About Our Client

The Welsh Ambulance Service is supported by more than 4,500 staff and volunteers, and everyone has a role to play in providing a service to patients.

Our services include:

• Emergency Medical Service (EMS) - Responsible for responding to all urgent and emergency calls and providing appropriate pre-hospital care.
• Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service - A vital part of what we do involves taking people to and from routine outpatient appointments at clinics, hospitals and day centres.
• EMS Coordination Centres - Receive emergency and urgent calls and are responsible for the emergency dispatch of ambulance crews.
• NHS 111 Wales - Provides health advice and information remotely (telephone and video) and via the website.
• Support Service Departments - Play a vital role in our day-to-day work, from managing our finances and keeping our IT systems working to recruiting new staff and keeping them informed.

We receive more than 500,000 emergency calls and one million 111 calls a year, and transport more than 1.3 million non-emergency patients to more than 200 treatment centres throughout Wales and England. Together, we all play a part in making sure that we can respond to anyone needing our help, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.The Deputy Director of Operations provides highly visible, senior leadership for the day-to-day delivery of operational, workforce, planning, quality, and financial performance across the Operations Directorate.The job description is not exhaustive, and the postholder is expected to fulfil requirements as delegated by the Executive Director of Operations.

The postholder will:

• Act as immediate deputy to the Executive Director of Operations, enabling increased strategic and external engagement.
• Hold directorate accountability for professional standards, culture, and safeguarding, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and delivery of high-quality, patient-focused services.
• Lead the directorate’s financial sustainability agenda, owning budgets, delivering cost improvement plans, and ensuring robust financial stewardship. This includes setting budgets for major areas of activity and holding accountability for several service portfolios.
• Drive cross-portfolio/departmental/directorate integration, system and pathway flow, and continuous improvement, supporting the Trust’s strategic objectives.
• Lead major service transformation, improvement programmes, and strategic projects as delegated. This includes organisation-wide policy development and service redesign responsibilities.
• Represent the Trust in internal and external forums, fostering system partnership and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead directorate planning that supports the creation of strategy and the Integrated Medium-Term Plan, and develop plans that translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
• Play a key role in delivering change and transformation, particularly whole-directorate change.
• Work proactively with media outlets (print, radio, and TV) to promote the Trust’s profile and communicate key messages. This requires providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information where acceptance is not assured.
• Develop and sustain effective trade union partnerships.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Professional Standards, Culture & Safeguarding

• Set and uphold clinical, operational / performance, financial and behavioural standards across Operations. This includes responsibility for clinical service delivery standards across all operational areas.
• Champion a positive, inclusive culture, embedding Trust behaviours/values and promoting psychological safety.
• Ensure robust safeguarding policies and practices, compliance with Duty of Quality, Duty of Candour, Civil Contingency Act and all other regulatory requirements.
• Lead on culture change programmes and organisational development initiatives.
• Responsible for leading directorate-wide cultural transformation programmes.

Financial Sustainability

• Own Operations Directorate budgets, lead cost improvement and efficiency plans, ensuring financial governance.
• Deliver financial recovery plans, monitor expenditure, and report on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure value for money and compliance with Trust and NHS Wales financial frameworks.
• Frequent access to Oracle systems to support operational and strategic functions when acting in a deputy capacity for the Executive Director of Operations.

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Lead and integrate the work of all Assistant Directors, aligning portfolios to strategic objectives and operational effectiveness.
• Lead initiatives to enhance system and pathway flow and performance within our organisational remit, while fostering collaboration with external partners to influence broader system outcomes.
• Lead major service transformation, improvement programmes, and strategic projects as delegated by the Executive Director.
• Resolve conflicting expert opinions through advanced judgement and interpretation of highly complex data.
• Develop and implement service/business development plans, business cases, and innovation initiatives.
• Utilise analytical tools, including Excel and Power BI, on a daily basis to manage data and support informed, data-driven decision-making across Operations.

Operational Oversight & Performance Management

• Ensure effective management of all operational delivery areas.
• Oversee business management, risk, and audit functions, ensuring compliance with governance standards. Ensure and sustain effective governance across the directorate.
• Responsible for directorate-level policy implementation and development.
• Drive achievement of KPIs/targets, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Lead on EPRR, major incident response, business continuity (to fulfil Civil Contingency Act requirements) and participate in Gold/Strategic on-call rota. This includes acting autonomously during high-risk organisational scenarios.
• Accountable to the Executive Director of Operations for the delivery of technical and operational service delivery within the portfolio.

People Leadership

• Line manage Assistant Directors via ESR (Electronic Staff Record), booking annual leave, managing sickness absence, supporting development, succession planning, and PADR compliance.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Lead directorate workforce planning, talent development, and people engagement initiatives.
• Provide and foster efficient and effective leadership to the Volunteer Service.
• Responsible for formal HR processes, including dismissals, restructures, organisational redesign, and chairing complex casework.

System Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners, commissioners, regulators, and multi-agency stakeholders.
• Represent the Trust at regional and national forums, promoting integrated care and system working.
• Develop and sustain effective trade union partnerships as part of stakeholder engagement.
• Work with the Communications Team to manage communications and organisational reputation, acting as a Trust spokesperson.
• Ensure programme and project management best practices are embedded across directorate initiatives.

Governance, Risk and Assurance

• Ensure robust governance, risk management, and assurance frameworks are in place.
• Maintain up-to-date risk registers, audit compliance, and statutory reporting.
• Lead on clinical governance, patient safety, and quality improvement.
• Lead on information governance, including Freedom of Information for the directorate.
• Responsible for policy implementation and development for the directorate.
• Contributes to organisation-wide policy development.

