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Company Description\n\nAssystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.\n\nEvery day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.\n\nWe are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.\n\nDrawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering.\n\nTo ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all\n\nJob Description\n\n📍Project Manager\n\nContract role - (Inside or Outside IR35)\n\nHybrid working with 1 day / week at clients site (Reading)\n\nYour future team:\n\nWe are seeking 2 experienced and dynamic Project Managers to support a key defence client. \n\nYour missions:\n\n🧩 Support the initiation of projects and programmes using Portfolio Entry controls and structured business case development methods\n🔍 Analyse and break down complex problems to develop strategic proposals for Investment Approval\n📊 Coordinate pre-Concept studies to explore business problems and opportunities\n💡 Develop early understanding of solution options to inform decision-making\n📅 Produce initial estimates for scope, schedule, and cost ranges\n⚙️ Recommend appropriate delivery methodologies for proposed initiatives\n✅ Secure approvals to proceed, including Standing Approval and initial resource allocation\n🎯 Ensure alignment of proposed projects and programmes with overall portfolio strategy and priorities\n📄 Prepare key initiation deliverables, including Business Cases, Stakeholder Maps, and Project Categorisation Forms\n🤝 Collaborate with stakeholders to gather inputs and validate assumptions\n📦 Handover all completed deliverables to the Portfolio Entry team prior to exit\n\nQualifications\n\nSkills, Qualifications and Experience\n\n🎓 Mandatory:\n🧠 Minimum 2 years’ experience delivering projects at Concept stage\n🏛️ Experience delivering projects within Government environments\n\n⭐ Desirable:\n✍️ Experience writing business cases for complex and ambiguous problems\n📌 Proposal management experience and/or professional chartership\n📊 Demonstrable experience in Portfolio Management\n\nAdditional Information\n\nHybrid working, with on-site presence at Client site at least 1 day per week. This may include short periods of full-time attendance if working on classified initiatives.\n\n🔐Please be aware that many roles at Assystem are subject to both security and export control restrictions.\n\nThese 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.\nAll 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. \n\nWe are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future

Engineering Manager \n\nContract Length: 18 Months\nLocation: Reading 5x per week\nRate: £60 Per Hour Inside IR35\nOverview \nWe are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and manage a technical team within a highly regulated defence project in the UK. This role will act as the key leadership point of contact, ensuring the delivery of critical engineering capability aligned with current and future programme requirements. You will play a pivotal role in delivering the integrated technical programme, ensuring engineering excellence, compliance, and operational efficiency.\n\nKey Accountabilities \n·Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team to deliver both team and individual objectives safely and securely. \n·Oversee performance management, ensuring staff are assessed against objectives and implementing corrective actions where required. \n·Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise within your engineering discipline. \n·Maintain and promote the highest standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality (ESHQ). \n·Deploy and manage engineering resources effectively across multiple disciplines and projects. \n·Ensure all engineering personnel are competent, capable, and appropriately assessed, in line with company processes. \n·Foster an inclusive, engaging team environment, encouraging continuous improvement and professional development. \n·Ensure full compliance with Licence Conditions, regulatory requirements, and organisational governance frameworks.\n\nKey Responsibilities \n·Lead the delivery of engineering activities, ensuring the programme is executed in a safe, secure, and efficient manner. \n·Manage and influence key stakeholders, supporting effective decision-making and programme delivery. \n·Ensure accurate configuration management of all engineering deliverables. \n·Provide an agile engineering capability, ensuring resources and skills are aligned with evolving programme demands. \n\nExperience \n·Proven experience leading engineering teams within infrastructure or highly regulated environments \n·Strong background in technical design reviews and engineering governance \n·Demonstrable experience in stakeholder management across complex programmes \n·Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, assurance processes, and engineering standards \n·Background in construction, utilities, or major infrastructure programmes (Desired) \n·Experience within nuclear, defence, or other high-hazard environments (Desired) \n·Understanding of configuration management and design assurance processes (Desired) \n·Civil Engineering or relevant technical qualification (Desired)\n\nPlease note that this role will require security clearance. \n\nIf you are qualified and interested, please apply or email (url removed)

