Location: London, UK(2 days in a week from office, Hybrid)

Job type: 6 months contract with possible extension

Active SC Clearance is required.(Mandatory)

We are seeking a high-calibre Azure Architect to lead complex infrastructure transformations. In this role, you won’t just design solutions; you will govern the technical strategy, mentor a dedicated team of engineers, and bridge the gap between deep technical Linux administration and high-level Azure cloud architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Strategy & Assessment: Lead end-to-end On-prem/Public Cloud assessments using Azure Migrate. You will be responsible for understanding customer landscapes and designing robust Azure Landing Zones.
• Architectural Leadership: Develop High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents, including comprehensive target architecture diagrams and Bill of Materials (BoM).
• Migration Execution: Drive large-scale migrations of Linux-based workloads to Azure, ensuring solutions align with TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and ROI goals.
• Linux Mastery: Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Linux environments, managing Kernel tuning, logical volumes, Shell Scripting, and advanced networking (bonding, bridging, and DNS).
• Security & Governance: Oversee Azure IAM, Key Vault, and general security protocols within a UNIX environment to ensure compliant and hardened architectures.
• Performance Optimization: Implement and tune high-performance web stacks using Apache, Varnish for caching, and HAProxy for load balancing.
• Team Leadership: Manage and technically govern a team of 5+ infrastructure engineers, providing guidance on root-cause analysis and complex troubleshooting.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: 12+ years in IT, with at least 5+ years specifically focused on Azure Infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS, Networking, Storage).
• Migration Expertise: Proven track record using Azure Migrate and driving complex solutioning for banking, healthcare, or insurance domains.
• Linux Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Linux systems (OS restoration, daemon management, Postfix/SendMail, and file-based storage like NFS/SMB).
• Network/Security: Deep understanding of Azure Networking, SIAM, and data security.
• Troubleshooting: Expert-level ability to perform root-cause analysis on processor, memory, IO, and cluster-related issues.

Desirable Skills

• Automation: Familiarity with Configuration Management tools like Ansible or Chef.
• DevOps: Experience with Git, Jenkins, and Scripting in Python, Bash, or Ruby.
• Modern Web: Hands-on experience with TLS termination and web traffic optimization.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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

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

Key Tasks

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

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications

• A good degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Experience

• 10+ years analytical design experience for structures

Knowledge & Skills

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

Benefits

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

The Role:

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

Day to day tasking can include:

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

Key Skills Required:

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

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

Benefits:

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

About Us:

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

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

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

The Role:

As a Systems Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a number of our projects helping to deliver solutions to our customers. In this role, you will be able to support technical systems engineering work, enhance your project management skillset and be involved in team leadership of junior engineers if this interests you. You will have opportunities to enhance your skills and capabilities in line with personal and business objectives.

Day to day tasking can include:

• Delivering technical expertise on a variety of customer projects from air to sub-surface
• Supporting Systems Engineering activity across the design lifecycle
• Working with multidisciplinary teams
• Contributing to the development of proposals and statements of work
• Engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders

Key Skills Required:

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

• Requirements Capture, Management and Analysis
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Systems Integration
• Verification and Validation
• Understanding of various types of SE documentation
• Knowledge of supporting toolsets (e.g. DOORs, JAMA, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeller, Rhapsody, MATLAB, Simulink)

Benefits:

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

About Us:

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

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

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

Role: Integration Engineer

Position: Contract

Location: Bridgwater - SDC / HPC

Duration: Ongoing Contract

Pay: £345 p/d PAYE + 36 Days Annual Leave // £468.92 p/d Umbrella

Shape the Infrastructure of the UK’s Largest Construction Project

Rullion is supporting the HPC Delivery Integration Team in appointing a Civil Integration Engineer to help coordinate and de-risk infrastructure works across the site.

This role sits within the Safety & Schedule Assurance / PMO function, supporting the planning and coordination of major civil and infrastructure works outside the main buildings - including access routes, utilities corridors, drainage, earthworks, enabling works and supporting structures.

This is not a pure design role. It is a delivery-facing integration role focused on ensuring work is sequenced, resourced, and buildable before it hits site.

The Role

As an Integration Engineer (Civils), you will support the Area Integration Senior Engineer in ensuring that planned works - typically 16 weeks ahead of implementation - are credible, coordinated, and deliverable.

