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Java Engineer We’re working with a major government organisation delivering large-scale digital transformation projects that directly improve services for millions across the UK. You’ll join a collaborative engineering team using modern technologies to build secure, scalable, and high-performing applications that support critical public services. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain high-quality, reliable Java-based applications and microservices, • Contribute to the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) – design, build, test, deploy, and support, • Work within Agile teams alongside DevOps, QA, and UX specialists, • Implement best practices for code quality, security, and performance, • Support continuous improvement and modernisation initiatives Skills & Experience • Strong commercial experience with Java 11+ (Spring Boot, RESTful APIs), • Familiarity with AWS / Azure or similar cloud environments, • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.), • Exposure to Microservices architecture and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), • Understanding of Agile delivery and collaborative development practices, • Previous public sector or large-scale enterprise experience is a plus More information: • Hybrid working – 3 days per week on-site in Birmingham, • Up to £700p/d inside IR35 for 12 months

Senior Engineer, Bridges & Structures - UK Wide As a key member in our Bridges & Structures team, you'll play a critical role in shaping how we deliver value to our clients-supporting our transition to a solutions-focused provider through the adoption of new technologies, lean methodologies, and digital delivery processes. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and decarbonisation, you'll apply your advanced technical expertise, leadership, and organisational skills to deliver innovative structural solutions across highways, rail, aviation, energy, and power sectors. In this role, you will: • Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams in structural analysis, feasibility studies, tender and detailed designs, and the preparation of contract documents and technical reports., • Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated, high-quality services that meet client needs and exceed expectations., • Champion innovation and diverse thinking to identify best-value solutions and drive continuous improvement., • Work closely with our UK and Global Integrated Delivery teams to optimise resources and ensure efficient, successful project outcomes. Our Structural Solutions capability is part of Jacobs' wider Transportation business, known for delivering technically complex schemes both in the UK and internationally. Our large and diverse team has earned a strong reputation through a portfolio of high-profile projects with clients including: High Speed 2, National Highways, Network Rail, Welsh Government, National Contractors & Local Authorities. Let's build for a brighter future together. If you're ready to lead with purpose, innovate boldly, and make a lasting impact-join our Structural Solutions Group. * A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline • A professional qualification (or close to achieving), • Excellent communication, collaboration and time management skills, • Project management skills related to bridge design or other disciplines, • Strong technical design and practical problem-solving skills, • Candidates may have a background in bridge design, however, we are equally interested to hear from candidates from other disciplines and industries. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in asset management, structures renewals and post-tensioned structures, including post-tensioned special inspections (PTSI). #UKTransportation #UKBridges #SSGUK #LI-AS5 Birmingham|West Midlands|United Kingdom Leeds|West Yorkshire|United Kingdom Bristol|Bristol City|United Kingdom Wokingham|Berkshire|United Kingdom Belfast|Antrim|United Kingdom Glasgow|Lanarkshire|United Kingdom Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Edinburgh|East Lothian|United Kingdom Cardiff|South Glamorgan|United Kingdom Stevenage|Hertfordshire|United Kingdom London|Greater London|United Kingdom Civil and Structural Transportation