Receptionist - Reading\n\nWe are currently recruiting for a Receptionist based in Reading.\n\nContract Type:\nTemporary (3 months with a view to extend)\n\nWorking Hours:\nMonday to Thursday, 12:30pm - 9:00pm\n\nRole Overview:\nThe successful candidate will work collaboratively with other team members to deliver high-quality reception services alongside a range of administrative support functions. This role may involve supporting multiple teams within the operational area and providing cover during periods of absence, with full training provided.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nAct as the first point of contact for all visitors and telephone enquiries\n\nDeliver a professional, efficient, and welcoming reception service\n\nProvide administrative support in line with service policies and procedures\n\nAssist various teams/functions as required within the operational area\n\nMaintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately\n\nRequirements:\n\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills\n\nAbility to work collaboratively and adapt to different team needs\n\nCommitment to promoting diversity, equality, and anti-discriminatory practices\n\nProfessional approach with a high level of discretion\n\nDesirable Experience\n * Has worked in criminal justice field\n * Has experience of working in high pressure/stressful working environments\n * Has experience in customer relations\n\nAdditional Information:\nThe post holder must adhere to all relevant policies, particularly regarding the sensitive and confidential nature of information handled within this role.\n\nHow to Apply:\nPlease apply online.\n\nMinimum Eligibility\n * All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.\n\nBrook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.\n\nAs a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.\n\nShould you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. \n\nIn cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group

On behalf of AWE, we are looking for a Senior Planner (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract which is a hybrid role so requires 2 days a week in the Aldermaston office AWE plays a crucial role in national nuclear security. Their role in nuclear deterrence and their specialist technical assistance to nuclear threat reduction is vital in the defence against the most serious threats faced by the UK. Working to support the defence of our country, AWE has a clear mission to keep everyone, the environment, their products and information, sites, and everything around them, safe and secure. SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. As a Senior Planner your main responsibilities will be: Delivering Project Controls Planning and EVM expertise and analysis for projects, to produce accurate and timely schedule forecast information to enable business decision-making. Quality of EV variance analysis for schedule performance. (SPI) Supporting the development and continuous improvement of the end-to-end Planning processes and the production and maintenance of associated policies, procedures and guidelines. Supporting the delivery of Planning tools and EVMS, templates and training to internal customers. Reviewing project WBS and agreeing / recommending changes to the Project's Control Manager. Provision of Planning resource for peer reviews as appropriate. Essential Skills Experience as a planner using Primavera P6 Extensive experience as a planner across major construction or nuclear projects Problem Solving - proactive attitude, strong self starter Communication skills and stakeholder engagement Desirable Skills EVM experience would be highly beneficial Trouble schedules - attention to detail Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. AWE's ambition is to create workplaces that recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and where people feel able to be themselves at work. They strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, AWE guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant AWE guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

Interim Security Advisor Location: Wokingham Hybrid 2 days on site Duration: 28/08/2026 Total cost to Capgemini: £500 MUST HOLD ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: It should be noted that this post requires the holder to attain higher levels of security clearance in line with UK Government requirements and may at times require travel. Direct This position is responsible for supporting the clients Corporate Security Team in generating and deploying the security policy, ensuring an appropriate and proportionate approach to security management across the clients portfolio within the UK. Lead the Physical Security function to deliver security programmes and solutions to safeguard the organisations people and assets, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory and corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines. Delivery of protective security advice to all areas of the business, both written and verbal as required. Assist the Corporate Security Team working with National Grid's UK Physical Security Team and Security Control Centre/Physical Security Operation Centre. Responsible for supporting UK Government Counter Terrorism and Crime Prevention strategies, utilising external relationships and committees to influence and shape UK Government security policy. Responsible for the efficient designing, developing, implementing, and managing of security programs to protect corporate assets and people against theft, acts of terrorism, and other such hostile activity.Knowledge, Experience and Technical Know How Proven experience of working with key Government departments and Law enforcement agencies, supporting wider UK Government Counter Terrorism, Domestic Extremism and Crime prevention Strategies. Proven people management skills, managing performance and development plans. Excellent knowledge of physical, personal and personnel security and related principles. Must have previous experience in designing, developing, implementing, and managing of security programs. Possess strong analytical, organisational, management, and administrative experience within the security industry or UK Security Service. Proven track record of delivering and running physical security programs and campaigns. Able to demonstrate a high degree of credibility and influence senior stakeholders within the organisation and key external stakeholders. Prior Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) experience essential. Experience of managing Government marked information and material. Security Surveys Operational Requirements Site Specific Operational Requirements Project support relating to security Infrastructure Security National Protective Security Authority Protective securityEssential (at appointment): Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Essential Aptitude to convey the business benefit of a threat based, risk informed security approach ensuring business risk owners are empowered to make appropriate and proportionate security decisions.Desirable: Security related credentials would be beneficial, preferably Home Office/UK Security Service trained. ASIS International Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) CCTV Public Space Surveillance licences. Register of Security Engineers & Specialists

