milestones
Weight, cost and quality targets met without drama
Full regulatory and safety compliance
Premium interior execution that customers actually notice
Due to the increase in workload TDA require an experienced Mechanical Site Engineer based 4 days full time on Sellafield site. The role will be site facing and support the Construction Delivery Team on various projects, reporting to the Lead Site Engineer.
Candidates can start with BPSS security clearance whilst higher level clearance is being undertaken. You should be British Citizens and passport holders and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years.
This is a contract role INSIDE IR35 between £45-£55ph
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Provide LFE and Knowledge of plant constraints throughout the delivery process.
Pre-approve TQ’s to allow site works to continue
Produce NFR/Feasibility justifying design decision
Offering technical advice on the construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives, as well as feeding information back to the design team
Managing the site and parts of construction projects
Rad capability (Ferrus Scanning & Pull Testing) - Not Essential
Assist in sign off against the construction order
Overseeing building work and ensuring the quality of the work
Setting out, levelling and surveying the site
Ensuring plans, drawings and quantities are accurate for calculations
Managing the design documents (drawings / specs) supplied by the client are met and installed correctly on site
Managing the configuration control of engineering deliverables and site works.
Liaising with SL designers to ensure compliance with design & construction regulations
Reporting progress and other updates back to the client
Planning the work efficiently and adapting to any setbacks or difficulties
Proficient use of AutoCAD, Navisworks & 3D scanning software to enable transfer of data from site to the design team.
Provide input and site-based knowledge for Design and Constructability Reviews
ESSENTIAL:
Academic qualifications, HNC/HND Mech
Plant knowledge
FGMSP inducted
PFSP Inducted
C3 trained
Respirator & PVC trained
Sufficient use of CIMAGE on SL System
Packaging Technologist, EPR/ESG data specialist (FTC 14 month maternity cover)
Born on South Molton Street, London in 1971, Molton Brown is an icon of uniquely British style. Today, Molton Brown is one of the leading global brands in Kao’s global cosmetics portfolio. Growing from small-scale artisans into the international fragrance brand it is today, its pioneering presence is felt in our stores and websites, travel retail, luxury department stores and the most esteemed hotels around the world.
Expertly blended in London, Molton Brown’s signature fragrances, bath and shower gels, home and hand care luxuries have claimed iconic status. Kao and Molton Brown have a passion for integrity, for craftsmanship, for artistry and for giving our consumers the ultimate, quality experience.
The role:
14 month fixed-term contract (maternity cover).
You will manage new product development packaging through the stage-gate (Kaihatsu) process across retail, wholesale and e-commerce channels. Working closely with Kaihatsu project teams, you will ensure all packaging tasks are delivered on time, within budget, and ready for launch.
The role also provides data support for EPR, plastic tax, LCA and wider reporting, alongside preparation for upcoming EU PPWR requirements and the product passport for 2030. You will support the wider team with SAP queries, ensuring all data created is accurate, consistent and fit for reporting.
Key requirements:
What youll need:
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Molton Brown is part of Kao founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.
How we work:Having been selected among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.
Hiring Process:Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.
Our client, a valued partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is looking for an experienced Senior Configuration Engineer. In this role, you will support a dynamic team of over 30 Configuration specialists, working across various products, packages, and life cycles in a multi-national environment.
Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Configuration Engineer is a key player in supporting the Configuration Manager across various projects. This role involves taking charge of Product Definition and Configuration Management for minor projects or significant components of larger projects. It requires a proactive approach and a strong commitment to order and quality, ensuring the integrity of all design elements for the products.
What do you need?:
Additional skills:
Security Clearance:
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role:
For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This role is based at our client’s headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development opportunities are available to all employees.
Certain Advantage is hiring for a Project Engineer based in the Broughton area.
This role is on a contract basis and is site-based.
The Company
Were working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and separate Space and Defense division.
Does this sound like your next career move?
If youre ambitious to grow, this may be your next role?
The Role:
This role is for a Project Engineersomeone ambitious and ready to make an impact. Youll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.
Youll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:
The Individual Were looking for people who can show:
The Benefits:
Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.
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We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If youre hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, well work with you to find it.
We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isnt for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.
