Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd
Bristol, Gloucestershire
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a number of Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architects on an initial 6 month contract. The department can have the role based from either the Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton sites. This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture. A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experience would be great. Rate: £60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 3 4 days onsite needed. Will be 5 days onsite to begin with due to training needs Duration: 6 months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architect Job Description: This exciting role is to gather and manage the missile mechanical architecture requirements to achieve missile performance, on time and on cost and overall layout vs compliance. It involves providing justification of the design and coordinating the verification evidence of missile performance to support certification. Responsibilities: Establish the Missile Airframe Task Requirements Specification (TRS) to ensure a structured & coherent mechanical response to the overall Missile TRS Manage the mechanical interface with the launcher Manage Mechanical & Thermal Interfaces across the Missile Define the optimum mechanical architecture for all variants of the missile, ensuring the mechanical architecture and interfaces meet requirements Implement GMA Policies to ensure Modularity & Reuse objectives are achieved Develop the overall proving logic for the validation of the Airframe Ensure mechanical compliance to the Airframe TRS for missile certificate of design Interface with and manage customer expectations throughout the development process Produce Statements of Work and plans for activities within your sphere of responsibility Provide direct technical supervision of engineers within your team and indirect management of engineers in the extended project team Control assigned budgets, manage personal workload and identify any further resource needs Skillset/Experience Required: Educated to degree level with 10 years' experience or an equivalent qualification having obtained significant experience of mechanical engineering Ability to technically manage internal & sub contract activities Strong leadership skills, able to establish a clear engineering vision Good knowledge & experience of mechanical design, including Static & Dynamic Analysis, Design for Environment or Thermal Management Good understanding of broader engineering disciplines, including: Aerodynamics Testability Production Experience developing proving logic and managing the generation of compliance evidence towards Certificates of Design Experience across the full Product Life Cycle Ability to influence senior managers and other stakeholders Strong interpersonal and well-developed communication skills (written & verbal) Willingness to travel within UK and Europe DOORS experience would be great
22/06/2026
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a number of Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architects on an initial 6 month contract. The department can have the role based from either the Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton sites. This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture. A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experience would be great. Rate: £60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 3 4 days onsite needed. Will be 5 days onsite to begin with due to training needs Duration: 6 months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architect Job Description: This exciting role is to gather and manage the missile mechanical architecture requirements to achieve missile performance, on time and on cost and overall layout vs compliance. It involves providing justification of the design and coordinating the verification evidence of missile performance to support certification. Responsibilities: Establish the Missile Airframe Task Requirements Specification (TRS) to ensure a structured & coherent mechanical response to the overall Missile TRS Manage the mechanical interface with the launcher Manage Mechanical & Thermal Interfaces across the Missile Define the optimum mechanical architecture for all variants of the missile, ensuring the mechanical architecture and interfaces meet requirements Implement GMA Policies to ensure Modularity & Reuse objectives are achieved Develop the overall proving logic for the validation of the Airframe Ensure mechanical compliance to the Airframe TRS for missile certificate of design Interface with and manage customer expectations throughout the development process Produce Statements of Work and plans for activities within your sphere of responsibility Provide direct technical supervision of engineers within your team and indirect management of engineers in the extended project team Control assigned budgets, manage personal workload and identify any further resource needs Skillset/Experience Required: Educated to degree level with 10 years' experience or an equivalent qualification having obtained significant experience of mechanical engineering Ability to technically manage internal & sub contract activities Strong leadership skills, able to establish a clear engineering vision Good knowledge & experience of mechanical design, including Static & Dynamic Analysis, Design for Environment or Thermal Management Good understanding of broader engineering disciplines, including: Aerodynamics Testability Production Experience developing proving logic and managing the generation of compliance evidence towards Certificates of Design Experience across the full Product Life Cycle Ability to influence senior managers and other stakeholders Strong interpersonal and well-developed communication skills (written & verbal) Willingness to travel within UK and Europe DOORS experience would be great
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd is looking for a Mechanical Systems Engineer/Architect based in the United Kingdom, particularly in Bristol. The role involves managing missile mechanical architecture requirements and ensuring mechanical compliance. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience. The position is hybrid, with 3-4 days onsite required and offers a competitive rate of £60.00 per hour, with potential for long-term contract extensions.
