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Are you an experienced PKI Engineer ready to take greater ownership of complex, secure infrastructure? Sopra Steria is delivering a unique solution from the ground up for the Defence sector, integrating infrastructure and applications within highly secure, mission-critical environments. This is an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping PKI services for a nationally significant programme, influencing design decisions, strengthening governance, and ensuring secure certificate services operate at scale. In this role, you will act as a senior technical specialist for PKI, providing engineering leadership across certificate management, certificate template design, HSM administration, PKI governance, and lifecycle processes. You will work closely with architecture, infrastructure, application, security, Windows, Linux, and web teams to define PKI requirements, guide implementation, and ensure solutions meet operational, security, and compliance needs. Please note this role requires the person to be on site full time in our office. What you will be doing: • Lead PKI engineering and operational activities across secure enterprise environments., • Own the design, review, deployment, and governance of certificate templates., • Provide senior technical guidance on certificate management across Windows, Linux, web-based platforms, enterprise applications, and infrastructure services., • Work with architects, engineers, security teams, and application owners to define PKI integration requirements and ensure appropriate certificate usage., • Lead the definition, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of PKI governance artefacts, including the Certification Policy Statement., • Drive certificate lifecycle management processes, including issuance, renewal, revocation, auditing, reporting, and governance., • Administer and provide technical oversight of HSM environments, including operational processes and security controls., • Identify opportunities to improve PKI processes, automation, resilience, and operational maturity., • Act as an escalation point for complex PKI issues across project and operational workstreams., • Strong knowledge of DPKI / PKI within enterprise or secure environments., • Proven experience in PKI engineering, administration, and architecture support., • Experience providing technical leadership or acting as a senior escalation point for PKI-related activities., • Hands-on experience with HSMs, ideally Thales HSM products., • Strong experience in certificate management, certificate template design, and certificate template deployment., • Experience managing certificate templates across enterprise-scale environments., • Good understanding of certificate lifecycle management, PKI governance, and policy documentation., • Ability to work with infrastructure, application, security, and architecture teams to translate requirements into secure PKI solutions., • Experience supporting enterprise applications and infrastructure with PKI integration requirements., • Experience working in complex, secure, regulated, or Defence environments., • Experience contributing to PKI strategy, service design, automation, or operational transformation. Employment Type: Permanent Location: Hertfordshire Security Clearance Level: Eligible for Developed Vetting (DV) Internal Recruiter: Josh Salary: Competitive, based on experience Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, medical insurance, flex fund to purchase additional benefits, 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy extra days, life assurance, and 6% pension If you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria’s Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client’s goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK’s most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

About the Role Are you experienced in managing welding operations in complex industrial environments? Confident with modern welding techniques, troubleshooting issues, and supporting Safety Case development for steel structures and mechanical equipment? At EDF, Success is Personal and with us, your career journey is yours to shape. The Opportunity Join us as a Welding Engineer within Nuclear Services, supporting major projects across new nuclear builds, generating stations, and defuelling sites. As part of the Welding Metallurgy Group, youll lead welding activities, oversee manufacturing and installation operations, and ensure full regulatory compliance for highintegrity welds. This role involves work across construction sites and supplier facilities, with occasional international travel. Youll be based at Gloucester Business Park or Glasgow, working to a hybrid model. What Youll Be Doing • Provide technical support during construction, including reviewing and accepting welding and manufacturing documentation., • Manage technical input on welding nonconformances and design changes., • Collaborate closely with project teams, suppliers, quality departments, designers and regulators., • Offer expert advice to support weldingrelated Safety Cases., • Contribute to health & safety, technical leadership, planning, quality, financial management and skills development., • Background in heavy or regulated industries (oil & gas, construction, manufacturing)., • Nuclear experience is beneficial but not essential., • Practical welding or fabrication experience is a strong advantage., • Broad practical and theoretical engineering knowledge., • HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject., • European/International Welding Engineer (EWE/IWE) qualification ideal., • Strong understanding of arc welding processes and welding qualifications., • Knowledge of RCCM, ISO 15614, ASME IX standards., • Awareness of heavyindustry manufacturing processes (forging, casting, forming, heat treatment)., • Experience auditing to ISO 3834., • Knowledge of weldability, material behaviour and degradation. Pay, Benefits & Culture Alongside acompetitive salary ranging from 60,000 to 75,000 subject to qualifications and relevant experience, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more. At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed.Thatswhy we offer you the freedom to develop a careerthatsunique to you. Here, Success is Personal itsyour journey, powered by us. Everyone is welcome at EDF;werecommitted to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicantsrequiringadjustments. Join us and find your success at EDF! Applications close 18th May, with interviews being held on 27th & 28th May. #EDFNuclearServices #DestinationNuclear #EDFNuclearJob Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transitiontowards An ElectricBritain.

