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Executive Assistant (Interim) - Construction / Infrastructure Sector Your new company Join a well-established and growing organisation within the construction and infrastructure sector, employing over 300 people across the UK. The business plays a key role in delivering multi-utility and infrastructure projects and prides itself on a collaborative, fast-paced working culture. You will be based full-time on-site in a modern office environment, working closely with a highly engaged senior leadership team and contributing directly to the smooth running of the business. Your new role As an Interim Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level, proactive support to the Managing Director and senior leadership team. This is a pivotal role, ensuring the seamless coordination of leadership activities during a period of transition. Key responsibilities will include: Managing multiple senior inboxes, prioritising communications and ensuring timely responses Coordinating complex diaries, meetings, site visits, and schedules across several Directors. Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders Preparing board packs, reports, and presentations to a high standard Attending meetings, taking minutes, and ensuring all actions are tracked and delivered Supporting leadership events and internal engagement activities Coordinating travel, logistics, and operational requirements for Directors Maintaining structured systems and identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you will act as the central hub for leadership coordination, enabling senior stakeholders to focus on strategic objectives and operational delivery. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you will be an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant with the confidence to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. You will bring: Proven experience supporting senior leadership or board-level stakeholders Strong experience managing multiple diaries and inboxes simultaneouslyExceptional organisation, prioritisation, and time-management skills The ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing prioritiesExcellent communication skills, with a professional and confident approachA proactive mindset, with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative High levels of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive informationExperience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or a similar fast-paced sector would be advantageous. What you'll get in return Competitive salary Immediate start with a defined 3-month interim contract Opportunity to work closely with a senior leadership team, gaining valuable exposure A varied and impactful role where no two days are the same Full-time, office-based role with on-site parking available Potential opportunity to be considered for a permanent position What you need to do now If you are a proactive and experienced Executive Assistant looking for an immediate start in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Senior Data Engineer (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with strong expertise in Python and Databricks to design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines and platforms. You will play a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making by delivering reliable, efficient, and high-quality data solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and Databricks Build and optimise ETL/ELT workflows leveraging Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake) Develop robust data models and data architectures on Lakehouse platforms Implement and manage data workflows within the Databricks ecosystem Ensure high data quality, governance, and reliability across pipelines Optimise performance of large-scale distributed data processing Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to support analytics and ML Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for data systems Mentor junior engineers and drive engineering best practices Skills & Experience Extensive experience in data engineering Strong programming expertise in Python Hands-on experience with Databricks (workflows, notebooks, jobs, Delta Lake) Strong experience with Apache Spark / PySpark Experience building scalable ETL pipelines Proficiency in SQL and relational databases Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) Experience with modern data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) Familiarity with orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Databricks Workflows) Strong understanding of data modelling and lakehouse architecture Databricks certifications (e.g., Databricks Certified Data Engineer) Experience with streaming data pipelines (Kafka, Structured Streaming) Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices Knowledge of Delta Lake features (time travel, CDC, optimisation) Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Exposure to ML pipelines on Databricks Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Job Title: Producibility Manager (Edgewing) Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Travel: International travel to Japan as required; and/or Italy for Partner Companies Salary: £65,498+ Dependent of skills and experience 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 the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, 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. Job Description: You will provide programme level leadership for producibility across GCAP, defining, governing and assuring the effective application of the Producibility Policy across Edgewing and Partner Company ME teams. You will embed producibility within Manufacturing Engineering (ME) activities, toolsets, readiness processes and design requirements, conduct regular reviews, monitor compliance and drive recovery actions. You will report status, risks and issues to senior ME leadership , coordinate PC (Partner company) inputs and standards