This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Project Manager. You will be responsible for all aspects of project lifecycle, programme task management and resource management, supported by the Project Managers Office and engineering teams, for the delivery of the project in both technical compliance and quality. The Project Manager will be attending meetings with clients to discuss the project there is a requirement for good commercial and communication skills.

You will have previous experience in a technical project management role with knowledge of control system solutions/ automation; including PLCs, SCADA, HMI, variable speed drives and instrumentation products being ideal.

Full-time position: (08:30-17:15 Monday to Thursday and 08:30-16:00 on Fridays)

What we are looking for:

• Technical engineering Project management / Programme management and planning to ensure project tasks, timescales and deliverables are met
• Ability to manage the financial controls of projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to manage and motivate a team of engineers to get the best out of the team
• Ability to lead project review meetings and discussions with the client / end user to ensure all project controls are adhered too, and deliverables meet expectations
• Ability to manage and use the support provided by Project Managers Office to ensure project lifecycle governance is followed

What we require from you:

• Knowledge / background of engineering; control system solutions/ automation
• Thorough understanding of PLCs, SCADA, HMI, variable speed drives and instrumentation products highly beneficial
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience of Project Governance and commercial awareness
• Able to prioritise and manage multiple projects at the same time
• MS Project planning package experience beneficial
• Strong experience of MSOffice packages, Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
• Good verbal and written communication
• Clean UK Driving License (Occasional travel to sites maybe required)

What would be beneficial to us:

• APMP or PRINCE2 qualified
• NEC3 Contract Management experience
• CDM Management experience

What you will get in return:

• Auto enrolment pension scheme (including Salary Sacrifice/Exchange for Pension Payments if desired)
• Private Health Scheme (after 1 year service)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Rising to 30 after 5 years service)
• Death in Service Plan (after 5 years service)
• Access to our Wellbeing programme operated through COGG (https://www.coggroup.co.uk)
• Access to 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free for employees and their families
• Access to our Training Hub (various training courses available)
• Annual Personal development and salary reviews
• Free parking at all our offices (Subject to availability & any company parking policies or parking rotas that may be in effect)
• Access to company vans or pool cars (company car scheme also available)
• Access to Perkbox (https://join.perkbox.co.uk) This gives employees access to discounted shopping, eating out, cinema and even holidays
• Free quarterly social events, team building days and Christmas party weekend break.
• TIL / Overtime and expenses scheme

Our company

At Adsyst Automation Ltd we understand that our continued success is down to our dedicated team, therefore, we invest time and effort in each individual; training and assisting with their personal and professional development, encouraging their strengths while offering a good work/ life balance.

Adsyst Automation Ltd has been providing complex Control Systems for Process Control, Automation and Telemetry to customers worldwide for over 35 years. We have four offices nationally; our Head office in Yateley, Hampshire, our Stafford office and a further two offices in Peterborough and Greater London.

With our core skills lying in PLC, SCADA, HMI, MIS, MES, RTU, control system software engineering, data acquisition, bespoke software and LV Assemblies and Electrical installation, our expertise in panel building and electrical installation allows us to offer full turnkey solutions.

We approach each project with a fresh outlook and use our knowledge and partnerships to stay a step ahead of the competition, offering the most advanced, innovative and cost-effective solutions.

At Adsyst Automation Ltd, we embrace diversity and actively seek individuals with unique perspectives to join our team. Our goal is to create a sustainable future by fostering a diverse environment where everyone can thrive. We value inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, religion, gender, or background.

Join us to contribute to our vibrant culture and make a difference!

Other positions are available in this office, as well as our other offices within the UK. Please see our website for more information at: www.adsyst.co.uk

My leading Tech firm client are looking for a talented and motivated individual to help lead their AI Engineering efforts as they embark on bringing a brand new product to the market.

You’ll define architecture, influence roadmaps, and lead teams delivering production-grade systems, not just experimental models. You’ll mentor engineers, establish strong workable practices, and ensure AI solutions are scalable, ethical, and reliable during peak live events.

This is a newly created role in a rapidly growing business. An amazing opportunity!

The following skills/experience is essential:

• Strong AI background
• Worked with large language models and AI agents
• Python
• Previously managed developers
• Excellent communication skills

Salary: Up to £110,000 + bonus + package

Location: London (good work from home options available)

If you are interested in this AI Engineering Manager position and meet the above requirements please apply immediately.

Bennett & Game are representing a fast-growing and award-winning Civil, Structural and Transport Planning consultancy. They are looking to employ a Principal and Senior Civil Engineer to join their expanding team. With a diverse client base ranging from local businesses to national housebuilders, commercial developers, regional contractors and local authorities, this is a role that promises genuine variety and responsibility.

Their work covers a broad range of sectors including residential, commercial and care-related developments, with involvement in large-scale schemes in the South of England. They contribute civil engineering input to planning stages and the design of associated on- and off-site infrastructure. The role offers exposure to complex projects from early feasibility through to delivery, within a consultancy environment that values technical quality, professional development and collaborative working.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary - dependent on experience.
• Quarterly bonus scheme of up to 10% of annual salary, with overage bonus if company targets are exceeded.
• 5% employer pension contribution (Standard Life).
• Private healthcare through Vitality, including active rewards.
• 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with your birthday off if it falls during the working week.
• Holiday buy & sell scheme - purchase up to 5 extra days, sell up to 4.
• Flexible hours (8am-6pm, core 10am-4pm) with the option of up to 2 days home working per week.
• Funded professional membership.
• Regular CPD, internal/external training and mentoring opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential support.
• One annual paid community/charity day.
• Cycle to Work scheme and free flu vaccination.

Role Overview

• As a Principal or Senior Civil Engineer, you will:
• Work within a design team delivering drainage systems, highway layouts and S278/S38 schemes.
• Undertake and manage resources for the design of:
• Drainage systems (Sewers for Adoption, building regulations, SuDS Manual).
• On- and off-site highways (DMRB, Manual for Streets).
• Manage civil engineering projects from planning through to detailed design, covering drainage, highways and external works.
• Prepare fee proposals and manage project budgets.
• Produce and review technical reports, designs and drawings, ensuring quality standards.
• Use AutoCAD and 3D design software (Site 3D or equivalent) with willingness to expand into other packages.
• Attend client meetings and site visits, liaising with developers, architects and local authorities.
• Mentor and train junior staff, reviewing their outputs and supporting professional development.
• Share knowledge and provide support across regional offices and departments.
• Co-operate with Quality Management Systems through design and administrative responsibilities.

