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Solution Architect - Active SC required
Defence
Harlow
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Location: Harlow, Essex (3 days per week onsite)

Duration: 12-month contract

Inside IR35

Role details:
Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a highly skilled IT Solution Architect for a contract position. This role offers hybrid working based out of Harlow, with an expectation of at least 3 days a week onsite.

We require a candidate holding active SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to join our clients Architecture Team within the Digital Technology function. This role will be a key contributor to a major global ERP and connected systems transformation programme, operating in a highly regulated environment.

Working under the direction of the Lead Architect, the Solution Architect will serve as a trusted point of reference for the programme, helping translate business vision into robust technology designs while ensuring architectural coherence across applications, data, security, and integration landscapes.

Architecture & Design:-

  • Develop high-quality solution architectures that align with enterprise standards and support the global ERP transformation and its connected systems.
  • Ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, availability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Produce architecture artefacts such as logical and physical diagrams, design decisions, roadmaps, and interface specifications.

Collaboration & Technical Leadership:-

  • Work closely with the Lead Architect to ensure architectural consistency and alignment with strategic
  • technology direction.
  • Act as a point of architectural guidance for programme teams - clarifying solution intent, resolving design queries, and managing architectural risks.
  • Engage business stakeholders, product owners, engineering teams, vendors, and security partners to ensure clarity and buy-in for architectural outcomes.

Data & Security:-

  • Ensure data flows, data models, and data governance requirements are well understood and appropriately addressed in solution designs.
  • Embed security-by-design principles, working with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security frameworks.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to privacy, data protection, and system integrity.

Integration & Connected Systems:-

  • Design integration patterns for ERP and satellite systems using modern integration platforms, APIs, messaging, and workflow capabilities.
  • Ensure end-to-end process coherence across ERP and connected applications (e.g., HRIS, CRM, manufacturing systems, reporting platforms).

Governance & Compliance:-

  • Apply enterprise architecture principles (TOGAF or similar) to ensure traceability, alignment, and structured decision-making.
  • Support architecture governance forums, design reviews, and adherence to architectural standards.
  • Ensure solutions meet the requirements of a highly regulated environment, including auditability, traceability, and compliance.

What we are looking for in you:

Essential:-

  • Active SC clearance
  • Proven experience as a Solution Architect working on large-scale transformation programmes, ideally global and multi-year.
  • Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and their integration across the enterprise ecosystem.
  • Competence with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, SAFe, or equivalent.
  • Demonstrable experience in:
    • Application architecture
    • Data architecture, governance, and modelling
    • Security architecture fundamentals
    • API and integration architecture
  • Experience working in highly regulated sectors.
  • Ability to create clear, concise architectural documentation and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Desirable skills:-

  • Experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) relevant to ERP and integration workloads.
  • Familiarity with global operating models and distributed delivery teams.

If you are an experienced Solution Architect looking to make an impact within a highly regulated environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take on this exciting opportunity.

Design Management Engineer
CONTRACT SCOTLAND LIMITED
Glasgow
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£40,000 - £55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We’re looking for a talented Design Management Engineer to join a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure business at an exciting time of growth and innovation.

The successful candidate will hold a BEng or MEng, ideally approaching Chartered status, and will be based primarily at the Head Office near Glasgow with site work as needed.

You will play a key role in supporting design and build tender activity, developing cost-effective engineering solutions, and managing the design process from inception through delivery.

This role involves close collaboration with consulting engineers and engagement with Public Utilities, Local Authorities, and statutory bodies, ensuring that your decisions have a direct impact on project success and the company’s performance.

You’ll be joining a team where around 70 % of the engineering workforce are Chartered, contributing to high professional standards and technical excellence, and working on impactful projects including windfarms, battery energy storage facilities, substations and associated civils works, all within the context of the company’s broader commitment to civil infrastructure and the UK energy transition.

With a competitive benefits package, including a company car this role is ideal for someone from a consultancy background ready to take the next step in your career with a team recognised for delivering quality engineering solutions.

Apply online or if you would like further information contact Marie on 01786 446651 quoting J46622.

