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Weapons Engineering Instructor

The role
As a Weapons Engineering Instructor, you’ll be at the heart of delivering world-class training to Royal Navy personnel. This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise in submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems and make a real impact on national defence. You’ll help ensure our armed forces are fully prepared to operate and maintain weapon handling systems safely and effectively across submarine platforms.

 
Day-to-day you’ll be:
•    Delivering classroom and simulator-based training, primarily focused on Astute Class submarines
•    Providing subject matter expertise to support training design and review
•    Supporting governance through reporting, documentation, and assurance
•    Liaising with stakeholders and acting as a technical point of contact for training queries
•    Maintaining safe systems of work and ensuring compliance with internal and external policies
 

The role is based onsite at HMNB Clyde, and the set working times are Monday to Thursday (08:00–16:30) and Friday (08:00–13:00), totalling 37 hours per week. 

 

Essential experience of the Weapons Engineering Instructor:
•    Sound knowledge of submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems 
•    Experience in Weapons Handling operations 

 

Qualifications for the Weapons Engineering Instructor:
•    Qualified Weapons System Board – Competent User Level 3 (CU3) certification

 

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

 

What they offer 

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK  employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
   

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Date Posted: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:02:33 +0000

ILS Manager

The opportunity:

We are seeking a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our Client's ability to support the next generation Missile systems to their worldwide customer base.  These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally.

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton. (possible relocation available).

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we're looking for from you:

• ILS Experience essential
• A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models
• Understanding of predictive logistics models
• Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
• Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery

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Date Posted: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:01:39 +0000

ILS Manager

The opportunity:

We are seeking a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our Client's ability to support the next generation Missile systems to their worldwide customer base.  These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally.

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton. (possible relocation available).

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we're looking for from you:

• ILS Experience essential
• A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models
• Understanding of predictive logistics models
• Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
• Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery

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Date Posted: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:01:39 +0000

ILS Manager

The opportunity:

We are seeking a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our Client's ability to support the next generation Missile systems to their worldwide customer base.  These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally.

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton. (possible relocation available).

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we're looking for from you:

• ILS Experience essential
• A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models
• Understanding of predictive logistics models
• Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
• Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery

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Date Posted: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:01:39 +0000

Analogue and Digital Electronic Design Engineer

Are you an Electronics Design Engineer seeking a challenging role working on high-quality projects? Our Client is looking for a skilled and ambitious individual to join  Analogue and Digital Capability Group in Stevenage. You will have a vital role in developing and delivering impeccable electronic designs for our advanced products!

Hybrid working: typically 2 to 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

The Role

Take on all aspects of board level electronic design, including schematic capture, prototyping, functional testing, and proving activities. Collaborate with other Electronic Engineering teams to ensure integration of electronics within the product.

Use common development techniques such as circuit simulation and DFMEA to ensure robust electronics design and support the product life cycle from feasibility through to transfer to production, including industrial validation and quality assurance.

Contribute to research and continuous improvement activities to enhance the Electronic Engineering capability.

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience in Electronic design, development and delivery.

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and navigate challenges.

• Knowledge of a wide range of electronic technologies and products.

What they can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.

• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

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Date Posted: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:51 +0000

Electronic Engineering Project Co-ordinator

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Project Coordinator to learn from  more experienced Project Managers and teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager.

Location: Stevenage

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, they seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working – such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient.  This role can be full time or part time: 4 or 5 days per week. They are flexible and accommodating. It would be beneficial to be on-site 1 or 2 days a week, depending on the project needs and working remotely other days.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

The opportunity:

As an Engineering Project Coordinator (EPC) you'll support the Engineering Project Management teams to deliver  projects to time, cost and quality. This will involve a mix of project delivery work, bid management and supply chain management.

It's a fantastic opportunity to shadow our more experienced Engineering Project Managers, learn from them and the teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager.

What we're looking for from you:

We're looking for proactive, experienced and dynamic individuals with the ability to multi-task and work with people of diverse backgrounds; individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others to their way of thinking.

Candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• A technical degree (ideally in Electronics)
• Demonstrable exposure to / understanding of electronic engineering product development
• A solid track record of experience working within an engineering context
• A good grasp of project management fundamentals, basic Primavera P6 scheduling experience and the ability to manipulate data in Excel.  

Most important for us is that you have the right attitude and a passion to develop - they can offer the training and support you need to enable you to broaden your skills and experience and take your first steps into a project manager role.

The company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

Our Client is a leading defence organisation.  They are proud of the role they play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. They partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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Date Posted: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:42:23 +0000

Ground Station Engineer

• Operate, manage and conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on antenna systems, ACUs, modems, spectrum analysers, radomes and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities with internal stakeholders, launch clients, GS operators, hosted parties and manufacturers.
• Lead on-site troubleshooting and fault resolution (fibre, RF links, rack/cabinet equipment); minimise downtime through decisive technical action.
• Act as primary technical point of contact for manufacturers, suppliers and launch clients; manage ticketing, spares and repair workflows.
• Maintain, update and implement installation, maintenance and safety documentation; provide post-maintenance reporting.
• Support hardware procurement decisions and contribute technical input to scheduling and software development projects.

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Date Posted: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:42:24 +0000

Lead Software Engineer - Real Estate Technology

Sheffield / Hybrid Working

Role Purpose

Take a hands-on leadership role within a small, high performing engineering team in Real Estate Technology.  You will drive technical delivery, actively write code and champion continuous improvement across a range of projects.   Collaborate with central engineering communities to embed best practice and enhance service management for global users.

Experience in the banking or real estate sector is not required - what matters is your technical expertise and ability to deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and Mentor:   Guide and develop engineers, fostering accountability, teamwork and technical excellence.

Hands-on Delivery: Provide technical direction and actively contribute code to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Continuous Improvement: Promote modern engineering standards, agile practices and process enhancements.

Service Management - Strengthen operation of reliability and user satisfaction through improved incident, change and problem management.

Stakeholder collaboration - Work closely with product managers, architects, and global teams to deliver on technology roadmaps.

Expertise and Skills

Essential

Proven Experience leading technical teams in complex environments

Strong Coding Skills and hands-on involvement in software delivery

Solid Understanding of Cloud, DevOps, CI/CD and engineering quality frameworks

Effective Communicator and collaborator across technical and non-technical teams

Commitment to agile delivery and continuous improvement

Desirable

Experience in real estate technology or similar domains

Participation in Engineering Communities or centres of Excellence

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Date Posted: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:42:24 +0000

Design Lead - Real Estate Transformation Programme

Sheffield

Role Overview 

Join the Real Estate Transformation Programme as a Design Lead, leveraging your technical expertise and practical mindset to shape the future of a global property portfolio.   You will operate across a varied technology stack, including SaaS and internally hosted platforms.   This role suits individuals who excel at solving complex technical challenges, are passionate about technology and enjoy collaborating with engineering teams.  Hands-on coding experience is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:  Drive the design and delivery of technology solutions for Real estate from concept through deployment.  Remain hands-on by reviewing solutions, prototyping and contributing code where appropriate.

Collaborative Innovation:  partner with business and engineering stakeholders to identify challenges, explore innovative approaches and transfer strategy into actionable designs.

Architectural Vision: Develop and communicate architecture roadmaps that balance robust engineering and innovative application, including automation and bespoke solutions across SaaS and internal platforms.

Cyber Security:  Ensure all designs and solutions comply with established cyber security controls and secure development practices.

Governance and Advocacy:  Promote best practice in design and development, ensuring alignment with organisational standards while encouraging new ideas and continuous improvement.

Continuous Learning: Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies proactively seeking opportunities to experiment and drive innovation within the programme.

What you’ll bring

Proven technical leadership:  Experience leading design and development in complex environments with the ability to challenge assumptions and lead teams.

Cyber Security Awareness:  Strong understanding of cyber controls and secure development methodologies.

Hands-on Technical Skills:  Confident in technical discussions, code reviews and contributing to codebases or prototypes.

Creative Problem Solving: Eagerness to explore unconventional solutions and apply technology to deliver business value.

Stakeholder Engagement: Effective communicator, able to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, including non technical stakeholders.

Adaptability: Open minded, resilient and willing to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Desirable

Protective Security and IoT:  Experience with protective security technologies (e.g.:  access control, surveillance, biometrics, video analytics) and IoT/Edge devices.

