Join a leading independent technology and services provider as a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Consultant/Specialist Engineer. Job Overview We're partnering with a leading global IT services provider undergoing significant growth across its VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) practice.This is a project-driven, customer-facing role, not BAU support. You will play a key role in delivering enterprise-scale cloud and infrastructure transformation programmes, working across multiple client environments.With a strong pipeline of secured work, this opportunity offers long-term contract stability, exposure to cutting-edge VCF 5.x and VCF 9 environments, and the chance to work on modern hybrid cloud platforms and automation-led infrastructure. Job Title: VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Consultant/Specialist Engineer. Location: Hybrid - London (Blackfriars), Hatfield + UK client sites Duration: Initial [6-12 months] + strong extension pipeline Start: ASAP What You'll Be Doing Leading and supporting end-to-end VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) deployments, including design, build, configuration, upgrade, and optimisation Delivering greenfield deployments and brownfield migrations (VCF Import scenarios) across enterprise environments Managing SDDC life cycle operations, including patching, upgrades, and workload domain management via SDDC Manager. Implementing and optimising core VCF components: vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, HA/DRS)vSAN (HCI storage, ESA/OSA architectures)NSX (network virtualisation, micro-segmentation, load balancing) Driving automation and infrastructure modernisation using Scripting, APIs, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Supporting hybrid cloud architectures, including workload mobility and migration strategies (eg, HCX) Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams on client-facing engagements Engaging with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Contributing to broader cloud transformation and platform engineering initiatives What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience delivering VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5.x and/or VCF 9) solutions Deep expertise across the VMware stack: vSphere (compute virtualisation)vSAN (software-defined storage)NSX (networking & security)SDDC Manager (life cycle and automation) Proven experience delivering end-to-end VMware solutions in enterprise-scale environments Experience with: VCF deployments (greenfield) and migrations (brownfield) Life cycle management (patching, upgrades, optimisation) Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimisation skills Experience working in customer-facing or consulting environments Strong stakeholder management, communication, and documentation skills VCP-VCF certification (or actively working towards certification) Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with automation and Scripting, including: PowerCLI (highly desirable) Python VMware REST APIs Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps tooling: Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines (eg, Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) Knowledge of VMware Tanzu/Kubernetes (TKG) and container platforms Experience with hybrid/multi-cloud environments (VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, etc.) Familiarity with the broader VMware ecosystem: VMware Aria Suite (Operations, Automation) HCX (migration tooling) NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi) Understanding of enterprise security and compliance, including: NSX micro-segmentation Identity integration (AD/Entra ID) Experience working across multi-client consultancy or project delivery environments Working Model & Benefits Hybrid working across UK All client travel fully expensed Exposure to multiple enterprise environments Strong pipeline of long-term transformation programmes VMware Certification and training opportunities How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
May 21, 2026
Contractor
Join a leading independent technology and services provider as a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Consultant/Specialist Engineer. Job Overview We're partnering with a leading global IT services provider undergoing significant growth across its VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) practice.This is a project-driven, customer-facing role, not BAU support. You will play a key role in delivering enterprise-scale cloud and infrastructure transformation programmes, working across multiple client environments.With a strong pipeline of secured work, this opportunity offers long-term contract stability, exposure to cutting-edge VCF 5.x and VCF 9 environments, and the chance to work on modern hybrid cloud platforms and automation-led infrastructure. Job Title: VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Consultant/Specialist Engineer. Location: Hybrid - London (Blackfriars), Hatfield + UK client sites Duration: Initial [6-12 months] + strong extension pipeline Start: ASAP What You'll Be Doing Leading and supporting end-to-end VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) deployments, including design, build, configuration, upgrade, and optimisation Delivering greenfield deployments and brownfield migrations (VCF Import scenarios) across enterprise environments Managing SDDC life cycle operations, including patching, upgrades, and workload domain management via SDDC Manager. Implementing and optimising core VCF components: vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, HA/DRS)vSAN (HCI storage, ESA/OSA architectures)NSX (network virtualisation, micro-segmentation, load balancing) Driving automation and infrastructure modernisation using Scripting, APIs, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Supporting hybrid cloud architectures, including workload mobility and migration strategies (eg, HCX) Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams on client-facing engagements Engaging with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Contributing to broader cloud transformation and platform engineering initiatives What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience delivering VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5.x and/or VCF 9) solutions Deep expertise across the VMware stack: vSphere (compute virtualisation)vSAN (software-defined storage)NSX (networking & security)SDDC Manager (life cycle and automation) Proven experience delivering end-to-end VMware solutions in enterprise-scale environments Experience with: VCF deployments (greenfield) and migrations (brownfield) Life cycle management (patching, upgrades, optimisation) Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimisation skills Experience working in customer-facing or consulting environments Strong stakeholder management, communication, and documentation skills VCP-VCF certification (or actively working towards certification) Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with automation and Scripting, including: PowerCLI (highly desirable) Python VMware REST APIs Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps tooling: Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines (eg, Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) Knowledge of VMware Tanzu/Kubernetes (TKG) and container platforms Experience with hybrid/multi-cloud environments (VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, etc.) Familiarity with the broader VMware ecosystem: VMware Aria Suite (Operations, Automation) HCX (migration tooling) NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi) Understanding of enterprise security and compliance, including: NSX micro-segmentation Identity integration (AD/Entra ID) Experience working across multi-client consultancy or project delivery environments Working Model & Benefits Hybrid working across UK All client travel fully expensed Exposure to multiple enterprise environments Strong pipeline of long-term transformation programmes VMware Certification and training opportunities How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Principal Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centres Location: South London About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead the delivery of complex, large-scale data centre projects across the UK and internationally. This is a senior leadership role, ideal for someone with deep technical expertise in mission-critical environments and a passion for innovation, sustainability, and high-performance design. You will play a key role in shaping electrical design strategies for hyperscale and colocation data centres, ensuring solutions are resilient, efficient, and future-ready. Key Responsibilities Lead the electrical design delivery of large-scale data centre projects (new build and upgrades) Develop and oversee LV & HV power distribution systems , including UPS, generators, and redundancy strategies (N+1, 2N, etc.) Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams Engage directly with clients, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure successful project outcomes Carry out peer reviews , technical approvals, and ensure compliance with relevant standards Drive innovation in energy efficiency, sustainability, and resilience Support business development through technical input and client engagement Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team Key Requirements Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership Extensive experience delivering mission-critical/data centre projects Strong knowledge of: Power distribution systems (HV/LV) Standby power systems (diesel generators, battery storage, UPS) Electrical resilience standards in critical environments Proficiency with industry software (e.g., ETAP, Amtech, Dialux, Revit) Excellent communication and leadership skills Experience working in a consultancy or engineering design environment Desirable Experience Exposure to hyperscale data centre clients Experience with international projects and standards Understanding of sustainability frameworks and low-carbon design Knowledge of digital engineering / BIM processes What's on Offer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, high-profile data centre developments A collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment Clear progression into technical or project leadership roles Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Apply Now If you are a driven electrical engineer ready to take a leading role in delivering critical infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Principal Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centres Location: South London About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead the delivery of complex, large-scale data centre projects across the UK and internationally. This is a senior leadership role, ideal for someone with deep technical expertise in mission-critical environments and a passion for innovation, sustainability, and high-performance design. You will play a key role in shaping electrical design strategies for hyperscale and colocation data centres, ensuring solutions are resilient, efficient, and future-ready. Key Responsibilities Lead the electrical design delivery of large-scale data centre projects (new build and upgrades) Develop and oversee LV & HV power distribution systems , including UPS, generators, and redundancy strategies (N+1, 2N, etc.) Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams Engage directly with clients, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure successful project outcomes Carry out peer reviews , technical approvals, and ensure compliance with relevant standards Drive innovation in energy efficiency, sustainability, and resilience Support business development through technical input and client engagement Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team Key Requirements Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership Extensive experience delivering mission-critical/data centre projects Strong knowledge of: Power distribution systems (HV/LV) Standby power systems (diesel generators, battery storage, UPS) Electrical resilience standards in critical environments Proficiency with industry software (e.g., ETAP, Amtech, Dialux, Revit) Excellent communication and leadership skills Experience working in a consultancy or engineering design environment Desirable Experience Exposure to hyperscale data centre clients Experience with international projects and standards Understanding of sustainability frameworks and low-carbon design Knowledge of digital engineering / BIM processes What's on Offer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, high-profile data centre developments A collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment Clear progression into technical or project leadership roles Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Apply Now If you are a driven electrical engineer ready to take a leading role in delivering critical infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Principal Software Engineer Location: Remote Salary: Up to £90,000 + Benefits Contract: Permanent A Principal Software Engineer is required to drive the technical vision and architecture of a mission-critical Field Platform for a leading organisation. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, ideal for someone experienced in building scalable solutions using modern engineering practices and Microsoft technologies. You will be joining a house hold UK name carrying out a large digital transformation. Key Responsibilities & Skills: Define and implement a scalable, resilient Field Platform architecture, driving unification and reducing technical debt. Strong knowledge of Dynamics Field Service, .NET, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem to modernise and optimise the platform. Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver new capabilities, such as workflow optimisation, knowledge management, and quoting tools for field operations. Champion clean architecture, CI/CD automation, observability, security-by-design principles, and performance tuning. Enhance offline capabilities for challenging field conditions with caching, failover mechanisms, and robust fail-safes. Leverage AI, telemetry, and synthetic monitoring to improve error tracking, diagnostics, and operational decision-making while maintaining human oversight. Additional Experience & Attributes: Experience leading engineering standards in product-led organisations with cross-functional teams. Deep understanding of field workforce operations, safety, and compliance requirements. Strong collaboration skills to act as a bridge between technical teams, business stakeholders, and external technology partners. This is a pivotal role where you'll influence architectural decisions, drive technical innovation, and improve operational processes for a high-impact platform. If you're ready to lead transformative projects with Dynamics Field Service and the Microsoft tech stack, please get in touch by applying or emailing directly: (see below)