22/06/2026
Full time
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd is looking for a Mechanical Systems Engineer/Architect based in the United Kingdom, particularly in Bristol. The role involves managing missile mechanical architecture requirements and ensuring mechanical compliance. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience. The position is hybrid, with 3-4 days onsite required and offers a competitive rate of £60.00 per hour, with potential for long-term contract extensions.
Quality Technician (days) Winsford £14.26 per hour + overtime (x1.25/x1.5) Contract to permanent role (benefits) Certain Advantage is partnering with an automotive manufacturer to recruit an experienced Quality Technician. You will be responsible for ensuring all products are completed to specification and up to the highest quality standard. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the completion of each product to required specifications. Conduct thorough quality assessments throughout the production process. Carry out final checks on all finished items prior to presentation and customer dispatch. Confirm that all products comply with relevant type approval standards. Produce and submit a detailed quality report for every finished product. Comply fully with Health & Safety legislation and company safety procedures. Reduce material waste through careful and efficient use of resources and consumables. Your Background: Highly organised, motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail. Practical experience in trailer manufacturing or a similar production setting. Capable of meeting strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality output. Committed to achieving production targets and sustaining product excellence. During the Interview, We May Ask You About: What hand tools have you used? What Quality assessments have you completed? Are you intrigued? Apply now! Lukas - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to match top talent with the right opportunities. Whether you're looking to make a big impact or take the next step in your career, we're here to support you. We work with businesses across the UK in Engineering, IT, Finance, and Marketing. If this role isn't for you, visit (url removed) to sign up for job alerts and career advice
20/06/2026
Full time
Quality Technician (days) Winsford £14.26 per hour + overtime (x1.25/x1.5) Contract to permanent role (benefits) Certain Advantage is partnering with an automotive manufacturer to recruit an experienced Quality Technician. You will be responsible for ensuring all products are completed to specification and up to the highest quality standard. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the completion of each product to required specifications. Conduct thorough quality assessments throughout the production process. Carry out final checks on all finished items prior to presentation and customer dispatch. Confirm that all products comply with relevant type approval standards. Produce and submit a detailed quality report for every finished product. Comply fully with Health & Safety legislation and company safety procedures. Reduce material waste through careful and efficient use of resources and consumables. Your Background: Highly organised, motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail. Practical experience in trailer manufacturing or a similar production setting. Capable of meeting strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality output. Committed to achieving production targets and sustaining product excellence. During the Interview, We May Ask You About: What hand tools have you used? What Quality assessments have you completed? Are you intrigued? Apply now! Lukas - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to match top talent with the right opportunities. Whether you're looking to make a big impact or take the next step in your career, we're here to support you. We work with businesses across the UK in Engineering, IT, Finance, and Marketing. If this role isn't for you, visit (url removed) to sign up for job alerts and career advice
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd is seeking a Systems Engineer for a hybrid role based in Portsmouth. This contract-based position is with a prominent Manufacturing business in the Aerospace sector, tasked with managing system lifecycles and ensuring compliance with TEMPEST and EMC standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in system design, requirements analysis, and electrical safety certification. A competitive hourly rate of approximately £70 is offered alongside training and development opportunities.
20/06/2026
Full time
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd is seeking a Systems Engineer for a hybrid role based in Portsmouth. This contract-based position is with a prominent Manufacturing business in the Aerospace sector, tasked with managing system lifecycles and ensuring compliance with TEMPEST and EMC standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in system design, requirements analysis, and electrical safety certification. A competitive hourly rate of approximately £70 is offered alongside training and development opportunities.
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd is looking for a Senior IT Operations Manager for their global commodities trading client in London, starting ASAP until March 2027. This senior leadership position focuses on overseeing IT operations within the Energy Trading business, ensuring secure and effective delivery of critical application and infrastructure services. The successful candidate will provide end-to-end accountability for IT operations, lead a high-performing team, and drive the transformation towards an automated, data-driven operating model while ensuring business continuity in a volatile market.
