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.
Live Jobs
-
BIM Designer
United Kingdom c£50/hr Umbrella WFH
BIM Designers & Digital Engineers - WFH / Devonport - 12months - Rate c£50/hr umbrella. Key words / skills: BIM, Digital Engineer, Designer, CAD, Revit, Navisworks, 3D, Civils, BS8541, ISO19650, Structural, Architectural, HNC, Nuclear, Inventor, AutoCAD, BPSS. Overview: Wilde Recruitment Ltd are working along side Babcock Naval Marine in order to recruit several BIM Designers & Digital Engineers to work on long term contracts. WFH / Devonport. As a BIM Designer / Digitial Engineer your duties and responsibilities will include: Contributing to the BIM modelling aspects of the project, and under the guidance and direction of the Task Team Manager / BIM 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. Ensuring the business unit 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 Project Information Standards (PIS). Referencing as necessary and applying the BIM Authoring standards outlined in the Project Information Standards. Considering modelling methodologies in support of 4D & 5D BIM. 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 shared 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 design 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. Candidate: 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 on 0161 474 6856 / 07788668931. 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.
Read more -
Design Manager
Plymouth c£60/hr Umbrella
Deputy Design Manager - Plymouth - 12months - Rate c£60/hr umbrella. Key words / skills: Design Manager, Nuclear, Naval, Marine, Dockyard, Submarine, Submarines, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Infrastructure, Docks, Facilities, BPSS, SC, Security Cleared. Overview: Wilde Recruitment Ltd are working along side Babcock Naval Marine in order to recruit a Deputy Design Manager to work on a long term contract basis based at Devonport Plymouth PL2. As a Deputy Design Manager your duties and responsibilities will include: The primary purpose of the Deputy Design Manager is to assist and support the existing Design Manager in the: management, delivery and co-ordination of work packages in line with the required scope, quality, schedule and cost. This will include the likes of the following; For allocated work packages; support the development, leadership, management and co-ordination of the technical design agreeing project related objectives, managing performance of Engineering and Design resource and making appropriate technical management decisions. 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 supporting the leadership of 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. Ensure design information is articulated to the 14 Dock Safety Manager to enable appropriate justification of the engineering / activities within the Facility Safety Case. Liaise with Engineering Services Technical Authority to ensure that Relevant Good Practice is employed. Take responsibility and lead aspects of overall Design Management in line with the Design Management RACI. The areas of responsibility will collaboratively be agreed with the Design Manager and other Deputy Design Managers and may vary as the role progresses. Deputise for the 14 Dock Readiness Design Manager, as delegated representative, on occasions when such delegation is necessary. Candidate: The candidate must have; Relevant knowledge and skills required in the technical management of design development throughout the design lifecycle. Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to discipline, post and project requirements. Sound project specification and planning experience. Sound understanding of Company and departmental procedures relating to Design, Health & Safety and Quality requirements. Working knowledge of relevant engineering office computer applications. Ideally experience of the design support to construction, operation, refit/repair of conventional and nuclear submarines and/or facilities. To discuss this vacancy please contact: James Walker on 0161 474 6856 / 07788668931. 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.
