We provide interim/contract Engineers to work in a wide range of UK Defence sector jobs; working both direct with the MOD and with leading Defence Consultants and Contractors.
For these roles clients usually require candidates to hold current SC level Security Clearance.
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Procurement Manager
Rosyth c£55/hr Umbrella
Procurement Manager - Rosyth - Duration 12 months - Rate c£55/hr umbrella. Key words / skills: Procurement, MCIPS, NEC, CAPEX. Overview: Wilde Recruitment Ltd are working along side Babcock Naval Marine in order to recruit a Project Procurement Manager to work on a long term contract to work at Rosyth KY11. As a Procurement Manager your duties / responsibilities will include: Purpose of role: Responsible for supply chain team organisation and performance to support delivery of multiple projects through procurement of major subcontract services and materials. Accountable for developing and recommending sub contract sourcing strategies with senior stakeholders, negotiation of major subcontracts and flowing down key contract terms to mitigate commercial risks. Key objectives for the role include: • Design and engagement of supply chain resources that meet project requirements • Developing capability of the procurement function to meet current and future business requirements • Supporting the delivery of project objectives through rigorous management of contract and supplier performance Key Technical Skills • Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders , customers, project team and suppliers at all levels • Comprehensive understanding of contract terms and conditions and the ability to draft subcontract terms including flow-down terms from customer contracts • Deep understanding of planning and implementing supply arrangements, managing supplier performance, expediting orders and scheduling of deliveries • Demonstrable understanding of contract cost models, familiarity with accounting practices, commercial audits, forecasting and valuations and supplier costing models • Well-developed ability to manage complex data and excellent analytical and problem solving skills • Microsoft project suite Qualifications: • Equivalent through work experience or qualified to degree level with manufacturing / engineering background • MCIPS , or studying towards MCIPS , else equivalent professional qualification Responsibilities / Accountabilities Supply Chain Design • Captures specific project requirements and builds into supply chain to meet requisites and maximise performance whilst minimising risk and complexity • Effective incorporation of Group and Divisional category strategies into the supply chain design to support and drive the project deliverables Sourcing and Contracting • Managing sourcing and tendering processes in accordance with agreed project deliverables • Leading negotiations with suppliers to ensure the most cost effective supply solutions are obtained • Ensuring that the Company’s commercial position is best protected and is properly reflected within formal subcontracts and purchase orders Supplier and contract management • Direct, influence and manage all internal stakeholders ensuring timely provision of key deliverables to allow a robust subcontract to be developed and implemented • Ensuring all technical and quality requirements are fully satisfied and all material and service requirements are supplied in accordance with Project schedules • Ensure good project governance is maintained and that Change Management is fully documented and tracked at all times, challenging Subcontractor claims and ensuring detailed substantiations are provided. • Identifying and monitoring subcontract risks and considering these to overall project risks, planning and implementing responses and mitigation, as well as responding to other issues that affect the project. • Establishing supplier performance monitoring and development cost saving initiatives / opportunities • Coordination with Operational Procurement Managers to ensure project requirements are executed on time • Responsible and accountable for supplier cost controls, change management of client / project variations Leadership • Leading a team of Supply Chain personnel with responsibility for their performance and professional development Experience / Background: • Experienced procurement practitioner with good knowledge of current strategic procurement techniques (5+ Years in Sourcing & Procurement) • Extensive experience (3+ years) working in complex project environments • Experience of Capex Equipment Procurement • Proven track record of delivering excellent supply chain performance • Ability to operate successfully in dual reporting and matrix organisations • UK National • Knowledge of NEC3 suite of contracting terms Revenue/Budget Responsibility SHE Responsibilities and Accountabilities • Annual spend responsibility in the region of £50m • Ensure compliance with Babcock Safety, Health and Environmental requirements. Key Outputs/Deliverables • Measurement and improvement of supply chain / procurement efficiency that enables and enhances project delivery to the end customer • Timely negotiation and implementation of all subcontracts • Secure measurable value in terms of direct cost savings, cost avoidance, improved timescales and revenue growth as appropriate • Ensuring a strong health, safety and environmental ethos is applied throughout the supply chain; • Creation of Value Plans and business cases for Change management. • Tender commercial evaluations and recommended subcontract strategies • Robust contract documents and controls • Supplier Management plans including Risk and opportunity registers. • Effective communication with Category Management and Operational Procurement teams. Candidates: You will be an experienced Procurement Manager. 5-10 years experience Able to obtain security clearance. To discuss this vacancy please contact: James Walker or Mike Kelly We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Wilde Recruitment Ltd operates as both an employment business and agency. If your application is for a position based in the UK or EU, under European Employment Law you MUST be eligible to live and work there.
