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Description Senior Project Manager Programme Name: Maritime Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home and travel to customer sites dependent on business demands Join our UK Team who are committed to a Mission! Role Overview: Leidos UK is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead major workstreams within a high‑profile UK military boat‑building programme. You will be accountable for the delivery of engineering, procurement, outfit, commissioning, commercial management, and stakeholder engagement, operating within complex delivery environments and influencing programme‑level decisions. You will lead by example, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment across all delivery partners and stakeholders, including our strategic boat outfit supplier. This role carries significant responsibility for shaping delivery strategy, driving performance across multi‑disciplinary teams, and ensuring the successful integration of advanced maritime systems for the UK Armed Forces. Duties and Responsibilities: • Initially, you will oversee the success detailed design, outfit and sea trials of Sea Dagger (Block 0) with our strategic shipyard partner. Longer term you will work with the Leidos National Security & Defence (NS&D) leadership team to secure additional opportunities across the Maritime portfolio;, • Own delivery of the major project phases across design, build, integration, sea trials, and acceptance. Provide leadership to a multi-entity (Leidos, boat outfitter, supply chain, customer) management team across all functional disciplines;, • Influence stakeholder expectations, ensuring clarity of scope, requirements, and delivery outcomes. Support contract negotiations, supplier agreements, and commercial risk management;, • Drive project decision‑making during the whole lifecycle, ensuring risks, dependencies, and constraints are proactively managed;, • Act as the principal project management interface with internal and external stakeholders. Lead programme reviews, technical boards, and commercial discussions;, • Lead assurance activities including design reviews, quality gates, trials readiness, and acceptance milestones;, • Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance at a senior level. Ensure robust cost control, value for money delivery, and alignment with contractual obligations;, • Ensure adherence to defence, maritime, and safety regulations across all project activities;, • Champion continuous improvement and lessons‑learned across the programme;, • Collaborate closely with production, procurement, quality and project management teams;, • Support resource planning, capability development, and workforce readiness;, • Oversee the change process including configuration control throughout the lifecycle;, • Ensure adherence to the Leidos safety, environmental and quality standards during delivery of your programmes;, • Mentor and guide project managers, coordinators, and junior delivery staff;, • Foster a high‑performance culture focused on accountability, support and empowerment. Champion Leidos values of integrity, innovation, inclusion, agility, collaboration and commitment. Skills Required: • Able to communicate complex issues clearly to non‑technical stakeholders;, • Mentor junior project managers and support capability development across the organisation;, • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills;, • Personal attributes:, • Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels;, • Excellent problem‑solving skills and sound engineering judgement;, • Clear communicator with the ability to simplify complex technical issues;, • Transparent, approachable and ambassador for collaborative teamwork across the whole enterprise including suppliers, stakeholders and customer(s);, • Resilient, organised, and comfortable operating in a high‑stakes defence environment., • Familiarity with common project toolsets including:, • JIRA, • Collaboration application such as SharePoint, MS Team and OneDrive, • AI application such as Co-Pilot, • Windchill Essential Qualifications & Experience • Professional project management certification (e.g.APM);, • Degree in a project management, engineering or related discipline;, • Strong commercial acumen, including contract and supplier management;, • Extensive experience:, • Within a prime contractor or major defence integrator environment., • Leading major subcontractors on complex defence programmes;, • In maritime, naval systems, shipbuilding, or high‑integrity engineering environments., • Managing multi‑million‑pound projects with diverse technical teams. Desirable Qualifications & Experience • Knowledge of vessel trials, acceptance processes, or transition to in‑service support;, • Chartered status (CEng or equivalent) or working towards it;, • Experience with military small craft, patrol vessels, or specialist naval platforms;, • Knowledge of combat systems integration;, • Experience working with UK shipyards or defence primes. Location: • UK (home location flexible, TBC: occasional travel to the US or Europe - no more than 1 or 2 visits per year);, • Approximately 50% hybrid working with regular travel to Leidos sites (for example Farnborough, London or Whiteley) and supplier facilities (including SW Wales). Clearance: • Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC or higher; DV desirable) What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: • Contributory Pension Scheme, • Private Medical Insurance, • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays), • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme), • Flexi-Time Working Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: ___ – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. £73,700.00-£97,000.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit ___. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at ___. Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at ___. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the ___. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

UX/UI Designer Introduction This is a chance to join a specialist technology consultancy working at the heart of the UK defence and government space, helping modernise secure systems with thoughtful, user-centred design. You’ll be shaping interfaces that genuinely matter, in an environment where quality, clarity, and security are non-negotiable. Role Overview: • Location: Farnborough (3–4 days per week on site), • Package: £400 - £500 per day (Outside IR35), initial 2-month contract with strong likelihood of extension, • Industry: Defence / Government Technology What You’ll Be Doing: • Designing intuitive UX/UI solutions for secure, web-based applications, • Working closely with engineering teams using component-based design approaches, • Contributing to and evolving established design systems to ensure consistency and scalability, • Creating dashboards, workflows, and forms that support complex user processes, • Designing interfaces for mapping, navigation, and planning-based systems, • Translating user needs and technical requirements into clear, usable designs, • Collaborating in a multidisciplinary team within a high-security environment Main Skills Needed: • Strong UX/UI design experience across complex web applications, • Hands-on experience with Figma, • Solid understanding of component-based design (React-aligned environments), • Experience working with design systems (e.g. Carbon or similar), • Background designing interfaces for mapping, navigation, or planning tools, • Ability to work on-site in Farnborough up to 4 days per week, • Eligible for SC clearance (UK sole British / naturalised, no dual citizenship) What’s in It for You: • Outside IR35 contract with a competitive day rate, • Opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact systems in defence and government, • Modern working environment with on-site facilities including gym, café, and parking, • Access to professional development and long-term extension potential, • A collaborative, down-to-earth culture focused on doing things properly Call to Action: If you’re nodding along, let’s take the next step. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.

