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Junior Construction Planner Somerset 30,000 - 50,000 + Travel Allowance + Stay Away + Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical + Training & Development + Career Progression + Immediate Start An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Construction Planner to join a leading contractor delivering major ( 100M+) mission-critical projects across the UK and Europe. This is a rare opportunity for someone early in their planning career to work on complex, high-value projects while receiving hands-on training and mentorship from experienced planners. This role is ideal for someone who wants to move beyond basic programme updates and develop a real understanding of how projects are built, sequenced, and delivered on site. You'll be working in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment where planning plays a key role in successful project delivery. The business places strong emphasis on development, offering a clear progression path into Planner, Senior Planner, and Planning Manager roles. Your Role as a Junior Construction Planner Will Include: Supporting the development and maintenance of construction programmes Assisting in aligning programme logic with site activities and installation sequencing Working closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams Helping track progress, update programmes, and produce reports Supporting the identification of programme risks, delays, and coordination issues Gaining exposure to BIM models and 4D planning tools The Successful Junior Construction Planner Will Have: Experience in construction planning or a relevant degree (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, etc.) Basic understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery Exposure to planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject Strong willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced environment Good communication skills and a proactive mindset

Preconstruction ManagerScotland (Hybrid) Permanent & Full Time Salary (DOE) + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary :Freedom is currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager (electrical) to lead a team of design engineers on large, multidisciplinary projects. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful transition from preconstruction to construction, supporting the seamless handover of engineering solutions to the construction phase. As the Electrical preconstruction manager, you will apply construction and site experience from electrical projects to the design process, leading the constructability review phase of electrical designs. The successful candidate will work closely with the design and construction teams, ensuring that designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to drive project efficiency and delivery. This role may involve managing multiple projects simultaneously and will require occasional travel to offices and sites. Key Deliverables: The Preconstruction Manager will focus on Design & Build projects, with responsibilities across three key phases: Tender Phase: Evaluate client and project requirements from tender documentation. Assist the sales and business development teams with risk and opportunity assessments. Provide cost estimations and contribute to initial project scheduling. Address design-related queries during the tender process. Post-Contract Award: Lead constructability reviews, ensuring designs are practical for construction. Provide construction-level input into the project schedule and quality plan. Assist in managing the project risk register and health & safety file. Support the transition from design to construction. Construction Phase: Provide site support, troubleshooting construction issues as they arise. Offer technical guidance to ensure design feasibility throughout the project. Conduct lessons learned reviews to enhance future project execution. What We're Looking For Freedom is looking for individuals with a strong technical background in ideally electrical or civil engineering and construction, along with commercial awareness and leadership capability. We actively encourage chartership in engineering, and senior professionals are expected to be chartered or working towards it. Essential: Extensive experience in preconstruction and construction management. Proven ability to lead and manage teams of construction managers, supervisors, and site engineers. Strong knowledge of construction management, OH&S, and SHEQ. HND in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent qualification). Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH). Desirable: Knowledge of UK T&D regulations and client standards. Familiarity with safe systems of work and engineering best practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software. CSCS card. Strong leadership and communication skills. If you are an experienced Pre Construction Manager looking for a dynamic role where you can drive project success from design to construction, we would love to hear from you. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Industry competitive Base Salary Car/Car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Preconstruction ManagerScotland (Hybrid) Permanent & Full Time Salary (DOE) + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary :Freedom is currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager (electrical) to lead a team of design engineers on large, multidisciplinary projects. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful transition from preconstruction to construction, supporting the seamless handover of engineering solutions to the construction phase. As the Electrical preconstruction manager, you will apply construction and site experience from electrical projects to the design process, leading the constructability review phase of electrical designs. The successful candidate will work closely with the design and construction teams, ensuring that designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to drive project efficiency and delivery. This role may involve managing multiple projects simultaneously and will require occasional travel to offices and sites. Key Deliverables: The Preconstruction Manager will focus on Design & Build projects, with responsibilities across three key phases: Tender Phase: Evaluate client and project requirements from tender documentation. Assist the sales and business development teams with risk and opportunity assessments. Provide cost estimations and contribute to initial project scheduling. Address design-related queries during the tender process. Post-Contract Award: Lead constructability reviews, ensuring designs are practical for construction. Provide construction-level input into the project schedule and quality plan. Assist in managing the project risk register and health & safety file. Support the transition from design to construction. Construction Phase: Provide site support, troubleshooting construction issues as they arise. Offer technical guidance to ensure design feasibility throughout the project. Conduct lessons learned reviews to enhance future project execution. What We're Looking For Freedom is looking for individuals with a strong technical background in ideally electrical or civil engineering and construction, along with commercial awareness and leadership capability. We actively encourage chartership in engineering, and senior professionals are expected to be chartered or working towards it. Essential: Extensive experience in preconstruction and construction management. Proven ability to lead and manage teams of construction managers, supervisors, and site engineers. Strong knowledge of construction management, OH&S, and SHEQ. HND in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent qualification). Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH). Desirable: Knowledge of UK T&D regulations and client standards. Familiarity with safe systems of work and engineering best practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software. CSCS card. Strong leadership and communication skills. If you are an experienced Pre Construction Manager looking for a dynamic role where you can drive project success from design to construction, we would love to hear from you. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Industry competitive Base Salary Car/Car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Preconstruction ManagerScotland (Hybrid) Permanent & Full Time Salary (DOE) + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary :Freedom is currently seeking a Preconstruction Manager (electrical) to lead a team of design engineers on large, multidisciplinary projects. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful transition from preconstruction to construction, supporting the seamless handover of engineering solutions to the construction phase. As the Electrical preconstruction manager, you will apply construction and site experience from electrical projects to the design process, leading the constructability review phase of electrical designs. The successful candidate will work closely with the design and construction teams, ensuring that designs are practical, cost-effective, and compliant. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to drive project efficiency and delivery. This role may involve managing multiple projects simultaneously and will require occasional travel to offices and sites. Key Deliverables: The Preconstruction Manager will focus on Design & Build projects, with responsibilities across three key phases: Tender Phase: Evaluate client and project requirements from tender documentation. Assist the sales and business development teams with risk and opportunity assessments. Provide cost estimations and contribute to initial project scheduling. Address design-related queries during the tender process. Post-Contract Award: Lead constructability reviews, ensuring designs are practical for construction. Provide construction-level input into the project schedule and quality plan. Assist in managing the project risk register and health & safety file. Support the transition from design to construction. Construction Phase: Provide site support, troubleshooting construction issues as they arise. Offer technical guidance to ensure design feasibility throughout the project. Conduct lessons learned reviews to enhance future project execution. What We're Looking For Freedom is looking for individuals with a strong technical background in ideally electrical or civil engineering and construction, along with commercial awareness and leadership capability. We actively encourage chartership in engineering, and senior professionals are expected to be chartered or working towards it. Essential: Extensive experience in preconstruction and construction management. Proven ability to lead and manage teams of construction managers, supervisors, and site engineers. Strong knowledge of construction management, OH&S, and SHEQ. HND in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent qualification). Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH). Desirable: Knowledge of UK T&D regulations and client standards. Familiarity with safe systems of work and engineering best practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software. CSCS card. Strong leadership and communication skills. If you are an experienced Pre Construction Manager looking for a dynamic role where you can drive project success from design to construction, we would love to hear from you. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Industry competitive Base Salary Car/Car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Our Client is an increasingly expanding national consultancy with multidisciplinary expertise in a range of disciplines across noise, air quality and sustainability. Due to a continual increase in service demand, an experienced Senior Acoustic Consultant with a mixed background in environmental and buildings acoustics is required to further develop the noise arm and contribute to several exciting and challenging projects throughout London is major residential and mixed use schemes. Qualifications Qualified to degree level in Acoustics/Noise and vibration Experience Proven relevant acoustic consutlancy experience gained working on large scale projects Good written, verbal and presentation skills Be numerate, literate and familiar with IT and software appropriate to the project tasks Good working knowledge of all relevant codes of practice and industry standards An ability to communicate effectively Be commercially aware Be highly motivated, conscientious and diligent with attention to detail Flexible and prepared to take on a new challenge. Duties To undertake acoustic input to environmental planning and building design engineering projects Attend design team meetings and advise architects and engineers on design issues relating to acoustics, noise and vibration. Assist with business development activities and client relationship management. Resolve complex acoustical engineering issues assuring compliance with statutory bodies Contribute to group expansion and develop and maintain business through networking, contact nurturing and presentations Benefits Comprehensive benefits package Competitive salary Career progression Challenging portfolio of high profile projects across the globe For more information or for further vacancies within the Acoustic sector please contact Amir Gharaati of Penguin Recruitment directly on (phone number removed) . Alternatively you can email your CV in and we'll call you back. Emails to: (url removed)