Contract: PermanentSalary: Competitive salary from 43,000 - 53,000 per annum, depending on experienceWe have an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor who will work on a portfolio of projects under the supervision of a Senior Quantity Surveyor to ensure that value for money is achieved alongside contractual compliance. You could have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects ranging in contractor value from 25,000 to 200,000, during your career at Thames Water. What youll be doing as an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor • Supporting the Commercial Assurance of Major Projects and Programmes Contracts., • Challenge and agreement of small to medium value project Tenders., • Ensuring that payments are made on time and in accordance with the Contract for your given portfolio of Projects., • Assessing the Quantum of Change and/or Extension of Time under the relevant Contracts on the assigned portfolio., • Supporting the optimisation of budgets and spending on the portfolio of Projects., • Attending monthly site meetings on-site., • Data Collection of the relevant Contracts on the assigned portfolio., • Experience in commercially managing small projects both pre- and post-contract., • Hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent., • Have a desire to work towards gaining Chartered Status., • Be aware of water regulation. (incl. OFWAT Price Review methodology), • Be good at building and maintaining relationships., • Have good communication skills., • Competitive salary from 43,000 - 53,000 per annum, depending on experience., • Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays), • Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets., • Generous Pension Scheme through AON.

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 nine sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role is part of our Sensor Systems Business Unit in Fareham. The Production Quality Engineer role requires experience in quality management within regulated industries, preferably defence or aerospace. The Quality Engineer will ensure compliance with quality standards, manage supplier audits, and support continuous improvement activities. Strong analytical and communication skills, along with knowledge of quality tools and regulations are essential. Key Responsibilities: Internal Quality Requirements: * Working knowledge of EN9100 / ISO 9001 quality management systems. * Experience supporting internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Proven ability to perform root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and fault tree analysis. * Experience managing nonconformances, deviations, concessions, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA). * Ability to review and approve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and inspection plans to ensure quality requirements are met. * Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102 or equivalent standards. * Preferably knowledge of configuration management, drawing control, and change management (ECR/ECO). * Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and specifications. * Ability to support production, engineering, and test teams to resolve quality issues and reduce defect escape. Supplier Quality Requirements: * Experience qualifying, auditing, and monitoring suppliers and subcontractors. * Ability to conduct supplier audits, including process audits and quality system assessments. * Experience managing supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and driving timely, effective resolution. * Knowledge of supplier risk management, including critical supplier identification and performance metrics. * Experience reviewing and approving supplier documentation such as inspection reports, material certifications, FAIRs, and CoCs. * Ability to work with suppliers to improve process capability, yield, and compliance. * Familiarity with flow-down of defence and customer quality requirements to suppliers. Compliance & Regulatory Requirements: * Understanding of defence industry regulations, including ITAR, EAR, and customer-specific requirements. * Experience ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and customer quality requirements. * Ability to support customer audits, source inspections, and government quality representatives as required. Qualifications and Skills: * Bachelor's degree/HND in Engineering (Preferable) in a Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field. * 5+ years of experience in Product Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Supplier Quality within a regulated industry (preferably defence, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or similar). * Experience working in a defence or aerospace environment with controlled products and strict compliance requirements preferred. * Experience with Quality tools and software (e.g., SPC, MSA, PFMEA, control plans). * Experience in ERP/MRP systems and electronic quality management systems (eQMS). * Strong data analysis skills using Excel or similar tools. * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail. * Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams. * Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. * Willingness to travel to supplier sites as required. 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.

A leading maintenance provider in the UK is seeking an experienced HSE Manager. Candidates should have significant experience in HSE, demonstrable knowledge of ISO certification maintenance, and strong internal auditing skills.

Quality Improvement Officer Fixed Term Contract (potential permanent opportunity) £41,349 pa Hemel Hempstead Make a real difference to the lives of people we support Are you passionate about quality, driven by evidence, and motivated by seeing people and services thrive? Do you enjoy turning insight into action and working alongside others to continuously raise standards? We are looking for a Quality Improvement Officer to join our Transformation and Compliance team on a fixed term contract until March 2027. This is a high-impact role where your work will directly shape service quality, strengthen compliance, and support positive outcomes for the people we support. About the role As Quality Improvement Officer, you will use data, insight and constructive challenge to drive continuous improvement across services. You will visit schemes regularly and conduct full quality assurance audits, providing clear, evidence-based assessments of performance and identifying opportunities for learning and improvement. Working closely with the Transformation and Compliance Lead, you will support the development and embedding of an organisational audit and quality assurance framework aligned with regulatory requirements, including CQC and Ofsted. You will build strong relationships with managers and teams, providing respectful, solution-focused feedback and supporting them to develop and deliver SMART improvement plans. No two days are the same, from analysing audit data and preparing reports, to completing on-site audits, facilitating quality discussions or supporting inspection readiness. Key responsibilities Deliver and support a programme of audits, including more complex or thematic reviews Analyse audit findings, incidents and complaints to identify risks, themes and learning Produce clear, evidence-based reports and dashboards for managers and senior leaders Support the embedding of the Quality Assurance Framework and regulatory standards Work with managers to develop, monitor and review SMART improvement plans Monitor regulatory and legislative changes and support inspection readiness Provide constructive, solution-focused feedback to services Build positive, collaborative relationships across teams Ensure the voices of people we support inform quality activity and improvements Support policy reviews and deliver training, briefings and coaching on quality and compliance About you You are professional, reliable and committed to high standards. You are confident working independently but thrive when collaborating with others, bringing people together around shared goals. Calm under pressure, organised and adaptable, you are open to change and motivated by continuous improvement. You are able to influence through evidence, empathy and clear communication, and you are comfortable asking thoughtful questions that lead to better outcomes. What you will bring: Experience delivering audits, analysing data and producing clear, evidence-based reports Experience contributing to improvement or action planning Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (CQC, Ofsted, Regulator of Social Housing) Experience within care, supported housing or quality assurance in adult or children’s services (desirable) The ability to travel across services (car driver essential) and occasional flexibility to work outside standard hours You don’t need a specific qualification, but you must be able to evidence working at RQF Level 4 (or equivalent) through relevant qualifications and/or professional experience. Training or qualifications in quality, auditing or compliance are welcomed. Why join us? You will be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation where quality is everyone’s business and learning is actively encouraged. Your ideas will be heard, your expertise respected, and your contribution will make a tangible difference to people’s lives. We offer: Professional development and sector-relevant training opportunities 33 days’ annual leave including Bank Holidays (pro-rata) Competitive salary of £41,349 for a 35-hour week Monthly attendance bonus Hybrid working (2 days in the office) Workplace pension & life assurance (3× salary) Retail, gym, restaurant and cinema discounts Employee wellbeing services Free on-site gym access We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis and may close the vacancy early. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer