About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in. Cheadle, Cheshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Our Opportunity As a Senior Design Engineer, you are an integral member of the design team assuring compliance to a defined design process and ensuring that the design conforms to client requirements including quoted standards and specifications. You will be responsible for the management of design production, design estimates, design programs and design work packages for bids, projects and services to contract requirements, standards, budget, and on-time delivery. Take on the position of Designer as identified in the CDM regulations, with particular attention to design risks, ensuring that safety risks are designed out or deemed "as low as reasonably practicable". You will be required to provide support to junior team members through the application of mentoring and coaching. This is a hybrid role working a minimum of two days per week from our Cheadle office site. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with project teams, engineering delivery, technical solutions managers, and other stakeholders to grasp project needs and convert them into technical specifications. Design and develop solutions using industry best practice. Engage with supply chain to develop understanding of product offerings that can be applied to our solutions. Produce designs that are buildable and maintainable that meet customer requirements and relevant standards and legislation. Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks and other design issues. Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions. Provide independent peer review, checking and approval of designs. Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on design principles, engineering techniques, and best practices. Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of the project. Understand and follow the project delivery processes, methodologies and use the defined tools as set out in the SRS Management System and the project specific Engineering Management Plans. Keep up-to-date with the latest technologies, tools, and trends in Hitachi Rail and 3rd party COTS product developments. Support Work Package Managers with timely provision of status, accurate measurement of progress and forecasting of remaining work and by identifying change, variation, risk and opportunity to the work package manager wherever the scope of works is impacted. Technical Skills and Experience Possesses a strong ability to use design tools to produce complex designs. Capable of managing a design through a defined design process. Able to produce metrics as part of Quality Assurance & control. Working knowledge of project plans. Knowledgeable in Engineering Safety Management. A proven record of working in a rail SCADA & telecoms engineering environment for control panel & installation design Fully understands the engineering lifecycle and its associated processes. Knowledgeable about CDM regulations. Experienced in CAD and has a working knowledge of ProjectWise. Experienced in adhering to SIL-2 standards and designing according to specified SRACs. Has demonstrated design capabilities to at least a supervisor level for one skill set and practitioner level for one or more key skill as captured and managed via the competency and capability management system. Can maintain configuration control of design baselines Human Skills Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on systems design principles, engineering techniques, and best practices Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and industry best practices, and apply them to enhance our solutions Excellent communication skills in all forms and at all levels Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team Excellent stakeholder management Excellent problem-solving ability, trade-off skills and attention to detail What to expect We aim to complete a one-stage interview process, which will be held at the office. The interview will focus on both technical and behavioural competencies. Reasonable adjustments are available with prior notice so please let the TA partner know if this would be necessary. To find out what reasonable adjustments are, and what might be available, your TA partner will be happy to discuss this with you. We may close this role early if we quickly identify suitably strong applicants. What We Can Offer We're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Flexibility Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the UK Government website.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in. Cheadle, Cheshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Our Opportunity As a Senior Design Engineer, you are an integral member of the design team assuring compliance to a defined design process and ensuring that the design conforms to client requirements including quoted standards and specifications. You will be responsible for the management of design production, design estimates, design programs and design work packages for bids, projects and services to contract requirements, standards, budget, and on-time delivery. Take on the position of Designer as identified in the CDM regulations, with particular attention to design risks, ensuring that safety risks are designed out or deemed "as low as reasonably practicable". You will be required to provide support to junior team members through the application of mentoring and coaching. This is a hybrid role working a minimum of two days per week from our Cheadle office site. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with project teams, engineering delivery, technical solutions managers, and other stakeholders to grasp project needs and convert them into technical specifications. Design and develop solutions using industry best practice. Engage with supply chain to develop understanding of product offerings that can be applied to our solutions. Produce designs that are buildable and maintainable that meet customer requirements and relevant standards and legislation. Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks and other design issues. Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions. Provide independent peer review, checking and approval of designs. Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on design principles, engineering techniques, and best practices. Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of the project. Understand and follow the project delivery processes, methodologies and use the defined tools as set out in the SRS Management System and the project specific Engineering Management Plans. Keep up-to-date with the latest technologies, tools, and trends in Hitachi Rail and 3rd party COTS product developments. Support Work Package Managers with timely provision of status, accurate measurement of progress and forecasting of remaining work and by identifying change, variation, risk and opportunity to the work package manager wherever the scope of works is impacted. Technical Skills and Experience Possesses a strong ability to use design tools to produce complex designs. Capable of managing a design through a defined design process. Able to produce metrics as part of Quality Assurance & control. Working knowledge of project plans. Knowledgeable in Engineering Safety Management. A proven record of working in a rail SCADA & telecoms engineering environment for control panel & installation design Fully understands the engineering lifecycle and its associated processes. Knowledgeable about CDM regulations. Experienced in CAD and has a working knowledge of ProjectWise. Experienced in adhering to SIL-2 standards and designing according to specified SRACs. Has demonstrated design capabilities to at least a supervisor level for one skill set and practitioner level for one or more key skill as captured and managed via the competency and capability management system. Can maintain configuration control of design baselines Human Skills Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on systems design principles, engineering techniques, and best practices Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and industry best practices, and apply them to enhance our solutions Excellent communication skills in all forms and at all levels Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team Excellent stakeholder management Excellent problem-solving ability, trade-off skills and attention to detail What to expect We aim to complete a one-stage interview process, which will be held at the office. The interview will focus on both technical and behavioural competencies. Reasonable adjustments are available with prior notice so please let the TA partner know if this would be necessary. To find out what reasonable adjustments are, and what might be available, your TA partner will be happy to discuss this with you. We may close this role early if we quickly identify suitably strong applicants. What We Can Offer We're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Flexibility Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the UK Government website.
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Team Leader to join our Manufacturing Operations team in a varied, fast-paced, friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. Delivering products ranging from Cable builds, System builds, Machining and Prototyping Salary: Circa £47,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working:5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking. Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more. The opportunity: This opportunity is for an experienced Manufacturing Team Leader to join the Manufacturing team supporting the management of the shop floor. You will be providing Operations leadership to an integrated team to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. Leading, developing and managing a team to deliver a variety of hardware builds, ranging from small cables through to complex systems, Prototyping and Machining, during all phases of the product lifecycle Managing day-to-day deployment of resources and facilities to achieve programme needs Maintaining a safe working environment in-line with 5S policies Promoting and maintaining effective working relationships with the trade unions Maintaining key Manufacturing metrics to enable effective tracking of deliverables Supporting a variety of meetings including health & safety, defect management, forward planning, cost and continuous improvement reviews You will be leading a team of multi-disciplined operators in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. The team has a great mix of people, ranging from apprentices through to experienced skilled technicians, all striving to deliver technical excellence from Cable builds, System builds, Machining and Prototyping in development. What we're looking for from you: Ideally qualified as below: Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard) Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.) Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) Proven Operations and People Management skills Health and Safety awareness Flexibility and adaptability Stakeholder management and organisational skills Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Team Leader to join our Manufacturing Operations team in a varied, fast-paced, friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. Delivering products ranging from Cable builds, System builds, Machining and Prototyping Salary: Circa £47,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working:5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking. Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more. The opportunity: This opportunity is for an experienced Manufacturing Team Leader to join the Manufacturing team supporting the management of the shop floor. You will be providing Operations leadership to an integrated team to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. Leading, developing and managing a team to deliver a variety of hardware builds, ranging from small cables through to complex systems, Prototyping and Machining, during all phases of the product lifecycle Managing day-to-day deployment of resources and facilities to achieve programme needs Maintaining a safe working environment in-line with 5S policies Promoting and maintaining effective working relationships with the trade unions Maintaining key Manufacturing metrics to enable effective tracking of deliverables Supporting a variety of meetings including health & safety, defect management, forward planning, cost and continuous improvement reviews You will be leading a team of multi-disciplined operators in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. The team has a great mix of people, ranging from apprentices through to experienced skilled technicians, all striving to deliver technical excellence from Cable builds, System builds, Machining and Prototyping in development. What we're looking for from you: Ideally qualified as below: Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard) Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.) Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) Proven Operations and People Management skills Health and Safety awareness Flexibility and adaptability Stakeholder management and organisational skills Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Hybrid - within commuting distance of our Redcar Campus The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve teacher and leader development across the education system. A key part of that mission is our Teacher Education Dataset (TED), an ambitious data and research initiative focused on building better evidence about teacher development and what makes teaching impactful. By bringing together education, research and digital infrastructure, TED will support new insight into how teachers develop, improve and thrive across their careers. About the role We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Software Engineer to join our TED team and play an important role in building and maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports TED. Working at the intersection of software engineering, data and research, the postholder will help develop secure, reliable and scalable systems that enable robust analysis and contribute to high-quality, evidence-informed improvement across the sector. Corporate responsibilities To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT. To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person. To comply with all reasonable management requests. Key responsibilities Design, develop, maintain and improve software and technical infrastructure that supports TED and related education research activity. Build secure, scalable and reliable systems that enable robust analysis of education and teacher development data. Apply software engineering and DevOps best practice to deliver high-quality, well-tested and maintainable technical solutions. Contribute to reproducible, transparent and efficient research workflows, pipelines and supporting tools. Work closely with developers, researchers and other colleagues to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical delivery. Contribute to architectural decisions and the ongoing improvement of platform design, developer experience, monitoring and software quality. Support the operation and maintenance of production systems and help troubleshoot issues where required. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and contribute to wider project communication where appropriate. Contribute to a collaborative team environment, including supporting and mentoring colleagues where appropriate. Essential criteria Proven experience in software engineering, including building and maintaining production systems. Strong coding skills in relevant programming languages and experience of modern software development practices. Experience with version control, code review, testing and continuous integration. Ability to take ownership of complex technical systems, including feature development, maintenance and support. Strong technical judgement and problem-solving ability, including awareness of architectural trade-offs. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences. Commitment to quality, security, maintainability and continuous improvement. Interest in applying software engineering to education, data and evidence-informed improvement. Desirable criteria Experience with Python, JavaScript or similar languages. Experience of Linux, Docker, CI/CD and DevOps tooling. Experience of database design, optimisation or data pipeline development. Experience working with sensitive data or secure analytical environments. Experience of research platforms, reproducible analytics or trusted research infrastructure. Experience in education, public sector or data-rich research settings. Experience mentoring others and contributing to team-wide engineering practice. Key benefits Generous Annual Leave 27 days holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays). Flexible Working we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles. Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Salary Sacrifice Schemes we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech! Lifestyle Benefits We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more! Parenthood Leave We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave. Working Environment We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals. Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. Development: We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have high level of continuous professional development. We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. If you have any queries about this role, please contact our recruitment team. For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page. Closing date: 10.00am on Monday, 1 June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Hybrid - within commuting distance of our Redcar Campus The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve teacher and leader development across the education system. A key part of that mission is our Teacher Education Dataset (TED), an ambitious data and research initiative focused on building better evidence about teacher development and what makes teaching impactful. By bringing together education, research and digital infrastructure, TED will support new insight into how teachers develop, improve and thrive across their careers. About the role We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Software Engineer to join our TED team and play an important role in building and maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports TED. Working at the intersection of software engineering, data and research, the postholder will help develop secure, reliable and scalable systems that enable robust analysis and contribute to high-quality, evidence-informed improvement across the sector. Corporate responsibilities To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT. To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person. To comply with all reasonable management requests. Key responsibilities Design, develop, maintain and improve software and technical infrastructure that supports TED and related education research activity. Build secure, scalable and reliable systems that enable robust analysis of education and teacher development data. Apply software engineering and DevOps best practice to deliver high-quality, well-tested and maintainable technical solutions. Contribute to reproducible, transparent and efficient research workflows, pipelines and supporting tools. Work closely with developers, researchers and other colleagues to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical delivery. Contribute to architectural decisions and the ongoing improvement of platform design, developer experience, monitoring and software quality. Support the operation and maintenance of production systems and help troubleshoot issues where required. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and contribute to wider project communication where appropriate. Contribute to a collaborative team environment, including supporting and mentoring colleagues where appropriate. Essential criteria Proven experience in software engineering, including building and maintaining production systems. Strong coding skills in relevant programming languages and experience of modern software development practices. Experience with version control, code review, testing and continuous integration. Ability to take ownership of complex technical systems, including feature development, maintenance and support. Strong technical judgement and problem-solving ability, including awareness of architectural trade-offs. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences. Commitment to quality, security, maintainability and continuous improvement. Interest in applying software engineering to education, data and evidence-informed improvement. Desirable criteria Experience with Python, JavaScript or similar languages. Experience of Linux, Docker, CI/CD and DevOps tooling. Experience of database design, optimisation or data pipeline development. Experience working with sensitive data or secure analytical environments. Experience of research platforms, reproducible analytics or trusted research infrastructure. Experience in education, public sector or data-rich research settings. Experience mentoring others and contributing to team-wide engineering practice. Key benefits Generous Annual Leave 27 days holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays). Flexible Working we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles. Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Salary Sacrifice Schemes we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech! Lifestyle Benefits We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more! Parenthood Leave We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave. Working Environment We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals. Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. Development: We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have high level of continuous professional development. We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. If you have any queries about this role, please contact our recruitment team. For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page. Closing date: 10.00am on Monday, 1 June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.
