We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Structures Inspector to join our Specialist Bridges Inspection and Maintenance (SBIM) contract in Bristol, working on the iconic Severn, Prince of Wales and Avonmouth Bridges. The SBIM contract is to deliver the inspection and maintenance programme along with scheme on behalf of National Highways. This is a great opportunity to be part of delivering complex projects in the specialist structures industry. In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring annual inspection programme and all inspection reporting is completed in accordance with all relevant technical standards within the relevant specialism / discipline, carrying out a variety of inspections across the three main structures, using specialist techniques where required. What You'll Do: Implement the contractual inspection requirements to fully meet the client specification in accordance with relevant standards and programme. Be confident to work under own initiative and competent to check the work of others and supervise less experienced or junior staff. Carry out Principal, General, Special, Safety and Monitoring inspections inline with the annual inspection programme. Prepare inspection reports, clearly showing findings and raise any critical concerns to the Senior inspector and Bridge Manager. Comply with the requirements of the Amey Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations. Engage in client and third-party liaison, to help with further investigations and help plan reactive and routine maintenance works. Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate apply best practice within the team environment. Take part in the on-call rota to cover emergencies outside of normal working hours as required by operational circumstances. Work within a team to deliver inspection works. Carry out inspections to assist with reactive works. Work alongside apprentices and take an active role in their development across the contract. Flexibility in working across three different structures. Performs basic non-destructive inspection techniques. Records and captures all plant, labour and material using a tablet-based system. Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy 5 further days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What You'll Bring: Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and designs. Experience in inspection of structures Good working knowledge of metals and metallurgy, other materials including concrete. Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools. Hold a full UK driving licence Desirable: HNC / HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering. Completed or Working towards Bridge Inspection Certification Scheme (BICS). Certification Scheme for Personnel - Weld Inspector (CSWIP3.1 - Weld Inspector or 3.2 - Senior Weld Inspector). PCN Level 2 Dye Penetrant Testing. PCN Level 2 Magnetic Particle Investigation. ICorr Level 1 Paint Inspector IPAF 1A Static Boom desirable but not essential. IRATA qualification. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to Kayla Caruth, our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Structures Inspector to join our Specialist Bridges Inspection and Maintenance (SBIM) contract in Bristol, working on the iconic Severn, Prince of Wales and Avonmouth Bridges. The SBIM contract is to deliver the inspection and maintenance programme along with scheme on behalf of National Highways. This is a great opportunity to be part of delivering complex projects in the specialist structures industry. In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring annual inspection programme and all inspection reporting is completed in accordance with all relevant technical standards within the relevant specialism / discipline, carrying out a variety of inspections across the three main structures, using specialist techniques where required. What You'll Do: Implement the contractual inspection requirements to fully meet the client specification in accordance with relevant standards and programme. Be confident to work under own initiative and competent to check the work of others and supervise less experienced or junior staff. Carry out Principal, General, Special, Safety and Monitoring inspections inline with the annual inspection programme. Prepare inspection reports, clearly showing findings and raise any critical concerns to the Senior inspector and Bridge Manager. Comply with the requirements of the Amey Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations. Engage in client and third-party liaison, to help with further investigations and help plan reactive and routine maintenance works. Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate apply best practice within the team environment. Take part in the on-call rota to cover emergencies outside of normal working hours as required by operational circumstances. Work within a team to deliver inspection works. Carry out inspections to assist with reactive works. Work alongside apprentices and take an active role in their development across the contract. Flexibility in working across three different structures. Performs basic non-destructive inspection techniques. Records and captures all plant, labour and material using a tablet-based system. Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy 5 further days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What You'll Bring: Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and designs. Experience in inspection of structures Good working knowledge of metals and metallurgy, other materials including concrete. Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools. Hold a full UK driving licence Desirable: HNC / HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering. Completed or Working towards Bridge Inspection Certification Scheme (BICS). Certification Scheme for Personnel - Weld Inspector (CSWIP3.1 - Weld Inspector or 3.2 - Senior Weld Inspector). PCN Level 2 Dye Penetrant Testing. PCN Level 2 Magnetic Particle Investigation. ICorr Level 1 Paint Inspector IPAF 1A Static Boom desirable but not essential. IRATA qualification. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to Kayla Caruth, our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
