Principal Civil Engineer Location: Tamworth Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 Are you a Principal Civil Engineer looking to lead major water sector projects within a fast-growing consultancy where your technical input genuinely shapes delivery? This Principal Civil Engineer opportunity in Tamworth offers strategic responsibility, technical leadership and long-term progression within an ambitious and collaborative business. A growing engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the delivery of water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects across the UK. As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will act as a technical authority across multidisciplinary schemes, working closely with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery from feasibility through to construction support. The Principal Civil Engineer will oversee technical governance, mentor engineers and support business growth while driving quality and innovation across the civil engineering team. This Principal Civil Engineer role suits someone who enjoys leadership, project ownership and helping shape a growing consultancy environment. Key responsibilities Lead civil design and delivery for water and wastewater projects Oversee RC design, foundations and associated civil works Review and approve technical reports, drawings and specifications Coordinate with mechanical, electrical and process engineering teams Undertake site visits, inspections and construction support activities Mentor and develop senior and junior engineers Manage project budgets, programmes and resource planning Support proposals, bids and business development activities Promote quality assurance, health and safety and continuous improvement Candidate requirements Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline Chartered Engineer status with ICE, IStructE, CIWEM or similar Around 10 years' experience within the UK water sector Strong technical understanding of non-infrastructure project delivery Experience using tools such as TEDDS, STAAD, Tekla or AutoCAD Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills Full UK driving licence Why apply This Principal Civil Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a fast-growing consultancy where progression, flexibility and employee wellbeing are genuine priorities. The salary for this Principal Civil Engineer position is £60,000 - £70,000, alongside bonus, pension, life insurance, flexible working, professional membership support and strong leadership development opportunities. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Principal Civil Engineer Location: Tamworth Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 Are you a Principal Civil Engineer looking to lead major water sector projects within a fast-growing consultancy where your technical input genuinely shapes delivery? This Principal Civil Engineer opportunity in Tamworth offers strategic responsibility, technical leadership and long-term progression within an ambitious and collaborative business. A growing engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the delivery of water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects across the UK. As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will act as a technical authority across multidisciplinary schemes, working closely with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery from feasibility through to construction support. The Principal Civil Engineer will oversee technical governance, mentor engineers and support business growth while driving quality and innovation across the civil engineering team. This Principal Civil Engineer role suits someone who enjoys leadership, project ownership and helping shape a growing consultancy environment. Key responsibilities Lead civil design and delivery for water and wastewater projects Oversee RC design, foundations and associated civil works Review and approve technical reports, drawings and specifications Coordinate with mechanical, electrical and process engineering teams Undertake site visits, inspections and construction support activities Mentor and develop senior and junior engineers Manage project budgets, programmes and resource planning Support proposals, bids and business development activities Promote quality assurance, health and safety and continuous improvement Candidate requirements Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline Chartered Engineer status with ICE, IStructE, CIWEM or similar Around 10 years' experience within the UK water sector Strong technical understanding of non-infrastructure project delivery Experience using tools such as TEDDS, STAAD, Tekla or AutoCAD Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills Full UK driving licence Why apply This Principal Civil Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a fast-growing consultancy where progression, flexibility and employee wellbeing are genuine priorities. The salary for this Principal Civil Engineer position is £60,000 - £70,000, alongside bonus, pension, life insurance, flexible working, professional membership support and strong leadership development opportunities. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.
Job Description Job Title: Electrical Systems Engineer Working Pattern: Days Working location: Derby/Hybrid An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Local technical specialist focusing on Electrical Design and Electrical Measurements for Test Equipment, Test Facility and Rig Facilities, Mechanical and Electrical systems. Providing oversight of definitions, technical specifications, commissioning documentation and activities and ensuring methods and standards are updated on the Civil and Defence portfolio of Test Facilities. Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture What you will be doing: With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to: • Strategy: Actively participates in the development and execution of the strategy with respect to their area of specialism; is regarded as a thought leader influencing senior business and technical leaders. • Project Definition: Leads the definition of capability projects including capturing requirements, creating proposals, achieving stakeholder approval, acquiring funding and aligning partner support Capability Development: Leads the development and application of new capabilities; leads capability development projects Problem Solving: Leads the resolution of new and emerging technical, compliance and business problems, integrating cross-functional business processes, using analytical processes and applying professional judgement Collaboration: Proactively participates in internal and external networks of fellow specialists to further the understanding of the specialist subject; actively involved in the implementation of strategic collaborative relationships Leadership: Provides technical direction to peers and more junior professionals, and technical leadership to teams and projects within their specialism People Capability: Supports the definition of skill and professional knowledge within their area of specialism; identifies, co-ordinates and delivers training; supports the development of other specialists; provides active mentoring Standards Definition: Participates with external authorities in the development of relevant policies, standards and best practices; ensures these are defined, shared and adopted within the group Knowledge Sharing: Leads the sharing of Best Practice; represents their business as an authority in their defined subject; provides concise justification for decisions; records and captures salient information in reports and systems Foundation Capability: Follow the relevant engineering accountabilities with sufficient competency depth in area of specialism Who we're looking for: At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. To be successful in this role you will need to: A deep understanding of specialist subject and proven ability to influence key decisions. Understanding of Intellectual Property and Export Control requirements. Develop electrical product strategy aligned to future products, focusing on test and measurement capability required to underpin the future product strategy. Assess the impact of EMI/EMC of current and future products on traditional measurement sensors and work with the relevant SME's to develop new measurement techniques for electrical driven units on engine. Produce a white paper strategy document for the test policy and capability to address EMI/EMC for Defence and Civil Test Facilities, including options, cost benefit analysis, potential investment profile and facility capability gaps. Work as part of an integrated project team to develop and demonstrate TRL technology to understand the implications of the new electrical architecture systems. Lead the wider Team of measurement engineers to develop IST's (Instrumentation Standards and Techniques) for new electrical measurements. Define list of Electrical measurement IST's required and deliver to plan and stored in the required corporate tool. Provide electrical design oversight, guidance and coaching on complex projects, help and support electrical designers to develop requirements early in complex projects. Fibreoptics and Quantum sensing - develop vision and strategy working with UTC's. Lead the electrical measurement CoP (Community of Practice), participate in this and collaborate with the global community across these other topics including IST's and EMC/EMI. To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individualswho are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive Grade: Level C Management Closing date: 28/10/26 Any questions please contact Chris Jefferies As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Validation and Verification Posting Date 14 Oct 2026; 00:10 Posting End Date 27 Oct 2026
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Job Description Job Title: Electrical Systems Engineer Working Pattern: Days Working location: Derby/Hybrid An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Local technical specialist focusing on Electrical Design and Electrical Measurements for Test Equipment, Test Facility and Rig Facilities, Mechanical and Electrical systems. Providing oversight of definitions, technical specifications, commissioning documentation and activities and ensuring methods and standards are updated on the Civil and Defence portfolio of Test Facilities. Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture What you will be doing: With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to: • Strategy: Actively participates in the development and execution of the strategy with respect to their area of specialism; is regarded as a thought leader influencing senior business and technical leaders. • Project Definition: Leads the definition of capability projects including capturing requirements, creating proposals, achieving stakeholder approval, acquiring funding and aligning partner support Capability Development: Leads the development and application of new capabilities; leads capability development projects Problem Solving: Leads the resolution of new and emerging technical, compliance and business problems, integrating cross-functional business processes, using analytical processes and applying professional judgement Collaboration: Proactively participates in internal and external networks of fellow specialists to further the understanding of the specialist subject; actively involved in the implementation of strategic collaborative relationships Leadership: Provides technical direction to peers and more junior professionals, and technical leadership to teams and projects within their specialism People Capability: Supports the definition of skill and professional knowledge within their area of specialism; identifies, co-ordinates and delivers training; supports the development of other specialists; provides active mentoring Standards Definition: Participates with external authorities in the development of relevant policies, standards and best practices; ensures these are defined, shared and adopted within the group Knowledge Sharing: Leads the sharing of Best Practice; represents their business as an authority in their defined subject; provides concise justification for decisions; records and captures salient information in reports and systems Foundation Capability: Follow the relevant engineering accountabilities with sufficient competency depth in area of specialism Who we're looking for: At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. To be successful in this role you will need to: A deep understanding of specialist subject and proven ability to influence key decisions. Understanding of Intellectual Property and Export Control requirements. Develop electrical product strategy aligned to future products, focusing on test and measurement capability required to underpin the future product strategy. Assess the impact of EMI/EMC of current and future products on traditional measurement sensors and work with the relevant SME's to develop new measurement techniques for electrical driven units on engine. Produce a white paper strategy document for the test policy and capability to address EMI/EMC for Defence and Civil Test Facilities, including options, cost benefit analysis, potential investment profile and facility capability gaps. Work as part of an integrated project team to develop and demonstrate TRL technology to understand the implications of the new electrical architecture systems. Lead the wider Team of measurement engineers to develop IST's (Instrumentation Standards and Techniques) for new electrical measurements. Define list of Electrical measurement IST's required and deliver to plan and stored in the required corporate tool. Provide electrical design oversight, guidance and coaching on complex projects, help and support electrical designers to develop requirements early in complex projects. Fibreoptics and Quantum sensing - develop vision and strategy working with UTC's. Lead the electrical measurement CoP (Community of Practice), participate in this and collaborate with the global community across these other topics including IST's and EMC/EMI. To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individualswho are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive Grade: Level C Management Closing date: 28/10/26 Any questions please contact Chris Jefferies As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Validation and Verification Posting Date 14 Oct 2026; 00:10 Posting End Date 27 Oct 2026
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Obsolescence Management Engineer Apprentice - Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Apprenticeship Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Crawley Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits of the programme: Earn a salary while studying for your degree Gain hands-on experience in a real engineering environment Receive job-specific training and development Achieve a recognised engineering qualification Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship Have your university tuition fees fully paid About the Role As an Obsolescence Management Engineer Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to become a confident and capable engineer. Working as part of our Obsolescence Management Component Engineering team, you will support the delivery of systems and equipment solutions, ensuring projects are supported and managed throughout production and during their agreed support contract within budget. Your responsibilities may include: Supporting equipment requirements and design activities Contributing to project reviews Participating in product testing and mitigation activities Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving Visiting customer sites where required Working with experienced Obsolescence Manager/ Component engineers on live projects What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practice Understanding and working with complex engineering systems and how to support them. Different engineering roles and activities across live projects The Obsolescence Management and Component engineering Lifecycle and key engineering processes Requirements capture, requirements management and system design techniques Obsolescence Management and Component Engineering tools and methods Testing, integration, verification, validation and qualification (IVVQ) activities Structured and methodical approaches to problem solving and investigation Degree Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Apprenticeship with Warwick University, following the Electrical/Electronic Technical Support pathway. The programme is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining: On-campus teaching (approx. 