Electus Recruitment Solutions

Your planning experience within the defence industry would be of great interest to my client. You will be supporting complex, high-value defence programmes and will therefore need strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work in secure environments. In return, you will be offered an excellent benefits package and a variety of certified training options. NOTE: Only sole British nationals can be considered for this role due to security restrictions. Dual nationals, sponsorship and visa holders cannot be accepted. Please state nationality clearly in your application. About the job They currently require the services of a Project Planner . This role includes: Working as part of a team of planners Managing the project plans and schedules of complex defence projects using P6 Preparing Project Management Reporting Packs Providing KPI metrics Creating and maintaining Project WBS structures Monitoring project milestone delivery Supporting creation and maintenance of EVM reporting About you Experience planning projects within the defence sector Previous experience using Primavera P6 would be advantageous Project Planner Bristol, Somerset or Devon 45-65K NOTE: Only sole British nationals can be considered. Sponsorship, visas or dual nationality cannot be accepted for this role. Key Skills: planner, planning, primavera, p6, project controls, EVM, WBS, defence, security cleared This is a permanent position.

Head of Shafts (Civils) - Senior Project Manager A specialist recruitment partnership is seeking a Head of Shafts (Civils) to lead the design, construction, and delivery of shaft and associated civils works within complex tunnelling projects. This role involves directing multidisciplinary teams to manage all aspects of shaft construction including temporary works, shaft sinking, sprayed concrete lining, secondary linings, and reinforced concrete structures.Key responsibilities include developing strategic plans that align with project objectives, overseeing detailed engineering designs and compliance with regulatory standards, and managing contractors to deliver high-quality construction within agreed timelines. The role requires active coordination with tunnelling activities and stakeholder groups to mitigate risks and maintain project integration.The ideal candidate will hold a degree in civil or mining engineering and have significant experience (10+ years) in heavy civil engineering, specialising in tunnelling and underground construction with a strong focus on shafts. Proven leadership in managing large-scale projects, combined with proficiency in project management tools and an in-depth understanding of safety and environmental regulations, is essential.This role demands technical expertise in tunnelling methods, temporary works design, and construction supervision. Candidates should demonstrate innovation in construction methodologies and a commitment to embedding safety culture and environmental compliance.This is a permanent role based on site with a minimum of four days per week working pattern.This recruitment is conducted by a specialist partnership supporting engineering and technical sectors.This is a permanent role.Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.

System Safety Engineer - London (Hybrid) We are working in partnership with a client to recruit a System Safety Engineer to support the delivery of complex railway infrastructure projects. The role focuses on system safety and interoperability assurance across design and construction phases, ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual requirements.The successful candidate will support design and construction teams, manage hazard identification and risk assessments, maintain technical assurance documentation, and provide guidance on system safety practices. This role involves producing reports, tracking assurance deliverables, and contributing to continuous improvement of assurance processes. Key Responsibilities Support system safety and interoperability management plans and procedures Liaise with design and construction teams and subcontractors to ensure safety compliance Produce and submit asset-specific system safety reports Advise project teams on system safety practices and procedures Deliver briefings and awareness training on system safety topics Track assurance deliverables and maintain configuration control Contribute to technical assurance activities for certification Required Skills and Experience Experience in system safety and interoperability assurance in railway projects Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills Technical reporting and documentation proficiency Familiarity with project information tools such as MS Office, DOORS, ProjectWise High attention to detail and analytical skills Desirable Skills Knowledge of certification processes for railway systems Experience delivering system safety training and briefings Experience with phased construction projects This is a contract role.The day rate is very competitive and will be inside of IR35.Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.

