Job Identification Job CategorySoftware Engineering Business UnitCorporate Sector Posting Date03/11/2024, 09:19 AM Locations 4 John Carpenter St, London, Greater London, EC4Y 0JP, GB Job ScheduleFull time JOB DESCRIPTION Out of the successful launch of Chase in 2021, we're a new team, with a new mission. We're creating products that solve real world problems and put customers at the center - all in an environment that nurtures skills and helps you realize your potential. Our team is key to our success. We're people-first. We value collaboration, curiosity and commitment. As a Platform Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the platform team, you are the heart of this venture, focused on getting smart ideas into the hands of our customers. You have a curious mindset, thrive in collaborative squads, and are passionate about new technology. By your nature, you are also solution-oriented, commercially savvy and have a head for fintech. You thrive in working in tribes and squads that focus on specific products and projects - and depending on your strengths and interests, you'll have the opportunity to move between them. While we're looking for professional skills, culture is just as important to us. We understand that everyone's unique - and that diversity of thought, experience and background is what makes a good team, great. By bringing people with different points of view together, we can represent everyone and truly reflect the communities we serve. This way, there's scope for you to make a huge difference - on us as a company, and on our clients and business partners around the world Job responsibilities Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others Develops composable infrastructure systems and capabilities Influence organisational level architecture, design patterns and practices, and standards Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems Provides operational support of production systems within a you-build-it-you-run-it culture Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies Leads an agile team to deliver high quality technical solutions, while maintaining a focus on business focused Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts, such as Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Google Associate Cloud Engineer Certification, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Expertise deploying infrastructure as code, using Crossplane, Terraform, or equivalent Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability Advanced in one or more programming language(s), such as Go, Java or Kotlin Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, application resiliency, and security; including modern best practices for secure delivery, such as SLSA framework Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and processes within a technical domain, such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc. Practical cloud native experience, deploying Kubernetes applications on a cloud service provider, such as Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, or Microsoft Cloud Proven record of cross team collaboration, and technical leadership Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Expertise in the Kubernetes operator pattern Experience with GitOps Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, and application in a cloud environment ABOUT US J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. ABOUT THE TEAM Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
May 22, 2024
Full time
Job Identification Job CategorySoftware Engineering Business UnitCorporate Sector Posting Date03/11/2024, 09:19 AM Locations 4 John Carpenter St, London, Greater London, EC4Y 0JP, GB Job ScheduleFull time JOB DESCRIPTION Out of the successful launch of Chase in 2021, we're a new team, with a new mission. We're creating products that solve real world problems and put customers at the center - all in an environment that nurtures skills and helps you realize your potential. Our team is key to our success. We're people-first. We value collaboration, curiosity and commitment. As a Platform Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the platform team, you are the heart of this venture, focused on getting smart ideas into the hands of our customers. You have a curious mindset, thrive in collaborative squads, and are passionate about new technology. By your nature, you are also solution-oriented, commercially savvy and have a head for fintech. You thrive in working in tribes and squads that focus on specific products and projects - and depending on your strengths and interests, you'll have the opportunity to move between them. While we're looking for professional skills, culture is just as important to us. We understand that everyone's unique - and that diversity of thought, experience and background is what makes a good team, great. By bringing people with different points of view together, we can represent everyone and truly reflect the communities we serve. This way, there's scope for you to make a huge difference - on us as a company, and on our clients and business partners around the world Job responsibilities Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others Develops composable infrastructure systems and capabilities Influence organisational level architecture, design patterns and practices, and standards Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems Provides operational support of production systems within a you-build-it-you-run-it culture Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies Leads an agile team to deliver high quality technical solutions, while maintaining a focus on business focused Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts, such as Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Google Associate Cloud Engineer Certification, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Expertise deploying infrastructure as code, using Crossplane, Terraform, or equivalent Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability Advanced in one or more programming language(s), such as Go, Java or Kotlin Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, application resiliency, and security; including modern best practices for secure delivery, such as SLSA framework Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and processes within a technical domain, such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc. Practical cloud native experience, deploying Kubernetes applications on a cloud service provider, such as Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, or Microsoft Cloud Proven record of cross team collaboration, and technical leadership Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Expertise in the Kubernetes operator pattern Experience with GitOps Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, and application in a cloud environment ABOUT US J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. ABOUT THE TEAM Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Contentful's Solution Architects are principally outwards-facing. They are trusted advisors of technologists, developers, content creators and project/product managers. As a Solution Architect at Contentful, you'll have the opportunity to work with international teams post-sale, from visionary brands to innovative digital agencies. Your technical guidance and product expertise will help customers make the right decisions and achieve success with their project. A reasonable expectation for travel to on-site visits would be up to 10%. What to expect? Create and deliver technical enablement on product platform features to customers as well as providing consultative advice & recommendations on specific implementation use cases Identify and propose comprehensive solution designs to complex business problems after running customer discovery sessions Keep abreast of Contentful product developments and synthesize these into best practices, workshops & enablement materials for our customers Create prototypes or code examples to facilitate customer onboarding and to support projects Maintain a foundational understanding of technologies related to Contentful as well as staying up to date with industry trends Continuously seek, synthesize and communicate customer product feedback to our Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing teams Support engagement managers on quoting and scoping of SOWs Partner with Sales, Customer Success Managers and Solution Engineers, to ensure a successful customer experience with Contentful. Continuously improve your professional skills through activities such as training, reading and seeking mentorship from others Within Contentful, you will work closely with Technical Project Managers and Solution Architects on accounts implementing Contentful. You will be following the architectural approach and project plan laid out by the account team in order to make sure the implementation is successful and delivered in a timely manner. You will also be expected to report and manage risk as well as adapt and work with the customer in real-time to overcome any obstacles. The insights gained during your work with customers will enable you to provide valuable input to our Product Management and Engineering departments. Your first hand accounts of how customers interact with our product, tempered by your experience, will provide crucial real world context for our teams' building efforts. Your experience working with customers will allow you to continually refine our best practices and form opinionated advice. There are also opportunities to contribute to Contentful's thought leadership by participating in our Voice of the Customer sessions with the product team, writing blogs, leading workshops, or speaking at our Contentful conference. What you need to be successful At least 5 years-experience in a similar customer-facing role, for example in a technical consultant, solution engineer or implementation engineer role at an API-first (REST, GraphQL) SaaS company. Professional experience working on projects that utilize microservices-based architectures and transitions away from monolithic architectures. Experience working on digital experiences beyond the web is a plus. Experience with modern JS/React frameworks: NextJS, NuxtJS, Remix, Vue or Angular. Understanding of web rendering technologies; Server-side, client-side, hybrid rendering and Static Site Generation including ISR (eg. Gatsby) Professional experience with content management system(s) and a solid understanding of headless CMS architecture & best practices for building content-driven applications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field) Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple customer engagements at once Strong interpersonal, presentation and persuasion skills with the ability to build diverse relationships and influence technical and non-technical audiences The ability to work both autonomously and with a team to drive customer results. Excellent English & German communication and presentation skills and confidence conveying knowledge to a technical audience. What's in it for you? Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share ownership and the success of our company We value Work-Life balance and You Time !A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, education days, and volunteer days Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for information, support, discussion, and counseling for life's challenges Use your personal education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career. Use your physical fitness budget to get away from your desk and support your physical wellness Enjoy a full range of virtual and in-person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties A monthly phone/internet stipend and phone upgrade reimbursement after 2 years New hire office equipment stipend. Get the gear you need to work at your best Who are we? Contentful is the intelligent composable content platform that unlocks all of an organization's digital content to deliver impactful customer experiences, making content a strategic business asset. The Contentful Platform, Contentful Studio, and the Contentful Ecosystem combine the flexibility of composable content with the intelligence of AI, empowering digital teams to drive business momentum through collaboration, speed, and scale. Contentful powers innovative content experiences across brands, regions, and channels for organizations around the world, including nearly 30% of the Fortune 500. Nearly 800 people from more than 70 nations contribute their energy and creativity to Contentful, working from hubs in Berlin, Denver and distributed around the world. Everyone is welcome here! "Everyone is welcome here" is a celebrated component of our culture. At Contentful, we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical dis ability, or length of time spent unemployed. We invite you to apply and join us! If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiting coordinator know. Please be aware of scammers who may fraudulently allege to be from Contentful. These types of fraud can be carried out through copycat websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal information such as bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment. If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at with any information you may have. By clicking "Apply for this job," I acknowledge that I have read the " Contentful's Candidate Privacy Notice ", and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
May 22, 2024
Full time
Contentful's Solution Architects are principally outwards-facing. They are trusted advisors of technologists, developers, content creators and project/product managers. As a Solution Architect at Contentful, you'll have the opportunity to work with international teams post-sale, from visionary brands to innovative digital agencies. Your technical guidance and product expertise will help customers make the right decisions and achieve success with their project. A reasonable expectation for travel to on-site visits would be up to 10%. What to expect? Create and deliver technical enablement on product platform features to customers as well as providing consultative advice & recommendations on specific implementation use cases Identify and propose comprehensive solution designs to complex business problems after running customer discovery sessions Keep abreast of Contentful product developments and synthesize these into best practices, workshops & enablement materials for our customers Create prototypes or code examples to facilitate customer onboarding and to support projects Maintain a foundational understanding of technologies related to Contentful as well as staying up to date with industry trends Continuously seek, synthesize and communicate customer product feedback to our Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing teams Support engagement managers on quoting and scoping of SOWs Partner with Sales, Customer Success Managers and Solution Engineers, to ensure a successful customer experience with Contentful. Continuously improve your professional skills through activities such as training, reading and seeking mentorship from others Within Contentful, you will work closely with Technical Project Managers and Solution Architects on accounts implementing Contentful. You will be following the architectural approach and project plan laid out by the account team in order to make sure the implementation is successful and delivered in a timely manner. You will also be expected to report and manage risk as well as adapt and work with the customer in real-time to overcome any obstacles. The insights gained during your work with customers will enable you to provide valuable input to our Product Management and Engineering departments. Your first hand accounts of how customers interact with our product, tempered by your experience, will provide crucial real world context for our teams' building efforts. Your experience working with customers will allow you to continually refine our best practices and form opinionated advice. There are also opportunities to contribute to Contentful's thought leadership by participating in our Voice of the Customer sessions with the product team, writing blogs, leading workshops, or speaking at our Contentful conference. What you need to be successful At least 5 years-experience in a similar customer-facing role, for example in a technical consultant, solution engineer or implementation engineer role at an API-first (REST, GraphQL) SaaS company. Professional experience working on projects that utilize microservices-based architectures and transitions away from monolithic architectures. Experience working on digital experiences beyond the web is a plus. Experience with modern JS/React frameworks: NextJS, NuxtJS, Remix, Vue or Angular. Understanding of web rendering technologies; Server-side, client-side, hybrid rendering and Static Site Generation including ISR (eg. Gatsby) Professional experience with content management system(s) and a solid understanding of headless CMS architecture & best practices for building content-driven applications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field) Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple customer engagements at once Strong interpersonal, presentation and persuasion skills with the ability to build diverse relationships and influence technical and non-technical audiences The ability to work both autonomously and with a team to drive customer results. Excellent English & German communication and presentation skills and confidence conveying knowledge to a technical audience. What's in it for you? Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share ownership and the success of our company We value Work-Life balance and You Time !A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, education days, and volunteer days Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for information, support, discussion, and counseling for life's challenges Use your personal education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career. Use your physical fitness budget to get away from your desk and support your physical wellness Enjoy a full range of virtual and in-person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties A monthly phone/internet stipend and phone upgrade reimbursement after 2 years New hire office equipment stipend. Get the gear you need to work at your best Who are we? Contentful is the intelligent composable content platform that unlocks all of an organization's digital content to deliver impactful customer experiences, making content a strategic business asset. The Contentful Platform, Contentful Studio, and the Contentful Ecosystem combine the flexibility of composable content with the intelligence of AI, empowering digital teams to drive business momentum through collaboration, speed, and scale. Contentful powers innovative content experiences across brands, regions, and channels for organizations around the world, including nearly 30% of the Fortune 500. Nearly 800 people from more than 70 nations contribute their energy and creativity to Contentful, working from hubs in Berlin, Denver and distributed around the world. Everyone is welcome here! "Everyone is welcome here" is a celebrated component of our culture. At Contentful, we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical dis ability, or length of time spent unemployed. We invite you to apply and join us! If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiting coordinator know. Please be aware of scammers who may fraudulently allege to be from Contentful. These types of fraud can be carried out through copycat websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal information such as bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment. If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at with any information you may have. By clicking "Apply for this job," I acknowledge that I have read the " Contentful's Candidate Privacy Notice ", and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Principal Mechanical Engineer job, up to £60,000 Salary Your new company You'll be working for a successful international multidisciplinary consultancy based in Glasgow, who are looking for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Building Services team. This consultancy works on a variety of projects across Scotland's Central Belt as well as UK wide, operating across the commercial, residential and Industrial sectors. Your new role You'll play a key part in the Mechanical Design team and will have the opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior team members. Your key responsibilities will include: Designing and developing Mechanical systems for building services projects. Preparing technical reports and specifications. Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Collaborating with other engineers and architects. Mentoring junior team members What you'll need to succeed Bachelor's/ Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 8+ years of experience in Mechanical design engineering on Building Services projects. Strong knowledge of Mechanical systems and building codes. Excellent communication and business development skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. What you'll get in return You'll be paid a competitive salary, along with a range of benefits. You'll benefit from a relaxed working culture, where you'll be given the autonomy to manage your own diary and have complete flexibility over your working week. You'll be given the support required to progress professionally and will be given a clear route to progress within the consultancy. 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 on your career. #