May 21, 2026
Full time
Principal Software Engineer Location: Remote Salary: Up to £90,000 + Benefits Contract: Permanent A Principal Software Engineer is required to drive the technical vision and architecture of a mission-critical Field Platform for a leading organisation. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, ideal for someone experienced in building scalable solutions using modern engineering practices and Microsoft technologies. You will be joining a house hold UK name carrying out a large digital transformation. Key Responsibilities & Skills: Define and implement a scalable, resilient Field Platform architecture, driving unification and reducing technical debt. Strong knowledge of Dynamics Field Service, .NET, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem to modernise and optimise the platform. Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver new capabilities, such as workflow optimisation, knowledge management, and quoting tools for field operations. Champion clean architecture, CI/CD automation, observability, security-by-design principles, and performance tuning. Enhance offline capabilities for challenging field conditions with caching, failover mechanisms, and robust fail-safes. Leverage AI, telemetry, and synthetic monitoring to improve error tracking, diagnostics, and operational decision-making while maintaining human oversight. Additional Experience & Attributes: Experience leading engineering standards in product-led organisations with cross-functional teams. Deep understanding of field workforce operations, safety, and compliance requirements. Strong collaboration skills to act as a bridge between technical teams, business stakeholders, and external technology partners. This is a pivotal role where you'll influence architectural decisions, drive technical innovation, and improve operational processes for a high-impact platform. If you're ready to lead transformative projects with Dynamics Field Service and the Microsoft tech stack, please get in touch by applying or emailing directly: (see below)
Become part of a mission-driven digital team helping to build secure, resilient services used by millions across the UK. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are seeking a Principal Technical Architect with strong architectural governance experience, the ability to lead across complex multi-team programmes and the confidence to operate at both strategic and delivery levels. Permanent role, hybrid working from Swansea (60% office-based), salary of up to £98,061 (inc allowances, based on skills and experience) plus 29% employer pension contribution and excellent Civil Service benefits. OPEN SESSION Would you like to find out more about the role, the digital team and what it's like to work at DVLA? If so, DVLA are organising a familiarisation session where you can virtually 'meet the team' and an opportunity to ask questions on Thursday 14th May at 12pm. Please follow the apply link for instrictions to book yur virtual seat. About role DVLA delivers national-scale digital services that enable the safe and lawful use of vehicles across the UK, supporting millions of drivers and vehicles every year. With a significant increase in concurrent transformation programmes including legislative change, service improvement, and new digital initiatives - DVLA is strengthening its architecture leadership capability to ensure coherence, governance and long-term value. As a Principal Technical Architect, you will provide end-to-end architectural ownership across a major programme, ensuring that solutions delivered across multiple products and teams align to agreed principles, standards and strategic direction. You will act as the architectural authority within the programme, bridging technical architecture, delivery and programme-level decision-making. As a Principal Technical Architect, you will: Provide end-to-end architectural oversight across a large, complex programme spanning multiple delivery teams Lead and evolve architectural governance, ensuring consistency, quality and alignment with DVLA standards Own and produce technical impact assessments, translating business change into architectural implications and options Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps across short-, medium- and long-term horizons Oversee and assure architectural outputs from Lead Technical Architects, providing coaching and direction Work closely with programme and senior stakeholders, representing architecture at boards and planning forums Identify risks, dependencies and cross-domain impacts early and drive resolution Essential skills for the Principal Technical Architect include: Proven experience operating as a Technical Architect or Lead Architect across multiple teams or programmes Strong understanding of architectural governance and the ability to design and improve governance processes Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership Broad technical knowledge across systems, integrations and cloud platforms Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused language Demonstrable ownership of end-to-end architectural delivery in complex, ambiguous environments Desirable skills for the Principal Technical Architect include: Experience working in government or other regulated environments Exposure to large-scale digital transformation programmes Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Background in software engineering or hands-on technical delivery Experience working with emerging technologies, including AI Benefits Alongside your salary of £69,501 - £98,061, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £20,134 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits: Best in class learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues Generous employer contribution of 28.9%, depending on chosen pension scheme Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance Digital communities with clear career frameworks On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies) On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff Free parking Why Join? This is a high-impact role with senior visibility, offering the opportunity to shape architecture across nationally significant digital programmes. You will influence how DVLA delivers and governs technology at scale, while developing your own career within one of the UK's largest and most complex digital organisations.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Become part of a mission-driven digital team helping to build secure, resilient services used by millions across the UK. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are seeking a Principal Technical Architect with strong architectural governance experience, the ability to lead across complex multi-team programmes and the confidence to operate at both strategic and delivery levels. Permanent role, hybrid working from Swansea (60% office-based), salary of up to £98,061 (inc allowances, based on skills and experience) plus 29% employer pension contribution and excellent Civil Service benefits. OPEN SESSION Would you like to find out more about the role, the digital team and what it's like to work at DVLA? If so, DVLA are organising a familiarisation session where you can virtually 'meet the team' and an opportunity to ask questions on Thursday 14th May at 12pm. Please follow the apply link for instrictions to book yur virtual seat. About role DVLA delivers national-scale digital services that enable the safe and lawful use of vehicles across the UK, supporting millions of drivers and vehicles every year. With a significant increase in concurrent transformation programmes including legislative change, service improvement, and new digital initiatives - DVLA is strengthening its architecture leadership capability to ensure coherence, governance and long-term value. As a Principal Technical Architect, you will provide end-to-end architectural ownership across a major programme, ensuring that solutions delivered across multiple products and teams align to agreed principles, standards and strategic direction. You will act as the architectural authority within the programme, bridging technical architecture, delivery and programme-level decision-making. As a Principal Technical Architect, you will: Provide end-to-end architectural oversight across a large, complex programme spanning multiple delivery teams Lead and evolve architectural governance, ensuring consistency, quality and alignment with DVLA standards Own and produce technical impact assessments, translating business change into architectural implications and options Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps across short-, medium- and long-term horizons Oversee and assure architectural outputs from Lead Technical Architects, providing coaching and direction Work closely with programme and senior stakeholders, representing architecture at boards and planning forums Identify risks, dependencies and cross-domain impacts early and drive resolution Essential skills for the Principal Technical Architect include: Proven experience operating as a Technical Architect or Lead Architect across multiple teams or programmes Strong understanding of architectural governance and the ability to design and improve governance processes Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership Broad technical knowledge across systems, integrations and cloud platforms Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused language Demonstrable ownership of end-to-end architectural delivery in complex, ambiguous environments Desirable skills for the Principal Technical Architect include: Experience working in government or other regulated environments Exposure to large-scale digital transformation programmes Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Background in software engineering or hands-on technical delivery Experience working with emerging technologies, including AI Benefits Alongside your salary of £69,501 - £98,061, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £20,134 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits: Best in class learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues Generous employer contribution of 28.9%, depending on chosen pension scheme Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance Digital communities with clear career frameworks On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies) On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff Free parking Why Join? This is a high-impact role with senior visibility, offering the opportunity to shape architecture across nationally significant digital programmes. You will influence how DVLA delivers and governs technology at scale, while developing your own career within one of the UK's largest and most complex digital organisations.
Fastest Growing Start-up in the UK Defence We are partnered with one of the UK's fastest-growing start-ups. They are a very technically focused group building cutting-edge decision-making technology. The company's founding team has a real pedigree, with backgrounds from the UK Special Forces, Palantir and Helsing. They've been building for just over two years, and already have a lot of customers in the UK. On-site London Up to 150,000 + Equity Senior/Principal Software Engineers: They're looking to add Senior/Principal Engineers to their team. The team are open to hiring pure backend engineers or full-stack engineers. Their technical stack is Rust , Typescript and React on the frontend. They do not require any experience in any of these technologies ; the team hire on pure technical acumen rather than years of experience with one language. Bonus point if you have built: High-throughput systems Event-sourced architectures Unified event models No sponsorship is available at this time.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Fastest Growing Start-up in the UK Defence We are partnered with one of the UK's fastest-growing start-ups. They are a very technically focused group building cutting-edge decision-making technology. The company's founding team has a real pedigree, with backgrounds from the UK Special Forces, Palantir and Helsing. They've been building for just over two years, and already have a lot of customers in the UK. On-site London Up to 150,000 + Equity Senior/Principal Software Engineers: They're looking to add Senior/Principal Engineers to their team. The team are open to hiring pure backend engineers or full-stack engineers. Their technical stack is Rust , Typescript and React on the frontend. They do not require any experience in any of these technologies ; the team hire on pure technical acumen rather than years of experience with one language. Bonus point if you have built: High-throughput systems Event-sourced architectures Unified event models No sponsorship is available at this time.
Engineering Practice Lead - Transformation & Engineering Excellence Contract | Sheffield | 3 days per week | £550 p/day + A leading global organisation is seeking an experienced Engineering Practice Lead to support large-scale engineering transformation initiatives across multiple technology domains. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys driving maturity uplift, and is passionate about improving engineering culture, standards, and capability. The Role As an Engineering Practice Lead, you will play a key role in shaping and uplifting engineering practices across software, data, operations, and infrastructure teams. You'll partner with senior engineering leaders, HR/L&D, and workforce teams to influence hiring quality, strengthen communities of practice, and embed best-in-class engineering standards. What You'll Do Coordinate engineering transformation activities across multiple domains and business functions. Baseline engineering maturity, identify gaps, and define uplift plans with engineering leadership. Partner with HR/L&D to shape training, skills development, and career pathways from graduate to senior leadership. Collaborate with workforce teams to raise the calibre of engineering talent hired. Support and evolve Communities of Practice to strengthen engineering culture. Drive adoption of engineering standards and best practices across diverse technical disciplines. Leverage Principal Engineers to evangelise high-quality engineering behaviours. Use data to generate actionable insights and provide visibility into transformation progress. What You'll Bring Experience delivering transformational change and continuous improvement initiatives. A strong engineering mindset with exposure to multiple technology stacks and mastery in at least one discipline. Proven ability to coordinate activities across complex, multi-domain environments. Ability to analyse engineering data and translate it into meaningful insights. Excellent communication and influencing skills, comfortable engaging large groups and senior technical leaders. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field. 5+ years' experience in engineering coordination, transformation programmes, or infrastructure-focused projects. Familiarity with engineering maturity models, standards, and modern infrastructure components.