Role Purpose: Responsible for the safe execution of a portfolio of concurrent projects for various Rolls-Royce sites. As part of the role you will ensure that the projects are delivered to meet Integral & Rolls-Royce s standards in regard to health, safety, quality, cost and programme, whilst complying as a Principal Contractor with current CDM legislation. This includes compliance with MS18 and CSO6 Rolls- Royce standards. You must be qualified in a related trade, mechanical, electrical, civil engineering, building fabric, roofing etc. What you will be doing You will have responsibility for the execution of projects with potential values between £50k to £15m, across various Rolls-Royce sites in Filton, Bristol. Manage the projects in accordance with the requirements of the NEC3 Framework Contract and ensure projects are delivered to the agreed contract programme. You will provide Health and safety leadership to your site delivery teams (including sub-contractors and suppliers), promoting behavioural safety improvements, ensuring our suppliers, sub-contractors and direct workforce follow company policies and procedures including Health & Safety, Quality Assurance and Engineering standards. Support the project risk management process and ensure effective controls are established to ensure the safe and timely delivery of the projects. Play an active lead in the production and risk management of quotations and estimates. Promote and maintain effective client/stakeholder relationships to protect and enhance the company's reputation at project level. Provide coaching, mentoring and development support to direct reports and trainees. Work closely with the Senior Design Manager to ensure robust, workable economic and constructable designs are produced. Support project opportunities where identified, to realise, maintain and improve the commercial project performance. Liaise with the Rolls-Royce Project Managers to ensure that the projects are managed in compliance with MS18, CS06 and the current delivery programme and cost plan. To enhance the strength of contract delivery to ensure highest standards of quality are maintained in accordance with programme delivery - complying with relevant British Standards, codes of practice and Rolls- Royce Standards. Ensure projects are completed snag and defect free. Ensure that post completion deliverables such as final accounts and Operation & Maintenance information is delivered within the contracted timescales. What we will need from you Proven and demonstrable experience in the role of a Senior Project Manager within the main contractor civil engineering industry (essential). Experience of working on Civils or Building projects within the Nuclear/Defence/Aviation industry and therefore familiar with working within these environments (highly desirable). You will be required to achieve SC level security clearance. Experience in the use of NEC3 Contracts (essential) Experience of managing health and safety procedures along with knowledge of H&S standards/regulations across multiple sites (essential). Experience in the preparation of quotations and estimates (essential). City & Guilds /NVQ (or equivalent) construction related qualification (essential). SMSTS, JIB/BESA, CSCS Card, First Aid (essential). Competent user of IT software packages including MS Office, Fieldview or similar tablet-based quality assurance software (essential). High level organisational ability along with time management skills in order to drive and meet deadlines (essential). People management and development experience (essential). What you can expect from us Competitive & negotiable salary depending on experience 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Car allowance Life assurance, Company pension scheme, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Cycle to work scheme, Purchase an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice, Employee discounts with various brands Please note : You will be required to have a DBS check as part of your role at Integral. About JLL If you're looking to step up your career, JLL Workplace Management is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing workplace and facilities management initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions join us at JLL Workplace Management!
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Role Purpose: Responsible for the safe execution of a portfolio of concurrent projects for various Rolls-Royce sites. As part of the role you will ensure that the projects are delivered to meet Integral & Rolls-Royce s standards in regard to health, safety, quality, cost and programme, whilst complying as a Principal Contractor with current CDM legislation. This includes compliance with MS18 and CSO6 Rolls- Royce standards. You must be qualified in a related trade, mechanical, electrical, civil engineering, building fabric, roofing etc. What you will be doing You will have responsibility for the execution of projects with potential values between £50k to £15m, across various Rolls-Royce sites in Filton, Bristol. Manage the projects in accordance with the requirements of the NEC3 Framework Contract and ensure projects are delivered to the agreed contract programme. You will provide Health and safety leadership to your site delivery teams (including sub-contractors and suppliers), promoting behavioural safety improvements, ensuring our suppliers, sub-contractors and direct workforce follow company policies and procedures including Health & Safety, Quality Assurance and Engineering standards. Support the project risk management process and ensure effective controls are established to ensure the safe and timely delivery of the projects. Play an active lead in the production and risk management of quotations and estimates. Promote and maintain effective client/stakeholder relationships to protect and enhance the company's reputation at project level. Provide coaching, mentoring and development support to direct reports and trainees. Work closely with the Senior Design Manager to ensure robust, workable economic and constructable designs are produced. Support project opportunities where identified, to realise, maintain and improve the commercial project performance. Liaise with the Rolls-Royce Project Managers to ensure that the projects are managed in compliance with MS18, CS06 and the current delivery programme and cost plan. To enhance the strength of contract delivery to ensure highest standards of quality are maintained in accordance with programme delivery - complying with relevant British Standards, codes of practice and Rolls- Royce Standards. Ensure projects are completed snag and defect free. Ensure that post completion deliverables such as final accounts and Operation & Maintenance information is delivered within the contracted timescales. What we will need from you Proven and demonstrable experience in the role of a Senior Project Manager within the main contractor civil engineering industry (essential). Experience of working on Civils or Building projects within the Nuclear/Defence/Aviation