Senior Principal Research Engineer Composite Materials / Advanced Materials
Contract Length: 6 months
Rate: £60 per hour Umbrella
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Location: Hybrid (2 days per week from home)
Clearance required: DV - 10 years residency in the UK with no more than 3 months out of the country in one period.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal ResearchEngineer with expertise in advanced composite materials/ CMC’s to lead and deliver cutting-edge research programmes. This role is ideal for an experienced materials specialist who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of composite technologies, supporting UK strategic priorities, and accelerating the transition of new materials into industrial application.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and deliver programmes in advanced composites / advanced materials, particularly CMC’s
* Develop novel fibre architectures, resin systems, and multifunctional composite solutions.
* Collaborate with industry partners, government stakeholders, and academic institutions to drive innovation and technology readiness.
* Support research programmes while ensuring adherence to secure technology development protocols.
* Produce technical documentation, proposals, and publications to support knowledge sharing and future funding.
* Uphold security requirements and contribute to national security and defence strategy initiatives.
For further information, please send your CV over and we will be in touch!
An established engineering and laboratory-based organisation is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Consultant to drive operational excellence across the laboratory. This role focuses on process improvement, workflow optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and support sustainable growth.
The Lean Six Sigma Consultant will work closely with laboratory teams to embed Lean Six Sigma methodologies, support strategic planning, and ensure operational improvements are delivered effectively and sustainably.
Key Responsibilities
Identify operational bottlenecks and opportunities for process improvement.
Lead Lean Six Sigma projects across laboratory workflows, including sample processing, data handling, and reporting.
Analyse current processes, gather and interpret data, and recommend solutions that enhance efficiency and quality.
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with laboratory and organisational objectives.
Provide coaching, training, and guidance to laboratory staff on Lean Six Sigma principles and best practices.
Monitor and report on process improvement metrics, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable results.
Collaborate with other laboratories across Europe to share best practices and drive standardisation.
Essential Criteria:
Strong experience in Lean Six Sigma and operational improvement within laboratory, scientific, or engineering environments.
Proven track record of delivering measurable process improvements.
Ability to lead projects and influence across multiple teams.
Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making.
Excellent communication and coaching skills.
Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe.
What This Role Offers
The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on high-impact operational transformation.
Exposure to international laboratory operations and best practices.
A role where your expertise directly shapes efficiency, capability, and the long-term success of the laboratory team.
Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency
Role: Civil Technical Engineering Manager - Ancillary Works
Location: London or Bristol - With travel to SZC site
Duration: Ongoing Contract
Pay: TBC - Inside IR35 (PAYE / Umbrella)
Shape One of the UK’s Most Important Infrastructure Projects
Few engineering roles offer the chance to leave a legacy that genuinely matters.
Sizewell C is the UK’s next major nuclear power station - a nationally significant project that will deliver low-carbon electricity to around six million homes for at least 60 years, playing a critical role in the UK’s journey to Net Zero.
Following the successful delivery of Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C has now entered construction and is progressing through one of the most complex and technically demanding phases of delivery. We are looking for an experienced Civil Technical Engineering Manager (Ancillary Works) to take technical leadership of critical civil infrastructure that underpins the wider nuclear programme.
This is a senior, influential role - suited to engineers who thrive in highly regulated environments and want to operate at the sharp end of design assurance, constructability, and technical governance.
The Opportunity
As Civil Technical Engineering Manager for Ancillary Works, you will sit at the heart of the Civil Works Programme, leading the definition, validation, and assurance of civil engineering design from early requirements through to final acceptance.
You will act as the technical authority for your scope, working closely with Design Delivery Management, EDF Nuclear Services, and the wider Sizewell C Technical Directorate to ensure designs are safe, buildable, compliant, and fully integrated across the project.
This role blends deep technical credibility with strategic leadership - managing complex interfaces, guiding multi-disciplinary teams, resolving technical risk, and ensuring design decisions stand up to the highest levels of scrutiny.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
You will be accountable for the end-to-end technical leadership of Ancillary Works design, including:
Who We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for a chartered civil or structural engineer with experience delivering complex, safety-critical infrastructure - someone comfortable operating in environments where quality, assurance, and governance are non-negotiable.
You will bring:
Qualifications:
Desirable experience:
Application Information:
If this sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for this exciting role.
Good Luck!
This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base, from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Thanks, Rullion.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Temporary
Full-time. On-site.
Are you a TBM Shift Engineer looking for a new opportunity? Do you have tunnelling experience working for a civil engineering contractor on infrastructure projects? Are you interested in working on an exciting new project on a long-term contract? If so, then we may have the right role for you!