12 x 3-day blocks per academic year) Virtual coaching sessions Online learning resources Self-directed learning activities Programme structure: Years 1 and 2 Build a broad engineering foundation across: Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering Electronics Materials engineering Design engineering Computational engineering Years 3 and 4 Progress onto your specialist pathway Apply your learning to real projects within our function in Crawley Throughout the four-year programme, you will combine university study with practical workplace experience, developing both academic knowledge and professional engineering skills. Entry Requirements To apply, you will need: A Levels 112 UCAS tariff points A Levels Grade B or above in Maths, at least one additional STEM or engineering subject GCSEs Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above Must include: English Language Mathematics an additional STEM subject Please note that applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme. Benefits Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum Performance-related pay uplifts Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) Contributory Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Hybrid/flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development support Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives Life Cover 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - . Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Obsolescence Management Engineer Apprentice - Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Apprenticeship Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Crawley Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits of the programme: Earn a salary while studying for your degree Gain hands-on experience in a real engineering environment Receive job-specific training and development Achieve a recognised engineering qualification Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship Have your university tuition fees fully paid About the Role As an Obsolescence Management Engineer Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to become a confident and capable engineer. Working as part of our Obsolescence Management Component Engineering team, you will support the delivery of systems and equipment solutions, ensuring projects are supported and managed throughout production and during their agreed support contract within budget. Your responsibilities may include: Supporting equipment requirements and design activities Contributing to project reviews Participating in product testing and mitigation activities Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving Visiting customer sites where required Working with experienced Obsolescence Manager/ Component engineers on live projects What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practice Understanding and working with complex engineering systems and how to support them. Different engineering roles and activities across live projects The Obsolescence Management and Component engineering Lifecycle and key engineering processes Requirements capture, requirements management and system design techniques Obsolescence Management and Component Engineering tools and methods Testing, integration, verification, validation and qualification (IVVQ) activities Structured and methodical approaches to problem solving and investigation Degree Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Apprenticeship with Warwick University, following the Electrical/Electronic Technical Support pathway. The programme is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining: On-campus teaching (approx. 12 x 3-day blocks per academic year) Virtual coaching sessions Online learning resources Self-directed learning activities Programme structure: Years 1 and 2 Build a broad engineering foundation across: Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering Electronics Materials engineering Design engineering Computational engineering Years 3 and 4 Progress onto your specialist pathway Apply your learning to real projects within our function in Crawley Throughout the four-year programme, you will combine university study with practical workplace experience, developing both academic knowledge and professional engineering skills. Entry Requirements To apply, you will need: A Levels 112 UCAS tariff points A Levels Grade B or above in Maths, at least one additional STEM or engineering subject GCSEs Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above Must include: English Language Mathematics an additional STEM subject Please note that applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme. Benefits Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum Performance-related pay uplifts Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) Contributory Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Hybrid/flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development support Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives Life Cover 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - . Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Job Description Job Title: Working Pattern: Days Working location: Solihull/Hybrid An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Control and Instrumentation team in Solihull. Based within the Derwent Building, the Fuel System Test department deliver and operate test rigs and equipment for the development testing and production acceptance testing of hydromechanical fuel system components. The Test Facilities capability team is responsible for acquiring new capability and modifications of test facilities to support the testing of the hydromechanical fuel system components and emerging technologies aligned to product line strategies. Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture What you will be doing: As a Test Systems Engineer, you will work as part of a multidiscipline team taking responsibility for the control and instrumentation system to deliver projects ranging from test equipment to whole test facilities and rigs. You will also: Be responsible for defined technical packages / investigations of work providing delivery of a control and instrumentation systems from requirements capture to commissioned systems. Write concise, unambiguous requirements and specifications, in line with a systems engineering approach. Develop bespoke Control, Instrumentation and Safety system designs to meet the demanding requirements of the test equipment bespoke for the units and subsystems under test. Work as part of team, against demanding timescales, managing both internal & external resources and customers stakeholders, Support/lead through delivering against a gated design process including supporting of design reviews. Lead/support any onsite commissioning of test facilities including training and handover to the test operations team. Who we're looking for: At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Qualified to a degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline or qualified by experience. Experience of working in test applications. Experience of Fuel, Actuation, Electrical Aerospace systems would be beneficial. Experience of working on ATEX systems. A background in Electronics would be beneficial. Working knowledge of the general Health & Safety Standards and safety risk reduction processes (such as HAZOP and FMEA) and design mitigation solutions. Experience of working on instrumentation measurement systems, safety PLC integration, control systems would be beneficial. To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individualswho are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive Grade: CDS 7 - 10 Closing date: 27/10/26 Any questions please contact Chris Jefferies As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Validation and Verification Posting Date 15 Oct 2026; 00:10 Posting End Date 25 Oct 2026
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Job Description Job Title: Working Pattern: Days Working location: Solihull/Hybrid An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Control and Instrumentation team in Solihull. Based within the Derwent Building, the Fuel System Test department deliver and operate test rigs and equipment for the development testing and production acceptance testing of hydromechanical fuel system components. The Test Facilities capability team is responsible for acquiring new capability and modifications of test facilities to support the testing of the hydromechanical fuel system components and emerging technologies aligned to product line strategies. Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture What you will be doing: As a Test Systems Engineer, you will work as part of a multidiscipline team taking responsibility for the control and instrumentation system to deliver projects ranging from test equipment to whole test facilities and rigs. You will also: Be responsible for defined technical packages / investigations of work providing delivery of a control and instrumentation systems from requirements capture to commissioned systems. Write concise, unambiguous requirements and specifications, in line with a systems engineering approach. Develop bespoke Control, Instrumentation and Safety system designs to meet the demanding requirements of the test equipment bespoke for the units and subsystems under test. Work as part of team, against demanding timescales, managing both internal & external resources and customers stakeholders, Support/lead through delivering against a gated design process including supporting of design reviews. Lead/support any onsite commissioning of test facilities including training and handover to the test operations team. Who we're looking for: At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Qualified to a degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline or qualified by experience. Experience of working in test applications. Experience of Fuel, Actuation, Electrical Aerospace systems would be beneficial. Experience of working on ATEX systems. A background in Electronics would be beneficial. Working knowledge of the general Health & Safety Standards and safety risk reduction processes (such as HAZOP and FMEA) and design mitigation solutions. Experience of working on instrumentation measurement systems, safety PLC integration, control systems would be beneficial. To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individualswho are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive Grade: CDS 7 - 10 Closing date: 27/10/26 Any questions please contact Chris Jefferies As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Validation and Verification Posting Date 15 Oct 2026; 00:10 Posting End Date 25 Oct 2026
Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Senior Electronics Engineer Reading - Hybrid Working Thales OME designs a range of state-of-the-art solutions for some of the most technically advanced defence and security platforms in the world, and we're seeking talented engineers who can apply their knowledge and skills in an electronics role. We have over 100 years' experience in design and manufacture of state-of-the-art Periscopes and Optronics and have led Optronics innovation on a global scale, by combining world-leading expertise from across the Thales group. Overview This role covers all aspects of the product lifecycle, from requirements through specification, concept studies, design and development, integration, validation and qualification. This is a great opportunity for an experienced electronics engineer to build technical skills, widen their systems understanding and develop their career. Key responsibilities of the role Undertake design of complex electronic circuit assemblies or architectures, from concept through to system integration & qualification Lead discussions with a multi-disciplinary team (systems, mechanical, software, safety, etc) to develop an optimum solution Work collaboratively with the project team to ensure products meet all their requirements and comply with regulatory safety and environmental standards Contribute to the development of the wider electronics team, including mentoring junior members of staff, overseeing the implementation of improvements and reviewing the work of peers Generate electronics specifications, architectures, and development or verification plan Support the bid process through generation of estimates and consultancy on electronic solution Present robust engineering solutions at design reviews Monitor progress of work against cost, schedule and performance Experience and skill required We are looking for a forward thinking individual with the following skills and experience: Experience of electronic design throughout the design lifecycle Previous use of schematic capture packages (Cadence, Mentor Graphics or similar) Development of electronic products in a formal environment Experience testing at circuit board and system level (eg. board bring-up and debug, EMC testing) Preparation of sub-system requirements/procurement specs General understanding of engineering process and design lifecycles What we can offer We're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Our packages will include bonus, a strong pension contribute plan matched up to 7%, Private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities. Flexibility Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity. UK Eyes Only: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Senior Electronics Engineer Reading - Hybrid Working Thales OME designs a range of state-of-the-art solutions for some of the most technically advanced defence and security platforms in the world, and we're seeking talented engineers who can apply their knowledge and skills in an electronics role. We have over 100 years' experience in design and manufacture of state-of-the-art Periscopes and Optronics and have led Optronics innovation on a global scale, by combining world-leading expertise from across the Thales group. Overview This role covers all aspects of the product lifecycle, from requirements through specification, concept studies, design and development, integration, validation and qualification. This is a great opportunity for an experienced electronics engineer to build technical skills, widen their systems understanding and develop their career. Key responsibilities of the role Undertake design of complex electronic circuit assemblies or architectures, from concept through to system integration & qualification Lead discussions with a multi-disciplinary team (systems, mechanical, software, safety, etc) to develop an optimum solution Work collaboratively with the project team to ensure products meet all their requirements and comply with regulatory safety and environmental standards Contribute to the development of the wider electronics team, including mentoring junior members of staff, overseeing the implementation of improvements and reviewing the work of peers Generate electronics specifications, architectures, and development or verification plan Support the bid process through generation of estimates and consultancy on electronic solution Present robust engineering solutions at design reviews Monitor progress of work against cost, schedule and performance Experience and skill required We are looking for a forward thinking individual with the following skills and experience: Experience of electronic design throughout the design lifecycle Previous use of schematic capture packages (Cadence, Mentor Graphics or similar) Development of electronic products in a formal environment Experience testing at circuit board and system level (eg. board bring-up and debug, EMC testing) Preparation of sub-system requirements/procurement specs General understanding of engineering process and design lifecycles What we can offer We're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Our packages will include bonus, a strong pension contribute plan matched up to 7%, Private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities. Flexibility Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity. UK Eyes Only: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Are you a dedicated and experienced Site Manager with a background in Manufacturing or engineering? We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Project Site Manager to join the DS Smith team for a 12-month contract. You will be instrumental in ensuring the successful and compliant delivery of a major Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) project on site, providing essential contractor support and expertise throughout the project lifecycle. Role: Project Site Manager Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EW Hours: Flexibility is needed as you will be working any 5 days out of 7 from 7.30am - 6pm Salary: £550 - £680 per day This is a hands on contractor management role to support the leadership team during the delivery of a specific project and the ideal candidate will be someone who has previous experience as a project site manager, managing the installation, removal and upgrade of manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities: Permit Management: Issue & closure of permits to contractors RAMS: Review all RAMs and approve or reject Deliveries: Oversee deliveries & collection of materials, vehicles, skips & machinery CDM Management: Update project planner with progress reports, coordinate daily works, daily audits Site Inductions: Delivery of all site inductions General site maintenance: Vehicle checks, responsible for chemicals and flammables Tool box talks Incident/accidents investigations Essential requirements: IOSH Managing Safely Strong understanding of CDM regulations Engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical) Experience reviewing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans. Excellent leadership and stakeholder skills Previous experience of contractor management Competent with MS office Desirable: NEBOSH Experience of AutoCAD Benefits: Advice and editing on your current CV Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role Paid holiday Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts Chance to receive £300 for referring a friend Opportunity for progression into permanent roles Competitive rates of pay Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check. Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 24, 2026
Full time
Are you a dedicated and experienced Site Manager with a background in Manufacturing or engineering? We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Project Site Manager to join the DS Smith team for a 12-month contract. You will be instrumental in ensuring the successful and compliant delivery of a major Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) project on site, providing essential contractor support and expertise throughout the project lifecycle. Role: Project Site Manager Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EW Hours: Flexibility is needed as you will be working any 5 days out of 7 from 7.30am - 6pm Salary: £550 - £680 per day This is a hands on contractor management role to support the leadership team during the delivery of a specific project and the ideal candidate will be someone who has previous experience as a project site manager, managing the installation, removal and upgrade of manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities: Permit Management: Issue & closure of permits to contractors RAMS: Review all RAMs and approve or reject Deliveries: Oversee deliveries & collection of materials, vehicles, skips & machinery CDM Management: Update project planner with progress reports, coordinate daily works, daily audits Site Inductions: Delivery of all site inductions General site maintenance: Vehicle checks, responsible for chemicals and flammables Tool box talks Incident/accidents investigations Essential requirements: IOSH Managing Safely Strong understanding of CDM regulations Engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical) Experience reviewing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans. Excellent leadership and stakeholder skills Previous experience of contractor management Competent with MS office Desirable: NEBOSH Experience of AutoCAD Benefits: Advice and editing on your current CV Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role Paid holiday Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts Chance to receive £300 for referring a friend Opportunity for progression into permanent roles Competitive rates of pay Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check. Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
HNC/HND Engineering Lecturer - Mechanical or Electrical Coventry Full-time £40,000-£42,000 We're looking for an experienced Engineering Lecturer / Engineer to deliver HNC and HND level engineering programmes, with opportunities available across Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. This is a primarily classroom-based role, focused on delivering the engineering theory, mathematics and principles that underpin a successful engineering career. You'll be teaching learners who are progressing through higher-level engineering qualifications, helping them understand the theory behind the systems, processes and technologies they encounter in industry. The Role You'll deliver engaging, technically accurate teaching across HNC/HND Engineering programmes, covering areas such as: Engineering Science Engineering Mathematics Engineering Principles Mechanical Engineering Principles Electrical and Electronic Principles Engineering Systems Technical problem solving Applied engineering theory The role will involve: Planning and delivering classroom-based HNC/HND lessons Teaching complex engineering theory and principles in a clear and practical way Developing lesson plans, presentations and learning resources Supporting learners with assignments, projects and technical development Assessing learner work and providing constructive feedback Monitoring learner progress and supporting successful completion of their qualifications Linking engineering theory to real-world industrial applications Keeping subject knowledge and teaching content aligned with current engineering practice Creating a positive, professional and engaging learning environment About You You'll have a strong technical background and be confident delivering higher-level engineering theory to learners. You'll need: A relevant HNC, HND, degree or equivalent higher-level engineering qualification Strong technical knowledge in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering A good understanding of Engineering Mathematics, Science and Principles Experience working in engineering, education, training or technical delivery The ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly Strong written and verbal communication skills Desirable Teaching or training qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent Previous experience delivering HNC/HND Engineering Experience within Further Education Assessor or IQA qualification Experience developing engineering learning materials and assessments Teaching qualifications are not essential if you have the right engineering background and experience. Full support can be provided to gain a recognised teaching qualification. What's on Offer £40,000-£42,000 salary, depending on experience Full-time, permanent position Primarily classroom-based delivery Fully funded teaching qualification where required Professional development and career progression The opportunity to teach at HNC/HND level rather than solely entry-level programmes A chance to bring your engineering experience into the development of the next generation of engineers If you're an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer, Engineering Lecturer or Technical Trainer with the knowledge to deliver higher-level engineering theory, we'd be interested in hearing from you. You could currently be working as an: HNC/HND Lecturer Engineering Lecturer Further Education Lecturer Engineering Tutor Electrical Engineer Mechanical Engineer Design Engineer Controls Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Engineering Trainer Alternatively, you may be an experienced engineer who has moved into technical training and now wants to focus on higher-level classroom delivery.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
HNC/HND Engineering Lecturer - Mechanical or Electrical Coventry Full-time £40,000-£42,000 We're looking for an experienced Engineering Lecturer / Engineer to deliver HNC and HND level engineering programmes, with opportunities available across Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. This is a primarily classroom-based role, focused on delivering the engineering theory, mathematics and principles that underpin a successful engineering career. You'll be teaching learners who are progressing through higher-level engineering qualifications, helping them understand the theory behind the systems, processes and technologies they encounter in industry. The Role You'll deliver engaging, technically accurate teaching across HNC/HND Engineering programmes, covering areas such as: Engineering Science Engineering Mathematics Engineering Principles Mechanical Engineering Principles Electrical and Electronic Principles Engineering Systems Technical problem solving Applied engineering theory The role will involve: Planning and delivering classroom-based HNC/HND lessons Teaching complex engineering theory and principles in a clear and practical way Developing lesson plans, presentations and learning resources Supporting learners with assignments, projects and technical development Assessing learner work and providing constructive feedback Monitoring learner progress and supporting successful completion of their qualifications Linking engineering theory to real-world industrial applications Keeping subject knowledge and teaching content aligned with current engineering practice Creating a positive, professional and engaging learning environment About You You'll have a strong technical background and be confident delivering higher-level engineering theory to learners. You'll need: A relevant HNC, HND, degree or equivalent higher-level engineering qualification Strong technical knowledge in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering A good understanding of Engineering Mathematics, Science and Principles Experience working in engineering, education, training or technical delivery The ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly Strong written and verbal communication skills Desirable Teaching or training qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent Previous experience delivering HNC/HND Engineering Experience within Further Education Assessor or IQA qualification Experience developing engineering learning materials and assessments Teaching qualifications are not essential if you have the right engineering background and experience. Full support can be provided to gain a recognised teaching qualification. What's on Offer £40,000-£42,000 salary, depending on experience Full-time, permanent position Primarily classroom-based delivery Fully funded teaching qualification where required Professional development and career progression The opportunity to teach at HNC/HND level rather than solely entry-level programmes A chance to bring your engineering experience into the development of the next generation of engineers If you're an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer, Engineering Lecturer or Technical Trainer with the knowledge to deliver higher-level engineering theory, we'd be interested in hearing from you. You could currently be working as an: HNC/HND Lecturer Engineering Lecturer Further Education Lecturer Engineering Tutor Electrical Engineer Mechanical Engineer Design Engineer Controls Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Engineering Trainer Alternatively, you may be an experienced engineer who has moved into technical training and now wants to focus on higher-level classroom delivery.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Enfield, Middlesex
Software Engineer (Hybrid Work) £60,000 - £65,000 + Progression + Training + Hybrid Working + Pension +Company Benefits Enfield Are you a software Engineer with knowledge on C++, looking to join an exciting, growing defence company where you will be working with radar and sensor systems with clear routes to progress into managerial roles within 3 years? On offer is the chance to join a rapidly growing defence specialist company in a hybrid role where you will be in office only 3 days a week offering Graphical User Interface training if needed. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing and maintaining software solutions to support the company's operations and technical systems. You will work closely with customers and suppliers to resolve software-related queries, troubleshoot technical issues and ensure systems operate efficiently and reliably. Established in 2017, this leading defence technology company specialises in the development of advanced sensor systems. With ambitious plans to expand its workforce and strengthen its presence across the UK and international markets, the company is looking to bring in additional engineers to support its continued growth and global operations. This role would suit a Software Engineer with experience working with C++ looking for a hybrid role with plenty of progression opportunities. The Role: Developing, testing and maintaining software Working with customers and suppliers Troubleshoot technical issues and ensuring efficient operations of software systems Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm, 37 hour week The Person: Software Engineer Experience with C++ Reference Number: BBBH27927 Engineers, Engineer, Engineering, Service, Defence, maintenance, Test, Testing, Developing, Software, Technology, Electrical, Mechanical, Enfield, London If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Software Engineer (Hybrid Work) £60,000 - £65,000 + Progression + Training + Hybrid Working + Pension +Company Benefits Enfield Are you a software Engineer with knowledge on C++, looking to join an exciting, growing defence company where you will be working with radar and sensor systems with clear routes to progress into managerial roles within 3 years? On offer is the chance to join a rapidly growing defence specialist company in a hybrid role where you will be in office only 3 days a week offering Graphical User Interface training if needed. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing and maintaining software solutions to support the company's operations and technical systems. You will work closely with customers and suppliers to resolve software-related queries, troubleshoot technical issues and ensure systems operate efficiently and reliably. Established in 2017, this leading defence technology company specialises in the development of advanced sensor systems. With ambitious plans to expand its workforce and strengthen its presence across the UK and international markets, the company is looking to bring in additional engineers to support its continued growth and global operations. This role would suit a Software Engineer with experience working with C++ looking for a hybrid role with plenty of progression opportunities. The Role: Developing, testing and maintaining software Working with customers and suppliers Troubleshoot technical issues and ensuring efficient operations of software systems Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm, 37 hour week The Person: Software Engineer Experience with C++ Reference Number: BBBH27927 Engineers, Engineer, Engineering, Service, Defence, maintenance, Test, Testing, Developing, Software, Technology, Electrical, Mechanical, Enfield, London If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
At ORONA, we are global leaders in the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and modernisation of lifts, escalators, moving ramps and walkways. Operating in over 100 countries, with 330,000 lifts worldwide using our technology and 2 manufacturing plants, we are proud to be Number 1 in Europe for complete lift production capacity. The Role We have an opportunity for candidates with Mechanical/Electrical Engineering backgrounds to join our growing organisation. We are looking for Mechanical or Electrical Engineers for our Glasgow/Edinburgh area who are looking for the first or next step in their career, Orona's Transferable Skills Programme will help you to gain the knowledge and experience to work as an independent Lift Engineer. You will be trained by our experienced Lift Engineers and Technical Department to learn and understand the company and requirements of our industry. Depending on your learning progress, you will then be enrolled for the NVQ level 3 course within either the Installation or Maintenance of Lifts. What We're Looking For Mechanical or Electrical background demonstrated either through Education or through recent work experience Ideally possess one of the following; Must hold an SCQF-recognised qualification at any level. The ability to follow instructions and ensuring safety guidelines are followed at all time Demonstrate a willingness to develop and learn new skills If you are ambitious, safety-driven, and ready to take the next step in your lift engineering career, we would love to hear from you. Why Join ORONA? We offer more than just a job - we offer long-term career development within a stable and growing company. What We Offer: Attractive Salary : Competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 with service, and 8 public holidays Secure Future: Benefit from a pension scheme with increasing company contributions as you grow with us Peace of Mind: Life Inssurance to support you and your loved ones Health & Wellbeing: Medical Cash Back Plan to help with health costs, plus access to 24/7 GP services Family-Friendly Benefits: Enhanced leave for family-related events and emergencies Support When You Need It: Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support for personal or work-related challenges Eye Care: Eyecare vouchers to help keep your vision sharp Recognition for Longevity: Long Service Awards to celebrate your milestones with us Referral Rewards : Earn a Recruitment Referral Fee by helping us find top talent Continuous Growth: Ongoing Training & Development opportunities to support your career journey Join ORONA and be part of a company moving the world safely and efficiently every day.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
At ORONA, we are global leaders in the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and modernisation of lifts, escalators, moving ramps and walkways. Operating in over 100 countries, with 330,000 lifts worldwide using our technology and 2 manufacturing plants, we are proud to be Number 1 in Europe for complete lift production capacity. The Role We have an opportunity for candidates with Mechanical/Electrical Engineering backgrounds to join our growing organisation. We are looking for Mechanical or Electrical Engineers for our Glasgow/Edinburgh area who are looking for the first or next step in their career, Orona's Transferable Skills Programme will help you to gain the knowledge and experience to work as an independent Lift Engineer. You will be trained by our experienced Lift Engineers and Technical Department to learn and understand the company and requirements of our industry. Depending on your learning progress, you will then be enrolled for the NVQ level 3 course within either the Installation or Maintenance of Lifts. What We're Looking For Mechanical or Electrical background demonstrated either through Education or through recent work experience Ideally possess one of the following; Must hold an SCQF-recognised qualification at any level. The ability to follow instructions and ensuring safety guidelines are followed at all time Demonstrate a willingness to develop and learn new skills If you are ambitious, safety-driven, and ready to take the next step in your lift engineering career, we would love to hear from you. Why Join ORONA? We offer more than just a job - we offer long-term career development within a stable and growing company. What We Offer: Attractive Salary : Competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 with service, and 8 public holidays Secure Future: Benefit from a pension scheme with increasing company contributions as you grow with us Peace of Mind: Life Inssurance to support you and your loved ones Health & Wellbeing: Medical Cash Back Plan to help with health costs, plus access to 24/7 GP services Family-Friendly Benefits: Enhanced leave for family-related events and emergencies Support When You Need It: Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support for personal or work-related challenges Eye Care: Eyecare vouchers to help keep your vision sharp Recognition for Longevity: Long Service Awards to celebrate your milestones with us Referral Rewards : Earn a Recruitment Referral Fee by helping us find top talent Continuous Growth: Ongoing Training & Development opportunities to support your career journey Join ORONA and be part of a company moving the world safely and efficiently every day.
Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Vessels Location: Ripley, Derbyshire Salary: up to £55 000 d.o.e Looking for an engineering role where you can take real ownership of your designs? We're recruiting for a growing international engineering business delivering bespoke pressure equipment, heat exchangers and engineered packages into the energy and industrial sectors. The company is looking for a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience in pressure vessel design to join its multidisciplinary engineering team. You'll work on technically challenging projects, taking responsibility for mechanical design calculations and supporting equipment from initial engineering through to manufacture, testing and commissioning. What you'll be doing Designing pressure vessels and associated mechanical equipment to recognised international codes. Performing engineering calculations for shells, nozzles, flanges, supports and other pressure-retaining components. Producing technical specifications and design documentation. Collaborating with CAD designers, thermal engineers and manufacturing teams. Supporting design reviews, customer discussions and technical approvals. Resolving engineering challenges throughout the project lifecycle. What we're looking for Experience designing pressure vessels to ASME VIII, EN 13445, PD 5500 or AD 2000. Knowledge of recognised pressure vessel design software such as PV Elite, COMPRESS or equivalent. Understanding of materials, fabrication, welding and pressure testing. A Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent relevant qualification and experience. Candidates with approximately 3+ years' experience will be considered, with senior-level opportunities available for more experienced engineers. Interested in taking greater technical ownership and working on varied engineering projects? Apply today to find out more.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Vessels Location: Ripley, Derbyshire Salary: up to £55 000 d.o.e Looking for an engineering role where you can take real ownership of your designs? We're recruiting for a growing international engineering business delivering bespoke pressure equipment, heat exchangers and engineered packages into the energy and industrial sectors. The company is looking for a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience in pressure vessel design to join its multidisciplinary engineering team. You'll work on technically challenging projects, taking responsibility for mechanical design calculations and supporting equipment from initial engineering through to manufacture, testing and commissioning. What you'll be doing Designing pressure vessels and associated mechanical equipment to recognised international codes. Performing engineering calculations for shells, nozzles, flanges, supports and other pressure-retaining components. Producing technical specifications and design documentation. Collaborating with CAD designers, thermal engineers and manufacturing teams. Supporting design reviews, customer discussions and technical approvals. Resolving engineering challenges throughout the project lifecycle. What we're looking for Experience designing pressure vessels to ASME VIII, EN 13445, PD 5500 or AD 2000. Knowledge of recognised pressure vessel design software such as PV Elite, COMPRESS or equivalent. Understanding of materials, fabrication, welding and pressure testing. A Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent relevant qualification and experience. Candidates with approximately 3+ years' experience will be considered, with senior-level opportunities available for more experienced engineers. Interested in taking greater technical ownership and working on varied engineering projects? Apply today to find out more.
Your Company: NET Recruit is proud to be partnering with a highly established defence business operating nationally, with offices in Hampshire, in their search for a Head of Mechanical and Electrical Planning to join their engineering and infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to lead engineering programmes, coordinate resources, and support the delivery of complex infrastructure and M&E projects. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions within demanding and highly regulated environments, the business works closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required standards. The successful candidate will provide leadership across mechanical and electrical planning, overseeing programme schedules, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement. Your Role and Responsibilities While in this position, your duties may include but are not limited to: Leading mechanical and electrical planning activities across engineering, infrastructure, and construction projects. Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes, ensuring alignment with business objectives, contractual requirements, and delivery milestones. Providing leadership and guidance to planning professionals and wider project teams. Coordinating M&E workstreams with other engineering disciplines, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders. Establishing project milestones, critical activities, dependencies, and resource requirements. Monitoring progress against agreed schedules, identifying delays, risks, and potential impacts on delivery. Developing mitigation strategies and recovery plans to address scheduling challenges. Producing programme updates, progress reports, forecasts, and management information. Working with project managers, engineering leads, and senior stakeholders to maintain effective project delivery. Reviewing contractor and supplier programmes to ensure alignment with overall project schedules. Coordinating planning across design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover. Identifying resource constraints and scheduling conflicts, implementing solutions to maintain progress. Improving planning processes, reporting standards, and project controls. Ensuring planning activities comply with relevant engineering standards, health and safety requirements, and quality procedures. Supporting resource forecasting, workload management, and prioritisation across multiple projects. Contributing to lessons-learned reviews and identifying opportunities to improve programme accuracy and efficiency. What You Will Need to Apply: To be considered for this opportunity, you will need substantial experience in mechanical and electrical planning, project controls, engineering programme management, or a related discipline. You should have a strong understanding of planning and scheduling within complex engineering, construction, infrastructure, or building services environments. Previous experience leading a planning team, managing complex programmes, and coordinating multiple workstreams would be highly advantageous. You should understand the project lifecycle, including design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover. A strong knowledge of programme development, critical path analysis, resource planning, progress monitoring, and schedule risk management is essential. You should be confident identifying potential delays, assessing their impact, and developing practical solutions to maintain project performance. Experience with planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project would also be beneficial. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills are required, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. You should have a proactive, analytical approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Experience within the Defence sector, major infrastructure, engineering consultancy, construction, or another regulated environment would be beneficial. An understanding of health and safety requirements, engineering standards, quality assurance, and project governance would also be advantageous. A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline would be desirable. Professional qualifications in engineering, project planning, or project controls would also be beneficial. Candidates who already hold Security Check (SC) clearance, or are eligible and willing to obtain the necessary clearance, may be particularly desirable, depending on the role's requirements. What You Will Get in Return: In return for your skills and experience, the company is offering a salary of up to £85,000 , depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take on a senior leadership position within an established Defence organisation. You will contribute to complex engineering and infrastructure projects, influence planning strategy, and work alongside experienced professionals across multiple technical disciplines. This role offers the opportunity to shape planning processes, improve project delivery, and make a meaningful contribution to important projects. The business is committed to maintaining high professional standards and supporting its people, providing an environment where you can apply your expertise, lead teams, and develop your career within a technically rewarding sector. If you are an experienced mechanical and electrical planning professional seeking a senior leadership opportunity within a well-established Defence business, this could be an excellent next career move. To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to: Phoebe Jones - Recruitment Partner E:
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Your Company: NET Recruit is proud to be partnering with a highly established defence business operating nationally, with offices in Hampshire, in their search for a Head of Mechanical and Electrical Planning to join their engineering and infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to lead engineering programmes, coordinate resources, and support the delivery of complex infrastructure and M&E projects. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions within demanding and highly regulated environments, the business works closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required standards. The successful candidate will provide leadership across mechanical and electrical planning, overseeing programme schedules, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement. Your Role and Responsibilities While in this position, your duties may include but are not limited to: Leading mechanical and electrical planning activities across engineering, infrastructure, and construction projects. Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes, ensuring alignment with business objectives, contractual requirements, and delivery milestones. Providing leadership and guidance to planning professionals and wider project teams. Coordinating M&E workstreams with other engineering disciplines, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders. Establishing project milestones, critical activities, dependencies, and resource requirements. Monitoring progress against agreed schedules, identifying delays, risks, and potential impacts on delivery. Developing mitigation strategies and recovery plans to address scheduling challenges. Producing programme updates, progress reports, forecasts, and management information. Working with project managers, engineering leads, and senior stakeholders to maintain effective project delivery. Reviewing contractor and supplier programmes to ensure alignment with overall project schedules. Coordinating planning across design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover. Identifying resource constraints and scheduling conflicts, implementing solutions to maintain progress. Improving planning processes, reporting standards, and project controls. Ensuring planning activities comply with relevant engineering standards, health and safety requirements, and quality procedures. Supporting resource forecasting, workload management, and prioritisation across multiple projects. Contributing to lessons-learned reviews and identifying opportunities to improve programme accuracy and efficiency. What You Will Need to Apply: To be considered for this opportunity, you will need substantial experience in mechanical and electrical planning, project controls, engineering programme management, or a related discipline. You should have a strong understanding of planning and scheduling within complex engineering, construction, infrastructure, or building services environments. Previous experience leading a planning team, managing complex programmes, and coordinating multiple workstreams would be highly advantageous. You should understand the project lifecycle, including design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover. A strong knowledge of programme development, critical path analysis, resource planning, progress monitoring, and schedule risk management is essential. You should be confident identifying potential delays, assessing their impact, and developing practical solutions to maintain project performance. Experience with planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project would also be beneficial. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills are required, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. You should have a proactive, analytical approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Experience within the Defence sector, major infrastructure, engineering consultancy, construction, or another regulated environment would be beneficial. An understanding of health and safety requirements, engineering standards, quality assurance, and project governance would also be advantageous. A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline would be desirable. Professional qualifications in engineering, project planning, or project controls would also be beneficial. Candidates who already hold Security Check (SC) clearance, or are eligible and willing to obtain the necessary clearance, may be particularly desirable, depending on the role's requirements. What You Will Get in Return: In return for your skills and experience, the company is offering a salary of up to £85,000 , depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take on a senior leadership position within an established Defence organisation. You will contribute to complex engineering and infrastructure projects, influence planning strategy, and work alongside experienced professionals across multiple technical disciplines. This role offers the opportunity to shape planning processes, improve project delivery, and make a meaningful contribution to important projects. The business is committed to maintaining high professional standards and supporting its people, providing an environment where you can apply your expertise, lead teams, and develop your career within a technically rewarding sector. If you are an experienced mechanical and electrical planning professional seeking a senior leadership opportunity within a well-established Defence business, this could be an excellent next career move. To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to: Phoebe Jones - Recruitment Partner E:
