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Defence & Aerospace

Project Control Manager

£68000 - £78000 per annum

 | Bristol

 | Permanent

A well-established company is looking for a Project Control Manager to join their growing team within their Defence projects. This role is available on a hybrid working basis, you'll be likely to work 2-3 days in the office. The Role As a Project Control Manager, you'll be delivering project controls functions, primarily focusing on cost management whilst reporting to Project Managers. In addition, you'll be identifying resource requirements, reviewing new project proposals/remits alongside leading a team of professionals to deliver an effective and successful Project Controls service. The Person To succeed as a Project Control Manager, you'll need knowledge and proficiency with Primavera P6 or similar software tools. In addition, you'll need experience in working with large quantities of data with the ability to understand and use cost management software. Earned Value Management experience is also desirable. The Package As a Project Control Manager, you'll be on a salary up to £78,000 dependent on experience. In addition, there are other benefits included such as a good pension scheme, a true commitment to your development and career progression. APPLY NOW To apply for the position of Project Control Manager, please send your CV via the apply button.

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Defence & Aerospace

Senior Project Controls Manager

£65000 - £75000 per annum

 | Bristol

 | Permanent

A well-established company is looking for a Senior Project Control Manager to join their growing team within their Defence projects. This role is available on a hybrid working basis, you'll be likely to work 2-3 days in the office. The Role As a Senior Project Control Manager, you'll be delivering project controls functions, primarily focusing on Defence whilst reporting to Programme/Project Managers. In addition, you'll be identifying resource requirements, reviewing new project proposals/remits alongside leading a team of professionals to deliver an effective and successful Project Controls service. Due to the nature of the role candidates will be required to go through a security clearance process. The Person To succeed as a Senior Project Control Manager, you'll need knowledge and proficiency with scheduling, cost and risk management. In addition, you'll need experience in working with large quantities of data with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders. Earned Value Management experience is also desirable. The Package As a Senior Project Control Manager, you'll be on a salary up to £75,000 dependent on experience. In addition, there are other benefits included such as a good pension scheme, a true commitment to your development and career progression. APPLY NOW To apply for the position of Senior Project Control Manager, please send your CV via the apply button.

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Defence & Aerospace

Senior Planner

£55000 - £65000 per annum

 | Bristol

 | Permanent

A well-established company is looking for a Senior Planner to join their growing team within their Defence projects. This role is available on a hybrid working basis, you'll be likely to work 2-3 days in the office. The Role As a Senior Planner, you'll be ensuring the successful execution of projects within the Defence team developing project control reports and delivering project plans, maintaining project schedules whilst working alongside internal and external suppliers. Also, you'll be providing performance analysis and recommendations and identifying potential risks. The Person To succeed as a Senior Planner, you'll need knowledge and proficiency with Primavera P6. In addition, you'll need experience in working with large quantities of data alongside similar project controls environments on large projects. The Package As a Senior Planner, you'll be on a salary up to £65,000 per annum dependent on experience. In addition, there are other benefits included such as a good pension scheme, a true commitment to your development and career progression. APPLY NOW To apply for the position of Senior Planner, please send your CV via the apply button.

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Defence & Aerospace

Programme Manager

£75000 - £85000 per annum

 | Bristol

 | Permanent

A well-established company is looking for a Programme Manager to join their growing team within their Defence projects. This role is available on a hybrid working basis, you'll be likely to work 2-3 days in the office. The Role As a Programme Manager, you'll be overseeing the coordinated management of multiple related projects, timelines and deliverables whilst supporting the delivery of large and complex contracts. Due to the nature of the role candidates will be required to go through a security clearance process. The Person To succeed as a Programme Manager, you'll need experience in delivering large complex project programmes whilst engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Also, NEC3 or NEC4 is desirable but not essential. The Package As a Programme Manager, you'll be on a salary up to £85,000 per annum depending on experience. In addition, there are other benefits included such as a good pension scheme, a true commitment to your development and career progression. APPLY NOW To apply for the position of Programme Manager, please send your CV via the apply button.

