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Lead Mechanical Engineer – Product Assurance
BAE Systems
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior
£55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer – Product Assurance

Job Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Hybrid

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £55,000

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

What you will be doing:

In this role, you will deliver high-level engineering assurance across Maritime Submarines products, ensuring the integrity of major Submarine Enterprise programmes. You will plan and prioritise assurance activities using a risk-based approach, lead key reviews, and provide independent oversight to ensure products are safe, compliant, and fully integrated.

You will collaborate with engineering and wider business teams, influencing product quality and supporting safe and successful delivery, while acting as an independent voice in safety assurance.

Core Duties:

  • Deliver engineering assurance across submarine programmes, ensuring alignment with the Product Assurance Framework and maintaining product integrity
  • Plan and prioritise assurance activities using a risk-based approach, focusing on key technical risks
  • Lead and support assurance reviews, validating design decisions, technical bids, and engineering evidence
  • Provide independent oversight to design and technical reviews, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and policies
  • Ensure products are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and fully integrated, with hazards demonstrated ALARP and configurations controlled
  • Collaborate across engineering and business teams to influence outcomes, drive quality, and support programme delivery
  • Apply mechanical engineering expertise, supported by a degree (or equivalent experience), across design, testing, commissioning, and design proving activities, including verification and validation
  • Utilise experience in event reporting, root cause analysis, audits, and change management to resolve complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement

The Product Assurance Team:

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer – Product Assurance, you will be at the centre of some of the UK’s most advanced engineering challenges, shaping elements of the assurance schedule and gaining insight from audits, inspections, reviews, tests, and trials. This varied role includes producing technical briefings, supporting issue investigations, and tracking progress through Product Assurance systems, while acting as a trusted source of specialist technical advice to directly support the safety and assurance of world-class submarine technologies. Relocation support may be available across submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

Security Statement

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 31st March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Principal Engineer – Product Safety
BAE Systems
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Principal Engineer – Product Safety

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Filton or Broad Oak – Hybrid

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, shaping a safer future for all.

From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

What you will be doing:

In this role, you’ll take a leading position in developing and managing Product Safety across complex engineering projects. You will work within a Systems Engineering framework to ensure safety is embedded throughout the project lifecycle, influencing design, build, and delivery decisions. You’ll lead hazard identification and risk assessment activities, support the development of robust Safety Cases, and provide guidance to both senior stakeholders and junior team members. You will play a key role in ensuring safety standards are met, risks are effectively managed, and safety justifications are clear, evidence-based, and compliant.

Core duties:

  • Develop, implement and maintain the Project Safety Management System
  • Produce and manage Safety Management Plans and Justification Plans
  • Lead hazard identification and risk assessment activities (e.g. FMEA, HAZOP, FTA, STPA)
  • Support the development and delivery of Safety Cases across the project lifecycle
  • Conduct peer reviews, verification, and assurance of safety documentation
  • Provide oversight and guidance to junior team members
  • Interpret technical data and translate it into clear, robust safety arguments
  • Engage with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams

Essential skills

  • STEM degree or equivalent qualification
  • Experience with safety analysis techniques (e.g. FMEA, HAZOP, FTA)
  • Experience developing Safety Cases and supporting documentation
  • Experience working within a Project Safety Management System
  • Understanding of Systems Engineering standards in a safety context

The Safety & Environmental Team:

The team plays a critical role in ensuring product safety across major programmes. As a Principal Engineer, you will lead the development and maintenance of Safety Management Systems and Safety Cases, while supporting the SSNA programme. You will also help resolve complex cross-disciplinary challenges and guide others in delivering high-quality safety outcomes.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. A diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must achieve at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and real impact. With opportunities for lifelong learning and meaningful work, you’ll be supported to grow and succeed. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and benefit from a range of rewards supporting your financial, personal, and professional wellbeing.

Closing Date: 3rd April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Principal Engineer – Site Asset Safety Verification
BAE Systems
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior
£60,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Principal Engineer –Site Asset Safety Verification

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Hybrid

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £60,000 + depending on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be authoring and managing site assets’ & infrastructure design substantiation documentation supporting the site nuclear safety case. You’ll be reviewing analyses, assessments, and calculations supporting nuclear design substantiation. You’ll support periodic review of safety. You’ll take ownership of deliverables and demonstrate high levels of autonomy and leadership.

You’ll support the implementation of design substantiation requirements. You’ll work closely with a broad range of stakeholders including Site Safety Case, Human Factors, and Engineering Authority Teams. You’ll collaborate with the wider business on site assets nuclear design substantiation related activities.

Core duties:

  • You’ll bring your experience in a complex or high-risk industry (i.e. Aerospace, Oil & Gas, OME, Shipbuilding, Weapons etc.) to this role
  • You’ll be degree qualified or time served apprentice in a STEM subject or equivalent working experience
  • You’ll showcase your ability to produce high quality technical reports

The Site Engineering – Nuclear Substantiation Team:

You will be joining a key team with some great development opportunities both in the technical and managerial streams. Native to the team, there are opportunities to get involved in the design substantiation and safety justification of a variety of site assets and facilities spanning mechanical, civil and structural. This role offers plenty of development opportunities through various avenues, engaging cross functionally to help drive and deliver an exceptionally varied and diverse scope, to suite you and your career aspirations.

This could be an exciting and fulfilling opportunity waiting for you at the Nuclear Substantiation team – SEA (DDC) at BAE Systems. .

