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Main purpose of jobThis is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping and growing our civil engineering service within an established multidisciplinary consultancy. We are seeking an experienced Chartered Civil Engineer to lead civil engineering, highways, flood risk, drainage design and strategic infrastructure advice across a broad range of UK projects.Working closely with Directors and project teams, you will have the autonomy to lead commissions, shape technical approaches and help define how the civil engineering team develops. The role combines technical delivery, client contact, mentoring, business development and long-term service growth.It will suit someone who enjoys responsibility, variety and influence, and who is looking for a clear pathway towards wider technical leadership, team leadership or senior management.Main responsibilities1. Technical leadership: Lead civil engineering input from feasibility and planning through to detailed design, construction support and completion.2. Prepare and review highway, access, drainage, SuDS, flood risk, levels, external works and infrastructure design information.3. Identify key constraints, risks and opportunities, including flood risk, access, services, ground conditions, buildability and authority requirements.4. Project delivery: Manage scope, programme, fees, resources, quality, risk and change control on civil engineering commissions.5. Review calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and design outputs prepared by engineers and technicians.6. Promote effective use of drainage, highway, CAD and BIM design tools, with consistent standards and workflows.7. Client and authority liaison: Coordinate civil engineering design with clients, consultants, contractors and wider project teams.8. Liaise with approving bodies, including planning authorities, highway authorities, lead local flood authorities, water companies and the Environment Agency.9. Represent the practice at meetings, site inspections and project workshops.10. Growth and team development: Support Directors with fee proposals, bids, appointments, client relationships and business development.11. Mentor engineers and technicians, sharing knowledge and helping to build team capability.12. Maintain clear project records, correspondence, calculations, design decisions and quality information.Location and CommunicationThe role would ideally be based in Bedford or Southampton, with flexibility to work with Directors, colleagues and clients across the wider business. It is a visible, client-facing position with active involvement in delivery, technical leadership and business development.Why join us?You will join an established, supportive and collaborative consultancy with a strong multidisciplinary project base. The role offers meaningful variety across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, industrial, public sector and development-led schemes, with the autonomy to shape technical solutions and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.A senior role with real influence over the growth of our civil engineering service.Direct access to Directors and decision-makers.Clear progression towards Associate, Associate Director, technical discipline lead or senior management roles, subject to experience and performance.Opportunity to help shape workload, technical standards, client relationships and team development.A varied workload spanning strategy, planning, design, approvals and construction support.A collaborative multidisciplinary environment focused on practical, coordinated solutions.Support for continued professional development, mentoring and knowledge sharing.Flexibility to be based in Bedford or Southampton while working across the wider business.If you are a chartered civil engineer looking for a role with influence, variety, autonomy and clear progression, we would be pleased to hear from you.Knowledge, skills and experience requiredDegree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.Chartered Civil Engineer, preferably CEng MICE or equivalent, with relevant UK consultancy experience.Strong technical capability in highways, drainage, flood risk, SuDS, external works and civil engineering design.Experience preparing and reviewing flood risk, drainage and highway submissions for planning and technical approval.Ability to lead projects, coordinate teams and communicate clearly with clients, authorities and consultants.Commercial awareness of budgets, programmes, scope, risk and fee proposals.Competence with relevant design software, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar tools.Proactive and collaborative, with the confidence to lead, mentor and advise colleagues.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.TPBN1_UKTJ

Grow Your Impact. Strengthen Our Strategic Accounts.This is a growth role at the core of Vertiv’s Service business.We’re looking for a high-energy, commercially driven Accounts Manager, Service Sales Strategic Account to take ownership of strategic accounts, expand service revenue, and position Vertiv as the partner of choice across the full lifecycle.This role is ideal for individuals looking to expand their commercial exposure, strengthen customer engagement, and contribute to a high-priority area for Vertiv.What You’ll DoDrive service sales performance across assigned accountsBuild and strengthen long-term customer relationshipsLead Service Account Plans and identify growth opportunitiesCollaborate with Strategic Account Directors and internal teamsSupport a consistent and high-quality customer experienceWhat We’re Looking For Strong performance track record within VertivGood understanding of our service portfolio and customer baseCommercial mindset and customer focusStrong collaboration and communication skillsExperience in Service, Service Sales, or Account Management is a plusWhy This OpportunityBroaden your role and increase your business impactGain exposure to strategic accounts and senior stakeholdersContribute to a key growth area for VertivDevelop your career within the organizationLocation & TravelUK, Ireland, Benelux, GermanyInternational travel required#LI-NS1 #LI-REMOTEPosting Date: 2026-07-22

Requisition ID: 2539ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: 1,800Type: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: BPSSFinal Clearance: SCExperience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: MFC-LMUK AmpthillBusiness Unit: MFC-LMUK AmpthillAbout the roleThe Strategic Supply Chain Manager

Finance Business PartnerBedfordshire | Up to £60,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking to step into a true business partnering role where you can influence decision-making and drive performance? We're working with a successful and growing business in Bedfordshire looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to support senior stakeholders across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working closely with operational teams, providing commercial insight and helping shape business strategy. The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll be responsible for delivering meaningful financial analysis, challenging performance and supporting key business decisions. This is a highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership and plenty of opportunity to make a real impact.Key responsibilities include:\n\n • Partnering with operational and departmental leaders to improve financial performance.\n, • Producing budgets, forecasts and management reports.\n, • Providing insightful analysis on revenue, margins, costs and profitability.\n, • Supporting strategic projects, investment appraisals and business cases.\n, • Identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve commercial performance.\n, • Challenging assumptions and influencing decision-making through clear financial insight.\n, • Driving continuous improvement across financial reporting and planning processes.\n, • Supporting month-end activities and ensuring accurate financial information is delivered.\n About You You'll be a proactive and commercially focused finance professional who enjoys building relationships across the business. You'll ideally have:\n\n, • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be qualified by experience with relevant commercial experience).\n, • Previous experience in a Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance or Management Accounting role.\n, • Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.\n, • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems.\n, • A collaborative approach and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.\n What's on Offer?\n\n, • Salary up to £60,000\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Generous holiday allowance\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Ongoing professional development\n, • A collaborative and supportive working environment\n, • Genuine opportunity to influence business performance and progress your career\n If you're looking for a commercially focused finance role where you can add real value beyond the numbers, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today for a confidential discussion.