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Defence & Aerospace

Lead Planner

£65000 - £75000 per annum

 | London

 | Permanent

Job Title: Lead Planner Location: London - (hybrid working) Salary: up to £75,000 plus benefits (depending on experience) A market leading company is looking for an experienced Lead Planner to work within their defence sector. This is a hybrid role and is a great opportunity to work for a well-established company on complex projects. It's likely you'll work up to 3 days per week in the office and the rest of your time working from home. The Role As a Lead Planner, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, critical path analysis as well as preparing cost estimates and monitoring project budgets. In addition, you'll be identifying potential risks, assessing their impact, and generating regular progress reports for project stakeholders. The Person To be successful in the role of Lead Planner, you'll need to have experience of a similar role within the defence sector using P6 with current SC or DV clearance due to the nature of the work. Alternatively you will be in a position to obtain security clearance. The Package As a Lead Planner, you'll be on a salary of up to £75,000 depending on experience and is available on a hybrid working arrangement. In addition, there's other non-tangible benefits such as pension, other work schemes and commitment to your development, both in terms of your skills and career progression. Apply Now To apply for the position of Lead Planner, please send your CV via the apply button.

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Defence & Aerospace

Senior Structural Engineer

£50 - £70 per hour + Negotiable, Inside IR35

 | Plymouth

 | Contract

Would you like to join an international defence company to support their clients by improving the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets? Due to continued investment, this global business is currently looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join their existing team in Plymouth (hybrid working) on a contract basis. The Role As a Senior Structural Engineer you will work with multi-discipline infrastructure system designs to provide an overall sustainment capability for the Devonport Dockyard. Your responsibilities will include the following but not limited to: Support the management of the structural engineering elements of the new buildings, ensuring designer technical performance and making appropriate technical responses. Provide Subject Matter Expert advice for structural engineering Provide Technical design guidance and review of structural design packages Provide Technical design guidance and review integration of structural designs with other design packages Ensure that the design documentation covers the scope of operations required by the Project Manager and is produced to agreed standards, schedule and budget You To succeed within the role of a Senior Structural Engineer, you'll have experience in a similar position and have the following skills: A minimum of a Batchelor's Degree in Structural/Civil Engineering Seismic Design (preferable) Management of sub-contractors/consultant Preferred Chartered Engineer, registered with Engineering Council Please note that due to security nature of this role, offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining SC security clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and will require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Improve work-life balance Be appreciated and valued Increase earning potential APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible!

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Defence & Aerospace

Survival Equipment Supervisor

Negotiable

 | Anglesey

 | Permanent

I am currently recruiting for a Survival Equipment Supervisor to be based at RAF Valley, working for a global leader in Aerospace/Defence. For this role, you must have held a similar position either in the Royal Air Force, or alternatively in an aviation arm of the British Army or Royal Navy. The Role: This position will be responsible for leading members of the survival equipment team, ensuring that all corrective and preventative maintenance is carried out for the equipment. It will involve some technical management of tasks as well as pastoral management for other members in the team who they are supervising. Experience: The ideal candidate for this role will have held a similar position in the Armed Forces, and the position is well suited for someone looking to settle down in the picturesque area of North Wales. The minimum requirement for qualifications is an NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering, or a City & Guilds equivalent/appropriate military training & experience. Benefits of working for this company include: - Company share plan (discounted shares) - Pension scheme - Rewards platform - healthcare/dental insurance, shopping discounts etc - 25 days holiday + bank holidays - Additonal ten days paid leave for Armed Forces reservists If you have been a Survival Equipment Supervisor previously in the Armed Forces and would be interested in being based at RAF Valley, please apply today *** Please note this roles require UK defence security clearance to SC level as a minimum, you must be SC clearable to apply for this role ***