May 22, 2024
Full time
Principal Mechanical Engineer job, up to £60,000 Salary Your new company You'll be working for a successful international multidisciplinary consultancy based in Glasgow, who are looking for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Building Services team. This consultancy works on a variety of projects across Scotland's Central Belt as well as UK wide, operating across the commercial, residential and Industrial sectors. Your new role You'll play a key part in the Mechanical Design team and will have the opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior team members. Your key responsibilities will include: Designing and developing Mechanical systems for building services projects. Preparing technical reports and specifications. Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Collaborating with other engineers and architects. Mentoring junior team members What you'll need to succeed Bachelor's/ Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 8+ years of experience in Mechanical design engineering on Building Services projects. Strong knowledge of Mechanical systems and building codes. Excellent communication and business development skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. What you'll get in return You'll be paid a competitive salary, along with a range of benefits. You'll benefit from a relaxed working culture, where you'll be given the autonomy to manage your own diary and have complete flexibility over your working week. You'll be given the support required to progress professionally and will be given a clear route to progress within the consultancy. 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 on your career. #
SLR's busy Land & Water team has an exciting opportunity for Geochemists at Principal level to join us. You will contribute a combination of project execution and delivery, and business development activities. The position can be flexible to office locations across the UK. SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. About the role You will provide input to development of site investigations including sampling programmes, analytical suite, standard operating procedures etc. You will adept at developing and assessing output hydrochemical models and completing risk assessments. You will apply your knowledge and application of H&S tools including the production of risk assessments and supervising staff is essential. You will be able to work independently and within a team to deliver projects and help to develop new and existing business. You will act as a project manager, write proposals and manage client relationships. You will help to provide workload to others in the geochemistry team and will be expected to mentor and coach others. You may also be required to undertake independent peer reviews as part of, or sperate, from Due Diligence projects. You will keep abreast of technical innovation and work with the technical leader to bring this aspect to our team and our clients. Experience of relevant international and local (UK / EU) technical guidance in the mining, land quality and waste characterisation is an important aspect of the role. You will work alongside our Mine Water and Mine Waste Engineering team on a range of international mining projects as well as Waste Management and Land Quality teams on UK and EU projects. You will engage with SLR staff in disciplines including the Advisory, Environmental Management and Compliance, Engineering and Environmental Specialist Services Groups. The role will involve travel across the UK, Europe and internationally, and it is likely that you will advise or support other members of the team working abroad. About You You will have a relevant first degree and postgraduate geochemical or related qualification and be working toward or being registered as Chartered through an UK recognised organisation or equivalent overseas organisation. You will also be working towards or being registered as Qualified Person (Claire Code of Practise), Suitably Qualified Person (through NQMS) or Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC) or similar Demonstrating experience and technical competence as a geochemist and/or hydrochemist in the consulting environment you would have worked in relevant industries (including but not restricted to) the mining sector and waste management. Experience in land quality (Contaminated land) and groundwater chemistry would be beneficial. Proven knowledge and application of geochemical modelling using bespoke software and the use and interpretation of water quality modelling tools is beneficial. Proven project management skills using online tools and the ability to manage projects and staff financially is required. As a senior position you will be able to demonstrate business development capabilities associated with geochemistry and or hydrochemistry work. SLR has a thriving mentoring scheme and experience in mentoring technical staff would also be expected. Your position would also mean you will require experience of being the technical lead on a project with the ability to supply technology transfer to others in the Land and Water Team. Must have a full current driving licence valid in the UK and there will also be an opportunity to travel internationally with the role when opportunities require. About SLR SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3400+ staff across 6 regions - including over 1200 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave. The geochemistry team undertake a wide variety of work and have produced innovative solutions to complex problems, many of which have been published in the scientific community. Fields where our skills sets are a differentiator include mining, waste management and contaminated land studies. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethic minority groups, women, and individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. For more information on our commitment to DE&I, and the great work we are doing, please click here: and scroll to the bottom of the page. To apply If you are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application at: Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
May 22, 2024
Full time
SLR's busy Land & Water team has an exciting opportunity for Geochemists at Principal level to join us. You will contribute a combination of project execution and delivery, and business development activities. The position can be flexible to office locations across the UK. SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. About the role You will provide input to development of site investigations including sampling programmes, analytical suite, standard operating procedures etc. You will adept at developing and assessing output hydrochemical models and completing risk assessments. You will apply your knowledge and application of H&S tools including the production of risk assessments and supervising staff is essential. You will be able to work independently and within a team to deliver projects and help to develop new and existing business. You will act as a project manager, write proposals and manage client relationships. You will help to provide workload to others in the geochemistry team and will be expected to mentor and coach others. You may also be required to undertake independent peer reviews as part of, or sperate, from Due Diligence projects. You will keep abreast of technical innovation and work with the technical leader to bring this aspect to our team and our clients. Experience of relevant international and local (UK / EU) technical guidance in the mining, land quality and waste characterisation is an important aspect of the role. You will work alongside our Mine Water and Mine Waste Engineering team on a range of international mining projects as well as Waste Management and Land Quality teams on UK and EU projects. You will engage with SLR staff in disciplines including the Advisory, Environmental Management and Compliance, Engineering and Environmental Specialist Services Groups. The role will involve travel across the UK, Europe and internationally, and it is likely that you will advise or support other members of the team working abroad. About You You will have a relevant first degree and postgraduate geochemical or related qualification and be working toward or being registered as Chartered through an UK recognised organisation or equivalent overseas organisation. You will also be working towards or being registered as Qualified Person (Claire Code of Practise), Suitably Qualified Person (through NQMS) or Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC) or similar Demonstrating experience and technical competence as a geochemist and/or hydrochemist in the consulting environment you would have worked in relevant industries (including but not restricted to) the mining sector and waste management. Experience in land quality (Contaminated land) and groundwater chemistry would be beneficial. Proven knowledge and application of geochemical modelling using bespoke software and the use and interpretation of water quality modelling tools is beneficial. Proven project management skills using online tools and the ability to manage projects and staff financially is required. As a senior position you will be able to demonstrate business development capabilities associated with geochemistry and or hydrochemistry work. SLR has a thriving mentoring scheme and experience in mentoring technical staff would also be expected. Your position would also mean you will require experience of being the technical lead on a project with the ability to supply technology transfer to others in the Land and Water Team. Must have a full current driving licence valid in the UK and there will also be an opportunity to travel internationally with the role when opportunities require. About SLR SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3400+ staff across 6 regions - including over 1200 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave. The geochemistry team undertake a wide variety of work and have produced innovative solutions to complex problems, many of which have been published in the scientific community. Fields where our skills sets are a differentiator include mining, waste management and contaminated land studies. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethic minority groups, women, and individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. For more information on our commitment to DE&I, and the great work we are doing, please click here: and scroll to the bottom of the page. To apply If you are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application at: Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? AWE Machine Tool Engineering (MTE) are responsible for performing a variety of Machine Tool lifecycle activities from assistance with installation, breakdown, maintenance, servicing, and error mapping in order to optimise plant and equipment availability. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in Machine Tool design on challenging bespoke projects across a range of facilities. This will require a focussed and consistent approach working with and directing Capital projects, where the Machinery Directive and associated standards and legislative requirements will be applied in full. Location - Reading area Package - Up to £56,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) 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. Responsibilities: Technically lead a best practice procurement and development service for complex and bespoke machine tools for both Capital and Facility led Project requirements across both AWE sites, with a particular focus on High Hazard or special material processing environments. Compile, review and be accountable for Machine Tool Specifications and Design Packs, Safe Systems of Work and associated machine tool documentation produced by other MTE members or Project teams on behalf of the Principal Machine Tool Engineer. Produce Technical Specifications and Acceptance Test schedules for machine tools. Undertake safety and functional testing of new and refurbished machine tools on behalf of AWE to ensure compliance with Machinery Directive and AWE requirements. Undertake SQEP assessments and development of machine tool engineers to ensure competence to meet business requirements. Provide supervision for machine tool service engineers and contractors (Works Supervisory Officer). Undertake all aspects of Machine Tool commissioning activities including FATs, SATs, Commissioning plans in the capacity of AWE Commissioning Engineer (Machine Tools). Provide technical support, expertise and advice to machine tool staff, suppliers, and customers in the capacity of Subject Matter Expert (SME). Essential skills: Diagnostics and rectification of machine tool control and servo system faults. Clear and concise communication skills, both oral and written. Computer literate, to enable writing of specifications / test schedules / reports. Ability to mentor others A proven competence with regard to machine tool installations, with experience in the disassembly/assembly of complex precision mechanical assemblies and geometric alignment. A solid understanding of machine tool maintenance, modification, and service delivery. Advanced abilities in fault-finding on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Underlying knowledge of PLC programming and incorporated Machine Tool technologies. Qualifications: Minimum ONC / HNC or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering subject. Appropriate Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience of Machine Tool Engineering. Relevant experience of machine functionality and safety. AWE facility access training and AWE mandatory training will need to be undertaken. 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 and working away from home (UK and foreign travel) as and when required. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
May 22, 2024
Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? AWE Machine Tool Engineering (MTE) are responsible for performing a variety of Machine Tool lifecycle activities from assistance with installation, breakdown, maintenance, servicing, and error mapping in order to optimise plant and equipment availability. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in Machine Tool design on challenging bespoke projects across a range of facilities. This will require a focussed and consistent approach working with and directing Capital projects, where the Machinery Directive and associated standards and legislative requirements will be applied in full. Location - Reading area Package - Up to £56,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) 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. Responsibilities: Technically lead a best practice procurement and development service for complex and bespoke machine tools for both Capital and Facility led Project requirements across both AWE sites, with a particular focus on High Hazard or special material processing environments. Compile, review and be accountable for Machine Tool Specifications and Design Packs, Safe Systems of Work and associated machine tool documentation produced by other MTE members or Project teams on behalf of the Principal Machine Tool Engineer. Produce Technical Specifications and Acceptance Test schedules for machine tools. Undertake safety and functional testing of new and refurbished machine tools on behalf of AWE to ensure compliance with Machinery Directive and AWE requirements. Undertake SQEP assessments and development of machine tool engineers to ensure competence to meet business requirements. Provide supervision for machine tool service engineers and contractors (Works Supervisory Officer). Undertake all aspects of Machine Tool commissioning activities including FATs, SATs, Commissioning plans in the capacity of AWE Commissioning Engineer (Machine Tools). Provide technical support, expertise and advice to machine tool staff, suppliers, and customers in the capacity of Subject Matter Expert (SME). Essential skills: Diagnostics and rectification of machine tool control and servo system faults. Clear and concise communication skills, both oral and written. Computer literate, to enable writing of specifications / test schedules / reports. Ability to mentor others A proven competence with regard to machine tool installations, with experience in the disassembly/assembly of complex precision mechanical assemblies and geometric alignment. A solid understanding of machine tool maintenance, modification, and service delivery. Advanced abilities in fault-finding on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Underlying knowledge of PLC programming and incorporated Machine Tool technologies. Qualifications: Minimum ONC / HNC or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering subject. Appropriate Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience of Machine Tool Engineering. Relevant experience of machine functionality and safety. AWE facility access training and AWE mandatory training will need to be undertaken. 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 and working away from home (UK and foreign travel) as and when required. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
