Are you ready to take your career to new heights? This is your opportunity to join a company at the forefront of defence technology, where innovation and excellence are at the heart of everything they do. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you'll be working on groundbreaking projects that redefine the future of defence, contributing to the development of advanced systems that ensure the highest levels of security and trust on a global scale. If you're ready to make a real impact, this role is your chance to shine. The role is to help implement and assure ISO 15288 processes across the full systems engineering life cycle on our projects. Responsible for enabling and assuring a consistent Systems Engineering approach across multi-discipline teams defining stakeholder requirements, supporting delivery of the required products and demonstrating compliance to customer satisfaction. What You Will Do: - Represent the Systems discipline as a senior leader, overseeing complex work packages and ensuring timely delivery. - Collaborate with Engineering Project Leads to meet project obligations within budget and schedule. - Develop and deliver high-quality Systems Engineering artefacts across the product lifecycle. - Provide technical direction and influence across multiple projects, ensuring optimal solutions and designs. - Lead internal and external design reviews, presenting to senior management and customers. - Manage external suppliers and customers, ensuring compliance with agreed processes and objectives. What You Will Bring: - A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or relevant industry experience. - Proven expertise in Systems Engineering, including ISO/IEEE/IEC standards and the V lifecycle. - Strong technical documentation skills and experience with tools such as DOORS, UML, Enterprise Architect, and SysML. - Demonstrable experience in hardware, software, or firmware development, particularly in embedded environments. - Leadership experience, managing and coaching teams to achieve project goals. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the company's innovative solutions, ensuring they meet the stringent requirements of their customers and contribute to global security advancements. The company fosters a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive excellence and inspire others. This is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something transformative. Location: This role is based onsite in Maidenhead Interested?: Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to make a difference in the defence sector. Apply now to become a Senior Systems Engineer and take the next step in your career journey. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Jun 28, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? This is your opportunity to join a company at the forefront of defence technology, where innovation and excellence are at the heart of everything they do. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you'll be working on groundbreaking projects that redefine the future of defence, contributing to the development of advanced systems that ensure the highest levels of security and trust on a global scale. If you're ready to make a real impact, this role is your chance to shine. The role is to help implement and assure ISO 15288 processes across the full systems engineering life cycle on our projects. Responsible for enabling and assuring a consistent Systems Engineering approach across multi-discipline teams defining stakeholder requirements, supporting delivery of the required products and demonstrating compliance to customer satisfaction. What You Will Do: - Represent the Systems discipline as a senior leader, overseeing complex work packages and ensuring timely delivery. - Collaborate with Engineering Project Leads to meet project obligations within budget and schedule. - Develop and deliver high-quality Systems Engineering artefacts across the product lifecycle. - Provide technical direction and influence across multiple projects, ensuring optimal solutions and designs. - Lead internal and external design reviews, presenting to senior management and customers. - Manage external suppliers and customers, ensuring compliance with agreed processes and objectives. What You Will Bring: - A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or relevant industry experience. - Proven expertise in Systems Engineering, including ISO/IEEE/IEC standards and the V lifecycle. - Strong technical documentation skills and experience with tools such as DOORS, UML, Enterprise Architect, and SysML. - Demonstrable experience in hardware, software, or firmware development, particularly in embedded environments. - Leadership experience, managing and coaching teams to achieve project goals. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the company's innovative solutions, ensuring they meet the stringent requirements of their customers and contribute to global security advancements. The company fosters a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive excellence and inspire others. This is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something transformative. Location: This role is based onsite in Maidenhead Interested?: Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to make a difference in the defence sector. Apply now to become a Senior Systems Engineer and take the next step in your career journey. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Principal / Lead Engineer Python / Cloud / Terraform / IAM / DevOps / infrastructure-as-a-code IaC Rate: Circa 600 - 700 PD (Outside IR35), 6 Months Location: London / Hybrid x2 days We are seeking an experienced Principal / Lead Engineer to join a highly ambitious organisation building a large-scale, mission-critical data and technology platform. This is a unique opportunity to join at the earliest stages of a major programme and play a key role in shaping its technical foundations. Working closely with the CTO and a small team of senior engineers, you will lead the design and implementation of core infrastructure, establish engineering standards and practices, and make architectural decisions that will have long-term strategic impact. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing technology strategy, and creating robust engineering foundations, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact. Role & Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design and implementation of foundational platform infrastructure and engineering capabilities Define architectural patterns, engineering standards, and best practices that will guide future development Partner closely with the CTO and senior stakeholders to make and document key technical decisions Promote secure-by-design principles across all aspects of platform development Establish and maintain core engineering tooling, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated testing frameworks Platform Engineering Design and implement identity and access management solutions with robust authentication and authorisation controls Build and manage cloud infrastructure using modern infrastructure-as-code approaches Develop audit, workflow, and operational capabilities to support governance and compliance requirements Implement networking, monitoring, and security controls for highly secure environments Evaluate and integrate appropriate open-source technologies and third-party components Contribute to the design and delivery of scalable, resilient, and maintainable distributed systems Collaboration & Team Development Act as a senior technical contributor within a high-performing engineering team Mentor engineers and help establish a strong engineering culture as the organisation grows Collaborate with product, design, and delivery teams to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives Engage with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders where required Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading or making significant contributions to complex distributed, cloud-native, or federated systems Strong software engineering expertise in Python, including backend development, automation, and infrastructure tooling Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Strong experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or equivalent Experience designing and building authentication and authorisation systems, including modern identity standards and policy-based access controls Solid understanding of data storage architectures and the trade-offs between different storage and query patterns Experience establishing CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices within modern software environments Ability to work effectively in fast-moving environments with evolving requirements and limited precedent Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Desirable Skills & Experience Experience building secure, highly regulated, or mission-critical platforms Familiarity with federated architectures and distributed data access models Experience designing solutions with strong governance, auditability, and security requirements Knowledge of privacy-preserving technologies and secure computing environments Experience evaluating, adopting, or contributing to open-source technologies Background working within complex stakeholder environments undergoing significant transformation
Jun 27, 2026
Contractor
Principal / Lead Engineer Python / Cloud / Terraform / IAM / DevOps / infrastructure-as-a-code IaC Rate: Circa 600 - 700 PD (Outside IR35), 6 Months Location: London / Hybrid x2 days We are seeking an experienced Principal / Lead Engineer to join a highly ambitious organisation building a large-scale, mission-critical data and technology platform. This is a unique opportunity to join at the earliest stages of a major programme and play a key role in shaping its technical foundations. Working closely with the CTO and a small team of senior engineers, you will lead the design and implementation of core infrastructure, establish engineering standards and practices, and make architectural decisions that will have long-term strategic impact. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing technology strategy, and creating robust engineering foundations, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact. Role & Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design and implementation of foundational platform infrastructure and engineering capabilities Define architectural patterns, engineering standards, and best practices that will guide future development Partner closely with the CTO and senior stakeholders to make and document key technical decisions Promote secure-by-design principles across all aspects of platform development Establish and maintain core engineering tooling, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated testing frameworks Platform Engineering Design and implement identity and access management solutions with robust authentication and authorisation controls Build and manage cloud infrastructure using modern infrastructure-as-code approaches Develop audit, workflow, and operational capabilities to support governance and compliance requirements Implement networking, monitoring, and security controls for highly secure environments Evaluate and integrate appropriate open-source technologies and third-party components Contribute to the design and delivery of scalable, resilient, and maintainable distributed systems Collaboration & Team Development Act as a senior technical contributor within a high-performing engineering team Mentor engineers and help establish a strong engineering culture as the organisation grows Collaborate with product, design, and delivery teams to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives Engage with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders where required Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading or making significant contributions to complex distributed, cloud-native, or federated systems Strong software engineering expertise in Python, including backend development, automation, and infrastructure tooling Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Strong experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or equivalent Experience designing and building authentication and authorisation systems, including modern identity standards and policy-based access controls Solid understanding of data storage architectures and the trade-offs between different storage and query patterns Experience establishing CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices within modern software environments Ability to work effectively in fast-moving environments with evolving requirements and limited precedent Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Desirable Skills & Experience Experience building secure, highly regulated, or mission-critical platforms Familiarity with federated architectures and distributed data access models Experience designing solutions with strong governance, auditability, and security requirements Knowledge of privacy-preserving technologies and secure computing environments Experience evaluating, adopting, or contributing to open-source technologies Background working within complex stakeholder environments undergoing significant transformation
An established technology company developing advanced communication and connected device solutions is seeking a Principal Embedded Application Engineer to join its growing software team. This is an opportunity to work on complex, real-world products where reliability, performance and software quality are critical. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development and delivery of embedded application software across a range of next-generation products. The Role Working within a collaborative Agile development environment, you will take ownership of software components from concept through to release. You will be involved in architecture, design, implementation, testing and technical leadership activities while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Key responsibilities include: Designing and developing embedded application software Implementing and maintaining software on Embedded Linux platforms Developing Android applications for commercial products Producing technical specifications and design documentation Participating in technical reviews and project planning activities Investigating and resolving complex software issues Supporting integration and system testing activities Providing technical leadership and mentoring where required Essential Experience Applicants must be able to demonstrate: 10+ years commercial software development experience Strong Embedded Linux development experience Commercial Android application development experience Excellent C programming skills Strong Java development experience Experience developing software for released commercial products Solid understanding of embedded software systems Experience working across the full software development lifecycle Test Driven Development (TDD) experience Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Ability to interpret and work from complex technical specifications Experience working within Agile development environments Desirable Experience Any of the following would be advantageous: Telecommunications or wireless communications systems Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Safety-critical or mission-critical systems ARM-based embedded platforms Mobile communications technologies Industry standards and protocol specifications Technical leadership of complex software projects Up to 80k DOE + great benefits on offer, including private pension, healthcare/medical, and more. This role requires eligibility to obtain SC level security clearance & is based on-site 5 days per week. For more information, please apply now.
