We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Control Systems Engineer to be based full time onsite at Warrington or Cumbria.

This is a contract role inside IR35 at the market rates.

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

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced Lead Control Systems Engineer to take technical leadership of control systems design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing support across multidisciplinary projects. You will be the technical authority for control systems engineering, ensuring robust, compliant, and high-quality solutions, and driving engineering excellence across the project lifecycle.

This is a hands-on leadership role with strategic influence - ideal for engineers who want to shape architecture, mentor others, and make high-impact decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Leadership & Design Authority

Lead the development of control systems architecture, high-level and detailed design, and technical standards.

Act as the technical authority for control systems, owning approvals and design decisions.

Drive the selection and integration of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, communication protocols, safety systems and related automation technologies.

Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety, and regulatory requirements.

PROJECT DELIVERY:

Lead control systems engineering activities throughout the full project lifecycle - from concept and requirements capture to testing, commissioning and handover.

Provide robust control logic design, software development oversight, and verification/validation.

Collaborate closely with project management to ensure quality, schedule, risk, and cost targets are met.

Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to resolve technical interfaces and issues.

TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of control systems engineers, coach on best practices.

Assign tasks, oversee workload distribution, and review deliverable documentation.

Lead and actively participate in the configuration, programming, and testing of PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems.

Promote continuous improvement of tools, processes, and standards.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:

Act as the primary technical liaison with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders for control systems.

Represent control systems discipline in design reviews, technical proposals, and client meetings.

DOCUMENTATION & ASSURANCE:

Drive quality and consistency in deliverables including functional design specifications, software and hardware design documentation, test procedures, commissioning reports, and O&M documentation.

Oversee and approve verification and validation testing including internal testing (FAT), customer witness testing (CAT) and site acceptance / commissioning activities.

ESSENTIAL:

Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Control Systems, Automation) or equivalent experience.

Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in control systems engineering in a technical lead or Senior Engineer role.

Expertise with PLC/HMI/SCADA design, programming, and implementation.

Demonstrable experience in configuring and utilising simulation tools to support system testing, validation and verification activities.

Proficient in producing high?quality technical documentation with clarity, accuracy, and consistency.

Proven track record leading medium to large control system projects from design through commissioning.

Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.

Demonstrable experience mentoring and leading engineering teams.

Strong problem-solving, documentation, and risk management skills.

Knowledge of safety and compliance standards (eg IEC, ISO, industry-specific).

DESIRABLE:

Experience with multiple control platforms (e.g. Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider).

Experience in regulated or complex technical environments (e.g., Energy, Nuclear etc).

Knowledge of Sellafield Engineering Standards.

Knowledge of functional safety and cybersecurity standards.

Professional registration (CEng, IEng) or equivalent.

Job Description: Senior Network SRE (London)

Role Overview:

We areseekinga highly experienced Senior Network Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our global network operations team. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our network infrastructure. You will lead incidentresponses, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive automation initiatives tomaintainworld-class network services.

Required Skills:

Minimum 10 years hands-on experience in network engineering and operations.

Deepexpertisein routing, switching, firewalling, and wireless across multiple vendors.

Strong troubleshooting skills, including overlay/underlay network understanding.

Proficiencyin Linux/Unix environments.

Experience with automation and monitoring platforms.

Ability to work independently, set technical direction, and mentor others.

Tools

Netbox/Nautobot

Prometheus /VictoriaMetrics

Salt

Networking (either one of the following)

EVPN Segment routing (although I would accept someone with significant MPLS depth on their resume)

Key Responsibilities

Lead Incident Management: Own and resolve critical network incidents, manage outages, andprovideexpert guidance during high-pressure situations.

Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex issues across routing, switching, firewalling, and wireless domains.

Technical Leadership: Set technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of operational excellence.

24/7 Operations: Participatein a shift-based model to ensure continuous availability of critical network services.

Multi-Vendor Expertise: Operateacross diverse environments including Arista, Cisco, Cumulus, Spectrum Ethernet, InfiniBand, Palo Alto, Check Point, Mist, Aruba, A10,Netscaler, and F5.

Security & Segmentation: Support network segmentation, policy enforcement, and VPN solutions (GlobalProtect, AnyConnect).

Automation & Observability: Utilizetools like Grafana, Big Panda, ServiceNow, ITMP, syslog, Splunk,Salt, Ansible, andPrometheusto enhance monitoring and automation.

Innovation Projects: Collaborate on wireless design and AI cluster deployments to supportcutting-edgeinitiatives.

Preferred Skills

Experience with InfiniBand and AI cluster deployments .

Familiarity with network asset management systems (e.g.,Nautobot).

Wireless design experience with Cisco, Mist, Aruba .

