Our client, a leading company in the aerospace sector, is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and excellence for their engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Technical Design Authority and System Design Authority
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness and safety-critical standards
• Provide oversight for Integrated Project Teams on development, manufacturing, and support of technical solutions
• Be a part of the Engineering Leadership Team and Site Airworthiness Board
• Interface with external certification authorities and approval bodies
• Implement structured engineering solutions across the development lifecycle
• Chair Change Control and Product Development Review meetings
• Ensure engineering processes comply with civil aviation regulations

Job Requirements:

• Experience in systems engineering within the aerospace industry
• Strong understanding of technical and system design authority responsibilities
• Knowledge in airworthiness standards and safety-critical engineering
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification

If you are an experienced Chief Systems Engineer ready to take on a technical leadership role in the aerospace industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic and innovative team.

An exciting new opportunity with a high-growth B2B SaaS business scaling a complex, customer-facing platform used at significant volume. With continued investment in engineering, tooling, and leadership, they’re looking for a talented Head of Engineering to help evolve and scale their software engineering function.

This role suits someone who came up through software engineering, understands modern development at depth, and now leads through strong principles, clear thinking, and trust rather than command-and-control.

The Role

You’ll own the end-to-end software development operation, leading a small group of Software Development Managers (4-5) who manage 40-50 engineers across software development. Engineering & leadership is UK-based.

This isn’t a role for someone stepping away from engineering, it’s for someone who still cares deeply about how software is built, even at senior leadership level.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Owning delivery, quality, and scalability across the development function.

Embedding modern DevOps practices as part of development - CI/CD, automation, small batch delivery, and fast feedback.

Driving continuous improvement using metrics and meaningful engineering KPIs.

Improving developer productivity through better tooling, process, and engineering discipline.

Leading and developing managers, creating consistency while allowing teams autonomy.

Partnering closely with the CTO on technology strategy, platform evolution, and future capability.

Balancing delivery pressure with sustainable, high-quality engineering.

About You

5+ years in a senior engineering leadership role (Director, Head of Engineering, VP, or Senior Engineering Manager).

Strong technical background, having progressed from hands-on software engineering.

Proven experience managing managers and scaling engineering teams 30+.

Comfortable leading distributed and offshore teams.

Deep understanding of modern & mature software development and DevOps practices.

Analytical, pragmatic, and outcome-focused; with the credibility to engage at both strategic and technical levels.

Why This Role

Senior leadership position with genuine influence and ownership.

A company that invests in technology, tools, and training .

Modern tech stack, robust engineering processes, and clear growth ambitions.

Remote-first culture with purposeful collaboration.

Opportunity to shape engineering culture at scale, not just maintain it.

If you’re managing managers, scaling teams, and want to do it in an environment that values engineering quality and long-term thinking, I’d be keen to talk.

Hit apply or message me directly for a confidential discussion.

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An exciting new opportunity with a high-growth B2B SaaS business scaling a complex, customer-facing platform used at significant volume. With continued investment in engineering, tooling, and leadership, they’re looking for a talented Head of Engineering to help evolve and scale their software engineering function.

This role suits someone who came up through software engineering, understands modern development at depth, and now leads through strong principles, clear thinking, and trust rather than command-and-control.

The Role

You’ll own the end-to-end software development operation, leading a small group of Software Development Managers (4-5) who manage 40-50 engineers across software development. Engineering & leadership is UK-based.

This isn’t a role for someone stepping away from engineering, it’s for someone who still cares deeply about how software is built, even at senior leadership level.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Owning delivery, quality, and scalability across the development function.
• Embedding modern DevOps practices as part of development - CI/CD, automation, small batch delivery, and fast feedback.
• Driving continuous improvement using metrics and meaningful engineering KPIs.
• Improving developer productivity through better tooling, process, and engineering discipline.
• Leading and developing managers, creating consistency while allowing teams autonomy.
• Partnering closely with the CTO on technology strategy, platform evolution, and future capability.
• Balancing delivery pressure with sustainable, high-quality engineering.

About You

• 5+ years in a senior engineering leadership role (Director, Head of Engineering, VP, or Senior Engineering Manager).
• Strong technical background, having progressed from hands-on software engineering.
• Proven experience managing managers and scaling engineering teams 30+.
• Comfortable leading distributed and offshore teams.
• Deep understanding of modern & mature software development and DevOps practices.
• Analytical, pragmatic, and outcome-focused; with the credibility to engage at both strategic and technical levels.

Why This Role

• Senior leadership position with genuine influence and ownership.
• A company that invests in technology, tools, and training.
• Modern tech stack, robust engineering processes, and clear growth ambitions.
• Remote-first culture with purposeful collaboration.
• Opportunity to shape engineering culture at scale, not just maintain it.

If you’re managing managers, scaling teams, and want to do it in an environment that values engineering quality and long-term thinking, I’d be keen to talk.

Hit apply or message me directly for a confidential discussion.

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Mechanical Project Manager - Mechanical Building Services | £65,000 £80,000 + Car / Allowance + Bonus

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join a respected Mechanical Building Services contractor delivering mechanical projects from £100k to £5m.