Job Title: Finance Senior Manager – Financial Accounting - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (2-3 days /week on site – hybrid) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & British Citizenship Minimum Requirement: SC Clearance Qualified accountant – recognised qualification - ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent. Experience of running and overviewing of accounts payable etc Annual reporting of accounts Technical accounting activity Payroll, accounts payable, etc Some management responsibilities, 4 direct reports MS OfficeDesirable: Oracle Public sector background preferredThe Role: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of team. Ensure a rigorous internal finance control and governance framework is in place and is complied with for relevant functional activities. Drive and enable identification and implementation of process improvement activities and other innovation activities. Supporting and/or developing CFO policy and procedures as required. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Leadership accountabilities – Mid Level leader level. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.Key Responsibilities: Manage provision of financial information on a timely basis. Ensure analysis and interpretation of financial information is provided by team as required. Establishing, monitoring and reporting of compliance with financial processes. Ensuring integrity of financial information provided by team. Develop and maintain effective senior stakeholder relationships. Training and development of Finance Manager and Finance Analysts. Coordination and planning of team deliverables. Leading by example to create a high performing team.Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

Job Title: Senior Finance Transformation Manager - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration: 24 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Co-ordinating across finance function and working with cross functions to deliver change, I.E. IT Experience of ERP implementation, SAP, Oracle, etc Experience of driving system enabled business improvement related to finance MS Packages SAP/ORACLE Open to both public and private sector Key Accountabilities: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of team. Ensure a rigorous internal finance control and governance framework is in place and is complied with for relevant functional activities. Drive and enable identification and implementation of process improvement activities and other innovation activities. Supporting and/or developing CFO policy and procedures as required. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Leadership accountabilities – Mid Level leader level. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Manage provision of financial information on a timely basis. Ensure analysis and interpretation of financial information is provided by team as required. Establishing, monitoring and reporting of compliance with financial processes. Ensuring integrity of financial information provided by team. Develop and maintain effective senior stakeholder relationships. Training and development of Finance Manager and Finance Analysts. Coordination and planning of team deliverables. Leading by example to create a high performing team. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

Job Title: Engineering Manager - DV Location: Reading (2-3 days/week on site/Hybrid) Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £63.57/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV Essential: Leading within a project delivery environment Knowledge of production systems, process partner equipment, Previous design of integration into a new facility. Electrical understanding Multidisciplinary background Ensure that the Engineering Requirements are suitable and appropriate and advise the Senior Engineering Manage as such. Identify options, select the appropriate solution and provide the right facility design solutions such that, for allocated work packages, they: meet business needs and functional performance, through life performance, are licensable and are deliverable. Ensure the Design Intent and Design Information Configuration are maintained from facility design inception through to project handover. Key Accountabilities: Provide the facility design solution. Deliver integrated facility designs, with appropriate safety documentation, in a proportionate manner. Assess the suitability of the facility design for the next phase of the lifecycle (e.g. tender; construction; commissioning; handover) and advise the Senior Engineering Manager. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Be the lead engineering representative on the project. Responsible for delivery in terms of quality, meeting requirements, safety, value for money and schedule. Be the main point of contact for all engineering matters on a project. Ensure that the Engineering Requirements are suitable & appropriate, and advise the Senior Engineering Manager. Recommend the budget and programme, to the Senior Engineering Manager, to deliver design. Assess the suitability of engineering design resources (both internal and external) to execute facility design. Ensure adequate competency and competency records. Lead, drive, communicate and deliver Facility Designs, with due regard to safety, quality, schedule, cost effectiveness and lifetime value for money. Maintain oversight of the facility design as it develops via routine reviews. Deliver, to the SEM, design solutions that meet business needs, functional performance, through life performance and is licensable and deliverable. Manage the Design Intent and Design Information Configuration from inception through to project handover. Provide functional support in identifying and implementing change, development and improvement. Assist the Head of Design Engineering in developing the Facility Design capability within the organisation, encompassing both Improvements and Resource skills development. Security Clearance: DV Clearance Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

Job Title: Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Aldermaston, Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £81.74/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National Essential: SC (Security Clearance) 5+ years Public Procurement experience Negotiating Stripping costs from contracts Supplier Relationship ManagementStakeholder Management at various levels, internal and external Ability to influence and deliver Ability to work autonomously Has worked similar size of contract Knowledge of MOD or working with MOD, 3+ years (worst case would accept public sector experience) Has experience doing competitive flexible procurement on PA23. Open framework experience Desirable: ERP experience An IT Background Background in integrating systems, eg SAP or similar Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy and efficiencies (savings) in alignment with business stakeholders. Support and execute complex strategic sourcing activities in line with approved category strategies and preferred suppliers list, including the execution of the RFx process, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, business award and contract handover to the business, in compliance with the business requirements as well as policies and directives, including Code of Conduct and Code of Business Ethics. Responsible for contractual and commercial management and effective contract administration to the relevant team providing commercial assurance to deliver commercial value. *Support and execute Supplier Relationship Management for key and critical suppliers within the sub-group of categories, including supplier segmentation, contract management, supplier risks identification and mitigation and suppliers performance. Identify and develop supplier value including planning and participating to external management review meetings with segmented suppliers (Management Business Reviews and Executive Business Reviews) in accordance with Supplier Relationship Management framework and the agreed supplier strategy. Support and provide input to the Process and Performance team as appropriate. Support the development and interface with the Service Centre. Key Responsibilities: Consistently demonstrating positive behaviours in line with the company's environmental, sustainability, safety, health, security, quality and ethics standards. Category Management Drive and implement Category Strategy to deliver cost effective category solutions and business models. Supplier base management and supplier classification (Preferred Supplier List – PSL), securing competition in the supplier base. Implement ways of working according to Category Management Framework including the delivery of Category targets and KPI’s for assigned group of spend categories. * Business Intelligence, benchmark and market insight to support category development. *Contribute to the long-term business ensuring competitive initial cost and total cost development in the product and service life cycle and maintenance of the specific supplier contract for products and services. Contract Management Prepare and execute a Contract which is appropriate to the scope, value and risk outlined in the sourcing strategy, ensuring all relevant stakeholders have contributed and approved as appropriate. Administer the Contract in accordance with all of the terms and conditions ensuring contract compliance. *Ensure appropriate management of commercial risks, forecast spend and change impacts with key stakeholders. Supplier Relationship Management Suppliers segmented and managed (quality, performance, risk) in accordance with the Supplier Relationship Management Framework Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

Construction Manager – Civil Engineering (Groundworks / Infrastructure) Location: Reading Type: Full-time, Permanent Red Sky Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and respected civil engineering contractor delivering a major infrastructure project in the Reading area. We are looking to appoint an experienced Construction Manager with a strong groundworks background, who can take responsibility for overseeing the safe and efficient delivery of works on site. Experience across areas such as RC frames, service diversions and heavy civils would be highly beneficial, although candidates from a broader civil engineering or infrastructure background are encouraged to apply. This is a high-profile and technically challenging project delivered within a secure and regulated environment, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to work on an essential infrastructure scheme. The Role As Construction Manager, you will take responsibility for the overall site delivery and coordination of construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements. You will lead site teams and subcontractors, coordinate multiple work packages, and ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with design, quality standards and project timelines. This role sits at the heart of project delivery and requires strong leadership and organisational skills to drive performance on site. Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage day-to-day construction activities on site Coordinate and supervise groundworks and wider civil engineering packages Lead and manage site teams, engineers, supervisors and subcontractors Ensure construction activities are delivered in line with programme, quality and safety requirements Monitor and drive site productivity and programme performance Oversee works including service diversions, reinforced concrete structures and enabling works Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with health & safety regulations and company standards Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team and client representatives Review and implement method statements, risk assessments and construction plans Provide regular site progress updates and reporting About You Proven experience working as a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure projects Strong groundworks experience is essential Experience delivering RC works, heavy civils or infrastructure packages is advantageous Strong leadership experience managing site teams and subcontractors Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams within complex construction environments Experience working within secure or highly regulated sites would be beneficial Based within a commutable distance of Reading Able to obtain security clearance and complete background checks What’s on Offer Long-term permanent role on a major infrastructure project Opportunity to work with a well-established civil engineering contractor Competitive salary and package A role where you will take direct responsibility for construction delivery on site within a technically complex scheme

