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Company Description Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 6,500 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. We 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. Drawing 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 second in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all. Job Description Your future team: We are seeking a highly capable Senior EC&I Engineer to support and lead engineering activities across a diverse portfolio of Defence work packages. This role spans the full engineering lifecycle — from early requirements and concept development through to detailed design, technical governance and assurance. As a Senior EC&I Engineer, you will work independently with minimal supervision, lead small discipline teams, support and mentor engineers, and take responsibility for producing high-quality engineering outputs. You will be central to shaping technical solutions, ensuring designs are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with client and regulatory expectations. Your missions: Develop EC&I and control system concepts from requirements through to detailed design Apply systematic engineering methods to ensure safe, compliant and cost-effective designs Produce technical solutions with minimal supervision, meeting client and project needs Use strong EC&I engineering knowledge and awareness of relevant technologies Apply applicable standards and regulations, including BS 7671 and LVD Identify, assess and mitigate design risks across the engineering lifecycle Consider environmental impacts in design and implementation decisions Support verification, validation and technical substantiation activities Build trust and maintain strong stakeholder relationships Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams Mentor and support junior engineers in developing their skills Promote good engineering practice, process adherence and professional standards Check and verify engineering work produced by others Why join the community of switchers? The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. 70% of our managers are promoted from within. Buy and sell annual leave to make your time off work for you. Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs Qualifications Experience/Qualifications: ✅ A degree in Electrical, Instrumentation or Control Engineering, or HNC/HND with substantial relevant experience ✅ A minimum of three years’ experience at Engineer grade or in an equivalent role ✅ Membership of a relevant institution (IET, IMC) and working towards Chartered status ✅ Strong experience delivering EC&I engineering in detailed design environments ✅ Proven ability to independently develop EC&I technical solutions meeting client and regulatory requirements ✅ Experience supervising others, providing technical oversight and leading small engineering teams ✅ Ability to check and review engineering work produced by others ✅ Strong communication skills, engaging effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders ✅ Commitment to professional development and supporting others to grow their skills Desirable Experience/Qualifications: ✨ Machinery design compliant with the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC) ✨ Experience with nuclear safety cases and classification of Structures, Systems and Components ✨ Experience with Functional Safety Standards ✨ Experience working on BIM-enabled projects ✨ Knowledge of front-end safety system design, including legislation, standards and activities such as FMECA, HAZOP and HAZID ✨ Knowledge of electrical systems design, including calculations and EMC assessment ✨ Experience of software, hardware or embedded programming for machinery and process plant control ✨ Knowledge of instrumentation design techniques ✨ Experience with obsolescence management Additional Information Security clearance: Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level. We 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

