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Defence & Aerospace

EC&I Commissioning Technician

£49 - £54 per hour + plus £100 per diem

 | Reading

 | Contract

EC&I Commissioning Technicians - Night Shift Burghfield, Berkshire (fully onsite) 52-week contract Inside IR35 66 hours per week | 11 days on, 3 days off I'm supporting a major defence/nuclear project at Burghfield and looking to speak with experienced EC&I Commissioning Technicians who can start on night shift. Pay Rates (Inclusive of £5 p/h shift uplift): £49.23 per hour Umbrella (up to £54.29 p/h with en55hancement) For each day travelled to site, a £100 per diem is payable to workers travelling more than 30 miles to site. The Role You'll be supporting commissioning activities on a high-profile project, ensuring all site work - from installation through to handover - is carried out in line with approved procedures and safety standards. Key Responsibilities: Deliver commissioning activities in line with the Commissioning Quality Management System Execute commissioning tests safely and to schedule Complete all commissioning records, raw data and documentation accurately Provide functional input into commissioning deliverables and LTQR packages Follow SSoWs and escalate safety or technical issues where required Support safe site operations, including ESH focus activities May support installation activities when needed What You'll Need Level 3 qualification in an engineering/construction discipline Electrical commissioning experience Loop testing experience Ability to interpret schematic drawings CSCS/ECS affiliated card IOSH Working Safely / Managing Safely OR CCNSG Eligible for SC Clearance (can start on BPSS while SC progresses) Nuclear industry experience If you're an EC&I Commissioning Technician looking for a long-term, well-paid night-shift contract, I'd love to chat. Drop me a message or send over your CV and I'll get in touch.

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Defence & Aerospace

Lead Electronics Engineer

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

 | Rochdale

 | Contract

Lead / Principal Power Electronics Engineer (Contract) Rochdale (Hybrid working) 6-month contract £40 to £60/hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Must be eligible for Security Clearance A global manufacturer of electronic components is seeking an experienced Lead Power Electronics Engineer to take technical ownership of complex power conversion and power management products across aerospace, land and maritime platforms. You'll lead electrical design activities end-to-end, support bid activity, mentor engineers, and ensure products meet stringent safety, reliability and compliance standards. What the role entails: Technical ownership of power converter and power management designs from concept through to qualification Leading electrical design activities including schematics, PCB layout, modelling and simulations Supporting bid and proposal activity, including technical input, cost estimates and compliance responses Defining and supporting test plans, qualification and design assurance, including failure investigations Mentoring engineers and working closely with engineering leadership on new technologies and improvements Key Requirements (max 5): Strong experience designing power converters / power management systems (100W-10kW) Expertise in DC/DC, AC/DC, inverters or motor drives within aerospace, defence or automotive environments PCB schematic & layout experience (Altium preferred) and solid EMC/EMI knowledge Experience across the full product lifecycle, including testing, qualification and failure investigation Eligible for UK Security Clearance Interested? If you're a seasoned Electronics or Power Electronics Engineer seeking your next contract and want to work on advanced, high-reliability systems in a respected engineering environment, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for further details.

