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Job Title : Product Definition Integration Manager Location : Filton OR Broughton (Hybrid) Duration : 12 Month Contract Description of the Job: Belcan are supporting one of the leaders in Aviation with their search for a Product Definition Integration Manager. An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Product Definition Integrator within the Digital Wing team, reporting directly to the Head of Digital Wing. The position can be located in either Filton or Broughton. You will be working in a cross function Integration role across all Wing programs. Activities will include Digital Integration, CM integration throughout the lifecycle of the Aircraft working closely with the Engineering, Program, Airworthiness and all supporting functions. Mission: Support Product Definition Integration Management activities ensuring process adherence in line with time, cost and quality deliverables Provide cross Program support including Digital in line with business needs Responsibilities: Support 1AW digital revolution strategy and play an active role to improve it as necessary. Manage workload capacity/priorities to ensure no risk to Aircraft delivery Manage Engineering Change Process deliverables (stakeholder management) Engineering co-ordination of SB (Service Bulletin) dispatch dates for In Service Mods Manage Engineering Change activities for the lifecycle of the A/C. Provide support to the Multi Functional Team to apply the Processes and Methods correctly. Champion Best Practice and Lessons Learnt within the company wide community. Opportunity to cross train and support the DMU (Digital Mock Up) team activities Opportunity to cross train and support the extended Digital Wing team in digitalisation / automation activities Main challenges: Cross functional collaboration to achieve required timescales with a right first time approach. New toolset development and rollout mainly within the Config Management Scope Creating and supporting a consistent approach for 1AW to improve efficiency for cross program working. Promote autonomous problem solving for the process or toolset issues Prioritise workload peaks to support Aircraft delivery and Step planning Required Skills, & Experience: Engineering/Aeronautical degree preferred / HNC or equivalent Excellent stakeholder management. You will have a strong professional network (experts, architects, programmes, domains, Finance, Procurement, commercial, strategy etc) Excellent communication / presentation skills with the ability to provide clarity and present to executive level stakeholders This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Junior Commercial Analyst Location: Manchester, Hybrid Job Type: Contract, Inside IR35 Rate: £20-£25 per hour Umbrella OR £14-£19 per hour PAYE Duration: 1-year rolling contract Function: Tendering & Pre-Construction, UK The Role Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Commercial Analyst to join our UK Tendering & Pre-Construction function in Manchester. The Junior Commercial Analyst will work closely with the Head of Pre-Construction & Tendering (UK), supporting commercial analysis and continuous improvement across the tendering process. This is an analytical and commercially focused role where you will help improve the consistency, quality and commercial accuracy of tenders while developing resource capacity forecasts based on the live project pipeline. What You'll Be Doing As a Junior Commercial Analyst, you will review live and completed tenders for process compliance, consistency and commercial accuracy. Analysing cost build-ups, escalation/indexation, contingency and risk provisions. Comparing tender pricing against previously delivered projects to identify inconsistencies and commercial risks. Reviewing cable schedules and project quantities to help mitigate design risk. Developing Excel-based resource capacity forecasting models. Applying probability weighting to project pipelines and producing scenario analysis.Forecasting future resource and headcount requirements. What We're Looking For The successful Junior Commercial Analyst will be commercially minded, analytical and comfortable working with complex data using Excel skills for forecasting. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent career experience. Understanding of commercial terms and processes, including cost build-ups, margin, contingency and escalation. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, particularly for analysis, modelling and forecasting. Strong written communication and process-documentation skills. An interest in commercial analysis, tendering, continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. If you're looking for your next Junior Commercial Analyst opportunity and enjoy combining commercial analysis, Excel modelling, forecasting and process improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? Apply today or message me directly to discuss this Junior Commercial Analyst opportunity in Manchester. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Contract Stress Engineers Bristol or Runcorn Hybrid Working 12-Month Contract Inside IR35 Help shape the future of defence aviation. Belcan is seeking experienced Contract Stress Engineers, for both Static or F&DT disciplines, to support a major defence aircraft programme, delivering critical structural analysis that directly underpins aircraft safety, airworthiness, and operational capability, on an Initial 12 month Contract. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll play a key role in assessing, substantiating, and supporting aircraft structures and fuel system installations. This is an opportunity to work on a prestigious combat aircraft programme where your expertise will make a tangible impact while further developing your technical and professional capabilities, to potential Signatory level. What you will be doing: Performing structural and stress assessments on aircraft system installations and components Developing analytical and finite element models using industry-standard tools Producing substantiation reports and certification evidence Assessing design modifications, non-conformances and repair solutions Supporting airworthiness, certification and investigation activities Collaborating with design, manufacturing, systems and certification teams What we're looking for: Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline Experience in structural or stress analysis within aerospace Knowledge of static strength, fatigue, durability and damage tolerance principles Strong hand calculation and engineering judgement skills Experience producing technical reports and presenting engineering recommendations Experience with Catia V5, PLM - Teamcenter, IDAT/IMAT analysis tools, Nastran/Patran and MathCAD Desirable Experience: BAE Military aerospace programmes Inservice fleet repair Airworthiness and certification environments Successful applicants must meet eligibility requirements to obtain UK Security Clearance Why join Belcan? Join a team supporting a flagship defence programme, working on technically challenging engineering projects that contribute directly to the safety, performance and availability of a world-leading combat aircraft. Apply now and take your engineering career to new heights with Belcan. About Us Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global force in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our legacy is built on delivering high-quality outputs and our unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of technical consultants and specialist engineers. Our expertise is vast, spanning across various engineering industries including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Data Migration Specialist Role Overview A leading European Defence business is seeking an experienced data migration specialist to support the migration of a recent UK acquisition to their ECC6 SAP system The role will focus on data preparation, cleansing, conversion, loading and reconciliation from a non- SAP system to SAP ECC6 through iterative migration cycles, ensuring business readiness for deployment and supporting a successful go-live. Contract details Location: Newport. Gwent Contract: 6 Months, inside IR35 Working pattern: 35 hours per week over 4,5 days. Full time onsite. Rate: Up to £74ph Umbrella Responsibilities Produce and maintain key documentation including data migration plans, mapping specifications and runbooks. Support business teams with data cleansing of non-SAP data. Prepare templates for master and transactional data. Maintain source to target mapping documentation and transformation rules. Develop migration test scripts i.e. using LSMW. Execute migration test loads and troubleshoot failures and defects. Execute dress rehearsals and perform reconciliations to ensure data quality. Contribute to cut over and go-live planning. Support production data migration activities. Skill Set Hands on experience of performing data migrations from non-SAP systems to SAP ECC6. Experience of developing data migration load programs (e.g. LSMW). Strong understanding of SAP data objects. Experience of data conversion, mapping and transformation. Experience of resolving data load defects and failures. Ability to work collaboratively with functional consultants and business stakeholders. Strong problem solving and organisational skills. The role requires candidates to hold UK SC security clearance. Application Instructions If you are an experienced SAP Data Migration Consultant with eligibility for SC Clearance and a proven background delivering SAP ECC6 migration projects, we would like to hear from you. This SAP Data Migration Consultant opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in a significant transformation programme based in Newport. Suitable candidates with experience as a SAP Data Migration Consultant, SAP Migration Specialist, or SAP Data Conversion Consultant are encouraged to apply. The successful SAP Data Migration Consultant will join a collaborative project team delivering business-critical outcomes. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Senior Design Engineers Bristol or Runcorn Hybrid Working 12-Month Contract Inside IR35 Help shape the future of defence aviation. Belcan is seeking experienced Senior Design Engineers, to support Design in Catia V5 for long term defence aircraft platforms in-Service repair projects. This is based on repair of aircraft metallic and/or composite structure to structural sizing, interface and project requirements, on an Initial 12 month Contract, from either our Bristol or Runcorn offices, with either Hybrid or potentially remote working dependent upon experience. The Senior Design Engineers will be working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, on a prestigious combat aircraft programme where your expertise will make a tangible impact while further developing your technical and professional capabilities, to potential Signatory level. What the Senior Design Engineer will be doing: CAD support on parametric model generation and update CAD support on 2d drawing generation for detail parts and installations Understanding of BAE modelling methodologies and processes Interpretation of client stress sizing data and project requirements to support CAD design solutions Interface management between aircraft structural components and systems Gaining higher level engineering knowledge and experience with the aim to achieve delegated signatory authority on BAE F-35 within 6-12 months. What we're looking for: Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline Awareness of manufacturing and installation processes for consideration in design solutions Knowledge of BAE/Lockheed-Martin repair processes & procedures Microsoft office applications - excel, ppt etc Experience with Catia V5, PLM - Teamcenter