Electrical Design Engineer - Intermediate Level 30,000 - 40,000 per annum London Office based Overview Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a passion for sustainability? Join a leading consultancy in building services engineering, renowned for delivering cutting-edge, high-quality engineering designs across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. We are seeking a talented professional to join our clients team and contribute to their mission of providing best-in-class solutions that exceed industry standards. This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects, manage end-to-end processes, and make a meaningful impact in the field of building services engineering. Benefits Competitive salary of 30,000 - 40,000. Opportunities for professional growth and development. A supportive and collaborative work environment. The chance to work on innovative and sustainable projects across various sectors. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in building services engineering. Day-to-Day Designing and developing innovative electrical systems for a variety of building types. Conducting site visits to assess existing systems and gather data for project planning. Collaborating with clients, architects, and contractors to ensure project requirements are met. Preparing detailed technical reports, schematics, and design proposals. Ensuring all designs comply with UK regulations and industry standards. Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery. Responsibilities Electrical Design: Develop electrical layouts for commercial and residential buildings, including power distribution, lighting & lighting control systems, and life safety systems. Site Surveys: Conduct independent site surveys to assess existing systems, gather technical data, and create detailed reports and schematics with actionable recommendations. System Design: Design lighting, CCTV, telecoms, and fire alarm systems. Client Liaison: Confidently present design proposals and reports to clients, explaining technical aspects in clear, non-technical terms. Collaborate with developers, architects, contractors, and designers to ensure project success. Project Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, senior engineers, and other team members to ensure timely project delivery while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs meet UK regulations and industry standards, including LET Wiring Regulations, CIBSE guidelines, and BSRIA guides. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will need: A degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master's degree preferred). 3-5+ years of experience in UK building services. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux or Relux, and other relevant design software. Strong understanding of UK building regulations and standards. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical designs and reports to clients and stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Effective client-facing communication and presentation skills. A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Sound interesting? Apply now to take the next step.

CAD Data Quality Analyst Warwickshire, UK Employment Type: Contract (12 Months, Rolling) Rate: £29.98 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 40 Hours Per Week 5 Days Per Week Work Pattern: Hybrid Role Overview Envisage Recruitment is currently seeking a highly skilled CAD Data Quality Analyst (Senior Professional - P3 Level) to join a leading automotive client within their Vehicle Engineering and Architecture division. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and quality of CAD data across complex engineering programmes. You will apply advanced technical expertise to evaluate engineering requirements and translate them into precise digital models, technical drawings, and simulation outputs that support vehicle development. Key Responsibilities Develop and refine digital models, technical drawings, and layouts using CAD/CAM/CAE tools. Assess and validate engineering requirements, ensuring all CAD data meets strict quality and compliance standards. Create digital prototypes and perform simulations to assess design performance, safety, and manufacturability. Customise CAD/CAM/CAE software solutions to support complex or non-standard engineering designs. Collaborate with product engineers and manufacturing teams, providing data-driven recommendations for design improvements. Independently manage assigned projects and processes, ensuring delivery against defined quality benchmarks. Support team development by mentoring junior engineers and conducting peer reviews. Generate materials lists and cost estimates to support engineering and programme requirements. Required Skills & Experience Demonstrated experience operating at Senior Professional (P3) level within a CAD/CAM/CAE environment. Advanced proficiency in digital modelling, simulation, and engineering data validation techniques. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex engineering challenges. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into clear documentation. Understanding of UK off-payroll regulations (IR35). CAD Data Quality, Digital Prototyping, Design Simulation, Technical Drawings, Engineering Architecture, Vehicle Engineering, CAD/CAM/CAE If you are an experienced CAD professional with a passion for data quality and engineering excellence, Envisage Recruitment invites you to apply and be part of innovative automotive programmes. Envisage Recruitment operates in the capacity of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Envisage Recruitment will process your personal data for the purposes of recruitment, in line with our Privacy Policy. We will only share your details with client organisations after we have discussed the opportunity with you and obtained your explicit consent. We champion diversity and innovation. Applications are encouraged regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, background, age, or identity.

Senior Civil Engineer Oxfordshire Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 Are you a Senior Civil Engineer ready to lead quality projects, shape design standards and build strong client relationships in Oxfordshire? This Senior Civil Engineer opportunity is with a leading consultancy known for high standards, collaborative working and varied development infrastructure schemes. Based in Oxfordshire, the Senior Civil Engineer will work with a regional team on highways, drainage and infrastructure projects across the South East and beyond. This Senior Civil Engineer role offers the chance to combine technical delivery, project leadership and mentoring within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. Key responsibilities Manage and deliver civil engineering projects to programme and budget Lead highways, drainage and infrastructure designs using 3D software Ensure designs comply with current standards, legislation and regulations Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers Liaise with clients, contractors and internal teams through all project stages Support consultancy growth through strong delivery and client engagement Candidate requirements Degree in Civil Engineering Strong experience in highways, drainage or infrastructure design Proven project management capability from concept to completion Excellent communication and leadership skills Proactive and collaborative approach The Senior Civil Engineer role offers hybrid flexibility, strong project variety, career progression and a salary of 50,000 - 60,000 plus benefits. This Senior Civil Engineer position will suit someone ready to lead, mentor others and make a visible impact. Eligibility to Apply 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.

