Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a globally respected R&D company that is looking to recruit a Project Manager on a permanent basis to their expanding team.Reporting to the Head of Project Management, this role will work closely with a team consisting of technical SMEs, finance, commercial and procurement to ensure the bid team are focused on the development of compelling, innovative and class leading proposals to meet submission deadlines.Project Manager - This is a varied and demanding role and it involves a number of duties and responsibilities, Coordinate the efforts of project teams to deliver business benefits from a portfolio or programme of constituent projects, Act as the prime point of contact with internal client representatives, in close liaison with the project technical manager(s), Capture and manage project requirements and prepare project justification/business case documentation, in coordination with project technical managers and resource managers, Understand the portfolio and/or programme risks, resource requirements and schedule constraints including interactions both within the portfolio or programme and the wider business, Ensure the project baseline is effective with key assumptions and risks made clear, taking advantage of lessons learned from previous projects as well as advice from colleagues, providing a sound basis for change management, Prepare a work breakdown structure and resource estimate supported by the technical manager(s) and technical experts as required, Work with project, technical and resource managers to prepare and manage against schedules including stage gates and milestones, Prepare and implement a communications plan with details of how the team will send, receive and share information including formats, timing and methods, respecting stakeholder requirements, Monitor and control the project, address issues with the help of the project team and other colleagues and lead the implementation of the change management process as necessary, Support the Bid Manager in the preparation of bids, supported by project and technical managers, including: estimating, risk management, planning (including preparation of product and work breakdown structures and schedules), proposal preparation and presentation Project Manager - What we are looking for in you, A university degree or equivalent skills and experience in an engineering or technically demanding discipline, A project management qualification is beneficial, however demonstrated experience managing complex projects is more important so this should not be a bar for candidates who are clearly capable, The ability to understand a technical narrative with guidance from technical experts, Excellent communications skills using spoken and written English, Demonstrated leadership experience of technical projects with a record of delivering within challenging time, quality and cost targets.
Commercial experience is also desirable including meaningful involvement with managing customers, A minimum of 2 years' high-quality experience in project managementThe successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency.Project Manager previous suitable job titles: Project Engineer, Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, Proposals Engineer, Senior Project Manager, Technical Project ManagerPlease apply ASAPDue to current high volumes of applications to our advertised jobs, we are unable to respond to every application.
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Type: Permanent Location: Bedford, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £45000.00 - £55000.00 per annum + DOE +BUPA, Life, Sharesave
Posted: 2025-02-26 17:28:21
We are seeking a FPGA firmware engineer, specialising in the design and development of advanced electronics hardware, including power systems, analogue, digital, and RF components.
In this role, you will oversee the complete firmware development cycle, from negotiating requirements and drafting design architecture to validating and verifying the final product.
Main Duties
Design and implement high-quality FPGA firmware, incorporating signal processing and high-speed data interfaces.
Create and execute testbenches to verify FPGA firmware functionality.
Develop firmware for complex FPGAs, SoCs, and PLDs, ensuring optimal performance.
Conduct firmware testing on actual hardware systems.
Technical Expertise
A degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering
Strong foundation in electronic engineering, including binary number systems and digital logic design (RTL level).
Proficiency in HDL languages (VHDL or Verilog) and a minimum of two years of experience as a firmware developer.
Comprehensive understanding of FPGA architecture and signal processing for RF signals, ADCs, and DACs.
Familiarity with digital electronic and DSP design principles.
Experience with Xilinx FPGAs
Competence in using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, RF signal generators, and network analysers.
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Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £75000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-02-24 15:47:24
Holt Executive are supporting a leading defence industry organisation on their hire for an experienced Head of Commercial to support its business growth.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience negotiating and administering contracts with key defence customers, including UK and US government agencies and major defence contractors.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead commercial activities, collaborating with Business Development and Project Management teams to develop solutions for tenders and oversee contract management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead contractual activities in tender processes, preparing responses and supporting bid approvals.
- Provide commercial risk guidance to the Senior Leadership Team, advising on terms and conditions.
- Draft and review agreements, ensuring compliance with due diligence policies.
- Support Supply Chain teams in subcontract negotiations.
- Advise and assist Project Management teams in contract execution from initiation to closure.
- Resolve contractual conflicts and ensure effective risk mitigation.
- Manage and develop the Commercial Team, ensuring best practices.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
- 10+ years experience.
- Strong knowledge of UK and international defence contracts, including pricing, financing, and contract law.
- Experience negotiating contracts and working across business boundaries.
Personal Attributes:
- Independent thinker with strong leadership and negotiation skills.
- Ability to assess and mitigate contractual risks.
- Effective manager and team leader, able to drive process improvements.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the business, UK Security Clearance is required.
Applicants must have proof of identity, employment history, and UK residency for at least five years.
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Type: Permanent Location: Surrey,England
Start: 19/02/2025
Salary / Rate: £85000 - £95000 per annum
Posted: 2025-02-19 11:27:04