20/06/2026
Full time
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd is looking for a Senior IT Operations Manager for their global commodities trading client in London, starting ASAP until March 2027. This senior leadership position focuses on overseeing IT operations within the Energy Trading business, ensuring secure and effective delivery of critical application and infrastructure services. The successful candidate will provide end-to-end accountability for IT operations, lead a high-performing team, and drive the transformation towards an automated, data-driven operating model while ensuring business continuity in a volatile market.
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd is hiring a Systems Engineer based in the Portsmouth area for a hybrid contract role. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team in the aerospace sector, overseeing systems engineering processes and ensuring effective lifecycle management. The role demands ambition and a results-oriented mindset, with excellent opportunities for training and development. An hourly rate of circa £60 is offered via an umbrella company.
20/06/2026
Full time
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd is hiring a Systems Engineer based in the Portsmouth area for a hybrid contract role. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team in the aerospace sector, overseeing systems engineering processes and ensuring effective lifecycle management. The role demands ambition and a results-oriented mindset, with excellent opportunities for training and development. An hourly rate of circa £60 is offered via an umbrella company.
Systems Engineer - Tempest and EMC Certain Advantage is hiring for a Systems Engineer based in the Portsmouth area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. We're working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. The Role This role is for a Systems Engineer-someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You'll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You'll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence. All aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through installation to customer handover. Requirements for Tempest and EMC. EMC/TEMPEST test plans. Modelling, validation and verification. The Individual We're looking for people who can show: Familiarity with TEMPEST standards & EMC Standards. Knowledge of TEMPEST & EMC test specifications, test procedures, test setups, and test data. EMC requirements analysis. System-level EMC design, development and solutions. EMC Equipment selection. Practical knowledge of the installation of electrical equipment, including rack installation and compliant cabling practices. Understanding of the effects of electrical equipment (and cabling) interference, and methods for mitigating interference. Electrical safety certification. Previous exposure to generating test plans for sign-off of electrical equipment installation, preferably with TEMPEST and/or EMC. Verification, Validation & integration. The Benefits Hourly rate of circa £70 ph via Umbrella company. Training and Development.
20/06/2026
Full time
Systems Engineer - Tempest and EMC Certain Advantage is hiring for a Systems Engineer based in the Portsmouth area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. We're working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. The Role This role is for a Systems Engineer-someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You'll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You'll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence. All aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through installation to customer handover. Requirements for Tempest and EMC. EMC/TEMPEST test plans. Modelling, validation and verification. The Individual We're looking for people who can show: Familiarity with TEMPEST standards & EMC Standards. Knowledge of TEMPEST & EMC test specifications, test procedures, test setups, and test data. EMC requirements analysis. System-level EMC design, development and solutions. EMC Equipment selection. Practical knowledge of the installation of electrical equipment, including rack installation and compliant cabling practices. Understanding of the effects of electrical equipment (and cabling) interference, and methods for mitigating interference. Electrical safety certification. Previous exposure to generating test plans for sign-off of electrical equipment installation, preferably with TEMPEST and/or EMC. Verification, Validation & integration. The Benefits Hourly rate of circa £70 ph via Umbrella company. Training and Development.
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd is seeking a Senior AI/ML Research Engineer to join their GenAI team in Central London. The successful candidate will design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions, ensuring alignment with quality and reliability standards. Essential skills include Azure AI foundry, experience in building GenAI solutions, and an understanding of autonomous multi-agent systems. This role offers a competitive pay of £550-£700/day and is available from July until December 2026.
20/06/2026
Full time
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd is seeking a Senior AI/ML Research Engineer to join their GenAI team in Central London. The successful candidate will design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions, ensuring alignment with quality and reliability standards. Essential skills include Azure AI foundry, experience in building GenAI solutions, and an understanding of autonomous multi-agent systems. This role offers a competitive pay of £550-£700/day and is available from July until December 2026.
Senior AI/ML Research Engineer (Azure AI foundry, Multi Agents and Azure Cloud) £550-£700/day (max) Central London Starting July until 31st Dec 2026 No sponsorship - do not apply if you require sponsoring The Role You'll be a key member of the GenAI team responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable AI/ML solutions across multiple business areas. The role focuses on delivering production grade machine learning systems while ensuring alignment with enterprise quality, reliability, and scalability standards. You will lead end to end AI/ML solution development from data exploration and experimentation through to deployment, monitoring, and continuous optimisation. Working closely with cross functional teams including data engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, and product management you'll translate business needs into robust, reusable machine learning architectures. Skills & Expertise sought Experience in Azure AI foundry, Multi Agents and Azure Cloud solution development is essential. Demonstrable experience building and deploying GenAI solutions using frameworks such as LangChain and Azure OpenAI. Experience in developing enterprise grade RAG systems, including context engineering and multimodal data pipelines. Experience in designing and deploying autonomous multi agent systems using modern orchestration frameworks and evaluation approaches. Experience delivering Text to SQL solutions and natural language interfaces for structured data environments. Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today!
20/06/2026
Full time
Senior AI/ML Research Engineer (Azure AI foundry, Multi Agents and Azure Cloud) £550-£700/day (max) Central London Starting July until 31st Dec 2026 No sponsorship - do not apply if you require sponsoring The Role You'll be a key member of the GenAI team responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable AI/ML solutions across multiple business areas. The role focuses on delivering production grade machine learning systems while ensuring alignment with enterprise quality, reliability, and scalability standards. You will lead end to end AI/ML solution development from data exploration and experimentation through to deployment, monitoring, and continuous optimisation. Working closely with cross functional teams including data engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, and product management you'll translate business needs into robust, reusable machine learning architectures. Skills & Expertise sought Experience in Azure AI foundry, Multi Agents and Azure Cloud solution development is essential. Demonstrable experience building and deploying GenAI solutions using frameworks such as LangChain and Azure OpenAI. Experience in developing enterprise grade RAG systems, including context engineering and multimodal data pipelines. Experience in designing and deploying autonomous multi agent systems using modern orchestration frameworks and evaluation approaches. Experience delivering Text to SQL solutions and natural language interfaces for structured data environments. Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today!
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd is currently looking for 2x Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors for an initial 12-month contract in Stevenage or Bolton. This role requires onsite work 4 days a week and offers the chance to work on exciting real-time embedded software projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with C and C++, with knowledge in real-time operating systems being advantageous. This is a hands-on role aimed at developing missile subsystem software products.
19/06/2026
Full time
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd is currently looking for 2x Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors for an initial 12-month contract in Stevenage or Bolton. This role requires onsite work 4 days a week and offers the chance to work on exciting real-time embedded software projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with C and C++, with knowledge in real-time operating systems being advantageous. This is a hands-on role aimed at developing missile subsystem software products.
Network Automation Developer (Python & Ansible) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Network Automation Developer based in London. This role is on a initial contract basis till the end of the year and is hybrid, with employees required to be onsite 3 days per week. (High potential for an extension) You'll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the automation ecosystem that supports critical connectivity and infrastructure services across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Designing and maintaining end to end automation pipelines using GitHub Actions, Terraform/OpenTofu, and Ansible Automation Platform. Managing the lifecycle of automation tooling, including implementation, upgrades, optimisation, and retirement of legacy systems. Providing operational support, monitoring, troubleshooting, and break/fix activities across the automation estate. Developing Infrastructure as Code solutions to support scalable and repeatable deployments. Building and maintaining Ansible playbooks and automation frameworks for orchestration and configuration management. Implementing security best practices across automation platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure deployments. Integrating automation platforms with enterprise systems using APIs, webhooks, and event driven workflows. Creating reusable templates, frameworks, and standards to improve automation consistency across teams. Producing technical documentation, operational procedures, and automation standards. Providing technical guidance and support to teams adopting automation capabilities. Qualifications Strong hands on experience with CI/CD platforms, ideally GitHub Actions and self hosted runners. Proven experience developing Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform or OpenTofu. Expertise with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and/or AWX, including playbook development and orchestration design. Strong programming and scripting skills in Python and Bash. Experience operating and supporting automation platforms within production environments. Solid understanding of automation and CI/CD security best practices, including RBAC, secrets management, and pipeline hardening. Experience integrating systems using REST APIs and event driven architectures. Familiarity with Azure cloud services and cloud native automation approaches.