Our VVIP private jet management client is looking for a Head of Operations to join them on a permanent basis at their headquarters in Africa to lead the overall operations of the airline. On offer is a permanent contract with excellent pay and benefits. Duties & Responsibilities: • Overall management and supervision of aircraft., • Full operational oversight of private jet operations, including flight planning and execution., • Comprehensive crew management (flight crew and cabin crew), including recruitment, training, and performance oversight., • Oversight of aircraft maintenance, airworthiness, and compliance with international aviation standards., • Strategic operational management and coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders., • Ensuring the highest standards of safety, security, and confidentiality at all times. Role Requirements: • Strong background in aircraft operations, fleet management, and maintenance oversight., • Prior experience working with government, head-of-state, or VVIP aviation operations is highly preferred., • Extensive experience in private jet or VVIP aviation operations, preferably at a senior or director level. Application Process: • Submit CV & documents to AeroProfessional, • Telephone interview with AeroProfessional, • Interview with client JOB-2042

Role Summary: Job Title: VMWare VCF Engineer Job Type: Contract Day Rate: £500 - £550 Outside IR35 Duration: 3 Month rolling Location: Farnborough (On-site) Security Clearance: Active SC or DV Clearance About the client: This client is a highly specialised technology consultancy operating at the forefront of the Defence and National Security sectors. They function as an innovation partner to the government, specialising in "Secure by Design" digital transformation and rapid prototyping. They are renowned for delivering agile, tactical, and strategic infrastructure solutions that bridge the gap between commercial technology and complex, high-classification environments. Key Responsibilities: • Act as the primary Infrastructure/Application engineer with deep expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) to design, build, operate, and continuously improve the private cloud platform., • Support a Data-Centric Security LoE by translating business and application requirements into scalable VCF reference architectures (Management/WLD domains, VI WLD design)., • Execute detailed capacity planning and create BOM and HCL-compliant designs covering compute, storage, and networking, including Edge design., • Maintain, secure, and improve multi-classification, virtualised, collaboration, and development environments., • Stand up and configure VCF, ensuring automated deployments and integration of platform services., • Establish and document templates, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and baselines for application teams to ensure operational excellence. Key Skills: VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), vSphere, NSX-T, vSAN, SDDC Manager, Aria Suite, Infrastructure Design, Capacity Planning, Edge Computing, Data-Centric Security, Automation, Networking, Storage, Platform Monitoring, Logging, MOD Standards, NSD. How to apply: Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via . For further information please call me: +44 7441 342136. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Reporting to the Head of Cloud Engineering, the Cloud Engineer will work on an exciting Government Agency Managed Service contract and act as the primary engineering representative for Telent, for on-premises or cloud-related technical initiatives. Act as the cloud representative for assigned custom

Chief Engineer Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands Salary: £75,800 - £99,800 The Role: As a Chief Engineer in Leidos, you will be immersed in one of our key programmes transformation of the UKs biometrics platform to cloud. On behalf of our central government customer, you will have direct impact on the current and future iterations of one of our most important pieces of critical national infrastructure. The Chief Engineer has overall responsibility for all engineering activities on the project and are part of the project leadership team. Their responsibility and accountability extends from project start up through to operations and closedown and includes on contract growth. The Chief Engineers responsibilities include: Delivery and technical assurance of the solution within the quality, cost and schedule constraints Achieving acceptance of the solution by the customer Providing technical leadership and mentorship across the project Ensuring that the engineering processes within the project are commensurate with the requirements of the contracted standards and Leidos corporate governance Identifying the skills and staff required to deliver the engineering solution Defining the engineering practices and resources required to deliver the project and services within the constraints of the company engineering policies Managing the effectiveness of engineering activities across the project Required Skills and Experience : The candidate is required to be a technical leader, able to coordinate and direct engineering teams in successful delivery and acceptance of the system. They can execute and perform without assistance, and possess significant practical experience and applied knowledge across the following areas: Complex systems integration projects, involving IT systems; Technical Management of subcontractors Systems Engineering and understanding of the principles behind each of the main processes Technical Team Management including the planning of work packages, allocation to team members and reporting Technical Team Leadership including providing technical direction to team members Held the position of Chief Engineer on a programme in excess of £50M In addition to the areas above, the candidate is required to have: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and work well in a team environment; Ability to clearly articulate and communicate design and technical concepts in written and verbal forms; Intellectual calibre and confidence to conduct complex discussions with civilian and service customers and suppliers; Commercial awareness sufficient to support discussions with customers and suppliers Desired Skills and Experience: Public sector and sensitive projects Background in Software Engineering or IT Systems Integration Knowledge of Defence or Government organisation, processes and procedures; Typical Minimum Education & Experience : Ideally require a Bachelors degree and proven engineering experience in IT/Software related systems (including a leadership position). Will also consider individuals with equivalent experience / combined education. Chartered Engineer desirable. Clearance Requirements: Due to the nature of the project, this role will require having or obtaining UK SC clearance. What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Flexi-Time Working Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE we work to make the worldsafer,healthier, andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing . We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. TPBN1_UKTJ

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