You will review construction sequences for civil infrastructure and external works, checking that:

• Activities are logically sequenced
• Interfaces with other disciplines are understood
• Materials, plant and access arrangements are available
• Constraints and clashes are identified early
• Key schedule milestones are protected
• You will work across multiple contractors and stakeholders, helping to resolve ‘hotspots’ and supporting Best for Project decision-making.

Principal Accountabilities

• Review and validate construction sequences for infrastructure and civil works
• Interrogate Primavera P6 schedules to identify risks, clashes and constraints
• Assess readiness to commence works (labour, materials, plant, logistics)
• Support resolution of delivery ‘hotspots’
• Provide oversight of Delivery Work Packs (DWP) and Interface Data Sheets (IDS)
• Use 3D / 4D tools (Navisworks / Synchro) to visualise and validate sequencing
• Manipulate schedule data using Excel and present insights clearly
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Planning, Project Management, Procurement, Delivery and Commissioning teams
• Support transverse issues across multiple areas and systems
• Safety is the overriding priority. All work must align with HPC Life Saving Rules and Right First Time principles.

What You’ll Bring to the Project

We are specifically seeking a Civil Engineer with approximately 5+ years’ experience delivering complex infrastructure or large-scale construction projects.

You may currently be working as a:

• Site Engineer
• Civil Construction Engineer
• Section Engineer
• Infrastructure Engineer
• Project Engineer (Civils)
• But you understand how work actually gets built - and you can think beyond your immediate scope.

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
• Around 5 years’ experience on complex infrastructure or major projects
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and interfaces
• Experience operating in regulated or high-safety environments
• Knowledge of planning tools (Primavera P6 preferred)
• Experience interrogating 3D models (Navisworks desirable)
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Confident communicator able to influence across disciplines

Desirable

• Nuclear project experience
• Experience under CDM regulations
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
• Experience on large infrastructure programmes (power, rail, highways, energy, major civils)

Application Information:

If this sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for this exciting role.

Good Luck!

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base, from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Thanks

Rullion

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Are you an Airframe Design Engineer?

Do you have experience using CATIA V5?

Excited by the idea of hybrid working?

We’re looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join a long-term repair and modification programme, supporting the development and definition of wing structural design solutions.

In this role, you’ll work closely with stress, design, and project teams to deliver high-quality CAD models and drawings (Catia V5) in support of ongoing repair activities.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Senior Design Engineer?

• Creating, updating, and maintaining parametric 3D models in Catia V5
• Producing accurate 2D detail and installation drawings
• Interpreting Airbus stress analysis data and project requirements to develop repair design solutions
• Managing interfaces between wing structural components and systems
• Considering manufacturing and installation constraints within design outputs
• Contributing to structural repair design activities

What You’ll Bring

• Strong proficiency in Catia V5
• Experience creating high-quality parametric CAD models
• Ability to produce clear, accurate engineering drawings
• Ability to interpret stress and project inputs to produce design deliverables
• Awareness of manufacturing, installation, and repair processes

Apply now and have your CV reviewed within 2-3 working days!

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Grid Connections Engineer Renewable Energy Between c.£70,000 - c.£90,000 overall package Hybrid Working England Travel Required (Ideal candidate locations: Midlands / Oxfordshire / Lincolnshire / Yorkshire) SCINERGY Recruitment are recruiting for a Grid Connections Engineer to join a leading UK renewable energy generator operating Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Projects (BESS) and captured methane. This role is responsible for managing grid connection activities across a portfolio of operational assets and new-build renewable projects throughout the UK. The successful candidate will work closely with Development, Construction and Asset Management teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with programme and budget expectations. The role will involve: Overseeing grid connections from feasibility through to energisation Acting as technical lead with DNOs, NESO, ICPs, EPCs and suppliers Managing grid applications and negotiating connection offers Assessing network constraints, risks and reinforcement requirements Reviewing electrical designs (SLDs, protection, metering and control systems) Ensuring compliance with UK Grid and Distribution Codes (including G99/G100) Supporting commissioning, testing and operational handover Providing HV input for new connections and network upgrades Supporting early-stage solar and BESS development and due diligence Evaluating connection costs, timelines and technical viability Upholding strong H&S standards in line with CDM, RAMS and safe systems of work Reporting progress and maintaining accurate technical documentation Building collaborative relationships with internal teams and network operators To be considered for this role, you should have: A degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, General Engineering or Power Engineering 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) qualification Experience delivering grid-connected power or renewable energy projects Strong understanding of UK grid compliance frameworks and ENA standards Knowledge of HV systems, protection coordination and commissioning processes Experience applying UK Health & Safety legislation within engineering or construction environments Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally Whats on offer: Very competitive basic salary Car Allowance Performance-related bonus 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 6% employer pension contribution