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
An established technology company developing advanced communication and connected device solutions is seeking a Principal Embedded Application Engineer to join its growing software team. This is an opportunity to work on complex, real-world products where reliability, performance and software quality are critical. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development and delivery of embedded application software across a range of next-generation products. The Role Working within a collaborative Agile development environment, you will take ownership of software components from concept through to release. You will be involved in architecture, design, implementation, testing and technical leadership activities while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Key responsibilities include: Designing and developing embedded application software Implementing and maintaining software on Embedded Linux platforms Developing Android applications for commercial products Producing technical specifications and design documentation Participating in technical reviews and project planning activities Investigating and resolving complex software issues Supporting integration and system testing activities Providing technical leadership and mentoring where required Essential Experience Applicants must be able to demonstrate: 10+ years commercial software development experience Strong Embedded Linux development experience Commercial Android application development experience Excellent C programming skills Strong Java development experience Experience developing software for released commercial products Solid understanding of embedded software systems Experience working across the full software development lifecycle Test Driven Development (TDD) experience Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Ability to interpret and work from complex technical specifications Experience working within Agile development environments Desirable Experience Any of the following would be advantageous: Telecommunications or wireless communications systems Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Safety-critical or mission-critical systems ARM-based embedded platforms Mobile communications technologies Industry standards and protocol specifications Technical leadership of complex software projects Up to 80k DOE + great benefits on offer, including private pension, healthcare/medical, and more. This role requires eligibility to obtain SC level security clearance & is based on-site 5 days per week. For more information, please apply now.
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Principal Rust Engineer London Permanent Hybrid Ncounter is supporting a global investment firm in hiring a Rust Developer to join a highly influential Product team. This group sits at the core of the business, building the distributed platforms, internal services, and compute frameworks that underpin trading, quant research, and large-scale data processing across the organisation. This is a deeply technical engineering role focused on high-performance systems, scalability, and platform reliability. You'll work on foundational technology used by multiple engineering and investment teams, helping to shape the infrastructure powering a world-class trading environment. What you'll do: • Design, build, and maintain scalable distributed systems and internal frameworks using Rust • Develop high-throughput services and tooling used across research and trading platforms • Work closely with investment and technology stakeholders to deliver robust, production-grade solutions • Contribute across the full software lifecycle, from architecture and development through to production support • Drive improvements in platform reliability, frameworks, compute solutions, observability, automation, and engineering standards • Operate within modern containerised and Kubernetes-based environments What we're looking for: • Strong commercial experience with Rust development in complex backend or systems environments • Proven background building distributed systems or large-scale compute platforms • Experience developing and supporting production-grade microservices using Docker and Kubernetes • Strong Linux knowledge and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling • Experience working with large datasets, scalable infrastructure, or high-availability systems • Confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate directly with technical stakeholders • Python exposure would be advantageous This opportunity offers the chance to work on critical internal technology that directly impacts the speed, scalability, and effectiveness of a globally recognised investment platform. If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems and want to work in an environment where technology is genuinely central to the business, apply now for a confidential discussion.
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Principal Rust Engineer London Permanent Hybrid Ncounter is supporting a global investment firm in hiring a Rust Developer to join a highly influential Product team. This group sits at the core of the business, building the distributed platforms, internal services, and compute frameworks that underpin trading, quant research, and large-scale data processing across the organisation. This is a deeply technical engineering role focused on high-performance systems, scalability, and platform reliability. You'll work on foundational technology used by multiple engineering and investment teams, helping to shape the infrastructure powering a world-class trading environment. What you'll do: • Design, build, and maintain scalable distributed systems and internal frameworks using Rust • Develop high-throughput services and tooling used across research and trading platforms • Work closely with investment and technology stakeholders to deliver robust, production-grade solutions • Contribute across the full software lifecycle, from architecture and development through to production support • Drive improvements in platform reliability, frameworks, compute solutions, observability, automation, and engineering standards • Operate within modern containerised and Kubernetes-based environments What we're looking for: • Strong commercial experience with Rust development in complex backend or systems environments • Proven background building distributed systems or large-scale compute platforms • Experience developing and supporting production-grade microservices using Docker and Kubernetes • Strong Linux knowledge and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling • Experience working with large datasets, scalable infrastructure, or high-availability systems • Confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate directly with technical stakeholders • Python exposure would be advantageous This opportunity offers the chance to work on critical internal technology that directly impacts the speed, scalability, and effectiveness of a globally recognised investment platform. If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems and want to work in an environment where technology is genuinely central to the business, apply now for a confidential discussion.
An established and growing design practice based in Dorking is seeking an enthusiastic Senior or Principal Landscape Architect to join its expanding team. This opportunity is ideal for a talented professional looking to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects spanning strategic and detailed landscape design, masterplanning, landscape and visual impact assessment, and public realm schemes across the UK. The successful candidate will become part of a progressive, multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating closely with architects, ecologists and arboriculturists. The team adopts an integrated approach to design and environmental delivery, consistently achieving high-quality outcomes across a broad range of sectors. Benefits; Flexible working arrangements Compressed working week option Pension contributions Health cash plan Cycle-to-work scheme Employee Owned Trust status Eligibility for a discretionary annual tax-free bonus Supportive environment with clear opportunities for career progression A comprehensive benefits brochure is available upon request. Key Requirements and Experience; A relevant postgraduate qualification with a minimum of five years' professional experience Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) Strong background in concept and detailed landscape design (masterplanning experience beneficial) Proven experience in LVIA and landscape planning Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Advanced skills in 2D and 3D CAD software, with willingness to expand technical expertise (experience in Vectorworks, LSS, Lumion and GIS advantageous) Creative thinker with strong collaborative problem-solving abilities Excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills Experience overseeing and supporting junior team members Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively Full UK driving licence and access to a car for site visits (or willingness to obtain) If you'd like to hear more about the role, please contact Ashleigh Garner from Penguin Recruitment for more information.
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
An established and growing design practice based in Dorking is seeking an enthusiastic Senior or Principal Landscape Architect to join its expanding team. This opportunity is ideal for a talented professional looking to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects spanning strategic and detailed landscape design, masterplanning, landscape and visual impact assessment, and public realm schemes across the UK. The successful candidate will become part of a progressive, multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating closely with architects, ecologists and arboriculturists. The team adopts an integrated approach to design and environmental delivery, consistently achieving high-quality outcomes across a broad range of sectors. Benefits; Flexible working arrangements Compressed working week option Pension contributions Health cash plan Cycle-to-work scheme Employee Owned Trust status Eligibility for a discretionary annual tax-free bonus Supportive environment with clear opportunities for career progression A comprehensive benefits brochure is available upon request. Key Requirements and Experience; A relevant postgraduate qualification with a minimum of five years' professional experience Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) Strong background in concept and detailed landscape design (masterplanning experience beneficial) Proven experience in LVIA and landscape planning Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Advanced skills in 2D and 3D CAD software, with willingness to expand technical expertise (experience in Vectorworks, LSS, Lumion and GIS advantageous) Creative thinker with strong collaborative problem-solving abilities Excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills Experience overseeing and supporting junior team members Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively Full UK driving licence and access to a car for site visits (or willingness to obtain) If you'd like to hear more about the role, please contact Ashleigh Garner from Penguin Recruitment for more information.