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Master Planner
United Kingdom c£650/day Umbrella
Master Planner - WFH / UK - Duration 2 years - Rate c£650/day umb. Key words / skills: Planner, Planning Engineer, Nuclear, BPSS, SC, Security Clearance Masterplanner - Responsible for the overseeing the industrial architectural masterplanning of the GDF Surface Facilities and any Associated Developments for each of the potential host communities during Site Evaluation. The Masterplanner will: • Co-ordinate outputs from various design feasibility studies for input into and setting direction for the industrial masterplan design covering various phases of construction, commissioning, operation and into closure engaging with wide sphere or internal and external stakeholders as necessary. • Commission studies by the supply chain required to address specific technical or community queries such as visual impact, architectural themes or boundary treatments. • Manage the configuration management of the Surface Facility layouts. • Specify the requirements for visual outputs to assist with community engagement activities. • Lead works to determine site evolution over time. • Proficient communication skills with appropriate experience of internal and external stakeholder engagement and management. • Good first degree in engineering, architecture, science or relevant subject with appropriate and relevant practical experience. • Chartered membership (or working towards) a relevant professional institution. • Proficient with Masterplanning for major industrial developments. • Experience of working on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP’s). • Proficient with leading and undertaking feasibility, optioneering or design studies for the construction or operational phases of major or complex infrastructure or industrial projects. • Understanding of the processes and requirements for delivering designs in regulated or safety critical environments. • Understanding of the processes for technical due diligence, associated reporting and presentation of findings. • Understanding of key drivers in site selection including safety, environmental, security, commercial, and economic factors. • Experience with masterplanning on industrial sites with multi-modal transport interfaces to road, rail and sea and associated spatial planning, site zoning, and utilities infrastructure. • Appreciation of UK sustainability ambitions • Demonstrate understanding to develop or support development of associated procedures and workflows for masterplanning. • Experience of relevant legislation including CDM Regulations. Desirable Skills and Experience • Understanding of developing major nuclear projects. • Understanding of working as part of or closely with a Design Authority. • Awareness of needs of an Intelligent Client / Customer for engineering design services in the appropriate engineering technical disciplines. • Understanding of mechanical handling systems of large packages. • Understanding of inputs required for whole life cost and throughput modelling. • Awareness of digital and software workflows, environments, standards and tools to support and underpin masterplanning Candidate: You will be an experienced Planner / Planning Engineer. Nuclear exp essential. To discuss this vacancy please contact: James Walker or Mike Kelly We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Wilde Recruitment Ltd operates as both an employment business and agency. If your application is for a position based in the UK or EU, under European Employment Law you MUST be eligible to live and work there.