activity, and support the Producibility team while upholding robust SHE behaviours. Core duties: Create and maintain the GCAP Producibility policy, including scope, methods and checklists, securing Partner Company concurrence and agreement with the ME Process Manager Integrate producibility requirements into ME Toolset and Readiness Manager activities Conduct regular producibility reviews with Edgewing and PC ME teams, including specialist deep dives, ensuring compliance, establishing success metrics and reporting programme level status to the ME Lead Govern the ME Technical Configuration Memo/EDR, coordinating and agreeing inputs with Partner Company ME teams Coordinate ME inputs to Systems Engineering Integration Group standardisation activity, coordinating PC impacts and handing process changes to the ME Process Manager Essential Skills: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering with extensive experience influencing designs for manufacture in high precision, safety driven multi-faceted environments Solid business understanding with the ability to define and deliver a programme of work, maintain schedules, budgets and resources, interface effectively across cross functional networks, and navigate interdependencies to ensure delivery to plan Established background working across international, multi disciplinary teams spanning technology, delivery and commercial functions, with robust stakeholder engagement in multi-faceted, matrixed organisations Deep practical experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), with the ability to interpret, validate and use tolerancing methodologies to support producibility governance and ensure design intent aligns with manufacturing capability The Edgewing Team: By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up - setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we're united by a shared purpose to drive what's next in defence - uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30th June 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Producibility Manager (Edgewing) Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Travel: International travel to Japan as required; and/or Italy for Partner Companies Salary: £65,498+ Dependent of skills and experience 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 the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, 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. Job Description: You will provide programme level leadership for producibility across GCAP, defining, governing and assuring the effective application of the Producibility Policy across Edgewing and Partner Company ME teams. You will embed producibility within Manufacturing Engineering (ME) activities, toolsets, readiness processes and design requirements, conduct regular reviews, monitor compliance and drive recovery actions. You will report status, risks and issues to senior ME leadership , coordinate PC (Partner company) inputs and standards activity, and support the Producibility team while upholding robust SHE behaviours. Core duties: Create and maintain the GCAP Producibility policy, including scope, methods and checklists, securing Partner Company concurrence and agreement with the ME Process Manager Integrate producibility requirements into ME Toolset and Readiness Manager activities Conduct regular producibility reviews with Edgewing and PC ME teams, including specialist deep dives, ensuring compliance, establishing success metrics and reporting programme level status to the ME Lead Govern the ME Technical Configuration Memo/EDR, coordinating and agreeing inputs with Partner Company ME teams Coordinate ME inputs to Systems Engineering Integration Group standardisation activity, coordinating PC impacts and handing process changes to the ME Process Manager Essential Skills: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering with extensive experience influencing designs for manufacture in high precision, safety driven multi-faceted environments Solid business understanding with the ability to define and deliver a programme of work, maintain schedules, budgets and resources, interface effectively across cross functional networks, and navigate interdependencies to ensure delivery to plan Established background working across international, multi disciplinary teams spanning technology, delivery and commercial functions, with robust stakeholder engagement in multi-faceted, matrixed organisations Deep practical experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), with the ability to interpret, validate and use tolerancing methodologies to support producibility governance and ensure design intent aligns with manufacturing capability The Edgewing Team: By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up - setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we're united by a shared purpose to drive what's next in defence - uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30th June 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Role: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Rochester, Kent - On-site 4 days per week + half day Friday Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 depending on experience Experienced Senior Systems Engineer needed in Rochester to work on cutting edge systems within the aerospace industry. What the role of the Senior Systems Engineer entails: Some of the main duties of the Senior Systems Engineer will include: Understanding our customers' complex needs and collaborating to develop, validate and manage requirements at multiple levels Developing complex system architectures and sub-systems using a Model Based Systems Engineering approach Integration, analysis and test of real time systems containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronic, mechanical, optical and software sub-systems Taking accountability for collaborative technical work package execution and associated outcomes Providing guidance, coaching and nurturing talent in other engineers Verifying that customer needs