White Label are very excited to be working with our longstanding client who are now keen to expand their team with a Lead Designer You’ll be part of a rapidly growing business with a full order book, an excellent culture, a proud history and ambitious plans. The company specialises in bulk material handling and plant processing markets, offering services across sectors such as mining, tunnelling, quarrying, oil & gas, and more. We are recruiting for a Lead Designer to be an integral part of the team: This role can will be based in either Sunderland OR Chorley depending on the distance of the individual (TBD) The primary purpose of the Lead Design Engineer role is to take ownership of all design outputs and deliverables on allocated project(s). This includes coordinating the scheme 3D model, managing equipment interfaces, and producing technical documentation such as drawings, 3D models, and manufacture packs. The Lead Design Engineer is also responsible for ensuring quality and consistency of outputs by supervising, advising, and checking the work of Design Engineers on allocated project(s). Benefits • Competitive salary £50k - £60k DOE, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – ops to buy more holidays, • Contribution towards eye test and glasses, • Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount, • Long Service Awards, • Employee recognition scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Flexible Benefits Package, • 37 hours per week with a 1pm finish on a Friday, • Hybrid working opportunities Your Key Responsibilities • Lead the design and development of equipment, systems, and schemes to the specified brief., • Lead the production of 3D models and technical drawings, ensuring compliance with company CAD standards and design procedures., • Lead the production of technical documentation in accordance with company standards., • Manage drawings, models, bill of materials, and technical documents using company systems., • Ensure design outputs (designs, drawings, documentation, etc.) on allocated project(s) meet project specifications, relevant standards, and regulatory requirements., • Identify variations to contractual scope and escalate to the Project Engineer., • Lead and facilitate design review meetings, ensuring design team actions are captured, assigned, and completed effectively., • Carry out analysis of designs with a view to improving safety, DfMA, and functionality., • Promote value engineering, standardisation, risk reduction, and a right-first-time approach., • Undertake site visits and surveys to support successful delivery of projects., • Provide technical leadership, support, and mentoring to Design Engineers and project team members., • Support the rectification of any NCR raised against the department., • Participate & contribute to any lessons learned and continuous improvement meetings., • Lead the development of processes to improve efficiency and project delivery., • Ensure all work is delivered in alignment with the business’ ISO 9001 processes and templates as controlled within the Quality Management System (COS)., • Ensure personal objectives are completed in a timely manner and drive overall departmental/ business objectives year-on-year. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise HNC in relevant design or engineering discipline, or equivalent Previous experience as a Design Engineer, with experience in material handling. Excellent knowledge of bulk material handling, conveyor systems, and associated equipment. Good 3D CAD software knowledge (Autodesk Inventor or Revit preferred). Excellent knowledge of technical drawing and drafting standards (BS 8888). Excellent understanding of the design process, and its associated documentation. Good knowledge of manufacturing processes associated with heavy fabrication. Excellent knowledge of design standards and regulations. Excellent understanding of mechanical and structural design principles. Good understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA). Good understanding of checking designs, drawings, models, and technical documentation. Proficient at using Microsoft Office applications. Ability to clearly communicate design ideas, both internally and externally. Good knowledge of workload and project planning. Ability to mentor and guide junior colleagues. A high attention to detail and committed to quality performance / output. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please get in touch

White Label are very excited to be working with our longstanding client who are now keen to expand their team with a Structural Manager. You’ll be part of a rapidly growing business with a full order book, an excellent culture, a proud history and ambitious plans. The company specialises in bulk material handling and plant processing markets, offering services across sectors such as mining, tunnelling, quarrying, oil & gas, and more. We are recruiting for a Structural Manager to be an integral part of the team: This role can will be based in either Sunderland OR Chorley depending on the distance of the individual (TBD) Benefits • Competitive salary £50k - £70k DOE, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – ops to buy more holidays, • Contribution towards eye test and glasses, • Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount, • Long Service Awards, • Employee recognition scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Flexible Benefits Package, • 37 hours per week with a 1pm finish on a Friday, • Hybrid working opportunities Your Key Responsibilities • Wholly accountable for the quality of Civil/ Structural engineering output, and on-time delivery in accordance with project requirements., • Ensure all Civil/ Structural designs are code compliant, meet specification, safe in design, and consider lifecycle requirements., • Support Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Bids with information and guidance., • Work closely with other Department Heads in the business to ensure synergy., • Promote Civil/ Structural/ equipment standardisation and re-use., • Line management responsibilities and duties across multiple sites; responsible for departmental performance and setting objectives to meet business and individual goals., • Development of Civil/ Structural engineering tools and processes that ensure designs are robust and outputs in line with scope. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • BEng (Hons) in Engineering (preferably Civil or Structural), • Chartered Engineer (CEng, preferably ICE or IStructE), • Strong experience in a Civil/ Structural engineering field., • Knowledge of the construction & process industries and applicable standards., • Ability to use structural analytical software unaided (STAAD Pro or TEKLA Structures preferred)., • Ability to interpret Site Investigation reports and identify civil implications., • Happy to travel between the two sites in the North West and North East a couple of times a month. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please apply