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Defence & Aerospace

Supply Chain and Subcontract Bids Manager

£400 - £500 per day + Umbrella, inside IR35

 | Guildford

 | Contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Subcontract Bids Manager to support a leading organisation operating within the Defence and Digital domain. This role will play a key part in supporting major business-winning activity through the leadership of procurement and supply chain strategy across complex bids. Location: Guildford (Hybrid working) Contract: 12-month contract (Inside IR35) Clearance: Must hold live SC Clearance used within the last 12 months (Sole British Nationals only) The Role We are supporting a leading defence organisation in the search for an experienced Subcontract Bids Manager to support the delivery of complex, high-value bid submissions. This role sits within the bids and commercial function, with a strong emphasis on subcontracts, procurement and supply chain strategy rather than traditional bid writing. You will play a key role in shaping bid solutions by managing supplier engagement, subcontract strategies, commercial inputs and risk. Working closely with bid, procurement, legal, engineering and finance teams, you will ensure that all subcontract and supply chain elements of bids are commercially robust, compliant and competitive. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop subcontracting and supply chain strategies for bids Manage supplier engagement, RFQs, negotiations and commercial inputs Support bid pricing, cost models, assumptions and risk management Draft, review and manage subcontract terms and commercial flow-downs Ensure compliance with internal governance, defence standards and procurement regulations Act as the key commercial interface between bids, procurement, legal and supply chain teams Support bid reviews, approvals and submission readiness activities What We're Looking For Strong experience in commercial, procurement or subcontracts within a bid environment Background working on defence, aerospace, engineering or other highly regulated sector bids Proven capability managing supplier strategy, negotiations and commercial risk Comfortable supporting complex, multi-stakeholder bid environments Knowledge of defence contracting and supply chain frameworks (desirable) Active SC clearance and Sole British nationality Why Apply? High-impact role supporting critical defence bid activity Clear ownership of commercial and supply chain elements of bids Hybrid working with a Guildford base Opportunity to work on long-term, complex and high-profile programmes

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Defence & Aerospace

Assistant Financial Accountant

Up to £25.48 per hour

 | Inverkeithing

 | Contract

Assistant Financial Accountant Hillend based £25.48 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 OR £19.06 an hour PAYE 7 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Hillend. Full time on site, working from home on Fridays. Role Description Prepare contract status report (CSR's) for all contracts less than <£1m Chair review of these reports with Project management function Raise invoice requests Reconciliations of projects and project closure. Update all deliverable data Run, update and copy over macros Support Project Accounting Manager Knowledge: Finance experience Awareness SAP Excellent knowledge of Microsoft suite Continuous improvement drive Skills: Business Systems experience (SAP/BPC) Commercial awareness beneficial e.g. to support bid process Identifying risks and opportunities on the project Qualifications: - (Desirable) Part qualified accountant who is currently studying for professional exams or qualified by experience within a project environment. - Previous experience may have been as an Accounting Assistant in the Project Job Family or may have experience in financial accounting, financial reporting or management accounting either at the Assistant Accountant level or at Accountant Assistant level For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

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Defence & Aerospace

Power System Design Lead

£75.00 - £81.05 per hour

 | Cowes

 | Contract

Power System Design Lead Initial 12 Month Contract 3 days per week on site Cowes £81.05 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Antenna Sub-system internal/external interfaces design and capture. These are all captured in the system IDD and include control signals, high speed data links, RF calibration signals etc. Digital Sub-system hardware definition. Responsible for the specification and design of all the digital components within the radar system. This can be for either in-house designed units or COTS hardware. TRM Digital Signal Processing - taking a concept and turning it into reality. Including proving the concept through modelling and simulation followed by generating requirements suitable for implementation. Radar System Timing generation - Generating timing a rule sets for the software scheduling and hardware real time interface to achieve the required system performance. System Calibration - conceptualise Radar system calibration solutions System BITE - ensuring a common reporting standard that can be used in all systems moving forward. Making sure we have sufficient BITE coverage across the antenna sub-systems. System Design Assurance - ensuring there is enough built in functionality to support design assurance. Also contributing to the generation of the system design assurance specification. The Candidate A degree in Electronic Engineering or strongly related subject. A solid understanding of radar operation, in particular Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars. A solid understanding of the digital techniques design process including requirements generation, design and implementation. Knowledge of complex digital PCB design. Knowledge of digital devices in particular FPGAs. An understanding of all electronic disciplines (digital, analogue, RF and electrical) Enough knowledge to be able to specify against these technologies and communicate with specialists in these areas. Experience in the whole design process from requirements to design assurance and sign off. Experience in sub-system and system integration and test. Experience in radar system data analysis. Trials experience, at base or in territory. If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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Defence & Aerospace

