Role DetailsRole/Job Title: PEGA Developer
Work Location: London / Edinburgh
Role Type: Contracting
Mode of Working: Hybrid
Hybrid Requirement: 2 days in officeThe RolePEGA DeveloperYour Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain PEGA-based applications and workflows to support data-driven banking use cases, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, data analysts, and product owners to translate functional and analytical requirements into effective Pega solutions.
Build and configure case management solutions, including case lifecycles, SLAs, routing, approvals, and exception handling.
Develop and manage Pega rules, data pages, decision tables, and integrations to enable seamless data flow across banking systems and analytics platforms.
Implement business rules and decision logic that support analytics, reporting, and operational decision-making.
Design and develop user interfaces using Pega UI frameworks, ensuring usability, consistency, and alignment with enterprise standards.
Perform unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning, proactively identifying and resolving defects and bottlenecks.
Support application releases and deployments, working closely with DevOps, QA, and support teams across environments.
Contribute to best practices, design standards, and reusable assets, and provide knowledge sharing and mentoring within the development team.Your ProfileEssential Skills / Knowledge / Experience Strong hands-on experience in Pega Platform with proven delivery of end-to-end Pega applications in enterprise environments.
Expertise in Pega Case Management includes lifecycle design, stages, steps, SLAs, approvals, and exception handling.
Sound knowledge of Pega architecture and rule resolution, including class structure, rulesets, circumstancing, inheritance, and performance tuning.
Experience in building integrations using REST/SOAP services, JSON/XML, and handling real-time and batch data exchanges with upstream/downstream systems.
Strong understanding of data modelling in Pega, including Data Pages, data transforms, decision tables, and report definitions.
Hands-on experience with Pega UI development, including Sections, Harnesses, Views (Cosmos / UI-Kit), and responsive design principles.
Experience in decisioning and analytics features such as Pega Decision Tables, Strategies, and basic exposure to Customer Decision Hub or business rules supporting analytics use cases.
Working knowledge of banking and financial services domain
Proficiency in debugging, performance analysis, and issue resolution using Pega Tracer, PAL, and log analysis.
Experience working in Agile / Scrum delivery models, collaborating with product owners, data teams, and QA to deliver incremental business value.

Job title:AI Design Analyst (AI Foundry)Location- YBS Leeds and Bradford (3 days week onsite)Role descriptionWe are looking for an experienced AI Design Analyst (AI Foundry) with Function Data & AI 10+ years of experience to take end-to-end ownership.Key responsibilities: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition) Assess and shape AI and Copilot Use Cases aligned to strategic business objectives, shaping them into well defined proposals with clear value hypotheses and measurable success criteria. Engage with business teams to conduct deep analysis of business problems, workflows, processes and decision points to determine where AI can improve outcomes, efficiency or customer experience. Design AI enabled workflows, prompt patterns, user interactions and human in the loop models that maximise safety, transparency and user trust. Assess solution feasibility by evaluating data readiness, technical constraints, ethical considerations, compliance requirements and operational impacts. Map end to end processes, decision points, data dependencies and required human oversight. Assess feasibility, data readiness, ethical considerations and AI specific risks. Design AI enabled workflows, prompts and user experiences for Copilot scenarios. Support experimentation, prototyping and MVP definition with delivery teams. Ensure responsible AI principles (e.g., transparency, explainability, ISO42001) are incorporated into all designs Support experimentation and prototyping by defining MVP scope, evaluation criteria, testing parameters and adoption-readiness indicators. Engage with colleagues across the business to capture user perspectives, refine user needs, and ensure solutions align to real operational challenges and behaviours. Ensure responsible AI principles are embedded from design, including explainability, traceability, fairness, appropriate safeguards and risk informed checks. Provide structured analysis to support business cases, investment decisions, risk assessments, and prioritisation discussions at AI governance forums. Collaborate with teams to ensure designs are implementable, sustainable and aligned to enterprise architecture. Maintain a library of design artefacts, patterns and re usable assets to support repeatability and uplift design maturity across the AI Foundry. Managing escalations supporting the wider Data & AI Leadership team.Key skills/knowledge/experience: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition) Translate Divisional priorities into plans and deliverables to deliver overall Group strategic priorities Build the capability & capacity of functional resources to drive sustained commercial success Interpret & communicate the priorities for the Function, motivating and developing a high performing team Own functional priorities, applying specialist expertise to put the customer at the heart of everything and drive a profitable business Initiate and develop critical external and internal relationships which create value, collaborating to deliver commercial and customer priorities. Role model YBS Values, champion diversity and challenge behavior contrary to the Values Identify, define & oversee management of risks associated with delivery across YBS Uphold corporate legal & regulatory responsibilities Implement and manage transformation activity & harness innovation to create a high performing & sustainable businessPerson specificationFunctional/Technical (Role Specific)Essential Higher education qualification (or equivalent experience) in Ethics, Law, Risk Management, Social Sciences, Data/Computer Science or relevant field Proven experience working in digital, data or AI programmes in complex or regulated environments. Skilled at mapping processes, decision flows and user journeys to identify where AI, automation or Copilot can add value. Understanding of core AI concepts including LLMs, prompt engineering, automation, decision support and responsible AI. Experience assessing data quality, readiness, lineage and feasibility for AI enabled solutions. Ability to design end to end AI workflows including prompts, orchestration, guardrails and human in the loop models. Skilled in user research, facilitation, co design and requirements gathering workshops. Working knowledge of Copilot and Power Platform as well as Service Design/UX. Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including senior level engagement. Commercial awareness and a value driven mindset. Familiarity with responsible AI and risk aware delivery practices. Familiarity with AI ethics, fairness, transparency and accountability principles Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory concepts into practical guidance Use of professional networks and external influencers with clear evidence of learning and development to build and maintain skills and expertise. Ability to be flexible and adaptable with the pace of technology and AI change.Sector (desirable) Understanding of financial services industry, markets and competitors Understanding of how financial services organisations operate and the associated regulatory environment, or other regulated industries. Awareness of the Mutual Sector and the needs and interests of Members.Commercial Ability to work with autonomy and make operational decisions Experience of delivering organisational change. Understanding of related functions and/or services outside of the role's direct remit. Experience of managing a set of internal and external stakeholder relationships.Interpersonal Good interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships Ability to work effectively in diverse teams. A problem-solving approach with curiosity and proactivity to engage and understand both the strategic business goals and our customer's needs Ability to identify areas of improvement and create innovative approaches to delivering better quality service. Experience working in cross-functional teams and agile environments Ability to identify, nurture and realize the potential in others Strong communication, engagement and influencing skills Ability to effectively represent YBS through building collaborative relationships.