Description AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and we re looking for talented people who want to help. You ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. As Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. This involves planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response. You are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations and to support Amazon within its owned and operated data centers. You should be able to manage large scale impacting projects and new region support from conception to completion. These projects involve large amounts of independent work as well as collaboration with external support groups including engineering, automation, procurement, and finance in both local and global settings. As Chief Engineer, you will be tasked with creating and delivering on key milestones, obtaining and tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities. The goals of such projects are for the Chief Engineers to drive innovation and resiliency while reducing operational costs in the facilities. Key job responsibilities - Train and support the Engineering team in their role of providing electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations - Implement and execute site or equipment-specific training exercises. Exercises cover, but are not limited to: stand-by diesel generators, switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, chillers etc. - Oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in data center sites - Operate independently, with limited direct management - Assist in the design and build-out of new facilities and perform root cause analysis of equipment failures - Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the data center region. Work OT hours as needed to support site stability - Troubleshoot and report facility and data sever-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA) - Create and deploy standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams - Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendors, and AWS staff - Respond to off hour emergency calls related to his data centers and help with the investigation, mitigation, and recovery of the issue(s). - Candidates should be able to lift up to 40 lbs and or work in elevated locations. - Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to provide after-hours support as needed. All physical requirements are expected with reasonable accommodations PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Work at height, and from ladders - Perform physical tasks during the shift - Work in a noisy environment, with ear protection About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating that s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there s nothing we can t achieve. Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. Mentorship and Career Growth We re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth s Best Employer. That s why you ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Basic Qualifications - Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production - Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems - Knowledge of electrical engineering principles including switchgear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of critical data center equipment - Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures - Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA - Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you re applying in isn t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Description AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and we re looking for talented people who want to help. You ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. As Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. This involves planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response. You are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations and to support Amazon within its owned and operated data centers. You should be able to manage large scale impacting projects and new region support from conception to completion. These projects involve large amounts of independent work as well as collaboration with external support groups including engineering, automation, procurement, and finance in both local and global settings. As Chief Engineer, you will be tasked with creating and delivering on key milestones, obtaining and tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities. The goals of such projects are for the Chief Engineers to drive innovation and resiliency while reducing operational costs in the facilities. Key job responsibilities - Train and support the Engineering team in their role of providing electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations - Implement and execute site or equipment-specific training exercises. Exercises cover, but are not limited to: stand-by diesel generators, switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, chillers etc. - Oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in data center sites - Operate independently, with limited direct management - Assist in the design and build-out of new facilities and perform root cause analysis of equipment failures - Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the data center region. Work OT hours as needed to support site stability - Troubleshoot and report facility and data sever-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA) - Create and deploy standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams - Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendors, and AWS staff - Respond to off hour emergency calls related to his data centers and help with the investigation, mitigation, and recovery of the issue(s). - Candidates should be able to lift up to 40 lbs and or work in elevated locations. - Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to provide after-hours support as needed. All physical requirements are expected with reasonable accommodations PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Work at height, and from ladders - Perform physical tasks during the shift - Work in a noisy environment, with ear protection About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating that s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there s nothing we can t achieve. Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. Mentorship and Career Growth We re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth s Best Employer. That s why you ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Basic Qualifications - Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production - Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems - Knowledge of electrical engineering principles including switchgear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of critical data center equipment - Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures - Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA - Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you re applying in isn t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Description Join AWS at a pivotal moment in our growth in the UK. This leadership role will play a key part in our plans to invest £8 billion to expand and support data center infrastructure. The Cluster Leader is one of our most senior management roles in the data center environment. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a large organization, managing department heads who own data center facility infrastructure including the operational availability of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. The pace, scale, and growth of Amazon s data center platform will challenge you. Our uncompromisingly high standards as we continually seek to innovate on behalf of our customers will push you to new levels of creativity. At this level, Amazon is unique in that we seek experienced senior leaders who have evolved to be highly strategic in their approach to managing their business unit, yet understand how to lead large teams by example who will not hesitate to roll up their sleeves when tactical needs dictate it. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience of leading large organizations, with data center experience not required to be successful in this role. If you are passionate about Customer Experience, think and act globally and want to contribute to the operational excellence of Amazon data centers. This may be the challenge you ve been looking for! Key job responsibilities - Drive safety culture and security initiatives across multiple data center facilities - Develop and implement operational strategies that align with AWS's global standards while addressing cluster requirements - Oversee capacity planning, delivery, and growth strategies to meet customer demand - Direct engineering operations across multiple data centers - Manage complex multi-stakeholder coordination requirements with internal teams, vendors, and local authorities - Champion inclusion, diversity, and equity initiatives within the regional organization - Implement sustainability programs and ensure environmental compliance across all facilities - Oversee financial performance, budget planning, and cost optimization initiatives - Drive continuous improvement in operational metrics, efficiency, and service delivery - Hiring, managing, and developing the operations management team About the team AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and we re looking for talented people who want to help. You ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or above in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science - Experience leading large teams, with demonstrable ability to hire, develop, and manage high-performing technical teams - Experience with hiring, promoting, performance management, and developing teams of professional construction/engineering staff Preferred Qualifications - Experience delivering complex projects with prior ownership of the operation of a mission-critical team and/or product Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you re applying in isn t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Description Join AWS at a pivotal moment in our growth in the UK. This leadership role will play a key part in our plans to invest £8 billion to expand and support data center infrastructure. The Cluster Leader is one of our most senior management roles in the data center environment. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a large organization, managing department heads who own data center facility infrastructure including the operational availability of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. The pace, scale, and growth of Amazon s data center platform will challenge you. Our uncompromisingly high standards as we continually seek to innovate on behalf of our customers will push you to new levels of creativity. At this level, Amazon is unique in that we seek experienced senior leaders who have evolved to be highly strategic in their approach to managing their business unit, yet understand how to lead large teams by example who will not hesitate to roll up their sleeves when tactical needs dictate it. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience of leading large organizations, with data center experience not required to be successful in this role. If you are passionate about Customer Experience, think and act globally and want to contribute to the operational excellence of Amazon data centers. This may be the challenge you ve been looking for! Key job responsibilities - Drive safety culture and security initiatives across multiple data center facilities - Develop and implement operational strategies that align with AWS's global standards while addressing cluster requirements - Oversee capacity planning, delivery, and growth strategies to meet customer demand - Direct engineering operations across multiple data centers - Manage complex multi-stakeholder coordination requirements with internal teams, vendors, and local authorities - Champion inclusion, diversity, and equity initiatives within the regional organization - Implement sustainability programs and ensure environmental compliance across all facilities - Oversee financial performance, budget planning, and cost optimization initiatives - Drive continuous improvement in operational metrics, efficiency, and service delivery - Hiring, managing, and developing the operations management team About the team AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and we re looking for talented people who want to help. You ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or above in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science - Experience leading large teams, with demonstrable ability to hire, develop, and manage high-performing technical teams - Experience with hiring, promoting, performance management, and developing teams of professional construction/engineering staff Preferred Qualifications - Experience delivering complex projects with prior ownership of the operation of a mission-critical team and/or product Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you re applying in isn t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes , plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. About the Opportunity We employ the UK's most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and has grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK - we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish. Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years, HPCs two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects 'clean energy' benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy. As a Mechanical Building Services Engineer, you will be integrated in the Ancillary Works Team, which is responsible for managing the design of all permanent ancillary buildings and you will oversee the MEP designs by both external consultants and contractors to ensure they meet NNB's requirements. The buildings are in varying states of maturity; ranging from concept (RIBA2) to in construction (RIBA 5). The main focus will be 5No buildings; one of which is part way thorugh MEP installation, and four of which are in advances stages of design. Role responsibilities Supporting the preparation technical specifications for the consultants and contractors developing the design of the building. Contributing to the bidders' technical assessment. Liaising with stakeholders involved in the specification, procurement, design, construction, use, maintenance and decommissioning of the building services. Surveillance of subcontracted design activities with the support of external consultants when required. Supporting design reviews as part of the staged delivery. Analysing and resolve any technical design issues presented by consultants and contractors, challenge their proposals. Supporting the management of design changes and non-conformances occurring during the design. Engage with NNB Commissioning Teams and understanding NNB requirements to ensure commissioning proposals from the Contractor are suitable Applying QA processes, procedures and tools to manage the design activities (NNB arrangements, interface specifications with the Responsible Designer) Education, Experience and Skills: A suitably experienced Mechanical Building Services engineer. Experience with building design and coordination of building projects appreciated. Technical knowledge and experience of building design, construction and commissioning. Experience of working to, or knowledge of, RIBA plan of work and CIBSE. Accuracy, determination, diplomacy, results focussed. Experience in nuclear industry advantageous but not essential. Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity. We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes , plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. About the Opportunity We employ the UK's most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and has grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK - we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish. Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years, HPCs two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects 'clean energy' benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy. As a Mechanical Building Services Engineer, you will be integrated in the Ancillary Works Team, which is responsible for managing the design of all permanent ancillary buildings and you will oversee the MEP designs by both external consultants and contractors to ensure they meet NNB's requirements. The buildings are in varying states of maturity; ranging from concept (RIBA2) to in construction (RIBA 5). The main focus will be 5No buildings; one of which is part way thorugh MEP installation, and four of which are in advances stages of design. Role responsibilities Supporting the preparation technical specifications for the consultants and contractors developing the design of the building. Contributing to the bidders' technical assessment. Liaising with stakeholders involved in the specification, procurement, design, construction, use, maintenance and decommissioning of the building services. Surveillance of subcontracted design activities with the support of external consultants when required. Supporting design reviews as part of the staged delivery. Analysing and resolve any technical design issues presented by consultants and contractors, challenge their proposals. Supporting the management of design changes and non-conformances occurring during the design. Engage with NNB Commissioning Teams and understanding NNB requirements to ensure commissioning proposals from the Contractor are suitable Applying QA processes, procedures and tools to manage the design activities (NNB arrangements, interface specifications with the Responsible Designer) Education, Experience and Skills: A suitably experienced Mechanical Building Services engineer. Experience with building design and coordination of building projects appreciated. Technical knowledge and experience of building design, construction and commissioning. Experience of working to, or knowledge of, RIBA plan of work and CIBSE. Accuracy, determination, diplomacy, results focussed. Experience in nuclear industry advantageous but not essential. Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity. We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.
