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Job Title: Welding/NDT Inspector Location: Sheffield Salary: £39,873+ dependant on skills and experience What you'll be doing: You will be conducting the visual inspections of welds using the relevant inspection gauges The role will require you to conduct welding compliance to the relevant WPS's, inclusive of welder qualification testing As part of your tasks, you will be conducting Fluorescent Penetrant Inspections to ensure acceptance or detect discontinuities (defects) You will be establishing and adhering to relevant NDT techniques It is required you will evaluate inspection results in accordance with applicable specifications, standards and drawing requirements Ensure the population and reporting of inspection/test results are delivered to the Quality Engineer & Operations Function You will be performing other related tasks as assigned by management Your skills and experiences: Essential: Welding Inspection - Minimum CSWIP 3.1 / PCN Level 2 Dye Penetrant Inspection - Minimum PCN Level 2 You will have a strong background in NDT procedures & techniques. The ability to read and interpret weld defects through visual and NDT techniques The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, procedures, techniques and contract requirements Desirable: Trade background - time served in trade discipline Radiography - PCN Level 2 or equivalent Rad Interpretation - PCN Level 2 or equivalent Digital Radiography knowledge 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 Quality Control Team: As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea. Our mission strives for us to be our customer's trusted and affordable weapons provider, delivering enhanced effects on target and complete mission solutions. We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities. 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, 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, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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: 23rd December 2024 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.
Job title: Sheet Metal Worker Location: Glasgow - Govan and Scotstoun - Based on site and must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow. Salary: £37,318.00 (additional shift allowance of 33% may be applicable) Requirements: Trade Papers to be provided when submitting application What you'll be doing: Manufacturing and installing ventilation and furniture Working to engineering standards, striving for quality first time Using a range of hand tools Hand skills required for manufacturing and installation purposes Understanding of manufacturing and installation drawing Your skills and experiences: Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide papers) Clear understanding of SHE, COSHH risks awareness and manufacturing processes Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at height Safety certification i.e. SHE Induction, COSHH awareness, working at height etc Background in a major construction / manufacturing environment Please ensure you have attached a copy of your qualifications when submitting your application. Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Sheet Metal Workers team: In the Sheet Metal Workers team, we're doing work that impacts the world. To ensure the delivery of vital security products and services, our team works a variety of shifts. This includes day, back, night and weekend shifts. This is an opportunity to operate in a new innovative and competitive environment where you can be flexible about how you work and what you work on. 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, 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, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: November 2024 - Trades Test will be held in November 2024 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.
Job title: Senior Systems Engineers Location: Warton (Lancashire) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £54,793 to £60,326 (Commensurate with skills and experience) What you'll be doing: As a Systems Engineering Manager you will take a leading role interfacing with our customers, understanding their requirements and keeping them involved during product development. The ability to influence a diverse and highly skilled community of engineers, whilst also interfacing with non-engineering functions across the business will be essential. As well as managing a team and senior stakeholders, you will also have the confidence to work closely with other Engineering Leads through the integration lifecycle, proposing, developing, and delivering engineering products and solutions that meet expected standards as well as meeting our customers' needs. Your skills and experiences: Degree educated in a STEM discipline or HND/HNC with sound experience of the Engineering Lifecycle Evidence based experience in an engineering integration environment. (Applicants encouraged from Aerospace, Automotive, Rail and Nuclear Industries) Experience of Model Based Engineering approaches and the supporting methods and toolsets. (Teamcenter PLM, DOORs, CAMEO, MATLAB, ANSYS) Evidence based experience of management responsibilities, managing teams and senior stakeholders Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) Good communication skills across all levels of an organisation Self-starter and pro-active but with the ability to work effectively in a team Accreditation to the International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE), or equivalent body / institute, is desirable but not essential. Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Systems Integration Team: Would you like to play a key role in the Aerospace and Defence sector? We currently have multiple vacancies for Systems Engineering Managers, at multiple sites in the UK. These opportunities for Systems Engineering Managers will complement our highly skilled and growing teams, working on cutting edge defence projects. These roles will give you a career in Engineering Integration, giving you a fantastic opportunity to build on your solid engineering experience and to develop your career. Our Systems Engineering Managers, manage complex engineering projects through all stages in their lifecycle, from concept to delivery. Career progression and development is encouraged within the team and the wider business. 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, 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, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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: 20th December 2024 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.