are satisfied Steering new and improved systems development through implementation whilst making use of best practice systems lifecycle processes alongside techniques such as Learn First and Agile What experience you need to be the successful Senior Systems Engineer: You will have proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB and/or Simulink and design methodologies such as SysML You will have customer and/or supplier liaison experience for technical aspects, verifying and obtaining agreement that customer needs are satisfied You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g., Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) It is also desirable that you will have experience in integration, test, and verification of real time and/or safety related systems, with understanding of safety assessment processes including how these processes influence the design Benefits: Overtime, 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more! Please note: Due to security restrictions we can only consider Sole UK Nationals for this position. This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

This role has a starting salary of 38,090 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We are pleased to be recruiting an Assistant Traffic Systems Engineer to join our busy Traffic Systems Maintenance Team, responsible for assuring the traffic lights and related technology are maintained and operating to a high standard. The team is currently based in Leatherhead; however, the role is countywide and will require occasional travel across Surrey to support the maintenance and operation of traffic signals. The role operates on a hybrid working arrangement, which is currently 2 days per week in the office and 3 days working from home but may be liable to change. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team The Traffic Operations team of Surrey County Council work together to ensure traffic flow is managed - delivering reliable and efficient low-carbon journeys through effective maintenance, innovative design and technology. Using smart data to manage congestion to the benefit of people travelling on the road network, while mitigating the impact of events and incidents that occur on Surrey roads. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking team and develop your career within traffic systems maintenance, helping to improve the reliability and efficiency of Surrey's Intelligent Traffic Systems network. About the Role As an Assistant Traffic Engineer, you will support the operation and maintenance of Surrey's Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS), helping to ensure the effective management of the highway network and the reduction of congestion. You will be supported by experienced colleagues and expected to demonstrate the Surrey Way behaviours of being Ambitious, Inclusive, Collaborative and Dynamic. You will work as part of a maintenance team consisting of one Senior Engineer and two Technical Assistants, collaborating closely with contractors and wider teams. With appropriate guidance and training, you will support the operation of traffic signals and the maintenance of existing Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) equipment. Your responsibilities will also include responding to damage to county assets, assisting with traffic management arrangements during repair works, and ensuring activities are carried out safely and efficiently. You will also support site chart amendments using AutoCAD and other relevant software, as well as analysing asset data and maintaining accurate records. This includes reviewing inspections carried out by contractor and ensuring compliance with required standards. In addition, you will assist with financial processes by checking bills and invoices for accuracy, you will also respond to enquiries from members of the public, councillors, and other stakeholders. If you enjoy troubleshooting and have an interest in understanding how systems work this role will be well suited to you. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: An understanding of current intelligent traffic systems (ITS), including control methodologies, controller specifications and associated software applications A basic understanding of design, operation and maintenance of traffic control systems Understanding of CAD and associated traffic signal applications such as AutoCAD An understanding of finance, checking bills, invoices for accuracy Ability to communicate professionally with contractors / consultants and stakeholders A relevant Level 4 qualification (e.g. HNC/CertHE) or relevant experience The role holder will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. To apply, please submit your CV along with a personal statement outlining why you should be considered for this role. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/06/2026 with interviews planned to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Job Title: Producibility Manager (Edgewing) Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Travel: International travel to Japan as required; and/or Italy for Partner Companies Salary: £65,498+ Dependent of skills and experience 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 the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, 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. Job Description: You will provide programme level leadership for producibility across GCAP, defining, governing and assuring the effective application of the Producibility Policy across Edgewing and Partner Company ME teams. You will embed producibility within Manufacturing Engineering (ME) activities, toolsets, readiness processes and design requirements, conduct regular reviews, monitor compliance and drive recovery actions. You will report status, risks and issues to senior ME leadership , coordinate PC (Partner company) inputs and standards activity, and support the Producibility team while upholding robust SHE behaviours. Core duties: Create and maintain the GCAP