Senior Software Engineer JavaScript, C++, Linux, IoT, Kubernetes, Microservices Southampton, Romsey, Hampshire (Onsite) 65,000 - 75,000 + pension & benefits Are you a talented Software Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology? This is an opportunity to join a talented engineering team building advanced, real-time software systems used in safety-critical environments worldwide. You'll be working at the intersection of enterprise software, IoT, and data-driven decision-making; developing solutions that genuinely make a difference. Why this role is exciting This isn't just another enterprise software role. You'll be working on a sophisticated platform that connects physical devices (IoT) with real-time data processing, delivering actionable insights through modern web applications. The systems you help build are deployed globally and play a vital role in protecting people, infrastructure, and national security. Engineers here consistently highlight exposure to multiple Kubernetes environments (on-prem, cloud, VM-based), working across diverse customer use cases with unique technical challenges, the chance to experiment with new tools, architectures, and AI integrations, and a broad technical landscape spanning microservices, real-time systems, and distributed architectures. Tech environment Kubernetes across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Microservices architecture with real-time data processing. IoT integrations and telemetry pipelines. Modern web applications (TypeScript / JavaScript). CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure as code. Emerging work around AI integration and intelligent features. Why join Work on meaningful, real-world problems with global impact. Gain exposure to a broad and evolving tech stack. Be part of a team that values innovation, experimentation, and learning. Play a key role in delivering complex solutions to high-profile customers. Collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven engineering team. About You - What makes you a great fit We're looking for experienced software engineers with solid backend programming experience in C++, JavaScript and Object Oriented Design Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices, and APIs. Experience working with Linux environments and Kubernetes. Solid understanding of connectivity (TCP/IP, device communication, telemetry). A STEM degree is preferred, reflecting the level of technical depth and problem-solving involved. Additional info Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. Please hit apply to upload your CV or contact (url removed) for more details and a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A leading supplier into the Aerospace industry based in the Leicester area are looking for two Manufacturing Engineers to join their team The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong technical background within a similar manufacturing environment, preferably in the Aerospace or Automotive industry. Operating in a regulated environment, you will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor and be part of a team of seven Role: Manufacturing Engineer x2 Location: Leicester Salary: Up to £58,000 Shift: Days Hours: 38 hours The key responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer role will be: Understand process constraints and operating parameters within the assigned value stream, contributing to initiatives that improve workflow and efficiency. Produce and maintain controlled manufacturing documentation, including set-up packs, stage drawings, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Take responsibility for Manufacturing Engineering deliverables within new product introduction processes, including cost estimation, route creation, drawing preparation, and customer approvals. Ensure all required tooling and fixturing are designed, sourced, and available to support safe, efficient, and robust production processes. Use appropriate engineering software to create and validate CNC programs that meet quality and cycle time requirements. Support continuous improvement initiatives, including lean activities and shopfloor engagement, to enhance performance across safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Apply structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement effective solutions, particularly in relation to process capability and quality issues. Contribute to the development of a strong problem-solving culture through peer reviews, training, and knowledge sharing. Lead or support the implementation of improvement projects, including collaboration with suppliers and customers, adoption of new technologies, and completion of risk assessments such as PFMEA. Participate in internal and external audits, addressing any identified gaps through corrective actions. The key requirements of the Manufacturing Engineer will be: Experience working in a manufacturing environment such as aerospace, automotive, or similar industries Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related discipline Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes Effective communication and interpersonal skills Proven experience in developing manufacturing methods for complex components and assemblies CAD/CAM experience (e.g. SolidWorks or similar) is desirable Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Project Ability to work independently and use initiative Demonstrates professional behaviours aligned with core values such as respect, integrity, safety, and excellence Please apply online or contact for a confidential conversation Executive Network Group, encompassing Technical Network, Network HR, HSE Network & Procurement People, sourcing mid to senior level management for automotive, aerospace, engineering and manufacturing industrial sectors, with a portfolio of services including executive search, advertising, MRO for permanent and interim contract recruitment services

Physicists/Software Engineers will be developing modelling tools/software in C++, C#, Python, Java, Matlab or other Mathematical languages. Ideal applicants will be qualified Physicists (MPhys, MSc or PhD) or Computational Physicist or Scientist/Engineer with an interest in Software Development/Modelling using C, C++, Java, Python or Matlab We are looking for exceptional physicist or applied mathematician to join the software development team. Responsibilities will include project developing simulation tools for the design of active and passive components. The role will involve the development of both algorithms and professional graphical interfaces to the algorithms. This is a very challenging role and you will need to be able to think creatively to solve numerical, mathematical and programmatic problems. An exceptionally capable candidate would have the opportunity to advance to a senior role in the company and take on substantial product responsibilities. Requirements: some experience at graduate level or beyond in either C, C++, C#, Java, Python or Matlab You will will have an excellent first degree in Physics or Maths (1st/2.1) A PhD in a computational physics/electronics or related discipline will be advantageous. Proven object oriented software skills in C++ or more years of postdoc or commercial experience in numerical techniques will be advantageous Specific knowledge of electromagnetism, semiconductor device physics experience will be useful.

Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team At Blue Light Card, we're on a mission to support our millions of members with meaningful digital experiences. We have recently undertaken a replatforming transformation, setting the foundations to tackle exciting greenfield projects and further enhance the experience for our members. With plenty of opportunities ahead, we're looking for talented engineers who are eager to make an impact. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, we partner closely with the Product team in an agile squad structure, focusing on key outcomes such as share of wallet, personalisation, member growth & engagement, and platform evolution. What You'll Do Drive improvements through experimentation and A/B testing to ensure our application remains technologically relevant Take full ownership of your domain, contributing your expertise to foster a collaborative and innovative team culture Task delivery and solution design for mid-sized features and engineering problems, consistently questioning choices to actively contribute to continuous delivery and improvement Proactively share the benefits of your experience with the team, nurturing them and acting as a mentor to junior engineers Actively demonstrate resourcefulness and problem-solving skills Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a continuous delivery pipeline, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery What You'll Bring Extensive experience in our modern technology stack which includes React, Node.js and Typescript Experience with the AWS services such as Amazon Cognito, DynamoDB Lambda, S3, Eventbridge, AppSync, API Gateway and SQS Experience using Serverless stack to build and deploy serverless applications into AWS cloud Exceptional communication skills within the team and across technical and non-technical stakeholders A passion for mentoring junior engineer, sharing knowledge, and cultivating a collaborative learning environment Flexible and adaptable problem-solving skills, capable of adjusting strategies in response to changing priorities and evolving business needs Proactive approach to seeking opportunities for process improvement, leveraging feedback loops to enhance team efficiency and project outcomes Ability to thrive in complex and ambiguous situations, navigating uncertainties and turning challenges into opportunities Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and The Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders

Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Are you ready to lead at scale - shaping how complex digital services are built, mentoring engineers and influencing senior leaders across one of the UK's largest technology organisations? As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll join our Engineering community, providing technical leadership across multiple agile teams delivering critical public services. You'll sit at the intersection of deep technical expertise and strategic leadership, helping define engineering direction while remaining close to the realities of delivery. You'll work on high profile, business critical services that support millions of citizens every day - from core benefit systems like Universal Credit and Working Age Services, to Digital Payments Services, which process around £230bn in payments annually. This is a rare opportunity to influence how modern software engineering is done at true national scale, within a complex, safety critical environment where quality, resilience and trust really matter. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience leading and influencing multiple engineering teams, setting direction and supporting engineers to do their best work Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non technical stakeholders, including senior leaders, and influence decisions at that level Strong, hands on knowledge of modern open source technologies, such as Java, JavaScript and Node.js Deep experience building and running systems in cloud environments (AWS or Azure), including APIs, RESTful services and microservice architectures Strong practical experience using Test Driven Development (TDD) to build reliable, maintainable software Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB You and your role As our Lead Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across a portfolio of teams and products, shaping how we design, build, test and run software across DWP Digital. You'll work closely with architects, product managers and delivery leaders to define medium to long term strategies for our services, ensuring they are resilient, secure and fit for the future. You'll be working on either: Working Age Services Digital -supporting some of the UK government's most high profile citizen facing services, including Universal Credit and the green field Jobs and Careers Service. Or Digital Payments Services - responsible for payment platforms that support 22 million citizens and handle roughly a third of the UK's BACS traffic. You'll guide teams through complex technical decisions, promote modern engineering practices, and help embed consistent standards across the wider engineering community. While this is a senior leadership role, it remains grounded in real delivery - you'll understand the systems, the trade offs and the day to day challenges facing engineering teams. This role will suit someone who enjoys complexity, cares deeply about quality and engineering excellence, and is motivated by purposeful work. Your decisions will shape how critical public services are delivered, ensuring they remain reliable, scalable and trusted by the people who depend on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £92,522. That's £80,267 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £12,255 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Are you ready to lead at scale - shaping how complex digital services are built, mentoring engineers and influencing senior leaders across one of the UK's largest technology organisations? As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll join our Engineering community, providing technical leadership across multiple agile teams delivering critical public services. You'll sit at the intersection of deep technical expertise and strategic leadership, helping define engineering direction while remaining close to the realities of delivery. You'll work on high profile, business critical services that support millions of citizens every day - from core benefit systems like Universal Credit and Working Age Services, to Digital Payments Services, which process around £230bn in payments annually. This is a rare opportunity to influence how modern software engineering is done at true national scale, within a complex, safety critical environment where quality, resilience and trust really matter. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience leading and influencing multiple engineering teams, setting direction and supporting engineers to do their best work Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non technical stakeholders, including senior leaders, and influence decisions at that level Strong, hands on knowledge of modern open source technologies, such as Java, JavaScript and Node.js Deep experience building and running systems in cloud environments (AWS or Azure), including APIs, RESTful services and microservice architectures Strong practical experience using Test Driven Development (TDD) to build reliable, maintainable software Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB You and your role As our Lead Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across a portfolio of teams and products, shaping how we design, build, test and run software across DWP Digital. You'll work closely with architects, product managers and delivery leaders to define medium to long term strategies for our services, ensuring they are resilient, secure and fit for the future. You'll be working on either: Working Age Services Digital -supporting some of the UK government's most high profile citizen facing services, including Universal Credit and the green field Jobs and Careers Service. Or Digital Payments Services - responsible for payment platforms that support 22 million citizens and handle roughly a third of the UK's BACS traffic. You'll guide teams through complex technical decisions, promote modern engineering practices, and help embed consistent standards across the wider engineering community. While this is a senior leadership role, it remains grounded in real delivery - you'll understand the systems, the trade offs and the day to day challenges facing engineering teams. This role will suit someone who enjoys complexity, cares deeply about quality and engineering excellence, and is motivated by purposeful work. Your decisions will shape how critical public services are delivered, ensuring they remain reliable, scalable and trusted by the people who depend on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £92,522. That's £80,267 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £12,255 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Are you ready to lead at scale - shaping how complex digital services are built, mentoring engineers and influencing senior leaders across one of the UK's largest technology organisations? As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll join our Engineering community, providing technical leadership across multiple agile teams delivering critical public services. You'll sit at the intersection of deep technical expertise and strategic leadership, helping define engineering direction while remaining close to the realities of delivery. You'll work on high profile, business critical services that support millions of citizens every day - from core benefit systems like Universal Credit and Working Age Services, to Digital Payments Services, which process around £230bn in payments annually. This is a rare opportunity to influence how modern software engineering is done at true national scale, within a complex, safety critical environment where quality, resilience and trust really matter. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience leading and influencing multiple engineering teams, setting direction and supporting engineers to do their best work Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non technical stakeholders, including senior leaders, and influence decisions at that level Strong, hands on knowledge of modern open source technologies, such as Java, JavaScript and Node.js Deep experience building and running systems in cloud environments (AWS or Azure), including APIs, RESTful services and microservice architectures Strong practical experience using Test Driven Development (TDD) to build reliable, maintainable software Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB You and your role As our Lead Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across a portfolio of teams and products, shaping how we design, build, test and run software across DWP Digital. You'll work closely with architects, product managers and delivery leaders to define medium to long term strategies for our services, ensuring they are resilient, secure and fit for the future. You'll be working on either: Working Age Services Digital -supporting some of the UK government's most high profile citizen facing services, including Universal Credit and the green field Jobs and Careers Service. Or Digital Payments Services - responsible for payment platforms that support 22 million citizens and handle roughly a third of the UK's BACS traffic. You'll guide teams through complex technical decisions, promote modern engineering practices, and help embed consistent standards across the wider engineering community. While this is a senior leadership role, it remains grounded in real delivery - you'll understand the systems, the trade offs and the day to day challenges facing engineering teams. This role will suit someone who enjoys complexity, cares deeply about quality and engineering excellence, and is motivated by purposeful work. Your decisions will shape how critical public services are delivered, ensuring they remain reliable, scalable and trusted by the people who depend on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £92,522. That's £80,267 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £12,255 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Are you ready to lead at scale - shaping how complex digital services are built, mentoring engineers and influencing senior leaders across one of the UK's largest technology organisations? As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll join our Engineering community, providing technical leadership across multiple agile teams delivering critical public services. You'll sit at the intersection of deep technical expertise and strategic leadership, helping define engineering direction while remaining close to the realities of delivery. You'll work on high profile, business critical services that support millions of citizens every day - from core benefit systems like Universal Credit and Working Age Services, to Digital Payments Services, which process around £230bn in payments annually. This is a rare opportunity to influence how modern software engineering is done at true national scale, within a complex, safety critical environment where quality, resilience and trust really matter. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience leading and influencing multiple engineering teams, setting direction and supporting engineers to do their best work Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non technical stakeholders, including senior leaders, and influence decisions at that level Strong, hands on knowledge of modern open source technologies, such as Java, JavaScript and Node.js Deep experience building and running systems in cloud environments (AWS or Azure), including APIs, RESTful services and microservice architectures Strong practical experience using Test Driven Development (TDD) to build reliable, maintainable software Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB You and your role As our Lead Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across a portfolio of teams and products, shaping how we design, build, test and run software across DWP Digital. You'll work closely with architects, product managers and delivery leaders to define medium to long term strategies for our services, ensuring they are resilient, secure and fit for the future. You'll be working on either: Working Age Services Digital -supporting some of the UK government's most high profile citizen facing services, including Universal Credit and the green field Jobs and Careers Service. Or Digital Payments Services - responsible for payment platforms that support 22 million citizens and handle roughly a third of the UK's BACS traffic. You'll guide teams through complex technical decisions, promote modern engineering practices, and help embed consistent standards across the wider engineering community. While this is a senior leadership role, it remains grounded in real delivery - you'll understand the systems, the trade offs and the day to day challenges facing engineering teams. This role will suit someone who enjoys complexity, cares deeply about quality and engineering excellence, and is motivated by purposeful work. Your decisions will shape how critical public services are delivered, ensuring they remain reliable, scalable and trusted by the people who depend on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £92,522. That's £80,267 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £12,255 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices Location: Cambridge Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 Employment Type: Permanent Working Arrangements: Onsite working We re partnering with a well established engineering business who are looking to appoint a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with deep experience in safety critical embedded systems and a background in medical device development. This role requires someone who can not only deliver high integrity embedded software, but also establish and refine processes for new product development, ensuring the right frameworks, controls, and documentation are in place for compliant software delivery. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices: - Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C/C++ for medical devices and safety critical systems. - Produce high integrity code compliant with ISO 13485 and associated medical standards. - Lead on software architecture, design reviews, and technical decision making. - Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and quality teams across the full development lifecycle. - Support verification, validation, and risk management activities. - Contribute to continuous improvement and mentor junior engineers where required. Essential Experience: - Proven background in embedded software engineering within the medical device sector. - Strong proficiency in Embedded C and bare metal programming. - Hands on experience developing safety critical code aligned with ISO 13485. - Familiarity with structured development methodologies (e.g., V model, IEC 62304 aligned processes). - Strong debugging, problem solving, and documentation skills. Desirable / Advantageous: - Experience with regulatory frameworks such as FDA, MDR, IEC 62304, ISO 14971. - Exposure to unit testing, static analysis, or automated test environments. - Understanding of cybersecurity considerations for connected medical devices. - Experience with CI/CD or DevOps practices for embedded systems. Why Join This Business - A long standing, stable engineering organisation with the opportunity to work on meaningful, life changing medical technologies. - Supportive, multidisciplinary engineering environment. - Competitive salary, benefits, and long term career progression. For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.

Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Are you ready to lead at scale - shaping how complex digital services are built, mentoring engineers and influencing senior leaders across one of the UK's largest technology organisations? As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll join our Engineering community, providing technical leadership across multiple agile teams delivering critical public services. You'll sit at the intersection of deep technical expertise and strategic leadership, helping define engineering direction while remaining close to the realities of delivery. You'll work on high profile, business critical services that support millions of citizens every day - from core benefit systems like Universal Credit and Working Age Services, to Digital Payments Services, which process around £230bn in payments annually. This is a rare opportunity to influence how modern software engineering is done at true national scale, within a complex, safety critical environment where quality, resilience and trust really matter. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience leading and influencing multiple engineering teams, setting direction and supporting engineers to do their best work Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non technical stakeholders, including senior leaders, and influence decisions at that level Strong, hands on knowledge of modern open source technologies, such as Java, JavaScript and Node.js Deep experience building and running systems in cloud environments (AWS or Azure), including APIs, RESTful services and microservice architectures Strong practical experience using Test Driven Development (TDD) to build reliable, maintainable software Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB You and your role As our Lead Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across a portfolio of teams and products, shaping how we design, build, test and run software across DWP Digital. You'll work closely with architects, product managers and delivery leaders to define medium to long term strategies for our services, ensuring they are resilient, secure and fit for the future. You'll be working on either: Working Age Services Digital -supporting some of the UK government's most high profile citizen facing services, including Universal Credit and the green field Jobs and Careers Service. Or Digital Payments Services - responsible for payment platforms that support 22 million citizens and handle roughly a third of the UK's BACS traffic. You'll guide teams through complex technical decisions, promote modern engineering practices, and help embed consistent standards across the wider engineering community. While this is a senior leadership role, it remains grounded in real delivery - you'll understand the systems, the trade offs and the day to day challenges facing engineering teams. This role will suit someone who enjoys complexity, cares deeply about quality and engineering excellence, and is motivated by purposeful work. Your decisions will shape how critical public services are delivered, ensuring they remain reliable, scalable and trusted by the people who depend on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £92,522. That's £80,267 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £12,255 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application

Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Are you ready to lead at scale - shaping how complex digital services are built, mentoring engineers and influencing senior leaders across one of the UK's largest technology organisations? As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll join our Engineering community, providing technical leadership across multiple agile teams delivering critical public services. You'll sit at the intersection of deep technical expertise and strategic leadership, helping define engineering direction while remaining close to the realities of delivery. You'll work on high profile, business critical services that support millions of citizens every day - from core benefit systems like Universal Credit and Working Age Services, to Digital Payments Services, which process around £230bn in payments annually. This is a rare opportunity to influence how modern software engineering is done at true national scale, within a complex, safety critical environment where quality, resilience and trust really matter. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience leading and influencing multiple engineering teams, setting direction and supporting engineers to do their best work Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non technical stakeholders, including senior leaders, and influence decisions at that level Strong, hands on knowledge of modern open source technologies, such as Java, JavaScript and Node.js Deep experience building and running systems in cloud environments (AWS or Azure), including APIs, RESTful services and microservice architectures Strong practical experience using Test Driven Development (TDD) to build reliable, maintainable software Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB You and your role As our Lead Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across a portfolio of teams and products, shaping how we design, build, test and run software across DWP Digital. You'll work closely with architects, product managers and delivery leaders to define medium to long term strategies for our services, ensuring they are resilient, secure and fit for the future. You'll be working on either: Working Age Services Digital -supporting some of the UK government's most high profile citizen facing services, including Universal Credit and the green field Jobs and Careers Service. Or Digital Payments Services - responsible for payment platforms that support 22 million citizens and handle roughly a third of the UK's BACS traffic. You'll guide teams through complex technical decisions, promote modern engineering practices, and help embed consistent standards across the wider engineering community. While this is a senior leadership role, it remains grounded in real delivery - you'll understand the systems, the trade offs and the day to day challenges facing engineering teams. This role will suit someone who enjoys complexity, cares deeply about quality and engineering excellence, and is motivated by purposeful work. Your decisions will shape how critical public services are delivered, ensuring they remain reliable, scalable and trusted by the people who depend on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £92,522. That's £80,267 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £12,255 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Pay up to £80,664, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and a strong focus on work-life balance. Are you a Senior Java Engineer who wants to solve complex problems at true national scale - and see the real world impact of your work every day? Join DWP Digital's Engineering team within Digital Payments Services, where you'll help design, build and run highly resilient, high volume payment systems which support 22 million citizens and process over £230bn every year. These services sit at the heart of the UK's welfare system and are critical to making sure people are paid the right amount, at the right time, into the right bank account. This is a senior role with real influence. You'll lead by example within multidisciplinary agile teams, shaping technical direction, embedding great engineering practices, and mentoring other engineers. Alongside hands on Java development, you'll focus on building services that are secure, scalable and operationally excellent - improving outcomes for millions of users while contributing to one of the largest digital transformations in Europe The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Strong, hands on experience designing and building modern software using Java, following established design principles and patterns at scale Practical experience using Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) to create well tested, reliable software Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working within microservice architectures Confidence working in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure, including deploying and running production services Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases (for example Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB) Ability to build and maintain robust automated test suites that support continuous integration and deployment Experience leading or mentoring engineers within multidisciplinary agile teams, setting standards, supporting delivery, and creating an inclusive, collaborative team culture You and your role As a Senior Java Software Engineer in Digital Payments Services, you'll design, build and operate software that underpins some of the most critical payment systems in the UK. These services must be highly available, secure and resilient - because millions of people rely on them every day. You'll work within agile, multidisciplinary teams, working closely with product managers, delivery colleagues, testers and architects to deliver high quality digital services. You'll not only write and review code, but also influence how services are designed, built, tested and supported in live operation. You'll take ownership of the stability and resilience of the systems you work on, using monitoring, alerting and continuous improvement to ensure services perform reliably at scale. This is also a leadership role. You'll coach and mentor other engineers, promote modern engineering practices, and help shape technical direction both within your team and across the wider engineering community. You'll be someone who values collaboration over hierarchy, enjoys solving complex problems, and cares deeply about building technology that genuinely makes a difference. If you're motivated by large scale engineering challenges, want to work with modern Java and cloud technologies, and are excited by the opportunity to improve essential public services, this is the role for you. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in our brilliant digital hub in Newcastle upon Tyne Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £80,664. That's £68,205 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £12,459 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding test: completed remotely Interview: a face to face assessment centre. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.