Estimating Engineer - Gas & Heating Systems Job Title: Estimating Engineer - Gas & Heating Systems Job reference Number: -26253 Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimating, Quoting, Quotes, Main Contractors, Sub Contractors, House builders, Local Authorities, Social Construction, Commercial Construction, Heat Pump, Renewables, Renewable Heating Engineer, Heating Design Engineer, Mechanical De click apply for full job details
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Estimating Engineer - Gas & Heating Systems Job Title: Estimating Engineer - Gas & Heating Systems Job reference Number: -26253 Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimating, Quoting, Quotes, Main Contractors, Sub Contractors, House builders, Local Authorities, Social Construction, Commercial Construction, Heat Pump, Renewables, Renewable Heating Engineer, Heating Design Engineer, Mechanical De click apply for full job details
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Integration and Testing Production Repair Apprentice - Level 6 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Crawley Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about Manufacturing, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits of the programme: Earn a salary while studying for your degree Gain hands-on experience in a real engineering environment Receive job-specific training and development Achieve a recognised engineering qualification Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship Have your university tuition fees fully paid About the Role The Integration and Testing Production Repair Engineer conducts integration operations and testing to ensure the products operate smoothly at the lowest possible cost. Working as part of our Industry team, you will test and fault diagnosis on deliverable Systems and sub-assemblies to component level; Survey, repair and upgrade customer equipment as directed by the Team Leader. Provide technical support to Project and Engineering Teams and contribute to the development and evaluation of innovative approaches or solutions to ongoing issues or problems. Your responsibilities may include: Test and diagnose complex faults on deliverable customer systems and sub-assemblies Co-ordinate all activities with regards to the testing of the Systems to ensure delivery dates are met to agreed quality and costs Responsible for the presentation of Systems for customer acceptance Directly represent Thales with respect to the provision and support of Customer Systems, both on and off-site, including Setting to Work and all Trials and Customer Acceptance tasks Provide Test Methods and solutions and generate procedures to enable System and LRU test and support Supply technical information to Operation Management and Project Teams to enable appropriate decisions to be made Inform Test Management and Engineering of any requirements for Test Equipment and define those requirements What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Troubleshooting complex RF (Radio Frequency), microwave, and digital electronics Interpreting complex electrical wiring diagrams and engineering blueprints Learning industry standards to ensure products meet strict specifications Operating safely within a high-tech manufacturing environment Thinking logically under pressure to fix various issues Working closely with design engineers to improve future product versions Writing clear technical reports detailing failures and repairs Degree Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with Exeter University. In your first year you will be given a broad theoretical and practical knowledge across all core engineering disciplines, before progressing onto increasingly advanced topics later in the course. Years one and two provide core fundamental knowledge of engineering principles, as well as applying mathematics to engineering problems. Years three and four are spent applying your knowledge to engineering problems. You will complete a Technical Report and Presentation in the final year: an opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to devise an engineering solution at a professional level in an area of engineering study that aligns to your role at Thales. By the end of the programme you will have achieved a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering as well as a Level 6 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship. Programme structure: Throughout the four-year programme, you will combine university study with practical workplace experience, developing both academic knowledge and professional engineering skills. Lectures and workshops are delivered through a series of 2-week blocks spaced throughout your degree apprenticeship Alongside campus taught lecturers, you will have access to digital resources and discipline experts to support your studies. Entry Requirements To apply, you will need: A Levels Three A Levels at ABB, including a Grade B in Maths and a Science subject. OR BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM) Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered: Applied Science; Aeronautical Engineering; Building Services; Engineering Construction and the Built Environment; Civil Engineering; Operations and Maintenance Engineering; Computer Engineering; Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Environmental Sustainability. OR T Level (Distinction) Required Subjects: Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Engineering; Manufacturing; Processing and Control; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering: Manufacturing only, Surveying and Planning for Construction. GCSEs Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above Must include: English Language Mathematics Please note that applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme. Benefits Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum Performance-related pay uplifts Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) Contributory Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Hybrid/flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development support Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives Life Cover 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements.To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - . click apply for full job details
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Integration and Testing Production Repair Apprentice - Level 6 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Crawley Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about Manufacturing, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits of the programme: Earn a salary while studying for your degree Gain hands-on experience in a real engineering environment Receive job-specific training and development Achieve a recognised engineering qualification Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship Have your university tuition fees fully paid About the Role The Integration and Testing Production Repair Engineer conducts integration operations and testing to ensure the products operate smoothly at the lowest possible cost. Working as part of our Industry team, you will test and fault diagnosis on deliverable Systems and sub-assemblies to component level; Survey, repair and upgrade customer equipment as directed by the Team Leader. Provide technical support to Project and Engineering Teams and contribute to the development and evaluation of innovative approaches or solutions to ongoing issues or problems. Your responsibilities may include: Test and diagnose complex faults on deliverable customer systems and sub-assemblies Co-ordinate all activities with regards to the testing of the Systems to ensure delivery dates are met to agreed quality and costs Responsible for the presentation of Systems for customer acceptance Directly represent Thales with respect to the provision and support of Customer Systems, both on and off-site, including Setting to Work and all Trials and Customer Acceptance tasks Provide Test Methods and solutions and generate procedures to enable System and LRU test and support Supply technical information to Operation Management and Project Teams to enable appropriate decisions to be made Inform Test Management and Engineering of any requirements for Test Equipment and define those requirements What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Troubleshooting complex RF (Radio Frequency), microwave, and digital electronics Interpreting complex electrical wiring diagrams and engineering blueprints Learning industry standards to ensure products meet strict specifications Operating safely within a high-tech manufacturing environment Thinking logically under pressure to fix various issues Working closely with design engineers to improve future product versions Writing clear technical reports detailing failures and repairs Degree Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards a Level 6 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with Exeter University. In your first year you will be given a broad theoretical and practical knowledge across all core engineering disciplines, before progressing onto increasingly advanced topics later in the course. Years one and two provide core fundamental knowledge of engineering principles, as well as applying mathematics to engineering problems. Years three and four are spent applying your knowledge to engineering problems. You will complete a Technical Report and Presentation in the final year: an opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to devise an engineering solution at a professional level in an area of engineering study that aligns to your role at Thales. By the end of the programme you will have achieved a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering as well as a Level 6 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship. Programme structure: Throughout the four-year programme, you will combine university study with practical workplace experience, developing both academic knowledge and professional engineering skills. Lectures and workshops are delivered through a series of 2-week blocks spaced throughout your degree apprenticeship Alongside campus taught lecturers, you will have access to digital resources and discipline experts to support your studies. Entry Requirements To apply, you will need: A Levels Three A Levels at ABB, including a Grade B in Maths and a Science subject. OR BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM) Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered: Applied Science; Aeronautical Engineering; Building Services; Engineering Construction and the Built Environment; Civil Engineering; Operations and Maintenance Engineering; Computer Engineering; Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Environmental Sustainability. OR T Level (Distinction) Required Subjects: Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Engineering; Manufacturing; Processing and Control; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering: Manufacturing only, Surveying and Planning for Construction. GCSEs Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above Must include: English Language Mathematics Please note that applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme. Benefits Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum Performance-related pay uplifts Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) Contributory Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Hybrid/flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development support Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives Life Cover 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements.To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - . click apply for full job details
Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Mechanical Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Apprentice Start Date: 6 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Templecombe Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you like to know how things work and are interested in engineering? Are you looking for an employer who will sponsor you through a degree, whilst providing valuable and exciting on-the-job experience within a global, innovative and industry-leading organisation? If so, read on to see what Thales has to offer Benefits of the programme: Earn a salary while studying for your degree Gain hands-on experience in a real engineering environment Receive job-specific training and development Achieve a recognised engineering qualification Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship Have your university tuition fees fully paid About the Role As a Mechanical Engineer at Thales in Templecombe, you'll be part of a team developing advanced underwater naval systems used by the UK Ministry of Defence and customers around the world. You'll help design, test and improve cutting-edge defence technology while having the opportunity to shape the role around your strengths and career interests. Your responsibilities may include: Designing mechanical parts and systems using CAD software Packaging of electronics and associated cabling Designing equipment that can be installed on military platforms Producing manufacturing and assembly drawings for production teams Understanding factors such as stress, shock and vibration when designing products Building and testing prototypes during product development Helping qualify products for use in demanding operational environments Applying design-for-manufacture principles to create practical and efficient solutions What You Will Learn During this role, you'll gain valuable experience across the full product development lifecycle while working with experienced engineers and advanced defence technologies. You will learn: Advanced CAD design techniques and best practices How electronic and mechanical systems are integrated into complex products Engineering design principles for defence and naval applications How to create professional manufacturing and assembly drawings The effects of stress, vibration and shock on engineering designs Product testing, environmental qualification and validation processes Prototype building and hands-on development skills Design for manufacture principles to improve product quality and efficiency How defence products are developed for the Ministry of Defence and international customers Teamworking and problem-solving skills within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment Apprenticeship Programme You'll work towards a Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with the University of Nottingham while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the workplace. The programme lasts five years and combines: On-campus learning (approx. 4 weeks per academic year) Online study Practical, work-based learning Throughout the programme, you'll develop both your technical knowledge and practical engineering skills. On successful completion of the apprenticeship and End Point Assessment, you'll achieve: A fully funded BEng (Hons) in Electro-Mechanical Engineering A Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship qualification. undefined The programme is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers to support those who wish to apply for Chartered Engineer status later in their career. Entry Requirements: To apply, you will need: 3 A Levels (BBB) including Mathematics (Citizenship Skills, General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted), Alternative Level 3 qualifications will be accepted, subject to passing a Maths assessment. Alternative Level 3 qualifications include Engineering and Manufacturing T Level (Merit), BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering discipline (MMD) or a preceding engineering apprenticeship 5 GCSES grade 9-4 (A-C) including English and Maths Please note that applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme. Benefits Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum Performance-related pay uplifts Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) Contributory Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Hybrid/flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development support Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives Life Cover 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7 Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history. In addition, this role supports a UK Eyes Only programme and is therefore subject to government-mandated nationality restrictions. To satisfy the security clearance requirements for access to highly sensitive information, applicants must have been British citizens from birth and must not hold any other nationality. This requirement is determined by the UK Government and is a condition of programme access rather than an employment preference. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - . Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. . click apply for full job details