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M365 Architect/Engineers x 2

• 6-9 month initial contracts

• Up to 615 per day Inside IR35

• Hybrid working from Berkshire

• SC Cleared role

About the Role:
We’re seeking a Microsoft 365 Architect / Engineer with the rare mix of strategy and hands-on delivery. You’ll design, implement, and optimise secure M365 solutions that underpin collaboration, communication, and productivity across the organisation. This role demands someone equally comfortable drawing up architecture roadmaps as they are diving into the admin centre or PowerShell to make it happen.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Microsoft 365 solutions, covering Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Intune, and security/compliance features.
• Act as a technical authority for M365, shaping strategy and standards.
• Lead and deliver migrations, upgrades, and integrations (e.g., Exchange, SharePoint, Teams voice).
• Provide escalation-level support for complex incidents and performance issues.
• Develop governance, compliance, and security policies aligned to business and regulatory requirements.
• Automate administration and deployment tasks using PowerShell and modern management tools.
• Produce technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and best practice guides.
• Work closely with security, networking, and infrastructure teams to ensure a cohesive approach.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Active SC Clearance - mandatory.
• Proven experience delivering and supporting large-scale Microsoft 365 environments.
• Strong knowledge of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and Intune.
• Deep understanding of Azure AD, identity and access management, and hybrid configurations.
• Experience designing and implementing governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on ability with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and business discussions.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with the Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Exposure to Microsoft Defender suite (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365).
• Voice/telephony integration with Teams.
• Previous work in high-security or government environments.

Job Title: IT/OT Systems Analyst

Location: Warwick (with occasional travel to Interconnector sites)
Remuneration: From 500.00
Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months

Responsibilities

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the Utilities sector? Join us as an IT/OT Systems Analyst, where your expertise will be crucial in enhancing critical systems and processes. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Conduct asset and configuration discovery to gather and analyze structured data.
• Author and improve documentation, including network topology diagrams, data flow maps, process flows, and operational guides.
• Engage with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders across Business, Engineering, OT, and IT teams.
• Analyze policies and controls to identify potential improvements, working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement workshops and contribute to monthly reporting activities.
• Bring a proactive, team-oriented attitude to the table, showcasing your can-do approach every day!

Skills & Experience Required

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

• Several years of experience with core IT systems, including servers, workstations, networking, and software.
• A strong background in IT Service Management, especially in Change, Risk, Asset/Configuration, and Incident processes.
• Proven expertise in IT/Cyber Security, particularly in:
  • System hardening
  • Vulnerability management
  • Patching
  • Antivirus solutions
  • Backup and recovery processes
• Awareness of Health & Safety requirements in high-risk operational environments.
• Exceptional analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills to tackle challenges head-on!

Desirable Experience (Bonus)

• Experience in Operational Technology (OT) within energy, utilities, or engineering environments is a plus!
• Familiarity with industry frameworks such as NIS CAF, NIST, and IEC 62443 will give you an edge.

Vetting & Clearance Requirements

All candidates must have completed basic vetting and be eligible for SC (Security Check) clearance. Priority will be given to those with active or recently held SC clearance.

Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey? If you have the skills and passion to drive improvements in critical systems and governance frameworks, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that values innovation and excellence in the Utilities sector!

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.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a 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.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Security Administrator

6 months

London - hybrid

Inside IR35 - Umbrella only

Role overview:

• Palo Alto Networks expertise to support and enhance our security operations.
• Palo Alto Networks provides a comprehensive, AI-powered SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution known as Prisma SASE. It is designed to converge networking and security into a single cloud-delivered platform to support hybrid workforces and modern, distributed enterprises
• You will be responsible for the administration, configuration, policy management, monitoring, and optimisation of Palo Alto security controls, ensuring secure and resilient network operations across enterprise environments.
• This role is hands-on, need to be comfortable working in complex, regulated, or high-availability environments, partnering with infrastructure, networking, and SOC teams to deliver robust security outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Palo Alto Administer, configure, and support Palo Alto NGFWs (PA-Series/VM-Series) including:

• Security policy rules, NAT, zones, routing, interfaces, HA, and objects
• App-ID/User-ID/Content-ID, URL filtering, Anti-Spyware, Vulnerability profiles
• SSL decryption policy management (where applicable) and related operational impacts

• Work closely with Network Engineers, Cloud/Platform teams, and Service Owners
• Support projects such as:
  • Firewall migrations, data centre moves, cloud connectivity, segmentation initiatives
  • Zero Trust or least privilege initiatives
  • Integration with SIEM/SOAR tooling