As a Senior Security Engineer, you will be involved with the design, documentation and installation and management of security monitoring tools/platforms to provide data to the Sopra Steria Security Operational Centre (SOC) for analysis. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that we have the correct tooling operating to ensure that we can provide protection and monitoring of our clients. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, design controls, and define testing requirements. Your leadership and expertise will be critical in fostering a strong culture of technology expertise and security by design across Sopra Steria. You will play a lead role in helping our clients understand their security challenges and then specify, plan and implement controls to improve their security posture. This is a superb opportunity to continue developing your hands-on experience in the field of cybersecurity while contributing to the overall security posture of the organisation. What you will be doing: Lead on security activities for large client engagements through creating and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships (customer and internal), developing a solution that align with overall objectives and contractual obligations. Identify and understand customer requirements and demonstrate creativity and innovation in applying solutions for the benefit of the customer. Identify and design solutions that understand customer requirements and apply industry best practice in solutions for the benefit of the customer. Collaborate with other team members to identify potential cyber risks, assess their impact and develop technical mitigation strategies. Working with Security Architecture to inform focused security solution design for SOC/SIEM solutions. Formulate security strategy, creatively applying a wide range of technical and/or management principles. Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry standard methodologies, and provide recommendations for improvements. Lead security aspects of bid responses and opportunity identification. Demonstrate awareness of the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities and industry standard methodologies. Enable the development and growth of the Cyber Security team through mentoring of junior team members, supporting recruitment activities and encouraging engagement with the Cyber Security Community of Expertise. What you will bring: Successful track record leading teams within Security Engineering coupled with experience of leading large client engagements. Strong client management and relationship building experience. Ability to absorb complex information and communicate effectively at all levels to both technical and non-technical audiences, assess and evaluate risk and understand the implications of new technologies. Good project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple initiatives and priorities simultaneously. SIEM experience with Azure Sentinel and or Splunk. Experience of running simulated or reacting to actual incidents, following procedures and good practice to limit, reduce and remediate. Strong leadership, influencing and people management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with ability to assess complex situations, identify risks, and recommend effective solutions. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels from Executives to end users. Demonstrate significant personal responsibility or autonomy, with little need for escalation. It would be great if you had: Cloud, on-prem, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS environments. Security incident response, code / malware analysis. Strong coding skills. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Permanent Location: Hertfordshire Security Clearance Level: willingness to go through SC Internal Recruiter: Jane Salary: Up to £75,000 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy extra days,£5,400 car allowance, Medical Insurance, life assurance, and 6% pension Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
As a Senior Security Engineer, you will be involved with the design, documentation and installation and management of security monitoring tools/platforms to provide data to the Sopra Steria Security Operational Centre (SOC) for analysis. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that we have the correct tooling operating to ensure that we can provide protection and monitoring of our clients. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, design controls, and define testing requirements. Your leadership and expertise will be critical in fostering a strong culture of technology expertise and security by design across Sopra Steria. You will play a lead role in helping our clients understand their security challenges and then specify, plan and implement controls to improve their security posture. This is a superb opportunity to continue developing your hands-on experience in the field of cybersecurity while contributing to the overall security posture of the organisation. What you will be doing: Lead on security activities for large client engagements through creating and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships (customer and internal), developing a solution that align with overall objectives and contractual obligations. Identify and understand customer requirements and demonstrate creativity and innovation in applying solutions for the benefit of the customer. Identify and design solutions that understand customer requirements and apply industry best practice in solutions for the benefit of the customer. Collaborate with other team members to identify potential cyber risks, assess their impact and develop technical mitigation strategies. Working with Security Architecture to inform focused security solution design for SOC/SIEM solutions. Formulate security strategy, creatively applying a wide range of technical and/or management principles. Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry standard methodologies, and provide recommendations for improvements. Lead security aspects of bid responses and opportunity identification. Demonstrate awareness of the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities and industry standard methodologies. Enable the development and growth of the Cyber Security team through mentoring of junior team members, supporting recruitment activities and encouraging engagement with the Cyber Security Community of Expertise. What you will bring: Successful track record leading teams within Security Engineering coupled with experience of leading large client engagements. Strong client management and relationship building experience. Ability to absorb complex information and communicate effectively at all levels to both technical and non-technical audiences, assess and evaluate risk and understand the implications of new technologies. Good project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple initiatives and priorities simultaneously. SIEM experience with Azure Sentinel and or Splunk. Experience of running simulated or reacting to actual incidents, following procedures and good practice to limit, reduce and remediate. Strong leadership, influencing and people management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with ability to assess complex situations, identify risks, and recommend effective solutions. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels from Executives to end users. Demonstrate significant personal responsibility or autonomy, with little need for escalation. It would be great if you had: Cloud, on-prem, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS environments. Security incident response, code / malware analysis. Strong coding skills. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Permanent Location: Hertfordshire Security Clearance Level: willingness to go through SC Internal Recruiter: Jane Salary: Up to £75,000 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy extra days,£5,400 car allowance, Medical Insurance, life assurance, and 6% pension Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.
Lead Mechanical Engineer Location: Knutsford Salary : Competitive Stopford are recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join the team to work with highly skilled professionals who are constantly striving to deliver excellence and best practice. Stopford's business activities are at the forefront of the energy transition and together with our clients and partners, we are playing our part in tackling the biggest challenges of our time: Energy Security; Environmental Sustainability and Energy Affordability. You will be based at our office in Knutsford with the opportunity for hybrid working. There may be occasional travel required to other offices and client offices/sites. This is a full-time permanent position. The Role Reporting to the Project Group Engineering Manager, the Lead Mechanical Engineer shall be responsible for all aspects of Mechanical design and engineering delivered by the Projects Group. Working for a wide range of clients on projects across the Waste, Renewables, Chemicals, Nuclear and Petrochemical Sectors. Key Responsibilities include: Building, managing and developing a team of Mechanical engineers and designers. Preparing, checking and approving design and engineering deliverables including: Basis of Design Datasheets Specifications RFQ's Preparing, checking and approving specifications and Scopes of Work for installation contractors and equipment suppliers and completing Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE's). Direct input or oversight of onsite construction and commissioning support, depending on the project. Ensuring the Mechanical deliverables produced by the Projects Group are to the correct quality, standard and budget. Participation in Project Design Reviews and Risk Assessments. (3D Model, Constructability, HAZOP etc) Reviewing and developing strategic planning and proposing new business opportunities. Supporting preparation of proposals including deliverable lists and Cost, Time & Resource budget estimates Proactively engage with customers internally and externally, developing and maintaining strong, positive business relationships. Some travel to Supplier FAT's, construction sites and Client Site Visits will be required. About you Ideally educated to a degree level, in Mechanical Engineering. Ideally chartered engineering or prepared to work towards. Have experience in the Petrochemicals, Nuclear, Chemicals, Waste or renewable energy industries. Have experience of managing in a design and engineering environment. Experience producing and checking Mechanical Deliverables, Scopes of Work, and reviewing similar Vendor Documents. Experience managing 3 Party design consultants and suppliers. Knowledge of working with PED, PER and PSSR and CE/UKCA compliance routes. Knowledge of DSEAR/ATEX, hazardous area classification equipment/design. Knowledge of Nuclear Design Review and Safety Cases. Able to complete proposal and CapEx design hour and equipment cost estimates. An ability to think strategically and understanding the implication of changes to contract scope. An ability to work collaboratively with all engineering design and construction disciplines. Understanding of Designer and Principal Designer Roles under CDM. Working knowledge of Office 365 including One Drive and Sharepoint with proficient use of Word and excel. Eligible to live and work in the UK (with no restrictions) Full UK/EEC driving licence Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (SC clearance) for this role. The Company Stopford is an international energy and environmental engineering company, our professional services span Technology and Innovation, Consultancy and Project Delivery. We are an industry leader with a portfolio spanning research and development through to design and commissioning of process, power, and renewables technology. With a worldwide clientele in emerging and existing industries, we provide a full range of project management and engineering services. Employment at Stopford brings many benefits including: Competitive salary Profit related bonus payment (10%) Pension (5% employer and 5% employee) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Additional day off to celebrate your Birthday Private medical insurance Employee assistance programme Free on-site parking Reimbursement of professional membership fees Long service awards Please note that we do not accept applications from agencies, and you must be eligible to live and work in the UK (with no restrictions). To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stopford, please do not hesitate to apply. Stopford reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a suitable number of quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we would recommend that you apply as soon as possible. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 4 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Lead Mechanical Engineer Location: Knutsford Salary : Competitive Stopford are recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join the team to work with highly skilled professionals who are constantly striving to deliver excellence and best practice. Stopford's business activities are at the forefront of the energy transition and together with our clients and partners, we are playing our part in tackling the biggest challenges of our time: Energy Security; Environmental Sustainability and Energy Affordability. You will be based at our office in Knutsford with the opportunity for hybrid working. There may be occasional travel required to other offices and client offices/sites. This is a full-time permanent position. The Role Reporting to the Project Group Engineering Manager, the Lead Mechanical Engineer shall be responsible for all aspects of Mechanical design and engineering delivered by the Projects Group. Working for a wide range of clients on projects across the Waste, Renewables, Chemicals, Nuclear and Petrochemical Sectors. Key Responsibilities include: Building, managing and developing a team of Mechanical engineers and designers. Preparing, checking and approving design and engineering deliverables including: Basis of Design Datasheets Specifications RFQ's Preparing, checking and approving specifications and Scopes of Work for installation contractors and equipment suppliers and completing Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE's). Direct input or oversight of onsite construction and commissioning support, depending on the project. Ensuring the Mechanical deliverables produced by the Projects Group are to the correct quality, standard and budget. Participation in Project Design Reviews and Risk Assessments. (3D Model, Constructability, HAZOP etc) Reviewing and developing strategic planning and proposing new business opportunities. Supporting preparation of proposals including deliverable lists and Cost, Time & Resource budget estimates Proactively engage with customers internally and externally, developing and maintaining strong, positive business relationships. Some travel to Supplier FAT's, construction sites and Client Site Visits will be required. About you Ideally educated to a degree level, in Mechanical Engineering. Ideally chartered engineering or prepared to work towards. Have experience in the Petrochemicals, Nuclear, Chemicals, Waste or renewable energy industries. Have experience of managing in a design and engineering environment. Experience producing and checking Mechanical Deliverables, Scopes of Work, and reviewing similar Vendor Documents. Experience managing 3 Party design consultants and suppliers. Knowledge of working with PED, PER and PSSR and CE/UKCA compliance routes. Knowledge of DSEAR/ATEX, hazardous area classification equipment/design. Knowledge of Nuclear Design Review and Safety Cases. Able to complete proposal and CapEx design hour and equipment cost estimates. An ability to think strategically and understanding the implication of changes to contract scope. An ability to work collaboratively with all engineering design and construction disciplines. Understanding of Designer and Principal Designer Roles under CDM. Working knowledge of Office 365 including One Drive and Sharepoint with proficient use of Word and excel. Eligible to live and work in the UK (with no restrictions) Full UK/EEC driving licence Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (SC clearance) for this role. The Company Stopford is an international energy and environmental engineering company, our professional services span Technology and Innovation, Consultancy and Project Delivery. We are an industry leader with a portfolio spanning research and development through to design and commissioning of process, power, and renewables technology. With a worldwide clientele in emerging and existing industries, we provide a full range of project management and engineering services. Employment at Stopford brings many benefits including: Competitive salary Profit related bonus payment (10%) Pension (5% employer and 5% employee) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Additional day off to celebrate your Birthday Private medical insurance Employee assistance programme Free on-site parking Reimbursement of professional membership fees Long service awards Please note that we do not accept applications from agencies, and you must be eligible to live and work in the UK (with no restrictions). To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stopford, please do not hesitate to apply. Stopford reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a suitable number of quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we would recommend that you apply as soon as possible. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 4 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Senior Process Engineer Location: Knutsford Salary : Competitive Stopford are recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer to join the team to work with highly skilled professionals who are constantly striving to deliver excellence and best practice. Stopford's business activities are at the forefront of the energy transition and together with our clients and partners, we are playing our part in tackling the biggest challenges of our time: Energy Security; Environmental Sustainability and Energy Affordability. You will be based at our office in Knutsford with the opportunity for hybrid working. There may be occasional travel required to other offices and client offices/sites. This is a full-time permanent position. The Role Reporting to the Lead Process Engineer, the Senior Process Engineer shall be responsible for carrying out process engineering duties including line management responsibilities, proposals, projects and occasional consultancy activities - working within agreed timescales and budgets so that the needs of the client are fully met, together with the business needs of the company. Working for a wide range of clients on projects across the Waste, Renewables, Chemicals, Nuclear and Petrochemical Sectors. Key Responsibilities include: Undertake process engineering aspects of the project. Supervision of other process engineers and control of the budget/manhours/schedule. Be responsible for the process design - i.e., approve process engineering drawings (e.g., P&IDs) and process calculations. About you Degree in Chemical Engineering and preferably chartered status (or prepared to work towards) Have experience in the Petrochemicals, Nuclear, Chemicals, Waste or renewable energy industries. Be able to demonstrate process engineering design skills - including developments of PFD's, Energy & Mass Balance, P&IDs and simulations Experienced in producing and checking process hydraulic calculations & process specification for main equipment items (e.g., pumps, tanks, reactors, columns instrumentation, heat exchangers and line sizing) Relief, blow down valve and flare system sizing Developing Process basis of design and control philosophies Experienced in site commissioning Experience in working in multi-discipline engineering teams Experience in managing client relationships in a technical role Experience of managing teams of engineers and developing junior engineers Clear and concise communication in both written and verbal form with excellent people management and interpersonal skills Working knowledge of Office 365 including One Drive and Sharepoint with proficient use of Word and Excel Eligible to live and work in the UK (with no restrictions) Full UK/EEC driving licence Desirable Experience of risk assessments and regulations, HAZOP, HAZAN, COMAH, DSEAR, CDM Experience of working on multi-disciplined projects during Concept, FEED & EPC Phases Petrochemical or Oil & Gas experience Experience using ASPEN HYSYS Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (SC clearance) for this role. The Company Stopford is an international energy and environmental engineering company, our professional services span Technology and Innovation, Consultancy and Project Delivery. We are an industry leader with a portfolio spanning research and development through to design and commissioning of process, power, and renewables technology. With a worldwide clientele in emerging and existing industries, we provide a full range of project management and engineering services. Employment at Stopford brings many benefits including: Competitive salary Profit related bonus payment (10%) Pension (5% employer and 5% employee) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Additional day off to celebrate your Birthday Private medical insurance Employee assistance programme Free on-site parking Reimbursement of professional membership fees Long service awards Please note that we do not accept applications from agencies, and you must be eligible to live and work in the UK (with no restrictions). To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stopford, please do not hesitate to apply. Stopford reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a suitable number of quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we would recommend that you apply as soon as possible. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 4 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Senior Process Engineer Location: Knutsford Salary : Competitive Stopford are recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer to join the team to work with highly skilled professionals who are constantly striving to deliver excellence and best practice. Stopford's business activities are at the forefront of the energy transition and together with our clients and partners, we are playing our part in tackling the biggest challenges of our time: Energy Security; Environmental Sustainability and Energy Affordability. You will be based at our office in Knutsford with the opportunity for hybrid working. There may be occasional travel required to other offices and client offices/sites. This is a full-time permanent position. The Role Reporting to the Lead Process Engineer, the Senior Process Engineer shall be responsible for carrying out process engineering duties including line management responsibilities, proposals, projects and occasional consultancy activities - working within agreed timescales and budgets so that the needs of the client are fully met, together with the business needs of the company. Working for a wide range of clients on projects across the Waste, Renewables, Chemicals, Nuclear and Petrochemical Sectors. Key Responsibilities include: Undertake process engineering aspects of the project. Supervision of other process engineers and control of the budget/manhours/schedule. Be responsible for the process design - i.e., approve process engineering drawings (e.g., P&IDs) and process calculations. About you Degree in Chemical Engineering and preferably chartered status (or prepared to work towards) Have experience in the Petrochemicals, Nuclear, Chemicals, Waste or renewable energy industries. Be able to demonstrate process engineering design skills - including developments of PFD's, Energy & Mass Balance, P&IDs and simulations Experienced in producing and checking process hydraulic calculations & process specification for main equipment items (e.g., pumps, tanks, reactors, columns instrumentation, heat exchangers and line sizing) Relief, blow down valve and flare system sizing Developing Process basis of design and control philosophies Experienced in site commissioning Experience in working in multi-discipline engineering teams Experience in managing client relationships in a technical role Experience of managing teams of engineers and developing junior engineers Clear and concise communication in both written and verbal form with excellent people management and interpersonal skills Working knowledge of Office 365 including One Drive and Sharepoint with proficient use of Word and Excel Eligible to live and work in the UK (with no restrictions) Full UK/EEC driving licence Desirable Experience of risk assessments and regulations, HAZOP, HAZAN, COMAH, DSEAR, CDM Experience of working on multi-disciplined projects during Concept, FEED & EPC Phases Petrochemical or Oil & Gas experience Experience using ASPEN HYSYS Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (SC clearance) for this role. The Company Stopford is an international energy and environmental engineering company, our professional services span Technology and Innovation, Consultancy and Project Delivery. We are an industry leader with a portfolio spanning research and development through to design and commissioning of process, power, and renewables technology. With a worldwide clientele in emerging and existing industries, we provide a full range of project management and engineering services. Employment at Stopford brings many benefits including: Competitive salary Profit related bonus payment (10%) Pension (5% employer and 5% employee) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Additional day off to celebrate your Birthday Private medical insurance Employee assistance programme Free on-site parking Reimbursement of professional membership fees Long service awards Please note that we do not accept applications from agencies, and you must be eligible to live and work in the UK (with no restrictions). To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stopford, please do not hesitate to apply. Stopford reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a suitable number of quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we would recommend that you apply as soon as possible. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 4 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies
About RUSI The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), based in London, Brussels and Nairobi, is the UK s leading independent think tank engaged in cutting edge research in defence and security. Its mission is to inform, influence and enhance public debate on a safer and more stable world. RUSI is a research-led institute, producing independent, practical and innovative analysis to address today s complex challenges About the role As a Programme Manager Networks and Engagement for the Cyber and Tech research group, you will be project managing and coordinating events for the Cyber Effects Network . You will also support the management of other projects and events, as well as coordinating the team s external communications (e.g. newsletters and social media). More broadly, you will develop the Cyber and Tech research group s ability to engage with the cyber and tech community across governments, industry and civil society. This professional administrative role plays a critical part in supporting both programme delivery and the team s research staff and leadership. Whilst an interest in our area of research is a plus, this role does not itself involve research or policy analysis and is not intended to be a pathway into those positions. Candidates should therefore be motivated by programme coordination, event organisation and operational delivery and excellence. Key tasks Events and workshops In collaboration with the Cyber Effects Network lead and other research project leads, support the organisation and delivery of workshops, roundtables and events. Coordinating with the RUSI events and Communications and Marketing teams Managing invitations and participant lists Coordinating with speakers and participants Preparing agendas and other event documentation Supporting event administration and follow-up Identifying potential opportunities and themes for community (non-project related) events Project management Support the management of the Cyber Effects Network and other research projects. Where appropriate, lead on financial and grant management on specific programme areas Produce and maintain accurate project documentation Coordinating with programme delivery partners, where applicable Supporting post-project and post-event documentation and reporting Ad-hoc administrative duties to support the Cyber and Team research group. Communications Support the Cyber and Tech team s external outreach and engagement activities Coordinating preparation of a regular RUSI Cyber and Tech newsletter Coordinating newsletter to the Cyber Effects Network mailing list Coordinating with the RUSI communications team and Cyber and Tech researchers to draft and schedule social media posts Map networks and stakeholders across themes and areas of interest Promoting Cyber and Tech events, publications and other public outputs on social media Business Development Support the Senior Programme Manager and Cyber and Tech researchers with business development. Support on the management and development of bids across the Cyber and Tech team Support, with an avenue to develop and own partnerships with the funder landscape as identified by Cyber and Tech researchers Support wider team business development activities by researching potential partners The above list of duties is not exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake such duties that may reasonably be expected within the scope and grade of the role. Person specification The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable multi-tasking and managing multiple administrative tasks in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. This role is particularly suited to candidates seeking opportunities in programme administration, including event management within policy organisations. Skills and experience Strong organisational, administrative skills and attention to detail. Experience coordinating public and private events Ability to work independently, supporting multiple team members, and effectively prioritising and managing workload across competing requests Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Excellent written English Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and ability to present complex information. Familiarity with newsletter and social media platforms Experience in organising large scale events (e.g. conferences) Experience in project/ programme management ideally gained in research setting Project management qualification/ certification gained from an accredited body Working knowledge and application of project management methodologies and frameworks Working knowledge and management of budgets including reporting and audit management Some knowledge about cyber security, emerging technologies or national security issues. Our expectations We expect all staff to abide by and promote our RUSI s Vision and Values and Equal Opportunities Statement. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Benefits 25 days annual leave (rising with service) Additional days off during Christmas - RUSI Christmas closure days Generous pension contributions at 6% employer contribution Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Season ticket loan Free access to RUSI's world leading programme of events and conferences, research materials and library Trained Mental Health First Aiders Enhanced sick pay Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Depending on length of service Application Process To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the instructions to submit: Your CV. Cover Letter, no longer than 1 page, explaining your interest in the role and any significant relevant skills and/or experience. The closing date for applications is 10th May 2026 . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date brought forward if needed. Early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Equal Opportunity and Values At RUSI you will be appreciated and valued. Our stakeholders, transactions, and projects are international and diverse, so we work hard to create inclusive teams that support our efforts and each other. We are committed in promoting equality and diversity in our workforce and make it as diverse as the communities we serve. Our recruitment data helps us monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment practices in order that we can continue to improve on creating a more diverse workforce. We re aware that the questionnaire may not capture the rich complexities of our backgrounds and identities, so we apologise if these are not best described. Please note that this data will be kept confidential and separated from your job application. If you are uncomfortable sharing, choose "Prefer not to say" or skip the questions entirely.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
About RUSI The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), based in London, Brussels and Nairobi, is the UK s leading independent think tank engaged in cutting edge research in defence and security. Its mission is to inform, influence and enhance public debate on a safer and more stable world. RUSI is a research-led institute, producing independent, practical and innovative analysis to address today s complex challenges About the role As a Programme Manager Networks and Engagement for the Cyber and Tech research group, you will be project managing and coordinating events for the Cyber Effects Network . You will also support the management of other projects and events, as well as coordinating the team s external communications (e.g. newsletters and social media). More broadly, you will develop the Cyber and Tech research group s ability to engage with the cyber and tech community across governments, industry and civil society. This professional administrative role plays a critical part in supporting both programme delivery and the team s research staff and leadership. Whilst an interest in our area of research is a plus, this role does not itself involve research or policy analysis and is not intended to be a pathway into those positions. Candidates should therefore be motivated by programme coordination, event organisation and operational delivery and excellence. Key tasks Events and workshops In collaboration with the Cyber Effects Network lead and other research project leads, support the organisation and delivery of workshops, roundtables and events. Coordinating with the RUSI events and Communications and Marketing teams Managing invitations and participant lists Coordinating with speakers and participants Preparing agendas and other event documentation Supporting event administration and follow-up Identifying potential opportunities and themes for community (non-project related) events Project management Support the management of the Cyber Effects Network and other research projects. Where appropriate, lead on financial and grant management on specific programme areas Produce and maintain accurate project documentation Coordinating with programme delivery partners, where applicable Supporting post-project and post-event documentation and reporting Ad-hoc administrative duties to support the Cyber and Team research group. Communications Support the Cyber and Tech team s external outreach and engagement activities Coordinating preparation of a regular RUSI Cyber and Tech newsletter Coordinating newsletter to the Cyber Effects Network mailing list Coordinating with the RUSI communications team and Cyber and Tech researchers to draft and schedule social media posts Map networks and stakeholders across themes and areas of interest Promoting Cyber and Tech events, publications and other public outputs on social media Business Development Support the Senior Programme Manager and Cyber and Tech researchers with business development. Support on the management and development of bids across the Cyber and Tech team Support, with an avenue to develop and own partnerships with the funder landscape as identified by Cyber and Tech researchers Support wider team business development activities by researching potential partners The above list of duties is not exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake such duties that may reasonably be expected within the scope and grade of the role. Person specification The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable multi-tasking and managing multiple administrative tasks in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. This role is particularly suited to candidates seeking opportunities in programme administration, including event management within policy organisations. Skills and experience Strong organisational, administrative skills and attention to detail. Experience coordinating public and private events Ability to work independently, supporting multiple team members, and effectively prioritising and managing workload across competing requests Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Excellent written English Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and ability to present complex information. Familiarity with newsletter and social media platforms Experience in organising large scale events (e.g. conferences) Experience in project/ programme management ideally gained in research setting Project management qualification/ certification gained from an accredited body Working knowledge and application of project management methodologies and frameworks Working knowledge and management of budgets including reporting and audit management Some knowledge about cyber security, emerging technologies or national security issues. Our expectations We expect all staff to abide by and promote our RUSI s Vision and Values and Equal Opportunities Statement. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Benefits 25 days annual leave (rising with service) Additional days off during Christmas - RUSI Christmas closure days Generous pension contributions at 6% employer contribution Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Season ticket loan Free access to RUSI's world leading programme of events and conferences, research materials and library Trained Mental Health First Aiders Enhanced sick pay Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Depending on length of service Application Process To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the instructions to submit: Your CV. Cover Letter, no longer than 1 page, explaining your interest in the role and any significant relevant skills and/or experience. The closing date for applications is 10th May 2026 . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date brought forward if needed. Early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Equal Opportunity and Values At RUSI you will be appreciated and valued. Our stakeholders, transactions, and projects are international and diverse, so we work hard to create inclusive teams that support our efforts and each other. We are committed in promoting equality and diversity in our workforce and make it as diverse as the communities we serve. Our recruitment data helps us monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment practices in order that we can continue to improve on creating a more diverse workforce. We re aware that the questionnaire may not capture the rich complexities of our backgrounds and identities, so we apologise if these are not best described. Please note that this data will be kept confidential and separated from your job application. If you are uncomfortable sharing, choose "Prefer not to say" or skip the questions entirely.
LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - SC CLEARED NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY IN LONDON FOR A SECURITY CLEARED LEAD DEVELOPER Exciting new opportunity for a Lead Developer to work on UK Govt. projects SC Clearance required Based in London (Hybrid - 1 day per fortnight in the office) Salary up to £90,000 + company benefits To apply, email: The Company Join a leading UK consultancy delivering innovative software solutions for high-profile government projects. You'll work alongside talented engineers and consultants to design, build, and deploy systems that make a real impact on national-scale initiatives. The Role We're looking for an experienced Lead Software Developer to take technical ownership of full-stack solutions across multiple government programmes. You'll guide teams through the entire software development lifecycle - from architecture and design through to implementation and delivery - ensuring best practices, scalability, and security throughout. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll balance technical delivery with mentoring and architectural direction. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of full-stack applications using Java, React, JavaScript , and AWS . Provide technical leadership and direction to development teams. Collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver secure and scalable solutions. Champion best practices in agile delivery, CI/CD, testing, and cloud-native development. Support and mentor junior and mid-level developers. Ensure all solutions meet government and security compliance standards. Skills & Experience Essential: Active SC Clearance . Strong background in Java and React development. Proficiency with AWS and modern JavaScript frameworks. Experience leading technical teams or projects in an agile environment. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable: Previous experience working in a consultancy or client-facing environment. Exposure to UK Government or public sector projects. Knowledge of microservices architecture, DevOps practices, and automation tooling. Why Join Work on high-impact government projects with real-world significance. Join a collaborative consultancy that values innovation, integrity, and growth. Hybrid working - just 1 day per fortnight in the London office . Competitive salary, training, and professional development support. Ready to take the lead on meaningful projects? Apply now to join a team where your technical expertise drives lasting impact.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - SC CLEARED NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY IN LONDON FOR A SECURITY CLEARED LEAD DEVELOPER Exciting new opportunity for a Lead Developer to work on UK Govt. projects SC Clearance required Based in London (Hybrid - 1 day per fortnight in the office) Salary up to £90,000 + company benefits To apply, email: The Company Join a leading UK consultancy delivering innovative software solutions for high-profile government projects. You'll work alongside talented engineers and consultants to design, build, and deploy systems that make a real impact on national-scale initiatives. The Role We're looking for an experienced Lead Software Developer to take technical ownership of full-stack solutions across multiple government programmes. You'll guide teams through the entire software development lifecycle - from architecture and design through to implementation and delivery - ensuring best practices, scalability, and security throughout. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll balance technical delivery with mentoring and architectural direction. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of full-stack applications using Java, React, JavaScript , and AWS . Provide technical leadership and direction to development teams. Collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver secure and scalable solutions. Champion best practices in agile delivery, CI/CD, testing, and cloud-native development. Support and mentor junior and mid-level developers. Ensure all solutions meet government and security compliance standards. Skills & Experience Essential: Active SC Clearance . Strong background in Java and React development. Proficiency with AWS and modern JavaScript frameworks. Experience leading technical teams or projects in an agile environment. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable: Previous experience working in a consultancy or client-facing environment. Exposure to UK Government or public sector projects. Knowledge of microservices architecture, DevOps practices, and automation tooling. Why Join Work on high-impact government projects with real-world significance. Join a collaborative consultancy that values innovation, integrity, and growth. Hybrid working - just 1 day per fortnight in the London office . Competitive salary, training, and professional development support. Ready to take the lead on meaningful projects? Apply now to join a team where your technical expertise drives lasting impact.