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 8th April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Project Manager - Cladding Remediation
Calibre Search
Wigan
In office
Mid - Senior
£60,000 - £70,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Project Manager
Cladding Remediation
Wigan

A well-established and growing contractor specialising in external envelope solutions is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to deliver cladding and façade schemes across the North West.
This is a key hire due to a strong pipeline of secured work, offering the chance to take full ownership of projects and play a pivotal role in the company’s continued growth.

The Role
You will be responsible for managing cladding/façade projects from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring delivery is safe, on programme, and commercially successful.
Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll have autonomy on projects while being supported by an experienced delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

Full project lifecycle management of cladding and façade packages
Coordination of site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain
Programme management and driving progress on site
Budget control, cost tracking, and commercial awareness
Client and stakeholder liaison throughout the project
Ensuring compliance with health & safety and quality standards
Leading site meetings and reporting on project performance
Procurement of subcontractors and materials
About You

Proven track record delivering cladding, façade, or external envelope projects
Strong understanding of rainscreen systems and façade build-ups
Experience working within the UK construction market
Experience with using Field View
Confident managing programmes, budgets, and site teams
Able to build and maintain strong client relationships
SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card), and First Aid as a minimum
Full UK driving licence

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business

Engineering Team Leader
2 sisters Food Group
Deeside
In office
Senior - Leader
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Location: Sandycroft, Flintshire

Excellent Remuneration + Company Benefits Package + Progression in Engineering Management

Hours: Rotating Days & Nights - 4 on 5 off, 5 on 4 off - 168 days worked per year.

About Us

Joining 2 Sisters means becoming part of the UK’s largest food manufacturer, with a £3 billion+ turnover and over 13,500 employees. Our Sandycroft site is our largest Poultry processing facilities, consistently enhanced with significant investments, and producing high-quality Poultry for large, well-known retailers. With around 1,600 people on site, this is an opportunity to join a large business offering genuine career progression.

The Role

We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Team Leader to support our Poultry processing operation on shift. You will ideally be an experienced, time-served engineer who is strong both mechanically and electrically, enjoys being on the tools, and is ready to take the next step into leadership.

As the senior engineering presence on shift, you’ll take the lead on day-to-day engineering activities, ensuring breakdowns, issues, and risks are reported, escalated, and resolved effectively. You’ll be comfortable making decisions, thinking on your feet, and setting the standard for engineering best practice and discipline on shift.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Act as the lead engineer on shift, setting standards and direction.
  • Carry out hands-on mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.
  • Ensure breakdowns, issues, and risks are reported, escalated, and resolved effectively.
  • Support and guide engineers on shift, providing direction when needed.
  • Maintain engineering discipline, safety, and best practice.
  • Communicate clearly with operations and senior stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

  • Time-served, multi-skilled engineer with strong Mechanical & Electrical capability.
  • Strong experience in a manufacturing environment (food preferred).
  • Previous supervisory or acting team leader experience or a Senior Engineer looking to progress into leadership.
  • Comfortable taking ownership and leading by example.
  • Confident decision-maker with a calm, practical approach.
  • Strong communication and escalation skills.

Benefits:

  • Highly competitive salary & package.
  • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid.
  • 168 days per year worked.
  • 50% discount at various restaurants.
  • Cycle2Work Scheme.

Why Join Us?

At 2Sisters Food Group, we value innovation, teamwork, and dedication. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a strategic role and make a significant impact on our operations. If you are a forward-thinking engineering professional ready to lead and inspire, we want to hear from you!

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Lead Software Engineer - SC Cleared
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior
£550/day - £600/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Lead Software Engineer Rate: £600 a day IR 35 Determination: Outside IR35 Location: Southampton Working Pattern: 20% onsite Clearance: SC Clearance required Overview: Technical Leadership, Operational and People Management, Technical direction of complex projects A global defence technology consultancy are looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide hands‑on leadership across a high‑priority software delivery programme. This is a senior contractor role requiring a self‑starter who can quickly understand a complex problem domain, translate requirements into actionable deliverables, and drive engineering teams to successful outcomes. You will act as the technical and delivery focal point for multiple workstreams, ensuring work is sequenced, risks are managed, progress is unblocked, and the programme maintains momentum. This role blends technical leadership, delivery ownership, and stakeholder management, and is ideal for someone with a background in leading engineering teams in fast-moving, high-pressure environments. Key Responsibilities Delivery & Execution Leadership & Direction Stakeholder Management Operational Management People & Capability Your technical skills and experience Strong background as a Lead Software Engineer or Technical Delivery Lead. Ability to rapidly understand new technical problem spaces and system architectures. Experience guiding developers across multiple languages/frameworks (e.g., Python, C#, .NET). Strong understanding of secure software development and assurance. Experience with enterprise architecture, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices. Knowledge of cloud technologies and containerised environments (specifically RHEL environments running on physical hosts, and with containerised applications) Demonstrated ability to shape technical direction and deliver complex systems

Chief Software Engineer and Team Leader
Experis
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£95,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role: Chief Software Engineer and Team Leader

Location: Milton Keynes / London (Hybrid)

Salary Range: £88k - £95K + discretionary bonuses

Active SC Clearance preferred

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be to.

Oversee the delivery of DRAM and DSR solutions and other software engineering projects such as may arise from time to time.

