Job Description We are seeking to recruit a Lead/Principal Process Engineer to work within a multi-disciplinary team delivering projects in our Natural Resources Sector with a focus on our Energy projects. This may cover a range of projects from Concept Studies through to detailed design. A Principal Process Engineer will normally be the most senior engineer of his discipline on a particular project with overall accountability for delivering the process engineering aspects of the project and providing technical leadership. The role reports to the Head of Process Engineering. The role will be based at the Costain Aberdeen Office with an expectation of office-based working for at least two days per week - our informal dynamic working policy allows all employees to discuss and agree flexibility to where, when and how they work based on individual preferences and subject to role requirements and team needs. Flexibility required for site visits, design reviews and client meetings, mainly within the Northwest region. Support and guide more junior team members. Challenge and deliver value engineering solutions. Confident and authoritative in front of clients. Responsibilities As a client facing Principal Engineer, your responsibilities will involve: Responsibility for Process Engineering discipline technical input for projects and/or proposals; including preparation, checking and/or approval of engineering documentation. Organising discipline staff allocated to the project, allocating work and ensuring delivery against plan. Production of high-quality engineering deliverables to schedule, budget and client satisfaction Ensuring all applicable national and international codes of practice, legislation and company/client standards and procedures are complied with. Reviewing supplier's quotations and preparing technical bid assessments Representing the Process Engineering in discussions and meetings with client, vendors and third parties. Proactive liaison with other engineering disciplines to ensure integration of Process Engineering design requirements into the overall engineering design. Offering advice and support to colleagues and subordinates on development needs taking into account work activities, learning ability and circumstances including mentoring and developing graduates and less experienced engineers. Displaying Costain values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour, to ensure safe and reliable operations and client satisfaction. Ensuring personal compliance with current company policy, relevant legislation and company and client's requirements for Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental matters and work in such a manner not to cause personal harm or injury to fellow workers, client and subcontractor employees or the environment. More specific tasks include: To communicate to team members the project objectives and execution strategies and provide training as required on company workflow, methods and business systems. Developing discipline programme activities/deliverables and interdependencies Planning for adequate resources; monitoring and reporting design progress and man-hour usage to the project management team. Optioneering assessments, defining scopes of work, supporting estimates and business development. Providing advice and guidance on specialist discipline matters relating to nuclear sector requirements, regulations, latest technologies and industry best practice. Supporting the Project Manager in identifying change, progress reporting, tracking of issues, risks and resolutions Supporting the Head of Process Engineering in delivering the company performance management process including setting objectives, assisting colleagues and subordinates in achieving their objectives, conducting performance reviews of team members where delegated and/or providing feedback on team member performance to their line managers. Supporting the Head of Process Engineering in technical development of the function. Qualifications Degree in Chemical Engineering Minimum Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering or related fields, or Master's would be preferred. 5-10 years of experience within the Energy Industry with an emphasis on pre-feasibility and feasibility studies. Minimum of 5 years' experience with process modelling tools like UniSim, HYSYS, ASPEN Plus, VMGsim Significant experience in chemical/process engineering design experience for chemical plants Significant experience in an engineering consultancy/contracting environment. Good knowledge and experience of oil and gas and energy industry sector working practices and industry standards Extensive knowledge of UK legislation and standards Awareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirements Experience in the full engineering project lifecycle including. Development of process design deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams, Heat and Material Balances, Process Design Philosophies, P&ID's, Process Line List, Cause & Effect's, Process Equipment & Instrument specifications, Relief and Blowdown calculations. Technical safety & environmental knowledge and experience including HAZID, HAZOP and SIL Classification using LOPA. Technical Risk Management. Commercial Awareness. Proactive, self-motivated and solutions biased. Strong interpersonal skills. Effective communicator. Strong technical writing skills. Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel. About Us Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do. Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:
Sep 07, 2025
Full time
Job Description We are seeking to recruit a Lead/Principal Process Engineer to work within a multi-disciplinary team delivering projects in our Natural Resources Sector with a focus on our Energy projects. This may cover a range of projects from Concept Studies through to detailed design. A Principal Process Engineer will normally be the most senior engineer of his discipline on a particular project with overall accountability for delivering the process engineering aspects of the project and providing technical leadership. The role reports to the Head of Process Engineering. The role will be based at the Costain Aberdeen Office with an expectation of office-based working for at least two days per week - our informal dynamic working policy allows all employees to discuss and agree flexibility to where, when and how they work based on individual preferences and subject to role requirements and team needs. Flexibility required for site visits, design reviews and client meetings, mainly within the Northwest region. Support and guide more junior team members. Challenge and deliver value engineering solutions. Confident and authoritative in front of clients. Responsibilities As a client facing Principal Engineer, your responsibilities will involve: Responsibility for Process Engineering discipline technical input for projects and/or proposals; including preparation, checking and/or approval of engineering documentation. Organising discipline staff allocated to the project, allocating work and ensuring delivery against plan. Production of high-quality engineering deliverables to schedule, budget and client satisfaction Ensuring all applicable national and international codes of practice, legislation and company/client standards and procedures are complied with. Reviewing supplier's quotations and preparing technical bid assessments Representing the Process Engineering in discussions and meetings with client, vendors and third parties. Proactive liaison with other engineering disciplines to ensure integration of Process Engineering design requirements into the overall engineering design. Offering advice and support to colleagues and subordinates on development needs taking into account work activities, learning ability and circumstances including mentoring and developing graduates and less experienced engineers. Displaying Costain values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour, to ensure safe and reliable operations and client satisfaction. Ensuring personal compliance with current company policy, relevant legislation and company and client's requirements for Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental matters and work in such a manner not to cause personal harm or injury to fellow workers, client and subcontractor employees or the environment. More specific tasks include: To communicate to team members the project objectives and execution strategies and provide training as required on company workflow, methods and business systems. Developing discipline programme activities/deliverables and interdependencies Planning for adequate resources; monitoring and reporting design progress and man-hour usage to the project management team. Optioneering assessments, defining scopes of work, supporting estimates and business development. Providing advice and guidance on specialist discipline matters relating to nuclear sector requirements, regulations, latest technologies and industry best practice. Supporting the Project Manager in identifying change, progress reporting, tracking of issues, risks and resolutions Supporting the Head of Process Engineering in delivering the company performance management process including setting objectives, assisting colleagues and subordinates in achieving their objectives, conducting performance reviews of team members where delegated and/or providing feedback on team member performance to their line managers. Supporting the Head of Process Engineering in technical development of the function. Qualifications Degree in Chemical Engineering Minimum Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering or related fields, or Master's would be preferred. 5-10 years of experience within the Energy Industry with an emphasis on pre-feasibility and feasibility studies. Minimum of 5 years' experience with process modelling tools like UniSim, HYSYS, ASPEN Plus, VMGsim Significant experience in chemical/process engineering design experience for chemical plants Significant experience in an engineering consultancy/contracting environment. Good knowledge and experience of oil and gas and energy industry sector working practices and industry standards Extensive knowledge of UK legislation and standards Awareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirements Experience in the full engineering project lifecycle including. Development of process design deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams, Heat and Material Balances, Process Design Philosophies, P&ID's, Process Line List, Cause & Effect's, Process Equipment & Instrument specifications, Relief and Blowdown calculations. Technical safety & environmental knowledge and experience including HAZID, HAZOP and SIL Classification using LOPA. Technical Risk Management. Commercial Awareness. Proactive, self-motivated and solutions biased. Strong interpersonal skills. Effective communicator. Strong technical writing skills. Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel. About Us Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do. Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:
Employer description: Addooco IT are a specialist provider of managed IT, cloud and communications solutions. Their approach delivers a premium customer experience for all businesses. Since formation in 2008, Addooco has enjoyed sustained success and following continuous growth now occupy a dedicated building on Dunston Technology Park. Overview: We are now looking for an eager candidate to join us as a Network Engineer Level 4 apprentice with CompTIA Network+. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience as you complete your Level 4 apprenticeship. Responsibilities: Maintain a high level of customer service as a primary point of contact in the service desk. Maximise customer network performance by monitoring, troubleshooting problems and outages. Ensuring customer equipment, firewalls, switches, servers etc are maintained in a timely manner to latest stable versions as per their contracts. Assist 2nd line in securing customer network, firewalls, and other infrastructure components by establishing cohesive rules and policies and defining and monitoring access. Ensure the technology, systems and support are optimised for customers including individuals or teams working remotely from or from customer sites. Be a true team player, working professionally and constructively with colleagues offering help and assistance. Desirable skills: Have a positive and optimistic attitude to work. Good organisation and time management skills with a keen eye for detail. Be a customer experience champion. Drivers licence is required for the role due to the location. Please note: Being able to drive is preferred but not essential as long as you are within an hour commute. In addition, any experience of the following technologies would be beneficial, but is not essential: Cisco Switching, Cisco ASR & ISR Routers. Cisco ASA and FTD Firewalls. Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) including multi-pod and multi-site. Cisco Hyperflex, Cisco ISE, Cisco DNAC/Software Defined Access, Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela). VMware ESXi & vCentre. Microsoft Hyper-V, Windows & Linux, Office 365. Backup technologies. Entry requirements: an A-Level in ICT. OR an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 ICT. OR a Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject. OR a BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 credits). You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: 37.5 hours a week, 7.5 hours per day on a rota basis to cover 8am - 6pm. Benefits: Healthcare scheme. Bike to work. Team socials. Pension scheme. Future prospects: Career progression. Continued training plan. Personal development. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now!
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Employer description: Addooco IT are a specialist provider of managed IT, cloud and communications solutions. Their approach delivers a premium customer experience for all businesses. Since formation in 2008, Addooco has enjoyed sustained success and following continuous growth now occupy a dedicated building on Dunston Technology Park. Overview: We are now looking for an eager candidate to join us as a Network Engineer Level 4 apprentice with CompTIA Network+. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience as you complete your Level 4 apprenticeship. Responsibilities: Maintain a high level of customer service as a primary point of contact in the service desk. Maximise customer network performance by monitoring, troubleshooting problems and outages. Ensuring customer equipment, firewalls, switches, servers etc are maintained in a timely manner to latest stable versions as per their contracts. Assist 2nd line in securing customer network, firewalls, and other infrastructure components by establishing cohesive rules and policies and defining and monitoring access. Ensure the technology, systems and support are optimised for customers including individuals or teams working remotely from or from customer sites. Be a true team player, working professionally and constructively with colleagues offering help and assistance. Desirable skills: Have a positive and optimistic attitude to work. Good organisation and time management skills with a keen eye for detail. Be a customer experience champion. Drivers licence is required for the role due to the location. Please note: Being able to drive is preferred but not essential as long as you are within an hour commute. In addition, any experience of the following technologies would be beneficial, but is not essential: Cisco Switching, Cisco ASR & ISR Routers. Cisco ASA and FTD Firewalls. Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) including multi-pod and multi-site. Cisco Hyperflex, Cisco ISE, Cisco DNAC/Software Defined Access, Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela). VMware ESXi & vCentre. Microsoft Hyper-V, Windows & Linux, Office 365. Backup technologies. Entry requirements: an A-Level in ICT. OR an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 ICT. OR a Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject. OR a BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 credits). You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: 37.5 hours a week, 7.5 hours per day on a rota basis to cover 8am - 6pm. Benefits: Healthcare scheme. Bike to work. Team socials. Pension scheme. Future prospects: Career progression. Continued training plan. Personal development. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now!
Job Description: Start date: 17 August 2026 Location: Newport Duration : 12.5 months Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time . We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations. AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus Apply early to avoid missing out - we may close adverts once we receive sufficient applications. Benefits: Salary: £23,400 35 hours per week Flexible working hours Half day Fridays! 25 days holiday plus bank holidays About us: Ready to protect a global aerospace leader from the world's most sophisticated cyber threats? The Airbus Cyber Innovation team is at the forefront of this battle, pioneering next-generation security solutions for the aerospace and defence sector. This is your chance to work alongside leading experts, tackling the ever-evolving challenges that define modern cybersecurity and make a discernible impact on critical global infrastructure. Our team is a dynamic collective of specialists in fields ranging from cyberpsychology and smart manufacturing (IoT/ICS) to AI/ML, cryptography, and cloud security. We don't expect you to be an expert in any of these; instead, we seek interns with a powerful sense of curiosity, a deep passion for learning, and a proactive drive to contribute your unique ideas to our hands-on experiments and prototype development. We value a fresh perspective and an eagerness to challenge the status quo. This is more than an internship; it's an opportunity to turn theory into reality. You will actively build and test innovative prototypes, experiment with emerging technologies, and even have the chance to contribute to research published at international conferences. Immerse yourself in a world-class R&D environment, develop highly sought-after technical skills, and gain firsthand insight into the critical cybersecurity questions facing a major global organization today. What you will be doing: During your placement, you will undertake cutting edge digital security research and innovation activities under the guidance of experienced innovators and subject matter experts, to develop solutions to Airbus cybersecurity innovation needs. As part of the Cyber Innovation Team you will: Contribute to ongoing and new research projects; Learn about the complex and upcoming needs of a large organisation; Work with a range of teams within the business to develop new innovations; Collaborate with universities across the world; Get involved in scouting the market for new cybersecurity technologies and assessing their capabilities; Write internal technical reports and contribute to papers published at leading cybersecurity conferences; And potentially travel to other Airbus sites, events and academic conferences across Europe. Requirements: Our placements are open to Undergraduates only . Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application. Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role. Education Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate some of the following: Studying towards a degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Psychology, Human Factors, Computing, or equivalent; For Computer Science related degrees, passed modules in any of the following or similar: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cryptography, Data Science, Secure Software Development, Risk Management, Cybersecurity Law, Security Architecture, Cybersecurity of Operational Technology (OT) / SCADA, Cloud Security, Network Security, Offensive & Defensive Security, and/or Security Monitoring. For Psychology related degrees, passed modules in any of the following or similar: Cyber Psychology/Human Factors, Decision-Making, Cognitive Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Human-Machine interface (HMI) design, Human-robot Interaction (HRI), Research Methods / Design, UI/UX. Technical Any practical skills and experience with the following will be helpful although not mandatory: Research Design; Technical report writing; Experience with Google Workspace; Qualtrics / Psychopy / Google Forms / Survey Monkey; Operating Systems such as Redhat, Ubuntu, Kali Linux, Android; Cisco R&S, VLANs, firewalls, Wireshark, Nmap; Protocols e.g., TCP/IP, MODBUS, Profinet, CIP, S7, Zigbee, CANBUS, Bluetooth; Vulnerability scanning applications such as Nessus, Splunk; Metasploit, IDS signatures, Intrusion Detection Systems; Web application pentest tools such as Burp Suite; Knowledge of AI/ML models; Python, C++, Java, R, Rust; Statistics. Behavioural The ability to listen, understand and communicate information verbally, textually and diagrammatically; The desire to work in a technical team environment; A strong interest in developing yourself both technically and personally; An interest in finding and developing creative solutions to complex problems; Ability to work relatively autonomously with minimal supervision; Natural curiosity to discover new things and explore new avenues; Willingness to travel and engage with people; Professional level of written and speaking English skills, and other languages are a bonus. SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role. Contact Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Operations Limited Employment Type: Internship - Experience Level: Student Job Family: Cyber Security By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Job Description: Start date: 17 August 2026 Location: Newport Duration : 12.5 months Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time . We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations. AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus Apply early to avoid missing out - we may close adverts once we receive sufficient applications. Benefits: Salary: £23,400 35 hours per week Flexible working hours Half day Fridays! 25 days holiday plus bank holidays About us: Ready to protect a global aerospace leader from the world's most sophisticated cyber threats? The Airbus Cyber Innovation team is at the forefront of this battle, pioneering next-generation security solutions for the aerospace and defence sector. This is your chance to work alongside leading experts, tackling the ever-evolving challenges that define modern cybersecurity and make a discernible impact on critical global infrastructure. Our team is a dynamic collective of specialists in fields ranging from cyberpsychology and smart manufacturing (IoT/ICS) to AI/ML, cryptography, and cloud security. We don't expect you to be an expert in any of these; instead, we seek interns with a powerful sense of curiosity, a deep passion for learning, and a proactive drive to contribute your unique ideas to our hands-on experiments and prototype development. We value a fresh perspective and an eagerness to challenge the status quo. This is more than an internship; it's an opportunity to turn theory into reality. You will actively build and test innovative prototypes, experiment with emerging technologies, and even have the chance to contribute to research published at international conferences. Immerse yourself in a world-class R&D environment, develop highly sought-after technical skills, and gain firsthand insight into the critical cybersecurity questions facing a major global organization today. What you will be doing: During your placement, you will undertake cutting edge digital security research and innovation activities under the guidance of experienced innovators and subject matter experts, to develop solutions to Airbus cybersecurity innovation needs. As part of the Cyber Innovation Team you will: Contribute to ongoing and new research projects; Learn about the complex and upcoming needs of a large organisation; Work with a range of teams within the business to develop new innovations; Collaborate with universities across the world; Get involved in scouting the market for new cybersecurity technologies and assessing their capabilities; Write internal technical reports and contribute to papers published at leading cybersecurity conferences; And potentially travel to other Airbus sites, events and academic conferences across Europe. Requirements: Our placements are open to Undergraduates only . Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application. Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role. Education Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate some of the following: Studying towards a degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Psychology, Human Factors, Computing, or equivalent; For Computer Science related degrees, passed modules in any of the following or similar: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cryptography, Data Science, Secure Software Development, Risk Management, Cybersecurity Law, Security Architecture, Cybersecurity of Operational Technology (OT) / SCADA, Cloud Security, Network Security, Offensive & Defensive Security, and/or Security Monitoring. For Psychology related degrees, passed modules in any of the following or similar: Cyber Psychology/Human Factors, Decision-Making, Cognitive Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Human-Machine interface (HMI) design, Human-robot Interaction (HRI), Research Methods / Design, UI/UX. Technical Any practical skills and experience with the following will be helpful although not mandatory: Research Design; Technical report writing; Experience with Google Workspace; Qualtrics / Psychopy / Google Forms / Survey Monkey; Operating Systems such as Redhat, Ubuntu, Kali Linux, Android; Cisco R&S, VLANs, firewalls, Wireshark, Nmap; Protocols e.g., TCP/IP, MODBUS, Profinet, CIP, S7, Zigbee, CANBUS, Bluetooth; Vulnerability scanning applications such as Nessus, Splunk; Metasploit, IDS signatures, Intrusion Detection Systems; Web application pentest tools such as Burp Suite; Knowledge of AI/ML models; Python, C++, Java, R, Rust; Statistics. Behavioural The ability to listen, understand and communicate information verbally, textually and diagrammatically; The desire to work in a technical team environment; A strong interest in developing yourself both technically and personally; An interest in finding and developing creative solutions to complex problems; Ability to work relatively autonomously with minimal supervision; Natural curiosity to discover new things and explore new avenues; Willingness to travel and engage with people; Professional level of written and speaking English skills, and other languages are a bonus. SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role. Contact Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Operations Limited Employment Type: Internship - Experience Level: Student Job Family: Cyber Security By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
The IOP exists to help physics and the physics community deliver on their potential for our lives, our society, our planet. Together with our members and leaders from the world of physics and beyond, we have identified three priorities of Skills, Science and Society which must shape our work over the next five years if we are to achieve our mission. We are very proud of our new innovative strategy, our priorities and our principles. Here at the IOP we are looking for Manager, Corporate Partnerships for a fixed period of 18 months to support us in our mission. What is it like working at the IOP? The IOP is a friendly and ambitious organisation. Inclusion and diversity are central to our work and we have a work anywhere policy to make working at the IOP as flexible as possible. Looking after our colleagues and supporting them in life and work is our priority, ensuring they can live their best lives, with competitive salaries, professional development opportunities and generous benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package including: An excellent pension scheme - (up to 12% company contribution) Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance, health care cash plan (via salary sacrifice) eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme Floating bank holidays (choose where to take your bank holidays throughout the year) Generous annual leave (25 days starting as a standard) Flexible working and much more! The Role What will I be doing? Create a powerful alliance of Corporate Partners to influence science strategies and investment in areas such as advanced sensing, photonics, quantum technologies, semiconductors, renewable energy, autonomous systems and medtech Secure long-term relationships by delivering impactful services that meet partners needs: working with cross-organisation teams to drive take up of IOP membership, professional registrations, thought leadership articles and access to publishing content Manage risks and ensure financial sustainability of the Corporate Partners Alliance Projects you work on may include: Deliver annual series of leadership visits to Corporate Partners organisations to explore interests and common priorities around skills, R&D, infrastructure and business support Manage and deliver science insights and advocacy activities with Corporate Partners, via high-level meetings with senior stakeholders in government, industry, finance and academia Facilitate ideation workshops, prepare briefings and produce reports to develop new insights and seed new activities to support IOP and partner priorities Who will I work with? Executive Directors and Chief Technology Officers in large R&D intensive businesses IOP leadership and cross-organisational teams including our publishing company Closely with IOP Associate Director for Science, Business and Data Insights You are likely to have the following experience Credibility in building corporate partnerships with c-suite and senior leaders in R&D intensive, large businesses Knowledge of working at the interface of government policy, business and academia regarding science, technology and innovation Experience of implementing projects that involve managing senior stakeholders and decision makers in business and securing income targets Ideally, we hope you ll apply if your skills include: Essential Criteria Organisational skills ability to work with minimum supervision, prioritise workload, and handle multiple tasks. Interpersonal skills ability to positively communicate with others; the confidence to listen and understand . Communication skills ability to express information clearly and effectively in written and oral form. Nice to have Understanding of physics/a physics undergraduate degree or equivalent. Experience of a membership organisation. The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity. We know that not every candidate fits into a neat little box, and that's okay! So, even if your experience looks a little different from what we ve identified but you believe you d bring passion, creativity, and a willingness to learn, we d love to learn more about you! Application Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification. How will I be working? The Institute of Physics is an inclusive employer and our people are at the heart of our approach to delivery. Following the impact of COVID-19, we have developed a new, innovative and exciting trust-based model of flexible working called How We Work. This empowers our staff to choose both individually and as a team how, when and where they work to deliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact. The How We Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibility and agility. You will be allocated a base office which can also be a chosen place of work. Why should I want to work for the IOP? The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland - we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society. There s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work. To apply for this role please click the link below, best of luck with your applications! The IOP is committed to promoting a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals whilst celebrating diversity. We recognise personal unique characteristics, should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and/or throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support. The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
The IOP exists to help physics and the physics community deliver on their potential for our lives, our society, our planet. Together with our members and leaders from the world of physics and beyond, we have identified three priorities of Skills, Science and Society which must shape our work over the next five years if we are to achieve our mission. We are very proud of our new innovative strategy, our priorities and our principles. Here at the IOP we are looking for Manager, Corporate Partnerships for a fixed period of 18 months to support us in our mission. What is it like working at the IOP? The IOP is a friendly and ambitious organisation. Inclusion and diversity are central to our work and we have a work anywhere policy to make working at the IOP as flexible as possible. Looking after our colleagues and supporting them in life and work is our priority, ensuring they can live their best lives, with competitive salaries, professional development opportunities and generous benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package including: An excellent pension scheme - (up to 12% company contribution) Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance, health care cash plan (via salary sacrifice) eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme Floating bank holidays (choose where to take your bank holidays throughout the year) Generous annual leave (25 days starting as a standard) Flexible working and much more! The Role What will I be doing? Create a powerful alliance of Corporate Partners to influence science strategies and investment in areas such as advanced sensing, photonics, quantum technologies, semiconductors, renewable energy, autonomous systems and medtech Secure long-term relationships by delivering impactful services that meet partners needs: working with cross-organisation teams to drive take up of IOP membership, professional registrations, thought leadership articles and access to publishing content Manage risks and ensure financial sustainability of the Corporate Partners Alliance Projects you work on may include: Deliver annual series of leadership visits to Corporate Partners organisations to explore interests and common priorities around skills, R&D, infrastructure and business support Manage and deliver science insights and advocacy activities with Corporate Partners, via high-level meetings with senior stakeholders in government, industry, finance and academia Facilitate ideation workshops, prepare briefings and produce reports to develop new insights and seed new activities to support IOP and partner priorities Who will I work with? Executive Directors and Chief Technology Officers in large R&D intensive businesses IOP leadership and cross-organisational teams including our publishing company Closely with IOP Associate Director for Science, Business and Data Insights You are likely to have the following experience Credibility in building corporate partnerships with c-suite and senior leaders in R&D intensive, large businesses Knowledge of working at the interface of government policy, business and academia regarding science, technology and innovation Experience of implementing projects that involve managing senior stakeholders and decision makers in business and securing income targets Ideally, we hope you ll apply if your skills include: Essential Criteria Organisational skills ability to work with minimum supervision, prioritise workload, and handle multiple tasks. Interpersonal skills ability to positively communicate with others; the confidence to listen and understand . Communication skills ability to express information clearly and effectively in written and oral form. Nice to have Understanding of physics/a physics undergraduate degree or equivalent. Experience of a membership organisation. The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity. We know that not every candidate fits into a neat little box, and that's okay! So, even if your experience looks a little different from what we ve identified but you believe you d bring passion, creativity, and a willingness to learn, we d love to learn more about you! Application Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification. How will I be working? The Institute of Physics is an inclusive employer and our people are at the heart of our approach to delivery. Following the impact of COVID-19, we have developed a new, innovative and exciting trust-based model of flexible working called How We Work. This empowers our staff to choose both individually and as a team how, when and where they work to deliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact. The How We Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibility and agility. You will be allocated a base office which can also be a chosen place of work. Why should I want to work for the IOP? The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland - we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society. There s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work. To apply for this role please click the link below, best of luck with your applications! The IOP is committed to promoting a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals whilst celebrating diversity. We recognise personal unique characteristics, should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and/or throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support. The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.
Job Description The Costain Asset Optimisation Team provides wastewater process engineering consultancy to support our clients across the UK to get the very best from their assets and programmes. We are an agile technical team of process engineers working on the front line with operational teams to develop innovative practical and digital process solutions. Our team delivers optimisation studies at feasibility, concept, optioneering and preliminary design stages to mitigate risk, return sites to compliance, or enable low or no build solutions to be provided. Currently, we have a surge in engineering and design workload in the water sector and are actively recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer to support AMP8 for clients including United Utilities, Severn Trent Water, Southern Water, Thames Water and Northumbrian Water. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will provide strategic support our frameworks to define and shape water projects and programmes as well manage the execution of asset optimisation projects and lead teams to propose, develop, and define process optimisation solutions. Responsibilities To lead teams to execute optimisation studies, with accountability for quality, budget, and schedule. Development of process optimisation, initiatives, and solutions at both site and programme level. Technical thought leadership and strategic consultancy advise to clients and joint venture partners. Work collaboratively with business development, work winning and marketing functions to develop and tender new opportunities. Approval of process design calculations, reports, presentations and proposals. Grow our team capability and service to our AMP Frameworks Qualifications Essential Proven and significant experience in the design, operation, and optimisation of wastewater treatment plants. Knowledge of the UK water utility asset life cycle process. Project management experience. A background in an engineering consultancy or contracting design environment as well as operational utility experience. Ability to independently drive teams and projects. Proactive, self-motivated and solutions biased. Strong interpersonal skills, collaborate and ability to influence senior colleagues. Desirable Comprehensive knowledge of the UK Regulatory environment. Experience in the full project life cycle: scoping, outline design, detailed design, construction support commissioning and handover. Proven background in process engineering definition including development of mass balance, data analysis, design calculations, technology selection, major equipment and package datasheet specification, process flow diagrams, process control philosophies and P&ID's. Excellent commercial awareness and business development skills Essential A degree qualification in a process related discipline. Desirable Chartered Engineer and member of a relevant engineering institution e.g. CIWEM, IChemE. Post Graduate Qualification About Us Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do. Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Job Description The Costain Asset Optimisation Team provides wastewater process engineering consultancy to support our clients across the UK to get the very best from their assets and programmes. We are an agile technical team of process engineers working on the front line with operational teams to develop innovative practical and digital process solutions. Our team delivers optimisation studies at feasibility, concept, optioneering and preliminary design stages to mitigate risk, return sites to compliance, or enable low or no build solutions to be provided. Currently, we have a surge in engineering and design workload in the water sector and are actively recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer to support AMP8 for clients including United Utilities, Severn Trent Water, Southern Water, Thames Water and Northumbrian Water. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will provide strategic support our frameworks to define and shape water projects and programmes as well manage the execution of asset optimisation projects and lead teams to propose, develop, and define process optimisation solutions. Responsibilities To lead teams to execute optimisation studies, with accountability for quality, budget, and schedule. Development of process optimisation, initiatives, and solutions at both site and programme level. Technical thought leadership and strategic consultancy advise to clients and joint venture partners. Work collaboratively with business development, work winning and marketing functions to develop and tender new opportunities. Approval of process design calculations, reports, presentations and proposals. Grow our team capability and service to our AMP Frameworks Qualifications Essential Proven and significant experience in the design, operation, and optimisation of wastewater treatment plants. Knowledge of the UK water utility asset life cycle process. Project management experience. A background in an engineering consultancy or contracting design environment as well as operational utility experience. Ability to independently drive teams and projects. Proactive, self-motivated and solutions biased. Strong interpersonal skills, collaborate and ability to influence senior colleagues. Desirable Comprehensive knowledge of the UK Regulatory environment. Experience in the full project life cycle: scoping, outline design, detailed design, construction support commissioning and handover. Proven background in process engineering definition including development of mass balance, data analysis, design calculations, technology selection, major equipment and package datasheet specification, process flow diagrams, process control philosophies and P&ID's. Excellent commercial awareness and business development skills Essential A degree qualification in a process related discipline. Desirable Chartered Engineer and member of a relevant engineering institution e.g. CIWEM, IChemE. Post Graduate Qualification About Us Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do. Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:
Job Description This is an exciting and challenging role in a growing team of 130+ C&S Engineers and Designers. Our department covers a range of projects from Concept Studies through to Detailed Design provide a variety of interesting work. Industries can range across Water, Transportation, Energy, Nuclear and Defence. Working in a multi-disciplinary team delivering infrastructure projects. Responsible for the delivery of civil and structural advice, analysis, calculations, reports and specifications. Taking responsibility for leading small projects and sub tasks from a technical perspective. Communicate designs effectively to the BIM teams, other disciplines, construction personnel and stakeholders. Attendance occasionally required for site visits, design reviews and client meetings, mainly within the Northwest region. Support and guide more junior team members. Challenge and deliver value engineering solutions. Confident and authoritative in front of clients. Responsibilities As a client facing Principal Engineer, your responsibilities could involve: Responsibility for C&S discipline technical input for projects and/or proposals; including preparation, checking and/or approval of engineering documentation Organising discipline staff, allocating work and ensuring delivery against plan Mentoring and developing graduates and less experienced engineers Production of high-quality C&S engineering deliverables to schedule, budget and client satisfaction Ensuring all applicable national and international codes of practice, legislation and company/client standards and procedures are complied with. Ensure that work is carried out with relevant codes, standards and procedures, and maintain and develop awareness of current relevant codes and standards. Implement company, and where applicable client/ project policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with other disciplines to ensure that interfaces are clearly defined and correctly designed. Communicate appropriately with other departments, project personnel, vendors and clients. Assist in developing the knowledge and skills, including assisting in training and technical development of less experienced team members. Line-manage a team of civil engineers carrying out performance management, team development, work allocation and administration of company line-management processes. More specific tasks could include: Defining client requirements Planning and delivering project tasks undertaken by the C&S team Design of new structures, assessment of historic structures, checking and approving C&S documentation from subordinates. Development of specifications and sub-contract SOW's including GI / SI contamination scopes Optioneering assessments, defining scopes of work, supporting estimates and business development. Advise and guidance on specialist discipline matters relating to nuclear sector requirements, regulations, latest technologies and industry best practice. Supporting the PM in identifying change, progress reporting, tracking of issues, risks and resolutions Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential Significant experience in infrastructure at all stages of the project lifecycle. Good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline across a range of industries. Extensive knowledge of UK legislation and standards Awareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirements Desirable & advantageous Experience with new and historic structures, optioneering assessments, defining scopes of work, supporting estimates and business development. Experience in leading small teams and supporting more junior engineers. Knowledge and experience of common forms of contracts Project Management experience Requirements Management experience Temporary Works / Geotechnical Qualifications Essential Minimum BEng Civil or Structural Engineering Chartership with ICE or IStructE CSCS or CCNSG Security Clearance or Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance Desirable Further industry recognised training and qualifications Project Management CDM NEC Geotechnical About Us Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do. Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Job Description This is an exciting and challenging role in a growing team of 130+ C&S Engineers and Designers. Our department covers a range of projects from Concept Studies through to Detailed Design provide a variety of interesting work. Industries can range across Water, Transportation, Energy, Nuclear and Defence. Working in a multi-disciplinary team delivering infrastructure projects. Responsible for the delivery of civil and structural advice, analysis, calculations, reports and specifications. Taking responsibility for leading small projects and sub tasks from a technical perspective. Communicate designs effectively to the BIM teams, other disciplines, construction personnel and stakeholders. Attendance occasionally required for site visits, design reviews and client meetings, mainly within the Northwest region. Support and guide more junior team members. Challenge and deliver value engineering solutions. Confident and authoritative in front of clients. Responsibilities As a client facing Principal Engineer, your responsibilities could involve: Responsibility for C&S discipline technical input for projects and/or proposals; including preparation, checking and/or approval of engineering documentation Organising discipline staff, allocating work and ensuring delivery against plan Mentoring and developing graduates and less experienced engineers Production of high-quality C&S engineering deliverables to schedule, budget and client satisfaction Ensuring all applicable national and international codes of practice, legislation and company/client standards and procedures are complied with. Ensure that work is carried out with relevant codes, standards and procedures, and maintain and develop awareness of current relevant codes and standards. Implement company, and where applicable client/ project policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with other disciplines to ensure that interfaces are clearly defined and correctly designed. Communicate appropriately with other departments, project personnel, vendors and clients. Assist in developing the knowledge and skills, including assisting in training and technical development of less experienced team members. Line-manage a team of civil engineers carrying out performance management, team development, work allocation and administration of company line-management processes. More specific tasks could include: Defining client requirements Planning and delivering project tasks undertaken by the C&S team Design of new structures, assessment of historic structures, checking and approving C&S documentation from subordinates. Development of specifications and sub-contract SOW's including GI / SI contamination scopes Optioneering assessments, defining scopes of work, supporting estimates and business development. Advise and guidance on specialist discipline matters relating to nuclear sector requirements, regulations, latest technologies and industry best practice. Supporting the PM in identifying change, progress reporting, tracking of issues, risks and resolutions Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential Significant experience in infrastructure at all stages of the project lifecycle. Good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline across a range of industries. Extensive knowledge of UK legislation and standards Awareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirements Desirable & advantageous Experience with new and historic structures, optioneering assessments, defining scopes of work, supporting estimates and business development. Experience in leading small teams and supporting more junior engineers. Knowledge and experience of common forms of contracts Project Management experience Requirements Management experience Temporary Works / Geotechnical Qualifications Essential Minimum BEng Civil or Structural Engineering Chartership with ICE or IStructE CSCS or CCNSG Security Clearance or Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance Desirable Further industry recognised training and qualifications Project Management CDM NEC Geotechnical About Us Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do. Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:
Job Description This is an excellent opportunity where you will hold the Lead Design Engineer position on one or more Projects in our Energy Sector. Within this sector, Costain deliver projects to industry leading clients across a number of phases. Whether it be a concept study, FEED or ECPcm project, you will work as part of multi-discipline team to deliver best in class engineering on time and to budget. Our pipeline provides the opportunities to work in a variety of areas from brownfield Oil and Gas assets to cutting edge Hydrogen production and storage. We also offer the opportunity to work in our other sectors such as Nuclear and Defence or Transport. Costain provide a collaborative and supportive working environment to enable our people to thrive. Responsibilities As a client facing Principal Engineer, your responsibilities could involve: Electrical discipline technical input for projects and/or proposals; including preparation, checking and/or approval of engineering deliverables Organising discipline staff, allocating work and ensuring delivery against plan Mentoring and developing graduates and less experienced engineers Production of high-quality electrical engineering deliverables to schedule, budget and client satisfaction Ensuring all applicable national and international codes of practice, legislation and company/client standards and procedures are complied with Preparing equipment and materials requisitions for HV and LV switchboards, transformers, motors, UPS systems, power factor correction, earthing, trace-heating, lighting and other electrical equipment Preparing installation scopes of works Reviewing supplier's quotations and preparing technical bid assessments More specific technical deliverables could include: Protection grading studies and earthing calculations Power system analysis including fault level calculations and load flows HV and LV cable and equipment sizing Production of electrical equipment datasheets and specifications Commissioning support DNO engagement Qualifications Degree in relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Electronic / Electrical / Control Engineering) Apprenticeships may be considered Chartered or Incorporated engineer Good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline across a range of industries. Significant engineering experience in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear and/or Water sectors Extensive knowledge of UK legislation and standards Competence in the requirements for installation of equipment in process plants involving potentially explosive areasatus with a relevant professional body or evidence of being close to gaining these professional titles Relevant stakeholders Focussed on business improvement by proactively creating efficiencies, supporting the recruitment of talented people, promoting the Costain brand and contributing to an excellent working environment About Us Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do. Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Job Description This is an excellent opportunity where you will hold the Lead Design Engineer position on one or more Projects in our Energy Sector. Within this sector, Costain deliver projects to industry leading clients across a number of phases. Whether it be a concept study, FEED or ECPcm project, you will work as part of multi-discipline team to deliver best in class engineering on time and to budget. Our pipeline provides the opportunities to work in a variety of areas from brownfield Oil and Gas assets to cutting edge Hydrogen production and storage. We also offer the opportunity to work in our other sectors such as Nuclear and Defence or Transport. Costain provide a collaborative and supportive working environment to enable our people to thrive. Responsibilities As a client facing Principal Engineer, your responsibilities could involve: Electrical discipline technical input for projects and/or proposals; including preparation, checking and/or approval of engineering deliverables Organising discipline staff, allocating work and ensuring delivery against plan Mentoring and developing graduates and less experienced engineers Production of high-quality electrical engineering deliverables to schedule, budget and client satisfaction Ensuring all applicable national and international codes of practice, legislation and company/client standards and procedures are complied with Preparing equipment and materials requisitions for HV and LV switchboards, transformers, motors, UPS systems, power factor correction, earthing, trace-heating, lighting and other electrical equipment Preparing installation scopes of works Reviewing supplier's quotations and preparing technical bid assessments More specific technical deliverables could include: Protection grading studies and earthing calculations Power system analysis including fault level calculations and load flows HV and LV cable and equipment sizing Production of electrical equipment datasheets and specifications Commissioning support DNO engagement Qualifications Degree in relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Electronic / Electrical / Control Engineering) Apprenticeships may be considered Chartered or Incorporated engineer Good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline across a range of industries. Significant engineering experience in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear and/or Water sectors Extensive knowledge of UK legislation and standards Competence in the requirements for installation of equipment in process plants involving potentially explosive areasatus with a relevant professional body or evidence of being close to gaining these professional titles Relevant stakeholders Focussed on business improvement by proactively creating efficiencies, supporting the recruitment of talented people, promoting the Costain brand and contributing to an excellent working environment About Us Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do. Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:
Enterprise Applications Manager (North London - On-Site) We re working with a leading UK private higher education provider with campuses in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds, as well as international sites. They deliver vocational, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes in partnership with UK universities, with a strong focus on widening access to education, supporting diverse learners, and promoting employability through flexible learning and industry-aligned courses. They re looking for an Enterprise Applications Manager who will be responsible for managing and supporting a portfolio of business applications and technology solutions. This includes oversight of the architecture, support, maintenance, deployment, and enhancement of commercial software applications, with a particular focus on core system software and related integrations in an MS Azure cloud environment. The role also involves planning and overseeing technical development delivered by internal teams and external vendors, ensuring alignment with business objectives. The post-holder will act as the primary point of contact for internal business stakeholders and vendor partners. Responsibilities Manage the activities of direct reports in application maintenance and development for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications (e.g., Thesis, Zoho, Moodle, EventMAP) and integrations with MS Azure cloud-based systems. Work with business and IT stakeholders to plan, prioritise, and schedule application enhancement requests, providing guidance to the applications development team. Take accountability for the availability and performance of the application portfolio, including incident management and release processes. Maintain stakeholder satisfaction through quality delivery and effective change management. Communicate defect status to management at various levels. Partner with technical leaders to ensure proposed solutions align with information, technology, infrastructure, business, and security architectures. Oversee adherence to technical standards, including reviews of specifications and application code. Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, IT teams, and internal stakeholders. Stay engaged with hands-on technical work while also leading the team. Essential Skills & Experience Degree or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant work experience in a similar role. Expertise in business process analysis, requirements gathering, solution design, vendor management, enterprise application support (ERP/CRM), and a strong understanding of the student lifecycle. Experience working with ERP environments; knowledge of Thesis SM is advantageous. Previous experience in a management or supervisory capacity within an application delivery team. Strong communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated project and team management abilities. Key Result Areas Develop and execute the strategic plan for enterprise applications. Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and availability of enterprise applications. Minimise downtime and end-user issues. Maintain effective relationships with application vendors and internal stakeholders. Additional Information The Enterprise Applications Manager is expected to: Demonstrate commitment to organisational values and regulations, including equal opportunities. Support social, economic, and environmental responsibilities, including minimising environmental impact in the role. Contribute to maintaining a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and visitors. For more information on this role, please contact Daiane on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed) Candidates currently working as a Program Manager, Programme Manager, or Project Manager from Defence, Aerospace, Nuclear, or Government bodies are ideal for this role. Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Electronics, Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing, Renewable, and Scientific industries. Explore more opportunities in your field at (url removed). Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Enterprise Applications Manager (North London - On-Site) We re working with a leading UK private higher education provider with campuses in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds, as well as international sites. They deliver vocational, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes in partnership with UK universities, with a strong focus on widening access to education, supporting diverse learners, and promoting employability through flexible learning and industry-aligned courses. They re looking for an Enterprise Applications Manager who will be responsible for managing and supporting a portfolio of business applications and technology solutions. This includes oversight of the architecture, support, maintenance, deployment, and enhancement of commercial software applications, with a particular focus on core system software and related integrations in an MS Azure cloud environment. The role also involves planning and overseeing technical development delivered by internal teams and external vendors, ensuring alignment with business objectives. The post-holder will act as the primary point of contact for internal business stakeholders and vendor partners. Responsibilities Manage the activities of direct reports in application maintenance and development for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications (e.g., Thesis, Zoho, Moodle, EventMAP) and integrations with MS Azure cloud-based systems. Work with business and IT stakeholders to plan, prioritise, and schedule application enhancement requests, providing guidance to the applications development team. Take accountability for the availability and performance of the application portfolio, including incident management and release processes. Maintain stakeholder satisfaction through quality delivery and effective change management. Communicate defect status to management at various levels. Partner with technical leaders to ensure proposed solutions align with information, technology, infrastructure, business, and security architectures. Oversee adherence to technical standards, including reviews of specifications and application code. Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, IT teams, and internal stakeholders. Stay engaged with hands-on technical work while also leading the team. Essential Skills & Experience Degree or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant work experience in a similar role. Expertise in business process analysis, requirements gathering, solution design, vendor management, enterprise application support (ERP/CRM), and a strong understanding of the student lifecycle. Experience working with ERP environments; knowledge of Thesis SM is advantageous. Previous experience in a management or supervisory capacity within an application delivery team. Strong communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated project and team management abilities. Key Result Areas Develop and execute the strategic plan for enterprise applications. Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and availability of enterprise applications. Minimise downtime and end-user issues. Maintain effective relationships with application vendors and internal stakeholders. Additional Information The Enterprise Applications Manager is expected to: Demonstrate commitment to organisational values and regulations, including equal opportunities. Support social, economic, and environmental responsibilities, including minimising environmental impact in the role. Contribute to maintaining a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and visitors. For more information on this role, please contact Daiane on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed) Candidates currently working as a Program Manager, Programme Manager, or Project Manager from Defence, Aerospace, Nuclear, or Government bodies are ideal for this role. Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Electronics, Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing, Renewable, and Scientific industries. Explore more opportunities in your field at (url removed). Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Employer description: Since 2008, Smart IT has been a trusted provider of innovative and reliable ICT solutions. We are more than just an IT support company - we are a technology partner dedicated to helping businesses thrive in an ever-evolving digital world. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technology, expert support, and proactive solutions tailored to each client's needs. With a customer-centric approach, we empower businesses across the UK to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently. Overview: As an IT Helpdesk Support Apprentice at Smart IT, you'll play a key role in supporting our clients' IT infrastructure and applications. This role will expose you to a wide variety of technologies, from networking and hardware to cloud applications, giving you a solid understanding of how our customers operate and the critical role technology plays in their business success. Working as part of a collaborative and skilled team, you'll contribute to delivering exceptional IT support while also identifying opportunities to improve our processes and services. You'll receive hands-on training, mentoring, and support, enabling you to develop both your technical expertise and your customer service skills. You will work towards industry-recognised IT qualifications as part of your apprenticeship, alongside gaining valuable on-the-job experience. This is an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in IT support. Responsibilities: Resolving queries - Respond promptly to customer enquiries via phone, email, or helpdesk ticketing system. Problem solving - Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, using a logical and methodical approach to reach solutions. Providing technical assistance - Support end-users with day-to-day IT challenges, including software, hardware, and network queries. Maintaining ICT equipment - Perform routine checks and maintenance on computers, printers, networking devices, and other IT assets. Installing and configuring hardware - Set up desktops, laptops, peripherals, and associated software for new and existing users. Resolving faults - Investigate and fix issues such as connectivity problems, application errors, and hardware malfunctions. Upgrading or replacing equipment - Assist with rolling out upgrades, replacing outdated hardware, and ensuring systems remain secure and efficient. Documentation - Accurately record support requests, solutions, and asset information to maintain up-to-date records. Desired skills: Strong communication skills - able to explain technical issues in a clear and friendly manner. Good IT knowledge - a basic understanding of computer systems, hardware, and software. Logical thinking and strong problem-solving skills. Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. A proactive and customer-focused approach. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. Entry requirements: 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: 9am - 5.30pm. Benefits: Hands-on experience with a variety of technologies. Supportive, friendly team environment. Opportunities to develop both technical and professional skills. Clear progression pathways within the company. Future prospects: Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to secure a full-time position with Smart IT as a First Line or Second Line Engineer. This comes with a competitive salary, further training opportunities, and excellent career progression prospects. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now!
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Employer description: Since 2008, Smart IT has been a trusted provider of innovative and reliable ICT solutions. We are more than just an IT support company - we are a technology partner dedicated to helping businesses thrive in an ever-evolving digital world. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technology, expert support, and proactive solutions tailored to each client's needs. With a customer-centric approach, we empower businesses across the UK to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently. Overview: As an IT Helpdesk Support Apprentice at Smart IT, you'll play a key role in supporting our clients' IT infrastructure and applications. This role will expose you to a wide variety of technologies, from networking and hardware to cloud applications, giving you a solid understanding of how our customers operate and the critical role technology plays in their business success. Working as part of a collaborative and skilled team, you'll contribute to delivering exceptional IT support while also identifying opportunities to improve our processes and services. You'll receive hands-on training, mentoring, and support, enabling you to develop both your technical expertise and your customer service skills. You will work towards industry-recognised IT qualifications as part of your apprenticeship, alongside gaining valuable on-the-job experience. This is an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in IT support. Responsibilities: Resolving queries - Respond promptly to customer enquiries via phone, email, or helpdesk ticketing system. Problem solving - Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, using a logical and methodical approach to reach solutions. Providing technical assistance - Support end-users with day-to-day IT challenges, including software, hardware, and network queries. Maintaining ICT equipment - Perform routine checks and maintenance on computers, printers, networking devices, and other IT assets. Installing and configuring hardware - Set up desktops, laptops, peripherals, and associated software for new and existing users. Resolving faults - Investigate and fix issues such as connectivity problems, application errors, and hardware malfunctions. Upgrading or replacing equipment - Assist with rolling out upgrades, replacing outdated hardware, and ensuring systems remain secure and efficient. Documentation - Accurately record support requests, solutions, and asset information to maintain up-to-date records. Desired skills: Strong communication skills - able to explain technical issues in a clear and friendly manner. Good IT knowledge - a basic understanding of computer systems, hardware, and software. Logical thinking and strong problem-solving skills. Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. A proactive and customer-focused approach. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. Entry requirements: 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: 9am - 5.30pm. Benefits: Hands-on experience with a variety of technologies. Supportive, friendly team environment. Opportunities to develop both technical and professional skills. Clear progression pathways within the company. Future prospects: Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to secure a full-time position with Smart IT as a First Line or Second Line Engineer. This comes with a competitive salary, further training opportunities, and excellent career progression prospects. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now!
Role: Cloud Security & Solutions Architect Department: Infrastructure & Operations Grade: 7 (£39,975 - £47,416) plus 15% Market Supplement Responsible to: Microsoft Technical Services Manager Campus: Any (Belfast, Coleraine, Derry Londonderry) (Hybrid) (Permanent / Full Time) - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - The role holder will specialise in Azure, leading in architecting, implementing, and optimising cloud solutions to ensure the design of scalable and resilient architectures. The primary remit of the role extends to supporting and maintaining the University s Cloud-Based Microsoft Enterprise configurations incorporating the M365 ecosystem, Entra ID, Azure Cloud Services and the Microsoft Security stack including Defender for Cloud, Defender for Office, Defender for Identity and Defender for Cloud Apps. Exciting Opportunity and Competitive Compensation with a 15% Market Supplement! We're offering a 15% Market Supplement for this role, reflecting our commitment to attract top talent in the industry. This additional compensation ensures that your expertise and contributions are recognised and rewarded in line with current market standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi-campus University working across multi-disciplinary teams within both our Infrastructure and security portfolios and beyond. You will have the opportunity to contribute to and lead on solution design and implementation, complex problem resolution and ongoing service enhancement in relation to the entire Azure & M365 technology stack. You will collaborate closely with other key stakeholders within the Digital Services Directorate and beyond to explore, design, and deliver solutions, thereby significantly contributing to the University s growth in the Azure ecosystem through architecting, implementing, and optimising cloud solutions. Join us and benefit from a role that not only challenges you but also compensates you competitively. If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Darragh McCrickard, Microsoft Technical Services Manager via email. - ABOUT YOU - - Degree or postgraduate qualification in an Information Technology or Computer Science related discipline or can demonstrate an appropriate level and range of professional experience. - Experience in designing and implementing Azure cloud solutions from design through to production. - Experience of deploying, managing and supporting any two of the following technologies in a large organisation: Azure IaaS, PaaS and SaaS, Entra ID, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and ARM, Microsoft Defender Suite including Defender for Cloud, Defender for Office, Defender for Identity and Defender for Cloud Apps, Containerisation technologies including Azure Kubernetes, or Secure logging of Azure and Microsoft Events such as Log Analytics. - Experience and proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python. Please find our employee benefits on our website. Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Role: Cloud Security & Solutions Architect Department: Infrastructure & Operations Grade: 7 (£39,975 - £47,416) plus 15% Market Supplement Responsible to: Microsoft Technical Services Manager Campus: Any (Belfast, Coleraine, Derry Londonderry) (Hybrid) (Permanent / Full Time) - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - The role holder will specialise in Azure, leading in architecting, implementing, and optimising cloud solutions to ensure the design of scalable and resilient architectures. The primary remit of the role extends to supporting and maintaining the University s Cloud-Based Microsoft Enterprise configurations incorporating the M365 ecosystem, Entra ID, Azure Cloud Services and the Microsoft Security stack including Defender for Cloud, Defender for Office, Defender for Identity and Defender for Cloud Apps. Exciting Opportunity and Competitive Compensation with a 15% Market Supplement! We're offering a 15% Market Supplement for this role, reflecting our commitment to attract top talent in the industry. This additional compensation ensures that your expertise and contributions are recognised and rewarded in line with current market standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi-campus University working across multi-disciplinary teams within both our Infrastructure and security portfolios and beyond. You will have the opportunity to contribute to and lead on solution design and implementation, complex problem resolution and ongoing service enhancement in relation to the entire Azure & M365 technology stack. You will collaborate closely with other key stakeholders within the Digital Services Directorate and beyond to explore, design, and deliver solutions, thereby significantly contributing to the University s growth in the Azure ecosystem through architecting, implementing, and optimising cloud solutions. Join us and benefit from a role that not only challenges you but also compensates you competitively. If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Darragh McCrickard, Microsoft Technical Services Manager via email. - ABOUT YOU - - Degree or postgraduate qualification in an Information Technology or Computer Science related discipline or can demonstrate an appropriate level and range of professional experience. - Experience in designing and implementing Azure cloud solutions from design through to production. - Experience of deploying, managing and supporting any two of the following technologies in a large organisation: Azure IaaS, PaaS and SaaS, Entra ID, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and ARM, Microsoft Defender Suite including Defender for Cloud, Defender for Office, Defender for Identity and Defender for Cloud Apps, Containerisation technologies including Azure Kubernetes, or Secure logging of Azure and Microsoft Events such as Log Analytics. - Experience and proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python. Please find our employee benefits on our website. Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.
About Exposure Analytics: As the market leader in experiential analytics for events, we offer award-winning high-tech solutions that help major global brands and agencies maximize their business performance. We've measured over 8000 events, providing our clients with deep insights and accurate data to improve their return on marketing investment through our unique platform and product offering. Overview: As a Software Developer Apprentice, you will help develop and maintain our web applications and APIs, working on both the front-end and back-end. You'll collaborate with the engineering team to implement new features, improve performance, and solve real-world problems that impact global events. In this role, you'll contribute to the development of our core platform, working alongside experienced engineers to build scalable, high-performance web applications. You'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, gain hands-on experience with modern development tools, and work with cloud-based infrastructure on AWS. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about learning, eager to take on new challenges, and excited to grow as a developer in a supportive and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain features in our Ruby on Rails platform under the guidance of senior developers. Work on front-end improvements, ensuring a smooth user experience. Collaborate with the team to debug issues and optimize application performance. Learn and apply best practices in software development, security, and cloud infrastructure. Assist in managing AWS infrastructure, deployments, and cloud-based operations. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following industry standards. Participate in code reviews, learning from experienced engineers while contributing your own insights. This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and develop your skills in a high-impact, cutting-edge technology environment. Required skills: Knowledge of computer science. Basic understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. A strong willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and best practices. Ability to troubleshoot and debug basic issues in web applications. Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset. Additionally, the following experience would be beneficial: Some experience with Ruby on Rails (personal projects, bootcamps, internships, or professional experience). Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL. Exposure to version control systems (Git, GitHub, or GitLab). An interest in IOT and edge technologies . Entry requirements: The learner must have completed a Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship with QA or have an equivalent qualification with another training provider OR an A-level in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject and a successful completion of our aptitude test OR a BTEC Diploma in IT and a successful completion of our aptitude test OR 2 years' experience in a relevant role and successful completion of our aptitude test You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: 9am - 5pm. Benefits: Pension. Flexible working conditions. You will be remunerated for weekend working as and when you are occasionally asked to work on a weekend. You will be given a MacBook upon starting. Friendly and sociable colleagues. Future prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now!