Principal Electrical Design Engineer Location: Manchester Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 + Benefits Overview We are a well-established building services consultancy, renowned for delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical design solutions across a diverse range of sectors throughout the UK. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a talented and experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team in the Manchester design office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of innovative projects, with a clear pathway to achieving Chartered Engineer status. If you are passionate about electrical design and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. Benefits We value our team and offer a range of benefits, including: A clear and structured pathway to achieving Chartered Engineer status. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Exposure to a diverse and exciting project portfolio. Opportunities for career progression and professional development. A competitive salary package, including additional benefits. Day-to-Day Your typical day will involve: Designing and developing electrical systems for various building projects. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success. Conducting technical analysis and preparing detailed reports. Attending meetings with clients and stakeholders to discuss project progress and requirements. Staying updated on industry standards and regulations to ensure compliance. Contributing to the development of sustainable and energy-efficient solutions. Responsibilities As a Principal Electrical Design Engineer, you will: Develop and produce electrical building services designs for a wide range of projects. Oversee project delivery from initial concept through to completion. Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and calculations to support project requirements. Collaborate with internal teams, clients, architects, and contractors to ensure seamless project execution. Attend project and client meetings to provide technical expertise and updates. Ensure all designs comply with current regulations and industry standards. Promote sustainability and energy-efficient design solutions in all projects. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will need: A minimum of 3 years' experience in electrical building services engineering. A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong technical knowledge of building services design principles and practices. Proficiency in relevant industry software packages. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. A strong desire to progress towards Chartered Engineer status. Desirable Experience: Previous experience in the education or healthcare sectors is advantageous, though candidates from all project backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you are an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to shaping the future of building services design. To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please get in touch today.
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Principal Electrical Design Engineer Location: Manchester Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 + Benefits Overview We are a well-established building services consultancy, renowned for delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical design solutions across a diverse range of sectors throughout the UK. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a talented and experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team in the Manchester design office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of innovative projects, with a clear pathway to achieving Chartered Engineer status. If you are passionate about electrical design and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. Benefits We value our team and offer a range of benefits, including: A clear and structured pathway to achieving Chartered Engineer status. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Exposure to a diverse and exciting project portfolio. Opportunities for career progression and professional development. A competitive salary package, including additional benefits. Day-to-Day Your typical day will involve: Designing and developing electrical systems for various building projects. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success. Conducting technical analysis and preparing detailed reports. Attending meetings with clients and stakeholders to discuss project progress and requirements. Staying updated on industry standards and regulations to ensure compliance. Contributing to the development of sustainable and energy-efficient solutions. Responsibilities As a Principal Electrical Design Engineer, you will: Develop and produce electrical building services designs for a wide range of projects. Oversee project delivery from initial concept through to completion. Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and calculations to support project requirements. Collaborate with internal teams, clients, architects, and contractors to ensure seamless project execution. Attend project and client meetings to provide technical expertise and updates. Ensure all designs comply with current regulations and industry standards. Promote sustainability and energy-efficient design solutions in all projects. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will need: A minimum of 3 years' experience in electrical building services engineering. A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong technical knowledge of building services design principles and practices. Proficiency in relevant industry software packages. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. A strong desire to progress towards Chartered Engineer status. Desirable Experience: Previous experience in the education or healthcare sectors is advantageous, though candidates from all project backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you are an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to shaping the future of building services design. To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please get in touch today.
Job Title : Lead Embedded Software Engineer Location : Bristol City Centre - 3 Days Per Week On-Site Salary - Up to £80,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Overview: Zenovo is recruiting a Principal Embedded Software Engineer for a leading engineering company in Bristol. The role involves developing and delivering embedded software solutions for safety-critical applications. A suitable candidate will have 10+ years of experience in embedded software development and verification within safety-critical & RTOS environments. Responsibilities : Lead the development and delivery of safety-critical embedded software projects, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards. Take ownership of complex technical challenges, defining robust solutions for systems Design, develop, and validate embedded software for safety-critical applications. Conduct detailed code and documentation reviews to ensure software quality, reliability, and maintainability. Drive best practices in software development, verification, and engineering processes. Mentor and support engineers, promoting high standards of technical excellence and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable embedded systems. Continuously develop technical leadership and expertise in safety-critical and real-time embedded software environments. Required Skills & Experience: Strong experience developing embedded software using C and low-level programming techniques. Proven expertise in embedded systems design across a range of hardware architectures. Ability to produce high-quality, maintainable code and technical documentation. Experience conducting code reviews and ensuring compliance with engineering best practices. Familiarity with configuration management and formal software development lifecycles. Experience developing safety-critical software to standards such as IEC 61508, DO-178C, ISO 26262, or IEC 62304. Knowledge of embedded networking, security principles, and communication protocols including TCP/IP and UDP. Experience working with multicore processors and complex embedded systems. Please apply with your latest CV to find out more!
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Job Title : Lead Embedded Software Engineer Location : Bristol City Centre - 3 Days Per Week On-Site Salary - Up to £80,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Overview: Zenovo is recruiting a Principal Embedded Software Engineer for a leading engineering company in Bristol. The role involves developing and delivering embedded software solutions for safety-critical applications. A suitable candidate will have 10+ years of experience in embedded software development and verification within safety-critical & RTOS environments. Responsibilities : Lead the development and delivery of safety-critical embedded software projects, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards. Take ownership of complex technical challenges, defining robust solutions for systems Design, develop, and validate embedded software for safety-critical applications. Conduct detailed code and documentation reviews to ensure software quality, reliability, and maintainability. Drive best practices in software development, verification, and engineering processes. Mentor and support engineers, promoting high standards of technical excellence and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable embedded systems. Continuously develop technical leadership and expertise in safety-critical and real-time embedded software environments. Required Skills & Experience: Strong experience developing embedded software using C and low-level programming techniques. Proven expertise in embedded systems design across a range of hardware architectures. Ability to produce high-quality, maintainable code and technical documentation. Experience conducting code reviews and ensuring compliance with engineering best practices. Familiarity with configuration management and formal software development lifecycles. Experience developing safety-critical software to standards such as IEC 61508, DO-178C, ISO 26262, or IEC 62304. Knowledge of embedded networking, security principles, and communication protocols including TCP/IP and UDP. Experience working with multicore processors and complex embedded systems. Please apply with your latest CV to find out more!
Overview An established engineering organisation delivering secure, mission-critical technology solutions is seeking a Principal Software Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership across a portfolio of complex development programmes. This role combines strategic software leadership with hands-on technical oversight, supporting the delivery of embedded and application software solutions within highly regulated environments. You will work across multiple engineering disciplines, helping to shape software architecture, development practices, tooling, and technical direction while supporting a team of experienced software engineers. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across multiple software projects, ensuring robust architectures, effective reuse of software components, and adoption of appropriate development tools and methodologies. Support software leads and project teams in defining software requirements, architecture, design approaches, and implementation strategies. Drive consistency in software engineering standards, processes, and best practice across development teams. Work closely with systems, hardware and firmware engineers to ensure integrated and coherent technical solutions. Support project planning activities, helping teams deliver value to customers through well-structured development roadmaps. Review software designs, architectures, and implementation approaches, providing guidance and resolving technical challenges where required. Promote modular software design and the creation of reusable software frameworks and components. Lead the adoption of modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, DevOps, DevSecOps, automated testing, and secure development principles. Champion continuous improvement initiatives relating to software tools, processes, standards, and ways of working. Mentor and develop engineers, supporting technical growth across the wider software function. Lead technical reviews and approve key engineering documentation. Contribute to customer proposals, bids and technical solution development, including effort estimation and risk assessment. Support information security and governance requirements in line with organisational and customer obligations. Skills & Experience Significant experience in software engineering leadership within a complex engineering environment. Strong background in one or more of the following: C/C++ Rust Embedded software development Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Windows or Linux application development Device driver development Proven track record delivering complex software solutions throughout the full development lifecycle. Strong understanding of software architecture, design methodologies, coding standards, verification, validation and configuration management. Experience implementing software development best practice, including automated testing and continuous integration frameworks. Familiarity with version control, defect management and change management tools. Experience working within regulated industries such as defence, aerospace, space, communications or other safety/security-critical sectors. Knowledge of modelling techniques and tools such as UML, SysML or Enterprise Architect would be beneficial. Exposure to secure software development and cryptographic systems would be advantageous. Degree qualified in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline.