Manage and maintain the evolution architecture of the DRAM and DSR systems and services.

Manage and enable the relationships with partner software development teams and with 3-rd party suppliers.

Ensure compliance with client and departmental security and cyber security regulations and development paradigms.

Essential Criteria

Extensive knowledge and experience in Software engineering principles, methods, and techniques especially the constraints of public sector operations including on-premise systems with no internet access, and secure cloud environments.

Leadership skills to manage, direct and supervise the team and delegate tasks appropriately.

Project management skills to oversee multiple projects concurrently, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve any technical issues that may arise.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with other department heads, staff members, and stakeholders.

Strategic thinking and decision-making skills to make high-level decisions about the technical direction of the company.

Knowledge of budgeting and financial principles to ensure the engineering department operates within the allocated budget.

Understanding of the latest industry trends and technologies to keep the company at the forefront of its field.

Familiarity with industry-related regulations and quality standards to ensure compliance.

Desirable Criteria

Experience of working with analytical systems include data science activities, interfacing and integrating data science solutions into primary software environments.

Experience and awareness of AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI and ML-Operations.

Working within the Public Sector either embedded or as supplier.

Secure Public and Private Cloud experience.

Virtualisation and Containerisation techniques, technologies, risks and opportunities

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Principal Software Engineer
Redline Group Ltd
Multiple locations
In office
Senior
£55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
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We are hiring a Principal Software Engineer (Embedded Systems) based in Normanton, West Yorkshire to lead the design and development of cutting-edge embedded software for next-generation products. This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced Normanton based Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in C programming, RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems), and wireless communication protocols.

Reporting to the Group Technical Engineering Director, you will play a key role in shaping system architecture, driving technical excellence, and delivering high-performance, reliable embedded solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded software for ARM-based microprocessors using RTOS (Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or similar)

Implement and optimise wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee

Collaborate with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to define system architecture and requirements

Write, debug, and maintain high-quality C code following best practices (e.G. MISRA guidelines)

Develop scalable and maintainable embedded solutions for IoT and connected devices

Support web-based interfaces using JavaScript and HTML where required

Contribute to Linux-based application development for testing and simulation

Maintain clear technical documentation across design, testing, and troubleshooting

Stay up to date with emerging trends in embedded systems, IoT, and software engineering

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience in C programming for embedded systems

Hands-on experience with RTOS (Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or similar)

Knowledge of wireless communication technologies (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee)

Experience with Linux OS application development

Familiarity with Git, embedded IDEs, and development tools

Understanding of secure software development, encryption, and secure protocols

Exposure to JavaScript and HTML for UI or web integration

Proven ability to lead engineering teams, manage workloads, and deliver projects

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Desirable Experience

Background in IoT, consumer electronics, or embedded product development

Experience with ARM-based microcontrollers and hardware integration

Knowledge of C#, web applications, or cloud-connected embedded systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Extensive’ experience in embedded software engineering

Key Competencies

Technical Leadership - Deep expertise in embedded systems and software design

Project Planning & Delivery - Ability to prioritise, delegate, and meet deadlines

Collaboration & Communication - Strong cross-functional teamwork skills

Adaptability - Thrives in fast-paced, evolving technical environments

Innovation - Drives continuous improvement and creative problem-solving

Accountability - Takes ownership and delivers high-quality results

Why Apply?

Work on next-generation embedded and IoT technologies

Play a lead role in engineering innovation and product development

Join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team in West Yorkshire

Competitive salary and long-term career growth opportunities

Apply Now

If you’re a passionate Principal Software Engineer in Normanton, West Yorkshire looking to work on advanced RTOS, C programming, and wireless systems, we’d love to hear from you. Please send over an updated cv to or call 01582 878839.

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Stress Engineer
ReeVR
UK
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£50,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you an experienced Stress Engineer with a strong background in composite structures? This is an exciting opportunity for a Stress Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation delivering complex, high-performance solutions into highly regulated industries such as aerospace, defence, Formula 1 and motorsport.

This role would suit a proactive Stress Engineer who enjoys working across both analysis and wider engineering activities within a collaborative team environment.


The Role

Reporting to the Mechanical Design Team Leader, this Stress Engineer position will see you delivering high-quality analysis and technical support across a range of innovative projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Performing stress analysis of composite components using FEA tools such as Hyperworks, NASTRAN / PATRAN, ANSYS or similar
  • Applying industry-recognised stress methodologies for both metallic and composite structures
  • Producing clear, detailed technical reports and documentation
  • Managing and overseeing external analysis sub-contractors where required
  • Supporting design reviews and liaising directly with customers, including technical presentations
  • Conducting value analysis to optimise product performance and development cost
  • Providing technical input on new projects, evaluating requirements and engineering implications
  • Maintaining accurate project records and documentation
  • Driving continuous improvement in design and analysis processes

About You

To be successful in this Stress Engineer role, you will have proven experience in stress analysis of composite structures within a highly regulated engineering environment (e.g. aerospace, defence, motorsport, F1 or similar).

You will also ideally have:

  • Experience with dynamic and/or non-linear analysis
  • Knowledge of F&DT (Fatigue & Damage Tolerance) for metallic and composite structures
  • Proficiency in CATIA V5
  • Understanding of certification requirements within regulated industries
  • Experience producing manufacturing drawings
  • Knowledge of composite manufacturing techniques, including fibre reinforced plastics and thermoplastics

Whats on Offer

In return, this Stress Engineer opportunity offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and career development, including:

  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Hybrid Working
  • Generous employer pension contribution
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Income protection
  • Employee assistance programme (health & wellbeing support)
  • Employee discount platform

Additional Information

Due to the nature of this Stress Engineer position, successful candidates will be required to undergo Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. Eligibility will depend on nationality and right to work status.


