Reliability & Maintainability Engineer
Location: Yeovil, 3 days on site
Duration: 12 months
Rate: Negotiable (inside IR35)

Our client is currently recruiting for a Reliability & Maintainability Engineer. Working within Product Support Engineering, you’ll be part of the Reliability and Maintainability Department who provide and co-ordinate specialist R&M knowledge to deliver support to design engineering and logistics modelling, and prepare contracted deliverable outputs for a range of helicopter programmes. The main purpose of the role is to provide and co-ordinate specialist Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) engineering knowledge to deliver design and logistic support, oversee junior team members and prepare contracted deliverable outputs for a range of programmes within the Reliability & Maintainability department. You will also be responsible for monitoring budget, planning workloads and assessing scope and support for new work as requirements are submitted to the department.
The Customer Support Division is responsible for supporting an extensive in-service helicopter fleet operated by many clients worldwide, including some of the most technologically advanced helicopters in the world.

You will provide expert specialist analysis, advice and support within the following Reliability and Maintainability disciplines:
• RM&T Programme Planning.
• Reliability Analysis.
• Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Implement Development and Production Reliability testing (RGT, HALT, HASS, ESS, PRAT).
• Reliability Centred Maintenance, including Scheduled Maintenance Analysis.
• Maintainability Analysis.
• Testability Analysis.
• Maintainability input to Design.
• Failure/Data Recording, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (F/DRACAS).
• Availability Analysis.
• Reliability and Maintainability Project Planning & Budget Control.

Proven Ability / Key Skills
• Educated to minimum of HNC level in a relevant aviation related subject and/or have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Proven ability in Reliability and Maintainability sufficient to gain the necessary technical knowledge and proven ability to make expert technical assessments and judgements related to R&M.
• A working knowledge of applicable industry Standards and Policies applicable to R&M and Aircraft Maintenance is essential, including: UK MoD Defence Standards (e.g. 00-40, 00-42, 00-44 and 0045, MAM-P (and related Regulatory Articles and Manuals), JAP(D)100C-22, etc.) Military Standards (e.g. 1629A, 882E, etc.) ATA-MSG-3. An awareness of the application of Mil-Hdbk-217F, EPRD & NPRD, FMD, ASD S4000P and ASD S5000F, etc.
• Effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of an integrated matrix team and lead other team members is required.
• Computing skills including MS Word and Excel are essential and knowledge of MS Access would be beneficial.

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

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

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

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

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

Job Title: Contractor - Principal Design Engineer (Vehicle and Suspension Engineering)

Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire - Hybrid working available

Contract Type: Contractor (IR35 status determination is uncertain at this time and will be assessed in line with current off-payroll working rules once the engagement progresses. We will provide a Status Determination Statement as required.)

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Design Engineer to join a global mechanical design team on a contract basis. You will lead the design and development of vehicle and suspension systems, from initial concept through to production-ready solutions.

This role involves taking ownership of mechanical systems or complete products, managing a small team of designers, and collaborating closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g., simulation, manufacturing) to deliver solutions that meet component, system, product, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead concept and detailed 3D mechanical design of systems, assemblies, and complex components (e.g., subframes, suspension knuckles, control arms, tie rods, pitman arms).
• Perform detailed design activities, including basic stress calculations, FMEA, 2D detailing, layouts, and tolerance stack analyses as needed.
• Work closely with FEA and simulation teams to validate designs against requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure DFMA compliance.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Produce technical reports, documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely information flow and resolution of client queries.
• Coach and mentor junior design engineers in best practices.
• Step into lead designer or small-to-medium project team leadership roles as required.
• Stay informed on relevant market trends and sector developments.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Degree (BEng/MEng) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, plus substantial relevant experience (or equivalent technical background).
• Proven track record in mechanical design engineering, with a strong focus on vehicle/chassis systems.
• Specialised knowledge in at least one key area: suspension design, subframe design, or suspension/steering components.
• Strong grasp of core mechanical engineering principles, including the ability to interpret and apply FEA/CFD results.
• Good understanding of suspension/steering fundamentals, vehicle dynamics, NVH, and durability considerations.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and their design implications, with practical DFMA experience.
• High proficiency in producing and checking 2D technical drawings, with advanced GD&T competency.
• Experienced CATIA V5 user (essential).
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill preferred).
• Experience leading small teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Personal Attributes

• Confident, proactive, and adaptable - able to lead in challenging situations to deliver results.
• Strong technical communication and report-writing skills in English.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Organised, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Willing and able to travel occasionally (UK and overseas) for supplier/customer meetings.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working flexibility (office/home mix, to be discussed).
• Opportunity to work on innovative, sustainable engineering projects in a supportive environment.
• Competitive contractor day rate (negotiable based on experience).

This is a contract position, and applications are welcome from experienced contractors. If shortlisted, we will discuss IR35 considerations further and issue any required status determination.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant vehicle/suspension design experience.