The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working on a retained basis with Premier Cables/IEWC in Bedford to assist with the recruitment of a Management Accountant \n IEWC is a leading supplier of wire, cable, and wire management products and also specializes in manufacturing value added solutions. The company is committed to empowering its team members and partners to drive a more connected future. They focus on delivering a broad portfolio of wire and cable solutions to thousands of companies in manufacturing, infrastructure, broadcast, professional audio-visual, and telecommunications. The organization has grown organically and through acquisition during its 60-year history and today is comprised of six companies: IEWC, Cablcon, Jupiter Communications, Premier Cables, Bevco & Simcona. \n Premier Cables has recently located to a larger site in Bedford to accommodate the 3-5 year growth plan. Employing c.65 employees - this is the base for the EMEA operation which has presence in mainland Germany. \n The Role \n The Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and actionable insight to support strategic decision-making. You will take ownership of the month-end process, budget preparation, variance analysis, and operational forecasting while acting as a trusted finance business partner across departments. This is an excellent opportunity to add value to the business in order to assist with continued and sustained development. \n Day to day duties will consist of: \n\n • Lead the end-to-end month-end process, ensuring accurate closure of ledgers and timely preparation of monthly management accounts.\n, • Prepare Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and Cash Flow statements.\n, • Calculate and post accruals, prepayments, fixed asset depreciation, and intercompany transactions.\n, • Produce commentary on monthly performance, identifying key cost drivers and variances against budget and forecast.\n, • Assist in the annual budgeting process and quarterly/rolling forecasts across revenue and operational expenditure.\n, • Conduct margin, product, and cost-centre profitability analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency and growth.\n, • Prepare financial packs for the monthly departmental business reviews\n, • In collaboration with Materials Management, analyse inventory levels, stock turns, and sales trends to identify inventory anomalies, excess holdings, or shortages.\n, • Monitor working capital and maintain cash flow forecasts.\n, • Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.\n, • Act as a primary liaison for annual statutory audit preparation.\n, • Ensure a culture of continuous improvement in the policies, systems, processes, and methods of the supervised function.\n, • Stay updated with emerging financial technologies and best practices.\n, • Ensure that documentation is maintained to allow the Finance Department to track all acquisitions, maintenance, and repair of real estate, distribution centre, and office equipment at all IEWC EMEA subsidiaries.\n\n Your Profile \n You will be a Qualified Accountant with a "can do" Approach to financial issues and able to take ownership and accountability for cross functional issues and commercial support. Previous experience of UK/US GAAP would be beneficial as would Rubicon or SAP exposure. You will be interpersonally effective and looking for a strong opportunity to develop skills and experience in a fast moving business. \n Salary and Benefits \n The role of Management Accountant for Premier Cables in Bedford is offering a salary of £50-55K will be working in the office 4 days a week sometimes 5. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a role within a changing outlook the next 3-5 years. \n \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Civils Team LeadJoin Our Growing Multidisciplinary Consultancy in the Southampton or Bedford office! \n We are looking for an experienced Civils Team Lead to take a key role in leading and developing a civil engineering service within a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy. This is an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Civil Engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions while helping to shape the future direction of our civil engineering offering. \n As a Civils Team Lead, you will lead the delivery of highways, drainage, flood risk, infrastructure and civil engineering projects across a diverse portfolio of UK developments. Working closely with Directors and multidisciplinary project teams, you will have the autonomy to influence technical solutions, develop client relationships and drive the continued growth of the civil engineering team. \n This Civils Team Lead role combines technical excellence with project management, mentoring, business development and strategic leadership. It is ideal for someone who enjoys responsibility, variety and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, with a clear pathway towards senior leadership within the business. Key Responsibilities\n\n • \n Lead civil engineering projects from feasibility and planning through to detailed design, construction support and project completion. \n • \n Prepare and review highway, access, drainage, SuDS, flood risk, levels, external works and infrastructure designs. \n • \n Identify project constraints, risks and opportunities, including flood risk, utilities, access, ground conditions, buildability and statutory authority requirements. \n • \n Manage project scope, programmes, fees, resources, quality, risk and change control across multiple commissions. \n • \n Review calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and technical outputs produced by engineers and technicians. \n • \n Champion the effective use of drainage, highway, CAD and BIM software, maintaining high technical standards and consistent workflows. \n • \n Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery. \n • \n Liaise with planning authorities, highway authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities, water companies and the Environment Agency. \n • \n Represent the business at client meetings, site visits, design reviews and project workshops. \n • \n Support Directors with fee proposals, tenders, business development opportunities and client relationship management. \n • \n Mentor and develop engineers and technicians, encouraging technical excellence and career progression. \n • \n Maintain accurate project records, technical documentation, correspondence and quality management processes. \nAbout You\n We are seeking a Chartered Civil Engineer with strong technical knowledge and proven experience leading the delivery of civil engineering projects. You will be confident managing client relationships, overseeing project delivery and mentoring engineering teams while contributing to the continued growth of the business. \n As Civils Team Lead, you will bring excellent communication skills, commercial awareness and a collaborative approach, with the ability to inspire colleagues and deliver exceptional service to clients. Location\n This position is ideally based in either Bedford or Southampton, with flexibility to collaborate with Directors, colleagues and clients across the wider business. The role is highly visible and client-facing, offering significant involvement in project delivery, technical leadership and business development. \n If you are looking for your next opportunity as a Civils Team Lead and want to play a pivotal role in the growth of a respected consultancy, we would love to hear from you.

Assistant Town Planner | St Neots | £28,000-£35,000\n Penguin is proud to be working with a leading multidisciplinary property and consultancy business on an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Town Planner to join their established planning team based in St Neots. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to develop their career within a supportive consultancy environment, working across a varied portfolio of planning and development projects. The Role\n You'll work alongside experienced planners and professionals, supporting projects from initial appraisals through to planning applications and delivery. \n You'll have the opportunity to: \n\n • \n Assist with planning appraisals for land, buildings and development opportunities. \n • \n Undertake planning research and analysis. \n • \n Prepare and support planning applications, pre-application enquiries and appeals. \n • \n Assist with the preparation of planning statements and Design & Access Statements. \n • \n Liaise with clients, local planning authorities and other professional consultants. \n • \n Support the team with development management and strategic planning projects. \n • \n Attend meetings, site visits and planning committees where required. \n • \n Develop your understanding of planning policy and legislation. \n • \n Work towards professional development and MRTPI accreditation with support from an experienced team. \nAbout You\n The ideal candidate will have: \n\n • \n A relevant degree in Town Planning, Geography or a related discipline. \n • \n Some previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or related environment is desirable. \n • \n A good understanding of the UK planning system and current planning policy. \n • \n Strong written and verbal communication skills. \n • \n Excellent research, analytical and organisational abilities. \n • \n A proactive and commercially aware approach. \n • \n The ability to work collaboratively while managing your own workload. \n • \n A genuine ambition to develop a long-term career in town planning. \n\n The role offers the chance to gain exposure to a broad range of planning work while working alongside experienced professionals. Brown&Co's planning teams undertake work including planning appraisals, applications, appeals, development opportunities and client advice, with professional development and training forming an important part of the offering. Salary & Benefits\n The role also offers opportunities for professional development, ongoing training and progression, alongside a supportive and collaborative working environment. \n Interested in finding out more? \n If you're interested in this opportunity, please email your up-to-date CV to

Introduction \n \n Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. \n \n The Role: \n \n This role is part of our BlueBear business Unit in Bedfordshire. \n \n The Project Manager role will provide strategic oversight for the successful execution and delivery of multiple projects assigned to them. Embracing the experimental nature of Blue Bear, these projects range in size from fast-paced research and rapid prototyping concepts to larger development and system integration projects. Success in this role will be measured against an agreed set of metrics, ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous quality and safety standards while achieving On Time Delivery, Budget Control, and Revenue targets. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n \n\n • \n Project Delivery & Experimentation: Accountable for the delivery of assigned projects (both internally and customer-funded), ensuring they are completed On Time, On Cost, and to Quality (OTOCOQ). Manage complex hardware development lifecycles with a strong emphasis on concept generation, experimentation, and rapid prototyping initiatives. Ability to develop mature plans and to drive a proactive project delivery through daily status meetings. \n • \n Leadership & Strategy: Provide function and team leadership, mentoring, and training to project leads across the business. Align project execution with the overall business objectives and the Product Maturity Roadmap. \n • \n Financial Accountability: Oversee budget management for assigned projects and take responsibility for revenue targets, ensuring effective resource deployment and cost control. \n • \n Bids and Proposals: Manage bids and proposal activities, including budget management, resource planning, bid writing, and providing technical project management input to ensure on-time submission of quality proposals. \n • \n Stakeholder & Supply Chain Engagement: Act as the primary customer point of contact for assigned projects, leading to high customer satisfaction and repeat orders. Manage supply chain activities, including delivery, relationship management, supplier points of contact, and negotiations. \n • \n Process Improvement: Support functional leads in introducing new processes, tools, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including the introduction and management of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics on projects. \n • \n Resource & Risk Management: Handle resource management, including planning, allocation, and conflict management, alongside comprehensive project scheduling and risk management. \n • \n Some travel within the UK may be required. \n\n \n Qualifications and Skills: \n \n Essential: \n\n • \n Prince 2 or similar qualification in Project Management. \n • \n Experience managing projects ranging from fast-paced research to complex hardware development lifecycles and system integration. \n • \n Demonstrated experience in driving concept development, rapid prototyping, and navigating the fast-paced, experimentation-driven nature of unmanned or aerospace system and managing multi-disciplined teams. \n • \n Strong understanding of financial management, risk assessment, and concurrent engineering practices. \n • \n Proven ability to lead, mentor, and provide project management training to cross-functional project teams. \n • \n Exceptional communication skills for managing customer relationships, supporting bids, and presenting technical metrics/KPIs to senior stakeholders. \n\n \n Desirable: \n\n • \n Experience or familiarity with Civil and Military Aviation regulatory requirements (CAA, MAA, EASA) and industry standards. \n • \n Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC level). \n\n \n \n By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview. \n