Electrical Design Engineer

£40.00 - £47.00 per hour

 | Blackburn

 | Contract

Electrical Design Engineer Initial 12 Month Contract 2-3 days per week on site Samlesbury, Lancashire £47.12 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role * Working closely with other engineering disciplines and functions, supplier and customer areas, fostering a team-working and collaborative product development environment. * Producing and issuing Airframe engineering design data to meet project requirements, in line with design standards, whilst maintaining quality, cost and schedule adherence. * Identifying project technical risks and opportunities, and where appropriate propose mitigation plans. * Evaluating and resolving design queries, and supporting the generation of resulting modifications and changes. * Supporting the definition and resource planning of design workload delivery. The Candidate * Proficiency in a CAD system, typically CATIA V5 or equivalent toolset, with experience in a PLM system. * Experience of working in a multidisciplinary integrated product development environment, influencing adjacent disciplines. * Experience of working with external customers, suppliers and partners. * Experience of managing Design tasks to meet engineering design requirements and programme requirements. If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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Defence & Aerospace

Fire Safety Advisor

£60.00 - £63.96 per hour

 | Barrow-in-Furness District

 | Contract

Fire Safety Advisor Initial 6 Month Contract Hybrid - 3 days per week on site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria £63.96 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role * Be a fire subject matter expert with a proven track record of delivering appropriate and accurate fire safety advice and guidance for building projects. * Delivery of fire prevention strategies and governance of fire protection systems. * Support the production and maintenance of fire safety process documentation and management strategies. * Providing support to the client in the control and mitigation of fire risk by conducting fire safety audits where the Construction Design and Management Regulations are applied. * Support facility projects by reviewing fire strategies, building drawings and other information as part of the fire safety design of site buildings. * Liaising with a network of facility engineering stakeholders on fire safety matters. * Undertake detailed fire risk assessments on complex buildings * Design and develop building fire strategies The Candidate * Experience in conducting complex fire risk assessments * Experience in developing retrospective fire strategies for existing buildings * Experience in developing retrospective fire strategies for existing buildings * Experience in reviewing concept design information for new projects and providing detailed fire safety scope of requirements working in a high hazard environment * Manage all fire safety aspects from concept design through all stages of build commissioning, fire risk assessment and handover to the client * Working knowledge of fire safety design guides including BS9999 and ADB. * Stakeholder management & relationship building experience. If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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Defence & Aerospace

Product Safety Engineer

£50.00 - £53.90 per hour

 | Usk

 | Contract

Product Safety Engineer Initial 12 Month Contract 4 day working week (Mon-Thurs) 3 days per week on site - 1 day working from home Glascoed, Monmouthshire £53.90 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Production of documentary evidence to support the production of a Safety and Environmental Case (SEC). Creating and maintaining product Hazard Logs. Contributing to the business requirement to deliver conforming product. Undertaking safety reviews of engineering designs to ensure compliance with the Product Safety and Environment Management Framework, business policies, procedures and associated management plans. Provide support and advice to the Design Organisation on matters relating to product safety for projects and bids. Undertaking a range of techniques for conducting Hazard Identification, Analysis and Risk Assessment, for example FMEAs, FTAs. The Candidate Deriving and setting safety criteria and requirements using UK MOD defence standards such as: Def Stan 00-056, Def Stan 00-51, Def Stan 07-085 or DSA 03.OME (formerly JSP 520) Proven track record of producing technical engineering reports including compelling ALARP and safety arguments If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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Defence & Aerospace