May 21, 2026
Contractor
Engineering Practice Lead - Transformation & Engineering Excellence Contract | Sheffield | 3 days per week | £550 p/day + A leading global organisation is seeking an experienced Engineering Practice Lead to support large-scale engineering transformation initiatives across multiple technology domains. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys driving maturity uplift, and is passionate about improving engineering culture, standards, and capability. The Role As an Engineering Practice Lead, you will play a key role in shaping and uplifting engineering practices across software, data, operations, and infrastructure teams. You'll partner with senior engineering leaders, HR/L&D, and workforce teams to influence hiring quality, strengthen communities of practice, and embed best-in-class engineering standards. What You'll Do Coordinate engineering transformation activities across multiple domains and business functions. Baseline engineering maturity, identify gaps, and define uplift plans with engineering leadership. Partner with HR/L&D to shape training, skills development, and career pathways from graduate to senior leadership. Collaborate with workforce teams to raise the calibre of engineering talent hired. Support and evolve Communities of Practice to strengthen engineering culture. Drive adoption of engineering standards and best practices across diverse technical disciplines. Leverage Principal Engineers to evangelise high-quality engineering behaviours. Use data to generate actionable insights and provide visibility into transformation progress. What You'll Bring Experience delivering transformational change and continuous improvement initiatives. A strong engineering mindset with exposure to multiple technology stacks and mastery in at least one discipline. Proven ability to coordinate activities across complex, multi-domain environments. Ability to analyse engineering data and translate it into meaningful insights. Excellent communication and influencing skills, comfortable engaging large groups and senior technical leaders. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field. 5+ years' experience in engineering coordination, transformation programmes, or infrastructure-focused projects. Familiarity with engineering maturity models, standards, and modern infrastructure components.
Shape how safety-critical software is verified at the highest level. We're partnering with a growing, highly respected engineering SME specialising in safety-critical embedded systems . They are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to play a key role in developing and assuring high-integrity embedded software, including a safety-certified real-time operating system. This is a hands-on software engineering role within the verification team, combining technical leadership with deep involvement in verification, validation, and certification activities. The Role You'll operate as a senior technical authority while remaining close to the code. Responsibilities include: Leading verification strategy and approach for embedded software systems Designing, developing, and maintaining test frameworks, tools, and automation Performing low-level software verification across multiple architectures Contributing directly to code-level activities (primarily C / embedded environments) Driving verification activities across the full software lifecycle Supporting certification to standards such as IEC 61508, DO-178C, ISO 26262 Mentoring engineers and setting best practices within the verification team Working closely with customers to provide technical guidance and support What We're Looking For Essential: Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Maths or similar Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g. FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS or similar) Strong background in embedded software engineering (C) Significant experience in software verification / validation Experience developing test tools, frameworks, or automation Understanding of low-level / hardware-near software behaviour Experience working in a controlled or safety-critical environment Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Maths or similar Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders Highly Desirable: Knowledge of safety standards ( IEC 61508, DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 62304 ) Experience with ARM architectures (Cortex M / A) or similar Understanding of debugging at processor level Knowledge of software lifecycle, requirements, and configuration management Exposure to networking, multicore systems, or embedded security Working Environment Bristol-based Hybrid working (minimum 3 days onsite; more during onboarding) Collaborative, engineering-led environment with strong technical depth Package & Benefits Competitive salary with annual review Performance-related bonus Generous pension contribution Private healthcare, income protection & life assurance 25+ days holiday (increasing with service) Flexible working hours Ongoing professional development and training
May 20, 2026
Full time
Shape how safety-critical software is verified at the highest level. We're partnering with a growing, highly respected engineering SME specialising in safety-critical embedded systems . They are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to play a key role in developing and assuring high-integrity embedded software, including a safety-certified real-time operating system. This is a hands-on software engineering role within the verification team, combining technical leadership with deep involvement in verification, validation, and certification activities. The Role You'll operate as a senior technical authority while remaining close to the code. Responsibilities include: Leading verification strategy and approach for embedded software systems Designing, developing, and maintaining test frameworks, tools, and automation Performing low-level software verification across multiple architectures Contributing directly to code-level activities (primarily C / embedded environments) Driving verification activities across the full software lifecycle Supporting certification to standards such as IEC 61508, DO-178C, ISO 26262 Mentoring engineers and setting best practices within the verification team Working closely with customers to provide technical guidance and support What We're Looking For Essential: Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Maths or similar Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g. FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS or similar) Strong background in embedded software engineering (C) Significant experience in software verification / validation Experience developing test tools, frameworks, or automation Understanding of low-level / hardware-near software behaviour Experience working in a controlled or safety-critical environment Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Maths or similar Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders Highly Desirable: Knowledge of safety standards ( IEC 61508, DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 62304 ) Experience with ARM architectures (Cortex M / A) or similar Understanding of debugging at processor level Knowledge of software lifecycle, requirements, and configuration management Exposure to networking, multicore systems, or embedded security Working Environment Bristol-based Hybrid working (minimum 3 days onsite; more during onboarding) Collaborative, engineering-led environment with strong technical depth Package & Benefits Competitive salary with annual review Performance-related bonus Generous pension contribution Private healthcare, income protection & life assurance 25+ days holiday (increasing with service) Flexible working hours Ongoing professional development and training
IT Infrastructure Consultant - 40,000/ 50,000 - Scunthorpe (With Client Site Travel) Principal IT are working with an award-winning UK technology provider that delivers a range of business technology solutions including IT support, accounting software, and EPOS systems. With multiple offices across the UK and a strong reputation for delivering reliable technology solutions to businesses, the organisation is continuing to grow and is now looking to recruit an IT Infrastructure Consultant to join their Professional Services team. The Role As an IT Infrastructure Consultant, you will play a key role in designing and delivering reliable infrastructure solutions for customers. This is a hands-on technical role focused on implementing server and infrastructure environments that are secure, stable, and easy for customers to manage. You will work within established implementation frameworks to deploy Windows Server, virtualisation, networking, and backup solutions, helping organisations adopt new technology with minimal disruption to their operations. Projects typically range from 10-25 days in duration, and you will work closely with customers to ensure successful delivery and a smooth transition into ongoing support. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Solution Design & Delivery Design and implement server and infrastructure solutions aligned to technical standards and best practices. Deliver deployments across Microsoft Windows Server and core infrastructure platforms. Implement virtualisation, networking, and backup solutions. Deliver multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and timelines. Produce clear and accurate technical documentation for each implementation. Client Engagement Work closely with customers to understand technical and operational requirements. Translate technical requirements into practical infrastructure solutions. Provide guidance and training to customer IT teams following implementation. Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Project Delivery & Quality Assurance Ensure smooth handovers from project delivery into service support teams. Conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure successful outcomes. Maintain high standards of customer satisfaction and solution stability. Continuous Improvement Provide feedback to improve internal infrastructure standards and delivery frameworks. Identify opportunities to simplify and enhance infrastructure designs. Support mentoring of junior consultants within the team. Key Responsibilities (Day to Day) Deliver infrastructure projects on time and within scope Work with IT Project Managers to plan and manage project delivery Provide clear updates to both customers and internal stakeholders Produce high-quality documentation and handover materials Present technical updates to both technical teams and senior stakeholders Contribute to improving infrastructure solutions and internal processes Experience & Skills Essential 2+ years' experience in infrastructure, server, or technical consultancy roles Experience delivering server and infrastructure implementations Strong organisation and project delivery skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A customer-focused and solution-driven approach Technical Experience Microsoft Windows Server environments Virtualisation platforms Networking infrastructure Backup and disaster recovery solutions Technical troubleshooting and infrastructure support Desirable Certifications Microsoft Windows Server certifications CompTIA A+ or Network+ Benefits Salary of 40,000 - 45,000 35-hour working week 36 days holiday (28 days + bank holidays) Business mileage reimbursed during probation (up to 45p per mile) Company vehicle or car allowance after successful probation Pension scheme Electric car scheme and bike to work scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits Ongoing training and development plans Free lunches and regular staff events On-site parking Supportive and collaborative working environment If you are an experienced Infrastructure Engineer or Technical Consultant looking to step into a delivery-focused role with strong career development opportunities, we would love to hear from you. INDGH
May 20, 2026
Full time
IT Infrastructure Consultant - 40,000/ 50,000 - Scunthorpe (With Client Site Travel) Principal IT are working with an award-winning UK technology provider that delivers a range of business technology solutions including IT support, accounting software, and EPOS systems. With multiple offices across the UK and a strong reputation for delivering reliable technology solutions to businesses, the organisation is continuing to grow and is now looking to recruit an IT Infrastructure Consultant to join their Professional Services team. The Role As an IT Infrastructure Consultant, you will play a key role in designing and delivering reliable infrastructure solutions for customers. This is a hands-on technical role focused on implementing server and infrastructure environments that are secure, stable, and easy for customers to manage. You will work within established implementation frameworks to deploy Windows Server, virtualisation, networking, and backup solutions, helping organisations adopt new technology with minimal disruption to their operations. Projects typically range from 10-25 days in duration, and you will work closely with customers to ensure successful delivery and a smooth transition into ongoing support. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Solution Design & Delivery Design and implement server and infrastructure solutions aligned to technical standards and best practices. Deliver deployments across Microsoft Windows Server and core infrastructure platforms. Implement virtualisation, networking, and backup solutions. Deliver multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and timelines. Produce clear and accurate technical documentation for each implementation. Client Engagement Work closely with customers to understand technical and operational requirements. Translate technical requirements into practical infrastructure solutions. Provide guidance and training to customer IT teams following implementation. Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Project Delivery & Quality Assurance Ensure smooth handovers from project delivery into service support teams. Conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure successful outcomes. Maintain high standards of customer satisfaction and solution stability. Continuous Improvement Provide feedback to improve internal infrastructure standards and delivery frameworks. Identify opportunities to simplify and enhance infrastructure designs. Support mentoring of junior consultants within the team. Key Responsibilities (Day to Day) Deliver infrastructure projects on time and within scope Work with IT Project Managers to plan and manage project delivery Provide clear updates to both customers and internal stakeholders Produce high-quality documentation and handover materials Present technical updates to both technical teams and senior stakeholders Contribute to improving infrastructure solutions and internal processes Experience & Skills Essential 2+ years' experience in infrastructure, server, or technical consultancy roles Experience delivering server and infrastructure implementations Strong organisation and project delivery skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A customer-focused and solution-driven approach Technical Experience Microsoft Windows Server environments Virtualisation platforms Networking infrastructure Backup and disaster recovery solutions Technical troubleshooting and infrastructure support Desirable Certifications Microsoft Windows Server certifications CompTIA A+ or Network+ Benefits Salary of 40,000 - 45,000 35-hour working week 36 days holiday (28 days + bank holidays) Business mileage reimbursed during probation (up to 45p per mile) Company vehicle or car allowance after successful probation Pension scheme Electric car scheme and bike to work scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits Ongoing training and development plans Free lunches and regular staff events On-site parking Supportive and collaborative working environment If you are an experienced Infrastructure Engineer or Technical Consultant looking to step into a delivery-focused role with strong career development opportunities, we would love to hear from you. INDGH