White Label are very excited to be working with our longstanding client who are now keen to expand their team with a Design Engineer in Sunderland. You’ll be part of a rapidly growing business with a full order book, an excellent culture, a proud history and ambitious plans. The company specialises in bulk material handling and plant processing markets, offering services across sectors such as mining, tunnelling, quarrying, oil & gas, and more. We are recruiting for a Design Engineer to be an integral part of the team: Benefits • Competitive salary £40k - £50k DOE, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – ops to buy more holidays, • Contribution towards eye test and glasses, • Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount, • Long Service Awards, • Employee recognition scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Flexible Benefits Package, • 37 hours per week with a 1pm finish on a Friday, • Hybrid working opportunities Your Key Responsibilities • Responsible for all aspects of design, • Undertake Risk Assessments and FMEA., • Organise and attend regular multi-disciplinary design reviews., • Produce required legislative documentation., • Monitoring of budgets and project plans., • Liaison with customers and suppliers., • Generation of ‘Design, Operation and Maintenance’ documentation., • Provide customer support, as required. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • HNC in relevant design or engineering discipline, or equivalent, • Previous experience in material handling or similar, • Good 3D CAD software knowledge (Autodesk Inventor or Revit preferred)., • Understanding of the design process, and its associated documentation., • Good knowledge of manufacturing processes associated with heavy fabrication., • Understanding of mechanical and structural design principles., • Good understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA)., • Proficient at using Microsoft Office applications., • Ability to clearly communicate design ideas, both internally and externally. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please apply

White Label are very excited to be working with our longstanding client who are now keen to expand their team with a Structural Engineer. You’ll be part of a rapidly growing business with a full order book, an excellent culture, a proud history and ambitious plans. The company specialises in bulk material handling and plant processing markets, offering services across sectors such as mining, tunnelling, quarrying, oil & gas, and more. We are recruiting for a Structural Engineer to be an integral part of the team: This role can will be based in either Sunderland OR Chorley depending on the distance of the individual (TBD) Benefits • Competitive salary £40k - £60k DOE, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – ops to buy more holidays, • Contribution towards eye test and glasses, • Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount, • Long Service Awards, • Employee recognition scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Flexible Benefits Package, • 37 hours per week with a 1pm finish on a Friday, • Hybrid working opportunities Your Key Responsibilities • Review project specifications and confirm scope of supply (including anticipated cost/ programme and the impact into the project team., • Prepare Civil/ Structural Basis of Design summary prior to commencing engineering works., • Produce analysis models to validate civil/ structural configurations, and to generate foundation loads., • Ensure analytical models are transferring loads as expected, and that axial forces and moments are fixed/ released as stability (& connection design) demand., • Produce hand calculations to validate connection design., • Effectively communicate design requirements to the design team., • Check Civil/ Structural drawing output (as required) to ensure that the information within reflects analytical models and calculations. Prepare Civil/ Structural calculation reports for inclusion into the project technical file. • Support CAT 2/ CAT 3 checking requirements with any supplementary information as required., • Attend sites as required, to conduct site and/ or condition surveys, and prepare reports on findings thereafter., • Attend project design/ model reviews as required, supporting interfacing and tolerancing where applicable., • Update Project Engineer and Head of Civil/ Structural on progress against task on a weekly basis, Highlighting any blockers or foreseen issues as/ when they become evident., • Responsible for identifying any (internal/ external) changes to civil/ structural scope and escalating to the Project Engineer to capture via the DCN process. Deliver works in alignment with the business’ ISO 9001 processes and templates as controlled within the Quality Management System (COS). • Identification, and escalation, of all civil/ structural Technical Queries (TQ) that occur on the project. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Minimum BEng (Hons) in Engineering (preferably Civil or Structural Engineering). Experience in a Civil/ Structural engineering field. Knowledge of the construction & process industries and applicable standards. Ability to use structural analytical software unaided - STAAD Pro or TEKLA Structures. Understanding of load cases and combinations, and able to deduce structures are behaving as intended through calculation or analysis. Experience of good time management in a project delivery environment. Strong attention to detail and committed to quality performance/ output. Strong communicator with internal and external customers alike, with good presentation skills. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please apply

We are looking for someone with good depth of experience who can help us define a test automation framework that fits well between our unit test coverage and the manual testing that we currently have in place. They will be able to identify areas where test automation would be a good fit – consider

Senior Software Development Test Engineer. Design test plans, automate test cases, and present test strategies for team review. Paysafe is currently seeking a Senior Software Development Test Engineer to join its IT Development team to help us enhance our applications supporting Merchant Solutions d

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Graduate Software Engineer in Test to join a dynamic financial trading team. This hybrid position combines software development with automation testing, providing a fast-paced and impactful work environment. Ideal candidates will have a Comp

Familiarity with test frameworks such as pytest, GTest, or similar. This senior role focuses on strengthening the quality engineering foundation for our SDK by developing robust automation, scalable CI/CD systems, and effective test strategies. Understanding of software quality metrics, reporting, a

Hands-on experience with contract testing (e. Strong experience testing Java and React applications. Deep knowledge of automated UI testing.

As part of this programme, they are looking to engage an experienced Senior Software Tester to support both automated and manual testing across complex, business‑critical applications. Senior Software Tester – Contract. Proven experience testing complex software systems in delivery environments.

A technology apprenticeship program in the United Kingdom is offering Software and Test Engineer Apprenticeships.

You will be positioned as a senior engineer with a specialisation in test automation and quality engineering, rather than someone who only executes test cases. We’re looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who will act as a development partner rather than a traditional QA

Nscale is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help scale quality across our GenAI cloud platform through engineering, automation, and enablement, not manual testing or release gate‑keeping, joining our existing compact team of engineers. Strong software engineering ski

Senior Test Automation Engineer (SDET) | Up to £80,000 | Hybrid - Basildon. Here at Burns Sheehan, we're working with a leading automotive and financial services organisation modernising their test automation strategy across UK engineering teams. Senior Test Automation Engineer (SDET).

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of system and integration testing experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Python for test automation. A leading satellite technology firm is seeking an experienced System Test Engineer to lead verification and validation activities for ne

From planning to execution, you’ll know full‑stack testing and how to implement modern approaches for maximum impact (Web/API/early visibility of quality on CI/CD pipelines). You’ll be excited to start learning about Performance/Load testing, even if this is new to you. Quality Assurance and E

We’re looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who will act as a development partner rather than a traditional QA resource. Testing focus: Automated testing (not manual QA). Good experience in test automation frameworks and tools (preferably in Ruby and mobile ecosystems).

A consulting firm in the UK is seeking a software developer to join their Digital, Data and Technology team. You will design, build, and maintain software that meets user needs, following best practices in coding and security. Responsibilities include developing software, coaching junior team member

You’ll be joining one of our Agile Product squads which consist of a Software Engineering Manager, Software Engineers and fellow SDETs, reporting into a Tribe QA Engineering Manager. Has strong experience of API testing and/or contract testing. Has strong experience integrating testing at various

A leading medical technology firm in Greater London seeks a Software Test Engineer to enhance the reliability of its neuromonitoring products. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in software testing for safety-critical systems, proficiency in Python, and a solid understanding of ag

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer - Test to support software test activities for critical defense projects. The role demands expertise in testing high integrity software and a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle.

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test. Familiarity with test frameworks such as pytest, GTest, or similar. Applying modern test frameworks and quality metrics to improve test strategy and reporting.

A leading technology supplier in the automotive industry is seeking a competent Software Test Engineer. The role requires at least 3 years of software testing experience and extensive C programming knowledge. Responsibilities include developing new features and validating software produced by contra

A leading tech company seeks an Embedded Software Test Engineer to enhance their Software Test organization. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electronic & Electrical Engineering or a related field and possesses solid experience in embedded software and test automation. This role involves develo

A technology solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Test Engineer to perform software and system testing on security products. This role involves installing software, conducting validation tests, and reporting findings. Candidates should have a degree in an engineering discipline and

Support creation of test artefacts such as test plans, test cases, and test reports. Our client, a Defence & Security supplier is looking for a Software Test Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Tewkesbury. Python, Pytest, C++, Software Test, Defence, RF.

With a strong focus on reliability, performance, and security, they’re continuing to expand their UK engineering capability and are now hiring multiple Software Test Engineers at various experience levels to strengthen their growing Test and QA function. As a Software Test Engineer, you’ll be re

We are looking for someone with good depth of experience who can help contribute towards our test automation framework that fits between unit test coverage and the manual testing that we currently have in place. Knowledge of software testing methodologies, levels and types. Stay up‑to‑date with

As a Software Test Engineer, you'll own end-to-end testing lifecycles for real-time software simulating complex weapon systems and sub-systems. Planning comprehensive test strategies, defining software test beds, and developing test plans/specs aligned to customer requirements. A leading UK defence

Familiarity with test frameworks such as pytest, GTest, or similar. Senior Software Development Engineer in Test. Senior Software Development Engineer in Test.

You will join a diverse team of 5 multi-skilled engineers in the UK. Playwright (end-to-end testing). Designing and implementing tests, whether it is manual or automated.

Senior Software Engineer in Test, Data / ETL (Remote - EMEA). Senior Software Engineer in Test, Data / ETL. As a Senior Software Engineer in Test specializing in Data and ETL, you will play a central role in ensuring data quality, performance, and reliability across large-scale, cloud-native systems

Experience in API testing will be an added advantage.

You’ll be joining one of our Agile Product squads which consist of a Software Engineering Manager, Software Engineers and fellow SDETs, reporting into a Tribe QA Engineering Manager. Has strong experience of API testing and/or contract testing. Has strong experience integrating testing at various

As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our software development lifecycle by designing and building automated test solutions that ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of our embedded and connected hardware platforms used in the operating room. Collab

Work closely with other SDETs, Software Engineers, QA Analysts, and DevOps Engineers to integrate automated testing and quality into the development process. Mentor and train SDET and Software Engineering team members in best practices for test automation and software quality. Senior Software Engine

Senior Software Test Automation Engineer. They will be able to identify areas where test automation would be a good fit – considering repetitive regression testing, API functional tests (potentially with mocked data), and other areas where automation will provide good value for effort. We are look

Design test plans, automate test cases, and present test strategies for team review. Senior Software Development Test Engineer. Senior Software Development Test Engineer.

You will be positioned as a senior engineer with a specialisation in test automation and quality engineering, rather than someone who only executes test cases. We’re looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who will act as a development partner rather than a traditional QA

A leading IT recruitment agency is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join a fast-growing SaaS business. This remote position requires expertise in testing. NET applications, creating detailed test plans and maintaining defect tracking.

A leading digital services company in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to develop and maintain test solutions using C/C++, C#, and scripting languages. The successful candidate will work with test automation frameworks and contribute to high-quality software development,

Software Development Engineer in Test / 6 months / Wiltshire (Hybrid) / 400 - 450pd (Inside IR35). If interested and feel yourself well sutied, please apply via this advert with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss. Experienced working with testing tools such as.

As a Senior Software Engineer in Test at IOE, you are responsible for improving how IOE builds, maintains, and tests software while actively contributing to product development. Test execution: design and execute comprehensive test plans, including unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests, as wel

As the QA Engineer, this is far more than a test execution role. Coaching and mentoring engineers through pairing, code reviews, and promoting meaningful test coverage. Expanding test coverage across existing systems while setting standards for the future.

We’re looking for a motivated Embedded Software Test Engineer with excellent Python skills and a solid understanding of embedded systems to strengthen our Software Test organisation. Professional experience in embedded software, test automation, or a related area. A degree in Electronic & Electric

Software Test Engineer - Systems Integration & Validation. Execute formal software qualification testing. ISTQB or similar software testing certification.

A leading technology consulting company is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain testing solutions using C/C++ and C#. The role involves working with automation frameworks and applying DevOps practices to ensure high-quality software development.