HR Integration Project Manager

Up to £1017.58 per day + Umbrella Rate (Inside IR35)

 | Preston

 | Contract

Rate: £1017.58 per day umbrella (Inside IR35) Location: Preston (Hybrid 1-2 days on site per week) Duration: 7 Month Contract Overview: The HRET TI Integration Project Manager is responsible for delivering the delegated outputs of the Technical and Integration (TI) workstream of the HRET Global SuccessFactors programme and HRE Technical Tower to meet the HRE Programme outcomes. They will Project Manage the complex TI workstream activities, managing the delivery of integrations across circa 56 product, systems, services, middleware and downstream integrations. Liaising with other all programme workstreams, management of the TI stakeholders, IM&T areas, suppliers, BAU Teams and any interdependent projects. Ensuring the PTA/SA/Engineering Manager has agreed and assured the integration solution meets the business need. Work alongside and liaise with the Group IM&T / DDC partners and suppliers. Ensuring the project is compliant with SharedServices, DDC / IM&T Policies, determining and utilising applicable IT project management methodologies based on the context of the integration methodology· Planning, managing, and monitoring the production of the required deliverables throughout the project. Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans and realisation of any opportunity plans. Previous Project Management experience with multiple interconnected solutions / products and services including infrastructure related projects. Excellent stakeholder and customer management ability. Support the HRET programme development and baseline of credible and deliverable plans tracking to schedule/time and quality metrics as defined in the plan, Shared Services policies/ processes and LCM. The TI Senior PM may delegate responsibility to the Integration Project Manager for the end-to-end day-to-day operational management and delivery of the HRET programme scope, tracking and controlling the required delivery changes with the various sectors/functions and business units. The Integration Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the integration across the HRET OBS/RAM/CAM/workstreams identifying and managing the interdependencies within HRET and the external dependencies with HRE and the BAE functions (Security/Safety/Export Control/HR/Finance/IM&T/Data/Commercial). The Integration Project Manager is responsible for managing alignment with the TI plans and dependencies with HRET/HRE's. The Integration Project Manager is responsible for liaising with the Programme PMO to integrate all plans into the overall programme integrated master schedule to ensure the successful delivery of changes required within the specific country and/ or sector. The Integration Project Manager will work with the Engineering Manager and their delegates to ensure the engineering solution and delivery is properly governed in accordance with the agreed engineering plan and design aspect of the tailoring statement. Core Duties: Local system and integration changes Engage with HRET integrated delivery planning Produce as required detailed TI plans, including local teams and 3rd parties Drive implementation Provision platforms services and network changes as required Liaison with SS and EIT Tier one systems to support then execute any required local system testing / regression testing Manage with the support teams and 3rd parties to co-ordinate and deliver a clear cutover plan across the systems and services in scope for TI Assure delivery of local teams and 3rd parties Transition to support Engage with central and local support organisations Engage with HRET integrated delivery planning Produce system integration plans Drive implementation Management of resources assigned to the programme to support the TI scope Develop and maintain resource utilisation profile Manage demand request and engagement of required teams Manage 3rd party engagement Develop local role descriptions Alignment of all local activities with HRET programme Understand HRET timeline and priorities Work with the business to ensure local delivery is prioritised in line with HRET plan requirements Drive alignment of projects and changes to avoid impact to HRET timelines and manage any escalations and resolutions to potential clashes Other activities Support the TI SPM by engaging in HRET governance, including status reporting cycle, DAREOC management cycle, HRET update calls, local update calls Communicate and co-ordinate the progress of the delegated TI activities across the wider programme including peers and resources from all sector DDC/IM&T areas Maintain Stakeholder Management Plan and specifically integration system and service owner details Engage in relevant governance for specific deliveries not in parent business unit Ensure approvals and signoffs are planned, prioritised and completed in line with HRET plan schedule and needs Predict and resolve delivery risks and issues Manage local / 3rd party supplier delivery performance Plan and manage any LCM activities / deliverables within the TI Workstream Key Technical Skills Experience of managing changes and of HR / people data through multiple integrations with business / operational support systems such as (but not limited to) SAP Finance, Payroll, Time booking, SNOW etc Excellent & Extensive Knowledge of Project Planning, Infrastructure, product/system integrations, Networks & related techniques to support large complex technical projects. Highly developed analytical skills and capable of assessing complex data and communicating it to senior management. Knowledge of the Engineering processes and governance including the Product lifecycle or can quickly assimilate this knowledge on joining.