Freedom to Act

• Exercise autonomy, independent decision-making, and responsibility for interpreting and implementing policy.
• Setting goals and standards for others and interpreting national policy.
• Act as a role model for organisational behaviours, inclusion, and people wellbeing.
• Responsible for daily use of systems and MS Teams channels to collaborate effectively and manage information within various confidential and operationally relevant WAST groups.

The Successful Applicant

Experience

Essential:

• Significant senior leadership experience in a large, complex NHS or emergency services organisation.
• Proven track record of driving demonstrable improvements in professional standards, culture, safeguarding compliance, and organisational development.
• Experience in financial stewardship of large budgets, delivery of efficiency/value programmes, and financial recovery.
• Strategic portfolio management, operational delivery, and service transformation experience.
• Experience in managing major incidents, resilience and business continuity planning, and EPRR.
• Experience working with media (print, radio, TV).
• Delivery of balanced financial position and agreed efficiency plans.
• Improved operational performance to achieve outcomes and system flow.
• Successful implementation of change process with positive staff feedback.
• Experience in enhancing external engagement and raising organisational profile through strategic partnerships, stakeholder management and effective representation.
• Experience contributing to national or regional policy development or representing an organisation in strategic forums.
• Experience shaping medium to long-term planning processes in a devolved or complex health system.

Desirable:

• Experience leading system-level programmes involving multiple agencies such as health, social care, emergency services or local government.
• Experience delivering large digital, data or technology-enabled improvement programmes.
• Experience leading workforce redesign or modernisation initiatives beyond a single service area.
• Experience delivering major business cases or capital or service reconfiguration programmes.
• Experience in improving integrated care pathways across organisational boundaries.

Skills and Attributes

Essential:

• Role model for openness, inclusion, and compassionate leadership.
• Commitment to organisational behaviours/values and continuous improvement.
• Ability to inspire confidence at Executive/Board level, with clinicians, and across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Resilience, emotional intelligence, and ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
• Strong people management, workforce planning, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and partnership working abilities.
• Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information and present such information to large groups, often in hostile or highly emotive environments.
• Ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities; formulates and adjusts plans to achieve strategy.
• Flexibility to adapt duties as required by organisational needs.
• Compliance with Trust policies on equality, diversity, inclusion, health & safety, information governance, and infection prevention and control.
• Experience of working with trade union partners on complex and contentious matters.
• Standard keyboard skills

Desirable:

• Recognition by a national professional body.

Other

Essential:

• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance, including an Adults and Children’s Barred List check.
• Can gain and maintain UK Security Clearance.

Qualification and Knowledge

Essential:

• Master’s level qualification or equivalent experience at senior management level (Assistant Director/NHS Band 8d and above or equivalent).
• Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to senior operational leadership.
• Current Gold/Strategic Commander qualification or extensive experience in a Gold/Strategic Commander role, and willing to re-qualify.
• Excellent programme and project management skills.
• Hold and sustain a current UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Recognised project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).
• Participation in national leadership development programmes.
• Formal training in improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Welsh language skills.
• Clinically registered, e.g. Nurse or Paramedic.

What’s on Offer

At the heart of Welsh healthcare, our Trust offers you not only the satisfaction of making a genuine difference everyday, but also a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and career ambitions.

• Starting salary £110,818 rising to £127,523 with service (AfC Band 9)
• Generous annual leave:Start with at least 28 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising to 34 days with service.
• NHS pension scheme:Secure your future with one of the most respected pension schemes in the UK.
• Flexible working:We strive to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Health & wellbeing support:Access a wealth of services, from confidential counselling to annual flu vaccinations, all aimed at keeping you physically and mentally well.
• Salary sacrifice schemes:Take advantage of cycle-to-work and car leasing options to make your commute more affordable.
• Continuous professional development:Regular training, development opportunities, and annual personal reviews help you reach your career goals.
• Long service recognition:Celebrate milestones with us, whether you reach 20, 30, 40, or even 50 years of NHS service.
• Welsh language and diversity support:From language learning to a range of staff networks -LGBTQ+, Disability, Women’s, BEAM (Black, Ethnic, Asian & Minority) - we ensure every voice is valued.
• NHS discounts:Enjoy exclusive discounts across a variety of retailers and services.

Senior Project Manager Newport, South Wales

YOU MUST HAVE A BACKGROUND IN CIVILS - INFRASTRUCTURE/ENERGY/UTILITY LARGE SCALE PROJECTS

We are looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead a high-profile energy project based in Newport, South Wales, valued at £65M. Reporting directly to the Director, this is an exceptional opportunity to join the buoyant energy sector, gain exposure to major infrastructure delivery, and progress into a larger leadership role.

This project involves a mix of structural and civil engineering works, including groundworks, drainage, pavement, and building construction, as well as steel and concrete structural components. You will play a central role in ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activity, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery
• Take ownership of the project programme and commercial performance
• Oversee and support operatives, subcontractors, and the wider team to achieve project standards
• Ensure compliance with company management systems, including Environmental, Quality, and Construction Phase Plans
• Manage health, safety, environmental, and quality performance, including RAMS, lifting operations, and temporary works
• Provide strong visual leadership on site, promoting a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate project reporting and updates for clients and stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, supply chain, and internal teams
• Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports, fostering a high-performing team
• Encourage innovation and value engineering across all aspects of project delivery

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer (or equivalent experience) with a CSCS card, SMSTS certification, and full UK driving licence
• Proven experience managing large-scale civil or energy-related construction projects; candidates with utilities or infrastructure experience are welcome
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations, NEC contracts, and temporary works
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage budgets, programmes, and project teams effectively
• Professional chartership (ICE, CIOB, CIHT, or APM) or working towards it is desirable
• Additional qualifications such as Temporary Works Supervisor, IOSH, ILM Level 3, or formal CDM training are a plus

This is a rare opportunity to enter the thriving energy sector and work on a landmark £65M project, with direct exposure to a Director and clear pathways for career progression into senior management.

