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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Nuclear Performance Management Specialist
Plymouth c£75/hr Umbrella
Nuclear Performance Management Specialist - Plymouth - Rate c£75/hr Umb - Duration 6months+ Key Words / Skills: Nuclear, Performance, Manager, Engineer, Safety Case, CAP, Corrective Action Programme, NPM, BPSS, SC, Naval, Marine, Dockyard, Nuclear Safety. Overview: Wilde Recruitment Ltd are working alongside Babcock Naval Marine in order to recruit a Nuclear Performance Management Specialist to work on a 6 month contract based at Devonport PL2. As a Nuclear Performance Management Specialist your responsibilities and duties may include: The role is based in Devonport Royal Dockyard and site attendance is required. Overall Department Direction The Nuclear Performance Management team is responsible for the efficient and effective implementation of a Nuclear Safety Performance Improvement programme. Through: Motivating and challenging others to promptly identify and report: • Concerns. • Degraded conditions. • Near misses. Ensuring that all reported issues are captured and, where appropriate, incorporated into the nuclear safety Performance Improvement programme. Main Purpose of Role; To assist and guide the Nuclear Performance Manager (NPM) in the management of the operational governance of the whole Nuclear Site to ensure industry ‘best practice’, and a consistent approach to work practices across the nuclear Site. To monitor and ensure compliance with the Licenced Site Conditions and associated controls. To assist in the development of a work plan against clearly defined performance objectives e.g. WANO Traits. To identify all existing initiatives/work activities that exist within DRDL and work to develop and exploit synergies. Required Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competences. Experience in developing, administering and delivering Performance Improvement Programmes. These include: • Corrective Action Programme (CAP). • Human Performance. • Self-Assessment. • Benchmarking. • Observation Programme. • Nuclear Safety Culture/Safety Culture. Candidate: You will be an experienced NuclearEngineer / Manager. You will have at least 5-10years experience. Ideally qualified HND / Degree / Chartered level. 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 Coordinator
Plymouth c£45/hr Umbrella
BIM Coordinator - Plymouth - Duration 6 months - Rate c £45/hr Umbrella Key Words / Skills: BIM, Nuclear, CDE, PAS1192-2, Civil, Structural, Dockyard, Infrastructure. Overview: Wilde Recruitment Ltd are working along side Babcock Naval Marine in order to recruit a BIM Coordinator to work on a 6 month contract based at Plymouth. As a BIM Coordinator your responsibilities and duties may 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. The BIM Co-Ordinator must also be able to provide cover in the absence of the BIM Manager. Approving, managing and supervising the process for developing all graphical, non-graphical and document information relating to infrastructure and equipment for both Nuclear Safety Related and Non- Nuclear facilities. Tasks and responsibilities are: Coordinate the delivery of BIM tasks. Prepare templates for BIM models and drawing sheets. Monitor the project teams adherence to the BIM Execution Plan and provide guidance if necessary. Prepare the federated model. Execute clash detection and report appropriately. Manage and maintain the BIM model library. Communicate the BIM plan to the Task Teams. Accept reject information exchanges within the common data environment. Develop Levels of Definition (LOD) strategy. Prepare the volume strategy. Enable integration and co-ordination of information within the Information Model You will also need to have experience in the following areas: •Minimum 3 Years Design Experience. •The post holder must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in the process of BIM throughout the design lifecycle. •BS1192 BIM files naming conventions, status codes and revisions. •Using a Common Data Environment (CDE) to follow the PAS1192-2 method of collaboration. •Use of Autodesk Revit software to create BIM projects. •Use of Autodesk Navisworks software to prepare and review federated models. Undertake clash detection. •Design of civil engineering, structural engineering and architecture. Candidate: You will be an experienced BIM Coordinator. Qualified HNC HND level. 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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Cost Engineer / Estimator
Harwell c£68/hr Umbrella
Cost Engineer - Harwell/HOME WORKING - Rate c£68/hr Umbrella - Duration 10 months Key Words / Skills: Cost Engineer, Estimator, Nuclear, BPSS Overview: Wilde Recruitment Ltd are recruiting a Cost Engineer initially to WFH then at Harwell on a 10 month contract. As a Cost Engineer your responsibilities and duties may include: RWM is looking for a specialist in producing cost estimates in major infrastructure projects, providing support to the Technical Programme Manager and Cost Engineering Manager by: Attend meetings with subject matter experts (SMEs) and planners, and assist with developing project and programme cost estimates. Assist in producing estimates using the template developed. Verify and validate the information provided. Assist in producing the basis of estimate. Assist in producing a cash flow of the estimate, work with the schedule providers to ensure the costs are phased according to the agreed programme. Undertake checks on work by the Technical Programme Manager and Cost Engineering Manager. File the information in the appropriate places in the RWM document management system (LiveLink). Maintain a log to track information to ensure requests are responded to in good time. Provide commentary on the values, obtain and record agreement from SME’s on inputs and assumptions and the estimate and cash flow outputs. Develop and maintain a scenario management system to record and compare scenario cost estimates. Update documented processes, procedures and work instructions for cost estimating as required. To be successful in this role they will have experience of working with Project Managers and Work Package Managers to develop cost estimates. They will have a good understanding of the tools and techniques used for best-in-class estimating and be competent to undertake the work in-house. Candidate: You will be an experienced Cost Engineer / Estimator. Ideally qualified. At least 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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Technical Author
