16 mechanical project manager jobs found

Test Manager** (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic and dynamic QA Lead/ Test Manager to partner with key departments across the EMEA region to lead and drive testing and automation requirements for specific projects within the ECB programme. This pivotal role is accountable for the successful delivery of key vertical cross functional test activities covering Test Strategy and Planning, Test automation, effective ECB test team management, and comprehensive stakeholder engagement. The QA Lead/ Test Manager role will work closely with the Programme Test Manager, IT PMs and Project stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Key Responsibilities: Manage FT, SIT, UAT, targeted release BAU testing and regression testing...

The IT Helpdesk Support Specialist is responsible for providing technical assistance and support to end-users within the organization. They will diagnose and resolve software and hardware issues, set up and configure computer systems, and offer guidance on IT-related problems. The IT Helpdesk Support Specialist will be the first point of contact for IT-related inquiries and will ensure a high level of customer service and problem resolution for all IT-related requests. Responsibilities: Helpdesk Support: Receive and respond to IT-related inquiries from end-users through various communication channels (phone, email, ticketing system). Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues for computer systems, printers, mobile devices, and other peripherals. Provide technical assistance for software applications and recommend solutions to resolve problems. Incident Management: Log and track all support incidents and service requests using the IT ticketing system....

Your new company You will be joining a high-profile public sector organisation undergoing significant digital transformation to modernise its core systems and services. With a strong focus on innovation, scalability, and data-driven decision-making, the organisation is investing heavily in its technology landscape to meet growing operational demands.This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major enterprise programme within a secure, complex, and high-performing ICT environment, where your expertise will directly support critical services. Your new role As a Production Database Administrator (DBA), you will take on a lead technical role within a key transformation programme, responsible for the design, development, administration, and ongoing support of enterprise-level database systems. Key responsibilities include: Designing, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise database systems Acting as a lead DBA, providing expert technical guidance to...

Windows Server Migration Engineer Rate - £450 (A Day) Duration - 5 months (Initially) Location - London (Hybrid) IR35 - Outside The Windows Server Migration Engineer will support the delivery of a large-scale server upgrade Programme, focused on migrating business-critical services from Windows Server 2012 to modern Windows Server platforms. You will work closely with Infrastructure teams, Application Support teams, Managed Service Providers, and business stakeholders to plan, coordinate, validate, and support migration activities throughout the project lifecycle. Using your technical knowledge and migration experience, you will help ensure new server environments are correctly configured, applications are successfully migrated, and services remain stable throughout transition activities. You will be responsible for supporting migration planning, validating infrastructure readiness, coordinating technical dependencies, and assisting with testing and post-migration...

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex IT and cyber security projects within a regulated utilities environment. This role will be responsible for managing multiple workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with governance and compliance requirements. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery partners to drive successful outcomes across a portfolio of cyber enhancement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex projects from initiation through to completion. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring progress is monitored and reported effectively. Manage project governance, including RAID logs, financial reporting, highlight reports, and stakeholder updates. Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers, and third-party partners. Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and...

Cyber Incident Response Analyst - Contract Location: Sheffield (2 days onsite) Rate: £500 p/d Duration: 6 Months - July 2026 - January 2027 A large enterprise organisation is looking for a Cyber Incident Response Analyst to support their Cyber Defence team on a contract basis. This is a coordination-focused incident response role, managing cyber incidents through the response lifecycle rather than deep technical remediation. Experience Required Previous experience within Incident Response / Security Operations Strong understanding of the NIST incident response lifecycle Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and cyber kill chain frameworks Experience managing incidents and stakeholder communications Comfortable leading bridge calls and coordinating technical teams Strong process-driven mindset The Role Coordinate cyber security incidents end-to-end Manage incident bridge calls and communications Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers Support post-incident...

Product Manager | Contract | Hybrid We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to join a high-profile technology transformation programme. This role offers end-to-end ownership of the product lifecycle, from strategy and roadmap development through to delivery, governance, adoption and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: • Own and drive the product roadmap, strategy and lifecycle management. • Work closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams and delivery partners. • Lead Agile product delivery and ensure solutions meet business and user needs. • Manage governance, risk, quality assurance and testing activities. • Track product performance, OKRs and business outcomes. • Facilitate workshops, stakeholder engagement and requirements discovery. • Support product adoption, change initiatives and continuous optimisation. Key Skills & Experience: • Proven experience as a Product Manager, Senior Product Manager or Product Lead. • Strong product strategy,...

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This is an initial 6 month contract role within our UK IT Business Unit. The IT Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing technology solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements. This role bridges the gap between business needs and IT capabilities, ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective. The Solution Architect works...