Canada Life UK has helped individuals, families and businesses secure their financial futures for over 120 years. Today, we are transforming our technology, culture and ways of working to become a more modern, customer centric and engineering led organisation.

As we modernise our IT estate and shift toward cloud, SaaS/PaaS and product centric delivery, we’re investing heavily in engineering excellence, empowered teams and great leadership.

We’re now looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Home Finance product engineering team-a group responsible for the systems that power our mortgage origination and servicing capabilities.

Why join us?

Shape the future of Home Finance

You’ll lead the evolution of our bespoke Ruby on Rails-based mortgage origination and servicing platform, architecting modern, resilient and scalable solutions.

True empowerment and autonomy

We operate stream-aligned product teams where Engineering Managers have real authority over technology decisions, people development, engineering standards and team culture.

Modern engineering focus

You’ll drive cloud adoption, DevSecOps, automation, data-driven decision making and continuous improvement across the lifecycle.

A culture that values people

We’re building a place where engineers can do their best work - curious, collaborative, inclusive, and always improving.

The role

• Reporting to the Head of Product Engineering, you will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the Home Finance application stack. You’ll act as a servant leader and coach, improving engineering practices, nurturing talent and enabling the team to deliver high-quality outcomes that support our customers and regulatory obligations.
• This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll influence architecture, delivery, operational excellence and culture across the product. You’ll work closely with Product Owners, Engineering Managers and operational teams to optimise flow, deliver customer value and modernise our platforms.
• Our bespoke mortgage system is built using Ruby on Rails, MySQL, JavaScript, and other open-source technologies, with a clear roadmap toward cloud-native evolution.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and inspire a stream-aligned product engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety and high performance.
• Drive adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time-to-value.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver secure, stable and scalable solutions that support Home Finance operations and customer outcomes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (including FCA MCOB) and operational excellence across the platform.
• Shape the technology roadmap, contributing to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies.
• Manage operational risk, security posture, monitoring, alerting and incident response for Home Finance systems.
• Use data and insights to guide prioritisation, engineering improvements and product decisions.
• Support talent development, succession planning and recruitment to build a high-performing engineering capability.
• Manage budgets responsibly, improving cost efficiency and value delivery.
• Define and track team and departmental OKRs, ensuring alignment with Canada Life’s strategy.
• Build strong relationships with third-party suppliers to maximise value and service quality.

About you
Technical expertise

• Strong understanding of mortgage origination/administration systems or comparable regulated financial platforms.

• Experience delivering and operating web-based MVC applications (e.g., Ruby on Rails, React) and APIs.

• Skilled in designing, managing and optimising relational SQL databases.

• Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or GCP) and cloud-native architectures.

• Broad engineering experience across DevSecOps, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure, monitoring and security best practice (“shift-left”).

• Proven track record of running critical production services with a focus on stability, performance and security.

  Leadership & delivery

• A people-first engineering leader who builds high-performing, motivated and curious teams.

• Confident working with OKRs and outcome-driven delivery.

• Able to communicate complex technical ideas simply and persuasively.

• Skilled at navigating ambiguity, prioritising effectively and influencing senior stakeholders.

• Collaborative, pragmatic and adept at building trust across product, engineering and operational teams.

What you’ll bring

• A degree or equivalent professional experience.
• A passion for modern, inclusive engineering leadership and the ability to inspire and develop others.

Benefits of working at Canada Life

We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that’s regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development.

How we work at Canada Life

Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward.

We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That’s why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop.

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we’re making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus.

“At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all.” Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK

We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you.

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a well-established, growing manufacturing business in South Wales. Following a multi-million-pound investment in their facilities and capabilities, they are expanding their technical team to support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a practical, hands-on Technical Engineer to join a highly skilled team and play a key role in driving projects from concept to completion. You will work across multiple departments, providing technical expertise, supporting operational teams, and helping to implement process improvements that directly contribute to the efficiency, quality, and growth of the business. With a focus on innovation, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering, this role offers real responsibility, exposure to a wide range of technical challenges, and the chance to make a measurable impact on the business.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including material and product testing.
• Conduct routine laboratory testing to validate materials, products, and processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to assess feasibility of new materials, processes, and products.
• Ensure all projects comply with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).
• Validate products to regulatory and international standards.
• Support the introduction of new products and process changes into manufacturing.
• Maintain and update technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Provide technical support to operational teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and implement more efficient, reliable methods.

This is what you’ll need:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Practical experience carrying out material or product testing.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering projects from initial concept through to final implementation.

And this is what you’ll get:

• Competitive salary.
• Early finish on Friday’s.
• Life insurance.
• A range of company perks.

Cyber Security Manager South Wales | Hybrid working Up to £100,000 + bonus + enhanced pension

We’re working with a large, regulated organisation operating in the critical infrastructure sector who are strengthening their cyber security leadership capability.

They’re looking for a Cyber Security Manager to take ownership of key security functions and help shape the organisation’s long-term cyber strategy.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility across several security disciplines including Security Architecture, Identity & Access Management and Information Security, working closely with operational and technology teams.