Head of IT Service Architecture & Delivery
Location: Yorkshire
Salary: £65,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits
Security Clearance: SC required (must hold or be eligible) - DV desirable

We are recruiting for an experienced and influential technical leader to head up Service Architecture & Delivery for a secure Defence communications and infrastructure programme.

This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for the technical design, governance and operational assurance of a complex, secure IT service. You will act as the senior technical authority, ensuring the service is secure, resilient, compliant and continually improved in line with Defence requirements and contracted SLAs.

The Role
You will:

• Lead all architectural, technical and operational elements of a secure IT service
• Chair the Technical Design Authority and own the service blueprint and roadmap
• Maintain governance across service design, transition and operational delivery
• Own non-functional requirements including performance, resilience, recoverability and security
• Provide L4 technical oversight and assurance across infrastructure, networking, virtualisation and secure environments
• Act as the primary technical interface to senior Defence stakeholders and accreditation bodies
• Lead multi-disciplinary technical teams and specialist suppliers in a ‘one team’ delivery model
• Drive continual improvement across automation, monitoring and service efficiency

About You
You will bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in related position. Ideally a senior technical leadership role (Head of Technical Services, Principal Architect, Programme Technical Lead or similar)
• Proven experience delivering secure IT services within Defence or highly regulated environments
• Strong background in service architecture, technical governance and ITIL-based service delivery
• Experience leading technical transitions, onboarding or complex service integrations
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills at senior and executive level
• Knowledge of Defence security standards (JSP 440 / JSP 604 desirable)

This is a high-impact role for someone who combines architectural credibility with operational leadership and the confidence to engage at senior Defence level.

If you hold (or are eligible for) SC clearance and are looking to take ownership of a mission-critical technical service within a secure environment, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Are you a hands-on technical leader with a passion for precision and performance? An established precision engineering business, specialising in high-performance machined components and complex assemblies for highly regulated, safety-critical sectors, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead its Design Engineering and Workshop functions.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a structured, solutions-driven professional who thrives in a quality-focused, compliance-led environment. Whether youre looking to take the next step in your career or already have proven experience managing engineering teams, this role offers the chance to make a tangible impact.

About the Role

As Engineering Manager, reporting directly to the Technical Director, youll take full responsibility for the Design Engineering and Workshop functions. Established systems are in place your focus will be to strengthen, formalise, and optimise them, ensuring consistent, high-quality output, robust processes, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop teams in both Engineering and Workshop functions, promoting high performance, engagement, and collaboration
• Ensure Engineering and Workshop deliver accurate technical information and assemblies for on-time quotations and production
• Embed and maintain quality across all processes, minimising errors and customer complaints
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks around product quality, delivery timelines, and workshop Health & Safety
• Act as the conduit between your teams and Directors, providing structured updates and actionable recommendations
• Collaborate with Account Management, Quality, and Operations to maintain efficient workflows
• Provide hands-on support during peak workload periods, demonstrating leadership as

Operational & Development Focus

• Define clear team structures, responsibilities, and expectations through regular 1-2-1s and performance reviews
• Develop and enhance written procedures to support compliance, training, and customer audits
• Plan workloads, cross-train teams, and ensure resources are allocated effectively
• Foster a positive, accountable team culture, particularly during high-demand periods
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Engineering and Workshop

Engineering Oversight

• CAD design and review
• Review customer assemblies and production readiness
• Provide technical feedback to Account Management, Quality, and customers
• Support product development and controlled design change processes
• BOM creation within MRP systems and workshop support (tooling, instructions, troubleshooting)
• Conduct technical analysis, investigations, reporting, and maintain engineering-specific software/equipment

Workshop Oversight

• Hands-on understanding of fabrication and assembly
• Implement cross-training to maximise team flexibility
• Optimise job flow and production coordination
• Formalise and elevate Health & Safety systems (risk assessments, COSHH, training, audits, compliance)
• Maintain a proactive safety and wellbeing culture
• Manage tooling, machinery maintenance, and workshop organisation
• Support development of new workshop processes

Skills & Experience Were Looking For

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or similar)
• Proven experience in design and production management within regulated, quality-focused environments
• Strong understanding of engineering design practices and manufacturing processes
• Practical appreciation of workshop Health & Safety compliance
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Proficiency in MS Office and ideally CAD

This is your chance to step up as an Engineering Manager and take ownership of a talented technical team in a fast-paced, high-compliance environment. The business welcomes applicants who are ready for the next step in their career or those with proven management experience looking to make an immediate impact.