Business Intelligence Analyst – UK Remote / Monthly visits to Yorkshire
6-Month Fixed Term Contract
£50,000 - £55,000 (Pro-Rata) + 38 days holiday, 35-hour work week and great benefits

This successful company with £50m+ yearly turnover is on the market for a Business Intelligence Analyst to join their established data team on a 6-month fixed term contract initially. The BI analyst role is pivotal in transforming data into meaningful insights that drive strategic decisions across the organisation.

As an Analyst, you will be working with modern BI tools including Power BI, SAP Business Objects and a cloud native Azure Data Platform to maintain and deliver high quality dashboards, reports and data models.

Responsibilities:

Data Analysis and Reporting
Stakeholder Engagement
Data Integration and Modelling
Data Governance and Quality
Performance Monitoring and Optimisation
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
The role will be primarily remote, with the expectation of at least once per month in Leeds. For candidates further than 20 miles away, travel costs can be subsidised.

Package:

35-hour work week
Up to 18% bonus (eligible if contract extended)
30 days holidays + bank holidays (plus buy and sell 5 more days)
6% employer pension contribution and much more.
Flexible working opportunities
Personal development opportunities
Desired technical skills:

Power BI expertise
Data Modelling, DAX, Power Query, Report/dashboard development
SAP Business Objects (essential)
SQL
Azure Data Services
ETL and data pipelines
Ability to interpret data and communicate to non-technical audiences
The company have an excellent reputation within their sector and have shown consistent growth YoY. Last year, they posted double-digit-million profits and are planning to expand the team in the coming months.

Click APPLY to be considered for the role as my client is aiming to interview as soon as possible. All interviews will be conducted virtually

Contact – Millie Ellis.

Erin Associates welcomes applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.

If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your profile may be considered for other suitable vacancies that arise within the next 12 weeks.

Key words; BI Analyst, Data Analyst, BI Developer, Power BI. Commutable from Leeds, Wakefield, Harrogate, Bradford, York, Hull, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Newcastle, Cambridge, Nottingham, Derby, Oxford, Bristol, Leicester, Reading, Norwich, Lincoln, Glasgow

Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Leeds (Hybrid)

6 Month Contract

£(Apply online only)/day (Inside IR35)

Python Full Stack Developer needed for a 6 Month Contract in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ASAP ideally in March 2026.

Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in the Leeds office.

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

Key experience, responsibilities + tasks:

Leading the design + development of complex applications using Core Python, and web frameworks like Flask + Django.

Strong Python development expertise, and strong leadership skills, including the ability to drive development projects, and mentor junior developers.

Front-end development using Vue.js, JavaScript, CSS and HTML to create seamless user interfaces.

SQL Server database experience, including developing / optimizing SQL Server databases, data analysis, and efficient data storage / retrieval.

Familiar with AWS Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, serverless architectures + Docker containers.

Developing applications using event-driven programming paradigms + adhering to design patterns like Model View Template (MVT), and Model View Controller (MVC).

Mentoring junior developers in coding standards, Github version control, and code tracking.

Overseeing integration of various software components, and debugging and trouble-shooting applications.

Implementing best practice in software development, including exception handling, data structures + object-oriented programming (OOP).

Technical Environment: Full Stack, Python, Flask, Django, Vue.js, React, CSS, HTML, Agile methods, Design Patterns, Object Relational Mappers (ORMs), server-side templating languages, Unit/API testing, AWS, CI/CD

Transformation Project Manager – Digital & Post-Merger Integration

Exclusive Client | West Yorkshire / Cheshire | Hybrid

Head Office: Elland, West Yorkshire
Travel Required: Regular travel to Knutsford site and home working
Contract Options:

Permanent – Salary up to £90,000 basic doe + benefits
Interim – Up to £600 per day (6 month contract)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transformation Project Manager to join a fast-growing, private-equity backed organisation operating across the UK built environment sector.

This is a high-impact strategic role focused on delivering business transformation initiatives and leading post-merger integration (PMI) programmes following acquisitions.

You will play a key role in shaping how newly acquired businesses are integrated into the wider group while also delivering major digital and operational transformation projects that improve efficiency, systems, and ways of working across the organisation.

Working closely with executive leadership, this position offers significant visibility and the chance to influence how the business scales during a period of rapid growth.

Key Responsibilities

Transformation & Programme Delivery

Lead complex transformation initiatives across multiple business functions
Deliver structured programmes covering systems, processes, and organisational change
Manage multi-stream project plans, timelines, risks, and dependencies
Ensure initiatives are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with business strategy
Post-Merger Integration

Lead integration programmes following acquisitions
Develop integration roadmaps across operations, finance, HR, IT and commercial functions
Track synergy targets, integration milestones and business outcomes
Identify and mitigate operational or cultural risks during integration
Facilitate steering committees and executive reporting
Digital Transformation

Lead modernisation projects including ERP, CRM, workflow systems and automation
Support system consolidation across legacy and acquired businesses
Work closely with IT and senior stakeholders to prioritise digital initiatives
Manage third-party vendors and implementation partners
PMO & Governance

Establish robust programme governance and reporting structures
Introduce consistent project frameworks, tools and documentation
Develop executive dashboards tracking KPIs, benefits and risks
Promote best practice project delivery across the organisation
Stakeholder & Change Management

Build strong relationships with senior leadership and functional teams
Lead workshops, decision forums and alignment sessions
Deliver clear communication on progress, risks and transformation impact
Support change adoption and embed new processes and systems

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience

5–10+ years experience in transformation, programme management or integration
Proven delivery of large-scale change or digital transformation programmes
Strong stakeholder management skills across senior leadership
Experience managing complex, cross-functional techical projects
Excellent communication and structured problem-solving abilities
Desirable Experience

Experience leading post-merger integration programmes
Background in private equity backed or acquisition-driven businesses
Consulting background (strategy, transformation, operations)
Exposure to ERP / CRM implementations (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics)
Project certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or Prosci

What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)

Successful integration of newly acquired businesses
Delivery of key digital transformation initiatives
Achievement of synergy targets and operational efficiencies
Strong adoption of new systems and processes across the organisation
Positive feedback from senior stakeholders and business teams

Why This Role?

High visibility with senior leadership and investors
Direct impact on the organisation’s growth and acquisition strategy
Opportunity to shape integration frameworks and transformation programmes
A pivotal role during an exciting period of expansion

Location:
Hybrid working with time split between Elland (West Yorkshire) and Knutsford (Cheshire).

If this looks like your next career, then do NOT delay as I have an immediate start available!

Get in touch with your up-to-date CV and cover letter

Send to (url removed) or call me for more information on (phone number removed)

Electrical Design Engineer (control panels) £c40-50 /hr ltd rate
South East – CONTRACT ABJ6492
Salary dependent on experience but c£40-50hr ltd rate (outside IR35)
April start – 3-4 months with view to extension
Location: South East – Onsite
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer of control panels to join a well-established specialist engineering services company delivering bespoke control and automation solutions to industrial ‘process’ clients across the UK.
This role will suit a practical and self-sufficient electrical design engineer who enjoys working on complete panel designs from concept through to manufacture. The company operates in a highly collaborative environment and is known for delivering technically robust solutions on complex projects.
The position is primarily office-based, with occasional visits to customer sites across the UK.
A driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
Key Responsibilities
* Electrical design of industrial control panels
* Production of panel layouts and schematic drawings
* Selection and specification of electrical components
* Cable sizing and protection device selection (MCBs, fuses etc.)
* Interpretation of customer specifications and relevant standards
* Liaison with internal teams and client engineers
* Supporting projects from design through to build stage
* Occasional site visits within the UK
This is an opportunity to work with a highly respected engineering business on technically interesting projects, with the potential for longer-term contract extensions.
The role would suit a hands-on engineer who enjoys taking ownership of their work and contributing to a collaborative engineering team.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience designing industrial control panels
* Strong AutoCAD experience for electrical design documentation
* Experience with AutoCAD Electrical – a strong preference
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Strong understanding of electrical standards and specifications
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proficient in MS Word and Excel
* Full UK driving licence + car essential
Desirable Skills
* Ability to help develop or implement an AutoCAD Electrical environment
* Familiarity with hazardous area requirements
They offer an attractive salary (dependent on experience), To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson quoting ABJ6492 on send cv to