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience administering Palo Alto NGFWs in enterprise environments
• Proven experience with Panorama for centralised policy and device management
• Understanding of:
  • Network security principles (segmentation, least privilege, L3/L4/L7 filtering)
  • TCP/IP, routing (BGP/OSPF helpful), NAT, VPN concepts
• Skilled troubleshooting ability using logs, packet capture, and CLI diagnostics
• Experience operating within ITIL-style change management and incident processes
• Strong documentation skills and ability to communicate clearly to technical/non-technical stakeholders

Desirable Skills (Nice to Have):

• Palo Alto feature experience:
  • GlobalProtect, site-to-site IPsec VPNs, SSL decryption operations
  • Advanced Threat Prevention tuning, WildFire analysis, DNS Security
• Cloud security/networking exposure:
  • Azure/AWS/GCP, cloud-native Firewalls, transit networking
  • VM-Series deployments, Terraform/automation exposure
• SIEM integration experience:
  • Splunk/Sentinel/QRadar log forwarding and use-case support
• Scripting/automation:
  • Python, PowerShell, Ansible, PAN-OS API, IaC patterns
• Experience in regulated environments (finance, healthcare, government, critical infrastructure)

Certifications:

• Palo Alto PCCSA/PCNSA/PCNSE (highly desirable)
• ITIL Foundation (helpful)
• Security certs: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CCNP Security (nice to have)

M365 Consultant/Engineer

• 12 month initial contracts
• Paying £550 - £650 per day - Inside IR35
• Hybrid working from Reading
• SC Cleared role

About the Role:
We’re seeking a Microsoft 365 Consultant/Engineer with the rare mix of strategy and hands-on delivery. You’ll design, implement, and optimise secure M365 solutions that underpin collaboration, communication, and productivity across the organisation. This role demands someone equally comfortable drawing up architecture roadmaps as they are diving into the admin centre or PowerShell to make it happen.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Microsoft 365 solutions, covering Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Intune, and security/compliance features.
• Act as a technical authority for M365, shaping strategy and standards.
• Lead and deliver migrations, upgrades, and integrations (eg, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams voice).
• Provide escalation-level support for complex incidents and performance issues.
• Develop governance, compliance, and security policies aligned to business and regulatory requirements.
• Automate administration and deployment tasks using PowerShell and modern management tools.
• Produce technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and best practice guides.
• Work closely with security, networking, and infrastructure teams to ensure a cohesive approach.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Active SC Clearance - mandatory.
• Proven experience delivering and supporting large-scale Microsoft 365 environments.
• Strong knowledge of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and Intune.
• Deep understanding of Azure AD, identity and access management, and hybrid configurations.
• Experience designing and implementing governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on ability with PowerShell Scripting and automation.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and business discussions.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with the Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Exposure to Microsoft Defender suite (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365).
• Voice/telephony integration with Teams.
• Previous work in high-security or government environments.

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.

Join Our Client as an AI Workspace Engineer!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey at the forefront of innovation in the banking industry? Our client, a leading financial services organization, is seeking a passionate and skilled AI Workspace Engineer to join their dynamic Innovation Team for a 6-month temporary contract. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of enterprise AI and help redefine how their teams work!

Role: AI Workplace Engineer

Duration: 6 Months

Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days a week in office)

Rate: 745 per day (umbrella)

About the Role:

As an AI Workspace Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in leading the technical delivery, governance, and optimization of enterprise AI productivity platforms. You will focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and Google Workspace Gemini, among other AI tools, to enhance collaboration and automate processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Integration:Spearhead the technical enablement of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Google Workspace Gemini, and NotebookLM.
• Build AI Solutions:Create and embed AI-powered solutions using platform APIs and automation tools.
• Subject Matter Expert:Act as the go-to expert for enterprise AI workspace technologies, supporting various teams across the organization.
• Integrate Capabilities:Connect AI features with enterprise systems to enable seamless workflows.
• Develop Resources:Create reusable prompts and templates to standardize AI solution delivery.
• Ensure Compliance:Collaborate with security and risk teams to maintain secure and compliant operations of AI tools.
• Lifecycle Management:Oversee the deployment, monitoring, and optimization of AI workspace solutions.
• Support Adoption:Provide technical guidance and enablement to teams and users for a smooth transition.
• Evaluate Enhancements:Stay updated on new features from Microsoft and Google to recommend strategic improvements.

What You Need to Succeed:

Essential Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, especially Copilot and Graph API.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Gemini and NotebookLM.
• Proven ability to integrate AI capabilities into business applications and workflows.
• Understanding of enterprise identity, data governance, and security controls.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Graph API, Workspace APIs, and cloud AI services.
• Ability to build extensions using Power Automate and Apps Script.
• Familiarity with Responsible AI practices and enterprise architecture basics.

Mindset and Behaviours:

• A curious and self-driven individual passionate about emerging AI technologies.
• Strong problem-solver who enjoys learning through experimentation.
• Excellent communicator capable of simplifying technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative team player eager to work across various domains.