The role

You’ll play a key role in developing and maturing cyber resilience across the organisation, including:
* Leading and developing cyber security teams
* Owning and evolving cyber security strategy and roadmaps
* Ensuring alignment with recognised frameworks such as CAF, NIST or ISO27001
* Working with senior stakeholders to manage cyber risk and resilience planning
* Overseeing security architecture and identity strategy across enterprise environments
* Supporting incident response, risk management and regulatory engagement
* Helping embed a strong security culture across the organisation

What we’re looking for

We’re keen to speak with people who can demonstrate:
* Proven experience leading security teams in an enterprise or regulated environment
* Strong background in Security Architecture or Identity & Access Management
* Experience shaping strategy and managing cyber risk at organisational level
* Familiarity with frameworks such as CAF, NIST or ISO27001
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working at senior level
* Certifications such as CISSP or CISM, or equivalent experience at this level

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation.

Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues.

Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers.

Job Purpose
The Lead Salesforce Engineer is a senior role responsible for providing technical leadership across the Salesforce platform, leading a cross-functional team to design, build and deliver high-quality business outcomes through software.

This role will act as a technical authority for Salesforce, including Financial Services Cloud, and will be responsible for driving best practice development using Apex, declarative automation and modern DevOps approaches. This role will also provide thought leadership and proven problem-solving ability in delivering end-to-end outcomes, including scenarios with complex integrations into the Salesforce ecosystem. The Lead Salesforce Engineer will be hands-on while mentoring and guiding other engineers across the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, building, testing, deploying and supporting Salesforce solutions using agile and DevOps practices
• Developing robust, scalable solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows and Salesforce configuration
• Building, configuring and supporting routes to production through automated Salesforce CI/CD pipelines
• Developing and supporting Salesforce environments up to and including production
• Ensuring solutions are secure, performant and aligned to platform and regulatory best practices
• Improving the reliability, quality and maintainability of Salesforce-based solutions across the enterprise
• The Lead Salesforce Engineer supports the Engineering Practice Lead in embedding best practice within their assigned team and across the wider engineering and Salesforce communities of practice.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• As well as having proven and demonstrable engineering capability, our Lead Engineers are expected to drive excellence and a high-performance culture across their Product team and the wider engineering community.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills, using communication and problem-solving to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and deliver customer-focused outcomes
• Setting the standards: ensuring the aligned product team has the appropriate frameworks, coding standards, architectural patterns and ways of working to consistently deliver high-quality Salesforce solutions
• Strong hands-on development experience with Apex, including triggers, asynchronous processing and integrations
• Security best practices: awareness of Salesforce security principles and secure-by-design implementation, including data protection and access control
• Continuous learning: coaching and developing engineering capability within the Salesforce team, contributing to a community of practice and staying current with Salesforce platform evolution
• Provide technical leadership across dependencies where Salesforce is integrated with multiple legacy systems, with proven ability to drive technical strategy and resolve integration challenges.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting: ability to implement monitoring, logging and proactive issue resolution across Salesforce environments
• Strong experience working and leading within an agile development methodology
• Experience with test automation, including unit testing and behaviour-driven development
• Excellent time and self-management through effective planning and prioritisation
• Experience of working within a regulated industry, with Financial Services / Life & Pensions experience highly desirable

Salesforce Certifications

• Salesforce Certified Administrator (required)
• One or more advanced Salesforce certifications highly desirable, such as:

Salesforce Platform Developer I / II Salesforce Financial Services Cloud Accredited Professional Salesforce Service Cloud Consultant Salesforce Sales Cloud Consultant Salesforce Integration Architecture Designer or Application ArchitectSalesforce-Specific ExperienceAs the technical lead for our Salesforce community, we are also looking for:

• Deep experience across the Salesforce platform, including Apex development, Lightning Web Components, Flows, APIs and data modelling
• Strong experience implementing and extending Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, including industry data models, processes and best practices
• Proven track record of working with Salesforce as part of a wider integrated IT estate, including legacy and external systems using a range of integration tools and patterns
• Experience with Salesforce DevOps and CI/CD tooling
• Strong understanding of Salesforce security management, data management and data analysis
• Ability to customise and optimise the user experience, manage profiles, permissions and sharing models
• Ability to design, build and maintain complex declarative and programmatic automation
• Strong background in Salesforce Service Cloud
• Strong background in Salesforce Sales Cloud
• Familiarity and experience with Marketing Cloud advantageous
• Experience with complementary technologies (e.g. .NET and cloud platforms) advantageous

Benefits of working at Canada Life

We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that’s regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development.

How we work at Canada Life

Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward.

We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That’s why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop.

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we’re making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus.

“At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all.” Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK

We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you.

Project Manager - Marine Civils / Construction (CF45372)

Bennett & Game Recruitment are working in partnership with a specialist marine civil engineering and construction contractor who, due to continued growth and a strong order book, are looking to appoint an experienced Marine Civils / Construction Project Manager.

This role will support both tendering and project delivery across a range of marine and coastal civil engineering projects. It suits a Project Manager or Marine Civil Engineer with experience working in challenging marine environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support tender preparation, pricing and risk reviews
• Attend site visits and client meetings
• Prepare pre-construction and CDM 2015 documentation
• Develop and manage project programmes (MS Project desirable)
• Manage projects on site in a client-facing role
• Oversee quality, inspections and site records
• Manage costs, valuations and forecast outturns
• Administer Early Warnings and Compensation Events
• Deliver projects under NEC3 / NEC4 contracts (desirable)
• Lead on health & safety compliance and site audits

Candidate Requirements

• Experience delivering marine or coastal civil engineering projects
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• NEC contract experience advantageous
• Willing to travel to site and work away as required
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable with drug & alcohol testing

Package

• Head office near Cardiff with hybrid working available
• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Private healthcare and stakeholder pension
• Full-time role (40 hours per week)

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.

Based in Filton - Hybrid working (approx. 60% onsite)

Guidant Global is delighted to partner with Airbus to recruit a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join the Test Centre (1VM) in Filton. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the development of a new avionic control bench supporting large hydromechanical installations for landing gear extension/retraction and braking systems.