Are you an experienced Software Engineer ready to take the lead on cutting-edge defence technology? Join a specialist engineering company based in Chertsey, delivering bespoke software and integrated systems for mission-critical military applications. My client designs, develops, and integrates advanced solutions that operate in some of the most demanding environments. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, contributing to projects that truly matter. As a Senior Software Engineer based in Chertsey, you'll play a key role in leading the design and delivery of high-integrity software systems. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll transform complex system requirements into robust, innovative software solutions. You'll also take on a leadership role-guiding, mentoring, and supporting a team of engineers to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. What you'll be doing as a Senior Software Engineer based in Chertsey Lead the architectural and detailed design of software within complex systems Translate system requirements into effective, high-quality software solutions Develop and test software (primarily in C++) to industry and company standards Collaborate with electronics, firmware, and systems engineers to ensure full system integration Present technical designs internally and to customers at all project stages Ensure compliance with company processes, standards, and best practices Support project planning, estimation, and delivery alongside the Project Manager Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, driving performance and development Contribute to system integration, verification, validation, and customer acceptance What we are looking for Essential: Strong experience in software architecture and detailed design Proven background in C++ development and testing Experience working with Linux and Windows development environments Familiarity with version control and structured development processes Experience leading or mentoring software teams Excellent communication skills and ability to produce clear technical documentation Experience with UML-based design tools (e.G. Enterprise Architect) Qualifications & Requirements Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Science (or equivalent experience) Ability to obtain UK SC or DV security clearance Sole UK nationality Full UK driving licence Willingness to travel between Chertsey and Portland as required What you'll get Full lifecycle exposure - shape your career across design, development, and integration Flexible working hours - core hours with flexibility around your day Paid overtime or time off in lieu - up to 24 additional days leave per year Holiday shutdown - enjoy time off over Christmas Competitive pension scheme Private medical care - access to a nationwide network of clinics Training & development - continuous upskilling opportunities Salary sacrifice schemes - including tech and bike options Gym benefits - discounts or onsite gym access in Chertsey Company tech - full home and office setup provided Relocation support - making your move easier If you are keen to hear more about this interesting Senior software engineer position for my client based in Chertsey, please send over an updated CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Software Engineer ready to take the lead on cutting-edge defence technology? Join a specialist engineering company based in Chertsey, delivering bespoke software and integrated systems for mission-critical military applications. My client designs, develops, and integrates advanced solutions that operate in some of the most demanding environments. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, contributing to projects that truly matter. As a Senior Software Engineer based in Chertsey, you'll play a key role in leading the design and delivery of high-integrity software systems. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll transform complex system requirements into robust, innovative software solutions. You'll also take on a leadership role-guiding, mentoring, and supporting a team of engineers to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. What you'll be doing as a Senior Software Engineer based in Chertsey Lead the architectural and detailed design of software within complex systems Translate system requirements into effective, high-quality software solutions Develop and test software (primarily in C++) to industry and company standards Collaborate with electronics, firmware, and systems engineers to ensure full system integration Present technical designs internally and to customers at all project stages Ensure compliance with company processes, standards, and best practices Support project planning, estimation, and delivery alongside the Project Manager Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, driving performance and development Contribute to system integration, verification, validation, and customer acceptance What we are looking for Essential: Strong experience in software architecture and detailed design Proven background in C++ development and testing Experience working with Linux and Windows development environments Familiarity with version control and structured development processes Experience leading or mentoring software teams Excellent communication skills and ability to produce clear technical documentation Experience with UML-based design tools (e.G. Enterprise Architect) Qualifications & Requirements Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Science (or equivalent experience) Ability to obtain UK SC or DV security clearance Sole UK nationality Full UK driving licence Willingness to travel between Chertsey and Portland as required What you'll get Full lifecycle exposure - shape your career across design, development, and integration Flexible working hours - core hours with flexibility around your day Paid overtime or time off in lieu - up to 24 additional days leave per year Holiday shutdown - enjoy time off over Christmas Competitive pension scheme Private medical care - access to a nationwide network of clinics Training & development - continuous upskilling opportunities Salary sacrifice schemes - including tech and bike options Gym benefits - discounts or onsite gym access in Chertsey Company tech - full home and office setup provided Relocation support - making your move easier If you are keen to hear more about this interesting Senior software engineer position for my client based in Chertsey, please send over an updated CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
Senior Software Engineer Defence Technology Chertsey, Surrey Hybrid (2 days on-site) Up to 80,000 + Package The Company A well-established, specialist defence and technology business based in Chertsey, Surrey. Operating as a flat, agile SME, the company delivers high-quality systems and products into the defence sector, offering genuine exposure across the full engineering lifecycle. You will be working in a technically driven environment where individual contribution has real impact on the business and its customers. The Role We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to work within and lead a team of design engineers, delivering innovative software solutions into complex defence programmes. You will be responsible for translating system requirements into robust software architectures, managing delivery against project timescales and budget, and mentoring junior engineers within the team. Key Responsibilities Define architectural and detailed software designs as part of the wider system definition Lead and mentor a software engineering team on a day-to-day basis Work cross-functionally with firmware and electronics engineers to ensure system-level requirements are met Monitor software compliance with project and company standards Present designs at review stages both internally and to customers Manage estimation, planning and progress against project milestones What You'll Need Strong C++ development experience, ideally to industry standards on Linux and/or Windows platforms Experience in acoustic or RF signal processing (essential) Familiarity with structured UML-based design tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect) Experience of software verification and validation against contractual requirements Exposure to embedded or real-time application software Experience with Docker containers or equivalent containerisation Strong technical documentation and stakeholder communication skills Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related STEM subject (or equivalent experience) Eligibility to obtain UK SC security clearance Sole UK National from birth (required for security clearance purposes) Full UK driving licence What's On Offer Up to 80,000 base salary plus package Paid overtime or time off in lieu (up to 24 additional days per year) Flexible core hours (09:30-12:00 and 14:00-16:00) Competitive employer-matched pension Private medical care Onsite gym access Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, tech) Structured training and career development Holiday closedown over Christmas/New Year Relocation package available Candidates must hold Sole UK Nationality from birth.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer Defence Technology Chertsey, Surrey Hybrid (2 days on-site) Up to 80,000 + Package The Company A well-established, specialist defence and technology business based in Chertsey, Surrey. Operating as a flat, agile SME, the company delivers high-quality systems and products into the defence sector, offering genuine exposure across the full engineering lifecycle. You will be working in a technically driven environment where individual contribution has real impact on the business and its customers. The Role We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to work within and lead a team of design engineers, delivering innovative software solutions into complex defence programmes. You will be responsible for translating system requirements into robust software architectures, managing delivery against project timescales and budget, and mentoring junior engineers within the team. Key Responsibilities Define architectural and detailed software designs as part of the wider system definition Lead and mentor a software engineering team on a day-to-day basis Work cross-functionally with firmware and electronics engineers to ensure system-level requirements are met Monitor software compliance with project and company standards Present designs at review stages both internally and to customers Manage estimation, planning and progress against project milestones What You'll Need Strong C++ development experience, ideally to industry standards on Linux and/or Windows platforms Experience in acoustic or RF signal processing (essential) Familiarity with structured UML-based design tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect) Experience of software verification and validation against contractual requirements Exposure to embedded or real-time application software Experience with Docker containers or equivalent containerisation Strong technical documentation and stakeholder communication skills Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related STEM subject (or equivalent experience) Eligibility to obtain UK SC security clearance Sole UK National from birth (required for security clearance purposes) Full UK driving licence What's On Offer Up to 80,000 base salary plus package Paid overtime or time off in lieu (up to 24 additional days per year) Flexible core hours (09:30-12:00 and 14:00-16:00) Competitive employer-matched pension Private medical care Onsite gym access Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, tech) Structured training and career development Holiday closedown over Christmas/New Year Relocation package available Candidates must hold Sole UK Nationality from birth.
Principal Electrical Engineer- Glasgow or Edinburgh - (2129) Location Edinburgh - GB Glasgow - GLG GB (Primary) Travel Job Type Full Time Category Electrical Engineering Job Description Principal Electrical Engineer Glasgow or Edinburgh About us Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You'll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. About the role We have an opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. You will join our Electrical team based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, offering the opportunity to work with both offices and contribute to projects across Scotland and the wider UK. It's an exciting time to join our Scotland team. Our Glasgow office-established in 2016 to provide a local presence for projects-has grown into a hub of sector expertise and knowledge that supports work across the UK. The opening of our Edinburgh office reflects our commitment to strengthening relationships with clients on the East Coast by providing a local base for those projects. This role can be based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, Wearearecognisedleaderinthe builtenvironment ,shapingsomeofthemostambitiousandtechnicallydemandingprojectsacrossthe residential,hospitality,leisure,commercial,andcomplexengineeringsectors. Ourworkspans cutting-edgehealthcareandresearchfacilities ,a broadrangeofeducationprojects -fromprimaryandsecondaryschoolstofurtherandhighereducationcampuses- high-performancedatacentres , criticalinfrastructure and state-of-the-artmanufacturingandtechnologyenvironments. Theseprojectspushboundariesanddeliverreal worldimpact. Drivenbyacommitmenttoexcellence,wecombineinnovation,technicalexpertise,andpracticaldeliverytocreatesolutionsthatarenotonlyrobustandreliable,butforward-thinkingandsustainable.Ourteamsworkattheforefrontoftheindustry,collaboratingwithleadingclientsacrossthe publicandprivatesectors ,both locallyandinternationally . Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture. You will take the lead design role on significant and complex building services projects, owning the design delivery from inception to completion. As the technical lead, you will manage and prioritise the internal Hoare Lea delivery team, coordinate with other disciplines and external consultants, and represent Hoare Lea at client and project meetings. You will ensure technically excellent, commercially aware and timely delivery while developing client relationships that support future business growth. In this key and varied role, you can expect to: • Lead the design delivery for significant and complex schemes, taking responsibility for achieving design objectives and technical quality. • Define and agree the design brief with clients and manage client and consultant relationships professionally. • Represent Hoare Lea at project meetings and actively promote our services to support client projects and future business. • Manage, prioritise and motivate the internal project team (including specialist groups); host and chair internal project meetings. • Delegate, review and check work undertaken by others; contribute to the professional development of team members. • Monitor project expenditure, costs and resource requirements; report regularly to the team leader. • Identify, highlight and manage project and commercial risks, including awareness of consultant appointment conditions and procurement impacts. • Ensure deliverables meet quality standards, technical accuracy and programme deadlines. • Share technical knowledge across the business and work collaboratively with other professionals to deliver coordinated building designs. • Communicate openly and effectively at all levels internally and externally. About you To be successful in this role you'll need: • Qualified and recognised in the industry, preferably with Chartered status. • Proven, in depth technical knowledge in electrical/building services design and applied experience of relevant regulations and design guides. • Strong understanding of complementary disciplines and experience leading integrated design teams. • Excellent client facing skills with ability to manage difficult situations calmly and professionally. • Demonstrable experience leading design teams on complex projects and delivering to demanding timescales. • Commercial awareness: experience monitoring project costs, identifying commercial risks and contributing to profitable delivery. • Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands. • Confident communicator - excellent written and spoken English - with experience representing a consultancy externally. • IT literate with proficiency in industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical). • Committed to continuous professional development and supporting the career growth of others. How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. We aim to provide feedback at each stage of the process. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Principal Electrical Engineer- Glasgow or Edinburgh - (2129) Location Edinburgh - GB Glasgow - GLG GB (Primary) Travel Job Type Full Time Category Electrical Engineering Job Description Principal Electrical Engineer Glasgow or Edinburgh About us Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You'll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. About the role We have an opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. You will join our Electrical team based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, offering the opportunity to work with both offices and contribute to projects across Scotland and the wider UK. It's an exciting time to join our Scotland team. Our Glasgow office-established in 2016 to provide a local presence for projects-has grown into a hub of sector expertise and knowledge that supports work across the UK. The opening of our Edinburgh office reflects our commitment to strengthening relationships with clients on the East Coast by providing a local base for those projects. This role can be based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, Wearearecognisedleaderinthe builtenvironment ,shapingsomeofthemostambitiousandtechnicallydemandingprojectsacrossthe residential,hospitality,leisure,commercial,andcomplexengineeringsectors. Ourworkspans cutting-edgehealthcareandresearchfacilities ,a broadrangeofeducationprojects -fromprimaryandsecondaryschoolstofurtherandhighereducationcampuses- high-performancedatacentres , criticalinfrastructure and state-of-the-artmanufacturingandtechnologyenvironments. Theseprojectspushboundariesanddeliverreal worldimpact. Drivenbyacommitmenttoexcellence,wecombineinnovation,technicalexpertise,andpracticaldeliverytocreatesolutionsthatarenotonlyrobustandreliable,butforward-thinkingandsustainable.Ourteamsworkattheforefrontoftheindustry,collaboratingwithleadingclientsacrossthe publicandprivatesectors ,both locallyandinternationally . Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture. You will take the lead design role on significant and complex building services projects, owning the design delivery from inception to completion. As the technical lead, you will manage and prioritise the internal Hoare Lea delivery team, coordinate with other disciplines and external consultants, and represent Hoare Lea at client and project meetings. You will ensure technically excellent, commercially aware and timely delivery while developing client relationships that support future business growth. In this key and varied role, you can expect to: • Lead the design delivery for significant and complex schemes, taking responsibility for achieving design objectives and technical quality. • Define and agree the design brief with clients and manage client and consultant relationships professionally. • Represent Hoare Lea at project meetings and actively promote our services to support client projects and future business. • Manage, prioritise and motivate the internal project team (including specialist groups); host and chair internal project meetings. • Delegate, review and check work undertaken by others; contribute to the professional development of team members. • Monitor project expenditure, costs and resource requirements; report regularly to the team leader. • Identify, highlight and manage project and commercial risks, including awareness of consultant appointment conditions and procurement impacts. • Ensure deliverables meet quality standards, technical accuracy and programme deadlines. • Share technical knowledge across the business and work collaboratively with other professionals to deliver coordinated building designs. • Communicate openly and effectively at all levels internally and externally. About you To be successful in this role you'll need: • Qualified and recognised in the industry, preferably with Chartered status. • Proven, in depth technical knowledge in electrical/building services design and applied experience of relevant regulations and design guides. • Strong understanding of complementary disciplines and experience leading integrated design teams. • Excellent client facing skills with ability to manage difficult situations calmly and professionally. • Demonstrable experience leading design teams on complex projects and delivering to demanding timescales. • Commercial awareness: experience monitoring project costs, identifying commercial risks and contributing to profitable delivery. • Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands. • Confident communicator - excellent written and spoken English - with experience representing a consultancy externally. • IT literate with proficiency in industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical). • Committed to continuous professional development and supporting the career growth of others. How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. We aim to provide feedback at each stage of the process. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.