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

Job Description:

Area Commander on Transfer Opportunities

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

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

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

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

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

About the role

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To Apply

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

The Selection Process

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

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

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

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

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

Closing Date:  11 March 2026, 23.59 hours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Senior RF Electronics Engineer with good Analogue skills will join a thriving Technical Consultancy to work on a complex range of Defence related projects from radar systems to sensors and radio communications. Great opportunity to bring your own ideas to solve challenging real-world problems, interacting closely with Clients.

Due to the nature of some projects you must be eligible for basic level UK Security Clearance.

The Senior RF Electronics Engineer will ideally possess:

• A minimum of a 2.1 BEng/MEng in Electronic Engineering or similar subject.
• Several years post-graduate RF based circuit design experience, ideally some within a defence related environment.
• Analogue design and simulation experience.
• Developing products from conception through to manufacture.
• Experience with radar systems, surveillance and/or sensors beneficial.
• Strong leadership skills plus some customer facing experience.

As a key member of a multidisciplinary engineering team, the successful Senior RF Electronics Engineer will have the opportunity to work closely with clients, using your technical expertise to find innovative solutions their complex requirements. Youll bring experience of developing products from concept through to successful design verification.

A competitive salary will be offered to the successful Senior RF Electronics Engineer depending on experience, with Hybrid working ( normally 3 days office / 2 WFH but negotiable), Company Bonus scheme, 25 days holiday (+ option to purchase 5 more), Private Healthcare, Pension (employee 5% minimum / employer 10%), Life Assurance (6x salary), Permanent Health Insurance, Long Service awards, cycle to work scheme, Car Lease scheme, free refreshments and more.

Senior or Principal Transport Engineer

Leicester

Salary up to £65,000

Our client, a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy, has been operating in the UK for over 30 years. They are currently seeking a Senior or Principal level Transport Engineer to join a friendly team in Leicester. The successful applicant will be offered on going support and progression opportunities a long with a competitive starting salary and benefits to suit lifestyle.

To be considered for this Transport Engineer role you will;

• Hold a BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline
• 5 years post graduate experience
• Chartered or working towards with ICE, CIHT or TPP
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
• Maintaining strong client relationships
• Strong knowledge of local transport policies
• Ability to liaise with Highways Engineers, Planning Consultants, Architects and clients
• Prepare high quality transport statements, transport assessments and project documentation
• Be proficient in relevant transport software and traffic modelling software
• Strong communication skills
• Carry out complex junction analysis
• Be a positive team player
• Full driving licence

For this Transport Engineer role our client is offering;

• Hybrid working
• Flexitime policy
• Wellbeing assistance programme
• Tailored benefits to suit lifestyle
• Income protection scheme
• Pension
• Chartership mentoring
• Long service awards
• Team building events and more!

To discuss this Transport Engineer role and more please get in touch with MIKAELA today!

We are actively recruiting for an Air Conditioning Engineer for asuccessful and established HVAC design and installation business. The head office is in Sheffield.

The company is accredited to various recognised bodies including REFCOM Elite, CHAS, Safe contractor, and Constructionline.

Key Duties:

• Experienced and time servedEngineer installing and working on a wide variety of commercial refrigerationand air conditioning VRF/VRV and split systems
• Working on a wide variety of centralised controllers, control panels and refrigeration controls/electrical circuits
• Commissioning of large VRF/VRV and split air conditioning systems
• Able to read drawings and schematics
• Effectively diagnose, identify faults and failures with equipment and systems, providing effective solutions
• Liaisewith the projects department and company directors on a day to day basis
• Coordinate and control installations on site
• Where necessary liaise with the client to maintain excellent stakeholder relationships
• Work in a safe and controlled manner following all necessary internal health & safety processes and client specific site requirements
• On-call rota to support the business achieve its 24/7/365 response (this is currently 1 in 10)

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer
• Ideally NVQ Level 2 qualification in Refrigeration & Air conditioning
• You will require to be F-Gas and ideally EN 378 compliant
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write reports
• High quality workmanship
• You will be confident in your own ability
• Flexible to assist with call out rota, and if required out of normal working hours service
• Open to work on all types of mechanical systems where required
• Strong problem solving skills anda can do attitude
• Good electrical competence including the ability to read wiring schematics and test control circuits
• Full Driving Licence

The role pays a £38,000 - £47,000 (depending on experience), plus bonus and overtime. The company offer anexcellent holiday allowance, plus pension, company van and mobile phone.

