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Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Bid Finance Manager Location: Glasgow, full-time hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week from office vs home) Do you have a proven background in Bid Finance and Estimating? Ready to take on a new challenge where you can lead transformation and inspire change across the Bid and Project Management community? This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. What the role has to offer • Play a pivotal role in shaping high-value bids that directly influence strategic outcomes Thales Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME) are offering an exciting opportunity for a Bid Finance Manager to join their dynamic team in Glasgow - where innovation meets impact in the heart of defence technology. Reporting to the Commercial Director for OME UK, the Bid Finance Manager plays a key role in delivering accurate and efficient estimates, costing, and financial modelling - driving value through close collaboration with both internal teams and external stakeholders. We welcome applications from experienced Estimating Managers and Bid Finance professionals who are ready for a fresh challenge and a meaningful next step in their career. Whether you're seeking a sideways move to broaden your expertise or looking to apply your skills in a new, high-impact environment, this role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects, influence strategic decisions, and contribute to the future of defence innovation. Building a Future, we can all trust. Developing strong relationships between Thales and our customers, whilst ensuring successful delivery of our customers' big ambitions to make life better and to keep us safer requires a special set of skills. Joining the Bid and Project Management teams at Thales means pushing the boundaries of technology and taking part in an amazing technological adventure. Thales OME (Optronics and Missile Electronics) is a key division of Thales Group, specializing in advanced defence technologies including sensors, optronics, and missile electronics. Based in the UK, it plays a vital role in supporting national security and innovation. Our Glasgow site is the oldest business line of Thales in the UK, with expertise in electro-optic (Optronics) systems in support of land, sea and air forces. We bring over 100 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing periscopes and optronics mast for submarines platforms globally. Currently, we are producing the latest generation of our optronics mast, an advanced evolution of our proven first-generation design, which has been installed on over 30 submarines worldwide. What we offer you We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and professional growth, which includes: • Performance related annual bonus (VCP), • Pension - match like-for-like up to 7% of annual base salary, • Life Assurance - 2 x base salary minimum (8 x salary if part of the pension scheme), • Income Protection - 50% of salary less state benefits for 5 years, • Annual Leave - 201 hours, bank holidays, plus 1 company day, • Private Medical Insurance - Couples cover, • Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 1:00pm, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, • 24 hours paid leave for volunteering activities, • Lead the coordination, creation, and presentation of estimating, costing, and pricing strategies for bids and proposals, • Prepare and deliver financial data and analysis to support internal bid reviews, Gate Reviews and approval processes, • Build and refine cost models to inform decision making in relation to cashflow, margin, and profitability, • Drive continuous improvement in estimating and financial modelling tools, methodologies, and processes At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. • Proven tenure in a similar role with experience in fast-paced bidding environments, including costing and pricing bids exceeding £50M, • Aerospace and Defence industry experience, including UK MOD procurement, cost assurance processes, and Single Source Pricing Regulations negotiations, • Familiar with international customer negotiations and proficient in tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, ProPricer, TruePlanning, and Primavera, • Skilled in developing and implementing cost and price modelling strategies during early bid stages, with a track record of advising senior leadership on bid decisions, • Proven analytical skills with expertise in numerical analysis, complex problem solving, and risk/opportunity modelling, • Effective communicator under pressure, able to present ideas and financial data clearly and persuasively, • Highly organised, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, consistently delivering to tight deadlines Security Clearance Statement This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK () #LI-VG1 In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!

Graduate Structural Engineer - Advanced Facilities (Glasgow) Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let's see the impact we can create, together. What will you get? Our Graduate Development Programme is a structured two-year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey. Through a combination of blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you will establish yourself as knowledgeable and competent across four key focus areas; human skills, consulting skills, champion our strategy and your passions. The Graduate Development Programme allows you to customise your learning journey to reflect your specific interests, career goals, and technical skillset - creating a graduate experience that is unique to you. The GDP is an experience programme, meaning that a large portion of what you'll learn will be on-the-job. You'll work with your manager and mentor to collect the learning experiences that will be most meaningful for you. The programme is more than just a steppingstone. It's a launchpad for your career, offering you the tools, experiences and support you need. Join us and unlock your potential as you work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes and solutions for complex challenges. This graduate position involves working as part of a multi-discipline, highly interactive and coordinated team focused on projects including semiconductor manufacturing, data centre facilities and other state of the art manufacturing facilities. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world class designs for industry leading clients around the world. We design of some of the most complex and specialized facilities being constructed today. Projects for our clients include feasibility studies, long-range planning studies, and full design services including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and services during construction for design/bid/build and design/build projects. The ideal graduate will be a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills. They will exhibit a passion and desire to apply their professional experience and knowledge in a team environment on technically challenging and professionally rewarding projects. Our team is seeking a person who understands the importance of meeting their targeted commitments while being flexible to the ever-changing and fast paced environment of our clients' sites. At Jacobs we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we're looking for the most talented and passionate individuals out there to be our next generation of leaders. * Be working towards a relevant Degree or Masters level in Civil/Structural Engineering • A flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forward., • Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things., • You must have the permanent right to work in the UK. Selection Process • Step 1: Apply Online, • Step 2:Solo Video Assessment, • Step 3: Interview Apply before 19 October 2025 for your application to be considered in the first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open to applications. However, you do so with the knowledge that we may not proceed with your application if the role is filled in the first assessment window. What else we provide • A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others, • Free single medical cover and digital GP service, • Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships, • An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our [1] Jacobs Employee Networks, • A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and positive mental health champion network, • Opportunities to give back to our communities through our Collectively program, incorporating matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. #EarlyCareersUK #GraduateUK #GraduateJob2026 #GraduateCareersUK #GraduaterecruitmentUK #GraduateJobsUK #GraduateopportunitiesUK References

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Risk Manager Glasgow - Hybrid (Minimum 3 days onsite) Are you looking for your next move, where you will be working within a team that will give you a clear career direction, facilitate a healthy work life balance and pathway to your future? Are you interested in helping shape and drive risk and continuous improvement? What the role has to offer: • Opportunity to see innovative world leading solutions from inception to delivery "Accountable professionals leading the successful delivery of bids and projects to all our customers" Our Opportunity: We have a really exciting opportunity for a Bid Risk Manager to join Thales Optronics and Missile Electronics business. The purpose of this role is to lead on the implementation and continuous improvement of risk management practices across OME bids and projects. Providing training, mentoring, guidance and acting as independent risk reviewer on business-critical projects. The role will require the ability to deliver risk management expertise and guidance across a range of projects to ensure that best practice is being applied and that risk management capability strengths and weaknesses are identified and managed. This will involve providing coaching and direct at elbow support to less experienced project teams (e.g. Project Managers, Project Controllers, Work Package Managers). Key Responsibilities and Tasks: • Deliver risk and opportunity management training to Bid Managers, Project Managers and Work Package Managers (from a variety of job families), • Be a subject matter expert (SME) for Risk & Opportunity Management for domain, • Mentoring of bid managers and project managers to implement a culture of risk management across bids and projects, • Creation and maintenance of Risk and Opportunity Management Plans, • Support creation of initial Risk and Opportunity Registers You Have: • Excellent, professional risk management skills and experience., • Skilled in providing risk management coaching., • Expert in the use of Risk & Opportunity Tools ( PRA, Safran, ARM), • Demonstrative experience in implementing and embedding risk management frameworks and compliance assurance activities, • Good knowledge and evidence of Programme and Project Management competences in Risk Management, Issue Management, Change Management. Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK () To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. What We Can Offer We're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Benefits at Thales Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus and benefits package, which includes: • Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm, • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata), • 24 hours volunteering paid for, • Private healthcare (grade dependent), • Pension scheme, • Life cover, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app, • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers #LI-RS1 In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!

We are looking for a Senior Bid Manager to join our Scotland team. As a Senior Bid Manager, you will be responsible for delivering winning bids for the regional business.

