Certain Advantage

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Certain Advantage Liverpool, Merseyside
Aug 07, 2026
Seasonal
Pipe Fitter/ Coded TIG Welder (days) Liverpool £20ph + overtime (x1.5) Mon - Fri Certain Advantage is partnering with an engineering business to recruit an experienced Pipe Fitter/ Coded TIG Welder . You will carry out pipe fabrication and welding duties with an emphasis on quality throughout, following established procedures and protocols always ensuring that customer' and company requirements are met. Key Responsibilities: TIG welding to coded standards in the 6G position across both mild and stainless steel. Interpreting and working from basic sketches, piping isometrics, and technical engineering drawings. All welding carried out to certified coded standards. Working flexibly across both on-site and workshop environments. Your Background: Good experience in TIG welding pipework. Able to work to timescales, using own initiative both individually and as part of a team. Proof of previous codings beneficial. During the Interview, We May Ask You About: CSCS/SPA/CCNSG TIG welding Are you intrigued? Apply now! Lukas - / Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to match top talent with the right opportunities. Whether you're looking to make a big impact or take the next step in your career, we're here to support you. We work with businesses across the UK in Engineering, IT, Finance, and Marketing. If this role isn't for you, visit certainadvantage.co.uk to sign up for job alerts and career advice.
Certain Advantage Plymouth, Devon
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer Lead Certain Advantage is hiring for a Mechanical Engineer Lead based in the Southwest area.This role is on a permanent basis and is hybrid-based. The CompanyWe're working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries-from Power Generation, Rail and more.Does this sound like your next career move?If you're ambitious to grow, this may be your next role?The Role:This role is for a Mechanical Engineer Lead-someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You'll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.You'll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Support engineering delivery across the full project lifecycle including concept development, design, implementation, commissioning, and operational support. Review and approve technical documentation Support configuration management activities. Provide technical oversight to facility modifications, infrastructure upgrades, and asset lifecycle management activities. Support planning, risk management, and progress reporting activities associated with engineering delivery. Support installation, commissioning, and testing activities where required to ensure engineering solutions are successfully implemented. The Individual We're looking for people who can show: Degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Engineering expertise within a highly regulated or safety-critical industry. Leading engineering teams or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities. Delivering engineering solutions across the full asset lifecycle including design, modification, maintenance, and operational support. Understanding of engineering governance, technical assurance, and configuration management. Desirable Attributes: Understanding of the nuclear industry and/or other safety-critical environments. Supporting infrastructure or facility-based engineering projects. Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or process systems associated with industrial facilities. Working within defence or MoD environments supporting asset lifecycle management. The Benefits: Salary circa £70 000 per annum Training and Development Career progression Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.Working with Certain AdvantageWe go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you're hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'll work with you to find it.We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn't for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.
Certain Advantage Bolton, Lancashire
Aug 07, 2026
Contractor
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a General Operative (Microelectronics) on an initial 12 month contract. This position will specifically require experience with strong soldering experience. Any prior microelectronics experience would be great, i.e. soldering under a microscope. You will also need experience working within a manufacturing environment. Hourly Rate: £24.78ph, after 12 weeks the rate increases to £26.12ph. Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50% Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Job Spec: The General Operator will be responsible for the carrying out of manufacturing and self-certification tasks within the deployed business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Carry out detailed standard assembly / manufacturing activities, undertaking all work to requisite procedures, quality standards, safety requirements and timescales. Very good Soldering experience is required Any experience of soldering under a microscope or in a similar environment would be great Any Looming or PCB experience would be great Previous background of working in a Production Technician or Assembly Operative role would be great Contribute to the efficient movement of work and information in the manufacturing area. Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours. Comply with all health and safety requirements. IPC 610 certified / trained preferred. Dexterity for fine work. Read and interpret layouts. Follow instructions. Willing to work flexible shift patterns. Attention to detail. Work on own with minimal supervision. Flexible. ESD training. Desirable skills: PC literate. Colophony health surveillance.