Job Title: Principal Human Factors Consultant Location: Bristol or Warrington + Hybrid Working Arrangement Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF57207 At Cavendish Nuclear we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Human Factors Consultant, at our Bristol or Warrington sites. The role As a Principal Human Factors Consultant, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will provide technical oversight and leadership to members of the Human Factors (HF) discipline and to be the single point of contact for Cavendish Nuclear with respect to HF capability. Day-to-day, you'll provide human factors input to design projects, ensuring that nuclear safety requirements are incorporated. Preparing and agreeing human factors integration plans. Managing delivery for the work undertaken within their agreed remit against cost and programme to the satisfaction of the key stakeholders. Producing, verifying, and approving calculations, analyses, design basis documentation and technical reports. Acting as the point of contact for the key stakeholders, ensuring adequate communication between the engineering delivery team, construction experts, operators, safety assessors, site safety case managers and other stakeholders. This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based in Stoke Gifford, Bristol or Warrington, Cheshire alongside home working arrangements. Essential experience of the Principal Human Factors Consultant: Significant direct and relevant experience of undertaking human factors assessments in support of hazard analysis and safety justification. Significant direct and relevant experience of undertaking human factors design activities in support of design and engineering. Experience in a high hazard industry, ideally working across a variety of projects in the Nuclear industry. Qualifications for the Principal Human Factors Consultant: 2:1 Bachelor of Science Honours Degree (minimum) in Ergonomics, Human Factors or Applied Psychology. Chartered Status preferable. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role. What we offer Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Employee share scheme Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Cavendish Nuclear As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we're innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group - from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. Closing date: 23/05/2024
May 22, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Principal Human Factors Consultant Location: Bristol or Warrington + Hybrid Working Arrangement Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF57207 At Cavendish Nuclear we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Human Factors Consultant, at our Bristol or Warrington sites. The role As a Principal Human Factors Consultant, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will provide technical oversight and leadership to members of the Human Factors (HF) discipline and to be the single point of contact for Cavendish Nuclear with respect to HF capability. Day-to-day, you'll provide human factors input to design projects, ensuring that nuclear safety requirements are incorporated. Preparing and agreeing human factors integration plans. Managing delivery for the work undertaken within their agreed remit against cost and programme to the satisfaction of the key stakeholders. Producing, verifying, and approving calculations, analyses, design basis documentation and technical reports. Acting as the point of contact for the key stakeholders, ensuring adequate communication between the engineering delivery team, construction experts, operators, safety assessors, site safety case managers and other stakeholders. This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based in Stoke Gifford, Bristol or Warrington, Cheshire alongside home working arrangements. Essential experience of the Principal Human Factors Consultant: Significant direct and relevant experience of undertaking human factors assessments in support of hazard analysis and safety justification. Significant direct and relevant experience of undertaking human factors design activities in support of design and engineering. Experience in a high hazard industry, ideally working across a variety of projects in the Nuclear industry. Qualifications for the Principal Human Factors Consultant: 2:1 Bachelor of Science Honours Degree (minimum) in Ergonomics, Human Factors or Applied Psychology. Chartered Status preferable. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role. What we offer Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Employee share scheme Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Cavendish Nuclear As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we're innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group - from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. Closing date: 23/05/2024
SLR has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to join its busy Civil & Structural Engineering team at Associate or Principal grade. The successful applicant will be based in either our Bradford on Avon or Bristol office and support our existing established civil & structural engineering team, and will act as project manager and or lead designer on a number of projects across the infrastructure, power, industry and built environment sectors. SLR's Engineering team boasts a wealth of expertise across the European region (and wider global business) within diverse sectors including water, mining, waste, power, infrastructure, and the built environment. The team provides clients with expertise at all project stages, including: Planning; Feasibility; Outline and detailed designs; Liaison with statutory bodies; Overall Project and Programme Management; Development and Preparation of Technical Specifications; Preparation of Tender Packages and Tender Evaluation; and Commercial support throughout the lifecycle of a project. About us SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3400 staff across 6 regions - including over 1200 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, SLR offer agile working which allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life About the role: If successful, you will work independently and within a team to deliver projects and assist with proposal development. You will act as a project manager, lead designer, write proposals and manage clients and the interface with clients. You will lead on projects and will be expected to mentor and coach other engineers within the team and support the sector and client leads across the business. Within SLR, as a multidisciplinary consutlancy with a "one team" culture at its core, you will have the opportunity to work closely with other disciplines across the business including the Advisory, Environmental Management and Compliance, Land and Water and Environmental Specialist Services Groups. You will have the opportunity to work within an experienced team and be involved in a series of exciting challenges with one of the leading environmental and engineering consultancies in the UK. You will have the opportunity to work and travel across Europe and internationally. About you: If you are interested in applying, we would love to hear from you. In order to be successful, we'd envisage that you would be able to demonstrate: A solid track record managing projects, working in the UK on civil engineering projects. Experience of leading and managing teams of professional, engineering and operational staff in a project, consultancy or contracting environment inc proposal and tender writing experience Strong leadership, project management, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, and managing, mentoring and coaching staff Demonstrable knowledge of UK engineering guidance. Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or similar Member of Institute of Civil Engineers or similar Must have a full, current, driving licence valid in the UK. IT literate, word, excel, MS Project Procurement and specification writing Good communication skills Ability to work in a team Well organised Friendly and outgoing Honest and reliable Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion SLR Consulting is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and who we choose to be. We embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organisation. We respect and celebrate difference to ensure SLR is a place where everyone feels included, is encouraged to be their authentic self and has opportunities to grow. Across Europe, our DE&I agenda is driven forward through our DE&I Committee, which actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across both our internal processes and our client work. Globally, our Global Culture & Diversity Council brings together representatives from across our regions to share ideas and best practice that can be incorporated into our global policies, enabling greater transparency and supporting the development of an inclusive culture, inclusive approaches to policies and practices, and to personal behaviours. We welcome applications from everybody, regardless of their background, and particularly invite those from groups who are currently under-represented in our business to apply, such as women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people. To apply If you are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application at:
May 22, 2024
Full time
SLR has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to join its busy Civil & Structural Engineering team at Associate or Principal grade. The successful applicant will be based in either our Bradford on Avon or Bristol office and support our existing established civil & structural engineering team, and will act as project manager and or lead designer on a number of projects across the infrastructure, power, industry and built environment sectors. SLR's Engineering team boasts a wealth of expertise across the European region (and wider global business) within diverse sectors including water, mining, waste, power, infrastructure, and the built environment. The team provides clients with expertise at all project stages, including: Planning; Feasibility; Outline and detailed designs; Liaison with statutory bodies; Overall Project and Programme Management; Development and Preparation of Technical Specifications; Preparation of Tender Packages and Tender Evaluation; and Commercial support throughout the lifecycle of a project. About us SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3400 staff across 6 regions - including over 1200 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, SLR offer agile working which allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life About the role: If successful, you will work independently and within a team to deliver projects and assist with proposal development. You will act as a project manager, lead designer, write proposals and manage clients and the interface with clients. You will lead on projects and will be expected to mentor and coach other engineers within the team and support the sector and client leads across the business. Within SLR, as a multidisciplinary consutlancy with a "one team" culture at its core, you will have the opportunity to work closely with other disciplines across the business including the Advisory, Environmental Management and Compliance, Land and Water and Environmental Specialist Services Groups. You will have the opportunity to work within an experienced team and be involved in a series of exciting challenges with one of the leading environmental and engineering consultancies in the UK. You will have the opportunity to work and travel across Europe and internationally. About you: If you are interested in applying, we would love to hear from you. In order to be successful, we'd envisage that you would be able to demonstrate: A solid track record managing projects, working in the UK on civil engineering projects. Experience of leading and managing teams of professional, engineering and operational staff in a project, consultancy or contracting environment inc proposal and tender writing experience Strong leadership, project management, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, and managing, mentoring and coaching staff Demonstrable knowledge of UK engineering guidance. Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or similar Member of Institute of Civil Engineers or similar Must have a full, current, driving licence valid in the UK. IT literate, word, excel, MS Project Procurement and specification writing Good communication skills Ability to work in a team Well organised Friendly and outgoing Honest and reliable Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion SLR Consulting is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and who we choose to be. We embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organisation. We respect and celebrate difference to ensure SLR is a place where everyone feels included, is encouraged to be their authentic self and has opportunities to grow. Across Europe, our DE&I agenda is driven forward through our DE&I Committee, which actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across both our internal processes and our client work. Globally, our Global Culture & Diversity Council brings together representatives from across our regions to share ideas and best practice that can be incorporated into our global policies, enabling greater transparency and supporting the development of an inclusive culture, inclusive approaches to policies and practices, and to personal behaviours. We welcome applications from everybody, regardless of their background, and particularly invite those from groups who are currently under-represented in our business to apply, such as women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people. To apply If you are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application at:
Job Identification Job CategorySoftware Engineering Business UnitCorporate Sector Posting Date02/16/2024, 11:19 AM Locations 4 John Carpenter St, London, Greater London, EC4Y 0JP, GB Job ScheduleFull time Job ShiftDay JOB DESCRIPTION Originating from Chase in 2021, we are a team dedicated to creating customer-centric products. Our success relies on collaboration, curiosity, and commitment, nurtured in an environment promoting skill development. As a Principal Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the International Consumer Bank, you are the heart of this venture, focused on getting smart ideas into the hands of our customers. You have a curious mindset, thrive in collaborative squads, and are passionate about new technology. By your nature, you are also solution-oriented, commercially savvy and have a head for fintech. You thrive in working in tribes and squads that focus on specific products and projects - and depending on your strengths and interests, you'll have the opportunity to move between them. While we're looking for professional skills, culture is just as important to us. We understand that everyone's unique - and that diversity of thought, experience and background is what makes a good team, great. By bringing people with different points of view together, we can represent everyone and truly reflect the communities we serve. This way, there's scope for you to make a huge difference - on us as a company, and on our clients and business partners around the world. Job responsibilities Engage with business stakeholders to break down complex and ambiguous problems into technical specifications that an engineering team can implement under your guidance Lead and participate in regular technical meetings, ensuring that architectural decisions align with the broader organizational goals and strategy Own and deliver end-to-end cutting-edge solutions leveraging the latest technologies and the best industry practices Will design and implement technical solutions written in Java Will write unit, component, integration, end-to-end & performance tests Will have the ability to influence not just the technology strategy but the shape the product as well Will support the products you've built through their entire life cycle, including production and incident management Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Formal training or certification on Java concepts and proficient expert experience Experience with different architecture patterns & appreciation of their trade offs (microservices, event driven, hexagonal, cloud native) Hands-on experience in architecting large-scale distributed systems with high degree of availability, fault-tolerance & scalability in any domain Experience building RESTful APIs with any of: Spring Boot, Micronaut, Quarkus Experience building solutions on at least one Cloud platform (AWS, GCP) Curious and comfortable with exploring new domains with the ability to consider both the technology & product angle A desire to teach others and share knowledge. We aren't looking for hero developers, more for team players. We want you to coach other team members on coding practices, design principles, and implementation patterns Comfortable in uncharted waters. We are building something new. Things change quickly. We need you to learn technologies and patterns quickly Ability to see the long term. We don't want you to sacrifice the future for the present. We want you to choose technologies and approaches based on the end goals. High standards. We are looking for people who expect personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Knowledge of security topics such as authentication, authorization, IdP, OAuth2/OIDC, zero-trust architectures, PKI are beneficial but not mandatory ABOUT US J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. ABOUT THE TEAM Our Corporate Technology team relies on smart, driven people like you to develop applications and provide tech support for all our corporate functions across our network. Your efforts will touch lives all over the financial spectrum and across all our divisions: Global Finance, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and within the Corporate Administrative Office. You'll be part of a team specifically built to meet and exceed our evolving technology needs, as well as our technology controls agenda.
May 21, 2024
Full time
Job Identification Job CategorySoftware Engineering Business UnitCorporate Sector Posting Date02/16/2024, 11:19 AM Locations 4 John Carpenter St, London, Greater London, EC4Y 0JP, GB Job ScheduleFull time Job ShiftDay JOB DESCRIPTION Originating from Chase in 2021, we are a team dedicated to creating customer-centric products. Our success relies on collaboration, curiosity, and commitment, nurtured in an environment promoting skill development. As a Principal Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the International Consumer Bank, you are the heart of this venture, focused on getting smart ideas into the hands of our customers. You have a curious mindset, thrive in collaborative squads, and are passionate about new technology. By your nature, you are also solution-oriented, commercially savvy and have a head for fintech. You thrive in working in tribes and squads that focus on specific products and projects - and depending on your strengths and interests, you'll have the opportunity to move between them. While we're looking for professional skills, culture is just as important to us. We understand that everyone's unique - and that diversity of thought, experience and background is what makes a good team, great. By bringing people with different points of view together, we can represent everyone and truly reflect the communities we serve. This way, there's scope for you to make a huge difference - on us as a company, and on our clients and business partners around the world. Job responsibilities Engage with business stakeholders to break down complex and ambiguous problems into technical specifications that an engineering team can implement under your guidance Lead and participate in regular technical meetings, ensuring that architectural decisions align with the broader organizational goals and strategy Own and deliver end-to-end cutting-edge solutions leveraging the latest technologies and the best industry practices Will design and implement technical solutions written in Java Will write unit, component, integration, end-to-end & performance tests Will have the ability to influence not just the technology strategy but the shape the product as well Will support the products you've built through their entire life cycle, including production and incident management Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Formal training or certification on Java concepts and proficient expert experience Experience with different architecture patterns & appreciation of their trade offs (microservices, event driven, hexagonal, cloud native) Hands-on experience in architecting large-scale distributed systems with high degree of availability, fault-tolerance & scalability in any domain Experience building RESTful APIs with any of: Spring Boot, Micronaut, Quarkus Experience building solutions on at least one Cloud platform (AWS, GCP) Curious and comfortable with exploring new domains with the ability to consider both the technology & product angle A desire to teach others and share knowledge. We aren't looking for hero developers, more for team players. We want you to coach other team members on coding practices, design principles, and implementation patterns Comfortable in uncharted waters. We are building something new. Things change quickly. We need you to learn technologies and patterns quickly Ability to see the long term. We don't want you to sacrifice the future for the present. We want you to choose technologies and approaches based on the end goals. High standards. We are looking for people who expect personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Knowledge of security topics such as authentication, authorization, IdP, OAuth2/OIDC, zero-trust architectures, PKI are beneficial but not mandatory ABOUT US J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. ABOUT THE TEAM Our Corporate Technology team relies on smart, driven people like you to develop applications and provide tech support for all our corporate functions across our network. Your efforts will touch lives all over the financial spectrum and across all our divisions: Global Finance, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and within the Corporate Administrative Office. You'll be part of a team specifically built to meet and exceed our evolving technology needs, as well as our technology controls agenda.
Principal Building Services Engineer - Based in Manchester City Centre Your new company Your new company has a prestigious reputation in both the Building Services and Civils industries, having provided excellent engineering solutions and designs for over 70 years and has 140 staff across the UK. They have offices located in Edinburgh, London, Manchester and Glasgow, offering engineering excellence across: Finance, Commercial, Health, Residential, Fire and Rescue stations, Education, Castles, Heritage, Golf Courses and Local Authority schemes. Some of their most notable works, past and current, include Gary Neville's St Michael's development in Manchester city centre and SWG3 Nightclub, where they designed the heating system to turn heat from dancers and clubbers into heating the entire building. Your new role Your new role will see you working as a Principal Electrical engineer, involved in the above-mentioned sectors and projects, including design, client relations, mentoring junior staff, attending internal and external meetings and offering your support to the wider team. As a stakeholder in the Manchester office, your opinion and voice will be heard across the team and wider offices, and you will be asked to attend client meetings to discuss the company's design, delivery and progress. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role you will have excellent people skills, and a solid knowledge of UK Building Services principals and be presentable when meeting clients. You will have worked in the majority of the above-mentioned sectors and be confident in your own abilities. This role is open to existing principal engineers or senior engineers who are looking to take that next step. What you'll get in return In return, you will be joining an excellent company that has attracted staff from major competitors due to their great work-life balance, project exposure, career development and attitude of the company towards its staff. You will receive a highly competitive salary, work benefits, hybrid working, flexibility and be treated like an adult, free to make design and client decisions as your career progresses. 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. #
May 21, 2024
Full time
Principal Building Services Engineer - Based in Manchester City Centre Your new company Your new company has a prestigious reputation in both the Building Services and Civils industries, having provided excellent engineering solutions and designs for over 70 years and has 140 staff across the UK. They have offices located in Edinburgh, London, Manchester and Glasgow, offering engineering excellence across: Finance, Commercial, Health, Residential, Fire and Rescue stations, Education, Castles, Heritage, Golf Courses and Local Authority schemes. Some of their most notable works, past and current, include Gary Neville's St Michael's development in Manchester city centre and SWG3 Nightclub, where they designed the heating system to turn heat from dancers and clubbers into heating the entire building. Your new role Your new role will see you working as a Principal Electrical engineer, involved in the above-mentioned sectors and projects, including design, client relations, mentoring junior staff, attending internal and external meetings and offering your support to the wider team. As a stakeholder in the Manchester office, your opinion and voice will be heard across the team and wider offices, and you will be asked to attend client meetings to discuss the company's design, delivery and progress. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role you will have excellent people skills, and a solid knowledge of UK Building Services principals and be presentable when meeting clients. You will have worked in the majority of the above-mentioned sectors and be confident in your own abilities. This role is open to existing principal engineers or senior engineers who are looking to take that next step. What you'll get in return In return, you will be joining an excellent company that has attracted staff from major competitors due to their great work-life balance, project exposure, career development and attitude of the company towards its staff. You will receive a highly competitive salary, work benefits, hybrid working, flexibility and be treated like an adult, free to make design and client decisions as your career progresses. 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. #
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? AWE is currently recruiting for a Principal Commissioning Manager to provide leadership and management of a professional engineering service in support of the CASD Programme and the company s strategic goals. Location - Reading area Package - £55,450 - £80,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) 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 What will you be required to do? Appropriately organise Commissioning Teams and ensure key personnel are demonstrably competent to undertake their roles. Acting as the Intelligent Customer providing an in-house capability being responsibility for the ownership, management and delivery of any commissioning services being provided by the implementation contractor. Ensuring that commissioning activities follow the appropriate Project Delivery Map from design support through to handover to end user. Being responsible for functional/task management to meet the professional standards, performance and integrity of the work and reporting information necessary to support the business objectives. Ensuring compliance with Company Assurance Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ESH&Q) and statutory requirements. Supporting the Group Leader to ensure that appropriate resources are identified and allocated to meet business requirements; elevating areas of concern where appropriate. Being responsible for the professional development, performance and ethical standards of the staff within their responsibility and reporting chain. Whilst not considered a checklist, candidates should be able to demonstrate: The Principal Commissioning Manager shall hold an appropriate qualification in a relevant engineering discipline; Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent experience. The Principal Commissioning Manager shall have a proven track record and bring extensive knowledge and experience of the process of commissioning new plant in a multi-discipline, safety-critical and highly-regulated industry. Experience within the nuclear industry in particular would be desirable, but is not essential - we will also consider experience with other industries as well, process industry, oil & gas, power generation etc. The Principal Commissioning Manager shall be able to effectively communicate and influence both internally and externally to AWE. This includes the ability to express clearly the importance of early thinking about commissioning, and to build credibility and support for the commissioning process. The Principal Commissioning Manager shall be able to build effective networks across global industry to provide AWE with access to global best-practice. The Principal Commissioning Manager shall lead the way in challenging conventional thinking, including proactively searching for industry best-practice wherever it will deliver a safer, more efficient and effective outcome. Membership of an appropriate professional institute as an incorporated engineer with equivalent academic or vocational certification (Desirable). Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
May 21, 2024
Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? AWE is currently recruiting for a Principal Commissioning Manager to provide leadership and management of a professional engineering service in support of the CASD Programme and the company s strategic goals. Location - Reading area Package - £55,450 - £80,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) 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 What will you be required to do? Appropriately organise Commissioning Teams and ensure key personnel are demonstrably competent to undertake their roles. Acting as the Intelligent Customer providing an in-house capability being responsibility for the ownership, management and delivery of any commissioning services being provided by the implementation contractor. Ensuring that commissioning activities follow the appropriate Project Delivery Map from design support through to handover to end user. Being responsible for functional/task management to meet the professional standards, performance and integrity of the work and reporting information necessary to support the business objectives. Ensuring compliance with Company Assurance Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ESH&Q) and statutory requirements. Supporting the Group Leader to ensure that appropriate resources are identified and allocated to meet business requirements; elevating areas of concern where appropriate. Being responsible for the professional development, performance and ethical standards of the staff within their responsibility and reporting chain. Whilst not considered a checklist, candidates should be able to demonstrate: The Principal Commissioning Manager shall hold an appropriate qualification in a relevant engineering discipline; Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent experience. The Principal Commissioning Manager shall have a proven track record and bring extensive knowledge and experience of the process of commissioning new plant in a multi-discipline, safety-critical and highly-regulated industry. Experience within the nuclear industry in particular would be desirable, but is not essential - we will also consider experience with other industries as well, process industry, oil & gas, power generation etc. The Principal Commissioning Manager shall be able to effectively communicate and influence both internally and externally to AWE. This includes the ability to express clearly the importance of early thinking about commissioning, and to build credibility and support for the commissioning process. The Principal Commissioning Manager shall be able to build effective networks across global industry to provide AWE with access to global best-practice. The Principal Commissioning Manager shall lead the way in challenging conventional thinking, including proactively searching for industry best-practice wherever it will deliver a safer, more efficient and effective outcome. Membership of an appropriate professional institute as an incorporated engineer with equivalent academic or vocational certification (Desirable). Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
SLR's busy Civil and Structural Engineering team in Bradford-on-Avon have an opening for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join and support their teams on a variety of engineering projects. We are looking for someone with a 2:1 or first class degree within Civil Engineering, with a relevant MEng / MSc a desirable attribute, who has a general understanding of Civil Engineering principles. You may also have a student level ICE membership or above. You, as the successful candidate, shall initially provide office-based support to senior engineers in Bradford-on-Avon, working across a diverse range of projects. This exciting position shall suit an individual who is keen to develop their skills and knowledge in renewable energy, waste/recycling and environmental engineering sectors. The successful candidate will assist with various engineering design work, preparation of contract and tender documents, specifications and associated duties. The successful person must also be able to drive and be willing to provide site supervision work on projects across the UK, as an element of the role shall involve attending site to witness live construction works. This shall involve being away from normal home location. Upon joining SLR you will be enter on to our accredited Civil Engineering Training Scheme and be expected to work towards professional qualification with a recognised professional body. The type of work we undertake will help support and develop the successful candidate towards chartered status. We hope this opportunity interests you and we look forward to receiving your application. This role is aimed at new graduates looking to start in Summer 2024, but graduates with experience will be considered. Deadline for applications is 30th April 2024 but we reserve the right to close earlier. The role We will provide you with training and development to assist with the following duties: - Supervision of construction projects and record keeping - Coordination of sample collection and processing of results - Working as part of a design team reporting to a senior engineer - Assisting with the compilation of design and tender packages - Assisting Project Managers with the management of engineering projects such as power, general infrastructure, and waste management facilities, and residential throughout the UK - Supporting with report compilation Due to the training nature of the role it is expected that you would typically work from our Bradford-on-Avon office, but Hybrid working is possible. About us SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 3000+ employees across 6 regions - including over 1000 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. About you The successful candidate will have a 2:1 or first class degree within Civil Engineering and have a full driving licence in addition: A general understanding of Civil Engineering principals; You should be able to demonstrate you can work independently and are organised and a logical thinker. You should be numerate and confident with data and IT literate with excellent written and verbal communication skills; A willingness to learn and ability to cope with working on different types of projects simultaneously a relevant MEng / MSc is a desirable attribute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive. For more information on our commitment to DE&I, and the great work we are doing, please click here: and scroll to the bottom of the page. To apply If you are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application at: Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
May 21, 2024
Full time
SLR's busy Civil and Structural Engineering team in Bradford-on-Avon have an opening for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join and support their teams on a variety of engineering projects. We are looking for someone with a 2:1 or first class degree within Civil Engineering, with a relevant MEng / MSc a desirable attribute, who has a general understanding of Civil Engineering principles. You may also have a student level ICE membership or above. You, as the successful candidate, shall initially provide office-based support to senior engineers in Bradford-on-Avon, working across a diverse range of projects. This exciting position shall suit an individual who is keen to develop their skills and knowledge in renewable energy, waste/recycling and environmental engineering sectors. The successful candidate will assist with various engineering design work, preparation of contract and tender documents, specifications and associated duties. The successful person must also be able to drive and be willing to provide site supervision work on projects across the UK, as an element of the role shall involve attending site to witness live construction works. This shall involve being away from normal home location. Upon joining SLR you will be enter on to our accredited Civil Engineering Training Scheme and be expected to work towards professional qualification with a recognised professional body. The type of work we undertake will help support and develop the successful candidate towards chartered status. We hope this opportunity interests you and we look forward to receiving your application. This role is aimed at new graduates looking to start in Summer 2024, but graduates with experience will be considered. Deadline for applications is 30th April 2024 but we reserve the right to close earlier. The role We will provide you with training and development to assist with the following duties: - Supervision of construction projects and record keeping - Coordination of sample collection and processing of results - Working as part of a design team reporting to a senior engineer - Assisting with the compilation of design and tender packages - Assisting Project Managers with the management of engineering projects such as power, general infrastructure, and waste management facilities, and residential throughout the UK - Supporting with report compilation Due to the training nature of the role it is expected that you would typically work from our Bradford-on-Avon office, but Hybrid working is possible. About us SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 3000+ employees across 6 regions - including over 1000 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. About you The successful candidate will have a 2:1 or first class degree within Civil Engineering and have a full driving licence in addition: A general understanding of Civil Engineering principals; You should be able to demonstrate you can work independently and are organised and a logical thinker. You should be numerate and confident with data and IT literate with excellent written and verbal communication skills; A willingness to learn and ability to cope with working on different types of projects simultaneously a relevant MEng / MSc is a desirable attribute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive. For more information on our commitment to DE&I, and the great work we are doing, please click here: and scroll to the bottom of the page. To apply If you are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application at: Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? AWE is currently recruiting for a Principal Commissioning Manager to provide leadership and management of a professional engineering service in support of the CASD Programme and the company s strategic goals. Location - Reading area Package - £55,450 - £80,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) 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 What will you be required to do? Appropriately organise Commissioning Teams and ensure key personnel are demonstrably competent to undertake their roles. Acting as the Intelligent Customer providing an in-house capability being responsibility for the ownership, management and delivery of any commissioning services being provided by the implementation contractor. Ensuring that commissioning activities follow the appropriate Project Delivery Map from design support through to handover to end user. Being responsible for functional/task management to meet the professional standards, performance and integrity of the work and reporting information necessary to support the business objectives. Ensuring compliance with Company Assurance Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ESH&Q) and statutory requirements. Supporting the Group Leader to ensure that appropriate resources are identified and allocated to meet business requirements; elevating areas of concern where appropriate. Being responsible for the professional development, performance and ethical standards of the staff within their responsibility and reporting chain. Whilst not considered a checklist, candidates should be able to demonstrate: The Principal Commissioning Manager shall hold an appropriate qualification in a relevant engineering discipline; Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent experience. The Principal Commissioning Manager shall have a proven track record and bring extensive knowledge and experience of the process of commissioning new plant in a multi-discipline, safety-critical and highly-regulated industry. Experience within the nuclear industry in particular would be desirable, but is not essential - we will also consider experience with other industries as well, process industry, oil & gas, power generation etc. The Principal Commissioning Manager shall be able to effectively communicate and influence both internally and externally to AWE. This includes the ability to express clearly the importance of early thinking about commissioning, and to build credibility and support for the commissioning process. The Principal Commissioning Manager shall be able to build effective networks across global industry to provide AWE with access to global best-practice. The Principal Commissioning Manager shall lead the way in challenging conventional thinking, including proactively searching for industry best-practice wherever it will deliver a safer, more efficient and effective outcome. Membership of an appropriate professional institute as an incorporated engineer with equivalent academic or vocational certification (Desirable). Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
May 21, 2024
Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? AWE is currently recruiting for a Principal Commissioning Manager to provide leadership and management of a professional engineering service in support of the CASD Programme and the company s strategic goals. Location - Reading area Package - £55,450 - £80,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) 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 What will you be required to do? Appropriately organise Commissioning Teams and ensure key personnel are demonstrably competent to undertake their roles. Acting as the Intelligent Customer providing an in-house capability being responsibility for the ownership, management and delivery of any commissioning services being provided by the implementation contractor. Ensuring that commissioning activities follow the appropriate Project Delivery Map from design support through to handover to end user. Being responsible for functional/task management to meet the professional standards, performance and integrity of the work and reporting information necessary to support the business objectives. Ensuring compliance with Company Assurance Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ESH&Q) and statutory requirements. Supporting the Group Leader to ensure that appropriate resources are identified and allocated to meet business requirements; elevating areas of concern where appropriate. Being responsible for the professional development, performance and ethical standards of the staff within their responsibility and reporting chain. Whilst not considered a checklist, candidates should be able to demonstrate: The Principal Commissioning Manager shall hold an appropriate qualification in a relevant engineering discipline; Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent experience. The Principal Commissioning Manager shall have a proven track record and bring extensive knowledge and experience of the process of commissioning new plant in a multi-discipline, safety-critical and highly-regulated industry. Experience within the nuclear industry in particular would be desirable, but is not essential - we will also consider experience with other industries as well, process industry, oil & gas, power generation etc. The Principal Commissioning Manager shall be able to effectively communicate and influence both internally and externally to AWE. This includes the ability to express clearly the importance of early thinking about commissioning, and to build credibility and support for the commissioning process. The Principal Commissioning Manager shall be able to build effective networks across global industry to provide AWE with access to global best-practice. The Principal Commissioning Manager shall lead the way in challenging conventional thinking, including proactively searching for industry best-practice wherever it will deliver a safer, more efficient and effective outcome. Membership of an appropriate professional institute as an incorporated engineer with equivalent academic or vocational certification (Desirable). Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced professional to join our busy and established Hydrology & Hydrogeology team in Scotland. You will work alongside, and be supported by, more senior members of the team on varied projects for a range of clients. The vacancy can be based in either of our offices based in Edinburgh, Stirling, Glasgow Manchester or London. The role Working alongside Principals and Technical Directors responsible for the delivery of flood management and drainage projects, the successful candidate will be required to manage and contribute to a range of studies, including flood risk assessments, flood management strategies Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) design, and numerical flood modelling. Duties will include the following: Managing and preparing flood risk assessments to support planning applications; Overseeing and hands-on flood and drainage modelling; Preparing outline and detailed SuDS designs to support planning applications; Managing and taking responsibility for the delivery of flood and drainage management projects; and Training and mentoring junior members of the team. About us SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3000+ employees across 6 regions - including over 1000 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. About you You should have a recognised academic qualification in civil and/or environmental engineering, and a demonstrable track record delivering flood risk assessments and drainage designs using industry standard approaches and software packages. A good understanding of UK hydrological techniques and hydraulic modelling experience is required. We are seeking an individual who: • Has a relevant civil and/or environmental engineering background (HNC, HND, BEng, MEng) or equivalent; • Has experience in flood modelling, flood risk assessment or drainage studies; • Is professional and can communicate effectively; • Can think analytically, reframe problems and identify solutions; • Can work as part of a team and on own initiative; • Is comfortable with client interaction and managing competing demands; • Builds strong, lasting relationships with colleagues and clients; • Is effective at managing their time and has a "can do" attitude; and • Holds a full, current driving licence valid in the UK. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethnic minority groups, women, and individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. For more information on our commitment to DE&I, and the great work we are doing, please click here: and scroll to the bottom of the page. To apply If you are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application at: Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
May 21, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced professional to join our busy and established Hydrology & Hydrogeology team in Scotland. You will work alongside, and be supported by, more senior members of the team on varied projects for a range of clients. The vacancy can be based in either of our offices based in Edinburgh, Stirling, Glasgow Manchester or London. The role Working alongside Principals and Technical Directors responsible for the delivery of flood management and drainage projects, the successful candidate will be required to manage and contribute to a range of studies, including flood risk assessments, flood management strategies Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) design, and numerical flood modelling. Duties will include the following: Managing and preparing flood risk assessments to support planning applications; Overseeing and hands-on flood and drainage modelling; Preparing outline and detailed SuDS designs to support planning applications; Managing and taking responsibility for the delivery of flood and drainage management projects; and Training and mentoring junior members of the team. About us SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3000+ employees across 6 regions - including over 1000 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. About you You should have a recognised academic qualification in civil and/or environmental engineering, and a demonstrable track record delivering flood risk assessments and drainage designs using industry standard approaches and software packages. A good understanding of UK hydrological techniques and hydraulic modelling experience is required. We are seeking an individual who: • Has a relevant civil and/or environmental engineering background (HNC, HND, BEng, MEng) or equivalent; • Has experience in flood modelling, flood risk assessment or drainage studies; • Is professional and can communicate effectively; • Can think analytically, reframe problems and identify solutions; • Can work as part of a team and on own initiative; • Is comfortable with client interaction and managing competing demands; • Builds strong, lasting relationships with colleagues and clients; • Is effective at managing their time and has a "can do" attitude; and • Holds a full, current driving licence valid in the UK. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethnic minority groups, women, and individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. For more information on our commitment to DE&I, and the great work we are doing, please click here: and scroll to the bottom of the page. To apply If you are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application at: Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear & Defence Your new company Your new company is a leading, global Consultancy within Defence & Nuclear industry. Specialists in Mechanical Engineering, you will be working on both Nuclear and Defence projects. Your new role Your new role as a Senior Mechanical Engineer will include working from requirements and specifications to develop and produce designs incorporating mechanical components to meet required technical outcomes. In additional to this, you will be developing technical specifications to meet program and customer needs. Client side, you will also be providing engineering input and support for generation of bids and proposals including generation of resource and material estimates. This role will be a senior position, with the scope to reach Principal in the future and Engineering manager from there. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will have 5+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and hold a degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Holding clearance is desirable, as is chartership. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive an excellent base salary of between £60,000 and £75,000 dependent on experience as well as additional benefits & bonuses. 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 on your career. #
May 21, 2024
Full time
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear & Defence Your new company Your new company is a leading, global Consultancy within Defence & Nuclear industry. Specialists in Mechanical Engineering, you will be working on both Nuclear and Defence projects. Your new role Your new role as a Senior Mechanical Engineer will include working from requirements and specifications to develop and produce designs incorporating mechanical components to meet required technical outcomes. In additional to this, you will be developing technical specifications to meet program and customer needs. Client side, you will also be providing engineering input and support for generation of bids and proposals including generation of resource and material estimates. This role will be a senior position, with the scope to reach Principal in the future and Engineering manager from there. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will have 5+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and hold a degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Holding clearance is desirable, as is chartership. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive an excellent base salary of between £60,000 and £75,000 dependent on experience as well as additional benefits & bonuses. 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 on your career. #
SLR's busy Land & Water team has an exciting opportunity for Geochemists at Principal level to join us. You will contribute a combination of project execution and delivery, and business development activities. The position can be flexible to office locations across the UK. SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. About the role You will provide input to development of site investigations including sampling programmes, analytical suite, standard operating procedures etc. You will adept at developing and assessing output hydrochemical models and completing risk assessments. You will apply your knowledge and application of H&S tools including the production of risk assessments and supervising staff is essential. You will be able to work independently and within a team to deliver projects and help to develop new and existing business. You will act as a project manager, write proposals and manage client relationships. You will help to provide workload to others in the geochemistry team and will be expected to mentor and coach others. You may also be required to undertake independent peer reviews as part of, or sperate, from Due Diligence projects. You will keep abreast of technical innovation and work with the technical leader to bring this aspect to our team and our clients. Experience of relevant international and local (UK / EU) technical guidance in the mining, land quality and waste characterisation is an important aspect of the role. You will work alongside our Mine Water and Mine Waste Engineering team on a range of international mining projects as well as Waste Management and Land Quality teams on UK and EU projects. You will engage with SLR staff in disciplines including the Advisory, Environmental Management and Compliance, Engineering and Environmental Specialist Services Groups. The role will involve travel across the UK, Europe and internationally, and it is likely that you will advise or support other members of the team working abroad. About You You will have a relevant first degree and postgraduate geochemical or related qualification and be working toward or being registered as Chartered through an UK recognised organisation or equivalent overseas organisation. You will also be working towards or being registered as Qualified Person (Claire Code of Practise), Suitably Qualified Person (through NQMS) or Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC) or similar Demonstrating experience and technical competence as a geochemist and/or hydrochemist in the consulting environment you would have worked in relevant industries (including but not restricted to) the mining sector and waste management. Experience in land quality (Contaminated land) and groundwater chemistry would be beneficial. Proven knowledge and application of geochemical modelling using bespoke software and the use and interpretation of water quality modelling tools is beneficial. Proven project management skills using online tools and the ability to manage projects and staff financially is required. As a senior position you will be able to demonstrate business development capabilities associated with geochemistry and or hydrochemistry work. SLR has a thriving mentoring scheme and experience in mentoring technical staff would also be expected. Your position would also mean you will require experience of being the technical lead on a project with the ability to supply technology transfer to others in the Land and Water Team. Must have a full current driving licence valid in the UK and there will also be an opportunity to travel internationally with the role when opportunities require. About SLR SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3400+ staff across 6 regions - including over 1200 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave. The geochemistry team undertake a wide variety of work and have produced innovative solutions to complex problems, many of which have been published in the scientific community. Fields where our skills sets are a differentiator include mining, waste management and contaminated land studies. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethic minority groups, women, and individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. For more information on our commitment to DE&I, and the great work we are doing, please click here: and scroll to the bottom of the page. To apply If you are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application at: Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
May 21, 2024
Full time
SLR's busy Land & Water team has an exciting opportunity for Geochemists at Principal level to join us. You will contribute a combination of project execution and delivery, and business development activities. The position can be flexible to office locations across the UK. SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. About the role You will provide input to development of site investigations including sampling programmes, analytical suite, standard operating procedures etc. You will adept at developing and assessing output hydrochemical models and completing risk assessments. You will apply your knowledge and application of H&S tools including the production of risk assessments and supervising staff is essential. You will be able to work independently and within a team to deliver projects and help to develop new and existing business. You will act as a project manager, write proposals and manage client relationships. You will help to provide workload to others in the geochemistry team and will be expected to mentor and coach others. You may also be required to undertake independent peer reviews as part of, or sperate, from Due Diligence projects. You will keep abreast of technical innovation and work with the technical leader to bring this aspect to our team and our clients. Experience of relevant international and local (UK / EU) technical guidance in the mining, land quality and waste characterisation is an important aspect of the role. You will work alongside our Mine Water and Mine Waste Engineering team on a range of international mining projects as well as Waste Management and Land Quality teams on UK and EU projects. You will engage with SLR staff in disciplines including the Advisory, Environmental Management and Compliance, Engineering and Environmental Specialist Services Groups. The role will involve travel across the UK, Europe and internationally, and it is likely that you will advise or support other members of the team working abroad. About You You will have a relevant first degree and postgraduate geochemical or related qualification and be working toward or being registered as Chartered through an UK recognised organisation or equivalent overseas organisation. You will also be working towards or being registered as Qualified Person (Claire Code of Practise), Suitably Qualified Person (through NQMS) or Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC) or similar Demonstrating experience and technical competence as a geochemist and/or hydrochemist in the consulting environment you would have worked in relevant industries (including but not restricted to) the mining sector and waste management. Experience in land quality (Contaminated land) and groundwater chemistry would be beneficial. Proven knowledge and application of geochemical modelling using bespoke software and the use and interpretation of water quality modelling tools is beneficial. Proven project management skills using online tools and the ability to manage projects and staff financially is required. As a senior position you will be able to demonstrate business development capabilities associated with geochemistry and or hydrochemistry work. SLR has a thriving mentoring scheme and experience in mentoring technical staff would also be expected. Your position would also mean you will require experience of being the technical lead on a project with the ability to supply technology transfer to others in the Land and Water Team. Must have a full current driving licence valid in the UK and there will also be an opportunity to travel internationally with the role when opportunities require. About SLR SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3400+ staff across 6 regions - including over 1200 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave. The geochemistry team undertake a wide variety of work and have produced innovative solutions to complex problems, many of which have been published in the scientific community. Fields where our skills sets are a differentiator include mining, waste management and contaminated land studies. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethic minority groups, women, and individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. For more information on our commitment to DE&I, and the great work we are doing, please click here: and scroll to the bottom of the page. To apply If you are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application at: Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
Job Title: Principal Engineer - Software Engineering Location: Portsmouth BroadOak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £43,373 - 59,908 What you'll be doing: Maintaining the software for the SCADA system on the Vanguard class submarines (TMaSS). This will involve responding to real-time issues, queries, and defects from the operators, as well as looking at design change and system improvement Managing change, obsolescence, integration, testing, and support of the software Undertaking defect rectification and periodic health checks for in-service submarine systems Maintaining the reference set for the TMaSS (Machinery Surveillance System), in order to test new and existing software, and integrate software and hardware Managing project support Databases in order to handle and record defects and defect rectification Updating Windows operating systems as well as modernising some of the legacy applications Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience in systems and software engineering, including knowledge of the engineering V-Diagram / Waterfall model Experience with report writing and technical documentation Knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and Visio Software programming experience specifically C# / VB.net / C++ Desirable: Broad software experience in some (not necessarily all) of the below: o Networking (maintenance, defect rectification, analysis) o Windows application development o Ethernet network development (TCP/IP and UDP knowledge) o GUI (Graphical User Interface) o Databases o Virtualisation (e.g. VMWare, VirtualBox) o Legacy software e.g. Visual Studio 6 o Raspberry Pi, Arduino or similar o Windows Operating System Administration Skills o VXWorks Knowledge 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 CC&S team: The CC&S (Centralised Control & Surveillance) team is a small group of multi-disciplined engineers providing in-service support for complex submarine systems. As a Principal Systems Engineer - Software, you will be maintaining the software for the machinery surveillance system on the Vanguard class submarines (TMaSS). This role will provide you with the opportunity to make a real difference to the availability and effectiveness of submarine machinery, and work across all three in-service platforms, all at various stages of their life. In this role no two days are the same as you will be engaged in broad variety of work and constantly interacting with people. It will allow to expand your knowledge and professional network. 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.
May 21, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Principal Engineer - Software Engineering Location: Portsmouth BroadOak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £43,373 - 59,908 What you'll be doing: Maintaining the software for the SCADA system on the Vanguard class submarines (TMaSS). This will involve responding to real-time issues, queries, and defects from the operators, as well as looking at design change and system improvement Managing change, obsolescence, integration, testing, and support of the software Undertaking defect rectification and periodic health checks for in-service submarine systems Maintaining the reference set for the TMaSS (Machinery Surveillance System), in order to test new and existing software, and integrate software and hardware Managing project support Databases in order to handle and record defects and defect rectification Updating Windows operating systems as well as modernising some of the legacy applications Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience in systems and software engineering, including knowledge of the engineering V-Diagram / Waterfall model Experience with report writing and technical documentation Knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and Visio Software programming experience specifically C# / VB.net / C++ Desirable: Broad software experience in some (not necessarily all) of the below: o Networking (maintenance, defect rectification, analysis) o Windows application development o Ethernet network development (TCP/IP and UDP knowledge) o GUI (Graphical User Interface) o Databases o Virtualisation (e.g. VMWare, VirtualBox) o Legacy software e.g. Visual Studio 6 o Raspberry Pi, Arduino or similar o Windows Operating System Administration Skills o VXWorks Knowledge 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 CC&S team: The CC&S (Centralised Control & Surveillance) team is a small group of multi-disciplined engineers providing in-service support for complex submarine systems. As a Principal Systems Engineer - Software, you will be maintaining the software for the machinery surveillance system on the Vanguard class submarines (TMaSS). This role will provide you with the opportunity to make a real difference to the availability and effectiveness of submarine machinery, and work across all three in-service platforms, all at various stages of their life. In this role no two days are the same as you will be engaged in broad variety of work and constantly interacting with people. It will allow to expand your knowledge and professional network. 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.
Role: Construction Project Supervisor Location: Remote/North London (Hybrid) (Project Office at Waltham Abbey) Duration: 12 Months Brief The Hackney Waltham Cross Upgrade Project (HWUP), previously known as the North London Project, is a multi-£100m mega-project building new HV transmission substations, overhead lines and cables. We have a portfolio of these large-scale infrastructure projects within the East Coast Onshore team, and HWUP is one of the first of these to enter the construction phase. We are looking for Project Supervisors to support the HWUP project. Our work is truly cross-discipline with significant elements of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering - candidates with a breadth of cross-sector experience are encouraged to apply. Specification Reporting to, and supported by the Project Manager, you will: Ensure that the Principal Contractor (PC) is pro-active in discharging his duties under the CDM regulations, not least in managing all safety aspects of the construction-based activities Ensure the facilitation of regular site safety walks, holding coordination meetings with all contractors on site, ensuring that access/egress to the site is controlled, and maintaining a site log/diary Review the suitability of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) Ensure the PC is proactive in holding Site Progress Meetings and issues minutes of these meetings promptly Support Quality Assurance monitoring across the project to help aid progress validation and to ensure value is secured Enacting the role of Employers 'Supervisor' under NEC contracts Issue site instructions following agreement from the EPC Project Manager and authenticate any record sheets issued by the PC Ensure that a drawing documentation system is established on site, which clearly indexes drawings logged and filed in specific sections Maintain the system throughout with the latest working drawings/revisions clearly noted and drawings filed to ensure they are readily available For more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advert
May 21, 2024
Contractor
Role: Construction Project Supervisor Location: Remote/North London (Hybrid) (Project Office at Waltham Abbey) Duration: 12 Months Brief The Hackney Waltham Cross Upgrade Project (HWUP), previously known as the North London Project, is a multi-£100m mega-project building new HV transmission substations, overhead lines and cables. We have a portfolio of these large-scale infrastructure projects within the East Coast Onshore team, and HWUP is one of the first of these to enter the construction phase. We are looking for Project Supervisors to support the HWUP project. Our work is truly cross-discipline with significant elements of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering - candidates with a breadth of cross-sector experience are encouraged to apply. Specification Reporting to, and supported by the Project Manager, you will: Ensure that the Principal Contractor (PC) is pro-active in discharging his duties under the CDM regulations, not least in managing all safety aspects of the construction-based activities Ensure the facilitation of regular site safety walks, holding coordination meetings with all contractors on site, ensuring that access/egress to the site is controlled, and maintaining a site log/diary Review the suitability of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) Ensure the PC is proactive in holding Site Progress Meetings and issues minutes of these meetings promptly Support Quality Assurance monitoring across the project to help aid progress validation and to ensure value is secured Enacting the role of Employers 'Supervisor' under NEC contracts Issue site instructions following agreement from the EPC Project Manager and authenticate any record sheets issued by the PC Ensure that a drawing documentation system is established on site, which clearly indexes drawings logged and filed in specific sections Maintain the system throughout with the latest working drawings/revisions clearly noted and drawings filed to ensure they are readily available For more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advert
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? We need an AWEsome Project Controls Manager to join our Project Controls team at AWE. This is an exciting time to join us as a Project Controls Manager as we begin a once in a generation programme of work in support of the United Kingdom s Continuous at Sea Deterrent. We are in the countryside between Reading and Basingstoke with onsite parking. There are good bus links between Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury. Salary: Competitive - Negotiable (depending on your suitability and level of experience). As a Project Controls Manager (within - Governance, Planning, Risk, Reporting, and Controls) you will head multi-functional Project Controls teams. It s vital that we ensure delivery of our project programmes, to do this, you ll collaborate with Project Managers and Supply Chain to produce a pragmatic baseline. You will need to engage, negotiate, and influence people across the business to ensure effective controls are in place to monitor progress, manage issues and mitigate slippage. You could be working on maintaining existing infrastructure or ensuring the successful introduction of our new capability. A typical day for you could look like this: Managing risk, including ownership of qualitative and quantitative assessments to schedule predictability and cost. Influencing and supporting project managers and procurement to ensure schedule momentum and cash flow KPI s. Role modelling best practice in conceptual estimating, funding stage gates, basic contingency principals and procurement principals. Coordinating and facilitating planning sessions and workshops to compile the master project/programme schedule baseline, ensuring an achievable duration. Utilising your expertise in procurement schedules to create achievable lead times within the schedule. Prioritising materials and equipment orders to meet scheduled install dates. Influencing key stakeholders to facilitate sign off of baseline and encouraging visibility of regular progress updates. Introducing robust change processes, ensuring schedules, interfaces, cost, risk, and changes are managed appropriately. Owning the change management process and workflow Highlighting trends and root causes of deviations against the baseline using lead and lag indicators and reporting effective remedial actions in order to drive best value for the client. We would like you to have experience of: Delivering Controls in a major project/ programme environment, ideally within Defence, Data Centre s, Life Sciences, Pharma, R&D facilities, Industrial, Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics sectors Mentoring and developing a multi-functional controls team Meeting project deadlines Adept with controls/ general software applications such as Primavera (P6), Power BI Insight into engineering, procurement, contracts, construction processes Knowledge of engineering and construction management Heading collaborative focus groups 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: Every 2nd Friday off Death in service benefit You can find out more about our benefits HERE To apply: Please apply via AWE Careers where you will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter. Make sure that you highlight all relevant skills and experience for this job. Give us a clear view of what you can bring to the role and why you want to work with the team here at AWE. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain Security/ Developed Vetting Clearance (funded by the AWE) in order to start with us in this role. It can take several months for clearance to come through. DVSubjectsInformationLeaflet.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk) This job role is suitable for some hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. There is a need to be on site regularly. If successful, you will be required to carry out all of your duties from the UK and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. Important things you need to know: Interviews will be scheduled during working hours. Interviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS and will include a 5-to-10-minute presentation. This is a Project Controls (Project budget and finance controls), we are not looking for Project Managers If we receive an exceptionally high level of applications, this vacancy may close early. So don t procrastinate, refresh your CV and covering letter and apply now! For more information about the role or the recruitment journey, get in touch with me (Sunflower) at: (Sorry agencies - we don t outsource our roles) Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
May 21, 2024
Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? We need an AWEsome Project Controls Manager to join our Project Controls team at AWE. This is an exciting time to join us as a Project Controls Manager as we begin a once in a generation programme of work in support of the United Kingdom s Continuous at Sea Deterrent. We are in the countryside between Reading and Basingstoke with onsite parking. There are good bus links between Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury. Salary: Competitive - Negotiable (depending on your suitability and level of experience). As a Project Controls Manager (within - Governance, Planning, Risk, Reporting, and Controls) you will head multi-functional Project Controls teams. It s vital that we ensure delivery of our project programmes, to do this, you ll collaborate with Project Managers and Supply Chain to produce a pragmatic baseline. You will need to engage, negotiate, and influence people across the business to ensure effective controls are in place to monitor progress, manage issues and mitigate slippage. You could be working on maintaining existing infrastructure or ensuring the successful introduction of our new capability. A typical day for you could look like this: Managing risk, including ownership of qualitative and quantitative assessments to schedule predictability and cost. Influencing and supporting project managers and procurement to ensure schedule momentum and cash flow KPI s. Role modelling best practice in conceptual estimating, funding stage gates, basic contingency principals and procurement principals. Coordinating and facilitating planning sessions and workshops to compile the master project/programme schedule baseline, ensuring an achievable duration. Utilising your expertise in procurement schedules to create achievable lead times within the schedule. Prioritising materials and equipment orders to meet scheduled install dates. Influencing key stakeholders to facilitate sign off of baseline and encouraging visibility of regular progress updates. Introducing robust change processes, ensuring schedules, interfaces, cost, risk, and changes are managed appropriately. Owning the change management process and workflow Highlighting trends and root causes of deviations against the baseline using lead and lag indicators and reporting effective remedial actions in order to drive best value for the client. We would like you to have experience of: Delivering Controls in a major project/ programme environment, ideally within Defence, Data Centre s, Life Sciences, Pharma, R&D facilities, Industrial, Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics sectors Mentoring and developing a multi-functional controls team Meeting project deadlines Adept with controls/ general software applications such as Primavera (P6), Power BI Insight into engineering, procurement, contracts, construction processes Knowledge of engineering and construction management Heading collaborative focus groups 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: Every 2nd Friday off Death in service benefit You can find out more about our benefits HERE To apply: Please apply via AWE Careers where you will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter. Make sure that you highlight all relevant skills and experience for this job. Give us a clear view of what you can bring to the role and why you want to work with the team here at AWE. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain Security/ Developed Vetting Clearance (funded by the AWE) in order to start with us in this role. It can take several months for clearance to come through. DVSubjectsInformationLeaflet.