If you thrive in a collaborative engineering environment and enjoy leading on complex technical projects,this role offers both challenge and long-term career growth.

What you’ll be doing
As the Lead Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering a brand-new control bench from concept through to entry into service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the full electrical design of a new avionic control bench
• Developing electrical schematics, technical drawings and specifications
• Contributing to the overall system architecture
• Managing design risks and major engineering milestones (FCR, PDR, FDR, CDR)
• Supporting and overseeing assembly, build, and integration activities
• Leading the Validation & Verification phase
• Ensuring successful entry into service
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to meet time, cost and quality targets

What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone with proven experience leading medium-to-large-scale engineering design projects - ideally within aerospace, test systems, or complex engineering environments.
You’ll also bring:

• Strong background in electrical design and architecture
• Experience working with design tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical or KiCad
• Understanding of electrical systems, testing principles, and instrumentation
• Knowledge of avionic hardware interfaces (analogue, discrete)
• Familiarity with avionic data buses (A429, CAN, AFDX)
• Experience with control systems and data acquisition
• A collaborative mindset, adaptability, and strong communication skills

Aviation or landing-gear-related experience is beneficial but not essential. Transferable engineering experience from other sectors is welcomed.

Contract details

• Hourly rate: £37.38 (PAYE) / £50.00 (Umbrella)
• Hours: 35 per week across 4.5 days (between 7am-7pm)
• Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)
• IR35 status: Inside IR35
• Travel: Occasional

Why work with us?
At Guidant Global, we champion an inclusive and supportive workplace where people feel welcome, valued, and empowered. You’ll be joining a high-performing engineering team working on pioneering aerospace technology, with opportunities to:

• Lead a high-impact engineering project
• Work alongside experts across multiple disciplines
• Build experience with cutting-edge test systems
• Contribute to safety-critical innovations in commercial aviation

Ready to apply?
If you’re excited by the opportunity to lead major engineering design work within a world-class aerospace environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer – Hydraulic Systems

Location: Weymouth, Filton, Frimley –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

What you’ll be doing:

• Reviewing combat design’s and providing Mechanical design feedback (Structural, Thermal & Hydraulic) in the Naval/Marine domain
• Taking ownership of specific Mechanical design issues and managing Integrated Combat Systems
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholder’s while managing updates and design inputs
• Production of CS Mechanical design interface information
• Performing Engineering calculations and generating associated test specifications and procedures
• Producing Engineering Drawings in FORAN/CADS5/Viso to BS 8888

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems Engineering experience
• Degree or HND qualified with experience
• Chartered or working towards Chartership

Desirable:

• Defence Standard knowledge/ Experience

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Platform Physical Design Team:

Part of the specialist engineering services, the Platform Physical Design and Installation Service’s provides a key role in physically incorporating Integrated Combat System’s Equipment onto our Royal Navy Submarine Fleet. This is a critical role in the delivery of the product to the customer and will allow you to liaise with high level stakeholders and develop a lasting career with BAE Systems. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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: 20th February 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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Civil Engineer

Location: Cardiff

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to 50k (DOE) + Comprehensive Benefits Package

The Opportunity

An established, multi-disciplinary built environment consultancy is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join its growing infrastructure team. This is an opportunity to work on high-value, technically challenging development and infrastructure schemes, delivering innovative civil engineering solutions across projects exceeding £500 million in value.

The team provides both fully integrated multi-discipline consultancy services and standalone technical expertise. You will contribute to a broad range of projects spanning highways, drainage, flood risk, earthworks and major development infrastructure alongside a strong focus on datacentres, while strengthening your own technical and project leadership capabilities within a collaborative environment.

The Role

As a Civil Engineer, you will support the design and coordination of civil engineering projects from concept through to completion. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and coordinating highways and drainage designs for major development infrastructure projects

• Preparing Drainage Strategies, Nutrient Mitigation strategies and pre-planning advice

• Designing foul and surface water drainage systems, SuDS schemes and minor roadway layouts

• Supporting Section 38 and 278 (Highways Act) and Section 104, 106 and 185 (Water Industry Act) agreements

• Interfacing with architects, MEP engineers, project managers and cost consultants on multi-disciplinary schemes

• Representing the consultancy at client and project meetings, presenting designs and supporting key decisions

• Contributing to proposals and bids to secure new work

• Conducting site visits for technical assessments and problem-solving

Projects may include highways design, pavements, bridges, earthworks engineering, flood alleviation, pumping stations, sewerage systems and underground services coordination.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a civil engineering design role, ideally within a multi-disciplinary consultancy

• Proven experience delivering projects from concept through to construction (calculations, drawings and specifications)

• Strong drainage design capability (foul and surface water) and knowledge of SuDS principles

• Understanding of highways and drainage agreements (S38, S278, S104, S106, S185)

• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D

• Experience using InfoDrainage (desirable)

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

• Member of ICE (or working towards chartership)

You will be technically capable, commercially aware, and confident communicating complex engineering solutions clearly to clients and stakeholders.

About the Consultancy

This is a well-established built environment consultancy with over 1,400 professionals delivering high-quality engineering, design and advisory services across the UK. The organisation combines technical excellence with a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation and long-term client relationships.

You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values technical integrity, professional growth and high standards of delivery.

What’s on Offer

The consultancy provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal wellbeing, including:

• 25 days’ annual leave (with options to buy, sell or carry over)

• Three paid volunteering days per year

• Life assurance, pension scheme and income protection

• Private medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Structured career development pathways

• Performance bonus

If you are an experienced Civil Engineer looking to make a step up in your career at a leading Enginering Consultancy, do not hesitate to get in touch for a confidential discussion.