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Job title: Project Manager Location: Glasgow - hybrid working arrangement - 3 days per week on site What the role has to offer: We have a great opportunity in Thales Optronics and Missile Electronic (OME) for a Project Manager to join the expanding team working on Air sector projects. • This is a really exciting opportunity to work closely with both internal and external customers, • You will be responsible for a complex project or high value portfolio. You will liaise across the project to ensure best practice and that the project management capability strengths and weaknesses are identified and managed., • Exposure to a cutting-edge, diverse product offering and project portfolio in a growing industry On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; • Performance-related bonus, • Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm, • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata), • 24 hours volunteering paid for, • Private healthcare (grade dependent), • Pension scheme, • Life cover, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app, • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers, • Deliver the key results and performance metrics the projects, including order intake, sales, gross margin and cash., • Management of a project team including the direct coaching and provision of assistance to less experienced / less capable project managers., • Creation of the initial Project Plan during the bid or "Demand" phase of the lifecycle through requirement capture, work definition, estimating and scheduling that will include all Milestones, activities, resources and any other feature that will require to be delivered., • Project Governance (the Gate and Stage Processes) over the bid and project delivery activities to ensure project, technical, procurement and support processes are applied and are effective in controlling risks., • Ensure all business planning and reporting is published in accordance with Business directives e.g. Project Management reviews (PMR), Business Operations Report (BOR) and On Time Delivery (OTD)., • Drive Quality, Cost & Delivery performance through close working with other functions., • We are looking for a fully established Project Manager with a track record of delivering successful complex projects, ideally in the Air or other defence sector., • Experience working in a complex, multidisciplinary, multi-site organisation., • Full business lifecycle management, including capture, qualification and developing capture plans and winning strategies., • Extensive client and stakeholder management. Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK () To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. If you are interested in this role, we would encourage you to have informal chat with the Talent Acquisition Partner. Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. #LI-DNI In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Job title: Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager Location: Glasgow (Hybrid working - 3days per week on site) Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where you can really make a difference by working on cutting edge, evolving technologies? Do you want to work with a highly regarded team who will support your learning and development? Then look no further... We have an exciting new opportunity available in Thales Optronics and Missile Electronic (OME) as a Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager. As a Bid Manager, you will be in charge of specific bid-management activities to ensure the successful delivery of a bid or a number of bids. You will bring structure clarity and governance to the process and discipline relating to bid management activities as well as manage the preparation of the prequalification repose submissions to customers with the objective to securing an invitation to bid. Core Benefits: On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; • Performance-related bonus, • Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm, • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata), • 24 hours volunteering paid for, • Private healthcare, • Pension scheme, • Life cover, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app, • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers, • Participate in Bid Kick-Off meetings, providing bid management direction and engagement with the Bid Team., • Manage the creation of the bid deliverables and ensuring review and governance, leading to the creation of a high quality proposal., • Work effectively with Capture Leader to generate win themes that link customer needs with defined benefits of the Thales offering, • Ensure that cost estimates / target budgets are provided with support of Systems Engineering / Product Management., • Ensure that cost estimates are effectively reviewed to ensure competitive and winning pricing, • Ensure that effective Gate Business Cases are prepared for specific opportunities., • A proven track record of delivering successful project (not product) bids in contexts relevant to Thales - defence, heavy engineering, manufacturing or construction sectors., • Experience delivering bids to the value of £5-60million minimum, • Ideally experience of single source government bidding (for repeat business), • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to deal with customers, partners, suppliers and other parts of the business (stakeholder management skills)., • Comprehensive experience and understanding of the Bid Management process (including Change Control, Risk Management and Information Management) Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a Non-ITAR country may be considered. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. #LI-DNI In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!