Desirable Certifications:

• Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Professional Collaboration Engineer or relevant Google Cloud certifications

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to make a significant impact in an innovative environment where AI capabilities are rapidly evolving. If you’re excited about utilizing your expertise to drive change and enhance productivity, we want to hear from you!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a 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.

The Redline Group are working EXCLUSIVELY with our Slough-based customer in their search for a Contract Systems Engineer - Medical on an initial 6-to-9 month opportunity, working on a hybrid basis.

This role has an indicative OUTSIDE IR35 determination therefore we can accept candidates who would like to operate through their own PSC.

A household name in the medical industry, their products are sold around the world and have been for many years. As a result of continued growth, combined with a number of successful project wins, they are seeking a range of professional contractors to help them complete their work on schedule. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to hit the ground running and deliver high quality work.

Key Skills Required - Contract Systems Engineer - Medical, Slough:

• Electronics engineering background (preferable)

• Experience of validation and verification activities

• Experience of working on requirements and integration

• Experience of working cross-function to meet key deliverables

For more information or to apply for the Contract Systems Engineer - Medical based in Slough, please contact Jack Kelly - (url removed) (phone number removed) quoting reference JWK1066

Hybrid role – Birmingham on site 2–3 days per week

£65,000 – £75,000 per annum (DOE)

12‑Month Fixed Term Contract

We have an exciting opportunity for a Vulnerability Manager to join a high‑performing Business Change and Technology function on a 12‑month fixed term salaried contract.

Reporting into the Information Security Manager, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and continuously improving the vulnerability management programme across a complex enterprise technology estate. This includes the identification, assessment, prioritisation, and remediation tracking of security vulnerabilities across on‑premises systems, cloud environments, networks, applications, and endpoint devices.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the organisation’s technology environment remains secure, resilient, and aligned with internal security policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and industry best practice.

The Opportunity – Vulnerability Manager

Vulnerability Management & Analysis

Lead the end‑to‑end vulnerability management lifecycle, including discovery, scanning, validation, prioritisation, reporting, and remediation tracking.
Operate and optimise vulnerability scanning platforms (e.g. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, Edgescan, or equivalent).
Conduct regular internal and external vulnerability assessments across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
Validate and analyse vulnerability data to ensure findings are accurate, contextualised, and relevant to the organisation’s operational environment.
Identify and assess critical vulnerabilities and zero‑day threats, determining when expedited remediation is required.
Assess vulnerability severity based on real‑world exploitability, considering threat intelligence, exposure, asset criticality, and compensating controls.
Maintain a defensible position on exploitable vs non‑exploitable vulnerabilities, clearly documenting risk decisions and rationale.
Assess and articulate business risk based on exploitability, asset value, and threat intelligence.
Remediation Coordination

Work closely with internal technical teams and third‑party partners to ensure vulnerabilities are remediated within agreed SLAs and risk tolerances.
Develop remediation plans, monitor progress, and escalate high‑risk issues where necessary.
Support patch governance activities, ensuring both routine and emergency patching meets security requirements.
Security Governance & Compliance

Ensure vulnerability management activities align with internal information security policies, standards, and procedures.
Support compliance with relevant regulatory and security frameworks (e.g. GDPR, PCI DSS).
Produce regular vulnerability risk reports, dashboards, and KPIs for senior stakeholders.
Provide evidence and reporting to support audits, penetration tests, and regulatory reviews.
Threat Intelligence & Continuous Improvement

Integrate threat intelligence to prioritise remediation of actively exploited or high‑risk vulnerabilities.
Recommend and drive improvements to tools, processes, automation, and reporting to enhance programme maturity.
Stay current with emerging vulnerabilities, zero‑day threats, and vendor advisories.
Support incident response activities where vulnerabilities are linked to potential security events.
What You’ll Bring

Proven experience in vulnerability management, cyber security operations, or a related technical security role.
Strong hands‑on experience with vulnerability management tooling (e.g. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, Edgescan, or similar).
Solid understanding of cloud platforms (Azure), operating systems (Windows, Linux), networking, and enterprise technologies.
Strong knowledge of CVSS scoring, exploit analysis, and risk‑based prioritisation.
Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments.
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to vulnerability management.
Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and associated security tooling.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate technical risk into clear, executive‑level reporting.
Experience supporting incident response and investigations.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence both technical and non‑technical teams.
Strong understanding of patch management processes and operational constraints in business‑critical environments.
Able to manage multiple competing priorities and make pragmatic, risk‑based decisions.
Qualifications

Proven hands‑on experience in vulnerability management or cyber security operations.
Demonstrable understanding of security principles, standards, and methodologies.
One or more of the following certifications preferred:
CISM, CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, GIAC GVMS

Contract 12 months
£40 per hour
60% onsite Filton Bristol

The role
This is a hands on engineering contract focused on corrosion protection, surface treatments and coatings across multiple aircraft programmes. You will be working directly on real aircraft challenges, not theoretical studies, supporting design, build and in service activity with practical surface engineering solutions.