Requirements

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or working towards with the ICE.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in consultancy.
• Experience with local authorities, developers and architects across residential, commercial and care/retirement schemes.
• Varied experience delivering projects through the planning process (pre-app to condition discharge).
• Strong project management skills, particularly across drainage, highways and external works.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D design software (Site 3D or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound engineering judgement and manage resources effectively.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Astute’s Power Team are working with a global technical services and engineering consultancy to recruit for a Principal Integrity Engineer, specialising in Pressure Systems, to join their expanding Asset Integrity management team.

This is a senior, permanent opportunity where you’ll lead the delivery of high-value engineering solutions, supporting major clients across the Conventional Power and Clean Energy sectors - including CCGT, Biomass and Energy from Waste facilities.

If you would like to discuss this role & the package available, please get in touch.

Responsibilities and duties of the Principal Integrity Engineer role:
You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out integrity assessments of defective or degraded power plant components operating at both low and high temperatures, using techniques such as reverse engineering calculations, fracture mechanics and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards, including the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR).
• Supporting and delivering power plant inspections, including steam and water pressure parts, boiler tube surveys and structural/support assessments.
• Evaluating materials performance, degradation mechanisms and remaining life to inform asset management decisions.
• Providing mechanical engineering expertise to support plant operations, maintenance and long-term reliability.
• Developing and implementing risk-based inspection (RBI) strategies.
• Reviewing inspection findings and making informed run / repair / replace recommendations.
• Producing clear, high-quality technical reports and project deliverables within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Preparing technical proposals, tender submissions and supporting business development activities.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, legislation and best practice.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• At minimum a degree in mechanical engineering or similar
• Ideally qualified with a masters
• Chartered Engineer or working towards professional registration is desirable

Personal skills
The Principal Integrity Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Extensive Power Generation experience is a must, ideally at minimum 10 years
• Familiar with Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 and other relevant legislation
• Experience with Integrity assessment of defective power plant components - low and high temperature (e.g. reverse code calculation, fracture mechanics, finite element analysis).
• Strong organisational and project management skills

Salary and benefits of the Principal Integrity Engineer role

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Ad-hoc travel across UK & Europe
• Profit share.
• Company pension contributions.
• Private medical insurance.
• Health and wellbeing - digital GP, access to wellbeing app and support.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Sustainable benefits such as salary sacrifice electric vehicles and cycle to work schemes.

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

At Prodrive we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world’s leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and run elite competition cars on the track and off-road across the globe.

We are looking for a Production Engineer / CNC Programmer to produce CNC programs for our Machine Shop, ensuring they are supported by all relevant documentation including tool lists, set up sheets and fixture design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce CNC programs and any other information for shop floor on request.
• Help ensure a smooth day to day running of the small batch-based manufacturing operation which includes one off prototype work.
• Scheduling and pricing of work.
• Liaison with Designers, Buyers, internal and external customers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) records.
• Prepare and distribute weekly maintenance sheets for the machine shop.
• Monitor and verify maintenance reports, investigating and challenging any discrepancies between reported issues and the actual condition of machines.
• Actively contribute to machine servicing schedules, including coordinating and booking engineering visits when required.
• Order tools and consumables as required to ensure continuous operations.
• Maintain and restock the tool vending machine to ensure availability and proper inventory levels.
• Complete structures and routings within the ERP system to ensure job packs are accurate and ready for production on the shop floor.
• Ensure all machines are well maintained whilst keeping all relevant documentation up to date.

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience programming with Hypermill CAD/CAM and a machining background including batch work and prototypes. You will have experience in Open Mind Hypermill 5-axis programming and be able to program complex parts to very high standards. Competent in operating CNC machine tools, you will be able to read engineering drawings using the latest GD&T, and have a flexible and proactive work ethic along with the ability to work reliably under pressure to meet deadlines.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Cyclescheme
• Exercise classes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

Come and make a difference.

Flexible hours available this includes job shares/ amended hours, we will consider all. Offering a work/life balance is of great importance to Speedy!

Speedy are the UKs leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services everything for every job!

Job Title - Engineer - Plant

Location - Medway

Working Hours - Mon - Fri, 07:30 - 17:00 - 42 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Plant Engineerto provide overall responsibility for the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of plant hire equipment in the region, ensuring that all work undertaken is safe and complies with Speedy safety standards.

On a day-to-day basis, you can expect to be working directly with other engineers in the depot and liaising regularly with drivers and the hire desk team to ensure repairs and maintenance of plant equipment is prioritised effectively.

What youll need:

• Proven ability to test and repair plant equipment to the highest standard, ideally gained within the hire industry or similar
• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Technical/engineering background is desirable
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy Decade to Deliver.

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles withinThe Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

Highly Competitive Salary 37.5 hours per week 08:30-17:00 Monday to Friday Expanding workforce Exciting projects Progression Opportunities Great Team Culture Leading Manufacturer Our client is a leading supplier within the home furnishings sector and due to continued growth, theyre looking for an Extrusion Senior Processor to play a key role in developing, optimising, and maintaining extrusion processes to ensure consistent product quality, high operational efficiency, and safe manufacturing performance. The Job Develop, refine, and document extrusion processes to improve product quality, reduce waste, and increase efficiency. Analyse process data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities. Lead trials, experiments, and validation activities for new materials, tooling, and equipment. Provide day to day technical support to extrusion operators and shift teams. Troubleshoot process deviations, equipment issues, and quality concerns. Establish and maintain process parameters, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ensure all extrusion processes meet product specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. Collaborate with Quality teams to resolve non conformances and implement corrective actions. Work with maintenance and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime. Specify, test, and implement new dies, screws, tooling, and auxiliary equipment. Participate in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and commissioning activities. About you Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science. Understanding of Rheology (material flow, viscosity, shear thinning temperatures and speed). Strong understanding of extrusion principles (single screw, twin screw, profile, or relevant type). Experience with process troubleshooting, data analysis, and root cause investigation. Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and material data sheets. Desirable Skills Experience in plastics, rubber or metal extrusion. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies. Familiarity with all aspects of extrusion production equipment and material feed systems. Hands on experience with die design, screw design, and rheology. To apply, in confidence, please contact James @ TRF