Producibility policy, including scope, methods and checklists, securing Partner Company concurrence and agreement with the ME Process Manager Integrate producibility requirements into ME Toolset and Readiness Manager activities Conduct regular producibility reviews with Edgewing and PC ME teams, including specialist deep dives, ensuring compliance, establishing success metrics and reporting programme level status to the ME Lead Govern the ME Technical Configuration Memo/EDR, coordinating and agreeing inputs with Partner Company ME teams Coordinate ME inputs to Systems Engineering Integration Group standardisation activity, coordinating PC impacts and handing process changes to the ME Process Manager Essential Skills: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering with extensive experience influencing designs for manufacture in high precision, safety driven multi-faceted environments Solid business understanding with the ability to define and deliver a programme of work, maintain schedules, budgets and resources, interface effectively across cross functional networks, and navigate interdependencies to ensure delivery to plan Established background working across international, multi disciplinary teams spanning technology, delivery and commercial functions, with robust stakeholder engagement in multi-faceted, matrixed organisations Deep practical experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), with the ability to interpret, validate and use tolerancing methodologies to support producibility governance and ensure design intent aligns with manufacturing capability The Edgewing Team: By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up - setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we're united by a shared purpose to drive what's next in defence - uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30th June 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Principal Full Stack Engineer & Architecture Lead, Great Company going through massive growth. London (Hybrid) 100,000- 110,000 + Benefits Command Recruitment is proud to be partnering with an ambitious and rapidly growing healthcare company that is transforming access to specialist healthcare services across the UK. Expected to hit 180M T/O this year from a start only 3 Years ago! This is the time to join this fast-moving and Growing Business This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Principal Engineer or Technical Architecture Lead to play a key role in shaping a modern, cloud-native healthcare platform that is making a genuine impact on people's lives. Our client is building one of the UK's most innovative healthcare service platforms and is seeking a hands-on technical leader who can combine strategic architecture with strong full-stack engineering expertise. The Opportunity As Principal Full Stack Engineer & Architecture Lead, you will take ownership of platform architecture, engineering standards, cloud infrastructure, and technical delivery across the business. You'll work closely with senior leadership, including the CTO, Director of Engineering, Product teams, and Data teams, to drive scalability, resilience, performance, and engineering excellence while remaining hands-on with development. This role would suit someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring engineers, and building modern distributed systems within a fast-moving product-led environment. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Technical Leadership Lead platform architecture and technical design decisions Define scalable, secure, and maintainable engineering standards Provide technical leadership across frontend, backend, APIs, infrastructure, and integrations Drive platform scalability, resilience, observability, and performance Partner with leadership teams to align technical strategy with business goals Act as the senior technical authority for complex engineering decisions Hands-On Engineering Contribute directly to backend and frontend production code Build scalable applications using Node.js, TypeScript, React, and Next.js Design and develop AWS serverless and event-driven systems Develop and optimise PostgreSQL databases and queries Support engineering teams with the delivery of complex technical initiatives Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Build Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or AWS CDK Improve engineering workflows, release processes, and platform reliability Implement best practices across monitoring, logging, security, testing, and resilience Ensure systems remain secure, scalable, and compliant with GDPR and healthcare regulations Engineering Leadership Mentor and support engineers across the organisation Conduct code reviews and promote engineering best practices Help establish coding standards, testing frameworks, and operational excellence Foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture Technology Stack Cloud & Infrastructure AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, SQS, Step Functions, S3, CloudWatch, RDS) Backend Node.js, TypeScript Frontend React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS Data & Architecture PostgreSQL, Serverless, Event-Driven Microservices DevOps & Observability Terraform / AWS CDK, CI/CD, Monitoring & Logging About You We are looking for a technically strong and commercially minded engineering leader with: 8+ years of software engineering experience Proven experience operating at Principal Engineer, Staff Engineer, or Architecture Lead level Strong AWS cloud and serverless architecture expertise Excellent full-stack development experience across Node.js, TypeScript, React/Next.js, and PostgreSQL Experience leading technical direction across engineering teams Strong understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architecture Experience designing scalable, secure, production-grade systems A hands-on mindset with a passion for building high-quality technology Desirable Experience Life Science or regulated industry experience GDPR and data security knowledge AI/ML integrations or personalisation systems SaaS or startup experience What's On Offer 100,(Apply online only),000 salary Hybrid working (office 2-3 days per week) Pension contribution Birthday day off Modern equipment provided Team events and collaborative culture Opportunity to shape a fast-scaling healthcare platform with genuine social impact