19/06/2026
Full time
Network Automation Developer (Python & Ansible) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Network Automation Developer based in London. This role is on a initial contract basis till the end of the year and is hybrid, with employees required to be onsite 3 days per week. (High potential for an extension) You'll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the automation ecosystem that supports critical connectivity and infrastructure services across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Designing and maintaining end to end automation pipelines using GitHub Actions, Terraform/OpenTofu, and Ansible Automation Platform. Managing the lifecycle of automation tooling, including implementation, upgrades, optimisation, and retirement of legacy systems. Providing operational support, monitoring, troubleshooting, and break/fix activities across the automation estate. Developing Infrastructure as Code solutions to support scalable and repeatable deployments. Building and maintaining Ansible playbooks and automation frameworks for orchestration and configuration management. Implementing security best practices across automation platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure deployments. Integrating automation platforms with enterprise systems using APIs, webhooks, and event driven workflows. Creating reusable templates, frameworks, and standards to improve automation consistency across teams. Producing technical documentation, operational procedures, and automation standards. Providing technical guidance and support to teams adopting automation capabilities. Qualifications Strong hands on experience with CI/CD platforms, ideally GitHub Actions and self hosted runners. Proven experience developing Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform or OpenTofu. Expertise with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and/or AWX, including playbook development and orchestration design. Strong programming and scripting skills in Python and Bash. Experience operating and supporting automation platforms within production environments. Solid understanding of automation and CI/CD security best practices, including RBAC, secrets management, and pipeline hardening. Experience integrating systems using REST APIs and event driven architectures. Familiarity with Azure cloud services and cloud native automation approaches.
Systems Engineer - Nuclear Hardening Contract, hybrid based, based in Portsmouth area. Role Systems Engineer, small experienced team, responsible for designing compliant equipment installation designs with associated test plans and compliance evidence, managing all aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through installation to customer handover, identifying mitigations and responses to Nuclear Hardening and producing NH analysis. Qualifications Familiarity with Nuclear Hardening standards Knowledge of NH analysis, test specifications, test procedures, test setups, and test data System-level NH design, development and solutions, including GFE environments and mitigations NH equipment selection Practical knowledge of the installation of electrical equipment, including rack installation and compliant cabling practices Understanding of the effects of electrical equipment (and cabling) interference, and methods for mitigating interference Electrical safety certification Exposure to generating test plans for sign off of electrical equipment installation, preferably with NH experience Verification, Validation & integration Benefits Hourly rate of circa £80 per hour via Umbrella company Training and Development Apply today.
19/06/2026
Full time
Systems Engineer - Nuclear Hardening Contract, hybrid based, based in Portsmouth area. Role Systems Engineer, small experienced team, responsible for designing compliant equipment installation designs with associated test plans and compliance evidence, managing all aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through installation to customer handover, identifying mitigations and responses to Nuclear Hardening and producing NH analysis. Qualifications Familiarity with Nuclear Hardening standards Knowledge of NH analysis, test specifications, test procedures, test setups, and test data System-level NH design, development and solutions, including GFE environments and mitigations NH equipment selection Practical knowledge of the installation of electrical equipment, including rack installation and compliant cabling practices Understanding of the effects of electrical equipment (and cabling) interference, and methods for mitigating interference Electrical safety certification Exposure to generating test plans for sign off of electrical equipment installation, preferably with NH experience Verification, Validation & integration Benefits Hourly rate of circa £80 per hour via Umbrella company Training and Development Apply today.
Systems Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Systems Engineer based in the Portsmouth area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. Our client is a manufacturing business in the aerospace sector that designs, manufactures and delivers industry leading commercial aircraft, and also operates a separate Space and Defence division. We are looking for a Systems Engineer who is ambitious, results oriented, and ready to make an impact. The candidate will work in a small, experienced and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Systems engineering process, culture, competency and discipline on day to day business activities, enabled by adequate methods & tools products and services. All aspects of the system lifecycle. We're looking for people who can show: Business or mission analysis System requirements definition System analysis and architecture definition Design definition, verification, validation & integration The benefits: Hourly rate of circa £60 per hour via umbrella company Training and development If this sounds like your next career move, apply today.
19/06/2026
Full time
Systems Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Systems Engineer based in the Portsmouth area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. Our client is a manufacturing business in the aerospace sector that designs, manufactures and delivers industry leading commercial aircraft, and also operates a separate Space and Defence division. We are looking for a Systems Engineer who is ambitious, results oriented, and ready to make an impact. The candidate will work in a small, experienced and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Systems engineering process, culture, competency and discipline on day to day business activities, enabled by adequate methods & tools products and services. All aspects of the system lifecycle. We're looking for people who can show: Business or mission analysis System requirements definition System analysis and architecture definition Design definition, verification, validation & integration The benefits: Hourly rate of circa £60 per hour via umbrella company Training and development If this sounds like your next career move, apply today.
Senior IT Operations Manager - Commodities Trading Applications & Infrastructure (ETRM / Endur) We are recruiting on behalf of our global commodities trading client in London for a Senior IT Operations Manager starting ASAP initially until March 2027. This is an important senior leadership role supporting a major programme within the Energy Trading business, transforming processes, ways of working, data, and the implementation of an ETRM across the energy trading portfolios. The role holds end to end accountability for IT operations across the trading portfolio, ensuring secure, resilient and cost effective delivery of business critical application and infrastructure services, including Endur. The role leads the transformation of operations towards an automated, data driven operating model while safeguarding business continuity in a fast paced and volatile market. The role owns the IT operating plan, budget and service lifecycle, ensures strong governance, risk and controls, and holds service providers to clear outcome based performance. A core focus is senior partnership with the business leadership to design and run a differentiated operating model that enables speed, scale and sustained value delivery. The role leads a high performing operations team and drives operational excellence, ultimately delivering bottom line results. Responsibilities Team Leadership Responsible for Operational Readiness for new demand, changes and projects impacting the portfolio - this includes analysing and understanding business functional and non-functional requirements and agreeing to operate. Responsible for Information Risk Management and IT Controls compliance, as well as conformance to Health and Safety policies and legal and regulatory requirements. Accountable for General Controls and ensuring controls are in place. Driving the transformation goals and objectives within the team.
19/06/2026
Full time
Senior IT Operations Manager - Commodities Trading Applications & Infrastructure (ETRM / Endur) We are recruiting on behalf of our global commodities trading client in London for a Senior IT Operations Manager starting ASAP initially until March 2027. This is an important senior leadership role supporting a major programme within the Energy Trading business, transforming processes, ways of working, data, and the implementation of an ETRM across the energy trading portfolios. The role holds end to end accountability for IT operations across the trading portfolio, ensuring secure, resilient and cost effective delivery of business critical application and infrastructure services, including Endur. The role leads the transformation of operations towards an automated, data driven operating model while safeguarding business continuity in a fast paced and volatile market. The role owns the IT operating plan, budget and service lifecycle, ensures strong governance, risk and controls, and holds service providers to clear outcome based performance. A core focus is senior partnership with the business leadership to design and run a differentiated operating model that enables speed, scale and sustained value delivery. The role leads a high performing operations team and drives operational excellence, ultimately delivering bottom line results. Responsibilities Team Leadership Responsible for Operational Readiness for new demand, changes and projects impacting the portfolio - this includes analysing and understanding business functional and non-functional requirements and agreeing to operate. Responsible for Information Risk Management and IT Controls compliance, as well as conformance to Health and Safety policies and legal and regulatory requirements. Accountable for General Controls and ensuring controls are in place. Driving the transformation goals and objectives within the team.