Principal Test Equipment Engineer 100% on site in Edinburgh The opportunity: Are you interested in developing test equipment for some of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK? If you like the sound of developing test equipment for projects such as the SAAB Gripen jet, then Leonardo would like to hear from you. We are looking for an experienced Principal Test Equipment Engineer to join the development team on a complex Automatic Test Equipment system within Product & MRO Services of the Customer Support Services Solutions (CS3) at our Edinburgh based site. You will be required to work within a multi-disciplined engineering team in the delivery of technical solutions for the project. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide variety of engineering activities including, but not limited to, involvement with the design and development of solutions for Automatic Test Equipment systems, integration testing, qualification, certification and customer acceptance. This will involve liaison with internal/external customers, other functions within the Integrated Project Team (IPT) and engineering sub-contractors. What you'll do as a Principal Test Equipment Engineer: Key contributor to the creation and delivery of the technical solution within a defined work package area, ensuring that it meets all stakeholder requirements Development and deployment of test programs Hardware and software integration of test programs Design of systems, interfaces and cable assemblies Work closely with internal IPT Functions, support to Production and liaison with external customers stakeholders Ensure the application of appropriate tools / techniques for test equipment design by the team, providing advice in own area of expertise Resolve emerging issues by proposing and driving through solutions, escalating more complex risks and supporting definition of opportunities and risk mitigation options Foster relationships and networks within and outside the line of business, actively seeking out opportunities and promoting a culture for adoption of best practice Develop, coach, mentor, teach, and upskill other engineers in the wider application of engineering. What we need from you: Demonstrated experience of technical solution development within a multi-disciplinary team Integration experience using software languages such as CVI, C, C++ Integration experience in a NI Test Stand environment LF/Digital and / or RF/uW hardware integration experience Offsite / Overseas test integration experience Hands on experience of hardware full design process and lifecycle. Knowledge of Product safety legislation Experience in capturing and analysing stakeholder needs to help guide the development of solutions capable of meeting the needs of future operational environments Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with an ability to influence and adapt according to changing demands. Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders from a wide range of organisations, disciplines, backgrounds and levels of seniority, including managing relationships with customers and/or suppliers. Ability to maintain engineering best practice, including looking externally to sources such as academia or other industries Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others Self-motivated with an aptitude for problem solving and driving difficult issues to conclusion Intrinsic Factors: This is an Edinburgh factory based role using ATE systems however the successful candidate may also have to visit customers in other parts of the UK and abroad. The successful candidate will be expected to work full time hours and shift patterns in a flexible and demanding environment. The nature of the Engineering projects means that any candidate being considered for the position must: - Have Secret security clearance - Have a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK - Have the clearance to see caveated information such as UK eyes only and ITAR INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed)> Many Thanks
May 20, 2026
Contractor
Principal Test Equipment Engineer 100% on site in Edinburgh The opportunity: Are you interested in developing test equipment for some of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK? If you like the sound of developing test equipment for projects such as the SAAB Gripen jet, then Leonardo would like to hear from you. We are looking for an experienced Principal Test Equipment Engineer to join the development team on a complex Automatic Test Equipment system within Product & MRO Services of the Customer Support Services Solutions (CS3) at our Edinburgh based site. You will be required to work within a multi-disciplined engineering team in the delivery of technical solutions for the project. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide variety of engineering activities including, but not limited to, involvement with the design and development of solutions for Automatic Test Equipment systems, integration testing, qualification, certification and customer acceptance. This will involve liaison with internal/external customers, other functions within the Integrated Project Team (IPT) and engineering sub-contractors. What you'll do as a Principal Test Equipment Engineer: Key contributor to the creation and delivery of the technical solution within a defined work package area, ensuring that it meets all stakeholder requirements Development and deployment of test programs Hardware and software integration of test programs Design of systems, interfaces and cable assemblies Work closely with internal IPT Functions, support to Production and liaison with external customers stakeholders Ensure the application of appropriate tools / techniques for test equipment design by the team, providing advice in own area of expertise Resolve emerging issues by proposing and driving through solutions, escalating more complex risks and supporting definition of opportunities and risk mitigation options Foster relationships and networks within and outside the line of business, actively seeking out opportunities and promoting a culture for adoption of best practice Develop, coach, mentor, teach, and upskill other engineers in the wider application of engineering. What we need from you: Demonstrated experience of technical solution development within a multi-disciplinary team Integration experience using software languages such as CVI, C, C++ Integration experience in a NI Test Stand environment LF/Digital and / or RF/uW hardware integration experience Offsite / Overseas test integration experience Hands on experience of hardware full design process and lifecycle. Knowledge of Product safety legislation Experience in capturing and analysing stakeholder needs to help guide the development of solutions capable of meeting the needs of future operational environments Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with an ability to influence and adapt according to changing demands. Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders from a wide range of organisations, disciplines, backgrounds and levels of seniority, including managing relationships with customers and/or suppliers. Ability to maintain engineering best practice, including looking externally to sources such as academia or other industries Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others Self-motivated with an aptitude for problem solving and driving difficult issues to conclusion Intrinsic Factors: This is an Edinburgh factory based role using ATE systems however the successful candidate may also have to visit customers in other parts of the UK and abroad. The successful candidate will be expected to work full time hours and shift patterns in a flexible and demanding environment. The nature of the Engineering projects means that any candidate being considered for the position must: - Have Secret security clearance - Have a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK - Have the clearance to see caveated information such as UK eyes only and ITAR INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed)> Many Thanks
Principal Product Safety Engineer South East(Hybrid Working) Circa 70,000 + excellent benefits Full-time, Permanent About the Role We are seeking an experienced Principal Product Safety Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the safety and integrity of complex, high-value engineering systems across their full lifecycle. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you'll support Technical Authority teams in identifying, assessing and mitigating risk , while contributing to the development of robust safety cases and hazard management strategies . This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge, safety-critical technologies , influencing safety approaches from concept through to in-service support and disposal. Key Responsibilities Support Technical Authority teams in managing hazards, risks and mitigations Develop and maintain hazard logs and improve data maturity Lead or contribute to safety strategy and safety case development Produce high-quality documentation including: Safety cases Safety plans Hazard logs Facilitate and participate in HAZID workshops and safety reviews Collaborate with engineering teams to gather evidence supporting safety acceptance Skills & Experience Required Strong understanding of safety management processes and methodologies Experience across multiple stages of the engineering lifecycle Knowledge of applicable standards such as: DSA-02 JSP 430 Def Stan 00-56 MIL-STD-882E BS EN 61508 Experience developing technical documentation to a high standard Familiarity with Safety Management Systems Experience in software safety (advantageous) Qualifications Degree in Engineering or relevant STEM discipline Working towards or achieved Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status (desirable) What's on Offer Competitive salary and pension Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Private healthcare and wellbeing support Lifestyle and retail discounts Green car scheme Clear pathway for professional development and accreditation About the Team You'll be part of a highly skilled Product Safety function responsible for ensuring the safe integration of complex systems and technologies . Working alongside technical authorities and multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining safety standards and driving innovation across diverse projects. Security Requirements Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be eligible to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, with potential for higher levels depending on project requirements. Apply Now If you're passionate about safety engineering and want to work on challenging, impactful projects , we'd love to hear from you.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Principal Product Safety Engineer South East(Hybrid Working) Circa 70,000 + excellent benefits Full-time, Permanent About the Role We are seeking an experienced Principal Product Safety Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the safety and integrity of complex, high-value engineering systems across their full lifecycle. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you'll support Technical Authority teams in identifying, assessing and mitigating risk , while contributing to the development of robust safety cases and hazard management strategies . This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge, safety-critical technologies , influencing safety approaches from concept through to in-service support and disposal. Key Responsibilities Support Technical Authority teams in managing hazards, risks and mitigations Develop and maintain hazard logs and improve data maturity Lead or contribute to safety strategy and safety case development Produce high-quality documentation including: Safety cases Safety plans Hazard logs Facilitate and participate in HAZID workshops and safety reviews Collaborate with engineering teams to gather evidence supporting safety acceptance Skills & Experience Required Strong understanding of safety management processes and methodologies Experience across multiple stages of the engineering lifecycle Knowledge of applicable standards such as: DSA-02 JSP 430 Def Stan 00-56 MIL-STD-882E BS EN 61508 Experience developing technical documentation to a high standard Familiarity with Safety Management Systems Experience in software safety (advantageous) Qualifications Degree in Engineering or relevant STEM discipline Working towards or achieved Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status (desirable) What's on Offer Competitive salary and pension Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Private healthcare and wellbeing support Lifestyle and retail discounts Green car scheme Clear pathway for professional development and accreditation About the Team You'll be part of a highly skilled Product Safety function responsible for ensuring the safe integration of complex systems and technologies . Working alongside technical authorities and multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining safety standards and driving innovation across diverse projects. Security Requirements Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be eligible to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, with potential for higher levels depending on project requirements. Apply Now If you're passionate about safety engineering and want to work on challenging, impactful projects , we'd love to hear from you.