Requisition ID: 2538ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: 1,800Type: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: BPSSFinal Clearance: SCExperience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: MFC-LMUK AmpthillBusiness Unit: MFC-LMUK AmpthillAbout the roleThe Strategic Supply Chain Manager is a role within the Lockheed Martin UK Global Supply Chain Organisation based from our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire and reporting directly into the Head of Supply Chain.This role benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern offering a 4 day working week Monday - Thursday (Monday and Tuesday fulltime onsite with Wednesday and Thursday hybrid working depending on business needs)You will be accountable for operating at a strategic level, influencing cross-functionally to support business area goal formation and delivery. LMUK(Ampthill) has a worldwide supply base although predominantly in the UK, Europe, Middle East and the US.Initially the role will focus on influencing, coaching, and mentoring skills rather than direct line reporting responsibilities. However, to enable future growth, proven direct team management capability will be essential.Key responsibilitiesResponsible for ensuring Supply Chain function is correctly positioned to influence the Business Area strategy and delivery plans. Ensuring that supply chain is proactively and consistently leveraged to improve capture and programme delivery performance.Accountable for all Supply Chain risk and opportunity managementAlign tactical delivery of supply chain to all strategic requirements, where said tactical activity is managed by peers within the Functional structureAct as escalation point to manage the subordinate teams overseeing the management of supplier cost, schedule, and technical performance for commercial, MOD and international programs.Directing contract administration resource and the developing subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialised materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems.The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. More details can be found hereRequired skills, qualifications and experience Proven Programme Management experience within the Defence industryAbility to manage multiple suppliers to meet cost, schedule and technical performance requirements of highly complex subcontracts.Outstanding Programme Management, Commercial, Financial and Technical management acumen.Capable of identifying and mitigating risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.Success in working in multi-functional organisations.Able to achieve delivery to tight schedules in a dynamic work environment.Desired SkillsExperience as a supply chain professional in developing subcontracts to support new business including bids and captures for complex items and systems.Supply chain experience in the defence sector.Application of Earned Value Management.Knowledge of SAP (or similar) ERP systems.CIPS qualification

Company profile:Our client is an ambitious and innovative leader within the packaging supply industry and part of a successful European group. They are committed to delivering exceptional customer service through innovation, sustainability and commercial excellence. Their core values of Doing the Right Thing, Being Accountable and Succeeding Together underpin everything they do, creating a collaborative culture with genuine opportunities for career progression and personal development.Senior Category Manager Cartons, Boxes & Postal PackagingAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Category Manager to join the Product & Purchasing Team and take ownership of a portfolio of strategically important Cartons, Boxes and Postal Packaging product categories.This is a highly commercial role, responsible for delivering sales and margin performance through effective category management, strategic supplier relationships, product innovation and lifecycle management. You will become the recognised product expert for your categories, working closely with Sales, Marketing, Purchasing and key suppliers to develop market-leading product ranges that deliver sustainable business growth and competitive advantage.Key ResponsibilitiesTake full ownership of strategically important product categories, delivering revenue and margin performance in line with business objectives.Develop and implement category strategies to maximise sales, profitability and long-term growth.Manage the complete product lifecycle, including range optimisation, new product introduction and product rationalisation.Identify market trends, customer requirements and innovation opportunities to ensure the product portfolio remains competitive.Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with suppliers, negotiating commercial agreements that deliver value while supporting sustainability initiatives.Ensure products are sourced from the right suppliers at the right quality, cost and service levels, leveraging group purchasing relationships where appropriate.Work closely with Sales teams, supporting quotations, tenders and customer opportunities while providing technical product expertise.Collaborate with Marketing to develop compelling product propositions, catalogue content, website information and promotional campaigns.Develop and present category plans and product roadmaps aligned with wider business objectives.Maintain accurate product information, specifications and sustainability documentation within ERP and product information systems.Monitor competitor activity, market developments and emerging sustainable packaging solutions to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Act as the internal product expert, developing product knowledge across the business and supporting customer visits where specialist expertise is required.About YouWe are looking for a commercially driven Category Management professional with a proven track record of delivering successful product strategies and commercial growth.You will ideally have:Significant experience in Category Management, Product Management or a similar commercial role.A proven ability to develop category strategies and manage commercially important product portfolios.Strong commercial acumen with experience of delivering sales growth, margin improvement and supplier negotiations.Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across Sales, Marketing and Purchasing functions.Experience supporting quotations, tenders and customer-facing commercial activities.Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and advanced Excel capability.Experience managing product data and ERP or Product Information Management systems.Previous packaging industry experience would be highly advantageous, particularly within cartons, corrugated packaging, postal packaging or related product categories.What's on OfferSalary of £50,000£55,000Company bonusEnhanced pension contributionFree on-site parkingOn-site gymA collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation, sustainability and customer success.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Category Manager looking to take ownership of strategically important packaging categories within a growing business, where they can make a genuine commercial impact while continuing to develop their career.If you feel you have the right skill set and attributes for this role and that its the challenge you are looking for then please apply via the website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Principal EngineerOur client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in the design, development, and delivery of high-performance solutions for critical infrastructure and industrial applications. As part of its ongoing growth strategy, the company is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership, drive innovation, and shape the future direction of its engineering capability.This is a senior leadership position for a highly experienced engineer with extensive expertise in rotating machinery, pumps, and mechanical systems. Reporting to the General Manager, the Principal Engineer will act as a key technical authority within the organisation, influencing product strategy, engineering standards, and technology roadmaps.Responsibilities of the Principal EngineerLead research and development initiatives to drive innovation, integrate emerging technologies, and support strategic business growth.Enhance project governance and stage-gate processes, including bid/no-bid reviews, lessons learned activities, and continuous improvement programmes.Translate customer specifications and technical requirements into effective product designs, testing procedures, and engineering solutions.Develop and drive product strategy in collaboration with commercial and sales teams to ensure market-led decision-making.Lead the integration of applicable technologies and product modules from wider group engineering portfolios.Act as the technical authority for hydraulic design, structural integrity, and engineering compliance of pump systems and associated equipment.Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) and value engineering initiatives to enhance product performance and commercial competitiveness.Requirements for the Principal EngineerExtensive experience in mechanical engineering design and analysis within industrial rotating machinery, pumps, motors, or related equipment.Strong commercial awareness with the ability to align engineering solutions to market demands and business objectives.Comprehensive understanding of centrifugal pump design, operation, and performance.Broad knowledge across hydraulics, material science, structural integrity, thermodynamics, electromechanical systems, rotor dynamics, vibration analysis, and failure diagnostics.Experience in technical validation, product testing, and engineering analysis methodologies.Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving technical reports and engineering calculations.Benefits for the Principal EngineerOpportunity to influence the technical direction of an established engineering business.Hybrid working after probation.Senior leadership position with significant strategic impact.Involvement in innovative product development and R&D programmes.Competitive salary and benefits package.If this Principal Engineer position is of interest, please click Apply or get in touch with Steven at Orion.TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you a Business Development Manager with experience selling engineered or industrial solutions into manufacturing or process industries? This is an opportunity to combine technical sales with genuine long-term career progression within a specialist water treatment business.BASIC SALARY: Up to £55,000BENEFITS:· Annual Bonus linked to business growth· Pension· 23 Days HolidayLOCATION: This is a hybrid role, you must be commutable to our office in Hertfordshire.COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Luton, Stevenage, Bedford, Cambridge, St Albans, Milton Keynes, Hemel Hempstead, NorthamptonJOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Sales Manager, Business Development Manager - Water Treatment, Process EquipmentAs our Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for driving new business growth whilst developing an established customer base across the UK. Working with Engineering Managers, procurement professionals and business owners, you'll provide technically engineered water treatment solutions into industrial and process markets.Initially, your focus will be approximately 70% account management and 30% new business development, building long-term customer relationships and identifying opportunities to grow revenue. As your knowledge of the business develops, you'll gain increasing exposure to commercial strategy, operations and business management as part of a planned succession programme.You will:· Sell technically engineered water treatment and process equipment solutions into industrial markets.· Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial agreements and manage opportunities through to completion.· Work closely with technical colleagues and manufacturing partners to deliver the right solution for every customer.· Contribute towards future business growth through market development, commercial strategy and long-term planning.PERSON SPECIFICATION: Technical Sales Manager, Business Development Manager - Water Treatment, Process EquipmentYou'll enjoy building long-term customer relationships and be motivated by winning new business. You're commercially aware, naturally curious and keen to develop your career beyond sales, with an interest in understanding how a successful engineering business operates. Previous experience within water treatment would be beneficial, but we're equally interested in candidates from other technical or industrial sales backgrounds who can demonstrate a consultative approach and the ambition to progress.You'll also have:· A successful track record of generating new business whilst developing existing customer relationships.· Experience selling engineered products, capital equipment or technical solutions into industrial markets.· The ability to understand technically complex products and recommend the right solution for each customer.THE COMPANY:For over 20 years we've been designing and manufacturing high-quality engineered water treatment systems for customers across a range of industrial sectors. Our reputation has been built on technical expertise, high-quality engineered solutions and exceptional customer service.PROSPECTS:This role has been created as part of our long-term succession planning strategy. You'll begin by developing your commercial expertise before gaining exposure to wider business functions including operations, finance, production and strategic planning, creating genuine opportunities to progress into senior leadership within approximately five years.It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Key Account Manager, Technical Sales Engineer - Process Engineering, Water Treatment, Water Purification, Filtration, Pumps, Valves, Process Equipment, Industrial Automation, Process Control, Manufacturing Equipment, Industrial Machinery, Utilities, Chemical Processing, OEM, Engineering, Industrial Manufacturing.INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.REF: SM18608, Wallace Hind SelectionTPBN1_UKTJ