Job title: Systems Engineers Location: Warton (Lancashire) - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £47,683 to £52,426 (Commensurate with skills and experience) What you'll be doing: As a Systems Engineering Manager you will take a leading role interfacing with our customers, understanding their requirements and keeping them involved during product development. The ability to influence a diverse and highly skilled community of engineers, whilst also interfacing with non-engineering functions across the business will be essential. As well as managing a team and senior stakeholders, you will also have the confidence to work closely with other Engineering Leads through the integration lifecycle, proposing, developing, and delivering engineering products and solutions that meet expected standards as well as meeting our customers' needs. Your skills and experiences: Degree educated in a STEM discipline or HND/HNC with sound experience of the Engineering Lifecycle Evidence based experience in an engineering integration environment. (Applicants encouraged from Aerospace, Automotive, Rail and Nuclear Industries) Experience of Model Based Engineering approaches and the supporting methods and toolsets (Teamcenter PLM, DOORs, CAMEO, MATLAB, ANSYS) Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) Good communication skills across all levels of an organisation Self-starter and pro-active but with the ability to work effectively in a team Accreditation to the International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE), or equivalent body / institute, is desirable but not essential. The Systems Integration Team: Would you like to play a key role in the Aerospace and Defence sector? We currently have multiple vacancies for Systems Engineering Managers, at multiple sites in the UK. These opportunities for Systems Engineering Managers will complement our highly skilled and growing teams, working on cutting edge defence projects. These roles will give you a career in Engineering Integration, giving you a fantastic opportunity to build on your solid engineering experience and to develop your career. Our Systems Engineering Managers, manage complex engineering projects through all stages in their lifecycle, from concept to delivery. Career progression and development is encouraged within the team and the wider business. Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. 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, 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, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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: 20th December 2024 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. #LI-KI1
Job Title: Senior Systems Mathematical Modeller Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £55,000 dependent on experience What you'll be doing: Conduct mathematical modelling and simulation development devising and evolving algorithmic and design solutions to meet system capability and performance requirements of complex radar systems Utilise mathematical modelling and simulation to identify and develop performance enhancements and novel solutions to improve existing radar product capability and evolve future associated technologies Develop novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues that our customer community are facing Support multi-disciplined engineering teams in the realisation, implementation, verification and validation of algorithmic and design solutions for deployable radar systems Conduct system performance analysis and design trade-offs of principle system parameters in order to characterise and define system design constraints and limitations in various operational scenarios Undertake system performance analysis of integration and post trials data to inform radar systems design solutions, and to generate customer acceptance evidence Apply a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering (e.g. ISO 15288) to design and develop solutions and resolve engineering issues and problems for a range of products and engineering situations that can realise Future Air Dominance Your skills and experiences: Essential A strong mathematical and engineering mind-set with an innovative approach to problem solving that can be applied to resolving complex technical and system level requirements Experience of mathematical simulation tools/languages (e.g. Mathworks MATLAB, Simulink, Pearl, Python, MathCAD) An understanding of factors that can affect the real world performance of radar systems and how these can impact modelled or simulated performance prediction Further education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM discipline Desirable Experience of using a high level design methodology (e.g. SysML, UML) to define modelled solutions for subsequent implementation An understanding of signal processing and/or tracking algorithms and techniques employed on contemporary radio, satellite, radar or sonar real-world systems would be an advantage Confident presenting both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Systems Modelling & Simulation Team: You will be working as a Systems Mathematical & Simulation Modeller within a radar product team of inter disciplinary engineers from a bespoke portfolio of new and existing products as part of our prestigious Products delivery stream. This position provides excellent opportunities to develop both your own skills and also further your career within Maritime Services and the wider company 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, 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, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. 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. #LI-LM1 #LI-Onsite
