We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared individual to lead the design and development of modern autonomous and digital C4ISR systems and solutions for maritime defence capabilities and platforms. This role supports multiple maritime and related defence opportunities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within the defence industry, with specific expertise in maritime systems and architectures, autonomy, mission systems, and C4ISR integration, as well as a strong understanding of maritime platform design. You will develop capability roadmaps across the Maritime area, scope technology innovation and capability integration, engage with customers to position us as a leader in Maritime Defence, and lead technical solutions on bids and opportunities. The Solution Architect will collaborate closely with programme-specific architects and engineers, programme delivery teams, business development, divisional technical leadership, and customer stakeholders to ensure solutions align with operational requirements. Primary Responsibilities Lead the architecture and design of military maritime solutions, including combat systems, Strike Net, communications, autonomous navigation, and integrated platform management systems across multiple opportunities. Translate complex operational and capability requirements into end-to-end system designs. Engage with military stakeholders, engineering teams, partners, and subcontractors to define and validate system architectures and technical roadmaps. Review solutions for compliance with military standards, safety, and security requirements (e.g. DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD). Support bid and proposal efforts, shaping and developing solution architectures and contributing to technical proposals and costing reviews. Conduct trade studies and design reviews to assess performance, scalability, and interoperability. Provide governance and oversight across engineering delivery to ensure architectural alignment and integration across maritime programmes. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation in areas such as uncrewed systems, advanced communications, and AI. Skills, Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline. Maritime, Royal Navy, or Military service background. Extensive experience in solution or systems architecture within the defence and/or maritime domain. Strong understanding of naval platforms (surface ships, submarines, UAVs/USVs, Strike Net, Tactical C4ISR) and their mission requirements. Experience in technical governance, sign-off, or technical design authority roles. Understanding of maritime autonomy, policies, and strategy, with the ability to influence technical direction. Experience with C4ISR systems, weapon systems integration, or naval command systems. Knowledge of combat management systems and developments in cross-platform and multi-service data sharing. Familiarity with the systems engineering lifecycle (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288), MBSE, and digital twin concepts. Proficiency in architecture frameworks (MODAF, NAF, TOGAF) and tools (Sparx EA, Cameo). Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, safety, and information assurance in defence systems. Proven stakeholder management and technical leadership skills. Skilled in designing complex mission-critical systems that meet operational, schedule, and budgetary constraints. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex solutions clearly to internal and client leadership. Clearance Requirements Clearance to Start: SC Clearance for Role: SC/DV Must be a sole UK citizen currently holding SC clearance, with potential to gain DV.
Nov 08, 2025
Full time
We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared individual to lead the design and development of modern autonomous and digital C4ISR systems and solutions for maritime defence capabilities and platforms. This role supports multiple maritime and related defence opportunities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within the defence industry, with specific expertise in maritime systems and architectures, autonomy, mission systems, and C4ISR integration, as well as a strong understanding of maritime platform design. You will develop capability roadmaps across the Maritime area, scope technology innovation and capability integration, engage with customers to position us as a leader in Maritime Defence, and lead technical solutions on bids and opportunities. The Solution Architect will collaborate closely with programme-specific architects and engineers, programme delivery teams, business development, divisional technical leadership, and customer stakeholders to ensure solutions align with operational requirements. Primary Responsibilities Lead the architecture and design of military maritime solutions, including combat systems, Strike Net, communications, autonomous navigation, and integrated platform management systems across multiple opportunities. Translate complex operational and capability requirements into end-to-end system designs. Engage with military stakeholders, engineering teams, partners, and subcontractors to define and validate system architectures and technical roadmaps. Review solutions for compliance with military standards, safety, and security requirements (e.g. DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD). Support bid and proposal efforts, shaping and developing solution architectures and contributing to technical proposals and costing reviews. Conduct trade studies and design reviews to assess performance, scalability, and interoperability. Provide governance and oversight across engineering delivery to ensure architectural alignment and integration across maritime programmes. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation in areas such as uncrewed systems, advanced communications, and AI. Skills, Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline. Maritime, Royal Navy, or Military service background. Extensive experience in solution or systems architecture within the defence and/or maritime domain. Strong understanding of naval platforms (surface ships, submarines, UAVs/USVs, Strike Net, Tactical C4ISR) and their mission requirements. Experience in technical governance, sign-off, or technical design authority roles. Understanding of maritime autonomy, policies, and strategy, with the ability to influence technical direction. Experience with C4ISR systems, weapon systems integration, or naval command systems. Knowledge of combat management systems and developments in cross-platform and multi-service data sharing. Familiarity with the systems engineering lifecycle (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288), MBSE, and digital twin concepts. Proficiency in architecture frameworks (MODAF, NAF, TOGAF) and tools (Sparx EA, Cameo). Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, safety, and information assurance in defence systems. Proven stakeholder management and technical leadership skills. Skilled in designing complex mission-critical systems that meet operational, schedule, and budgetary constraints. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex solutions clearly to internal and client leadership. Clearance Requirements Clearance to Start: SC Clearance for Role: SC/DV Must be a sole UK citizen currently holding SC clearance, with potential to gain DV.
