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Project Engineering Manager Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment based on energetic materials for defence, civil defence and key commercial customers. A rare and exciting opportunity is available for a Project Engineering Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Site Engineering, the Project Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Project Engineering team and ensuring the successful delivery of the site CAPEX programme. This role is critical in ensuring that plant, facilities, and installations meet the required regulatory, safety, and operational standards for specialist materials and processes. We’re looking for an experienced Project Engineering Manager ready to take full ownership of a dynamic CAPEX programme. At CEUK, you’ll lead a talented team of Project Engineers and technical specialists, driving projects from initial concept through to successful commissioning. With safety, excellence, and innovation at the core, you’ll play a key role in delivering advanced engineering solutions. If you bring strong engineering expertise, leadership capability, and a drive to solve problems, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Key Accountabilities & Duties: • Lead and develop the Project Engineering team, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance management, while ensuring effective use of external contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and timely outcomes., • Develop and deliver detailed project plans, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources across multiple disciplines and stakeholders., • Manage project budgets and schedules, monitoring costs, controlling scope changes, and ensuring financial and programme targets are met., • Oversee engineering design assurance, ensuring all designs are safe, compliant, and meet project requirements, with all changes managed through formal MOC processes., • Act as the key interface between internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders, providing clear communication on progress, risks, and project outcomes., • Ensure all work meets required quality standards, company policies, and health, safety, and environmental regulations., • Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies to minimise impact on delivery, cost, and schedule. About you: • You will have a strong commitment to Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards., • A proactive mindset, with the ability to spot issues early and take decisive action., • A continuous improvement approach, always looking for better ways of working and delivering value., • A confident leader who can build strong, effective relationships across teams and stakeholders., • Excellent communication skills with a collaborative and organised approach to working., • Comfortable working with a range of IT systems and tools., • A solid understanding of organisational policies, procedures, and compliance expectations. Qualifications/Experience: • Degree-qualified & relevant experience in an engineering discipline., • Strong breadth of knowledge across multi-discipline engineering practices and standards., • Proven track record in project management within engineering environments., • Experience in design review and technical assurance processes., • Highly competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)., • Working knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and application., • Experience managing teams and addressing people-related issues effectively., • Professional project management qualification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2) desirable., • Proven ability to operate effectively within multi-disciplinary project teams. In return, we offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, an employee assistance programme, as well as a range of flexible benefits including Cycle2Work and employee discounts. If you have the necessary skills and experience for the position of Project Engineering Manager, then we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV.

CAD Engineer Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment based on energetic materials for defence, civil defence and key commercial customers. An exciting opportunity is available for a CAD Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Product Development Engineering Manager, the CAD Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and support of products to meet customer expectations and comply with all relevant specifications and standards. This role is critical in ensuring that designs consider safety, cost, manufacturability, and through-life support across a mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering environment. We’re looking for an experienced CAD Engineer who can take a holistic approach to product design and development. At CEUK, you will work as part of a diverse team, collaborating to develop and maintain market-leading products within the explosives industry. With safety, innovation, and engineering excellence at the core, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality technical solutions. If you’re technically strong, detail-focused, and proactive in solving engineering challenges, this position gives you the opportunity to make a real impact. Key Accountabilities & Duties: • Ensure all activities are carried out in full compliance with H&SE legislation, company policies, and procedures, including reporting unsafe acts and conditions., • Produce designs, 3D models, simulations, FEA, and 2D technical drawings using SolidWorks., • Develop and assess design solutions using appropriate modelling techniques and engineering calculations., • Prototype and evaluate designs using external suppliers and/or in-house 3D printing capability., • Support product development as well as tooling, jigs, and fixture design., • Liaise closely with R&D, Product Support Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering teams., • Create and maintain design documentation including specifications, calculations, models, and technical reports., • Provide validated data to support the safe introduction of new products into manufacturing., • Maintain configuration control using PDM systems, SolidWorks Vault, and manual drawing records., • Support the design and execution of safe trials and testing activities., • Analyse technical data and produce conclusions and recommendations., • Ensure compliance with relevant industry legislation and standards., • Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and third parties., • Support product development using systems engineering principles and gated review processes. About you: • You will have a strong commitment to Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards., • A proactive mindset, with the ability to identify and resolve technical challenges early., • A continuous improvement approach, seeking innovative and effective engineering solutions., • Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to design and documentation., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills., • Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders., • Comfortable working with a range of engineering software and IT systems., • A solid understanding of company policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Qualifications/Experience: • Degree in an engineering discipline or relevant experience., • Proficient in engineering design and draughting, including knowledge of relevant standards., • Strong experience using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM., • Understanding of engineering processes including systems engineering, requirements management, validation & verification, and product safety., • Experience in engineering design, calculation, and analysis., • Experience using CAD to design mechanical products and/or tooling, jigs, and fixtures., • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders., • Willingness to be involved across the full product design lifecycle., • Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (desirable)., • Knowledge of DfM, DfSS, DMAIC or similar methodologies (desirable)., • Experience with 3D printing technologies (desirable)., • Experience with configuration control and PDM systems (desirable)., • Ability to develop creative and innovative engineering solutions. In return, we offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, an employee assistance programme, as well as a range of flexible benefits including Cycle2Work and employee discounts. If you have the necessary skills and experience for the position of CAD Engineer, then we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV.

