Octagon Group

About the Company

Octagon Group - Technology and Engineering Recruitment Specialists - The UK's First Critical Tech Recruitment Organisation.

Relocated to new offices in Cranfield University Technology Park!

Octagon Group is the UK’s first Recruitment organisation focused entirely on the Critical Tech sector, shaping tomorrows future one placement at a time.

As the world continues to evolve and technology improves, we have a desire to be part of the solution.

We work in an array of industries including medical, aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, semiconductor, consumer electronics, etc. If you’re designing, developing or manufacturing new critical technology we want to be part of that. We take pride in the organisations we work with.

Our main markets include:
- Electronic / Hardware Design
- Software Engineering (Embedded / Application SW)
- Mechanical Design
- Manufacturing / Operations
- Management and Executive Search

For more information, and to discuss Octagon Groups recruitment solutions, please contact us on +44 (0) 1525 306225 or email info@octagonGroup.co.uk .

Visit http://www.OctagonGroup.co.uk to find out more.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Octagon Group

Job Title

AI Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: AI Software Engineer Role Summary: Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML solutions for wireless testing and mobile communication analysis. Manage end‑to‑end data pipelines, model training, evaluation, and cloud‑based deployment, while building intuitive web interfaces to showcase AI capabilities. Expectations: Own the full lifecycle of AI modules, ensuring high‑quality, reliable output that drives real‑world impact in communication systems. Demonstrate measurable improvements in model performance and system usability. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare, clean, and augment datasets for training and evaluation. - Train, fine‑tune, and evaluate AI models, including agentic workflows and feedback loops. - Apply ML/DL techniques (classification, regression, feature extraction) to solve wireless testing challenges. - Build semantic search and root‑cause analysis tools for mobile communication logs. - Benchmark and optimize model performance. - Support cloud‑based infrastructure and CI/CD automation. - Develop clean, intuitive web interfaces to visualize AI outputs. Required Skills: - Strong Python programming. - Experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch and data‑processing libraries. - Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and CI/CD pipelines. - Understanding of MLOps and DevOps practices. - Proficiency in building web UIs (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, modern frameworks). Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or related field. - Relevant certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals) or ML frameworks preferred.

Fleet, United kingdom

Hybrid

12-12-2025

Company Name

Octagon Group

Job Title

Project Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Project Engineer **Role Summary:** Hands‑on Project Engineer responsible for end‑to‑end delivery of manufacturing and industrial projects, including asset acquisition, installation, commissioning, and facilities improvements. Manages budgets, documentation, and cross‑functional coordination while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards. **Expectations:** - Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. - Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting. - Ensure full health, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout project lifecycle. - Collaborate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers. **Key Responsibilities:** - Define project scope, create plans, and manage execution through commissioning to handover. - Develop, monitor, and control project budgets and cost reporting. - Produce and update User Requirement Specifications (URS), Gantt charts, progress reports, and other project records. - Lead acquisition, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing/production assets. - Oversee software and hardware system implementation and integration with existing operations. - Coordinate activities with internal stakeholders, external contractors, and suppliers to meet schedules and safety requirements. - Manage compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), RAMS, CDM, and site safety standards. **Required Skills:** - Proven project engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial settings. - Strong budgeting, cost control, and financial accountability abilities. - Proficiency in project documentation tools (URS, Gantt, reporting). - Ability to manage hardware/software integration projects. - Excellent coordination and communication skills with cross‑functional teams. - Knowledge of health, safety, and regulatory compliance (PTW, RAMS, CDM). **Required Education & Certifications:** - HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or related discipline. - Relevant project management or engineering certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) advantageous but not mandatory.

Whitstable, United kingdom

On site

21-01-2026