Role: Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

Location: Devonport(Occasional site visit)

Duration: 12 months(Long term - project goes until Dec 2028)

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The role

We are looking for a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer ?to support delivery of civil/structural subway systems as part of the subways Team in Devonport.

Lead on the Structural / Civil works required for:

• Refurbishment design proposals for the existing extant subways within the 10D site.

• Development of new / alternative designs.

Lead the design team with assessing the findings of recent condition surveys, within the extant subways, and develop a strategy / design for the remediation of these subways. This will need to be coordinated with existing utilities and proposed to ensure that all design requirements are met

Day-to-day, you’ll be supporting the engineering capability of the new systems through the design lifecycle in accordance with the design process.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage one or more technical design packages ensuring requirements are met through the design process
• Provide technical design guidance and review of sub-contract design to ensure compliance with specifications, technical regulations and standards
• Collaboration across engineering functions and stakeholders to integrate designs within the overall facility layout and manage interfaces
• Maintaining the engineering configuration of the design intent (change control)

Essential experience:

• Design of high complex services subways/routes preferably in a Nuclear/ Regulated environment

• Regulations, legislation and standards that are applicable to civil/structural design and construction (including Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM)

• Substantiation of SFR’s when identified within systems to support the nuclear safety case

• Able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in the technical management of complex design development throughout the design lifecycle.

• Provide expert advice to the sub-contracted design houses to enable them to develop the design.

• Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to discipline, post and project requirements.

• Experience of working in BIM environments.

• Awareness of project planning, project management and budgeting.

• Sound understanding of company and departmental procedures relating to Design, Health & Safety and Quality requirements and ability to manage projects in accordance with these procedures.

• Collaborate with other design houses regarding the proposed works and the required changes to the subways to facilitate their designs.

• Support development and lead implementation of assurance and governance activities for subway remedial works and new design development

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer with membership of an accredited body (i.e. ICE) or working towards chartered status. Or significant experience.

Due to the nature of the work carried out at our client’s site, these roles are subject to specific nationality requirements and are only open to sole British citizens. Candidates who meet this criterion will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting.

Role: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Plymouth

Duration: 12 months

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About our client:

Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands-on experience and professional development.

Purpose of the role

The Assistant Project Manager shall support the Package Manager in managing the delivery of the Building C design. This new post shall help the team in managing the new changes to the Building C designs brought about by the electrical change and allow for a dedicated resource to manage the change.

This post shall support the current programme challenge and support the handover to ops date as efficiently as possible.

The Major Infrastructure Projects directorate provides major new or upgraded dock, berth and building infrastructure projects to provide facilities for the ship and submarine sustainment programmes at Devonport.

This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and assist in the delivery of Defence design and safety engineering projects, with opportunities for further development and progression within the Company.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competences

The candidate must have experience of working within a project environment managing Civil and or Mechanical Systems designs packages, ideally with client side NEC4 contract experience.

Knowledge of highly regulated environments (preferably Nuclear) and complex document management systems.

The project will be on the Nuclear Licensed site and therefore experience in delivery of Nuclear safety implicated structures, equipment or services would be of benefit.

• A Bachelors or Master’s Degree - desired.
• APM project management qualification PFQ/PMQ (or equivalent) - desired.
• NEC4 Accredited Project Manager - desired

Please apply if you want to join a Global Defence and Security organisation!

EU NATIONALS ONLY

Title: z/OS Extended Service Management Specialist

Location: 100% Remote Working

Duration: Initial contract duration: until 12/2029 + Extension

Effort & Availability

• Higher workload during:

• Major maintenance activities
• DR tests

• Typically, lower effort during regular operations

THIS PROJECT IS OUTSIDE IR35

We are seeking an experienced z/OS Extended Service Management Specialist for a long-term remote contract.

You will be responsible for supporting the stable operation of a z/OS environment, covering service and change management, incident handling, operational governance, license and capacity coordination, and disaster recovery support.

Required experience:

• z/OS 3.1
• IBM z16
• Strong understanding of z/OS architecture and dependencies
• IBM IWS
• CICS
• Db2
• BMC MainView AMI OPS
• Jira and Confluence
• Good English communication skills
• German is a bonus

Key responsibilities:

• Daily change approval
• Change and maintenance coordination
• Incident and service request management
• Escalation handling during critical production situations
• Participation in operational and service boards
• License and capacity monitoring
• RCA review and DR test support

EU NATIONALS ONLY

I am looking for a permanent Senior Software Developer / Lead Software Developer for an extremely exciting business based in Plymouth. In this role you will be designing and building an enterprise level software solution with multiple applications for the business, a software solution that is being built from the ground up covering all functions and departments. Please note, this is an office-based position, working 4.5 days per week for full-time, 5-days per week pay. The working hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 12:30pm on Fridays. After probation you can potentially work from home 1-day per week with management approval. You will be responsible for leading the design, development and maintenance of the solution and its services across the full development lifecycle from architecture and design to deployment, delivery and ongoing support. You will be a key part of the development team and from the very start you will be given a high degree of freedom to apply your knowledge and experience of development, using a mixture of, .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET, Blazor, Database Technologies (SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio - SSIS), ETL, Integration Platforms, Agile and Frontend Development (JavaScript/jQuery, React, Blazor) and Software Testing for this long-term and critical development programme. This is a hands-on role, so you MUST be a strong coder/programmer. The main technical stack in MS Technologies driven, so you need to be an expert in .NET and C# to be considered for the opportunity. Knowledge of Power BI is a bonus but is NOT a prerequisite for the role. You will take technical ownership, and you operate as a Senior Developer and Technical Lead so you MUST have experience working as a Senior Developer or Lead Developer to be considered for the position in previous posts. You will also be happy to share knowledge with more junior team members, and you will be a good communicator keen to interact with technical and non-technical staff. We are looking to speak with candidates who can demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, candidates who can work independently as well as in a team environment, good communicators who are proactive and ambitious, keen to continue learning and staying ahead of technological trends. Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure/AWS, knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps and Architectural Patterns is a distinct bonus. KEYWORDS Senior Software Developer, Lead Software Developer, Senior Software Engineer, Lead Software Engineer, .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET, Blazor, Database Technologies, SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio, SSIS, Power BI, ETL, Integration Platforms, Agile, Frontend Development, JavaScript, jQuery, React, Blazor, Software Testing, AWS, Azure, Cloud, CI/CD, DevOps, Software Architecture, Design Patterns. The role comes with an incredibly competitive salary and a strong benefits package which includes a pension, good holiday (23.5 days + Bank Holidays), Insurance and much more! To be considered for this role you will need to be located within a commutable distance of Plymouth, Devon and you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship as our client is unable to sponsor. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Lead Electrical Integration Engineer
Location: Plymouth(hybrid/remote)
Duration: 12 months(possible for extension)
Rate: £80/hour