Chemring Energetics UK are a global business providing a range of equipment based on energetic materials for defence, civil defence and key commercial customers. An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a HSSE Advisor to join our existing team! The successful candidate will support day-to-day HSSE operations and provide expert guidance across the organisation, ensuring legal compliance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and upholding the highest standards in health, safety, security and environmental management. Key Accountabilities & Duties: • Carry out all activities in full compliance with H&SE legislation, within company policy and procedure., • Responsible for reporting any unsafe acts or unsafe conditions observed (using the Near Miss System) in accordance with responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work Act., • Support the HSSE Operations Manager and work with the Plant Management to ensure that the Health, Safety Security & Environment Policy and the underpinning management systems are understood and adhered to., • Conduct H&S inspections, audits and general monitoring of the allocated areas to ensure compliance and to assist in managing the actions arising from these activities., • Support the maintenance of the safety and environmental management systems – keeping data up to date, compiling statistics, looking at trends, producing reports, preparing procedures, etc., • Assist in the completion of risk assessments to an acceptable standard., • Outline safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards, and suggest changes to working practices that are safe and comply with legislation., • Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented., • Maintain relevant HSSE logs and documentation for assigned departments and/or function and support HSSE Operations Manager with preparation of HSSE reports., • Assist in the development and presentation of relevant HSSE training material., • Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies., • Participate in detailed incident investigations and undertake/support root cause analysis. The Candidate: • Must have personal commitment to Safety, Quality and Environmental standards., • Strong bias for action to identify potential problems and co-ordinate their resolution before they become an issue., • Continually seeks to identify new ideas and implement new opportunities, which deliver business benefit., • The ability to build and develop effective relationships and use these to improve performance., • Excellent IT, communication and team working skills. Qualifications/Experience: • Degree or equivalent in Occupational safety and health, • Membership of IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment) preferred, • Internal auditor OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, • Accredited Certificate in Training, • Experience within an HSSE team in a high hazard manufacturing environment, • Risk assessment knowledge and experience obtained in a high hazard environment, • Knowledge of OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, • Incident investigation experience, problem solving, root cause analysis, • Advanced IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Benefits: In return, we offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, an employee assistance programme as well as a range of flexible benefits including Cycle2work and several local and national employee discounts. Also, where practical, we will support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle which could include the ability to flex your start and finish hours to assist with your work life balance. If you have the necessary skills and experience for the position of HSSE Advisor, then we would love to hear from you!