We're supporting a major player in the Defence and National Security space in the search for an experienced Capture Manager to join their high-performing UK Pursuit & Bids function. This role suits someone who thrives on pressure - driving strategic pursuits from identification through to award - balancing client engagement, internal leadership, and commercial sharpness. You'll lead end-to-end capture activity across multi-million-pound programmes in areas such as MoD, policing, homeland security, and wider central government. The environment is fast-moving, stakeholder-heavy, and demands the ability to think strategically while executing tactically. Key Responsibilities: Define and drive capture strategies that directly shape client decision-making. Engage senior stakeholders and decision-makers to understand drivers, challenges, and win themes. Lead multi-disciplinary pursuit teams to deliver compliant, compelling, and commercially sound proposals. Develop business cases and win strategies aligned to internal objectives and client evaluation criteria. Build and coordinate an industry team or supply chain that strengthens technical credibility and delivery assurance. Maintain executive engagement throughout the bid lifecycle and ensure seamless handover post-award. You'll need: Proven experience leading UK public sector captures (typically £20m+), ideally within Defence, Security, or Critical Infrastructure domains. Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills - comfortable influencing at C-suite and senior government level. A track record of winning large-scale, complex service contracts. Excellent commercial acumen, leadership capability, and written/oral communication. The ability to work under pressure, coordinate multiple pursuits, and travel across the UK as required. Current SC clearance (mandatory due to programme environments). Competitive salary and benefits package available - contact me in confidence to discuss further.
Nov 08, 2025
Full time
We're supporting a major player in the Defence and National Security space in the search for an experienced Capture Manager to join their high-performing UK Pursuit & Bids function. This role suits someone who thrives on pressure - driving strategic pursuits from identification through to award - balancing client engagement, internal leadership, and commercial sharpness. You'll lead end-to-end capture activity across multi-million-pound programmes in areas such as MoD, policing, homeland security, and wider central government. The environment is fast-moving, stakeholder-heavy, and demands the ability to think strategically while executing tactically. Key Responsibilities: Define and drive capture strategies that directly shape client decision-making. Engage senior stakeholders and decision-makers to understand drivers, challenges, and win themes. Lead multi-disciplinary pursuit teams to deliver compliant, compelling, and commercially sound proposals. Develop business cases and win strategies aligned to internal objectives and client evaluation criteria. Build and coordinate an industry team or supply chain that strengthens technical credibility and delivery assurance. Maintain executive engagement throughout the bid lifecycle and ensure seamless handover post-award. You'll need: Proven experience leading UK public sector captures (typically £20m+), ideally within Defence, Security, or Critical Infrastructure domains. Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills - comfortable influencing at C-suite and senior government level. A track record of winning large-scale, complex service contracts. Excellent commercial acumen, leadership capability, and written/oral communication. The ability to work under pressure, coordinate multiple pursuits, and travel across the UK as required. Current SC clearance (mandatory due to programme environments). Competitive salary and benefits package available - contact me in confidence to discuss further.
We're seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our clients Digital Infrastructure team, with a particular focus on the Rail sector. You'll play a key role in driving digital transformation projects, leading workshops, analysing business processes, and supporting the delivery of technical solutions that improve client outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional who enjoys problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and contributing to innovative change initiatives. The position is hybrid working, 3 days a week on client site. Key Responsibilities Lead and support business analysis activities across a range of digital Rail projects. Facilitate workshops and stakeholder discussions to capture, define, and refine business requirements. Document and analyse current processes, identify future-state improvements and design end-to end process models. Provide mentoring and support to junior analysts Support data capture, validation, and analysis to inform business decisions. Collaborate with Data Analysts to develop, interpret, and apply model outputs for decision making. Develop detailed functional and non functional specifications to support solution delivery. Work closely with project managers and technical teams to design and implement digital solutions. Contribute to business development activities, including proposal writing, pitch presentations, and client engagement. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Business Analyst, ideally within the Rail or broader Infrastructure sectors. Strong understanding of business analysis methodologies, requirements management, and process improvement. Experience working in Agile and/or Waterfall project environments. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to client cultures and environments. Experience with data analytics and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, SQL, Power Platform, SharePoint, MS Project). Familiarity with digital transformation within the public sector (desirable). Ability to gather, review, and analyse data such as KPIs, financial reports, and performance metrics. Degree in an analytical discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered. Business Analysis qualifications (e.g. BCS, IIBA) advantageous. Why Join? Work with a globally recognised company on high profile digital transformation programmes. Collaborative, inclusive culture that values professional development and innovation. Exposure to major projects across the UK and internationally. Opportunities to grow into leadership or specialist roles. Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance
Oct 31, 2025
Full time
We're seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our clients Digital Infrastructure team, with a particular focus on the Rail sector. You'll play a key role in driving digital transformation projects, leading workshops, analysing business processes, and supporting the delivery of technical solutions that improve client outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional who enjoys problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and contributing to innovative change initiatives. The position is hybrid working, 3 days a week on client site. Key Responsibilities Lead and support business analysis activities across a range of digital Rail projects. Facilitate workshops and stakeholder discussions to capture, define, and refine business requirements. Document and analyse current processes, identify future-state improvements and design end-to end process models. Provide mentoring and support to junior analysts Support data capture, validation, and analysis to inform business decisions. Collaborate with Data Analysts to develop, interpret, and apply model outputs for decision making. Develop detailed functional and non functional specifications to support solution delivery. Work closely with project managers and technical teams to design and implement digital solutions. Contribute to business development activities, including proposal writing, pitch presentations, and client engagement. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Business Analyst, ideally within the Rail or broader Infrastructure sectors. Strong understanding of business analysis methodologies, requirements management, and process improvement. Experience working in Agile and/or Waterfall project environments. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to client cultures and environments. Experience with data analytics and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, SQL, Power Platform, SharePoint, MS Project). Familiarity with digital transformation within the public sector (desirable). Ability to gather, review, and analyse data such as KPIs, financial reports, and performance metrics. Degree in an analytical discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered. Business Analysis qualifications (e.g. BCS, IIBA) advantageous. Why Join? Work with a globally recognised company on high profile digital transformation programmes. Collaborative, inclusive culture that values professional development and innovation. Exposure to major projects across the UK and internationally. Opportunities to grow into leadership or specialist roles. Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance
We are looking for Head of Campaigns within Aerospace and Simulation, you'll take full ownership of identifying, developing, and winning high-value business opportunities. You'll lead bid capture activities from pipeline development through to contract award, delivering quality & compliant solutions that meet client and company goals. Working closely with internal delivery and strategy teams, you'll help shape the future of my clients UK defence capability. Key Responsibilities Senior-level experience in the aerospace sector, with a strong understanding of military aviation operations and requirements. Proven track record in business development, campaign management, or bid leadership within defence or a highly regulated technical environment. Deep knowledge of the UK defence ecosystem, particularly in Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing domains. Experience working with or within MOD, DE&S, or front-line commands is highly desirable. Develop and own a robust pipeline of business opportunities aligned to the 5-year Integrated Business Plan Build and maintain strong relationships with defence industry stakeholders to elevate brand visibility and market presence Lead, coach and inspire the Business Winning team Manage high-quality, timely and budget aligned bids that reflect client needs and operational viability Collaborate cross-functionally with Programme/Project Managers, Marketing, Engineering and Commercial to ensure seamless solution delivery Monitor market trends, emerging technologies and potential growth areas to expand the business offering Support existing contracts and customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and identifying upsell opportunities Ideal Candidate Profile Proven experience in leading business-winning or campaign activities within the defence or aerospace sector Strong track record of delivering winning bids in a complex/ regulated environment Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and stakeholder management expertise Strong leadership and people development skills Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation abilities Why Apply? Work with a mission-led organisation delivering impactful defence and security solutions Lead business growth in a high-profile, strategic leadership role Hybrid working and a collaborative, forward-thinking environment Be part of shaping the next generation of UK defence capability Market leading salary and package on offer.