Mechanical Design Engineers (Outside of IR35)
Certain Advantage is hiring for Mechanical Design Engineers based in the Huddersfield area.
This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based.

The Company
We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries—from Power Generation, Rail and more.
Does this sound like your next career move?
If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role?

The Role:
This role is for Mechanical Design Engineers—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.
You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:

Detailed design
Material selection, hand calculation, rotor dynamics
Conceptual design, 3D and 2D modelling
BOM and gear data generation
Concession/Non-conformance assessment and resolutionThe Individual
We’re looking for people who can show:

Structural design practices and methodologies
Design for heavy industry, power transmission systems, gear or gearboxes
3D CAD package, ideally Solid Edge
Educational background to a degree level in Engineering or a related fieldThe Benefits:

Hourly rate circa £48 (Outside of IR35)
Training and Development
Career progressionDoes this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

Working with Certain Advantage
We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll 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 isn’t for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips

Project Engineer (Piping Design)

12-Month Contract
£40.00 – £42.50 p/h DOE (Outside IR35)
West Yorkshire (UK Projects – South East & South West travel required)

Autodesk Plant 3D / Steam Systems / Industrial Piping

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Piping Design Engineer on a 12-month contract to support UK-based industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and develop P&IDs, flow sheets, and 3D piping models using Autodesk Plant 3D
• Conduct site surveys to gather measurements and assess existing process equipment modifications
• Design and modify piping networks to improve energy and production efficiency
• Prepare drawings for prefabrication and coordinate final modifications for manufacturing
• Produce piping isometrics and detailed manufacturing documentation
• Supervise installation phases and liaise with customers onsite to ensure project requirements are met
• Manage design phase and installation phase activities

Required Experience & Skills:

• Strong background in industrial piping and process engineering
• Proven hands-on experience with steam systems, valves, and process equipment
• Proficiency with Autodesk Plant 3D and standard Microsoft packages
• CCNSG / CSCS Site Safety
• Ability to travel across South East and South West UK sites
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills

Benefits:

• Long-term, 12-month contract
• 12 hour days when on site

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Controls Project Systems Engineer (PLC) £c40/hr ltd rate

South East ABJ7685

Salary dependent on experience but c£35-£45/ hr ltd rate (outside IR35)

Start Jan 2026 - 3m with view to extension ONSITE

A new position for an experienced Controls Project Systems Engineer (PLC exp) is urgently required for a leading engineering services company to for new upcoming projects. As controls engineer you will be carrying out programming of Siemens S7-1500 PLCs using TIA Portal. As controls engineer experience you will be programming of WinCC SCADA systems - interfacing with multiple S7-1500 PLCs. - Failsafe programming would be desirable.

As control engineer you will have the ability to be technical lead for a control panel and review electrical drawings, panel assembly. As control project engineer you will also have the ability to generate documentation such as test plans, Installation / commissioning & Operation / Maintenance Documentation.

Mainly office based apart from when you go to clients’ sites (must be able to drive with car) with teamwork pivotal to the success of the company. Site visits would normally be within the UK.

Process safety experience desirable , as they will be building burner management systems

The role and responsibilities

* Manage PLC based system design and consultancy projects from point of sale, through initial design and manufacture, to site commissioning.

* Responsible for a wide range of engineering design and project management tasks,

* Confident user of general office software (e.g. Microsoft Word / Excel) for preparing various in-depth project related documentation. (e.g. Specifications / reports / calculations etc.).

* Critically review, and mark-up documents / drawings generated by others, providing constructive feedback.

* Supervision of workshop technicians is required during the system build of your own projects.

* Rigorously testing - so an ability to apply problem solving and analytical techniques, to plan and carry out appropriate system tests is needed.

* General control of project work, including look-ahead planning, control of project budgets and schedules, change control, estimating activities, project document management and progress reporting.

* Review of client’s specifications and other national / international standards to ensure project compliance.

* Development of functional requirements specifications for control systems, SIS, F&G and instrumentation.

* PLC, HMI & SCADA application software development

* Participation in design reviews, including HAZOP / LOPA, hazardous area, etc.

