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Job Title: Principal Naval Architect Location: Portsmouth Naval Base. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £58,000 depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: Position Specific The PNA is expected to apply specialist Naval Architectural knowledge in order to undertake engineering activities delegated by the Project Lead Engineer or Naval Architect in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements. Depending on the specific project that is being supported, the individual will be expected to lead, manage, assure or carry out the Naval Architecture input to the assigned project such as: • Assure drydockings of ships, • Conduct ship stability/ hydromechanic analysis, • Conduct structural design and analysis for various materials including metals and composites, • Conduct design or material state surveys, • Conduct or manage complex engineering change, • Create or assure structural repair plans for metals or composites and support the periodical survey, repair and certification requirements of the Class including repair assurance activities and the collation/ creation of evidence and submissions for Naval Authority or Classification Society Certification___, • Create or assure structural repair plans for metals or composites and support the periodical survey, repair and certification requirements of the Class including repair assurance activities and the collation/ creation of evidence and submissions for Naval Authority or Classification Society Certification, • Ensure maintenance of Naval Architecture (including structures and outfit) design intent by understanding and promoting or enacting design compliance in their sphere of operations, • Take action and collate evidence to ensure Naval Authority Key Hazard Certification is not compromised. Including identifying, and challenging design change that may cause invalidation of any of the Naval Authority Key Hazard Certificates in the Naval Architecture domain (covering Structural Strength, Stability and WTI, EER, Structural Fire Protection, Material Fire Safety), • Provide tasking and technical oversight to naval architects and engineers supporting the project including the coordination and prioritisation of tasking___, • Provide tasking and technical oversight to naval architects and engineers supporting the project including the coordination and prioritisation of tasking, • Lead the management of stability and watertight integrity compliance and associated margin management Your skills and experiences: • Qualified to degree level, MEng in Naval Architecture /Marine Technology/ Ship Science is essential, • Chartered Engineer or can demonstrate a clear route to achieving this in a defined period, • Engineering material selection and use, particularly according to British Standards/ Euronorms/ Classification Society standards and Defence Standards, • Familiarity of Engineering / Naval architecture software, preferably PARAMARINE. Experience of CAD software such as AutoCAD, Inventor is desirable, • Warship structural design, including an understanding of periodical survey regimes (MoD/NAG and/or Classification Societies) Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Naval Architects Team: Would you like to join us and help to define the future of warship support? We currently have a vacancy for Principal Naval Architect at Portsmouth Naval Base. As a Principal Naval Architect, you will be working in a key role within the Naval Architecture Hub team responsible for providing naval architecture capability across a broad spectrum of projects. You will be providing solutions in support of the Royal Navy surface fleet worldwide. This role will provide you with the opportunity of working in an important and challenging role critical to our naval capability. You will have direct involvement with the surface fleet and real-life exposure to waterfront ship engineering. As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be emowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 1st December 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-NS1 #LI-Hybrid

Upholsterer & Furniture Technician (Restorer) £31,555.32 to £35,295.32 with 1 in 3 Saturdays Up to £300 Monthly in performance related pay Optional Overtime paid at £220 per day (Saturdays & Sundays) Furniture Technician Benefits Include: Company work vehicle, Free Fuel Card, Tools, Materials & restoration kits such as leather and wood Earn up to £300 in Monthly performance bonus Earn up to £500 for working a weekend (Not compulsory) Excellent Training & Development Great Life Insurance & Pension scheme Gym Membership Employee Discount Schemes Self Employed Option Available (Please ask for more information) My client is a leading furniture restoration brand who are experiencing an exciting period of growth across the UK, Scotland & Ireland. With exciting plans for the future, there hasnt been a more exciting time to join the business. We are looking for an experienced Upholsterer, Furniture Repair Technician, Upholstery specialist or Furniture Restorer who has gained significant experience in modern, domestic furniture production and restoration techniques. The successful Upholsterer / Upholstery Technician / Furniture Repair will be offered an attractive salary and bonus scheme, along with great company benefits. So, if you are an experienced Upholsterer, Furniture Repair Technician, French Polisher, Furniture Sprayer or Upholstery Specialist or have experience within modern furniture manufacturing, repair or restoration, we want to hear from you! Upholsterer & Furniture Restorer Main responsibilities of the role include: To inspect and repair as necessary upholstery furniture items in customers homes To produce written reports for company and client To manage customer expectations and provide product maintenance advice Provide excellent customer service and rapport Upholsterer & Furniture Restorer Experience: Significant experience gained in a domestic Upholstery, Furniture Repair or Furniture production and/or restoration techniques Extensive relevant workplace Upholstery or furniture repair experience Strong organisation skills; proactive and methodical Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines Ability to work using own initiative and with others TPBN1_UKTJ

Electrical Project Manager / Electrical Contracts Manager Salary: £63,000 to £65,000 plus £5,700 car allowance and benefits About the Company and Opportunity A respected and long-established Mechanical and Electrical Building Services contractor based in West Sussex, delivering electrical and mechanical projects across the commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and residential sectors. Typical project values range from £100k to £5 million. The business is known for its quality, safety, and repeat clients, combining traditional engineering values with a modern approach to project delivery. Due to continued growth and newly awarded electrical projects, they are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager or Electrical Contracts Manager to join the team, taking ownership of key electrical building services projects across the South Coast. This position suits an Electrical Project Manager, Electrical Contracts Manager, M&E Project Manager, or Building Services Project Manager with strong experience in electrical installations and project delivery. Key Responsibilities Manage electrical building services projects from initial design through to commissioning and client handover, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Plan, resource, and manage materials, subcontractors, and site teams to ensure safe and efficient project delivery. Oversee electrical installations, LV systems, testing and inspection, quality assurance, and compliance with current electrical and building regulations. Review drawings, manage variations, monitor project costs, and ensure accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal M&E teams. Ensure all works meet required H&S standards and company procedures. Requirements Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager, Electrical Contracts Manager, or Building Services Project Manager within the electrical or wider M&E building services sector. Strong technical understanding of electrical systems, installations, testing and inspection, LV distribution, and IEE regulations. Experience managing electrical projects within commercial, industrial, education, or healthcare environments. Excellent organisational, planning, communication, and leadership skills. Remuneration Package Electrical Project Manager £63,000 to £65,000 basic salary reflective of experience £5,700 car allowance Pension scheme and benefits package Long-term career development within a respected regional M&E contractor If you are an Electrical Project Manager, Electrical Contracts Manager, or M&E Project Manager seeking a long-term move with real progression, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online for a confidential conversation. About David Leslie Ltd David Leslie Ltd is a family-run construction recruitment consultancy with over 20 years experience connecting professionals and employers across the UK. Specialising in the Building, Fit-Out, and M&E Building Services sectors, our approach is built on trust, integrity, and long-term partnerships, ensuring both clients and candidates receive a service that is personal, transparent, and expertly delivered. TPBN1_UKTJ