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Defence & Aerospace

Quality Engineer

Up to £30.41 per hour

 | Usk

 | Contract

Quality Engineer Glascoed Based £30.41 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Glascoed. Typical duties include (but are not limited to): Review Shop Floor records (e.g. 'SMDCP' documents), 'First Off' items for Quality Dept. approval, technical specifications, drawings, and endorse Certificates of Conformity as an approved signatory. Perform Internal Audits, support External Audits, and support the development of audit responses and robust corrective actions which prevent identified problems from ever happening again. Monitor and analyse reject, rework, and RFT data, and present information to management Monitor and support non-conformance / quality issue management ('CAR', 'Q1', 'Q2', 'Q3', etc.) Drive and support targeted CI (Continuous Improvement) activities, focussing on  (A) Reduced Rejects and Costs  (B) Improved operational workflows, throughput, and efficiency Energise others to engage in improvement activities, and support others in identifying and implementing their own improvements. Support Process Readiness Review (PRR), performing Quality Dept. reviews of process readiness, and supporting the optimisation of the PRR process across the site. Work with Manufacturing Engineering to improve the QMS (Quality Management System) Continually improve your own understanding of lean manufacturing methods, and core tools (including but not limited to: VSM, Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Six Sigma, TOC, MS Excel, Minitab…) and also encourage and assist in continually improving the knowledge of others across Land UK. Knowledge: Excellent numeracy and mechanical comprehension. ISO 9001 Internal auditor certification. Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably of a similarly highly controlled nature (aerospace, automotive, nuclear, medical devices, etc.) Skills: Ability to produce clear and concise written/visual instructions Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential Excellent numeracy and mechanical comprehension is essential Awareness of company products and safety critical aspects Ability to effectively co-ordinate data collection wherever necessary to inform business decisions Ability to perform detailed data analysis and identify trends in data Knowledge and understanding of how to comprehensively contain quality issues Ability to lead and support root cause analysis and corrective action identification Ability to interrogate technical drawings and specifications For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

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Defence & Aerospace

Bids Manager

£400 - £500 per day + Umbrella, inside IR35

 | Guildford

 | Contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bids Manager to support a leading organisation operating within the Defence and Digital domain. This role will play a key part in supporting major business-winning activity through the leadership of procurement and supply chain strategy across complex bids. Contract Details Contract Length: 3 months Location: Guildford (1-2 days per week onsite) Rate: £400 to £500 per day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Due to the security nature of this role, candidates must hold live and transferable SC clearance (used within the last 12 months) and be UK nationals. Role Overview The Bids Manager will lead and manage procurement activity for strategic bids and campaigns, ensuring robust procurement strategies are developed and executed to support business growth. The role requires strong commercial judgement, stakeholder management, and experience operating within complex, high-value programmes. You will work closely with commercial, technical, and project teams, managing subcontract structures, negotiations, and contract implementation, while ensuring governance and compliance requirements are met. Key Responsibilities Lead procurement activity across major bids and business-winning campaigns Develop and implement supplier and third-party bid strategies Manage subcontract structures, negotiations, and contract implementation Ensure governance, compliance, and flow-down of customer contract terms Drive value, innovation, risk reduction, and continuous improvement across the supply chain Support category management and S&OP planning aligned to business demand Essential Experience & Skills Strong background in business-winning procurement within Defence or IT environments Significant negotiation and contract drafting experience Experience leading large, complex bids from a procurement perspective Proven experience managing subcontracts on large programmes (typically £50m+) Commercial, deal-construct mindset (not a buyer / purchasing role) Desirable Qualifications Defence or IT industry background Experience managing overseas / export subcontract partners Degree in a relevant discipline CIPS Level 5, IACCM, or equivalent (beneficial but not essential if experience aligns) Security Requirements Live and transferable SC clearance (used within the last 12 months) UK nationals only If you are a commercially focused procurement professional with strong experience in complex bids and are available for a short-term contract, please apply or get in touch for further details.