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Defence & Aerospace

Senior Electrical CAD Designer

Negotiable

 | Barrow-in-Furness District

 | Permanent

If you are an Electrical Design Engineer who is located in a commutable distance to Barrow-in-Furness, or would relocate to the area - please apply below if you would like to work on some of the worlds most exciting marine projects for a global leader in Defence. The Role Using the CAD toolset to produce 3D models of electrical routed systems and electrical equipment integration e.g. switchboards and power units etc. Mature and develop 2D electrical schematics / system diagrams Producing outputs (including 2D drawings and electronic data) to support manufacturing, installation and testing of our products Developing and maintaining close working relationships with other design teams and stakeholders Working as a team to produce an integrated design that meets the customer's expectations and agreed set of requirements Experience Relevant apprenticeship, engineering qualification or previous experience as an Electrical Designer / Draughtsperson e.g. HNC, ONC or degree qualification in relevant STEM subject or equivalent work experience Experience in electrical compartment integration and Engineering Standards at component and sub-component / assembly level Knowledge and understanding of electrical routed systems at both 2D and 3D level Understanding of CAD toolsets and techniques Full relocation assistance would be offered if that is something you can commit to doing. There are multiple positions available so please feel free to enquire even if your experience isn't a 100% match, or if you know someone else who might be interested please encourage them to apply *** Please note this roles require UK defence security clearance to SC level as a minimum, you must be SC clearable to apply for this role ***

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Defence & Aerospace

Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Negotiable

 | England

 | Permanent

I am currently recruiting for a number of Control and Instrumentation Engineers to work on exciting marine projects for a global leader in the Defence industry. There are a number of locations in England available to work from; Barrow-in-Furness, Manchester, Filton (Bristol), Frimley or Portsmouth, with only bi-weekly visits to the office required. The Role As a C&I Engineer, you will be responsible for: Developing a functional design and associated Bill of Materials for C&I solutions for complex propulsion, mechanical and electrical systems, including deriving the functional design from Piping & Instrumentation diagrams Specifying instrumentation measuring pressure/temperature/flow/level/analysis that is fit for purpose for specific process conditions Specifying remote functionality for the C&I solution, whether that be Human Machine Interface, Cable Management & Interface Protocols Producing a C&I design that satisfies a wide range of requirements such as; functional; safety; defence standards, British standards, naval standards, nuclear standards Judging and measuring compliance against non-functional stakeholders (EMC, Shock, Metallics etc.) Produce verification evidence to demonstrate design compliance with requirements Production of various design documents such as; I/O schedules, instrument schedules, cable schedules, functional design specification, instrument specification Implementation of physical system-to-system interface design Undertaking/leading technical design reviews for C&I Experience Previous experience working as a C&I Engineer in any highly regulated/safety critical industry is essential, some examples of previous successful candidates have worked in baggage handling, steelwork, chemical manufacturing etc so if your background is far away from marine please do still consider applying. Benefits of working with this business include: - Share incentive plan (discounted company shares) - Tiered pension plan allowing increased investment in your future - Yearly bonus - Unmatched overtime arrangement - Flexible hours with an early finish on Fridays Please apply if you are interested! ***These roles require UK defence security clearance to SC level as a minimum, you must be SC clearable to apply for this role ***

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Defence & Aerospace

Senior Designer Mechanical (Non Local)

Up to £29.19 per hour + + travel £10.56 per hour

 | Barrow-in-Furness District

 | Contract

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Senior Mechanical Designer, Barrow in Furness Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Senior Mechanical Designer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Barrow in Furness on an initial 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. This role will be offering £39.75 inc travel allowance per hour inside IR35 / Umbrella (local candidates £29.19 per hour) This is a phenomenal opportunity to not only work for a prestigious, advanced organisation, but to gain skills and knowledge you won't find anywhere else. The Role Senior Designer; applies understanding of a range of design processes, tools, systems and techniques, and applies these to design or detail for assemblies, components or systems. Designs and develops solutions to common or well-articulated design situations, problems and issues. * Applies proven techniques and procedures to design and develop solutions. * Resolves design issues and problems for a range of design situations * Diagnose and resolves operational, repair, installation and commissioning problems and issues * Typically coaches and mentors other design engineers, applies interpersonal skills in communicating technical design matters You * Previous Mechanical Design Engineering Experience (HVAC, Piping) * 3D Design * Ideally worked in marine, O&G or heavy engineering background Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Work on long term contracts Develop your skills at a prestigious company Gain security clearance APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! To apply for the position of Senior Designer please send your CV to Stella Grundy

