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Principal Software Engineer Luton 12-Month Contract Paying up to 79p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable Key Responsibilities: Support the specification, design, coding, and testing of complex real-time embedded software in Ada, producing mission-critical quality software, to high integrity levels, company standard,s and customer requirements. Take ownership of complex tasks across the full software lifecycle from requirements to integration, testing, and delivery. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams, working closely across disciplines to develop robust solutions whilst maintaining independence in your work. Required Skillset: Expert knowledge of the Ada software language, including OO design principles. Expert capability in debugging in an embedded real-time environment with a COTS RTOS. Good knowledge of UML. Expert knowledge of a variety of Verification & Validation techniques, and the value of each. Experience of requirements engineering, hands-on integration and target testing. Good knowledge of developing software within a mature development process framework. Defence / EW business domain experience - desirable Experience of Dimensions, DOORS, Rhapsody, VxWorks, AdaCore GNAT Pro & VectorCAST. Experience and understanding of development to RTCA/DO-178B or equivalent standards Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Integration Lead - Secure Digital Platform 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Reading based - 5 days a week onsite Defence sector - need to be eligible for SC Clearance - current and active SC Cleared already is strongly preferred Role Description The Integration Lead is responsible for leading the technical design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reusable foundational technology services within the Secure Digital Platform. The Integration Lead partners with Delivery Leads, product owners and architects, to lead and manage the technical implementation of platform capabilities and enterprise services to the roadmap planned for each platform. The Integration Lead acts as a hands-on technical leader and subject matter expert, ensuring engineering excellence, operational integrity, and alignment of delivery with enterprise architectural direction and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide delivery leadership across the Engineering, Agile team and Test teams to build and maintain reusable and secure platform services aligned with the organisation's technology strategy. Work with the Delivery leads to understand the roadmap of work Work closely with Product Owners / Architects to implement and test the capabilities within the platforms Drive high-quality software engineering practices across the team, including code reviews, test automation, CI/CD pipelines, performance monitoring, and observability. Ensure delivered solutions align with solution designs and security guardrails. Guide teams in the selection and use of modern tools, frameworks, and platforms that optimise development efficiency and operational effectiveness for delivery. Support the development and evolution of the Secure Digital Platform roadmap by identifying technical dependencies, enablers, and delivery risks. Partner with the wider Secure Digital Platform team to establish and enforce standards for infrastructure-as-code, API development, cloud-native services, and integration. Collaborate with cybersecurity, operations, and compliance teams to ensure secure design and adherence to internal and external policies. Act as a technical escalation point for complex engineering issues and support the Engineering, Agile and Test leads to develop and row technical capability within the teams. Contribute to the preparation of delivery-related artefacts such as technical documentation, support handovers, and implementation Runbook. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and feedback within engineering teams. Skills and Experience Essential 5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles within software engineering, infrastructure, or platform development teams Proven experience delivering secure, scalable technology services or platforms in complex enterprise environment Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration, and infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability tooling Familiarity with platform and product-centric delivery models and agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make pragmatic decisions under ambiguity or time constraints Commitment to fostering engineering culture, mentoring others, and growing internal technical capability High ethical standards when handling confidential information Desirable Experience with platform engineering, internal developer platforms (IDPs), or technical enablement teams Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., Aerospace & Defence, Finance, Critical Infrastructure) Exposure to secure coding practices, threat modelling, and secure-by-design approaches Experience leading hybrid delivery teams (e.g., internal and external/partner teams) Familiarity with ITSM and incident/problem/change/ management in an enterprise context Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Data Analyst Contract up to 31/12/2026 Based in Filton Offering 50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with Jira or GitHub? Do you have experience with Palantir Foundry (Skywise) or Extended Platform (Jupyter)? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Data Analyst, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Contribute to the development of the fleet diagnostic and predictive maintenance models Support technical investigations with aircraft fleet data analysis Perform specific data analyses for the Design Office, starting from gathering the need from the requestor, to assessing the feasibility, and delivering the study Use in-service data in order to: Improve in-service operations understanding Improve system design Support business on Data Management projects with analytics skill application Your skillset may include: Jira Palantir Foundry (Skywise) Extended platform (Jupyter) Github Data Analytics & Data visualisation Good stakeholder management Skywise Predictive Maintenance (SPM) LG System understanding Understanding of Manage Fleet Diagnostic and Predictive Maintenance process (SU.CP.05) Previous experience in Predictive Maintenance and ZAOG plateau AI Machine Learning If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Data Analyst Contract up to 31/12/2026 Based in Filton Offering 50ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Bristol A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the UK Export Contract Management Team for a motivated, experienced and driven contract manager who will lead and deliver a portfolio of UK export contracts. Salary: Circa £ 60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more The opportunity: Leading the contract and commercial day to day interactions with international Customers, ensuring good customer relationships and satisfaction for UK export contracts. Managing communications with MBDA and externally with industrial partners. Anticipate and proactively resolving issues and concerns in order to fulfil the contractual commitments and obtaining customers' acceptance and payment for the deliverables. Ensuring MBDA's business interests are safeguarded by on time export contract schedule adherence and robust mitigation of risk. Supporting Sales & Business Development in the acquisition of new business. What we're looking for from you: You are an experienced Contract Manager who has led contract delivery in both the bid and execution phases, ideally with an international client base. You will need to have a high degree of self-motivation and drive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You will have effective interpersonal and communications skills and an open, confident and clear leadership style. Experience of people management in a leadership role as well as experience leading internal and external stakeholder relationships. Be prepared for international travel with an open mind to embrace different cultures! Experience of preparing and authorising Bid submissions, ideally with exposure in the role of Business Bid Authority; Proven experience of interfacing with Corporate functions such as finance, customer support, export control, project management, quality, shipping & engineering; Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Thomas Search Recruitment Group has partnered with a leading UK defence technology organisation who is looking for experienced Combat Systems Engineers in the Portsmouth area. This is an exciting opportunity to work across ground-breaking maritime innovations and be part of a growing professional community. As a Combat System Engineer, you will have an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the UK s Armed Forces, you will play a key role in the delivery of the necessary integration, test, evaluation, and acceptance activities across all phases of the equipment lifecycle to support the development and delivery of operationally effective Combat System capability. Day-to-day, you will operate within a team of engineers to deliver the NCSISS (Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service) contract. You will be required to conduct integration and testing as directed by the team s Senior Combat System Engineers, working in partnership with the NCSISS Project Manager, to ensure a consistent approach to the design, delivery and support of our service and advice in accordance with the Technical Delivery Plan. You will have responsibility for delivering specific, project tasks, and will support customer engagement to understand their requirements with respect to capability and programme constraints. You will then develop a test plan, conduct integration and produce supporting evidence for customer use. Executing key systems engineering activities on significant projects Engaging with external and internal stakeholders to ensure customer and business needs are satisfied and issues are mitigated Directing technical documentation in support of work carried out Delivering work and reporting on progress to project leads and customers Conducting sea trials on Royal Navy Ships, including potentially overseas Experience & Qualifications for the Combat systems Engineer: Degree qualified in Engineering, Physics or similar Proven experience on Naval Combat Systems or Radar, Sonar, C2 or Weapons Experience in Test & Evaluation or Integration Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is a key site with the MOD, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated, and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilises sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance. This role is a 37-hour working week based at Portsdown Technology Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other sites across the UK will be expected. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

Are you a technically minded engineering professional who enjoys building customer relationships and turning opportunities into business? Do you understand manufacturing, machining and engineering processes and enjoy being involved from initial enquiry through to quotation, order placement and project delivery? Our client is a successful and growing precision engineering manufacturer with ambitious plans for the future. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Technical Sales Engineer who can play a key role in developing new business opportunities and supporting existing customers. The business has established itself as a trusted supplier of precision engineered components and is now embarking on an exciting growth journey, with plans to further expand its customer base and develop opportunities within the Nuclear and Defence sectors. This role will be instrumental in helping achieve those ambitions. This is a genuinely varied position that goes far beyond traditional sales. You'll be involved in identifying and developing opportunities, reviewing customer drawings and specifications, preparing quotations, sourcing materials and working closely with production teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully. The successful candidate will become a trusted point of contact for customers, helping them find the right manufacturing solution whilst ensuring commercial and technical requirements are met. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the company's future growth strategy, helping identify and develop opportunities within new and highly regulated markets. We're looking for someone who understands engineering and manufacturing environments and can confidently communicate with engineers, buyers, production teams and decision-makers. You may currently be working as a Technical Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Manager, Estimator, Applications Engineer or Business Development Manager within a manufacturing environment. Experience within precision engineering, CNC machining, fasteners, machined components, tooling, aerospace, automotive, defence or other high-integrity manufacturing sectors would be highly advantageous. Most importantly, we're looking for somebody who can combine technical understanding with strong commercial awareness, build long-term customer relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the business. In return, you'll join a successful and expanding organisation that offers genuine career development, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to play an influential role in its future success. The package includes a competitive salary, bonus opportunity, private healthcare, pension scheme, 28 days holiday plus statutory holidays, company events and long-term career progression. If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact and become part of an ambitious manufacturing business with exciting plans for future growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential discussion

As a Sales Manager, you're someone who leads from the front. You're not sat behind a desk asking why targets haven't been hit. You're amongst the team, mucking in talking to customers, supporting major opportunities and helping people win business. Chances are you've worked your way through the ranks yourself, so when somebody needs guidance, you're able to help because you've been there before. As a Sales Manager, you enjoy seeing people develop. This engineering business is known for its reputation. As a manufacturer of machined components and specialist products used across global energy industries, quality, reliability and service are critical. Their customers trust them because they consistently deliver. You'll already be a Sales Manager used to selling engineered products into complex industries. That might include: Nuclear Power generation Defence Wind Oil and gas OEM You understand what those clients need from a technical partner and your commercial approach will make the difference. This isn't a business that stands still. They're growing, developing and investing in people with energy and drive. You'll be surrounded by a great team, but the impact you make as a Sales Manager will be yours. What they're offering is a space where a skilled Sales Manager can thrive. No micromanagement, no red tape, just the right support behind you to do what you do best. As Sales Manager, you'll take ownership of the sales function as a whole. You'll be looking at the numbers, understanding what's driving performance, keeping an eye on pipeline, supporting key customer relationships and helping shape where the business goes next, all whilst leading and developing the sales team around you. Whilst you'll be responsible for leading the sales team, you'll still stay close to customers. You'll support major opportunities, maintain key strategic relationships and help open doors for the people around you. You'll work closely with the Directors to shape commercial strategy and identify opportunities for future growth. You'll analyse performance, spot trends, identify new markets and help determine where the business should focus its efforts. You're not just focused on this month's figures. You're thinking about where the business can be in twelve months, three years and beyond. The foundations are already there. Long-standing customer relationships. A respected reputation. Customers who trust them. What they're looking for now is a Sales Manager who can build on that and help drive the next stage of growth. Someone who understands how to balance new business generation with account development. Someone who knows when to push for growth and when to protect margin. Someone who recognises that sustainable success comes from building relationships, not just winning orders. The culture here plays a huge part in the success of the business. This isn't an environment built around egos. The team work together. Knowledge is shared. Problems are solved collaboratively. Everyone understands that delivering for customers is a collective responsibility. As Sales Manager, you'll play a key role in protecting and developing that culture whilst continuing to raise standards and support the people around you. Previous experience leading a sales team is important, as is the ability to think commercially, from revenue growth through to profitability and margin. In return, you'll receive a competitive basic salary, commission structure and the opportunity to take ownership of a growing sales function within a specialist manufacturer. This role is exclusive to Marshall Harmony - you won't be contacted by any third parties. If you'd like more info or want to talk it through, just drop us a message, tag someone who'd be perfect for this below or send your CV to the email above. By submitting my CV, I acknowledge and accept that Marshall Harmony will collect and process my personal information for recruitment purposes and will retain it for a minimum of 24 months in accordance with their Privacy Policy and T&Cs, available at: (url removed)/ (url removed)/terms-conditions/ Before this retention period expires, Marshall Harmony will contact me to ask whether I wish my data to remain on file within their talent pool.