Skills and Experiences

* HNC / HND / or Degree qualification in a relevant engineering discipline,

* Several years’ experience PLC configuration and application software development. (e.g. ABB AC500-S / 800xA HI, Emerson DeltaV SIS, Triconex, HIMA F60 / HiQuad X, Siemens S7-Failsafe, Allen Bradley ControlLogix / GuardLogix)

* Customer facing, great communication skills from a technical and commercial perspective essential.

* HMI / SCADA configuration (e.g. Siemens WinCC / PCS7 / Emerson DeltaV)

* Industrial communications System architectural design and selection / configuration of appropriate protocols (e.g., Profinet / Profibus / Modbus TCP & RTU / OPC etc.)

* Experience in the planning and delivery of technical projects is essential.

* Desirable - process safety experience, as they will be building burner management systems

* Essential -UK Driving Licence

Desirable - Industrial Instrumentation experience

* Good working knowledge of the Functional Safety Standards BS EN 61508 / 61511

They offer an attractive salary (dependent on experience), To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson quoting ABJ7685 on (T: (phone number removed) / +44 (0)(phone number removed) - send cv to

Fire and Security Service engineer - Fire Bias

Start date - Immediate

Salary - £40k-£42k

Requirements:

* 5+ Years experience - can hit the ground running

* FIA or equivalent

* Familiar with commercial and domestic sites

* Full UK license

* Call out Rota 1in7 + standby rate

Package:

* Salary - £40k-£42k

* Paid travel after 15 minutes each way

* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (33 total)

* Private Health care, available for immediate family too

* Call out - £25 per day + Double time and D2D Travel

* Vehicle Provided + Fuel Card

The company:

Established in 2017, this business has grown into a trusted fire and security specialist with a nationwide presence. With over 100 years of combined experience gained from leading international companies, the team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project.

They support a diverse client base – from independent schools and commercial/industrial businesses to the public sector – delivering tailored solutions that protect people, property, and peace of mind.

Their skilled technicians manage every stage of the process, including design, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and monitoring. With continued growth and ambitious plans for the future, the company is seeking talented individuals who want to develop their skills and become part of a supportive, forward-thinking team

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Gas Engineer to join an ever growing company on a sub-contracting basis working with Prestige skills & our clients.

Due to the expansion we are giving the right candidates the chance to join our professional and dynamic team.

All applicants must be experienced & qualified gas engineers with CCN1/CMA1 and MET1 Qualifications

All applicants must have their own van and tools.

Skills

·Experience in a similar role

·Must be a team player

·Have a good work ethic

·Fantastic customer service skills

About the Role

The role will be, working as a metering engineer attending faulty gas meters which would need exchanging, installing or repairing. You will be expected to carry out a number of tasks which include visual inspections of gas appliances, standing and working pressure checks and, alteration of meter locations. The role is fully customer focused, carrying out essential works driven by the HSE.

If you would like to be considered for this Role, please apply here and a member of the Recruitment team will be in touch.

meter, gas, metering, engineering, sub-contracting, self-employed, smart, dual fuel

Java Software Engineer Contract Leeds or Croydon (Hybrid 2 days onsite per week) Up to £600 per day Inside IR35 6-month contract Requires Active SC An experienced Java Software Engineer is required for an initial 6-month contract supporting a major digital and cyber programme operating within complex, high-security environments. This role offers the opportunity to work on critical backend services, improving automated testing and code quality within an established engineering team. The position is hybrid , with 2 days per week onsite in either Leeds or Croydon , and offers a day rate of up to £600 (Inside IR35) . The Role This role focuses on strengthening backend service quality through improved automated testing and engineering best practices. The successful contractor will work closely with software engineers and requirements owners to increase test coverage, reduce defects, and improve maintainability across existing services. Key Skills & Experience Strong Java development experience (Java 17+) Experience with JUnit 5 and modern Spring / Spring Boot (3.x) Strong understanding of automated testing frameworks and strategies Experience improving test coverage and quality within backend services Knowledge of modern testing tools such as TestContainers or similar Ability to refactor production code to improve testability Experience working in collaborative engineering teams Strong ability to interpret and challenge functional and non-functional requirements Experience estimating work and delivering against agreed timelines Strong communication and technical discussion skills TPBN1\_UKTJ

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit an Outage QA /QC Engineer in Leeds on a contract basis.