*Reporting to the Product Lead, the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the coordination and successfuldelivery of Engineering projects.* The principle role is: Take ownership and provide technical leadership of a team of Engineers in the successful delivery of projects, within the specified time, budget, to the specification and the required quality standards (Senior Engineers may be assigned to multiple projects at any one time). Leading the day to day Engineering tasks / deliverables of the Engineering team as the design authority, this could be associated with sales or project work. Provide supervision to a team of Engineers including coaching, mentoring, providing direction and intervention when required. Ensure that design practices / guidelines are followed and provide input into continuous improvement activities, promoting a delivery focussed culture. Ensure that the Engineering team clearly understand their responsibilities throughout the full project lifecycle (concept through to installation), taking ownership to make key decisions, call reviews when required and check / approve design documentation within the design team. Promote ownership to the Engineering team, ensuring there is a focus on delivery, commitment to hitting deadlines and working as efficiently as possible. Technical Carry out concept and detail design of mechanical systems. Produce supporting calculations, models, drawings, specifications and BOMs as required. Work effectively and accurately as part of a multi-disciplinary project team. Interpret mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and control requirements to ensure that the project is designed to perform as required. Support the failure mode effect analysis (FMEA) process and take part in design safety reviews. Ensure that mechanical, hydraulic and electrical interfaces are considered in the design process. Work with the other discipline engineers to ensure that correct interface information is used throughout the design. In depth knowledge and experience in design and manufacture of some or all of the following: Trenchers, Cable/Pipe lay, LARS and bespoke Onshore and Offshore equipment is highly desired. *Due to the nature of our roles, candidatesmust be a UK Residentresiding within the local area. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates or relocation packages.*

Company description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job description:

Job Summary

Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines.

The Luton Engineering & Technology team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems, transparencies and coatings, and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications.

Were looking for a Senior Engineer - Materials & Processes with a strong non-metallic materials engineering background, to join our materials and test team to support the production and development of next generation composite aero structures, ice protection and transparency products. The role will be based in the Materials, Coatings and Test (MCT) team within the wider Engineering and Technology department and report to the Functional Team Leader.

The role as a Senior Engineer - Materials & Processes will support the business and engineering team, with non polymer materials science and processing knowledge and guidance. The role will provide a deep understanding of the interactions between processing parameters and material properties of Acrylics, Polycarbonates and adhesives, being able to guide new technology test plans and current production deviations.

There will be occasional travel, national and international, required to support customer visits and other GKN sites. You will also support the work of the business to establish safe working practices and necessary level of documentation. You will be involved with projects from the planning / assembly / instrumentation / commissioning phase though to successfully performing and reporting the test. You will also be responsible for providing specialist support to existing programmes within your field of expertise, helping to resolve manufacturing issues and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

You will have a proven track record of leading and delivering technical work, with strong communication skills being confident working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including non-technical audiences.

Job Responsibilities

Development of manufacturing processes in relation to polymer, composite and adhesive materials
Qualification of materials and processes to assure they comply with the requirements
Assessment of deviations from the specified materials and processes requirements to assure continued airworthiness
Support robust, manufacturing process technologies as applied to materials,
Collect inputs, related to a task and take it through an identified process to produce an output / deliverable adhering to quality and schedule requirements.
Coordination for material obsolescence and REACh activities: identification of arising issues regarding the REACh legislation, providing support and advice locally and to other GKN sites concerning the impact of REACh.
Lead small project material obsolescence replacement activities including material investigation, reporting, customer engagement and implementing in to production
Preparing and guiding tests/test plans; critical and systematic interpretation and analysis of test data, applying the outcome of tests for substantiation of specification changes.
Troubleshooting and production support on Materials Issues (e.g. Composites, polymers, bonding, surface treatments).
Contribute to the development of GKN as a ‘great place to work’, aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership.

Profile description:

What You’ll Bring

To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential:
Composite or Polymer Materials Science or Manufacturing Engineering Degree
Experience in Polymer and Composite material science and processing
Experience within an industrial engineering discipline, preferably within Aerospace/Automotive/Marine/Energy sectors
Experience with quality systems, specifications, standards, etc., with the ability to oversee the broader field
Good English language, both verbally and in writing,

Desirable:
Ability to plan work through formal project management processes, including scheduling and budgeting and lead a team to ensure successful delivery of required outcomes.
An awareness of aerospace certification requirements.
A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD within aerospace/automotive/marine/energy sectors
Familiarity with REACh environmental legislation

The successful candidate should have a broad interest in non-metallic material technologies & testing and characterisation techniques. Youll be able to adapt to changing priorities to meet business priorities handling multiple enquires at once. Your proactive nature will enable you to understand and adapt to new technology areas quickly. Your good communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including operations and other business functions.

AsSenior Engineer - Materials and Processes, you will be naturally curious and seek to increase/deepen own technical knowledge through study, collaborative working, hypothesis testing and experimentation.

Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role.

The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually).

We offer:

What We’ll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
185 hours holiday + bank holidays
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
Free onsite parking
Local gym discount
Free airport parking
Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting
Enhanced family friendly leave
A collaborative, dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?

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Company description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job description:

Job Summary

Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines.

Based at our Luton Manufacturing site as the Manufacturing Engineering Manager Tooling youll be working across both our Defence and Civil business lines. You will provide and lead a team of Tooling and Cad Engineers in the design, manufacture and maintenance and control of all Site Tools.

This will involve the technical capability to create and design tools as solutions to support the manufacturing operations. Youll be accountable for delivering robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly. The role involves the creation of significant tooling designs from initial concept through to production for the production of aircraft transparencies and Ice Protection Tooling, jigs and fixtures.

Among other activities, this will include responsibilities for 4 large CNC machines on site and calibration of current and the development of new or existing tooling. Supporting Manufacturing Engineering teams may also be required. The successful candidate will be experienced in a relevant engineering discipline and have a hands on approach, be able to prioritise jobs, be comfortable liaising with suppliers and other departments.

Furthermore responsibilities for Manufacturing Engineering Configuration control, using SAP and more traditional documentation such as Specifications and Routings.

The role will also provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to a small team of Tooling Engineers on the Luton site, supporting the Manufacturing Engineering Managers in matters of staff performance and development. The role will also be responsible for the overall load and capacity management of the tooling team members and provide reports and updates on tooling work plans as required by the Manufacturing Engineering Managers and/or Site Head of ME.