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

V05701 - Manufacturing Engineer - NC/CMM Programmer Machining
Outsource
North West England
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Manufacturing Engineer – NC/CMM Programmer (Machining)
Location: BAE Systems Warton
Contract: 12 months
Working Pattern: 4–5 days on site per week
Security Clearance: BPSS required, SC in Flight (UK Eyes Only, subject to ITAR)

The Role
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – NC/CMM Programmer with experience in multi-axis machining and/or CMM programming to support the development of digital manufacturing processes for precision machined components.
You will translate CAD models, drawings and manufacturing specifications into efficient NC machining and inspection programs using modern CAD/CAM and simulation tools. The role requires strong knowledge of machining principles, dimensional management, and design for manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimise multi-axis NC machining programs
  • Create and support CMM inspection programs
  • Translate engineering design data into digital manufacturing processes
  • Support process planning, dimensional management and manufacturing improvements
  • Use simulation tools to validate machining strategies
  • Work closely with engineering, production and quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges

Skills & Experience

  • Experience in NC programming and/or CMM programming

  • Good understanding of machining processes and manufacturing principles

  • Experience with CAD/CAM systems such as:

  • CATIA V5

  • Siemens NX

  • Autodesk PowerMill / PowerShape or similar

Experience with simulation tools such as CGTech Vericut Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Familiarity with PLM, SAP CAM, Shop Floor Manager or similar manufacturing systems Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work to tight deadlines Qualifications

  • Engineering Degree, HNC/HND, or recognised engineering apprenticeship with relevant experience (aerospace or similar industry desirable)

About the Team
You will join a small, collaborative team of four engineers and a team leader, working on advanced manufacturing engineering solutions.

Security Requirements
Applicants must be eligible for BPSS clearance and potentially SC clearance. Due to the nature of the role, UK residency requirements may apply.

Enterprise AI Architect (Industry-Focused)
Stackstudio Digital Ltd.
London
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£700/day - £800/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role Purpose

  • Lead customer conversations and architect enterprise AI foundation stacks
  • Stitch enterprise AI architecture & solutions, set up governance & LLMOps/MLOps
  • Train talent
  • convert prioritized use cases into MVPs across one or more of Retail, CPG, Travel-Transportation-Hospitality (TTH), Life Sciences Health Care, Manufacturing and Education sectors.

Key Outcomes

  • Stand up secure AI foundation stack with observability and guardrails.
  • Deliver rapid MVPs in priority industry domains.
  • Establish AI operating model & governance.
  • Upskill client & internal teams with AI fluency programs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead C-suite architecture conversations, value cases, sovereignty considerations.
  • Define AI foundation stack (infra, platform, model registry, vector DB, guardrails).
  • Establish LLMOps/MLOps standards integrated with SDLC/DevSecOps.
  • Embed Responsible AI governance and risk controls.
  • Prioritize use cases, run solution spikes and deliver MVPs alongside engineering squads with measurable value.
  • Coach teams, create training paths and communities of practice.

Required Experience

  • 12+ years enterprise architecture; 3+ years applied GenAI/ML.
  • Designed enterprise AI platforms with LLMOps/MLOps & observability.
  • Delivered MVPs across at least one and preferably two industries.
  • Strong stakeholder management and roadmap shaping capability.
  • Experience with Sovereign/Private AI patterns.
  • Familiarity with cloud AI stacks and open-source ecosystems.

Travel & Work Pattern
20 40% client site as required and rest at TCS Offices primarily based out of London
Reporting To:AI & Services Transformation GTM Lead & Lead AI Enterprise Architect

Senior Engineer
Morson Edge
Leeds
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

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.

MCM Mechanical Engineer - SC cleared
Evodia Limited
Bristol
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£350/day - £420/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful outcomes for naval defence projects? If so, we have an exciting contract opportunity that could be perfect for you. Evodia Limited is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Maritime Countermeasures (MCM) Mechanical Engineer with SC clearance. This pivotal role is based in Bristol, offering a hybrid working model 2 to 3 days onsite each week, with the flexibility to work remotely the rest of the time.

Key Details:

  • Location:Bristol (Hybrid Working: 2-3 days onsite)
  • Contract:Until 30 June 2026 (with potential long-term extension)
  • Day Rate:Up to £420 per day (inside IR35)
  • Security Clearance:SC required

Your Role:

Within the Ships Domain, you’ll be an integral part of a specialised Mechanical Engineering team supporting the delivery of complex military capability. Youll utilise your technical expertise to ensure successful outcomes across a range of maritime systems, including propulsion, hydraulics, fluid systems, and structural components. Your responsibilities will encompass:

  • Generating and managing technical requirements
  • Collating and evaluating technical data to support documentation
  • Ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and standards relating to safety, security, and sustainability
  • Contributing to technical risk assessments
  • Assisting in the design and modification of subsystems
  • Engaging with stakeholders to optimise system integration
  • Supporting testing, verification, and validation activities
  • Aiding in system disposals and decommissioning processes

What were looking for:

  • Proven experience in providing technical advice and delivering successful engineering outcomes
  • A STEM qualification at RQF Level 3 or a professional registration such as EngTech, RSci, or IMarEng

Desirable:

  • Prior experience working with Royal Navy ships

This role offers an opportunity to make a real impact within a secure, supportive environment and to develop your career within the defence sector. If you meet the criteria and are ready to bring your expertise to a high-profile project, wed love to hear from you. Our client values skilled professionals like you who are committed to excellence and safety in defence engineering. We look forward to connecting with candidates who are eager to contribute to critical national security projects. Evodia is acting as an employment business for the purpose of this advert.