Senior Projects Manager Location: Sutton in Ashfield, office based Overview We are recruiting on behalf of a highly specialised engineering organisation for a Senior Projects Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects within a niche technical environment. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead and coordinate a small project team while acting as a key link between engineering, production, supply chain, and wider stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of multiple large-scale, technically complex projects simultaneously Take ownership of project performance, ensuring delivery is on time, on budget, and aligned to client expectations Manage, mentor and coordinate a team of 2 Project Managers and 1 Project Support professional Rapidly assess and mobilise new projects, defining priorities, plans, and resource allocation Provide clear direction and oversight to ensure all projects remain on track and risks are proactively managed Oversee all project phases from initiation through to completion Coordinate closely with internal teams including engineering, production, and supply chain to ensure seamless delivery Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration across functions Monitor progress, budgets, risks, and reporting, implementing corrective action where required Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project governance standards Key Requirements Proven experience in a senior project or programme management role , ideally in a complex engineering or technical environment Strong background managing multiple high-value projects concurrently Experience leading and developing project teams Solid engineering or electrical background, with the ability to understand: Engineering drawings Design processes Excellent coordination, planning, and organisational skills Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working cross-functionally Ability to act decisively and take ownership in a fast-paced environment Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience Desirable Knowledge or experience of NEC4 contracts Experience working within a highly specialised or niche engineering sector Personal Attributes Highly proactive and solutions-focused Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and direct Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills Calm under pressure with the ability to prioritise effectively Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role.

A well-established technology organisation is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join its growing software engineering function. The business develops advanced control, display, and mission-critical systems used across safety-critical environments. They are looking for experienced software engineers who can take ownership of technical delivery, mentor junior engineers, and contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle. Due to the nature of the role, it is required that candidates must be a sole British citizen and eligible to obtain security clearance. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in the design, development, integration, and verification of embedded software solutions for complex real-time systems. Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll be involved from requirements capture and architecture definition through to integration, testing, and deployment. You'll also provide technical leadership, support less experienced engineers, and contribute to engineering best practices across multiple projects. From a technical perspective, you will work with the following: Embedded C / C++ UML or other recognised model-based design techniques UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Interfacing software with hardware and development to DO-178B/C Standards About You You'll ideally bring: Strong commercial experience developing software using Embedded C or C++ Experience working across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through to testing and delivery The ability to mentor and support other engineers Additional experience within highly regulated industries such as defence, aerospace, automotive, rail, or similar sectors would be beneficial. What's on Offer Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience Location & Working Pattern The role is based in Rochester and requires full-time onsite presence. Apply If you're an experienced Software Engineer looking to work on complex engineering challenges, contribute to innovative projects, and play a key role in the development of advanced technology solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

DV Cleared Senior AI Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) Contract Type: Contract Day rate: 700 Outside Clearance Required: Active UK DV Clearance (Mandatory) The Opportunity We are partnering with a premier UK deep-tech venture that sits at the cutting edge of AI, robotics, and national security. They build advanced software frameworks that fuse complex, multi-modal data streams (sensor feeds, telemetry, imagery, and text) to enable Real Time decision-making in high-stakes, mission-critical environments. With multiple positions open due to rapid growth, they are looking for production-focused AI Engineers who want high ownership, fast-paced delivery, and the chance to deploy agentic systems that protect critical national infrastructure and save lives. Key Responsibilities Architect & Build: Design, optimize, and scale robust multi-agent AI pipelines and orchestration frameworks. Model Integration: Integrate LLMs and vision-language models (VLMs) into workflows optimized for reasoning, search, and autonomous task execution. Secure Deployment: Package and deploy AI systems into highly secure, cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped environments. Production MLOps: Build end-to-end data ingestion and inference pipelines with a heavy focus on system reliability over raw speed to market. Observability & Evaluation: Implement monitoring tooling to track agent behavior, model performance, drift, and unexpected failure modes. Technical Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert for agentic AI, helping establish engineering patterns and mentoring junior developers. Technical Requirements Must-Have: Active UK DV Clearance. (Applications without this cannot be considered). Commercial AI Delivery: A proven track record of shipping multi-agent or agentic AI frameworks into live production environments. Core Software Engineering: Exceptional Python skills alongside hands-on experience with LLM orchestration tools (eg, LangGraph, LangChain, Haystack, or similar). Modern DevOps: Strong experience with Docker, Git, and cloud infrastructure. Secure Architecture: Solid comprehension of secure-by-design principles and deployment patterns for sovereign clouds or disconnected networks. Great-to-Have: Experience with edge computing, offline AI deployments, or local model execution. Familiarity with Kubernetes (EKS/OpenShift) for container management and application monitoring. Knowledge of advanced agent orchestration protocols (eg, A2A communication) and Model Context Protocols (MCPs). Familiarity with secure development frameworks (OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001). Background working in Defence, GovTech, aerospace, or similarly regulated sectors.

Data Architect - Claims/Docosoft/Insurance Our sister company Stellarmann are supporting a leading insurer on a strategic Claims Transformation Programme and are seeking a Data Architect to drive the data architecture direction of this multi year initiative. This role will lead the end to end data architecture, modelling and integration design for the implementation of the Docosoft claims platform, ensuring seamless data flows across the enterprise, alignment with business, reporting and analytics requirements, and the successful evolution of the organisation's claims data landscape. Reporting into senior technology leadership, this position will shape data standards, technical governance, and long term data architecture strategy. You'll be a great fit for this role if: You have deep experience as a Data Architect within large scale transformation programmes You bring strong hands on expertise across Azure data platforms, including ADF, Databricks, Data Lake, Azure SQL and Power BI You have strong London Market insurance knowledge and understand claims data structures, flows and reporting needs You can produce both high level and low level data architecture and integration designs, guiding engineering teams through delivery You have extensive experience in data modelling, data migration, integration patterns, warehousing and analytics You enjoy rolling up your sleeves to support PoCs, data investigations, lineage analysis and delivery squads Experience with Docosoft, claims transformation or policy/claims/reinsurance data is highly advantageous This is an initial 6 month contract Outisde IR35, requiring 2-3 days per week onsite in London, and candidates on 4 week notice will be considered. Data Architect - Claims/Docosoft/Insurance

Position: SALES MANAGER Location: Dunstable, Beds Salary circa basic 45-50,000 plus bonus OTE circa 90,000 (uncapped) Days/Hours of Work: Mon -Thurs 8am - 5pm (4pm finish Friday) (39 hours per week) Benefits: free parking pension 33 days holidays (inc bank holidays) Company closed over Christmas / New year period (must use some holidays for the days in-between) car allowance after probation period Company: a UK leading company supplying bespoke engineering products and on-going servicing and maintenance to mainly the construction sector. Established for over 40 years, the company is a key employer to the local market, producing and engineering its unique products, locally. They have supplied and perform on-going maintenance to some of the UKs more iconic landmarks and are experiencing great demand across the market from hospitals to high rise luxury apartment blocks. A fun, engaging company that work as a team to ensure a positive and engaging environment. If you are a proven, experienced, driven and inspiring Sales Manager looking for your next opportunity, then we could have just the role for you! Please read on We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager with a strong background within the construction and building services industry. You will lead sales growth by developing new business, managing key accounts and further strengthening the companies market position. The ideal candidate has excellent knowledge of construction regulations, British Standards compliance and a solid length of service in the construction sector, as a proven and celebrated Sales Manager. Key Responsibilities Drive new business opportunities across target sectors, including commercial, residential, education, healthcare and mixed-use developments. Identify, qualify and convert high-value leads through strategic prospecting and market engagement. Build and maintain a strong pipeline with accurate sales forecasting. Develop and nurture long-term relationships with architects, contractors, developers, consultants and end-users. Act as the key point of contact for proposals, pricing negotiations and contract discussions. Represent the brand at industry events, exhibitions and networking forums. Maintain up-to-date records within the CRM system, ensuring data integrity and insight for reporting. Coordinate with internal teams (design, technical, operations, servicing) to ensure seamless project delivery. Apply working knowledge of British Standards, Building Regulations and Gateway 2 requirements in sales strategies and client engagements. Provide insight on regulatory compliance to support specification and tender responses. Mentor and support junior sales executives. Contribute to the continuous improvement of sales processes, tools and training. The Candidate Essential Proven experience in a sales or business development role within the construction industry, building services, engineered solutions or similar sectors. Established network of industry contacts and the ability to influence at senior levels. Demonstrable success managing complex sales cycles and achieving targets. Strong working knowledge of relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and experience with Gateway 2 procurement stages. Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Experience using and managing CRM systems effectively. Desirable Leadership or team management experience. Technical understanding of building infrastructure products or systems. If you think you are the right proven Sales Manager for this position, then please send your CV to James Newbury Appointments for review. If you do not hear back within 3 working days, unfortunately, you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion, but we would like to thank you for your interest and wish you success in your search for your next opportunity.

Senior AI Engineer - Permanent - London/Hybrid Permanent Hybrid in Central London Competitive Salary Key Responsibilities Technical Design & Delivery Contribute to the technical design and architecture of scalable AI solutions. Evaluate AI technologies, frameworks, and third-party services, making recommendations based on technical and business requirements. Participate in technical design reviews and support architectural decisions for complex AI initiatives. Help implement responsible AI, model governance, and production machine learning practices. Work with technical and product stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical AI solutions. Provide technical insights and feasibility assessments to support product and engineering decisions. Technical Expertise & Execution Solve complex AI engineering challenges and provide technical guidance to other engineers. Develop proof-of-concepts for emerging AI technologies and assess their suitability for production use. Build and deliver production-ready AI and Generative AI solutions using LLMs, RAG architectures, agents, and responsible AI practices. Implement and maintain retrieval pipelines using embeddings, vector databases, hybrid search methods, and effective chunking strategies. Design evaluation approaches to assess model quality, retrieval performance, reliability, and business outcomes. Use AI coding assistants such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude Code to accelerate development while maintaining ownership of code quality and outcomes. Diagnose and resolve performance, scalability, reliability, and cost issues within production AI systems. Engineering Standards & Enablement Contribute to engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality benchmarks for AI development. Develop and improve internal AI tooling, including shared libraries, SDKs, and reusable components for RAG, tracing, prompt management, and evaluation. Conduct code reviews and support the development of less-experienced engineers through mentoring and knowledge sharing. Contribute to internal AI enablement activities, technical documentation, demonstrations, and best-practice guidance. Promote maintainable, observable, secure, and well-tested approaches to AI engineering. Cross-functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with Product using a working-backwards approach, contributing to technical designs, breaking down work, and delivering iteratively. Work with Security, Legal, and Data teams to apply AI policies and address privacy, PII protection, security, and regulatory requirements. Communicate technical decisions, risks, trade-offs, and progress clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Partner with software, platform, and data engineers to integrate AI capabilities into wider products and services. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Must Have 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years building production AI, Generative AI, or RAG systems. Strong experience designing, building, deploying, and maintaining AI systems in production environments. Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions and deliver solutions with measurable business impact. Strong knowledge of LLMs, RAG, agentic workflows, prompt engineering, embeddings, vector databases, and hybrid search techniques. Hands-on experience with leading LLM providers, such as Anthropic and OpenAI, including model selection, evaluation, and optimisation. Advanced Python development skills and experience using AI coding assistants such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude Code. Production experience with AWS cloud services and containerised environments, including Kubernetes. Experience building reliable APIs, services, and integration patterns for AI-enabled applications. Strong data engineering capabilities, including dataset creation, ETL development, data quality management, and metrics definition. Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals, experimentation methodologies, and model performance optimisation. Strong technical communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, product, data, security, and legal teams. Experience applying software engineering practices such as automated testing, version control, continuous integration, observability, and documentation. Nice to Have Experience with model fine-tuning, RLHF, or custom training approaches. Familiarity with MLOps platforms and experiment-tracking tools. Experience with infrastructure as code, such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Experience with LLM evaluation, tracing, prompt management, or AI observability platforms. Background in NLP research or contributions to open-source AI or machine learning projects.