Core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday. There is the requirement for flexibility for occasional travel in the UK.

Job Responsibilities

Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
Responsible for the development and support with technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace environment, our customers and suppliers by utilizing root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce and support to eliminate non-conformances.
Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
Responsible for tool fabrication quotes, tooling design and input for new product quotes, tooling configuration changes that involve cost estimation and schedule coordination and New Projects Introduction support.
Act as key interface between external tooling suppliers and internal customers such as Program Managers and Engineering Managers
Manage and maintain Tooling Engineers workload, skill and development, EHS and welfare to ensure tooling work is sufficiently resourced by the business with appropriate metrics and KPIs
Leadership of CNC Engineers and technicians to support production processes on large 5 axis CNC machines
Configuration control of Manufacturing documentation to support operations, costings, BOMs routings and specifications.
Creation, control and maintenance of master tooling registers for both customer and domestically owned tooling suites

Profile description:

What You’ll Bring

To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential:
Technical expertise in Tooling solutions (Engineering), with a professional qualification (BEng, BSc, HNC) or strong background in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Automotive).
Working knowledge of design for manufacture principles and tool/component manufacturing methods and able to provide technical input at all levels of work.
Ability to create engineering drawings with an understanding of geometric tolerances and datum features.
Organised and structured approach to tasks.
Experience in tooling for composites and/or transparencies.
Experienced in CAD 3D modelling and drafting (Catia V5).
Understanding of inspection/calibration methods and interrogation of results.
Be compliant with the Companys Environmental, Health & Safety and Energy procedures.
Be proficient in English language, both written and spoken.

Desirable:

Project Management experience.
Understanding of export control and compliance and security marking requirements.
Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.
Experience of New Product/process Introduction (Industrialisation) & existing production process improvements.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager Tooling will have the ability to be agile and shift focus on competing priorities. The successful person will be a self-starter, able to manage own workload with excellent communication skills.

Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role.

We offer:

What We’ll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
185 hours holiday + bank holidays
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
Free onsite parking
Local gym discount
Free airport parking
Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting
Enhanced family friendly leave
A collaborative, dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?

B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B737)
Base Maintenance | UK MRO
Up to £82,000 plus bonus

A well established UK MRO is looking for an experienced B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join its base maintenance team. This is a long term role within a stable organisation that invests in engineers and offers real progression, not short term firefighting.

Role Overview

• Certifying and supervising base maintenance in line with Part 145
• Allocating work and supporting maintenance teams
• Ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Accurate completion and review of work packs

Requirements

• UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence
• Base maintenance experience
• B737NG and or A320 CEO preferred
• Part 145 background

Package

• Salary up to £82,000
• Company wide performance bonus
• Sponsorship available
• Type courses available

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays with buy or sell option
• £1,500 annual wellbeing allowance
• Education support up to $3,000 per year
• Pension 3 percent employer contribution
• Cycle to work and electric car schemes
• Death in service at 3x salary
• Retail discounts and referral bonus

Are you ready to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects and shape the future of functional safety and control systems? Were looking for a driven, technically exceptional engineering leader who thrives on innovation, accountability, and delivering excellence.

This is more than a role its an opportunity to lead, influence, mentor, and innovate.

As ourLeadEngineer, you will be accountable for delivering engineering activities that directly contribute to successful, high-quality project outcomes. Reporting to the Director of Engineering & Innovation, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee the full functional safety lifecycle, and ensure engineering excellence from concept through commissioning.

What you’ll be doing

• Taking ownership of the Functional Safety lifecycle within a project setting
• Supervisingand motivatingteams of engineers (including external resources) within a project setting, including the verification of deliverables in line with client expectations, legal requirements and industry standards
• Mentoring of apprentices, trainees, juniors and graduate engineers
• Collaboratingwith Project Managers to ensure quality delivery to budget and on time, including the identification and mitigation of project risks and technical change
• Participatingin the Engineering Management Working Group, contributing to the development of internal standards and practices with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• Electrical / controls concept design including Functional Design Specification, Safety Requirements Specification, Single Line Diagram, Network Topology, Device Layout, Cause & effect Matrix, Safety Block Diagram, etc
• Software Design, including Software Design Specification and production of Software / Configuration deliverables for e.g. PLC / HMI / SCADA / Robot / Drives / BMS / etc
• Factory Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing
• Taking ownership of the Technical Construction File

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of BEng / BSE / Level 6 Apprenticeship in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years in a similar role
• Excellent understanding of electrical control systems

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• BUPA Medical plan
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working
• Programme of personal development & training
• Free car parking
• EV charge points on-site
• Social & wellbeing activity programme
• Bike 2 work scheme

Bristol

We are seeking innovative and passionate system thinkers to join our dynamic team, working on an ambitious and pioneering programme.Imagine playing a crucial role in designing and delivering next-generation combat air systems that will set new standards in weapon integration, effectiveness and efficiency.

Salary: Up to £47,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4/5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The Opportunity:

Join a ground-breaking programme within the Defence sector, focused on designing and delivering a cutting-edge Future Combat Air Programme for the Royal Air Force within an ambitious timeframe. This initiative is built upon a global partnership through the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), uniting the UK with international allies Italy and Japan. Together, we aim to revolutionise the integration and employment of weapons, moving beyond traditional methods to create a more dynamic and efficient approach.

We are seeking dynamic and motivated system thinkers to become integral members of our programme team. This role offers an unparalleled chance to significantly contribute to the development of advanced Weapon Effects Management capabilities. Your work will be instrumental in reducing cognitive burden and facilitating the seamless coordination of complex weaponry in the battlespace, ensuring our missions are executed with precision and effectiveness.

Join us and be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of combat air operations.