EDI Technical Analyst
Essential Recruitment
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£350/day - £400/day
RECENTLY POSTED

EDI Technical Analyst - EDI Integration, EDI Implementation, EDI Mapping, SQL, XML, EDIFACT - Inside IR35 - 3 months initially - Hybrid (Manchester) - £350-400 per day My client has an urgent requirement for an experienced EDI Technical Analyst to play a key role in ensuring secure and reliable data exchange between key IT systems across the enterprise. Significant expertise in integrating, analysing and supporting EDI solutions will be needed. EDI Technical Analyst Role and Responsibilities: - Analyse and understand business needs and faithfully translate these into business requirements - Work with business functions to develop and implement plans for new and existing EDI transactions sets - Provide support, trouble0shooting and problem-solving resource across the full EDI landscape - Work with technical functions to support and enhance EDI software, system architecture and automation platforms EDI Technical Analyst Skills and Experience: - A strong track record in implementing and supporting an EDI solutions across a complex business are (EDIFACT would be ideal) - Detailed knowledge of EDI integration including translators (TLE, Bizlink etc) - Strong EDI support and trouble-shooting experience including root cause analysis, issue tracking and resolution - Expertise with EDI mapping, XML standards, SQL queries and relevant communication protocols This is a key role wherein you will act as an SME on a large EDI implementation and integration project. Experience of having played a key role in a large, complex EDI implementation, integrating the EDI solution with other Tech solutions and EDI mapping skills will be required. EDI Technical Analyst - EDI Integration, EDI Implementation, EDI Mapping, SQL, XML, EDIFACT - Inside IR35 - 3 months initially - Hybrid (Manchester) - £350-400 per day Essential Recruitment is a specialist Tech recruitment business with an in-depth understanding of the rapidly-changing nature of the Tech market. We build long-term relationships with our clients and candidates based on our core values of Trust, Integrity and Delivery

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Synergi Search & Select Limited
Newbury
In office
Junior - Mid
£37/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Job Reference: JBTNEW
Rate - up to £37 per hour (Ltd or PAYE)
Shift - Continental Days and nights
Job Type: Contract & Adhoc

Job Description - Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

My Client is a manufacturing site looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with industrial experience.
Undertaking day to day reactive maintenance to the site based in

Duties as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

Reacting to breakdowns mechanically, fault finding, analysing and continuously improving the site.
Work closely with other departments to improve the site.
Attend meetings as required, analyse data and find solutions to improve equipment performance whilst ensuring safe working practice and full communications are maintained at all times.

Requirements as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:
A formal qualification in an mechanical engineering subject (apprentice served, NVQ, HNC or equivalent)
Strong mechanical experience preferable within a FMCG environment.
Knowledge / experience of working with controls, analysing faults and providing solutions.
Experience of both reactive and preventative maintenance
Good technical ability relating to automation hardware and software.
Strong organisation and communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team of varying levels of technical experience.

please apply ASAP if you are interested in this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position

Principal Software Engineer
Morson Edge
London
Hybrid
Senior
£700/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Principal Architect – Data Platforms / Data Lakes / Cloud / Python – 12 Month Contract – £700 p/d Inside IR35 – London

A global digital media organisation are looking for a Principal Architect to join their Data Foundation & Product Analytics team on an initial 12-month contract. This role sits at the forefront of enterprise data strategy, engineering, and platform governance — and will be instrumental in shaping the next generation of data infrastructure within the business. This is a hybrid role (London-based) with flexibility in a fast-paced, multi-cloud, multiplatform environment.

You will partner with the Enterprise Data Lake and Governance teams, architecting robust data pipelines and platforms across cloud and on-prem ecosystems, whilst establishing and enforcing standards for data modelling, ensuring consistency in data quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Architect and lead the development of large-scale, secure, and resilient data lakes and pipelines using Data Lakes and Data Mesh concepts.

Extensive experience using Python, SQL and AWS

Define and enforce data architecture across mesh and domain-driven data products.

Implement and govern real-time/batch processing (Kafka, Spark, Glue).

Ensure strong metadata, cataloguing, and lineage practices across the enterprise.

Lead teams of engineers across global hubs, mentoring and supporting high standards.