Hybrid - within commuting distance of one of our campuses in London, Birmingham, Blackburn, Doncaster, Bradford, Redcar or Bristol We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Data Engineer to join our TED team and play an important role in building and maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports the NIoT and TED. The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve teacher and leader development across the education system. A key part of that mission is our Teacher Education Dataset (TED), an ambitious data and research initiative focused on building better evidence about teacher development and what makes teaching impactful. By bringing together education, research and digital infrastructure, TED will support new insight into how teachers develop, improve and thrive across their careers. About the role We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Data Engineer to join our TED team and play an important role in building and maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports the NIoT and TED. Working at the intersection of data engineering, data and research, the postholder will help develop secure, reliable and scalable systems that enable robust analysis and contribute to high-quality, evidence-informed improvement across the sector. Corporate responsibilities To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT. To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person. To comply with all reasonable management requests. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain Azure-based data pipelines to support the ingestion, transformation and curation of TED datasets. Develop and maintain Azure SQL databases and research-facing schemas across raw, transformed and curated data layers. Write efficient, secure and well-structured T-SQL to support ingestion, validation, transformation and optimisation. Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of a Common Data Model across multiple education data providers. Integrate and harmonise data from school MIS and EdTech platforms, including Bromcom, Arbor and Wonde. Build and maintain robust validation, logging, auditing and reconciliation processes to improve data quality and trust. Support secure data handling, including pseudonymisation, access control and compliance with data-sharing agreements and security requirements. Work closely with analysts, researchers, architects and partners to deliver scalable, analytics-ready data solutions. Contribute to agile planning, technical design, documentation and operational handover. Essential criteria Proven experience in data engineering, including building and maintaining production-grade data pipelines. Strong experience with Azure Data Factory and Azure SQL Server. Strong T-SQL skills, including schema design, stored procedures and query optimisation. Experience implementing validation, monitoring, logging and reconciliation controls within data pipelines. Strong understanding of secure data architecture and the handling of sensitive personal data. Experience with Azure DevOps, version control and CI/CD practices. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively and work successfully in a multidisciplinary team. Desirable criteria Experience with education datasets, school MIS systems or EdTech platforms. Experience with common data models, longitudinal datasets or research-oriented data infrastructure. Experience with Power BI, Fabric or related analytics technologies. Experience in a public sector, education or high-governance data environment. Interest in applying data engineering to improve education and teacher development. Key benefits Generous Annual Leave 27 days holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays). Flexible Working we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles. Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Salary Sacrifice Schemes we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech! Lifestyle Benefits We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more! Parenthood Leave We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave. Working Environment We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals. Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. Development: We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have high level of continuous professional development. We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. If you have any queries about this role, please contact our recruitment team. For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page. Closing date: 10.00am on Monday, 1 June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Hybrid - within commuting distance of one of our campuses in London, Birmingham, Blackburn, Doncaster, Bradford, Redcar or Bristol We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Data Engineer to join our TED team and play an important role in building and maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports the NIoT and TED. The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve teacher and leader development across the education system. A key part of that mission is our Teacher Education Dataset (TED), an ambitious data and research initiative focused on building better evidence about teacher development and what makes teaching impactful. By bringing together education, research and digital infrastructure, TED will support new insight into how teachers develop, improve and thrive across their careers. About the role We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Data Engineer to join our TED team and play an important role in building and maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports the NIoT and TED. Working at the intersection of data engineering, data and research, the postholder will help develop secure, reliable and scalable systems that enable robust analysis and contribute to high-quality, evidence-informed improvement across the sector. Corporate responsibilities To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT. To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person. To comply with all reasonable management requests. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain Azure-based data pipelines to support the ingestion, transformation and curation of TED datasets. Develop and maintain Azure SQL databases and research-facing schemas across raw, transformed and curated data layers. Write efficient, secure and well-structured T-SQL to support ingestion, validation, transformation and optimisation. Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of a Common Data Model across multiple education data providers. Integrate and harmonise data from school MIS and EdTech platforms, including Bromcom, Arbor and Wonde. Build and maintain robust validation, logging, auditing and reconciliation processes to improve data quality and trust. Support secure data handling, including pseudonymisation, access control and compliance with data-sharing agreements and security requirements. Work closely with analysts, researchers, architects and partners to deliver scalable, analytics-ready data solutions. Contribute to agile planning, technical design, documentation and operational handover. Essential criteria Proven experience in data engineering, including building and maintaining production-grade data pipelines. Strong experience with Azure Data Factory and Azure SQL Server. Strong T-SQL skills, including schema design, stored procedures and query optimisation. Experience implementing validation, monitoring, logging and reconciliation controls within data pipelines. Strong understanding of secure data architecture and the handling of sensitive personal data. Experience with Azure DevOps, version control and CI/CD practices. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively and work successfully in a multidisciplinary team. Desirable criteria Experience with education datasets, school MIS systems or EdTech platforms. Experience with common data models, longitudinal datasets or research-oriented data infrastructure. Experience with Power BI, Fabric or related analytics technologies. Experience in a public sector, education or high-governance data environment. Interest in applying data engineering to improve education and teacher development. Key benefits Generous Annual Leave 27 days holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays). Flexible Working we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles. Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Salary Sacrifice Schemes we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech! Lifestyle Benefits We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more! Parenthood Leave We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave. Working Environment We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals. Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. Development: We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have high level of continuous professional development. We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. If you have any queries about this role, please contact our recruitment team. For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page. Closing date: 10.00am on Monday, 1 June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.
Role: Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: Devonport (2 days in a month onsite) Duration: 12 months Inside IR35 Umbrella About our client: Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands on experience and professional development. Purpose of the Principal Engineer - Mechanical post: To manage the delivery of mechanical engineering work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost. Day-to-day responsibilities: Applying systems engineering approach to develop and validate design requirements Ensuring compliance with client specifications, technical regulations and standards Collaboration across engineering functions and stakeholders to integrate designs within the overall facility layout and manage interfaces Technical management of specialist sub-contract designers Maintaining the engineering configuration of the design intent (change control) Required Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competences: Mechanical engineering background preferably within Defence, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, or other highly regulated industry Engineering principles for the design of mechanical process systems and building services (eg water services, industrial gases) Regulations, legislation and standards that are applicable to mechanical system design and construction (including Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM) Experience of substantiation of process equipment for justification of Nuclear Safety Functions (desirable) Computer literate (preferably MS Office, Engineering Document Management Systems and BIM environments) Experience of the design support to construction, operation, refit/repair of conventional and nuclear submarines and/or facilities (desirable) Due to the nature of the work carried out at our client's site, these roles are subject to specific nationality requirements and are only open to sole British citizens. Candidates who meet this criterion will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Role: Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: Devonport (2 days in a month onsite) Duration: 12 months Inside IR35 Umbrella About our client: Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands on experience and professional development. Purpose of the Principal Engineer - Mechanical post: To manage the delivery of mechanical engineering work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost. Day-to-day responsibilities: Applying systems engineering approach to develop and validate design requirements Ensuring compliance with client specifications, technical regulations and standards Collaboration across engineering functions and stakeholders to integrate designs within the overall facility layout and manage interfaces Technical management of specialist sub-contract designers Maintaining the engineering configuration of the design intent (change control) Required Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competences: Mechanical engineering background preferably within Defence, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, or other highly regulated industry Engineering principles for the design of mechanical process systems and building services (eg water services, industrial gases) Regulations, legislation and standards that are applicable to mechanical system design and construction (including Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM) Experience of substantiation of process equipment for justification of Nuclear Safety Functions (desirable) Computer literate (preferably MS Office, Engineering Document Management Systems and BIM environments) Experience of the design support to construction, operation, refit/repair of conventional and nuclear submarines and/or facilities (desirable) Due to the nature of the work carried out at our client's site, these roles are subject to specific nationality requirements and are only open to sole British citizens. Candidates who meet this criterion will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting.
Job Title: Bids & Proposals Manager Location: North Yorkshire (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000-£55,000 The Company Our client is a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation, operating at the forefront of advanced sensing technology across defence, aerospace, and highly regulated industries. With a strong reputation for innovation, sustainability, and quality, they offer a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where employees can make a real impact on cutting-edge projects worldwide. Working Hours 39 hours per week (Hybrid working available) Job Description As a Bids & Proposals Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end bid activity across global defence opportunities. The Bids & Proposals Manager will act as Bid Lead on key strategic tenders, ensuring submissions are high-quality, compliant, and commercially competitive. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Bids & Proposals Manager will develop bid strategies, coordinate inputs, and drive successful outcomes across complex international projects. You ll lead bid planning, manage governance processes, and ensure all proposals align with wider business objectives. This Bids & Proposals Manager role will also involve supporting early-stage capture activities, contributing to win strategies, and engaging with stakeholders across engineering, commercial, and sales teams. The Bids & Proposals Manager will play a critical role in improving bid performance, win rates, and overall proposal quality. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Bids & Proposals Manager (or similar) within defence or regulated industries Strong understanding of military procurement frameworks (MOD, NATO or similar) Experience managing complex tenders (RFPs, RFQs, ITTs) Commercial awareness with knowledge of contract structures Excellent written and organisational skills Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines Experience working in a hybrid or autonomous environment Desirable: Knowledge of export controls (e.g. ITAR, UK regulations) APMP or equivalent qualification Background in engineering or technical sectors Why Should You Apply? This is an exciting opportunity for a Bids & Proposals Manager to join a growing, innovative business working on high-impact global projects. You ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with real opportunities to influence major contract wins and shape strategic growth. If you re a driven Bids & Proposals Manager looking to step into a role where your work directly contributes to business success, this position offers both challenge and reward in equal measure. Only sole UK nationals eligible due to security clearance requirements.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Bids & Proposals Manager Location: North Yorkshire (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000-£55,000 The Company Our client is a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation, operating at the forefront of advanced sensing technology across defence, aerospace, and highly regulated industries. With a strong reputation for innovation, sustainability, and quality, they offer a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where employees can make a real impact on cutting-edge projects worldwide. Working Hours 39 hours per week (Hybrid working available) Job Description As a Bids & Proposals Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end bid activity across global defence opportunities. The Bids & Proposals Manager will act as Bid Lead on key strategic tenders, ensuring submissions are high-quality, compliant, and commercially competitive. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Bids & Proposals Manager will develop bid strategies, coordinate inputs, and drive successful outcomes across complex international projects. You ll lead bid planning, manage governance processes, and ensure all proposals align with wider business objectives. This Bids & Proposals Manager role will also involve supporting early-stage capture activities, contributing to win strategies, and engaging with stakeholders across engineering, commercial, and sales teams. The Bids & Proposals Manager will play a critical role in improving bid performance, win rates, and overall proposal quality. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Bids & Proposals Manager (or similar) within defence or regulated industries Strong understanding of military procurement frameworks (MOD, NATO or similar) Experience managing complex tenders (RFPs, RFQs, ITTs) Commercial awareness with knowledge of contract structures Excellent written and organisational skills Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines Experience working in a hybrid or autonomous environment Desirable: Knowledge of export controls (e.g. ITAR, UK regulations) APMP or equivalent qualification Background in engineering or technical sectors Why Should You Apply? This is an exciting opportunity for a Bids & Proposals Manager to join a growing, innovative business working on high-impact global projects. You ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with real opportunities to influence major contract wins and shape strategic growth. If you re a driven Bids & Proposals Manager looking to step into a role where your work directly contributes to business success, this position offers both challenge and reward in equal measure. Only sole UK nationals eligible due to security clearance requirements.
Job Title: Contract Manager Defence Location: North Yorkshire (hybrid working available) Salary: £40,000-£50,000 DOE The Company: Our client is a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation, operating at the forefront of advanced sensing technology across defence, aerospace, and highly regulated industries. With a strong reputation for innovation, sustainability, and quality, they offer a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where employees can make a real impact on cutting-edge projects worldwide. Job Description: The Contract Manager will take ownership of complex commercial contracts within a regulated defence environment, managing the full lifecycle from negotiation through to delivery and close-out. You will act as the key commercial interface, ensuring all contracts are compliant, commercially sound, and aligned with business objectives. The Contract Manager will also support bid activity, helping shape pricing strategies, risk positions, and contractual terms. Key responsibilities include: Managing contracts end-to-end, including negotiation and performance Leading on commercial strategy, balancing risk and opportunity Acting as the primary contact for customers and stakeholders Ensuring compliance with defence regulations and governance Managing contract changes, disputes, and performance metrics Supporting bids and tenders with commercial expertise Skills & Experience: To be successful in this Contract Manager role, you will need: Degree in Law, Business or similar Proven experience in contract management (3+ years) Background in a regulated environment (defence, public sector, etc.) Strong knowledge of contract law, pricing, and risk management Experience negotiating complex contracts Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) Desirable: Experience working with defence organisations (e.g. MoD) Knowledge of government procurement processes Professional accreditation (IACCM or similar) Why Should You Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Contract Manager to step into a strategic, high-impact role within a growing and innovative organisation. You ll be working on meaningful defence projects, gaining exposure to complex, high-value contracts while being supported in your professional development. The Contract Manager role offers long-term career progression, a strong benefits package, and the chance to be part of a business that truly values its people. Only sole UK nationals eligible due to security clearance requirements.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Contract Manager Defence Location: North Yorkshire (hybrid working available) Salary: £40,000-£50,000 DOE The Company: Our client is a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation, operating at the forefront of advanced sensing technology across defence, aerospace, and highly regulated industries. With a strong reputation for innovation, sustainability, and quality, they offer a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where employees can make a real impact on cutting-edge projects worldwide. Job Description: The Contract Manager will take ownership of complex commercial contracts within a regulated defence environment, managing the full lifecycle from negotiation through to delivery and close-out. You will act as the key commercial interface, ensuring all contracts are compliant, commercially sound, and aligned with business objectives. The Contract Manager will also support bid activity, helping shape pricing strategies, risk positions, and contractual terms. Key responsibilities include: Managing contracts end-to-end, including negotiation and performance Leading on commercial strategy, balancing risk and opportunity Acting as the primary contact for customers and stakeholders Ensuring compliance with defence regulations and governance Managing contract changes, disputes, and performance metrics Supporting bids and tenders with commercial expertise Skills & Experience: To be successful in this Contract Manager role, you will need: Degree in Law, Business or similar Proven experience in contract management (3+ years) Background in a regulated environment (defence, public sector, etc.) Strong knowledge of contract law, pricing, and risk management Experience negotiating complex contracts Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) Desirable: Experience working with defence organisations (e.g. MoD) Knowledge of government procurement processes Professional accreditation (IACCM or similar) Why Should You Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Contract Manager to step into a strategic, high-impact role within a growing and innovative organisation. You ll be working on meaningful defence projects, gaining exposure to complex, high-value contracts while being supported in your professional development. The Contract Manager role offers long-term career progression, a strong benefits package, and the chance to be part of a business that truly values its people. Only sole UK nationals eligible due to security clearance requirements.
IT Security Assurance Manager Permanent - £40k - £43.5k + strong benefits Location: Hybrid - Bristol Your new company: I am looking to recruit an IT Security Assurance Manager to join a great public sector organisation. You'll join a forward-thinking organisation with a national footprint and a user base exceeding 2,000 people. With ambitious plans for IT Security transformation, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and evolving team. The organisation is investing in its IT and Security function and is a great place to work. The role responsibilities: This is an interesting opportunity to join a great organisation at a key time when they are investing in and transforming their IT and Security estate. You will be supporting the IT Security and GRC Manager with IT Security Assurance tasks. Key parts of the role include: Overseeing audit assessment, assurance and remedial/improvement actions. Leading liaison activities to drive awareness and collaborative improvement workstreams. Leading efforts to attain and work to industry frameworks, standards and best practice. Help drive forward security standards and capabilities, You will need: Strong demonstrable experience of IT and cyber governance, compliance, risk, and security within enterprise IT environments. Experience communicating with stakeholders at all levels. Experience leading or contributing to the response and resolution of IT/cyber security incidents, including investigation, remediation, assurance, continuous improvement. Able to manage sensitive and challenging situations with discretion, fairness, empathy. Good experience in all aspects of IT/Cybersecurity and technology audit, assessment, assurance, and compliance. The ability to write fluently, accurately and concisely with clarity and authority. Proven abilities documenting and presenting concise reports, explaining complex information to varied audiences. What you'll get in return: Salary of between £40k-£43.5k 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - additional day for each year of service (up to 30 days) Hybrid working 2 days in Bristol per week (or other office in UK, but still once a month in Bristol) Strong civil service pension (27%) And more! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
IT Security Assurance Manager Permanent - £40k - £43.5k + strong benefits Location: Hybrid - Bristol Your new company: I am looking to recruit an IT Security Assurance Manager to join a great public sector organisation. You'll join a forward-thinking organisation with a national footprint and a user base exceeding 2,000 people. With ambitious plans for IT Security transformation, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and evolving team. The organisation is investing in its IT and Security function and is a great place to work. The role responsibilities: This is an interesting opportunity to join a great organisation at a key time when they are investing in and transforming their IT and Security estate. You will be supporting the IT Security and GRC Manager with IT Security Assurance tasks. Key parts of the role include: Overseeing audit assessment, assurance and remedial/improvement actions. Leading liaison activities to drive awareness and collaborative improvement workstreams. Leading efforts to attain and work to industry frameworks, standards and best practice. Help drive forward security standards and capabilities, You will need: Strong demonstrable experience of IT and cyber governance, compliance, risk, and security within enterprise IT environments. Experience communicating with stakeholders at all levels. Experience leading or contributing to the response and resolution of IT/cyber security incidents, including investigation, remediation, assurance, continuous improvement. Able to manage sensitive and challenging situations with discretion, fairness, empathy. Good experience in all aspects of IT/Cybersecurity and technology audit, assessment, assurance, and compliance. The ability to write fluently, accurately and concisely with clarity and authority. Proven abilities documenting and presenting concise reports, explaining complex information to varied audiences. What you'll get in return: Salary of between £40k-£43.5k 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - additional day for each year of service (up to 30 days) Hybrid working 2 days in Bristol per week (or other office in UK, but still once a month in Bristol) Strong civil service pension (27%) And more! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Lead Cyber Security Consultant (Defence) UK Remote (travel required approx. 60% / 3 days onsite per week) Full-time & Permanent Consultancy Competitive salary + Excellent benefits About the Opportunity We're working with an established and growing UK cybersecurity consultancy expanding its Defence and Public Sector practice. This is a great opportunity for an experienced security professional to lead high-impact programmes, influence senior stakeholders, and shape security outcomes across MOD and wider Defence environments. The Role As a Lead Cyber Security Consultant, you'll take ownership of multiple client engagements, delivering expert advice across governance, risk, compliance, and Secure by Design practices. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to assess risk, define security controls, deliver assurance activities, and support secure architecture across complex, high-profile systems. This is a hands-on, strategic role that combines leadership, client engagement, and technical depth. Key Responsibilities Lead Secure by Design and security assurance activities across MOD and Public Sector programmes Support and guide the application of risk management frameworks, ISMS, and Enterprise Security Risk Management Conduct and lead workshops with technical and business stakeholders Produce clear, actionable reporting on risk, vulnerabilities, and remediation Provide pragmatic, proportionate recommendations aligned to business goals Support secure design across cloud and on-premise platforms Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership Experience & Expertise Strong background in Technical/Security Architecture or Governance, Risk & Compliance Experience working in Defence / MOD environments Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Passion for continuous learning and high-quality security outcomes Desirable Knowledge SAC (Security Assurance Coordinator) or Delivery Team Security Lead experience MOD/GDS Secure by Design Familiarity with: JSP440, JSP604/453, JSP490 Supplier Chain Assurance GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8 Skills in: Threat modelling (kill chain, attack trees, etc.) Cloud security (AWS, Azure), containerisation, firewalls Secure SDLC HLD/LLD review ITHC scoping and remediation Certifications (Highly Desirable) CIISEC UK Cyber Security Council registration (Chartered or Principal) AWS/Azure Security (Professional) CCSP, CISSP, CISM ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Security Vetting / Clearance Active and transferable DV clearance is essential Must be a sole British National and UK-based Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package Private healthcare & wellbeing support Flexible working (remote with travel) Career pathways, mentoring and continuous learning Inclusive, supportive culture Interested? Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Lead Cyber Security Consultant (Defence) UK Remote (travel required approx. 60% / 3 days onsite per week) Full-time & Permanent Consultancy Competitive salary + Excellent benefits About the Opportunity We're working with an established and growing UK cybersecurity consultancy expanding its Defence and Public Sector practice. This is a great opportunity for an experienced security professional to lead high-impact programmes, influence senior stakeholders, and shape security outcomes across MOD and wider Defence environments. The Role As a Lead Cyber Security Consultant, you'll take ownership of multiple client engagements, delivering expert advice across governance, risk, compliance, and Secure by Design practices. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to assess risk, define security controls, deliver assurance activities, and support secure architecture across complex, high-profile systems. This is a hands-on, strategic role that combines leadership, client engagement, and technical depth. Key Responsibilities Lead Secure by Design and security assurance activities across MOD and Public Sector programmes Support and guide the application of risk management frameworks, ISMS, and Enterprise Security Risk Management Conduct and lead workshops with technical and business stakeholders Produce clear, actionable reporting on risk, vulnerabilities, and remediation Provide pragmatic, proportionate recommendations aligned to business goals Support secure design across cloud and on-premise platforms Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership Experience & Expertise Strong background in Technical/Security Architecture or Governance, Risk & Compliance Experience working in Defence / MOD environments Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Passion for continuous learning and high-quality security outcomes Desirable Knowledge SAC (Security Assurance Coordinator) or Delivery Team Security Lead experience MOD/GDS Secure by Design Familiarity with: JSP440, JSP604/453, JSP490 Supplier Chain Assurance GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8 Skills in: Threat modelling (kill chain, attack trees, etc.) Cloud security (AWS, Azure), containerisation, firewalls Secure SDLC HLD/LLD review ITHC scoping and remediation Certifications (Highly Desirable) CIISEC UK Cyber Security Council registration (Chartered or Principal) AWS/Azure Security (Professional) CCSP, CISSP, CISM ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Security Vetting / Clearance Active and transferable DV clearance is essential Must be a sole British National and UK-based Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package Private healthcare & wellbeing support Flexible working (remote with travel) Career pathways, mentoring and continuous learning Inclusive, supportive culture Interested? Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
DEVOPS ENGINEER- EDV CLEARED DEVOPS ENGINEER- Contract opportunity for a DevOps Engineer with active enhanced DV clearance. - Day rate up to £650/ day Inside IR35 DOE - Gloucestershire based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for DevOps Engineers to join a consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading National Security clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active Enhanced DV clearance is essential. THE DEVOPS ENGINEER- Active enhanced DV clearance. - Gloucestershire based, or able to commute- Experience as a hands-on technical DevOps Engineer DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Experience operating in an SRE/ DevOps environment - Experience in containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes, for example. - Experience with Infrastructure as code technologies like ansible or terraform. - Ideally a has a coding background, utilising languages such as Python, Java, Spring Boot TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVOPS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PLATFROM ENGINEER, CI/CD, CONTAINERISATION, INFRASTRTCTURE AS CODE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD
Apr 28, 2026
Contractor
DEVOPS ENGINEER- EDV CLEARED DEVOPS ENGINEER- Contract opportunity for a DevOps Engineer with active enhanced DV clearance. - Day rate up to £650/ day Inside IR35 DOE - Gloucestershire based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for DevOps Engineers to join a consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading National Security clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active Enhanced DV clearance is essential. THE DEVOPS ENGINEER- Active enhanced DV clearance. - Gloucestershire based, or able to commute- Experience as a hands-on technical DevOps Engineer DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Experience operating in an SRE/ DevOps environment - Experience in containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes, for example. - Experience with Infrastructure as code technologies like ansible or terraform. - Ideally a has a coding background, utilising languages such as Python, Java, Spring Boot TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVOPS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PLATFROM ENGINEER, CI/CD, CONTAINERISATION, INFRASTRTCTURE AS CODE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD
Data Architect Ncounter is supporting a specialist consultancy delivering into highly sensitive National Security and Defence programmes, now seeking a DV Cleared Data Architect to join a high-impact transformation initiative. This contract requires 3 days per week onsite on the South Coast. This role sits at the heart of complex, secure data environments, focusing on the design of scalable architectures that enable integration, governance, and analytics across mission-critical systems. You will work alongside senior stakeholders, optimisation leads and solution architects to ensure data structures are aligned to operational needs, while providing clear architectural direction within fast-paced programmes. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement secure, scalable data architectures across complex environments • Define data models, standards and integration patterns across platforms • Embed data governance, quality and compliance aligned to Defence standards • Align data structures with operational tools, systems and user requirements • Collaborate with solution architects and programme teams to deliver cohesive solutions • Support full lifecycle delivery, from requirements through to deployment What We're Looking For • Active DV clearance is essential • Strong experience delivering data architecture within UK Defence or MOD environments • Proven background operating across multiple security classifications • Experience within consultancy or client-facing delivery roles • Knowledge of cloud data platforms, particularly Azure and AWS • Familiarity with data visualisation and analytics tooling such as Power BI or Qlik • Strong stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical audiences This is a contract opportunity offering £750-850 per day, working on programmes where data architecture is critical to operational success. You will play a key role in shaping secure data capabilities while influencing how organisations structure, govern and utilise data at scale. If you hold active DV clearance and are looking to take on a high-impact contract within Defence, please get in touch to discuss further.
Apr 28, 2026
Contractor
Data Architect Ncounter is supporting a specialist consultancy delivering into highly sensitive National Security and Defence programmes, now seeking a DV Cleared Data Architect to join a high-impact transformation initiative. This contract requires 3 days per week onsite on the South Coast. This role sits at the heart of complex, secure data environments, focusing on the design of scalable architectures that enable integration, governance, and analytics across mission-critical systems. You will work alongside senior stakeholders, optimisation leads and solution architects to ensure data structures are aligned to operational needs, while providing clear architectural direction within fast-paced programmes. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement secure, scalable data architectures across complex environments • Define data models, standards and integration patterns across platforms • Embed data governance, quality and compliance aligned to Defence standards • Align data structures with operational tools, systems and user requirements • Collaborate with solution architects and programme teams to deliver cohesive solutions • Support full lifecycle delivery, from requirements through to deployment What We're Looking For • Active DV clearance is essential • Strong experience delivering data architecture within UK Defence or MOD environments • Proven background operating across multiple security classifications • Experience within consultancy or client-facing delivery roles • Knowledge of cloud data platforms, particularly Azure and AWS • Familiarity with data visualisation and analytics tooling such as Power BI or Qlik • Strong stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical audiences This is a contract opportunity offering £750-850 per day, working on programmes where data architecture is critical to operational success. You will play a key role in shaping secure data capabilities while influencing how organisations structure, govern and utilise data at scale. If you hold active DV clearance and are looking to take on a high-impact contract within Defence, please get in touch to discuss further.
Digital Platform Architect (power platform) We are looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 & Power Platform architect to join our client and lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable Modern Workplace solutions for enterprise solutions. This will suit someone who is equally comfortable with solution architecture, hands-on delivery, and stakeholder engagement. You'll work across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, security and governance, helping the company modernise how they collaborate, automate and operate. Responsibilities Design and deliver Microsoft 365 and Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams Act as a technical lead and escalation point for complex Modern Workplace projects Run discovery and design workshops with business and technical stakeholders Define and implement governance, security and compliance frameworks, particularly around Teams, guest access and data protection Develop secure Power Platform solutions (Canvas and Model-driven apps, flows and integrations) Lead or contribute to large-scale SharePoint and M365 migrations Produce solution designs, documentation and handover materials Expertise in Power Platform and Dataverse PL 600 or PL 900 or similar certifications desirable with recent experience of designing, documenting, and delivering complex digital solutions. Undertake development of customising Dataverse, canvas apps, API integrations with 3rd party systems. Any experience with AI, automation and digital service design principles Work closely with the wider team such as BA's, PM's and engineers to ensure the products meet business requirements. Good stakeholder engagement skills. Experience Experience with PowerApps, Power Automate ecosystems, MS tenants, Purview, Azure, the whole Microsoft Office 365 suite and associated products. Solution Delivery: Design and implement solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint Online, Teams and Power BI. Developed and deployed Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven) and Power Automate Flows to improve operational processes, automate reporting and streamline approvals. Experience of design, roadmaps, architecture, any experience with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF. Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team. This person needs to be very good when dealing with stakeholders, good communication skills and writing skills. Any certifications such as, PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals, MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, MS-700: Managing Microsoft Teams, AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals This role can be based in any one of the following locations or close to such as London, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Glasgow. This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office. The role is a 20-month FTC with full benefits such as 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, very strong pension, salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles. Salary ranges from £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience. Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Digital Platform Architect (power platform) We are looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 & Power Platform architect to join our client and lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable Modern Workplace solutions for enterprise solutions. This will suit someone who is equally comfortable with solution architecture, hands-on delivery, and stakeholder engagement. You'll work across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, security and governance, helping the company modernise how they collaborate, automate and operate. Responsibilities Design and deliver Microsoft 365 and Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams Act as a technical lead and escalation point for complex Modern Workplace projects Run discovery and design workshops with business and technical stakeholders Define and implement governance, security and compliance frameworks, particularly around Teams, guest access and data protection Develop secure Power Platform solutions (Canvas and Model-driven apps, flows and integrations) Lead or contribute to large-scale SharePoint and M365 migrations Produce solution designs, documentation and handover materials Expertise in Power Platform and Dataverse PL 600 or PL 900 or similar certifications desirable with recent experience of designing, documenting, and delivering complex digital solutions. Undertake development of customising Dataverse, canvas apps, API integrations with 3rd party systems. Any experience with AI, automation and digital service design principles Work closely with the wider team such as BA's, PM's and engineers to ensure the products meet business requirements. Good stakeholder engagement skills. Experience Experience with PowerApps, Power Automate ecosystems, MS tenants, Purview, Azure, the whole Microsoft Office 365 suite and associated products. Solution Delivery: Design and implement solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint Online, Teams and Power BI. Developed and deployed Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven) and Power Automate Flows to improve operational processes, automate reporting and streamline approvals. Experience of design, roadmaps, architecture, any experience with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF. Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team. This person needs to be very good when dealing with stakeholders, good communication skills and writing skills. Any certifications such as, PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals, MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, MS-700: Managing Microsoft Teams, AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals This role can be based in any one of the following locations or close to such as London, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Glasgow. This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office. The role is a 20-month FTC with full benefits such as 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, very strong pension, salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles. Salary ranges from £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience. Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