If youre a Stress Engineer looking to develop your career and work on complex products within high regulatory market sectors, wed love to hear from you.

Sensor Fusion Software Lead
Saab UK
Bedford
In office
Senior
Private salary

Introduction

Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 600 colleagues across nine sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth.

The Role:

This role is part of Saab BlueBear in Bedfordshire.

You will be required to support a mixture of R&D and product development activities and will be keen to get involved in all development areas, and have a good track history / proven track record in both problem solving and quality software development.

Your role as a Sensor Fusion Lead will involve architecting, designing, implementing and testing embedded applications primarily focused around sensor suite integration and fusion. You may also lead a small team of other engineers. Tasks will generally involve architecting software systems and features that facilitate our state of the art methods for navigation in a variety of environments using our in-house fleet of UAVs.

Key Responsibilities:

Primarily, your role will be to own maintain, architect and develop our current sensor fusion capabilities and algorithms and add new features in a structured and maintainable manner under direction of product owner.

Research, Architect, Design and Test Sensor Fusion algorithms using Mathworks or other tooling.

Communicate the design to the software development engineers for Sensor Fusion activities to deliver new features and capabilities to our Autonomy and UAV systems.

Ensure the Sensor Fusion design considers and implements redundancy, real-time, safety-critical and security objectives.

Proactively engage with other engineers and teams to ensure needs are understood and met.

Gain system wide knowledge and become a subject matter expert in the Sensor Fusion field.

Ensure Sensor Fusion knowledge transfer through written and other methods to the rest of the team.

Gain understanding and technically contribute to Blue Bear’s projects and products.

Skills and Experience:

Strong working knowledge of state estimation / sensor fusion / navigation tools and techniques e.g. Kalman filters.

Strong working knowledge of Kalman filters and their variations. * Strong working knowledge of Matlab/Simulink

Knowledge of the principles and characteristics of sensors and sensing processes.

Experience in data processing and analysis.

Experience in sensor selection, evaluation and modelling.

Experience of developing and specifying ground and flight test plans to verify and validate the developed algorithms.

Understanding of flight mechanics.

Looks to work collaboratively rather than in isolation.

Knowledge of GNSS and other positioning technologies (e.g. Visual Navigation).

Software Architecture awareness for supporting software implementation taking into account constraints of performance, security and redundancy.

Knowledge of networking (e.g.TCP/IP) * Knowledge of serial interfaces (e.g. RS422/485).

Awareness of quality, safety and security standards for software (e.g. DO-178).

Good communication skills for internal and external technical discussions.

Awareness of any of the following MQTT, DDS and GIS

Existing SC Clearance

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview

Principal Civil Design Engineer
Aldwych Consulting Ltd
Bristol
Hybrid
Senior
£60,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Principal Civil Engineer

Location: Bristol | Hybrid Working
Type: Full Time, Permanent

An established, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join and further strengthen its growing civil and infrastructure team in Bristol. The business delivers integrated engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors for both public and private sector clients, with projects ranging from commercial developments through to large-scale infrastructure and complex development schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer who is ready to lead projects, influence team growth and play a key role in delivering technically complex civil engineering solutions within a highly respected consultancy environment.

The Role

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will take a leading role in the delivery of highways, drainage and development infrastructure projects, managing technical outputs, project resources and client relationships across a varied portfolio of schemes.

This role combines technical leadership, project delivery, client interface and commercial responsibility, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on engineering and broader project ownership.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead projects of varying size, complexity and sector type, ensuring successful delivery from concept through to completion
  • Manage project resources, programmes and workloads to ensure timely and effective delivery
  • Manage and coordinate highways and drainage designs relating to large development infrastructure projects
  • Provide pre-planning advice to clients, including Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), Drainage Strategies and wider development infrastructure input
  • Oversee the design of surface water and foul drainage systems, including SuDS solutions and associated infrastructure
  • Support the design of minor roads, access arrangements, external works and site-wide civil engineering packages
  • Prepare and review technical drawings, calculations, specifications and reports
  • Interface with architects, building services engineers, project managers, cost consultants and other disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects
  • Undertake project administration and financial management, ensuring commercial awareness across delivery
  • Represent the consultancy through external liaison with clients, stakeholders, approving bodies and wider project teams
  • Conduct site visits for technical assessment, design coordination and problem-solving
  • Support and identify new business opportunities, contributing to proposals and tender submissions
  • Lead project teams and contribute to the development of junior and intermediate engineers
  • Apply knowledge of BIM principles within civil engineering delivery
  • Use software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D and InfoDrainage (or equivalent)

About You

You will be a technically strong and commercially aware civil engineer with proven experience leading infrastructure projects within a consultancy environment.