Knowledge on data governance & security practices such as IAM, RBAC, Collibra, OpenMetadata, GDPR compliance

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Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Glasgow
Hybrid
Senior
£35/hour - £46/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer hybrid onsite in Scotstoun

Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security?

Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Scotstoun on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same.

The package:

Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer
Scotstoun - hybrid 1-2 days per week
UMB £40.64 per hour inside IR35
Initially 12 months likely to extend

The role

The Senior HVAC Engineer will lead the design, integration, and technical assurance of numerous HVAC systems across a complex marine platform.

Duties

* Preparing specifications and developing HVAC system designs in accordance with project requirements, technical standards, and quality expectations. This includes Heat Load Calculations, Psychrometrics, Pressure Drop Calculations and Single Line Diagrams (schematics).
* Carry out design appraisals in assigned areas to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and design criteria.
* Participating in the development, maintenance, and modification of engineering processes and procedures relating to HVAC distribution systems, ensuring they remain aligned with technical developments, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.

Experience

* Experience in engineering or a defence related industry.
* Has worked in typically two phases of the product lifecycle in the defence/maritime industry.
* Has sufficient experience of the total product lifecycle to enable a good understanding of adjacent phases and through life engineering issues.
* Knowledge of processes and tools used in Marine Engineering.
* Experience in Supplier Management.
* Experience writing technical specifications.

Skills:

* Microsoft Office Suite / Autocad / Foran.
* Experience and expertise, in marine HVAC systems or Building Services HVAC System design.
* Experience in the design, build, integration, support and operation of Naval ships.

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

Work on complex, cutting-edge projects
Achieve a work/life balance
Develop your skills

APPLY NOW

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

Systems Analyst
Stealth IT Consulting Limited
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£350/day - £375/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Location:Manchester (2 days onsite per week)
Duration:6 months (Extension possible)
Rate:£350- £375 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aSystems Analystto support complex infrastructure and network integration projects within thefinancial services sector.

You will play a key role in analysing and definingtechnical requirements for infrastructure transformation projects, particularly aroundDNS and network services migrations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Capture and documenttechnical requirements for infrastructure and network integration projects.
  • Work closely witharchitects, engineers, and SMEsto define end-to-end integration requirements.
  • Lead analysis activities related toDNS/Infoblox migrations and network services transformation.
  • Produce clearsystems analysis artefactswith full traceability to technical and business requirements.
  • Manage deliverables with strong accountability toproject timelines and milestones.
  • Identifytechnical risks and dependencies, supporting mitigation planning.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.

Required Experience

  • Proven experience as aSystems Analyst within infrastructure or technical project delivery.
  • Strongstakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
  • Ability to facilitatetechnical workshops and requirement gathering sessions.
  • Experience working withinAgile and/or Waterfall delivery environments.

Desirable Skills

  • Understanding of network integration, routing, switching, and connectivity.
  • Experience withInfoblox or DNS migration activities.
  • Exposure toenterprise cloud environments (Azure or AWS).
  • Familiarity withautomation tooling and cloud platforms.

If this aligns with your experience, please apply today!

SharePoint Architect / Consultant (SC Cleared) - Remote - Contract
Set2Recruit
Newbury
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Remote UK Only

We are currently working with a consultancy supporting a major programme that requires an experienced SharePoint Architect / Consultant to help deliver a migration away from Microsoft Project Online into a new SharePoint Server Subscription Edition (PSSE) and Project Server Subscription Edition (PSSE) environment.

This role is a fully remote contract role, however due to the nature of the work candidates must hold active SC clearance and be based in the UK.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and establishing the architecture for a new SharePoint and Project Server environment, working closely with internal IT teams, security stakeholders and PMO leadership.

You will be responsible for defining the technical architecture, implementing the environment, and ensuring the platform is designed to support performance, security and long-term operational ownership.

This is a hands-on architecture role combining technical design, environment implementation and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design the target SharePoint Server Subscription Edition and Project Server Subscription Edition architecture
  • Define and implement the SharePoint farm topology and supporting services
  • Architect and configure the Project Server environment and PWA configuration
  • Design the SQL Server architecture including high availability and disaster recovery considerations
  • Support infrastructure discussions including virtualised environments and Azure SQL integrations
  • Lead or support the installation, configuration and validation of the SharePoint and Project Server environments
  • Configure authentication, service accounts, permissions and SSL certificates
  • Provide technical input on Power BI Gateway and Power Automate Data Gateway integrations
  • Develop documentation to support platform build, configuration and operational handover
  • Work collaboratively with security, infrastructure and PMO teams

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Strong experience working as a SharePoint Architect or Consultant
  • Proven experience designing and implementing SharePoint Server environments
  • Experience working with Project Server / Project Web App (PWA)
  • Azure Managed SQL
  • Strong knowledge of SharePoint Server Subscription Edition
  • Experience designing SQL Server architecture including HA/DR considerations
  • Understanding of identity and authentication (Active Directory / hybrid identity)
  • Experience configuring enterprise SharePoint environments
  • Strong technical documentation and architecture design skills

Desirable:

  • Experience integrating Power BI Gateway or Power Automate Data Gateway
  • Experience working within secure or regulated environments

Security Requirements:

Due to the nature of the programme, candidates must hold active SC clearance and be eligible to work in the UK.

What You’ll Deliver:

  • A fully designed SharePoint and Project Server architecture
  • A deployed and operational PSSE environment
  • Complete technical documentation and build artefacts
  • Architecture recommendations to support future platform development

If you’re an experienced SharePoint Architect / Consultant with SC clearance and are available for a

remote engagement, please feel free to apply or reach out for further details.

Project Engineer - Bespoke Interior Programme
IO Associates
Woking
In office
Mid - Senior
£60/hour - £66/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Contract Project Engineer - Bespoke Interior Programme (Luxury Textile)

Location: Woking

Contract: 6 Months Initially (Extension Possible)

Rate: Up to £66.00 Per Hour Inside IR35

Overview

An industry-leading high-performance automotive manufacturer is seeking a Contract Project Engineer to deliver a bespoke luxury textile integration within a premium vehicle interior programme.

This role offers the opportunity to operate at the intersection of engineering, craftsmanship, and luxury materials while working with high-end design partners and specialist manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Stakeholder Management

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of a bespoke textile feature from concept through to vehicle assembly.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, design, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing.
  • Facilitate technical reviews, supplier meetings, and internal alignment sessions.

Engineering Ownership

  • Interpret and manage engineering requirements for textile integration including durability, manufacturability, and validation.
  • Oversee validation activities with suppliers and ensure any issues are identified and resolved promptly.

Commercial & Supplier Management

  • Lead supplier discussions and negotiations with textile designers, seat manufacturers, and supporting suppliers.

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure materials and components meet internal quality and engineering standards.
  • Coordinate inspections, sign-offs, and project documentation.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain programme timing plans, risk registers, and decision logs.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in Project Engineering or Product Development involving textiles, soft goods, interiors, or crafted materials.
  • Strong understanding of material behaviour, finishing techniques, and manufacturing processes for premium materials.
  • Experience managing suppliers and leading commercial discussions.
  • Strong stakeholder management and the ability to align technical, commercial, and programme teams.
  • Ability to work autonomously and bring structure to bespoke development programmes.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to balance engineering, cost, and timing pressures.

Nice to Have

  • Automotive interior or trim development experience.
  • Experience with bespoke or low-volume manufacturing programmes.
  • Exposure to luxury materials, high-end craftsmanship, or premium consumer products.

Personal Attributes

  • Professional and composed, capable of representing a premium brand with credibility.
  • Highly organised with strong ownership and accountability.
  • Comfortable operating in fast-moving, bespoke development environments.
  • Strong communicator able to manage internal teams and external luxury suppliers.
Support Vehicle Safety Engineer - SC cleared
Evodia Limited
Bristol
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£450/day - £570/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you an experienced Safety Engineer with experience of military vehicle projects? Evodia Limited is working on behalf of our esteemed Defence client to find a dedicated Safety Engineer to join their Support Vehicle team in Bristol. This is an exciting contract opportunity that offers a mix of remote and on-site work, with the potential for long-term extension.

About the Role

As a Support Vehicle Safety Engineer, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safety integrity of military support vehicles. Youll be working within a dynamic team led by a Senior Operational Manager, supporting projects from inception through to delivery and beyond. Your expertise will help develop and review Safety Management Systems, Hazard Logs, and Safety Cases, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and best practices.

Location & Working Arrangements

This role is based in Bristol, with a requirement to be onsite for up to 1 day per week. The rest of your time can be spent working remotely.

Contract Details

  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration:Until 30 June 2026, with scope for extension
  • Day Rate:Up to £570 (Inside IR35, ex VAT)
  • Security Clearance:SC minimum

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in system safety within military vehicle environments, along with a strong background in safety management system development. Specific requirements include:

  • A Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics qualification at RQF Level 4 or higher
  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineering membership (CEng, IEng) or equivalent knowledge & experience
  • Practitioner status in system safety practices
  • Proficiency with ASEMS and System Safety Management tools & processes
  • Hands-on experience in developing Safety Management Systems with military vehicles, ideally support vehicles
  • Experience reviewing Safety Cases, Hazard Logs, and conducting risk assessments in complex projects