Graduate Process Engineer - Advanced Facilities (Glasgow) Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let's see the impact we can create, together. What will you get? Our Graduate Development Programme is a structured two-year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey. Through a combination of blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you will establish yourself as knowledgeable and competent across four key focus areas; human skills, consulting skills, champion our strategy and your passions. The Graduate Development Programme allows you to customise your learning journey to reflect your specific interests, career goals, and technical skillset - creating a graduate experience that is unique to you. The GDP is an experience programme, meaning that a large portion of what you'll learn will be on-the-job. You'll work with your manager and mentor to collect the learning experiences that will be most meaningful for you. The programme is more than just a steppingstone. It's a launchpad for your career, offering you the tools, experiences and support you need. Join us and unlock your potential as you work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes and solutions for complex challenges. About the opportunity This graduate position involves working as part of a multi-discipline, highly interactive and coordinated team focused on projects including semiconductor manufacturing, data centre facilities and other state of the art manufacturing facilities. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world class designs for industry leading clients around the world. We design of some of the most complex and specialized facilities being constructed today. Projects for our clients include feasibility studies, long-range planning studies, and full design services including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and services during construction for design/bid/build and design/build projects. The ideal graduate will be a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills. They will exhibit a passion and desire to apply their professional experience and knowledge in a team environment on technically challenging and professionally rewarding projects. Our team is seeking a person who understands the importance of meeting their targeted commitments while being flexible to the ever-changing and fast paced environment of our clients' sites. At Jacobs we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we're looking for the most talented and passionate individuals out there to be our next generation of leaders. * Be working towards a relevant Degree or Masters level in Chemical Engineering • A flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forward., • Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things. Selection Process • Step 1: Apply Online, • Step 2:Solo Video Assessment, • Step 3: Interview What else we provide • A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others., • Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships., • A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and positive mental health champion network., • Opportunities to give back to our communities through our Collectively program, incorporating matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Glasgow|Lanarkshire|United Kingdom Glasgow|Lanarkshire|United Kingdom Chemical Advanced Manufacturing Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at ___. We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our ___. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit ___ to view and access our roles. As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. 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Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. 2026 Project Planning and Controls Apprentice - Level 4 Project Management Associate Apprenticeship Start Date: 07 September 2025 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Glasgow Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Are you looking for an employer who will sponsor you through your qualifications, whilst providing valuable and exciting on-the-job experience within a global, innovative and industry leading organisation? If so, read on to see what Thales has on offer… What the role has to offer: • Earn while you learn, • Job specific training experience, • Recognised qualifications, • Permanent role from day one Key Responsibilities: • Assist with the creation and maintenance of the integrated master schedules for assigned projects, • Contribute to project reports and attend associated reviews, • Assist in the deployment & reporting of risk & opportunity management, • Help the project team ensure correct and effective project governance is applied, • Operate Thales UK tools to ensure effective management of the project schedule, budgets, risks and opportunities, • Commit to attend all elements of the apprenticeship including attendance on virtual training modules, 1-2-1 coaching calls, assignments, exams and mandatory Thales UK training activities to lay the foundations for your contribution to future growth of the business The Programme: Through our higher apprenticeship you’ll be making the most of your talents, getting to understand the Project Management Function from the ground up; and doing so with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry. This is a 2 year programme, working towards the Level 4 Project Manager Associate Apprenticeship standard, with our training provider, The Apprentice Academy. The programme will be delivered via a virtual delivery model, with live virtual workshops and 1-2-1 coaching calls. Upon successful completion of your End Point Assessment, you will roll off into the Thales UK Bid and Project Management job family into a Project Controller role. Who we’re looking for: We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, committed and keen to learn. A self-starter who is able to manage their time, show initiative and has a genuine interest in project planning/controls and Thales. Successful candidates will show self-discipline and an aspiration to achieve the qualification. Entry requirements: • Level 3 qualification to demonstrate the ability to learn at this level. Suitable Level 3 qualifications might include A Levels (Grade C or above), Highers, T Level (Merit or above), BTEC Diploma (Merit or above) Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Thursday 12 February 2026, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2026 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. Recruitment Process: For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit ___. Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, all of our roles are subject to security restrictions. All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK, and will be required to go through Government security clearance at BPSS Level and to obtain full Security Clearance (SC) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements below, prior to starting with us. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. As part of the vetting process you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility to work in the UK, time spent abroad over the last 5 years, as well as employment and / or educational history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link: ___. Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact ___ for mid to senior roles, or the ___ for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!

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