You will be part of the Materials, Processes and Test function, contributing to the development, qualification and deployment of surface technologies used on metallic and composite airframe structures.

This role suits an engineer who understands how corrosion protection actually works in production and service environments and can apply that knowledge pragmatically.

What you will be doing

• Developing and deploying surface technology solutions for aircraft design, manufacture and operation
• Providing corrosion protection and sealing concepts to support airframe structures
• Supporting multiple aircraft programmes with corrosion analysis and protection strategies
• Contributing to performance improvement, cost reduction and process optimisation activities
• Supporting the transition to chromate free corrosion protection systems
• Ensuring compliance with EHS and REACh regulations through eco efficient materials and processes
• Working closely with international engineering teams across sites

What we are looking for

• Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or similar
• Proven experience in corrosion protection and surface technologies within aerospace
• Strong knowledge of aerospace materials including metallics and composites
• Experience with surface treatments, coatings, paints and sealants
• Practical understanding of aerospace manufacturing and in service environments
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a multi site international team
• Confident communicator with professional level English

Contract details

• Rate £40 per hour
• Duration 12 months
• Location Filton Bristol
• Onsite requirement approximately 60%

If you are a surface engineering or corrosion specialist looking for a long term contract with real engineering impact, this role offers strong continuity and exposure across multiple aircraft programmes.

Position: Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Newport (2 /3 days onsite per week)
Day Rate: £350-£400 p.d inside IR35
UKSV SC Clearance Required

We’re looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support a major defence-sector client. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a complex, high-security environment and enjoys owning and enhancing critical ITSM platforms.

The Role

You’ll take technical ownership of the BMC Remedy platform, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous improvement. Your work will span administration, workflow development, integrations, upgrades, and environment management. You’ll also support incident resolution, service requests, reporting, and compliance activities.

Essential Skills

• Windows administration (Level 1/2)
• VMware
• SQL Server (Level 1)
• PowerShell scripting
• Networking (Level 1)
• Strong understanding of ITIL principles

Desirable

• Hands-on experience with BMC Remedy
• Background working to tight SLAs

To learn more, please do reach out to Tom Royston via email on

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Product Owner (Electrical Power System) to join their team on an Inside IR35 contract.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

The Vehicle Efficiency Team is responsible for vehicle efficiency across all programs with our client. EEM is part of the team and are responsible for electrical efficiency for all our client’s powertrain variants.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Owner Electrical Power System to drive the delivery and integration of a power supply system focusing on efficiency.

This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless planning, co-ordination and execution across cross-functional teams, with a strong emphasis on systems engineering principles. The successful candidate will take on a pivotal role ensuring alignment with customer expectations, technical feasibility, and programme timelines to deliver an efficient electrical system.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Efficiency Vision:

• Create and develop Electrical Efficiency Vision, representing the voice of the customer in all stages of feature development, with a strong understanding of energy and efficiency implications Create Visualisation Tools of Electrical Energy Management Data.
• Create and present concepts of Electrical Energy Management Strategies to a wide range of Stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Influence and collaboration with Stakeholders across levels and functions, leveraging natural leadership and interpersonal warmth.

Cross-Functional Communication:

• Act as the primary liaison in EEM you will represent the team across all engineering functions.
• Ensure consistent understanding and implementation of requirements across all Stakeholders.

Change Management:

• Track changes and assess their impact on existing and future vehicle programmes.
• Lead updates to requirements and communicate changes effectively.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Knowledge of Power Supply Systems and Electrical Architectures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of feature development and integration in automotive systems.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and V-model development processes.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with CAE Modelling Toolsets.
• Experience with Requirements Management Tools (e.g. Dassault TRM, IBM DOORS).

Education:

• Graduate or postgraduate in an engineering discipline.

Adword

Job title: Cyber Asset Management Engineer

Start date: Asap!

Duration: 12 months - likely to want to take on perm for the right candidate

IR35: Inside

Location: Remote - candidate needs to be within a reasonable commuting distance from Edinburgh to be able to attend meetings and work on site if / when required. The manager is very flexible but doesn’t want someone that is unable to get to Edinburgh.