Principal Civil Engineer Location: Fareham, Hampshire Hours: Monday to Friday, Flexible Opportunity with Core Hours Required Salary: Competitive Holiday: 32 days including bank holidays, Increasing with length of service. Sector: Civil Engineering Our client is a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in transport planning, travel planning, and civil and structural engineering services. The business has grown steadily in recent years and now operates across the UK, supporting both public and private sector clients on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects. They are known for delivering practical, high-quality solutions from early feasibility through to detailed design and project delivery, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and client-focused outcomes. With an experienced and technically strong team, the company provides end-to-end support, combining commercial awareness with in-depth knowledge of current legislation and industry standards. Our client places a strong emphasis on communication, long-term relationships, and continuous improvement, underpinned by their core values of customer focus, openness, results, and excellence. They have built a solid reputation for delivering reliable and innovative engineering solutions that enable successful development across a diverse portfolio of projects nationwide. Position Duties Lead and manage civil engineering projects across drainage, highways, and external works from planning through to construction Oversee and coordinate design teams, including mentoring, appraising, and developing junior staff Plan, allocate, and control resources to ensure efficient project delivery and team performance Produce and review engineering designs, reports, and drawings in line with relevant standards and regulations Collaborate with clients, local authorities, developers, architects, and sub-consultants Manage project budgets, costs, and fee proposals while maintaining commercial awareness Ensure compliance with quality management systems, best practice, and continuous improvement processes Identify and manage design risks, ensuring health, safety, and sustainability are embedded in all projects Attend client meetings and site visits, maintaining strong professional relationships and communication Support business development through client engagement, marketing input, and promotion of the company's services Position Requirements Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) working towards CEng with the Institution of Civil Engineers A degree or HND in Civil Engineering Background in collaborating with local authorities, developers, and architects on the civil engineering aspects of various schemes Consultancy experience is essential for this position Project management experience in civil engineering, covering schemes that integrate drainage, external works, and highways elements Experience with the design of on- and off-site highway features, in accordance with relevant standards and guidance (e.g. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Manual for Streets) Previous experience in delivering drainage designs, highway layouts, and S278/S38 schemes Skilled in the use of AutoCAD and Site 3D, or equivalent 3D design software A thorough understanding of Sewers for Adoption, building regulations, and the SuDS Manual Experience in line management, including conducting appraisals, identifying training requirements, and supporting the performance of junior team members Position Remuneration 5-hour workdays with flexible working hours, with a core hour requirement allowing for lifestyle and work life balance 24 days annual leave, increasing with length of service plus 8 bank holidays Day off on your birthday if it falls on a working day One community or charity day a year to allow you to support the person projects you love Salary sacrifice scheme with the opportunity to purchase or sell annual leave days. Christmas shut down Quarterly and yearly bonus schemes, offering the potential to earn more Private healthcare upon completion of probation period Bike to work scheme Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Principal Civil Engineer Location: Fareham, Hampshire Hours: Monday to Friday, Flexible Opportunity with Core Hours Required Salary: Competitive Holiday: 32 days including bank holidays, Increasing with length of service. Sector: Civil Engineering Our client is a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in transport planning, travel planning, and civil and structural engineering services. The business has grown steadily in recent years and now operates across the UK, supporting both public and private sector clients on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects. They are known for delivering practical, high-quality solutions from early feasibility through to detailed design and project delivery, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and client-focused outcomes. With an experienced and technically strong team, the company provides end-to-end support, combining commercial awareness with in-depth knowledge of current legislation and industry standards. Our client places a strong emphasis on communication, long-term relationships, and continuous improvement, underpinned by their core values of customer focus, openness, results, and excellence. They have built a solid reputation for delivering reliable and innovative engineering solutions that enable successful development across a diverse portfolio of projects nationwide. Position Duties Lead and manage civil engineering projects across drainage, highways, and external works from planning through to construction Oversee and coordinate design teams, including mentoring, appraising, and developing junior staff Plan, allocate, and control resources to ensure efficient project delivery and team performance Produce and review engineering designs, reports, and drawings in line with relevant standards and regulations Collaborate with clients, local authorities, developers, architects, and sub-consultants Manage project budgets, costs, and fee proposals while maintaining commercial awareness Ensure compliance with quality management systems, best practice, and continuous improvement processes Identify and manage design risks, ensuring health, safety, and sustainability are embedded in all projects Attend client meetings and site visits, maintaining strong professional relationships and communication Support business development through client engagement, marketing input, and promotion of the company's services Position Requirements Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) working towards CEng with the Institution of Civil Engineers A degree or HND in Civil Engineering Background in collaborating with local authorities, developers, and architects on the civil engineering aspects of various schemes Consultancy experience is essential for this position Project management experience in civil engineering, covering schemes that integrate drainage, external works, and highways elements Experience with the design of on- and off-site highway features, in accordance with relevant standards and guidance (e.g. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Manual for Streets) Previous experience in delivering drainage designs, highway layouts, and S278/S38 schemes Skilled in the use of AutoCAD and Site 3D, or equivalent 3D design software A thorough understanding of Sewers for Adoption, building regulations, and the SuDS Manual Experience in line management, including conducting appraisals, identifying training requirements, and supporting the performance of junior team members Position Remuneration 5-hour workdays with flexible working hours, with a core hour requirement allowing for lifestyle and work life balance 24 days annual leave, increasing with length of service plus 8 bank holidays Day off on your birthday if it falls on a working day One community or charity day a year to allow you to support the person projects you love Salary sacrifice scheme with the opportunity to purchase or sell annual leave days. Christmas shut down Quarterly and yearly bonus schemes, offering the potential to earn more Private healthcare upon completion of probation period Bike to work scheme Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
Principal Mechanical Engineer Shape the Future of Our Cities and Environments Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) team. As part of a talented, multi-disciplinary group, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative and iconic projects within the Water market. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering projects that have a global impact, contributing to critical UK infrastructure both domestically and internationally. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact, playing a key role in transformational programmes while delivering industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Location: Hybrid working available (3 days per week office/site-based) Type: Contract Rate: £68 per hour Your Role As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, your responsibilities will include: Leading a team of Mechanical engineers in delivering technical design work on complex, multi-disciplinary projects, adhering to national and project-specific design codes and standards, with a focus on pumping systems and water & wastewater treatment design. Producing and reviewing technical deliverables, such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work. Providing technical input into Mechanical aspects of projects, working alongside the project management team to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budgets and key milestones. Collaborating with clients, operational teams, and other internal teams to provide integrated solutions across projects. Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the growth of the Mechanical Engineering capabilities within the team. Working independently with minimal technical guidance, exercising sound judgement in solving complex problems, and providing guidance to junior team members. Supporting bid proposals with technical expertise. Delivering integrated design solutions in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team across the UK and overseas. Adhering to quality assurance standards by reviewing both your work and that of others. About You The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills: A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). Preferably a Chartered or Incorporated Mechanical Engineer. Proven experience coordinating or managing a Mechanical engineering design delivery team within a consultancy, especially in a multi-disciplinary environment. A broad perspective and innovative approach to design challenges. Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in the design integration of mechanical systems, including pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing systems. Thorough understanding of current UK design standards, relevant legislation (such as CDM and DSEAR), and industry best practices. Strong proficiency in analytical software and related tools. Experience in the Water market is essential. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse, multi-disciplinary teams. A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive team success across projects. If you are an accomplished Mechanical Engineer with a passion for delivering impactful projects in the Water sector, this is an exciting opportunity to further develop your career and make a significant contribution to the future of engineering. Apply now to join our client's team and be part of delivering transformative projects.
May 20, 2026
Contractor
Principal Mechanical Engineer Shape the Future of Our Cities and Environments Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) team. As part of a talented, multi-disciplinary group, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative and iconic projects within the Water market. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering projects that have a global impact, contributing to critical UK infrastructure both domestically and internationally. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact, playing a key role in transformational programmes while delivering industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Location: Hybrid working available (3 days per week office/site-based) Type: Contract Rate: £68 per hour Your Role As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, your responsibilities will include: Leading a team of Mechanical engineers in delivering technical design work on complex, multi-disciplinary projects, adhering to national and project-specific design codes and standards, with a focus on pumping systems and water & wastewater treatment design. Producing and reviewing technical deliverables, such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work. Providing technical input into Mechanical aspects of projects, working alongside the project management team to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budgets and key milestones. Collaborating with clients, operational teams, and other internal teams to provide integrated solutions across projects. Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the growth of the Mechanical Engineering capabilities within the team. Working independently with minimal technical guidance, exercising sound judgement in solving complex problems, and providing guidance to junior team members. Supporting bid proposals with technical expertise. Delivering integrated design solutions in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team across the UK and overseas. Adhering to quality assurance standards by reviewing both your work and that of others. About You The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills: A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). Preferably a Chartered or Incorporated Mechanical Engineer. Proven experience coordinating or managing a Mechanical engineering design delivery team within a consultancy, especially in a multi-disciplinary environment. A broad perspective and innovative approach to design challenges. Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in the design integration of mechanical systems, including pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing systems. Thorough understanding of current UK design standards, relevant legislation (such as CDM and DSEAR), and industry best practices. Strong proficiency in analytical software and related tools. Experience in the Water market is essential. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse, multi-disciplinary teams. A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive team success across projects. If you are an accomplished Mechanical Engineer with a passion for delivering impactful projects in the Water sector, this is an exciting opportunity to further develop your career and make a significant contribution to the future of engineering. Apply now to join our client's team and be part of delivering transformative projects.
We are working with a global financial institution building a new engineering team focused on developing a large-scale internal platform within a critical business area. This is a greenfield initiative focused on modernising and scaling internal technology capabilities through high-quality engineering and platform design. The environment is highly technical, hands-on, and focused on building reliable distributed systems within a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Design and build scalable, distributed systems handling high volumes of financial and transactional data Contribute directly to architecture, system design, and hands-on software development Drive engineering best practices across automation, testing, observability, and performance Build resilient, production-grade systems with a strong focus on reliability and scalability Work across the full software development lifecycle from design through to production support Partner closely with engineering and product leadership to shape technical direction Mentor and support engineers within a small, high-performing team Key Requirements Strong experience building large-scale distributed systems within financial services or other regulated environments Expert-level Java engineering experience, ideally within microservices and event-driven architectures Experience with Spring Boot and modern backend engineering practices Exposure to Angular or TypeScript within full-stack environments Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and high-availability systems Experience building automated, production-grade platforms with minimal manual intervention Familiarity with cloud-native technologies, CI/CD, and observability tooling Strong engineering mindset with a hands-on approach to development Interest in modern engineering tooling, including AI-assisted development workflows Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
May 19, 2026
Full time
We are working with a global financial institution building a new engineering team focused on developing a large-scale internal platform within a critical business area. This is a greenfield initiative focused on modernising and scaling internal technology capabilities through high-quality engineering and platform design. The environment is highly technical, hands-on, and focused on building reliable distributed systems within a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Design and build scalable, distributed systems handling high volumes of financial and transactional data Contribute directly to architecture, system design, and hands-on software development Drive engineering best practices across automation, testing, observability, and performance Build resilient, production-grade systems with a strong focus on reliability and scalability Work across the full software development lifecycle from design through to production support Partner closely with engineering and product leadership to shape technical direction Mentor and support engineers within a small, high-performing team Key Requirements Strong experience building large-scale distributed systems within financial services or other regulated environments Expert-level Java engineering experience, ideally within microservices and event-driven architectures Experience with Spring Boot and modern backend engineering practices Exposure to Angular or TypeScript within full-stack environments Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and high-availability systems Experience building automated, production-grade platforms with minimal manual intervention Familiarity with cloud-native technologies, CI/CD, and observability tooling Strong engineering mindset with a hands-on approach to development Interest in modern engineering tooling, including AI-assisted development workflows Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Job Title: Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Full time Onsite) Salary: Competitive Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, shaping a safer future for all of us. From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you will be doing: In this role, you will support the development and delivery of mechanical platform systems, ensuring robust design evidence is generated to support safe and effective engineering solutions. You will contribute to testing and commissioning activities, support issue resolution, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to maintain design intent across complex submarine programmes. You will also mentor junior engineers, contribute to technical outputs, and engage with stakeholders to support successful programme delivery. Core duties: Develop and deliver design evidence to justify safe and effective engineering solutions, ensuring customer confidence in system designs Specify and support the build of prototypes, products, and systems for testing and validation activities Provide timely resolution of defects and issues, ensuring corrective actions are identified, tracked, and implemented Ensure engineering commitments are defined, reviewed, and delivered in line with programme requirements Support technical presentations and communications to engineering and management audiences, maintaining awareness of emerging technologies Author and contribute to technical reports, papers, and presentations to support engineering activities and knowledge sharing Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and supporting professional development Apply mechanical engineering expertise across design, testing, commissioning, and analysis activities, utilising CAD tools and standard engineering software Essential Skills: Mechanical engineering knowledge across the full lifecycle (design, testing, commissioning, validation) Experience developing and justifying design evidence for engineering solutions Ability to support prototype development, testing, and validation activities Strong problem-solving skills with experience resolving defects and engineering issues Experience delivering engineering tasks in line with programme requirements and milestones Ability to produce and review technical documentation (reports, calculations, presentations) Experience using CAD tools and standard engineering/IT software Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to varied audiences Mentoring or supporting junior engineers and contributing to team capability development The Mechanical Platform Systems Team: The Mechanical Platform Systems team plays a key role in supporting the planning and execution of testing and commissioning activities across complex submarine programmes. You will contribute to ensuring engineering activities are delivered safely and effectively while maintaining design intent. This role offers exposure to some of the most complex engineering projects within the Submarines business, alongside strong opportunities for career development. Relocation support may be available, subject to eligibility criteria. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5-10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role . Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with confidence . You'll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you. Closing Date: 24th May 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please apply as early as possible.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Full time Onsite) Salary: Competitive Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, shaping a safer future for all of us. From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you will be doing: In this role, you will support the development and delivery of mechanical platform systems, ensuring robust design evidence is generated to support safe and effective engineering solutions. You will contribute to testing and commissioning activities, support issue resolution, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to maintain design intent across complex submarine programmes. You will also mentor junior engineers, contribute to technical outputs, and engage with stakeholders to support successful programme delivery. Core duties: Develop and deliver design evidence to justify safe and effective engineering solutions, ensuring customer confidence in system designs Specify and support the build of prototypes, products, and systems for testing and validation activities Provide timely resolution of defects and issues, ensuring corrective actions are identified, tracked, and implemented Ensure engineering commitments are defined, reviewed, and delivered in line with programme requirements Support technical presentations and communications to engineering and management audiences, maintaining awareness of emerging technologies Author and contribute to technical reports, papers, and presentations to support engineering activities and knowledge sharing Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and supporting professional development Apply mechanical engineering expertise across design, testing, commissioning, and analysis activities, utilising CAD tools and standard engineering software Essential Skills: Mechanical engineering knowledge across the full lifecycle (design, testing, commissioning, validation) Experience developing and justifying design evidence for engineering solutions Ability to support prototype development, testing, and validation activities Strong problem-solving skills with experience resolving defects and engineering issues Experience delivering engineering tasks in line with programme requirements and milestones Ability to produce and review technical documentation (reports, calculations, presentations) Experience using CAD tools and standard engineering/IT software Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to varied audiences Mentoring or supporting junior engineers and contributing to team capability development The Mechanical Platform Systems Team: The Mechanical Platform Systems team plays a key role in supporting the planning and execution of testing and commissioning activities across complex submarine programmes. You will contribute to ensuring engineering activities are delivered safely and effectively while maintaining design intent. This role offers exposure to some of the most complex engineering projects within the Submarines business, alongside strong opportunities for career development. Relocation support may be available, subject to eligibility criteria. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5-10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role . Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with confidence . You'll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you. Closing Date: 24th May 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please apply as early as possible.
Job Title: Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Full time Onsite) Salary: Competitive Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, shaping a safer future for all of us. From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you will be doing: In this role, you will support the development and delivery of mechanical platform systems, ensuring robust design evidence is generated to support safe and effective engineering solutions. You will contribute to testing and commissioning activities, support issue resolution, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to maintain design intent across complex submarine programmes. You will also mentor junior engineers, contribute to technical outputs, and engage with stakeholders to support successful programme delivery. Core duties: Develop and deliver design evidence to justify safe and effective engineering solutions, ensuring customer confidence in system designs Specify and support the build of prototypes, products, and systems for testing and validation activities Provide timely resolution of defects and issues, ensuring corrective actions are identified, tracked, and implemented Ensure engineering commitments are defined, reviewed, and delivered in line with programme requirements Support technical presentations and communications to engineering and management audiences, maintaining awareness of emerging technologies Author and contribute to technical reports, papers, and presentations to support engineering activities and knowledge sharing Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and supporting professional development Apply mechanical engineering expertise across design, testing, commissioning, and analysis activities, utilising CAD tools and standard engineering software Essential Skills: Mechanical engineering knowledge across the full lifecycle (design, testing, commissioning, validation) Experience developing and justifying design evidence for engineering solutions Ability to support prototype development, testing, and validation activities Strong problem-solving skills with experience resolving defects and engineering issues Experience delivering engineering tasks in line with programme requirements and milestones Ability to produce and review technical documentation (reports, calculations, presentations) Experience using CAD tools and standard engineering/IT software Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to varied audiences Mentoring or supporting junior engineers and contributing to team capability development The Mechanical Platform Systems Team: The Mechanical Platform Systems team plays a key role in supporting the planning and execution of testing and commissioning activities across complex submarine programmes. You will contribute to ensuring engineering activities are delivered safely and effectively while maintaining design intent. This role offers exposure to some of the most complex engineering projects within the Submarines business, alongside strong opportunities for career development. Relocation support may be available, subject to eligibility criteria. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5-10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role . Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with confidence . You'll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you. Closing Date: 24th May 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please apply as early as possible.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Full time Onsite) Salary: Competitive Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, shaping a safer future for all of us. From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you will be doing: In this role, you will support the development and delivery of mechanical platform systems, ensuring robust design evidence is generated to support safe and effective engineering solutions. You will contribute to testing and commissioning activities, support issue resolution, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to maintain design intent across complex submarine programmes. You will also mentor junior engineers, contribute to technical outputs, and engage with stakeholders to support successful programme delivery. Core duties: Develop and deliver design evidence to justify safe and effective engineering solutions, ensuring customer confidence in system designs Specify and support the build of prototypes, products, and systems for testing and validation activities Provide timely resolution of defects and issues, ensuring corrective actions are identified, tracked, and implemented Ensure engineering commitments are defined, reviewed, and delivered in line with programme requirements Support technical presentations and communications to engineering and management audiences, maintaining awareness of emerging technologies Author and contribute to technical reports, papers, and presentations to support engineering activities and knowledge sharing Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and supporting professional development Apply mechanical engineering expertise across design, testing, commissioning, and analysis activities, utilising CAD tools and standard engineering software Essential Skills: Mechanical engineering knowledge across the full lifecycle (design, testing, commissioning, validation) Experience developing and justifying design evidence for engineering solutions Ability to support prototype development, testing, and validation activities Strong problem-solving skills with experience resolving defects and engineering issues Experience delivering engineering tasks in line with programme requirements and milestones Ability to produce and review technical documentation (reports, calculations, presentations) Experience using CAD tools and standard engineering/IT software Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to varied audiences Mentoring or supporting junior engineers and contributing to team capability development The Mechanical Platform Systems Team: The Mechanical Platform Systems team plays a key role in supporting the planning and execution of testing and commissioning activities across complex submarine programmes. You will contribute to ensuring engineering activities are delivered safely and effectively while maintaining design intent. This role offers exposure to some of the most complex engineering projects within the Submarines business, alongside strong opportunities for career development. Relocation support may be available, subject to eligibility criteria. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5-10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role . Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with confidence . You'll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you. Closing Date: 24th May 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please apply as early as possible.