UK Sales Manager Defence Sector Location: UK-wide Salary: £55,000 £75,000 + bonus + company car + benefits Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Opportunity We are working on behalf of a market-leading UK engineering and distribution group specialising in fluid control and power solutions . With £112M+ annual turnover , 600 employees, and a national network of engineering centres, the business delivers high-performance hydraulic and pneumatic systems to major industries across the UK. The company combines distribution scale with bespoke engineering capability , designing and manufacturing systems such as: Hydraulic power packs & cylinders High-pressure and filtration systems Valve assemblies & pipework Compressor and lubrication systems With a strong footprint across aerospace, defence, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects (including high-profile UK installations), the business is now investing in significant growth within the Defence sector . The Role What You ll Be Doing This is a high-impact, strategic sales role focused on developing and expanding Defence sector revenue across the UK . You will: Drive new business development targeting Tier 1 & Tier 2 defence contractors (e.g. prime contractors and supply chain partners) Build relationships across procurement, engineering, and technical stakeholders Win and manage projects involving hydraulic systems and components Develop a pipeline across Land, Sea, and Air defence programs Position the business as a key supply chain partner for both components and engineered solutions Collaborate with internal engineering teams to deliver tailored solutions This is a true build role you ll have autonomy and the opportunity to create a strong presence in a rapidly growing sector. Why Join? Join a fast-growing engineering group targeting £125M turnover Huge opportunity in a high-growth UK defence market Ability to shape and own a new vertical within the business Work with industry-leading manufacturers and technologies Strong internal engineering support and national infrastructure What We re Looking For To succeed in this role, you will have: Proven experience in technical sales or business development within engineering Strong track record selling into the Defence sector (essential) Experience selling systems, components, or engineered solutions Ability to develop new business from scratch Confidence engaging with senior technical and procurement stakeholders Self-motivation, commercial awareness, and strong relationship-building skills Package & Benefits Basic salary: £55,000 £75,000 Group bonus scheme Company car (fully expensed) Pension 25 days holiday + bank holidays Long-term career growth within a scaling organisation ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone, and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details. Contact: Bav Patel Recruitment Consultant (phone number removed) (url removed) ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

A global engineering services provider require a Subcontract Manager to lead procurement and subcontract management activities on a high-profile and complex programme with the MOD. The Subcontract Manager should be commercially and contractually strong, exhibit leadership, gravitas and the ability to manage high-level and complex supplier, stakeholder and customer relationships. All industry-sector experience can be considered, but familiarity with long-term engineering services provision and delivery would be advantageous. The Subcontract Manager will report to a Head of Supply Chain and work within a multi-disciplined procurement programme team which will include commercial, supplier and customer representatives. The Subcontract Manager will oversee a team of Buyers focused on operational and day-to-day supplier/subcontractor performance, whilst the Subcontract Manager focuses on strategic supplier and customer relationship management, and the management of complex subcontract management agreements. Working with a small number of critical suppliers, you will manage subcontract arrangements spanning services, operations, design and manufacture activities, specialist engineering services and off-the-shelf equipment. Some suppliers are long-standing strategic partners embedded within programme delivery teams, whilst others operate as competitors in other markets, creating a uniquely complex stakeholder environment. Specific duties of the Subcontract Manager include: Lead the commercial and contractual management of a strategically important subcontract portfolio Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers, customers and stakeholders, Negotiate, draft and manage complex subcontract agreements, ensuring contractual obligations, risk allocation and commercial protections are effectively managed. Provide commercial leadership on matters including Intellectual Property rights, design authority responsibilities, contractual liabilities and supplier performance. Influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including Commercial Directors, programme leadership teams and supplier executives. Champion continuous improvement initiatives and support the ongoing development of commercial processes, governance and ways of working. Coach and develop a high-performing procurement team, promoting commercial best practice and strengthening capability across the wider function. Lead complex negotiations, balancing commercial outcomes with the need to maintain critical supplier and customer relationships. Subcontract Manager applicants should meet the following criteria: Proven experience negotiating, drafting and managing high-value, complex contracts and subcontracts within a procurement, supply chain or commercial environment. Strong commercial judgement with a detailed understanding of contractual risk management, governance and commercial protection mechanisms. Experience managing complex supplier relationships and operating within challenging stakeholder environments. Experience coaching, mentoring or developing individuals and teams to improve capability and performance. Experience championing change, improving processes or implementing new commercial or procurement initiatives. Knowledge of Intellectual Property provisions, design rights, ownership arrangements and other commercially sensitive contractual matters Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence, gravitas and credibility to influence senior internal and external stakeholders. Energy, ambition, agility and resilience, with the ability to succeed within an evolving programme environment. CIPS, IACCM/WorldCC or equivalent professional accreditation, alongside a degree in Business, Commercial Management, Law or a related discipline. Experience gained within defence, aerospace, engineering services, manufacturing, infrastructure, FM/construction service provision or other highly regulated environments would be advantageous.