Job description:

• Competent, technical cybersecurity engineer focused on asset visibility, integrations, automation, and turning data into measurable risk reduction
• Someone who can help us get complete visibility into all of our devices, users, cloud resources, and SaaS applications. Know what we have, know the security gaps, and automate the fixes wherever possible.
• Hands-on with asset intelligence tools - ideally Axonius or something similar. Comfortable integrating data from multiple systems, making sure the data is accurate, and building queries, dashboards, and automation to highlight risks and drive remediation.

Not just an analyst but an engineer who can:

• connect systems via APIs, build automations, identify missing security controls and help us turn asset data into real risk-reduction actions.
• Experience with cybersecurity tooling - things like SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, CSPM, IAM etc.
• Comfortable working with Python or PowerShell because we want to automate. Someone who drives to closure and who can partner with system owners Why this role matters
• This role is critical because asset visibility is the foundation of cyber risk management. If we don’t know what assets we have, what controls are missing, or what’s out of compliance, then we can’t secure the environment. This engineer will help us reduce real risk - not just collect data.

The outcomes we expect

• We are not hiring for activity - we are hiring for visible and quantifiable outcomes. I need someone who can deliver measurable improvements like:
• higher asset coverage
• fewer unknown devices
• automated detection of security gaps
• automated or semi-automated remediation
• dashboards that senior leadership can use

The kind of person and soft skills

• Hands-on, curious, and proactive. They like integrating systems, solving messy data problems, and building automations.
• I don’t want someone who waits for instructions. I want someone who sees a gap and moves to close it. Organised, self-directed, and good at follow-through.
• They need to be able to document what they build. They should be comfortable presenting to leadership when needed.

The technical depth required

• Should be comfortable with REST APIs, Python or PowerShell, data normalization, system integrations, and building queries and dashboards.
• Experience with Axonius or other asset intelligence platforms is ideal. Must understand how EDR, SIEM, IAM, VM, and cloud security tools fit together.
• We are a global environment - manufacturing, R&D, cloud, and corporate. Lots of data sources. Lots of complexity.
• We need someone who likes variety and isn’t intimidated by ambiguity.

The ideal candidate background

• Someone who has done asset management engineering before - either with an Axonius-type platform or in vulnerability management, EDR engineering, or cloud security engineering with heavy API integration work. Don’t need to know everything on day one, but they must be strong technically, fast learners, and able to own a function end-to-end.

What’s the most important thing

• Hands-on engineering and the ability to deliver outcomes with autonomy - not just dashboards, but real risk reduction.

If you’re excited about application security, identity management, and creating robust, secure solutions for modern architectures, we want to hear from you!

Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it to Prasanna . merugu @ randstaddigital . com and let’s start the conversation!

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

The Redline Group have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Electronics Design Engineer - Altium, to work with our customer to assist in the verification, validation of a project at their Camberley offices. The role is fully on-site, with the occasional opportunity to work from home for documentation tasks.

This role has an indicative OUTSIDE IR35 determination therefore we can accept candidates who would like to operate through their own PSC.

Unrivalled in their field, our customer is responsible for some of the most technically advanced defence products on the market. They have been an industry-renowned name for many years, with a reputation for intrinsically safe electronics. As a result of growth and major project wins, they are seeking the skills of a professional contractor to help them get the next generation of their product out to market both on time and in budget.

Key Skills Required - Contract Electronics Design Engineer - Altium, Camberley:

• Experience of mixed signal electronics design, with an emphasis on analogue development

• Experience of life cycle design and development

• Validation and verification activities

• Experience of working in the defence industry is highly advantageous.

For more information or to apply for the Contract Electronics Design Engineer - Altium based in Camberley, please contact Laura Preston - // 01582 878823 quoting reference LMP1038

We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for a contract based on site in Cheltenham.

• Key Responsibilities

  * Providing support to shop floor by generating work instructions/SOPs in the form of build manuals or routing.

  * Reacting to shop floor queries and build issues and providing technical support (ANDON)

  * Developing and introducing tooling/formboards for manufacturing new designs of wiring harnesses

  * Running process improvement activities to reduce waste through build process of electrical power management panels

  * Leading route cause corrective action investigations

  * Supporting NPI/development projects in the introduction of new designs

  * Performing FAI/verification on manufactured assemblies

  Key Experience required:

  * Electrical engineering/manufacturing

  * Harness manufacture

  * Awareness & practice of IPC620

  * Electro mechanical assemblies i.e. contractors, relays, wiring, power distribution

  * Manufacturing/production line support

  * Creation and maintenance of SOPs, build manuals, routings etc

  * Form boards

  Desirable

  * Shop floor layout

  * Lean six sigma

  * Problem solving

  * Manufacturing readiness levels/production readiness levels

  * Design for manufacture

  * PFMEAS

  * Problem solving & RCCA

  * Configuration management

Electronics Engineer - Aerospace

Location: Bishops Cleeve (Cheltenham)

On-site Requirement: Predominantly onsite (project-critical hardware activities)

Contract Duration: 6 months (with project demand through July 2026)

Rate: £70 per hour (Umbrella / Inside IR35) Full time

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to join a live Project, supporting the testing, debugging, commissioning, and integration of electronic sensor hardware.

