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Costing Engineer within Automotive Manufacturing Portsmouth £40,000 Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed. • £45,000 per annum dependant on experience, plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme About the Role As a Costing Engineer you will be driving commercial accuracy and supporting market expansion through rigorous data analysis and process ownership. This role ensures the delivery of profitable growth by managing the end-to-end quotation process and providing the sales team with actionable insights. The role will combine a mix of in-depth manufacturing costing and financial analysis to support the business in execution of competitive bids. As part of your key responsibilities youll: Partner with Business Development Managers and Commercial Director to provide data-driven insights that inform sector strategies and identify untapped revenue opportunities Lead the Bid within the business unit comprising: Business Development, Operations, Project Management, Finance, IT, HR and Commercial through the defined Bid Management process Write and design articulate, concise customer-centric proposals, presentations and other documents as required Manage the end-to end production of bid documents and ensure that all proposals are completed on time and comply fully with the customer specification and requirements Facilitate Value Proposition sessions, to ensure customer-centric and rationalised win strategies are developed and integrated into submission documents Lead the qualification and sign off process, including document creation for opportunities Track and manage key outputs, actions and clarifications throughout the bid process Lead Contract review Meetings to drive collaborative sessions sales and manufacturing teams Ensure a high quality, customer centric, look and feel of proposal documents Work with the wider Commercial Team on projects to improve processes About You Wed love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think youd be able to perform well in this role! Experience of manufacturing in either injection moulding or composites is highly desirable Base location of Portsmouth, UK, or the surrounding area. Experience in developing and creating detailed quotations Educated to degree level in Engineering, Business, Maths or Economics discipline or proven experience Strong Bid Management experience Used to working under pressure and to challenging deadlines with energy and passion, and will have the flexibility to deal with change About Unipart We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance • saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether its your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you you • it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. xrnqpay If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you. You may have experience in the following: Cost Engineer, Manufacturing Cost Analyst, Commercial Analyst, Bid Manager, Quotation Engineer, Pricing Analyst, Cost Estimator, Commercial Cost Analyst, Bid Coordinator, Proposals Engineer, etc.

Position: Marine Fitter Job ID: MFPO Location: Portsmouth Rate/Salary: £35,000 Base Salary Plus Overtime Taking You To 45k Type: Permanent Benefits: great benefits with this business. HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Fire & Security sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas. There are two parts to this positiion which will see you working roughly 50 % of your time in the office and 50% in the field this position is to talk to customers via email, phone, teams etc when in the office to run them through installations, service or repairs of the products sold. When in the field you will be working on the same, service, repairs, installs, commission and acceptance tests. This would sut a deck fitter, a marine engineer, mechanical fitter, or someone who has a good aptitude for mechanical installation and some hands on understanding/experience of the marine industry. Duties and responsibilities of the Marine Fitter: This person will: Provide technical support and advice via phone, email, and in on site, in person Carry out field-based support including warranty work, sea trials, commissioning, and service visits Document any onsite service work, installations, and commissioning activities Collaborate with the internal sales, design, quality, and production teams to provide product feedback to help drive product improvements Deliver training to customers and colleagues where required Qualifications and requirement for the Marine Fitter: Hands-on mechanical experience Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks Proficient in Microsoft Office Passport and full willingness to travel at short notice UK and overseas Full UK driving licence This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role. TPBN1_UKTJ

£40,000-£50,000 Fully Negotiable + Benefits + Career Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Technical Author to develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation that supports the installation, testing, operation and maintenance of electrical systems aboard Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and other marine vessels. The successful candidate will translate complex engineering information into clear, accurate and practical documentation that enables shipyard personnel, electrical fitters, commissioning engineers and end users to safely install and operate equipment in accordance with customer, quality and regulatory requirements. A military background, ideally Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary, is highly desirable (but not essential) due to the operational environment and the need to understand naval vessel systems, terminology and installation practices. Candidate Benefits Summary This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting some of the UKs most important naval and marine engineering projects. Working alongside experienced engineers, project managers and installation teams, you will help translate complex electrical designs into practical documentation that enables successful installation and commissioning on board Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels. The role offers a unique blend of engineering, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement, providing exposure to varied marine projects while allowing you to utilise your operational and technical experience. For candidates from a Royal Navy, RFA or defence-sector background, this is an excellent opportunity to apply your knowledge in a civilian engineering environment while remaining close to the naval industry. With a competitive salary of £45,000£50,000, development opportunities and a collaborative team environment, the role provides both challenge and long-term career stability within a growing defence-focused business. Key Responsibilities Produce installation, operation and maintenance manuals for marine electrical systems. Develop work instructions, installation procedures and technical specifications. Create ship and submarine electrical installation guides from engineering drawings, schematics and design packages. Produce commissioning, testing and inspection procedures. Generate technical data packs for customer approval and platform integration. Review engineering change requests and update documentation accordingly. Work closely with design engineers, project managers and production teams to ensure documentation accurately reflects the latest designs. Ensure documentation complies with customer, defence and quality management requirements. Support configuration control of controlled documents and technical records. Participate in design reviews, production readiness reviews and customer meetings where documentation support is required. Capture lessons learned from installation teams and incorporate improvements into future documentation. Key Skills & Competencies Technical Skills Ability to interpret and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and engineering drawings. Working knowledge of marine electrical systems, power distribution, control systems and equipment installation practices. Experience creating technical documentation from engineering design information. Understanding of installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance activities within shipbuilding, refit or defence environments. Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio, Autocad. Familiarity with document control and configuration management processes. Ability to produce clear, concise and technically accurate documentation suitable for engineers, installers and end users. Industry Knowledge Understanding of Royal Navy and/or Royal Fleet Auxiliary operating environments. Familiarity with naval vessel and submarine modification projects. Appreciation of defence-sector quality standards and customer requirements. Knowledge of shipyard installation practices and electrical safety requirements. Understanding of engineering lifecycle documentation and technical data packs. Communication Skills Excellent written communication with a strong command of technical English. Ability to translate complex engineering information into practical, user-friendly instructions. Confidence engaging with engineers, project managers, production teams and customers. Strong proofreading, editing and review capabilities. Personal Attributes Methodical and highly organised. Exceptional attention to detail. Self-motivated and capable of working independently. Practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Professional and confident communicator with the ability to challenge and verify technical information when necessary. Essential Experience Previous experience creating technical documentation within engineering, marine, defence or industrial sectors. Strong understanding of electrical systems and engineering drawings. Experience interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, general arrangement drawings and equipment data sheets. Excellent written English and document control skills. High level of attention to detail. Ability to engage confidently with engineers, production staff and customers. Desirable Experience Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary or other military engineering background. Experience working on naval vessels, submarines or dockyard projects. Knowledge of maritime electrical installation practices. Experience supporting MOD or defence contracts. Understanding of marine standards and naval shipbuilding documentation. Experience with configuration management and controlled documentation systems. Familiarity with submarine or surface ship electrical distribution systems. Security clearance or ability to obtain clearance. Typical Deliverables Installation instructions and technical manuals. Operator guides and maintenance manuals. Test procedures, Factory Acceptance Test documentation and Site Acceptance Test documentation. Commissioning procedures and inspection records. Wiring and cable installation guides. Configuration control records and equipment technical files. Submarine and surface ship modification packs. What We Offer Competitive salary of £45,000£50,000 per annum. Opportunity to work on Royal Navy, RFA and defence-sector programs. Varied and interesting projects involving ships, submarines and marine infrastructure. Close collaboration with experienced engineering and project delivery teams. Professional development and training opportunities. Supportive and flexible working environment. Long-term career prospects within a growing engineering business. Opportunity to influence engineering standards and documentation excellence across the organisation. Medical and dental cover ( qualifying period) Pension Hybrid role Ideal Candidate Profile We are particularly interested in candidates who have served in the Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary in an engineering, electrical, weapons engineering or technical support role and who have developed a strong understanding of how engineering systems are installed, tested and maintained on operational vessels. This role would suit an individual looking to combine their technical and operational knowledge with strong written communication skills to support the delivery of critical naval and marine engineering projects. Why This Role Matters This role sits at the critical interface between engineering design and successful installation on board naval vessels. The quality of the documentation produced directly affects installation efficiency, safety, commissioning success and customer satisfaction. TPBN1_UKTJ

Production Planner £42.41 per hour (Inside IR35) 10 months contract Defence On site - Portsmouth To convert customer requirements into production ready tasks, suitable for integration into a deliverable project schedule whilst remaining simple to prepare and deliver. Use technical knowledge to determine the hours, materials and services required for each task and coordinating the preparation of these in time for delivery, using business systems and processes in a proactive way Typical duties include : Interpret customer requirements to create suitable task list breakdown structures representing current production processes and method, to identify dependencies and carry out any required low level scheduling under the direction of the Senior Production Planner Ensure that all work packages identified are completed to the agreed timescale and checks are carried out to maintain quality. Liaise with other departments to ensure that all work is complete from a Production Planning perspective, this includes but limited to Procurement and Scheduling. Identify the materials, sub-contracts and services required in support of the work and liaise with the supply chain function and review quotes to ensure plans contain an accurate cost and all the work scope is covered. Calculate the hours effort for each trade required using production process standards, parametric estimating methods and own knowledge. Carry out all pre-production checks to ensure that the tasks can be progress through the 'Ways of Working' process flow. Rectify identified planning issues that potentially are blocking /delaying commencement of work. Help maintain cost estimating and standard job libraries by creating and enhancing standard task lists with parts information in accordance with part creation policy, taking previous feedback and performance history into account. Participates in and supports the creation and display performance metrics used to measure planning output; suggesting and promoting potential