Mark Davis

Mark Davis

Principal Delivery Consultant
01453829529
Mark Davis

Specialised in:

Actively recruiting for clients in Aerospace/Defence, Advanced Manufacturing, Technology and FMCG sectors.

Experience & background:

With over 14 years of dedicated experience in recruitment, I have established myself as a seasoned professional with a focus on the Aerospace, Defence, Advanced Manufacturing, Technology, and FMCG sectors. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed and delivered recruitment projects both in the UK and abroad, showcasing my adaptability and global perspective.


Having started my career in the energy sector, I transitioned into recruitment where I found my true passion lies in delivering solutions to customers. This niche has become the cornerstone of my career, allowing me to combine my understanding of technical understanding with a strategic approach to talent acquisition.


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Jobs posted by Mark Davis

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Financial Accountant
Commercial
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
£40k - 48k per year
Contract
Job Title: Financial AccountantJob Type: HybridWork Type: PermanentHours: 40 hrs/wkIndustry: FMCGJob Location: GloucestershireSalary: £40,000 to £48,000 per annumProfile – Financial AccountantOur client is leading service provider with outstanding company culture that has grown to support businesses across the UK.Job Role – Financial AccountantReporting to the Director of Finance the Financial Accountant shall analyse and interpret the financial statements, assist the support teams ain understanding and managing their costs and drive the business forwards from a commercial, system and process and people engagement perspective.Duties – Financial Accountant• Overall responsibility of the balance sheet for the company, including fixed asset, lease schedules, and loan accounts and for support for the statutory accounts.• Manage the production of the Statutory Accounts and the accompanying Notes to the Accounts.• Responsible for the reporting and budgeting of revenue and costs.• Ensure that all financial and business reports are accurate and timely, to enable the business to make informed decisions to deliver KPIs.• Generate ideas for efficiencies, to improve reporting and timescales, and assist in the delivery of financial and IT process/system projects.• Present period, quarterly and year to date reporting with accompanying analyses, including KPI reports and commentary.• Prepare the weekly reports for detailed review in weekly meeting.• Processing of authorised, automated bank payments.• Preparation and review of the daily and long-term cash-flow.• Calculation and reporting of customer rebates.• Lead the financial modelling and analysis to support forecasting, budgets and business plans.• Audit and Tax work (quarterly/yearly) to ensure the audit and corporation tax is timely and compliant.• Completion of annual environmental (SECR) reports and insurance annual renewal information, as well as half yearly purchasing statistics.• Conduct financial analysis and deliver process and system improvement projects as required.• Ensure that the Finance Department is at the heart of the business.Experience/Qualifications – Financial Accountant• Qualified or part qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience• Excellent communication Skills• Experience within Fast moving consumer good industryCandidates who are currently a Finance Analyst, Accounting Analyst, Accountant, Accounting Manager, Accountant Analyst, Financial Reporting Accountant, Financial Accountant and Finance Manager could be suitable for this role.To make an application for this role please submit your CV to [email protected] or for more information call 01453829529.For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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Technical Specialist
Data, Analytics & AI
Southampton, Hampshire, England
£450 - 545 per day
Contract
Job Title: Technical Specialist (3rd Line)Job Type: ContractDuration: 6 MonthsIndustry: FMCG/ITJob Location: Southampton (UK travel required)Rate: £450 to £545/day (Outside IR35)Profile – Technical Specialist (3rd Line)Our client is a leading figurehead in the UK food sector, with an unparalleled pedigree dating back to the early 18th century. They are currently seeking a Technical Specialist to join their team busy Technical Services Team.Job Role – Technical Specialist (3rd Line)Reporting to the Technical Support Manager the Technical Specialist shall play a pivotal role in delivering complex technical solutions and smaller change initiatives. You will work closely with stakeholders across PMO, Architecture, and the wider business, ensuring alignment with governance standards and technical strategy.The successful candidate will be comfortable managing several projects or changes concurrently, demonstrating agility and strong organisational skills.This is a senior technical role for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in infrastructure and project delivery, capable of operating at pace across multiple workstreams.Duties – Technical Specialist (3rd Line)• Deliver project implementation across IT infrastructure.• Create Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and configuration workbooks for all implementations, following internal standards.• Plan and execute build, configuration, and migration tasks across on-premises and cloud platforms.