industry and therefore familiar with working within these environments (highly desirable). You will be required to achieve SC level security clearance. Experience in the use of NEC3 Contracts (essential) Experience of managing health and safety procedures along with knowledge of H&S standards/regulations across multiple sites (essential). Experience in the preparation of quotations and estimates (essential). City & Guilds /NVQ (or equivalent) construction related qualification (essential). SMSTS, JIB/BESA, CSCS Card, First Aid (essential). Competent user of IT software packages including MS Office, Fieldview or similar tablet-based quality assurance software (essential). High level organisational ability along with time management skills in order to drive and meet deadlines (essential). People management and development experience (essential). What you can expect from us Competitive & negotiable salary depending on experience 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Car allowance Life assurance, Company pension scheme, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Cycle to work scheme, Purchase an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice, Employee discounts with various brands Please note : You will be required to have a DBS check as part of your role at Integral. About JLL If you're looking to step up your career, JLL Workplace Management is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing workplace and facilities management initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions join us at JLL Workplace Management!
Role Purpose: Responsible for the safe execution of a portfolio of concurrent projects for various Rolls Royce sites. As part of the role you will ensure that the projects are delivered to meet Integral & Rolls Royce s standards in regard to health, safety, quality, cost and programme, whilst complying as a Principal Contractor with current CDM legislation. This includes compliance with MS18 and CSO6 Rolls Royce standards. You must be qualified in a related trade, mechanical, electrical, civil engineering, building fabric, roofing etc. What you will be doing You will have responsibility for the execution of projects with potential values between £50k to £15m, across various Rolls Royce sites in Bristol. Manage the projects in accordance with the requirements of the NEC3 Framework Contract and ensure projects are delivered to the agreed contract programme. You will provide Health and safety leadership to your site delivery teams (including sub-contractors and suppliers), promoting behavioural safety improvements, ensuring our suppliers, sub-contractors and direct workforce follow company policies and procedures including Health & Safety, Quality Assurance and Engineering standards. Support the project risk management process and ensure effective controls are established to ensure the safe and timely delivery of the projects. Play an active lead in the production and risk management of quotations and estimates. Promote and maintain effective client/stakeholder relationships to protect and enhance the company's reputation at project level. Provide coaching, mentoring and development support to direct reports and trainees. Work closely with the Senior Design Manager to ensure robust, workable economic and constructable designs are produced. Support project opportunities where identified, to realise, maintain and improve the commercial project performance. Liaise with the Rolls Royce Project Managers to ensure that the projects are managed in compliance with MS18, CS06 and the current delivery programme and cost plan. To enhance the strength of contract delivery to ensure highest standards of quality are maintained in accordance with programme delivery - complying with relevant British Standards, codes of practice and Rolls Royce Standards. Ensure projects are completed snag and defect free. Ensure that post completion deliverables such as final accounts and Operation & Maintenance information is delivered within the contracted timescales. What we will need from you Proven and demonstrable experience in the role of a Project Manager within the building/construction/building service industries (essential). Experience of working in occupied buildings/campuses (essential). Experience in the use of NEC3 Contracts (essential) Experience of managing health and safety procedures along with knowledge of H&S standards/regulations across multiple sites (essential). Experience in the preparation of quotations and estimates (essential). Ability to develop a good understanding of the customers business requirements (essential) City & Guilds /NVQ (or equivalent) construction related qualification (essential). SMSTS, JIB/BESA, CSCS Card, First Aid (essential). Competent user of IT software packages including MS Office, Fieldview or similar tablet-based quality assurance software (essential). Excellent interpersonal skills, with clear and confident written and verbal communication skills (essential). High level organisational ability along with time management skills in order to drive and meet deadlines (essential). Self-motivated with a proactive approach to all tasks undertaken. Able to demonstrate initiative and problem solve (essential). Commitment to providing a high-quality service demonstrating reliability, conscientiousness and flexibility (essential). What you can expect from us Competitive & negotiable salary depending on experience Car allowance 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life assurance, Auto-enrolment company pension scheme, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Cycle to work scheme, Purchase an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice, Employee discounts with various brands, Learning and development programs, training and career opportunities. About Integral & JLL We re Integral, part of JLL. We re a Facilities and Maintenance firm based across the UK. We work with organisations in Mechanical, Electrical and Fabric works with engineers nationwide to deliver engineering excellence for our clients. The Integral family are the largest mobile hard services provider in the UK. If you re looking to step up your career, Integral and JLL are the perfect professional home. At Integral and JLL, you ll have a chance to innovate with the world s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing facilities and maintenance initiatives. You ll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you ll be inspired by the best. We re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions join us at Integral and JLL! You ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where Integral and JLL can take you