Harwell N/A
TECHNICAL AUTHORS – c10 MTh + contract – to £400.0/day (Umbrella) – Harwell (Home Working TBC) Key Skills: Technical Author, Nuclear. The Role: Technical Authors (Security) – required to provide support to the RWM (Radioactive Waste Management) Head of Security and the RWM Personnel and Facilities Security Management Lead in the development of RWM’s Personnel Security capability in line with HMG and Critical National Infrastructure best practice. Key Duties/Responsibilities/Accountabilities. The provision of technical author expertise to enable the development of RWM’s personnel security policy, procedure, processes, work instructions, forms and guidance to ensure in accordance with the HMG Security Policy Framework and ONR in respect of Personnel Security and thus underpin the requirements to enable RWM become a Civil Nuclear Vetting Sponsor organisation. Duties to include: Prepare, manage and deliver against the procedural elements of the RWM Personnel Security Capability requirements for the development of the RWM Personnel Security Framework. Provide support to the Personnel and Facilities Security Management Lead to ensure appropriate alignment of RWM Personnel Security Framework with HMG and ONR requirements and their supporting suite of documents. Liaise with RWM HR, Futures, CISO Team and other stakeholders to ensure the Personnel Security Framework is aligned with other RWM Operational Requirements. Anticipate, manage and resolve issues within the task. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of issues raised, develop and update the programme and escalate any issues to the Personnel and Facilities Security Management Lead. Ensure detailed documented records are created and maintained to ensure future clarity of the process and outcomes. Ensure RWM security processes are aligned to relevant industry and other standards and regulatory documentation to ensure the deliverables are to the correct standards and specifications, and where necessary implement any agreed changes to security processes. Support the delivery of the programme activities to ensure they are delivered safely and securely, on time, to budget, meeting business & technical requirements. Comply with the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments. Support the continuous improvement of Health, Safety Environment and Quality at RWM. Maintenance of RWM’s security arrangements. The Candidate You will be an experienced in specifying, designing, and producing technical documentation to deliverable standards. Experience of capturing requirements from varied sources and incorporating those details into technical documents. You will ideally be educated to degree level (or equivalent) or have a comparable level of practical experience. Additional Excellent written English, including the preparation of suites of technical documents. Track record of providing innovative solutions within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security and environmental responsibility, ideally within the Nuclear sector. Able to demonstrate some technical knowledge of physical, personnel and cyber security management systems. Capable of successfully engaging senior management and diverse groups of stakeholders. Proficient user of the Microsoft Office Suite of Tools: particularly Word, Excel and Power point. Excellent presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Some knowledge of UK Nuclear security regulations and legislation. Desirable: Experience of security/safety regulated working environments and the related culture required of working in such environments. Relevant professional qualifications in personnel security/insider threat with the experience requested. To discuss this vacancy please contact: Mike Kelly/James Walker 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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Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer
Plymouth c£45/hr Umbrella
Principal Mechanical Systems Eng - Plymouth - Duration 6months - Rate c£45/hr umbrella Key Words / Skills: Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Naval, Marine, Submarines, Ships, Frigates, Nuclear. Overview: Wilde Recruitment Ltd are working along side Babcock Naval Marine in order to recuit a Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer to work on a 6 month contract based out of Plymouth. As a Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer your responsibilities and duties may include: The purpose of the Principal Engineer – Mechanical Systems post is: To manage the delivery of mechanical engineering work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost. Responsible for managing the technical aspects of the mechanical engineering packages from identification of the need, through to handover. The Principal Engineer – Mechanical Systems post operates as part of the Strategic Infrastructure Business Unit. Principal Tasks and Responsibilities Lead and manage one or more technical design packages agreeing project related objectives, managing designer performance and making appropriate technical