Some of the Key Accountabilities for this role include but are not limited to;

• Delivery of key System of Systems concepting activities
• Requirements elicitation and decomposition
• Architectural processes across the project Model Based Engineering tools
• Work with design teams to define and convey the overall system concept, trades, fundamental design principles and constraints that balance fulfilment of the need
• Support to cross functional assessment and analysis activities

What we’re looking for from you:

• Analytical Systems thinkers that are able to develop and communicate new concepts and architectures, with an understanding of the requirements/needs that drive the design
• Ability to present and engage with a senior set of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to influence and drive a narrative
• Willingness to learn and deliver as part of an agile team
• Attention to detail along with excellent organisational and communication skills

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer Space/Satellite Guildford Hybrid Competitive salary & package

We are seeking a Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer to help shape and influence current and future flight spacecraft structures and mechanical systems. As part of the mechanical team, you will play a vital role in spacecraft layout, structural developments, and the analysis of new structural systems. You will oversee structural and mechanical sub-systems from concept through to ground verification testing and flight, working closely with mechanical design and principal engineers. The role involves a combination of structural design, analysis, and testing activities, as well as supporting the development of spacecraft mechanical systems to ensure reliable operation in demanding environments. This work focuses on delivering innovative and robust solutions for spacecraft structures and mechanical systems

Key Tasks

• Technical Leadership: Serve as the Technical Lead for structural and mechanical system design for spacecraft structures.
• Work Package Management: Develop and maintain schedules and budgets for mechanical and structural Work Packages, reporting budget and schedule deviations and managing risks.
• Risk Management: Identify, monitor, and mitigate structural and mechanical systems risks.
• Requirement Management: Flow down customer requirements to subsystem and hardware levels, ensuring compliance and validation.
• Development Plans: Define, organise, and implement structural development, qualification, and validation plans.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Analytical Modelling: Develop and manage analytical models for structures and subsystems using FEA, performing static, dynamic, and quasi-static analyses to validate numerical results with test data and determine structural margins of safety. Refine numerical models to ensure alignment with experimental data.
• Environmental Specifications: Derive environmental envelope specifications from launch documentation, analytical results, and test data.
• Mass Properties Management: Manage structural and system mass properties including mass, centre of gravity and moments/ products of inertia.
• Test Campaigns: Define, organise, and lead structural testing (vibration, static, acoustic, shock, and mass properties)
• Documentation: Maintain design/analysis logs, document analysis activities, and write test and compliance reports.
• Customer Engagement: Present work at internal and external reviews, ensuring effective communication and reporting.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications

• A good degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Experience

• 10+ years analytical design experience for structures

Knowledge & Skills

• Use of software packages including Nastran, HyperMesh, SmartOffice, MATLAB, Ansys Workbench, Solidworks
• Analysis of both lightweight metallic and composite materials to provide margin of safety/reserve factors using a combination of hand stressing and FEA.
• Experience of spacecraft level static, dynamic and thermo-elastic analysis using the latest FEA tools.
• Exposure to spacecraft development and qualification planning
• Experience of spacecraft mechanical testing such as vibration, static and shock.
• Ability to manage work packages and be responsible for delivery of work to budget and on schedule
• Good management and organisational skills

Benefits

• Highly competitive Salary.
• Flexible working policies.
• 32 days annual leave + BH.
• Annual Company Bonus Scheme.
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance (6X salary).
• Private Health Care.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
• Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes.

The Role:

As a Senior Systems Engineer at Synoptix you will support the scope and direction of the engineering projects you are working on. In this role, you will engage with external stakeholders at a high level within customer organisations whilst feeding back to the business within engineering management meetings etc. You will have opportunities to enhance your skills and capabilities in line with personal and business objectives.

Day to day tasking can include:

• Delivering technical expertise on a variety of customer projects from air to sub-surface
• Supporting Systems Engineering activity across the design lifecycle
• Working with multidisciplinary teams
• Development of proposals and statements of work
• Engaging with customer representatives to identify opportunities and seeing them through to delivery
• Guiding junior engineers in project delivery, where needed

Key Skills Required:

We are interested in any of the following skills, but they are not essential for you to apply:

• Concepting
• Requirements Capture, Management and Analysis
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Systems Integration
• Verification and Validation
• Development of SE documentation such as SEMP, ICD, ITEAP
• Knowledge of supporting toolsets (e.g. DOORs, JAMA, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeller, Rhapsody, MATLAB, Simulink)

Benefits:

• Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance
• 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Continuous professional development including incentives
• Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways
• Electric car scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Private health care (BUPA)
• Job well done scheme
• Employer assistance scheme

About Us:

Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings.

Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.

Bristol
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven Systems Design Engineer to join our Synthetic Environment team. With opportunities to work with a dedicated team of engineers to help your own career development, this role is one not to be missed!

Salary: Circa £40,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience + bonus + benefits

Hybrid working pattern : Full time working on site with Ad hoc working from home due to work classification, with flexibility in working hours.

Security Clearance : British Citizen. SC clearance

The opportunity:

An exciting opportunity to join a new and upcoming team within the RF Seekers and Datalinks directorate delivering the Synthetic RF Data for use in System Performance Models.

As a team we are responsible for supporting MBDA’s complex weapon programmes, working with our Customers and Suppliers towards developing and integrating the next generation RF missile seekers. In order to succeed, we require a high fidelity model which provides our missile team with all the representative real-world data they need to undertake the product design, development and acceptance process.

The Design and Studies team is responsible for combining multiple customer requirements into one design for a singular tool suitable for all. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with multiple Systems Engineering teams across the company and internally with Modelling and Performance, Software Development and CAD Modelling teams. The team is heavily involved in Internal Research both independently and supporting other departments in MBDA.

Day to day tasking could include:

• Requirements Analysis
• Developing System Architecture including Interface Definitions
• System Trade Studies
• Research Studies into RF Representation
• Presenting the outcome of studies to team members and external teams
• Generating Technical Requirements Specifications
• Identifying Opportunities for Process Improvement

There could be an opportunity to get involved with Verification and Validation work as well if that is of interest.

What we’re looking for from you:

You will be an enthusiastic, adaptable and proactive individual who enjoys finding innovative solutions to complex engineering problems. You need the ability to achieve the appropriate level of security clearance. Most importantly, if you have a passion for the industry and technology, then we want to see you! We can help you develop your career and give you exposure to some incredible technologies and products.

Essential experience:

• Maths, Physics or Engineering background
• Experience in Systems Engineering/Design and MBSE
• Good Problem Solving Skills
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Detail oriented

Our department is an encouraging community, in which you can develop your skills and gain experience. Whilst the following is desirable, we will provide support and opportunities to learn these as part of the role.