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Role Purpose: Responsible for the safe execution of a portfolio of concurrent projects for various Rolls Royce sites. As part of the role you will ensure that the projects are delivered to meet Integral & Rolls Royce s standards in regard to health, safety, quality, cost and programme, whilst complying as a Principal Contractor with current CDM legislation. This includes compliance with MS18 and CSO6 Rolls Royce standards. You must be qualified in a related trade, mechanical, electrical, civil engineering, building fabric, roofing etc. What you will be doing You will have responsibility for the execution of projects with potential values between £50k to £15m, across various Rolls Royce sites in Bristol. Manage the projects in accordance with the requirements of the NEC3 Framework Contract and ensure projects are delivered to the agreed contract programme. You will provide Health and safety leadership to your site delivery teams (including sub-contractors and suppliers), promoting behavioural safety improvements, ensuring our suppliers, sub-contractors and direct workforce follow company policies and procedures including Health & Safety, Quality Assurance and Engineering standards. Support the project risk management process and ensure effective controls are established to ensure the safe and timely delivery of the projects. Play an active lead in the production and risk management of quotations and estimates. Promote and maintain effective client/stakeholder relationships to protect and enhance the company's reputation at project level. Provide coaching, mentoring and development support to direct reports and trainees. Work closely with the Senior Design Manager to ensure robust, workable economic and constructable designs are produced. Support project opportunities where identified, to realise, maintain and improve the commercial project performance. Liaise with the Rolls Royce Project Managers to ensure that the projects are managed in compliance with MS18, CS06 and the current delivery programme and cost plan. To enhance the strength of contract delivery to ensure highest standards of quality are maintained in accordance with programme delivery - complying with relevant British Standards, codes of practice and Rolls Royce Standards. Ensure projects are completed snag and defect free. Ensure that post completion deliverables such as final accounts and Operation & Maintenance information is delivered within the contracted timescales. What we will need from you Proven and demonstrable experience in the role of a Project Manager within the building/construction/building service industries (essential). Experience of working in occupied buildings/campuses (essential). Experience in the use of NEC3 Contracts (essential) Experience of managing health and safety procedures along with knowledge of H&S standards/regulations across multiple sites (essential). Experience in the preparation of quotations and estimates (essential). Ability to develop a good understanding of the customers business requirements (essential) City & Guilds /NVQ (or equivalent) construction related qualification (essential). SMSTS, JIB/BESA, CSCS Card, First Aid (essential). Competent user of IT software packages including MS Office, Fieldview or similar tablet-based quality assurance software (essential). Excellent interpersonal skills, with clear and confident written and verbal communication skills (essential). High level organisational ability along with time management skills in order to drive and meet deadlines (essential). Self-motivated with a proactive approach to all tasks undertaken. Able to demonstrate initiative and problem solve (essential). Commitment to providing a high-quality service demonstrating reliability, conscientiousness and flexibility (essential). What you can expect from us Competitive & negotiable salary depending on experience Car allowance 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life assurance, Auto-enrolment company pension scheme, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Cycle to work scheme, Purchase an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice, Employee discounts with various brands, Learning and development programs, training and career opportunities. About Integral & JLL We re Integral, part of JLL. We re a Facilities and Maintenance firm based across the UK. We work with organisations in Mechanical, Electrical and Fabric works with engineers nationwide to deliver engineering excellence for our clients. The Integral family are the largest mobile hard services provider in the UK. If you re looking to step up your career, Integral and JLL are the perfect professional home. At Integral and JLL, you ll have a chance to innovate with the world s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing facilities and maintenance initiatives. You ll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you ll be inspired by the best. We re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions join us at Integral and JLL! You ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where Integral and JLL can take you
My Client is recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Water Sector Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of mechanical engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad. We specialise in all aspects of mechanical engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We continue to provide industry-leading mechanical engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you. We're big on expertise but not on hierarchy. So, we'll trust you with more responsibility faster, supporting your career to the next level. Job Purpose : Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels. Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals. Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes. Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions. Adhere to quality assurance standards in design. Experience and Qualifications: Chartered Mechanical Engineer. Experience in the Water Sector leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design. Thorough knowledge in mechanical equipment, such as pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing plant as well as an in-depth understanding of current UK design standards and working practices. Strong understanding of legislation such as CDM and ATEX.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
