Our client is a fast-growing engineering and technical company based in Cumbria and Preston, Lancashire. They are a specialist systems integrator for safety-related & mission-critical systems in aerospace, clean energy & maritime sectors; providing consultancy, electrical, instrumentation & control systems, engineering design & build services - with their own production facilities & electronic lab.They have a new opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Commercial Manager to work remotely with some client / office work as required. The client is open to candidates from different sectors as long as they have experience with NEC 3 and 4 contracts. The role may also suit a senior quantity surveyor looking to step up. They will also be open to contractor candidates outside IR35. There is scope for you to expand the team as the business grows with plenty of career development. Overview of the role: As a Commercial Manager in a fast-growing engineering and technology SME, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company's commercial success through expert management of contracts, particularly those governed by the NEC 3 and NEC 4 frameworks, as well as bespoke client contracts: predominantly in the nuclear sector. Your responsibilities will include overseeing contract negotiations, execution, and compliance, ensuring that all contractual arrangements align with the company's strategic objectives and financial goals. A key aspect of your role will be applying your proficiency in quantity surveying to manage budgets effectively, forecast costs, and control expenditures, ensuring the financial stability of projects. In this dynamic and evolving environment, you will utilise your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate contractual risks. Your role will involve close collaboration with various stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and internal teams, to foster strong relationships and ensure the smooth execution of contracts. Your expertise in contract setup and management, combined with your ability to adapt to the unique challenges and opportunities of a growing SME in the engineering and technology sector, will be critical in supporting the company's expansion and maintaining its competitive edge in the market. Key responsibilities: Manage change control / delay analysis. NEC Contract Management: Oversee and manage contracts under the NEC 3 and NEC 4 suite of contracts, ensuring compliance and effective execution. Contract Review and Negotiation: Analyse, review, and negotiate various contracts and agreements. Risk Management: Identify potential risks in contracts and propose mitigation strategies. Financial and Quantity Surveying: Oversee the financial aspects and perform quantity surveying duties for contracts, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth contract execution. Reporting and Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation and records and provide regular reports on contract status performance (cost/value reconciliation), and compliance. Timely application for payments. Subcontract administration. Responsible for commercial procedures. Desired Qualifications / Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, or a related field. Professional qualification or certification in contract management, quantity surveying, or a related field is advantageous Proven experience in commercial management, with a focus on NEC 3 and NEC 4 contracts. Strong background in contract review, negotiation, management, and quantity surveying. Experience in the construction, engineering, or related industry is preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial management skills. Effective communication and negotiation abilities. Proficiency in relevant software and tools for contract management and quantity surveying, e.g. CEMAR. Ability to apply skills against bespoke contract management and have a background in commercial law. Have strong business acumen. Benefits: Flexible working Training and development Excellent company standards Cycle-to-work scheme Health care Company bonus scheme Benefits package Great team spirit Organised social events Professional membership Vision To be the leading engineering and technology partner for safety-related and mission-critical systems. Mission To enable a safer, more resilient world through the provision of engineering and technological solutions. We take pride in our role as a partner for safety-critical systems, ensuring the protection of people, assets, and missions that matter most. Values Collaboration and teamwork Integrity, trust and accountability Safety and security Client focused Positive social value and impact Continuous improvement What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ
May 02, 2024
Full time
Our client is a fast-growing engineering and technical company based in Cumbria and Preston, Lancashire. They are a specialist systems integrator for safety-related & mission-critical systems in aerospace, clean energy & maritime sectors; providing consultancy, electrical, instrumentation & control systems, engineering design & build services - with their own production facilities & electronic lab.They have a new opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Commercial Manager to work remotely with some client / office work as required. The client is open to candidates from different sectors as long as they have experience with NEC 3 and 4 contracts. The role may also suit a senior quantity surveyor looking to step up. They will also be open to contractor candidates outside IR35. There is scope for you to expand the team as the business grows with plenty of career development. Overview of the role: As a Commercial Manager in a fast-growing engineering and technology SME, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company's commercial success through expert management of contracts, particularly those governed by the NEC 3 and NEC 4 frameworks, as well as bespoke client contracts: predominantly in the nuclear sector. Your responsibilities will include overseeing contract negotiations, execution, and compliance, ensuring that all contractual arrangements align with the company's strategic objectives and financial goals. A key aspect of your role will be applying your proficiency in quantity surveying to manage budgets effectively, forecast costs, and control expenditures, ensuring the