Principal Software Engineer - C++ and Rust - is required by highly successful and fast growing technology consultancy. They build data, AI and software solutions for clients in a broad range of industries, working on demanding problems in challenging environments. The role They are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead delivery on demanding software projects. This role is focused on C++ and Rust development. This is a hands-on role for an experienced engineer who wants to stay close to the code. You'll lead a team of 6 to 12 engineers, own delivery end to end, and spend a meaningful share of your time writing code, reviewing designs, and unblocking the team. It's a delivery role, not a strategy role. You'll shape how we build things and how the team grows around you. Responsibilities Lead the delivery of complex software projects Work alongside other leads to set direction for the defence function Stay hands-on: set technical direction, design software and write code, leaning in where needed Mentor engineers across experience levels Plan and estimate delivery, manage technical debt, and make pragmatic trade-offs between speed, quality and long-term maintainability Work directly with clients to shape requirements, manage expectations and build trust Run code and design reviews, set the bar for quality, and hold the team to it Embed strong testing practices in the team's workflow, from unit tests through to integration and acceptance testing What makes a great candidate A track record of technically leading complex software deliveries Excellent programming skills in C++ or Rust Experience of modern end-to-end software engineering workflows, including requirements management, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance Experience integrating AI-assisted tools into development workflows without compromising on quality, security or compliance Experience developing for Linux, ideally with exposure to industrial computing platforms, single-board computers or Real Time environments A leader who enjoys delivery and makes the engineers around them better Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and making decisions with incomplete information Excellent communicator, equally at home in a code review, a client meeting, or a one-to-one with a junior engineer Strong academic foundations, typically a first-class degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Mathematics from a leading university Experience in defence or national security is a strong plus Why join them Work alongside high-calibre colleagues from organisations known for engineering excellence High-impact work on complex problems with direct consequences for clients A flat structure and a small, growing team, where you'll help shape how we work Newcastle base with international exposure across our global office network 25 days' holiday allowance plus bank holidays Matching pension contributions up to 6% Private health insurance through Bupa Discretionary bonus Excellent training and career development opportunities exist for the right candidate. Basic salary £90-130,000 + bonus + excellent benefits Based Newcastle upon Tyne
May 19, 2026
Full time
Principal Software Engineer - C++ and Rust - is required by highly successful and fast growing technology consultancy. They build data, AI and software solutions for clients in a broad range of industries, working on demanding problems in challenging environments. The role They are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead delivery on demanding software projects. This role is focused on C++ and Rust development. This is a hands-on role for an experienced engineer who wants to stay close to the code. You'll lead a team of 6 to 12 engineers, own delivery end to end, and spend a meaningful share of your time writing code, reviewing designs, and unblocking the team. It's a delivery role, not a strategy role. You'll shape how we build things and how the team grows around you. Responsibilities Lead the delivery of complex software projects Work alongside other leads to set direction for the defence function Stay hands-on: set technical direction, design software and write code, leaning in where needed Mentor engineers across experience levels Plan and estimate delivery, manage technical debt, and make pragmatic trade-offs between speed, quality and long-term maintainability Work directly with clients to shape requirements, manage expectations and build trust Run code and design reviews, set the bar for quality, and hold the team to it Embed strong testing practices in the team's workflow, from unit tests through to integration and acceptance testing What makes a great candidate A track record of technically leading complex software deliveries Excellent programming skills in C++ or Rust Experience of modern end-to-end software engineering workflows, including requirements management, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance Experience integrating AI-assisted tools into development workflows without compromising on quality, security or compliance Experience developing for Linux, ideally with exposure to industrial computing platforms, single-board computers or Real Time environments A leader who enjoys delivery and makes the engineers around them better Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and making decisions with incomplete information Excellent communicator, equally at home in a code review, a client meeting, or a one-to-one with a junior engineer Strong academic foundations, typically a first-class degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Mathematics from a leading university Experience in defence or national security is a strong plus Why join them Work alongside high-calibre colleagues from organisations known for engineering excellence High-impact work on complex problems with direct consequences for clients A flat structure and a small, growing team, where you'll help shape how we work Newcastle base with international exposure across our global office network 25 days' holiday allowance plus bank holidays Matching pension contributions up to 6% Private health insurance through Bupa Discretionary bonus Excellent training and career development opportunities exist for the right candidate. Basic salary £90-130,000 + bonus + excellent benefits Based Newcastle upon Tyne
LLM / AI Head of Engineering Software Leadership Lead / Principal / Head Engineer North West Circa 100k Hybrid - 1/2 PW AI Adoption LLM Development Strategy Team Management The Company This is a high-scale digital platform business operating a platform used around the world. Heavy traffic and real-time systems with modern microservices feeding real-time data . You'll be building and evolving core systems that underpin a complex, fast-growing product ecosystem where performance, reliability and speed of change actually matter. AI Adoption LLM Development Strategy Team Management The Role You'll join as the most Snr Engineer and work top down on strategy and product and with a heavy influence over AI adoption. You'll shape architecture across distributed systems, push scalability and resilience hard, and drag engineering practice into something sharper, faster, more modern. Expect deep involvement in cloud-native infrastructure, DevOps maturity, CI/CD pipelines, and the increasing collision between software engineering and AI/LLM-driven tooling. AI Adoption LLM Development Strategy Team Management The Benefits Remote/hybrid flexibility, senior-level autonomy. You'll get real ownership over technical direction and there's a real chance to make a mark in the role. Competitive package & strong engineering culture
May 19, 2026
Full time
LLM / AI Head of Engineering Software Leadership Lead / Principal / Head Engineer North West Circa 100k Hybrid - 1/2 PW AI Adoption LLM Development Strategy Team Management The Company This is a high-scale digital platform business operating a platform used around the world. Heavy traffic and real-time systems with modern microservices feeding real-time data . You'll be building and evolving core systems that underpin a complex, fast-growing product ecosystem where performance, reliability and speed of change actually matter. AI Adoption LLM Development Strategy Team Management The Role You'll join as the most Snr Engineer and work top down on strategy and product and with a heavy influence over AI adoption. You'll shape architecture across distributed systems, push scalability and resilience hard, and drag engineering practice into something sharper, faster, more modern. Expect deep involvement in cloud-native infrastructure, DevOps maturity, CI/CD pipelines, and the increasing collision between software engineering and AI/LLM-driven tooling. AI Adoption LLM Development Strategy Team Management The Benefits Remote/hybrid flexibility, senior-level autonomy. You'll get real ownership over technical direction and there's a real chance to make a mark in the role. Competitive package & strong engineering culture
Principal Rust Engineer London Permanent Hybrid Ncounter is supporting a global investment firm in hiring a Rust Developer to join a highly influential Product team. This group sits at the core of the business, building the distributed platforms, internal services, and compute frameworks that underpin trading, quant research, and large-scale data processing across the organisation. This is a deeply technical engineering role focused on high-performance systems, scalability, and platform reliability. You'll work on foundational technology used by multiple engineering and investment teams, helping to shape the infrastructure powering a world-class trading environment. What you'll do: • Design, build, and maintain scalable distributed systems and internal frameworks using Rust • Develop high-throughput services and tooling used across research and trading platforms • Work closely with investment and technology stakeholders to deliver robust, production-grade solutions • Contribute across the full software lifecycle, from architecture and development through to production support • Drive improvements in platform reliability, frameworks, compute solutions, observability, automation, and engineering standards • Operate within modern containerised and Kubernetes-based environments What we're looking for: • Strong commercial experience with Rust development in complex backend or systems environments • Proven background building distributed systems or large-scale compute platforms • Experience developing and supporting production-grade microservices using Docker and Kubernetes • Strong Linux knowledge and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling • Experience working with large datasets, scalable infrastructure, or high-availability systems • Confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate directly with technical stakeholders • Python exposure would be advantageous This opportunity offers the chance to work on critical internal technology that directly impacts the speed, scalability, and effectiveness of a globally recognised investment platform. If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems and want to work in an environment where technology is genuinely central to the business, apply now for a confidential discussion.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Principal Rust Engineer London Permanent Hybrid Ncounter is supporting a global investment firm in hiring a Rust Developer to join a highly influential Product team. This group sits at the core of the business, building the distributed platforms, internal services, and compute frameworks that underpin trading, quant research, and large-scale data processing across the organisation. This is a deeply technical engineering role focused on high-performance systems, scalability, and platform reliability. You'll work on foundational technology used by multiple engineering and investment teams, helping to shape the infrastructure powering a world-class trading environment. What you'll do: • Design, build, and maintain scalable distributed systems and internal frameworks using Rust • Develop high-throughput services and tooling used across research and trading platforms • Work closely with investment and technology stakeholders to deliver robust, production-grade solutions • Contribute across the full software lifecycle, from architecture and development through to production support • Drive improvements in platform reliability, frameworks, compute solutions, observability, automation, and engineering standards • Operate within modern containerised and Kubernetes-based environments What we're looking for: • Strong commercial experience with Rust development in complex backend or systems environments • Proven background building distributed systems or large-scale compute platforms • Experience developing and supporting production-grade microservices using Docker and Kubernetes • Strong Linux knowledge and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling • Experience working with large datasets, scalable infrastructure, or high-availability systems • Confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate directly with technical stakeholders • Python exposure would be advantageous This opportunity offers the chance to work on critical internal technology that directly impacts the speed, scalability, and effectiveness of a globally recognised investment platform. If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems and want to work in an environment where technology is genuinely central to the business, apply now for a confidential discussion.