Commercial Engineering Trainer Full time Birmingham based with regular travel & overnight stays Permanent Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day's paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities About Make UK At Make UK, we champion and celebrate British manufacturing and engineering. Through world-class training, innovation, and business support, we empower individuals and organisations to reach their full potential. Our Training Facilities in Aston are at the forefront of developing the next generation of skilled engineers and technical professionals. We are seeking a Senior Commercial Tutor to lead and deliver high-quality training across a range of engineering disciplines within our Commercial Upskilling environment. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring exceptional standards of teaching and learning, developing bespoke training programmes, and supporting the professional growth of both learners and staff. This role blends technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for developing others to achieve world-class results. Key Responsibilities • Ensure high-quality teaching, learning and assessment standards, maintaining full compliance with Make UK and regulatory requirements., • Act as the main point of contact for all commercial and upskilling training enquiries., • Support the Commercial Manager in managing local budget centres and achieving financial and operational targets., • Develop and deliver bespoke training packages to meet customer needs, both on-site and off-site., • Conduct Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) activities, ensuring all documentation and standards are up to date., • Plan and coordinate training programmes, staff, and resources efficiently., • Manage day-to-day operations of the Commercial Training team, ensuring delivery excellence., • Prepare and present performance reports, ensuring continuous improvement., • Uphold all Health & Safety and welfare obligations across training delivery., • Perform other reasonable duties as required to support the success of the department. About You An experienced technical tutor or engineer with a strong teaching background, proven leadership skills, and a drive to deliver outstanding learning experiences. Essential Qualifications & Experience • Time-served apprentice with a Level 4 qualification or equivalent., • NVQ Level 3 or higher in a relevant engineering discipline., • Level 3 (or higher) teaching qualification (minimum PTLLS)., • A1 and V1 Assessor and Verifier qualifications., • Broad subject knowledge across key areas such as:, • Machining, Mechanical Maintenance, CAD/CAM, • Mathematics, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, • Robotics, Automation, Welding, • Mechanical Principles, Engineering Materials, Business Systems, • Electrical and Electronic Principles, Health & Safety Technical & Professional Skills • Strong understanding of training standards, assessment, and quality assurance., • Proven experience managing and developing teams in a training or educational environment., • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills., • Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and delivering against KPIs., • Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and continuous improvement. Personal Attributes • Professional integrity and a logical, solution-oriented mindset., • Inspires confidence, enthusiasm, and respect in others., • Flexible and willing to travel for customer consultations and training delivery., • Embodies Make UK’s values of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Why Join Us? • Be part of a respected national organisation shaping the future of UK industry., • Work in a supportive environment committed to excellence and growth. 🔧 Ready to inspire the next generation of engineers? Apply today and help us deliver world-class training that powers UK manufacturing forward. With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world leading manufacturing companies across the country. Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow. Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: Free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is therefore a mandatory requirement that the successful candidate agrees to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Individuals barred from working in this sector are reminded it is a criminal offence to submit an application.

We are seeking an experienced Fire Service Engineer in the West Midlands, on behalf of one of our key clients to join their service department. The role involves both routine and reactive maintenance tasks. Our client works across a variety of sectors including: domestic, schools, commercial, industrial, healthcare and government. Responsibilities • Routine and reactive maintenance calls across Fire Alarms., • Systems such as Gent, Kentec, Protec, C-Tec, Advanced, etc., • 5+ years of experience in maintaining and repairing a range of fire alarm systems., • Basic Salary: £38k/pa-£42k/pa (dependant on experience), • Overtime & Travel Time @ 1.5x or 2x after 30 minutes, • Extensive training and progression opportunities, • Annual Pay Review AMRT1_UKTJ ...

About Us: My client is a specialist software consultancy providing new bespoke solutions to solve our customers complex operational problems. This role will join a live project within the Central Government team. We offer a hybrid approach to work, where you can decide to work from an office or home as much as you like. Being a consultancy, there will be a need to visit customers usually bi-weekly or monthly. This role is open to candidates who can commute on a bi-weekly basis to customer sites (usually London) The Opportunity: As a Software Engineer, you will join an Agile focussed team, gaining exposure to: • Implementing software solutions including design, development and testing, • Using a wide range of technologies, specialising in the use of open-source libraries and components, • Utilising tools such as GitLab to build continuous integration pipelines, which help monitor and ensure software quality and security, • Deploying software systems to a mixture of environments, including public (AWS and Azure) and private cloud, • Proven e...