Interested candidates should apply now.

Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid working)
Salary: £60,000£80,000

A specialist maritime technology organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join its UK engineering team. This role focuses on the technical design and delivery of complex navigation and bridge systems for naval and maritime surveillance projects.

The Role
You will be responsible for the system engineering lifecycle, from requirements analysis and technical documentation through to build, configuration, integration, testing, and customer support. Working closely with Project Managers, you will ensure technical solutions are delivered in line with contractual and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce requirements, design, interface, verification and validation documentation
• Interpret and flow down system-level requirements in line with CONOPS and architectural specifications
• Build, configure and test navigation and marine electronic systems
• Support installation, commissioning and trials (UK and overseas where required)
• Provide technical support to customers and service engineers
• Contribute to technical proposals and system fault diagnosis
• Make sound technical decisions within project and contractual scope

Requirements

• Strong systems engineering experience within marine or defence electronics
• Knowledge of radar, navigation aids, steering control and bridge systems
• Experience configuring and fault-finding PC-based and networked systems
• Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, SVN, JIRA, MS Office and Visio
• Degree/HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related discipline
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance

Desirable

• Experience with network configuration (switching, routing, VLANs, VMs, security)
• Knowledge of relevant cyber security and naval integration standards
• Membership of a professional engineering body (e.g., IET or INCOSE)

Whats on Offer

• £60k£80k salary
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and private medical insurance
• Flexible working options including nine-day fortnight
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Exposure to complex naval and maritime technology projects

Are you a mechanically biased Building Services professional who thrives on solving complex system problems not just managing projects?

We are seeking an experiencedSenior Mechanical Project Manager / Building Services Lead. This is a broader role than a traditional PM position. The successful candidate will play a key part in diagnosing mechanical system faults, developing practical and commercially sound solutions, and ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.

This role is primarily office-based locally to heathrow, with site attendance as required. Limited home working may be considered, though this is not a remote position. Voluntary night work opportunities may arise, with additional payment.

The Role

You will take ownership from problem identification through to solution delivery, acting as the key link between client, technical teams, and delivery resources.

Key responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing faults within mechanical Building Services systems
• Identifying root causes and developing practical rectification plans
• Communicating technical solutions clearly to clients
• Pricing works and preparing cost proposals
• Attending and leading client meetings
• Planning labour, materials, and programme delivery
• Ensuring resources are in place to execute works effectively
• Leading and communicating clear action plans to internal teams
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices

About You

Were looking for a technically strong and commercially aware professional who can think strategically and act decisively.

You will have:

• Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems within a Building Services environment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
• A thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
• Experience pricing works and managing project budgets
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• The ability to lead teams and drive projects through to successful completion
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset

Whats on Offer

• Company benefits package
• Opportunity for additional voluntary night work (with enhanced pay)
• A varied role combining technical expertise, commercial awareness, and project leadership

If youre ready to take ownership of complex mechanical challenges and deliver high-quality outcomes for clients, wed love to hear from you.

Monday to Friday 7.30-16.30pm with o/t

Nottingham - Hybrid

£50,000 - £55,000 + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer that wants to work with technical experts in mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy services?

Do you want to work in a company with over 50 years of experience supporting all sectors, while being particularly recognised for their work in healthcare?

On offer is the chance to join an industry leading business with a best-in-class reputation, that is well known for long term staff retention.

This company is a trusted provider of mechanical and electrical design services for project of all scales and levels of technical demand.