Job title: Highways Design Engineer

Type: Contract

Location: Ipswich

Salary: Dependent on experience, skills, and location

An introduction to our unique company

Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies, and construction companies.

We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. Were a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. Were a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.

We have big ambitions for the future, and wed love for you to be part of it.

Your career with Waterman Aspen

Youll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Highways Design Engineer will see you as a key member of the London North team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required

• Design and construction experience in highways
• commercial awareness
• Working knowledge of Local Authority and national design standards and contracts
• Working knowledge of CDM (Construction Design Management) regulations
• Ability to contribute to engineering projects with values exceeding £1m from initiation through to completion with support of a senior engineer.
• Computer literate particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience of the NEC suite of contract documents
• Knowledge of highway design guidance and standards including DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, TSRGD, MCHW and other relevant codes of practice and design standards
• Ability to compile specifications and Bills of Quantities (BoQ)
• Proficient in AutoCAD (Civil 3D experience would be advantageous)
• Full UK/EEC driving licence

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Educated to HND or degree level in civil engineering BEng/Meng (or equivalent)
• Hold or be working towards an appropriate professional qualification (IEng / CEng etc).

Project Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering (Airbus, Broughton)

Location: Broughton (Onsite)
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday (4.5-day week, flexible between 7am-7pm)
IR35: Inside
Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)
Pay: £27.75 per hour PAYE / £36.70 per hour Umbrella

Join Us
Guidant Global is proud to partner with Airbus to recruit a talented Project Engineer within the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) team in Broughton. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting and improving cutting-edge aerospace production processes-helping keep operations safe, efficient, and continuously evolving.
As part of a collaborative team working closely with shop-floor colleagues, you’ll deliver meaningful engineering projects that ensure smooth operations and drive real business value.

What You’ll Be Doing
As a Project Engineer, you’ll lead and support a variety of improvement, integration, and engineering projects. Your work will help ensure Airbus meets its safety, cost, quality, and delivery goals.
You will:

• Map processes, define requirements, and support the development of ‘as-is’ and ‘to-be’ solutions.
• Analyse, design, integrate and support the deployment of engineering changes and new processes.
• Support crane lifts by creating safe and robust lifting processes.
• Ensure all project activities remain on track against budget, schedule, and resource plans.
• Produce accurate project documentation aligned to agreed governance standards.
• Identify, monitor, and manage risks, dependencies, and inter-project links.
• Contribute to project financial management, including cost-benefit analysis and budget planning.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure solutions are clear, achievable, and aligned to operational needs.

What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone with solid engineering experience and strong project management capability. The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in project management (LBIP, Agile, Planisware or similar tools).
• Experience in a production, manufacturing, or aerospace environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to simplify complex technical information for diverse audiences.
• Experience with lifting & handling operations (advantageous).
• Familiarity with tools such as Click n Buy, FMEA, SWOT, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and flowcharting (advantageous).
• Ability to produce clear technical specifications based on operational requirements.

Experience is valued over formal qualifications for this role.

Why Join Airbus Through Guidant Global?
By joining through Guidant Global, you’ll be supported throughout every stage of your journey-from application to onboarding and beyond. You’ll benefit from:

• A transparent and supportive recruitment process.
• Access to exciting roles within one of the world’s leading aerospace organisations.
• Opportunities to expand your engineering and project management skills.
• A collaborative workplace where continuous improvement and innovation are genuinely encouraged.

Who This Role Would Suit
This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering foundation who enjoys working end-to-end on projects that genuinely make an operational impact. If you like solving problems, working with people, and making processes smoother and safer, you’ll thrive here.

Apply Today
If you’re ready to take on a meaningful engineering challenge with a global leader and want to be part of a supportive, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Location: Farnborough (full-time, on-site)
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (supported by AALTO Security)
Pay: £39.00 per hour PAYE / £52.17 per hour Umbrella

Join AALTO - Pioneering the Future of Stratospheric Flight

AALTO is redefining what’s possible in aerospace. From our solar-powered, ultra-endurance Zephyr platform to cutting-edge stratospheric operations, we’re creating a brand-new domain of aviation - Stratospace.

As part of Team AALTO, you’ll work alongside experts driven by innovation, curiosity, and the ambition to shape the future. If you’re excited by engineering challenges that push boundaries, this is where you can make your mark.

About the Role

We’re looking for a confident and forward-thinking Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead a growing team of five software engineers. This role focuses on people leadership, technical oversight, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-integrity software for our Zephyr aircraft.

This is not a hands-on coding position - instead, you will guide the team, enable high performance, and ensure that software meets the safety, regulatory and performance requirements critical to AALTO’s mission.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead & Inspire

• Manage day-to-day activities of the software engineering team.
• Coach, mentor and develop individuals, supporting both personal and professional growth.
• Play a key role in hiring as the team continues to expand.

Drive Technical Excellence

• Oversee planning, design, development, verification and integration of software for Zephyr aircraft.
• Act as the technical authority for software engineering, ensuring compliance with strict aerospace standards.
• Shape and maintain high-level and low-level software requirements.