You should demonstrate:

  • A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
  • Experience in a similar role, ideally within a multi-disciplinary consultancy organisation
  • Strong experience in drainage (foul and surface water) and minor roadway / highways design
  • A good understanding of SuDS, flood risk, highways, cut and fill analysis and development infrastructure design
  • Knowledge of Section 38, 278, 104, 106 and 185 agreements
  • Experience delivering projects from concept through to completion, including calculations, drawings and specifications
  • Familiarity with Part H and Part M of the Building Regulations, British Standards and local authority requirements
  • Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, with strong experience in Civil 3D
  • Familiarity with InfoDrainage (or equivalent drainage software)
  • Awareness of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its application within civil engineering
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in client-facing and stakeholder-facing roles
  • Experience of leading project teams and coordinating technical delivery
  • Ideally Chartered (CEng) or working towards Chartership
  • Membership of, or ambition to work towards membership of, ICE (MICE) or an equivalent professional body
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to solve complex technical challenges and communicate them clearly

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Structured training and long-term career development pathway
  • Full support toward professional Chartership where applicable
  • Exposure to major multi-disciplinary developments and complex infrastructure schemes
  • Opportunity to take on genuine project leadership and client-facing responsibility
  • Involvement in both public and private sector work across a varied portfolio
  • Collaborative, inclusive working culture within a well-established consultancy
  • Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare and wellbeing initiatives

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer looking to step into a role with genuine project leadership, commercial involvement and long-term progression within a highly respected consultancy delivering major infrastructure and development schemes.

If this sounds like something of interest, please get in touch directly with Michael -

07787 736 270

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Principal Firmware Engineer
Redline Group Ltd
Southampton
In office
Senior
£75,000 - £85,000

Are you an experienced Principal Firmware Engineer ready to take ownership of firmware strategy and delivery for cutting-edge laser and photonics systems? This is a senior, high-impact role where you’ll lead firmware development for advanced embedded platforms supporting industries such as medical devices, life sciences, semiconductors, space, and quantum technologies.

This opportunity offers the chance to shape global firmware standards, drive innovation, and mentor teams while delivering robust, high-quality embedded solutions that meet customer and business objectives.

Key responsibilities of the Principal Firmware Engineer job based in Southampton:

  • Lead the research, development, testing, and maintenance of firmware for new and existing laser systems.
  • Drive the creation of firmware concepts, roadmaps, and strategic plans aligned with organisational goals.
  • Design, develop, test, and debug embedded firmware using C/C++ for complex hardware platforms.
  • Develop algorithms for measurement data processing and create interface and communication protocol code.
  • Implement and maintain build systems, automated testing, and continuous integration pipelines.
  • Ensure firmware meets design, quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness standards.
  • Manage projects from concept and design through unit testing and handover to production.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure documentation captures designs, tests, policies, and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain global best practice procedures across engineering teams and sites.
  • Act as a key subject matter expert and advisor to internal stakeholders.
  • Track deliverables, set priorities, and provide regular progress reports to senior leadership.
  • Drive continuous improvement across processes, products, and services within the firmware function.

Skills & knowledge required of the Principal Firmware Engineer job based in Southampton:

  • Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ and embedded firmware development.
  • Strong understanding of communication protocols networked and industrial interfaces.
  • Experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and build systems.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages and test automation frameworks.
  • Strong project management, time management, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, R&D, product, and project teams.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-changing, high-growth environment.
  • Innovative mindset with a strong customer and quality focus.
  • Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience setting up and leading a firmware function.
  • Strong background in system design, planning, and delivering complex engineering projects.
  • Experience in the photonics industry and within fast-paced, growing environments.

If this Principal Firmware Engineer job based in Southampton could be of interest, send your CV to (url removed) or call Ben on (phone number removed) to discuss in more detail.

Technical Lead
Hays Technology
London
Remote or hybrid
Senior
£500/day - £600/day
+4

Technical Lead - Active SC, AWS, NodeJS, Java / Scala

Market rate

London / Remote (Must be UK Based)

My client is an International Consultancy who require a Technical Lead with Active Security Clearance (SC) and expertise across Typescript, NodeJS, AWS (Cloudwatch, Lambda, SQS, S3 etc), Terraform, PostgreSQL and Java / Scala to work closely with an end customer.
Key Requirements:

  • Active Security Clearance (SC)
  • Demonstrable experience as a Technical Lead, providing Technical Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring
  • Technical skills - Typescript, NodeJS, AWS (Cloudwatch, Lambda, SQS, S3 etc), Terraform, PostgreSQL and Java / Scala
  • Working knowledge of collaboration tooling (Jira / Slack /Teams / Figma)
  • Involvement in Release preparation
  • Excellent communication skills

Nice to have:

  • Immediate availability
  • Flexible approach towards hybrid working
  • Open to convert to being a permanent employee after initial contract period

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Associate IT Director
Tec Partners
Lowestoft
Hybrid
Leader
£80,000 - £90,000

Position: Associate Director of IT

Location: Suffolk 2 days p/week, 3 days remote

Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to 90K

We are seeking an Associate Director of IT to lead the organisation’s technology function, driving the delivery of a robust IT strategy while enabling digital transformation across the business. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance & Resources, you will play a key role in shaping how technology, data, and systems support operational performance and long-term growth.

You will oversee a multi-disciplinary function spanning IT operations, business intelligence, and digital transformation. This includes ensuring the delivery of secure, reliable IT services, building strong data and reporting capabilities, and leading the adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency and user experience.