My Client is recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Water Sector Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of mechanical engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad. We specialise in all aspects of mechanical engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We continue to provide industry-leading mechanical engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you. We're big on expertise but not on hierarchy. So, we'll trust you with more responsibility faster, supporting your career to the next level. Job Purpose : Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels. Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals. Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes. Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions. Adhere to quality assurance standards in design. Experience and Qualifications: Chartered Mechanical Engineer. Experience in the Water Sector leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design. Thorough knowledge in mechanical equipment, such as pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing plant as well as an in-depth understanding of current UK design standards and working practices. Strong understanding of legislation such as CDM and ATEX.
Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer with a background in the nuclear sector to be engaged on a permanent basis in Reading, Bristol, Warrington, Preston or Leicester with hybrid/remote working. Key duties: Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned Assessing the implications of changes, concessions and queries Maintaining the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity is maintained throughout design lifecycle Evaluate technical issues in order to develop proposals for investigations and/or solutions, including process improvements Provide support to the Project Manager for the planning, control and delivery of tasks and projects Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority Act as Technical Authority or Engineering Lead when authorised to do so. Exercise care for own health and safety and that of others as defined by Health and Safety legislation, adhere to endorsed Company policy, procedures and delegations (e.g. Health & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance & Development Reviews and Finance etc.) Essential experience: Nuclear experience is not a necessity, we welcome applications from all engineering backgrounds. You are someone who owns and delivers, who champions high performance and is courageous to challenge the status quo. Knowledge of CAD tools and General Engineering Drawing Practice. Ability to build strong and influential relationships with key stakeholders. Experience leading a team. Qualifications: Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent experience. Holds or has the ability to obtain Chartered status. For more information on this role or to register your interest for future job updates, please visit (url removed) Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities
Oct 07, 2025
Contractor
Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer with a background in the nuclear sector to be engaged on a permanent basis in Reading, Bristol, Warrington, Preston or Leicester with hybrid/remote working. Key duties: Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned Assessing the implications of changes, concessions and queries Maintaining the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity is maintained throughout design lifecycle Evaluate technical issues in order to develop proposals for investigations and/or solutions, including process improvements Provide support to the Project Manager for the planning, control and delivery of tasks and projects Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority Act as Technical Authority or Engineering Lead when authorised to do so. Exercise care for own health and safety and that of others as defined by Health and Safety legislation, adhere to endorsed Company policy, procedures and delegations (e.g. Health & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance & Development Reviews and Finance etc.) Essential experience: Nuclear experience is not a necessity, we welcome applications from all engineering backgrounds. You are someone who owns and delivers, who champions high performance and is courageous to challenge the status quo. Knowledge of CAD tools and General Engineering Drawing Practice. Ability to build strong and influential relationships with key stakeholders. Experience leading a team. Qualifications: Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent experience. Holds or has the ability to obtain Chartered status. For more information on this role or to register your interest for future job updates, please visit (url removed) Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities
Our client, an Aerospace and Defence Supplier is looking for a Stress Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Basildon. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the British nationality and be willing to obtain SC Clearance. 4 days per week onsite. Although Basildon is the preferred location, can consider individuals to be based out of Southampton or Bristol. 7 month contract 55.05 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35. What you'll do as a Principal Stress Engineer: Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations. Generate Finite Element Models and reports as per requirements. Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and materials based on a sound understanding of material physical and mechanical properties and the mechanical fit, form and function of the product. Conduct structural and thermo-structural analyses of complex Products using Siemens NX. Advise/support on the development of mechanical structural designs to achieve the desired Product Requirements. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements (based on recognised military/civil standards). Point of contact for assigned projects, advising on all aspects of stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle. Technical Skills: Must Have Application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions and fatigue assessment (Land, Naval or Airborne equipment). Experience of environmental test methods for design verification and working knowledge of design certification for land based and airborne equipment. Proven experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Siemens NX/Nastran) and techniques. Nice To Have An understanding of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU. Experience in the design, analysis and test of electronics packaging and/or aerospace equipment. Experience in Thermal Analysis techniques and tool sets (IcePak, Siemens NX). Experience of manufacturing and joining techniques, engineering material properties.
Oct 06, 2025
Contractor
Our client, an Aerospace and Defence Supplier is looking for a Stress Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Basildon. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the British nationality and be willing to obtain SC Clearance. 4 days per week onsite. Although Basildon is the preferred location, can consider individuals to be based out of Southampton or Bristol. 7 month contract 55.05 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35. What you'll do as a Principal Stress Engineer: Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations. Generate Finite Element Models and reports as per requirements. Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and materials based on a sound understanding of material physical and mechanical properties and the mechanical fit, form and function of the product. Conduct structural and thermo-structural analyses of complex Products using Siemens NX. Advise/support on the development of mechanical structural designs to achieve the desired Product Requirements. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements (based on recognised military/civil standards). Point of contact for assigned projects, advising on all aspects of stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle. Technical Skills: Must Have Application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions and fatigue assessment (Land, Naval or Airborne equipment). Experience of environmental test methods for design verification and working knowledge of design certification for land based and airborne equipment. Proven experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Siemens NX/Nastran) and techniques. Nice To Have An understanding of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU. Experience in the design, analysis and test of electronics packaging and/or aerospace equipment. Experience in Thermal Analysis techniques and tool sets (IcePak, Siemens NX). Experience of manufacturing and joining techniques, engineering material properties.
Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangement Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll maintain the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity is maintained throughout design lifecycle. This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based in Stoke Gifford, Bristol. This role provides hybrid working arrangements with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Day-to-day, you'll promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams. Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress. Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities. Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately. Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned. Essential experience of the Principal Mechanical Engineer: You are someone who owns and delivers, who champions high performance and is courageous to challenge the status quo. Knowledge of CAD tools and General Engineering Drawing Practice. Ability to build strong and influential relationships with key stakeholders. Experience leading a team. Nuclear experience is not a necessity, we welcome applications from all engineering backgrounds. Qualifications for the Principal Mechanical Engineer: Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent experience. Holds or has the ability to obtain Chartered status. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangement Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll maintain the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity is maintained throughout design lifecycle. This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based in Stoke Gifford, Bristol. This role provides hybrid working arrangements with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Day-to-day, you'll promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams. Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress. Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities. Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately. Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned. Essential experience of the Principal Mechanical Engineer: You are someone who owns and delivers, who champions high performance and is courageous to challenge the status quo. Knowledge of CAD tools and General Engineering Drawing Practice. Ability to build strong and influential relationships with key stakeholders. Experience leading a team. Nuclear experience is not a necessity, we welcome applications from all engineering backgrounds. Qualifications for the Principal Mechanical Engineer: Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent experience. Holds or has the ability to obtain Chartered status. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role
Job title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Cowes, Broad Oak, Great Baddow - Part time & accruing hours available. Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience) Put yourself into a dynamic Principal Systems Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us. What you'll be doing: Develop novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex Radar Systems that our customers and end-user communities are facing Apply a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles, techniques and governance to steer and develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues Conduct system design analysis to manage trade-offs of system parameters to characterise and specify robust product design Lead the decomposition of requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next Be a technical focus point with a holistic understanding of a whole system solution leading analysis activities and system design decisions and providing guidance to own team Collaborate with specialists across different engineering disciplines including electronics, electrical, mechanical and software to direct and realise overarching system design solutions Direct and undertake system integration, test planning and execution Define and articulate system acceptance strategies and acceptance evidence demonstrating system performance across a wide range of operational scenarios to internal and external stakeholders Through these activities you will build your personal profile with senior stakeholders and grow a diverse knowledge base in engineering Your skills and experiences: A good understanding in