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd is seeking two Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors for a 12-month contract based in Stevenage or Bolton. The role is mainly onsite, working four days a week (Monday to Thursday). You will develop embedded, real-time software for missile systems and require experience in C or C++. The position offers a competitive rate of £65 per hour and opportunities for continued development and potential long-term contracts.
18/06/2026
Full time
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd is seeking two Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors for a 12-month contract based in Stevenage or Bolton. The role is mainly onsite, working four days a week (Monday to Thursday). You will develop embedded, real-time software for missile systems and require experience in C or C++. The position offers a competitive rate of £65 per hour and opportunities for continued development and potential long-term contracts.
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Job Description We supply a full range of hard real time software solutions for the next generation of missile and defence solutions. This unique and exciting opportunity will allow you to develop technical and leadership skills across our broad range of products. This really is rocket science! Responsibilities You will be developing embedded, real-time software. This is a hands-on role and requires the continued development and integration of missile subsystem software products and evolutions for future products. You will be developing software targeting C, C++ and/or Ada languages. This software will be integrated with other software from several sources, firmware and hardware. Skillset/experience required Experience in the development of embedded software with C, C++ (Ada experience could also be beneficial, but not essential). It would be desirable for you to have knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems. Can do' and flexible approach - you'll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of "software" Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis The ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders. An awareness of developing and deploying software on real-time Operating Systems, Risc-V and ARM-based processing platforms. Knowledge of modern software development practices. It would be advantageous to have a knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55 & DO178B/C and restricted coding standards such as MISRA / SPARK.
18/06/2026
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Job Description We supply a full range of hard real time software solutions for the next generation of missile and defence solutions. This unique and exciting opportunity will allow you to develop technical and leadership skills across our broad range of products. This really is rocket science! Responsibilities You will be developing embedded, real-time software. This is a hands-on role and requires the continued development and integration of missile subsystem software products and evolutions for future products. You will be developing software targeting C, C++ and/or Ada languages. This software will be integrated with other software from several sources, firmware and hardware. Skillset/experience required Experience in the development of embedded software with C, C++ (Ada experience could also be beneficial, but not essential). It would be desirable for you to have knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems. Can do' and flexible approach - you'll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of "software" Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis The ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders. An awareness of developing and deploying software on real-time Operating Systems, Risc-V and ARM-based processing platforms. Knowledge of modern software development practices. It would be advantageous to have a knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55 & DO178B/C and restricted coding standards such as MISRA / SPARK.
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Job Description We supply a full range of hard real time software solutions for the next generation of missile and defence solutions. This unique and exciting opportunity will allow you to develop technical and leadership skills across our broad range of products. This really is rocket science! Responsibilities You will be developing embedded, real-time software. This is a hands-on role and requires the continued development and integration of missile subsystem software products and evolutions for future products. You will be developing software targeting C, C++ and/or Ada languages. This software will be integrated with other software from several sources, firmware and hardware. Skillset/experience required Experience in the development of embedded software with C, C++ (Ada experience could also be beneficial, but not essential). It would be desirable for you to have knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems. Can do' and flexible approach - you'll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of "software" Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis The ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders. An awareness of developing and deploying software on real-time Operating Systems, Risc-V and ARM-based processing platforms. Knowledge of modern software development practices. It would be advantageous to have a knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55 & DO178B/C and restricted coding standards such as MISRA / SPARK.
18/06/2026
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Job Description We supply a full range of hard real time software solutions for the next generation of missile and defence solutions. This unique and exciting opportunity will allow you to develop technical and leadership skills across our broad range of products. This really is rocket science! Responsibilities You will be developing embedded, real-time software. This is a hands-on role and requires the continued development and integration of missile subsystem software products and evolutions for future products. You will be developing software targeting C, C++ and/or Ada languages. This software will be integrated with other software from several sources, firmware and hardware. Skillset/experience required Experience in the development of embedded software with C, C++ (Ada experience could also be beneficial, but not essential). It would be desirable for you to have knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems. Can do' and flexible approach - you'll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of "software" Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis The ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders. An awareness of developing and deploying software on real-time Operating Systems, Risc-V and ARM-based processing platforms. Knowledge of modern software development practices. It would be advantageous to have a knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55 & DO178B/C and restricted coding standards such as MISRA / SPARK.
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd
Bristol, Gloucestershire
A leading defence contractor is looking for an Electrical Systems Engineer/Architect subcontractor for an initial 12-month hybrid contract based in the UK. The role involves specifying electrical requirements, supporting testing activities, and managing project equipment. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and experience with defence/industry standards. The position offers an hourly rate of £60 - £85 and a blend of onsite and remote work.
18/06/2026
Full time
A leading defence contractor is looking for an Electrical Systems Engineer/Architect subcontractor for an initial 12-month hybrid contract based in the UK. The role involves specifying electrical requirements, supporting testing activities, and managing project equipment. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and experience with defence/industry standards. The position offers an hourly rate of £60 - £85 and a blend of onsite and remote work.
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd
Bristol, Gloucestershire
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office. This role will be a hybrid position - 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote. Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella). Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter. Missile Electronic Architect Job Description Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It's an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipment power architecture, including power budget and power profiles data communication and processing architecture requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screening signal safety, including routing of safety related signals Supporting test and fault-finding activities during compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving/qualification and integration Reviewing and authoring reports, guidelines and processes Design assessments and analysis Working to defence/industry standards Attending and supporting design reviews Equipment Manager (RMO) Responsibilities Project manage the equipment(s) on behalf of the project during development, qualification and manufacture Own the requirements on behalf of the project for the equipment(s) Produce Statement(s) of Work for the associated design authority for the equipment(s) Create and update plans showing activities for the equipment(s) Manage internal & external design authorities for delivery of the equipment(s) hardware, software and deliverables to schedule, cost, quality and performance Hold regular progress reviews with the design authority for the equipment(s) Review qualification verification evidence Track and find resolution to equipment non-compliances Attend and support design reviews Skillset/experience required electrical/electronics interface definitions knowledge of defence/industry standards, etc. degree level qualification in a related subject systems engineering writing reports Additional areas of interest defence weapon systems power supplies actuators data communication sensors EMC Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) Model Based Engineering (MBE)
18/06/2026
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office. This role will be a hybrid position - 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote. Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella). Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter. Missile Electronic Architect Job Description Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It's an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipment power architecture, including power budget and power profiles data communication and processing architecture requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screening signal safety, including routing of safety related signals Supporting test and fault-finding activities during compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving/qualification and integration Reviewing and authoring reports, guidelines and processes Design assessments and analysis Working to defence/industry standards Attending and supporting design reviews Equipment Manager (RMO) Responsibilities Project manage the equipment(s) on behalf of the project during development, qualification and manufacture Own the requirements on behalf of the project for the equipment(s) Produce Statement(s) of Work for the associated design authority for the equipment(s) Create and update plans showing activities for the equipment(s) Manage internal & external design authorities for delivery of the equipment(s) hardware, software and deliverables to schedule, cost, quality and performance Hold regular progress reviews with the design authority for the equipment(s) Review qualification verification evidence Track and find resolution to equipment non-compliances Attend and support design reviews Skillset/experience required electrical/electronics interface definitions knowledge of defence/industry standards, etc. degree level qualification in a related subject systems engineering writing reports Additional areas of interest defence weapon systems power supplies actuators data communication sensors EMC Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) Model Based Engineering (MBE)
Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
A leading defence organisation is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer/Architect for a 12-month contract based in the UK. The hybrid role allows for 3 days onsite and 2 days remote work. Responsibilities include defining electrical architecture for missile systems and managing equipment during development. Candidates should have a degree and technical experience in electrical systems with knowledge of defence standards preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your engineering career in a supportive environment.
18/06/2026
Full time
A leading defence organisation is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer/Architect for a 12-month contract based in the UK. The hybrid role allows for 3 days onsite and 2 days remote work. Responsibilities include defining electrical architecture for missile systems and managing equipment during development. Candidates should have a degree and technical experience in electrical systems with knowledge of defence standards preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your engineering career in a supportive environment.