The role

• Delivering Projects from feasibility to detailed design, tender, construction stages and client handover
• Going on site visits, monitoring on site contractor installations and surveying existing installations
• Working within a close-knit M&E Design team
• Producing designs, detailed design specifications and drawings for tender
• Development of trainee staff

The Person

• Experience of using AutoCAD, Revit, MEPWorx, Trimble (or similar)
• Relevant HNC/D or Degree
• Driving License or willingness to learn

Reference Number BBBH23396
Keywords: Design, Engineering, Engineer, Building Services, Mechanical, Electrical, CAD, AutoCAD, Nottingham
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Site Services EngineerLocation: Wrexham
Salary: £45,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 16:00
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
A well-established food production company in Wrexham is seeking an experienced Site Services Engineer to manage site-wide maintenance activities and ensure full compliance with hygiene, food safety, and operational standards.
This is a key position within the engineering function, supporting production by maintaining critical site services and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all site services and facilities to support production operations
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond to site service breakdowns
• Maintain and support utilities and infrastructure including steam, air, water, refrigeration, and waste systems
• Support audits and inspections, ensuring documentation and compliance standards are met
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency
• Manage contractors and external service providers as required
• Support operational teams to minimise downtime and ensure site performance

Key Requirements

• Strong engineering background (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled)
• Experience in site services or facilities maintenance, ideally within food or FMCG manufacturing
• Good knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene regulations, and compliance requirements
• Proven fault-finding and maintenance capability
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Relevant engineering qualifications (apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC, or equivalent)

Whats on Offer

• Salary of £45,000
• Day-based role: Monday to Friday, 07:00 16:00
• Stable manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact through site ownership and continuous improvement

Engineering Manager Enstone
Up to £410 per day (Inside IR35)
Monday to Friday (Days)

This is a hands-on Engineering Manager role, ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front. While youll be responsible for managing a small team of engineers, youll also be expected to remain technically involved supporting breakdowns, overseeing maintenance activity, and getting on the tools when required.

Key points:

• Leada team of engineers
• Oversee maintenance, reliability, and statutory inspections
• Very hands-on role not office based
• Day-to-day decision-making on site, providing technical guidance, and stepping in to support complex or urgent engineering issues.
• Motivating & engaging the team

Requirements:

• Mechanical or electrical engineering background
• CI & Lean Engineering Experience
• H&S Knowledge
• Responsible for maintenance, reliability, and statutory compliance
• Proven experience managing engineers in manufacturing / FMCG / heavy industry
• Strong H&S and compliance knowledge
• NVQ (or equivalent) in Engineering; leadership qualification desirable

Click Apply, or contact Jamie Garcia - Courtice (Orion Electrotech, Aylesbury) for more info:

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An exciting new opportunity is available with my client for a highly experienced and innovative Principal Engineer – Pumps and Rotating equipment, to provide technical leadership, guide architectural decisions, drive engineering excellence and best practice across my client’s organisation.
As a senior technical authority, you will shape technology strategy, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of scalable and high-quality pumping solutions.
Collaborating with customers, sales and the cross-functional organisation to define and refine product technical requirements throughout contract lifecycles, the role will drive technical excellence, best practice and innovation across product development and the full project lifecycle, delivering value engineered solutions for both new and existing products.

Principal Engineer role:
The successful Principal Engineer - Pumps and Rotating equipment, will work in collaboration with general manager and engineering manager and responsible for:
• Lead R&D initiatives to drive innovation, integrate emerging technologies and shape strategic growth across the organization.
• Enhance project toll gates from bid/no-bid scenarios supporting lessons learned, future bid strategies and continuous improvement.
• Translate customer technical requirements and specifications to aid product selection, design, procedures and testing in close collaboration with contract management, engineering, quality, and production.
• Ownership over product strategy aligned with Sales to ensure market driven decision making.
• Own/facilitate integration of applicable technologies from parent company range of products and modules.
• Implement product standardisation strategy to reduce costs and accelerate time to market.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of lower cost sourcing strategies to reduce supply chain expenses and enhance overall product cost efficiency.
• Provide expert technical support and oversight to clients and end users in the installation, operation and maintenance of Pumps manufactured equipment.
• Hold technical authority for structural integrity and hydraulic design of pumps and pump equipment to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee quotation and selection processes for motors and pumps ensuring optimal fit and compliance with application.
• Delivery of DFM and/or value engineering initiatives to deliver competitive advantage.
• Lead root cause analysis using appropriate methodologies such as FMEA and 8D to identify underlying issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain Pumps products leading position for conformance to and/or establishing of key regulatory requirements, such as those of the EA & Ofwat.
• Influence specification development within the industry for emergent technology such as condition monitoring.
• ATEX competency lead in collaboration with Engineering Manager, overseeing quality conformance and adherence to the regulatory standards for selected pump products.