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Senior Electrical Engineer
United Kingdom c£60/hr Umbrella
Senior Electrical Engineer - Duration 6 months - WFH / Rosyth - Rate c £60/hr umbrella. Key words / Skills: Electrical Engineer, BPSS, SC Cleared, Naval, Marine, Submarines, Ships, Frigates Overview: Wilde Recruitment Ltd are working along side BNM in order to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer to work on a long term contract WFH / Rosyth. As a Senior Electrical Engineer your duties / responsibilities will include: The role is within our complex shipbuilding programme, developing designs through concept and early stage design as well as supporting the bidding process. The role is for a Senior Electrical Engineer, which will require: • Responsible for Electrical aspects of marine system design • Integrating practical electrical, electronic combat and automation product solutions not only within the same disciplines but defining the interfaces with others constructively and mechanically. • Producing technical requirements at product and sub-system levels • Developing Electrical engineering design solutions for a variety of different platforms across the full Engineering Lifecycle. This will include substantiating the integrity and performance of new system designs within their operating environments. • Provide electrical design support by preparing and checking design documentation, reviews, estimates and schedules, also, in support of tender responses requiring design input. Supervising, planning and controlling work to time, cost and quality. • Provide a level of governance and assurance to ensure that the design meets the customer’s requirements and conforms to the latest appropriate standards. In addition you will belong to the wider engineering capability group and will have the opportunity to support other projects in different roles within your discipline with a focus on longer term career development. Required Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competences • You will have a high level of developed knowledge as the role is directly accountable for design development, and determining solutions to problems and issues within the specialist subject area. The ideal candidate will be at a Senior Electrical Engineer level with significant experience in engineering calculation, analysis and integration with an in-depth understanding of system electrical design, and skilled in supporting and developing less experienced team members. • It would be beneficial if you have experience working on UK naval marine shipbuilding projects or defence related design experience but this is not essential. Electrical & Electronics experience in other industries would be considered including facilities, Oil & Gas and Aviation. • Experience of operating in a defence or high safety integrity environment • Proven experience of relevant industry standards • Experience of all phases of the engineering lifecycle and configuration control systems Qualifications • Qualified to degree level, or HNC/HND equivalent, in the relevant engineering discipline • Ideally, you will be a member of a relevant institution (e.g. RINA, IET, IMechE, IMarEst etc.) and hold or working towards Chartered or Incorporated status or you will have significant demonstrable engineering experience and capable of registration with the Engineering Council at CEng level. Candidate: You will be an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer 5-10 years experience. To discuss this vacancy please contact: James Walker or Mike Kelly We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Wilde Recruitment Ltd operates as both an employment business and agency. If your application is for a position based in the UK or EU, under European Employment Law you MUST be eligible to live and work there.
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Project Planner
United Kingdom c£55/hr Umbrella
Project Planner - Bristol - Duration 6 months - Rate c£55/hr umbrella. Key words / skills: Planner, Planning Engineer, Naval, Marine, Ships, Submarines, Prince 2, APM, P6, Primavera, Security Cleared, BPSS, SC Cleared. Overview: Wilde REcruitment Ltd are working along side Babcock Naval Marine in order to recruit a Project Palnner to work on a 6 month contract. WFH / Plymouth. As a Project Planner your duties / responsibilities will include: Babcock are charged with delivery of Design, Integrated Logistic Support and Programme Support to the MoD UK `new build’ and `in-service’ submarine fleet across all classes of vessels. From system feasibility analyses of engineering problems and solutions, to fully incorporated design changes Babcock support the entire design lifecycle. They are the key components ensuring that the nation’s nuclear submarines are available and ensure the nuclear deterrent is always maintained, known as the Continuous At Sea Deterrent (CASD). Babcock is currently recruiting within the Dreadnought Project Management Office (PMO) in Keynsham and require a Project Controller Planner for Babcock Marine working within ITAR regulations. Duties will involve: A Project Controller Planner is required to join the Dreadnought PMO at the Keynsham site and will report directly to the Principal Project Controller Lead Planner. Working within the PMO Team and supporting various Control Account Managers (CAM) and Engineering Teams, the incumbent will play a key role in the successful delivery of outputs to time, cost, risk, quality and safety targets for Babcock Marine Engineering Services. Candidate requirements: You will have proven experience as a Project Controller Planner as well as the following; • Current SC or DV clearance, you will not be considered without active SC clearance. • Must be British-born due to the project being within ITAR. • Significant knowledge and experience in the use of Primavera P6 and MS Project. • Preferably degree-qualified (or HND/HNC with significant