3,736 Chip Design jobs in the United Kingdom
Electrical Hardware Engineer
Posted 15 days ago
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Electronic Hardware Engineer - £40-50k – Milton Keynes
My client is an established company in their niche providing automation products for a range of sectors. Due to sustained success, they’re expanding their engineering team.
Main duties:
+ Involvement in whole product design process
+ Supporting development and testing
+ Supporting technical teams internationally
Skills and Experience Required:
+ Relevant qualification
+ Experience with analogue and digital electronic design
+ History of involvement in projects involving circuit simulation
+ Applied knowledge of PCB design
Bonus:
+ Experience with tools and software like CR-8000, and LTspice
+ Knowledge of ATEX, Safety, and medical device
What you’ll get:
+ Salary in the range of £(phone number removed) DOE
+ Private medical care
+ One-to-one training
If you feel like you have the right skills and experience for this role, then please apply with a copy of your updated CV.
Electrical Hardware Engineer
Posted 1 day ago
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Electronic Hardware Engineer - £40-50k – Milton Keynes
My client is an established company in their niche providing automation products for a range of sectors. Due to sustained success, they’re expanding their engineering team.
Main duties:
+ Involvement in whole product design process
+ Supporting development and testing
+ Supporting technical teams internationally
Skills and Experience Required:
+ Relevant qualification
+ Experience with analogue and digital electronic design
+ History of involvement in projects involving circuit simulation
+ Applied knowledge of PCB design
Bonus:
+ Experience with tools and software like CR-8000, and LTspice
+ Knowledge of ATEX, Safety, and medical device
What you’ll get:
+ Salary in the range of £(phone number removed) DOE
+ Private medical care
+ One-to-one training
If you feel like you have the right skills and experience for this role, then please apply with a copy of your updated CV.
Hardware Engineer
Posted 8 days ago
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Hardware Design Engineer - 70,000
We're looking for a skilled Hardware Design Engineer to join a client's innovative team developing market-leading processor-based products with the latest pre-release components.
What the role involves:
Designing and developing digital hardware and firmware
Creating schematics and PCB layouts
Supporting design reviews and verification testing
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality hardware solutions
What you need:
Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field
Strong skills in high-speed digital circuit design
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Desirable experience: PC motherboard architecture, FPGA, embedded software, Intel/ARM chipsets
Why work with this client?
Access to cutting-edge technology before market release
Opportunity to influence hardware design processes
Attractive benefits including a generous pension, bonus, health insurance, and flexible holidays
If you're passionate about hardware design and ready for your next challenge,
DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Hardware Engineer
Posted 1 day ago
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Hardware Design Engineer - 70,000
We're looking for a skilled Hardware Design Engineer to join a client's innovative team developing market-leading processor-based products with the latest pre-release components.
What the role involves:
Designing and developing digital hardware and firmware
Creating schematics and PCB layouts
Supporting design reviews and verification testing
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality hardware solutions
What you need:
Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field
Strong skills in high-speed digital circuit design
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Desirable experience: PC motherboard architecture, FPGA, embedded software, Intel/ARM chipsets
Why work with this client?
Access to cutting-edge technology before market release
Opportunity to influence hardware design processes
Attractive benefits including a generous pension, bonus, health insurance, and flexible holidays
If you're passionate about hardware design and ready for your next challenge,
DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Hardware Engineer
Posted 1 day ago
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Our client based in Guildford are looking for candidates who must have a strong academic background typically with a first class degree or PhD in a numerate subject such as physics, engineering or maths. We look for candidates with the aptitude to learn quickly and take on our customers’ most challenging problems. We help our staff develop the skills they need through on-the-job training coupled with readily available support and guidance
The Candidate:
- be self-motivating, capable of working independently li>have a good (1st/2.1) first degree or a PhD in a numerate discipline
- have a strong academic background typically including A*'s in A-level Maths and Physics
- have strong verbal and written presentation skills
- have knowledge of at least one of the following areas: FPGA development in VHDL
- PCB design and layout
- software development in embedded C/C++.
The candidate will be responsible for:
- simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs
- designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering
- performing schematic capture using OrCAD
- managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly subcontractors
- setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software
- developing Linux device drivers for hardware.
Excellent benefits package.
Background security check will be required before working on site.
Hardware Engineer
Posted 24 days ago
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Our Curtiss Wright Avionics, Video and Systems unit based in our state-of-the-art facility at Bournemouth Airport is looking for a Hardware Engineer to join the design team in our Letchworth office. You will be responsible for implementing all aspects of the electronic design and development process, from initial concept through to the completion of sealed data packs. You will also liaise with software engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing and sales to ensure product is fit for purpose, cost effective and reliable.
**Location:** Letchworth office, UK.
**We Take Care of Our People**
Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) **I** Paid Time Off **I** Retirement with Employer Match **I** Health and Wellness Benefits **I** Learning and Development Opportunities **I** Competitive Pay **I** Bonus Scheme **I** Recognition **I** Employee Stock Purchase Plan ( **I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture ( *
**Your Challenge:**
+ Participate individually and as part of an integrated project team in the design of the Company's products.
+ Design and develop new flight recorder, air data computer, ruggedised computer system or video products.
+ Maintain the existing product line including obsolescence management, periodic circuit uplift and production support.
+ Witnessing and ensuring allocated qualification tests are completed successfully, both in-house and at external test houses.
+ To write formal design documentation
+ To attend and actively contribute to the effective operation of applicable design reviews.
+ To accept technical responsibility for allocated design tasks, with the help of senior engineers.
+ To assist Production Engineering in the introduction of equipment into manufacture in a cost effective and timely manner
+ Occasionally representing the Hardware function internally, and externally with the help of senior engineers.
+ Infrequent UK and international travel may be required.
**What You Bring:**
+ Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate technical subject, with several years in industry.
+ Some experience in embedded systems, digital and analogue design.
+ Familiar with small Microprocessor and microcontroller systems
+ Familiar with Schematic and some knowledge of layout design using ORCAD, MENTOR or similar packages.
+ Familiar, or willing to learn, Op Amp level analogue & DC-DC PSU design.
+ Familiar, or willing to learn, Design for EMC.
+ Flexible and able to contribute towards Environmental Testing to standards such as RTCA/DO-160, including detailed test specification and report writing.
+ Ability to fault find down to a board level.
+ Experience working closely with or in production is advantageous.
+ Experience within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety-critical environment is advantageous.
+ At or working towards MIET and IEng.
**About Us**
Our Values ( Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.
As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small -- crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft.
*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.
#LI-RF1
_No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ **_Talent Acquisition Team ( )_** _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright._
**Compliance Statement**
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. ( )
**For US Applicants: EEO is The Law - click here for more information. ( you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition ( ) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
**Join the WRIGHT Team!**
Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
**Our Values**
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall - we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
**Leadership**
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
**Customer Focus**
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
**Teamwork & Trust**
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
**Respect for People**
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
**Integrity**
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
**What We Offer Our Employees:**
**Opportunity:** As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
**Challenging Work:** The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
**Collaborative Environment:** The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.
Hardware Engineer
Posted 24 days ago
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Job Description
Our Curtiss Wright Avionics, Video and Systems unit based in our state-of-the-art facility at Bournemouth Airport is looking for a Hardware Engineer to join the design team in our Letchworth office. You will be responsible for implementing all aspects of the electronic design and development process, from initial concept through to the completion of sealed data packs. You will also liaise with software engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing and sales to ensure product is fit for purpose, cost effective and reliable.
**Location:** Letchworth office, UK.
**We Take Care of Our People**
Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) **I** Paid Time Off **I** Retirement with Employer Match **I** Health and Wellness Benefits **I** Learning and Development Opportunities **I** Competitive Pay **I** Bonus Scheme **I** Recognition **I** Employee Stock Purchase Plan ( **I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture ( *
**Your Challenge:**
+ Participate individually and as part of an integrated project team in the design of the Company's products.
+ Design and develop new flight recorder, air data computer, ruggedised computer system or video products.
+ Maintain the existing product line including obsolescence management, periodic circuit uplift and production support.
+ Witnessing and ensuring allocated qualification tests are completed successfully, both in-house and at external test houses.
+ To write formal design documentation
+ To attend and actively contribute to the effective operation of applicable design reviews.
+ To accept technical responsibility for allocated design tasks, with the help of senior engineers.
+ To assist Production Engineering in the introduction of equipment into manufacture in a cost effective and timely manner
+ Occasionally representing the Hardware function internally, and externally with the help of senior engineers.
+ Infrequent UK and international travel may be required.
**What You Bring:**
+ Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate technical subject, with several years in industry.
+ Some experience in embedded systems, digital and analogue design.
+ Familiar with small Microprocessor and microcontroller systems
+ Familiar with Schematic and some knowledge of layout design using ORCAD, MENTOR or similar packages.
+ Familiar, or willing to learn, Op Amp level analogue & DC-DC PSU design.
+ Familiar, or willing to learn, Design for EMC.
+ Flexible and able to contribute towards Environmental Testing to standards such as RTCA/DO-160, including detailed test specification and report writing.
+ Ability to fault find down to a board level.
+ Experience working closely with or in production is advantageous.
+ Experience within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety-critical environment is advantageous.
+ At or working towards MIET and IEng.
**About Us**
Our Values ( Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.
As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small -- crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft.
*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.
#LI-RF1
_No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ **_Talent Acquisition Team ( )_** _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright._
**Compliance Statement**
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. ( )
**For US Applicants: EEO is The Law - click here for more information. ( you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition ( ) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
**Join the WRIGHT Team!**
Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
**Our Values**
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall - we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
**Leadership**
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
**Customer Focus**
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
**Teamwork & Trust**
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
**Respect for People**
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
**Integrity**
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
**What We Offer Our Employees:**
**Opportunity:** As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
**Challenging Work:** The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
**Collaborative Environment:** The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.
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Hardware Engineer
Posted 561 days ago
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Purpose of this role
The purpose of this role is to provide electronics hardware needed for
- Development of new sensor product solutions and technology assets
- Validation of new sensor HW solutions
Responsibilities
All hardware development is carried out in accordance with the Flusso quality management system (QMS) and specifically the Hardware Development and Release Management Process.
General project responsibilities
- Maintain understanding of goals and timescales for new product and technology development programs, particularly in respect of the hardware developments that are required, which can include
- Reference designs for Flusso sensor application solutions, incuding
- Variants with features that support firmware development (such as debug connectors)
- Test interface adapters (such as pogo pin boards)
- Evaluation Kit hardware that will be used by customers to assess the functionality and performance of Flusso sensors for their application
- Sensor electronics modules
- USB interface adapters
- Demonstration platforms for marketing activities, such as trade shows
- Hardware for automated in-house test systems used during product development, such as DUT boards and interface adapters
- Participate in feasibility analysis and propose hardware solutions that meet project and needs and product solution requirements (presenting options and trade-offs, as appropriate).
- Provide realistic estimates for the time and effort task durations for schedule/milestone planning
Hardware design cycle responsibilities
- Requirements capture and analysis, with consideration of
- Form, fit, function and operating conditions
- Applicable industry or regulatory standards
- Manufacturability, test and testability (including volume production)
- Feasibility analysis, design specifications and design documentation
- Schematic capture and PCB layout
- Outsourced manufacture of PCBs and PCBAs
- Bring-up, programming, debug and verification of hardware designs.
- Commissioning of batches of boards for end-users such as Test Engineering
- Board repair and modification
Other
- Occasional small batch build and test of product Evaluation Kits
- Making custom cable assemblies
- Procurement of PCBAs, in accordance with project and marketing needs.
- Procurement of lab stocks of electronic components and consumables
- Maintain hardware stock information in the inventory management system.
- Provide hardware costs to support budgeting and pricing and of Eval Kits.
Requirements
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering or Science subject.
Essential Skills and Knowledge
- Skills, knowledge, competence and experience in the all responsibilities of the role listed above.
- Deep knowledge and experience of mixed signal circuit design typically with
- Standard microcontrollers
- Analogue signal conditioning and consideration of signal integrity
- Power management
- Serial interfaces such as USB, I2C, SPI, CAN, JTAG and one-wire
- ESD protection of interface connections
- Mechanical features for mounting and enclosures
- Preparing CAD data for PCB and PCBA outsourced manufacture
- Design for manufacture in volume
- Extensive skills with test equipment for hardware debug, design verification and bench testing.
- Excellent practical hardware skills, especially surface mount soldering (manual and with bench-top IR ovens)
Skills and Knowledge that Would be an Advantage
- PCB design using KiCAD
- Design of hardware for sensor applications
- Familiarity and experience with microcontrollers such as STM32 family (ARM Cortex-M0+)
- Programming in languages such as C for hardware bring-up and debug.
- Ability to modify and build firmware using a SDK.
- Programming/scripting in Python
Profile
- Comfortable working in an interdisciplinary team, and accepting of engineering peer review feedback.
- Motivated by timely delivery to high quality standards.
- Detail conscious, rigorous and meticulous.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced development environment.
- Pro-active, positive and enthusiastic by nature.
- Good at multi-tasking and responsive to changing needs of projects.
- Good documentation and communication skills
- Willing to undertake occasional international travel to work with customers and partners
Benefits
- Base salary
- Bonus (% of base salary) based on company and personal performance
- Workplace pension contribution 3% of full base salary (we can trade with salary level for higher)
- Bupa Cash Plan Level 3 (employee only)
- Private Medical insurance with cover for spouse/partner and dependent children
- Group Life Insurance covers up to 4 x salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (adjusted for part time roles)
- Support for relocation (loan discharged over two years service)
Senior Hardware Engineer
Posted 4 days ago
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A Senior Hardware Engineer with a strong academic history, a broad technical skills set, good customer facing skills and a thirst for solving a range of complex technical challenges will join an established Technology Consultancy. UK Security Clearance is required, so we can only consider applications from British Nationals.
Having attended a leading UK University and gaining a minimum of a 1st or 2.1 Degree (PhD being highly beneficial) and with good A levels including Mathematics and Physics; you will ideally have commercial experience involving complex PCB design, FPGA development in VHDL and Embedded C/C++. Knowledge of Signal Processing, IC Design & Verification, Analogue design and Digital design are also highly beneficial.
This Technology Consultancy provides software and hardware implementation services to a range of UK Government Clients and Technology Companies; with their expertise covering cyber security solutions, DSP relating to radio Communications systems and high-speed data processing.
The successful Senior Hardware Engineer will work closely with Clients to provide detailed design solutions to their challenging project requirements; using your wide range of hardware and software skills as well as your innovation abilities.
This role is fully office based.
Lead Hardware Engineer
Posted 6 days ago
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Lead Hardware Engineer
Permanent role
Based in Guildford
Offering circa 65,000
Do you have experience in PCB design?
Do you have FPGA experience?
Do you have experience with OrCAD?
If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!
As the Lead Hardware Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.
You will be involved in:
- Designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high-speed network interfaces, and analogue/RF signal
- filtering
- Simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs
- Performing schematic capture using OrCAD
- Managing PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly subcontractors
- Setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software
- Developing Linux device drivers for hardware
- Mentoring and leading others
Your skillset may include:
- Have experience in at least one of the following areas: Complex PCB design, FPGA development in VHDL, or Software development experience in embedded C/C++
- Be self-motivating, capable of working independently
- Have a strong academic background
- Have strong verbal and written presentation skills
If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!
Lead Hardware Engineer
Permanent role
Based in Guildford
Offering circa 65,000
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.