Defence
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Are you struggling to find engineering talent for your defence programmes?
Brunel solves that challenge with specialist defence recruitment. We connect you with security cleared engineers for naval shipbuilding, aerospace, land systems and digital defence, on a contract or permanent basis. Our Employer of Record (EOR) and global mobility solutions help you source compliant talent across borders and keep tight timelines on track.
For over 50 years, we've supported complex, regulated engineering projects. With an active presence across six countries, our teams mobilise quickly wherever the work is. That support extends to maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), refit and sustainment workforce needs, along with quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) specialists such as welding inspectors and non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians.
.png) 50+ years experience supporting regulated engineering projects | Working in 6 countries with active defence programmes | Access to security clearance engineers across defence |
Real challenges facing defence programmes, and the workforce solutions we deliver.
Defence programmes face six recurring workforce challenges. Here is how we solve each one.
Mobilising defence engineers after contract award
Contract awarded. Delivery starts immediately. You need defence engineers on programme in weeks, not months. We mobilise specialists with the right technical expertise, security clearance and experience of complex defence projects.
Shortage of SC and DV-cleared engineers
SC and DV-cleared engineers are in short supply and vetting timelines can delay delivery. We maintain networks of cleared professionals across defence engineering, cyber security and technical disciplines.
Recruiting cyber and defence technology talent
Defence organisations compete with technology companies for the same skills. We attract cyber security, software engineering and digital transformation talent by reaching professionals beyond traditional channels.
Deploying defence workforces across borders
AUKUS, the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and other multinational programmes require workforce solutions across multiple countries. We manage global mobility, EOR, contractor engagement, right-to-work requirements and programme deployment through a single delivery model.
MRO, refit and sustainment workforce gaps
MRO windows, vessel refits and platform overhauls cannot slip. We support naval engineering, aerospace and land systems programmes with engineers experienced in maintenance, repair, overhaul and long-term sustainment.
QA/QC and fabrication oversight for defence manufacturing
Large-scale manufacturing programmes depend on robust quality assurance and fabrication surveillance. We support global build programmes with welding inspectors, NDT specialists, QA/QC professionals and fabrication management expertise.
Our models flex to your needs
Every challenge comes back to the same thing: having the right specialist teams in place when they're needed most. That's where we come in.
Mobilisation and employment support
Simplify onboarding, employment administration and compliant mobilisation across approved project locations.
Defence engineering services and workforce solutions
As a specialist engineering recruitment agency, Brunel offers three ways to resource your defence programme.
Project and Consulting Solutions
Deliver defined work packages and defence engineering services through a Statement of Work (SOW) model with agreed outcomes.
Defence industry recruitment across aerospace, land, naval and cyber
We find the engineers, technical specialists and project professionals who keep defence programmes on track across four sectors.
Aerospace
Aerospace recruitment for aviation, defence aerospace and space capabilities.
Land systems
Engineers and technical specialists for military vehicles, ground platforms and land defence programmes.
Cyber & tech security
Software, digital and cyber security specialists for the capabilities powering defence.
Naval & maritime
Naval engineering talent for shipbuilding, fleet upgrades, refit and maritime defence programmes.
Security-cleared recruitment across borders
Specialist talent sourcing for defence programmes worldwide.
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Clearance requirements vary by role, country and programme. Eligibility and existing clearance status are verified with the hiring organisation.
For programme directors & procurement
Engineers ready to mobilise. SC and DV-cleared where required, on programme in weeks. We understand defence programme timelines, clearance constraints and specialist engineering disciplines across naval, aerospace, land systems and cyber security. Tell us where you are in the lifecycle, contract award, programme ramp-up, MRO window or international deployment, and we'll map availability, lead times and delivery options.
What we do
We provide specialist talent and workforce solutions for defence programmes worldwide from naval shipbuilding and aerospace engineering to land systems and cyber security. From SC and DV cleared engineers to rapid mobilisation, global mobility, compliant international hiring, permanent recruitment, and Statement of Work delivery, we provide the expertise and support needed to keep your programmes on track.
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who power our world.
SC or DV-cleared and looking for your next defence engineering contract?