relevant experience) • Preferably hold a Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM. Essential skills & experience: • Good communication and presentation skills • Significant experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project. • Good understanding of risk management and schedule risk analysis. • Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external staff, at all levels within the Submarine Enterprise, including senior management. • Experience with EVM systems and performance metrics analysis & reporting. • Good problem solving skills and attention to detail. • Demonstrate project management, controls and planning techniques. • Significant experience with MS Office PowerPoint and Excel. • A working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning and Business Information Management System(s) would be an advantage. • The ability to coordinate tasks and work with other teams. • Good research and analytical skills. • Professional working knowledge of project management and planning software tools. • Active SC clearance is a minimum requirement. Responsibilities of the role: • Develop and maintain the P6 Control Account schedules in conjunction with the CAMs and Engineering Team Leads. • Support CAM Monthly Performance reviews with schedule, cost and risk reporting data. • Evaluate P6 Control Account schedule progress and cost performance metrics, whilst identifying problem areas. • Support CAMs with P6 schedule progress updates, cost information, resourcing and change control. • Support CAMs to create and maintain EVM data for Cost Performance and Variance reporting. • Monitor and advise project on Contractual Milestones, Key Deliverables, Key Dependencies and KPIs. • Facilitate Risk & Change Management workshops by coordinating with project and engineering management. • Maintain all P6 schedule project baseline data and ensure that strict configuration control is employed. • Understand project objectives and improve efficiencies. Candidate: You will be an experienced Planner / Planning Engineer 5-10 years experience. HNC To discuss this vacancy please contact: James Walker or Mike Kelly We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Wilde Recruitment Ltd operates as both an employment business and agency. If your application is for a position based in the UK or EU, under European Employment Law you MUST be eligible to live and work there.
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Planner / Scheduler
United Kingdom c£578/day Umbrella
Planner / Scheduler - WFH/Andover - MOD - Duration 9months - Rate c£578/day Umbrella Key words / skills: Planner, Scheduler, MOD, Defence, PMQ, APMP, Prince2, BPSS, Planning. Overview: Wilde Recruitment Ltd is working along side the MOD to recruit a Planner / Scheduler to work on a 9 month contract. As a Planner / Scheduler your duties / responsibilities will include: Minimum Requirement: As a Programme Support Manager, you will act as the focal point for Schedule related Programme and Project schedules associated with the Armour MBT Programme (i.e. CR3). A key aspect of the Army’s modernisation agenda. As the subject matter expert, for your scheduling, you would be expected to ensure compliance with policy and provide advice in any related areas. The role available will facilitate the delivery of a programme or output and include (but are not limited to) elements of the following: Ensure systems are in place to enable effective planning and scheduling using Microsoft Project Online, in accordance with professional P3M standards. Manage project/programme controls, reporting to Project/ Programme Managers and Senior Responsible Owners about project/programme status. Develop programme performance Reports. Manage and engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Develop and mentor other members of the team, cascade skills and knowledge We will assess you against the following essential criteria during the selection process: 1. The proven ability to lead on the development, production and maintenance of schedules and take account of the dependencies, requirements and constraints at each stage of the project lifecycle. In addition, experience of defining the fundamental components of a project/programme in terms of its scope, deliverables, time scales, resource requirements and budget. 2. Ability to establish protocols to manage, record and evaluate requests that could alter the scope/schedule of a project/programme. 3. Lead on the identification, sharing and promotion of best practice and lessons learned to create a culture of learning and good practice that supports team capability & continuous improvement to optimise project delivery. 4. Contribute to the defining of roles, responsibilities & accountability. Experience of delivering projects/ programmes within agreed time, cost and quality constraints. Understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies. 5. Be able to take the lead in developing relationships with others, both internal and external to the organisation. Using appropriate channels of communication & adapting styles to ensure stakeholders & team members are engaged. 6. Ability to identify and monitor risks and issues, planning how to mitigate/respond to them and implementing appropriate responses. Desirable Requirements: An Association of Project Management (APM) Project Management Qualification (PMQ) (formerly known as the APMP) Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Qualification PRINCE2® Practitioner qualification. Candidate: You will be an experienced Planner / Scheduler. 5-10 years exp. MOD experience an advantage. To discuss this vacancy please contact: James Walker or Mike Kelly We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Wilde Recruitment Ltd operates as both an employment business and agency. If your application is for a position based in the UK or EU, under European Employment Law you MUST be eligible to live and work there.
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BIM Author
United Kingdom c£30-£45/hr Umbrella
BIM Author - WFH/Devonport - Duration 6 months - Rate c£30-£45/hr umbrella. Key words / skills: BIM, CDE, Common Data Environment, ISO 19650, Revit, CAD, BS8541 3D, AutoCAD, Inventor, Civils, Modelling. Overview: Wilde Recruitment Ltd Ltd are working along side Babcock Naval Marine in order to recruit a BIM Author to work on a 6 month contract. As a BIM Author your duties and responsibilities will include: Babcock Strategic Infrastructure business unit is looking for Coordination of Building Information Modelling (BIM) deliverables in support of Nuclear and Non-Nuclear Safety related facilities for Strategic Infrastructure projects. You will be preparing and reviewing the federated BIM model. Primary Purpose Contributing to the BIM modelling aspects of the project, and under the guidance and direction of the Facilities Layout Manager. This role will involve modelling authoring, federation and maintaining a defined and structured set of BIM objects contained within a wider BIM data set. BIM Model Authors should have extensive knowledge in the use of the key authoring platforms outlined in the MIP EIR. This includes; Revit, Civils 3D, Inventor and AutoCAD. Principal tasks and responsibilities are: Ensuring the Major Infrastructure Projects (MIP) BIM Standards are applied to the Project, and following the Delivery Team BIM Execution Plan (BEP). Providing Building Information Modelling (BIM) authoring support to the project, using the appropriate technology as prescribes in the Delivery Team BEP. Linking BIM models from other task teams and accessing the latest models from the Common Data Environment (CDE). Supporting the Information Exchanges within the CDE solution. Producing high quality – families, objects that are parametric based and suitable for the native authoring platforms. Following the workset / layering structure defined in the MIP Project Information Standards (PIS). Referencing as necessary and applying the BIM Authoring standards outlined in the MIP Project Information Standards. Referencing as necessary and applying the BIM Production Methods and Procedures (PMP) workflows. Ensuring that model ‘level of information need’ is aligned with the project responsibility matrix and is appropriate to the project stage. Use the COBie Toolkit for delivering COBie data rich models and Use the Uniclass Classification Tool for Uniclass Classifications. Understanding on NBS – and applying specification codes to the drawing output sheets, and model parameters/attributes. Work with the Digital Library coordinator to ensure modelling objects reside in the project, but also within the wider MIP Digital Library. Using the H&S beacons in BIM and ensuring, these are used, referenced and exported as necessary. This would be aligned with the H&S section contained within the project BEP. Producing high quality BIM models and associated output drawings applicable to the works package. Technical aspects of outputs will be supported and under the direction of the project design engineers and design managers were appropriate. Following the CDE process and use of the WIP, SHARED and PUBLISHED states of the CDE solution. Supporting the coordination of the design solution and ensuring clash issues are resolved in a timely manner and working with the wider design teams. Reporting on any model issues that may have an impact of design maturity, model build or design coordination matters. Working with the wider design team and BIM team to ensure BIM delivery is successful as is the project. Ensuring that Building Information Models are developed in line with the project volume strategy. Ensuring that models have clear boundaries of ownership and ensuring model content is not duplicated across multiple models. Qualifications and Experience Requirements Academic: The Post Holder is required to hold qualifications in a relevant discipline below, minimum HNC: Civil Engineering Structural engineering Architecture or similar Design of civil engineering, structural engineering and architecture. Knowledge and experience of Building Information Modelling (BIM). Knowledge of BIM level 2 suite, but also new emerging standards ISO 19650 Experience Minimum 5 Years Design & Construction Experience. The post holder must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in the process of BIM throughout the design and construction lifecycle. BIM naming conventions, status codes and revisions. But also object naming standards BS 8541:* Awareness of COBIe, IFC and Uniclass Using a Common Data Environment (CDE) to follow the ISO 19650 method of collaboration. Competent user with a good understanding of the following platforms; Revit, Naviswork, AutoCAD, Inventor, Civils 3d. Must be able to create content in these platforms for the purposes of the project. To discuss this vacancy please contact: James Walker or Mike Kelly We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Wilde Recruitment Ltd operates as both an employment business and agency. If your application is for a position based in the UK or EU, under European Employment Law you MUST be eligible to live and work there.
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