Our client is looking to add an experienced TBM Shift Engineer to their current team. You will be reporting to the Shift Manager for works on the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) during the shift as excavation continues.
Job Details:
Key responsibilities
Candidate profile
The ideal candidate will have:
If this is of interest to you, please do apply with your CV asap!
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Mydas Recruitment are experts in the sourcing and supply of Engineers to leading organisations.
We have an exciting new short term project (12 weeks) available with a multinational manufacturing organisation based in Northern Ireland to support new projects.
Candidates should have 2+ years experience of experience of:
This is an excellent opportunity for a career minded individual within a supportive, multinational organisation
flexible working options available
Role DetailsJob Title: SAP RPA Developer
Location: Boots UK, D90 Thane Road, Beeston, Nottingham
Special working conditions (travel, on call etc): Mandatory Work from Office 3 days per Week
Additional remarks (if any): Experience of managing a multi-cultural team working across different time zonesJob Purpose and primary objectivesThe position is based in Nottingham, with an opportunity to work with the SAP Technical team of the SAP Centre of Expertise where the latest SAP technologies and ways of working are being leveraged, reporting into the SAP Solutions lead. SAP RPA skills are required, predominantly to work as SAP RPA Developer on S/4 HANA Transformation program and Maintenance and Support.Key responsibilities (please specify if the position is an individual one or part of a team)
Supervisory / Managerial responsibilities (please specify if the position will have persons reporting to it)
Other responsibilities Budgets, targets, equipment etc (please specify)Not applicableKey Skills/KnowledgeCore skills:
Experience requiredOverall 10-12 Years with min 3 years in RPAPerson SpecificationClient facing, Regular communication with the client & Team.I.e. Negotiating, client facing, communication, assertive, team leading/team member skills, supportive.
Systems Engineer (Milsatcom) - Shape the Future of Military Satellite Communications
Location: Portsmouth, UK
An opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer to join a leading Defence & Space organisation, working on Military Satellite Communications (Milsatcom). The successful candidate will be part of a team of Lead Systems Engineers and Architects, contributing to diversified and future-looking programmes.
The Systems Engineer will play a key role in defining system architectures for upcoming tender opportunities with the UK MOD (Skynet Enduring Capability) and other Milsatcom programmes-covering the space, control, and ground segments. This is a chance to be directly involved in the next wave of technologies shaping secure satellite communications.
Key Contributions
Candidate Profile
Why This Role Matters
This is more than just a job-it’s an opportunity to engineer history. The Systems Engineer will be part of programmes that set the standard for secure communications, with direct impact on national defence and the evolution of space-based networks.
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
Location: Site based office attendance minimum 3 days per week AND 2 days remote working
Status: Contract - INSIDE IR35
Duration: Approved until 31dec26 (renewable)
Reports to: Transverse Discipline Lead within the Integrated Transverse Team
Morson Edge are working on behalf of a major player within the Energy Sector who have a current requirement for an experienced Welding Engineer to join their established, site-based, Transverse Engineering Team in Bridgwater, Somerset. This is a (renewable) contract position - inside IR35.
The successful candidate will comprise part of a wider, multi-national Joint Design Office team responsible for supporting Review and Acceptance of design activities of a classified plant. This dynamic and multi-disciplinary design team undertake the important intelligent customer role on behalf of the Project.
The Joint Design Office (JDO) has been created to reinforce site-based engineering to quickly respond to engineering queries/problems coming from site construction to deliver the schedule and to deliver an increased scope of work. By being located close to the construction works the JDO team are able to quickly react and provide technical solutions/answers - thereby crucially assisting construction teams swiftly and efficiently.