The contractor delivers high-quality mechanical building services installations across the commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and fit-out sectors, working with both private and public sector clients. Their portfolio includes HVAC systems, plantrooms, heating and chilled water systems, ventilation, pipework, and public health installations. They are known for technical excellence, strong commercial control, and long-term client relationships.

The Role

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of mechanical building services projects from pre-construction through to completion.

This opportunity would suit either an experienced Mechanical Project Manager or a Senior Mechanical Project Manager seeking a long-term move within a well-structured contractor environment.

Projects typically range from £200k to £5m and include both new build and refurbishment works.

You will manage projects from contract award through procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing mechanical building services projects from pre-construction to practical completion
• Procurement of mechanical plant, materials, and subcontract packages
• Managing HVAC, plantroom, pipework, heating, ventilation, and chilled water installations
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Attending client meetings and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
• Supporting the commercial team and the directors in managing variations, valuations, cost reporting, and final accounts
• Ensuring all works are delivered in line with health and safety standards

About You

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager or Senior Mechanical Project Manager within Mechanical Building Services or M&E
• Strong background delivering HVAC and mechanical installations from pre-construction to handover
• Commercially astute and confident in managing multiple mechanical projects concurrently
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills

Remuneration Package Mechanical Project Manager

• £65,000 £80,000
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Company Laptop and Mobile
• Pension
• Genuine Career Progression

This opportunity would suit a Mechanical Project Manager seeking stability, long-term progression, and the opportunity to deliver technically strong mechanical building services projects within a well-run contractor.

Next Steps

Please apply online today, or contact Rob at David Leslie Ltd for an informal and confidential discussion.

About David Leslie Ltd

David Leslie Ltd is a family-run construction recruitment consultancy with over 20 years experience connecting professionals and employers across the UK. Specialising in the Building, Fit-Out, and M&E Building Services sectors, our approach is built on trust, integrity, and long-term partnerships, ensuring both clients and candidates receive a service that is personal, transparent, and expertly delivered.

Job Title: Product Designer

Location: Selsey, West Sussex

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Are you an experienced Product Designer with Engineering knowledge looking to join a fantastic business?

Product Designer role overview:

Based in Selsey, our client is looking for a motivated Product Designer to join their Design and Engineering team. Youll be responsible for providing product support to the business for new and existing designs.

This role would suit someone with an Engineering background who is passionate about improving quality and reliability of existing and new designs.

What youll be doing:

• Input to new products and design improvements as required within a DPDP or DPIP process.
• Ensure approved Book of Requirements requests are translated into clear manufacturing instructions in a timely manner.
• Take responsibility for assigned key products within the business.
• Provide technical support to sales and customers.
• Develop and maintain product design standards.
• Liaise with production, quality and other departments as required to improve product quality.
• Create bills of materials / cutting lists, production routings as required.
• Oversee pre-production / first off assembly of new designs, improved designs and custom products.
• Ensure the quality of the information translates into quality products to the customer.
• Apply the principle of continuous improvement of all processes and activities.
• Create or improve working methods to improve quality and reduce repetitive workload.
• Ensure that obsolete products and parts are correctly dealt with.
• Ensure all Health, Safety and Environmental procedures are always followed.

What youll bring:

• Sound engineering understanding and experience in the design of injection moulded components, aluminium extruded sections, small turned components and sheet formed parts. Familiarity with standard manufacturing details required for the various production processes and knowledge of suitable materials
• Experience in PDM / DDM systems and workflow processes an advantage
• HNC/HND engineering qualification, preferably with solid working experience
• Proven and competent use of 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks in the creation of designs, drawings and assemblies.

There are also some fantastic benefits on offer, including 25 days holiday plus bank, life insurance, health insurance and discount on company products!

If you feel you have the skills and experience to match this role, we would love to hear from you!

Job Title: Combat Systems Engineer – External Communications

Location: Frimley, Filton, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Weymouth. 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

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the capture and agreement of technical requirements in line with company and programme processes, interpreting User Needs, Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Concept of Use (CONUSE) to derive functional and technical requirements for external communications systems
• Review technical solutions against contractual and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance, and support the definition of performance requirements, acceptance criteria and events across the CADMID lifecycle
• Ensure all design documentation and design change records are generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes
• Support the development and maintenance of Verification Cross-Reference Index (VCRI), Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance Plans (ITEAP) and Qualification Plans
• Ensure comprehensive design proving evidence is captured within requirements management tools (IBM DOORS) and endorsed at the appropriate authority level, including flow-down of requirements to suppliers and acceptance of their deliverables
• Provide technical support to shipbuilder installation, integration, commissioning and in-service refit activities, including supplier equipment acceptance and system acceptance by the customer

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Proficient understanding of Engineering Principles
• Have good awareness of Product Safety and SHE
• Solid communication experience with Stakeholders
• Demonstratable commitment to continuous professional development and progressing toward Subject Matter Expert

Desirable:

• Awareness or experience working within the Dreadnought programme

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 ECS (External Communications Systems) Team:

You’ll be joining a tight-knit, diverse team that takes pride in sharing knowledge and tackling highly detailed tasks together. Collaboration sits at the heart of how they operate, success is delivered as a team, and this role offers a genuine opportunity to showcase your stakeholder engagement skills while strengthening your ability to influence across suppliers, customers and internal functions.

You’ll support key areas such as Requirements Management and the Testing & Integration of equipment into wider submarine systems, giving you broad technical exposure and real accountability. Your role provides excellent visibility across programmes and partners, alongside a clear pathway to deepen your knowledge and progress toward Subject Matter Expert status. With robust support for continuous professional development and relocation packages available (subject to eligibility), this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a high-performing Submarines team.

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 12th 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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A growing technology organisation delivering immersive training and simulation solutions to defence and government customers is seeking a Systems Engineer to join its engineering team.

This role will focus on the technical leadership of complex systems across the full engineering lifecycle, ensuring projects meet technical, schedule and cost objectives while aligning with defence acquisition best practice.

The position offers the opportunity to work with emerging technologies in immersive environments and digital training solutions, supporting innovative programmes within the defence sector.

The Role
Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership across project delivery, supporting the development, integration and validation of complex systems.

You will play a key role in technical governance, ensuring appropriate evidence is generated for engineering review gates and that project requirements are traceable throughout the lifecycle.

You will also work closely with project managers, engineering teams and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery against programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Systems Engineering Leadership

• Lead the design, development and implementation of complex systems throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Apply systems engineering best practices aligned with defence acquisition frameworks.
• Coordinate and lead technical reviews and governance activities.

Engineering Lifecycle Activities

• Support systems engineering across lifecycle phases including:
• Concept and assessment
• Requirements definition and management
• System architecture and design
• Integration, verification and validation
• In-service support and disposal

Technical Delivery

• Maintain traceability between requirements, design, implementation and verification evidence.
• Work closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery objectives are met.
• Lead feasibility studies and technical investigations.
• Produce and present technical reports and documentation.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Provide technical guidance to subcontractors and external partners.
• Review technical deliverables and supplier documentation.

Engineering Governance & Documentation

• Develop and maintain key engineering artefacts including:
  • Requirements documentation
  • System architectures and design documentation
  • Test and acceptance plans
  • Product conformance documentation
  • Bills of materials

You will also contribute to the development and improvement of internal engineering processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering complex engineered systems across the full systems engineering lifecycle.
• Proven experience in requirements specification, system design and delivery.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle methodologies.
• Ability to interpret operational and customer requirements.
• Experience developing system architectures using modelling tools (e.g. MATLAB, Sparx Enterprise Architect).
• Experience supporting customer acceptance activities.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting capability.
• Familiarity with UK defence frameworks, governance and engineering standards.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with SysML or model-based systems engineering approaches.
• Exposure to MATLAB, Simulink or similar modelling tools.
• Understanding of integration, verification and validation activities.
• Familiarity with agile engineering environments.
• Experience working in defence programmes or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of synthetic training systems or naval defence platforms.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: 57,000 - 63,000 (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Private medical and dental cover
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Employee well-being initiatives
• Paid volunteering leave

The organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive working environment and actively supports Armed Forces personnel and reservists.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must:

• Be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance
• Be willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) if required
• Have the right to work in the UK

Apply
For further information or to apply, please submit your CV.

Our client, a high-technology business operating within the defence and security sector, delivers immersive training solutions, simulation, and defence consultancy. They are currently seeking a Systems Engineer to join their growing team based in Portsmouth.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and guide the design, development, and implementation of complex systems in line with defence acquisition best practice

Work closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure project and product requirements are met

Prepare and present materials for project design reviews to internal and external stakeholders

Provide engineering assistance in the management of subcontractors and review of supplier deliverables

Develop, maintain, and control engineering documentation, including requirements documentation, system architectures, design documentation, test and acceptance plans, and bills of materials

Provide technical input and assistance to projects and the wider business

Conduct feasibility studies and produce technical reports

Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of internal engineering processes

Job Requirements

Previous experience in a Systems Engineering role

Demonstrated experience specifying, designing, developing, and implementing complex systems through to delivery

Strong knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle and associated practices

Ability to interpret customer requirements within an operational context

Experience developing system architectures using appropriate tools and modelling languages (e.g. SysML)

Experience in Integration, Test and Verification, including presenting verification evidence to stakeholders

Knowledge of Agile methodologies, tools, and techniques

Experience producing technical documentation and reports, with the ability to present to internal and external audiences

Familiarity with systems engineering processes, tools, and techniques within a defence framework

Understanding of synthetic training solutions and naval defence platforms/systems is highly desirable

Personal Attributes

Methodical and thoughtful approach to problem solving

Clear and effective communication skills

Strong relationship-building skills with a cooperative working style

Curious, adaptable, and proactive mindset

High standards of integrity, openness, and accountability

Security Requirements

In line with baseline security requirements, candidates will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

If you have experience in Systems Engineering and are looking to make a meaningful contribution within a progressive and growing SME, we encourage you to apply and join a flexible and skilled engineering team in Portsmouth

Your new companyOver the past few years, our client has evolved into the European hub of a fast-growing, innovation-led semiconductor group. What truly defines them isn’t just their technology, but the diverse, talented community behind it, people who share a clear sense of purpose and work together with genuine collaboration and pride. Their teams operate in a modern, fast-paced environment, driving advancements in next-generation touch technologies and exploring what’s possible across display and video systems, high-speed AI data processing and wireless connectivity. There’s a strong ambition running through the business: to build a world-class enterprise powered by deep technical expertise and continuous innovation.

