Join our Asset Intelligence team The Asset Intelligence team provides a range of proactive services to assist clients with managing their estate and software procurement. Success. The Softcat Way. Softcat is a £1billion+ technology solutions business and trusted partner to names like Apple, Microsoft and Adobe. Offering a growing portfolio of services including software licensing, cyber security and IT infrastructure, we give our technical teams the tools and support to make exciting things happen. This is where to achieve more for your career. You will work with customers to manage their cloud spend using the FinOps framework. You will work with several customers and will support them through regular reviews. Your goal is to help customers get the most value from The Cloud, improve and enhance the FinOps offering at Softcat, and to mentor and train the next generation of FinOps Analysts. As Senior FinOps Analyst, you'll be responsible for: Forming trusted advisor relationships with enterprise scale clients. Acting as a SME for FinOps within Softcat. Setting long-term goals with customers, developing strategies to achieve them, and leading initiatives to drive FinOps adoption across the organization. Utilising industry-leading cloud management tooling and native tooling to proactively leverage FinOps data. Providing detailed reporting around cost visibility and optimisation, ensuring that insights reach the right stakeholders on the client side. Providing break/fix support around industry-leading cloud management solutions and leveraging the ticketing system (ServiceNow). Continuously improving FinOps processes and practices, including identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices, and staying current with industry trends and development Developing and driving the service forward, proactively identifying efficiency opportunities within the team. Running 1 to 1s with members of the team. Mentoring junior staff. We'd love you to have Extensive FinOps knowledge FinOps Practitioner Certification is required (FinOps Certified Engineer desired) Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP. Certified in: AZ900, AWS Certified Practitioner, AZ104 (desired), AWS - Certified Solutions Architect (desired) Extensive experience around multi cloud cost optimisation. Experience with cloud cost management tooling (CloudHealth, Cloudability, Flexera, and native tools). Ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders within an enterprise customer. Proactively use your own skillset and that of the team to solve problems and challenges whilst supporting more junior members of the team in the same way. Ownership of your learning and development. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Join our Asset Intelligence team The Asset Intelligence team provides a range of proactive services to assist clients with managing their estate and software procurement. Success. The Softcat Way. Softcat is a £1billion+ technology solutions business and trusted partner to names like Apple, Microsoft and Adobe. Offering a growing portfolio of services including software licensing, cyber security and IT infrastructure, we give our technical teams the tools and support to make exciting things happen. This is where to achieve more for your career. You will work with customers to manage their cloud spend using the FinOps framework. You will work with several customers and will support them through regular reviews. Your goal is to help customers get the most value from The Cloud, improve and enhance the FinOps offering at Softcat, and to mentor and train the next generation of FinOps Analysts. As Senior FinOps Analyst, you'll be responsible for: Forming trusted advisor relationships with enterprise scale clients. Acting as a SME for FinOps within Softcat. Setting long-term goals with customers, developing strategies to achieve them, and leading initiatives to drive FinOps adoption across the organization. Utilising industry-leading cloud management tooling and native tooling to proactively leverage FinOps data. Providing detailed reporting around cost visibility and optimisation, ensuring that insights reach the right stakeholders on the client side. Providing break/fix support around industry-leading cloud management solutions and leveraging the ticketing system (ServiceNow). Continuously improving FinOps processes and practices, including identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices, and staying current with industry trends and development Developing and driving the service forward, proactively identifying efficiency opportunities within the team. Running 1 to 1s with members of the team. Mentoring junior staff. We'd love you to have Extensive FinOps knowledge FinOps Practitioner Certification is required (FinOps Certified Engineer desired) Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP. Certified in: AZ900, AWS Certified Practitioner, AZ104 (desired), AWS - Certified Solutions Architect (desired) Extensive experience around multi cloud cost optimisation. Experience with cloud cost management tooling (CloudHealth, Cloudability, Flexera, and native tools). Ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders within an enterprise customer. Proactively use your own skillset and that of the team to solve problems and challenges whilst supporting more junior members of the team in the same way. Ownership of your learning and development. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
Title: Senior Software Developer Location: Caerphilly (1 day a fortnight in office) Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 Overview: Yolk Recruitment are partnered with global B2B SaaS business using technology to drive real-world impact. Their platform helps organisations operate more safely, responsibly, and efficiently, supporting better standards across industries that genuinely matter. They're well-established, scaling internationally, and investing heavily in their technology, with a clear focus on building modern, high-quality software in a forward-thinking environment. We're looking for a Senior Software Developer to join a high-performing engineering squad delivering modern, scalable software solutions. This is a hands-on role with real ownership, working across the full development lifecycle using the latest tools, including AI-assisted development. What you'll be doing: Building high-quality front-end and server-side applications using React Owning features end-to-end, from design through to deployment Working in an Agile squad delivering regular releases Leveraging tools like GitHub Copilot to improve speed and quality Driving best practice across testing, code quality and engineering standards What we're looking for: Strong experience with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript Solid testing experience (unit, integration, functional) Experience with containerised environments (Docker/Kubernetes) Comfortable owning features and influencing technical direction Exposure to AI-assisted development tools is a strong advantage Why apply: Modern engineering environment Real ownership and technical influence Forward-thinking approach to AI in development Interested? If you're excited by the idea of working on the latest technologiese and taking real ownership of frontend development, please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates who are successfully placed. For more information, contact Dan Newton at Yolk Recruitment .
May 01, 2026
Full time
Title: Senior Software Developer Location: Caerphilly (1 day a fortnight in office) Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 Overview: Yolk Recruitment are partnered with global B2B SaaS business using technology to drive real-world impact. Their platform helps organisations operate more safely, responsibly, and efficiently, supporting better standards across industries that genuinely matter. They're well-established, scaling internationally, and investing heavily in their technology, with a clear focus on building modern, high-quality software in a forward-thinking environment. We're looking for a Senior Software Developer to join a high-performing engineering squad delivering modern, scalable software solutions. This is a hands-on role with real ownership, working across the full development lifecycle using the latest tools, including AI-assisted development. What you'll be doing: Building high-quality front-end and server-side applications using React Owning features end-to-end, from design through to deployment Working in an Agile squad delivering regular releases Leveraging tools like GitHub Copilot to improve speed and quality Driving best practice across testing, code quality and engineering standards What we're looking for: Strong experience with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript Solid testing experience (unit, integration, functional) Experience with containerised environments (Docker/Kubernetes) Comfortable owning features and influencing technical direction Exposure to AI-assisted development tools is a strong advantage Why apply: Modern engineering environment Real ownership and technical influence Forward-thinking approach to AI in development Interested? If you're excited by the idea of working on the latest technologiese and taking real ownership of frontend development, please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates who are successfully placed. For more information, contact Dan Newton at Yolk Recruitment .