some of the following subject areas; signal processing, target track extraction, object classification algorithms, system and sensor resource optimisation A good understanding of factors that can affect the real-world performance of sensing systems and how these can impact the accuracy and timeliness of measurements in order to meet challenging design objectives and requirements Demonstrates understanding and experience of Systems Engineering which could include knowledge of Systems Engineering standards (e.g., ISO 15288) Experience of presenting both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radar Systems Engineering team: You will be working as a Principal Systems Engineer within our close-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats . This role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and invest in your career journey within a global business. You will be supported in growing your knowledge in contemporary and cutting-edge Radar techniques, with opportunities to develop your skills and responsibilities in technical leadership In this role, you will be able to enjoy both flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site. As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include part time hours, accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 9th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Job title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Cowes, Broad Oak, Great Baddow - Part time & accruing hours available. Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience) Put yourself into a dynamic Principal Systems Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us. What you'll be doing: Develop novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex Radar Systems that our customers and end-user communities are facing Apply a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles, techniques and governance to steer and develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues Conduct system design analysis to manage trade-offs of system parameters to characterise and specify robust product design Lead the decomposition of requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next Be a technical focus point with a holistic understanding of a whole system solution leading analysis activities and system design decisions and providing guidance to own team Collaborate with specialists across different engineering disciplines including electronics, electrical, mechanical and software to direct and realise overarching system design solutions Direct and undertake system integration, test planning and execution Define and articulate system acceptance strategies and acceptance evidence demonstrating system performance across a wide range of operational scenarios to internal and external stakeholders Through these activities you will build your personal profile with senior stakeholders and grow a diverse knowledge base in engineering Your skills and experiences: A good understanding in some of the following subject areas; signal processing, target track extraction, object classification algorithms, system and sensor resource optimisation A good understanding of factors that can affect the real-world performance of sensing systems and how these can impact the accuracy and timeliness of measurements in order to meet challenging design objectives and requirements Demonstrates understanding and experience of Systems Engineering which could include knowledge of Systems Engineering standards (e.g., ISO 15288) Experience of presenting both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radar Systems Engineering team: You will be working as a Principal Systems Engineer within our close-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats . This role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and invest in your career journey within a global business. You will be supported in growing your knowledge in contemporary and cutting-edge Radar techniques, with opportunities to develop your skills and responsibilities in technical leadership In this role, you will be able to enjoy both flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site. As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include part time hours, accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 9th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Contract up until end of the year (initially) Up to £55.56 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Hybrid working (up to 4 days per week on site where required in either Basildon, Bristol or Southampton as preferred) Job Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Stress Analysis, communicating the results and advising on all aspects of Structural Engineering activities. The role will involve working with multi-discipline project teams and our Customers across the UK. What you ll do as a Principal Stress Engineer: Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations. Generate Finite Element Models and reports as per company requirements. Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and materials based on a sound understanding of material physical and mechanical properties and the mechanical fit, form and function of the product. Conduct structural and thermo-structural analyses of complex Products using Siemens NX. Advise/support on the development of mechanical structural designs to achieve the desired Product Requirements. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements (based on recognised military/civil standards). Point of contact for assigned projects, advising on all aspects of stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle. Key Attributes: Essential: Application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions and fatigue assessment (Land, Naval or Airborne equipment). Experience of environmental test methods for design verification and working knowledge of design certification for land based and airborne equipment. Proven experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Siemens NX/Nastran) and techniques. Desirable: An understanding of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU. Experience in the design, analysis and test of electronics packaging and/or aerospace equipment. Experience in Thermal Analysis techniques and tool sets (IcePak, Siemens NX). Experience of manufacturing and joining techniques, engineering material properties.