As part of their expansion, they are now investing further to look for a Digital Lead. This creates an exciting opportunity for a skilled and ambitious individual to join a growing organisation where your work directly shapes new products, influences future technology, and contributes to a company pushing the boundaries of semiconductor development.

Your new roleMy client is seeking a Digital Lead who will take full ownership of the IC digital roadmap across two expanding markets, touch sensing and automotive MCUs. The role is pivotal in defining and delivering the digital architecture that sits at the core of these next-generation products. You’ll begin by working closely with stakeholders to establish clear product definitions and technical objectives, before driving the digital design activities from early architectural modelling through to verification and final validation.What sets this role apart is the breadth of technical responsibility. You will oversee the creation of advanced capacitive touch controller ICs, incorporating brand-new sensing architectures, while simultaneously contributing to the design of safety-critical automotive MCUs. Ensuring consistency, quality and performance across both lines will require strong technical judgement, a structured engineering mindset and the confidence to lead design reviews and resolve complex technical challenges.Equally important is the leadership element. You’ll manage a dedicated digital team, guiding resource allocation, monitoring progress, and ensuring technical direction remains aligned with project and organisational goals. Working with global partners and internal IP suppliers, you will represent the digital team’s needs in key decisions, whether that’s IP selection, EDA tool adoption or design-flow optimisation. It’s an ideal position for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of technology, people and strategy.What you’ll need to succeedMy client is looking for a candidate who brings a strong blend of technical rigour and leadership confidence. This role requires someone who has already proven they can manage teams and navigate multiple concurrent projects without losing sight of delivery timelines. You’ll need a solid foundation in digital IP development and integration, along with a methodical approach to problem-solving that allows you to explore complex design spaces while maintaining a high level of innovation.Because the work spans everything from architecture to physical implementation, they’re looking for someone who understands the full digital IC lifecycle how to translate a specification into a robust design and guide that all the way through verification, validation and silicon sign-off. Experience in low power design techniques, area optimisation and the selection and evaluation of EDA toolchains will be particularly valuable. A strong understanding of IP supply chains, including maturity models and third party IP quality assessment, will help you thrive in this environment, as will established skills in DfT, DfM, silicon debug and failure-analysis methodologies.Candidates should hold a BEng or MEng in Engineering, Electronics or a related field, ideally at a 2:1 or equivalent. My client is seeking someone with experience in digital or mixed-signal IC design, plus leading teams or projects. Exposure to mixed-signal design, Python, functional safety standards like ISO-26262, or display-related technologies is a bonus, as is familiarity with JIRA, Confluence or the broader ASIC flow. While not essential, these additional skills help accelerate performance and integration into the wider group.What you’ll get in return

• Yearly bonus based on financial performance and personal contribution
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell holidays up to 5 days a year
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme salary sacrifice, 6% company contribution
• Life insurance 4x annual salary
• Private medical insurance Bupa
• Private dental cover Bupa
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme salary sacrifice

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12 months

£84.55 per hour (inside IR35)

Hybrid working

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Principal Digital Electronics Engineer to help deliver advanced electronic solutions across some of the most complex and high-profile defence and security programmes in the UK.

This is a technical leadership role where you will shape digital hardware architectures, influence system-level design decisions, and mentor engineers across the full product lifecycle - from concept through to production and in-service support.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the architecture, design and development of complex digital electronic systems
• Define and review FPGA, SoC, and high-speed digital designs
• Oversee requirements capture, design documentation, and verification strategies
• Provide technical authority and governance across multiple projects
• Support system integration, validation, and qualification activities
• Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, mechanical and safety teams
• Engage with customers and suppliers at a technical level
• Mentor and develop senior and junior engineers
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and standards

Your Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Extensive experience in digital electronics design
• Strong background in FPGA/ASIC development (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog)
• Experience with high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SERDES)
• Proven ability to lead technical teams or large work packages
• Experience with requirements management and verification methodologies
• Understanding of signal integrity, timing analysis, and hardware debugging
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronic Engineering or related discipline

Desirable:

• Experience in safety-critical or regulated industries
• Knowledge of secure or resilient system design
• Familiarity with DOORS, MATLAB, or similar tools
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)

Description

Systems Integration Lead

Location: Whiteley Hampshire, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands

The Role:

We currently have a vacancy for a Delivery Area Test Engineer Lead working on a flagship programme in the UK. The role will include responsibility for Planning, Development and Maintenance of test scripts and Test Reporting using both industry standard Manual and Automation test suites and custom developed frameworks. The testing process will follow a hybrid Waterfall and Agile development and release process that supports critical customer mission goals around National Security using manual and automated testing techniques and tools.

Responsible for conducting analysis of requirements and designs, and from this developing a risk-based test approach to provide test assurance in support of our change pipeline. Duties may include providing research and assistance with implementation of community policies and guidance.  Employees may also support business process improvements or systems analysis for missions, systems, and fiscal requirements

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work independently and as part of a team.