Requisition ID: 1916Type: LeaderShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: SCFinal Clearance: DVExperience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: MFC-LMUK AmpthillBusiness Unit: MFC-LMUK AmpthillAbout the roleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager - Defence to join our team at our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.This role offers our 4xFlex working pattern – a 4 day working week (Monday–Thursday) Monday and Tuesday are mandatory onsite with Wednesday and Thursday offering potential for hybrid working, dependant on meeting business needsAs Senior Programme Manager, you will be accountable for play a pivotal role in driving programme delivery, ensuring mission success, and leading high-performing teams across the full programme lifecycle.Lockheed Martin is a global company with a century-long history of designing, building and delivering the most sophisticated defence technologies the world has ever seen. Our team is large and exceptionally talented - an outstanding group to work with, and learn from. They embody a culture of collaboration, adaptability and excellence. We support all or people professionally and personally as their work advances the security of the UK, our Armed Forces and our world.” Key ResponsibilitiesAccountable for delivering programme financial, performance, and delivery objectives, reporting directly to the Business Area Manager.Build, lead, and inspire cross-functional teams with the skills and capabilities needed to achieve programme goals.Oversee all phases of programme execution: bid decisions, proposals, negotiations, award, start-up, execution, sustainment, and closure.Develop and maintain programme and subcontract management plans, schedules, and performance baselines.Ensure delivery to agreed cost, schedule, quality, sales, and profit objectives.Implement Programme Performance Management processes, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and subcontractor compliance where applicable.Drive effective risk, opportunity, data, and configuration management across programmes.Lead the team in identifying, tracking, and delivering Mission Success Events.The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (DV) of security clearance. More details can be found here.Required skills, qualifications and experience Significant experience as a Programme Manager in the Defence sector.Track record of managing large-scale, complex projects (10M+).Strong background in working with PMO teams to deliver programmes on time and within budget.Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, with the ability to influence strategic and financial decision-making.Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.Desired SkillsAPMP, APMPQ, or equivalent Project Management accreditation.Existing SC or DV clearance.

Senior Estimator – Residential & Infrastructure Groundworks \n \n \n Salary: Up to £110,000 per annum + Comprehensive Package \n \n Location: Bedford \n \n About the Opportunity: \n \n Our client is a well-established and highly respected groundworks & infrastructure contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments and infrastructure projects across the UK. \n \n Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in securing major projects while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking business. \n \n Role: \n As Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for leading the estimating function on a range of residential and infrastructure groundworks projects, producing competitive and commercially sound tenders from initial enquiry through to submission. \n \n Working closely with the Commercial Team and Operations Department, you will ensure estimates are accurate, competitive and aligned with the company's strategic objectives. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n Lead the preparation of detailed estimates and tender submissions. \n Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation. \n Carry out accurate quantity take-offs and cost analysis. \n Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations. \n Develop pricing strategies for competitive tender submissions. \n Identify project risks and opportunities during the tender process. \n Attend tender review meetings and client interviews where required. \n Liaise with commercial, operational and engineering teams to ensure successful project \n handovers. \n Support value engineering initiatives and alternative construction methodologies. \n Mentor and support junior estimators withinthe team. \n \n Typical Projects \n You'll be involved in pricing a diverse portfolio of schemes including: \n \n Large residential housing developments \n Strategic land and infrastructure packages \n Roads and sewers \n Bulk earthworks \n Drainage and utilities \n Section 278 and Section 38 works \n Highway improvements \n Civil engineering and infrastructure schemes \n \n Project values typically range from £1m to £30m. \n About You \n \n The successful candidate will have: \n Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within the groundworks, civil engineering or infra \n structure sector. \n Strong understanding of residential groundworks and infrastructure projects. \n Experience pricing earthworks, drainage, foundations, highways and external works. \n Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail. \n Strong communication and negotiation skills. \n The ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously. \n Experience using estimating software and Microsoft Office. \n A proactive and collaborative approach to working with internal teams and clients. \n \n Package \n • Salary up to £110,000 per annum \n • Company car or car allowance \n • Annual bonus \n -Private healthcare \n • Pension scheme \n • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays \n • Ongoing professional development \n • Excellent long-term career progression \n \n Apply \n If you're an experienced Senior Estimator looking to join a growing and highly regarded groundworks contractor with an excellent reputation across the residential and infrastructure sectors, we'd be keen to hear from you. \n \n Apply today for a confidential discussion and further information regarding this opportunity.

\n Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role:\n The Head of Software Engineering is the focal point for software engineering capability within BlueBear a Saab company and is accountable for the performance, development and growth of the Software Engineering function. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of software solutions across research, product development and customer programmes, encompassing mission systems, embedded software, autonomy-enabling technologies, DevOps capabilities and supporting engineering infrastructure. The role will provide strategic, technical and people leadership to ensure the business develops and delivers high-quality, innovative and secure software systems. Working closely with Engineering, Product, Programme and Saab stakeholders, the role is responsible for defining software strategy, developing engineering capability, improving engineering maturity and fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Key Responsibilities:\n Lead the Software Engineering function to ensure successful delivery of projects and products to agreed cost, schedule, quality and performance targets. \n Define and execute the Software Engineering strategy in alignment with business objectives and future product roadmaps. \n Provide leadership, governance and technical direction across all software engineering activities. \n Support the definition and execution of the organisation’s long-term technical vision. \n Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement throughout the engineering organisation. \n Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends and software engineering best practices. Engineering Capability & Delivery:\n Oversee software development activities across R&D programmes, product development and customer-funded projects. \n Ensure effective planning, prioritisation and utilisation of software engineering resources. \n Establish and maintain software engineering metrics and performance indicators. \n Lead software delivery reviews and ensure effective management of technical risks, dependencies and issues. \n Work collaboratively with Project Managers and Technical Leads to achieve successful project outcomes. \n Support software-related customer demonstrations, trials and technical reviews. Architecture, Quality & Engineering Excellence:\n Establish and maintain software engineering standards, processes and governance. \n Ensure appropriate architectural oversight across software products and technology platforms. \n Champion best practices in software design, testing, configuration management and release management. \n Drive continuous improvement in software quality, reliability, safety and security. \n Promote the adoption of automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps and modern software development practices. \n Manage technical debt and ensure long-term maintainability of software products and frameworks. People Leadership:\n Lead, coach, mentor and develop the Software Engineering team and individuals technical growth. \n Build organisational capability through recruitment, succession planning and skills development. \n Conduct performance management, objective setting and career development activities. \n Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing engineering culture. \n Work closely with HR to ensure effective workforce planning and talent management. DevOps & Engineering Infrastructure:\n Ensure the software organisation has effective tooling, development environments and engineering infrastructure. \n Support continual improvement of source control, build systems, CI/CD pipelines, test automation and deployment processes. \n Oversee software development tooling, licensing and open-source governance. \n Drive improvements in developer productivity, engineering efficiency and operational resilience. Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement:\n Support business development activities through technical leadership, customer engagement and bid support. \n Contribute to proposal development, technical strategy and solution definition activities. \n Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners. \n Identify opportunities across Saab and external organisations that can expand BlueBear’s software capability and business opportunities. \n Represent the Software Engineering function at internal and external reviews, workshops and technical forums. \n As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. \n At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a safer place. Saab is a global defense and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defense, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number approximately 26,100 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development. Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. \n Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, or disability status. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