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Overview An established engineering organisation delivering secure, mission-critical technology solutions is seeking a Principal Software Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership across a portfolio of complex development programmes. This role combines strategic software leadership with hands-on technical oversight, supporting the delivery of embedded and application software solutions within highly regulated environments. You will work across multiple engineering disciplines, helping to shape software architecture, development practices, tooling, and technical direction while supporting a team of experienced software engineers. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across multiple software projects, ensuring robust architectures, effective reuse of software components, and adoption of appropriate development tools and methodologies. Support software leads and project teams in defining software requirements, architecture, design approaches, and implementation strategies. Drive consistency in software engineering standards, processes, and best practice across development teams. Work closely with systems, hardware and firmware engineers to ensure integrated and coherent technical solutions. Support project planning activities, helping teams deliver value to customers through well-structured development roadmaps. Review software designs, architectures, and implementation approaches, providing guidance and resolving technical challenges where required. Promote modular software design and the creation of reusable software frameworks and components. Lead the adoption of modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, DevOps, DevSecOps, automated testing, and secure development principles. Champion continuous improvement initiatives relating to software tools, processes, standards, and ways of working. Mentor and develop engineers, supporting technical growth across the wider software function. Lead technical reviews and approve key engineering documentation. Contribute to customer proposals, bids and technical solution development, including effort estimation and risk assessment. Support information security and governance requirements in line with organisational and customer obligations. Skills & Experience Significant experience in software engineering leadership within a complex engineering environment. Strong background in one or more of the following: C/C++ Rust Embedded software development Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Windows or Linux application development Device driver development Proven track record delivering complex software solutions throughout the full development lifecycle. Strong understanding of software architecture, design methodologies, coding standards, verification, validation and configuration management. Experience implementing software development best practice, including automated testing and continuous integration frameworks. Familiarity with version control, defect management and change management tools. Experience working within regulated industries such as defence, aerospace, space, communications or other safety/security-critical sectors. Knowledge of modelling techniques and tools such as UML, SysML or Enterprise Architect would be beneficial. Exposure to secure software development and cryptographic systems would be advantageous. Degree qualified in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline.
Principal Engineer / Lead Full Stack Engineer Remote - Hybrid. UK Only. Typescript NodeJS Micro services SaaS Platform We're partnering with a high-growth UK SaaS business that is investing heavily in its engineering function and looking for an experienced Principal or Lead Engineer to help shape the future of its customer-facing platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll work closely with Product, Engineering and Business stakeholders to design, build and scale modern software solutions used by thousands of customers. Working within a mature engineering environment, you'll help drive architectural decisions, influence engineering standards, mentor developers and lead the delivery of high-quality software across a modern cloud-based platform. Tech Stack TypeScript js & Microservices js Redis SQL Server & SingleStore AWS CI/CD & DevSecOps What You'll Be Doing Leading solution design, architecture and technical decision-making Collaborating with Product teams to shape requirements and delivery plans Building and deploying production software in a fast-paced environment Driving engineering best practices, code quality and maintainability Supporting systems in production and improving platform performance Acting as a senior technical leader within an AI-enabled engineering environment What We're Looking For Strong commercial experience with TypeScript and modern JavaScript development Previous experience in a Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer or Senior Technical Leadership role Experience building and scaling SaaS or product-led platforms Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns and clean code principles Experience working in cloud-native, CI/CD and DevSecOps environments Passion for engineering excellence, mentoring others and solving complex technical challenges Interest in AI-assisted software development and modern engineering practices What's On Offer Competitive salary ( 80k- 100k) plus benefits Flexible remote-first working with limited onsite requirements Significant technical influence across products and platform direction Modern engineering culture focused on quality, innovation and continuous improvement Opportunity to join a successful and growing UK technology company at an exciting stage of growth For more information, please contact Spectrum IT Recruitment. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Principal Engineer / Lead Full Stack Engineer Remote - Hybrid. UK Only. Typescript NodeJS Micro services SaaS Platform We're partnering with a high-growth UK SaaS business that is investing heavily in its engineering function and looking for an experienced Principal or Lead Engineer to help shape the future of its customer-facing platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll work closely with Product, Engineering and Business stakeholders to design, build and scale modern software solutions used by thousands of customers. Working within a mature engineering environment, you'll help drive architectural decisions, influence engineering standards, mentor developers and lead the delivery of high-quality software across a modern cloud-based platform. Tech Stack TypeScript js & Microservices js Redis SQL Server & SingleStore AWS CI/CD & DevSecOps What You'll Be Doing Leading solution design, architecture and technical decision-making Collaborating with Product teams to shape requirements and delivery plans Building and deploying production software in a fast-paced environment Driving engineering best practices, code quality and maintainability Supporting systems in production and improving platform performance Acting as a senior technical leader within an AI-enabled engineering environment What We're Looking For Strong commercial experience with TypeScript and modern JavaScript development Previous experience in a Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer or Senior Technical Leadership role Experience building and scaling SaaS or product-led platforms Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns and clean code principles Experience working in cloud-native, CI/CD and DevSecOps environments Passion for engineering excellence, mentoring others and solving complex technical challenges Interest in AI-assisted software development and modern engineering practices What's On Offer Competitive salary ( 80k- 100k) plus benefits Flexible remote-first working with limited onsite requirements Significant technical influence across products and platform direction Modern engineering culture focused on quality, innovation and continuous improvement Opportunity to join a successful and growing UK technology company at an exciting stage of growth For more information, please contact Spectrum IT Recruitment. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job Role: Senior/Principal Infrastructure Engineer Location: Reading Rate: £45.00 - £53.00 per hour Outside IR35 Contract Length: 12 months (6 months considered) Hours: 36-40 hours per week Working Arrangement: The wider team typically works 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Open to discussions on this and can be flexible. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing consultancy delivering a diverse range of development and infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with developers, planners, architects and multidisciplinary design teams to deliver innovative and value-engineered infrastructure solutions. You will play a key role within the Civil Infrastructure team, helping to shape technical delivery, mentor junior engineers and support the successful delivery of projects from planning through to construction. This position is particularly suited to a planning-level drainage specialist who can develop drainage strategies, engage with Local Lead Flood Authorities (LLFAs) and consultant teams, and lead infrastructure design through the approval process. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the delivery of civil infrastructure designs from feasibility and planning through to technical approvals and construction. Develop innovative and commercially viable infrastructure solutions that balance client objectives, sustainability and technical requirements. Prepare and review drainage strategies, SuDS solutions, highway designs and earthworks proposals. Liaise directly with LLFAs, local authorities, water authorities and consultant teams to secure approvals and progress projects. Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, industry guidance and technical standards. Project Delivery Manage and support project teams, resources and programme delivery. Monitor project budgets and ensure work is delivered on time and to a high technical standard. Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs to achieve integrated design solutions. Support technical approval submissions, including Section 278, Section 38, Section 104 and related agreements. Mentoring & Team Development Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians. Assist with technical reviews and quality assurance. Promote best practice and contribute to the ongoing development of the infrastructure team. Candidate Requirements Essential Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Significant experience delivering civil infrastructure and drainage projects within a consultancy environment. Strong planning-level drainage experience, including strategy development and liaison with LLFAs and consultant teams. Excellent understanding of: oDMRB oManual for Streets oCIRIA SuDS Guidance oHighway and drainage approval processes Proven experience leading project teams and mentoring junior engineers. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Commercial awareness and proactive problem-solving ability. Full UK driving licence. Right to work in the UK. Software Experience The successful candidate should have experience with: Causeway Flow (essential) AutoCAD (essential) Civil 3D (preferred) Site3D (preferred, particularly for earthworks and attenuation basin design) MicroDrainage and related drainage design software AutoTrack Desirable Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards Chartership. Experience delivering residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects. Experience obtaining technical approvals from local authorities and statutory undertakers. Equipment All software licences, IT equipment and laptop requirements will be provided. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance to our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
Jun 26, 2026
Contractor
Job Role: Senior/Principal Infrastructure Engineer Location: Reading Rate: £45.00 - £53.00 per hour Outside IR35 Contract Length: 12 months (6 months considered) Hours: 36-40 hours per week Working Arrangement: The wider team typically works 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Open to discussions on this and can be flexible. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing consultancy delivering a diverse range of development and infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with developers, planners, architects and multidisciplinary design teams to deliver innovative and value-engineered infrastructure solutions. You will play a key role within the Civil Infrastructure team, helping to shape technical delivery, mentor junior engineers and support the successful delivery of projects from planning through to construction. This position is particularly suited to a planning-level drainage specialist who can develop drainage strategies, engage with Local Lead Flood Authorities (LLFAs) and consultant teams, and lead infrastructure design through the approval process. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the delivery of civil infrastructure designs from feasibility and planning through to technical approvals and construction. Develop innovative and commercially viable infrastructure solutions that balance client objectives, sustainability and technical requirements. Prepare and review drainage strategies, SuDS solutions, highway designs and earthworks proposals. Liaise directly with LLFAs, local authorities, water authorities and consultant teams to secure approvals and progress projects. Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, industry guidance and technical standards. Project Delivery Manage and support project teams, resources and programme delivery. Monitor project budgets and ensure work is delivered on time and to a high technical standard. Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs to achieve integrated design solutions. Support technical approval submissions, including Section 278, Section 38, Section 104 and related agreements. Mentoring & Team Development Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians. Assist with technical reviews and quality assurance. Promote best practice and contribute to the ongoing development of the infrastructure team. Candidate Requirements Essential Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Significant experience delivering civil infrastructure and drainage projects within a consultancy environment. Strong planning-level drainage experience, including strategy development and liaison with LLFAs and consultant teams. Excellent understanding of: oDMRB oManual for Streets oCIRIA SuDS Guidance oHighway and drainage approval processes Proven experience leading project teams and mentoring junior engineers. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Commercial awareness and proactive problem-solving ability. Full UK driving licence. Right to work in the UK. Software Experience The successful candidate should have experience with: Causeway Flow (essential) AutoCAD (essential) Civil 3D (preferred) Site3D (preferred, particularly for earthworks and attenuation basin design) MicroDrainage and related drainage design software AutoTrack Desirable Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards Chartership. Experience delivering residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects. Experience obtaining technical approvals from local authorities and statutory undertakers. Equipment All software licences, IT equipment and laptop requirements will be provided. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance to our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