Ecommerce Account Manager Reading Office based Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and innovative company? Our client is looking for a proactive, customer-focused Ecommerce Account Manager to join their growing team in Reading, Berkshire. You'll become part of a well-established and close-knit team of design consultants, engineers, project managers, programmers, and technicians who are committed to delivering high-quality solutions to clients nationwide. Alongside their core integration services, the business operates a successful Ecommerce store, and you'll play a key role in its continued growth and success. The Role As the Ecommerce Account Manager, you'll be responsible for managing and developing the company's online customer accounts, delivering an outstanding customer experience from the first enquiry through to post-sale support and ongoing account management. Acting as the primary point of contact for all Ecommerce enquiries, you'll build strong customer relationships, identify opportunities to increase sales, and ensure customers receive a seamless and professional service throughout their journey. Key Responsibilities Respond promptly and professionally to all Ecommerce enquiries. Manage the customer journey from initial enquiry through to post-sale account management. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to encourage repeat business. Identify sales opportunities and generate qualified leads for the Senior Business Development team. Proactively identify opportunities to expand product and service offerings. Manage customer enquiries within agreed service level agreements (SLAs). Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the continued success of the business. What we are looking for To be successful in this role, you'll have: Previous experience in customer service, account management, or Ecommerce support. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Experience using CRM systems and Ecommerce platforms (essential). A basic understanding of AV products and solutions would be advantageous but is not essential. What's in It for You? In return, you'll receive a competitive benefits package, including: 22 days' annual leave. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Medicash healthcare cash plan. Life Assurance. The opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative team with genuine opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, building lasting client relationships, and want to be part of a business that values innovation and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Developing clever embedded C and C++ software to support national security applications Based in Tewksbury, this established consultancy provides broad technical expertise in disciplines such as algorithm development, signal processing, RF systems design, FPGA development, and software development for data capture and hardware control. Their clients are typically the UK Government or small companies needing specialist knowledge to complete their own projects. The work is varied and cross-disciplinary in nature. Software is typically developed in C or C++ under Linux, with HTML and TypeScript/JavaScript being used for user interfaces. As a senior consultant, you will be involved throughout the project lifecycle with a high degree of client contact and autonomy over your work. This role would likely suit an experienced C++ developer from the defence sector seeking interesting work without a big-company corporate culture or drawn out project time frames. This role is a great opportunity to build experience and learn new skills while working as part of a supportive and collaborative team. You will need: A 1st or 2.1 in a numerate STEM discipline and strong pre-university grades (A or A at A-levels, or equivalent). A relevant Master's or PhD would be advantageous Excellent communications skills: being confident discussing complex technical concepts with clients and colleagues and proficiency in authoring technical documentation Software engineering skills in C or C++ and Linux. Familiarity with common software engineering tools and best practice are essential. Front end development skills in TypeScript/JavaScript and HTML would be useful. Full right to work in the UK and ability to obtain a higher level UK security clearance. Typically this will require you to have British nationality and to have been resident in the UK for 10 years This role is fully office-based due to the nature of projects, but there is some flexibility on working hours to allow for employees circumstances. A highly competitive salary is on offer to the successful candidate and the benefits package includes a performance-based bonus and an excellent pension scheme. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call (phone number removed) or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27663 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.