Alongside this, you will manage key supplier relationships, optimise technology spend, and ensure governance, risk, and compliance standards are met across all IT services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver the organisation’s IT and digital strategy, aligned to business objectives
  • Oversee IT operations, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing systems and infrastructure
  • Drive digital transformation initiatives, improving processes and enabling innovation
  • Lead the Business Intelligence function, delivering accurate, timely reporting and insights
  • Develop and enhance data platforms and dashboard capabilities to support decision-making
  • Manage third-party vendors and suppliers, ensuring value for money and service quality
  • Own IT budgets, resource planning, and cost optimisation initiatives
  • Ensure strong cyber security, governance, and risk management practices
  • Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the organisation
  • Build and develop high-performing, multi-disciplinary technology teams

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience leading IT and digital functions at a senior level
  • Strong background across IT operations, data/BI, and transformation programmes
  • Experience managing budgets, suppliers, and large teams
  • Solid understanding of IT governance, cyber security, and service management frameworks (e.g. ITIL)
  • Experience delivering technology strategy and organisational change
  • Strong stakeholder management and ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
  • Experience operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
  • Relevant certifications (e.g. ITIL, PRINCE2, MSP) advantageous

This is a high-impact leadership role suited to someone who can combine strategic vision with operational delivery, playing a key role in shaping and evolving the organisation’s technology landscape.

Head of Technical Delivery
Spectrum IT Recruitment
Bath
Hybrid
Leader
£80,000 - £100,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Want a senior technology leadership role where you can shape product direction, influence architecture and lead delivery across engineering, data and digital platforms?

This is an opportunity to join a growing B2B digital business in a broad, high-impact role reporting to the CEO. You will lead technical delivery across product, platform and data, helping the business deliver new services, improve internal efficiency and make better decisions around architecture, tooling and technical investment.

Head of Technical Delivery
Bath / Hybrid (typically two days a month in the office)
85,000- 100,000 + up to 10% discretionary bonus

This role will suit someone who enjoys operating at senior level, but still likes staying close enough to delivery to guide outcomes, remove blockers and keep momentum.

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead delivery across engineering, data and technical operations
  • Shape technical direction and architectural decisions across products and platforms
  • Turn roadmap priorities into practical, costed delivery plans
  • Improve delivery predictability, release quality and operational performance
  • Oversee systems, integrations, cloud infrastructure and data flow
  • Support the development of new products and services, including AI-related initiatives
  • Drive automation of manual internal processes
  • Manage external technology partners and specialist consultancies
  • Lead and develop a small internal team

What they’re looking for

  • Senior experience leading technical delivery, engineering or platform teams

  • Strong architectural judgement and technical decision-making ability

  • Experience working with data in a meaningful way

  • Strong stakeholder skills and the ability to translate technical issues into business language

  • A practical, commercially aware approach

  • Comfort working in a smaller business where breadth and adaptability matter

  • AI experience is helpful, but not a requirement.

Team
You will lead a small internal team, currently including:

  • Helpdesk Analyst
  • Data Engineer
  • Software Tester
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Lead Data & Reporting Analyst

You will also work closely with external partners across software development, IT support, cyber security, website improvement and AI advisory work.

Why this role stands out
This is a genuine opportunity to shape both product and technical direction in a business where technology is central to future growth. You will have the scope to influence what gets built, how it gets delivered and where technology can create the biggest commercial impact.

Package

  • 85,000- 100,000 salary
  • Up to 10% discretionary bonus
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Private medical insurance or wellbeing allowance
  • & more

Interested?
If you are looking for a senior role with broad ownership, strategic influence and the chance to shape delivery in a growing digital business, apply now or get in touch with Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT for more information.

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

Safety & Security Support Team Leader
North-PB
London
In office
Senior - Leader
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title:Safety & Security Support Team Leader

Location: Central London

Salary: Competitve + Travel Allowance

Type: Permanent

Sector: Data Centre & Enterprise

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Security Team Leader to lead a team of 3x Onsite Safety & Security Support Engineers based at a high-profile & prestigious client site in Central London. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and optimization of the Video Management System (VMS) its integrations and the related security infrastructure. You will act as the primary liaison with the client, oversee compliance and auditing, and deliver comprehensive service management including detailed reporting to maintain the highest service and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

  • Supervise and mentor onsite security engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices and performance standards to deliver world class customer support.
  • Coordinate shift schedules and allocate resources effectively.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

  • Serve as the main point of contact for the client s security leadership team.
  • Attend regular client meetings to provide updates, discuss improvements, and address concerns.
  • Ensure client satisfaction through KPI and SLA management, proactive communication, and excellent service delivery

Technical Oversight

  • Oversee & support configuration, and maintenance of VMS systems and integrations, including installation of replacement hardware to resolve failures or to support moves, adds, and changes
  • Ensure timely resolution of technical issues and escalate complex problems when necessary.
  • Monitor system performance and implement upgrades or adjustments to maintain optimal functionality.

Reporting & Auditing

  • Produce detailed weekly and monthly reports on system health, incident resolution, and maintenance activities.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with security standards and contractual obligations.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of all asset changes, repairs, and configuration changes.

Process Improvement & Governance

  • Identify opportunities for system enhancements and operational efficiencies.
  • Ensure adherence to security policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
  • Support the development of SOPs and training materials for the team.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Technical Expertise:
    • Strong experience in VMS systems (Genetec preferred), IP-based cameras, and networking fundamentals.
  • Leadership Skills:
    • Proven ability to lead and motivate technical teams in a high-pressure environment.
  • Certifications:
    • Genetec certification and camera manufacturer-specific training.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Excellent communication, client-facing, and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong organizational and reporting capabilities.
  • Other Requirements:
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work flexible shifts.