Collaborate & Influence

• Work closely with systems engineering, avionics, flight operations and maintenance teams.
• Engage with external authorities (e.g., CAA) and third-party software suppliers.
• Help refine processes, workflows and problem-solving approaches across the software lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience

• Significant leadership experience within software engineering (approx. 10 years).
• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
• Background in aerospace, engineering or a highly regulated technical discipline.
• Expertise in safety-critical software development - ideally with DO-178C and similar standards.
• Familiarity with C and/or Python environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electronics, Computer Science or related engineering discipline (experience is valued over qualifications).
• Experience with requirements definition, management and verification in complex engineering programmes.

What You’ll Get from AALTO

AALTO is committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace where talented people can thrive. As part of the team, you’ll enjoy:

• A highly collaborative and innovative environment with passionate engineering specialists.
• Flexible working practices that help you balance personal and professional life.
• A genuinely inclusive culture that values diversity and equal opportunity.

Application & Interview Process

• Two-stage interview (initial virtual conversation followed by on-site).
• Occasional travel may be required.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive hiring experience for everyone.

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

Location: Yeovil
Duration: 12 months initially, likely to extend
Rate negotiable on application

Job Purpose

As Scheduled Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for running customer projects to manage and reduce the aircraft maintenance burden, through optimisation of the aircraft product maintenance concept to suit the customers’ needs. This will include definition, development, qualification and in-service data analysis.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Lead customer projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the Integrated Operational Support maintenance organisation to manage the aircraft maintenance footprint (Forward & Depth) resulting in an increase to front line aircraft availability and reduction in cost of ownership.
• Understand and deliver requirements of customer contracts for scheduled maintenance reduction/improvement.
• Contribute to the cost of ownership reduction strategy for customers through the continuous improvement of both 1st line and 2nd line maintenance activity.
• Review customers operations and capabilities and optimise the maintenance concept to suit.
• Analyse existing inspection methodology/procedures within the technical publications and explore more efficient and effective alternative practices including the use of support equipment, whilst conforming to the originating inspection requirements.
• Produce and maintain a range of Product Support Engineering documentation to substantiate and record solutions to the technical challenges of maintenance reduction initiatives. This will include obtaining both Engineering and Customer approvals where required.
• Provide resolution proposals for Technical Instructions/SBs, providing documented analysis of the in-service feedback (including nil return data) in support of any proposed closure actions.
• Regular travel to customer facilities, both forward and depth maintenance to engage with the operators, run meetings /Working Groups and collaborate to share knowledge and ideas to establish best practice.
• Whilst initial focus will be on a specific customers operation, solutions, benefits and best practice shall be shared across fleet where applicable.
• You are responsible for taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with managers, supervisors and others to enable the company to meet its statutory obligations for health, safety and environment.

Key Skillset

• A good understanding of how aircraft scheduled maintenance requirements are derived
• A good knowledge and experience in EH/AW101 aircraft maintenance activity, tools, techniques and procedures for both scheduled and unscheduled.
• To demonstrate an understanding of R&M (RCM) and ILS analysis techniques and their individual/combined effect on through life costs and asset and aircraft availability.
• Knowledge of EH/AW101 helicopter, systems and technical publications.
• Proven ability in helicopter operations/support requirements.
• Knowledge of the Company Engineering organisation, quality processes, operating procedures, drawing systems and digital products.
• Knowledge of Airworthiness and Flight Safety requirements.
• Project Management skills to deliver customer projects to contracted cost and schedule
• Keyboard skills, a working knowledge of computers and computer system applications, specifically system knowledge/working experience of most Microsoft applications and an understanding of the CAPs, EAGLE (ilog and EPS).
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills, the ability to make sound technical assessments/judgements based on knowledge and experience, self-motivated and able to work as part of an integrated team.

Senior Manager - Software Engineering

Location: Farnborough (Full-time, on-site)
Contract: 6-month initial contract (likely extension)
Pay Rate: £39.00 per hour PAYE / £52.17 per hour Umbrella
IR35 Status: Off-Payroll Working Rules (IR35) Apply

About the Role

A leading aerospace and engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead a growing software team working on advanced high-altitude aviation technology. This position is focused on leadership, delivery, and engineering governance rather than hands-on coding.

You will manage a team of five software engineers, overseeing the planning, development, verification and integration of software for a complex, safety-critical aerospace platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the software engineering team, ensuring delivery against goals.
• Mentor, coach and develop team members professionally and technically.
• Oversee software planning, requirements definition, development, verification and integration.
• Act as the technical authority for software, ensuring compliance with relevant aerospace standards (including DO-178C).
• Collaborate with systems engineering, avionics, flight operations and maintenance teams.
• Liaise with external authorities and suppliers when required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Approximately 10 years’ experience in software engineering leadership roles.
• Strong background in safety-critical or aerospace software environments.
• Knowledge of C and Python beneficial (not a coding role).
• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience with aerospace standards such as DO-178C and related regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership abilities.