Develop complex weapons capabilities for the UK Armed Forces as a Systems Performance Engineer. This Stevenage-based defence company that produces military weapons systems will reward your hard work significantly with bonuses, annual salary reviews and paid overtime, among other benefits. You will provide performance prediction and analysis expertise to major defence programmes by studying missile performance. Due to the classification of the position, this role is based on-site. Key Responsibilities: Plan and conduct technical studies into the performance of various systems involving complex mathematical models Work closely with SMEs in Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Lethality, Guidance, Control & Navigation, and Seekers to understand how these contribute to systems performance Report and analyse performance data in both internal design reviews and external performance statements About You: Experience in running and analysing complex computer simulations (e.g. 6 Degrees of Freedom models) Competent with MATLAB Excellent analytical skills with the ability to present technical data clearly and concisely Must be a British National due to high-level security clearance requirements Salary and Benefits: The base salary for this role is circa 43,000. You will be eligible for paid overtime and annual bonuses. You will be able to utilise the dedicated learning and development budget and support for further professional development. There is free parking on-site as well as subsidised meals. Do you want to work on cutting-edge technology at the forefront of UK defence technology? Then this is the role for you. Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens . Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. This is a permanent position.

Deliver Innovative Solutions to Provide an End-to-End Representation of the Weapon System as a Lead Software Developer.This well-established defence company that produces military weapons systems will reward your hard work significantly with bonuses, annual salary reviews and development opportunities among other benefits.You will provide technical leadership and manage projects to develop various synthetic environments using the C family of programming languages.About the Role:• Developing Synthetic Environments: Hands-on development using C programming languages, working with Project Leads and Simulation Architects.• Integrating and Supporting Weapon Systems Development: Combining real products, models, and synthetic environments for visualization, verification, validation, training, and demonstrations across the full product lifecycle.• Driving Technical Innovation: Contributing to the development of new and innovative capabilities, including advanced visualization techniques like AR/VR, to support weapon systems development.About You:• A Lead Software Engineer who is adaptable and creative in their approach to lead a small software development team and advance the technical development of synthetic environments / simulations• A strong background in software (C# and C++), and its realisation and system wide impact, with a robust approach to problem solving• You will have an open approach to software development, as the software you develop can be used across multiple products and projects• Exposure to real-time software development and simulation standards (DIS and HLA) would be advantageousKey Information:• Role: Lead Software Developer (C# and C++)• Salary: Circa £65,000 Depending on Experience • Location: Stevenage - 3-4 Days a Week On-Site • Eligibility: Must hold British Citizenship Due to Security Clearance RequirementsKey Skills:Software development, C#, C++, synthetic environment and simulation development, real-time softwareDue to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.This is a permanent position.