• Ensure all technical implementations and changes comply with company change control process.• Complete production handovers with Service Operations, including knowledge articles, monitoring/alerting, reporting, and DR/backup readiness before warranty/ELS exit.• Play a pivotal role in service transition, ensuring the service catalogue is updated with new request items.• Provide Early Life Support (ELS) post go-live, track known errors, and schedule readiness reviews for transition to BAU.• Operate within PMO stage-gate governance; prepare status updates, acceptance criteria, and ensure solution design meets ARB/security requirements for larger initiatives.• Liaise with and supervise external suppliers when they are the primary delivery resource; validate designs, check deliverables against contracts/SLAs, and drive remediation.• Ensure all operational activity aligns with Enterprise Architecture principles, policies, and guidelines.• Perform upgrades and maintenance on technologies supporting company environments in line with manufacturer recommendations.• Document all deliverables in accordance with stipulated guidelines and the IT Security Policy.• Work from the Winchester office a minimum of three days per week.Experience/Qualifications – Technical Specialist (3rd Line)• Deep knowledge of enterprise networking, including SD-WAN architecture and optimisation.• Hands-on experience with network switching (Aruba/Cisco), advanced routing, and firewall technologies.• Experience with complex Wi-Fi infrastructures, including working knowledge of NAC (network access control) and associated management platforms.• Strong understanding of core IT infrastructure components across compute, storage, and virtualisation.• Practical, detailed knowledge of Microsoft ecosystem technologies: Active Directory, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Print Services, Entra ID, Intune, AutoPilot, and related tools.• Expertise in Windows desktop deployment and lifecycle management using Intune/SCCM.Candidates who are currently a Principal Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Infrastructure Engineer, Lead Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructural Technical Lead, Principal Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Architect, Solutions Architect, Senior Technical Lead, Delivery Lead and Infrastructure Programme Engineer could be suitable for this role.To make an application for this role please submit your CV to [email protected] details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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Senior ABAP Developer
Software Engineering
St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
£400 - 500 per day
Contract
Job Title: Senior SAP ABAP DeveloperJob Type: ContractDuration: 6 MonthsIndustry: Food/ITJob Location: Work from Home (travel required)Rate: £400/day to £500/day (Outside IR35)Profile – Senior SAP ABAP DeveloperOur client is a leading figurehead in the UK food sector, with an unparalleled pedigree dating back to the early 18th century. They are currently seeking a Senior ABAP Developer to join their team busy SAP Development Team.Job Role – Senior SAP ABAP DeveloperReporting to the Development Operations Manager the Senior ABAP Developer shall design and develop robust, high-performance code that meets stringent quality standards, ensuring successful delivery of both projects and BAU solutions. Lead a team of ABAP developers with excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skillsDuties – Senior SAP ABAP Developer• Design & Development: Produce high-quality OO ABAP solutions, including classes, interfaces, and frameworks, ensuring performance, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.• Functional Translation: Collaborate with functional consultants to translate requirements into technical specifications and deliver developments across various functional modules.• S/4HANA & BTP Expertise: Previous experience working on S/4HANA migration projects, including the ability to propose solutions and support path-clearing activities.• Working knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) environments• HANA-compatible ABAP (e.g., CDS views, AMDP, Open SQL for HANA) using the Eclipse-based ABAP Development Tools (ADT).• Ability to translate web applications using BTP Build Apps and leverage Process Automation tools to streamline workflows and enhance user experience.• Performance & Quality: Conduct performance analysis and optimization (SQL/ABAP runtime), feasibility checks, peer reviews, unit tests, and author comprehensive technical documentation.• BAU & Projects: Support BAU incidents and requests and deliver enhancements and project features on time with strong stakeholder communication.• Best Practices & Innovation: Stay current with SAP ABAP best practices and emerging technologies; propose and adopt relevant advancements to improve solution quality and developer productivity.• Agile methodologies: Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and ability to lead development sprints by creating and managing boards, workflows, custom fields, and permissions.• Configuring epics, stories, and tasks for SAP development projects.• Cross Team Collaboration: Work closely with Basis, Functional, and Integration teams (CPI) to ensure end to end solution integrityExperience/Qualifications – Senior SAP ABAP Developer• Ability to design and develop robust, high performance code leading to successful project and BAU outcomes.• Experience in SAP Fiori/UI5 development using BTP Business Application Studio (BAS).• Exposure to integration (IDoc, RFC, OData, CPI) and performance tuning on HANA.Candidates who are currently an SAP Developer, SAP ABAP Programmer, SAP Software Engineer, SAP Systems Developer, ABAP Consultant, SAP Technical Consultant, SAP Integration Developer, SAP Application Developer and SAP Workflow Developer could be suitable for this role.To make an application for this role please submit your CV to [email protected] details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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Assistant Project Manager