Oct 03, 2025
Contractor
Contract up until end of the year (initially) Up to £55.56 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Hybrid working (up to 4 days per week on site where required in either Basildon, Bristol or Southampton as preferred) Job Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Stress Analysis, communicating the results and advising on all aspects of Structural Engineering activities. The role will involve working with multi-discipline project teams and our Customers across the UK. What you ll do as a Principal Stress Engineer: Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations. Generate Finite Element Models and reports as per company requirements. Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and materials based on a sound understanding of material physical and mechanical properties and the mechanical fit, form and function of the product. Conduct structural and thermo-structural analyses of complex Products using Siemens NX. Advise/support on the development of mechanical structural designs to achieve the desired Product Requirements. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements (based on recognised military/civil standards). Point of contact for assigned projects, advising on all aspects of stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle. Key Attributes: Essential: Application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions and fatigue assessment (Land, Naval or Airborne equipment). Experience of environmental test methods for design verification and working knowledge of design certification for land based and airborne equipment. Proven experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Siemens NX/Nastran) and techniques. Desirable: An understanding of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU. Experience in the design, analysis and test of electronics packaging and/or aerospace equipment. Experience in Thermal Analysis techniques and tool sets (IcePak, Siemens NX). Experience of manufacturing and joining techniques, engineering material properties.
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Isle of Wight - Cowes, Chelmsford - Great Baddow or Portsmouth - BroadOak Salary: Up to £75,900 commensurate with skills and experience. Part time & accruing hours available. Part time & accruing hours available' Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options. Put yourself into a dynamic Principal Systems Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us. What you'll be doing: Developing novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex Radar Systems that our customers and end-user communities are facing Applying a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles, techniques and governance to steer and develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues Conducting system design analysis to manage trade-offs of system parameters to characterise and specify robust product design Leading the decomposition of requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next Be a technical focus point with a holistic understanding of a whole system solution leading analysis activities and system design decisions and providing guidance to own team Collaborating with specialists across different engineering disciplines including electronics, electrical, mechanical and software to direct and realise overarching system design solutions Directing and undertaking system integration, test planning and execution Defining and articulating system acceptance strategies and acceptance evidence demonstrating system performance across a wide range of operational scenarios to internal and external stakeholders Through these activities you will build your personal profile with senior stakeholders and grow a diverse knowledge base in engineering Your skills and experiences: Essential: A good understanding in some of the following subject areas; signal processing, target track extraction, object classification algorithms, system and sensor resource optimisation A good understanding of factors that can affect the real-world performance of sensing systems and how these can impact the accuracy and timeliness of measurements in order to meet challenging design objectives and requirements Demonstrates understanding and experience of Systems Engineering which could include knowledge of Systems Engineering standards (e.g., ISO 15288) Experience of presenting both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radar Systems Engineering team: You will be working as a Principal Systems Engineer within our close-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats. This role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and invest in your career journey within a global business. You will be supported in growing your knowledge in contemporary and cutting-edge Radar techniques, with opportunities to develop your skills and responsibilities in technical leadership. In this role, you will be able to enjoy both flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site. As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include part time hours, accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 10th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Isle of Wight - Cowes, Chelmsford - Great Baddow or Portsmouth - BroadOak Salary: Up to £75,900 commensurate with skills and experience. Part time & accruing hours available. Part time & accruing hours available' Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options. Put yourself into a dynamic Principal Systems Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us. What you'll be doing: Developing novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex Radar Systems that our customers and end-user communities are facing Applying a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles, techniques and governance to steer and develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues Conducting system design analysis to manage trade-offs of system parameters to characterise and specify robust product design Leading the decomposition of requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next Be a technical focus point with a holistic understanding of a whole system solution leading analysis activities and system design decisions and providing guidance to own team Collaborating with specialists across different engineering disciplines including electronics, electrical, mechanical and software to direct and realise overarching system design solutions Directing and undertaking system integration, test planning and execution Defining and articulating system acceptance strategies and acceptance evidence demonstrating system performance across a wide range of operational scenarios to internal and external stakeholders Through these activities you will build your personal profile with senior stakeholders and grow a diverse knowledge base in engineering Your skills and experiences: Essential: A good understanding in some of the following subject areas; signal processing, target track extraction, object classification algorithms, system and sensor resource optimisation A good understanding of factors that can affect the real-world performance of sensing systems and how these can impact the accuracy and timeliness of measurements in order to meet challenging design objectives and requirements Demonstrates understanding and experience of Systems Engineering which could include knowledge of Systems Engineering standards (e.g., ISO 15288) Experience of presenting both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radar Systems Engineering team: You will be working as a Principal Systems Engineer within our close-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats. This role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and invest in your career journey within a global business. You will be supported in growing your knowledge in contemporary and cutting-edge Radar techniques, with opportunities to develop your skills and responsibilities in technical leadership. In this role, you will be able to enjoy both flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site. As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include part time hours, accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 10th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.