Principal Firmware Engineer (FPGA) 1701 Location: Edinburgh (primarily onsite, with limited remote working) Duration: 12 Months (Inside IR35) Rate: £70 per hour Umbrella We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance. Overview An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Firmware Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing advanced FPGA and firmware solutions for complex, high-performance electronic systems. The role covers the full development lifecycle, including requirements capture, architecture development, FPGA design, integration, verification, and qualification activities. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, support engineering best practice, and contribute to the development of next-generation digital systems. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of FPGA and firmware solutions for complex electronic systems. Capture, analyse, and manage hardware and firmware requirements. Develop architectural concepts and technical solutions for advanced system functionality. Perform FPGA design, implementation, analysis, and optimisation. Produce technical documentation and support formal design reviews. Define and execute integration, verification, and test strategies. Ensure compliance with established firmware development processes and standards. Collaborate with hardware, software, systems, and verification teams throughout the development lifecycle. Mentor and support junior engineers. Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering/science discipline. Strong FPGA design and development experience. Experience with FPGA technologies from major vendors such as Xilinx, Intel (Altera), or Microchip (Microsemi). Proven experience in requirements capture and management. Experience developing test plans, integration activities, and design verification processes. Ability to define and develop complex system and firmware concepts. Experience preparing and presenting technical material for design reviews. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills within multidisciplinary teams. Desirable Skills VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM experience. MATLAB/Simulink and model-based design methodologies. FPGA simulation, verification, and design tools. Requirements management and traceability tools. Experience within regulated, safety-critical, aerospace, defence, or similar engineering environments.
Jun 26, 2026
Contractor
Principal Firmware Engineer (FPGA) 1701 Location: Edinburgh (primarily onsite, with limited remote working) Duration: 12 Months (Inside IR35) Rate: £70 per hour Umbrella We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance. Overview An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Firmware Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing advanced FPGA and firmware solutions for complex, high-performance electronic systems. The role covers the full development lifecycle, including requirements capture, architecture development, FPGA design, integration, verification, and qualification activities. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, support engineering best practice, and contribute to the development of next-generation digital systems. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of FPGA and firmware solutions for complex electronic systems. Capture, analyse, and manage hardware and firmware requirements. Develop architectural concepts and technical solutions for advanced system functionality. Perform FPGA design, implementation, analysis, and optimisation. Produce technical documentation and support formal design reviews. Define and execute integration, verification, and test strategies. Ensure compliance with established firmware development processes and standards. Collaborate with hardware, software, systems, and verification teams throughout the development lifecycle. Mentor and support junior engineers. Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering/science discipline. Strong FPGA design and development experience. Experience with FPGA technologies from major vendors such as Xilinx, Intel (Altera), or Microchip (Microsemi). Proven experience in requirements capture and management. Experience developing test plans, integration activities, and design verification processes. Ability to define and develop complex system and firmware concepts. Experience preparing and presenting technical material for design reviews. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills within multidisciplinary teams. Desirable Skills VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM experience. MATLAB/Simulink and model-based design methodologies. FPGA simulation, verification, and design tools. Requirements management and traceability tools. Experience within regulated, safety-critical, aerospace, defence, or similar engineering environments.
Job Title : Principal Mechanical Engineer - Building Services Location : Norwich, UK Salary : Up to 75,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent, Full-TimeWorking Pattern : Hybrid (with potential for one day per week in the office) Sector : MOD, MOJ, Residential, Commercial, Educational Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our building services team in Norwich. This senior role offers the opportunity to lead mechanical design across a diverse portfolio of projects, including MOD, MOJ, residential, commercial, and educational sectors.You'll play a key role in shaping technical delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and driving sustainable, low-carbon design solutions. With flexible working and the option to be in the office just one day a week, this position offers both autonomy and impact. Key Responsibilities Lead mechanical design and specification of HVAC, public health, and energy systems Deliver projects from concept through to completion, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and client requirements Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, architectural, and structural consultants Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians Attend client meetings, design reviews, and site inspections Contribute to fee proposals, resource planning, and project programming Ensure designs are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high technical standard Support the development of low-carbon and energy-efficient mechanical strategies Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders Candidate Profile Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent) Chartered Engineer status (or working toward) with a relevant institution (e.g., CIBSE, IMechE) Minimum 8 years' experience in mechanical building services design Proven experience delivering projects in MOD, MOJ, residential, commercial, and educational sectors Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, BS standards, and design codes Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Hevacomp, IES, and Microsoft Office Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills Eligible for UK security clearance (MOD/MOJ requirement) Benefits Competitive salary up to 75,000 per annum Flexible working with potential for one day per week in the office Pension scheme and annual leave package Professional development and chartership support Collaborative team culture and meaningful project work What you need to do now 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. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Job Title : Principal Mechanical Engineer - Building Services Location : Norwich, UK Salary : Up to 75,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent, Full-TimeWorking Pattern : Hybrid (with potential for one day per week in the office) Sector : MOD, MOJ, Residential, Commercial, Educational Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our building services team in Norwich. This senior role offers the opportunity to lead mechanical design across a diverse portfolio of projects, including MOD, MOJ, residential, commercial, and educational sectors.You'll play a key role in shaping technical delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and driving sustainable, low-carbon design solutions. With flexible working and the option to be in the office just one day a week, this position offers both autonomy and impact. Key Responsibilities Lead mechanical design and specification of HVAC, public health, and energy systems Deliver projects from concept through to completion, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and client requirements Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, architectural, and structural consultants Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians Attend client meetings, design reviews, and site inspections Contribute to fee proposals, resource planning, and project programming Ensure designs are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high technical standard Support the development of low-carbon and energy-efficient mechanical strategies Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders Candidate Profile Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent) Chartered Engineer status (or working toward) with a relevant institution (e.g., CIBSE, IMechE) Minimum 8 years' experience in mechanical building services design Proven experience delivering projects in MOD, MOJ, residential, commercial, and educational sectors Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, BS standards, and design codes Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Hevacomp, IES, and Microsoft Office Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills Eligible for UK security clearance (MOD/MOJ requirement) Benefits Competitive salary up to 75,000 per annum Flexible working with potential for one day per week in the office Pension scheme and annual leave package Professional development and chartership support Collaborative team culture and meaningful project work What you need to do now 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. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Cloud & Platform Lead Engineer required by a large, Manchester based SaaS provider where you'll serve as the team's cloud engineering authority. You'll join at a particularly interesting point in the company's evolution as it invests heavily in the modernisation of its software platforms and infrastructure. With a major digital transformation underway and AI becoming an increasingly important part of the technology strategy, the role offers the chance to help shape the future cloud and platform estate of a large SaaS business. The right candidate is likely to be a senior Site Reliability Engineer or Cloud, Platform or DevOps leader with a strong combination of Azure and AWS experience, already operating at the intersection of engineering, architecture and technology leadership, and who is comfortable bring hands-on while leading, defining standards, guiding investment decisions and delivering initiatives. In return, you'll join a stable and growing SaaS business offering an attractive salary and strong benefits package including an annual bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, enhanced pension contributions, flexible benefits, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and an initial 26 days holiday including your birthday off. Requirements: Experience in Site Reliability, Cloud, Platform or DevOps engineering roles, including technical leadership. Experience designing and supporting cloud native solutions across Azure and AWS environments. Experience defining cloud and platform architectures, Infrastructure as Code approaches, automation strategies and reusable engineering patterns. Experience working with senior technology and business stakeholders to shape technical direction and platform improvements. Experience building, maintaining and improving CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar tooling. Experience with monitoring, observability and operational support using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana and Datadog. Experience managing cloud cost optimisation and governance. Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash and PowerShell. Good understanding of cloud networking, security, secure coding practices and compliance requirements. If you're a Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud & Platform Engineer, hands on Platform Architect, Principal DevOps Engineer or Cloud Consultant, looking to play a key role at an early stage of a major technology transformation, apply now!