Financial Controller Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Hybrid / Primarily Remote A growing, technology-enabled engineering group is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to lead its finance function across two complementary operating businesses. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager who enjoys owning the numbers while partnering closely with leadership to support growth, improve cash flow and provide strategic financial insight. You will operate a single finance function spanning two closely aligned businesses in the technology and building services space. The Role As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the end-to-end finance function , combining strong financial control with commercial decision support. Key responsibilities include: Leading and managing the finance function across two legal entities Full ownership of the accounting cycle, including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and month-end close Producing accurate monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow reporting) Delivering financial insight, analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders Managing budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial modelling Overseeing group cash flow, liquidity and working capital management Managing and optimising invoice factoring / invoice discounting facilities Overseeing invoicing, credit control, supplier payments and debtor management Managing payroll and ensuring compliance with HMRC, RTI and pension obligations Ensuring statutory compliance across VAT (MTD), Corporation Tax and Companies House filings Coordinating with external accountants, auditors and advisers Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and automation About You You will be a technically strong and commercially aware finance professional, comfortable operating autonomously in an SME environment. Essential: Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior finance lead Experience managing multi-entity or group finance structures Hands-on experience with invoice factoring or invoice discounting Strong track record of producing accurate and timely management accounts End-to-end finance operations experience (payroll, invoicing, payments, cash flow forecasting) Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Experience using Sage accounting software What's On Offer Senior Financial Controller role with genuine autonomy and influence Opportunity to shape and develop a growing finance function Primarily remote working Competitive salary (£55,000 - £60,000) and pension Entrepreneurial, collaborative environment where finance plays a central role Scope for progression as the group continues to expand
May 01, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Hybrid / Primarily Remote A growing, technology-enabled engineering group is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to lead its finance function across two complementary operating businesses. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager who enjoys owning the numbers while partnering closely with leadership to support growth, improve cash flow and provide strategic financial insight. You will operate a single finance function spanning two closely aligned businesses in the technology and building services space. The Role As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the end-to-end finance function , combining strong financial control with commercial decision support. Key responsibilities include: Leading and managing the finance function across two legal entities Full ownership of the accounting cycle, including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and month-end close Producing accurate monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow reporting) Delivering financial insight, analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders Managing budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial modelling Overseeing group cash flow, liquidity and working capital management Managing and optimising invoice factoring / invoice discounting facilities Overseeing invoicing, credit control, supplier payments and debtor management Managing payroll and ensuring compliance with HMRC, RTI and pension obligations Ensuring statutory compliance across VAT (MTD), Corporation Tax and Companies House filings Coordinating with external accountants, auditors and advisers Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and automation About You You will be a technically strong and commercially aware finance professional, comfortable operating autonomously in an SME environment. Essential: Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior finance lead Experience managing multi-entity or group finance structures Hands-on experience with invoice factoring or invoice discounting Strong track record of producing accurate and timely management accounts End-to-end finance operations experience (payroll, invoicing, payments, cash flow forecasting) Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Experience using Sage accounting software What's On Offer Senior Financial Controller role with genuine autonomy and influence Opportunity to shape and develop a growing finance function Primarily remote working Competitive salary (£55,000 - £60,000) and pension Entrepreneurial, collaborative environment where finance plays a central role Scope for progression as the group continues to expand
Senior Platform Engineer - Defence / National Security Active DV clearance required SR2 is supporting a leading digital technology consultancy as it looks to appoint a number of Senior Platform Engineers into its growing Defence and National Security practice. This is a hands-on, end-to-end cloud engineering role supporting a secure cloud platform programme, focused on helping a major public sector organisation move from on-premise environments into AWS cloud. You will help design, build, automate, secure and support modern cloud platforms used on nationally important services. This opportunity is particularly well suited to a senior engineer with strong, recent AWS platform experience, a good understanding of CI/CD and automation, and the ability to contribute to platform design decisions while mentoring junior engineers. You will work closely with architects, security specialists and wider engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure and reliable cloud services in a complex secure environment. Key Responsibilities Design, build and support secure AWS cloud platform components for Defence and National Security programmes Work closely with architects on cloud platform deployment, design and technical decision-making Build, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for reliable software and infrastructure delivery Automate infrastructure and platform services using tools such as Terraform, Ansible or equivalent Work with AWS services such as Lambda, S3 and wider cloud-native tooling Monitor, secure and continuously improve cloud platforms using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana Apply security best practice across AWS environments, including firewalls and secure cloud controls Coach and mentor junior engineers, helping to build strong DevOps engineering standards across the team Skills & Experience Active DV clearance is essential; candidates must already hold DV clearance Strong, recent hands-on AWS cloud platform experience Experience designing, building, testing, automating, monitoring and supporting modern digital service platforms Good experience building CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code and automation experience, ideally with Terraform and/or Ansible Good understanding of cloud security, AWS security controls and secure platform design Scripting or coding experience in Python, Bash, Node.js or similar Experience working in multidisciplinary agile, DevOps or platform engineering teams Package & Benefits Competitive salary 500 per month DV allowance Clear progression routes into Lead Platform Engineer, Tech Lead or Platform Technical Architect roles Annual promotion cycle, with out-of-cycle promotions considered on a case-by-case basis Opportunity to work within one of the organisation's fastest-growing strategic areas
May 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Platform Engineer - Defence / National Security Active DV clearance required SR2 is supporting a leading digital technology consultancy as it looks to appoint a number of Senior Platform Engineers into its growing Defence and National Security practice. This is a hands-on, end-to-end cloud engineering role supporting a secure cloud platform programme, focused on helping a major public sector organisation move from on-premise environments into AWS cloud. You will help design, build, automate, secure and support modern cloud platforms used on nationally important services. This opportunity is particularly well suited to a senior engineer with strong, recent AWS platform experience, a good understanding of CI/CD and automation, and the ability to contribute to platform design decisions while mentoring junior engineers. You will work closely with architects, security specialists and wider engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure and reliable cloud services in a complex secure environment. Key Responsibilities Design, build and support secure AWS cloud platform components for Defence and National Security programmes Work closely with architects on cloud platform deployment, design and technical decision-making Build, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for reliable software and infrastructure delivery Automate infrastructure and platform services using tools such as Terraform, Ansible or equivalent Work with AWS services such as Lambda, S3 and wider cloud-native tooling Monitor, secure and continuously improve cloud platforms using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana Apply security best practice across AWS environments, including firewalls and secure cloud controls Coach and mentor junior engineers, helping to build strong DevOps engineering standards across the team Skills & Experience Active DV clearance is essential; candidates must already hold DV clearance Strong, recent hands-on AWS cloud platform experience Experience designing, building, testing, automating, monitoring and supporting modern digital service platforms Good experience building CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code and automation experience, ideally with Terraform and/or Ansible Good understanding of cloud security, AWS security controls and secure platform design Scripting or coding experience in Python, Bash, Node.js or similar Experience working in multidisciplinary agile, DevOps or platform engineering teams Package & Benefits Competitive salary 500 per month DV allowance Clear progression routes into Lead Platform Engineer, Tech Lead or Platform Technical Architect roles Annual promotion cycle, with out-of-cycle promotions considered on a case-by-case basis Opportunity to work within one of the organisation's fastest-growing strategic areas
Senior Platform Engineer - Defence / National Security Active DV clearance required SR2 is supporting a leading digital technology consultancy as it looks to appoint a number of Senior Platform Engineers into its growing Defence and National Security practice. This is a hands-on, end-to-end cloud engineering role supporting a secure cloud platform programme, focused on helping a major public sector organisation move from on-premise environments into AWS cloud. You will help design, build, automate, secure and support modern cloud platforms used on nationally important services. This opportunity is particularly well suited to a senior engineer with strong, recent AWS platform experience, a good understanding of CI/CD and automation, and the ability to contribute to platform design decisions while mentoring junior engineers. You will work closely with architects, security specialists and wider engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure and reliable cloud services in a complex secure environment. Key Responsibilities Design, build and support secure AWS cloud platform components for Defence and National Security programmes Work closely with architects on cloud platform deployment, design and technical decision-making Build, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for reliable software and infrastructure delivery Automate infrastructure and platform services using tools such as Terraform, Ansible or equivalent Work with AWS services such as Lambda, S3 and wider cloud-native tooling Monitor, secure and continuously improve cloud platforms using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana Apply security best practice across AWS environments, including firewalls and secure cloud controls Coach and mentor junior engineers, helping to build strong DevOps engineering standards across the team Skills & Experience Active DV clearance is essential; candidates must already hold DV clearance Strong, recent hands-on AWS cloud platform experience Experience designing, building, testing, automating, monitoring and supporting modern digital service platforms Good experience building CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code and automation experience, ideally with Terraform and/or Ansible Good understanding of cloud security, AWS security controls and secure platform design Scripting or coding experience in Python, Bash, Node.js or similar Experience working in multidisciplinary agile, DevOps or platform engineering teams Package & Benefits Competitive salary 500 per month DV allowance Clear progression routes into Lead Platform Engineer, Tech Lead or Platform Technical Architect roles Annual promotion cycle, with out-of-cycle promotions considered on a case-by-case basis Opportunity to work within one of the organisation's fastest-growing strategic areas
May 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Platform Engineer - Defence / National Security Active DV clearance required SR2 is supporting a leading digital technology consultancy as it looks to appoint a number of Senior Platform Engineers into its growing Defence and National Security practice. This is a hands-on, end-to-end cloud engineering role supporting a secure cloud platform programme, focused on helping a major public sector organisation move from on-premise environments into AWS cloud. You will help design, build, automate, secure and support modern cloud platforms used on nationally important services. This opportunity is particularly well suited to a senior engineer with strong, recent AWS platform experience, a good understanding of CI/CD and automation, and the ability to contribute to platform design decisions while mentoring junior engineers. You will work closely with architects, security specialists and wider engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure and reliable cloud services in a complex secure environment. Key Responsibilities Design, build and support secure AWS cloud platform components for Defence and National Security programmes Work closely with architects on cloud platform deployment, design and technical decision-making Build, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for reliable software and infrastructure delivery Automate infrastructure and platform services using tools such as Terraform, Ansible or equivalent Work with AWS services such as Lambda, S3 and wider cloud-native tooling Monitor, secure and continuously improve cloud platforms using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana Apply security best practice across AWS environments, including firewalls and secure cloud controls Coach and mentor junior engineers, helping to build strong DevOps engineering standards across the team Skills & Experience Active DV clearance is essential; candidates must already hold DV clearance Strong, recent hands-on AWS cloud platform experience Experience designing, building, testing, automating, monitoring and supporting modern digital service platforms Good experience building CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code and automation experience, ideally with Terraform and/or Ansible Good understanding of cloud security, AWS security controls and secure platform design Scripting or coding experience in Python, Bash, Node.js or similar Experience working in multidisciplinary agile, DevOps or platform engineering teams Package & Benefits Competitive salary 500 per month DV allowance Clear progression routes into Lead Platform Engineer, Tech Lead or Platform Technical Architect roles Annual promotion cycle, with out-of-cycle promotions considered on a case-by-case basis Opportunity to work within one of the organisation's fastest-growing strategic areas