Desirable Experience: BAE Military aerospace programmes Inservice fleet repair Signatory delegation for design and/or repairs on Military Aircraft Platforms Repair project experience Aircraft metallic and/or composite structure design/repair solutions Successful applicants must meet eligibility requirements to obtain UK Security Clearance Why join Belcan? Join a team supporting a flagship defence programme, working on technically challenging engineering projects that contribute directly to the safety, performance and availability of a world-leading combat aircraft. Apply now and take your engineering career to new heights with Belcan. About Us Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global force in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our legacy is built on delivering high-quality outputs and our unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of technical consultants and specialist engineers. Our expertise is vast, spanning across various engineering industries including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Short Term Planner Location: Brize Norton-onsite Contract: 12 months Hours: 42 hours per week Shift Pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off, days only Rate: Up to £26.92 per hour PAYE / £36 per hour Umbrella Security Clearance: SC Clearance required About the Role We are looking for an experienced Planner to support aircraft maintenance planning operations at Brize Norton. As a Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating short-term maintenance activities, ensuring maintenance requirements are effectively planned and aligned with operational flying programmes. You will work closely with Planning, Technical Services, Configuration Engineering, Material Support and maintenance teams to support the continued airworthiness and operational availability of the A400M fleet. Key Responsibilities As a planner you will be liaising with the IOC Planning Focal Point regarding day-to-day priorities. Developing and maintaining a 3-month short-term maintenance plan. Identifying aircraft maintenance task requirements. Ensuring maintenance planning is incorporated into the Flying Programme (Fly Pro) and Integrated Through-Life Plan (ITLP). Ensuring compliance with applicable Regulatory Articles and relevant procedures. Working closely with Technical Services Engineers and Configuration Engineers. Coordinating with Material Support and maintenance organisations to effectively plan maintenance and modification requirements. Attending daily operational calls and providing relevant planning information. Entering and maintaining A400M maintenance planning data within the Maintenance Data System (MDS). Supporting projects and assignments as required by Technical Support Operations. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 5 years' experience within the airline/aviation industry. CAMO experience. Previous experience within aircraft maintenance planning or a closely related environment. Ability to work effectively within a safety-critical and regulated aviation environment. Security & Eligibility: Please note that this Planner position requires SC Clearance, The successful candidate must also be comfortable working a 4-on, 4-off day shift pattern, averaging 42 hours per week. Interested? If you are an experienced Short Term Planner, Aircraft Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Planner, CAMO Planner or Aviation Planner looking for your next contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more about this 12-month Short Term Planner opportunity at Brize Norton. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Production Planner We are seeking an experienced Production Planner to join an exciting commercial shipbuilding project on a contract basis. Please note that Ltd company engagements are not available for this position The successful Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, ensuring materials, capacity and resources are aligned to meet project requirements. Strong experience using SAP is essential, being used for production planning, scheduling, reporting and master data management. Key Responsibilities Create and maintain production plans and schedules. Monitor production progress and adjust plans as required. Use SAP for production, materials and capacity planning. Maintain accurate BOMs, routings and planning data within SAP. Liaise with operations, procurement and suppliers to support production delivery. Requirements Proven experience as a Production Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Supply Chain Planner or similar. Strong hands-on experience with SAP. Experience managing complex production schedules and multi-level BOMs. Background in fabrication, heavy manufacturing or engineering environments. Shipbuilding experience would be highly desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner to support a major commercial shipbuilding programme while working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Quality Inspector (Night Shift) x10 Plymouth (Devonport) Nuclear Infrastructure Project 4 Days On / 4 Days Off Night Shifts Competitive Day Rate + Enhanced Weekend/Night Rates Our client is seeking 10 Quality Inspectors to join a major nuclear infrastructure programme based in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's most significant defence and infrastructure projects, providing quality oversight throughout the construction lifecycle. Working within the Quality Control team, you will be responsible for ensuring all inspection, testing, and quality assurance activities are completed in accordance with project specifications, standards, and inspection test plans (ITPs). The Role Following an initial induction and familiarisation period on day shifts, you will move onto a permanent night shift pattern of 7:00pm - 5:30am, operating on a 4 days on / 4 days off rotation. Enhanced rates are available for night and weekend