Mechanical Control Systems:  Background with working with engineering teams on mechanical control systems (e.g. building management, operational technology), to deliver integrated, secure and connected real estate solutions.

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Date Posted: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:42:24 +0000

Luxury Retail Manager

Luxury Retail Manager – Piccadilly, London

The Whisky Shop is seeking a Retail Manager to lead our flagship Piccadilly store. This is an exciting role at the heart of the UK’s leading specialist whisky retailer.

We are looking for a commercially minded leader with deep roots in London’s luxury or premium on/off-trade scene.

This role requires someone who can drive sales, build meaningful relationships, and deliver a consistently high standard of in-store experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Piccadilly flagship store, ensuring a seamless, elevated customer journey at all times

• Drive sales performance, profitability, and KPIs through clear commercial focus and leading by example.

• Continuously manage, develop and inspire a high-performing team, ensuring excellence in customer service, product knowledge, and sales execution

• Deliver ‘approachable’ luxury hosting, including customer welcome, storytelling, upselling, and closing high-value sales

• Build and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth clients, collectors, and whisky enthusiasts

• Drive and grow in-store events, positioning Piccadilly as a destination for premium experiences and as a hub for our London-based Loyalty programme Members.

• Oversee high store standards, visual merchandising, and stock management in line with our brand expectations

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior retail or hospitality management role within luxury retail or premium environments

• Proven commercial track record, with strong experience managing margins and analysing sales performance data

• Natural salesperson with the ability to engage, upsell, and close across a diverse, high-value clientele

• Established network in London, with an existing client base or strong potential customer address book

• Credibility and confidence working with brands and suppliers, including hosting visits, whisky tastings and events

• Excellent communication skills across phone, email, and WhatsApp, with a focus on building long-term client relationships.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to business development

• Passion for premium whisky and spirits, with a desire to create exceptional customer experiences

• Confidence and enthusiasm for content creation, with experience across social media channels, is a strong advantage - with the ability to bring the Piccadilly store experience to life digitally

Salary £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience + discretionary six-monthly bonus

If you think this sounds like you, and are ready to take ownership of one of our most iconic locations, we would like to hear from you.

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Date Posted: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:29:27 +0000

Projects Controls Manager

The role:
This is more than a job - it's a mission. You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, where we expect everyone to live the values and standards of the British Army. Every person in our team plays a critical role in delivering OMNIA's vision; designing, delivering, and transforming collective training so the British Army is ready to fight and win.

You'll work in a matrix organisation and report operationally through OMNIA Training and functionally through the Raytheon UK Enterprise Performance Group (EPG). Ultimately, you'll work for the British Army, championing innovation, and helping shape the future of military training.

The Programme Controls Manager is the key interface for the Project Controls and Business Intelligence Team between function and programme leading and managing the provision of programme controls, scheduling and business intelligence for the Raytheon UK Enterprise Performance Group (EPG) assigned to the Omnia Training Team.

You will create, develop and manage an effective team of project controllers and planners responsible for project controls, Earned Value & TCIF Management on a complex training innovation programme. You will build and lead the Programme Controls and Business Information work acting as an advocate for excellence and performance helping to guide your team and the programme on the best ways of working to give clear, objective visibility of programme health and we want to build a team passionate about ensuring on time delivery, providing solutions to schedule optimisation challenges and with a commitment to playing their role in programme delivery and supporting business intelligence and KPI reporting.

The Project Controls and Business Intelligence Team is responsible for providing information and analysis for reporting, forecasting and decision making. It is vital that the Project Controls Manager provides robust and energetic Project Controls expertise to support the mission and drive the Project Controls and Business Intelligence solution and process for the programme.

Main Duties

• Set objectives and guide your project controls team on the approach to achieve results with an ability to explain and implement policies, practices and procedures, leading through example.

• Provide Line Management to Project Controls Staff across the business area by assigning priorities, validating results, providing guidance, managing professional development, undertaking goal setting and providing guidance to team members in line with best practice including on-boarding and upskilling of new staff.

• Lead the creation, maintenance and reporting on detailed, resource loaded Schedules within the business area supported by Quantifiable Back-up Data (QBD) to objectively estimate forecasts and measure performance.

• Ensure, in conjunction with Finance, Programme Managers (PMs) and Cost Account Managers (CAMs), the production of weekly & monthly reports in line with the programme and business reporting calendar, providing details on progress, actuals, forecast and explanation of variances. This work will play an important role in the management of the TCIF contracts.

• Lead your Project Controls team who will be responsible for developing and maintaining a high quality, compliant Master Schedule for each contract element, monitoring and reporting progress and rescheduling / re-phasing tasks as required, including provision of detailed forward planning and trend analysis to inform decision making.

• Define and drive delivery of the TCIF reporting in conjunction with finance.

• Represent Project Controls at EAC reviews and ensure robust schedule derived data to support the EAC SOX report with baseline, progress and remaining ETC data and analysis.

• Perform Schedule reviews in support of the ERA and Gate C process.

• Work with Omnia Business Area Leaders regarding future business resourcing needs to be able to recruit, assign and prioritise workload amongst the Controls Team to meet demands of the business and on some occasions at short notice.

• Act as a senior member of the EPG functional Programme Controls Leadership Team to lead and support functional initiatives working with the PCM team to ensure that the controls teams have good opportunities for career development, training and new assignments to broaden their skills and ensure they enjoy working for the Omnia programme and Raytheon UK.

• Undertake ad hoc duties and delegate as required for the Head of EPG.

Required Skills:

• Expert knowledge of Ms Project and other Microsoft Office applications (Excel. Word, PowerPoint, Power BI).

• Experience of working as a Subject Matter Expert in a Project Controls environment with working knowledge of Planning and Scheduling Excellence and the Generally Accepted Principles of Scheduling.

• Self-motivated and Process oriented

• Resilient - Able to operate effectively under stretching project constraints, pressure and displays sound judgment

• Proactive Team builder who can motivate and lead by example with diverse project teams and stakeholders.

• Advanced knowledge of best practice Earned Value Management (EVM).

• Ability to support and guide Programme Managers and their team's ability to multi-task, with good written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the business.

• Ability to support, guide and influence project teams to ensure programmes are set up in accordance with Raytheon standard practices and processes.

• Commercial and Business awareness in a complex projects environment.

• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development

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Date Posted: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:56:00 GMT

Infrastructure Engineer - DV Contract

• Somerset location – full-time on-site
• Must already hold MoD DV Clearance
• £500 p/d Outside IR35
• Experience needed in Cisco Nexus, Hyper-V, VMware Cloud Formation

 

Who Are We?

Our client is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and fail-safe-fast deployment of cutting-edge technology in highly secure environments, and is focused on accelerating innovation to enhance operational agility in Defence and National Security. With ambitious plans for growth, the organisation is seeking talented, experienced, and motivated individuals to join its journey. Its multidisciplinary team combines expertise in Secure-by-Design, cloud computing, advanced infrastructure, rapid application development, cross-domain systems, high-performance computing, data platforms, and cybersecurity.

 

What will the Infrastructure Engineer be doing?

You will establish the foundational layer of a secure, high-assurance private cloud, aligned with our clients' private cloud principles and design patterns. This role focuses on the physical and logical deployment and initial commissioning of the infrastructure that underpins a new cloud environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and harden Cisco Nexus leaf/spine fabric to deliver high-throughput, low-latency networking.
• Deploy and initialise NetApp storage arrays with enforced data-at-rest encryption.
• Build and secure Hyper-V clusters to support core infrastructure services (AD, DNS, PKI).
• Support integration of a VMware VCF private cloud environment.
• Set up and manage HSM/KMS appliances, including participation in key ceremonies for high-assurance operations.
• Carry out secure rack, stack, and cabling activities in line with high physical security standards (e.g. SCIDA).

 

The Infrastructure Engineer Should Have…

• Active security clearance at MoD DV level – due to the nature of the client and role, we can only consider candidates who hold a British passport.
• Be willing to work full-time on client site in Somerset

 

Essential Skills Required:

• Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus (or equivalent) and NetApp ONTAP (or equivalent).
• Proven experience deploying Hyper-V in highly available, secure environments.
• Working knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5+).
• Familiarity with hardware security modules (HSM) and key management systems (KMS).
• Experience with Windows Server 2022/2025.

 

To be Considered…

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to henry.clay-davies@searchability.com. For further information please call me on 0161 416 6800 / 07719065951 - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability). I look forward to hearing from you.

 

KEY SKILLS:

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER / CONTRACT INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER / CISCO / VCF / VMWARE / WINDOWS / LINUX / NATIONAL SECURITY / DEFENCE / SECURITY CLEARED / DV CLEARED / SOMERSET

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Date Posted: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:08:00 GMT

Senior VCF Engineer - DV Contract

• Somerset location – full-time on-site
• Must already hold MoD DV Clearance
• £625 p/d Outside IR35
• Experience needed in VCF, NSX, VMware, Lifecycle Management, Identity Consumption

 

Who Are We?

Our client is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and fail-safe-fast deployment of cutting-edge technology in highly secure environments, and is focused on accelerating innovation to enhance operational agility in Defence and National Security. With ambitious plans for growth, the organisation is seeking talented, experienced, and motivated individuals to join its journey. Its multidisciplinary team combines expertise in Secure-by-Design, cloud computing, advanced infrastructure, rapid application development, cross-domain systems, high-performance computing, data platforms, and cybersecurity.

 

What will the Senior VCF Engineer be doing?

You will act as the technical engineering lead for deploying and operating a high-assurance VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.x private cloud, extending our clients’ existing private cloud patterns.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• VCF 9.x orchestration: Lead deployment of Management and Workload Domains using SDDC Manager, VCF Operations, and Cloud Builder.
• NSX networking & security: Design advanced virtual networking, including Tier-0/Tier-1 routing, load balancing, and DFW micro-segmentation.
• Configure and optimise VCF Operations for monitoring, logging, and automation.
• Integrate NetApp ONTAP for performance and resilience.
• Manage patching and upgrades across ESXi, vCenter, NSX, and Aria to maintain continuous compliance.
• Secure authentication across all management planes in a high-assurance environment.

 

The Senior VCF Engineer Should Have…

• Active security clearance at MoD DV level – due to the nature of the client and role, we can only consider candidates who hold a British passport.
• Be willing to work full-time on client site in Somerset

 

Essential Skills Required:

• Expert knowledge of VMware VCF (v8.x/9.x), including SDDC Manager and multi-site/multi-cluster designs.
• Strong NSX expertise, focused on secure networking and overlay–underlay integration.
• Proficient in Aria Operations, Aria Operations for Logs, and Aria Automation.
• Experience working in UK high-security environments (MOD, government, or critical national infrastructure).

 

To be Considered…

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to henry.clay-davies@searchability.com. For further information please call me on 0161 416 6800 / 07719065951 - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability). I look forward to hearing from you.

 

KEY SKILLS:

VCF ENGINEER / CONTRACT INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER / NSX / VCF / VMWARE / WINDOWS / NETWORKING / NATIONAL SECURITY / DEFENCE / SECURITY CLEARED / DV CLEARED / SOMERSET

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Date Posted: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:21:00 GMT

Golang Developer - SC Cleared

Golang Developer – SC Cleared

• Location: Farnborough (Hybrid)
• Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 + Benefits
• Clearance: SC Cleared 
• To appy, email: Dominic.barbet@searchability.com

Overview
We are seeking a skilled Golang Developer to join a high-performing team delivering secure and scalable solutions within a government-focused environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful, mission-critical systems while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimise backend services using Go (Golang)

• Design and build RESTful APIs and microservices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps and Cloud engineers
• Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement practices
• Ensure adherence to security and best practice standards

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with Golang
• Experience building scalable APIs and distributed systems
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in secure or government environments
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform)
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools

Security Clearance

Active SC Clearance required

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£40,000 – £60,000)
• Hybrid working (Farnborough-based with flexibility)
• Opportunity to work on secure, high-impact projects
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

Apply Now
If you are a Golang Developer looking to work in a secure, forward-thinking environment, please apply today for immediate consideration.

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Date Posted: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:37:00 GMT

SAP EWM Consultant

SAP EWM Consultant

Bristol, Chester or Coventry - 2-3 days per month on site

£500-£550/day Inside IR-35

BPSS role - no clearance required

Overview: Lead the functional design and delivery of SAP S/4HANA EWM across multiple UK sites. Work with product owners, architects, and integration teams to deliver scalable, template-driven warehouse and production logistics capabilities. Non-SAP integration refers to an external ERP. You will not work inside that system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Run requirements workshops and produce designs, specs, and test assets
• Configure and test EWM processes: inbound, outbound, inventory, execution
• Support SIT, UAT, cutover, and hypercare
• Own process mapping, gap analysis, and improvements
• Configure EWM objects: HU, packing specs, putaway and removal, replenishment
• Set up task and resource management, RF screens, exceptions, warehouse monitor
• Support production integration: staging, consumption posting, confirmations
• Collaborate on automation integration and WCS handshakes (monitoring and error handling patterns)
• Support data migration of EWM objects and integration with SAP and external ERP (no hands-on in external ERP)
• Contribute to template vs site-specific design and embedded vs decentralised EWM decisions

Priority Skills:

1. Inventory management and stock handling
2. Space utilisation, slotting, replenishment
3. Material flow and storage control (POSC, LOSC where relevant)
4. Automation and WCS integration patterns
5. Production integration with S/4 PP
6. Transportation execution and planning touchpoints with TM
7. Quality and yard management

Integration Footprint (priority order): MM, SD, TM, PP, QM, FI

Requirements:

• 3+ years of hands-on SAP EWM functional consulting (S/4HANA preferred)
• S/4HANA EWM certification (does not need to be current)
• Track record of new warehouse deployments and full lifecycle delivery
• Strong documentation, stakeholder communication, and workshop skills
• Aerospace industry experience is an advantage

Flexibility and Travel:

• Remote first
• On-site on average 1-2 times per month across Bristol, Manchester (Chester), and Canley
• Flexibility to increase on-site presence at key stages

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Date Posted: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:52:00 GMT

Senior Golang Developer - SC Cleared

Senior Golang Developer – SC Cleared

• Location: Farnborough (Hybrid)
• Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 + Benefits
• Clearance: SC Cleared
• To apply, email: Dominic.barbet@searchability.com

Overview
We are looking for a Senior Golang Developer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering secure, scalable, and mission-critical solutions within a government-focused environment. This role will suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, influencing technical direction, and mentoring others while working on impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of backend services using Go (Golang)
• Architect and implement scalable microservices and APIs
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers
• Collaborate with DevOps, Cloud, and Security teams to deliver robust solutions
• Drive best practices in coding, testing, and system design
• Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term technical strategy
• Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and performant

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with Golang in a senior or lead capacity
• Proven experience designing and building scalable distributed systems
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Solid understanding of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong knowledge of software architecture and design patterns
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within secure or government environments
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform)
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and logging tools
• Previous experience leading teams or projects

Security Clearance

• Active SC Clearance required

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£60,000 – £80,000)
• Hybrid working (Farnborough-based with flexibility)
• Opportunity to work on secure, high-impact projects
• Leadership and career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

 

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Date Posted: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:48:00 GMT

Integration Engineer | SC Cleared | Remote

Position: Integration Engineer
Location: Remote (Occasional Travel to Bristol)
Day Rate: £600 p.d inside IR35
Must hold active SC clearance

We're supporting a leading defence-sector client and are looking for an experienced Integration Engineer to join on a contract basis. You'll play a key role in building and securing API and integration services across complex, high‑assurance environments.

What you'll work on:

• Designing, configuring and deploying API gateways (rate limiting, routing, SSL/TLS, OAuth, security controls).
• Integrating REST and SOAP services, including error handling, idempotency and logging.
• Working with IBM webMethods, DataPower Gateway, API Manager and related tooling.
• Contributing to secure‑by‑design delivery across the full lifecycle.
• Supporting deployments across Azure and AWS environments.

Nice to have:

• Experience with EA Sparx for data modelling.
• Familiarity with Dimensions RM or similar requirements tools.

Not all skills are required - strong integration experience and the ability to work in secure, structured environments are what matter most.

To learn more, please do reach out to Tom Royston via email on tom.royston@sandersonplc.com

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Date Posted: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:05:00 GMT

Network Operations Engineer | SC Cleared

Position: Network Operations Engineer
Location: Newport / Portsmouth / Stevenage
Day Rate: £453 per day inside IR35
SC Clearance Required

We're working with a leading defence consultancy who are looking for an experienced Network Operations Engineer to support and maintain critical client network infrastructure.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting LAN environments including access switches, wireless access points/controllers and cabling
• Managing WAN technologies such as core routers, firewalls and third‑party network links
• Supporting networked services including Cisco telephony, Skype for Business devices and video conferencing systems
• Ensuring all work complies with strict client policies, security requirements and technical standards

This is a hands-on contract role supporting secure, business‑critical networks in a high‑assurance environment.

To learn more, please do reach out to Tom Royston via email on tom.royston@sandersonplc.com

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Date Posted: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:14:00 GMT

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Manager

Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Starting from £60,500 + car allowance on top

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and managing a team of Supply Chain staff, subcontractors and managers to support the delivery of the Supply Chain Strategy and Dreadnought Programme
• Managing a significant portfolio of business-critical suppliers and coordinating resources across placed contracts
• Building and managing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure programme success
• Negotiating supplier contracts in line with BAE, MoD and SDA processes and procedures
• Development, maintenance and implementation a comprehensive Contract Management Plan
• Accountability for performance measures applied to the supplier contracts covering both past and future performance

Your skills and experience:

• Experience in Major Subcontract projects or large programmes, commercial contract negotiation
• Proven experience in Supply Chain Management, in particular contract strategies, negotiation and management
• Ability to develop and lead a high performing team, enabling a positive working culture that embraces diversity of thought.
• MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Platform Supply Chain Team:

Join one of the largest defence programmes in the UK Government, backed by decades of investment and long-term commitment. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a stable, high-profile programme with real impact, offering excellent opportunities for career growth, development, and progression over the long term. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing date: 5th May 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Date Posted: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Senior Engineer - Site Engineering Authority

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Site Engineering Authority

Location: Barrow-in-Furness - 5 days per week. (Weekly travel to other local sites within 2 mile radius)

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £42,215 + depending on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

In this role, you will work with internal stakeholders, including site engineering, plant maintenance, and shipyard teams, as well as external contractors and specialists. You will ensure full asset lifecycles through validation, modification control and criticality assessment. You will confirm through review, surveillance and audit that engineering assumptions, data, and methodologies are fully validated. You will support functional design, qualification, acceptance, and safety evidence, while ensuring regulatory and legislative compliance. You will liaise effectively with stakeholders, provide accurate project status updates, implement recovery actions, and contribute to assurance that designs are robust and safety-case compliant.

Core duties:

• Validate assets against performance and compliance requirements
• Coordinate and document all asset modifications
• Create and review Through Life Management Plans
• Assess asset criticality for risk and prioritisation
• Manage assets across their full lifecycle

Essential Skills:

• HNC minimum or equivalent, with progression toward a degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience in asset management or a related engineering environment
• Awareness of Health & Safety requirements and safe working practice

The Site Engineering Authority Area E (External Area's):

A growing team of seven, expanding to ten, responsible for ensuring building services and asset compliance across 20+ external sites. You'll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting major projects, including proposed land acquisitions and large-scale development activities. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 12th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Date Posted: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Data Lead - SC Cleared

Data Lead - Contract (Outside IR35)

London (3 days per week on-site)
Senior / Principal Consultant Level
£570 per day - Outside IR35
Initial 3 months plus extensions

We're working with a high‑profile client on a strategically important programme and are seeking an experienced Data Lead to shape and deliver enterprise‑grade data and reporting capabilities. This engagement is well suited to a senior or principal‑level consultant with proven leadership experience and the ability to operate confidently in complex stakeholder environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end design and delivery of data and analytics solutions
• Define and own the data strategy, governance, and reporting approach across the programme
• Act as the senior data authority, providing direction, assurance, and best practice
• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to drive insight‑led decision making
• Oversee and assure the quality and performance of Power BI reporting solutions

Essential Experience

• Proven experience operating as a Data Lead at Senior or Principal Consultant level
• Strong Power Platform capability, with deep hands‑on Power BI expertise
• Track record of delivering data solutions in complex, regulated, or public sector environments
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, leadership, and communication skills

Security Clearance

• Active SC - essential
• NPPV2 or NPPV3 - desirable
• CTC - desirable

Contract Details

• Outside IR35 determination
• 3 days per week required on‑site in London
• Immediate or near‑term start preferred
• Strong potential for extensions beyond the initial term

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Date Posted: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:39:00 GMT