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Defence & Aerospace

Physics & Mathematics Graduate Opportunities

£41361.00 - £45576.00 per annum

 | Preston

 | Permanent

I'm looking for multiple Physics & Mathematics Graduates (2023 and 2024 class) that have completed modules on Electromagnetics/Electromagnetism as part of their degree, to join the UK's leading Aerospace & Defence organisation as a trainee Electromagnetics Engineer. This is a hybrid-working role of 3 days per week onsite in Warton, Preston (PR4) and you must be eligible for Security Clearance (SC) to be considered. What you'll be doing: Performing requirements, design and implementation, qualification and test tasks, within schedule and estimates Adherence to relevant engineering practices Reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership Production of appropriate technical documentation Working closely with suppliers and industry partners Working with customers to support delivered systems and resolve issues Essential skills: A degree in Physics or Mathematics Basic knowledge and understanding of Electromagnetics Engineering Proven experience of using Microsoft Office tool such as Outlook, Word, Excel and/or PowerPoint Desirable skills: An understanding of the overall systems engineering lifecycle Knowledge of and understanding of Design IT tools e.g. CAD systems Experience working within a large, complex, multi-project environment This is an absolutely amazing opportunity for recent graduates to join a fast-track training programme with such a highly regarded organisation, being involved in some of the most innovative and cutting-edge engineering projects in the world. Starting salary is between £41,361 and £45,576 plus an excellent benefits package and a world class training and development programme. Don't delay and apply today!

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Defence & Aerospace

EC&I Engineer - Portsmouth - Up to £60,000

£45000 - £60000 per annum

 | Portsmouth

 | Permanent

A leading Defence organisation is seeking an EC&I Engineer to join them on a permanent basis based out of Portsmouth. The EC&I Engineer will be responsible for providing technical solutions in product and service delivery. Key responsibilities include resolving technical issues, compiling reports, adhering to specifications, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and documentation. The ideal candidate will collaborate effectively, manage customer relations, contribute to process improvement, and support project management. Requirements: Engineering degree or equivalent with significant experience Collaborative work experience in multi-discipline teams Demonstrated ability to handle various tasks and communicate effectively with other disciplines. Desirable: Chartered Status or working towards it. Membership in a relevant institute or eligibility for registration with the Engineering Council Experience in managing engineering scope for projects from concept design to EPC Broad experience in commercial or defence projects The salary on offer is up to £60,000, coupled with 28 days holiday, contributary pension scheme, life assurance plus more additional opt in benefits. If you are interested in this position, then please reply to this email with an up-to-date CV or call direct on 0161 905 7916. If this role isn't of interest to you, but you know of someone who could be - JAM operates a referral scheme. You can earn yourself £200 in vouchers for the successful placement of a candidate you give us.

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Technology

EC&I Design Engineer - Leicester - Up to £50,000

£40000 - £50000 per annum

 | Leicester

 | Permanent

A leading Defence organisation is seeking an E,C & I Design Engineer to join them on a permanent basis based out of Leicester. As an EC&I Design Engineer, your role within the Design Consultancy function is paramount. Engage in the development and modification of C&I designs, equipment, and facilities, with a specific focus on life extension activities. Navigate the design lifecycle meticulously, ensuring compliance with stringent Design & Safety processes and technical governance. Key Duties: - Conduct thorough analysis to capture and understand project requirements comprehensively. - Drive the development of designs, encompassing the creation of detailed drawings and documents. - Draft precise specifications that serve as the foundation for project execution. - Produce documentation, essential for the commissioning phase, ensuring seamless project integration. - Provide oversight, addressing technical queries and managing any deviations from the design to maintain project integrity. - Play a pivotal role in the implementation phase by offering valuable technical guidance throughout the manufacturing, installation, and commissioning processes. Key Experience and Qualifications: - Previous experience in developing control and instrumentation systems - Familiarity with diverse electrical instruments and their applications - Awareness of regulations, legislation, and standards relevant to Electrical Engineering - (BS7671) - Proficiency in generating electrical engineering drawings and technical documentation - Proven background in following the design lifecycle The salary on offer is up to £60,000, coupled with 28 days holiday, contributary pension scheme, life assurance plus more additional opt in benefits. If you are interested in this position, then please reply to this email with an up-to-date CV or call direct on 0161 905 7916. If this role isn't of interest to you, but you know of someone who could be - JAM operates a referral scheme. You can earn yourself £200 in vouchers for the successful placement of a candidate you give us.

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Defence & Aerospace

EC&I Engineer - Portsmouth - Up to £60,000

£45000 - £60000 per annum

 | Portsmouth

 | Permanent

A leading Defence organisation is seeking an EC&I Engineer to join them on a permanent basis based out of Portsmouth. The EC&I Engineer will be responsible for providing technical solutions in product and service delivery. Key responsibilities include resolving technical issues, compiling reports, adhering to specifications, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and documentation. The ideal candidate will collaborate effectively, manage customer relations, contribute to process improvement, and support project management. Requirements: Engineering degree or equivalent with significant experience Collaborative work experience in multi-discipline teams Demonstrated ability to handle various tasks and communicate effectively with other disciplines. Desirable: Chartered Status or working towards it. Membership in a relevant institute or eligibility for registration with the Engineering Council Experience in managing engineering scope for projects from concept design to EPC Broad experience in commercial or defence projects The salary on offer is up to £60,000, coupled with 28 days holiday, contributary pension scheme, life assurance plus more additional opt in benefits. If you are interested in this position, then please reply to this email with an up-to-date CV or call direct on 0161 905 7916. If this role isn't of interest to you, but you know of someone who could be - JAM operates a referral scheme. You can earn yourself £200 in vouchers for the successful placement of a candidate you give us.

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Defence & Aerospace

Civil Engineer

£50 - £70 per hour + Negotiable, Inside IR35

 | Plymouth

 | Contract

Would you like to join an international defence company to support their clients by improving the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets? Due to continued investment, this global business is currently looking for a Civil Engineer to join their existing team in Plymouth (mostly remote working, onsite once a month) on an initial 20 week contract. The Role As a Civil Engineer, you will assist the Discipline Lead in delivery of the structural engineering work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost. Your responsibilities will include the following but not limited to: Preparing and/or checking civil/seismic designs, analyses, reports, drawings, specifications and other documents in support of Nuclear and Non-Nuclear related plant, facility and equipment within the company's licensed, authorised and operational sites, or in support of external contracts. Manage design work packages as appointed by Discipline Lead. Supporting planning of activities, with respect to task durations, level of effort and estimated costs, through to provision of design deliverables with regular schedule reviews and progress reporting, utilising Earned Value Management methodologies, and construction support. Support development, construction, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of Facilities to ensure that they comply with the design intent and DNSP's for Nuclear related Works, together with all relevant In addition, you will also participate in the problem solving for development of technical solutions to deficiencies or in the development of new designs and support the on-site inspection of DRDL assets for their construction, maintenance and modification. You To succeed within the role of a Civil Engineer, you'll have experience in a similar position and have the following skills: A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline. Chartered Engineer, registered with Engineering Council or working towards chartership Knowledge of seismic engineering essential Demonstratable knowledge and skills required in the technical management of complex design development throughout the design lifecycle Experience of Finite Element Analysis and modelling software Please note that due to security nature of this role, offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining SC security clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and will require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Improve work-life balance Be appreciated and valued Increase earning potential APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible!