If you are interested in this role please apply with an up to date copy of your CV for consideration.

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Engineering Manager - Water Industry

Location: Manchester / Hybrid

Contract: 12 month contract

Rate: £400 to £535 per day (outside IR35)

An established engineering and construction design specialist is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to support the delivery of projects across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK.

This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector.

The Projects you’ll be working on

Varied projects across the UK water industry, including:

• Designs of UMON 3 and 4 upgrades at sewage treatment works nationwide
• Designs of clean water main replacements nationwide

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and implement appropriate, safe, efficient and value-engineered design solutions and communicate these to client and project teams
• Act as Professional Head for design function
• Guide design in compliance with relevant technical, professional and water company standards and approve design packages
• Manage production of design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements and are fully integrated

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10 years’ experience working in the engineering design industry in the regulated water industry
• Chartered Engineer
• Graduate or HND in relevant subject

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Understanding of MEICA, civils and process designs
• Track record managing multidisciplinary design teams and projects
• Driving licence & access to vehicle

How to Apply

If you have extensive experience working in Water Industry as an Engineering Manager and are looking for your next contract role, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion

One of UK’s leading M&E contractors based in Essex is currently seeking a Mechanical Project Manager for a long-term contract. The role focuses on delivering high-value projects within the healthcare sector, specifically within live hospital environments, requiring a high level of technical expertise and operational control.

Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £360 per day
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Long Term Contract
Location: Essex (with UK-wide project travel)
Duties:

• Managing mechanical projects within healthcare environments, ensuring strict compliance with hospital-specific constraints and safety standards.
• Overseeing complete subcontractor management to ensure projects remain on programme and within budget.
• Leading operational delivery from inception to completion, managing commercial aspects and project timelines.
• Responsible for site safety management, including RAMS, inductions, and overall H&S protocols.
• Overseeing the installation and commissioning of Ventilation and Air Conditioning (AC) systems.
• Acting as the primary interface between upstream customers and downstream contractors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Office-based in Essex with a requirement for twice-weekly site visits to monitor progress and quality.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager with a specialized background in Healthcare and Hospital projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of Ventilation and Air Conditioning (AC) systems.
• Valid SMSTS or SSSTS qualification along with relevant skilled trade qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience in programme management and commercial project delivery.
• Exceptional communication skills for customer-facing and contractor-facing coordination.
• Full UK driving license and flexibility to travel for projects across the UK.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV for consideration.

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term Opportunity for 12 months covering parental leave.

The Engineering Manager will lead and nurture a squad of 6-8 engineers. You’ll be accountable for guiding your team through the entire lifecycle of building and maintaining our systems and products.

As an experienced technical leader, you’ll ensure your squad possesses the necessary technical depth and skills to consistently deliver high-quality solutions. This involves hands-on engagement in key client projects, where you’ll lead by example and meticulously assess the technical quality of the team’s output.

A core aspect of this role is fostering a thriving team environment. You’ll cultivate a culture of open feedback, providing actionable insights to empower team members in their continuous learning, growth, and development. Your leadership will create a safe space where engineers feel supported, comfortable admitting mistakes, and confident in learning from every experience.

Responsibilities

Develop strong client relationships as the primary technical contact for new and existing clients

• You are the primary technical contact for a subset of your teams clients, you develop their technical vision, and work with your team to develop solutions.
• You provide senior oversight and direction to the technical approach on all projects within your squad, either directly or by working with the project lead developers. You champion our agile delivery model and provide support to teams to ensure that projects deliver on time and on budget without compromising quality.
• You work in partnership with the sector teams to identify opportunities to work with new and existing clients to provide consultancy services, enhancing the agency’s positioning as a strategic partner.
• You advise your clients on overall technical strategy based on experience, industry trends and best practice, with the ability to challenge client thinking where appropriate.
• You work confidently with senior client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and expert.
• You work closely with the engineering team to produce technical solutions for clients.

You manage the technical and support relationships with clients in your team

• You ensure your clients are supported with the appropriate team members.
• You ensure there is redundancy in your support teams to allow for holiday or any out of hours exceptions are covered.
• You ensure the smooth operation of any support boards helping to unblock technical team members and resolve issues.
• You escalate high priority issues, with the wider team to ensure that they are resolved in a timely manner.