This position is a direct replacement for an existing contractor and is required immediately to maintain delivery momentum across critical project activities. The role is strongly hands-on, focused on board-level electronics, system integration, and practical engineering support rather than concept-only design work.

The successful engineer will work closely with internal engineering teams and suppliers, contributing to the successful delivery of safety-critical aerospace electronics.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform board-level electronics testing and debugging, identifying and resolving hardware issues.
• Support commissioning of Amber sensor boards and associated electronic modules.
• Provide integration support at unit and system level.
• Carry out hardware rework, modification, and corrective actions as required.
• Produce and maintain clear engineering documentation, including test records, rework notes, and technical updates.
• Liaise with suppliers to support hardware quality, issue resolution, and technical queries.
• Contribute to integration and verification testing, ensuring hardware meets functional and quality expectations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong background in electronics engineering, with demonstrable experience in board testing, bring-up, and debugging.
• Experience supporting electronics module development, commissioning, and test.
• Confident working hands-on with electronic assemblies, including fault-finding and rework.
• Experience working in a regulated or safety-critical environment, such as aerospace, defence, or similar industries.
• Ability to work effectively on-site as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Clear technical communication skills and disciplined approach to documentation.

Desirable Experience

• Analogue electronics experience.
• Experience working with sensors and sensor-based systems.
• Exposure to integration testing at unit or system level.
• Previous experience interfacing with suppliers or external manufacturing partners.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to contribute directly to our clients’ programme, working on real electronic hardware within a highly technical and collaborative environment. The role offers immediate impact, hands-on engineering challenge, and exposure to complex aerospace systems.

We are looking for a Senior Control Systems Engineer to be based full time onsite in Warrington or Cumbria.

This is a contract role Inside IR35 at the market rates.

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

SUMMARY:

Working as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team, you will take technical responsibility for the design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of PLC, HMI / SCADA-based control systems across the full project lifecycle.

This is a hands-on senior engineering role, ideal for an engineer who enjoys technical ownership, problem-solving, and mentoring others, while supporting Lead Engineers and Project Managers in delivering high-quality solutions in regulated environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver detailed design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of control systems in line with project requirements.

Take ownership of assigned control system deliverables, ensuring they are produced to a high technical and quality standard.

Configure and develop PLC software, control philosophies, and system configurations using industry-standard platforms.

Develop and deploy simulator applications to support the testing and verification of PLC software.

Support integration of control systems with electrical, mechanical, and wider engineering disciplines.

DESIGN & DOCUMENTATION:

Produce comprehensive and high-quality control system documentation including:
Operation & Maintenance Manuals

Control System Training Material

Review and check design documentation and software produced by other engineers.

Interpret and work from engineering design drawings including PLC/SCADA control enclosures, I/O interfacing and marshalling cubicles and operator control panels.

Support site visits to identify constraints, risks and design impacts.

TESTING, VALIDATING & COMMISSIONING:

Plan and execute formal verification and validation testing including internal testing (FAT), customer witness testing (CAT) and site acceptance / commissioning activities.

Undertake fault-finding and troubleshooting during in-house testing and site activities, resolving complex technical issues efficiently.

Ensure systems are delivered in line with safety, quality, and performance requirements.

PROJECT & TEAM SUPPORT:

Work closely with the Lead Engineer and Project Manager to support delivery against programme and milestones.

Provide accurate effort estimates for scope changes or additional works, including input to project schedules (plans).

Contribute to and support design reviews and technical workshops.

Interface effectively with the integrated design team, facility teams, systems engineering, and other project functions.

COMPLIANCE & SAFETY:

Produce reports and documentation required to comply with CDM regulations.

Ensure control system designs align with applicable standards, client requirements, and regulatory expectations.

ESSENTIAL:

HND or Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Control Systems, Automation) or equivalent experience.

Proven experience in the design and implementation of PLC-based control systems.

Strong knowledge of IEC 61131 PLC programming languages, PLC hardware, software, and industrial communication protocols.

Experience delivering projects through detailed design, implementation, testing, and commissioning.

Demonstrated experience of formal testing, validation and verification activities, with use of simulator tools/applications where applicable.

Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills across complex control systems.

Good understanding of electrical and control system design drawings.

Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated delivery team, often to challenging timescales.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong technical documentation capability.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels.

DESIRABLE:

Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries such as Nuclear, MOD, or Pharmaceuticals.

Experience with Rockwell and/or Schneider PLC and HMI/SCADA platforms.