Property Strategy Manager£48,500 plus £2000 car allowanceBedford and the surrounding areasPermanent, Full TimePlease note: We are open to those looking for Part-Time or Flexible working.bpha are looking for an analytical and commercially minded Asset Strategy Manager to support the delivery of our Asset Management Strategy. You will play a key role in assessing property performance, undertaking options appraisals, and making recommendations that optimise asset value, operational efficiency and customer outcomes. You will also support acquisitions, disposals, lease management and strategic decision-making across the portfolio.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyse portfolio performance and provide data-driven recommendations to support asset strategy.Undertake options appraisals to inform investment, redevelopment, retention and disposal decisions.Lead on small to medium-scale asset decisions in line with delegated authority levels.Support property and land acquisition and disposal activities, including business case preparation.Manage commercial leases and partnerships, maximising value while mitigating risk.Collaborate with teams across Housing, Investment, Regeneration, Sustainability, Sales and Finance to ensure informed asset decisions.Build and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders including agents, valuers, developers and tenants.Maintain and develop asset performance data and reporting to support strategic decision-making.Person SpecificationExperience within asset management, property strategy, social housing or a related property environment.Strong analytical skills with experience in financial appraisals, portfolio analysis and asset performance assessment.Understanding of NPV, yield analysis and data-led decision-making.Experience managing stakeholder relationships and influencing decision-making.Knowledge of commercial leases and property-related contracts.Understanding of the housing association regulatory environment.Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience.RICS qualification or working towards professional accreditation.Key SkillsStrong commercial and analytical mindset.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to interpret complex property and financial data.Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.Ability to balance commercial performance with social value outcomes.Please Note: Early application is encouraged, as we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if we receive a strong response from suitable candidates.TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Quantity SurveyorSouth of England | Office & Site BasedPermanentWho are weMCR Property Group is a national real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. The business focuses on residential and industrial new build alongside the strategic asset management of existing assets, with a current pipeline of approximately 7,000 residential plots and a commercial and industrial portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion.The roleWith significant expansion planned over the coming years, MCR is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its London-based development team and play a key role in delivering projects across the South of England. Our flagship new build project, based in Bedford, will be the main focal point. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial leadership and take responsibility for the financial performance of assigned developments, ensuring projects are procured effectively and delivered on time and within budget.Reporting directly to the Construction Director, Commercial Director and the Board, the role offers a high level of visibility and involvement in strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting monthly commercial reports, cost forecasts and valuations, managing contract and subcontract packages, administering variations and supporting projects through to final account. They will work closely with Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors across the business, contributing to procurement strategy, value engineering initiatives and ongoing cost control throughout the project lifecycle.About youApplicants should have a minimum of five years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor across a range of project types and values, with a background gained at either a developer, main contractor or subcontractor. A strong understanding of subcontract procurement and construction commercial management is essential, along with experience in both pre- and post-contract administration, including cost planning, estimating, preparation of bills of quantities, tendering and procurement, valuations, final accounts and commercial reporting. Candidates should also demonstrate a broad understanding of construction processes, materials and building systems, be confident using Excel and other standard office software, and hold a full UK driving licence.MCR is looking for an individual who approaches challenges proactively, is comfortable acting as a sounding board for project teams and can provide clear, commercially sound solutions when issues arise. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are essential, along with the confidence to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the business and supply chain. The role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accountability and is motivated by the opportunity to play a visible role within a growing national developer.This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly active and ambitious organisation, work on high-profile residential and industrial developments, and build a long-term career within a business that offers genuine responsibility, progression and exposure to senior leadership from day one.TPBN1_UKTJ

About the job.National Highways has an exciting opportunity for an Enterprise Portfolio Management (EPM) Lead to play a key role in aligning Digital Services investment, demand and delivery with organisational strategy and priorities. The role sits at the centre of strategy, performance and delivery, providing an enterprise-wide view of the portfolio and enabling informed, joined-up decision-making.You will lead portfolio, demand and resource management across business-as-usual activities, programmes and projects, building and prioritising the IT backlog in line with strategic objectives and capacity. Working closely with senior leaders and delivery teams, you will ensure work is properly governed, resourced and financed, intervening where required to protect benefits and outcomes. One of the key deliverables of this role will be to own, develop and lead the quarterly planning process, ensuring clear prioritisation, transparency of trade-offs, and alignment between strategic intent, funding and delivery capacity.The role also champions continuous improvement, embedding best practice, introducing appropriate tools and ways of working, and driving a forward-looking, efficient and transparent portfolio management function.Our technology estate is broad, diverse and continuously evolving. You will work across everything from internal business platforms to the systems that manage physical assets and keep England's road network operating safely and reliably. This is an opportunity to develop solutions that have a real-world impact for millions of people.Please note this position can be based from any of our UK offices however travel to other offices to attend team meetings will be required.Lead Enterprise Portfolio Management (EPM) across business-as-usual activities, programmes and projects, providing oversight of demand, capacity and resources to ensure delivery is aligned to organisational and Digital Services Strategy.Establish a forward-looking portfolio function, anticipating demand and optimising the use of resources to support strategic priorities, including ownership and leadership of the quarterly planning and prioritisation process, and maintaining a balanced, sustainable delivery pipeline.Ensure effective governance of programmes and projects, including alignment to the Digital Services Strategy, financial and resource assurance, benefits realisation, and intervention where delivery risks or business case benefits cannot be met, supporting the targeted 80/20 planned versus reactive demand model.Work closely with operational delivery leaders and senior stakeholders across the directorate to align cross-functional activities, identify opportunities for enterprise-wide technology change, and provide leadership for the delivery of those change initiatives.Drive continuous improvement in portfolio, service and capacity management, keeping abreast of industry best practice, setting policy and standards, embedding efficient ways of working, and providing direction on the use of appropriate tools, methodologies and justified new investments.Provide strong people and financial leadership, managing and developing the EPM team to deliver portfolio operations and business process improvement, while owning team budgets, forecasts and cost management to ensure effective and transparent use of resources.About you.Significant experience operating in complex IT programme and portfolio environments, leading high-risk and high-value initiatives, prioritising demand and resources based on strategic intent and return on investment, and ensuring effective governance across the full delivery lifecycle including designing and leading structured quarterly planning cycles that bring clarity, alignment and accountability.Proven ability to lead and facilitate discussions with senior stakeholders, including Heads of Service, Digital Services leadership teams and executive audiences, confidently accepting challenge, providing constructive challenge in return, and bringing clarity to complex or constrained situations.Demonstrates strong knowledge of current technologies used to build and operate digital services, with the ability to understand technical plans, service design and delivery activities sufficiently to enable informed, evidence-based decision-making at pace.Degree-qualified (preferably in Technology, Engineering or a mathematical discipline), or holds a recognised project or programme management accreditation, or equivalent professional experience gained through leading complex digital and technology portfolios.A confident and credible leader who leads from the front, successfully implementing change across teams and functions, applying lean, continuous improvement and lifecycle-based approaches, and creating an environment where teams are supported to perform, improve and deliver sustainable outcomes.About us.Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.The Digital Services Directorate is helping to reshape the way National Highways operates by delivering digital, data, and technology services across all areas, from frontline to back office, in a modern and efficient manner. Our vision is to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and provides real-time information to our customers, as well as integrating with intelligent vehicle and transport systems as they evolve, to enhance journey safety and reliability.Current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy.We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.TPBN1_UKTJ

Step into the role of Aldi Store Manager and lead your team to deliver exceptional shopping experiences that go beyond customer expectations. You'll inspire a positive, high-performing work environment while driving operational excellence, maintaining top-quality standards, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance. Your leadership is the driving force behind the store's success! Key Responsibilities Lead your team to deliver exceptional customer service that consistently exceeds expectations Drive KPI performance, consistently meeting challenging operational targets Oversee the execution and supervision of in-store tasks to meet targets and standards Recruitment for your team, leading them and fostering their growth and development Handle customer complaints with professionalism and maintain compliance with health & safety standards Skills & Experience Extensive experience leading and inspiring high-performing teams in a fast-paced, lean environment Proven track record in optimising operational efficiency through strategic time and cost management Demonstrated success in achieving KPIs while upholding the highest standards of compliance and due diligence Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and driving business results Agile, visionary leader who can proactively embrace change with a results-driven mindset Our Benefits A market-leading salary package 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as the chance to purchase extra holidays through our holiday purchase scheme A flexible contract of 40 or 45 hours a week 26 weeks full pay following 1 year service for Maternity and Main Adopter Leave Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities throughout your Aldi career Lifestyle benefits including discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and holiday deals. TPBN1_UKTJ