P6 Senior Planner If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. This is not just another role. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant, complex and high-impact defence programmes in the UK today. Following the publication of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command, AWE has begun work on a sovereign replacement warhead programme known as Astraea. This programme sits at the heart of the UK's national security ensuring a safe, secure, and credible nuclear deterrent for generations to come. We are now building a team to deliver this next chapter and we are looking for exceptional people who want to work at the cutting edge of science, engineering and programme delivery. Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: Salary from 49,830 - 78,770 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Please note this role will require you to be onsite 100% of the time Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As a Senior Planner, you will deliver the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). You will support Task Managers with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, and communications with programme and business teams. You'll provide planning expertise to internal customers, implement planning processes and policies, and produce planning and reporting deliverables in line with agreed business rhythms. This role also involves supporting long-range operational programme planning and developing strong stakeholder relationships. As part of your role, you will: Deliver high-quality project controls planning capability through the development, maintenance and assurance of complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), providing accurate, timely and defensible forecasts to inform critical programme decisions Lead and support planning activities across the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment to scope, cost and delivery strategy under configuration control Undertake schedule analysis and performance management, including critical path, dependencies, variance analysis and forecasting, to provide clear insight into current and future delivery positions Facilitate planning workshops and provide independent assurance and challenge through peer reviews, schedule health checks and adherence to planning standards and governance Drive continuous improvement and planning excellence, evolving processes, tools and capability while championing best practice across the programme Identify emerging risks, trends and delivery threats, providing early warning, recovery options and decision support to stakeholders Lead, coach and mentor junior planners, developing planning capability and embedding consistent standards of quality, integrity and delivery excellence across teams Champion the highest standards of safety, health, environment, security and quality, recognising the critical importance of these principles in delivering a programme central to the UK's national security. Whilst not a checklist, a Senior Planner should demonstrate: Experience of planning on projects/programmes in a dynamic, delivery focused environment Advanced level of skill with Oracle Primavera P6 Skills in Microsoft Office. Qualification in an appropriate business or technical discipline, or equivalent experience. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave. Market-leading contributory pension scheme (we pay between 9% and 13% depending on your contributions). Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay; Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Professional career development opportunities, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts on everyday spending. Special Leave Policy, including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring. For full details, visit the 'Working at AWE' page on our website and check out the AWE Benefits Guide.

Business Development Manager Location: UK-based (national remit) Type: Permanent, Full-time Package: 55,000+bonus About the Role We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to support growth within the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and inspection technology sector . This role is focused on strategic business development, account growth, and market expansion across aerospace, defence, military, and other highly regulated engineering environments. The position suits a technically credible commercial professional who can drive opportunity development, manage complex sales processes, and support long-term growth initiatives across a national territory. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Growth Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across NDT, aerospace, defence, and regulated industrial sectors Build and execute strategic plans to expand market share and revenue Manage complex sales cycles from opportunity identification through to contract agreement Technical & Commercial Development Support solution development through technical understanding of NDT and inspection technologies Contribute to bid development, proposals, and commercial submissions Work closely with internal engineering, service, and supplier teams to ensure solutions meet technical and commercial objectives Account & Market Management Develop and expand existing key accounts and strategic partnerships Maintain structured engagement plans to support repeat and long-term business Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities within existing accounts Market Intelligence & Reporting Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and emerging opportunities Maintain accurate pipeline and forecasting data via CRM systems Support marketing activity including exhibitions, events, and industry engagement Skills, Experience & Attributes Essential Proven experience in B2B business development or sales management within NDT, inspection Strong understanding of consultative and solution-led sales methodologies Experience operating within aerospace, defence, military, or regulated industrial environments Commercially astute with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills Comfortable managing long sales cycles and high-value opportunities Highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of working autonomously Full UK driving licence Desirable Background in NDT technologies (e.g. radiography, ultrasonics, UV inspection, related systems) Experience with capital equipment or technically complex solutions CRM experience (NetSuite, Salesforce, or similar) Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent technical background WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

VolkerWessels UK is a market leading contracting group of five closely linked businesses. We provide integrated and ground-breaking solutions for the civil engineering and construction sectors, with specialisms in rail, highways, airports, marine, defence, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. We are recruiting for a ServiceNow Specialist, reporting to our Head of ICT Operations, you'll be the driving force behind the development, optimisation and evolution of our ServiceNow environment. This is a role with genuine influence - you'll be the connector between our business and IT teams, ensuring the platform delivers maximum value and supports our strategic goals. About our role Product Vision and Strategy : Define and communicate the product vision and strategy for the ServiceNow platform, ensuring alignment with the company's goals and objectives. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, including construction project managers, IT teams, and executive leadership, to gather requirements and prioritise features. Backlog Management : Create, maintain, and prioritise the product backlog, ensuring that the development team is working on the most valuable features and enhancements. User Stories and Acceptance Criteria: Develop detailed user stories and acceptance criteria to guide the development team in delivering high-quality solutions. Project Management : Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to deployment, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints. Continuous Improvement: Monitor and evaluate the performance of the ServiceNow platform, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing necessary changes. Training and Support : Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring they are equipped to utilise the platform effectively. Market Research: Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in construction and ServiceNow, leveraging this knowledge to drive innovation within the organisation About you You have a both a strong understanding and demonstrable experience of ServiceNow platform capabilities and best practices. Experience of working with ServiceNow HR module would be highly advantageous. You'll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with an ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. You'll have strong demonstrable stakeholder management and engagement skills, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools is a must. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerWessels UK operate through five separate, but complementary businesses, working in collaboration and using our specialist skills to deliver an integrated service for our clients. At any one time, our people are working on our sites or in our offices, for around 250 projects across the UK. Everyday we overcome challenges, fulfilling our commitments, no matter what. That's what our business is about, that's how our people find satisfaction in their jobs. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Flexible working opportunities Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

Solutions Architect Mainly Remote with occasional travel to Preston or Frimley 648.31 per day Umbrella inside IR35 12 Month Contract This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading defence organisations. This role is Mainly remote with occasional travel to Frimley or Preston. Role Description Specify, design and assure information systems that support core organisational functions within key account or functional areas Works within the Shared Services Enterprise IT Architecture area to define robust and cost effective solution architectures and designs to meet the business objectives and requirements of the customer, with responsibility for delivery of fit for purpose solutions in line with Shared Services Enterprise IT standards and policies Works on multiple projects at any one time depending on the size of the projects working closely with the Project Manager and associated roles covering business change/analysis, service design, security and product development Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate the solution design to a wide audience including development and test teams, reviewers (both internal and external to Shared Services Enterprise IT), business management and customers Knowledge: Proven experience in delivering IM&T solutions together with associated architecture deliverables Proven knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks e.g. TOGAF Understanding of the service lifecycle is advantageous e.g. ITIL Hands-on experience with business and system requirements gathering / analysis Proven experience in design and development of Information Systems Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices Technical knowledge of a range of IM&T business systems from ERPs through procurement to supplier management Skills: Excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities Very good written and oral communication skills Architecture and technical support documentation skills Understanding of IM&T / software development lifecycle (including methodologies e.g. Agile) and associated reviews, policies, standards and governance processes Strong interpersonal and consultative skills Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders at all business levels and present ideas in user-friendly language Able to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience of technical leadership e.g. acting as a Project Technical Authority or Project Engineering Manager Qualifications: Relevant IT, engineering or business degree Relevant vocational qualification or equivalent experience e.g. HNC / HND Member, Chartered or Fellow of recognised IT and/or Engineering society. For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

Project Manager - Rocket Propulsion Kidderminster, Worcestershire (Hybrid available) 12 month contract Rate dependant on experience A truly unique opportunity to join a world leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organisation! We develop and manufactures a range of solid propellant rocket motors for use in Defence & Security. A vacancy has arisen for a Project Manager to be accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects of work ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and business targets. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Project Manager - Rocket Propulsion The generation, maintenance and delivery of project plans in support of bids for new business. The definition, generation and execution of project plans for contracted work according to business needs. Scope could include development, production or research projects. Improving project value and project margin through the proactive management of project risks. Project reporting both internally and to customers. Management, monitoring and motivation of cross-functional team members assigned to the project(s). Working closely with the customer to understand the business requirements for the project, developing effective working relationships and ongoing management processes for the project. Approval and/or authorisation of documents as defined in Approved Signatory or Delegated Authorities List. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND - Project Manager - Rocket Propulsion Previous knowledge of planning, managing and delivering production, development or technology projects A sound commercial and financial understanding Knowledge and experience of Project Management software tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project Good customer skills and an ability to work and communicate with people at all levels in the organisation. Ability to work in/with a multi-disciplined team. Effective risk management (demonstrated experience of effective risk mitigation is more important than knowledge of a particular process). Degree / industry related qualification or equivalent experience Desirable Experience Experience and up to date knowledge of the defence industry Experience of developmental activities where project parameters can be subject to change Experience in or experience in managing projects within an engineering focused environment. Recognised Project Management qualification/accreditation is desirable (e.g. APM Membership or qualifications, PRINCE2, etc.)

MERITUS are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join our client in the next 6 weeks in a permanent position to support subsea defence programmes. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST POSSESS EXISTING SC CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. If you do not have active SC Clearance, you will be rejected for the position. SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - Up to 80,000 per annum - UNDERWATER/SUBSEA SYSTEMS - SC CLEARED - YATELEY, HAMPSHIRE - PERMANENT - SECTOR: DEFENCE / SUBSEA MERITUS are working with a specialist defence technology organisation at the forefront of next-generation underwater capability development. Operating across highly complex defence programmes, they deliver advanced integrated solutions supporting autonomous and increasingly automated underwater platforms for global defence customers. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high-value defence projects through the full lifecycle - from concept and requirements definition through to delivery, acceptance and customer handover. This is an opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge defence technologies and industry-leading technical partners, helping deliver mission-critical capability into operational environments. The Role As Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of complex defence equipment and capability delivery programmes, ensuring projects are delivered: On time Within budget To contractual and technical quality standards In line with customer and regulatory expectations You will work closely with internal engineering teams, subcontractors, defence customers and senior stakeholders to drive successful programme execution across multiple concurrent workstreams. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones and delivery schedules Monitor programme performance and implement corrective action where required Manage project budgets, forecasting and commercial performance Identify, assess and mitigate programme risks using formal risk management processes Coordinate subcontractors and external SME delivery against contractual commitments Lead project governance reviews, status reporting and stakeholder communication Manage contract change requests, amendments and variations Support bid and proposal activity including planning, costing and resource forecasting Build strong long-term customer relationships across defence stakeholders Mentor project teams and promote project management best practice across the business What We're Looking For Essential Experience Proven experience delivering complex defence or engineering programmes Strong full lifecycle project delivery experience (concept through delivery) Experience operating within V-Model delivery environments Strong understanding of gated project governance / stage-gate delivery Budget ownership, forecasting and commercial oversight experience Strong stakeholder management across technical and commercial functions Experience managing third-party suppliers / subcontractors Strong risk and issue management capability Excellent communication and leadership skills Desirable Previous underwater, maritime, sonar, subsea, autonomy or naval systems experience Experience supporting defence bids / capture activity Business case development experience Formal PM qualification (PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP)

Job Title: Lead System Engineer / Team Lead Location: Rochester; Kent (On-site) Salary: Up to £65,000 dependent on skills and experience. We are recruiting for a range of technical and team leading positions 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: This role focuses on guiding and developing engineers by offering technical direction, supporting wellbeing, and helping shape their career growth. It involves collaborating across teams to identify effective technical solutions, contributing to strategic project decisions, and ensuring initiatives are implemented smoothly. A key part of the position is understanding project scope, timelines, and resource needs, while regularly advising managers on team capacity and skill requirements. The role also ensures dependencies and facilities are in place for successful delivery, and supports the wider business by preparing bid estimates and maintaining schedules and budgets for ongoing projects. Core duties: You will be providing guidance to less