Knowledge of OT cyber security principles and secure-by-design control systems.

Experience of functional safety systems.

Awareness of Sellafield Engineering Standards.

Professional registration (CEng, IEng) or equivalent.

Certified training on Rockwell and/or Schneider PLC systems.

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to work on a 6 month contract in St Helens.

The role is working Monday to Friday - days.

Salary is c£45-47,000 per annum plus 25 days’ holiday and bank holidays, pension, bonus etc

To ensure the reliable and efficient operation of mechanical equipment and production assets within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing environment. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, maintaining safety and quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement across site operations.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Engineering

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical equipment, including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, packaging machinery, and processing equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults quickly and accurately, implementing effective corrective actions to minimize production downtime.
• Support installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery and production lines.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Operational Support

• Provide mechanical engineering support to production teams to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Work closely with electrical, automation, and production colleagues to resolve complex breakdowns.
• Support changeovers and continuous operation in a high-speed, high-volume FMCG environment.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including permit-to-work and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Adhere to site GMP, hygiene, and food safety standards at all times.
• Proactively identify safety risks and contribute to risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring faults and contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing equipment reliability, efficiency, and lifespan.
• Assist in developing and improving PPM schedules and maintenance best practices.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer within an FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience working with conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, drives, and rotating equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good understanding of health and safety and food manufacturing standards.
• Competent in reading mechanical drawings and technical documentation.

Desirable

• Experience with continuous improvement or TPM methodologies.
• Basic electrical fault-finding awareness (non-intrusive).
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance reporting.

How to apply:

Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW!

Contract until early July (initially)

Shift rates from £55 per hour umbrella up to £67.60 per hour umbrella (top end for an Approver level working the night shift)

Nights

Night shift - 30% shift allowance on top of hourly rate

Monday to Thursday 8:45pm – 6:00am

Double Days (Also known as red or blue shift)

Double day shift pattern (alternating weeks)

Week of mornings – 6:00am – 1:10pm

Week of afternoons – 1:30pm – 8:40pm

20% shift uplift

About Us:

We are a team of Structural Engineers who are a mixture of technical specialists and engineering leads who are all passionate about finding technical solutions to support Wing products.

You will be operating as a Stress Engineer within our Wing Plant Engineering Team (PET) working alongside our existing stress analysts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Static structural analysis, composite and metallic.
• Ability to analyse and validate Metallic, Composites / Hybrids structures at component level for Static strength, F&DT and produce relevant strength margins or reserve factors according to validated and applicable methods & sizing processes.
• Ability to provide stress analyses for the repair/acceptance of metallic, composites/ hybrids structures.
• Ensure airworthiness requirements for aircraft structures.

Key Skills:

• Ideally held T400 Concessions Approval previously
• Open to candidates who don’t hold an approval but have relevant stress and / or concessions experience.
• Experience with other aircrafts, military aircraft or product knowledge

Morson Talent are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to work on the behalf of one of our prestigious clients based in Motherwell. This is a contract role for 6 months, with possibility of extension of up to 23 months.

Responsibilities:

• Working to recognised industry standards to produce innovative, high quality software products for UK’s leading defence developments
• Working within a multi-disciplined team, utilising a variety of tools and programming languages, engaging in all aspects of the software development cycle
• Taking responsibility for your own and others work as well as providing technical assistance to support the development of junior members of the team
• Leading during assurance and review activities ensuring that all required configuration, release and documentation activities have been produced in accordance with the relevant standards
• Translate requirements into software designs, implement and test solutions, and manage integration, configuration, release, and deployment of the product.
  Experience:
• Background in Instrumentation and Control Engineering, or related subject
• Experience with or knowledge of traditional PLC programming
• Experience or knowledge in SCADA systems
• Experience or knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

Working Hours: 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week

Duration: 6 months but likely to be extended up to 23 months with the needs of the business

Working Pattern:
o First 3 months - fully onsite
o After 3 months - 1 week onsite, 3 weeks WFH (subject to change as required by business)

If this position is of interest to you, please apply below or contact Alex for more information.
01935 403208 or

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Day rate: £300 per day

Location: London

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain a range of control systems (Tridium, Distech, Schneider, Delta, Centraline).
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive tasks, and small-scale projects.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client requests.
• Conduct system checks and diagnostics to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with engineers and contractors to deliver projects efficiently.
• Keep accurate records of all maintenance and service activities.
• Participate in training and remain up to date with industry standards and developments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a BMS Service Engineer.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with at least two of the following systems: Tridium, Distech, Schneider, Delta, Centraline.
• Skilled in diagnosing and repairing complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capable of working independently as well as within a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to participate in the on-call rota.

Please click apply on the advert.