Oct 31, 2025
Full time
We are looking for Head of Campaigns within Aerospace and Simulation, you'll take full ownership of identifying, developing, and winning high-value business opportunities. You'll lead bid capture activities from pipeline development through to contract award, delivering quality & compliant solutions that meet client and company goals. Working closely with internal delivery and strategy teams, you'll help shape the future of my clients UK defence capability. Key Responsibilities Senior-level experience in the aerospace sector, with a strong understanding of military aviation operations and requirements. Proven track record in business development, campaign management, or bid leadership within defence or a highly regulated technical environment. Deep knowledge of the UK defence ecosystem, particularly in Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing domains. Experience working with or within MOD, DE&S, or front-line commands is highly desirable. Develop and own a robust pipeline of business opportunities aligned to the 5-year Integrated Business Plan Build and maintain strong relationships with defence industry stakeholders to elevate brand visibility and market presence Lead, coach and inspire the Business Winning team Manage high-quality, timely and budget aligned bids that reflect client needs and operational viability Collaborate cross-functionally with Programme/Project Managers, Marketing, Engineering and Commercial to ensure seamless solution delivery Monitor market trends, emerging technologies and potential growth areas to expand the business offering Support existing contracts and customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and identifying upsell opportunities Ideal Candidate Profile Proven experience in leading business-winning or campaign activities within the defence or aerospace sector Strong track record of delivering winning bids in a complex/ regulated environment Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and stakeholder management expertise Strong leadership and people development skills Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation abilities Why Apply? Work with a mission-led organisation delivering impactful defence and security solutions Lead business growth in a high-profile, strategic leadership role Hybrid working and a collaborative, forward-thinking environment Be part of shaping the next generation of UK defence capability Market leading salary and package on offer.
Our client is building a suite of AI-driven capabilities for intelligence and mission-focused environments. Their engineering culture is collaborative, pragmatic, and impact-driven - focused on shipping high-quality, production-ready software that solves real-world problems. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to work across the stack, contributing to platforms used in some of the most demanding contexts. The Role As a Full Stack Engineer , you will design, build, and maintain robust software across both server-side and front-end systems. You'll collaborate with AI/ML engineers, product teams, and domain experts to translate complex requirements into scalable, production-grade software. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable software across the product suite. Collaborate with engineers, ML specialists, and product experts to deliver AI-driven tools. Translate complex user needs into clear, effective solutions. Own features end-to-end, including technical design, implementation, deployment, and monitoring. Contribute to architectural evolution of the platform. Help shape requirements with product and business stakeholders. Skills & Experience 4+ years' experience in software engineering with general-purpose languages (Python, Go, C++, etc.). Strong front-end experience with React and TypeScript. Proficiency with relational and non-relational database systems. Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Exposure to machine learning applications and AI development tools desirable.