DevSecOps Engineer Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West UK 35044 - 86100 plus BUPA, benefits and bonus 37.5 hours + 4 Day Work Week option Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world's leading global security and aerospace company. The role: We are seeking DevSecOps Engineers at a variety of levels of seniority. Join Our Team as an DevSecOps Engineer (with a Focus on Infrastructure Engineering). You'll play a pivotal role in integrating, administering and securing a range of systems and applications, with a strong focus on designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure. As an Engineer within our DevSecOps team, you'll be at the forefront of driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures by ensuring robust, high-performance systems that support our mission-critical solutions. You'll need to have an understanding of Windows and Linux systems and DevSecOps principles and experience of working within a multi-disciplined team. Knowledge and understanding of core software tools, methods, and frameworks to reliably integrate and deploy, integrate, and test features into environments to ensure optimum outcomes for our customers. Additionally, we're looking for candidates with hands-on experience in infrastructure engineering, including expertise in areas such as cloud architecture, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and system performance optimization to support seamless integration and testing processes. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, deploy and manage a broad set of IT Infrastructure aligning to customer needs and requirements, while leveraging infrastructure engineering best practices to maintain system reliability and scalability with a focus on automation and repeatability. Develop Infrastructure as Code and scripts and integrate those with CI/CD pipelines and a wider ecosystem of tools, prioritising automation to streamline deployments. Provide full end to end systems lifecycle management covering architecture, design, deployment and support through to decommissioning and migration. Support the integration and delivery of large and complex solutions into a wider system-of-systems, ensuring infrastructure components are robust and interoperable. Opportunities to experience the cloud by undertaking deployments in Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud environments, addressing potential constraints while optimizing infrastructure performance and security. If you're passionate about DevSecOps, with a strong focus and background in Infrastructure Engineering, and eager to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth. Required skills, qualifications and experience : Advanced understanding of DevSecOps. The ability to work within an agile environment and delivering using Scrum and Sprints utilising tools such as Jira and Confluence to help planning and collaboration. Expert in Windows and Linux systems administration (Active Directory etc). Expert in Virtualisation technologies and concepts - VMware vsphere, ARIA Ops performance monitoring, software defined networking - NSX. Advanced understanding of Web proxy servers and configuration - Squid. Experience of Automation technologies Terraform and Ansible for complex builds, Packer. Experience of CI/CD pipeline builds - Jenkins. Understanding of Git/Bitbucket/GitLab integration, coding and branching strategies. Proficient in the use and administration of Containerisation technologies - Kubernetes, Docker. Proficient in Powershell, bash scripting. Proficient in Python. Proficient in the use of Networking skills - IPv4 addressing and routing. Experience of Logging and monitoring using Zabbix and Splunk. Experience of Cloud and AWS concepts and technologies. Desired Skills: Ability to support maturation of automated CI/CD software pipelines for Cloud deployments. Understanding of IaC and using this to deploy and integrate services on Cloud. Hands on experience in using and integrating with AWS Services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, Lambda. Experience using the AWS SDK (Boto3) to automate integration tasks. Experience or understanding integrating hybrid-cloud application deployments. Understanding of CloudTrail to debug and diagnose integration issues. We would love to hear from you if you have any of the following Qualifications or Certifications: Linux Admin, (RHCSA) or (RHCE). Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate. Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation (EX407). Terraform Associate certification. AWS Certification. CCNA Certification. Oracle Java Certification. ISTQB Certification. OSCP Certification. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
May 01, 2026
Full time
DevSecOps Engineer Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West UK 35044 - 86100 plus BUPA, benefits and bonus 37.5 hours + 4 Day Work Week option Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world's leading global security and aerospace company. The role: We are seeking DevSecOps Engineers at a variety of levels of seniority. Join Our Team as an DevSecOps Engineer (with a Focus on Infrastructure Engineering). You'll play a pivotal role in integrating, administering and securing a range of systems and applications, with a strong focus on designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure. As an Engineer within our DevSecOps team, you'll be at the forefront of driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures by ensuring robust, high-performance systems that support our mission-critical solutions. You'll need to have an understanding of Windows and Linux systems and DevSecOps principles and experience of working within a multi-disciplined team. Knowledge and understanding of core software tools, methods, and frameworks to reliably integrate and deploy, integrate, and test features into environments to ensure optimum outcomes for our customers. Additionally, we're looking for candidates with hands-on experience in infrastructure engineering, including expertise in areas such as cloud architecture, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and system performance optimization to support seamless integration and testing processes. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, deploy and manage a broad set of IT Infrastructure aligning to customer needs and requirements, while leveraging infrastructure engineering best practices to maintain system reliability and scalability with a focus on automation and repeatability. Develop Infrastructure as Code and scripts and integrate those with CI/CD pipelines and a wider ecosystem of tools, prioritising automation to streamline deployments. Provide full end to end systems lifecycle management covering architecture, design, deployment and support through to decommissioning and migration. Support the integration and delivery of large and complex solutions into a wider system-of-systems, ensuring infrastructure components are robust and interoperable. Opportunities to experience the cloud by undertaking deployments in Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud environments, addressing potential constraints while optimizing infrastructure performance and security. If you're passionate about DevSecOps, with a strong focus and background in Infrastructure Engineering, and eager to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth. Required skills, qualifications and experience : Advanced understanding of DevSecOps. The ability to work within an agile environment and delivering using Scrum and Sprints utilising tools such as Jira and Confluence to help planning and collaboration. Expert in Windows and Linux systems administration (Active Directory etc). Expert in Virtualisation technologies and concepts - VMware vsphere, ARIA Ops performance monitoring, software defined networking - NSX. Advanced understanding of Web proxy servers and configuration - Squid. Experience of Automation technologies Terraform and Ansible for complex builds, Packer. Experience of CI/CD pipeline builds - Jenkins. Understanding of Git/Bitbucket/GitLab integration, coding and branching strategies. Proficient in the use and administration of Containerisation technologies - Kubernetes, Docker. Proficient in Powershell, bash scripting. Proficient in Python. Proficient in the use of Networking skills - IPv4 addressing and routing. Experience of Logging and monitoring using Zabbix and Splunk. Experience of Cloud and AWS concepts and technologies. Desired Skills: Ability to support maturation of automated CI/CD software pipelines for Cloud deployments. Understanding of IaC and using this to deploy and integrate services on Cloud. Hands on experience in using and integrating with AWS Services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, Lambda. Experience using the AWS SDK (Boto3) to automate integration tasks. Experience or understanding integrating hybrid-cloud application deployments. Understanding of CloudTrail to debug and diagnose integration issues. We would love to hear from you if you have any of the following Qualifications or Certifications: Linux Admin, (RHCSA) or (RHCE). Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate. Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation (EX407). Terraform Associate certification. AWS Certification. CCNA Certification. Oracle Java Certification. ISTQB Certification. OSCP Certification. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Principal Java Engineer (AWS / Microservices) Salary: Up to £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Coventry or Central London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: Permanent A globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Principal Java Engineer to shape the future of large-scale digital platforms used by millions of customers. This role will focus on driving engineering excellence, defining technical standards and leading the design of scalable, high-availability systems across a modern cloud-native environment. Responsibilities for the Principal Java Engineer: Define and evolve engineering strategy, standards and best practices across your domain Lead technical direction across multiple engineering teams and programmes Design and oversee delivery of large-scale, distributed systems using modern technologies Provide expert guidance on technical risk, architecture decisions and prioritisation Support Staff Engineers and development teams with deep technical leadership Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, automation and modern engineering practices Leverage AI and intelligent automation to improve productivity and delivery outcomes Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture and community of practice Work closely with senior stakeholders to align technology with business goals Essential Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka and AWS Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable system design Experience leading development of high-performance distributed systems Proven experience in a Principal, Lead or Senior Engineering role Experience defining and governing technical standards and engineering practices Experience influencing strategy across multiple teams or domains Practical experience using Generative AI tools to improve engineering productivity Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Strong advocate of Agile delivery and modern engineering ways of working Experience building collaborative engineering communities Comfortable making data-driven technical decisions at scale Experience working closely with senior engineering leadership teams If you are a senior Java engineering leader looking to shape modern platforms at scale while remaining close to technology, this role offers strong influence, complex challenges and long-term impact.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Principal Java Engineer (AWS / Microservices) Salary: Up to £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Coventry or Central London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: Permanent A globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Principal Java Engineer to shape the future of large-scale digital platforms used by millions of customers. This role will focus on driving engineering excellence, defining technical standards and leading the design of scalable, high-availability systems across a modern cloud-native environment. Responsibilities for the Principal Java Engineer: Define and evolve engineering strategy, standards and best practices across your domain Lead technical direction across multiple engineering teams and programmes Design and oversee delivery of large-scale, distributed systems using modern technologies Provide expert guidance on technical risk, architecture decisions and prioritisation Support Staff Engineers and development teams with deep technical leadership Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, automation and modern engineering practices Leverage AI and intelligent automation to improve productivity and delivery outcomes Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture and community of practice Work closely with senior stakeholders to align technology with business goals Essential Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka and AWS Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable system design Experience leading development of high-performance distributed systems Proven experience in a Principal, Lead or Senior Engineering role Experience defining and governing technical standards and engineering practices Experience influencing strategy across multiple teams or domains Practical experience using Generative AI tools to improve engineering productivity Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Strong advocate of Agile delivery and modern engineering ways of working Experience building collaborative engineering communities Comfortable making data-driven technical decisions at scale Experience working closely with senior engineering leadership teams If you are a senior Java engineering leader looking to shape modern platforms at scale while remaining close to technology, this role offers strong influence, complex challenges and long-term impact.