Desirable experience:

• Matlab, DOORS Next and/or Rhapsody experience
• Knowledge of physics and technologies involved in RF Systems
• Knowledge of Signal Processing Algorithms

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Lead the engineering standards behind a High-Growth UK SaaS platform

Software Development Manager

• NestJS / NodeJS, Vue: .NET backgrounds welcome
• Manchester (Hybrid: 1 day per week onsite)
• Up to 100,000 + benefits

If you’re a technically strong engineering leader who built your career on solid engineering foundations (whether in C# / .NET or modern JavaScript frameworks) and still care deeply about code quality, DevOps maturity, and scalable systems, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity.

We’re partnered with a high-growth UK SaaS technology company building data-driven digital products that help commercial teams better understand and engage their customers. As they scale their customer-facing platforms, they’re looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to shape engineering standards and lead the next phase of platform evolution.

The Tech Environment

The company’s stack has evolved. Originally built on a Microsoft / C# / .NET foundation, the platform has transitioned to a more modern stack including: NestJS / NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server, Snowflake.

They are open to candidates from a strong .NET background who have since gained experience in modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems. Or who can demonstrate the adaptability and technical depth to operate in this environment.

What matters most is engineering quality, architectural thinking, and leadership credibility, not a rigid checklist of frameworks.

You’ll balance people leadership, technical direction, and delivery performance, ensuring teams build maintainable, secure, and high-performing systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in a SaaS or product-led environment
• Strong previous experience as a hands-on software engineer (C#/.NET or modern JS/TS stacks)
• Proven leadership of engineering teams
• Experience building and operating systems at scale
• A solid understanding of automated testing and QA practices
• Familiarity with modern DevOps approaches
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• The ability to quickly pick up new tools and solve complex problems

Interested?

If you’re a strong engineering leader who wants to influence platform direction without stepping away from technical depth, this role offers real impact in a growing SaaS business.

Apply now or contact us for more details: (url removed)

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Safety Studies Branch Manager - Gloucester, UK

About the Role

Safety Studies Branch Manager

Location: Gloucester Business Park / Aztec West, with 2 -3 days a week working in the office.
Security Clearance: Counter Terrorist Check Vetting (CTC)
Business Unit: Nuclear Services

About the Role

Are you enthusiastic about developing a branch towards delivering successful business outcomes across a portfolio of projects? Are you always recognised as collaborative and empathetic? Are you energised by taking the initiative and finding creative ways to make things? Are you resilient to a fast-paced and continually changing environment?  Are you known for making effective decisions that prioritise safety whilst understanding the commercial environment you are operating in? Above all are you passionate to help Britain achieve #CarbonNetZero?

We’re offering a great opportunity for an aspiring manager to lead a branch within our Nuclear Services team, part of the wider Nuclear Family. Nuclear Services delivers technical support to all EDF nuclear licensees in the UK, offering a unique opportunity to influence the entire nuclear lifecycle.

As a branch manager, you’ll lead a team and collaborate with key stakeholders—including technical directors, project teams, and regulators, working closely with peers across the function.

Working out of either our Gloucester or Bristol office 2 -3 days a week, with the rest of time working from home. At EDF, we are fully supportive of flexible working arrangements and while this role is full time, we are open to discuss part-time working arrangements.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll lead the Branch’s contribution to delivering Nuclear Services task orders, ensuring strategic objectives are clearly defined and aligned with Nuclear Services, EPRE, and licensee goals. The Branch comprises multiple disciplines, including Radiological Consequences, Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA), Severe Accidents, Dosimetry, Shielding, Internal and External Hazards. The teams within work across the full breadth of the nuclear lifecycle. Priorities will be communicated effectively to ensure clarity and focus across the team. A key part of your role will involve influencing and negotiating with senior internal and external stakeholders to support successful outcomes.

You’ll develop and manage relationships with regulatory bodies such as the ONR, building trust and maintaining open, professional dialogue. Alongside this, you’ll oversee the Branch’s budget and cost control, ensuring accurate reporting and efficient use of resources. You’ll also be responsible for creating and delivering short, medium, and long-term (rolling 5-year) business plans to guide the Branch’s development.

You’ll actively seek out opportunities to grow and improve Branch performance while ensuring all activities are well-resourced and effectively managed. Supporting the well-being and professional growth of team members will be a core part of your leadership, helping to build a high-performing and motivated team.

Who you are

You’ll bring strong knowledge of nuclear plant design—whether under construction, operational, or undergoing defueling within the UK—alongside a solid understanding of UK-specific legislative requirements, including Nuclear Site Licence Conditions. You’ll hold a degree in engineering or a relevant science discipline and be familiar with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks.

You’ll have proven experience in leading teams and managing budgets, with the ability to guide projects through change in evolving environments. You’ll be confident working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams, able to assess a wide range of technical issues quickly, and make sound, evidence-based decisions. Your ability to clearly communicate strategic or project recommendations to senior leaders will be key to your success.

We’re looking for someone who can inspire high performance, understands international standards and operational best practices (OPEX), and is committed to maintaining risk at ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable). Strong leadership, motivation, and decision-making capabilities are essential in this highly regulated and safety-critical environment.

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) which will, ordinarily, require you to have British residency for the last 3 years.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a competitive salary starting from £95,000 dependent on experience, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

For more information, or for any questions, please contact

Applications for this role close on 4th March with interviews to follow on the 12th March.

Ready to lead the future of cyber security in the nuclear sector? Join us, and together we’ll help Britain achieve Net-Zero.

#EDFNuclearServices #DestinationNuclear #EDFNuclearJobs #HinkleyPointCJobs

Independent Assessor - Bristol, UK

About the Role

Ready to lead engineering excellence at one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects? Want to shape the future of nuclear energy and help Britain achieve net zero? At EDF, Success is Personal – and with us, your career journey is yours to shape.

The Opportunity

As an Independent Assessor, you’ll play a crucial role in strengthening the organisation’s resilience and ensuring it meets the highest standards in Radiation Protection, Emergency Preparedness and Radioactive Waste Management. You’ll be the trusted voice of independent challenge, helping to safeguard compliance with regulations, international standards and internal policies.

This is a hybrid role at #AztecWest in Bristol, with occasional travel to #HinkleyPointC, Bridgwater to collaborate with environmental and corporate specialists.

This is your opportunity to influence how one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure project.