What will I be doing?

• Work independently, or with a team of software and systems engineers; must be knowledgeable in industry-standard testing tools and methodologies.
• Responsible for the creation of test plans, procedures and reports detailing the test process and infrastructure to appropriately assess that products/deliverables meet defined requirements.
• Responsible for briefing the customer on any Test reviews – TRR / TER and DRBs.
• Establish the test approach and defect tracking workflow for multiple change projects.
• Contribute to the scrum teams, participate in daily scrums, and be proactive on work tasks and obstacle resolution.
• Must be a dynamic, innovative, self-starting problem solver that can operate with minimal supervision.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Excellent understanding of the Testing Lifecycle and the different types of testing such as Functional and Integration Testing.
• Demonstrable Systems Integration experience including integrating 3rd party systems or components.
• Able to understand existing Test Process and identify improvements and efficiencies.
• Experience of creating Test Cases based on requirements and design documents.
• Experience of Test Leading, Coordination, Planning, Reporting and Test Control.
• Knowledge or experience with software testing frameworks (e.g. Katalon Studio, Selenium, SoapUI, Junit, DART, or similar).
• Knowledge or experience Agile workload management and bug tracking (e.g. Jira, BitBucket, or similar).
• Experience working in a regulated environment testing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills – ability to communicate with technical and non-technical team members.
• Self-motivated and willing to speak to colleagues to find out missing information.

It would be desirable if you had experience in any of the following:

• Working with large-scale and complex integration programmes.
• Performance testing and measurement of integrated systems.
• Organizing/supporting user acceptance testing (UAT) prior to Production deployment.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery tools.
• Negative testing concepts and risk assessment reporting.

Clearance Requirements: Must be willing to obtain and hold UK Security Clearance and have been a resident in the UK for at least 5 years

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi-TIme

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£61,500.00-£78,800.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

#Remote

Permanent - £45k - £57k

Location - Hybrid, Eastleigh

Your new company

A local government organisation, based in the South UK, is currently looking for a Cyber Security Manager to come in and lead the team in supporting and securing the IT infrastructure across the organisation. The organisation plays a huge part in saving lives, and they truly make a real difference to the local area.

Your new role

You will be responsible for managing the threat landscape, and the strategy surrounding the security of the organisation’s information and systems. You will plan, monitor, review and implement necessary changes to ensure the integrity and availability of the ICT systems for the organisation, in line with ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials. You will manage a small team and play a crucial role in the organisation’s cyber security roadmap moving forward.

What you’ll need to succeed

You’ll need experience working within Cyber Security leadership or management. You’ll need experience implementing and maintaining ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials, as well as:

• Experience with incident response and management.
• Good stakeholder engagement.
• Threat management knowledge.
• Ability to lead and manage others.
• Ability to be on site near Southampton twice a week or more.

What you’ll get in return

You will lead the Information Security environment and team, whilst working for a local government organisation, with great benefits and an enjoyable place to work. You will also gain the following:

• A salary of between £45000 and £57000 (including additional market supplement)
• Local government pension and holiday allowance.
• Hybrid working.
• Other local government benefits.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Description

Chief Engineer

An experienced Chief Engineer is required who leads and/or manages works of other technical staff that has significant impact on the portfolio’s results/outputs predominately fills this role.

With a focus on delivery and operation, the Chief Engineer contributes to the development of solutions that influence strategic project/programme goals and business results. They have thorough understanding of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts, they recommend and collaborate in the development of new technical solutions and/or standards in support of strategy and operations.

We expect a great deal from our senior engineers with no two days being the same. The successful candidate will be a natural self-starter and team motivator who will guide the technical team to deliver upon Leidos commitments. They are a leader and champion in technical delivery with the experience to back up their decisions and actions, preferably hands on at a high level. You will work with field leading subject matter experts who will provide detailed designs and with supporting functions within the division such as programme management, business, financial and senior leadership.

Core skills and behaviours:

• Drives the team towards delivery by shaping and encouraging the team to achieve outcomes

• Significant experience in delivery of complex technical deliverables, preferably in Air Traffic Management using a diverse engineering and technology team

• Significant experience in breaking down technical deliveries into manageable and trackable parts.

• Experience in lifecycle methodologies, technical governance and technical solutions.

• Experience of technical business analysis or systems engineering, including requirements management and Model-Based Systems Engineering.

• Experience of large-scale integrations, service orientated architecture and key technologies.

• Keen technical advocate and self-learner up to date with the latest technology and innovations; encourages and inspires those around them.