Aerospace & Defence
Gloucestershire, England
£30k - 40k per year
Permanent
Job Title: Assistant Project ManagerJob Type: HybridWork Type: PermanentHours: 37 hrs/wkIndustry: Aerospace/DefenceJob Location: CheltenhamSalary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annumProfile – Assistant Project ManagerOur client is a leading provider of software, equipment and service solutions to technically challenging sectors around the globe.Job Role – Assistant Project ManagerReporting to the Head of Programmes the Assistant Project Manager shall build project schedules, tracking performance, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure adherence to project milestones.Duties – Assistant Project Manager• Develop, maintain, and regularly update integrated project schedules for both hardware and software initiatives.• Track performance metrics, project progress, and resource utilization to ensure alignment with plans.• Coordinate cross-functional teams—including engineering, manufacturing, QA, IT, and external vendors—to support effective project execution.• Monitor dependencies between hardware and software development activities, identifying potential conflicts or delays.• Ensure adherence to key project milestones, release cycles, and delivery timelines across all disciplines.• Facilitate stakeholder communication through status reports, meetings, and clear documentation of risks and actions.• Identify schedule risks early and drive mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum.• Support change management processes, ensuring schedule impacts are evaluated and communicated promptlyExperience/Qualifications – Assistant Project Manager• Experience in project coordination or controls• In depth knowledge of MS Project & Excel• Appreciation of full-lifecycle hardware and software projectsCandidates who are currently a Assistant project Manager, Junior Project Manager, Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, Technical Administrator and Project Controller could be suitable for this role.To make an application for this role please submit your CV to [email protected] or for more information call 01453829529.For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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Quality Assurance Engineer
Aerospace & Defence
Oldbury, West Midlands, England
£45k - 50k per year + 15% Bonus
Permanent
Job Title: Quaity Assurance EngineerJob Type: Permanent, 35 hrs/wkIndustry: AerospaceJob Location: West MidlandsSalary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum + 15% BonusProfile – Quaity Assurance EngineerOur client is a renowned supplier to high-quality materials for use in the international aerospace industry. They are currently looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team. They take great pride in their customer-centric approach, offering reliable lead times, responsive service, and end-to-end support to meet the demanding needs.Job Role – Quaity Assurance EngineerReporting to the Divisional Manager you shall be responsible for all Technical/Quality aspects of the Division, developing processes and building relationships to enable you to provide a first-rate service to all your stakeholders.Duties – Quaity Assurance Engineer Champion best practise to develop and improve the companies internal processes.Review and follow through Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) of NCRs related to division.Support the Technical and Quality team during external audits including customer related audits in areas specific to the VSM departments remit.Support and develop the other direct reports in the Q&T team and conduct PDRS for direct reports.Carry out internal audits and help maintain the audit schedule Carry out external audits on suppliers and sub-contractors to maintain the AVLSupport customers and sales staff during technical queries and support them fully in answering the questions to a satisfactory conclusion.Work with colleagues to obtain suppliers approval and help maintain it.   Carry out contract reviews for technical aspects on any department sales or material order.Deal with any internal or external quality issues generated from the sales teams or customers to a satisfactory conclusion.Analyse data to pinpoint areas within the process that need improving and then work alongside Operations / Quality departments to ensure the enhancements are made and continually audited and improved.Liaise with sales teams and fellow engineers to ensure future customer requirements are communicated to Operations and actions are taken to accommodate these requirements.Support other divisions and department where required. Experience/Qualifications – Quaity Assurance Engineer Experience in a technical role in the Aerospace industry or other related engineering field covering metals processing and production/steel stockholding    Good understanding of ISO9001 and AS9120 Candidates who are currently a Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, Senior Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor, SQE, Aerospace Engineer, Technical Manager and Process Engineer could be suitable for this role.To make an application for this role please submit your CV to [email protected] or for more information call 01453829529.For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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Project and Enterprise Risk Manager