You lead the delivery of high quality software solutions on time and to budget

• You ensure your project team members are fully engaged and participating in all aspects of the project and its administration during build phase
• You ensure all ceremonies of your Agile project are undertaken at the right time with the right people always present, including: standups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, code reviews and retrospectives.
• You ensure your team delivers the work they have committed to for the agreed deadline
• You ensure your team is delivering work to meet or exceed the client expectations of quality
• You ensure your team is delivering work that meets the tech studios expectations of quality and that adhere to our standards
• You ensure your team is collaborating well at all times, problems are discussed early and raised to the delivery team and client as soon as possible

You develop and lead an effective squad of between 6 and 8 software engineers, managing a subset of the technical studio

• You will build and maintain a strong, supportive squad of engineers.
• You coach, mentor, train and inspire members of the technology team and help them develop their skills.
• You successfully onboard new technical team members so they are effective in their roles.
• You take accountability for the quality of delivery to all the clients and work with your squad and wider delivery team to ensure all clients have the development support they need.
• You ensure that your squad is well utilised and meeting their billable targets.
• You join weekly meetings with the engineering director to discuss squad capacity, utilisation and to escalate any people or project concerns
• You take accountability for the effectiveness of any contractors assigned to your squad.
• You provide professional development coaching to your reports and help them to develop and action a professional development plan.
• You understand and promote our company policies. You ensure all your direct reports are completing their administrative responsibilities within the squad (e.g. IT assessment is up-to-date) and holiday requests are booked sufficiently in advance and fully considered before approval.
• You ensure your reports are fulfilling their job role accountabilities to the best of their abilities and provide the appropriate feedback and encourage appropriate reflections to encourage and support any change necessary.
• You accurately assess performance for the purposes of impact scoring.
• You hold regular 1:1 meetings and keep good notes and actions.

You ensure successful technical project delivery by leading technical oversight, including risk mitigation, issue identification and resolution for all client work assigned to your Engineering squad

• You ensure all projects are properly supervised and scrutinised to ensure effective technical delivery using agreed processes
• You identify issues and root causes that are affecting technical delivery on projects in your team.
• You intervene and facilitate or direct actions on projects to address technical issues, working closely with the technical and delivery leads. Escalating issues to the engineering director when required.
• You ensure your team has adequate technical delivery risk awareness and mitigation is in place on all projects.
• You proactively change any aspect of our technical approaches to ensure that we remain successful in the future as technologies and practices change.
• You raise significant technical project concerns to the engineering and/or technical directors

About YouProfessional knowledge and experience

• Proven track record of hands-on leadership with agile, cross-functional engineering teams, guiding them through the full development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience in client-facing technical leadership, adept at managing technical delivery, effectively mentoring and developing engineers, and proactively mitigating project risks.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, actively staying abreast of industry trends and best practices in front-end development and CMS technologies to continuously enhance technical approaches and elevate team capabilities.
• Exceptional proficiency in software architecture and development, with a particular emphasis on CMS architectures and CMS platform integrations.

Technical skills

• Youre an experienced Fullstack developer with exceptional proficiency in PHP-based CMSes, such as Drupal, and Frontend technologies, including React/Next.js, GraphQL and Storybook
• You are comfortable working with both monolithic and decoupled architectures
• You are familiar with the component based approach to build and deliver projects
• You apply strong knowledge of software architecture and design patterns to inform technical decisions, ensuring the delivery of resilient and maintainable systems.
• You lead and champion agile development practices, ensuring your team leverages tools like Jira and Confluence to optimize workflows and collaboration.
• Fostering a culture of quality through robust code review processes and enforcing high coding standards across the team.
• Providing strategic guidance in troubleshooting complex technical issues, effectively navigating challenges that span both front-end and back-end systems.
• Ensuring the team’s proficiency in version control systems, especially Git, to maintain code integrity and collaborative development.

Behaviours

• You have mastered your craft, know a wide range of methodologies and you are developing new tools and standards for your practice.
• You have a good understanding of other practice areas and take a holistic view in your approach.
• You lead your squad to positive, high quality outcomes, informing appropriate decisions to meet budget, deadlines and stakeholder requirements.
• Your squad and the business recognise your highly impactful contributions.
• You handle changes to scope, business priorities or urgency with expertise. You make suggestions or offer solutions/proposals for appropriate adaptations.
• You are skilled to competently work on complex problems under pressure (i.e. resolving a complex production issue at speed, or leading the resolution of critical or major incidents)
• You contribute to internal and/or external forums, such as communities of practice. You take part in initiatives to improve practices of your discipline or within the wider business.
• Onboarding or mentoring of your squad to higher performance and people development or progression.
• You adopt a commercial mindset that leads to new opportunities for business growth or operational improvements.
• You contribute to the growth and development of other squad members, through championing, mentoring and providing constructive, candid feedback.
• You give expert and strategic feedback on projects relevant to your discipline/domain which leads to better outcomes.
• You consistently meet your personal targets, where relevant to your role
• You support our inclusive environment and ESG commitments.
• Embodies Manifestos values, championing purpose-driven work and fostering a positive team culture

About Usmanifesto

We are the digital experience agency for changemakers. We are committed to delivering purposeful and positive impact for people, planet and society, in restless pursuit of a better world.

We take pride in creating award-winning digital experiences, products and services that are measurably ethical, inclusive, accessible, sustainable and joyful.

Our changemaker clients include UNICEF UK, Breast Cancer Now, The Trussell Trust, Woodgreen, The Royal Academy of Arts, Zoological Society London, Historic Environment Scotland and Fauna & Flora.

Part of the TPXimpact group - a Certified B Corporation, we are a team of 130 digital product leaders, creative designers, user experience designers, engagement specialists, software engineers and experience strategists.

TPXimpact

TPXimpact is a digital transformation company, and Certified B Corporation, on a mission to build a future where people, places and the planet are supported to thrive. Combining vast expertise in human-centred design, data, experience and technology, we help the public, private and third sectors with their digital transformation journey, delivering high quality solutions that improve services, experiences and outcomes. Were passionate people who work in close collaboration with our clients to create sustainable solutions ready for an ever-evolving world.

We are committed to having a positive impact on the clients and the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from all genders, ethnicities, disabled people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

Dont meet 100% of the criteria? We still want to hear from you. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Principal/Senior Civil Design Engineer (Water Industry)

Location: Manchester / Hybrid

Contract: 12 month contract

Rate: £400 to £490 per day (outisde IR35)

An established engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to support the delivery of civil design solutions across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK.

This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce civil design deliverables that meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements
• Identify efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits, communicating effectively with clients and project teams
• Direct, support and develop CAD Technicians, junior designers and graduates
• Prepare design risk assessments, reports and technical specifications
• Ensure designs comply with relevant technical, professional and water company standards
• Attend and present designs at HAZOP, ALM, KM and similar meetings

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ design experience within the regulated water industry
• Experience carrying out hydraulic calculations and producing hydraulic profiles
• Degree qualified, HND, or significant experience from Technician level
• Registered with a relevant professional body and working towards Chartership

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Engineer
• Experience across both clean water and wastewater projects
• Background in infrastructure and non-infrastructure design
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

How to Apply

If you are a Senior Civil Design Engineer with water industry experience and are looking for your next contract role, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion

Powertrain Engineer (PTSE) Automotive

Contract Role | Leading Automotive OEM

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

Technical Scope and Experience Required

Demonstrable experience across fuel and evaporative system components, including:

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

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

Key Responsibilities and Role Expectations

Failure Mode Avoidance and Problem Solving

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

Systems Engineering

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

Geometric Dimensional Control and Tolerance Management

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

Commodity Planning and Programme Delivery

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

Cost and Budget Management

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

Good-to-Have Experience

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

Job Title

Lead SOC Subject Matter Expert (Future-State Security Operations)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Lead Security Operations Centre (SOC) Subject Matter Expert to spearhead the transformation of Security Operations from a traditional, reactive defence model into an AI-enabled, human-driven SecOps capability.

In this role, you will lead the shift away from manual alert triage toward security platform optimisation, proactive threat anticipation, and autonomous defensive controls. You will shape both the technology strategy and the operating model, ensuring humans remain firmly in control while leveraging AI at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Platform & Automation Leadership

• Lead and support the selection, design, and transition from fragmented security tooling to a unified SIEM platform and security data lake.
• Drive a fundamental shift from incident-focused, task-based workflows to preventative security activities and platform optimisation.

Proactive Threat Focus

• Guide the evolution from reactive alert handling to proactive threat hunting and investigation.
• Leverage AI and advanced analytics across diverse data sets to uncover hidden patterns and anomalies before exploitation occurs.

Attack Path Modelling & Autonomous Hardening

• Support the specification, design, and implementation of an attacker-centric defence strategy.
• Use AI and threat intelligence to visualise lateral movement paths and chokepoints.
• Oversee autonomous hardening capabilities that automatically patch systems and update configurations based on predicted attack paths.

AI Safety & Governance

• Assist in defining and deploying controls to manage enterprise AI risks, including prompt injection, data poisoning, and model theft.
• Deploy and monitor guardian agents to provide real-time detection of malicious behaviour within AI systems.

Incident Response & Resilience

• Guide the development, testing, and maintenance of advanced incident response plans, with a focus on high-impact threats such as human-operated ransomware.
• Ensure rapid isolation of affected assets and credential revocation to minimise blast radius.

Identity & Cloud Security

• Enforce phishing-resistant MFA and oversee the security of workload identities (applications, services, scripts).
• Address the growing threat of cloud identity abuse by sophisticated adversaries.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Partner with IT operations and business leaders to ensure security evolution aligns with business objectives and board-level risk management.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced Threat Intelligence Expertise
  Deep knowledge of modern attacker TTPs, including nation-state actors, infostealers, and cloud identity abuse.
• Proven SOC Transformation Delivery
  Demonstrated leadership of SOC operations with at least five successful SOC builds or rapid rebuilds, delivered from inception to live operation within 6 12 months, ideally in regulated or high-availability environments.
• End-to-End Programme Ownership
  Full lifecycle ownership of major initiatives including MDR consolidation, SIEM, SOAR, and security data lake deployments, delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Formal RFP & Vendor Management Expertise
  Proven experience authoring RFPs, evaluating vendors, and overseeing complex onboarding and integration.
• Battle-Tested Incident Response
  Hands-on expertise in detection, response, and automation with a clear understanding of what succeeds (and fails) under real-world pressure.
• Vendor-Neutral Technical Leadership
  Ability to navigate and apply leading MDR, SIEM, SOAR, and data lake technologies agnostically to the problem being solved.
• AI & Automation Proficiency
  Practical experience implementing agentic assistance and managing semi-autonomous security systems.
• Security Architecture Mindset
  Strong commitment to Zero Trust principles and an assume-breach philosophy.
• Executive-Level Communication
  Ability to translate complex technical risk into business-focused metrics (e.g. response times, patch latency) for the C-suite and Board.
• Mentorship & Team Evolution
  Proven ability to upskill teams, fostering a culture where humans provide critical oversight and quality control over automated processes.
• Analytical Rigor
  Expertise in behaviour-based analytics and the use of AI to synthesise 100 trillion+ security signals into actionable intelligence.