Network Test Specialist (Minerva SA Risking Programme) Location: Telford (2 days a week onsite) Duration: 6 months Rate: £470 per day (inside IR35) Clearance: Active SC required About the Project: Our client – a leading global consultancy – is delivering a major programme within HMRC’s Risk and Intelligence Service (RIS) to strengthen fraud detection and compliance for Self-Assessment (SA) registrations. The Preventative Risking (PR) team plays a critical role in identifying fraudulent activity — currently detecting over 200,000 fraudulent registrations out of 1 million annually — and saving the UK taxpayer hundreds of millions in lost revenue. To enhance these capabilities, the team is migrating and automating data ingestion and risk analytics processes within the SAS Viya 4 platform, leveraging 20+ data sources from the Minerva Oracle estate. This new test role sits at the heart of that transformation — ensuring that automated testing, data quality, and performance assurance are embedded into every stage of delivery. The Role: We’re looking for a Network Test Specialist / Test Automation Engineer with strong experience in data and analytics platforms, ideally including SAS Viya. You’ll join a newly formed agile team within the Minerva platform programme, working closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and analysts to build robust automated test frameworks supporting the ingestion, analytics, and Intelligent Decisioning capabilities of the platform. You’ll own the automation test strategy, build frameworks from the ground up, integrate them into CI/CD pipelines, and ensure that every component — from data pipelines to user interfaces — is validated efficiently and reliably. Key Responsibilities: • Define and implement test automation strategies for SAS Viya 4 applications (including Visual Analytics and Intelligent Decisioning)., • Build, maintain, and evolve automation frameworks (e.g. Selenium, PyTest, JUnit)., • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, Git)., • Lead on test data strategy, defect management, and environment configuration., • Collaborate within an Agile Scrum team — attending ceremonies, demos, and retrospectives., • Troubleshoot issues across SAS Viya containerized environments (OpenShift, Kubernetes)., • Ensure test coverage meets both business and technical objectives through close stakeholder engagement. Essential Skills & Experience: • Proven background in test automation for data or analytics platforms, ideally SAS Viya 4., • Strong experience with Python or Shell scripting and automation frameworks (Selenium, PyTest, JUnit)., • Familiarity with REST APIs and endpoint testing., • CI/CD tools and version control (Git, Jenkins, GitLab)., • Data management, profiling, and validation experience., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills., • Able to define test direction, strategy, and tooling approach for automation teams. Desirable Skills: • Experience with SAS Viya architecture and components (VA, ID, CAS)., • Understanding of containerized and orchestration environments (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift). Why Join? This is a chance to contribute to one of the most high-impact government risk intelligence programmes in the UK — directly shaping how HMRC detects and prevents fraud through automation, analytics, and modern cloud-based platforms. You’ll be working with cutting-edge SAS technologies in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.

Design Engineer Permanent Position Excellent salary/package (Holiday: 25 days + 8 Statutory Days, Pension up to 9% matched, Life Assurance: 5x Basic Salary) Growing Manufacturing Business Birmingham The Design Engineer role is responsible for supporting business strategy, delivering profitable, organic growth and continuous improvement, by interacting with customers, interpreting technical specifications, and converting these into a world class product or service. The Design Engineer role is part of the Design Engineering team and involves working collaboratively with Project Management, Operations/Production, Quality and Supply Chain departments. Design Engineer Job Description • Design and engineer flow control components considering pressure, temperature, and environmental factors., • Conduct engineering analyses, calculations, and qualification/test planning for product validation., • Review and interpret FEA, CFD, and physical test data., • Ensure compliance with military, government, and internal quality and safety standards., • Support the full engineering lifecycle from concept and bid to production and testing., • Select appropriate materials and oversee product and compliance testing., • Develop prototypes and perform functional/environmental validation., • Troubleshoot failures and implement design improvements., • Produce engineering documentation, drawings (BS8888), and reports., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration., • Maintain MRP/PDM data and report progress to stakeholders., • Manage time, cost, and risk within project budgets., • Drive continuous improvement and innovation Design Engineer Essential Qualifications / Experience / Skills • Engineering Degree in a relevant discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, Naval/Marine etc), • 5+ years’ experience in a relevant field, • Experience in creating engineering calculations and design/product validation, • Experience draughting to BS8888 standards, • Skilled in 3D mechanical design (SolidWorks preferred)

Demonstrate strong experience in leading test teams across modern SaaS platforms, particularly Oracle Fusion. We are looking for a Lead Test Engineer to join our community of tech experts in our Synergy Programme, a cross-departmental group formed in response to Government Business Service's request