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Defence & Aerospace

Principal Mechanical Engineer

£63 - £81 per hour + Umbrella, Inside IR35

 | Warrington

 | Contract

Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: Warrington, Manchester (Hybrid, 3 days/week onsite) Contract: 12 months Rate: £63 - £81/hr (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in defence, nuclear, or high-integrity engineering projects? We're recruiting for Senior and Principal Mechanical Engineers to support cutting-edge, safety-critical programmes across the UK's defence infrastructure. This is a long-term opportunity with a leading engineering consultancy delivering strategic work across secure sites. Projects You'll Support The role involves leading mechanical engineering activities on complex decommissioning systems, with a strong focus on mechanical handling, cutting technologies, and integration of bespoke tooling into challenging environments. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and overseeing delivery of complex mechanical design solutions. Producing, reviewing and approving engineering deliverables including calculations, design specifications, reports and technical assessments. Ensuring engineering work meets regulatory expectations, safety standards and project requirements. Mentoring engineers and promoting high standards of technical performance and safety culture. Key Requirements Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng) Chartered Engineer (CEng) Strong background as a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer within a highly regulated industry (nuclear, defence, marine, oil & gas, heavy industrial, etc.). Eligible for SC clearance (must have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years) Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to influence nationally significant programmes, working with expert teams in an environment that values innovation, safety, and high standards. Interested? Apply today with your CV and availability, or contact me directly for more info. Candidates with prior defence or nuclear site experience are strongly encouraged to get in touch.

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Defence & Aerospace

Senior Mechanical Engineer

£51 - £63 per hour + Umbrella, Inside IR35

 | Warrington

 | Contract

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Contract) Location: Warrington (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Rate: £51 - £63 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Duration: 12 months Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance About the Project This role is part of the UK Tails Management Facility (TMF) programme, a major project supporting the safe processing of depleted uranium hexafluoride. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering engineering scope across complex equipment such as gloveboxes, pumps, filters, sampling cabinets, lifts, cranes, and hoists-ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient solutions for this critical facility. The Role You will manage the delivery of mechanical engineering and technical activities, from producing specifications and datasheets through to risk assessments, design reviews, and technical reports. Acting as a subject matter expert, you'll apply engineering standards, codes, and regulations while supporting project safety assessments and mentoring less experienced engineers. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and review of specifications, datasheets, calculations, and technical deliverables for mechanical equipment. Carry out and review Designer Risk Assessments (DRAs) across PUWER, PED, and work environments. Ensure adherence to safety cases, regulations, codes, and standards throughout the design lifecycle. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior team members. Interface with multidisciplinary engineering teams and engage directly with stakeholders. Support project planning, risk management, and the resolution of technical challenges. Act as Technical Authority or Engineering Lead when authorised. Requirements (Essential): Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it). Significant experience in specification, design, and risk assessment of mechanical equipment such as pumps, filters, gloveboxes, cranes, and hoists. Demonstrable experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams on complex engineering projects. Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, design codes, and safety standards. Excellent communication and reporting skills. Desirable: Member of a relevant professional institute or eligible for registration with the Engineering Council. Experience delivering engineering scope from concept through to Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC). Background across both commercial and defence-related engineering projects. Experience with fabricated structures, welding, or plant assembly equipment. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile nuclear infrastructure project of national importance, working within a collaborative and technically challenging environment. How to Apply If you have the right background and are ready for your next contract challenge, please apply with your CV today.