Proposal Engineer Job Description: Our client is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Proposal Engineer professional to join their team as a Technical Bid Specialist. In this role, you will play a crucial part in interpreting technical requirements and developing cost-effective design solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to prepare comprehensive work structures, specifications, and proposals, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and company processes. If you are passionate about delivering innovative technical solutions and have a knack for managing complex bids. Key Requirements Essential Criteria: Proven experience in interpreting technical requirements and developing cost-effective design solutions. Strong knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Equipment Breakdown Structures (EBS). Experience in preparing Scopes of Work, Procurement Specifications, and Program Plans. Familiarity with supplier selection processes and regulatory approvals. Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with customers and subcontractors. Experience in producing complex technical bids and proposals. Strong organisational skills with the ability to estimate effort and materials required for projects. Proficiency in presenting technical solutions to stakeholders and customer selection teams. Desirable Criteria: Experience in sales and marketing support within a technical environment. Familiarity with the commercial aspects of bid proposals and supply chain functions. Previous involvement in Bid Review meetings or similar processes. Understanding of Capture Plans and strategic business development. Relevant qualifications in engineering, project management, or a related field. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Experience working in a similar industry or sector. Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Technical Interpretation: Analyse technical requirements to create cost-effective design solutions that meet project goals. Documentation Preparation: Develop Work Breakdown Structures, Equipment Breakdown Structures, Scopes of Work, Procurement Specifications, and Program Plans to facilitate project management. Supplier Assessment: Evaluate and engage with potential suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project needs. Supplier Selection Support: Assist in the supplier selection process by working with quality and supply chain personnel, ensuring compliance with regulatory approvals and company processes. Collaboration with Commercial Functions: Work closely with the Commercial and Supply Chain teams to address relevant aspects in bid proposals. Effort and Material Estimation: Accurately estimate the resources required for various tasks and programs, contributing to project planning and budgeting. Technical Bids Production: Collaborate with bid or project teams to produce comprehensive technical bids and proposals for clients. Sales and Marketing Support: Manage the timely preparation and provision of technical information needed for business proposals and customer quotations. Customer Liaison: Communicate with customers' technical and commercial personnel, participating in Bid Review meetings to ensure clarity and understanding. Presentation Skills: Effectively present the technical aspects of bids to customer selection teams, showcasing the value of proposed solutions. Capture Plan Development: Take initiative in developing Capture Plans that outline strategies and approaches for securing new business opportunities in the future. Skills / Experience Required: A broad engineering background, ideally spanning electrical & mechanical disciplines, including Design, Specification, Installation, Test and Commissioning. Civil Engineering Services Experience - with specific expertise in one or more disciplines from Construction, Electrical, Safety, HVAC, Water & Waste Systems. Experience of containerised systems desired, but not essential Ability to collate, prepare and present well structured, coherent written specifications and technical documentation. Previous experience in producing Technical Proposals & Bids sought. Ability to use appropriate design packages including AutoCAD and AutoDesk Inventor Competent User of Microsoft Office packages, in particular Word, Excel. Overview Position - Proposal Engineer - Permanent Location - Portland, Weymouth Salary - £45k Scopes of Work, SOW, Proposals, Bid Reviews, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Construction, Safety, HVAC, Water, Waste Systems. Only apply for this role if you currently hold the specific Government Security Clearance or are eligible for Government Security Clearance.Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. This is a Permanent Role

Construction Capture Manager Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Capture professional to strengthen and expand their construction portfolio. This pivotal role will be responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities, leading bid strategies, and creating winning concepts of operation in line with departmental objectives. The successful candidate will: Lead the capture of all construction operations bids and drive organic growth within existing projects. Apply a strong background in the NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (NEC3/4) frameworks to shape bids and manage Client engagement. Build and maintain strong Client relationships to maximise future business opportunities. Contribute directly to the identification, development, and capture of new construction projects in both the UK and international markets. Key Requirements: Proven track record in construction capture, business development, or bid management. In-depth knowledge and experience with NEC3/4 contracts. Strong Client relationship management and communication skills. Ability to work across diverse teams and deliver innovative, competitive solutions. Eligible to obtain and maintain the required security clearance for restricted national and international sites. Tasks and Duties will include: Task Descriptions: Instrumental in capturing new business for the Company by creating winning bids. Manage the requirements for the capture of new business opportunities: Develop bid strategies and concepts of operation Manage the full bid process including work breakdown structure and technical solution development Production of bid proposals & associated plans Manage the relationship with the client to include ensuring clear lines of communications are established and that their requirements are fully understood Lead the Cost Estimation & Pricing processes in conjunction with Senior Manager EP&P Bid review and general bid team management. Ensure that the final bid submissions meet the highest quality standards. Manage liaison with the Design & Engineering team during the bid lifecycle to coordinate inputs to the technical bid solution. Support the sub-contractor and supplier selection process, in conjunction with Quality, Technical & Supply Chain personnel. Liaison with the Supply Chain Manager to identify suppliers/sub-contractors and help produce the associated scopes of work in support of bids. Liaison with the Commercial Manager to produce the commercial aspects of the proposals. Support Marketing and Business Development by managing the preparation and supply of technical information. Represent the company to existing customers and potential new clients, including presentation of company & programme capabilities and bid solutions to customer assessment teams. Compliance with Company Business Operating Procedures and development of new processes and procedures to meet the business objectives. Attendance at Gate Reviews and other related proposal reviews as required. Responsible for the handover of complete bid packages to Operations following successful bid awards. Responsible for the provision of accurate bid status & tracking information to maintain the Systems New Business Opportunities dataset. Maintain communications and liaison with Operations, HR, Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial, Design & Engineering and QHSE departments/functions. Responsibility for the management of archived information relating to all previous bid activity that requires retention, in accordance with the Company's Records Retention Business Process. Ability to travel Overseas essential. Requirement to Assist with live projects where the need arises. Overview: Position - Construction Capture Manager - Permanent Salary - £60k Location - Portland, Weymouth. Only apply for this role if you currently hold the specific Government Security Clearance or are eligible for Government Security Clearance.Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. This is a Permanent Role