Education & Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years in security systems engineering, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
  • Background in electrical engineering, IT networking, or related field preferred.

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector , including:

  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Healthcare and wellbeing programmes
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
  • Employee assistance programmes

How to Apply

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV and complete the application form .

We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK

Electrical Systems Engineer
Mane Contract Services
Gloucester
In office
Senior - Leader
£40/hour
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are hiring Electrical Systems Designers to join an engineering and manufacturing company in Bristol, on both contract and permanent bases.

  • Design, develop, and implement electrical systems and components for our products, adhering to EN(phone number removed), EN13849, UL, and CSA standards and experience in CE marking.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with mechanical, software, and firmware components.
  • Produce detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and layouts using industry-standard CAD software.
  • Manage the planning of engineering tasks and allocation of resources with the management team and other Lead Engineers.
  • Ensure the delivery of engineering work to deadlines.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering team members, helping to ensure their professional growth and development, including onboarding new staff.
  • Ensure the output of the team is in a standard format, and complies with company quality, as well as other regulatory and compliance standards.
  • Support other departments by answering queries and requests for information relating to your function.
  • Work closely and support the other team members to ensure that a consistent engineering service is provided by the team.
  • Lead and drive forward the continuous improvement of your engineering function and the team - maintain the “one team” culture at PT by helping other departments where possible.
  • Chair meetings relating to your engineering function and attend cross-functional meetings with other department leads to communicate the progress of the team and set business priorities.

Education / Qualifications:

  • Relevant Engineering Degree.
  • Chartered Engineer desired but not essential.

Professional Skills/ Abilities:

  • Design of precision electrical systems
  • Broad knowledge of manufacturing techniques and materials with an eye for new ways of applying emerging technologies.
  • Technical excellence in an engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Software) and CAD software, (Solid Edge/AutoCAD preferred)
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated solving and making decisions skills
  • Professional engineering drawing/design best practice
  • Ability to identify opportunities to improve systems and procedures and minimise or eliminate wastage.
  • Knowledge of regulatory and standards compliance requirements
DV Cleared Engineering Manager
Fuel Recruitment Limited
Farnborough
In office
Senior - Leader
£80,000 - £85,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are looking for an experienced DV cleared engineering manager to join our client in the defence arena . You will manage the engineering resources and process to deliver Run/Maintain and Change, reduce technical debt, integrate change from MVC pipeline and engineering coordination of find/fix/resolve for P1-P4 issues.

Manage the engineers conducting patching and updates to the solution, communicating potential impacts of any changes to the service delivery team and managing any potential disruption to service;

Coordinate with the Technical Authority to identify existing technical debt and plans for remediation, including identification of additional specialist resource requirements and work with the Product Owner to identify and size the work required to deploy changes from the MVC pipeline, including the development of the engineering plans required to prepare for and execute the changes.

Manage engineering response to P1-P4 issues ensuring that the most appropriate resource is tasked to minimise the impact of any incident on performance and adopt the role of Incident Manager for P1 and P2 incidents, initiate response processes and act as interface between the customer and the engineering teams. Ensure that all post-incidents actions are tracked and completed. You will participate in the Change Approval Boards to represent the current status of the solution and the capacity for additional changes, providing an assessment of potential issues, mitigations and roll-back plans.

Workshop Test Lead
Expleo UK LTD
Gloucester
In office
Senior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Stirling Dynamics is recruiting a Test Lead to join the Production team.

Stirling Dynamics design, develop and produce a wide range of high-end aircraft simulator ‘inceptors’ (pilot - machine interface devices). Stirling’s family of active controls are feature-rich, highly reconfigurable, and suitable for single or dual (linked) aircraft cockpit configurations. Our range of active products includes side sticks, throttles, collectives, cyclics, tillers and pedals. These controls are extremely compact, fully active and benefit from low-acquisition and through-life costs.

We have pioneered active control technology since the early 1990s and are proud to hold many industry and technology firsts, which includes supplying the controls for the first ever, fully active fly-by-wire helicopter flight. Today, we supply the active stick and throttles for the new F-35 pilot training simulators and continue to break new ground in cockpit control technology. The ‘Cockpit Control’ sector of the business that delivers the inceptor products, has a requirement for a Test Lead within the Production Department.

The products comprise of electrical, electronic, and mechanical subassemblies and therefore the role would involve tasks such as:

  • Supporting the delivery and management of products through test (throughput/capacity planning)
  • Contributing to the ongoing upkeep of the test equipment asset inventory including tracking, maintenance and purchasing of new equipment
  • Reporting issues to the Product Manager that arise within the test area
  • Working with the “Workshop Lead” to ensure continuous improvement within the production area
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, electrical schematics and instructions
  • Writing test procedures for build-to-print and development products
  • Interpreting and accurately recording test results
  • Undertaking failure analysis investigations and producing non-conformance reports
  • In-service production support, completing fault diagnosis and repair testing
  • Development, First Article and Acceptance testing of the company products (equipment and system level)
  • Act as a stakeholder in the definition of requirements for PCBs, products and any associated test equipment/facilities
  • From a test perspective, reviewing conceptual designs and providing feedback
  • Goods-in testing/fault finding of PCBs