working, with expenses claimable in line with project guidelines. Key Responsibilities Conduct Quality Control inspections in accordance with project specifications and ITP requirements. Attend kick-off meetings and pre-inspection production meetings where required. Monitor compliance with approved procedures, quality plans, and inspection requirements. Witness inspections, testing activities, factory acceptance tests, and site acceptance tests. Verify calibration and suitability of inspection and test equipment. Produce inspection reports and communicate findings to project stakeholders. Ensure inspection findings are effectively reported, corrected, and verified. Support the generation and verification of Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs). Carry out final inspections and issue release certification where applicable. Report progress and quality performance to Quality Engineers and Quality Managers. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Essential Previous experience within quality inspection and/or quality assurance on construction projects. Civil construction experience. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standards. Eligibility and willingness to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Relevant civil engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience. Desirable Nuclear, Defence, or MOD project experience. ISO 9001 Auditor qualification. HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. CSCS Card. Strong Microsoft Office skills. If you're an experienced Quality Inspector with a civil construction background and are looking for your next long-term opportunity within a major regulated project environment, we'd love to hear from you. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Contract Configuration Manager Aerospace East Buckinghamshire 6-Month Contract Inside IR35 Are you ready to make an immediate impact on a critical aerospace programme as a Configuration Manager? Belcan, a Cognizant company, is seeking three experienced Configuration Managers to join a high-profile aerospace client in East Buckinghamshire. These roles are supporting urgent programme requirements, including the restoration of data integrity following a complex data migration and the management of ongoing configuration activities across key programmes. What You'll Be Doing as a Configuration Manager Leading configuration planning for complex engineering programmes Managing configuration baselines, product structures, and BOMs within PLM tools Supporting design reviews including PDRs and CDRs Driving change control processes and co-chairing Change Control Boards Ensuring full traceability of design changes from concept through implementation Maintaining configuration documentation and compliance with customer and business requirements What We're Looking For Configuration Management experience within a technical or engineering environment Aerospace Space Defence/Military Automotive Petrochemical sectors Strong understanding of ISO 10007 and Configuration Management principles Experience working with Windchill PLM systems, product structures, and change control processes Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems Ability to work in highly regulated, complex environments Why Join Belcan? As a global engineering and technical consultancy, Belcan delivers innovative solutions across aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security sectors. You'll join a team tackling real-world engineering challenges while contributing to the success of a major aerospace programme. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Apply Now If you're an experienced Configuration Manager looking for your next contract opportunity in aerospace, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of aerospace engineering. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Systems Engineer - Portsmouth Up to £80ph 6-Month Contract (Likely Extension) Inside IR35 We're hiring for a SCOF Systems Engineer to join our client in Portsmouth, supporting the delivery of military satellite communications ground control systems. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex and forward-looking aerospace and defence programmes, contributing to the development, integration and support of critical satellite communication capabilities. Key Responsibilities As a SCOF Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of Ground Control Systems, supporting requirements analysis, traceability and verification activities. You'll be involved in system architecture definition, integration, verification, validation and testing activities, whilst managing technical issues, non-conformances and observations throughout the project lifecycle. The SCOF Systems Engineer will also support planning, scheduling and cost activities, provide progress updates to stakeholders, contribute technical expertise to proposals and bids, and work closely with customers, partners and engineering teams to ensure successful programme delivery. Requirements Essential Systems of Systems or large-scale integration experience. Experience engaging with customers and external partners. Working understanding of satellite control systems. Experience in requirements analysis, traceability and verification. Ability to support integration, verification, validation and testing activities. Eligible to hold SC clearance and the ability to achieve DV clearance. Desirable University degree or equivalent in a related discipline. Experience within Defence or Aerospace environments. Ground control or military satellite communications experience. Benefits Up to £59.81 per hour PAYE / £80.00 per hour Umbrella. 37-hour working week. Hybrid working in Portsmouth (4 days per week onsite). Strong likelihood of contract extension. Ready to take your next career step? Click Apply Now for a confidential chat today! This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan