4 government jobs found in London

Senior Systems Engineer (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) Denham Martin-Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection and crashworthy seats, saving over 7,805 lives to date. We combine cutting-edge engineering with a clear mission: protecting aircrew around the world. We are now recruiting a Senior Systems Engineer (12 month Fixed Term contract) to join our established Systems Engineering team at our Denham site. The Role: As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead complex analytical engineering activities across the full product lifecycle — from concept and development through to production and verification. You will be responsible for maintaining system requirements, conducting in-depth analyses, supporting system verification, and producing highly technical documentation required for internal, customer, and contractual purposes. You will also play a key role in mentoring Systems Engineers, helping maximise team capability, quality, and productivity while supporting...

Job Title: Commercial Director - Major complex project Role Purpose The Commercial Director will lead all commercial, contractual, and procurement activities across a major complex programme. This role is critical in ensuring robust commercial governance, effective risk management, and value optimisation across one of the UK's most complex infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Strategic Commercial Leadership Develop and implement the overarching commercial strategy aligned with programme objectives. Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, advising on commercial risk, opportunities, and market conditions. Lead commercial input into business case development, funding approvals, and stakeholder reporting.Contract & Procurement Management Oversee procurement strategy and execution for major works packages (e.g. tunnelling, highways, structures, enabling works). Lead negotiations for high-value, complex contracts (e.g. NEC, FIDIC or bespoke forms). Ensure...

Engineering Manager | Defence / Nuclear / Rail 📍 Reading (Hybrid) | 🔐 SC Cleared / Eligible A leading central government organisation that operates within nuclear security technologies is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead high-performing technical teams delivering critical programmes across defence, nuclear and rail infrastructure. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll drive engineering delivery, team capability, and operational excellence in a highly regulated environment. What you’ll do: Lead & develop multi-disciplinary engineering teams Deliver complex programmes safely, securely & on time Allocate resources across projects to maximise delivery Ensure quality, governance & compliance standards are met Engage senior stakeholders to influence key decisions What we’re looking for: To deliver the programme and mobilise resources in a safe, secure and efficient manner. Responsible for ensuring that the team produce high quality work, that has...

Avionics Test Technician Location: Farnborough, UK (full‑time, on‑site) Clearance: BPSS (arranged by AALTO) Pay: £23.29 per hour PAYE / £31.16 per hour Umbrella Join AALTO and Help Shape the Future of Stratospheric Flight At AALTO, we're redefining what's possible in aerospace. AALTO designs, manufactures, and operates Zephyr, the world‑leading, solar‑powered High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS). Zephyr operates above 60,000 ft for months at a time-delivering vital connectivity, high‑resolution Earth observation and innovative services to governments, partners, and communities across the globe. You'll be joining Team AALTO, a passionate group of engineers, specialists, and innovators who are pushing the boundaries of Stratospace. This is your opportunity to contribute to ground‑breaking technology with real global impact. About the Role As an Avionics Test Technician, you'll play a key part in validating and verifying the avionics systems that power the Zephyr platform....