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Job Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bid CoordinatorLocation:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Devonport, PlymouthCompensation:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Up to £38,000Role Type:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Full time / Permanent Role ID:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SF65430At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Bid Coordinator at our Devonport site.The roleAs a Bid Coordinator, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. We're on the lookout for a passionate and ambitious Bid Coordinator to help us grow our business and elevate their career to new heights. If you're driven, innovative, and eager to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!Day-to-day, as a Bid Coordinator, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving successful bid outcomes by orchestrating collaboration, precision, and strategic insight across the business. Your key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Partnering closely with the Business Development team, you’ll take ownership of managing customer procurement portals—ensuring seamless navigation, timely updates, and full compliance with bid opportunity requirements. This includes overseeing document control, customer interactions, clarification processes, and submission protocols to ensure nothing is missed.</li><li>You’ll be the central point of coordination across diverse teams—Commercial, Finance, Project Management, Security, HR, Business Solutions, Health &amp; Safety, Supply Chain, and Engineering—ensuring every function contributes meaningfully to the bid. You’ll also support the development of robust technical, commercial, and financial solutions in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).</li><li>Managing multiple concurrent bids, you’ll lead the creation and execution of Bid Management Book Plans, including author assignments and response strategies. You’ll facilitate key meetings such as Kick-Offs, stakeholder reviews, customer engagements, and daily stand-ups, while producing clear and actionable bid management reports to keep progress on track.</li></ul>This role is full time and provides hybrid working arrangements with a mix of working onsite and working from home.Essential experience of the Bid Coordinator:<ul><li>Proven Experience in Bid Coordination A solid track record of managing and supporting bids, with the ability to navigate complex documentation and stakeholder engagement with confidence and precision.</li><li>Prior experience coordinating bids particularly within a Prime Defence Contractor environment, is highly advantageous.</li><li>Understanding of Defence Procurement (Desirable) Familiarity with MOD procurement frameworks, commercial contracting mechanisms, and industry-specific compliance requirements will be beneficial.</li></ul>Qualifications for the Bid Coordinator:<ul><li>Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent, with a focus on analytical thinking, communication, and organisational skills.</li><li>Membership with the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), demonstrating a proactive approach to industry best practices and continuous learning.</li><li>APMP Certifications</li></ul>Security ClearanceThe successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) Security Check and (SC) security clearance for this role.Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.What we offer <ul><li>Generous holiday allowance</li><li>Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</li><li>Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+</li><li>Employee share scheme</li><li>Employee shopping savings portal</li><li>Payment of Professional Fees</li><li>Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave</li><li>Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock 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.</li><li>‘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</li><li>Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.</li></ul>Babcock International For over a century Babcock&nbsp; has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@babcockinternational.com" target="_blank">careers@babcockinternational.com</a> with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Closing date: 03/09/2025

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Job Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mechanical Engineer Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heysham 2 Power Station, MorecambeCompensation:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Competitive + yearly bonusRole Type:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Permanent Role ID:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;SF65073At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Mechanical Engineer, at our Heysham 2 Power Station in Morecambe.The roleAs a&nbsp;Mechanical Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll provide high-quality engineering support within the areas of fuel route operations and/or plant systems. You will work collaboratively with internal team members, the client, and external contract partners to ensure that all deliverables meet stakeholder expectations and project requirements. This role plays a key part in maintaining operational excellence and ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant performance of engineering systems.Day-to-day, you’ll&nbsp;take a hands-on approach to technical fault finding and problem-solving across plant systems, using your solid engineering background to identify issues and drive effective solutions. You’ll be actively involved in producing and contributing to high-quality technical reports, documentation, and engineering drawings. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on tackling complex challenges, enjoys working in a dynamic environment, and is motivated to make a tangible impact through their technical expertise.The role<ul type="disc"><li>Identify, implement, and ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental, and quality standards, as well as company procedures, policies, and site-specific legislative requirements.</li><li>Conduct feasibility studies and site surveys, working closely with station engineering staff to define and scope required works.</li><li>Create and update engineering documentation, including mechanical drawings, quality plans, and installation method statements. You’ll also be responsible for reviewing and approving contractor Work Risk Assessment and Method Statements (WRAMS).</li><li>Provide leadership and supervision to contractors and other working parties, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.</li><li>Promote a strong Health and Safety culture by leading by example, offering coaching where needed, and developing comprehensive Task Risk Assessments.</li><li>Deliver complete turnkey work packages, including documentation, installation supervision, testing, and final sign-off to the client upon completion.</li></ul>This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Heysham 2 Power Station in Morcambe. Flexibility with paid extended working hours (and weekends) will be required to fit in with site process (mainly during installation phases) sometimes at short notice.Essential experience of the Mechanical Engineer<ul><li>Mechanical engineering knowledge/experience within a transferable industry. We are open to applications from different backgrounds and nuclear experience is not a necessity.</li></ul>Qualifications for the Mechanical Engineer<ul><li>HNC in relevant engineering discipline</li></ul>We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.Security ClearanceThe successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/7V40Cl8EpuoDmlpCyqOOq?domain=gov.uk" target="_blank">United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>What we offer <ul><li>Generous holiday allowance</li><li>Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</li><li>Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+</li><li>Employee share scheme</li><li>Employee shopping savings portal</li><li>Payment of Professional Fees</li><li>Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave</li><li>Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish 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.</li><li>‘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</li><li>Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.</li></ul>Cavendish NuclearAs a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email <a href="mailto:careers@babcockinternational.com?subject=Reasonable%20adjustments%20requirement" target="_blank">careers@babcockinternational.com</a> with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.#CAVDESTNUC#LI-JW1

Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Senior Welding Engineer Location:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;£52,200 - £70,700 Depending on Experience&nbsp;+ Benefits Role Type:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Full time / Permanent&nbsp; Role ID:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;SF63907At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Welding Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.The Role As a Senior Welding Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will support repair and maintenance activities on the Royal Navy's fleet of warships and submarines.&nbsp;&nbsp;Day-to-day, You'll work in collaboration with other teams to ensure the management of the highest quality welding activities.&nbsp;<ul type="disc"><li>Ensure adherence to Babcock’s Weld Quality Management System (ISO3834-2) to maintain high-quality practices.</li><li>Manage new welding procedures in workshops, collaborating with skilled welders and overseeing equipment.</li><li>Author technical reports and proposals for bespoke welding techniques, leveraging materials expertise.</li><li>Assess sub-contractor quality systems to uphold high welding standards across the site.</li></ul>This role is full time 35, hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.Essential experience of the Senior Welding Engineer<ul type="disc"><li>Strong understanding of welding processes and techniques.</li><li>Previous experience in Welding Engineering</li></ul>Qualifications for the Senior Welding Engineer<ul type="disc"><li>National Skill Framework Level 5 qualification.</li><li>Qualifications in relevant engineering disciplines, such as foundation degrees, diplomas, HND, BEng/BSc, or MEng/MSc.</li></ul>Security Clearance The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at <a href="mailto:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).</a>What we offer&nbsp;<ul type="disc"><li>Generous holiday allowance&nbsp;</li><li>Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</li><li>Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+</li><li>Employee share scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Employee shopping savings portal</li><li>Payment of Professional Fees</li><li>Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave&nbsp;</li><li>Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock 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.</li><li>‘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</li><li>Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.</li></ul>Babcock International&nbsp; For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.&nbsp;We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@babcockinternational.com" target="_blank">careers@babcockinternational.com</a> with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Closing date: 12/09/2025#LI-JR1#BABDESTNUC&nbsp;