Reports to: Head of Business Development & Partnerships Location: Remote (with regional and occasional national travel) Salary: £40,000 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Purpose of the Role The Regional Head of Partnerships is the ambassador for Primary Engineer within their region, representing the organisation across industry, government, and education networks. The role combines partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and public advocacy to secure long-term, multi-year funding that enables Primary Engineer, to reach more schools and communities. We’re seeking an outstanding individual to join the team to cover the ‘South East’ region, which includes London, southeast and eastern England. This is a remote-first role with regional, and occasional national travel, best suited to someone based within the area. Key Responsibilities Partnership Growth & Income Generation · Develop and manage a portfolio of funding partners to achieve target annual income. · Secure multi-year partnerships with regional and organisations. · Identify and pursue funding opportunities through events, referrals, and networking and outreach. · Develop a robust regional pipeline and maintain accurate CRM tracking. Relationship Stewardship · Build enduring partnerships that align mutual objectives and demonstrate impact. · Act as the internal advocate for partners, ensuring their priorities are understood across Primary Engineer’s teams. · Deliver exceptional stewardship and partner satisfaction leading to high renewal rates. Representation & Advocacy · Represent Primary Engineer as a credible and passionate ambassador across public forums, panels, and conferences. · Host and speak at regional celebration events, awards, and exhibitions. · Advocate for early-years engineering engagement and communicate its social and economic value to industry audiences. · Occasionally participate in school or community events to connect partners with the impact of their support. Bid & Grant Development · Research, prepare, and submit regional bids and funding proposals. · Collaborate with national and impact teams to evidence outcomes and produce compelling narratives. Collaboration & Reporting · Work closely with national colleagues in partnerships, communications, and delivery to ensure joined-up strategy and messaging. · Maintain accurate records, forecasts, and reports for regional activity. · Share partner insights and success stories to support marketing, PR, and impact reporting. Performance Indicators · Annual income secured. · New partner conversion rate. · Existing partner retention rate. · Pipeline coverage. · Event attendance and speaking engagements. · Partner satisfaction and qualitative feedback. Skills & Attributes · Relationship builder with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. · Confident public speaker and brand ambassador. · Empathetic listener and storyteller who can connect engineering education to business purpose. · Persistent, patient, and strategic in developing long-term partnerships. · Comfortable engaging everyone from CEOs to apprentices and pupils. · Naturally curious about technology, innovation, and how engineering changes the world. · Strong organisational skills with attention to detail. · Collaborative, self-motivated, and adaptable. Experience Essential: · Proven success in partnership development, fundraising, or membership sales. · Experience managing corporate or institutional accounts. · Skilled networker comfortable in varied professional settings. · Confident presenting to senior stakeholders. Desirable: · Experience in STEM, education, or not-for-profit sectors. · Knowledge of CSR, ESG, social value or skills pipeline initiatives. · Experience in bid or grant writing. · A strong regional industrial network. Working Pattern & Travel · 37.5 hours per week (08:30–16:30 with 30-minute lunch break). · Home-based with regional travel (~25–30% of time) and occasional overnight stays. · Attendance at regional and national events. · Regular online collaboration with national team colleagues. Package & Benefits · Salary: £40,000. · Pension, life insurance, and health cash plan. · 29 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus one additional day per year of service (up to 5 years). · Flexible, supportive working culture with strong purpose and social impact.

Understanding of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, the Land Drainage Act, the Planning Practice Guidance: Flood Risk and Coastal Change and its application for management of flood risk for Local Authorities in the UK; desirable wider knowledge of the regulatory context for planning in the UK.

Experience working in flood risk management with local authorities or a combination of public and private sector flood risk management experience. Understanding of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, the Land Drainage Act, the Planning Practice Guidance: Flood Risk and Coastal Change and its ap

Mobile Mechanical Engineer - Up to £43,000 - Government Buildings - Hampshire Are you a Mobile Mechanical Engineer looking for a new challenge? An exciting opportunity to join an established FM service provider based across Hampshire has arisen. Exciting opportunity to work for an established FM service provider situated in Hampshire. CBW is currently recruiting for a mobile Mechanical Engineer to...

Principal or Senior Consultant / Engineer: Local Government Flood Risk Management and Sustainable Drainage. We are looking for passionate professionals who have a strong experience working with Lead Local Flood Authorities and have a competent understanding of key legislation and policies such as th

O Associates are currently partnered with a customer on the central government space who are looking to bolster both their AWS and Azure capacity.If you're a DevOps engineer looking for a contract offering.

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer in the Department, you will work within a team of infrastructure specialists and engineers building, operating and maintaining solutions as directed and according to policy. Infrastructure Engineers on the team.

Lead RF Systems Engineer / Engineering Manager. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (digital, mechanical, and systems engineers) to ensure seamless hardware integration.

As an Application Operations Engineer - SEO you will: Act as a user, configuration and data administrator for a number of third party and internal applications, ensuring the information we hold is accurate, so that our customers get the best value from the data feeds we offer. Work with service own

Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. Software Engineer (Must have prior government experience). Collaborate with senior engineers to design scalable, cloud-native solutions on.

You will work across multiple programmes and platforms, providing strategic test leadership, supporting delivery teams, and influencing senior stakeholders to embed best practice and continuous improvement Key Responsibilities As a Lead Test Engineer, you will play a strategic role in shaping and em

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As a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer you will be using modern tooling to develop CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains where you will strive to put automation at the heart of everything you do. Working across the organisation you will be pushing a mindset change to foster engineering ownership, and the

Software Engineer (Must have prior government experience). Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. Collaborate with senior engineers to design scalable, cloud-native solutions on.