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Mechanical Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Apprentice Start Date: 6 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Templecombe Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you like to know how things work and are interested in engineering? Are you looking for an employer who will sponsor you through a degree, whilst providing valuable and exciting on-the-job experience within a global, innovative and industry-leading organisation? If so, read on to see what Thales has to offer Benefits of the programme: Earn a salary while studying for your degree Gain hands-on experience in a real engineering environment Receive job-specific training and development Achieve a recognised engineering qualification Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship Have your university tuition fees fully paid About the Role As a Mechanical Engineer at Thales in Templecombe, you'll be part of a team developing advanced underwater naval systems used by the UK Ministry of Defence and customers around the world. You'll help design, test and improve cutting-edge defence technology while having the opportunity to shape the role around your strengths and career interests. Your responsibilities may include: Designing mechanical parts and systems using CAD software Packaging of electronics and associated cabling Designing equipment that can be installed on military platforms Producing manufacturing and assembly drawings for production teams Understanding factors such as stress, shock and vibration when designing products Building and testing prototypes during product development Helping qualify products for use in demanding operational environments Applying design-for-manufacture principles to create practical and efficient solutions What You Will Learn During this role, you'll gain valuable experience across the full product development lifecycle while working with experienced engineers and advanced defence technologies. You will learn: Advanced CAD design techniques and best practices How electronic and mechanical systems are integrated into complex products Engineering design principles for defence and naval applications How to create professional manufacturing and assembly drawings The effects of stress, vibration and shock on engineering designs Product testing, environmental qualification and validation processes Prototype building and hands-on development skills Design for manufacture principles to improve product quality and efficiency How defence products are developed for the Ministry of Defence and international customers Teamworking and problem-solving skills within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment Apprenticeship Programme You'll work towards a Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with the University of Nottingham while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the workplace. The programme lasts five years and combines: On-campus learning (approx. 4 weeks per academic year) Online study Practical, work-based learning Throughout the programme, you'll develop both your technical knowledge and practical engineering skills. On successful completion of the apprenticeship and End Point Assessment, you'll achieve: A fully funded BEng (Hons) in Electro-Mechanical Engineering A Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship qualification. undefined The programme is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers to support those who wish to apply for Chartered Engineer status later in their career. Entry Requirements: To apply, you will need: 3 A Levels (BBB) including Mathematics (Citizenship Skills, General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted), Alternative Level 3 qualifications will be accepted, subject to passing a Maths assessment. Alternative Level 3 qualifications include Engineering and Manufacturing T Level (Merit), BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering discipline (MMD) or a preceding engineering apprenticeship 5 GCSES grade 9-4 (A-C) including English and Maths Please note that applicants who already hold a relevant degree will not be eligible for this programme. Benefits Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum Performance-related pay uplifts Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) Contributory Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Hybrid/flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development support Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives Life Cover 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7 Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history. In addition, this role supports a UK Eyes Only programme and is therefore subject to government-mandated nationality restrictions. To satisfy the security clearance requirements for access to highly sensitive information, applicants must have been British citizens from birth and must not hold any other nationality. This requirement is determined by the UK Government and is a condition of programme access rather than an employment preference. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - . Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. . click apply for full job details
At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive. Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. The Opportunity Amentum is the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners). This is a 20-year arrangement to deliver £7bn of major projects. We are looking to recruit high value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is delivering major projects, site wide improvements and provision of supporting services. The Project The Sellafield Product & Residue Store (SPRS) Retreatment Plant (SRP) Project will provide a facility that receives Special Nuclear Material (SNM) from existing stores across the Sellafield site and processes it into a form suitable for safe and secure storage until 2120. The Role We are currently recruiting a Senior Mechanical Designer to produce and update 3D models and mechanical design drawings including but not limited to GA's, sub assemblies detail design drawings, layouts, MFDs etc. As A Senior Mechanical Designer, other responsibilities could include: Providing support to resolution of testing Queries Providing support to resolution of manufacturing Technical Queries/production permits/concessions Provide design/detail design of machines, plant & equipment Involvement in the production of O&M manuals Involvement in the production of Design Risk assessment in accordance with BS EN 12100 As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you will already be: Qualified to HNC Standard as a minimum in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience and knowledge Experienced in the use of Auto desk inventor Experienced in the use of Auto desk vault Basis or Vault Pro (file management). Have working knowledge of the BS 8888, BS EN ISO 8015, BS EN ISO 1101 & BS EN ISO 5459 Have knowledge of key legislation CDM, SoMSR, PUWER & LOLER Our Culture Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful. We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive. Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. The Opportunity Amentum is the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners). This is a 20-year arrangement to deliver £7bn of major projects. We are looking to recruit high value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is delivering major projects, site wide improvements and provision of supporting services. The Project The Sellafield Product & Residue Store (SPRS) Retreatment Plant (SRP) Project will provide a facility that receives Special Nuclear Material (SNM) from existing stores across the Sellafield site and processes it into a form suitable for safe and secure storage until 2120. The Role We are currently recruiting a Senior Mechanical Designer to produce and update 3D models and mechanical design drawings including but not limited to GA's, sub assemblies detail design drawings, layouts, MFDs etc. As A Senior Mechanical Designer, other responsibilities could include: Providing support to resolution of testing Queries Providing support to resolution of manufacturing Technical Queries/production permits/concessions Provide design/detail design of machines, plant & equipment Involvement in the production of O&M manuals Involvement in the production of Design Risk assessment in accordance with BS EN 12100 As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you will already be: Qualified to HNC Standard as a minimum in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience and knowledge Experienced in the use of Auto desk inventor Experienced in the use of Auto desk vault Basis or Vault Pro (file management). Have working knowledge of the BS 8888, BS EN ISO 8015, BS EN ISO 1101 & BS EN ISO 5459 Have knowledge of key legislation CDM, SoMSR, PUWER & LOLER Our Culture Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful. We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: based in Belfast, minimum 3 days/ week in office (hybrid), with Other: permanent, full-time Join Thales as a Principal Mechanical Engineer and take the lead in delivering cutting-edge defence technologies, combining technical excellence, leadership and innovation to help protect and defend what matters most. What the role has to offer Shape the Future of Defence Engineering - work on complex Weapon Systems, Missile Systems and Platform products, applying engineering first principles to develop innovative solutions that directly contribute to national and international security Lead, Influence and Mentor - play a pivotal leadership role within a large Mechanical Design team, driving engineering best practice, influencing technical direction and developing the next generation of engineering talent Thrive in a Growing Business with Outstanding Flexibility - join a business experiencing significant growth, with hybrid working, a half-day finish every Friday, performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your career and wellbeing Our Opportunity We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of advanced defence technologies across our Integrated Airspace Systems portfolio. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you'll deliver innovative mechanical solutions for Weapon Systems, Missile Systems and Platform products, applying engineering expertise to solve complex technical challenges and drive successful programme outcomes. As a senior technical leader, you'll champion engineering best practice, influence key design decisions and mentor engineers across the team, helping to build capability as our business continues to grow. The ideal candidate will bring extensive mechanical design and hardware development experience, strong technical credibility and a proven ability to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions while leading and inspiring others. Building a Future, we can all trust. Integrated Airspace Protection Systems (IAS) - our main purpose is to protect and defend. We provide rapid integrated solutions for detection, coordination, fire control, engagement and support. We cover three sectors: Surface Attack & Air Defence (UK), Air Defence (International) and Air Operations & Services as well as Space. What we offer you We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and professional growth, which includes: Performance-related bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata) 24 hours volunteering paid for Private healthcare Pension scheme Life cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Key Responsibilities and Tasks Lead Mechanical Design & Development - Deliver detailed mechanical designs and engineering solutions for new and existing products, applying engineering first principles and utilising appropriate CAE tools, analyses, simulations, prototypes and testing methods Drive Technical Excellence & Decision Making - Analyse complex mechanical engineering challenges, evaluate options, and propose justified technical, technological and methodological solutions aligned with approved architectures, performance requirements and customer needs Manage Product Definition & Documentation - Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including technical drawings to BS 8888 standards, product specifications, development plans, data packs and configuration-controlled design records Support Product Lifecycle & Change Management - Lead engineering change activities, ensuring the integrity of Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing data, product configurations and associated engineering processes throughout the product lifecycle Collaborate Across Functions to Deliver Manufacturable Solutions - Work closely with engineering, production, procurement and other stakeholders to develop robust, cost-effective and manufacturable design solutions that meet quality, cost and schedule objectives Plan, Monitor & Improve Engineering Delivery - Organise and oversee mechanical engineering activities, monitoring technical