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Defence & Aerospace

Mechanical Operator

£30.00 - £31.34 per hour

 | Lincolnshire

 | Contract

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Mechanical Operator at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire on a full time onsite basis 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 Mechanical Operator to add to their talented, hardworking team in Lincolnshire 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 £31.34 Umbrella per hour inside IR35 The role: Ensure the effective provision of Part 145 activities by meeting delivery targets and reporting any impact on Continuing Airworthiness. Understand how individual actions contribute to overall delivery performance. Undertake and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on an aircraft or components which may include, as appropriate, Aircraft Ground Handling, flight servicing's, aircraft role changes, AD embodiments, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or functional/system test. Ensure all Part 145 activities are properly documented, with airworthiness records maintained in relevant systems (IT or paper-based). Compile required reporting, identify any issues and escalate as appropriate. You: Requires broad and in-depth product knowledge / competency within own technical / subject area. Demonstrating breadth of systems experience, currency & recency capturing skills, knowledge and authorities for working on Aircraft or in workshops. 3 years relevant work experience within an aircraft maintenance environment and within an aircraft maintenance. 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 Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

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Senior Detail Designer

£40.00 - £41.41 per hour

 | Glasgow

 | Contract

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Senior Detail Designer in Scotstoun, Glasgow on a hybrid basis 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 Detail Designer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Scotstoun, Glasgow 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 £41.41 Umbrella per hour inside IR35 The role: * CAD Modelling * Data, diagrams and drawings supporting Design and assessment tasks, specific to own discipline. * Design and Change Studies * Technical Reports and Specifications You: * Min 2 Years' experience in engineering or a defence or related industry * Essential working knowledge of Foran CAD Package * Typically HNC/HND qualified, likely to be in a technology, engineering or science related discipline. * Eligible for EngTech 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 Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

£30.00 - £31.00 per hour

 | Norfolk

 | Contract

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in RAF Marham - 4 days a week onsite 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 Maintenance Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in RAF Marham on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. Rate: £31.34 per hour inside / Umbrella The role: Reporting to the F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Manager the post holder will be undertaking a range of maintenance activities on F35 aircraft or aircraft components. Duties: The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following Ensure that all maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with the Approved Technical Information and relevant risk assessments. Ensure all activities are appropriately documented and that all airworthiness records are maintained. Knowledge & Skills: 2 years' experience of working within and the practical application of EASA/MRP Part 145. Experience of working on complex military aircraft programmes. *ideally fast jets knowledge but will accept other aircraft including helicopters 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 Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

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Defence & Aerospace

Product Development Engineer

Up to £36.85 per hour

 | Usk

 | Contract

Product Development Engineer Glascoed Based £36.85 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Glascoed. Typical duties include (but are not limited to): Supporting the product design and systems engineering activities for in-service munitions products Conducting and managing product and process design, development, test, manufacture and evaluation activities. Ensuring that safety remains the highest priority in the working practices of yourself and the team Conducting and managing trials in a safe and suitable manner, from planning through to trials execution to reporting and presenting conclusions Application of effective Engineering Governance throughout the product development lifecycle supporting design reviews from concept to disposal Configuration and maintenance of Engineering Bills of Materials for a portfolio of products Product design and evaluation methods e.g. Pugh Matrices, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) Potential travel to other Systems sites (mostly in UK) Essential: Strong mechanical/chemical/development engineering expertise, with a focus on identifying issues, analysing root causes, and proposing effective solutions Skilled in report writing and presentation; experienced in planning and executing product performance trials Comprehensive experience in product lifecycle management across all stages Willing and able to travel to other Land sites as needed Minimum qualification: HND in a relevant field Desirable: Current valid UK Security Clearance to SC level or higher Experience of product design analysis techniques (Pugh, DFMEA, FTA) Experience of process design analysis techniques (PCP, PFMEA) Knowledge of munitions design and manufacture Safety Management - IOSH Managing Safety/NEBOSH Certificate Experience and knowledge of manufacturing in a high hazard environment A working knowledge of Systems Engineering and Engineering design For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