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Defence & Aerospace

ILS Engineer

£40000.00 - £42500.00 per annum

 | Bristol

 | Permanent

I'm looking for a junior level ILS Engineer to join one of the worlds largest and most successful Aerospace & Defence organisations in Bristol. As an ILS Engineer you will be working within a team responsible for influencing the operability and maintainability of the platform (naval ship), analysing systems and spatial design as well as the design, production, supply and maintenance of the support products required by the platform (naval ship) in service. What you'll be doing: Reviewing and analysing ship design data to produce ILS deliverables Carrying out verification and validation of sub-contractor engineering data deliverables. Validating the work of other engineers within the team (peer review of RCM studies and PSTW reviews) Liaising with the wider Support teams to ensure consistency in data/information Working with Naval Ships design teams to validate design deliverables Working across various disciplines to contribute to the production of quality support products including maintenance schedules, technical publications and spares Producing technical reports to support analysis and derived maintenance Assisting team engineers in the production and upkeep of processes and instructions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the ILS/IPS outputs Conducting Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) studies to create maintenance schedules Conducting Pre-Set to Work (PSTW) reviews of RCM studies to incorporate engineering change and confirm suitability of derived maintenance Essential Skills: Good Knowledge of engineering principles and understanding of the ILS/IPS suite of disciplines Knowledge and experience of either Electrical/Mechanical systems The ability to identify and mitigate issues in the development of engineering solutions Ability to read and analyse schematic diagrams and technical documentation and analyse technical problems and provide solutions within the digital environment Desirable Skills: Degree/HNC or equivalent experience in a relevant Engineering or Science based discipline Experience of utilising databases and understanding configuration requirements Knowledge in a Support environment that caters for military equipment Familiar with production of support products such as maintenance schedules, technical documentation, FMECA and RCM. We will provide relevant training for any of the above desirables required for your role Working knowledge of the principles of one or more of DefStan 00-25, 00-45, 00-600, JSP 886, BR1313 and DLF This is a great opportunity for someone with 1-2 years experience as an ILS/IPS Engineer, to really step up in their career within Aerospace & Defence Engineering. The salary is £40,000 to £42,500 plus an excellent benefits package and is a hybrid role of 2-3 days per week onsite (although there is flexibility on this).

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Defence & Aerospace

Mechanical Process Engineer

£40 - £60 per hour + Negotiable, Inside IR35

 | Plymouth

 | Contract

Would you like to join an international defence company to support their clients by improving the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets? Due to continued investment, this global business is currently looking for a SDDP Engineer - Mechanical Process to join their existing team in Plymouth (mostly working from home, onsite once a month) on a 12 month contract. The Role As a SDDP Engineer - Mechanical Process you will assist and support the Design Manager in the delivery of project scope. Your responsibilities will include the following but not limited to: To manage the delivery of nuclear process, work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost. Responsible for managing the technical aspects of nuclear process engineering packages from identification of the need, through to handover. Ensure that the design documentation covers the scope of operations required by the Project Manager and is produced to agreed standards, schedule and budget. In addition, you will also plan for effective project implementation, identifying key factors and leading the project's technical planning process and ensure that the processes and activities being managed are appropriately documented with appropriate records maintained and configuration and quality controls applied. You To succeed within the role of a SDDP Engineer - Mechanical Process, you'll have experience in a similar position and have the following skills: A degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related discipline Both process and mechanical engineering background Demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in the technical management of complex design development throughout the design lifecycle Familiar with pipework systems designs Experience in high hazard industry, preferably in nuclear Please note that due to security nature of this role, offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining SC security clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and will require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Improve work-life balance Be appreciated and valued Increase earning potential APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible!