financial stability of projects. In this dynamic and evolving environment, you will utilise your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate contractual risks. Your role will involve close collaboration with various stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and internal teams, to foster strong relationships and ensure the smooth execution of contracts. Your expertise in contract setup and management, combined with your ability to adapt to the unique challenges and opportunities of a growing SME in the engineering and technology sector, will be critical in supporting the company's expansion and maintaining its competitive edge in the market. Key responsibilities: Manage change control / delay analysis. NEC Contract Management: Oversee and manage contracts under the NEC 3 and NEC 4 suite of contracts, ensuring compliance and effective execution. Contract Review and Negotiation: Analyse, review, and negotiate various contracts and agreements. Risk Management: Identify potential risks in contracts and propose mitigation strategies. Financial and Quantity Surveying: Oversee the financial aspects and perform quantity surveying duties for contracts, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth contract execution. Reporting and Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation and records and provide regular reports on contract status performance (cost/value reconciliation), and compliance. Timely application for payments. Subcontract administration. Responsible for commercial procedures. Desired Qualifications / Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, or a related field. Professional qualification or certification in contract management, quantity surveying, or a related field is advantageous Proven experience in commercial management, with a focus on NEC 3 and NEC 4 contracts. Strong background in contract review, negotiation, management, and quantity surveying. Experience in the construction, engineering, or related industry is preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial management skills. Effective communication and negotiation abilities. Proficiency in relevant software and tools for contract management and quantity surveying, e.g. CEMAR. Ability to apply skills against bespoke contract management and have a background in commercial law. Have strong business acumen. Benefits: Flexible working Training and development Excellent company standards Cycle-to-work scheme Health care Company bonus scheme Benefits package Great team spirit Organised social events Professional membership Vision To be the leading engineering and technology partner for safety-related and mission-critical systems. Mission To enable a safer, more resilient world through the provision of engineering and technological solutions. We take pride in our role as a partner for safety-critical systems, ensuring the protection of people, assets, and missions that matter most. Values Collaboration and teamwork Integrity, trust and accountability Safety and security Client focused Positive social value and impact Continuous improvement What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ
Working within our Facility Engineering team, we are looking to appoint an experienced Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer (Plant & Building Services) to deliver professional engineering services across our plant and equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for you to apply your expertise to deliver engineering solutions during the lifecycle of our facilities and in return receive excellent training and development to help you further your career. Control and Instrumentation Engineer Location: Reading Salary: £35,720 - £51,580 depending on experience plus allowances As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Working within our Facility Engineering team, we are looking to appoint an experienced C&I Engineer to deliver professional engineering services across our plant and equipment. This will include: Applying expertise in C&I building services and associated plant to deliver engineered solutions within the operational lifecycle phase. Produce modification packages, manage configured plant changes, and act as intelligent client in acquiring or specifying engineering services or products. Identify and escalate business risk or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures in the interests of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliability. Take ownership of engineering issues or opportunities. Plan, manage, and collaborate to deliver sound, safe solutions to enable delivery of the programme and our obligations to society. Provide advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation (or review) to stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Process Owners, Operators, Maintainers, and Occupants. Adherence to Company Management System requirements, relevant Technical Standards & Legislation, and business controls. Professional, ethical, and courteous conduct. Applying Maintenance & Reliability Principles; enact as directed by planning, output from Failure Modes & Effects Analysis. Analyse relevant metrics and contribute to Key Performance Indicators and other reporting as required. Assist in Reliability Centred Maintenance planning and perform Root Cause Analysis. Opportunity to undertake compensated and non-compensated secondary roles providing various support capabilities. This role will give you the opportunity to work for one of the area's largest employers where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise whilst making a direct and visible contribution to the successful running of our business. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some or all of the following: C&I building services (PLCs, BMS, HVAC, SCADA, HMIs, analogue etc.) and industrial processes, with good awareness of electrical building service and mechanical systems. A good awareness of relevant legislation, supporting ACOP, best practice, and common industry standards. Experience within the higher hazard / regulated industries (e.g. nuclear, petro-chem, pharma etc.). Membership of an engineering institution and/or Incorporated Engineer or equivalent. Previous experience as an installer or maintainer likely beneficial, although this role is more akin to consultancy services in lieu of hands on technical tasks. We would love to hear from individuals with a minimum qualification L4 NQF (HNC) with suitable additional experience (a degree in an engineering discipline desirable), who are looking to further their career in a company that can offer superb training and development opportunities. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Working within our Facility Engineering team, we are looking to appoint an experienced Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer (Plant & Building Services) to deliver professional engineering services across our plant and equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for you to apply your expertise to deliver engineering solutions during the lifecycle of our facilities and in return receive excellent training and development to help you further your career. Control and Instrumentation Engineer Location: Reading Salary: £35,720 - £51,580 depending on experience plus allowances As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Working within our Facility Engineering team, we are looking to appoint an experienced C&I Engineer to deliver professional engineering services across our plant and equipment. This will include: Applying expertise in C&I building services and associated plant to deliver engineered solutions within the operational lifecycle phase. Produce modification packages, manage configured plant changes, and act as intelligent client in acquiring or specifying engineering services or products. Identify and escalate business risk or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures in the interests of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliability. Take ownership of engineering issues or opportunities. Plan, manage, and collaborate to deliver sound, safe solutions to enable delivery of the programme and our obligations to society. Provide advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation (or review) to stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Process Owners, Operators, Maintainers, and Occupants. Adherence to Company Management System requirements, relevant Technical Standards & Legislation, and business controls. Professional, ethical, and courteous conduct. Applying Maintenance & Reliability Principles; enact as directed by planning, output from Failure Modes & Effects Analysis. Analyse relevant metrics and contribute to Key Performance Indicators and other reporting as required. Assist in Reliability Centred Maintenance planning and perform Root Cause Analysis. Opportunity to undertake compensated and non-compensated secondary roles providing various support capabilities. This role will give you the opportunity to work for one of the area's largest employers where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise whilst making a direct and visible contribution to the successful running of our business. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some or all of the following: C&I building services (PLCs, BMS, HVAC, SCADA, HMIs, analogue etc.) and industrial processes, with good awareness of electrical building service and mechanical systems. A good awareness of relevant legislation, supporting ACOP, best practice, and common industry standards. Experience within the higher hazard / regulated industries (e.g. nuclear, petro-chem, pharma etc.). Membership of an engineering institution and/or Incorporated Engineer or equivalent. Previous experience as an installer or maintainer likely beneficial, although this role is more akin to consultancy services in lieu of hands on technical tasks. We would love to hear from individuals with a minimum qualification L4 NQF (HNC) with suitable additional experience (a degree in an engineering discipline desirable), who are looking to further their career in a company that can offer superb training and development opportunities. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.
Want to join a company with over 30 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, and delivering highly bespoke simulator solutions? Join a reputable business who have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme! Join a team at an exciting time, at the start of re-defining their systems, with the opportunity to influence and shape the product! Opportunity: The Senior Electronics Engineer will mentor a team of electronics engineers from requirements through to the design, maintenance and installation of systems and products. This role isn't limited to Electronics, as the Technical Manager you will be able to implement your skills and experience across Systems and Software as well. We're looking for a Technical Manager to add their knowledge to other areas on varied projects. Responsibilities: Detailed analysis of existing equipment to establish requirements for replacement or refurbishment Establish customer solutions and support discussions of the proposed solution(s) with customer representatives to agree the optimum outcome in terms of cost, timescale and ease of implementation Liaison with suppliers regarding supply and support of third party equipment Carrying out specified design and development and repair work in own area of competence Occasionally supporting the installation and commissioning of equipment on the customer's site Developing personal engineering capability across the safety system and instrumentation areas Produce technical reports, clearly identifying the preferred course of action and why after the analysis of the legacy designs Drafting concise and accurate technical reports, requirements specifications and drawings as required meeting the specific needs of the deployed equipment Peer review of technical reports, drawings and designs for safety, functionality and compliance with standards and statutory requirements Provide specific technical support to project manager for projects Provide a technical lead in specified areas for the team and the company as a whole To carry out all work ethically, safely and in accordance with the relevant standards and best practice within the nuclear industry Management and planning, performance and discipline, morale and welfare of domain personnel Provide expertise in support of analogue, digital (FPGA) and computer-based safety systems. (Project depending.) Experience needed: Degree educated in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or Electronics Engineering or demonstrable industry experience in an electronics design role, including schematic