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Defence & Aerospace

Data Management Engineer

£27.00 - £30.00 per hour

 | Preston

 | Contract

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Data Management Engineer in Warton - Hybrid min 3 days a week onsite 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 Data Management Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Glascoed on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. Rate: £30.49 per hour inside / Umbrella The role: Working with stakeholders in their assigned function/SDU/LoB in order to identify, elaborate and triage data cleanse requirements Working with functional and line of business representatives in order to identify data standards, change processes and authorities associated with data changes and using these to support the definition of 'change patterns' for each type of data Knowledge & Skills: Familiar with the principles of data management as defined in such artefacts as the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK) Have a working knowledge of configuration management principles, particularly with reference to data Have knowledge of data change and migrations methods including both manual and automated (e.g. scripted) methods using toolsets such as python and alteryx Have a working knowledge of the principles of data analysis using tools like Tableau and Excel *happy to see IT Support Engineers, IT Customer Service, Junior Data Analysts 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 Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

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Defence & Aerospace

Oracle Database Engineer

Up to £74.68 per hour

 | Christchurch

 | Contract

Oracle Database Engineer Christchurch Based £74.68 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Christchurch. This exciting systems & software programme covers many disciplines including design, development, installation, implementation, integration, acceptance, training and logistics support - it is run solely from our Christchurch site for delivery to our customer at various MoD locations. The candidate must hold a minimum of SC clearance without caveats (sole UK National) and an ability to attain DV clearance in due course. The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following: The candidate should have an existing, proven knowledge of the following: The systems development lifecycle, from design through to test The development processes (e.g. requirements, design, specification, implementation, acceptance testing), and development tools Essential / Desirable skills The candidate should also be able to demonstrate: A team working culture Innovation and problem-solving skills, with a holistic view to implementation Interpersonal and communication skills. In particular, the candidate will show the confidence to liaise with customer and user representatives to discuss systems technical issues. Awareness of Risk Management Additional Information The development processes (e.g. requirements, design, specification, implementation, acceptance testing), and development tools The design and implementation of database tables Implementation of database packages using the Structured Query Language (SQL) Database design and modelling Performance monitoring and enhancement of an Oracle database Database administration Monitoring the Oracle website for updates and engaging with Oracle to request patches Horizon scanning for vulnerabilities Configuring Windows/Linux/RHEL operating systems Creating bespoke applications and automated deployment using PowerShell For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

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Defence & Aerospace

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Up to £53.90 per hour

 | Barrow-in-Furness District

 | Contract

Senior Mechanical Engineer x 2 Inside IR35 12 months £53.90 per hour As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of submarine systems. This includes system-level design, technical responsibility, supplier engagement, and the opportunity to steer design architecture across a major submarine programme. Lead design activities of Hydraulic / Mechanical systems, sub-systems and equipment for the next generation Royal Navy submarines. Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis. Produce design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence and safety justifications. Support specification qualification and procurement of components, working collaboratively with suppliers. Engaging with stakeholders across the cross-functional project team. Driving engineering governance through peer reviews and design reviews. Your skills and experiences: Essential: Strong experience in the design of hydraulic/mechanical systems - ideally in complex, safety-critical environments (e.g. maritime, aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas and sub-sea). Familiarity with systems and equipment involving; hydraulic power units (HPUs), variable frequency dives (VFDs), control cabinets, pumps, electric motors, hydraulic actuators, hydro-static transmissions and fluid mechanics. Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery - from concept through to commissioning. Demonstrated leadership - either through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership . Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation. Desirable: Familiarity with design standards such as ASME, BS EN and other applicable standards . Previous engagement with suppliers or stakeholders on hydraulic / mechanical systems (inclusion of hydraulic control logic is desirable, e.g. Variable Frequency Drive solutions but not required) The Platform Mechanical team: Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering team where your expertise will help drive the delivery of critical mechanical capability at the heart of a high-profile programme. Through close collaboration with suppliers, systems engineers, and key stakeholders, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping high-integrity technical solutions, supporting team growth, and ensuring projects stay on course-both technically and financially. This is a role that grows with you: whether your passion lies in technical leadership-owning innovative design solutions and guiding others; people leadership-developing talented engineers and managing focused teams; or specialist technical delivery-diving deep into hydraulic and mechanical performance, analysis, and integration. Here, you'll have the flexibility to shape your impact and help define the future of mechanical engineering excellence. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

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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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