Requisition ID: 2037ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: 1,800Type: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: BPSSFinal Clearance: SCExperience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: MFC-LMUK AmpthillBusiness Unit: MFC-LMUK AmpthillAbout the roleWe're looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist - Engineering to join our team based from our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. This role benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern, offering a 4-day working week Monday - Thursday and hybrid working. Onsite working days are Monday and Tuesday, with Wednesday and Thursday typically worked from home subject to business needs.This role is part of the Lockheed Martin UK Supply Chain Organisation managing the total supply chain for goods and services to meet a variety of programme and business requirements. Focussing on managing supplier delivery, it primarily supports the development and production in Armoured Vehicles, Platform Integration, Special Projects and Weapons areas & domains to meet domestic and international programme and business needs. LMUK (Ampthill) has a worldwide supply base although predominantly in the UK, Europe, Middle East and the US.Success requires experience of working in a functional organisation and a blend of proven skills including relationship building and achievement of deliveries on time and in full, through the ability to successfully negotiate and manage procurements, ranging from simple to complex subcontracts. This will be coupled with effectively working within a multi-disciplinary product team including Engineering, Operations and Quality. The role focusses on supporting a variety of programmes and undertakes activity across multiple categories of goods and services including simple to complex build to print in commodity areas including PCB's, box-builds, cable harnesses, mechanical, COTs and MOTs. Responsibilities may extend across the product life cycle and include:Own and manage strategic, critical, and tactical supplier relationships to achieve best value and identifying and managing supply chain risksLead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for a range of engineered products, including tenders, RFQs, offer evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.Monitor and manage supplier performance to meet Schedule, Quality, Cost and Technical requirements, implementing corrective actions and improvement plans as required.Act as the primary interface between suppliers and internal customers, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.Exercise delegated procurement authority, managing supplier agreements and purchase orders in line with governance requirements.Developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, managing expectations, and influencing outcomes at multiple organisational levelsSupporting bids, proposals, and review activities by providing supply chain input as requiredDriving continuous improvement within procurement and the wider supply chain.The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance.Required skills, qualifications and experienceExperience procuring complex drawn items (Mechanical Assemblies, PCB-A, Box Build and Cable Harnesses).Ability to successfully manage multiple Strategic, Critical and Tactical supplier relationships to overcome complex schedule and cost challenges.Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively manage stakeholder expectations at a variety of levels.Capable of identifying and mitigating risks by implementing effective mitigation strategies.Excellent commercial skills with the ability to analyse and negotiate best-value agreements.Proven track record of adhering to procurement procedures and processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely execution of all procurement activitiesAble to complete work under general direction, independently determining and developing approaches to solutions.Be an advocate of and has demonstrated the ability to deliver continuous improvement.Desired SkillsSupply chain experience in the defence environment.Experience leading or supporting Bids and proposals.CIPSFull UK driving licence

The RoleThe AI revolution is reshaping the digital landscape, and Vertiv is helping power what's next. As a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, we bring together power, cooling, IT, and services to support the world's most demanding applications.This is marketing where it matters most, in the field, face-to-face, and directly tied to revenue. As our EMEA Field Marketing Specialist at Vertiv, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in the US with EMEA revenue doubling year over year, you'll be the engine behind event delivery, PR coordination and narrative, lead management, and brand-perfect execution across Northern Europe.You won't just plan marketing; you'll make it happen. From packed trade show floor to the precision of a perfectly routed leads to sales. You will owe the execution that turns marketing activity into measurable pipeline. You'll be the trusted day-to-day marketing partner for field sales teams, navigating complex stakeholder landscapes both face-to-face and through remote connections to ensure every activation, campaign, and touchpoint is delivered with the quality and consistency that builds real commercial momentum.Location & Working ArrangementThis is a remote role; however, you will be travelling regularly (up to 3 months per year) within the UK, Ireland, and the Nordics. You will also be expected to attend face-to-face meetings at our London or Southampton offices on a regular basis.What You'll OwnPR, Narrative & CommunicationsShape and amplify Vertiv's regional narrative through coordinated PR activity, thought leadership placement, and media engagement. Working alongside the PR Agencies and EMEA PR team to ensure consistent messaging across earned, owned, and paid channels, Coordinate content reviews and approvals with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment before publication, working closely with subject matter experts, portfolio teams, creating compelling content across a range of formats, including case studies, customer stories, videos, advertising, landing papers and digital campaign assets.Event Execution & Lead ConversionRun the full operational playbook for marketing events, trade shows, and field activations end-to-end. Then own the critical handoff, ensuring every lead is accurately captured, CRM-routed, qualified, and delivered to Sales with zero pipeline leakage. Go beyond attendance numbers by analysing engagement depth, lead quality, and conversion potential to prove what's actually working.Revenue PODs & Pipeline ContributionWork closely with Revenue PODs (cross-functional sales and marketing teams) to align field marketing execution with commercial targets. Ensure marketing activities directly feed into POD-level revenue goals, providing visibility on sourced and influenced pipeline at a granular, team-based level.Pipeline & Demand GenerationConnect the dots between activity and impact. Track marketing-sourced pipeline contribution, monitor channel metrics, and report on the commercial value of every initiative using Power BI, Oracle Analytics, and marketing automation platforms.Brand, Content & CommunicationsEnforce global guidelines across all outputs, agency-produced, partner-generated, or internal — while ensuring every piece of messaging aligns with the broader GTM strategy and commercial objectives. Develop compelling customer case studies with Sales and manage local social media that balances global consistency with local relevance.Multi-Stakeholder Interface & Sales AlignmentServe as the go-to marketing contact for field sales teams, channel partners, regional leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders — building trusted relationships through regular face-to-face engagement at our London or Southampton offices and effective remote collaboration across time zones. Align on priorities, event participation, and campaign execution. Brief agencies with clarity and hold the line on timelines and quality. Strengthening Vertiv's presence in the local industry ecosystem through meaningful community engagement and connections.AI-Powered Efficiency & InnovationThe Specialist is expected to leverage the latest AI-powered content creation, research, productivity, and workflow automation tools to improve efficiency, enhance content quality, and support content strategy execution. Staying ahead of emerging technologies and integrating them into day-to-day marketing operations is a core expectation of this role.Data Governance & AccountabilityEnsure all data handling, lead capture, and communications comply with privacy regulations. Track KPIs consistently, maintain data accuracy, and share performance openly, reinforcing a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.QualificationsRequiredBachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or related field3+ years of professional experience in field marketing, including content, communications, technical writing, engineering, IT, data center, or related technical fields.Demonstrated experience managing event logistics and post-event lead processes.Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Oracle, Redwood) and marketing automation platforms (e.g., 6Sense, PowerBi, social media scheduling tools, budgeting & expense platforms)Experience using Canva ProExcellent written and verbal EnglishWillingness to travel regularly within the UK, Ireland, and the Nordics (up to 3 months per year) and attend face-to-face meetings at our London or Southampton office on a regular basis.Desired ProfileStrong interest in and understanding technology and digital infrastructure markets.Ability to quickly learn and communicate complex technical subjects.Ability to manage multiple projects and navigate structured review and approval processes.Experience in B2B technology marketing, engineering, IT, data center, or related industries preferred.Familiarity of working for large US corporatesProven PR experience and event management skills.Skills & CompetenciesEnd-to-end event delivery and logistics managementLead management mastery, CRM routing, qualification, and follow-up frameworks.Proven ability to interface with multiple stakeholders at all levels, both face-to-face and via remote/virtual channelsStrong project management and stakeholder coordination skillsExperience working with cross-functional stakeholders and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.Experience working within or alongside Revenue PODs or cross-functional commercial teams.PR coordination and narrative development for regional media and industry audiencesBrand enforcement with a keen eye for visual and messaging consistencySocial media content development and performance monitoring across B2B platformsClear, compelling copywriting for case studies, sales enablement, and event collateralCross-functional collaboration with sales teams, agencies, and internal stakeholdersMarketing analytics and pipeline reportingProficiency in leveraging AI-powered content creation, research, productivity, and workflow automation tools to improve efficiency and enhance output quality.Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.#LI-NS1 #LI-REMOTEThe successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES• High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus• Operational Excellence• Innovation• Financial StrengthVERTIV BEHAVIORS• Own it• Act with urgency• Foster a customer-first mindset• Think big and execute• Lead by example• Drive continuous improvement• Learn and seek out development• Promote transparent & open communicationAbout VertivVertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.Equal Opportunity EmployerVertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.comEqual Opportunity Employer We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Posting Date: 2026-07-24