improvements Maintain a close relationship with the production trade heads and subcontractors to ensure that we continuously improve and benchmark our planning and estimating norms. Ensuring that any non-conforming product or service discovered during any activity is reported to the appropriate authority. Coaching where applicable New Starters/Apprentices Deputise for the Senior Production Planner and attend all necessary project/bid meetings. Knowledge: Maintain a close relationship with the Production Planners to ensure that we continuously improve and bench mark our planning and estimating norms . Have 5 years refit/installation/repair or planning experience in a shipyard environment ideally in addition to a recognised apprenticeship Be able to read and interpret technical drawings/specifications and customer requirements and liaise with customer where necessary to resolve technical issues. Train where applicable new starters/Apprentices.. Keep up-to-date with document control, including ITAR. Ensure pre-requisites are advanced to Green, to allow production to deliver, in accordance with schedule Develop knowledge of more advanced production planning. Ensure no Lifex materials are released to Production. Be PC literate and competent with Microsoft Excel/Access and able to use an ERP system without supervision to undertake the planning role. To be able to self-manage to identify and deliver tasks within acceptable time frames with minimal guidance and supervision Be able to support other team members and monitor own and team progress against planned delivery and quality targets and to contribute to continuous improvement of the planning function Have an understanding and knowledge of ship repair production processes or processes of a similar discipline , methods and safe practices within one or more trade disciplines and the practical implications of product safety assurance. Hold awareness of general H&S/Environmental regulations and safe working practices Have the ability to carry out ship visits both in the UK and abroad to evaluate customer requirements in more detail Have a good knowledge and understanding of Warship Support operations Be PC literate and competent with Microsoft Excel/Access and able to use an ERP system without supervision to undertake the planning role. Skills: Hold a logical, analytical and structured approach to problem solving and liaise with customer where necessary to resolve technical issues Be able to self-manage to identify and deliver tasks within acceptable time Liaise with other depts. to ensure that all work is complete from a Production Planning perspective, this includes but limited to Procurement and Scheduling. Maintain a close relationship with the production trade heads and subcontractors to ensure that we continuously improve and benchmark our planning and estimating norms TPBN1_UKTJ

The Quality Inspector will ensure the highest standards of product quality through accurate, independent and traceable inspection of electronic, cable/harness, fabricated and machined assemblies, coatings and finished products. Working closely with Production and Engineering, the Quality Inspector will ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, customer requirements and AS9100 standards, while supporting AS9102 FAI, special-process and NADCAP requirements. With the authority to accept, reject or hold product and raise non-conformances, the Quality Inspector will play a vital role in preventing defects and ensuring only fully compliant products reach our customers. Key Responsibilities Inspection Carry out Goods Receipt Inspection of purchased parts, materials and components against purchase orders, drawings and specifications Verify part number, revision, quantity, identification, condition and required certification Carry out First-Off, In-Process and Final Inspection of manufactured products Inspect electronic assemblies to IPC-A-610 requirements Inspect cable and harness assemblies to IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements Inspect fabricated, machined and mechanically assembled components against engineering drawings and specifications Interpret dimensional tolerances and GD&T requirements Carry out dimensional inspection using appropriate calibrated equipment, including verniers, micrometers, gauges and other measurement equipment Inspect coatings and surface treatments, including paint, powder coat, plating, anodising and other specified finishes Carry out coating thickness measurements and visual inspection where required Verify workmanship, configuration, identification and general condition of products AS9100 / AS9102 / Traceability Work in accordance with the companys AS9100 Quality Management System, procedures and inspection instructions Ensure only current and approved drawings, specifications and work instructions are used Maintain full product traceability, including part number, revision, serial/lot number, material and process certification where applicable Record accurate and objective evidence of conformity Support AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) activities Inspect and record dimensional, material, process and special characteristics required for FAI Non-Conformance & Quality Records Identify, document and segregate non-conforming product Raise non-conformance reports with clear and objective descriptions of defects and measured results Prevent the release of product where conformity has not been demonstrated Support containment, root-cause investigation and corrective action activities Maintain accurate and traceable inspection records Provide inspection records and objective evidence during internal, customer and third-party audits Calibration & Measurement Use only suitable and calibrated inspection equipment Verify calibration status before use Ensure equipment is appropriate for the required measurement accuracy Report damaged, suspect or out-of-calibration equipment immediately Customer Requirements Ensure inspection activities comply with applicable customer drawings, specifications, purchase orders, quality clauses and customer-specific requirements Identify and escalate unclear or conflicting requirements Support customer and regulatory requirements relating to product conformity, traceability and certification Required Experience & Qualifications Essential Previous experience in a Quality Inspection / Manufacturing Inspection role Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications Experience using mechanical inspection and measurement equipment Good understanding of dimensional tolerances Ability to identify and document non-conforming product Good attention to detail and a methodical approach Ability to maintain accurate inspection records and product traceability Desirable IPC-A-610 & IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification AS9100 & AS9102 FAI experience Aerospace or defence manufacturing experience NADCAP/special-process experience Knowledge of GD&T Coating inspection experience, including coating thickness measurement Experience inspecting machined, fabricated and sheet-metal components Experience with CMM or other advanced inspection equipment Experience with ERP/MRP or quality management systems Additional Information SECURITY All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes. TPBN1_UKTJ