Certain Advantage Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Aug 07, 2026
Contractor
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills. Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter' Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe's No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer's needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to undertake cutting-edge research of novel mechanical technologies to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Responsibilities: Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, of both piece parts and assemblies. Support/liaise with manufacturing, resolving manufacturing problems & defects. Support to functional & environmental testing and trials. Liaise with suppliers/purchasing to resolve any technical queries that may arise. Planning and reporting on own day-to-day activities to meet project milestones. Gain clarification of and help to generate requirements, including challenging of extraneous requirements to reduce lead time, UPC and design complexity Skillset/experience required: Experience using Creo 3D design tool Knowledge of several of the following Manufacturing processes Tolerance studies Environmental test Mass property calculations Material selection FMEA Design for Manufacture/Assembly Environmental Gasket Sealing Tooling/fixtures design Structural design Defence Standards Review processes Product Lifecycles Industrial validation An ability to work as part of a multifunctional engineering team and be able to partake in or host design reviews. An appreciation of other engineering areas/domains.
Certain Advantage Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Aug 06, 2026
Contractor
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Systems Design Engineer (System Performance) on an initial 6 month contract. Candidates from a background of working as a Systems Design Engineer OR Simulation and Modelling Engineer OR Algorithm Engineer with experience of Matlab / Simulink would be great. Rate: £75.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days per week onsite. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter' Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Job Description: As one of two System Design Functions in Missile Architecture and Validation UK, System Design Missiles (SDM) is focused on providing Systems Engineering skills to Missile Systems programmes. As such we provide systems engineering skills to the project teams to establish requirements, system architectures and to guide the Verification & Validation process leading to product certification and acceptance by the Customer and their assurance agencies. As part of the system level assurance role we provide system level performance, security and safety assurance.System Performance Engineers are required within one of our systems engineering teams. You will provide performance prediction and analysis expertise to major defence programmes, developing the latest Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK Armed Forces in response to advanced threats in all domains (Air, Land, Sea). Responsibilities: You will join a Systems design team on one of the missile programmes. Responsibilities vary depending on the lifecycle stage of any given programme, but will typically include: Assessment of system performance using complex mathematical models (e.g. 6-Degree-of-Freedom (6-DoF) model): Developing a good understanding of how the wider system affects performance and the knock-on impacts of changes to the design For example, assessing the impact of algorithm, subsystem, or physical property changes on the safe release envelope or performance envelope of the system, against a defined set of requirements Assessments at all phases of the lifecycle: informing requirements at system and subsystem level assessing against the requirements throughout concept, assessment and demonstration phases in support of product review gates support to pre- and post- firing trial planning and analysis (supporting development and /or system verification) production of final verification evidence (e.g. Performance Statement) for the customer at the completion of development in-service-support and product evolution assessments Generation of Missile / Weapon performance boundary data for hosting in launch platform / system (i.e. LAR / WEZ / Range Ring data) via large scale modelling studies and mass data processing Skillset/experience required: Use of mathematical models to assess behaviour of dynamic systems Data analysis using Matlab and Simulink (or similar) Capturing and presenting technical data in a clear and concise for expert and non-expert audiences Exposure to the physical principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, guidance and control, and RF or IR seeker technology Systems engineering experience in system performance and the functional chain domain Systems engineering experience at multiple phases of the lifecycle such as requirements, system architecture, verification and certification. Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the capability to write clear, concise engineering documentation Good verbal communication, listening and time management skills Ability to engage with subject matter experts and grow your knowledge of new technical areas
Certain Advantage Plymouth, Devon
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Stress Engineer South West, UK Virtual interview Mon-FriCertain Advantage is partnering with a key client to recruit a Stress Engineer. You'll be responsible for delivering structural and stress analysis packages for a wide range of marine mechanical and hybrid structures. What will you be doing? Assess structural integrity by accounting for environmental loads, material degradation, and ageing mechanisms. Develop hand calculations, analytical models, and supporting technical evidence. Lead end-to-end analysis packages, from initial scoping through to final delivery and presentation. Provide practical, safety-focused recommendations, including design modifications where required. Maintain accurate, high-quality documentation, including drawings and analysis records. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to define requirements and communicate findings effectively. A couple of things you should know: Experience in structural or stress analysis within maritime, defence, industrial, or other regulated sectors. Strong understanding of mechanical structures, load paths, and material behaviour. Ability to evaluate ageing or degraded structures and apply sound engineering judgement in the presence of incomplete data. Proficient in structural hand calculations, analytical methods, and finite element analysis (FEA) tools. Effective communicator, confident in presenting technical information to clients and stakeholders. During an interview, you may be asked about: Your experience in Defence, Marine, or safety-critical environments. Your familiarity with marine degradation mechanisms such as corrosion, fatigue and long-term material behaviour. Sounds like you? Apply now or WhatsApp/ring Lukas - / Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to match top talent with the right opportunities. Whether you're looking to make a big impact or take the next step in your career, we're here to support you. We work with businesses across the UK in Engineering, IT, Finance, and Marketing. If this role isn't for you, visit certainadvantage.co.uk to sign up for job alerts and career advice.