Desirable qualifications include formal safety case writing, chairing hazard review meetings, and familiarity with DEF STAN 00-056 standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review Safety Strategies, Safety Requirements, and Project Plans
  • Lead safety reviews of vehicle configurations and safety cases
  • Attend design reviews and trials as the delivery agents representative
  • Support Safety Case Updates, including integrated equipment safety cases
  • Lead Configuration Change processes and safety panels
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring safety assurance is maintained throughout the project lifecycle

Join a Leading Defence Organisation

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical defence projects within a collaborative and professional environment. If you meet the criteria and are looking for a challenging, long-term contract, wed love to hear from you. Evodia Limited acts as an employment business for this vacancy, providing expert support throughout your application. We are committed to transparency and professionalism, and we look forward to helping you take the next step in your career.

AI Tech Lead/Architect
Randstad Digital
Sheffield
Hybrid
Senior
£700/day - £750/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Senior Generative AI Architect (Agentic AI & GCP) Location: Sheffield, UK (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite/Week) Contract Duration: 6-9 Months Role Type: FTE or Contractor The Opportunity We are seeking a high-level AI Tech Lead / Architect to drive a major digital transformation for a Tier-1 Global Financial Institution. This is not a standard chatbot project. You will be responsible for architecting 'Agentic AI' solutions-designing autonomous multi-agent systems that can orchestrate complex workflows, communicate with one another, and integrate securely with enterprise banking systems. Key Responsibilities Agentic AI Architecture: Architect end-to-end GenAI solutions using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , specifically leveraging Vertex AI APIs and the Agent Development Kit (ADK) . Multi-Agent Ecosystems: Design architectures that support Agent-to-Agent (A2A) communication, orchestration, and collaboration across diverse business functions. LLM Strategy & RAG: Define model selection, fine-tuning strategies, and build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to ensure contextual accuracy and reduced hallucinations. Context Engineering: Establish frameworks for memory retention using embedding stores, Vector Databases , and persistence strategies. Integration: Architect prompt management and function-calling layers to seamlessly integrate AI agents with backend APIs, microservices, and UI/UX layers. Governance & Compliance: Implement strict observability and governance frameworks to ensure all GenAI deployments meet enterprise data security and regulatory standards. Skills & Requirements Mandatory: Proven experience in Application Architecture Tech Stack: Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , Vertex AI , and Gemini Models . AI Frameworks: Strong hands-on experience with LangChain , Vector Databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, etc.), and LLMOps tools. Domain: Experience delivering AI/GenAI use cases within Banking or highly regulated industries is a significant plu Why Apply? Work on the cutting edge of Agentic AI and Multi-agent orchestration . Lead the architectural strategy for a massive enterprise-scale deployment. Hybrid working model based in Sheffield. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Senior Developer (Oracle ERP)
Tec Partners
London
Fully remote
Senior
£650/day - £700/day
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Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12 Months

Umbrella Pay Rate: 650/Day - 700/Day

Location: Remote

Opportunity Overview

We are supporting a large organisation seeking a Senior Developer with strong experience in Oracle Fusion ERP, particularly across HR modules, to support and enhance a critical enterprise platform within its Shared Application Services function.

This role will focus on the stabilisation, maintenance and continuous improvement of a live enterprise service environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of the platform while contributing to future enhancements and releases. The position combines hands-on technical expertise with responsibility for workload coordination, incident resolution and ongoing service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the ongoing stability, maintenance and enhancement of a live Oracle Fusion ERP environment.
  • Coordinate and distribute workloads across the team, ensuring tasks are assigned effectively based on skills, priorities and delivery timelines.
  • Prioritise development and support activities to ensure critical business needs are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Monitor progress against delivery plans, conducting regular reviews to ensure alignment with service and project objectives.
  • Investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and implement long-term solutions.
  • Manage and resolve L2 and L3 support incidents, working closely with internal teams and third-party partners where required.
  • Maintain clear communication with stakeholders regarding incident status, progress and expected resolution timelines.
  • Contribute to problem management by proactively identifying recurring issues and implementing preventative measures.
  • Support release and deployment activities, ensuring changes are fully tested and validated before moving to production environments.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience supporting and developing within Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP environments, ideally in a senior or lead developer capacity.
  • Subject matter expertise in one or more Oracle Fusion modules, particularly HR-focused areas such as:
  • Employee Records
  • Absence Management
  • Recruitment
  • Learning
  • Performance Management
  • Self Service HR
  • Payroll and Time & Labour
  • Experience managing or coordinating workloads within a technical support or development team.
  • Strong experience working with incident management, problem management and root cause analysis in live service environments.
  • Ability to work on L2 and L3 support incidents, coordinating with internal teams and third-party vendors where necessary.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise business processes, such as Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Record to Report and Period Close.