North Ayrshire We have a great opportunity within The Richmond Fellowship Scotland for a Services Manager to join our dynamic management team. Within this role, you will work alongside a supportive area team managing a team of Team Leaders, delivering a range of both care home and supported living services. As the Services Manager, you will be responsible for creating effective relationships with stakeholders, as well as ensuring TRFS is effectively represented within key partnership forums. You will contribute to the strategic development and management of existing services, ensuring they meet and exceed regulatory requirements, while assisting the Area Manager to develop and implement strategic planning in line with the programme of continual development in both practice and policy. The successful candidate will hold the registration for housing support services. Salary: £49,158 * Experience in management within a care setting. * An SVQ level 4 in Care / Management or relevant qualification. * Experience in supporting individuals with a range of support needs; experience of complex needs is advantageous. * Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders.

If you’re looking for a senior operational role where your decisions genuinely shape the business, this is a rare opportunity to join a respected, long-established Scottish civil engineering contractor entering its next phase of development. With roots tracing back over 60 years, the company has quietly grown from a small family-run operation to a trusted delivery partner for civil engineering works across Ayrshire & Scotland. Their success has come through reputation, reliability, and long-term relationships—not aggressive growth targets. Projects typically range from £200k–£300k and span general roads, bridges, culverts, barriers, and traffic management. Now, as the current leadership team begins planning for the future, they’re seeking a Senior Construction Manager / Operations Manager / General Manager, to take a lead in operations and bring fresh ideas to improve efficiency, consistency, and profitability across their works portfolio. The role will need you to; Lead all project delivery, ensuring safety, quality, and programme compliance across multiple concurrent sites. Work closely with clients, sub-contractors, and internal teams, maintaining the strong reputation built over decades. Drive continuous improvement across operations, identifying ways to streamline delivery and increase commercial performance. Support and mentor contract managers and site teams, helping develop capability and co...

About the Role Are you looking for a role where your knowledge, skills and experiences are utilised in a unique environment? If so,we currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Team as our next Operate Technician at our Heysham 1 Station. Feel like your skill sets apply to the above role? We would love to hear from you! As the next Operate Technician, you will be a valued member of the station at Heysham 1 to ensure the daily operations of the station run smoothly and offer the best performance possible. You will beresponsiblefor the safe and reliable operations of a nuclear power plant in accordance with all licenses,regulating bodies, company business strategies and industry best practices. You will also be required to perform Emergency Scheme duties where you will receive full training. Pay, benefits and culture In addition to a salary ranging from 44,121 46,277 and a market-leading pension scheme. Your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal. Were talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans. Here at EDF UK, we do right by each other and everyones welcome. Were on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Wed like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. Were a disability confident employer and well do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. Thats why we support you to pursue a career thats unique to you. Because success is personal. What youll be doing Working as part of a Shift Team and under the direction of an experienced Team Leader and Shift manager; you will be responsible for the ensuring that plant and equipment is monitored and maintained in accordance with strict procedures and directives. We take safety very seriously in the nuclear industry and you will need to adopt a safety-first approach to everything that you do, taking ownership of issues and actively seeking help when needed. Being appointed into this position, you will be required to complete the following roles to ensure the smooth running and operations on site. These include: • Monitoring plant conditions, identifying & resolving sub-standard conditions through work requests and performing minor tool pouch maintenance, • Respondingto requests from the control room to investigateplant alarms and perform required operations, • Control and closely monitor plant and equipment tosupportthe process by following procedures, • Apply conservative decision-making techniques and work effectively within a team environment, • Show a solid understanding of plant operation, design and theory (comprehensive training will be provided), • Investigate and rectify plant faults within your own area of demonstrated competence, • Conduct plant operations, lifting activities andhealth physics monitoring as required As the next Operate Technician, you will hold the following skills and experiences to be suitable for the role: • Ideally have experience of mechanical,electrical, engineering, operationalor process work with supporting qualifications., • Good level of computer literacy i.e. able to use Word, Excel and bespoke systems., • Strong understandingof general literacy i.e. able to read and follow written process instructions and complete paperwork accurately, • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, • Have a willingness to learn and broaden your knowledge base, demonstrating a flexible approach to work and a willingness to undertake a continuing training programme., • Able to work as part of a small shift team and communicate clearly with other station functions. Applications for this role close on Tuesday 19thMay 2026. Recruitment will take place via a 1-day assessment centre on either the 17th or 18th June 2026. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) which will, ordinarily, require you to have British residency for the last 3 years. #EDFNuclearJobs #DestinationNuclear#SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transitiontowards An ElectricBritain.