Senior Welding Engineer

The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following: Undertake and complete tasked maintenance &amp; diagnostic activities on an aircraft or components which may include, as appropriate, Aircraft Ground Handling, flight servicings, aircraft role changes, AD embodiments, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or functional/system test. Reviews operational performance of aircraft components &amp; systems. Analyse and diagnose faults to components &amp; assemblies, apply diagnostic skills &amp; knowledge to effect repairs or modify equipment or suggest improvements to procedures. Ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and resolve any issues, escalate as required. Demonstrates a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately. Maintain personal task competencies for working on aircraft or components. Undertake support tasks within the Aircraft or component maintenance facility which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE and Functionally Mandated procedures (e.g. oversight checks, control of tooling / test equipment etc.). Receive On The Job training activities and maintain personal Log Book for currency and recency Requires broad and in-depth product knowledge / competency within own technical / subject area. Awareness of how the team integrates with others in order to achieve the overall objectives of the area and demonstrates an understanding of the requirement for continuous improvement and its application. Ensure personal compliance with the risk assessments, SHE policies and procedures. If approved as a designated assessor undertake OJT activities, qualified by undertaking an OJT Training and Assessor course or acceptable equivalence, referenced in PROQ30718 Signs for own work. If BAE Systems licensed all work must be certified in line with ADS. If unlicensed all work must be certified by a BAE Systems Military Aircraft Maintenance licence holder, other than when ADS allows for self certification. May certify for others if completed 2nd signature pack or supervisory assessment by the LOD holder. Undertake specific activities in line with Authorities granted by the Maintenance Manager.Typically 3+ years experience including type, classed as fully competent with all required ‘Authorities’ in place. Demonstrating breadth of systems experience, currency &amp; recency via a Log Book (electronic or paper) capturing skills, knowledge and authorities for working on Aircraft or in workshops. A knowledge of the Functionally Mandated Procedures Requires broad and in-depth product knowledge / competency within own technical / subject area. Awareness of how the team integrates with others in order to achieve the overall objectives of the area and demonstrates an understanding of the requirement for continuous improvement and its application. Ensure personal compliance with the risk assessments, SHE policies and procedures. If approved as a designated assessor undertake OJT activities, qualified by undertaking an OJT Training and Assessor course or acceptable equivalence, referenced in PROQ30718 Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering, or Military equivalent apprenticeship / qualifications. Academic qualification for this role is a minimum of City &amp; Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent. Aircraft platform training (on a/c requirement)WORKING HOURS – ON BASE - 5 days p/wk (Mon-Fri) around relevant site core hours (7.30am – 4.30pm Mon – Thurs, 7.30am – 12pm Fri). - Hours required to work per week are 37.00 unless otherwise stated (this does not include lunch breaks). - Start and finish times to be agreed with local Line Management, in accordance with local site core hours. - Lunch break allowance is 30 minutes between 12.30 – 1:00pm (or as agreed with Line Manager). 30 mins will automatically be deducted each working day by the electronic time management system. - Dependant on workload, local management may request more or less hours are worked within this contract. - Candidates should be aware that this position may involve shift work Nightshift pattern Days: 07:30 till 16:00hrs and Nights: 16:00 to 02:00hrs, this is a 6 month contract initially.

Avionic Technician

Morson are recruiting Electricians on behalf of our prestigious defence client, for a 12-month initial contract, on site in Barrow-In-Furness. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry Salary:Local contractors Standard: PAYE: £22.22, (including holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £25.22Nightshift: PAYE: £29.55,&nbsp;(including holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £33.363on4off: PAYE: £26.66, (including holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £30.14Travelling contractors Standard: PAYE: £31.38, (including holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £35.62Nightshift: PAYE: £38.71, (including holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £43.763on4off: PAYE: £35.73,&nbsp;(including holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £40.55Job Description: - Installing of all types of cables (multi-core, single core and co-axial) &amp; electrical systems (junction boxes, fuse panels, consoles, transformers, switches etc.)- Cable terminations and installation of all electrical equipment- Using a range of hand toolsYour Skills and requirements: - Trade papers, e.g. Formal Modern apprenticeship (ability to provide gold cards or papers)- Understanding of electrical installation drawings- Clear understanding of SHE Risks Awareness- Understanding of manufacturing processes- Must be comfortable working in confined spaces and or at height- Safety certification i.e. SHE Induction, COSHH Awareness, working at height etc- Background in major construction / manufacturing environmentBenefits: - Build your portfolio by working on advanced defence project- Opportunities to go permanent and become a BAE employee- Provide security for our country and allies for decades to comeCandidate must be flexible to work shift patterns, full rate card available on request.Most importantly successful candidates will be required to gain security clearance before eligible to start on site (we will help you with all paperwork)

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