Aerospace & Defence
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
Negotiable
Permanent
Job Title: Project and Enterprise Risk ManagerJob Type: PermanentIndustry: AerospaceJob Location: ShropshireSalary: Negotiable **Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate must be able to obtain DBS and undergo Security Clearance**Profile – Project and Enterprise Risk ManagerOur client is a global leader in the design and manufacture of rotary aerospace systems used around the world. They are currently looking for a Project & Enterprise Risk Manager to join their team. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in an environment where investment is continuous and substantial, technology is leading edge, teamwork is at the forefront of all they do, and personal development is encouraged at every stage.Job Role – Project and Enterprise Risk ManagerReporting to the Service Delivery Manager the Project and Enterprise Risk Manager will drive the On-time, On-cost, On-quality delivery of complex projects across multiple sites to ensure critical aircraft availability and meet stringent contractual KPIsDuties – Project and Enterprise Risk Manager Project Management: Control and manage planning baselines for the effective delivery of multiple, concurrent modification and upgrade projects.Enterprise Risk Management: Identify, analyse, and robustly manage project and enterprise risks, developing contingency plans to ensure operational continuity and financial stability.Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA): Deploy expert QSRA methods and statistical simulations (using tools like Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis) to assess and calculate time contingency, identifying 'at-risk' activities.Reporting & Analysis: Provide regular, insightful, and data-driven reports on project performance, identifying trends, challenges, and opportunities for continuous improvement.Visual Management & Governance: Implement and drive robust, data-driven visual management systems and dashboards to provide clear visibility of performance, progress, and key metrics across the team. Experience/Qualifications – Project and Enterprise Risk Manager Degree qualified in Project Management, Engineering or related fieldProven expertise in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), aiding businesses in defining and managing their risk appetite.Expert-level practical experience with Project Management, dedicated QSRA toolsets, and enterprise systems, including: Oracle Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis, SAP, Sword Active Risk Candidates who are currently a Project Manager, Programme Manager, Risk Manager, Enterprise Manager or Enterprise Project Manager could be suitable for this role.To make an application for this role please submit your CV to [email protected] or for more information call 01453829529.For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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Commercial Manager
Aerospace & Defence
Oxfordshire, England
£55k - 60k per year
Permanent
Job Title: Commercial ManagerJob Type: PermanentIndustry: AerospaceJob Location: OxfordshireSalary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum**Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate must be able to obtain DBS and undergo Security Clearance**Profile – Commercial ManagerOur client is a global leader in the design and manufacture of rotary aerospace systems used around the world. They are currently looking for a Commercial Manager to join their team. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in an environment where investment is continuous and substantial, technology is leading edge, teamwork is at the forefront of all they do, and personal development is encouraged at every stage.Job Role – Commercial ManagerThe Commercial Officer shall be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex contracts—from initial sales and customisation to maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO).Duties – Commercial Manager• Leading the development, negotiation, and execution of high-value contracts.• Proactively managing the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring adherence to standards and safeguarding project profitability.• Acting as the primary commercial point of contact for our customers, expertly managing amendments and change orders.• Collaborating across all departments, including Sales, Design, Production, and Finance, to deliver seamless executionExperience/Qualifications – Commercial Manager• Degree qualified in Business, Law or related field• Proven experience in a commercial, contract management, or similar business role with strong commercial acumen.• Demonstrable experience leading complex contract negotiations.Candidates who are currently a Contract Officer, Commercial Manager, Contract Manager, Commercial Officer or Head of Commercial could be suitable for this role.To make an application for this role please submit your CV to [email protected] or for more information call 01453829529.For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.