Application Process

If you have strong experience working with Oracle Fusion ERP, please submit your CV for consideration. Further details will be shared with shortlisted applicants.

ServiceNow Platform Designer
SmartSourcing Ltd
London
In office
Mid - Senior
£600/day - £650/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Servicenow Platform Designer with SC or DV Clearance is required by our government client based in London/Midlands

Working in an SC Security Cleared environment. Due to the urgency of the role, you will hold a current SC or DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance (or be eligible)

To start ASAP

Rate c £(Apply online only) pd (Umbrella)

Role:

You will provide strategic, technical, and design leadership for the ServiceNow platform, ensuring it is architected, configured, and governed in a scalable, secure, and sustainable way. The Platform Designer shapes the end to end platform design across CMDB, integrations, and core workflows, enabling major transformation activities and long term service evolution

Skills:
Deep expertise in ServiceNow platform design across ITSM, CMDB, Discovery, ITOM, and IntegrationHub.
Strong capability in CMDB architecture, CI class modelling, relationship design, and data governance.
Strong understanding of API/web service design (REST/SOAP), MID Server patterns, spokes, and automation workflows.
Experience designing Scoped Applications, secure configuration models, and platform-level controls.
Knowledge of ITIL v4, service design principles, and enterprise grade architecture patterns.
Understanding of discovery, service mapping, data ingestion and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

Define, maintain, and evolve the ServiceNow platform design, guardrails, and configuration standards.
Develop platform-wide design patterns covering CMDB, ITSM, ITOM, automation, and integration workflows.
Act as the design authority for all ServiceNow changes, ensuring solutions remain aligned to wider enterprise architecture.
Solution Design Assurance
Lead complex solution and workflow designs, ensuring usability, maintainability, and adherence to best practice.Review and validate development outputs, ensuring alignment to design principles and long-term sustainability.
Shape the platform s environment strategy, including version upgrades, performance optimisation, and health monitoring.
Platform Strategy Roadmap
Provide strategic input into licensing, roadmap planning, security posture, and the future evolution of the platform.
Work closely with the Product Owner, Technical Lead, and BA community to design upcoming releases and platform enhancements.
Data, Integrations Workflow OrchestrationDefine ServiceNow data design, CMDB modelling, and governance approaches.
Design integration patterns, data flows, and orchestration using IntegrationHub, APIs, and the MID Server.

  • SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
OT Architect - DV Cleared
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Preston
In office
Mid - Senior
£700/day - £850/day
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Rate: 700 - 850 a day
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Duration: 12 months +
Clearance: UKSV Developed Vetting (DV)
Work Pattern: On-site / Preston

The Opportunity
We are working exclusively with a globally recognised prime defence contractor to identify experienced OT Architects for a critical, long-running programme based in Preston. This is a technically demanding role embedded within a complex, highly secure programme environment supporting some of the UK’s most sensitive national infrastructure.

You will operate at the intersection of Operational Technology, cybersecurity architecture, and systems engineering - shaping the OT landscape across a multi-platform, safety-critical programme. The work is genuinely consequential and the technical challenge significant.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Designing and owning end-to-end OT architecture across complex, multi-domain systems
  • Developing reference architectures, patterns, and standards aligned to programme requirements
  • Leading OT/IT boundary definition and network segmentation design (Purdue model / IEC 62443)
  • Providing architectural assurance and technical governance across the programme
  • Engaging with cross-functional engineering, security, and programme leadership teams
  • Driving OT cyber security strategy and NCSC-aligned secure-by-design principles
  • Supporting DRACAS, configuration management, and architecture change control processes
  • Interfacing with MOD stakeholders and contributing to technical reviews and audits

What We’re Looking For

  • Active, current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance
  • Proven background in OT architecture within a defence, CNI, or regulated industrial environment
  • Strong familiarity with IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and/or equivalent OT security frameworks
  • Experience with SCADA, ICS, PLC, or embedded/real-time systems architecture
  • Solid understanding of OT/IT convergence, network segmentation, and secure system design
  • Comfortable operating within formal systems engineering environments (e.g. MBSE, DODAF, NAF)
  • Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience in safety-critical or high-integrity systems is highly desirable
Cross Domain SME - DV Cleared
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Preston
In office
Mid - Senior
£700/day - £850/day
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CROSS DOMAIN SME

RATE: 700 - 850 a day
LOCATION: Preston, Lancashire
DURATION: 12 Months +
SECTOR: Defence & CNI
CLEARANCE: Active DV Required