Overview
Key Responsibilities
The Skills
Lead AWS Data Engineer | Birmingham | Finance | AWS | Java | Outside IR35 | Contract | 12 Months Opus is partnered with financial services client to deliver a major programme of work. You’ll join an established engineering group, working alongside internal teams to build a new reporting workflow, upgrade an existing pipeline, and lead a full data‑sourcing uplift across multiple reporting workflows. The team will also be responsible for helping upgrade the framework for two critical internal workflows. This role will require you to be on site in either the London or Birmingham office 5 days per week, please only apply if you hit this criteria. Required Experience Strong background in data engineering within distributed data environments Hands-on expertise with AWS, Spark, Glue, and Snowflake Experience building and optimising data pipelines & reporting workflows Ability to work closely with internal engineering and controls teams Experience upgrading or modernising existing workflows and frameworks For Lead-level: prior experience leading engineering teams or workstreamsTech Stack AWS (Glue, S3, Lambda, Step Functions) Apache Spark Snowflake Java if you are interested in this role then please apply here or email me your most recent and up to date CV, along with your availability to (url removed) Lead AWS Data Engineer | Birmingham | Finance | AWS | Java | Outside IR35 | Contract | 12 Months
Job title: Systems Engineer - MBSE
Rate: 83 per day inside ir35
Contract: 6 months+
Location: Reading/Hybrid (2-3 days per week on site)
SC security clearance is required for this role
I am looking for a System Engineer within product delivery for a client of mine who are a leading tech and engineering form operating within the UK defence sector. A fantastic opportunity and drive the digital transformation of engineering at the enterprise level.
What You’ll Do:
What We’re Looking For:
If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV.
Position: Identity & Access Management Workstream Lead (IAM/IDAM) Location: London/Hybrid
Type: Contract, Inside IR35, 6 Months
Rate: (Apply online only) p/day
We are looking for an experienced Identity & Access Management Workstream Lead (IAM/IDAM) to take ownership of a major cyber transformation programme. This strategic role is responsible for defining the IDAM strategy, overseeing a portfolio of initiatives, and ensuring that people, systems, and data are protected through modern, robust identity practices.
In this role, you will:
What we’re looking for:
This is a rare opportunity to shape the identity ecosystem of a major organisation, embedding security into the very fabric of the business while enabling innovation and operational efficiency.
ServiceNow Platform Architect
SC Cleared role
600 to 650 per day - Inside IR35
Fully remote - occasional travel to London
Key Skills:
SC Cleared
ServiceNow Architect
Platform Architect:
Define and manage the architecture of the platform (at Official and Secret on MOD platforms) for the private beta and initial public beta requirements, ensuring compliance with Defence standards, governance and leading practices.
Design advanced highly available platform architecture to meet data protection and business continuity requirements.
Design and run POCs for common services for complex process automation.
Design and assure platform developer services together with the team and other stakeholders.
Manage platform and governance products technical debt
Define architectural patterns and reusable components in line with ACOE strategy and integrate them into the ACOE reuse mechanisms.
Provide technical leadership to other team members and the wider ACOE.
Engage with business stakeholders, and their respective delivery teams through the lifecycle, to ensure clear understanding of the platform capabilities and design.
Skills and knowledge
ServiceNow architecture and design for process automation including knowledge of the following:
Now Platform
App Engine
Integration Hub
Predictive and task intelligence
Process mining
Instance provisioning
App containerization
Performance analytics.
UK national
Data Engineer (MS Fabric)
London (Hybrid)
6 Month Contract
£500/day (Inside IR35)
Data Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance and Microsoft Fabric enterprise data platform expertise. 6 Month Contract based in London (Hybrid).
Paying £500/day (Inside IR35). Start ASAP in Feb/March 2026.
Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site from the office in Central London.
A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects:
Key experience + tasks will include:
Software Engineering Manager 750pd - outside IR35 2 days per week, London/Hampshire We need an urgent contract Tech Manager for 6 months for a long standing banking client of mine. Someone with solid Vendor Management experience, who is hands on (not day to day coding) but can roll up their sleeves and get stuck into the change the business is goign through over the next 12 months. They are growing fast, hit profitability this year and we need a people and technology leader to lean in an support the tech teams and technical challenges around new and existing suppliers. This isn’t just a delivery role. It’s about people, purpose and progress. You’ll coach and mentor a team of around five engineers, creating an environment where people feel supported to grow, challenge ideas and do their best work. You’ll champion engineering best practice, encourage curiosity, and help embed a culture that’s collaborative, commercially aware and outcome-focused. Working closely with product, design and third-party partners, you’ll tackle complex technical challenges, reduce technical debt and raise the bar for engineering quality. What you’ll bring: You’re an engineering leader with strong technical foundations and a genuine passion for people. You know how to get the best from engineers and how to guide teams through complex, regulated environments in a way that’s sustainable, motivating and effective. You’ll likely have:
Even as a contract, you don’t just manage you mentor, inspire and elevate those around you. You understand that great engineering is as much about people as it is about code. Urgent role, you’ll report into COO directly. Lots of scope for extension.