Senior Electronics & Software Product Engineer Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electronics & Software Product Engineer to join a well-established UK technology consultancy specialising in the development of innovative products for regulated and safety-critical markets, including medical devices and advanced electromechanical systems click apply for full job details
May 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Electronics & Software Product Engineer Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electronics & Software Product Engineer to join a well-established UK technology consultancy specialising in the development of innovative products for regulated and safety-critical markets, including medical devices and advanced electromechanical systems click apply for full job details
Senior Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer- C++, Python - Financial / Banking Candidates will have a minimum 8+ years C++ experience and excellent knowledge of Python -coming from a Financial / Banking background with knowledge of Equities, Futures & Options and Fixed Income and Exchange Connectivity. Job Overview You will work with the Product, Infrastructure and QA teams, to produce high performance, low latency and highly reliable code. Your goal will be to develop software which handle large amount of TPS to drive a highly efficient technology used by several markets around the world. To be successful in this role as a Principal Software Engineer - C++, you will be a proponent of agile methodology and modern software best practices. You can produce detailed technical work in OOP and work with other members of the Development team to produce code of high-quality standards. Ideally, you should have worked in critical systems development in the past. Responsibilities and Duties • Codes, tests, integrates, and documents software.• Provides technical leadership to more junior employees and other teams.• Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the development of complex products.• Participate as a Subject Matter Expert in internal review of software components and systems.• Work on the hardest technical problems facing the company, often these problems are unusually complex and require the utmost creativity and innovation.• Apply and champion the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products.• Keep abreast of technology trends and champion new ideas and process improvements. Required Skills/Experience • 8+ years development experience in C++ 11 and Boost creating performant, scalable applications.• 6+ years of experience in networking (UDP, Multicasting, TCP, etc ), messaging, and algorithms.• 6+ years of experience on Linux systems.• Good understanding of modern development best practices and methodologies• Python, including Pytest. • Knowledge of capital markets exchange connectivity on stocks (fixed income and derivatives is a plus), including exchange protocols such as FIX and SBE. • Most importantly, a drive to solve complex technological and trading challenges with a great team of talented developers. • Comfortable using Agile methodology, including continuous integration, sprints, Jira and the relevant processes and workflow. • Some understanding and usage of cloud technology is a plus but not mandatory. Candidates may be considered either as a Senior or Principal Software Engineer depending upon experience / skills with a salary range, reflective of skills between £100 / £140
May 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer- C++, Python - Financial / Banking Candidates will have a minimum 8+ years C++ experience and excellent knowledge of Python -coming from a Financial / Banking background with knowledge of Equities, Futures & Options and Fixed Income and Exchange Connectivity. Job Overview You will work with the Product, Infrastructure and QA teams, to produce high performance, low latency and highly reliable code. Your goal will be to develop software which handle large amount of TPS to drive a highly efficient technology used by several markets around the world. To be successful in this role as a Principal Software Engineer - C++, you will be a proponent of agile methodology and modern software best practices. You can produce detailed technical work in OOP and work with other members of the Development team to produce code of high-quality standards. Ideally, you should have worked in critical systems development in the past. Responsibilities and Duties • Codes, tests, integrates, and documents software.• Provides technical leadership to more junior employees and other teams.• Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the development of complex products.• Participate as a Subject Matter Expert in internal review of software components and systems.• Work on the hardest technical problems facing the company, often these problems are unusually complex and require the utmost creativity and innovation.• Apply and champion the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products.• Keep abreast of technology trends and champion new ideas and process improvements. Required Skills/Experience • 8+ years development experience in C++ 11 and Boost creating performant, scalable applications.• 6+ years of experience in networking (UDP, Multicasting, TCP, etc ), messaging, and algorithms.• 6+ years of experience on Linux systems.• Good understanding of modern development best practices and methodologies• Python, including Pytest. • Knowledge of capital markets exchange connectivity on stocks (fixed income and derivatives is a plus), including exchange protocols such as FIX and SBE. • Most importantly, a drive to solve complex technological and trading challenges with a great team of talented developers. • Comfortable using Agile methodology, including continuous integration, sprints, Jira and the relevant processes and workflow. • Some understanding and usage of cloud technology is a plus but not mandatory. Candidates may be considered either as a Senior or Principal Software Engineer depending upon experience / skills with a salary range, reflective of skills between £100 / £140
Job Description Ready to lead the next evolution of one of the UK's leading investment platforms? AJ Bell is seeking a Director of Engineering to set engineering direction and build high performing, product aligned teams delivering secure, reliable and innovative digital experiences that help our customers feel good investing. This is a high impact, hands on leadership role. You'll partner with senior leaders, Product and Design to define the engineering strategy, strengthen delivery and operational excellence, and evolve an Agile, outcome focused, backlog led model. Through our Heads of Department, you'll create clarity and consistency in standards, security and regulatory compliance, while building a culture of ownership, learning and continuous improvement across our services. Why this role at AJ Bell Lead a modern engineering organisation at scale, with clear executive sponsorship and the ability to influence platform wide direction. Work on products that directly impact how hundreds of thousands of customers invest, balancing pace with resilience, security and regulatory expectations. Invest in ways of working: data led performance, engineering excellence, developer experience, AI enabled tooling and automation. Join a people first culture that values inclusion, development and long-term career growth. What you'll do Set the engineering vision, translating AJ Bell's strategy into a clear, measurable roadmap and operating plan. Build and sustain high performing teams by coaching engineering leaders, strengthening structure, and creating the conditions for speed, ownership and quality. Partner across Product, Design and senior stakeholders to align priorities, manage trade-offs and accelerate outcomes. Own delivery outcomes across multiple teams, setting goals, removing blockers, improving predictability and ensuring consistent execution. Evolve modern engineering practices, using AI, automation and DevOps to streamline delivery and shorten cycle times. Ensure services are reliable, secure and compliant, driving performance, resilience, observability and regulatory adherence. Lead key external integrations, partnering with vendors to deliver high quality, well governed capabilities. What we're looking for We're looking for a strategic, technically credible leader with a track record of building great engineering organisations and delivering complex change. Proven experience leading software engineering teams in complex environments; experience within FCA regulated financial services is a plus. Strong knowledge of modern platforms and delivery practices (cloud native architectures, DevOps, CI/CD and automated testing). Experience shaping technology strategy, running multiple teams, and delivering high quality outcomes through clear prioritisation and governance. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to engage at Board level and explain complex topics clearly to non-technical audiences. Demonstrable impact improving operational efficiency, engineering standards and team engagement. A passion for outcome driven delivery, continuous improvement and pragmatic innovation. Technical expertise we value: .NET, Angular/React/Vue, AWS (or equivalent cloud platforms), test automation, microservices, APIs and object oriented programming. About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest growing investment platforms, serving over 723,000 customers and managing £108.7 billion in assets. Through our award winning platform, we make investing simple, transparent, and enjoyable, helping people feel good investing. With 1,500+ employees across Manchester, London, and Bristol, we've been recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For six years running, as well as a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026. What we offer Competitive starting salary 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 with length of service plus holiday buy/sell scheme Pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions Discretionary bonus Buy As You Earn (BAYE) share scheme PMI, and health cash plan Free onsite gym, cycle to work scheme, and travel loans Enhanced parental leave (tiered on length of service) Employee Assistance Programme Professional development, ongoing technical training, and qualification support Social calendar including monthly payday drinks, summer party, Christmas party This is a Manchester-based hybrid role, with a minimum of 50% of working time spent in the office each month. Beyond this, we're looking for someone who is genuinely present in the business, building relationships, understanding our teams, and embedding themselves in our culture. This role will suit someone who values visibility, connection and being close to where decisions and collaboration happen. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Job Description Ready to lead the next evolution of one of the UK's leading investment platforms? AJ Bell is seeking a Director of Engineering to set engineering direction and build high performing, product aligned teams delivering secure, reliable and innovative digital experiences that help our customers feel good investing. This is a high impact, hands on leadership role. You'll partner with senior leaders, Product and Design to define the engineering strategy, strengthen delivery and operational excellence, and evolve an Agile, outcome focused, backlog led model. Through our Heads of Department, you'll create clarity and consistency in standards, security and regulatory compliance, while building a culture of ownership, learning and continuous improvement across our services. Why this role at AJ Bell Lead a modern engineering organisation at scale, with clear executive sponsorship and the ability to influence platform wide direction. Work on products that directly impact how hundreds of thousands of customers invest, balancing pace with resilience, security and regulatory expectations. Invest in ways of working: data led performance, engineering excellence, developer experience, AI enabled tooling and automation. Join a people first culture that values inclusion, development and long-term career growth. What you'll do Set the engineering vision, translating AJ Bell's strategy into a clear, measurable roadmap and operating plan. Build and sustain high performing teams by coaching engineering leaders, strengthening structure, and creating the conditions for speed, ownership and quality. Partner across Product, Design and senior stakeholders to align priorities, manage trade-offs and accelerate outcomes. Own delivery outcomes across multiple teams, setting goals, removing blockers, improving predictability and ensuring consistent execution. Evolve modern engineering practices, using AI, automation and DevOps to streamline delivery and shorten cycle times. Ensure services are reliable, secure and compliant, driving performance, resilience, observability and regulatory adherence. Lead key external integrations, partnering with vendors to deliver high quality, well governed capabilities. What we're looking for We're looking for a strategic, technically credible leader with a track record of building great engineering organisations and delivering complex change. Proven experience leading software engineering teams in complex environments; experience within FCA regulated financial services is a plus. Strong knowledge of modern platforms and delivery practices (cloud native architectures, DevOps, CI/CD and automated testing). Experience shaping technology strategy, running multiple teams, and delivering high quality outcomes through clear prioritisation and governance. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to engage at Board level and explain complex topics clearly to non-technical audiences. Demonstrable impact improving operational efficiency, engineering standards and team engagement. A passion for outcome driven delivery, continuous improvement and pragmatic innovation. Technical expertise we value: .NET, Angular/React/Vue, AWS (or equivalent cloud platforms), test automation, microservices, APIs and object oriented programming. About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest growing investment platforms, serving over 723,000 customers and managing £108.7 billion in assets. Through our award winning platform, we make investing simple, transparent, and enjoyable, helping people feel good investing. With 1,500+ employees across Manchester, London, and Bristol, we've been recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For six years running, as well as a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026. What we offer Competitive starting salary 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 with length of service plus holiday buy/sell scheme Pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions Discretionary bonus Buy As You Earn (BAYE) share scheme PMI, and health cash plan Free onsite gym, cycle to work scheme, and travel loans Enhanced parental leave (tiered on length of service) Employee Assistance Programme Professional development, ongoing technical training, and qualification support Social calendar including monthly payday drinks, summer party, Christmas party This is a Manchester-based hybrid role, with a minimum of 50% of working time spent in the office each month. Beyond this, we're looking for someone who is genuinely present in the business, building relationships, understanding our teams, and embedding themselves in our culture. This role will suit someone who values visibility, connection and being close to where decisions and collaboration happen. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
Operations Director Basildon Permanent Competitive + Flexible Benefits Summary: The Operations Director is a pivotal executive role responsible for strategic oversight, operational efficiency, and organizational growth. This position requires a combination of leadership, analytical skills, and operational expertise to ensure that the company's daily activities and long-term strategies are executed effectively. Operations Director oversees and coordinates all operational activities of an organization, ensuring efficiency, strategic alignment, and long-term growth in UK Power Networks. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning and Implementation : Collaborate with senior management to design and execute operational strategies that align with the company's long-term goals, ensuring all departments work cohesively toward organizational objectives. Daily Operations Management: Supervise and monitor day-to-day business activities, ensuring smooth functioning across departments such as HR, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and Marketing. Resource and Budget Management: Allocate human, financial, and material resources efficiently, oversee budgeting processes, and conduct cost analysis to maximize productivity and profitability. Performance Monitoring: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate departmental and organizational performance, making data-driven adjustments as needed. Policy and Process Improvement: Implement, review, and refine organizational policies, procedures, and workflows to enhance operational efficiency, quality, and compliance with regulations. Leadership and Team Supervision: Provide guidance to senior managers and department heads, inspire teams, delegate tasks appropriately, and foster a high-performance culture. Risk Management and Compliance: Identify operational risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure adherence to legal and industry standards. Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with executives, staff, and external partners to support strategic initiatives and operational improvements. Required Skills and Qualifications Leadership and Management: Ability to inspire, guide, and manage diverse teams effectively. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Evaluate operational data to make informed decisions and drive efficiency. Communication Skills : Strong verbal and written communication for interacting with stakeholders at all levels. Organizational and Time Management: Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant operational software. Educational Background: Typically a degree in business administration, management, or a related field, with relevant experience in operations or management. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Operations Director Basildon Permanent Competitive + Flexible Benefits Summary: The Operations Director is a pivotal executive role responsible for strategic oversight, operational efficiency, and organizational growth. This position requires a combination of leadership, analytical skills, and operational expertise to ensure that the company's daily activities and long-term strategies are executed effectively. Operations Director oversees and coordinates all operational activities of an organization, ensuring efficiency, strategic alignment, and long-term growth in UK Power Networks. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning and Implementation : Collaborate with senior management to design and execute operational strategies that align with the company's long-term goals, ensuring all departments work cohesively toward organizational objectives. Daily Operations Management: Supervise and monitor day-to-day business activities, ensuring smooth functioning across departments such as HR, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and Marketing. Resource and Budget Management: Allocate human, financial, and material resources efficiently, oversee budgeting processes, and conduct cost analysis to maximize productivity and profitability. Performance Monitoring: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate departmental and organizational performance, making data-driven adjustments as needed. Policy and Process Improvement: Implement, review, and refine organizational policies, procedures, and workflows to enhance operational efficiency, quality, and compliance with regulations. Leadership and Team Supervision: Provide guidance to senior managers and department heads, inspire teams, delegate tasks appropriately, and foster a high-performance culture. Risk Management and Compliance: Identify operational risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure adherence to legal and industry standards. Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with executives, staff, and external partners to support strategic initiatives and operational improvements. Required Skills and Qualifications Leadership and Management: Ability to inspire, guide, and manage diverse teams effectively. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Evaluate operational data to make informed decisions and drive efficiency. Communication Skills : Strong verbal and written communication for interacting with stakeholders at all levels. Organizational and Time Management: Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant operational software. Educational Background: Typically a degree in business administration, management, or a related field, with relevant experience in operations or management. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Senior Estimator Construction £65k £80k Car Allowance A leading UK construction and built environment contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join its growing commercial team, supporting a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work across construction, infrastructure, and FM projects. This is a key pre-construction role with real influence over cost planning, tendering, risk, and value engineering. Senior Estimator The Role As Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate, competitive, and commercially robust estimates from early-stage cost planning through to tender submission. Key Responsibilities: Preparing detailed cost estimates including labour, materials, plant, prelims, and overheads Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, and value engineering options Obtaining competitive pricing from subcontractors and suppliers Collaborating with design, operational, and commercial teams Supporting tender submissions, negotiations, and project handovers Presenting estimates and pricing strategies to senior stakeholders Salary & Benefits £65,000 £80,000 basic salary Company vehicle or £5,000 car allowance 25 days holiday bank holidays (option to buy more) Life assurance (2x salary) Gym discounts & cycle to work scheme Senior Estimator About You Proven experience as a Senior Estimator / Estimator within construction, infrastructure, or FM Relevant qualification: HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience) Strong Excel and estimating software skills Excellent understanding of construction methods, materials, and cost drivers Confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels If this looks suitable for your experience, please submit your CV now.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Estimator Construction £65k £80k Car Allowance A leading UK construction and built environment contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join its growing commercial team, supporting a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work across construction, infrastructure, and FM projects. This is a key pre-construction role with real influence over cost planning, tendering, risk, and value engineering. Senior Estimator The Role As Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate, competitive, and commercially robust estimates from early-stage cost planning through to tender submission. Key Responsibilities: Preparing detailed cost estimates including labour, materials, plant, prelims, and overheads Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, and value engineering options Obtaining competitive pricing from subcontractors and suppliers Collaborating with design, operational, and commercial teams Supporting tender submissions, negotiations, and project handovers Presenting estimates and pricing strategies to senior stakeholders Salary & Benefits £65,000 £80,000 basic salary Company vehicle or £5,000 car allowance 25 days holiday bank holidays (option to buy more) Life assurance (2x salary) Gym discounts & cycle to work scheme Senior Estimator About You Proven experience as a Senior Estimator / Estimator within construction, infrastructure, or FM Relevant qualification: HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience) Strong Excel and estimating software skills Excellent understanding of construction methods, materials, and cost drivers Confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels If this looks suitable for your experience, please submit your CV now.
To take a leading role in identifying, analysing and managing business and compliance risk and to draft, critically evaluate and agree robust terms and conditions for commercial contracts covering products and services supplied by, and to, the Group of Companies. Client Details A UK-based technology group that designs, manufactures, and supports advanced underwater and subsea technologies for global defence and commercial maritime customers Description Provide specialist legal advice and support on commercial contracts within the defence sector, including sales, IP licensing, procurement, collaboration, consulting, master services, indemnity, and non-disclosure agreements. Review and assess customer contractual terms and conditions, identifying deviations from Company standards and policies, and highlighting actual and potential risks relating to liability, intellectual property, warranties, and security. Advise on non-contractual legal matters where required and manage interactions with external legal advisers and specialists. Support commercial teams and senior management during contract negotiations by providing clear recommendations, options, and proposed amendments; liaising directly with customers where appropriate to achieve acceptable agreements. Contribute to the development of commercial and contractual awareness across the Group through guidance, updates, and structured training initiatives. Research and advise on country-specific legal and regulatory requirements impacting contractual obligations and Company compliance. Liaise with insurers, lawyers, and other external advisers to clarify contractual issues and obtain specialist input to support negotiations. Maintain accurate and auditable records for all non-standard contracts, including correspondence, policy deviations, amendments, and executed agreements. Ensure contract management activities align with Company policies, procedures, and best practice across the Group. Work closely with internal functions including Governance & Risk, Finance, Sales, HSE, and HR to ensure contractual compliance relating to insurance, export controls, health and safety, tax, and employment matters. Maintain strong working knowledge of FARs, DFARS, DPAS, DEFCONs, DEFFORMS, and other procurement regulations across multiple jurisdictions, and advise accordingly. Profile Law degree with strong commercial legal foundations. Proven experience in a Commercial / Contracts Manager or similar role, with hands-on expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial contracts in-house or private practice. Background in defence and related sectors (oil & gas, offshore renewables, engineering, oceanographic), with experience of complex, high-risk commercial agreements. Demonstrable experience in international and cross-border contracting, including ownership of bespoke drafting across multiple OpCos and jurisdictions. Advanced contract drafting capability, including collaboration, R&D, reseller, and agency agreements, with strong commercial risk analysis. Solid understanding of intellectual property, third-party software risks, and IP protection strategies. Strong commercial judgement, able to develop pragmatic risk-mitigation solutions within legal and regulatory frameworks. Comfortable working independently under pressure, managing volume, detail, and tight deadlines. Experience advising and influencing commercial teams and senior stakeholders in contract negotiations. Ability to lead reseller/agent frameworks, due diligence, and competition law advice across a group environment. Job Offer Discretionary performance-related bonus (PRP) based on company and individual performance 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days Flexible working arrangements scheme to support work-life balance Christmas shutdown, with additional paid time off over the festive period Generous pension scheme (Aviva), with company contributions increasing with age Group life assurance (6x basic salary death-in-service benefit) Group income protection scheme following company sick pay period Westfield Health Cash Plan providing cashback on healthcare and wellbeing services Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support for personal, legal, financial, and wellbeing matters) Cycle to Work scheme Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme and EV charging points at HQ (eligibility criteria apply) Training and development opportunities across the business Active wellbeing initiatives and programmes Costco membership available to employees Payroll giving scheme for charitable donations Regular social activities organised by a social committee Sonardyne Champions recognition scheme (£250 award) Long service awards recognising , and 40 years' service
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
To take a leading role in identifying, analysing and managing business and compliance risk and to draft, critically evaluate and agree robust terms and conditions for commercial contracts covering products and services supplied by, and to, the Group of Companies. Client Details A UK-based technology group that designs, manufactures, and supports advanced underwater and subsea technologies for global defence and commercial maritime customers Description Provide specialist legal advice and support on commercial contracts within the defence sector, including sales, IP licensing, procurement, collaboration, consulting, master services, indemnity, and non-disclosure agreements. Review and assess customer contractual terms and conditions, identifying deviations from Company standards and policies, and highlighting actual and potential risks relating to liability, intellectual property, warranties, and security. Advise on non-contractual legal matters where required and manage interactions with external legal advisers and specialists. Support commercial teams and senior management during contract negotiations by providing clear recommendations, options, and proposed amendments; liaising directly with customers where appropriate to achieve acceptable agreements. Contribute to the development of commercial and contractual awareness across the Group through guidance, updates, and structured training initiatives. Research and advise on country-specific legal and regulatory requirements impacting contractual obligations and Company compliance. Liaise with insurers, lawyers, and other external advisers to clarify contractual issues and obtain specialist input to support negotiations. Maintain accurate and auditable records for all non-standard contracts, including correspondence, policy deviations, amendments, and executed agreements. Ensure contract management activities align with Company policies, procedures, and best practice across the Group. Work closely with internal functions including Governance & Risk, Finance, Sales, HSE, and HR to ensure contractual compliance relating to insurance, export controls, health and safety, tax, and employment matters. Maintain strong working knowledge of FARs, DFARS, DPAS, DEFCONs, DEFFORMS, and other procurement regulations across multiple jurisdictions, and advise accordingly. Profile Law degree with strong commercial legal foundations. Proven experience in a Commercial / Contracts Manager or similar role, with hands-on expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial contracts in-house or private practice. Background in defence and related sectors (oil & gas, offshore renewables, engineering, oceanographic), with experience of complex, high-risk commercial agreements. Demonstrable experience in international and cross-border contracting, including ownership of bespoke drafting across multiple OpCos and jurisdictions. Advanced contract drafting capability, including collaboration, R&D, reseller, and agency agreements, with strong commercial risk analysis. Solid understanding of intellectual property, third-party software risks, and IP protection strategies. Strong commercial judgement, able to develop pragmatic risk-mitigation solutions within legal and regulatory frameworks. Comfortable working independently under pressure, managing volume, detail, and tight deadlines. Experience advising and influencing commercial teams and senior stakeholders in contract negotiations. Ability to lead reseller/agent frameworks, due diligence, and competition law advice across a group environment. Job Offer Discretionary performance-related bonus (PRP) based on company and individual performance 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days Flexible working arrangements scheme to support work-life balance Christmas shutdown, with additional paid time off over the festive period Generous pension scheme (Aviva), with company contributions increasing with age Group life assurance (6x basic salary death-in-service benefit) Group income protection scheme following company sick pay period Westfield Health Cash Plan providing cashback on healthcare and wellbeing services Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support for personal, legal, financial, and wellbeing matters) Cycle to Work scheme Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme and EV charging points at HQ (eligibility criteria apply) Training and development opportunities across the business Active wellbeing initiatives and programmes Costco membership available to employees Payroll giving scheme for charitable donations Regular social activities organised by a social committee Sonardyne Champions recognition scheme (£250 award) Long service awards recognising , and 40 years' service
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Civil Engineer to join our clients London studio. This is an exciting position to join an award-winning multidisciplinary engineering practice that prides itself on its close collaboration. As a senior member of the team, you will have the experience and confidence to manage the day-to-day technical delivery of projects, from early concept through to construction. You ll be reporting to an Associate or Associate Director, you will be responsible for producing and reviewing design work, coordinating with architects and other consultants, mentoring junior engineers, and helping to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and to the highest standards. What s on offer Hybrid / Flexi working Increased annual leave allowance for long service Day off on your birthday Paid half day per year for volunteering Reimbursement of professional membership fees Bonus Scheme Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave The role Lead the day-to-day technical delivery of civil engineering projects Act as project lead, design manager or discipline lead, as required Prepare and oversee the production of calculations, drawings, specifications and reports Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and fellow consultants throughout the design and construction process Attend design meetings, site inspections and construction progress reviews Monitor project budgets and programmes, identifying risks and resourcing needs Input into team resourcing and project programming in weekly team meetings What you need to succeed You ll need 5+ years UK post-graduate experience in civil engineering design, with a strong understanding of UK codes, procurement processes, and construction methods. Ideally you will hold a Level 7 qualification (MEng or equivalent) and be a Chartered Engineer or actively working towards Chartership. You will have the ability to carry out analysis and design of below-ground drainage, SuDS, external works, and highways works, working with relevant design software such as Civil 3D and Causeway Flow. You must have knowledge of producing viable civil engineering solutions, within the scope of a design brief, taking account of critical constraints, safety, sustainability, and cost.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Civil Engineer to join our clients London studio. This is an exciting position to join an award-winning multidisciplinary engineering practice that prides itself on its close collaboration. As a senior member of the team, you will have the experience and confidence to manage the day-to-day technical delivery of projects, from early concept through to construction. You ll be reporting to an Associate or Associate Director, you will be responsible for producing and reviewing design work, coordinating with architects and other consultants, mentoring junior engineers, and helping to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and to the highest standards. What s on offer Hybrid / Flexi working Increased annual leave allowance for long service Day off on your birthday Paid half day per year for volunteering Reimbursement of professional membership fees Bonus Scheme Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave The role Lead the day-to-day technical delivery of civil engineering projects Act as project lead, design manager or discipline lead, as required Prepare and oversee the production of calculations, drawings, specifications and reports Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and fellow consultants throughout the design and construction process Attend design meetings, site inspections and construction progress reviews Monitor project budgets and programmes, identifying risks and resourcing needs Input into team resourcing and project programming in weekly team meetings What you need to succeed You ll need 5+ years UK post-graduate experience in civil engineering design, with a strong understanding of UK codes, procurement processes, and construction methods. Ideally you will hold a Level 7 qualification (MEng or equivalent) and be a Chartered Engineer or actively working towards Chartership. You will have the ability to carry out analysis and design of below-ground drainage, SuDS, external works, and highways works, working with relevant design software such as Civil 3D and Causeway Flow. You must have knowledge of producing viable civil engineering solutions, within the scope of a design brief, taking account of critical constraints, safety, sustainability, and cost.
J ob Title: Geo-environmental Engineer Location: Gateshead Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 This is an excellent opportunity for a geo-environmental engineer to join a well-established Gateshead based environmental consultancy with expansion plans who work on a wide range of technically challenging projects. You will be part of a ground investigation team who offe exciting contaminated land projects and the training required to further develop your geo-environmental engineer skills. Geo-environmental Engineer package: Competitive salary 30,000 - 35,000 Hybrid working available Generous pension scheme Fantastic working conditions Flexible benefits Close support from seniors Full training Wide range of projects Gateshead office Company vehicle Your geo-environmental engineer duties will include: Site Investigation & Supervision: Overseeing onsite investigations, including drilling, trial pitting, and in-situ testing. Contamination Assessment: Assessing soil, groundwater, and ground gas data to identify contamination risks. Reporting: Producing Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 intrusive reports, and Remediation Strategies. Remediation Design & Management: Designing and supervising cleanup works to manage pollution, such as managing materials and earthworks on brownfield sites. Data Analysis & Modeling: Using software to develop conceptual site models to identify hazards and risks. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensuring projects adhere to environmental regulations, planning conditions, and health and safety legislation. Client & Stakeholder Communication: Collaborating with contractors, regulators, and clients to provide technical solutions and manage land quality issues. To be considered, you need to have a strong background of geology (including a geology related degree), experience in contaminated land projects and a full UK driving licence. Interested in this or other geo roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen at Penguin Recruitment. We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
J ob Title: Geo-environmental Engineer Location: Gateshead Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 This is an excellent opportunity for a geo-environmental engineer to join a well-established Gateshead based environmental consultancy with expansion plans who work on a wide range of technically challenging projects. You will be part of a ground investigation team who offe exciting contaminated land projects and the training required to further develop your geo-environmental engineer skills. Geo-environmental Engineer package: Competitive salary 30,000 - 35,000 Hybrid working available Generous pension scheme Fantastic working conditions Flexible benefits Close support from seniors Full training Wide range of projects Gateshead office Company vehicle Your geo-environmental engineer duties will include: Site Investigation & Supervision: Overseeing onsite investigations, including drilling, trial pitting, and in-situ testing. Contamination Assessment: Assessing soil, groundwater, and ground gas data to identify contamination risks. Reporting: Producing Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 intrusive reports, and Remediation Strategies. Remediation Design & Management: Designing and supervising cleanup works to manage pollution, such as managing materials and earthworks on brownfield sites. Data Analysis & Modeling: Using software to develop conceptual site models to identify hazards and risks. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensuring projects adhere to environmental regulations, planning conditions, and health and safety legislation. Client & Stakeholder Communication: Collaborating with contractors, regulators, and clients to provide technical solutions and manage land quality issues. To be considered, you need to have a strong background of geology (including a geology related degree), experience in contaminated land projects and a full UK driving licence. Interested in this or other geo roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen at Penguin Recruitment. We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
Estimator About the Role: We are seeking a highly capable and ambitious Estimator to join our team, a civil engineering and construction business. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on detailed analysis, commercial acumen, and delivering accurate and comprehensive project estimates. You will be responsible for managing the full estimating process, including tender reviews, risk assessments, and resource planning, while supporting the development of junior team members. Key Responsibilities: Review and interpret all tender documents thoroughly before pricing. Conduct full tender reviews and perform detailed risk analysis to ensure accurate and commercially viable estimates. Prepare programming/scheduling components as part of the estimate, including understanding resource requirements, job duration, and sequencing. Coach and develop junior team members, potentially preparing them to take on more senior responsibilities. Perform contract reviews and ensure effective handover of tender information to operations teams. Work closely with management to support strategic business objectives while leading the estimating function. Use estimating and programming software. Candidate Requirements: Proven experience as an estimator in a similar industry. Strong commercial awareness and ability to assess risks and opportunities in tender documents. Competence in programming/scheduling and resource planning. Ambition and desire to progress in a growing company. Strong coaching and mentoring skills, capable of developing junior staff. Office-based in Fife (no remote working options). What We Offer: Opportunity to work hand in hand with the Managing Director and influence business strategy. Chance to lead and develop the estimating team. Exposure to industry-standard software and systems for professional planning and estimating. Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Estimator About the Role: We are seeking a highly capable and ambitious Estimator to join our team, a civil engineering and construction business. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on detailed analysis, commercial acumen, and delivering accurate and comprehensive project estimates. You will be responsible for managing the full estimating process, including tender reviews, risk assessments, and resource planning, while supporting the development of junior team members. Key Responsibilities: Review and interpret all tender documents thoroughly before pricing. Conduct full tender reviews and perform detailed risk analysis to ensure accurate and commercially viable estimates. Prepare programming/scheduling components as part of the estimate, including understanding resource requirements, job duration, and sequencing. Coach and develop junior team members, potentially preparing them to take on more senior responsibilities. Perform contract reviews and ensure effective handover of tender information to operations teams. Work closely with management to support strategic business objectives while leading the estimating function. Use estimating and programming software. Candidate Requirements: Proven experience as an estimator in a similar industry. Strong commercial awareness and ability to assess risks and opportunities in tender documents. Competence in programming/scheduling and resource planning. Ambition and desire to progress in a growing company. Strong coaching and mentoring skills, capable of developing junior staff. Office-based in Fife (no remote working options). What We Offer: Opportunity to work hand in hand with the Managing Director and influence business strategy. Chance to lead and develop the estimating team. Exposure to industry-standard software and systems for professional planning and estimating. Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for construction or engineering projects. The role supports business development by ensuring competitive and commercially sound bids aligned with project requirements and company objectives. Key Responsibilities Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documents Prepare detailed cost estimates including labour, materials, plant, and subcontractors Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering options Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams Prepare and submit tender documentation within deadlines Attend pre- and post-tender meetings Maintain cost databases and historical records Support handover to project delivery teams Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications independently Proven experience preparing estimates and tender submissions Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications independently Experience in pricing projects across relevant sectors (e.g. residential, commercial, civils) Strong understanding of subcontractor procurement Familiarity with standard forms of contract (e.g. JCT, NEC) Good communication and stakeholder management skills Strong commercial awareness and risk assessment capability Experience managing a team or mentoring junior estimators Proven track record of winning work and delivering competitive bids Advanced knowledge of cost planning and value engineering Ability to liaise with senior stakeholders and clients Skills & Competencies Attention to detail and accuracy Commercial awareness Time management and ability to meet tight deadlines Negotiation skills Strong IT skills (Excel essential; estimating software preferred) Analytical thinking and problem-solving Desirable Qualifications Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Engineering Membership of professional body such as: RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) Typical Sectors in the North West Residential housing developments Commercial builds (offices, retail) Infrastructure and civil engineering Rail and transport projects Industrial and logistics facilities DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for construction or engineering projects. The role supports business development by ensuring competitive and commercially sound bids aligned with project requirements and company objectives. Key Responsibilities Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documents Prepare detailed cost estimates including labour, materials, plant, and subcontractors Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering options Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams Prepare and submit tender documentation within deadlines Attend pre- and post-tender meetings Maintain cost databases and historical records Support handover to project delivery teams Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications independently Proven experience preparing estimates and tender submissions Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications independently Experience in pricing projects across relevant sectors (e.g. residential, commercial, civils) Strong understanding of subcontractor procurement Familiarity with standard forms of contract (e.g. JCT, NEC) Good communication and stakeholder management skills Strong commercial awareness and risk assessment capability Experience managing a team or mentoring junior estimators Proven track record of winning work and delivering competitive bids Advanced knowledge of cost planning and value engineering Ability to liaise with senior stakeholders and clients Skills & Competencies Attention to detail and accuracy Commercial awareness Time management and ability to meet tight deadlines Negotiation skills Strong IT skills (Excel essential; estimating software preferred) Analytical thinking and problem-solving Desirable Qualifications Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Engineering Membership of professional body such as: RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) Typical Sectors in the North West Residential housing developments Commercial builds (offices, retail) Infrastructure and civil engineering Rail and transport projects Industrial and logistics facilities DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Relocate to the UK and Shape the Future of Advanced Electronics Engineering, Senior and Lead level Electronics Engineers Hardware PCB Design High-Speed Digital Manufacturing We are supporting a few major UK defence and advanced technology organisations that are expanding their electronics capability across multiple sites. To support this growth, they are seeking experienced electronics engineers across hardware design, PCB design, high-speed digital systems and electronics manufacturing. This is a genuine relocation opportunity for engineers looking to work on complex, safety-critical and high-reliability systems within a highly collaborative, well-funded engineering environment. Roles are available at Engineering, Senior, Principal and Lead level, depending on experience. Locations Stevenage, Marlow, Bristol, Maidenhead, Bolton and Basildon Hybrid working available depending on role and project requirements The Opportunities You will be joining multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering next-generation electronic systems used in defence, aerospace, security and space applications. Projects range from early concept and architecture through detailed design, manufacture, integration and support. Depending on your background, you may focus on one core discipline or work across the full lifecycle. Key Technical Areas Across the Roles Hardware and Digital Design Design and development of complex digital and analogue electronics High-speed digital design using MPSoC FPGA, DDR memory and high-speed serial interfaces Signal and power integrity analysis System architecture definition and technical leadership Board-level bring-up, test and debug PCB Design Layout of complex multi-layer PCBs from 4 to 20 layers High-speed, RF, analogue, digital and power designs EMC, TEMPEST and security-driven design considerations Liaison with fabricators and assembly partners DFM, DFT and stack-up definition Manufacturing Electronics and Engineering Development and optimisation of electronics manufacturing processes Support to assembly, integration and test activities Failure investigation and root cause analysis Manufacturing readiness and lifecycle governance Mentoring and support of production and engineering teams What We Are Looking For Strong experience in one or more of the following: hardware design, high-speed digital, PCB layout or electronics manufacturing Background in defence, aerospace, safety-critical or regulated environments is highly desirable Ability to work through the full product development lifecycle Experience collaborating with systems, software, mechanical and manufacturing teams British citizenship or eligibility to obtain UK security clearance is required for these roles Relocation and Benefits Structured relocation support for UK-based and international candidates Long-term technical career paths through Senior, Principal and Lead levels Hybrid and flexible working options dependent on project classification Access to advanced facilities, tools and test environments Work on cutting-edge technology with real-world impact