Why Join Us? Be a hero for our rare disease patients At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do.To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them. Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work.Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work. If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally andpersonally, come join our team. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Network Systems Architect to lead the evolution of our global hybrid network and systems infrastructure. This role requires a strong foundation in Cisco Meraki, Azure Cloud networking, and Cisco ASA. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in designing, scaling, and supporting both on-premises and cloud environments, while contributing to a secure, reliable, and high-performing enterprise network. Familiarity with automation tools such as Python, Terraform, and Ansible is preferred, but not mandatory for success. Experience working with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and global telecom carriers to negotiate contracts and provision circuits is essential. This position combines architecture with day-to-day operational support, requiring a balance of strategic planning and practical execution. ultra curious – Apply your biggest ideas in courageous ways Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite. • Manage day to day operations, Architect, deploy, and manage hybrid infrastructure environments using Cisco Meraki, Azure networking services, and Cisco ASA firewalls, • Design and templatize scalable Meraki configurations and maintain consistent deployment practices across locations, • Create and maintain Hub-and-Spoke network architectures across Azure regions, ensuring resiliency, segmentation, and traffic control, • Provide a solid understanding of routing protocols, Azure routing, UDRs, NAT gateways, VPN/ExpressRoute gateways, and NVA-based architectures with multi-region failover support, • Develop and maintain architectural documentation including high-level designs, topology diagrams, and operational procedures, • Support operational excellence by serving as an escalation point for L1/L2/L3 network and systems issues and ensuring timely resolution, • Perform deep packet inspection and network troubleshooting using tools like Wireshark and NetFlow, • Participate in the planning, procurement, and provisioning of global circuits, including direct engagement and negotiation with carriers and service providers, • Collaborate with MSPs and internal teams to manage operations, incidents, capacity planning, and global deployments, • Familiar with automation tools such as Python, Terraform, and Ansible to streamline network and systems workflows, • Utilize tools like ThousandEyes, Azure Monitor, and log analytics to ensure observability and proactive incident response, • Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration with IT security, infrastructure, and compliance teams, • Support growth and scaling initiatives by addressing evolving infrastructure needs, integrating new locations, and expanding global connectivity, • Contribute to the recruitment, mentorship, and development of junior and mid-level engineers, • 7+ years of experience in network and systems architecture, with a blend of cloud and on-premises responsibilities, • Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki, Cisco ASA, and Azure Firewall, as well as Azure network design and deployment, • Solid understanding of core networking concepts such as BGP, IPsec, and high-availability configurations, • Demonstrated experience managing or collaborating with MSPs and supporting global operations, • Experience negotiating with and provisioning circuits through global telecom carriers, • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, especially in production environments, • Comfortable handling operational demands, including incident response, change control, capacity planning, and documentation, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging both technical teams and senior stakeholders, • Ability to manage shifting priorities and infrastructure needs as the company grows and scales globally, • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience, • Prior experience working in pharmaceutical or regulated industries, • Working knowledge of Windows Server , Active Directory , DNS, DHCP, and group policy configurations and core systems operations, • Experience with zero-trust network design, hybrid cloud security models, and compliance frameworks, • Certifications such as CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or equivalent #LI-CT1 #LI-Hybrid The typical annual salary range for this full-time position is listed below. This range reflects the characteristics of the job, such as required skills and qualifications and is based on the office location noted in this job posting. The range may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment. Pay Range $161,200—$199,200 USD • Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company, • Volunteer days, • Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings, • Employee wellbeing benefits, • Fitness reimbursement, • Tuition sponsoring, • Professional development plans, • Benefits vary by region and country Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com. See our CCPA Employee and Applicant Privacy Notice. See our Privacy Policy. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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At Gapp Automation, we are at the forefront of industrial automation, providing cutting-edge solutions, drives, and motion control technologies to a diverse range of industries. We pride ourselves on engineering excellence and a customer-centric approach, helping businesses optimize their operations through high-level automation applications. As we continue to expand our market presence, we are seeking a dynamic, technically minded Sales Manager to lead our commercial growth and elevate our high-level application offerings. The Role As our Sales Manager, you will bridge the gap between complex engineering capabilities and strategic business growth. You will be responsible for driving revenue, managing key accounts, and identifying new market opportunities for our high-level automation systems and integrated applications. Key Responsibilities Drive Revenue Growth: Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed regional and national sales targets for high-level automation applications. Key Account Management: Nurture and expand relationships with existing OEM customers, system integrators, and end-users, ensuring Gapp Automation remains their partner of choice. New Business Development: Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities within target verticals (e.g., packaging, manufacturing, robotics, and material handling). Technical Consultation: Collaborate closely with clients and our internal engineering teams to understand complex technical requirements and deliver tailored automation solutions. Pipeline & Forecast Management: Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and provide regular, data-driven revenue forecasts to the executive leadership team. Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to keep Gapp Automation ahead of the curve. Essential Skills & Qualifications Proven Sales Track Record: Minimum of 5+ years of B2B sales experience within the industrial automation, robotics, or motion control sectors. Technical Aptitude: A strong understanding of high-level automation applications, including PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, motion controllers, and fieldbus networks. A degree or qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering is highly desirable. Solution Selling Expertise: Demonstrated ability to manage long, complex sales cycles and sell high-value, integrated technical solutions rather than just components. Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to confidently pitch to both shop-floor engineers and C-suite executives. Strategic Thinking: Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyze market data, spot trends, and implement effective sales strategies. Self-Motivated & Driven: A proactive closer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable traveling to client sites as required. TPBN1_UKTJ