Job Title: Supply Chain Contracts Manager Location: Glasgow. Hybrid 3 days/week on site. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £45,000-£53,000 (DOE) Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: Operating in a programme environment, you will manage the end-to-end subcontract lifecycle of assigned products and services delivering into the Clyde Shipbuild Delivery teams. The role sits within the T26 Platform Supply Chain team. The main purpose of the role is to manage the contractual relationships within complex CAT A/B contracts covering design, manufacture and commissioning scope for safety critical ship systems. Core duties: Managing the supplier responsibilities and relationship during delivery, installation and commissioning of key equipment on the ship Working with Engineering, Operations and Quality to deliver equipment from suppliers that meets our specification, quality, schedule and cost requirements. You will lead multi discipline activities – e.g. weekly project reviews with suppliers, Factory Acceptance Tests of equipment, quarterly business reviews, in yard supplier visits etc. Managing the contract with each supplier including managing delivery of agreed milestones to cost and schedule, negotiating any contract changes with suppliers and investigating and resolving claims for delays or poor performance. Using the ERM system to manage Purchase Orders and other deliverables Leading on cost by actively pursuing cost reduction or cost avoidance activity, often requiring multi stakeholder buy-in. You will be reporting monthly and quarterly on cost and schedule performance Essential Skills: Experience of direct procurement within complex environments Experience of managing complex contracts in a manufacturing and commissioning phase Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and financial stakeholders Ability to communicate and influence at various levels – from shop floor to senior management The T26 Platform Supply Chain team: No two days will be the same in this challenging yet immensely rewarding role, whilst coordinating the activities of the supplier with the Ship Builders and Engineers to deliver equipment, installation and commissioning services to schedule and cost. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the procurement of materials, equipment and services for the build and delivery phase to support our nation’s defences. You will have the ability to increase skill and knowledge base to enable future career opportunities in a dynamic and changing environment. Why BAE Systems? Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. 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: 20th May 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 1st June. 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

Site Engineer - Water Saltcoats Stormflow WWPS Rising Main North Ayrshire, Scotland £523 per day Umbrella PAYE Contract until December 2026 potentially for extension. An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major wastewater infrastructure project in Saltcoats, North Ayrshire. Working on the Stormflow WWPS Rising Main Phase, you will support the delivery of critical Scottish Water infrastructure upgrades within a live operational environment. This is a long-term contract position with a strong pipeline of work through to December 2026. The project involves: Rising main installation Wastewater infrastructure upgrades Deep drainage and excavation works Utilities coordination Reinforced concrete and civils packages Temporary works and reinstatement activities You will work closely with the Project Manager and Site Management team, supporting day-to-day engineering delivery while ensuring works are completed safely, accurately and in line with programme requirements. Key duties will include: Setting out and surveying Managing QA documentation and ITPs Producing as-built records Coordinating subcontractors and site activities Reviewing drawings and technical specifications Supporting HSE compliance and permit systems Monitoring progress and resolving engineering issues This role would suit a Site Engineer with previous experience delivering: Water or wastewater infrastructure projects Pipeline or rising main schemes Civil engineering and drainage works Utilities or infrastructure frameworks Live operational environment projects Ideal candidates will possess: Strong setting out and QA experience Excellent communication and coordination skills A proactive and hands-on approach on site Experience working with principal contractors NEC contract awareness beneficial Essential certifications: CSCS Card SMSTS or SSSTS preferred First Aid EUSR Water Hygiene advantageous Confined Spaces advantageous For further information or to apply, please get in touch directly to discuss the opportunity in more detail. Mario