design and PCB layout Appropriate technical qualifications in specific areas of electrical or electronic design or in instrumentation and control Experience in managing team workloads, providing mentoring, coaching and leadership to other engineers Ability to communicate effectively within peer group and with manager / team leader Capable of producing good oral and written communications Desirable: Experience in the definition, design prototyping and commissioning of electrical subsystems including PCBs, electronics racks/cabinets, cables and other electronic assemblies Demonstrable ability in electrical work and/or analogue and digital electronics using conventional logic families and programmable logic, including design for EMC Appropriate technical qualifications in specific areas of electrical or electronic design or in instrumentation and control Altium knowledge an advantage Has electronic equipment design or maintenance experience in a regulated industry. Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous. For full information, please get in touch. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Want to join a company with over 30 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, and delivering highly bespoke simulator solutions? Join a reputable business who have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme! Join a team at an exciting time, at the start of re-defining their systems, with the opportunity to influence and shape the product! Opportunity: The Senior Electronics Engineer will mentor a team of electronics engineers from requirements through to the design, maintenance and installation of systems and products. This role isn't limited to Electronics, as the Technical Manager you will be able to implement your skills and experience across Systems and Software as well. We're looking for a Technical Manager to add their knowledge to other areas on varied projects. Responsibilities: Detailed analysis of existing equipment to establish requirements for replacement or refurbishment Establish customer solutions and support discussions of the proposed solution(s) with customer representatives to agree the optimum outcome in terms of cost, timescale and ease of implementation Liaison with suppliers regarding supply and support of third party equipment Carrying out specified design and development and repair work in own area of competence Occasionally supporting the installation and commissioning of equipment on the customer's site Developing personal engineering capability across the safety system and instrumentation areas Produce technical reports, clearly identifying the preferred course of action and why after the analysis of the legacy designs Drafting concise and accurate technical reports, requirements specifications and drawings as required meeting the specific needs of the deployed equipment Peer review of technical reports, drawings and designs for safety, functionality and compliance with standards and statutory requirements Provide specific technical support to project manager for projects Provide a technical lead in specified areas for the team and the company as a whole To carry out all work ethically, safely and in accordance with the relevant standards and best practice within the nuclear industry Management and planning, performance and discipline, morale and welfare of domain personnel Provide expertise in support of analogue, digital (FPGA) and computer-based safety systems. (Project depending.) Experience needed: Degree educated in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or Electronics Engineering or demonstrable industry experience in an electronics design role, including schematic design and PCB layout Appropriate technical qualifications in specific areas of electrical or electronic design or in instrumentation and control Experience in managing team workloads, providing mentoring, coaching and leadership to other engineers Ability to communicate effectively within peer group and with manager / team leader Capable of producing good oral and written communications Desirable: Experience in the definition, design prototyping and commissioning of electrical subsystems including PCBs, electronics racks/cabinets, cables and other electronic assemblies Demonstrable ability in electrical work and/or analogue and digital electronics using conventional logic families and programmable logic, including design for EMC Appropriate technical qualifications in specific areas of electrical or electronic design or in instrumentation and control Altium knowledge an advantage Has electronic equipment design or maintenance experience in a regulated industry. Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous. For full information, please get in touch. JBRP1_UKTJ
Job title: Senior Commissioning Engineer-Electrical Power &Distribution Location: Barrow- We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: To carry out routine work with limited supervision & have an understanding of safety consequences in a high risk environment Liaise/Interface with relevant stakeholders i.e Engineering, Royal Navy, MOD and Build Operations to ensure activities are undertaken in a safe & compliant manner Instruct & mentor less experiences members of the team within your knowledge & competency Responsible for researching authoring and reviewing of design and test documentation Keep full and accurate records of work activities carried out as required by policy, procedure & legislation To represent the Company on Factory Acceptance Tests and offsite test facilities, Contractors sea trials and other outworking requirements with scope for overseas travel Responsible for delivering assigned activities in line with Company policy, procedures and legislation Your skills and experiences: Knowledge of AC and DC Electrical Generation and Power distribution systems Understanding of the role and how T&C contributes to the wider business and UK enterprise Knowledge of safety controls & procedures in a high risk environment Aware of Nuclear Site/Authorisation Conditions Experience working with Distribution Systems, Fire Protection Systems and Electrical Testing Knowledge of Instrumentation Systems including; Electrostatic Discharge, Low Voltage Control, Data Communications, PLCs & Fibre Optics Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electrical Commissioning Team: You will be part of the team responsible for commissioning the first of class electrical power and distribution plant, on the first of class, next generation of Dreadnought submarines. The scope of the Dreadnought Programme is the delivery of four SSBNs to the Royal Navy to maintain Continuous At Sea Deterrence (CASD) Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments." Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 22nd May 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job title: Senior Commissioning Engineer-Electrical Power &Distribution Location: Barrow- We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: To carry out routine work with limited supervision & have an understanding of safety consequences in a high risk environment Liaise/Interface with relevant stakeholders i.e Engineering, Royal Navy, MOD and Build Operations to ensure activities are undertaken in a safe & compliant manner Instruct & mentor less experiences members of the team within your knowledge & competency Responsible for researching authoring and reviewing of design and test documentation Keep full and accurate records of work activities carried out as required by policy, procedure & legislation To represent the Company on Factory Acceptance Tests and offsite test facilities, Contractors sea trials and other outworking requirements with scope for overseas travel Responsible for delivering assigned activities in line with Company policy, procedures and legislation Your skills and experiences: Knowledge of AC and DC Electrical Generation and Power distribution systems Understanding of the role and how T&C contributes to the wider business and UK enterprise Knowledge of safety controls & procedures in a high risk environment Aware of Nuclear Site/Authorisation Conditions Experience working with Distribution Systems, Fire Protection Systems and Electrical Testing Knowledge of Instrumentation Systems including; Electrostatic Discharge, Low Voltage Control, Data Communications, PLCs & Fibre Optics Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electrical Commissioning Team: You will be part of the team responsible for commissioning the first of class electrical power and distribution plant, on the first of class, next generation of Dreadnought submarines. The scope of the Dreadnought Programme is the delivery of four SSBNs to the Royal Navy to maintain Continuous At Sea Deterrence (CASD) Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments." Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 22nd May 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Working within our Facility Engineering team, we are looking to appoint an experienced Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer (Plant & Building Services) to deliver professional engineering services across our plant and equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for you to apply your expertise to deliver engineering solutions during the lifecycle of our facilities and in return receive excellent training and development to help you further your career. Control and Instrumentation Engineer Location: Reading Salary: £35,720 - £51,580 depending on experience plus allowances As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Working within our Facility Engineering team, we are looking to appoint an experienced C&I Engineer to deliver professional engineering services across our plant and equipment. This will include: Applying expertise in C&I building services and associated plant to deliver engineered solutions within the operational lifecycle phase. Produce modification packages, manage configured plant changes, and act as intelligent client in acquiring or specifying engineering services or products. Identify and escalate business risk or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures in the interests of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliability. Take ownership of engineering issues or opportunities. Plan, manage, and collaborate to deliver sound, safe solutions to enable delivery of the programme and our obligations to society. Provide advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation (or review) to stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Process Owners, Operators, Maintainers, and Occupants. Adherence to Company Management System requirements, relevant Technical Standards & Legislation, and business controls. Professional, ethical, and courteous conduct. Applying Maintenance & Reliability Principles; enact as directed by planning, output from Failure Modes & Effects Analysis. Analyse relevant metrics and contribute to Key Performance Indicators and other reporting as required. Assist in Reliability Centred Maintenance planning and perform Root Cause Analysis. Opportunity to undertake compensated and non-compensated secondary roles providing various support capabilities. This role will give you the opportunity to work for one of the area's largest employers where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise whilst making a direct and visible contribution to the successful running of our business. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some or all of the following: C&I building services (PLCs, BMS, HVAC, SCADA, HMIs, analogue etc.) and industrial processes, with good awareness of electrical building service and mechanical systems. A good awareness of relevant legislation, supporting ACOP, best practice, and common industry standards. Experience within the higher hazard / regulated industries (e.g. nuclear, petro-chem, pharma etc.). Membership of an engineering institution and/or Incorporated Engineer or equivalent. Previous experience as an installer or maintainer likely beneficial, although this role is more akin to consultancy services in lieu of hands on technical tasks. We would love to hear from individuals with a minimum qualification L4 NQF (HNC) with suitable additional experience (a degree in an engineering discipline desirable), who are looking to further their career in a company that can offer superb training and development opportunities. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Working within our Facility Engineering team, we are looking to appoint an experienced Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer (Plant & Building Services) to deliver professional engineering services across our plant and equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for you to apply your expertise to deliver engineering solutions during the lifecycle of our facilities and in return receive excellent training and development to help you further your career. Control and Instrumentation Engineer Location: Reading Salary: £35,720 - £51,580 depending on experience plus allowances As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Working within our Facility Engineering team, we are looking to appoint an experienced C&I Engineer to deliver professional engineering services across our plant and equipment. This will include: Applying expertise in C&I building services and associated plant to deliver engineered solutions within the operational lifecycle phase. Produce modification packages, manage configured plant changes, and act as intelligent client in acquiring or specifying engineering services or products. Identify and escalate business risk or opportunities arising from the condition of engineered systems and structures in the interests of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliability. Take ownership of engineering issues or opportunities. Plan, manage, and collaborate to deliver sound, safe solutions to enable delivery of the programme and our obligations to society. Provide advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation (or review) to stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Process Owners, Operators, Maintainers, and Occupants. Adherence to Company Management System requirements, relevant Technical Standards & Legislation, and business controls. Professional, ethical, and courteous conduct. Applying Maintenance & Reliability Principles; enact as directed by planning, output from Failure Modes & Effects Analysis. Analyse relevant metrics and contribute to Key Performance Indicators and other reporting as required. Assist in Reliability Centred Maintenance planning and perform Root Cause Analysis. Opportunity to undertake compensated and non-compensated secondary roles providing various support capabilities. This role will give you the opportunity to work for one of the area's largest employers where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise whilst making a direct and visible contribution to the successful running of our business. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some or all of the following: C&I building services (PLCs, BMS, HVAC, SCADA, HMIs, analogue etc.) and industrial processes, with good awareness of electrical building service and mechanical systems. A good awareness of relevant legislation, supporting ACOP, best practice, and common industry standards. Experience within the higher hazard / regulated industries (e.g. nuclear, petro-chem, pharma etc.). Membership of an engineering institution and/or Incorporated Engineer or equivalent. Previous experience as an installer or maintainer likely beneficial, although this role is more akin to consultancy services in lieu of hands on technical tasks. We would love to hear from individuals with a minimum qualification L4 NQF (HNC) with suitable additional experience (a degree in an engineering discipline desirable), who are looking to further their career in a company that can offer superb training and development opportunities. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas. JBRP1_UKTJ
Senior Design Engineer - EC&I (Inside IR35) Contract Term: 18 Months Contracting Authority: AWE Location: Aldermaston - on site What if you could work on something that you can t test but cannot afford to fail? Something that could have spent years on a submarine, is launched into outer space (where the temperature is below -250c), comes hurtling through the atmosphere, being heated up and shaken and then must work? Some challenge. That s exactly what the team of over 6,500 people at AWE do every day: delivering important work, in support of the most important mission keeping the nation safe. AWE plays a crucial role in national nuclear security. Their role in nuclear deterrence and their specialist technical assistance to nuclear threat reduction is vital in the defence against the most serious threats faced by the UK. Working to support the defence of our country, AWE has a clear mission: to keep everyone, the environment, their products and information, sites, and everything around them, safe and secure. As a Senior EC&I Design Engineer, your main responsibilities will be: To lead packages of work, using their experience and knowledge to lead others and to work autonomously. Working on the IVA (a Special Purpose Machine) built up on Low level enclosures, High level enclosures and Lasers. To support Site Technical Queries (TQs) through the installation phase of the project, and support with clashes or design changes. Updating of Schedules, P&IDs and Schematics. Updating assembly drawings, converting Red lines to Black lines and creating relevant change documentation (DCN; Design Change Notes) for record and auditable trail, consequently updating Certificate of Designs to capture as built and to take us into the next phase of commissioning. To ensure our configured baseline design is maintained and updated as we phase out of Construction/installation into commissioning. Essential: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be eligible and willing to undergo these checks. A minimum of ONC or OND in relevant engineering discipline. Experience working in a highly regulated industry. A strong understanding and knowledge of Instrumentation and Command & Control. If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please click the link to apply or get in touch with AWE s ambition is to create workplaces that recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and where people feel able to be themselves at work. They strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Disability confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, AWE guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant AWE is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on . We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Apr 29, 2024
Contractor