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Defence & Aerospace

Cost Controller

Up to £52.78 per hour

 | Barrow-in-Furness District

 | Contract

Cost Controller Barrow in Furness Based (Hybrid 2-3 days per week on site) £52.78 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Barrow in Furness. 2-3 days per week on site. The Alliance Cost Controller is a key role, supporting the Deputy Head of Cost in developing and managing an enduring cost management capability, providing assured cost information and analysis to enable the Alliance Management Committee to make quick and effective 'Best for Programme' decisions. The Cost Team is responsible for the management and assurance of the programme cost information provided by the Alliance Parties through the quarterly Full Project Costing (FPC) and Annual Budgeting Cycle (ABC), which feeds into the Alliance Joint Cost Model (AJCM) and is subject to CAAS audit. This role supports the Deputy Head of Cost in delivering the Annual Budgeting Cycle timetable, ensuring deliverables are on time and of the right quality, and continuously identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities. This role will drive cost consciousness and alignment of base costs, uncertainty, risk and opportunities with underlying assumptions, the Unify schedule and approved change. This role will assist in developing governance and assurance structures, processes and procedures, and in establishing a SQEP cost management capability, ensuring that the Cost Team operates effectively and efficiently, providing timely, accurate and consistent programme cost information. Candidate specification Desirable - qualifications in a relevant discipline (Finance / Project Management). Required - experience in finance / project accounting / project controls / cost estimating. Experience in the management of significant capital projects at project manager level. Significant experience in managing the interface between projects and finance and in ensuring clear visibility from project activity to the financial outputs. Significant experience of working with stakeholders across multiple functions and grade structures, and facilitating/influencing decision making at these levels Ability to manage highly capable, cross-functional teams, and exert influence both within and outside direct line management Excellent communication and presentation skills Proven experience in the leadership and management of a team Desirable - experience of working within a major UK investment project, involving both public and private sector organisations Displays strong leadership behaviours and a passion for driving performance and delivering to planned actions Has the ability to keep things simple and remove complexity - communicates with clarity, brevity and simplicity, sets simple, tangible priorities, eliminates complexity for faster customer delivery Explores different ways of doing things by delegating decision making effectively, exploring options in order to overcome obstacles and responds quickly to changing business circumstances. Understands and promotes collaboration both inside and outside of the Alliance, values the diversity of people and perspectives. Will be an ambassador for the Alliance's core values of safety, timeliness, cost, innovation and collaboration For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

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Defence & Aerospace

Programme Manager

£70 - £100 per hour + Negotiable, Inside IR35

 | Bristol

 | Contract

Would you like to solve some of the most interesting design challenges in the defence industry today? Due to continued investment, this global business is currently looking for a Dreadnought Programme Manager to join their existing team in Bristol, hybrid working on an initial 6 month contract. The Role As a Dreadnought Programme Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary to lead our mission critical, high profile and complex programme with change and transformational elements. Your key responsibilities will be to lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver systems for the UK's national deterrent Platform, the Dreadnought class SSBN. You will have comprehensive experience of managing programmes in the support of delivery of large and technically complex equipment/system contracts, preferably for MoD and commercial customers. We are looking for an accomplished leader with excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to interact successfully at a senior level, Commercial and MoD customers. You will be confident, tenacious and naturally inclined to always find solutions to challenging situations. Importantly you will need ability to champion high performance and inspire others. Day to day, you'll be providing leadership, guidance, and support to a large team prioritising to meet delivery commitments and financial goals. You will be the person responsible for interacting directly with the Customer and ensuring their awareness and confidence in the business' delivery remains high. To achieve this you will possess experience in developing and implementing business cases, delivery plans and growth strategies. You To succeed within the role of a Dreadnought Programme Manager, you'll have experience in a similar position and have the following skills: Have a strong level of Project and Programme Management knowledge, plus experience and track record in delivering complex engineering programmes from design through to manufacture with complex supply chains Experience of working within the Defence and Security sector Degree or equivalent qualification / experience APM PMQ, Chartered status or equivalent Holds a recognised project management qualification such as APM PMQ, ChPP or equivalent Be eligible for SC level (UK) security Please note that due to security nature of this role, offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining security clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and will require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Improve work-life balance Be appreciated and valued Increase earning potential Gain security clearance APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible!