07787 736 270

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Description

Job Title: Materials Engineer (Non-Metallic)
Working Pattern: Full Time
Working location: Bristol

We have an exciting opportunity for a Materials Engineer (Non-Metallic) to join our Bristol team, supporting a next generation engine programme for the Defence sector. This role sits within the Defence Strategy and Future Programmes organisation and will be part of a dynamic integrated product team, working closely with design, materials and manufacturing engineers with functional alignment to Materials Engineering.

This is a key role where you will lead the identification, testing and qualification of candidate non-metallic materials for new engine hardware, with a specific focus on ceramics and ceramic matrix composites (CMCs). You will drive structured test and qualification plans, build strong relationships with suppliers and partners, and help mature materials and processes from development through to application.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

This role sits within our Bristol site, supporting technology delivery and materials capability for Defence Strategy and Future Programmes.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your insight and expertise will be valued. You’ll have opportunities to influence technical decisions, shape materials and process strategies for future engine technologies, and progress your career with training and development support in one of the UK’s most respected engineering businesses.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement.

Due to the nature of work you will be expected to be on site a minimum of 4 days per week in this role.

What you will be doing

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

• Design and execute test plans for screening and qualification of non-metallic materials and processes.
• Test, evaluate and down-select candidate materials for next generation engine applications, focusing on high-temperature solutions.
• Assess the impact of manufacturing processes on material performance and repeatability.
• Coordinate external partners, including suppliers, universities and specialist test houses.
• Develop and maintain materials and process specifications and supporting technical documentation.
• Analyse data, characterise materials, and produce clear technical reports to support engineering decisions.
• Work within an integrated product team to support introduction and standardisation of materials and manufacturing routes.

Who we’re looking for

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline (a Master’s or PhD is welcome).
• Demonstrate strong technical judgement and a structured, evidence-based approach to materials evaluation and selection.
• Be able to plan and execute technical work packages, managing priorities, risks and stakeholders.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Be comfortable working with external organisations such as suppliers, universities and research partners.
• Enjoy working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment with design, manufacturing and materials stakeholders.

Preferred / nice to have

• Exposure to non-metallic materials used in aerospace or high-temperature applications, including composites and advanced material systems.
• Experience linking process, structure and properties, and using data to drive technical decisions.
• Familiarity with relevant processing and evaluation methods (for example surface preparation, machining, NDE, chemical processing and cleaning).
• Understanding of design and stress considerations for non-metallic materials.
• Ability to take technical ownership and support wider capability growth through knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

To apply for this role, you must be able to obtain SC clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place.

Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Engineering Materials

Posting Date

04 Feb 2026; 00:02

Posting End Date

03 Feb 2026PandoLogic. Keywords: Materials Engineer, Location: Bristol, ENG - BS2 9NX

Associate Project Manager (Defence)

NCC

Bristolbased with Hybrid working?(2-3 days on site)

Salary:£46,355 to £52,155 per annum plus 12.5% employer pension & private medical insurance.

Security Clearance Required:You will be required to undertake government security clearance if successful securing this role.

Advert end date:10thMarch we reserve the right to withdraw the advert early if required.

Summary

As demand grows, we are expanding our Defence team to focus to include another Project Manager supporting technology innovation within the defence industry. Youll support the management of complex innovation projects to delivery on time, on cost and on vision. If you enjoy steering engineering & technology programmes, influencing stakeholders, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of UK defence innovation.

NCC is accelerating the adoption of advanced materials, digital engineering and process innovation. Located at the heart of the UKs largest defence cluster, we work with MOD, prime contractors and SMEs to turn cutting-edge research into deployable capability at pace.

Reporting to the Technology Programme Manager Defence, youll support a range of small to medium sized projects, with varying complexity, focused on Engineering Technology (not IT) innovation within Aerospace, Submarine and other defence applications.

Specifically you’ll focus on the following activities;

• Support Delivery control scope, schedule, cost and risk across the full six-phase lifecycle from initiation to closure using NCCs project management framework.
• Planning convert technical statements of work into credible resource-loaded schedules, align internal specialists and external partners, and maintain live plans for both active and pipeline projects.
• Support internal & external customers run structured reviews, provide transparent progress reports and build long-term relationships based on delivery excellence.
• Cost management
• Resource management
• Risk & issue management
• Governance & reporting

Skills & Experience Required:

Specific experience we will look for in your CV would include;

• 3+ years experience as a Project Manager over your career, ideally managing engineering or technical projects
• ?Defence or Manufacturing industry background
• Ability and willingness to undergo government security clearance
• Engineering background in some shape or form, perhaps you are an Engineering graduate or perhaps you have run Engineering / Technology (not IT) projects in the past
• Good communication & interpersonal skills.

What we do

We help manufacturers take on bigger challenges - whether thats building cleaner aircraft, scaling up offshore wind, or strengthening the UKs supply chains. Were here to deliver practical outcomes, not prototypes that sit on shelves.

Who we work with

We work across 16 sectors, from defence and energy to infrastructure and space. Some projects are with global tier 1s, others with small UK firms solving one specific problem - the works always varied, and always real.

What its like here

Were not a startup. Were not a corporate. Were a national centre with the kit, time and people to do the job properly. The teams are focused, the thinking is sharp, and youll be trusted to get on with it.

Why this job matters

This role isnt just internal support - its part of how we deliver nationally important work. If we do our job right, the UKs manufacturers can do theirs better.

What do we offer in return?

Hybrid and flexible working patterns as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

Cyber Resilience Manager South Wales Hybrid working Up to 100,000 + strong benefits package

We’re working with a large, regulated organisation operating in the critical infrastructure sector who are strengthening their cyber security leadership capability.