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
About Exposure Analytics: As the market leader in experiential analytics for events, we offer award-winning high-tech solutions that help major global brands and agencies maximize their business performance. We've measured over 8000 events, providing our clients with deep insights and accurate data to improve their return on marketing investment through our unique platform and product offering. Overview: As a Software Developer Apprentice, you will help develop and maintain our web applications and APIs, working on both the front-end and back-end. You'll collaborate with the engineering team to implement new features, improve performance, and solve real-world problems that impact global events. In this role, you'll contribute to the development of our core platform, working alongside experienced engineers to build scalable, high-performance web applications. You'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, gain hands-on experience with modern development tools, and work with cloud-based infrastructure on AWS. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about learning, eager to take on new challenges, and excited to grow as a developer in a supportive and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain features in our Ruby on Rails platform under the guidance of senior developers. Work on front-end improvements, ensuring a smooth user experience. Collaborate with the team to debug issues and optimize application performance. Learn and apply best practices in software development, security, and cloud infrastructure. Assist in managing AWS infrastructure, deployments, and cloud-based operations. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following industry standards. Participate in code reviews, learning from experienced engineers while contributing your own insights. This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and develop your skills in a high-impact, cutting-edge technology environment. Required skills: Knowledge of computer science. Basic understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. A strong willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and best practices. Ability to troubleshoot and debug basic issues in web applications. Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset. Additionally, the following experience would be beneficial: Some experience with Ruby on Rails (personal projects, bootcamps, internships, or professional experience). Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL. Exposure to version control systems (Git, GitHub, or GitLab). An interest in IOT and edge technologies . Entry requirements: The learner must have completed a Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship with QA or have an equivalent qualification with another training provider OR an A-level in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject and a successful completion of our aptitude test OR a BTEC Diploma in IT and a successful completion of our aptitude test OR 2 years' experience in a relevant role and successful completion of our aptitude test You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: 9am - 5pm. Benefits: Pension. Flexible working conditions. You will be remunerated for weekend working as and when you are occasionally asked to work on a weekend. You will be given a MacBook upon starting. Friendly and sociable colleagues. Future prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now!
Network Administrator (DevOps) The Role: The Network Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management and support of the network, systems, and servers for the company. This is a crucial role in ensuring the network infrastructure is optimised for performance and resilience, and mentoring support staff in network infrastructure best practice. The role combines hands-on support whilst contributing to the improvement of key systems. There is an opportunity for this role to develop into a full time DevOps supporting the product pipeline. Network Administrator Responsibilities: Maintain, support, and develop servers, and applications Implement procedures for reliable backup and restoration and security controls (e.g. anti-virus software) Develop and manage network monitoring and security processes Coordinate and implement upgrades in accordance with service commitments Proactively monitor resources to predict and prevent capacity issues Support system maintenance, security checks, and oversee backup procedures Maintain Active Directory, adhering to data protection and retention policies Manage documentation and change control processes for, servers, and applications Contribute to strategic planning for future IT requirements aligned with company growth and compliance needs (e.g. ISO27001, GDPR, DCC) Actively promote team values and adhere to all relevant company policies DevOps Responsibilities: Implement and manage DevOps pipelines for AI and computer vision products Integrate MLOps practices for data versioning, experiment tracking and model deployment Collaborate with the Technology team to ensure DevOps workflows accelerate product delivery and support Ensure strong data management, storage and backup solutions, including support for high volume sensor data Implement secure update and patching mechanisms for distributed field deployed systems Specify IT hardware and software for procurement Essential Skills: Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, security and compliance frameworks Experience in managing, servers, systems and applications Hands on expertise in Linux systems administration Knowledge of Windows server management, Active Directory, DNS, MS Exchange Experience managing firewall configuration and enterprise anti-virus software Experience in managing and maintaining VMware (Hypervisor) Service-oriented with effective communication skills Ability to prioritize workload under minimal supervision Undergraduate degree or equivalent working experience Desirable Skills: Experience with DevOps practices including: CI/CD pipeline design and automation Containerisation and orchestration Monitoring and observability tools Experience in the defence or advanced technology sector Familiarity with GPU based computer environments Familiarity with MLOps and associated tooling Familiarity with data pipelines Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code Familiarity with security integration in DevOps i.e. DevSecOps Essential Tools: Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux Windows 365 environment Desirable Tools: Alpine Linux Gitlab CI, Jenkins Docker, Kubernetes Terraform, Ansible Additional tools as required Benefits: Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Flexible hybrid working arrangements Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways Electric car scheme Bike to work scheme Private health care (BUPA) Job well done scheme Employer assistance scheme About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Network Administrator (DevOps) The Role: The Network Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management and support of the network, systems, and servers for the company. This is a crucial role in ensuring the network infrastructure is optimised for performance and resilience, and mentoring support staff in network infrastructure best practice. The role combines hands-on support whilst contributing to the improvement of key systems. There is an opportunity for this role to develop into a full time DevOps supporting the product pipeline. Network Administrator Responsibilities: Maintain, support, and develop servers, and applications Implement procedures for reliable backup and restoration and security controls (e.g. anti-virus software) Develop and manage network monitoring and security processes Coordinate and implement upgrades in accordance with service commitments Proactively monitor resources to predict and prevent capacity issues Support system maintenance, security checks, and oversee backup procedures Maintain Active Directory, adhering to data protection and retention policies Manage documentation and change control processes for, servers, and applications Contribute to strategic planning for future IT requirements aligned with company growth and compliance needs (e.g. ISO27001, GDPR, DCC) Actively promote team values and adhere to all relevant company policies DevOps Responsibilities: Implement and manage DevOps pipelines for AI and computer vision products Integrate MLOps practices for data versioning, experiment tracking and model deployment Collaborate with the Technology team to ensure DevOps workflows accelerate product delivery and support Ensure strong data management, storage and backup solutions, including support for high volume sensor data Implement secure update and patching mechanisms for distributed field deployed systems Specify IT hardware and software for procurement Essential Skills: Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, security and compliance frameworks Experience in managing, servers, systems and applications Hands on expertise in Linux systems administration Knowledge of Windows server management, Active Directory, DNS, MS Exchange Experience managing firewall configuration and enterprise anti-virus software Experience in managing and maintaining VMware (Hypervisor) Service-oriented with effective communication skills Ability to prioritize workload under minimal supervision Undergraduate degree or equivalent working experience Desirable Skills: Experience with DevOps practices including: CI/CD pipeline design and automation Containerisation and orchestration Monitoring and observability tools Experience in the defence or advanced technology sector Familiarity with GPU based computer environments Familiarity with MLOps and associated tooling Familiarity with data pipelines Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code Familiarity with security integration in DevOps i.e. DevSecOps Essential Tools: Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux Windows 365 environment Desirable Tools: Alpine Linux Gitlab CI, Jenkins Docker, Kubernetes Terraform, Ansible Additional tools as required Benefits: Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Flexible hybrid working arrangements Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways Electric car scheme Bike to work scheme Private health care (BUPA) Job well done scheme Employer assistance scheme About Us: Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.