Senior Design Engineer - EC&I (Inside IR35) Contract Term: 18 Months Contracting Authority: AWE Location: Aldermaston - on site What if you could work on something that you can t test but cannot afford to fail? Something that could have spent years on a submarine, is launched into outer space (where the temperature is below -250c), comes hurtling through the atmosphere, being heated up and shaken and then must work? Some challenge. That s exactly what the team of over 6,500 people at AWE do every day: delivering important work, in support of the most important mission keeping the nation safe. AWE plays a crucial role in national nuclear security. Their role in nuclear deterrence and their specialist technical assistance to nuclear threat reduction is vital in the defence against the most serious threats faced by the UK. Working to support the defence of our country, AWE has a clear mission: to keep everyone, the environment, their products and information, sites, and everything around them, safe and secure. As a Senior EC&I Design Engineer, your main responsibilities will be: To lead packages of work, using their experience and knowledge to lead others and to work autonomously. Working on the IVA (a Special Purpose Machine) built up on Low level enclosures, High level enclosures and Lasers. To support Site Technical Queries (TQs) through the installation phase of the project, and support with clashes or design changes. Updating of Schedules, P&IDs and Schematics. Updating assembly drawings, converting Red lines to Black lines and creating relevant change documentation (DCN; Design Change Notes) for record and auditable trail, consequently updating Certificate of Designs to capture as built and to take us into the next phase of commissioning. To ensure our configured baseline design is maintained and updated as we phase out of Construction/installation into commissioning. Essential: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be eligible and willing to undergo these checks. A minimum of ONC or OND in relevant engineering discipline. Experience working in a highly regulated industry. A strong understanding and knowledge of Instrumentation and Command & Control. If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please click the link to apply or get in touch with AWE s ambition is to create workplaces that recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and where people feel able to be themselves at work. They strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Disability confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, AWE guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant AWE is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on . We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
We are currently seeking an Engineering Manager to join the Major Projects team within our Nuclear & Power EMEA business reporting to the Head of Engineering Delivery. The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background and will support with resource planning, recruitment, and capability development plans for our teams to ensure we can deliver our portfolio of work. You will be required to manage technical projects with a team of engineers involved in multi-disciplinary tasks and interfacing with other construction related disciplines. You will lead an exciting portfolio of work and future opportunities to develop and expand that team to deliver on our major project's portfolio. We continually invest in our people, technology and working facilities to ensure that we strengthen and grow our current capabilities as well as develop new capabilities. This allows us to deliver projects using industry leading and innovative techniques, such as utilising our growing technology solutions and digital capabilities and showing that our solutions work virtual demonstration. Equality, diversity & inclusion Atkins Careers UK & Europe () The Role: Candidates should be able to act as Engineering Manager to oversee the creation and delivery of high-quality engineering solutions in accordance with our Sector Management System and deliver this aligned to internal gated processes and procedures. Using your technical experience, you'll be able to identify and manage technical risk throughout the project lifecycle. This includes multi-discipline design and substantiation tasks and projects for new facilities, equipment, machinery and infrastructure, adaption and refurbishment of existing facilities and infrastructure, as well as condition assessment and substantiation of structures, systems, machines, and components. You will be able to manage an engineering delivery team which leverages our capability, technology & products to yield innovative solutions, and capture learning and continual improvements in supporting documentation, such as case studies and capability statements. You will be able to negotiate with internal stakeholders and the supply chain to develop requirements and ensure that projects start with right Engineering mindset. This will include overseeing a team of engineers, managing competency requirements and continuous assessments of the team to ensure continuous improvement. The Individual: You will have a strong background in Engineering, having led engineering tasks and projects integrating multi-disciplinary delivery including mechanical, civil, electrical and control & instrumentation. You should have experience and a level of expertise in highly regulated sectors working with engineering design and substantiation with a good knowledge of UK and International design codes and industry regulations. You should have the ability, want and drive to sell AtkinsRéalis as a successful partner and supplier through our reputation for technical excellence and quality of delivery in engineering disciplines relevant to the market, manage and guide varied bid teams in our market and collaborate with colleagues across the wider business, and be keen to utilise our Global Technology Centre and supply chain to offer competitive advantage and quality. Ability to manage and motivate a team and demonstrate good leadership qualities. Self-motivated and able to work both single-handedly as well as within a larger multi-discipline team. Excellent team player, able to collaborate effectively with market colleagues, other wider-business colleagues, and the management team. Be a passionate supporter of our Global Technology Centre and supply chain to offer competitive advantage and quality. How will you contribute to the team: An Innovator - You will encourage people to experiment, produce new ideas and question others to think differently. You'll create space for people to think about potential new innovative approaches, providing an opportunity for growth. An Improver - You