Read more -
Technical Author
Plymouth c£50/hr Umbrella
Technical Author - Plymouth - 6months - Rate c£50/hr umbrella. Key Words / Skills: Technical Author, Nuclear, Dockyard, Submarines, Frigates, Authorisation Author, BPSS, Security Cleared, SC. Overview: Wilde Recruitment Ltd are working along side Babcock Naval Marine in order to recruit a Technical Author to work on a 6 month contract in Devonport Plymouth. As a Technical Author your duties and responsibilities will include: Generate process documentation to describe safe working procedures and processes for the operation, maintenance, repair, installation or testing of plant and equipment in a control regulatory environment At this level: - Works independently with limited technical supervision on a wide range of authorisations. - Reviews the work of less experienced colleagues, offers advice and guidance and counter signs work. - Review and assess all case law and legal cases to understand the direction of legislation and its impact on the business. 1. Gather information for systems and plant and define authorisation requirements for the safe operation, maintenance, repair, installation or testing of plant and equipment. 2. Define the extent of systems and installations for which authorised procedures and persons are required, including the extent of the responsibility of the authorised person. 3. Assess and recommend sufficient authorised persons to provide necessary cover for all controlled facilities, systems, plant, installations and facilities. 4. Maintain a register of authorised persons and ensure all AP’s or candidates satisfy the requirements for qualifications and demonstrate adequate knowledge of the system for which authorisation is granted. 5. Review process documentation produces by less experienced colleagues, approve or modify as appropriate and counter sign documentation for further review and approval by line management. 6. Monitor external best practice and developing legislation, incorporate learnings in authorisation documentation and control processes to maintain accreditation and stakeholder approval. 7. Undertake scheduled review of existing authorisations and generate updates and improvements as required to maintain accreditation and registration. 8. Review new legislation, regulation or revised business instructions and integrate into authorisations and authorisation procedures such that all procedures are fully up to date. This is a senior Authorisation Author role and covers a range of activities within the Authorisation Group portfolio. At this level has a full range of skills and experiences and applies these to business areas of high regulation, complexity and business risk. The role will typically require professional registration. At this level requires significant experience as an authorisation author. To discuss this vacancy please contact: James Walker on 0161 474 6856 / 07788668931. 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.
Read more -
Inspector - Lifting / Cranes
Glasgow c£50/hr Umbrella
Inspector - Faslane - Duration 6 months - Rate c£50/hr Umbrella Key words/skills: Inspector, Lifting, Cranes, Naval, Marine, Dockyard, Hoists, IOSH, COSHH, Mechanical Systems, Lifting Appliances, BPSS Overview: Wilde Recruitment Ltd are working along side Babcock Naval Marine in order to recruit an Inspector / Engineer to work on a 6 month contract at Faslane G84. As an Inspector your duties and responsibilities will include: We would require a ISO17020 accredited inspector to examine the following items of plant. Passenger & Goods Lifts (Hydraulic, Traction, MRL). Platform lifts. Cranes (Mobile, Jetty, Overhead). To facilitate the continued safe & compliant state of all lifting equipment at HMNB Clyde through application of statutory Thorough Examination and written Schemes of Examination of all lifting equipment & associated accessories. Assist the Principal Compliance Engineer in maximising the utilisation of all the section’s resource. Ensure that all tasks are carried out in accordance with the Company’s cost, time and quality requirements. Implementation of the Company Safety, Quality and Environmental policies in the Regulatory Systems area of the business ensuring that assessments of risks are carried out which lead to safe working attitudes and practices. Conduct Written Schemes of Examination and Thorough Examinations, including the production of thorough Examination Reports, for all lifting appliances and equipment. Provide specialist engineering support as required on all new & existing lifting appliances and equipment. Support statutory examination of lifting appliances of ashore and afloat locations at HMNB Clyde. Lifting Appliances: - circa 148 (Mobile cranes, Overhead Travelling cranes, Hoists, Passenger & Goods lifts) Lifting Accessories: - circa 1,679 Lists incorporating approximately 7500 accessories for lifting. Qualifications and Licences Qualifications and Licences could include; NSQEP training requirements, Appointed Person certification, Skilled Person certification, IT Applications, Trade certificates, etc. This should not be a list of the jobholder’s personal skills and qualifications but rather those required to meet the requirements of the job. Qualification/Licence Name Validation Period Core. Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent. Candidate: You will be an experienced Inspector/Engineer. 5-10 years experience ideally. 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.