System Design Engineer - Electrical & Mechanical (Sole BRITISH citizens ONLY) Are you an experienced System Design Engineer looking to take ownership of complex projects? A world-leading maritime systems integrator is seeking an engineer to join their team in Surrey. This is a chance to influence the future technical direction of a dynamic engineering department, working on critical defence and commercial projects. The Role This is not a template-driven position. You will work across the full design lifecycle, from concept through to production, creating detailed electrical and mechanical drawings. Your technical expertise will be crucial in ensuring all designs adhere to EU directives and BS7671 wiring regulations. A key part of your remit will involve leading the selection and implementation of a new company-wide CAD software, offering a rare opportunity for true project ownership and influence. About You Proven background in electrical and mechanical systems design. Proficient with CAD software (AutoCAD knowledge a plus) In-depth knowledge of EU electrical safety and compliance. Experience with BS7671 wiring regulations (18th edition). Ability to work autonomously, problem-solve, and manage competing priorities. Must be a sole UK citizen eligible for SC Security Clearance. What's on Offer Location: Redhill, Surrey (on-site for the first 6 months, then hybrid) Annual Bonus, Private Healthcare, Pension, Gym free parking Opportunity: Shape a company's technical strategy and lead on a high-impact project. If you are a self-sufficient and proactive engineer with a passion for technical design, we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please apply now.

C# Software Engineer 40,000 to 55,000 Plus Bonus & Benefits Stevenage Hybrid 2-3 Days a Week On-Site Role Overview Our client is seeking a skilled C# Software Engineer to develop real-time software components that simulate complex weapons systems and integrate hardware, delivering accurate visualisation, demonstrations, verification, validation and training capabilities. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain real-time software using C# and C++ within an agile scrum environment Integrate hardware components to support realistic system simulations Ensure software quality through verification, validation, continuous integration and test-driven development Candidate Profile Applicants should have practical experience in software engineering with C# and C++, ideally in real-time. Configuration control experience. Comfortable working in an agile environment. Familiarity with continuous integration, continuous delivery and unit testing is essential. Salary and Benefits Competitive salary 35,000 to 55,000 plus bonus up to 2,500 Paid overtime and flexible leave options Relocation assitance available Excellent site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking Security Clearance and Eligibility This role requires security clearance and is only open to British citizens. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability at that time. Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level. This is a permanent role.

Test missiles indoors. Put your systems engineering skills to the test by working on complex weapons systems design, testing and debugging as a Systems Engineer in Hardware-in-the-Loop team. This well-established defence company that produces military weapons systems will reward your hard work significantly with bonuses, annual salary reviews and paid overtime among other benefits. You will be analysing and improving real-time simulations that surround complex missile hardware. About the Role: Be involved in missile testing, including exploring interactions between sub-systems and bespoke test equipment Develop real-time simulations Conduct experiments with both hardware and software Analyse missile performance and produce reports of findings About You: A breadth of engineering knowledge with deeper experience in a few of the following areas: Interface debugging and system integration Testing of sensors or other sub-systems System performance analysis Software / simulation design Key Information: Role: Systems Engineer (Hardware-in-the-Loop) Salary: 35,000- 55,000 plus a bonus and benefits Location: Stevenage: 80% on-site working with world-class equipment Eligibility: British Citizenship required due to security clearance requirements You will be successful in this role if you have an understanding of complex systems analysis, debugging and integration and if you enjoy working in a laboratory environment as part of a collaborative team. Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to British Citizens . Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. This is a permanent position.