spend time on making the process of bid creation more efficient, optimising your resources, and adjusting things to be lean. Comprehensive understanding of supporting design disciplines such as Nuclear Safety Engineering, Environmental, Human Factors, Sustainability and Net Zero Carbon. Fully integrated with counterparts in other parts of the business and involved in identifying cross-application of skills. Proactive at identifying and implementing improvements and cross-business learning. Why work for Atkins Réalis ? The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our nuclear and clean energy teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency. Read more about our Vision for Women. Meeting your needs: When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward," a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need. New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update - you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below: YourReward at SNC-Lavalin () . More about us: AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world. AtkinsRéalis Latest Projects Articles () Additional Information: This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
We are currently seeking an Engineering Manager to join the Major Projects team within our Nuclear & Power EMEA business reporting to the Head of Engineering Delivery. The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background and will support with resource planning, recruitment, and capability development plans for our teams to ensure we can deliver our portfolio of work. You will be required to manage technical projects with a team of engineers involved in multi-disciplinary tasks and interfacing with other construction related disciplines. You will lead an exciting portfolio of work and future opportunities to develop and expand that team to deliver on our major project's portfolio. We continually invest in our people, technology and working facilities to ensure that we strengthen and grow our current capabilities as well as develop new capabilities. This allows us to deliver projects using industry leading and innovative techniques, such as utilising our growing technology solutions and digital capabilities and showing that our solutions work virtual demonstration. Equality, diversity & inclusion Atkins Careers UK & Europe () The Role: Candidates should be able to act as Engineering Manager to oversee the creation and delivery of high-quality engineering solutions in accordance with our Sector Management System and deliver this aligned to internal gated processes and procedures. Using your technical experience, you'll be able to identify and manage technical risk throughout the project lifecycle. This includes multi-discipline design and substantiation tasks and projects for new facilities, equipment, machinery and infrastructure, adaption and refurbishment of existing facilities and infrastructure, as well as condition assessment and substantiation of structures, systems, machines, and components. You will be able to manage an engineering delivery team which leverages our capability, technology & products to yield innovative solutions, and capture learning and continual improvements in supporting documentation, such as case studies and capability statements. You will be able to negotiate with internal stakeholders and the supply chain to develop requirements and ensure that projects start with right Engineering mindset. This will include overseeing a team of engineers, managing competency requirements and continuous assessments of the team to ensure continuous improvement. The Individual: You will have a strong background in Engineering, having led engineering tasks and projects integrating multi-disciplinary delivery including mechanical, civil, electrical and control & instrumentation. You should have experience and a level of expertise in highly regulated sectors working with engineering design and substantiation with a good knowledge of UK and International design codes and industry regulations. You should have the ability, want and drive to sell AtkinsRéalis as a successful partner and supplier through our reputation for technical excellence and quality of delivery in engineering disciplines relevant to the market, manage and guide varied bid teams in our market and collaborate with colleagues across the wider business, and be keen to utilise our Global Technology Centre and supply chain to offer competitive advantage and quality. Ability to manage and motivate a team and demonstrate good leadership qualities. Self-motivated and able to work both single-handedly as well as within a larger multi-discipline team. Excellent team player, able to collaborate effectively with market colleagues, other wider-business colleagues, and the management team. Be a passionate supporter of our Global Technology Centre and supply chain to offer competitive advantage and quality. How will you contribute to the team: An Innovator - You will encourage people to experiment, produce new ideas and question others to think differently. You'll create space for people to think about potential new innovative approaches, providing an opportunity for growth. An Improver - You spend time on making the process of bid creation more efficient, optimising your resources, and adjusting things to be lean. Comprehensive understanding of supporting design disciplines such as Nuclear Safety Engineering, Environmental, Human Factors, Sustainability and Net Zero Carbon. Fully integrated with counterparts in other parts of the business and involved in identifying cross-application of skills. Proactive at identifying and implementing improvements and cross-business learning. Why work for Atkins Réalis ? The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our nuclear and clean energy teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency. Read more about our Vision for Women. Meeting your needs: When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward," a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need. New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update - you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below: YourReward at SNC-Lavalin () . More about us: AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world. AtkinsRéalis Latest Projects Articles () Additional Information: This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.