The Future of the Role

As Lead SOC SME, you recognise that the most successful security teams are not those that automate the most, but those that empower analysts most effectively. Your goal is to build a future-state SOC where AI accelerates insight and response, while skilled practitioners retain ownership, judgement, and strategic control.

Risk Manager - Contract
450- 500 per day (Inside IR35)
6 month contract
Leeds - 2 days per week on site/ Remote

Our client, a leading Managed Service Provider, is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to support operational, delivery, and technology risk activities across a complex environment. This role will play a key part in strengthening governance, improving risk visibility, and ensuring effective controls are in place across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
Manage operational, delivery, and technology risk across multiple workstreams
Support the development and maintenance of risk frameworks, controls, and reporting
Work closely with technical and delivery teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks
Provide clear risk insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement of risk processes and governance

Skills & Experience
Strong background in risk management within technology focused or managed service environments
Experience across operational, delivery, and technology risk
Cloud knowledge: AWS / Azure
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and present risk data

Additional Information
A financial background check will be required as part of onboarding

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Job Title: Lead Data Architect
Location: Farnborough
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Rate: Up to 700 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC clearance process

Our client, a reputable organisation in the IT sector, is seeking a skilled Lead Data Architect to join their Data Science, Engineering, and Assurance team. This senior role offers the opportunity to take ownership of data architecture, develop and evolve data migration strategies, and lead the deployment into secure customer environments. You will set the technical direction, make pragmatic architectural decisions, and provide hands-on leadership to a team of Data Engineers and Data Analysts, ensuring the platform remains secure, scalable, resilient, and operational as it grows.

What you’ll be doing:
Own and refine the data architecture, establishing standards, governance, and roadmaps.
Map and document data flows, identifying data locations, movement, and ensuring compliance with security and governance standards.
Design and maintain data structures, storage, and access methods aligned with user needs and technical requirements.
Lead the development of data migration plans and oversee their deployment.
Collaborate with security and assurance teams to support accreditation in regulated environments.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, ensuring designs are buildable, testable, and supportable.
Stay close to engineering activities to ensure architecture remains fit for purpose.

What you’ll bring:
Extensive experience in data architecture and platform engineering, with a proven track record of owning and evolving complex data environments.
Strong expertise in data modelling, event-driven microservice architecture, and data platform patterns (batch, streaming, lakehouse/warehouse).
Deep knowledge of data governance, metadata, lineage, data quality, and lifecycle management.
Security-focused mindset, designing for least privilege, auditability, and compliance.
Experience working in constrained or mission-critical environments, including edge deployments.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, providing clear technical direction and mentorship.
Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications:
Relevant professional certifications and licences are desirable.
A strong background in regulated environments is advantageous.

Join our client’s team in Farnborough and play a pivotal role in shaping their data landscape. If you’re passionate about data architecture and leading innovative projects, we’d love to hear from you!

Panoramic Associates are supporting a leading organisation with the recruitment of an Interim Senior Director (Products) for an initial 6 months, on a predominantly remote basis. There is a daily rate of up to 1000 p/d available, Inside IR35.

You would be a strategic product leader, providing clear vision, establishing governance frameworks, and bridging market intelligence with portfolio decision-making.

Role:

• Work closely with Product Directors, Engineering, and Go-To-Market Executive Directors
• Make sure product strategy delivers measurable impact and supports the organisation’s continued growth as a global GovTech organisation.
• Lead the company-wide strategic roadmap process.
• Partner with Product Directors to convert strategy into prioritised, outcome-based roadmaps.
• Ensure ongoing roadmap alignment to commercial priorities, customer outcomes, and market developments.
• Lead development of business cases for major initiatives, including market sizing and ROI modelling.
• Translate customer needs, market trends, and competitive dynamics into clear strategic guidance.

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge and exposure to both UK and international Local Government markets.
• Strong evidence of executive stakeholder management and strategic communication.
• Deep expertise in product strategy, portfolio management, and market analysis.
• Strong financial literacy, including P&L management and ROI modelling.
• Skilled in synthesising customer, market, and business data into strategic direction.
• Strong grounding in modern product practices and agile principles.

Please contact Rebecca Martin for more details.