They’re looking for a Cyber Resilience Manager to take ownership of key security functions and help shape the organisation’s long-term cyber strategy.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility across several security disciplines including Security Architecture, Identity & Access Management and Information Security, working closely with operational and technology teams.

The role

You’ll play a key role in developing and maturing cyber resilience across the organisation, including:

• Leading and developing cyber security teams
• Owning and evolving cyber security strategy and roadmaps
• Ensuring alignment with recognised frameworks such as CAF, NIST or ISO27001
• Working with senior stakeholders to manage cyber risk and resilience planning
• Overseeing security architecture and identity strategy across enterprise environments
• Supporting incident response, risk management and regulatory engagement
• Helping embed a strong security culture across the organisation

What we’re looking for

We’re keen to speak with people who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience leading security teams in an enterprise or regulated environment
• Strong background in Security Architecture or Identity & Access Management
• Experience shaping strategy and managing cyber risk at organisational level
• Familiarity with frameworks such as CAF, NIST or ISO27001
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working at senior level
• Certifications such as CISSP or CISM, or equivalent experience at this level

Experience in utilities, telecoms, infrastructure, transport, defence or other regulated industries would be beneficial.

Next steps

If you’d like to find out more, apply now or contact Lewis Allen at Yolk Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

‘Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and experience can apply.’

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a well-established, growing manufacturing business in South Wales. Following a multi-million-pound investment in their facilities and capabilities, they are expanding their technical team to support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a practical, hands-on Technical Engineer to join a highly skilled team and play a key role in driving projects from concept to completion. You will work across multiple departments, providing technical expertise, supporting operational teams, and helping to implement process improvements that directly contribute to the efficiency, quality, and growth of the business. With a focus on innovation, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering, this role offers real responsibility, exposure to a wide range of technical challenges, and the chance to make a measurable impact on the business.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including material and product testing.
• Conduct routine laboratory testing to validate materials, products, and processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to assess feasibility of new materials, processes, and products.
• Ensure all projects comply with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).
• Validate products to regulatory and international standards.
• Support the introduction of new products and process changes into manufacturing.
• Maintain and update technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Provide technical support to operational teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and implement more efficient, reliable methods.

This is what you’ll need:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Practical experience carrying out material or product testing.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering projects from initial concept through to final implementation.

And this is what you’ll get:

• Competitive salary.
• Early finish on Friday’s.
• Life insurance.
• A range of company perks.

Operations Quality Engineer

Cwmbran (Onsite)

Up to £40,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Aerospace Quality Engineer with a strong manufacturing focus? A global aerospace interiors manufacturer is seeking an Operations Quality Engineer to support production, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect product and flight safety across the manufacturing lifecycle.

This is a hands-on operational quality role, working closely with manufacturing teams to ensure products are built, repaired, and released in line with customer, regulatory, and aerospace quality standards. You’ll play a key role in driving quality performance, resolving issues, and supporting on-time delivery.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as a key quality interface to operations, supporting manufacturing throughput while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Ensuring products meet customer, regulatory (EASA/CAA), and AS9100 requirements throughout manufacture and repair.
• Supporting product release activities, including Form 1 signatory responsibilities.
• Managing in-production quality issues, non-conformances, deviations, and customer complaints.
• Leading root cause analysis and corrective actions using QRQC / 8D methodologies.
• Conducting audits and on-the-job training in line with internal procedures, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Analysing quality data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring quality controls, special processes, accreditations, and measurement systems are in place and effective.
• Managing quality aspects of outsourced or offloaded production and MRO activities.
• Coaching and mentoring operational staff on quality requirements and best practices.
• Escalating and stopping production where quality or safety risks are identified and defining restart conditions.

What you’ll bring

• HNC / HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Strong experience as a Quality Engineer within aerospace or defence manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans, Poke Yoke, RCCA).
• Proven experience producing 8D reports and leading corrective actions.
• Solid understanding of aerospace regulations and quality management systems.
• Confidence working with operations, customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to challenge at all levels to protect quality and safety.

Desirable experience

• AS9100 Internal Auditor qualification.
• Experience within aerospace interiors.
• Production or shop-floor manufacturing experience.
• CQI membership.

Benefits

• 33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Employee share scheme
• Range of healthcare benefits

Lead Automation Engineer / Automation / QA / Testing / React / C# / Test Automation / Cardiff / Permanent / £60,000 - £70,000 / Hybrid

Vivo Talent are working with a well-established and growing SaaS company to recruit a hands-on Lead Automation Engineer to own and elevate automation across one of their product suites. This is a technical leadership role where you’ll shape automation strategy, build scalable frameworks and embed quality at the heart of how they deliver their solutions.

You’ll work closely with engineers, product teams and stakeholders to create a robust automation ecosystem that supports fast delivery without compromising quality. If you love ownership, solving complex problems and influencing how teams think about testing and quality, this one’s for you.

What you’ll do

• Define and drive the automation strategy
• Design and build automation frameworks covering UI, API, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Embed automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for fast, reliable validation
• Champion best practices in quality engineering and testing
• Partner with engineers to improve coverage, resilience, and confidence in delivery
• Mentor and uplift automation capability across the team
• Support production by helping diagnose defects and quality risks

What we’re looking for

• Strong, hands-on automation engineering experience (frameworks built from scratch)
• Solid coding skills (e.g. C#, React) across UI and API layers
• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines
• A pragmatic problem-solver who cares deeply about software quality
• Comfortable working in agile environments

Lead Automation Engineer / Automation / QA / Testing / React / C# / Test Automation / Cardiff / Permanent / £60,000 - £70,000 / Hybrid

Lead Automation Engineer / Automation / QA / Testing / React / C# / Test Automation / Cardiff / Permanent / £60,000 - £70,000 / Hybrid

North Bristol
Monday to Friday, Days
£45,000 basic, rising to £50,000 after 3 months
Overtime available | Strong pension | Excellent benefits

We’re working with a well-established leading client within heavy industry. The site is well invested, safety-led, and offers long-term stability with genuine development opportunities for engineers.