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Cloud & Platform Lead Engineer required by a large, Manchester based SaaS provider where you'll serve as the team's cloud engineering authority. You'll join at a particularly interesting point in the company's evolution as it invests heavily in the modernisation of its software platforms and infrastructure. With a major digital transformation underway and AI becoming an increasingly important part of the technology strategy, the role offers the chance to help shape the future cloud and platform estate of a large SaaS business. The right candidate is likely to be a senior Site Reliability Engineer or Cloud, Platform or DevOps leader with a strong combination of Azure and AWS experience, already operating at the intersection of engineering, architecture and technology leadership, and who is comfortable bring hands-on while leading, defining standards, guiding investment decisions and delivering initiatives. In return, you'll join a stable and growing SaaS business offering an attractive salary and strong benefits package including an annual bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, enhanced pension contributions, flexible benefits, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and an initial 26 days holiday including your birthday off. Requirements: Experience in Site Reliability, Cloud, Platform or DevOps engineering roles, including technical leadership. Experience designing and supporting cloud native solutions across Azure and AWS environments. Experience defining cloud and platform architectures, Infrastructure as Code approaches, automation strategies and reusable engineering patterns. Experience working with senior technology and business stakeholders to shape technical direction and platform improvements. Experience building, maintaining and improving CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar tooling. Experience with monitoring, observability and operational support using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana and Datadog. Experience managing cloud cost optimisation and governance. Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash and PowerShell. Good understanding of cloud networking, security, secure coding practices and compliance requirements. If you're a Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud & Platform Engineer, hands on Platform Architect, Principal DevOps Engineer or Cloud Consultant, looking to play a key role at an early stage of a major technology transformation, apply now!
Title: Principal Software Engineer Role: Distributed Systems & Communications Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: 60- 80k Platform Recruitment has partnered with an innovative technology company developing mission-critical systems used by organisations worldwide. They're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to help shape the technical direction of their platform. Key Responsibilities: Lead architecture and implementation of systems in C#/.NET Build low-latency applications handling high-volume data traffic Drive technical vision and mentor engineers across the team Oversee code reviews, coding standards and CI/CD pipelines Key Requirements: 10+ years C# and .NET Core Strong distributed systems and microservices background Hands-on experience with RabbitMQ, Kafka or similar messaging technologies Proficiency with TCP/IP, gRPC and high-availability protocols Performance tuning, concurrency and multithreading expertise Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD familiarity Relevant degree If this sounds like your next challenge, apply with a copy of your CV.
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Title: Principal Software Engineer Role: Distributed Systems & Communications Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: 60- 80k Platform Recruitment has partnered with an innovative technology company developing mission-critical systems used by organisations worldwide. They're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to help shape the technical direction of their platform. Key Responsibilities: Lead architecture and implementation of systems in C#/.NET Build low-latency applications handling high-volume data traffic Drive technical vision and mentor engineers across the team Oversee code reviews, coding standards and CI/CD pipelines Key Requirements: 10+ years C# and .NET Core Strong distributed systems and microservices background Hands-on experience with RabbitMQ, Kafka or similar messaging technologies Proficiency with TCP/IP, gRPC and high-availability protocols Performance tuning, concurrency and multithreading expertise Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD familiarity Relevant degree If this sounds like your next challenge, apply with a copy of your CV.
Top Tier Investment bank requires an experienced hands-on Java developer and technical architect with deep expertise in real-time third-party payments, high-throughput zero-downtime systems, and highly available, global-scale internet-facing APIs. This role is central to scaling the TFX technology platform for major retail clients and requires a strong individual contributor mindset: someone who can define architecture, make sound technical decisions, and remain close to implementation through hands-on development, code-level guidance, and practical delivery leadership. In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Principal Software Engineering position at Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs. What You'll Do In The Role Act as a senior individual contributor who combines hands-on Java development with architectural leadership, remaining close to implementation and setting the technical standard through design, code-level guidance, and practical problem solving. Design, build, and evolve highly available, high-throughput, zero-downtime systems and internet-facing APIs that can scale securely for large retail and external client volumes. Lead architectural decisions across API design, domain modelling, integration patterns, resilience, observability, and operational robustness, ensuring the platform is fit for 24/7 global production use. Work across multiple software engineering teams to drive consistency in engineering standards, development practices, and delivery execution while enabling teams to build in parallel without fragmentation. Partner with business and product stakeholders to translate commercial objectives into scalable technical solutions, balancing speed, quality, resilience, and long-term platform integrity. Define and implement improvements to software engineering processes, tooling, and ways of working, helping teams deliver high-quality software efficiently and predictably. Provide technical leadership across design reviews, incidents, scale discussions, and production learning loops, ensuring operational insights are continuously fed back into the architecture and codebase. Represent the engineering function in senior forums, communicate clearly with both technical and business leadership, and act as a thought leader on modern API platforms, distributed systems, and secure internet-scale engineering. What You'll Bring To The Role Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Typically 8+ years of relevant experience. Strong experience as a hands-on software engineer, with deep Java expertise and a track record of building and delivering production-grade distributed systems. Proven ability to design and scale API platforms and real-time systems in high-volume environments (payments, FX, or similar domains preferred). Strong, hands-on experience with modern Java (Java 11+) and Spring Boot 3+, with the ability to design and implement production-grade services. Solid experience working with relational and document-oriented databases (SQL and NoSQL), including data modelling and performance optimisation. Experience building and operating containerised applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), with a clear understanding of deployment, runtime behaviour, and production operations. Strong understanding of microservices architecture, including service decomposition, inter-service communication, and failure handling in distributed environments. Familiarity with private cloud environments and cloud-native principles, including scalability, resilience, and observability. Strong knowledge of modern SDLC practices (Agile, DevOps) and ability to improve engineering effectiveness across teams. Excellent communication skills, able to engage across engineering, product, and senior business stakeholders. Nice to have: Experience with distributed caching solutions and patterns to improve performance and scalability in high-throughput systems. To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed) Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Top Tier Investment bank requires an experienced hands-on Java developer and technical architect with deep expertise in real-time third-party payments, high-throughput zero-downtime systems, and highly available, global-scale internet-facing APIs. This role is central to scaling the TFX technology platform for major retail clients and requires a strong individual contributor mindset: someone who can define architecture, make sound technical decisions, and remain close to implementation through hands-on development, code-level guidance, and practical delivery leadership. In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Principal Software Engineering position at Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs. What You'll Do In The Role Act as a senior individual contributor who combines hands-on Java development with architectural leadership, remaining close to implementation and setting the technical standard through design, code-level guidance, and practical problem solving. Design, build, and evolve highly available, high-throughput, zero-downtime systems and internet-facing APIs that can scale securely for large retail and external client volumes. Lead architectural decisions across API design, domain modelling, integration patterns, resilience, observability, and operational robustness, ensuring the platform is fit for 24/7 global production use. Work across multiple software engineering teams to drive consistency in engineering standards, development practices, and delivery execution while enabling teams to build in parallel without fragmentation. Partner with business and product stakeholders to translate commercial objectives into scalable technical solutions, balancing speed, quality, resilience, and long-term platform integrity. Define and implement improvements to software engineering processes, tooling, and ways of working, helping teams deliver high-quality software efficiently and predictably. Provide technical leadership across design reviews, incidents, scale discussions, and production learning loops, ensuring operational insights are continuously fed back into the architecture and codebase. Represent the engineering function in senior forums, communicate clearly with both technical and business leadership, and act as a thought leader on modern API platforms, distributed systems, and secure internet-scale engineering. What You'll Bring To The Role Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Typically 8+ years of relevant experience. Strong experience as a hands-on software engineer, with deep Java expertise and a track record of building and delivering production-grade distributed systems. Proven ability to design and scale API platforms and real-time systems in high-volume environments (payments, FX, or similar domains preferred). Strong, hands-on experience with modern Java (Java 11+) and Spring Boot 3+, with the ability to design and implement production-grade services. Solid experience working with relational and document-oriented databases (SQL and NoSQL), including data modelling and performance optimisation. Experience building and operating containerised applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), with a clear understanding of deployment, runtime behaviour, and production operations. Strong understanding of microservices architecture, including service decomposition, inter-service communication, and failure handling in distributed environments. Familiarity with private cloud environments and cloud-native principles, including scalability, resilience, and observability. Strong knowledge of modern SDLC practices (Agile, DevOps) and ability to improve engineering effectiveness across teams. Excellent communication skills, able to engage across engineering, product, and senior business stakeholders. Nice to have: Experience with distributed caching solutions and patterns to improve performance and scalability in high-throughput systems. To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed) Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Senior / Principal Software Engineer Location: Kent (Onsite) 4 days per week. Salary: Up to 65,000 depending on experience Due to the nature of the work, applicants are required to obtain security clearance and must be a sole British national. Copello is working with a leading engineering, and technology organisation is seeking Senior / Principal Software Engineer to join its growing team developing advanced, safety-critical systems. This is an opportunity to work on highly complex products within a regulated environment, contributing to the design, development and delivery of cutting-edge software solutions used in mission-critical applications. You'll play a key role in shaping software architectures, solving complex technical challenges and supporting projects throughout the full engineering lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of embedded software solutions for complex systems. Define software and system architectures from requirements using structured design methodologies. Support integration, verification and validation activities within a safety-critical environment. Participate in design reviews, technical decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives. Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements and resolve technical challenges. Contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality, compliant engineering solutions. About You A degree or equivalent qualification in Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline. Strong commercial experience developing software in C and/or C++. Experience designing software architectures using UML or other model-based design techniques. Familiarity with tools such as CAMEO, Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody or similar modelling environments. Experience developing software that interfaces with hardware in real-time or embedded environments. Knowledge of safety-critical development standards and regulated engineering processes.
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Senior / Principal Software Engineer Location: Kent (Onsite) 4 days per week. Salary: Up to 65,000 depending on experience Due to the nature of the work, applicants are required to obtain security clearance and must be a sole British national. Copello is working with a leading engineering, and technology organisation is seeking Senior / Principal Software Engineer to join its growing team developing advanced, safety-critical systems. This is an opportunity to work on highly complex products within a regulated environment, contributing to the design, development and delivery of cutting-edge software solutions used in mission-critical applications. You'll play a key role in shaping software architectures, solving complex technical challenges and supporting projects throughout the full engineering lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of embedded software solutions for complex systems. Define software and system architectures from requirements using structured design methodologies. Support integration, verification and validation activities within a safety-critical environment. Participate in design reviews, technical decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives. Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements and resolve technical challenges. Contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality, compliant engineering solutions. About You A degree or equivalent qualification in Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline. Strong commercial experience developing software in C and/or C++. Experience designing software architectures using UML or other model-based design techniques. Familiarity with tools such as CAMEO, Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody or similar modelling environments. Experience developing software that interfaces with hardware in real-time or embedded environments. Knowledge of safety-critical development standards and regulated engineering processes.
Location: Glasgow Head Office Full time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week) JOB PURPOSE: This role will be responsible for driving the design, architecture and delivery of AI-powered solutions across the group. It will be critical in implementing production-grade systems that leverage LLMs, with a focus on reliability and cost-aware deployment. As a Lead, this role will bridge cutting-edge research and production engineering - setting technical direction, mentoring a high-performing team, and ensuring AI solutions are robust, scalable, and responsible. PRINCIPAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Design and implement secure and scalable LLM-powered applications using modern Generative AI architectures Collaborate with product, data and ops team to identify the issues in hand and explore how AI can open up new ways of solving them Use AI coding assistants such as Claude Code or equivalent as part of day-to-day development workflows to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery speed Optimize performance for latency, cost, accuracy, security and reliability Ensure all software that is created is in line with the technical roadmap, development guidelines and security standards. Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the product. Ensure code reviews and automated tests to support quality assurance Participate in all meeting arounds Refinement, Planning and Delivery. As a Lead: Lead the architecture and end-to-end development of AI solutions, from prototyping to production Collaborate with the Product team to identify candidate use cases for AI, helping them understand the art of the possible with today's AI capabilities and where it can deliver real business value. Work closely with IT Governance and Cyber Security teams to ensure AI solutions are secure by design and that data is handled responsibly, ethically, and in line with organisational policies. Define technical standards, best practices, and engineering roadmaps for AI initiatives Provide technical leadership and mentor developers Stay current with advancements in AI, evaluate emerging technologies, assess their applicability to the product, and help shape the organisation's AI journey Own quality, reliability, and performance of AI systems including monitoring, testing, and observability Conduct security and architectural reviews, and foster a culture of engineering excellence Communicate technical trade-offs and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Evaluate and select AI frameworks, LLM providers, vector databases, and cloud infrastructure Champion true AI Engineering across the team, leveraging AI tools to move faster without sacrificing code quality, security, or maintainability Basic Behaviours: Ensure that continuous improvement is baked into everything we do. Support the development of a strong culture focused on transparency, collaboration, and high performance Make time to support other members of the team and answer questions Take responsibility of your personal objectives and those of the team. Take ownership of deadlines and releases for yourself and the team. Any quality issues of the software the team owns should be looked on as a temporary and unacceptable state of affairs. Every opportunity should be taken to rectify problems, in conjunction with the completion of team and individual objectives. Professional / Academic / Qualifications 5+ years experience in a development role (essential) Degree level qualification (desirable) Specific Knowledge AI Hands on experience with Gen AI and LLM's Experience with RAG, Prompt engineering, Evaluation techniques AI infrastructure (vector stores, embeddings, model serving) AI agent frameworks and orchestration Understanding of embeddings, vector search Claude Code or equivalent Secure AI solution design Responsible AI principles Demonstrable AI engineering skills Agentic Tooling (desirable) Knowledge of Facilities Management domain (desirable) Background in domain-driven design, event-driven systems, or clean architecture (desirable) Software Engineering Typescript / Python / React / node js Microsoft .NET stack, SQL Server, NoSQL DB (eg Cosmos DB) REST API design and integration Design patterns and clean architecture GIT, Azure DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, IaaC Demonstrated Behaviours Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently or as part of a team Focused on outcomes rather than outputs Excellent verbal and written communication skills Pragmatic and flexible attitude Excellent interpersonal skills Attention to detail Mentoring/coaching skills
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Location: Glasgow Head Office Full time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week) JOB PURPOSE: This role will be responsible for driving the design, architecture and delivery of AI-powered solutions across the group. It will be critical in implementing production-grade systems that leverage LLMs, with a focus on reliability and cost-aware deployment. As a Lead, this role will bridge cutting-edge research and production engineering - setting technical direction, mentoring a high-performing team, and ensuring AI solutions are robust, scalable, and responsible. PRINCIPAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Design and implement secure and scalable LLM-powered applications using modern Generative AI architectures Collaborate with product, data and ops team to identify the issues in hand and explore how AI can open up new ways of solving them Use AI coding assistants such as Claude Code or equivalent as part of day-to-day development workflows to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery speed Optimize performance for latency, cost, accuracy, security and reliability Ensure all software that is created is in line with the technical roadmap, development guidelines and security standards. Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the product. Ensure code reviews and automated tests to support quality assurance Participate in all meeting arounds Refinement, Planning and Delivery. As a Lead: Lead the architecture and end-to-end development of AI solutions, from prototyping to production Collaborate with the Product team to identify candidate use cases for AI, helping them understand the art of the possible with today's AI capabilities and where it can deliver real business value. Work closely with IT Governance and Cyber Security teams to ensure AI solutions are secure by design and that data is handled responsibly, ethically, and in line with organisational policies. Define technical standards, best practices, and engineering roadmaps for AI initiatives Provide technical leadership and mentor developers Stay current with advancements in AI, evaluate emerging technologies, assess their applicability to the product, and help shape the organisation's AI journey Own quality, reliability, and performance of AI systems including monitoring, testing, and observability Conduct security and architectural reviews, and foster a culture of engineering excellence Communicate technical trade-offs and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Evaluate and select AI frameworks, LLM providers, vector databases, and cloud infrastructure Champion true AI Engineering across the team, leveraging AI tools to move faster without sacrificing code quality, security, or maintainability Basic Behaviours: Ensure that continuous improvement is baked into everything we do. Support the development of a strong culture focused on transparency, collaboration, and high performance Make time to support other members of the team and answer questions Take responsibility of your personal objectives and those of the team. Take ownership of deadlines and releases for yourself and the team. Any quality issues of the software the team owns should be looked on as a temporary and unacceptable state of affairs. Every opportunity should be taken to rectify problems, in conjunction with the completion of team and individual objectives. Professional / Academic / Qualifications 5+ years experience in a development role (essential) Degree level qualification (desirable) Specific Knowledge AI Hands on experience with Gen AI and LLM's Experience with RAG, Prompt engineering, Evaluation techniques AI infrastructure (vector stores, embeddings, model serving) AI agent frameworks and orchestration Understanding of embeddings, vector search Claude Code or equivalent Secure AI solution design Responsible AI principles Demonstrable AI engineering skills Agentic Tooling (desirable) Knowledge of Facilities Management domain (desirable) Background in domain-driven design, event-driven systems, or clean architecture (desirable) Software Engineering Typescript / Python / React / node js Microsoft .NET stack, SQL Server, NoSQL DB (eg Cosmos DB) REST API design and integration Design patterns and clean architecture GIT, Azure DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, IaaC Demonstrated Behaviours Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently or as part of a team Focused on outcomes rather than outputs Excellent verbal and written communication skills Pragmatic and flexible attitude Excellent interpersonal skills Attention to detail Mentoring/coaching skills
NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group
City, Sheffield
Principal Control Systems Engineer Sheffield - Hybrid Full-time Are you ready to lead complex control systems projects from concept through to delivery? Do you enjoy combining technical leadership with client-facing responsibility? Could this be the step up where your engineering expertise shapes major projects in highly regulated environments? What's in it for you? Fantastic basic salary 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, plus buy/sell up to 5 days leave per year Hybrid working - 2 days from home per week Flexible start and finish Times - Start between 7-10am and finish between 3-6pm, plus Flexi Fridays Pension contributions are 4.5% employer, subject to a 5% contribution by the employee Employee Health Cash Plan Life assurance What will you be doing? Leading the design, development and integration of advanced control systems Reviewing and approving system architectures, designs and technical specifications Taking ownership of testing, validation and commissioning activities Managing technical delivery across projects, including quality, performance and compliance Working closely with software, hardware, workshop and project teams to deliver successful outcomes Leading technical discussions with clients and project teams to resolve issues Supporting bids and providing technical sign-off during the tendering process Mentoring engineers, developing team capability and providing line management support Managing project resources, budgets, reporting and close-out activities Where you'll be doing it? You'll be joining a long-established engineering business with over 50 years of experience delivering digital transformation and system integration solutions across energy, nuclear and industrial manufacturing. The company works on complex, safety-critical projects and has a strong presence across the UK. What you'll need: At least 7 years' experience in systems engineering, hardware design or electrical design Strong knowledge of control systems and associated software and hardware Experience with tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SCADA packages, PLC packages and HMI packages Experience applying systems engineering principles and system integration processes Good understanding of project management, including cost control and client management Basic understanding of contractual and commercial requirements Experience of software development and hardware integration Experience working on client sites Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to provide technical input during bids, including estimating time and effort Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor, guide and support engineering teams Experience in highly regulated industries would be useful We appreciate your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just apply and we can deal with that later. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Principal Control Systems Engineer Sheffield - Hybrid Full-time Are you ready to lead complex control systems projects from concept through to delivery? Do you enjoy combining technical leadership with client-facing responsibility? Could this be the step up where your engineering expertise shapes major projects in highly regulated environments? What's in it for you? Fantastic basic salary 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, plus buy/sell up to 5 days leave per year Hybrid working - 2 days from home per week Flexible start and finish Times - Start between 7-10am and finish between 3-6pm, plus Flexi Fridays Pension contributions are 4.5% employer, subject to a 5% contribution by the employee Employee Health Cash Plan Life assurance What will you be doing? Leading the design, development and integration of advanced control systems Reviewing and approving system architectures, designs and technical specifications Taking ownership of testing, validation and commissioning activities Managing technical delivery across projects, including quality, performance and compliance Working closely with software, hardware, workshop and project teams to deliver successful outcomes Leading technical discussions with clients and project teams to resolve issues Supporting bids and providing technical sign-off during the tendering process Mentoring engineers, developing team capability and providing line management support Managing project resources, budgets, reporting and close-out activities Where you'll be doing it? You'll be joining a long-established engineering business with over 50 years of experience delivering digital transformation and system integration solutions across energy, nuclear and industrial manufacturing. The company works on complex, safety-critical projects and has a strong presence across the UK. What you'll need: At least 7 years' experience in systems engineering, hardware design or electrical design Strong knowledge of control systems and associated software and hardware Experience with tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SCADA packages, PLC packages and HMI packages Experience applying systems engineering principles and system integration processes Good understanding of project management, including cost control and client management Basic understanding of contractual and commercial requirements Experience of software development and hardware integration Experience working on client sites Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to provide technical input during bids, including estimating time and effort Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor, guide and support engineering teams Experience in highly regulated industries would be useful We appreciate your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just apply and we can deal with that later. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.
A large M&E consultancy has and immediate requirement for a Principal Electrical Engineer to be based in their Glasgow office. You will have a minimum of ten years' industry experience with the ability to run medium sized projects and undertake a client facing role in the development, design and co-ordination of engineering projects. Experience will include the coordination of engineering project services, with a proven track record in project management. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both with colleagues and clients, and experience working on innovative projects with leading client organisations, and contractors will equip you to take a future pro-active role in forging client relationships of our sector portfolio. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer or working towards, educated to degree level in Building Services Engineering or equivalent and hold membership of relevant institutions. Role Responsibilities Responsible for running of medium size projects Undertakes a client facing role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services Designs and specifies Electrical building systems, equipment, facilities, components and products Develops Electrical engineering concepts and solutions Reports and reviews on Electrical engineering options and makes final proposal Attend project design team meetings (perhaps overseas visits required) and co-ordinate with Architects, project managers, Obtain from client and provide a clear and accurate brief to design office engineering team Visit design office with design briefing and partake in conference calls with design office engineers to discuss/review project Technical requirements and deliverables Develop brief and disseminate to Engineering/CAD resource for each phase of project Provide expert technical advice and problem resolution to the design office Visit design office with briefing and mobilise the team Review deliverables from design office in accordance with briefing requirements sent to them Provide technical audit of deliverables from design office Present design proposals/solutions to client and design team Prepare specifications and co-ordinate with all other documentation Sign-off engineering documents/schedules/drawings/calculations received from design office Use computer assisted project software for both project related calculations and pro Ensure document control methods are being adhered to and quality control standards are being achieved Contribute to development of quality and technical standards within the office Supervisory Responsibilities Responsible for assigned Engineers Work independently within the QA Systems Design reviews People management skills Clear Communication skills Delegation In return they offer a very attractive salary/benefits package.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
A large M&E consultancy has and immediate requirement for a Principal Electrical Engineer to be based in their Glasgow office. You will have a minimum of ten years' industry experience with the ability to run medium sized projects and undertake a client facing role in the development, design and co-ordination of engineering projects. Experience will include the coordination of engineering project services, with a proven track record in project management. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both with colleagues and clients, and experience working on innovative projects with leading client organisations, and contractors will equip you to take a future pro-active role in forging client relationships of our sector portfolio. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer or working towards, educated to degree level in Building Services Engineering or equivalent and hold membership of relevant institutions. Role Responsibilities Responsible for running of medium size projects Undertakes a client facing role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services Designs and specifies Electrical building systems, equipment, facilities, components and products Develops Electrical engineering concepts and solutions Reports and reviews on Electrical engineering options and makes final proposal Attend project design team meetings (perhaps overseas visits required) and co-ordinate with Architects, project managers, Obtain from client and provide a clear and accurate brief to design office engineering team Visit design office with design briefing and partake in conference calls with design office engineers to discuss/review project Technical requirements and deliverables Develop brief and disseminate to Engineering/CAD resource for each phase of project Provide expert technical advice and problem resolution to the design office Visit design office with briefing and mobilise the team Review deliverables from design office in accordance with briefing requirements sent to them Provide technical audit of deliverables from design office Present design proposals/solutions to client and design team Prepare specifications and co-ordinate with all other documentation Sign-off engineering documents/schedules/drawings/calculations received from design office Use computer assisted project software for both project related calculations and pro Ensure document control methods are being adhered to and quality control standards are being achieved Contribute to development of quality and technical standards within the office Supervisory Responsibilities Responsible for assigned Engineers Work independently within the QA Systems Design reviews People management skills Clear Communication skills Delegation In return they offer a very attractive salary/benefits package.