Who You Are

We’re looking for an Independent Assessor who brings expertise, sound judgement and the confidence to challenge. Do you offer…

• A degree in an engineering or science discipline, or equivalent technical background.
• Experience or subject matter expert knowledge of Radiation Protection, Radiography, Emergency Preparedness and/or Radioactive Waste Management.
• The ability to lead assessment activities with strong organisation, independence and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present clear, evidence‑based arguments to senior stakeholders.
• Experience working on complex, highly technical projects with multiple interfaces.
• The influence to engage effectively at all levels across a large, diverse project organisation.
• A strong understanding of UK nuclear regulatory requirements with detailed knowledge of Ionising Radiation regulations and other statutory requirements including Health & Safety legislation, Site Licence conditions and Environmental Permits.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing independent assessment and challenge of project and business processes.
• Reporting findings through the IA Manager and presenting clear, evidence‑based conclusions to senior leadership.
• Using assessment insights to drive continuous improvement and alignment with national, international, INPO and WANO best practice.
• Representing an independent view to internal committees and external regulators on processes, governance and compliance.
• Collaborating with Assurance teams, including Security Assurance Branch, Independent Site Inspection and Independent Technical Assessment.
• Analysing outputs from assessments, audits, learning events and regulatory inspections to evaluate process effectiveness and escalate issues in Radiation Protection, Radiography, Emergency Preparedness and Radioactive Waste Management.
• Building strong networks across the project to understand upcoming activities and ensure Independent Assessment is effectively planned into delivery.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a salary from £65,000, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

Closing date for applications: 9th March 2026

#SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers #LI-Hybrid #DestinationNuclear #HinkleyPointCJobs #EDFNuclearJobs

Success is Personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.

Salary: Area Commander *GBP*67,792 - *GBP*74,360 (plus 20% FDS allowance, plus locally agreed *GBP*13k ARA for Strategic Operational Commander role).  SOC rota subject to review.   Basis: Full timePackage: Contractual Hours: Region: Job Category: Operations

Job Description:

Area Commander Promotion Gateway -  Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Post: Area Commander B

Closing Date:          11 March 2026, 23. 59 hours

Salary:                      Area Commander £67,792 - £74,360 (plus 20% FDS allowance, plus locally agreed £13k ARA for Strategic Operational Commander role).  SOC rota subject to review.

Location:                  Bedfordshire

If you are looking for a leadership opportunity in a fire and rescue service with a great reputation and a strong track record of visible leadership and delivering positive outcomes for our communities then Bedfordshire could be for you. Join our Service, to play a vital role building upon our successes to date and striving to deliver on our Mission working together to keep Bedfordshire safe.

The service is seeking to expand our Area Commander talent pool.

This is an exciting time to be joining our senior team, who will help shape and deliver on our ambitious plans for the future. As part of our succession planning, the Service is opening a gateway process for Area Commander.  We and inviting applications to create a talent pool eligible for temporary or substantive appointment to Area Commander vacancies expected to arise over the next 6-12 months.

There has never been a better time to join us.

Why Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire covers an area of 480 square miles and has a growing and diverse population currently estimated around 655,000. Growth projections indicate this will grow by up to a third in the next decade or so.

There has been significant investment in the County recently, and Bedfordshire has undergone significant expansion in terms of housing, and industrial and commercial sites.  Universal Studios planning has been granted approval and also the East West Rail project brings exciting new development to the area.  Our challenge is to align our resources to support this exciting growth and continue to keep our communities safe.

About Us

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is made up of an engaged and dedicated team of around 600 talented and diverse individuals.

Our employees are our greatest asset and without them, we couldn’t achieve all we do for the communities of Bedfordshire. We continue to invest in ensuring we have an agile, motivated and highly capable workforce, reflective of the diverse communities we serve.

Beyond our fire service duties, we are proud to say we offer much more to our communities. As part of our blue light collaboration strategic partnership we are working with Bedfordshire Police and The East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) on a number of projects.

About the role

You will lead, develop and support the Service in delivering on its Mission working together to keep Bedfordshire safe .

You will demonstrate excellent leadership qualities that align with the NFCC Leadership Framework, the Core Code of Ethics, our professional behaviours and our Service Values:

• We are Accountable
• We’ve got your Back
• Every Contact counts
• We Dare to be Different.

The Service is seeking dynamic individuals, with visionary leadership and the capability to make things happen.  The role will be responsible for strategic planning, direction and guidance to ensure the Service’s vision, values and objectives are achieved.

To be successful, you will have a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by the Service and the Sector locally, regionally and nationally.  You will possess high levels of resilience, and demonstrate exceptional experience in leading and motivating diverse teams and services.

The role requires sound knowledge and experience of fire and rescue service delivery, operational command at all levels, integrated risk management planning, business, financial and succession planning, performance and people management and partnership working.

With a proven trck record of leading teams, managing performance underpinned by a well-developed strategic awarenss, you will enable the effective design and delivery of strategic objectives.  Our Area Cmmanders wil need the ability to operate as a Project Executive working across a range of internal and external programmes.

Through a collaborative approach, applicants must have the ability to lead, build and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders to attain strategic goals.  You will have the ability to challenge, promote and advance equality and diversity and inclusion, and build a positive culture for a forward thinking Service.

The role is conditioned to the Flexible Duty System (FDS) and postholders are required to provide a response base in an area approved by the Chief Fire Officer which will enable them to undertake their operational command duties when on-call.  Basic salary in development is £67,792 per annum (rising to £74,360 upon achieving competent Area Manager B) plus a 20% flexible duty supplement.  There is an additional payment of £13,381 per annum for carrying out Strategic Operational Commander (SOC) duties, which is under review.

Relocation assistance may be available to successful candidates (details available on request).

Eligibility

We welcome applications from

• Substantive Area Commanders serving with a UK Fire Authority fire and rescue service, holding valid ICL3/ICL4 (application on transfer)
• Substantive and fully competent Group Managers with a minimum of 12 months experience in role, serving with a UK Fire Authority fire and rescue service (application on promotion)
• Personnel that have passed the BFRS Group Manager promotion gateway and hold a place in the GM talent pool or serving in a GM role (internal applicants only) (application on promotion)

Internal applicants must be deemed ready for progression at appraisal.

Applicants on promotion must be assessed as competent to operate as an ICL3 Advanced Incident Commander, with proven relevant experience managing operational incidents at this level.  They must be able to demonstrate experience of operating effectively at strategic level,and have a track record of achievement.

Internal applicants meeting the eligibility criteria to apply, that do not currently meet the full criteria for the AC role, may still be shortlisted and be eligible to join a development pool if successful at gateway.