Principal Engineer requirements:
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering design and analysis specializing in industrial rotating machinery including pumps and motors.
• Demonstrate solid commercial and business acumen, consistently aligning engineering solutions with market needs, customer expectations and strategic objectives.
• Comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering principles related to the design, analysis and operation of centrifugal pumps.
• Knowledge in pump engineering related disciplines such as hydraulics and application, material science and integrity, thermal dynamics, electromechanical systems, rotodynamics, vibration analysis and failure diagnostics.
• Well versed in industry standards such as ISO, API and HI with hands-on experience in design validation and product testing.
• Strong technical proficiency with the ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficient in approval of technical reports using analytical and computational methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Highly pro-active and self-motivated with attention to detail and quality.

Principal Engineer requirements (desired not essential):
• Experience of water industry markets.
• Product Management
• Solidworks, MathCAD and Ansys FEA & CFX.
• Vibration and noise analysis including condition monitoring equipment and failure diagnostics.
• Electrical MCC panel operation, installation and testing knowledge.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) by an organisation such as IMechE or push to development within.

Principal Engineer package:
Salary up to £80k
Bonus Scheme
Buy Holiday Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
EAP / Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Friday Half-Days
Life Assurance – 4x annual salary
Paternity Pay – 2 weeks full pay
Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Sick Pay
Training and Development

Project Engineer up to c55k + Benefits
Cambridgeshire - Perm Ref: ABJ6481

An experienced Project Engineer is urgently required to join an established projects team. As projects engineer for a manufacturing leader it is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative engineering solutions within a thriving and specialist industry.

As Project Engineer with strong engineering knowledge and a proven track record of delivering successful projects ideally within food processing or a similar engineering environment.

The Role

This is primarily an office-based position with occasional visits to customer sites. Some UK overnight stays and possible international travel may be required. You may also oversee installations on-site and coordinate subcontractors both in the UK and overseas.

As Project Engineer, you will take ownership of projects from order receipt through installation to final handover, acting as the key point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Define and agree project scope with customers and the sales team

Develop and manage project schedules (Gantt charts)

Produce essential project documentation including: Scope of Supply; Timing plans; P&IDs BOMs; Preliminary layout drawings

Specify and source components and equipment

Manage project changes effectively

Coordinate delivery, installation, and commissioning including:

-Customer acceptance testing (FAT/PDI)

-Packing, shipping, and export documentation

-Installation planning, RAMS, and resource booking

-Site Acceptance Testing, training, and documentation handover

Maintain commercial awareness, ensuring timely invoicing and project close-out

Skills & Experience Required

Experience in a similar project engineering role within a process engineering environment (food industry preferred)

Demonstrated success delivering engineering projects

Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across all business levels

Proactive, positive, can-do approach

Proficiency with: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word; MS Project ,AutoCAD LT

Knowledge of steam systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, pipework, and basic electrical control systems highly advantageous

Full UK driving licence required

Work with a recognised industry leader; Varied and technically interesting projects; Collaborative team environment. Competitive salary and benefits package; Opportunities for travel and professional development

To Apply: Contact Alison Basson - 07814 547440 Ref: ABJ6481

Lead Engineer (Static Site)
Location: OX11 Postcode Area
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Engineer to join a major Facilities Management company on a static commercial site in the OX11 area. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to step into a leadership-focused role with responsibility for site performance, compliance, and team coordination within a professional commercial environment.

The Role

• Oversee day-to-day engineering operations on site
• Coordinate planned preventative and reactive maintenance
• Provide technical support and guidance to on-site engineers
• Ensure statutory compliance and H&S standards are met
• Act as key liaison between client, subcontractors, and management
• Manage documentation, reporting, and permit processes
• Participate in a call-out rota as required

Whats on Offer

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• MondayFriday working pattern (85)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Training and progression opportunities
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Free parking on site
• Stable role within a major FM organisation

About You

• Engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services)
• Experience within commercial maintenance environments
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience desirable
• Strong technical fault-finding ability
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Health & safety awareness and compliance knowledge
• Full UK driving licence desirable

Interested?
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this opportunity to join a leading FM provider offering long-term stability and career development.