This is a days-based mechanical maintenance role within a heavy industrial environment, working on plant and automated systems.

The role
You’ll be responsible for planned, corrective, and reactive maintenance on a range of mechanical equipment, including gearboxes, motors, couplings, conveyors, and associated plant. The role involves fault finding, safe isolation, and close collaboration with operations to minimise downtime and keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

You’ll also complete maintenance documentation using a CMMS and contribute to continuous improvement activities across the site.

What they’re looking for

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• Time-served or apprenticeship-trained background preferred
• Ideally experience working in heavy industry
• Comfortable working in a safety-critical environment
• Willing to learn and develop additional technical skills

What’s on offer

• £45,000 basic salary
• Salary rising to £50,000 within the first 3 months following training
• Paid overtime available
• 8% employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• On-site gym and healthcare facilities
• Subsidised canteen
• Strong sickness and long-service benefits

This role would suit a mechanically biased engineer looking for a stable, days-based position, exposure to large-scale industrial machinery, and long-term career security with a well-established employer.

If you’d like to find out more or have a confidential conversation, get in touch.

Development Engineer Medical Devices (Mechanical / Product Development)

Mountain Ash (On-site / Hybrid) | Medical Device Manufacturer | Product Development |Mechanical Engineering

Are you a hands-on Development Engineer with a Mechanical Engineering background who enjoys solving complex problems and bringing products to life?

Join a well-established UK medical device manufacturer and play a key role in developing innovative products from concept through to verification, validation, and launch.

What Youll Be Doing

• Develop and improve medical devices with a focus on performance, safety, reliability, and compliance
• Support the full product development lifecycle (concept ? prototype ? validation ? production)
• Apply risk analysis & robust design tools including DFMEA and design reviews
• Lead problem-solving / root cause investigations
• Maintain technical documentation including Design History Files (DHF)
• Plan and support Verification & Validation (V&V) testing and reporting
• Create and update 3D CAD models and engineering drawings (SolidWorks / Creo or similar)
• Work closely with manufacturing partners, suppliers, Quality & Regulatory teams

What Were Looking For

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Experience in regulated products (medical devices preferred)
• Strong understanding of risk management / DFMEA
• CAD experience (SolidWorks, Creo etc.) + PLM/ERP exposure

Interested? Apply now or message directly to learn more.

Senior Project Manager

South West

Permanent

Role

NG Bailey have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to control the overall operational delivery of a major, iconic project for Agratas in Bridgewater.

Responsibilities

• Participate within bid activity in conjunction with the work winning team and the processes. To ensure a professional, profitable, successful bid is conducted which provide agreed levels of turnover and profit for the projects.
• Lead pre commencement activities in conjunction with the Pre-construction Manager, to maximise opportunities, efficiency and profitability in the delivery phase of the project.
• Risk management
• Sub-Contractor management
• Engage in business strategy and support activity in relation to company communication.
• Provide leadership to project delivery team.
• Lead Contract reviews including the preparation and submission of requisite reports and all project related data.
• Business planning and budgeting.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and maintain sustainable relationships.
• Lead project team to the safe and successful completion of the project within agreed timescales, agreed budgets and to meet specification and customer requirements.

Requirements

This is a great role for someone looking for an opportunity to manage a large piece of an enormous overall programme of work. It would suit someone that has experience of managing a project from beginning to end, even if that is on a smaller scale.

• Building services experience in a construction environment.
• Experience of managing large scale M&E projects from beginning to end.
• Ability to manage a team effectively with a view on both quality of delivery and completion of phases.
• Industry recognised trade and professional qualifications.
• Must be able to be onsite in Bridgewater up to 5 days a week.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• day per annum, plus bank holidays
• Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Private healthcare
• Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Discounts
• Personal development programme
• Flexible Benefits
• Car/Car allowance

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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Head of Digital Design

Monmouthshire - 20% Time on site (1/2 days a week)

65,000 - 72,000 + Fantastic Pension & Benefits

About the Role: We are seeking an exceptional Head of Digital Design to lead a thriving, dynamic design community within an established and supportive organisation. As a key member of the Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT) leadership team, you will shape the strategic direction of the design function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality user-centered design (UCD) across multiple service areas.

You will manage and empower a talented team of senior designers, advocating for UCD principles and fostering a culture of continuous development. You will work closely with stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure that design activities align with business goals and meet user needs. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a profession in a fast-evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage senior designers, supporting their growth and guiding the design community in best practices and standards.
• Advocate for UCD principles, ensuring awareness and championing its benefits across the organization.
• Shape the strategic direction of the design community, aligning with broader DDaT objectives.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance design culture.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders, to ensure the integration of design across projects and services.
• Drive recruitment and professional development, focusing on nurturing new talent (e.g., apprentices, graduates).
• Lead the delivery of service design, interaction design, and content design, analyzing existing processes and recommending improvements.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven leadership experience, managing and developing technical design teams.
• Extensive experience with user-centered design tools and methodologies, particularly within agile and DevOps environments.
• Strong track record of driving design change across multiple teams.
• Experience in large-scale transformational projects and delivery methods.
• Demonstrable expertise in mentoring, coaching, and developing a design community, including nurturing new talent.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to engage with senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of accessibility requirements and testing methodologies.
• Experience with CDDO assessments or blueprinting, prototyping, and storyboarding techniques.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

If this role sounds of interest, then please apply today!