Insider IR35

Lead Electrical Integration Engineer

Lead Electrical Integration Engineer to support the design of integrated cross-site services. The focus of this role will be supporting the engineering capability of the new systems through design phases.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as Electrical Discipline lead for the project
• Collaboration across engineering functions and stakeholders to integrate designs within the overall facility layout and manage interfaces
• Collate and prioritise technical design issues
• Undertake coordination activities to ensure a fully integrated facility design
• Identify scope gaps and support resolution
• Work closely with Project Managers and Package Technical Leads
• Report on project status to Head of Department
• Lead as intelligent customer on discrete packages of work

Experience

• Highly regulated environment (essential)
• Electrical engineering background, preferably power distribution (essential)
• Knowledge of relevant technical regulations and standards (essential) (i.e. BS 7671, BS EN 60204, BS EN 62305, BS EN 61000)
• Major infrastructure projects (desirable)
• Nuclear (desirable)

Expectations

• UK national, able to get SC (can start on BPSS)
• Degree qualified chartered engineer (or significant relevant experience)
• Location: Plymouth (hybrid)
• Duration: Long term (12mths+)

Outside IR35, Hybrid, Predominately Home based, Flexibility on Location, London, West Midlands, Test Manager, Salesforce, Test Strategy, Test planning, Salesforce Integration, Data Migration, UAT planning,Test Execution Experience, Sales and Marketing Cloud.

My leading client is looking for an experienced hands on Salesforce Test Manager to create the Test Strategy and Test planning for an exciting implementation of Salesforce across the Sales and Marketing area of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proven experience of Test Strategy & Planning
• Define test objectives
• Coordination of UAT teams
• Hands on Testing experience
• Develop and execute test scenarios
• Project governance

Key Requirements

• Expert working on Salesforce Implementations / or other CRM Transformations
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Must be extremely delivery orientated
• Ideally have strong hands-on experience of the following modules. Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud
• Knowledge of Marketing Cloud, Data Cloud, Salesforce Agentic AI

This is an immediate role, so you must be available to start ASAP please share you details

Trainee Cyber Security Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Cyber Security role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme

Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, while building practical experience with Live Labs. The programme includes earning CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+) recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure cyber security roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in Cyber Security? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Trainee Cyber Security Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Cyber Security role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme

Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, while building practical experience with Live Labs. The programme includes earning CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+) recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure cyber security roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in Cyber Security? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Trainee Cyber Security Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Cyber Security role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme

Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, while building practical experience with Live Labs. The programme includes earning CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+) recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure cyber security roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in Cyber Security? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Trainee Business Analyst Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Business Analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies. The programme includes earning BCS certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated recruitment support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure business analyst roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £30,000 – £40,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in Business Analysis? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Trainee Cyber Security Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Cyber Security role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme

Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, while building practical experience with Live Labs. The programme includes earning CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+) recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure cyber security roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in Cyber Security? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Trainee Business Analyst Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Business Analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies. The programme includes earning BCS certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated recruitment support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure business analyst roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £30,000 – £40,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in Business Analysis? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

HR Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You’ll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £35,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Trainee Business Analyst Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Business Analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies. The programme includes earning BCS certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated recruitment support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure business analyst roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £30,000 – £40,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in Business Analysis? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

HR Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You’ll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £35,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

HR Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You’ll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £35,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Security Engineer (Contract) Callington (Cornwall) Hybrid WFH (2 days a week in office)

We are working with a client looking for a hands-on Security Engineer to join them on an initial 3-month contract with strong potential to extend.

Location: Callington (Cornwall)

Start: ASAP

On-site: 3 days per week

Contract: Inside IR35

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitoring and responding to security threats and alerts (SOC tools like Darktrace / RocketCyber)
• Investigating and resolving security incidents end-to-end
• Managing vulnerabilities, patching and system hardening
• Supporting security across Azure, M365, Windows Server and VMware environments
• Working on a mix of BAU security operations + project work
• Collaborating with internal teams and external SOC providers

What they’re looking for:

• Strong Security Engineer experience (hands-on)
• Experience with Azure + Microsoft 365 security
• Solid Windows Server + VMware (Vsphere/ESXi)
• Experience with SOC / monitoring tools (Darktrace / RocketCyber or similar)
• Incident response, threat analysis and remediation
• Knowledge of MFA, Conditional Access, endpoint security
• Comfortable working across hybrid environments (cloud + on-prem)

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, owning security incidents, and working across a modern hybrid environment.