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk) This job role is suitable for some hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. There is a need to be on site regularly. If successful, you will be required to carry out all of your duties from the UK and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. Important things you need to know: Interviews will be scheduled during working hours. Interviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS and will include a 5-to-10-minute presentation. This is a Project Controls (Project budget and finance controls), we are not looking for Project Managers If we receive an exceptionally high level of applications, this vacancy may close early. So don t procrastinate, refresh your CV and covering letter and apply now! For more information about the role or the recruitment journey, get in touch with me (Sunflower) at: (Sorry agencies - we don t outsource our roles) Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? We need an AWEsome Principal Internal Regulator to join our team of Peer Reviewers. Location: Our offices are based in Berkshire, RG7 4PR between Reading and Basingstoke with onsite parking. Salary Range: Starts at £55,440, this is very much open to negotiation. What s exciting is: Each day is different, you ll never be bored. You ll work with different and very interesting people across the organisation and what you do every day will make a difference to keeping our nation safe. We are currently embarking on one of the biggest and most exciting infrastructure projects in Europe and you will play a BIG part in this. A typical day for a Principal Internal Regulator (Peer Review) : Provision of early support and advice to the company on Peer Review matters Bring together, motivate and develop Peer Review teams Championing the value of Peer Review to AWE Provision of technical support to Peer Review teams within your discipline Growing personal specialism(s) by continuous professional development such as membership of relevant professional bodies Sharing best practice across the wider team along with an external focus on the wider Peer Review community in high hazard industries We need you to have: The ability to understand how to form an effective safety justification Experience of safety assessment and justification in a nuclear, high hazard and/or highly regulated industry at a technical level A collegiate outlook Comfortable presenting review findings in reports and presentations across all levels A diplomatic yet proportional approach Nice to have but not a deal breaker: Knowledge of AWE/MOD Facilities, Processes and Operations Exposure to current legislation associated with licensee s operations, and the ONR/MoD licensing regime Media training is desirable Why work for us? AWE has been voted one of the best 25 big companies to work for this year. We offer a great package of benefits and career development as well as: Every other Friday off Pension contributions between 9% to 13% Take a look at our benefits on our careers site. Applications via: AWE Careers Security Clearance (funded by the AWE) is required in order to start which takes several months to complete. DVSubjectsInformationLeaflet.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk) Important things you need to know: Interviews will be scheduled during working hours Interviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS and will include a 5-to-10-minute presentation Flexible and hybrid If we receive a high level of applications, this vacancy may close early. Refresh your CV and apply now! For more information about the role or the recruitment journey, contact me (Sunflower) at: (Sorry agencies - recruitment is managed by our inhouse TAPs) Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
May 21, 2024
Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? We need an AWEsome Principal Internal Regulator to join our team of Peer Reviewers. Location: Our offices are based in Berkshire, RG7 4PR between Reading and Basingstoke with onsite parking. Salary Range: Starts at £55,440, this is very much open to negotiation. What s exciting is: Each day is different, you ll never be bored. You ll work with different and very interesting people across the organisation and what you do every day will make a difference to keeping our nation safe. We are currently embarking on one of the biggest and most exciting infrastructure projects in Europe and you will play a BIG part in this. A typical day for a Principal Internal Regulator (Peer Review) : Provision of early support and advice to the company on Peer Review matters Bring together, motivate and develop Peer Review teams Championing the value of Peer Review to AWE Provision of technical support to Peer Review teams within your discipline Growing personal specialism(s) by continuous professional development such as membership of relevant professional bodies Sharing best practice across the wider team along with an external focus on the wider Peer Review community in high hazard industries We need you to have: The ability to understand how to form an effective safety justification Experience of safety assessment and justification in a nuclear, high hazard and/or highly regulated industry at a technical level A collegiate outlook Comfortable presenting review findings in reports and presentations across all levels A diplomatic yet proportional approach Nice to have but not a deal breaker: Knowledge of AWE/MOD Facilities, Processes and Operations Exposure to current legislation associated with licensee s operations, and the ONR/MoD licensing regime Media training is desirable Why work for us? AWE has been voted one of the best 25 big companies to work for this year. We offer a great package of benefits and career development as well as: Every other Friday off Pension contributions between 9% to 13% Take a look at our benefits on our careers site. Applications via: AWE Careers Security Clearance (funded by the AWE) is required in order to start which takes several months to complete. DVSubjectsInformationLeaflet.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk) Important things you need to know: Interviews will be scheduled during working hours Interviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS and will include a 5-to-10-minute presentation Flexible and hybrid If we receive a high level of applications, this vacancy may close early. Refresh your CV and apply now! For more information about the role or the recruitment journey, contact me (Sunflower) at: (Sorry agencies - recruitment is managed by our inhouse TAPs) Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? We need an AWEsome Project Controls Manager to join our Project Controls team at AWE. This is an exciting time to join us as a Project Controls Manager as we begin a once in a generation programme of work in support of the United Kingdom s Continuous at Sea Deterrent. We are in the countryside between Reading and Basingstoke with onsite parking. There are good bus links between Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury. Salary: Competitive - Negotiable (depending on your suitability and level of experience). As a Project Controls Manager (within - Governance, Planning, Risk, Reporting, and Controls) you will head multi-functional Project Controls teams. It s vital that we ensure delivery of our project programmes, to do this, you ll collaborate with Project Managers and Supply Chain to produce a pragmatic baseline. You will need to engage, negotiate, and influence people across the business to ensure effective controls are in place to monitor progress, manage issues and mitigate slippage. You could be working on maintaining existing infrastructure or ensuring the successful introduction of our new capability. A typical day for you could look like this: Managing risk, including ownership of qualitative and quantitative assessments to schedule predictability and cost. Influencing and supporting project managers and procurement to ensure schedule momentum and cash flow KPI s. Role modelling best practice in conceptual estimating, funding stage gates, basic contingency principals and procurement principals. Coordinating and facilitating planning sessions and workshops to compile the master project/programme schedule baseline, ensuring an achievable duration. Utilising your expertise in procurement schedules to create achievable lead times within the schedule. Prioritising materials and equipment orders to meet scheduled install dates. Influencing key stakeholders to facilitate sign off of baseline and encouraging visibility of regular progress updates. Introducing robust change processes, ensuring schedules, interfaces, cost, risk, and changes are managed appropriately. Owning the change management process and workflow Highlighting trends and root causes of deviations against the baseline using lead and lag indicators and reporting effective remedial actions in order to drive best value for the client. We would like you to have experience of: Delivering Controls in a major project/ programme environment, ideally within Defence, Data Centre s, Life Sciences, Pharma, R&D facilities, Industrial, Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics sectors Mentoring and developing a multi-functional controls team Meeting project deadlines Adept with controls/ general software applications such as Primavera (P6), Power BI Insight into engineering, procurement, contracts, construction processes Knowledge of engineering and construction management Heading collaborative focus groups 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: Every 2nd Friday off Death in service benefit You can find out more about our benefits HERE To apply: Please apply via AWE Careers where you will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter. Make sure that you highlight all relevant skills and experience for this job. Give us a clear view of what you can bring to the role and why you want to work with the team here at AWE. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain Security/ Developed Vetting Clearance (funded by the AWE) in order to start with us in this role. It can take several months for clearance to come through. DVSubjectsInformationLeaflet.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk) This job role is suitable for some hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. There is a need to be on site regularly. If successful, you will be required to carry out all of your duties from the UK and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. Important things you need to know: Interviews will be scheduled during working hours. Interviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS and will include a 5-to-10-minute presentation. This is a Project Controls (Project budget and finance controls), we are not looking for Project Managers If we receive an exceptionally high level of applications, this vacancy may close early. So don t procrastinate, refresh your CV and covering letter and apply now! For more information about the role or the recruitment journey, get in touch with me (Sunflower) at: (Sorry agencies - we don t outsource our roles) Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
May 21, 2024
Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? We need an AWEsome Project Controls Manager to join our Project Controls team at AWE. This is an exciting time to join us as a Project Controls Manager as we begin a once in a generation programme of work in support of the United Kingdom s Continuous at Sea Deterrent. We are in the countryside between Reading and Basingstoke with onsite parking. There are good bus links between Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury. Salary: Competitive - Negotiable (depending on your suitability and level of experience). As a Project Controls Manager (within - Governance, Planning, Risk, Reporting, and Controls) you will head multi-functional Project Controls teams. It s vital that we ensure delivery of our project programmes, to do this, you ll collaborate with Project Managers and Supply Chain to produce a pragmatic baseline. You will need to engage, negotiate, and influence people across the business to ensure effective controls are in place to monitor progress, manage issues and mitigate slippage. You could be working on maintaining existing infrastructure or ensuring the successful introduction of our new capability. A typical day for you could look like this: Managing risk, including ownership of qualitative and quantitative assessments to schedule predictability and cost. Influencing and supporting project managers and procurement to ensure schedule momentum and cash flow KPI s. Role modelling best practice in conceptual estimating, funding stage gates, basic contingency principals and procurement principals. Coordinating and facilitating planning sessions and workshops to compile the master project/programme schedule baseline, ensuring an achievable duration. Utilising your expertise in procurement schedules to create achievable lead times within the schedule. Prioritising materials and equipment orders to meet scheduled install dates. Influencing key stakeholders to facilitate sign off of baseline and encouraging visibility of regular progress updates. Introducing robust change processes, ensuring schedules, interfaces, cost, risk, and changes are managed appropriately. Owning the change management process and workflow Highlighting trends and root causes of deviations against the baseline using lead and lag indicators and reporting effective remedial actions in order to drive best value for the client. We would like you to have experience of: Delivering Controls in a major project/ programme environment, ideally within Defence, Data Centre s, Life Sciences, Pharma, R&D facilities, Industrial, Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics sectors Mentoring and developing a multi-functional controls team Meeting project deadlines Adept with controls/ general software applications such as Primavera (P6), Power BI Insight into engineering, procurement, contracts, construction processes Knowledge of engineering and construction management Heading collaborative focus groups 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: Every 2nd Friday off Death in service benefit You can find out more about our benefits HERE To apply: Please apply via AWE Careers where you will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter. Make sure that you highlight all relevant skills and experience for this job. Give us a clear view of what you can bring to the role and why you want to work with the team here at AWE. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain Security/ Developed Vetting Clearance (funded by the AWE) in order to start with us in this role. It can take several months for clearance to come through. DVSubjectsInformationLeaflet.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk) This job role is suitable for some hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. There is a need to be on site regularly. If successful, you will be required to carry out all of your duties from the UK and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. Important things you need to know: Interviews will be scheduled during working hours. Interviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS and will include a 5-to-10-minute presentation. This is a Project Controls (Project budget and finance controls), we are not looking for Project Managers If we receive an exceptionally high level of applications, this vacancy may close early. So don t procrastinate, refresh your CV and covering letter and apply now! For more information about the role or the recruitment journey, get in touch with me (Sunflower) at: (Sorry agencies - we don t outsource our roles) Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.