Certain Advantage Plymouth, Devon
Aug 06, 2026
Seasonal
Quantity Surveyor South West, UK Certain Advantage is partnering with a key client to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a contract basis . You'll be responsible for delivering robust cost management across the full engineering project lifecycle, ensuring accurate financial control, commercial compliance and high-quality reporting. What will you be doing? Collaborate with the client to shape and develop future Quantity Surveying (QS) capability. Support portfolio-level projects and contribute to strategy for QS deployment and site-wide supportability. Develop robust cost plans, engineering estimates, and expenditure profiles. Maintain accurate budgets, forecasts, and commercial performance reporting. Lead contract administration activities, including variation management and change control. Support procurement processes through cost evaluation, tender assessments, and supplier reviews. Monitor project expenditure against baseline costs and proactively identify potential risks. Produce structured cost models, pricing schedules, and supporting commercial documentation. A couple of things you should know: Experience supporting commercial, cost, or contract management within engineering, construction, or technical project environments. Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating, and financial control across engineered scopes of work. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contract terms, and technical documentation. Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier evaluation, and contractor management within engineering supply chains. Highly analytical with strong numerical capability and a keen attention to detail. During an interview, you may be asked about: Your experience in Defence, Nuclear, Rail, Energy, or infrastructure environments. Your familiarity with engineering cost management tools, ERP systems or project controls platforms. Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today. Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to match top talent with the right opportunities. Whether you're looking to make a big impact or take the next step in your career, we're here to support you. We work with businesses across the UK in Engineering, IT, Finance, and Marketing. If this role isn't for you, visit certainadvantage.co.uk to sign up for job alerts and career advice.
Certain Advantage Huddersfield, Yorkshire
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Principal Design Engineer Leeds area, UK Virtual interview Mon-FriCertain Advantage is partnering with a key client to recruit a Principal Design Engineer. You will lead a design team, ensuring effective handover from simulation to design and technical leadership of continuous improvement initiatives for non-conformance. What will you be doing? Lead and line manage the team, coordinating workloads, resolving issues, and ensuring delivery against timescales, KPIs, and customer requirements. Develop team capability through performance management and targeted support to maintain high standards. Lead complex, high-value projects, delivering innovative, technically advanced solutions and providing expert guidance. Operate with a high degree of autonomy, making informed decisions within organisational and client frameworks. Drive quality in simulation deliverables and lead continuous improvement initiatives within the delivery stream. Manage non-conformance, implementing corrective actions and process improvements. Contribute to engineering strategy, best practices, and process development to enhance operational performance. Define and capture design requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout delivery. Lead internal and external design reviews, securing client acceptance of designs. Provide expert technical support in mechanical engineering across projects. A couple of things you should know: Proficient in the design of transmission systems, gears, and gearboxes Experienced in producing mechanical specifications, scopes of work, calculations, drawings, and schedules. Analyse and resolve complex design issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions. Iterate and refine designs through testing and analysis to ensure compliance with specifications. Manage and track design changes to existing products. Prepare technical reports and present progress to project teams and clients. Working knowledge of key design tools, including Solid Edge, Siemens NX, and AutoCAD. Confident in chairing design review meetings. During an interview, you may be asked about: Your knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001) Your experience in the heavy engineering industry, power transmission systems, gears and gearboxes Sounds like you? Apply now or WhatsApp/ring Lukas - / Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to match top talent with the right opportunities. Whether you're looking to make a big impact or take the next step in your career, we're here to support you. We work with businesses across the UK in Engineering, IT, Finance, and Marketing. If this role isn't for you, visit certainadvantage.co.uk to sign up for job alerts and career advice.