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Defence & Aerospace

SQL Server Database Administrator

£600 - £780 per day + Negotiable, Inside IR35

 | London

 | Contract

Do you want to work at the forefront of Technology and Software? Are you passionate about working with cutting-edge technology and self-motivated to find innovative solutions to complex challenges as part of a team who help keep the UK safe? If so, the following role may be right for you… We are looking for a DV Cleared Microsoft SQL Server DBA to join the existing team in London on an initial 10 month contract, 4 -5 days in office in London. You will be required to provide DBA support on all aspects of Microsoft SQL Server including design, administration, backup/recovery, Availability Groups, deployment and real time production troubleshooting responsibilities for SQL versions SQL2014 upwards. As a Microsoft SQL Server DBA, your responsibilities include, but not limited to: Install and configure Windows Clusters, Microsoft SQL Servers and Availability Groups Maintain and troubleshoot High Availability/DR including Windows Clustering and Always On Availability Groups Conduct root cause analysis, database performance monitoring, and capacity planning Performance tuning of databases/queries Implementing and managing monitoring/proactive alerting processes Automation via SQL Server Agent and PowerShell scripting etc Participate in key periodic operations tasks including high availability and disaster recovery testing, operating system and database patching, database upgrades and migrations Provide comprehensive and clear documentation for all new database builds, redevelopments, enhancements, for standard operational procedures Collaborate with Developers to architect DB solutions for core platform initiatives Working independently and within a wider team with minimal supervision Attending and actively participating in SCRUM ceremonies and events Ability to be proactive, multi-task and stay organized in a dynamic work environment You To succeed within the role of a Microsoft SQL Server DBA, you'll have experience in a similar position and you'll have the following skills and experience: Strong knowledge of SQL Server High Availability technologies - such as Windows Clustering, Availability Groups and Distributed Availability Groups Windows Clustering Enterprise scale mission critical SQL Server implementations, VLDB, multiple databases with Availability Groups Implementing and troubleshooting SQL Server High Availability groups Troubleshooting SQL Server Database Engine Root cause analysis, database performance monitoring, and capacity planning SQL Server migration and upgrade SQL Server backup and recovery Indexes and Statistics SQL Server patch management PowerShell Scripting Good oral and written communication skills in English Please note that due to security and urgency for this role, we can only consider those with live and transferrable DV clearance. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Achieve a work/life balance Increase earning potential Develop your skills Be appreciated and valued If this sounds like the role for you, apply now as a start date is fast approaching!

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Dan Kirkpatrick

Dan Kirkpatrick

Group Director

​I joined JAM straight after finishing university - despite being a bit of a numbers geek (Economics BA and Statistics MSc) and always thinking I'd end up in something to do with Finance I'm still in a "people" job over 15 years later and still enjoy it as much as I did on my first day. My first role at JAM was as a Trainee Consultant and since then I've held a number of different roles including Business Unit Manager for our Managed Accounts & RPO divisions and Client Services Director within our Business Development Team. I was promoted to a Group Director in 2018 and now have a wide ranging role across all aspects of the business… I still love working with clients and candidates though so always ensure I have a couple of live jobs! Outside of work I love eating out, wine, squash and our menagerie of animals (Arlo the Cockapoo, Rafferty and Rufus the Ragdolls and Jemima the Rabbit) I’m also the reigning JAM table football and table tennis champion – a misspent childhood! And my (very minor) claim to fame is that I once appeared on ITV's popular dating/cookery show, Dinner Date!

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Nicola Mannion

Nicola Mannion

Director

I grew up playing and coaching competitive tennis and netball and after starting at JAM as a fresh Graduate in 2004, I’ve had successful and diverse career. My sporting background gave me a brilliant grounding to achieve my career goals and after working through the ranks, I am now managing JAMs largest customers with the support of an amazing, dedicated team. I love developing people and seeing them thrive which ultimately results in achieving my personal goals of managing a successful, profitable business. We deliver upon a diverse range of skills, but my key driver is gaining customer satisfaction and building long term, positive relationships through our approach.​​​

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