Engineering Manager - Maintenance Specialist AWE is currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager - Maintenance Specialist to work within our Nuclear Risk Management Team, supporting infrastructure, plant and equipment projects directly related to Nuclear Safety. Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: Up to £70,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role. This role is ideally suited to an Engineering Manager with a strong understanding of ensuring compliance in a highly regulated, nuclear licenced, environment. The Engineering Manager - Maintenance Specialist is considered a subject matter expert in managing compliance, risk, services, and maintenance methodology in the provision of supporting infrastructure, plant and equipment directly related to Nuclear Safety. Working within the Nuclear Risk Management team, the successful candidate will be tasking the team to provide a valued service to the business ensuring all safety case derived maintenance requirements are clearly established, standardised, and appropriately configured with the broader safety documentation. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Experience of successfully leading, motivating, and managing cross functional teams to deliver workplace solutions within a highly regulated environment. Process safety management experience. Understanding of Nuclear safety, the principles of the safe operating boundary, of operating and maintenance instructions, of linking documentation, and of quality systems. Experience of enterprise asset management system and maintenance planning and delivery. We'd like you to have experience in some of the following: NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health, or equivalent qualification in Occupational Safety & Health. Education to a tertiary level in a STEM subject, or equivalent experience gained. Evaluation and successful delivery of innovations and operational improvements. Identification of risks and development of control measures to maintain business continuity for the delivery of workplace and facilities services. Member of an appropriate professional Institute. Demonstrated ability to respond quickly to changing situations and the changing needs of others. Financial awareness, delivering value for money and added value. Experience of successfully navigating complex cross discipline, technical and organisational issues. You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively, in a priority changing environment, and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Relocation Assistance (T&C's apply). Important things you need to know: You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process. Due to the nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Typically 3 days onsite per week.
Job title: Business Analyst Practitioner Location: Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £54,793+ (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Investigate business situations where there is some complexity and ambiguity, adopting a holistic view to identify and analyse problems and opportunities Contribute to the selection of the approach and techniques to be used for business situation analysis, engaging and collaborating with operational stakeholders Define and manage scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for initiatives of medium size and complexity Facilitate input from stakeholders, provides constructive challenge and enables effective prioritisation of requirements Your skills and experiences: Essential: BCS Diploma in Business Analysis A proven track record in building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders Experience of business process modelling and utilising appropriate requirements management tools Desirable: Experience of mentoring, coaching and managing a small team Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Digital Technology Data & Infrastructure (DTD&I) Service Delivery Unit: As a Business Analyst, you will have the opportunity to support multiple projects within the Architecture Practice, particularly within the Air sector. In this role, no day is the same, as you will manage various aspects of the product lifecycle to ensure products meet customer needs and achieve strategic objectives. You will investigate operational requirements, identify problems, and seek effective solutions through process improvements, both automated and non-automated. Additionally, you'll conduct advanced modelling activities for significant change programmes and contribute to the development of new or improved practices, processes, and standards while facilitating localized improvements to quality systems and services 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, 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, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 6th January 2025 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.
Lead Infrastructure Engineer Pay up to £89,995 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity to join DWP Hybrid Cloud Services as a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer and to create innovative digital solutions that make a difference to the lives of our 22 million users. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer who is an expert in your field, skilled in multiple disciplines, a role model in Infrastructure operations and has proven experience in the design, development and support of infrastructure services. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? (Lead Criteria) Experience of providing technical leadership and support within a team of Infrastructure Engineers. Substantial experience of Azure Significant experience of working with networking including DNS, NSGs, VNETS etc. Significant experience of scripting languages for example Terraform and Python. Substantial experience of version control systems such as Git, Gitlab CI, Gitlab Dedicated. Significant experience of working in an agile environment building, deploying, supporting and operating cloud applications (in particular Azure). You and your role Our Lead Infrastructure Engineers lead a team of senior infrastructure engineers and provide guidance and support for cloud engineers in your area, ensuring they build products and services using industry standards and following DWP good practice. You will be responsible for defining medium to long term strategies for product lines, defining guidelines for the engineering community and leading their adoption across teams in order to deliver quality infrastructure solutions. As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer you will have solid experience of the full application development lifecycle, including supporting live service. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £89,995 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £21,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
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Free-Work is an IT and Tech community where professionals come to share their expertise, experience, and advice, as well as a wealth of information about IT freelancing and the tech job market.
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The UK IT market has some unique characteristics compared to other job sectors. It is constantly evolving alongside the rapid development of new technologies and programming languages.
The market is also significantly impacted by changes in work patterns and broader societal shifts, such as the emergence of previously unknown roles like "psydesigner" or "ethicist" linked to the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
According to the Opteamis barometer on IT market trends, this industry is experiencing consistent growth at a rate well above the national average.
It is also one of the few sectors where demand often exceeds supply. Some professions face a real talent shortage, particularly in areas like:
When it comes to sought-after skills, software design and development remain the most in-demand, significantly outpacing cloud computing and infrastructure. Roles in IT management and project management, while still in high demand, are relatively less so.
To stay up-to-date on the latest job trends in the UK IT market, feel free to consult our IT barometer.
There you'll find the skills and profiles most sought after by recruiters, as well as relevant job opportunities.
For IT freelancers, the high demand and talent shortage is driving an increase in daily rates. However, significant disparities persist depending on:
Additionally, there is no official rate schedule for daily rates in IT. Each freelancer must calculate their own rate based on their expenses, status, and desired profit margin.
To help you calculate your own daily rate, you can consult our database of IT expert rates. The presented rates are calculated from the contributions of independent IT professionals who are members of the Freelance-info community. You can sort them by your specialty and region.
The IT market involves a variety of players, including end clients, recruitment agencies, and IT services/digital services companies (known as SSIIs or ESNs).
The acronym ESN replaced SSII after 2013, but they are essentially the same structures. These companies offer their clients digital services, including:
ESNs can specialise in a specific sector (banking, insurance, etc.). They generally sign contracts for several months or years with their clients and commit to providing their IT skills and resources mainly through their employees and collaborators.
IT professionals can thus be hired on permanent contracts (CDI), fixed-term contracts (CDD), or freelance contracts by the ESN. After interviews and tests, the ESN will assign you a job with one of their end clients. Equally, end clients can request that you go through the ESN they are accustomed to working with.
The recruitment agency is another intermediary between companies and IT employees or freelancers.
However, unlike ESNs, these agencies hire you directly by one of their end clients.
Recruitment agencies also have an advisory role and can help you integrate into a network of companies and benefit from several internal job opportunities.
In return, they take a percentage of the employee's annual gross salary or the freelancer's turnover.
Recruitment platforms or portals allow companies looking for employees or freelancers to browse candidates' profiles and CVs.
For example, our platform reserved for IT recruiters: Turnover-it.com brings together the CV databases of our two historical sites for IT opportunities and jobs: Freelance-info and Carriere-info.
Companies can post their offers and disseminate their intercontracts in our CV database to obtain profiles of IT and IS specialists suited to their needs.
As a candidate, you can browse the list of recruiting companies and be directly redirected to corresponding offers by visiting our IT recruiters directory.
End clients include all companies and organisations looking to hire an IT employee or contractor. They can go through one of the intermediaries mentioned above or proceed with direct recruitment.
If you want to work as a freelancer without intermediaries, you will need to create a legal structure (micro-enterprise, SASU, EURL, etc.) to establish a service contract. You can also use a contracting company to work independently while retaining the benefits of an employment contract and outsourcing the management of contracts and billing to the contracting company.
The acronym IT represents the vast field of Information Technology.
While software development is at the heart of the digital sector, it relies on and interacts with many other skills and professions.
IT jobs are constantly evolving, driven by a market in perpetual growth and change. The increasing digitalization of businesses and work methods, the rise of AI, IoT (Internet of Things), and the exponential growth of cybersecurity are leading to the creation of new roles and professions.
To help you get a clearer picture, here are some of the most in-demand positions in the IT field. Design and Development Jobs
The developer position is probably the first that comes to mind when thinking about IT jobs.
Software Developers are professionals in algorithms and programming languages. However, their role is not limited to just writing code for applications and software.
Developers must be able to design and understand a specification document detailing the technical specifics of a project. For this, they can participate early in gathering user needs.
During and after development, they are also responsible for testing and deploying their application and ensuring its maintenance.
Developers generally specialise in a technology, language, or specific part of development, for example:
A DBA is responsible for the creation, maintenance, security, and optimization of an organisation’s databases.
They manage access rights to the databases, establish standards and best practices, and can provide support to development teams by:
Sometimes called an integrator project manager, application project manager, or Product Owner (PO) in Agile methodology, IT Project Managers (CPI) are experts who manages a team of technicians to design, develop, and integrate a software or IT solution.
They must have both technical and managerial skills and be able to consider project timelines and budgets.
Scrum Masters (SM) are related to the Scrum methodology. They manage the product and software in collaboration with development teams.
Unlike the Project Manager, they do not aim to lead the team but rather support and help organize and distribute tasks. They notably facilitate daily scrums, planning poker, retrospectives, and other stages of the Scrum method.
Network Administrators ensure access to and the security of the information system. They can create and develop an organisation’s IT network and evolve it according to the applications and software used.
They must also detect and coordinate anomalies and conduct security and technology monitoring.
A IS (information systems) Architect sets up and coordinates all equipment and software (servers, operating systems, computers, etc.) to adapt them to their company’s or client's needs. Their tasks also include an audit and needs analysis phase, as well as controlling the efficiency, monitoring, and maintenance of their IS.
IT consultants work with companies that want to evolve their IS. They propose technical solutions adapted to the organisation and its objectives. For this, they may design and participate in the installation and supervision of the IS’s evolution, ensuring its performance and security.
They also provide advice on which tools and software to choose and how to use them (e.g., preventive maintenance or access management). Finally, they can conduct training sessions for IT teams.
IT consultants are generally specialized in a defined field such as:
A ISSM ensures that cybercriminals do not infiltrate an information system.
To do this, they define and implement the organisation’s security policy, particularly regarding access rights, permissions, procedures, and incident recovery plans.
They also contribute to ensuring the availability of the company's information system and conduct ongoing security monitoring to anticipate vulnerabilities and new types of cyberattacks.
A Data Analyst collects, studies, and interprets data sets to answer a question or solve a problem.
This role is part of IT because a Data Analyst will use:
A Data Scientist is also a professional in data extraction and analysis. Unlike the Data Analyst, they do not limit themselves to raw analysis but create predictive statistical and mathematical models that serve as the basis for "intelligent" decision-making tools. They also have excellent knowledge of Big Data (Data Mining).
An AI engineer creates predictive models and algorithms using machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning.
These algorithms serve as the basis for AI software and systems.
AI engineers therefore have a good understanding of data analysis and science, as well as programming to design and maintain AI models.
This list is, of course, not exhaustive, as IT is a field in constant evolution. New roles are developing with AI, such as Chief Data Officer (CDO) in charge of data governance or the Cloud Architect.
Mixed skills are also highly sought after, such as DevSecOps, who must know how to program and maintain and monitor security infrastructures.
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