Certain Advantage Portsmouth, Hampshire
Aug 05, 2026
Contractor
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Embedded Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Portsmouth Hybrid/Remote working: 2 days per week remote working Duration: 6 months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Embedded Software Engineer Job Description: The role of Embedded Software Engineer is required due to increased demand for the work of our Advanced Developments Group (ADG). The ADG are a small team of highly innovative, enthusiastic engineers providing cutting edge technology solutions to our key customers. Responsibilities Use your skills and knowledge to prototype innovative wireless solutions You will be primarily developing using C/C++ on Embedded platforms Development of Embedded software/firmware prototypes in an agile environment Further development of proven prototypes to a deployment standard Development of software in a Real Time Embedded environment using Linux. (eg Microblaze or RISC-V using C/C++) Experience of working with and configuring Embedded Linux systems with tools such as Buildroot and Yocto Experience of working with Uboot, Kernel config and device trees Building and deploying Embedded Linux systems in an offline environment Skill Set Essential Experience programming Embedded Systems using C/C++ Experience of bare-metal and Embedded Linux environments Experience of linux device drivers including DMA, Interrupts, and Device Trees Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing Knowledge of Software Defined Radio
Certain Advantage Plymouth, Devon
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Civil Engineer South West, UKFull Time £40,000 - £50,000 Certain Advantage is partnering with a key client to recruit a Civil Engineer . You'll be responsible for refurbishments/renovation, new developments and listed building compliance. What will you be doing? Provide advice on construction-related matters across projects. Contribute to multiple stages of the RIBA Plan of Work. Produce and coordinate drawing packages and technical specifications. Liaise with key client stakeholders and the wider design team. Interface with statutory authorities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Arrange site and ground investigations, undertake condition surveys, and interpret findings to produce reports and remediation strategies. Deliver alterations to existing structures, including listed buildings, design small-scale new structures, and contribute to temporary works and support design. A couple of things you should know: Relevant civil engineering experience within highly regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, or oil and gas). Proven track record of delivering projects across RIBA Stages 3 to 5. Strong working knowledge of Revit and/or similar BIM-enabled software, with experience delivering to BIM Level 2 standards. Proficient in the interpretation and production of engineering drawings and technical specifications. Knowledge of the commercial and industrial sector environment Experience working in nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil and gas etc. Sounds like you? Apply now or call Lindsay on Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to match top talent with the right opportunities. Whether you're looking to make a big impact or take the next step in your career, we're here to support you. We work with businesses across the UK in Engineering, IT, Finance, and Marketing. If this role isn't for you, visit certainadvantage.co.uk to sign up for job alerts and career advice.
Certain Advantage Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Aug 03, 2026
Seasonal
Live Built Manufacturing Technician Certain Advantage is hiring for a Live Built Manufacturing Technician based in Henlow area .This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The CompanyWe're working with a world-class Manufacturing business that operates in the Defense sector.Does this sound like your next career move?If you're ambitious to grow, this may be your next role?Would you like to be responsible for carrying out manufacturing, test and inspection tasks within the Live Build Facility?The Role:This role is for a Live Built Manufacturing Technician-someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You'll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.You'll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure. Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits. Ensure manufacturing build, inspection and where relevant, test times are met. Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality. The Individual We're looking for people who can show: Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship OR Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC in a relevant Engineering/Manufacturing Subject Mechanical fitting/maintenance in a highly regulated sector The Benefits: Hourly rate of up to £29.70 per hour via an Umbrella company Training and Development Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.Working with Certain AdvantageWe go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you're hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'll work with you to find it.We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn't for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.