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Data Migration Lead
Contract: 12 Month Contract / Outside IR35
Rate: Competitive day rates
Location: UK - REMOTE

We are hiring for a major financial services transformation programme, seeking an experienced Data Migration Lead to take ownership of end to end data migration delivery across complex enterprise systems.

This is a senior, hands on contract role with responsibility for strategy, governance, and execution of large scale data migrations.
Responsibilities
• Lead the full data migration lifecycle including discovery, design, data mapping, rehearsals, cutover, and post migration support
• Own delivery of the Data Migration workstream across multiple projects and dependencies
• Manage data migration planning, execution, and governance including risks, issues, actions, assumptions, and dependencies
• Oversee data pipelines, reporting, data validation, reconciliation, and cutover sign off
• Act as the primary point of contact for all data migration activities
• Coordinate technical teams, SMEs, and senior stakeholders
• Ensure high quality, on time delivery aligned to programme objectives
Skills and Experience
• Proven experience as a Data Migration Lead or Data Migration Manager
• Strong hands on expertise in data migration, data mapping, transformation, and validation
• Extensive experience delivering migrations within banking or financial services
• Strong knowledge of data migration tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience with data governance, data quality frameworks, and reporting
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Exposure to cloud hosted data platforms is desirable

Why Apply
• Outside IR35 day rate contract
• Predominantly remote working
• Long term programme with immediate start
• High impact leadership role within financial services

Apply using the links provided for consideration. Ideally this will suit candidates available to start a position within the next 6 weeks.

We have an opening for an experienced and passionate Senior Civil Engineer to join our clients Bath office on a contract basis. You ll be working as part of the UK Infrastructure Group, this role will see you work on a diverse range of exciting projects in the UK and across the world.

The role

• Supporting the delivery of multidisciplinary projects, balancing demands and priorities, whilst reviewing civil infrastructure design, from project proposition through to construction.
• Help orchestrate and direct technical staff, with responsibility for contributing to planning team workload, as well as assisting and mentoring more junior team members.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, specification and schedules.
• Applying customer focus you will be part of the work winning team securing the groups project pipeline.

What you need to succeed

• Chartership with the relevant body or working towards chartership
• Technical background in infrastructure design, with a demonstrable track record of delivering a technical specialism in a core infrastructure discipline (Highways, Utilities or Sustainable Drainage).
• A willingness to travel, and desire to lead continuous quality improvement in our work.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Civils 3D and MicroDrainage.

Central London Council
Contract: Interim / Contract
Rate: 450 per day
Contract Length: 3+ months (ongoing)
Working Arrangement: Agile & flexible working

The Opportunity

Council is seeking an experienced Data Quality & Systems Manager to lead data governance, system optimisation, and data quality assurance across the Housing Directorate.

The Directorate manages over 21,000 homes, and this role is critical in ensuring that both strategic and operational decisions are driven by accurate, secure, and high-quality data. You will play a key leadership role in shaping asset data strategy, improving system integration, and embedding a strong data-led culture across Housing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Quality & Systems function, embedding high standards of data quality and governance across the Housing Directorate
• Develop and implement a pan-directorate Asset Data Strategy to support investment planning and statutory responsibilities
• Oversee systems architecture, ensuring effective integration between housing asset systems, finance systems, and operational platforms
• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, quality assurance processes, and regulatory compliance, including GDPR
• Provide accurate data, analysis, and insight to support the HRA Business Plan, Asset Management Strategy, and business case development
• Lead procurement, contract management, and supplier relationships for systems and related services
• Produce high-quality reports, documentation, and insights for senior stakeholders
• Support system and digital improvements, including BIM, AutoCAD, and wider digital infrastructure, to strengthen asset data accuracy
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and collaborative working

Experience Required

• Proven experience maintaining databases, managing systems, and delivering associated contracts
• Experience within housing, property, or asset-focused environments
• Demonstrable team leadership experience, with evidence of delivering measurable improvements
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across multiple departments
• Knowledge of asset management systems, maintenance planning, and compliance requirements
• Good understanding of GDPR, data governance frameworks, and ICT security principles

Team Structure

Reporting to the Head of Asset Strategy, you will lead a team comprising:

• Data Quality & Systems Officer
• Data Quality & Systems Business Analyst
• Data Quality & Systems Administrator

6 Months

Reading - 4 days on site

828 per day

DV Cleared / clearable - preferably starting with at least SC

• Data Migration Lead for Greenfield project, legacy to SAP S/4HANA using Data Services & Migration Cockpit, must have previous experience and deep understanding of the data migration life cycle and full project lifecycle.
• Responsibilities include managing a development team, planning, defect resolution, ability to communicate about data and SAP to all levels of understanding. Experience running data workshops, preparing and reviewing technical documentation, analysing source datasets.
• Whilst the role is a lead and not a developer, they must be able to mentor the team and suggest solutions based on development experience, plus help out if needed.
• Work closely with SAP functional teams and business data stewards advising them on data cleansing and data analysis issues.

Working on site at least 4 days a week is non negotiable.