management responses. Provide Subject Matter Expert advice as per discipline. Ensure that the design documentation covers the scope of operations required by the Project Manager and is produced to agreed standards, schedule and budget. Plan for effective project implementation, identifying key factors and leading the project’s technical planning process. Ensuring effective Quality Management Arrangements, operate and deliver through compliance with Babcock’s Business Management System and Technical Manual. Ensure that the processes and activities being managed are appropriately documented with appropriate records maintained and configuration and quality controls applied. Ensure that staff and contractors are familiar with the hazards and risks associated with the work undertaken by the delegated engineering team through effective management and communication of the Risk Assessment. Qualifications and Experience Requirements Academic: A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline. Chartered Engineer, registered with Engineering Council. Nuclear: Nuclear Introductory Course or equivalent nuclear and/or marine system knowledge. Local: • Design of mechanical and nuclear process systems e.g. fresh water, demineralised water, radioactive effluent processing etc.; • Design of industrial gas systems e.g. low and high pressure air, welding gases etc.; • Design of mechanical building services; • Knowledge of seismic analysis for mechanical process equipment; • Experience of substantiation of process equipment for justification of Nuclear Safety Functions. Experience • The post holder must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in the technical management of complex design development throughout the design lifecycle • Provide expert advice to the sub-contracted design houses to enable them to develop the design • Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to discipline, post and project requirements • Sound project specification, planning, project management and budgeting experience • Sound understanding of Company and departmental procedures relating to Design, Health & Safety and Quality requirements, and ability to manage projects in accordance with these procedures • Working knowledge of relevant engineering office computer applications • Experience of the design support to construction, operation, refit/repair of conventional and nuclear submarines and/or facilities. Candidate: You will be a Mechanical Systems Engineer. Ideally Degree / Chartered Eng. 5-10 years experience in a senior/principal role. 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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Procurement Manager
Rosyth c£50/hr Umbrella
Procurement Manager - Rosyth - Rate c£50/hr umbrella - Duration 6 months Key Words / Skills: Procurement, Naval, Marine, Navy, Buyer, FIDIC, NEC3, LOGIC, BIMCO Overview: Wilde Recruitment Ltd are working along side Babcock Naval Marine in order to recruit a Procurement Manager to work on a 6 month contract at Rosyth. As a Procurement Manager your responsibilities and duties may include: The Procurement Manager Contracts will have responsibility for multiple work packages and typically c.£30m expenditure Accountable for contract management of work packages from inception through to contract closure, ensuring supply chain key deliverables are met to agreed project costs, schedule and quality. This includes: • Managing contract deliverables, supplier progress and performance to ensure effective delivery of contracted requirements. • Managing contract risks and change, and implementing effective mitigations to meet project cost, schedule and quality requirements. • Supporting the delivery of project objectives through the rigorous management of supplier performance with regular progress reporting and stakeholder engagement. Key Technical Skills • Knowledge and practitioner of Project Management principles and practice. • Good understanding of contract terms and conditions and the ability to manage flow-down terms from customer contracts. • Experience of standard form contracts i.e FIDIC, NEC3, LOGIC and BIMCO. • Cost control, earned value management, planning and budgeting. • In depth understanding and management of contract change and control of variations. • Knowledge and practitioner of contract management, supply principles, processes and practice. • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. • Well-developed ability to manage budgets and interpret financial data. • Develop and manage supplier performance to deliver on schedule and within budget. Key Behaviours • Well-developed communication skills and ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders, customers, project team and suppliers at all levels. • Good negotiating and influencing skills at all levels of the business to ensure project requirements are met. • Makes sound decisions of varying complexity based on objective analysis and judgement. • Uses business knowledge to effectively plan ahead, identifying priorities and resources to ensure all tasks are delivered effectively to cost and time. • Takes responsibility for own contribution to the success of personal, team and company objectives in the immediate and longer term. • Self-motivated with drive to deliver results. • Change mind-set with a strong work ethic and ability to manage ambiguity. Experience / Background: • Extensive experience in managing contract delivery in construction, engineering or manufacturing sectors (5+ years in contract management). • Advantageous to have a strong Engineering background and experience of complex engineering projects with EPC methodologies. Candidate: You will be an experienced Procurement Manager Manager £30M budgets Ideally qualified to HND / Degree 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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