Certain Advantage Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Aug 02, 2026
Contractor
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer. The department are looking for candidates with skills in the following: Verification & validation, design modifications, commissioning, FMEAs, configuration control, sub-assembly manufacturing. Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter' Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Manufacturing Engineer Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA's, FAI's etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework activities. Management of Configuration Control by the embodiment of Design Modifications into the Manufacturing Instructions. Support to the Non Conformance Process using SAP. Skills / Experience: Verification & validation Design modifications COMMISSIONING FMEA's Configuration control Sub-assembly manufacturing Industrial Validation through the use of FMEA's, translating design requirements, interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions. Management of Configuration control by the embodiment of Design Modifications, Have the ability to interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions for both Skilled and Semi-Skilled operators. Have experience of Electronic Sub Assembly manufacture through to System level builds. Have experience and knowledge of the assembly process for small/miniature Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems. Must be able to work within and contribute to a team environment. Recognise and understand customer requirements, and respond to them. Qualifications Required: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard) AND Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 4 academic qualification (HNC, diploma, etc.) AND Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved ORDegree in a relevant Engineering subject.
Certain Advantage Bolton, Lancashire
Aug 02, 2026
Contractor
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer. The department are looking for candidates with skills in the following: Verification & validation, design modifications, commissioning, FMEAs, configuration control, sub-assembly manufacturing. Rate: £35.00 per hourLocation: BoltonContract: 37 Hours per weekOvertime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter'Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Manufacturing Engineer Job Description: • As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing.• Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions.• Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling.• Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA's, FAI's etc.• Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process.• Route card changes as a result or rework activities.• Management of Configuration Control by the embodiment of Design Modifications into the Manufacturing Instructions.• Support to the Non Conformance Process using SAP. Skills / Experience: • Verification & validation• Design modifications• COMMISSIONING• FMEA's• Configuration control• Sub-assembly manufacturing• Industrial Validation through the use of FMEA's, translating design requirements, interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions. Management of Configuration control by the embodiment of Design Modifications, • Have the ability to interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions for both Skilled and Semi-Skilled operators.• Have experience of Electronic Sub Assembly manufacture through to System level builds.• Have experience and knowledge of the assembly process for small/miniature Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems.• Must be able to work within and contribute to a team environment.• Recognise and understand customer requirements, and respond to them. Qualifications Required: • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)AND• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 4 academic qualification (HNC, diploma, etc.)AND• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achievedORDegree in a relevant Engineering subject.
Certain Advantage Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an Embedded ADA Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis. Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Embedded ADA Software Engineer Job Description: Join the growing Software team in Stevenage, working as part of a dynamic team to develop, test and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.You will need to be able to work independently and be self driven whilst providing some technical leadership. You will need to be very proactive and comfortable working with teams outside of the SW department, and be able to work in a lab based environment using various test tools such as scopes, logic analysers, bespoke test equipment and host based testing. Responsibilities: Developing Real Time Embedded SW in ADA on a power PC Testing the embedded SW Producing test requirements & test scripts for Unit, Subsystem and System level testing on both host and target platforms Running tests, analysing results and using target test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes Documenting the SW Skillset/experience required: Experience developing in the ADA Programming Language and motivated to develop reliable, high performance, standardised, and documented software Experience of programming embedded Software on a Power PC Experience of testing embedded SW and using test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes Experience of DOORS Experience in model-based development, either in SysML/UML Understanding of standardised bus systems and protocols Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time and mission critical Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical, and Test and Validation