The sucessful candidate will be responsible for the product test area within the business and accountable for the performance of the test function and its ability to achieve outputs to the required time, cost and quality. Their responsibilities will also include:

  • Contributing to ensuring that the necessary skills, equipment, tools and processes/procedures are in place to support the test requirements and ensure a safe working environment (for both personnel and product)
  • Ensuring all product test records are correct before units are released for quality review
  • Supporting and line managing other members within the team to achieve project time, cost and quality objectives
  • Supporting the implementation and ongoing improvement of documentation relating to testing (e.g. test procedures, test reports, first article inspections etc
  • Contributing to ensuring that test equipment, including rigs, are fit for purpose and appropriately maintained - including calibration were applicable
  • Contributing to the ongoing upkeep of test equipment/assets
Chief Engineer
Anderselite
Bridgwater
In office
Senior - Leader
£75,000 - £83,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Summary:

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Chief Engineer will lead and manage a team of engineers, works staff, and subcontractors to deliver projects to the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. A key deliverable for the role is to ensure all works comply technically with contract documents, construction issue specifications, and drawings.

Daily responsibilities include monitoring the programme, assessing risks and opportunities across design, procurement, and construction activities. The Chief Engineer will develop and implement Temporary Works proposals and maintain excellent working relationships with the client team. This role demands strong leadership, a collaborative approach, and experience delivering multi-million-pound projects in complex construction environments, with a focus on compliance with relevant building products, construction details, rules, regulations, and quality standards. The Chief Engineer will work a backshift schedule, Monday to Friday, late afternoon into the evening.

Skills:

  • Strong leadership and team management
  • Collaborative and effective team working
  • Experience delivering multi-million-pound nuclear or similarly regulated projects
  • Reinforced concrete construction expertise
  • Technical compliance with contract documents, specifications, and drawings
  • Risk and opportunity assessment across design, procurement, and construction
  • Temporary Works proposals development and implementation
  • Client relationship management
  • Knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant regulations
  • Programme monitoring and control

Certifications & Standards:

  • Relevant construction and safety certifications (e.g., SMSTS, CSCS) recommended
  • Likely to hold a formal qualification in civil engineering or similar
  • High level of knowledge of applicable building regulations and quality standards
  • Temporary Works Coordinator experience or certification (desirable)
Control Systems Engineer
Johnson Matthey
Royston
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job title: Controls Systems Engineer

Location: Royston, UK (site based)

Working within the Engineering support Team and reporting to the Controls System Lead Engineer, the Software/Controls Engineer (SCE) is responsible for designing, installing, managing and/or maintaining equipment and software on PLC and SCADA systems, which are used to monitor and control the plant systems at Royston.

Much of your time will be spent on software orientated tasks including but not limited to: fault finding, testing of Logic coding, implementing changes to the existing Controls Infrastructure in line with actions arising from MOC requests, attend HAZOP Studies / PHA’s etc as a Software and Controls representative. Provide Software and Controls input for projects for the site, this could be modifications to existing systems or new installations altogether.

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Controls System engineer, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

Platinum Group Metal Services (PGMS) is one of four businesses within the Efficient Natural Resources Sector that manages, distributes, refines and recycles precious metals and fabricates products using precious metals and related materials. The business unit also manufactures platinum group metals, minor metal compounds, organometallics and fine metal powders for high technology applications, as well as providing a range of management services for platinum group metals. PGMS has manufacturing operations in the UK, US and China and sells to key markets globally across Europe, the US and Asia.

The role:

As a Controls Systems Engineer, you will help drive our goals by:

  • Supporting the projects teams at initial design stages to offer advice on the selection of software and controls equipment to ensure improved levels of plant reliability and maintainability, designing, developing, installing, managing and/or maintaining equipment and software as required.

  • Implement and continually review the controls strategy to ensure business needs, both current and future are maintained and developed.

  • Implement recognised standards with regards to alarm management and safety related control functions so that process safety is delivered.

  • Provide expert knowledge of PLC systems, JM preferred is Omron and Allen-Bradley.

  • Provide expert knowledge of SCADA systems, JM preferred is Wonderware (Intouch) and Inductive Automation’s (Ignition) SCADA packages.

  • Lead completion of software related breakdowns and reactive plant support

  • Ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the controls network infrastructure including but not limited to:
    o Server Health monitoring
    o Data replication / backup verifications
    o Database administration for IACS.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

  • Hold a formal Electronic/Controls qualification such as Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent recognised Training
  • Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming, modification, and fault-finding across Rockwell Automation (Control Logix, CompactLogix) and Omron (CS1/CJ series) platforms
  • Proficient in Studio 5000 / RS Logix 5000 for Rockwell Systems and CX-Programmer for Omron systems
  • Competent in commissioning, testing, and maintaining Industrial Control Systems in a live production environment
  • Experience integrating PLCs with SCADA/HMI Systems, including Intouch (Wonderware), Ignition (Inductive Automation) and FactoryTalk View SE/ME (Rockwell)
  • Skilled in diagnosing communication issues across Ethernet/IP, Device net, Profibus and Omron FINS networks

Work Environment:

The work environment is mostly office based with occasional visits to the operational areas, both pyrometallurgical and Hydrometallurgical.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

  • Retirement savings
  • Share plans
  • Saving accounts
  • House saving funds
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Commuter allowances and loans
  • Medical plans / health assessments
  • Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact (url removed). We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

To submit your application, please click the “Apply” button online.

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For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice . By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.

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