Oct 29, 2025
Full time
Our client is building a suite of AI-driven capabilities for intelligence and mission-focused environments. Their engineering culture is collaborative, pragmatic, and impact-driven - focused on shipping high-quality, production-ready software that solves real-world problems. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to work across the stack, contributing to platforms used in some of the most demanding contexts. The Role As a Full Stack Engineer , you will design, build, and maintain robust software across both server-side and front-end systems. You'll collaborate with AI/ML engineers, product teams, and domain experts to translate complex requirements into scalable, production-grade software. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable software across the product suite. Collaborate with engineers, ML specialists, and product experts to deliver AI-driven tools. Translate complex user needs into clear, effective solutions. Own features end-to-end, including technical design, implementation, deployment, and monitoring. Contribute to architectural evolution of the platform. Help shape requirements with product and business stakeholders. Skills & Experience 4+ years' experience in software engineering with general-purpose languages (Python, Go, C++, etc.). Strong front-end experience with React and TypeScript. Proficiency with relational and non-relational database systems. Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Exposure to machine learning applications and AI development tools desirable.
Our client is a leading technology business delivering advanced AI solutions into highly complex, mission-critical environments. Their cross-functional product teams blend software engineering, machine learning, and deep domain expertise to deliver platforms that enable analysts and operators to work with speed, clarity, and confidence. This is an opportunity to join at a pivotal stage in growth, working on products that directly support national security and defence outcomes. The Role As an AI Engineer, you will design, develop, and deploy innovative machine learning models and algorithmic solutions. You'll build production-grade AI capabilities that solve hard problems at scale, with a focus on Generative AI and modern NLP/ML workflows. Responsibilities Design and develop ML models and algorithmic solutions for complex, real-world challenges. Partner with product managers, engineers, and domain experts to deliver features from concept through to production. Engineer solutions with a deep awareness of algorithmic complexity and cost of scale. Clearly communicate model choices, assumptions, and trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Take ownership from experimentation through deployment, monitoring, and optimisation. Debug and maintain distributed data pipelines in production. Stay up to date with emerging ML/AI research and apply new techniques where valuable. Skills & Experience Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, NLP, or related field. 3+ years applying ML in production environments. Hands-on expertise with Generative AI (fine-tuning LLMs, RAG pipelines, agentic workflows). Strong Python development skills with frameworks like Hugging Face, spaCy, PyTorch, Scikit-learn. Knowledge of Kubernetes and ML model deployment at scale is an advantage. Exposure to systems integration (PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, etc.) desirable. Strong communication skills and ability to bridge technical and product impact.
Oct 29, 2025
Full time
Our client is a leading technology business delivering advanced AI solutions into highly complex, mission-critical environments. Their cross-functional product teams blend software engineering, machine learning, and deep domain expertise to deliver platforms that enable analysts and operators to work with speed, clarity, and confidence. This is an opportunity to join at a pivotal stage in growth, working on products that directly support national security and defence outcomes. The Role As an AI Engineer, you will design, develop, and deploy innovative machine learning models and algorithmic solutions. You'll build production-grade AI capabilities that solve hard problems at scale, with a focus on Generative AI and modern NLP/ML workflows. Responsibilities Design and develop ML models and algorithmic solutions for complex, real-world challenges. Partner with product managers, engineers, and domain experts to deliver features from concept through to production. Engineer solutions with a deep awareness of algorithmic complexity and cost of scale. Clearly communicate model choices, assumptions, and trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Take ownership from experimentation through deployment, monitoring, and optimisation. Debug and maintain distributed data pipelines in production. Stay up to date with emerging ML/AI research and apply new techniques where valuable. Skills & Experience Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, NLP, or related field. 3+ years applying ML in production environments. Hands-on expertise with Generative AI (fine-tuning LLMs, RAG pipelines, agentic workflows). Strong Python development skills with frameworks like Hugging Face, spaCy, PyTorch, Scikit-learn. Knowledge of Kubernetes and ML model deployment at scale is an advantage. Exposure to systems integration (PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, etc.) desirable. Strong communication skills and ability to bridge technical and product impact.