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Head of Software Engineering is the focal point for software engineering capability within BlueBear a Saab company and is accountable for the performance, development and growth of the Software Engineering function. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of software solutions across research, product development and customer programmes, encompassing mission systems, embedded software, autonomy-enabling technologies, DevOps capabilities and supporting engineering infrastructure. The role will provide strategic, technical and people leadership to ensure the business develops and delivers high-quality, innovative and secure software systems. Working closely with Engineering, Product, Programme and Saab stakeholders, the role is responsible for defining software strategy, developing engineering capability, improving engineering maturity and fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Lead the Software Engineering function to ensure successful delivery of projects and products to agreed cost, schedule, quality and performance targets. Define and execute the Software Engineering strategy in alignment with business objectives and future product roadmaps. Provide leadership, governance and technical direction across all software engineering activities. Support the definition and execution of the organisation’s long-term technical vision. Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement throughout the engineering organisation. Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends and software engineering best practices. Oversee software development activities across R&D programmes, product development and customer-funded projects. Ensure effective planning, prioritisation and utilisation of software engineering resources. Establish and maintain software engineering metrics and performance indicators. Lead software delivery reviews and ensure effective management of technical risks, dependencies and issues. Work collaboratively with Project Managers and Technical Leads to achieve successful project outcomes. Support software-related customer demonstrations, trials and technical reviews. Establish and maintain software engineering standards, processes and governance. Ensure appropriate architectural oversight across software products and technology platforms. Champion best practices in software design, testing, configuration management and release management. Drive continuous improvement in software quality, reliability, safety and security. Promote the adoption of automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps and modern software development practices. Manage technical debt and ensure long-term maintainability of software products and frameworks. Lead, coach, mentor and develop the Software Engineering team and individuals technical growth. Build organisational capability through recruitment, succession planning and skills development. Conduct performance management, objective setting and career development activities. Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing engineering culture. Work closely with HR to ensure effective workforce planning and talent management. Ensure the software organisation has effective tooling, development environments and engineering infrastructure. Support continual improvement of source control, build systems, CI/CD pipelines, test automation and deployment processes. Oversee software development tooling, licensing and open-source governance. Drive improvements in developer productivity, engineering efficiency and operational resilience. Support business development activities through technical leadership, customer engagement and bid support. Contribute to proposal development, technical strategy and solution definition activities. Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners. Identify opportunities across Saab and external organisations that can expand BlueBear’s software capability and business opportunities. Represent the Software Engineering function at internal and external reviews, workshops and technical forums. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a safer place. Saab is a global defense and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defense, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number approximately 26,100 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development. Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Head of Software Engineering is the focal point for software engineering capability within BlueBear a Saab company and is accountable for the performance, development and growth of the Software Engineering function. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of software solutions across research, product development and customer programmes, encompassing mission systems, embedded software, autonomy-enabling technologies, DevOps capabilities and supporting engineering infrastructure. The role will provide strategic, technical and people leadership to ensure the business develops and delivers high-quality, innovative and secure software systems. Working closely with Engineering, Product, Programme and Saab stakeholders, the role is responsible for defining software strategy, developing engineering capability, improving engineering maturity and fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Lead the Software Engineering function to ensure successful delivery of projects and products to agreed cost, schedule, quality and performance targets. Define and execute the Software Engineering strategy in alignment with business objectives and future product roadmaps. Provide leadership, governance and technical direction across all software engineering activities. Support the definition and execution of the organisation’s long-term technical vision. Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement throughout the engineering organisation. Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends and software engineering best practices. Oversee software development activities across R&D programmes, product development and customer-funded projects. Ensure effective planning, prioritisation and utilisation of software engineering resources. Establish and maintain software engineering metrics and performance indicators. Lead software delivery reviews and ensure effective management of technical risks, dependencies and issues. Work collaboratively with Project Managers and Technical Leads to achieve successful project outcomes. Support software-related customer demonstrations, trials and technical reviews. Establish and maintain software engineering standards, processes and governance. Ensure appropriate architectural oversight across software products and technology platforms. Champion best practices in software design, testing, configuration management and release management. Drive continuous improvement in software quality, reliability, safety and security. Promote the adoption of automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps and modern software development practices. Manage technical debt and ensure long-term maintainability of software products and frameworks. Lead, coach, mentor and develop the Software Engineering team and individuals technical growth. Build organisational capability through recruitment, succession planning and skills development. Conduct performance management, objective setting and career development activities. Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing engineering culture. Work closely with HR to ensure effective workforce planning and talent management. Ensure the software organisation has effective tooling, development environments and engineering infrastructure. Support continual improvement of source control, build systems, CI/CD pipelines, test automation and deployment processes. Oversee software development tooling, licensing and open-source governance. Drive improvements in developer productivity, engineering efficiency and operational resilience. Support business development activities through technical leadership, customer engagement and bid support. Contribute to proposal development, technical strategy and solution definition activities. Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners. Identify opportunities across Saab and external organisations that can expand BlueBear’s software capability and business opportunities. Represent the Software Engineering function at internal and external reviews, workshops and technical forums. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a safer place. Saab is a global defense and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defense, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number approximately 26,100 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development. Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Head of Software Engineering is the focal point for software engineering capability within BlueBear a Saab company and is accountable for the performance, development and growth of the Software Engineering function. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of software solutions across research, product development and customer programmes, encompassing mission systems, embedded software, autonomy-enabling technologies, DevOps capabilities and supporting engineering infrastructure. The role will provide strategic, technical and people leadership to ensure the business develops and delivers high-quality, innovative and secure software systems. Working closely with Engineering, Product, Programme and Saab stakeholders, the role is responsible for defining software strategy, developing engineering capability, improving engineering maturity and fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Lead the Software Engineering function to ensure successful delivery of projects and products to agreed cost, schedule, quality and performance targets. Define and execute the Software Engineering strategy in alignment with business objectives and future product roadmaps. Provide leadership, governance and technical direction across all software engineering activities. Support the definition and execution of the organisation’s long-term technical vision. Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement throughout the engineering organisation. Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends and software engineering best practices. Oversee software development activities across R&D programmes, product development and customer-funded projects. Ensure effective planning, prioritisation and utilisation of software engineering resources. Establish and maintain software engineering metrics and performance indicators. Lead software delivery reviews and ensure effective management of technical risks, dependencies and issues. Work collaboratively with Project Managers and Technical Leads to achieve successful project outcomes. Support software-related customer demonstrations, trials and technical reviews. Establish and maintain software engineering standards, processes and governance. Ensure appropriate architectural oversight across software products and technology platforms. Champion best practices in software design, testing, configuration management and release management. Drive continuous improvement in software quality, reliability, safety and security. Promote the adoption of automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps and modern software development practices. Manage technical debt and ensure long-term maintainability of software products and frameworks. Lead, coach, mentor and develop the Software Engineering team and individuals technical growth. Build organisational capability through recruitment, succession planning and skills development. Conduct performance management, objective setting and career development activities. Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing engineering culture. Work closely with HR to ensure effective workforce planning and talent management. Ensure the software organisation has effective tooling, development environments and engineering infrastructure. Support continual improvement of source control, build systems, CI/CD pipelines, test automation and deployment processes. Oversee software development tooling, licensing and open-source governance. Drive improvements in developer productivity, engineering efficiency and operational resilience. Support business development activities through technical leadership, customer engagement and bid support. Contribute to proposal development, technical strategy and solution definition activities. Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners. Identify opportunities across Saab and external organisations that can expand BlueBear’s software capability and business opportunities. Represent the Software Engineering function at internal and external reviews, workshops and technical forums. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a safer place. Saab is a global defense and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defense, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number approximately 26,100 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development. Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Requisition ID: 2053ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: 1,800Type: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: SCFinal Clearance: SCExperience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: MFC-LMUK AmpthillBusiness Unit: MFC-LMUK AmpthillAbout the roleWe're looking for a Project Manager - Defence to join our team based from our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. This role benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern, offering a 4-day working week Monday - Thursday. Monday and Tuesday mandatory onsite with Wednesday and Thursday hybrid working (2 - 4 days onsite depending on business needs).If successful you'll join a renowned international defence company, with a range of technically innovative products and excellent opportunities for career progression, and personal and professional development. Responsible & Accountable to the Business Segment Lead for the achievement of the financial, performance and delivery goals for the programme. Ensuring that the program team is staffed with the skill sets required to meet programme objectives.Ensuring that all appropriate functions are represented and performing aligned to their appropriate scope.Leading the team in identifying and achieving Mission Success Events.Managing execution of and transition between all programme phases, including bid decision, proposal development, negotiations, award, programme startup, programme execution, sustainment, and contract closure.Establishing and maintaining a programme management plan and if appropriate a subcontract management plan.Establishing and maintaining program plans and schedules.Achieving programme performance, cost, schedule, quality, sales, and profit objectives.Establishing and maintaining approved technical, cost, schedule, and resource baselines.Implementing a Programme Performance Management process, including the application of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.Ensuring that EVM requirements are flowed down to subcontractors if applicable.Implementing a risk and opportunity management plan and process (for programmes and projects exceeding specified thresholds).Implementing data management and configuration management processesRequired skills, qualifications and experienceProven experience as a Project Manager / Programme Manager Demonstrable experience of working on large / complex projects within a matrix organisation Defence sector experience preferred (similar large Engineering / Manufacturing experience such as Aerospace, Automotive, Rail considered)Frequent interaction with senior leaders alongside a proven record of shaping and influencing financial and strategic/business decision makingAble to achieve delivery to tight schedules in a dynamic work environment.Strong leadership and communication attributesDesired SkillsAPMP APMPQSC or DV clearance

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: The Head of Software Engineering is the focal point for software engineering capability within BlueBear a Saab company and is accountable for the performance, development and growth of the Software Engineering function. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of software solutions across research, product development and customer programmes, encompassing mission systems, embedded software, autonomy-enabling technologies, DevOps capabilities and supporting engineering infrastructure. Working closely with Engineering, Product, Programme and Saab stakeholders, the role is responsible for defining software strategy, developing engineering capability, improving engineering maturity and fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Software Engineering function to ensure successful delivery of projects and products to agreed cost, schedule, quality and performance targets. Define and execute the Software Engineering strategy in alignment with business objectives and future product roadmaps. Provide leadership, governance and technical direction across all software engineering activities. Support the definition and execution of the organisation's long-term technical vision. Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement throughout the engineering organisation. Engineering Capability & Delivery: Oversee software development activities across R&D programmes, product development and customer-funded projects. Ensure effective planning, prioritisation and utilisation of software engineering resources. Establish and maintain software engineering metrics and performance indicators. Lead software delivery reviews and ensure effective management of technical risks, dependencies and issues. Support software-related customer demonstrations, trials and technical reviews. Architecture, Quality & Engineering Excellence: Establish and maintain software engineering standards, processes and governance. Ensure appropriate architectural oversight across software products and technology platforms. Champion best practices in software design, testing, configuration management and release management. Drive continuous improvement in software quality, reliability, safety and security. Promote the adoption of automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps and modern software development practices. Manage technical debt and ensure long-term maintainability of software products and frameworks. People Leadership: Lead, coach, mentor and develop the Software Engineering team and individuals technical growth. Build organisational capability through recruitment, succession planning and skills development. Conduct performance management, objective setting and career development activities. Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing engineering culture. DevOps & Engineering Infrastructure: Ensure the software organisation has effective tooling, development environments and engineering infrastructure. Support continual improvement of source control, build systems, CI/CD pipelines, test automation and deployment processes. Oversee software development tooling, licensing and open-source governance. Drive improvements in developer productivity, engineering efficiency and operational resilience. Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement: Support business development activities through technical leadership, customer engagement and bid support. Contribute to proposal development, technical strategy and solution definition activities. Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners. Identify opportunities across Saab and external organisations that can expand BlueBear's software capability and business opportunities. Represent the Software Engineering function at internal and external reviews, workshops and technical forums. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview. TPBN1_UKTJ

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This role includes responsibility for site maintenance, health and safety compliance, and managing a diverse workforce. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a health and safety qualification, and experience in an engineering environment.

A local law enforcement agency in Kempston is seeking a dynamic finance professional to lead their Finance team and act as joint Deputy S151 Officer.

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager for the UK Financial Wellbeing Strategy in Bedfordshire. Ideal candidates will have project management experience and an understanding of financial wellbeing.