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ABAP Programmer. An ABAP programmer is required in Bedfordshire on a contract basis - An experienced ABAP programmer able to develop a series of reports and user exits and batch data capturing and automation processes. Able to work with miniumum supervision and as part of a team. Development of technical specifications. This role will require the successful candidate to undergo MoD security clearance.
Essential Experience
Experience of working in a manufacturing environment, batch management and serialised parts would be an advantage.
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Human Factors Consultants
Salary: £35k- £45k and excellent benefits!
Basingstoke/ Bristol
Immediate requirement!
Our client is an Engineering Consultancy based in Basingstoke and Bristol and involved in the provision of Management Services, Systems Engineering Services, Technology Services and Human services across a variety of markets including government and private industry.
Our large Defence client is looking for a Warehouse Assistant/Stores Person to join their busy team on an initial 3 month contract - Roles activities
Specialist Engineering company involved with Defence contracts is looking for a Project Manager to join its very successful team in Surrey/Hampshire
Responsibilities:
Producing project documentation (project plans, risk and issue registers, highlight and progress reports etc.)
Contract management procurement arrangements to ensure successful outcomes
Appropriate management and security of all records and documentation
Accountable for risks and issues associated with project implementation, management of the work of the Project team and ensure that all resources associated with that project including budgets are effectively managed
Skills/Experience:
Good working Knowledge of MS Project.
Working experience of program and project controls : risk, issue management etc.
3 yrs + Previous experience in a Project Manager capacity.
Experience of managing projects of varying scale.
Experience of co-ordinating project teams.
Experience of working on MOD projects would be a
Administrator required for major defence prime contractor based in the Sussex area.
Commercial Officer/Contracts Officer - exciting opportunity to join this Defence company based in Shropshire and commutable from Wolverhampton, Kidderminster, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch. The purpose of the role is to manage a variety of Commercial issues which will include bidding to customers, agreeing new contracts and contract management activities.
Key responsibility areas:
Devising and preparing commercial solutions for various bids. Preparing robust Commercial proposals in response to customer requests / enquiries. Drafting, analysing and negotiating Contract terms, Confidentiality Agreements and Subcontract arrangements. Preparation of tender vet material together with the commercial aspects of the Life Cycle Management documentation. Post contract award the role holder will be responsible for contract maintenance and customer management.
At all times the role holder will work within the company mandated policies and procedures and will be responsible for appropriate implementation of commercial governance across their work package areas.
The Commercial Officer will work closely with the Commercial Manager Support Programmes, the Costing and Pricing function and the Integrated Project Teams and therefore candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of working within a team environment as well as independently.
The successful candidate will have attained good results at GCSE/O Level in Maths, English and a technical subject - science etc. A Degree would be desirable but not essential, qualifications in Law or a technical subject would be useful but, again, not essential.
The Commercial Officer will have good numeracy and literacy skills with a working knowledge of MS office applications and the use of SAP would be an advantage.
You should have some previous Commercial experience and will have ideally have customer facing experience and dealing with suppliers. Previous dealing with the UK MoD would also be advantageous.
We act as a Recruitment Agency.
My client, a Systems Engineering & Programme Management Consultancy provides consultancy to Thales, MoD and other industry clients. They are looking for experienced Lead Systems Engineers to be able to assess the needs of a project, develop the Systems Engineering approach and work with the project manager and product engineers to deliver the solution. They will be expected to provide leadership within the business group, support bids and proposals and interact with customers on technical issues.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate achievements in one or more of the following:
-Technical leadership of a team of engineers developing a system solution or conducting system level testing.
-The development of a bid, system or product solution strategy.
-Provision of advice or guidance on the implementation of Systems Engineering methods and tools on high value complex projects or across product lines.
They are looking for candidates with a broad practical experience of System Engineering and the application of design methodologies and associated tools.
There is travel to client sites in the UK involved, and possibly abroad if desired.
My client, a top consultancy, requires an Operational Analyst with a broad range of experience in defence analysis techniques and knowledge of all warfare domains, particularly the land domain. The successful applicant will work with a number of projects providing advice and practical support on analysis covering all defence lines of development.
An operational analyst with a broad range of experience in defence analysis techniques, including Whole Life Costing in support of MoD Investment Appraisals and Business Cases. The successful applicant will work with a number of projects providing advice and practical support on analysis covering all defence lines of development.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparation of Analysis plans for projects suited to the needs, resources and timescales of the project and its customers.
- Conduct Analysis in support of project objectives
- Contribute to the selection, development and use of analysis methods, tools and techniques.
- Reporting of Analysis results using written reports and presentations.
URGENT requirement from my client for an Information Assurance and Systems Security consultant with a communications and IT systems design and cross spectrum security background.
Health Sector Organisation in Leeds seeks a Senior Project Manager from a senior management background with an in-depth understanding and experience of management of the implementation of IT programmes in SharePoint, with the ability to quickly develop an understanding of the requirements for the Programme, baseline the various activities and work streams currently in progress and Programme Manage these to deliver successfully, on time and to budget.
Essential:
•PRINCE2 Project Management Methodology Qualification to Practitioner Level.
•Experience of managing projects within a complex multiple project IT environment, either as senior project manager or programme manager. This should include experience of using project management techniques to deliver quality outcomes to deadline, identifying risks and making appropriate contingency plans.
•Proven track record of consistency in achieving high standards while delivering complex projects to time, quality and within budget.
•Line Management Experience.
•Budget Management Experience
•Excellent Stakeholder management
Desirable
•Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation Level Qualified
•Experience gained in Health, Government or Social Care Sector
•Experience of specifying, contracting, monitoring & influencing external service provision
Graduates required to work on the commercial graduate scheme for a large UK defence organisation.
Our client, a defence company, is looking for a systems engineer with:
Experience:
5 years experience in two or more of the following:
- System Definition
- Requirements capture, decomposition
- System Design and Analysis
- Design Studies
- Design and Performance Modelling
- System Integration
- Design Proving and Trials
- Interface Design
- System assessment and acceptance
Worked in at least one of the following related Areas:
- Missile/Weapon Systems
- Combat Systems
- Command & Control Systems
- Radar System Design
- Control Systems
- Military Communications Systems
- Sensor Fusion
CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING TO GO THROUGH SECURITY CLEARANCE OR BE CLEARED TO SC
Programme Manager - Defence
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PRINCIPAL COMMERCIAL OFFICER
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An Optical Systems Engineer is required to develop Night Vision systems for commercial and military ...
Project controller required to work for a large defence company in Shropshire.
The successful candidate will be required to be Security Cleared to SC level (prior to appointment).
You will be required to provide project office support to the Secure Systems PMO projects.
Responsible for planning, organising, controlling and reporting on assigned deliverables. Track, review and report on issues that impact the Project Office. Generate and maintain Project Plans, work packages and schedules.
Data Administrator required to provide administrative support to the Configuration Data Management Lead of a large UK defence organisation in South Wales.
A leading international defence and security technology company are currently looking for a number of permanent Security Consultants to join their team in Uxbridge.
Our client an independent consulting and technology company that provides domain and technical support to the UK MOD and Defence Industry are currently looking for a Business Development Manager to provide business development within the UK Defence ISTAR sector.
Our client an independent consulting and technology company that provides domain and technical support to the UK MOD and Defence Industry are currently looking for a Project Manager to provide project management consultancy across the UK Defence arena.
Systems Group Leader is required by this leading defence organisation to manage and support the Generalist Systems Group on both functional and project issues. The Head of Systems requires a Group Leader to lead the development and functional activities in the Generalist Systems Group.
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Software Group Leader required for this leading defence organisation based in Bedfordshire.
The Software Group across the business areas requires a Group Leader to manage and support them on both functional and project issues. The Head of Software requires a Group Leader to lead development and functional activities in the Software Group.
We act as a Recruitment Agency.
Mobile Field Engineer required by this leading defence organisation to carry out the installation/commissioning, repair and/or maintenance to 1st, 2nd and 3rd line level of Land based radar and associated equipment worldwide. MOD security clearance criteria applies to this postion.
Key responsibility areas:
To carry out the installation/commissioning, repair and/or maintenance to 1st, 2nd and 3rd line level of Land based radar and associated equipment worldwide. Equipment to be worked on would be AR327 (known as T101 to RAF), Watchman, S511 and Rapier.
Specific equipment/knowledge of the Company's products would be an advantage ie AR327 (known as T101 to RAF), Watchman, S511 and Rapier. Formal academic training and qualifications to ONC/HTEC or HM forces equivalent. Proven experience of radar systems, including Installation and Commissioning and deploying tactical Radar Systems in the UK and overseas
The Field Engineer will need knowledge of MS Office and SAP. Experience in liaising with customer personnel and Company personnel, including Project management, Development/Engineering, Design Authority, Senior QA personnel. Specific equipment/knowledge of the Company's products would be an advantage ie AR327 (known as T101 to RAF), Watchman, S511 and Rapier.
The successful candidate will be required to work away from home base as a Mobile engineer and should accept UK and worldwide travel as part of the job. It may on occasion be necessary to work overtime at short notice.
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Project Leader required by this leading defence organisation based in Cumbria. As a member of the SMITE Electrical / Instrumentation section you will be responsible for the Administration and Technical Control of Electrical / Instrumentation Commissioning Engineers at various levels. MOD security clearance criteria applies to this position.
Educated to HND / HNC in an Electrical / Instrumentation discipline.
Areas covered include:
Operation and Maintenance of the SMITE Facility. Commissioning of equipment and systems associated with Astute Class MPMPs and Other Major Modules. Commissioning of equipment and systems associated with Astute Class Auxiliary Machinery. Provision of Specialist Instrumentation Measurement Services to support the Submarine Business Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for one / or more of the above areas.
The Project Leader will deputise when appropriate for the SMITE Electrical & Instrumentation Manager.
The role will involve working shifts.
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Commodity Leader required for this international supplier to the aerospace (civil & defence) and military vehicle markets. This vacancy has been authorised to strengthen the buying operation within the business. Reporting to the Head of Commercial, the main purpose of the role is the development of a commodity based buying function in support of the operations teams.
We act as a Recruitment Agency.
Contract Officer is required for this leading defence communications company based in Gloucestershire to broadly ensure that all contractual documentation received and issued by the company are both suitable and acceptable.
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Export Control Officer - to facilitate the efficient operation of the Export Compliance function providing pro-active support to the Export Control Officer with the management of UK, US and European export authorisations.
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Understanding of defence policy and concepts and doctrine in one or more military domains.
Contract Operational Analyst x 4
May 2008 until February 2009 (up to 180 days)
Farnborough.
We have had a requirement in for up to four Operational Analysts to Support the Campaign Analysis Team based at our clients Farnborough office. Candidates are required to have at the minimum, a current SC UKEO Clearance and a maximum notice period of 2 weeks.
Technician - required by this leading defence organisation based in Essex. There is currently have a vacancy for a Technician within the Spares and Repairs Team
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Systems Engineer
To provide Software & Process development support to this Division of this major Defence player, initially starting within Fast Jet programmes.
This job will involve learning how DOORS is used on the various programmes and gradually picking up responsibility for supporting DOORS use on these programmes. A key part of the role will be modifying processes after consultation with company users or customer (IPT), and developing Software utilities to support the modifications along with all required documentation. Provision of day-to-day DOORS system support will also be required.
Challenges:
To rapidly get up to speed with current complex processes.
To identify areas where process improvements should be made.
To develop robust, reliable software that not only functions correctly but which also helps assure safety, is user friendly, meets external and internal quality standards, can easily be maintained, updated and modified.
To maintain the user documentation (MS Word and Web based) to accompany the processes.
To train users in the processes.
Ensure that software produced performs reliably to meet the user's functional needs and other requirements that may be agreed as part of the tasking.
Ensure that software development processes employed comply with internal quality standards aligned to ISO 9001 and TickIT.
Elicit and record clear unambiguous user and system requirements.
Write and document new software programs.
Plan, organise and conduct software testing.
Providing support to users in the use of the software including training to groups and individuals alike.
Provide feedback to customer (IPT) in the form of presentations and written reports.
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Electus Recruitment Solutions is a leading provider of Engineering and Technical Recruitment services and urgently needs Recruitment Consultants with Aerospace and Defence experience in both the Permanent and Contract Recruitment environment. We also need Recruitment Consultants with experience of Executive Search Recruitment. As we provide an excellent customised Technical Recruitment Training programme we will consider Technical Recruiters from other industry sectors.
We are currently recruiting for a leading defence company for a Technical Author, offering an initial 6 month contract. The role will be planning, pre
A Contracts administrator is required to start immediately for a large defence organisation.
Defence Commercial Manager
Bristol or Malvern
36-42K + Pension,25 days annual leave, Flexible benefits.
PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE WORK, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT CANDIDATES ARE ABLE TO BE MoD SECURITY CLEARED
Do you have experiance as a Commercial Manager working within the UK defence sector? If so read on.....
Sub-Contracts Manager
Sourcing suppliers that add value to the overall bid, seeking innovative supply chain solutions and commercial arrangements where ever possible, including the negotiation of terms that reflect prime contract risks where necessary (i.e. flow up/down arrangements) and have responsibility for overarching relationships with key suppliers.
Advising Project Managers on meaning and implication of contract terms, ensuring compliance to Contracts. Identifying business risks associated with tenders and supply contracts through analysis, mitigations or active management.
Drafting, negotiating terms to include flow-down of client prime agreement terms and conclude contracts award and maintain post contracting management - whilst achieving annual savings targets.
Working closely with suppliers and customers to improve operations, minimise risk, reducing cost, resolution of critical supply issues. Monitoring and reporting the performance of suppliers against contract terms and through active relationship management. Provide monthly reporting to the Senior Subcontracts Manager or Regional Procurement Manager, including establishing benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/performance against goals on a regular basis. Travel and attend meetings, as required to internal/external Client sites and Suppliers within the UK and international - as required.
Working with subject matter experts to integrate contributions of others spanning across different departments. Maintaining an expert working knowledge on supply chain management including keeping abreast of developments in the field.
Educational requirements: MCIPS (or working towards it).
Experience:
Practical knowledge of the content of a broad range of Commercial Supply Contracts and the ability to draft them in a Defence/Aerospace environment. Working knowledge of Contract law, Commercial practice and Risk.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health and Safety Advisor for our client in South Wales, a world-leading supplier of communications solutions that deliver increased military capability.
Full time Project Management roles for qualified engineers, with Nuclear and/or Defence industry experience.
Our client is one of the most famous names in full service project delivery - providing programme management, engineering, design, construction, infrastructure, operations and maintenance services to hugely diverse industries.
Production Scheduler/Materials Planner
Required by this leading Defence organisation to plan, coordinate, facilitate, expedite and control all the associated hardware and material for allocated tasks to achieve schedule adherence the quality conditions, cost and the programme/projects demands. To satisfy the requirements of the Intra Unit Order and Customers requirements using systems, procedures and instructions defined by the business.
The role will be based in Bedfordshire and is commutable from Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, Stevenage and Hatfield.
Key responsibility areas:
Agree the material and hardware delivery plan with the Planning Controller/Operations Team Leader/ /Operations Programme Manager/Project Leader/Master Production Scheduler for each of the respective programmes they work on and control. Ensure the hardware delivery supply requirement is clearly understood by those responsible for providing it and facilitate their agreement to the plan. Raise Purchase requisitions, monitor, maintain status and project requirement using Network Procurement. Focal interface to project customers. Asset Management. Monitor and expedite all allocated tasks to maximise schedule adherence. Plan, expedite and support the supply of material. Ensure material cost is controlled. Facilitate Liaise and co-ordinate with Purchasing, Goods receiving, Stores, Inspection, and other Operations Groups to expedite tasks and resolve problems. Progress material and hardware around site. Create manufacturing part structures (MBOMS) from data designs (EBOMS) using PDM (metaphase) and ERP. Initiate Internal Release Notes (IRNs) for despatch paperwork as required.
The Product Planner will be educated to at least BTEC (including OND/ONC) in Mechanical/ Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience. You will need a good understanding of MRP production and good all round computer literacy desirable.
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Contracts Manager required in South Wales to provide commercial guidance to the commercial department of a large defence systems integrator
Mechanical Engineer is required by this leading defence organisation to work on a wide variety of projects.
You will be responsible for the Mechanical design of aerospace and communication equipment using 3D CAD. Mechanical & thermal analysis using finite element techniques. Working within a team, but managing own work load under minimal supervision. Supporting Bid preparation and liaising with Customers/suppliers. Work in a small, dynamic team dedicated to meeting customer expectations.
You will be expected to contribute solutions to a wide range of engineering challenges whilst demonstrating the ability to meet demanding deadlines.
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Opportunities have arisen for Systems Engineers to join our client as they continue to grow their presence in India. Our client has secured a position for themselves as a principal international provider of trusted consultancy services, and now need Systems Engineers to join their team to help their clients to bring the airport industry in India into the 21st Century.