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The role: Principal Product Data Scientist You'll be part of the Operations Delivery Intelligence (ODI) directorate, working within integrated operations product squads to build and embed industrialised decision-support software products. This area plays a critical role in improving operational outcomes by applying advanced machine learning and optimisation techniques to real-world decision-making challenges across the airline. What you'll do: Act as the technical owner of one or more production-grade data science product codebases Lead the end-to-end delivery of decision-support software across the full product lifecycle Understand complex operational business problems end to end and identify opportunities for data-driven optimisation Drive modelling and system design decisions, balancing implementation time, system behaviour, technical debt and business value Prototype, build and deliver industrialised machine learning and optimisation models in Python Design and build robust data ingestion, cleaning and processing pipelines Implement orchestration pipelines and CI/CD deployment processes Ensure software quality through logging, error handling and automated testing Harden algorithms against operational and data edge cases Quantify product adoption and value capture Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback Contribute to feature prioritisation and roadmap discussions Support integration of decision-support products into operational business processes Communicate modelling approaches, trade-offs and results clearly to technical and business audiences Mentor and support junior team members Contribute to agile ways of working, including Git versioning, code reviews and delivery predictability What you'll bring to British Airways: Expert capability in applied machine learning, optimisation and operational research techniques Strong Python expertise with experience delivering production-quality data science software Experience working with cloud platforms and modern ML tooling Strong software engineering discipline including testing, CI/CD and version control Ability to structure complex business and technical problems and propose pragmatic solutions Clear communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Collaborative working style with a focus on continuous improvement Systems-thinking mindset with attention to detail Curiosity, resilience and adaptability in fast-moving environments Strong commitment to delivering measurable business value Your experience: Master's degree or greater in data science, ML, or operational research, or 6+ years of highly relevant industry experience (required) 4-6 years working on production ML or optimization software products at scale (required) Experience in developing industrialized software, especially data science or machine learning software products (required) Experience in relevant business domains (transportation, airlines, operations, network problems) (preferred) What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
May 19, 2026
Full time
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The role: Principal Product Data Scientist You'll be part of the Operations Delivery Intelligence (ODI) directorate, working within integrated operations product squads to build and embed industrialised decision-support software products. This area plays a critical role in improving operational outcomes by applying advanced machine learning and optimisation techniques to real-world decision-making challenges across the airline. What you'll do: Act as the technical owner of one or more production-grade data science product codebases Lead the end-to-end delivery of decision-support software across the full product lifecycle Understand complex operational business problems end to end and identify opportunities for data-driven optimisation Drive modelling and system design decisions, balancing implementation time, system behaviour, technical debt and business value Prototype, build and deliver industrialised machine learning and optimisation models in Python Design and build robust data ingestion, cleaning and processing pipelines Implement orchestration pipelines and CI/CD deployment processes Ensure software quality through logging, error handling and automated testing Harden algorithms against operational and data edge cases Quantify product adoption and value capture Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback Contribute to feature prioritisation and roadmap discussions Support integration of decision-support products into operational business processes Communicate modelling approaches, trade-offs and results clearly to technical and business audiences Mentor and support junior team members Contribute to agile ways of working, including Git versioning, code reviews and delivery predictability What you'll bring to British Airways: Expert capability in applied machine learning, optimisation and operational research techniques Strong Python expertise with experience delivering production-quality data science software Experience working with cloud platforms and modern ML tooling Strong software engineering discipline including testing, CI/CD and version control Ability to structure complex business and technical problems and propose pragmatic solutions Clear communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Collaborative working style with a focus on continuous improvement Systems-thinking mindset with attention to detail Curiosity, resilience and adaptability in fast-moving environments Strong commitment to delivering measurable business value Your experience: Master's degree or greater in data science, ML, or operational research, or 6+ years of highly relevant industry experience (required) 4-6 years working on production ML or optimization software products at scale (required) Experience in developing industrialized software, especially data science or machine learning software products (required) Experience in relevant business domains (transportation, airlines, operations, network problems) (preferred) What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
Senior Tech Lead - PHP, Node.js, React, AWS - Successful FinTech - UK Remote-First - Highly Competitive Salary We have a fabulous opportunity to join a successful FinTech as their Senior Tech Lead , on a UK remote-first basis. Joining the engineering team that develops and maintains the technology that powers the entire platform, the Senior Tech Lead will work closely with the Head of Engineering to drive architecture decisions, support the engineering team and help evolve the platform as the company scales. This is a hands-on leadership role, and would suit Tech Leads who enjoy coding and technical ownership, solving complex problems, guiding team members and building reliable systems. What's on offer? This is a great opportunity to join a scaling organisation where you will have the opportunity to shape platform architecture as the company grows and continue on your career trajectory. Joining an experienced team with strong autonomy, this is a remote-first role with the option to work from the London office. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary, tech equipment of choice, 25 days annual leave + BH, pension scheme and private medical. Key responsibilities as the Senior Tech Lead will include: Technical lead for the engineering team Assisting engineers in designing and implementing robust solutions Reviewing code and advising on architecture decisions Resolving complex technical issues Working closely with the Head of Engineering to evolve the platform Designing scalable backend systems and services Shaping the platform architecture Enhancing the platform and DevOps - collaborating with AWS infrastructure and cloud-native services, refining CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling and supporting monitoring, scaling and reliability Leading technical discussions and design reviews And more! Skills and experience required: Solid software engineering experience (c8+ years), working as a Senior, Staff, Principal Engineer or Tech Lead FinTech or regulated environment Strong backend and system design experience Solid understanding of AWS and cloud architecture PHP and/or NodeJS for backend development React / Typescript and/or React Native for frontend development Experience with Kubernetes and container-based deployments Familiarity with Helen and CI/CD pipelines Excellent debugging and problem-solving abilities Ability to lead and mentor engineers Happy to be hands-on Collaborative nature Clear, confident communication skills Interested in this Senior Tech Lead opportunity? If you want to be considered for this fantastic opportunity then please ensure your CV showcases all your key skills and experience and submit it ASAP, quoting 'AE - Senior Tech Lead - Fintech'
May 19, 2026
Full time
Senior Tech Lead - PHP, Node.js, React, AWS - Successful FinTech - UK Remote-First - Highly Competitive Salary We have a fabulous opportunity to join a successful FinTech as their Senior Tech Lead , on a UK remote-first basis. Joining the engineering team that develops and maintains the technology that powers the entire platform, the Senior Tech Lead will work closely with the Head of Engineering to drive architecture decisions, support the engineering team and help evolve the platform as the company scales. This is a hands-on leadership role, and would suit Tech Leads who enjoy coding and technical ownership, solving complex problems, guiding team members and building reliable systems. What's on offer? This is a great opportunity to join a scaling organisation where you will have the opportunity to shape platform architecture as the company grows and continue on your career trajectory. Joining an experienced team with strong autonomy, this is a remote-first role with the option to work from the London office. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary, tech equipment of choice, 25 days annual leave + BH, pension scheme and private medical. Key responsibilities as the Senior Tech Lead will include: Technical lead for the engineering team Assisting engineers in designing and implementing robust solutions Reviewing code and advising on architecture decisions Resolving complex technical issues Working closely with the Head of Engineering to evolve the platform Designing scalable backend systems and services Shaping the platform architecture Enhancing the platform and DevOps - collaborating with AWS infrastructure and cloud-native services, refining CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling and supporting monitoring, scaling and reliability Leading technical discussions and design reviews And more! Skills and experience required: Solid software engineering experience (c8+ years), working as a Senior, Staff, Principal Engineer or Tech Lead FinTech or regulated environment Strong backend and system design experience Solid understanding of AWS and cloud architecture PHP and/or NodeJS for backend development React / Typescript and/or React Native for frontend development Experience with Kubernetes and container-based deployments Familiarity with Helen and CI/CD pipelines Excellent debugging and problem-solving abilities Ability to lead and mentor engineers Happy to be hands-on Collaborative nature Clear, confident communication skills Interested in this Senior Tech Lead opportunity? If you want to be considered for this fantastic opportunity then please ensure your CV showcases all your key skills and experience and submit it ASAP, quoting 'AE - Senior Tech Lead - Fintech'