experienced engineers, supporting team members wellbeing and career development Your understanding of scope, size and time phasing of packages of work, will be used to facilitate and contribute to project success You will be understanding the team size and skillset required, giving regular status and recommendations on resourcing requirements to the project and functional engineering manager You will be supporting the business by creating new estimates for bids and maintaining the schedule and budget for on-going projects Essential Skills: You will have experience in the systems engineering domain and product lifecycle You will have familiarity with system engineering tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, MATLAB and/or Simulink You will have experience leading a team and making decisions from either a technical or managerial aspect You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or Mathematics) The Systems Engineering Team: The team supports the functional department and projects through work package scope, scheduling, resources and strategy for the project systems domain. Your role will include working with Engineering Project Managers to broadly understand the near-term work planned (3mth - 6mth) and longer term work planned (18mth - 24mth). You will be leading a team of highly capable engineers to deliver against your plans and estimates. 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: 26th 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: Lead System Engineer / Team Lead Location: Rochester; Kent (On-site) Salary: Up to £65,000 dependent on skills and experience. We are recruiting for a range of technical and team leading positions 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: This role focuses on guiding and developing engineers by offering technical direction, supporting wellbeing, and helping shape their career growth. It involves collaborating across teams to identify effective technical solutions, contributing to strategic project decisions, and ensuring initiatives are implemented smoothly. A key part of the position is understanding project scope, timelines, and resource needs, while regularly advising managers on team capacity and skill requirements. The role also ensures dependencies and facilities are in place for successful delivery, and supports the wider business by preparing bid estimates and maintaining schedules and budgets for ongoing projects. Core duties: You will be providing guidance to less experienced engineers, supporting team members wellbeing and career development Your understanding of scope, size and time phasing of packages of work, will be used to facilitate and contribute to project success You will be understanding the team size and skillset required, giving regular status and recommendations on resourcing requirements to the project and functional engineering manager You will be supporting the business by creating new estimates for bids and maintaining the schedule and budget for on-going projects Essential Skills: You will have experience in the systems engineering domain and product lifecycle You will have familiarity with system engineering tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, MATLAB and/or Simulink You will have experience leading a team and making decisions from either a technical or managerial aspect You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or Mathematics) The Systems Engineering Team: The team supports the functional department and projects through work package scope, scheduling, resources and strategy for the project systems domain. Your role will include working with Engineering Project Managers to broadly understand the near-term work planned (3mth - 6mth) and longer term work planned (18mth - 24mth). You will be leading a team of highly capable engineers to deliver against your plans and estimates. 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: 26th 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: Lead System Engineer / Team Lead Location: Rochester; Kent (On-site) Salary: Up to £65,000 dependent on skills and experience. We are recruiting for a range of technical and team leading positions 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: This role focuses on guiding and developing engineers by offering technical direction, supporting wellbeing, and helping shape their career growth. It involves collaborating across teams to identify effective technical solutions, contributing to strategic project decisions, and ensuring initiatives are implemented smoothly. A key part of the position is understanding project scope, timelines, and resource needs, while regularly advising managers on team capacity and skill requirements. The role also ensures dependencies and facilities are in place for successful delivery, and supports the wider business by preparing bid estimates and maintaining schedules and budgets for ongoing projects. Core duties: You will be providing guidance to less experienced engineers, supporting team members wellbeing and career development Your understanding of scope, size and time phasing of packages of work, will be used to facilitate and contribute to project success You will be understanding the team size and skillset required, giving regular status and recommendations on resourcing requirements to the project and functional engineering manager You will be supporting the business by creating new estimates for bids and maintaining the schedule and budget for on-going projects Essential Skills: You will have experience in the systems engineering domain and product lifecycle You will have familiarity with system engineering tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, MATLAB and/or Simulink You will have experience leading a team and making decisions from either a technical or managerial aspect You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or Mathematics) The Systems Engineering Team: The team supports the functional department and projects through work package scope, scheduling, resources and strategy for the project systems domain. Your role will include working with Engineering Project Managers to broadly understand the near-term work planned (3mth - 6mth) and longer term work planned (18mth - 24mth). You will be leading a team of highly capable engineers to deliver against your plans and estimates. 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: 26th 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.