Reporting to the Lead Specialist Infrastructure Engineer, you?ll support and enhance the ServiceNow platform within the Technical Support Team. As a Senior Specialist Infrastructure Engineer (ServiceNow Developer) you will: Be involved in incident resolution, bug fixes, process creation, and user

Provide coaching and mentoring to more junior colleagues Candidate profile: You will need the following skills for this role: Availability and Capacity Management (Senior DevOps Engineer) You can manage service components to ensure they meet business needs and key performance indicators (K

Job Title: Automation Test Engineer. We're looking for an experienced Test Engineer to join an Agile team, providing hands‑on testing expertise and supporting continuous improvement across functional and non‑functional testing.

Demonstrate knowledge of the practical aspects of implementing engineering designs and understand the use of standards and compliance with regulatory requirements in an engineering environment. Degree qualified Mechanical engineer (or accomplished engineer through apprentice route with relevant expe

Act as a technical lead and mentor to junior engineers, fostering an environment of curiosity, innovation, and excellence.

The Developer/Engineer will provide expert technical engineering leadership, ensuring that Microsoft Azure Platform Services:. Government Service Standard, integrate coherently across the organisation, and deliver value for money. Are you ready to take a leading role in shaping Ofsted?s digital futu

Project Control Engineer - P6 Primavera ESSENTIAL - UK Wide. I'm currently supporting a leading consultancy as they grow their team of Project Control Engineers across the UK.

Join WSP in the UK & Ireland as a Principal or Senior Consultant/Engineer focused on local government flood risk management and sustainable drainage. Principal or Senior Consultant / Engineer: Local Government Flood Risk Management and Sustainable Drainage. A degree in a relevant environmental, geog

Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a commercial supplier to government in their search for a Virtualization Engineer to work out of Gloucestershire.

Senior DevOps Engineer – Government & Public Sector. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you’ll be part of a high‑performing team designing, implementing, and optimising cloud infrastructure for large‑scale data and digital transformation programmes within the public sector. Proven experience in De

Right now we are looking to expand our team of [AWS] Data Engineers to work on some excited, mission-critical, public sector projects. This is an opportunity for a skilled technical Data Engineer to take on a bit more of a consulting position in London.

Sanderson Government and Defence are working alongside a growing, exciting consultancy business who have recently won several exciting new projects in the UK public sector.

Contract QA / Test Engineer – Government Department. We’re preparing to launch a new opportunity for a QA / Test Engineer to join a forward-looking government department focused on delivering reliable, user-centred digital services.

We are looking for multiple data engineer’s to join our team to work on a critical project into the public sector.

As a Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer, every day is different! You will be developing software and providing high-quality support for software systems that are critical to solving our government’s greatest challenges. We strongly believe in engineering teams being responsible for the opera

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing team of engineers who are passionate about delivering innovative solutions to central government departments and driving public safety. Get notified about new DevOps Engineer jobs in. You’ll help drive modern engineering practices and scalable DevOps so

Demonstrate knowledge of the practical aspects of implementing engineering designs and understand the use of standards and compliance with regulatory requirements in an engineering environment. Degree qualified Mechanical engineer (or accomplished engineer through apprentice route with relevant expe

Principal or Senior Consultant / Engineer: Local Government Flood Risk Management and Sustainable Drainage. Join to apply for the Principal or Senior Consultant / Engineer: Local Government Flood Risk Management and Sustainable Drainage role at WSP. We are one of the world’s leading engineering an

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The team comprises a broad range of Engineering and Scientific experts spanning mathematics, physics, structural and mechanical engineering, software development, finite-element stress analysis, and structural integrity analysis and assessment. We provide these services to a range of customers, main

Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a commercial supplier to government in their search for a Cloud Java Developer to work out of either Manchester or Cheltenham.

Due to strong and sustained growth in our Sustainable Water Management business, we are seeking experienced applicants to join our team of 300 water science and engineering professionals. A degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline is essential. We are one o

We have several Senior Engineer roles. These exciting opportunities are suitable for those who are looking for a new career in Civil Engineering. Join us and you’ll be working in a team designing and delivering civil engineering schemes to support the infrastructure of Kirklees.

Sanderson Government and Defence are working alongside a growing, exciting consultancy business who have recently won several exciting new projects in the UK public sector.

The company is seeking for a skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer to play a crucial role in designing and delivering infrastructure solutions, ensuring the robustness and efficiency of IT systems. Proven track record in infrastructure engineering and delivery.

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