Key skills required for the Outage QA/QC Engineer role

• Perform inspections of boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, drums, and associated pipework.
• Carry out manufacturing surveillance at vendor workshops, including monitoring fabrication activities against ITPs and project requirements.
• Verify welding activities including fit-up, welding parameters, weld mapping, and compliance with approved WPS/PQRs.
• Confirm welder qualifications and ensure consumables and welding processes meet specification requirements.
• Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and confirm acceptance to relevant standards.
• Verify material traceability including heat numbers, MTRs, and PMI requirements where applicable.
• Witness pressure testing/hydrostatic testing and ensure test preparation and documentation is completed correctly.
• Record inspection results, produce reports, and support compilation of QA/QC documentation and turnover packs.
• Raise quality concerns and NCRs, supporting corrective action implementation and close-out.
• Liaise with contractors, site supervision, and client representatives to ensure quality expectations are met.
• Must hold QA/QC inspection experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Must hold Confined Space, Face Fit Testing Certificate, CSCS Card (or equivalent) and CSWIP Welding Inspector Qualification
• Must be prepared to work long hours

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Outage QA/QC Engineer role

• Leeds
• £30.00 per hour
• 2+ Months contract
• April 2026

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Huddersfield, UK

Contract // Full Time Permanent hire

4 Days Onsite

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s/Masters degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Previous experience in a similar role within the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience in heavy engineering industry, power transmission systems, gears and gear box
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001)
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and failure mode analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on team, quality and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Design Proficiency in Transformation systems, Gears, Gear box and Marine engineering
• Experienced with in the production of mechanical specifications, scopes of work, calculations, drawings and schedules
• Analyse and manage multiple design related issues to identify root cause
• Modify designs based on the analysis to re-test and analyse until design meets specification requirements
• Make design changes on existing products and track them
• Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to clients
• Have an appreciation with the main design packages including, Solid Edge, Siemens NX, AutoCAD etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinating and overseeing their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring timescales, KPIs and deadlines are met in order to meet the requirements of the customer
• Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards.
• Works on multiple major projects of the highest complexity requiring forefront-of-field, innovative solutions.
• Acts independently at the organizational level, being self-supervising, within guidance and expectations of customers
• Contribute to the Creation and implementation of best practice engineering vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
• Ability to capture and specify the design requirements General and Task Management
• Lead on complex major projects requiring forefront-of-the-field, innovative, original solutions, provide technical expertise to the team
• you will participate in internal and external design reviews and you are responsible for the design acceptance by the client
• Make independent decisions on issues, providing expert technical support within Mechanical Engineering
• You shall be able to lead projects in a multi-discipline environment and be capable or coordinating all Mechanical engineering and design, with the other disciplines, Process, transmission systems, Gears, Gear box and Marine engineering.

Senior Engineer (Restoration)

Based : Newbury, Leeds or Milton Keynes,

Contract: Initial 12-month fixed term or secondment contract

Join Our Team: Senior Engineer (restoration) opportunity

Working Hours & Location
This role follows 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern. The vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required.

Role Overview

Works vary in terms of their scale and scope and some can be quite significant civil engineering projects which require a significant amount of time for the Trust. The challenge of maintaining our already open network means that we do not have the spare resource to provide this support from our existing team and are proposing an alternative way of working. Going forward restoration societies wanting to deliver restoration on Trust property, which is often undertaken using volunteers, will need to cover the cost of our time. Most of the support required by restoration groups will require an engineer, with their associated costs being recoverable this is the role that we are now recruiting for.

Key Responsibilities
Carry out the role of Client under CDM regulations.
Assess the resources needed to deliver the tasks the Trust needs to deliver.
Assess the appointment of designers, contractors and other specialists as needed.
Issue design standards, pre-design information and environmental constraints.
Advise on design development and construction plans.
Accept designs put forward.
Review Construction Phase Plans.
Hand over the site, carry out site audits and accept the sites back.

About You

The Senior Engineer (Restoration), in addition to the technical parts of the role described above, will need to be a great communicator and able to establish and maintain relationships with both external parties to help them fulfil their visions, guiding them to deliver achievable plans, and also internal teams to gather support all whilst protecting the interests of the Trust and promoting our position. This is a full-time role however if the works associated with restoration dwindles then there will be a need to support wider engineering colleagues at the Trust delivering other projects.

Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills

Chartered Engineer (ICE/MICE) with a degree in Civil Engineering and evidence of ongoing professional development.
Extensive experience in civil engineering design and construction, ideally within the water environment, including concept/feasibility design, diagnostic analysis and delivering complex engineering projects.
Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, historic infrastructure and the natural environment.
Collaborative and solutions?focused, able to engage effectively with cross?functional teams, stakeholders, contractors and external partners.
Confident in negotiation and decision?making, with the ability to balance competing risks, priorities and resources across multiple functions.
General Skills

Experienced working in diverse, multi?disciplinary project teams, with strong communication skills and the ability to present technical information to non?technical audiences.
Confident in negotiation, decision?making and prioritising conflicting cross?functional risks, supporting colleagues while balancing wider business needs.
Proficient with MS Office and digital tools, with experience using GIS or mapping systems.
Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle, as the role requires travel to sites not accessible by public transport.
Experience working with volunteers or within charitable environments.

6 Month Contract

Leeds/Halifax (2 days)

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Change Integrator!

Are you ready to be at the forefront of transformation? Our client is seeking a talented Change Integrator to drive seamless change across teams! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love collaborating with diverse stakeholders, we want to hear from you!

Purpose of the Role: As a Change Integrator, you will play a critical role in coordinating delivery and managing dependencies between teams. You will oversee complex and high-risk implementations while supporting both business and technology change initiatives. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring that our projects are delivered safely and successfully.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Product Owner or Change Lead to develop a well-structured sequence for integration-related tasks, aligning with desired change outcomes.
• Catalogue and manage dependencies between our lab and other internal or external teams to streamline processes.
• Establish effective interlock with stakeholders to enable timely and efficient delivery.
• Identify blockers to delivery, taking proactive action to resolve issues and escalating to product owners or Lab leadership when necessary.
• Serve as the liaison between suppliers (third parties) and key business stakeholders to ensure smooth communication.
• Manage complex, high-risk implementations that require coordination among multiple parties-both internal and external-to guarantee safe delivery.
• Lead the System Integration (SI) process, coordinating implementation events across shared infrastructure.
• Provide expertise for governance activities led by the Product Owner, such as PRIA, for changes spanning multiple labs.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in change management, leveraging methodologies to optimize delivery outcomes.
• Familiarity with agile development methods and tools, including Scrum, Kanban, Jira, and Confluence.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and analysts.
• A data-driven mindset, utilizing evidence-based decision-making to clarify the rationale behind actions.
• Exceptional communication skills; dynamic and adaptable, capable of influencing without formal authority and empowering others.
• Ability to motivate team members with passion and energy, focusing on collaboration to drive new initiatives.
• Technical competence to translate complex problems into accessible language for stakeholder engagement.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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

HD1 Hybrid (Office ideally Tuesdays)
30/03/2026 30/06/2026
£23.37 per hour

We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer with strong Section 38 Highways adoption experience to join a busy Highways & Transportation team.

This role focuses on the negotiation, technical audit and approval of highway adoption schemes under Section 38 of the Highways Act, working closely with developers, consultants and internal teams to ensure designs meet adoptable standards.

The Role

You will:

• Technically audit Section 38 highway design submissions
• Review drainage, utilities and full highway layouts
• Provide structured feedback and manage iterative resubmissions
• Negotiate amendments with consultants and developers
• Manage live schemes from handover (retirement cover)
• Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and council standards
• Support procurement, financial and resource management where required
• Contribute to delivery during periods of changing priorities and resource pressure

You must be confident challenging non-compliant designs and capable of managing complex, ongoing schemes from day one.

What Were Looking For

Essential:

• Direct experience with Section 38 Agreements
• Strong highways design knowledge (adoptable standards)
• Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)
• Experience within local authority or public sector highways
• Strong technical report writing skills
• Confident negotiator with consultants
• Experience managing staff performance and workloads
• Knowledge of CDM and Health & Safety legislation
• IT competence (MS Office, GIS, AutoCAD understanding)

Desirable:

• Planning process experience
• Experience working within politically sensitive environments
• Experience managing operational response (e.g. adverse weather)

The Person

You will be:

• Technically strong and decisive
• Honest and accountable
• Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment
• Capable of prioritising workload under pressure
• Able to motivate and support junior staff
• Flexible in approach to hybrid and occasional operational demands

Working Pattern

Hybrid ideally office-based Tuesdays (flexible for the right candidate).

Manager returning 16th March submissions to be reviewed that week.

Windows Engineer Contract - Hybrid (2 days onsite in Leeds).This is an initial 3 month contract, paying £500 per day, inside IR35, 2 days a week onsite in central Leeds.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support Windows Server environments from 2012 to 2025
• Build, configure and maintain VMware and VCF based infrastructure
• Administer Azure services with a focus on identity, compute and automation
• Use PowerShell to automate routine tasks, create scripts, and improve operational efficiency
• Oversee patching cycles, WSUS administration and vulnerability remediation
• Create and manage Group Policies
• Complete new server builds including configuration, testing and documentation
• Implement Windows hardening standards to strengthen security posture
• Maintain clear technical documentation for builds, processes and operational tasks
• Support configuration management using Chef or Ansible where required

About You

• Strong background in Windows Server engineering
• Experience working in large or complex server environments
• Confident with VMware, VCF and Azure services
• Skilled in PowerShell scripting and automation
• Good understanding of patching, WSUS, compliance and security standards
• Able to create and manage GPOs and follow structured build processes
• Comfortable working with infrastructure hardening and best practice frameworks
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical domains

Why Join

• Opportunity to work with a modern Windows and virtualisation estate
• A role with autonomy, responsibility and the chance to shape engineering standards
• Supportive team environment where engineering quality matters

This is an urgent requirement so please apply immediately to be considered.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Huddersfield, UK

Contract // Full Time Permanent hire

4 Days Onsite

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Masters degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Previous experience in a similar role within the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience in heavy engineering industry, power transmission systems, gears and gear box
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001)
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and failure mode analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on team, quality and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Digital measurement methodology, there will be a requirement to develop programmes to automate the post process of measurement data sets and implement training in the use of these tools to the production and quality teams
• Working knowledge of the manufacturing methods of rotating components including, but not limited to, turning, boring and milling
• Working knowledge of engineering, manufacturing techniques
• Detailed understanding of dimensional measurement systems and principles
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and create/ approve stage manufacturing drawings
• Review drawings, GD&T, materials and finishes for manufacturability and inspection viability.

Key Responsibilities

• To have a good understanding of the implications and practices associated with heat treatment processes
• Define critical characteristics, process controls and inspection strategies.
• Identify manufacturing risks (process capability, tooling, distortion, yield, rework, scrap).
• Support PFMEA, control plans and first-article inspection strategies.
• Support supplier onboarding and part industrialisation from prototype to series production.
• Validate machining strategies, tooling plans and inspection methods prior to release.
• Perform supplier technical audits and manufacturing readiness reviews (MRR).
• Define manufacturing routes and process assumptions for new and modified designs.
• Provide manufacturing sign-off at design gates (PDR, CDR, release to manufacture).
• To be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for gear profile generation (hobbing, shaping, and profile grinding) and finish grinding (journals & cones/ thrust faces), liaising between the Design Engineering team and the machine tool operators.
• To provide guidance of manufacturability of components and capability of the machine tools to ensure a right first time approach is achievable and to support the design projects in design reviews, providing clear input
• To lead PFMEAs; incl. process mapping, risk mitigation and creation/ approval of procedures and protocols

Job Purpose / Overview

The role will operationally report to the Transverse Discipline Lead within the Integrated Transverse Team, and functionally report to an Engineering Lead within the MEH and Civils Operational Branch of JDO, Bridgwater.

Start: ASAP

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Pay: Day rate depending on experience - PAYE or Umbrella. Will be discussed in more detail

The Transverse Engineering team is formed of client, UK engineers and Responsible Designer engineers from EPR Engineering. The post-holder will be a Mechanical or Materials Engineer, contributing to the nuclear safety assessment and technical assessment of engineering queries raised by the site Contractor on the M&E scope across the CI/BOP and Nuclear Island buildings. The role will consist of both client and responsible designer activities.

The role will be focused on the mechanical discipline but will be interfaced with other disciplines and with several parties, such the site Contractors (composed of main suppliers and sub-suppliers), Construction teams, Quality teams, Project Management teams, or Design teams (embedded within the JDO organisation on site, or in back office).

Principal Accountabilities

• Responding to General Queries, Non-Conformances, Change Request, and Exemption Requests originating from the MEH Contractor on site, with the support of the Responsible Designer or site Experts when needed.
• Provide adequate oversight to ensure the Nuclear Safety and Environmental Regulation requirements are met.
• Support the integrated team with technical assessment of contractor queries
• Carry out nuclear safety and environmental assessment (categorisation) of queries
• Challenge design decisions so that engineering and design aligns with the project strategy.
• Assist in co-ordinating support from other external organisations.
  Contribute to the resolution and closure of Open Points.
• Assess technical risk and subsequently address this risk.
• Maintain a strong relationship with EPR Engineering (Responsible Designer)
• Report operationally to an Engineering Lead.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in system design, mechanical design, installation and/or commissioning, construction
• Experience applying multi-disciplinary technical knowledge within the nuclear industry.
• Knowledge of the construction / installation industry.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements.
• Experience / understanding of welding engineering and NDT.
• Ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders, particularly those in a site environment.
• Ability to work independently, be pro-active, report on and escalate relevant issues.
• Qualified engineer and experienced over 4 years

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

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

Java Developers - Java21 min, TDD & BDD, West Yorkshire, 12 month contract - Inside IR35 - 750 /day Major Government client has superb opportunities for outstanding Java Developers with recent experience of Java21 or later. Working within a Team of Developers, Designers and Analysts, you will be an experienced Java Developer with a solid understanding of Agile, and on a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for designing, creating and improving new and existing products, platforms and transactions across government projects. Skills/ experience: You will have recent experience with Java 21 (or later), an excellent understanding of TDD and BDD, large microservice architectures, working in an Agile environment, be willing to work in a pair programming environment, have experience in implementing APIs for internal and external use along with the skills to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment. Additionally you will take part in 2nd-line support of applications and platforms, including occasional support outside of office hours, working knowledge of Unix-like operating systems such as Linux and/or Mac OS X coupled with understanding of the use of Responsive Web Design. Desirable skills include working knowledge of Jackson, JAX-RS, mocking frameworks such as Mockito, and messaging platforms such as ActiveMQ or Kafka, MongoDB or other document databases, building and scaling high-traffic websites and handling large data sets and scaling their handling and storage. Hybrid role, 60% in the office per week in Leeds Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.