Certain Advantage Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit an Embedded C Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. This role can be worked on a 4 day week basis. Hourly Rate: £68.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Embedded C Software Engineer Job Description: Join a growing Software team in Stevenage, working as part of a dynamic team to develop, test and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.You will need to be able to work independently and be self driven whilst providing some technical leadership. You will need to be very proactive and comfortable working with teams outside of the SW department, and be able to develop embedded SW in C and be able to work in a lab based environment using various test tools such as scopes, logic analysers, bespoke test equipment and host based testing. Responsibilities: An Embedded Software C Engineer capable of developing, integrating and testing embedded Software Producing test requirements & test scripts for Unit, Subsystem and System level testing on both host and target platforms Running tests, analysing results and using target test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes Documentation and Design work in UML Skillset/experience required: Experience of the C Programming Language Experience of testing software products for ARM based multi-core processing platforms Experience of communications protocols (e.g. SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCI-Express) Experience of DOORS Experience of test tools and techniques in both host and target environments Experience of test tools such as LDRA or equivalent for host testing Experience in model-based development, either in SysML/UML Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems such as PikeOS or FreeRTOS Bare metal programming
Certain Advantage Bristol, Somerset
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Job Description: The company are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join our Development Facility in Bristol.Join the growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission-critical defence systems. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision. Responsibilities: What the department are looking for: The role will involve software development and integration testing with the equipment containing the software under test and suitable skills in this area will be expected. Developing in C++ and Rhapsody, and using EWM as the preferred configuration tool. Developing current software requirements. The role will involve working within a lab environment running software on target hardware. Developing software in on controlled Software environment. Skillset/experience required: Strong C++ knowledge Knowledge of Rhapsody UML Competent with MS word, for reviewing and updating technical documentation. Experience of RTC/EWM would be beneficial CUDA experience would be beneficial
Certain Advantage Bristol, Somerset
Oct 06, 2025
Contractor
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Technical Software Documentation Officer subcontractor on an initial 12-month contract. *The department are not looking for a Software Engineer (this is not an engineer position). They are looking for someone with Documentation experience, ensuring all is correct for software releases. The role will require an understanding of the software process * Rate: £65 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Bristol Hybrid/Remote working: The role will be onsite - but the department are happy for the role to be worked on a 4-day week (Monday to Thursday) basis Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview process Technical Software Documentation Officer Job Description: Capable, self-driven and flexible software professional to support multiple development teams in project management and software delivery. It would suit someone who enjoys multi-tasking, project management support and can act as a lynchpin, enabling the company to successfully to deliver fully qualified software products. What the department are looking for; A process champion to assist our software development teams with planning, documentation, configuration and delivery. Key skills required include: Experience of software process in high reliability, safety or regulated sectors Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle Knowledge of Project Management principles Role includes: Providing software input and configuration management Supporting multiple programmes Directly interfacing with software engineers and project leaders Supporting internal customer teams, such as Test and lab custodians Supporting delivery of Integration deliverables Other info: This role supports a large range of project and people simultaneously, a constantly evolving challenge This role is for someone who likes to be aware of the big picture, as it constantly involves activities across the software life cycle This role is for someone who wants to work in software and enjoys multi-tasking Ideal for someone who is thinking about a move to project management
Certain Advantage Dalkeith, Midlothian
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Role: Assistant Management Accountant Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum Location: East Lothian What You'll Be Doing: My client is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Management Accountant to join their Finance team. This is an exciting opportunityto play a key role in delivering timely, accurate monthly management accounts and supporting the wider business with financial insight click apply for full job details
Certain Advantage Warrington, Cheshire
Oct 03, 2025
Contractor
EC&I Designers (6-12 months) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established Engineering client for a number of EC&I Designers on a contract basis to support important Nuclear projects in the UK. They require EC&I Designers to engage with the Integrated Design, facility and project teams and collaborate throughout the project lifecycle in all phases, offering their expertise in EC&I de click apply for full job details
Certain Advantage Dalkeith, Midlothian
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Credit Controller Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum (depending on experience) Location: East Lothian A dynamic and expanding business is seeking a Credit Controller to join its busy Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong eye for detail and a proactive approach to help manage customer accounts, improve cashflow, and maintain healthy customer relationships click apply for full job details