progress, compliance with target costs and lead times, and driving continuous improvement in engineering quality, performance and delivery Provide Technical Leadership & Mentoring - Mentor, guide and support engineers within the team, promoting best practice, sharing knowledge, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional development About You At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Acquired a degree (or equivalent qualification) in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering Proven proficiency in 3D CAD design, particularly Creo and/or CATIA, with extensive experience producing detailed mechanical designs and engineering drawings to BS 8888 standards, including the application of GD&T principles Demonstrated experience using PLM systems (such as Windchill), managing product structures, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering change processes whilst maintaining configuration and process integrity Proven ability to apply Design for Manufacture (DfM), DFX methodologies and continuous improvement principles to develop cost-effective, robust and manufacturable design solutions Demonstrated experience applying international and industry standards, with knowledge of Defence Standards and environmental testing methodologies to support product verification and validation activities Proven capability in solving complex engineering problems, making sound technical decisions and utilising analysis, simulation and CAE tools (e.g. Ansys, Creo Simulate, SolidWorks Simulate) to support design development Demonstrated success working within multidisciplinary project and product teams, managing multiple priorities and delivering engineering outputs against programme milestones, cost targets and schedules Proven ability to lead projects, teams and technical activities, including planning, monitoring and reporting progress to ensure successful delivery of engineering objectives Demonstrated strong communication, stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams Proven commitment to developing others through mentoring, coaching and technical leadership, fostering capability growth and engineering best practice across the team If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineering leader ready to make an impact on some of the world's most advanced defence programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a future we can all trust! Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: based in Belfast, minimum 3 days/ week in office (hybrid), with Other: permanent, full-time Join Thales as a Principal Mechanical Engineer and take the lead in delivering cutting-edge defence technologies, combining technical excellence, leadership and innovation to help protect and defend what matters most. What the role has to offer Shape the Future of Defence Engineering - work on complex Weapon Systems, Missile Systems and Platform products, applying engineering first principles to develop innovative solutions that directly contribute to national and international security Lead, Influence and Mentor - play a pivotal leadership role within a large Mechanical Design team, driving engineering best practice, influencing technical direction and developing the next generation of engineering talent Thrive in a Growing Business with Outstanding Flexibility - join a business experiencing significant growth, with hybrid working, a half-day finish every Friday, performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your career and wellbeing Our Opportunity We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of advanced defence technologies across our Integrated Airspace Systems portfolio. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you'll deliver innovative mechanical solutions for Weapon Systems, Missile Systems and Platform products, applying engineering expertise to solve complex technical challenges and drive successful programme outcomes. As a senior technical leader, you'll champion engineering best practice, influence key design decisions and mentor engineers across the team, helping to build capability as our business continues to grow. The ideal candidate will bring extensive mechanical design and hardware development experience, strong technical credibility and a proven ability to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions while leading and inspiring others. Building a Future, we can all trust. Integrated Airspace Protection Systems (IAS) - our main purpose is to protect and defend. We provide rapid integrated solutions for detection, coordination, fire control, engagement and support. We cover three sectors: Surface Attack & Air Defence (UK), Air Defence (International) and Air Operations & Services as well as Space. What we offer you We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and professional growth, which includes: Performance-related bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata) 24 hours volunteering paid for Private healthcare Pension scheme Life cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Key Responsibilities and Tasks Lead Mechanical Design & Development - Deliver detailed mechanical designs and engineering solutions for new and existing products, applying engineering first principles and utilising appropriate CAE tools, analyses, simulations, prototypes and testing methods Drive Technical Excellence & Decision Making - Analyse complex mechanical engineering challenges, evaluate options, and propose justified technical, technological and methodological solutions aligned with approved architectures, performance requirements and customer needs Manage Product Definition & Documentation - Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including technical drawings to BS 8888 standards, product specifications, development plans, data packs and configuration-controlled design records Support Product Lifecycle & Change Management - Lead engineering change activities, ensuring the integrity of Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing data, product configurations and associated engineering processes throughout the product lifecycle Collaborate Across Functions to Deliver Manufacturable Solutions - Work closely with engineering, production, procurement and other stakeholders to develop robust, cost-effective and manufacturable design solutions that meet quality, cost and schedule objectives Plan, Monitor & Improve Engineering Delivery - Organise and oversee mechanical engineering activities, monitoring technical progress, compliance with target costs and lead times, and driving continuous improvement in engineering quality, performance and delivery Provide Technical Leadership & Mentoring - Mentor, guide and support engineers within the team, promoting best practice, sharing knowledge, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional development About You At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Acquired a degree (or equivalent qualification) in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering Proven proficiency in 3D CAD design, particularly Creo and/or CATIA, with extensive experience producing detailed mechanical designs and engineering drawings to BS 8888 standards, including the application of GD&T principles Demonstrated experience using PLM systems (such as Windchill), managing product structures, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering change processes whilst maintaining configuration and process integrity Proven ability to apply Design for Manufacture (DfM), DFX methodologies and continuous improvement principles to develop cost-effective, robust and manufacturable design solutions Demonstrated experience applying international and industry standards, with knowledge of Defence Standards and environmental testing methodologies to support product verification and validation activities Proven capability in solving complex engineering problems, making sound technical decisions and utilising analysis, simulation and CAE tools (e.g. Ansys, Creo Simulate, SolidWorks Simulate) to support design development Demonstrated success working within multidisciplinary project and product teams, managing multiple priorities and delivering engineering outputs against programme milestones, cost targets and schedules Proven ability to lead projects, teams and technical activities, including planning, monitoring and reporting progress to ensure successful delivery of engineering objectives Demonstrated strong communication, stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams Proven commitment to developing others through mentoring, coaching and technical leadership, fostering capability growth and engineering best practice across the team If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineering leader ready to make an impact on some of the world's most advanced defence programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a future we can all trust! Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Electronics Engineer Location: Reading - Hybrid Working Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like an opportunity to develop your electronics skills in a close-knit, dynamic team environment? Thales OME designs a range of state-of-the-art solutions for some of the most technically advanced defence and security platforms in the world, and we're seeking talented engineers who can apply their knowledge and skills in an electronics role. This role is a development role, intended to give an engineer with some existing design experience the opportunity to build their technical skills, widen their exposure to different aspects of the design lifecycle, and learn about complex defence products in more detail. The role will cover all aspects of the product lifecycle, from concept studies, requirements, selection of technology, design and development, integration, validation and qualification. There are positions available based at our sites in Glasgow and in Reading. While some of the role may be carried out from home, some attendance on site will be necessary for lab testing, system integration and some aspects of collaborative work. Key responsibilities of the role Undertake design of electronic circuit assemblies, from concept through design, test and system integration Engage with a multi-disciplinary team across the project (systems, mechanical, software, safety, etc) to develop an optimum solution Work collaboratively with the project team to ensure products meet all requirements Contribute to the development of the wider electronics team, including proposing and implementing improvements, participating in peer reviews and sharing knowledge and good practice across the team Generate design documentation such as specifications, test plans and design records Prepare for and participate in peer reviews and project design reviews Report progress of work against cost, schedule and performance About you We are looking for an innovative and forward thinking individual with the following skills, experience and attributes: Experience of electronic/electrical design in a real-world environment (circuit simulation, block diagrams, drawing schematics, etc) Use of schematic capture packages (Cadence, Mentor Graphics or similar) Practical experience of lab work (eg. soldering, circuit testing, cable assembly, debug, etc) Some experience testing at circuit board and system level (eg. board bring-up and debug, EMC testing) General understanding of engineering process and design lifecycles Personal organisational and time-management skills Core Benefits: On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; Performance-related bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata) 24 hours volunteering paid for Private healthcare (grade dependent) Pension scheme Life cover24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts You can read about some of our other benefits here: UK benefits Thales Group Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity. Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Electronics Engineer Location: Reading - Hybrid Working Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like an opportunity to develop your electronics skills in a close-knit, dynamic team environment? Thales OME designs a range of state-of-the-art solutions for some of the most technically advanced defence and security platforms in the world, and we're seeking talented engineers who can apply their knowledge and skills in an electronics role. This role is a development role, intended to give an engineer with some existing design experience the opportunity to build their technical skills, widen their exposure to different aspects of the design lifecycle, and learn about complex defence products in more detail. The role will cover all aspects of the product lifecycle, from concept studies, requirements, selection of technology, design and development, integration, validation and qualification. There are positions available based at our sites in Glasgow and in Reading. While some of the role may be carried out from home, some attendance on site will be necessary for lab testing, system integration and some aspects of collaborative work. Key responsibilities of the role Undertake design of electronic circuit assemblies, from concept through design, test and system integration Engage with a multi-disciplinary team across the project (systems, mechanical, software, safety, etc) to develop an optimum solution Work collaboratively with the project team to ensure products meet all requirements Contribute to the development of the wider electronics team, including proposing and implementing improvements, participating in peer reviews and sharing knowledge and good practice across the team Generate design documentation such as specifications, test plans and design records Prepare for and participate in peer reviews and project design reviews Report progress of work against cost, schedule and performance About you We are looking for an innovative and forward thinking individual with the following skills, experience and attributes: Experience of electronic/electrical design in a real-world environment (circuit simulation, block diagrams, drawing schematics, etc) Use of schematic capture packages (Cadence, Mentor Graphics or similar) Practical experience of lab work (eg. soldering, circuit testing, cable assembly, debug, etc) Some experience testing at circuit board and system level (eg. board bring-up and debug, EMC testing) General understanding of engineering process and design lifecycles Personal organisational and time-management skills Core Benefits: On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; Performance-related bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata) 24 hours volunteering paid for Private healthcare (grade dependent) Pension scheme Life cover24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts You can read about some of our other benefits here: UK benefits Thales Group Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity. Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