Electronics Design Engineer Location: Berkshire (On-site) Employment Type: Full-time Contract Are you an Electronics Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and developing highly specialised products? This is an exciting opportunity to join an engineering team working on advanced illuminated control panels, display systems and integrated cockpit technologies used across aerospace, defence and industrial markets. You'll be involved in designing and developing a wide range of aircraft‑fit equipment, including: LED‑based illuminated panels Electroluminescent lighting systems Hidden‑until‑lit technologies NVIS‑compatible panels Miniature filament lamp assemblies Integrated switch panels, annunciators, bezels and keyboardsIf you enjoy hands‑on engineering, full lifecycle product development and contributing to meaningful innovation, this role offers the perfect environment to grow and make an impact. Key Responsibilities Formalise and produce effective design solutions to meet customer requirements Deliver full lifecycle product development from design through to manufacture Manage project plans, track progress and ensure delivery on time and within budget Work with external test houses to qualify products to customer specifications Produce technical documentation including test procedures, calculations, datasheets, installation instructions and technical reports Participate in design reviews, including Critical Design Reviews (CDR) Provide technical support to Production and resolve issues in manufacturing processes Support Sales with technical assistance and product selection Maintain awareness of relevant engineering standards (IPC, MIL, DEF) and contribute to internal engineering standards About You You're someone who enjoys working across multiple projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and taking ownership of technical challenges. You bring strong analytical thinking, creativity in problem‑solving and a passion for delivering high‑quality engineering solutions. A Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check will be required prior to starting. Why This Role Stands Out This Berkshire‑based role offers the chance to work on niche, high‑value products with real‑world impact. You'll join a collaborative engineering environment where precision, creativity and innovation come together. The products you help design will be used globally in demanding, safety‑critical applications - giving you the opportunity to see your work make a meaningful difference. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people

Job Title: Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Reading (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration: 8 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr(Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National Essential Requirements: Significant Public Sector Procurement experience (5+ years) Supplier Relationship skills Facility Management (FM) or Works experience (Must have) Not necessarily heavy construction but definitely FM. NEC Experience or at least a good understanding of how it operates Good working knowledge of how a contract operates Must have led/delivered procurement projects in a highly regulated, complex, environment.Need someone with real ‘doing’ experience. Project is in Procurement stage - Needs analysis stage to contract stage Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy and efficiencies (savings) in alignment with business stakeholders. Support and execute complex strategic sourcing activities in line with approved category strategies and preferred suppliers list, including the execution of the RFx process, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, business award and contract handover to the business, in compliance with the business requirements as well as policies and directives, including Code of Conduct and Code of Business Ethics. Responsible for contractual and commercial management and effective contract administration to the relevant team providing commercial assurance to deliver commercial value. Support and execute Supplier Relationship Management for key and critical suppliers within the sub-group of categories, including supplier segmentation, contract management, supplier risks identification and mitigation and suppliers performance. Identify and develop supplier value including planning and participating to external management review meetings with segmented suppliers (Management Business Reviews and Executive Business Reviews) in accordance with Supplier Relationship Management framework and the agreed supplier strategy. Support and provide input to the Process and Performance team as appropriate. Support the development and interface with the Service Centre. Key Responsibilities: Consistently demonstrating positive behaviours in line with the company's environmental, sustainability, safety, health, security, quality and ethics standards. Category Management Drive and implement Category Strategy to deliver cost effective category solutions and business models. Supplier base management and supplier classification (Preferred Supplier List – PSL), securing competition in the supplier base. Implement ways of working according to Category Management Framework including the delivery of Category targets and KPI’s for assigned group of spend categories. Business Intelligence, benchmark and market insight to support category development. The Senior Category Manager, with the sub-category Team, are responsible for securing and tracking cost reduction, contract management and continuity of Supply Chain. Strategic Sourcing Prepare & execute the RFx process in collaboration with stakeholders including supplier evaluation and selection, supplier negotiations (costs and contract). Contribute to the long-term business ensuring competitive initial cost and total cost development in the product and service life cycle and maintenance of the specific supplier contract for products and services. Contract Management Prepare and execute a Contract which is appropriate to the scope, value and risk outlined in the sourcing strategy, ensuring all relevant stakeholders have contributed and approved as appropriate. Administer the Contract in accordance with all of the terms and conditions ensuring contract compliance. Ensure appropriate management of commercial risks, forecast spend and change impacts with key stakeholders. Supplier Relationship Management Suppliers segmented and managed (quality, performance, risk) in accordance with the Supplier Relationship Management Framework. Monitor and mitigate supplier risks (including CoC, Environmental & Health and Safety as well as dependency on the organisation and dependency on the supplier), make corrective action plans for the identified risks. Supplier Strategies for key suppliers within assigned group of spend categories. Stakeholders Collaboration Secure stakeholders involvement and participation in category strategies, sourcing activities and supplier relationship management activities and share SCM category strategies, PSL, supplier performance etc… Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)