Test Manager Leading Test Strategy, Verification Excellence & Mission‑Critical Delivery SCClearence will be required, active SC would be benefit. Role Overview The Test Manager is responsible for leading the full test definition and verification strategy for complex engineering programmes. They own the test approach from bid stage through to project delivery, ensuring that all verification activities meet Customer requirements and align with the organisation's Business Management System. They provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and set the standard for best‑practice testing. They define the IVV Strategy across multi‑segment systems - including satellite, control, ground, facilities, and support environments - and oversee the execution of all test and verification activities to cost, time, and quality targets. This role demands a highly experienced professional capable of producing bid‑ready test artefacts and then driving Test & Verification...

Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: Software Architect Engineer Duration: Contract Location: Gaydon Duties: Software Architecture Engineering (High Tech) focuses on architecting multiple types/categories of software including end-user applications and operating systems/utility software (which provides a platform for running end user applications) for sale to external customers. The work includes: Performing complex software process definition, requirements analysis, and high-level design/modelling to convert stakeholder needs into software solutions Designing and specifying the overall software structure, core elements, and properties by understanding the software requirements, constraints, interfaces, and dependencies Developing the architectural guidelines, specifications, and technical standards, including coding standards, tools, services and platforms related to current and future technological environments Communicating the design of the software...

What You'll Be Doing - Provide technical leadership across AI-enabled software and DevOps engineering teams - Set architectural direction for API-first design, system integration, and platform enablement for AI - Lead the evolution of legacy or existing applications towards modern, service-based and API-driven architectures - Define and guide integration patterns between applications, platforms, and AI services - Make informed decisions on when and how emerging integration approaches (e.g. protocols such as MCP) should be applied as part of broader system design - Work closely with architects, product teams, data scientists, and platform engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions - Ensure solutions meet appropriate standards for security, resilience, performance, and operability - Anticipate and manage architectural and operational risks associated with AI-enabled systems - Champion strong engineering practices across software development, DevOps, and platform engineering...

Job Title: QA Tester - Compliance Transformation Location: London (Hybrid) Contract Length: 9 Months Working Patter: Via Umbrella Company Are you ready to take your QA testing expertise to the next level? Join our Financial Services client's dynamic team in the heart of the financial services sector, where you will play a pivotal role in transforming compliance technology! Your Role: As the QA Tester - Compliance Transformation, you will be responsible for ensuring that compliance technology solutions are tested meticulously, supporting essential regulatory obligations and business needs. Your expertise will help validate critical system functionalities across obligations management, horizon scanning, and findings/case management processes. Key Responsibilities: Compliance System Testing:Validate obligations register platforms and findings/case management systems to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements. Test Planning & Execution:Design and execute detailed test...

Position Title: Operational Efficiency and Automation Specialist Duration: 6 Month Contract Location: Manchester *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.* Position Description: The Operational Efficiency and Automation Specialist plays a critical role in driving the Clients' Credit's digital transformation within the Manchester Business Centre (MBC) Operations. This role focuses on leveraging data analysis, automation, and cross-functional collaboration to improve operational efficiency and create customer-centric solutions. A key immediate focus for this role will be leading the strategic migration and decommissioning of legacy Alteryx workflows by 2027, evaluating modern alternative tools, and transitioning processes seamlessly. The successful candidate will work closely with MBC Departments, Compliance, Product, and Engineering teams to identify, implement, and maintain efficient...

The Opportunity: We are currently supporting a confidential public sector organisation in the search for an experienced Senior Delivery Manager to join their technology and transformation function on an initial 6-month contract basis for a major central government project (Government Digital Services / GDS). This is an exciting opportunity to lead the successful delivery of complex programmes and technology initiatives within a highly regulated, mission-critical environment supporting nationally important services. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving delivery excellence across cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to strategic objectives. You will operate within a fast-paced environment, managing stakeholders across both technical and non-technical functions while helping to embed strong delivery governance and operational best practice. Skills and Experience: * Strong commercial experience operating as a...

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling. Employing 6000 people, we design and build trains at Derby, the UK’s largest train factory; and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, and 30 train services depots across the UK and Ireland. Overview: Lead the development and deployment of the next generation data-driven solutions for Mobility, within a lean startup pathway and in collaboration of engineering & mobility experts, data scientists, software engineers, HMI designer and devops. We'll look to you for: *...

Job Title: IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Infrastructure Specialist Location Home based / On‑site (depending on project requirements) Role The Openshift Maximo Infrastructure Specialist is responsible for the design, installation, configuration, and ongoing management of IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) across on‑premise, bare metal and cloud environments. This role focuses on the underlying platform and infrastructure, ensuring MAS is deployed securely, performs optimally, and aligns with enterprise architecture and operational requirements. The specialist will work closely with application consultants, cloud teams, security teams, and client stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable MAS environments. Key Responsibilities IBM MAS & Platform Deployment * Install, configure, and upgrade IBM Maximo Application Suite components, including but not limited to: Maximo Manage Monitor Health Visual Inspection Assist IoT integrations * Perform MAS installations using IBM...