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Relocate to the UK and Shape the Future of Advanced Electronics Engineering, Senior and Lead level Electronics Engineers Hardware PCB Design High-Speed Digital Manufacturing We are supporting a few major UK defence and advanced technology organisations that are expanding their electronics capability across multiple sites. To support this growth, they are seeking experienced electronics engineers across hardware design, PCB design, high-speed digital systems and electronics manufacturing. This is a genuine relocation opportunity for engineers looking to work on complex, safety-critical and high-reliability systems within a highly collaborative, well-funded engineering environment. Roles are available at Engineering, Senior, Principal and Lead level, depending on experience. Locations Stevenage, Marlow, Bristol, Maidenhead, Bolton and Basildon Hybrid working available depending on role and project requirements The Opportunities You will be joining multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering next-generation electronic systems used in defence, aerospace, security and space applications. Projects range from early concept and architecture through detailed design, manufacture, integration and support. Depending on your background, you may focus on one core discipline or work across the full lifecycle. Key Technical Areas Across the Roles Hardware and Digital Design Design and development of complex digital and analogue electronics High-speed digital design using MPSoC FPGA, DDR memory and high-speed serial interfaces Signal and power integrity analysis System architecture definition and technical leadership Board-level bring-up, test and debug PCB Design Layout of complex multi-layer PCBs from 4 to 20 layers High-speed, RF, analogue, digital and power designs EMC, TEMPEST and security-driven design considerations Liaison with fabricators and assembly partners DFM, DFT and stack-up definition Manufacturing Electronics and Engineering Development and optimisation of electronics manufacturing processes Support to assembly, integration and test activities Failure investigation and root cause analysis Manufacturing readiness and lifecycle governance Mentoring and support of production and engineering teams What We Are Looking For Strong experience in one or more of the following: hardware design, high-speed digital, PCB layout or electronics manufacturing Background in defence, aerospace, safety-critical or regulated environments is highly desirable Ability to work through the full product development lifecycle Experience collaborating with systems, software, mechanical and manufacturing teams British citizenship or eligibility to obtain UK security clearance is required for these roles Relocation and Benefits Structured relocation support for UK-based and international candidates Long-term technical career paths through Senior, Principal and Lead levels Hybrid and flexible working options dependent on project classification Access to advanced facilities, tools and test environments Work on cutting-edge technology with real-world impact
Our client, a leading engineering consultancy in the water sector, is currently seeking a motivated Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a permanent role, ideal for individuals passionate about developing their career within the civil engineering field, specifically within water projects. Key Responsibilities: Assisting in the design and analysis of water-related civil engineering projects Conducting site inspections and surveys to collect data Collaborating with senior engineers and project managers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions Preparing technical reports and documentation Performing hydraulic modelling and calculations Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations Contributing to project meetings and presenting findings Supporting the development of innovative and sustainable engineering designs Job Requirements: Understanding of civil engineering principles, particularly within the water sector Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field Commitment to ongoing professional development Benefits: Competitive salary Opportunity to work on a variety of challenging water-related projects Mentorship from experienced engineers Professional development and career progression opportunities Supportive and inclusive work environment Employee benefits package If you are a recent graduate with a keen interest in civil engineering and a desire to work on meaningful water projects, we would love to hear from you.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Our client, a leading engineering consultancy in the water sector, is currently seeking a motivated Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a permanent role, ideal for individuals passionate about developing their career within the civil engineering field, specifically within water projects. Key Responsibilities: Assisting in the design and analysis of water-related civil engineering projects Conducting site inspections and surveys to collect data Collaborating with senior engineers and project managers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions Preparing technical reports and documentation Performing hydraulic modelling and calculations Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations Contributing to project meetings and presenting findings Supporting the development of innovative and sustainable engineering designs Job Requirements: Understanding of civil engineering principles, particularly within the water sector Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field Commitment to ongoing professional development Benefits: Competitive salary Opportunity to work on a variety of challenging water-related projects Mentorship from experienced engineers Professional development and career progression opportunities Supportive and inclusive work environment Employee benefits package If you are a recent graduate with a keen interest in civil engineering and a desire to work on meaningful water projects, we would love to hear from you.
We are proud to be partnering with a leading contractor in the construction industry, renowned for delivering high-profile infrastructure projects, including major Highways works. This contractor has a strong reputation for quality and efficiency, and they are currently delivering an exciting, large-scale highways scheme. Due to the high turnover of changes and the sheer volume of work, they are looking to expand their team by hiring a dedicated and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. The Role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be working on one of the contractor's most significant and high-profile projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of work and change. You will be expected to manage the financial aspects of the project, oversee cost control, and ensure the project is delivered within budget. You will be joining a dynamic team, where your contribution will play a key role in the success of the scheme. Key Responsibilities: Take full responsibility for the quantity surveying aspects of the highways project, including cost planning, monitoring, and reporting. Manage and track financial performance, ensuring cost forecasts are accurate, and changes are well-documented and accounted for. Prepare and issue monthly valuations, cost reports, and other financial documentation in line with project requirements. Navigate a high turnover of changes with a focus on ensuring smooth contract administration and commercial control. Collaborate with the project management team, subcontractors, and clients to resolve any issues or disputes efficiently. Mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance and ensuring high standards of work. Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships to ensure effective communication and project success. The Candidate Our client is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a proven background in highways or infrastructure projects, who has experience managing a high volume of work and a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You'll be a self-starter who can manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines, all while maintaining exceptional standards of work and communication. Essential Requirements: Degree in Quantity Surveying or a relevant construction-related qualification. Ideally, RICS membership or working towards it. Extensive experience in a senior QS role, particularly within the highways or infrastructure sector. Proven ability to manage significant turnover of changes and high volumes of work. Strong knowledge of contract law, financial management, and commercial processes. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels. Proficient in cost management software and Microsoft Office applications. If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a leading contractor on an exciting highways project, click APPLY NOW or call Luke Clifford on (phone number removed).
Apr 30, 2026
Contractor
We are proud to be partnering with a leading contractor in the construction industry, renowned for delivering high-profile infrastructure projects, including major Highways works. This contractor has a strong reputation for quality and efficiency, and they are currently delivering an exciting, large-scale highways scheme. Due to the high turnover of changes and the sheer volume of work, they are looking to expand their team by hiring a dedicated and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. The Role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be working on one of the contractor's most significant and high-profile projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of work and change. You will be expected to manage the financial aspects of the project, oversee cost control, and ensure the project is delivered within budget. You will be joining a dynamic team, where your contribution will play a key role in the success of the scheme. Key Responsibilities: Take full responsibility for the quantity surveying aspects of the highways project, including cost planning, monitoring, and reporting. Manage and track financial performance, ensuring cost forecasts are accurate, and changes are well-documented and accounted for. Prepare and issue monthly valuations, cost reports, and other financial documentation in line with project requirements. Navigate a high turnover of changes with a focus on ensuring smooth contract administration and commercial control. Collaborate with the project management team, subcontractors, and clients to resolve any issues or disputes efficiently. Mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance and ensuring high standards of work. Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships to ensure effective communication and project success. The Candidate Our client is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a proven background in highways or infrastructure projects, who has experience managing a high volume of work and a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You'll be a self-starter who can manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines, all while maintaining exceptional standards of work and communication. Essential Requirements: Degree in Quantity Surveying or a relevant construction-related qualification. Ideally, RICS membership or working towards it. Extensive experience in a senior QS role, particularly within the highways or infrastructure sector. Proven ability to manage significant turnover of changes and high volumes of work. Strong knowledge of contract law, financial management, and commercial processes. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels. Proficient in cost management software and Microsoft Office applications. If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a leading contractor on an exciting highways project, click APPLY NOW or call Luke Clifford on (phone number removed).