• Proven experience leading complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering programmes with significant technical and business impact

• Authority in Concept of Operations (ConOps) development, shaping solutions from early concept through delivery and operation

• Strong background in systems engineering, including requirements analysis, requirements management, and technical assurance

• Experience providing technical leadership and governance, guiding engineering teams and influencing senior stakeholders

• Demonstrable expertise in systems integration and systems architecture, including large‑scale or safety‑critical environments

• Ability to decompose complex technical problems into manageable, measurable delivery plans

• Experience across the full engineering lifecycle, including lifecycle cost analysis, performance analysis, and trade studies

• Advanced capability in modelling, simulation, and evidence‑based technical decision‑making

• Strong understanding of data and information architectures and their role in system performance and delivery

• Ownership of configuration management, risk management, and technical compliance

• Excellent stakeholder management, with the credibility to challenge, influence, and advise at senior levels

• A recognised technical authority who mentors engineers and sets the standard for technical excellence

• Tools & Professional Practice

• Microsoft Office suite, with advanced use of Excel for analysis and reporting

• Microsoft Visio for system, architecture, and process modelling

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

-Flexi-Time working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£98,800.00-£131,700.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

#Remote

An exciting new opportunity with a high-growth B2B SaaS business scaling a complex, customer-facing platform used at significant volume. With continued investment in engineering, tooling, and leadership, they’re looking for a talented Head of Engineering to help evolve and scale their software engineering function.

This role suits someone who came up through software engineering, understands modern development at depth, and now leads through strong principles, clear thinking, and trust rather than command-and-control.

The Role

You’ll own the end-to-end software development operation, leading a small group of Software Development Managers (4-5) who manage 40-50 engineers across software development. Engineering & leadership is UK-based.

This isn’t a role for someone stepping away from engineering, it’s for someone who still cares deeply about how software is built, even at senior leadership level.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Owning delivery, quality, and scalability across the development function.
• Embedding modern DevOps practices as part of development - CI/CD, automation, small batch delivery, and fast feedback.
• Driving continuous improvement using metrics and meaningful engineering KPIs.
• Improving developer productivity through better tooling, process, and engineering discipline.
• Leading and developing managers, creating consistency while allowing teams autonomy.
• Partnering closely with the CTO on technology strategy, platform evolution, and future capability.
• Balancing delivery pressure with sustainable, high-quality engineering.

About You

• 5+ years in a senior engineering leadership role (Director, Head of Engineering, VP, or Senior Engineering Manager).
• Strong technical background, having progressed from hands-on software engineering.
• Proven experience managing managers and scaling engineering teams 30+.
• Comfortable leading distributed and offshore teams.
• Deep understanding of modern & mature software development and DevOps practices.
• Analytical, pragmatic, and outcome-focused; with the credibility to engage at both strategic and technical levels.

Why This Role

• Senior leadership position with genuine influence and ownership.
• A company that invests in technology, tools, and training.
• Modern tech stack, robust engineering processes, and clear growth ambitions.
• Remote-first culture with purposeful collaboration.
• Opportunity to shape engineering culture at scale, not just maintain it.

If you’re managing managers, scaling teams, and want to do it in an environment that values engineering quality and long-term thinking, I’d be keen to talk.

Hit apply or message me directly for a confidential discussion.

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

Managing Engineer (Senior Engineer) - Leading Civils Contractor - Dorset / Hampshire

My client is a Leading National Civil Engineering Contractor.

Due to planned growth, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent basis a Managing Engineer to oversee their larger projects and to offer guidance and support to other engineering staff within the region.

This is a hybrid role where the successful candidate will be expected to blend site related engineering activities with training, supervision and mentorship to more junior members of the company’s engineering team.

In this role you will be fairly mobile and will need to be prepared to travel throughout the company’s southern operational range which broadly covers the counties of Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Devon.

The company specialise in the following sectors;

• Highways, Bridges & Structures
• Ports, Harbours & Marine
• Environment Agency Projects
• Flood & Coastal Defence
• River & Waterway Restoration Works
• Public Realm
• Renewable Energy

Key Responsibilities

Undertake day to day setting out duties with no supervision

Train, manage and mentor Junior Engineers

Manage and monitor all site sample / performance testing requirements and maintain records in line with the contract specification.

Complete hazard / risk assessments and method statements.

Manage the site service plans/ drawings. Issue permits accordingly.

Assist the site QS / Project Manager with providing the relevant information for records and claims purposes.

Monitor and control temporary works.

Develop and maintain relations with client, suppliers and sub-contractors.

Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

Requirements:

The company are seeking a proactive problem solver and confident communicator, who has the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals.

The ideal candidate will have previous civil engineering experience, particularly highways and coastal schemes working for a main contractor.

Must also have a CSCS card in the appropriate discipline and have a BSc/ HND/ HNC qualification or equivalent.

You will have a SSTS card as well as ICE membership.

Equal Opportunities

The company are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

They also place high importance on their inclusive recruitment policy and will do their very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process.

Skills Required

Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout the Southern Region.

A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.

Benefits Package

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

Premium Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Benefits Platform & Employee Assistance Programme

Company social calendar including regular fun days and a broad range of charity events

A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career

Leaving work earlier on a Friday

HVAC Engineer x3 Bognor Regis
£45,000 | MondayFriday 08:0017:00 | No Call Out

We are currently recruitingthree HVAC Engineersto join a leading national facilities management provider, supporting a flagship seaside holiday destination inBognor Regis.

This large-scale coastal leisure complex includes accommodation and entertainment venuesoffering a varied and engaging working environment within a secure, long-term contract.

The Role

• Planned and reactive maintenance on HVAC plant and associated systems
• Servicing, fault finding, and repairs on AHUs, FCUs, pumps, motors, heating and cooling systems
• Supporting compliance and statutory maintenance across the site
• Use of an on-site pool vehicle when required

Contract start date:1st April 2026
Working hours:MondayFriday, 08:0017:00
No call-out requirement

Salary & Benefits:

• £45,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Overtime paid at1.5x and 2x rates
• Perkbox rewards platform
• Mobile phone discount schemes
• Long-term stability with a major, well-established FM company

Requirements:

• Qualified HVAC Engineer (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent)
• Strong experience with commercial heating & cooling systems
• F-Gas (preferred)
• Ability to pass anEnhanced DBS check(mandatory due to site requirements)
• Full UK driving licence

If you’re looking for a secure MondayFriday role with excellent benefits, no call-out, and the chance to work within one of the South Coasts most recognisable leisure environments, apply now ahead of the April 2026 mobilisation.

Salary:

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Operations Supervisor – Eastleigh – Pipe + Climate Centre

So, who are we? We are Pipe and Climate Centre, a part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including…

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

As an Operations Supervisorbased in Eastleigh you’ll be responsible for:

• Support and develop all team members with progression planning
• Support the Operations Manager in all aspects of maintaining a high standard of Health and Safety, sales growth, P&L review and credit control
• Support the team with their day to day roles when needed
• Communicate effectively across the business

This is a full time, permanent role working 40 hours a week Monday – Friday 08:00am - 17:00pm. (some flexibility needed with hours at times) Some starts will be 5.30 am due to our Feeder delivery

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

• Sales and/or operational background
• Experience in leading and developing teams
• Can work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills

We look forward to receiving your application!

#ACHS150

Portsmouth, with Hybrid Working

Are you a Configuration Engineer with a background in Supportability Engineering?

Allan Webb Limited is recruiting a Configuration Engineer to join our dedicated team supporting Babcock International at their Portsmouth site. This is a hybrid role, working 3 days per week on-site, which is currently in Lakeside, Portsmouth, but is moving to Whiteley in Aug/Sept 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Configuration Engineer with experience within a Supportability Engineering environment to advance their career within an engineering environment with a leading Prime.

We are also interested in hearing from candidates with suitable, transferable skills (preferably electro-mechanical), as we are able to provide comprehensive training and development opportunities for the right individual.

The working pattern for this role is 37.5 hours per week, within a hybrid working model, where there is an expectation to be on-site in Portsmouth 3 days per week.

What the role involves:

As a Configuration Engineer, within Supportability Engineering, you’ll support critical configuration tasks and contribute to the production of essential engineering documentation. Working under the direction of Senior Configuration Engineers and Configuration Team Leaders, you’ll be responsible for:

• Screening and extracting relevant data from drawings, parts lists, specifications, and design solutions, then entering/updating data to maintain Ship Fit Definitions on SSDD
• Ensuring all tasks comply with project procedures and quality plans, whilst identifying efficiency improvements and resolutions
• Liaising with stakeholders to resolve data conflicts and ensure tasks are completed within contracted timescales
• Undertaking ship visits to support configuration audits as required
• Preparing process documentation and stakeholder engagement reports within your area of responsibility
• Providing assistance to other Configuration Engineers and attending internal meetings to discuss configuration issues
• Ensuring SSDD updates consider potential impacts on all data interfaces identified in the Outputs and Interfaces schedule
• Demonstrating safe behaviours and integrating SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) into all aspects of your work

Who we’re looking for:

Essential:

• ONC or equivalent academic engineering qualification
• Technical knowledge and ability to present data issues internally
• Ability to interpret technical data from drawings and documentation
• IT literate with strong data management capabilities
• Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong team player who collaborates effectively across teams and business areas

Supportability Engineering experience (especially Electro - Mechanical) would be beneficial to your application, as would established experience as a Configuration Engineer. Knowledge of support activities within the Military - Maritime environment would also be an advantage, as would experience using configuration tools, such as SSDD.

Please note: this vacancy is only available to those who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. Please do not apply if you do not live in the UK or have not done for the last 5+ years. You will be required to undergo Security Clearance.

A bit more about us:

At Allan Webb Ltd, we are a leading engineering consultancy with over 60 years of experience delivering asset optimisation services to clients across the defence, government, energy, pharmaceutical, and aerospace sectors, both in the UK and internationally.

Whats more, were proud supporters of the Armed Forces community.

What we can offer:

On top of a competitive salary, we provide the following benefits:

• Agile/remote working arrangements
• 33 days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Regular training and personal development reviews
• Investment in professional qualifications and training, plus mentoring and coaching programmes
• Inclusive and supportive work environment
• Active ED&I networks and initiatives
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Perkbox (providing over 9,000 perks and benefits)
• EAP - a confidential 24/7 service
• Employee Referral Bonus [up to £1,000 following probation]
• Payment for Professional Membership
• Structured career development and professional accreditation support
• Access to high-profile defence and engineering projects
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture with a focus on technical excellence

Other organisations may call this role Electro-Mechanical Configuration Engineer, Supportability Engineer, Configuration Management Engineer, or Electro-Mechanical Engineer.

Culture & values:

Allan Webb Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. We believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

We look forward to receiving your application.

So, if you want to become a Configuration Engineer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

IT Manager -

Southampton (hybrid (50:50) -

£75,000 p.a + company car or allowance

Role Focus - IT Foundation, Enablement and Change

This role is focused on getting the IT foundations aligned, stabilised, and ready to support a sustained programme of innovation and change across the organisation. It is less about setting strategy and more about making change possible, by ensuring the core technology estate, operating model, and team capability are fit for purpose.

The role acts as an enabler for transformation, working closely with the Head of Innovation to shape how innovation can be delivered in practice. This role plays a critical part in turning strategic intent into something the business can actually execute and absorb.

Responding to the day to day operational needs of a business is an integral part of how the team works, building close, supportive relationships with frontline teams on plants and sites, and approaching challenges collaboratively. The focus is on working together to keep systems safe, secure, and compliant, while making practical, well considered changes that support operational delivery. This naturally includes using safe, controlled IT environments to explore ideas and proof of concepts together, allowing learning, confidence, and trust to develop before changes are introduced into production. The role requires hands on experience across a predominantly Microsoft technology stack, spanning both legacy and modern platforms, within a currently hybrid environment.

Success in this role depends heavily on relationship building across the organisation. The individual must be proactive, visible, and trusted by stakeholders, with a clear interest in understanding how different parts of the business operate and where technology can genuinely remove friction or enable improvement.

From a leadership perspective, the role carries responsibility for supporting and developing the IT team. This includes addressing performance issues, navigating strong personalities, and being prepared to make difficult but necessary leadership decisions in the interests of the wider organisation.

Overall, this is a delivery focused, people centred role that creates the conditions for innovation, by strengthening the foundations, supporting the team, and enabling change to happen at pace and with confidence.

Key Requirements over next 12 Months

Establish a visible and effective Service Desk function

• Build service orientated mindset, trust amongst the team and end users
• Build a service desk function and toolset that is easy to access, friendly to use, and well communicated across the business
• Ensure clear onboarding, training, and ongoing support for users
• Align processes with ITIL principles, focusing on consistency, accountability, and continual improvement
• Create structure, direction, and focus within the IT team
• Provide meaningful service metrics and reporting for the executive team
• Put in place clear feedback loops so user experience directly informs service improvement

Establish a visible and effective Project Management Capability

• Bring a structured, pragmatic approach to delivering IT change in a live operational environment
• Ideally hold a recognised project management qualification (Prince 2)
• Build basic project delivery capability within the IT team, introducing consistent ways of planning, tracking, and delivering change
• Apply project management principles proportionately, focused on clarity, ownership, and delivery rather than process for process sake
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and encourage the same within the team

Support and enable major business change programmes

Actively support delivery across current transformation initiatives, including:

• Cyber Safe and Cyber Essentials programmes
• ERP and financial systems modernisation
• Transport Management and Compliance systems
• Increased and more effective adoption of Microsoft 365 platforms
• Adoption of Azure-based services

Ensure IT foundations remain stable, secure, and scalable while change is delivered

Deliver a modern, cloud based telephony solution:

• Lead the implementation of a new cloud phone system, such as Microsoft Teams Phone or an equivalent platform
• Ensure the solution supports business operations, user adoption, and future flexibility
• Manage transition from legacy telephony with minimal disruption to users

Work closely with operational teams to ensure technology changes are practical, usable, and aligned to real world processes

Strengthen IT foundations and ways of working

• Improve service consistency, resilience, and security across the hybrid Microsoft environment
• Support a collaborative, supportive IT culture that works closely with operational teams
• Create space for safe experimentation where appropriate, including controlled proof of concept environments

Our client, a leading company in the aerospace sector, is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and excellence for their engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Technical Design Authority and System Design Authority
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness and safety-critical standards
• Provide oversight for Integrated Project Teams on development, manufacturing, and support of technical solutions
• Be a part of the Engineering Leadership Team and Site Airworthiness Board
• Interface with external certification authorities and approval bodies
• Implement structured engineering solutions across the development lifecycle
• Chair Change Control and Product Development Review meetings
• Ensure engineering processes comply with civil aviation regulations

Job Requirements:

• Experience in systems engineering within the aerospace industry
• Strong understanding of technical and system design authority responsibilities
• Knowledge in airworthiness standards and safety-critical engineering
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification

If you are an experienced Chief Systems Engineer ready to take on a technical leadership role in the aerospace industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic and innovative team.

Our client, a leading company in the aerospace sector, is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and excellence for their engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Technical Design Authority and System Design Authority
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness and safety-critical standards
• Provide oversight for Integrated Project Teams on development, manufacturing, and support of technical solutions
• Be a part of the Engineering Leadership Team and Site Airworthiness Board
• Interface with external certification authorities and approval bodies
• Implement structured engineering solutions across the development lifecycle
• Chair Change Control and Product Development Review meetings
• Ensure engineering processes comply with civil aviation regulations

Job Requirements:

• Experience in systems engineering within the aerospace industry
• Strong understanding of technical and system design authority responsibilities
• Knowledge in airworthiness standards and safety-critical engineering
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification

If you are an experienced Chief Systems Engineer ready to take on a technical leadership role in the aerospace industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic and innovative team.