To Apply

Applicants will need to complete an application form  which includes a supporting statement. This will enable you to demonstrate how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification.

The Selection Process

Candidates will have the opportunity to join an engagement forum hosted by Andrew Hopkinson, our Chief Fire Officer to discuss what we have to offer, and an opportunity to visit our HQ site.

Candidates successful at shortlist will be invited to attend our Area Commander selection process. This will include an assessment stage, an interview stage and an Incident Command L3 assessment.

Successful applicants at the gateway process will enter a talent pool, eligible for consideration for Area Commander posts as they arise.  The pool will remain live for 12-18 months.  They will be required to serve at any location in the Service, and appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and pass a Service Medical and Fitness Test before appointment will be offered.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a probationary period of 6 months and those successful on promotion will also be required to satisfactorily complete the Area Manager Development Programme.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Further details can be obtained from the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service website, where the gateway process will be published under the Careers section:

Promotion Gateways | Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Applications should be made via Current Vacancies area.  This is found on the BFRS website for external applicants.  Internal applicants should access the current vacancies site via the Employee Self Service ESS portal on the BFRS intranet Sharepoint site.

Closing date:  23.59 hours 11 March 2026

For further information please contact Juliet Ormerod, Assessment and Selection Co-ordinator via email

All candidates can request an informal 1-2-1 discussion with our Chief Fire Officer, Andrew Hopkinson, which we will seek to accommodate, subject to availability of all parties.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  This is a public-facing role and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

Appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance, at the level required for the role.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safer recruitment, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

To understand how we might use your information during the recruitment process, please refer to the Applicant Privacy Notice (attachment above).

At Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, we’re not all the same. And that’s our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think. Because to provide a service that serves everyone, we believe in including everyone.

Be bold, be unique, be you, dare to be different!

Salary: Area Commander *GBP*67,792 - *GBP*74,360 (plus 20% FDS allowance, plus locally agreed *GBP*13k ARA for Strategic Operational Commander role) SOC rota subject to review.Basis: Full timePackage: Contractual Hours: Region: Job Category: Operations

Job Description:

Area Commander on Transfer Opportunities

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently seeking to expand our talent pool at Area Commander level.

If you are interested in potential future opportunities on transfer at Area Commander level, and would be keen to play a vital role building on our successes to date, we would like to hear from you.  You will lead, develop and support the Service in delivering on its Mission working together to keep Bedfordshire safe .

There has been significant investment in the County recently, and Bedfordshire has undergone significant expansion in terms of housing, and industrial and commercial sites.  Universal Studios planning has been granted approval, and also the East West Rail project brings exciting new development to the area.  Our challenge is to align our resources to support this exciting growth and continue to keep our communities safe.

Applications on transfer are invited from those that are substantive and competent Area Commanders serving within a UK Fire Authority, to transfer into equivalent posts in Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, subject to suitable vacancies arising.  Applicants should hold valid recognised ICL3 or ICL4 accreditation.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential criteria on the relevant personnel specification.  They will demonstrate experience of operating effectively at strategic level, and have a track record of achievement.

About the role

You will demonstrate excellent leadership qualities that align with the NFCC Leadership Framework, the Core Code of Ethics, our professional behaviours and our Service Values:

• We are Accountable
• We’ve got your Back
• Every Contact counts
• We Dare to be Different.

The Service is seeking dynamic individuals, with visionary leadership and the capability to make things happen.  The role will be responsible for strategic planning, direction and guidance to ensure the Service’s vision, values and objectives are achieved.

To be successful, you will have a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by the Service and the Sector locally, regionally and nationally.  You will possess high levels of resilience, and demonstrate exceptional experience in leading and motivating diverse teams and services.

The role requires sound knowledge and experience of fire and rescue service delivery, operational command at all levels, integrated risk management planning, business, financial and succession planning, performance and people management and partnership working.

With a proven track record of leading teams, managing performance underpinned by a well-developed strategic awareness, you will enable the effective design and delivery of strategic objectives.  Our Area Commanders will need the ability to operate as a Project Executive working across a range of internal and external programmes.

Through a collaborative approach, applicants must have the ability to lead, build and maintain effective relationships.  They will also have the ability to advance equality and diversity and inclusion, and build a positive culture for a forward thinking Service.

Posts at Area Commander level are conditioned to a locally agreed Flexible Duty System (FDS) and the postholder will need to provide a suitable cover base location agreed with the Chief Fire Officer when on call.

Subject to outcome and availability of suitable positions, successful appointed applicants will be required to undertake a probationary period of 6 months and will also be required to satisfactorily complete an Acknowledgement of Skills Programme.

Salary in line with National payscales.  Those conditioned to the flexible duty system will receive the 20% flexible duty supplement to basic salary.  There is an additional payment for carrying out Strategic Operational Commander (SOC) duties – which is subject to review.

You will be required to gain satisfactory employment clearances, including an Enhanced level Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance and pass a Service Medical before appointment will be offered.

To Apply

Applicants will need to complete an application form, with supporting statement. This will enable you to demonstrate how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification.

The Selection Process

Candidates will have the opportunity to join an engagement forum hosted by Andrew Hopkinson, our Chief Fire Officer to discuss what we have to offer, and an opportunity to visit our HQ site.  This will be taking place 14.00 on 5 March 2026.

Candidates successful at shortlist will be invited to attend our Area Commander selection process on transfer. This will include media exercise, an interview,  and an Incident Command L3 assessment.

Successful applicants will enter a talent pool, eligible for consideration for Area Commander posts as they arise.

For more information about our service, our county and values, the assessment schedule, please visit our website, where full information can be found in the same section as our live AC Promotion Gateway details:

Applications should be made via the Current Vacancies section, available on the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service website - using the Area Commander on Transfer option.

Closing Date:  11 March 2026, 23.59 hours

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please email us at

All candidates can request an informal 1-2-1 discussion with our Chief Fire Officer, Andrew Hopkinson, which we will seek to accommodate, subject to availability of all parties.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  This is a public-facing role and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

Appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance, at the level required for the role.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safer recruitment, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

To understand how we might use your information during the recruitment process, please refer to the Applicant Privacy Notice (attachment above).

At Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, we’re not all the same. And that’s our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think. Because to provide a service that serves everyone, we believe in including everyone.

Be bold, be unique, be you, dare to be different!