Read more -
Procurement Manager
United Kingdom c£50/hr Umbrella WFH
Procurement Manager - WFH/Rosyth - 12months - Rate c£50/hr - WFH/Office - Umbrella. Key words / skills: Procurement, Manager, Buyer, Commercial, 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 12month contract. WFH / Office. As a Procurement Manager your duties and responsibilities will include: 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. The Procurement Manager Contracts will have responsibility for multiple work packages and typically c.£30m expenditure. 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. Qualifications: Engineering Degree or equivalent through work experience (5+ Years’ experience). Project Management or equivalent professional qualification Responsibility / Accountability Contract Delivery. Direct, influence and manage suppliers and stakeholders ensuring timely provision of contracted deliverables (e.g. drawings, specifications, quality requirements, technical and document deliverables, scheduling requirements, progress reports) and on time delivery of equipment, materials and services. Lead negotiations with suppliers to ensure that the most cost effective supply solutions, contractual risk is minimised and bargaining power across the projects and site is maximised. Ensure strict adherence within the supply chain to Client Technical and Quality ‘Flow Down’ requirements monitoring compliance. Supplier Performance Direct, influence and manage all subcontract activities ensuring delivery to schedule and maximise cost saving opportunities whilst minimising risk to safety and quality. Progress / Cost Reporting Ensure good financial / budgetary controls and reporting structure throughout life of project including earned value management, CPI and SPI. Managing Change / Risk Manage work scope changes, potential downtime/variation claims and identify opportunities to remove blockers which prevent project delivery. Ensure Change Management is fully documented and tracked at all times, challenging Subcontractor claims and ensuring fully detailed substantiations are provided where onward transmission to the client is required. Identifying and monitoring subcontract Risks and considering these to overall project risks, planning and implementing responses and mitigation to them as well as responding to other issues that affect the project. Revenue/Budget Responsibility Typically managing high value and complex work packages. Spend responsibility in line with Project Controls Delegated Authority. Managing multiple work packages up to typically £30m+. SHE Behaviours Ensure compliance with the SHE Management System, mitigating risks and improving overall SHE performance. Provide suitable information / communication for the project team and suppliers to undertake all activities in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. Actively support the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental, policy and procedures. Key Outputs/Deliverables Contract requirements and objectives delivered to schedule and budget. Weekly/monthly contract progress reviews with recorded minutes and actions. Monthly progress and cost reporting. Management of agreed change with variation registers and supporting substantiation. To discuss this vacancy please contact: James Walker on 0161 474 6856 / 07788668931. 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.
Read more -
CAD Technicians
United Kingdom WFH c£30/hr WFH/Umbrella
CAD Technician - WFH / Office - Duration 12 months - rate £30/hr Umbrella. Key Words / Skills: CAD, technician, Designer, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Nuclear, Naval, Marine, MOD, 2D, 3D, AutoCAD, Inventor, Plant 3D, Ships, Frigates, Design, BPSS, Hexagon PPM, Smart 3D. Overview: Wilde Recruitment Ltd are working along side Babcock Naval Marine in order to recruit a number of CAD Technicians to work on long term contracts WFH. As a CAD Technician your duties and responsibilities will include: The CAD Technician is responsible for using Computer Aided Design systems to create Engineering design information (primarily models and drawings) from supplied data and to the stipulated requirements and standards. The CAD technician job involves the production and amendment of mainly electronic 2D technical drawings and 3D models. As a CAD technician, you can be employed on a broad range of design activities across various discipline groups, including Structural, Mechanical and Electrical. You will work with various stakeholders including: Engineers, Designers, and Project Management representatives. Depending on the task or project you will generally work under the supervision of a CAD Lead, Designer, Senior Designer or Engineer The role requires a good understanding of drawing practices and must be able to demonstrate appropriate CAD competencies as well as good written and verbal communications. Major Tasks and Activities Preparation/production/amendment of drawings throughout design lifecycle in line with recognised ISO standards to the required time, cost and quality requirements. Ensure task and project risks are communicated appropriately. Perform self-verification of own work in accordance with Project GuidancePreparation, production and maintenance of project documentation as required by the design lifecycle. Production and maintenance of ‘Modelled Parts’ and creation of Parts Libraries. Reporting of progress and issues to line management. Be aware of, and ensure the implementation of, safety, health and environmental requirements. Assist with the maintenance and improvement in the standard and quality of outputs. Qualifications, Knowledge, Competencies and Experience Recognised CAD training and/or qualification and demonstrable experience in appropriate software packages. For example; Autodesk suite/products (including AutoCAD, Inventor, Plant 3D), Hexagon PPM (including Smart 3D), FORAN, Aveva Packages and ShipConstructor, An understanding of procedures and requirements relating to Design, Health/Safety and Environmental, as well as Quality requirements. IT literate (Microsoft office suite, PDM systems). To discuss this vacancy please contact: James Walker on 0161 474 6856 / 07788668931. 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.
Read more