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are working exclusively with a globally recognised prime defence contractor to identify a subject matter expert in Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for a complex, high-assurance programme based in Preston. This is a senior, technically demanding role at the heart of a programme operating across multiple security domains and classification levels.
You will provide deep technical expertise across the design, implementation, and assurance of cross domain transfer mechanisms - working closely with architects, security teams, and accreditors to ensure solutions meet the stringent requirements of a highly classified defence environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Acting as the programme’s technical authority on all Cross Domain Solution matters
  • Defining and owning CDS architecture, design patterns, and security controls
  • Leading the evaluation, selection, and integration of accredited CDS products and technologies
  • Working with security architects and accreditors to achieve and maintain system accreditation
  • Providing SME input to risk assessments, HMG/MOD security reviews, and technical audits
  • Developing and reviewing CDS-related security documentation (RMADS, SyOps, TRA)
  • Advising on data guard design, content filtering, and information flow policy enforcement
  • Liaising with NCSC, DSTL, and other government bodies as required by the programme
  • Supporting transition and integration activity across classification boundaries

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Active, current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance - non-negotiable
  • Demonstrable SME-level expertise in Cross Domain Solutions within a UK defence or government environment
  • Deep understanding of HMG information assurance policy, JSP 440, JSP 604, and SPF requirements
  • Hands-on experience with accredited CDS products (e.g. Nexor, Owl, Forcepoint, or equivalent)
  • Strong understanding of data guard architectures, content inspection, and policy enforcement engines
  • Familiarity with MOD/DSTL accreditation and risk management processes (RMADS, ISO 27001)
  • Experience producing and reviewing security case documentation for high-classification systems
  • Ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders, accreditors, and government technical authorities
  • Prior experience on UK defence programmes at SECRET or above is highly desirable
Solution Architect
BrightBox Group
Bath
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£550/day - £585/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Outside IR35
SC Clearance Required
6months+
Hybrid in Bath (2-3 days per week)
550- 585pd (Outside IR35)

Role Overview
We are seeking a Solution Architect to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing solution assurance and accreditation processes, ensuring the security and reliability of our networks and hosting platforms. You will engage with various projects and platform providers to understand their plans and impact on implementation. Your expertise in architectural modelling and design will be essential in maintaining our architecture models and guiding future developments.

Responsibilities

  • Manage solution assurance and accreditation processes for security, networks, and hosting platforms during project testing and implementation phases.
  • Oversee interactions with projects and platform providers to assess target platform availability and its implications on implementation plans.
  • Maintain architecture models in Sparx EA and project documentation in SharePoint and Confluence (Atlassian).
  • Provide architecture and design services to develop, document, and maintain the future logical and physical high-level design and roadmap for the solution space.
  • Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of architectural goals.
  • Collaborate with the architecture capability to enhance our practises and standards.

Experience

  • Proven experience in enterprise or solution architecture.
  • Proficiency in architectural modelling tools such as Archimate and Sparx EA.
  • Experience with client healthcare environments or similar deployed/disconnected settings.
  • Knowledge of solution design assurance, governance, and participation in sign-off processes.
  • Familiarity with SAFe Agile methodologies.
  • Ability to engage with technical teams effectively.
  • Experience contributing to project planning and functional/technical product evaluations.
  • Demonstrated expertise in deep high-level design (HLD), solution design document (SDD), and low-level design (LLD) technical design, particularly in legacy application modernisation projects.
MEDIS Solution Architect
Experis IT
Bath
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£550/day - £575/day
RECENTLY POSTED

AMEDIS Solution Architect

Duration: 6 months
Clearance: Active SC required
Hybrid/On-site requirements: Travel to Client site 2-3 days per week, near Bath

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage solution assurance and accreditation processes for security, networks and hosting platforms, for project testing and implementation phases.
  • Manage interactions with projects and platform providers to understand target platform availability and plans, and associated impact on implementation plans.
  • Maintenance of architecture models in Sparx EA, along with associated project documentation in SharePoint and Confluence (Atlassian).
  • Provide architecture and design services to design, document and maintain the future logical and physical high-level design and roadmap for the solution space.
  • Engage with senior stakeholders.
  • Engage with architecture capability.

Experience/Skills:

  • Enterprise/Solution architecture
  • Architectural Modelling (Archimate/Sparx EA)
  • Client and/or healthcare or similar deployed/disconnected environments
  • Solution design assurance, governance and sign-off participation
  • SAFe Agile
  • Technical team engagement
  • Contribution to project planning
  • Functional/Technical Product Evaluation.

None-essential experience:

  • Defines and governs solution architecture
  • Deep HLD/SDD/LLD technical design expertise demonstrated by long history of Legacy app modernisation projects.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

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