Advance TRS is a trusted recruitment and workforce solutions partner, supporting organisations and professionals across the UK’s defence and defence-aligned sectors.
Defence Recruitment
With extensive experience delivering talent into safety and security-critical environments, we provide compliant, scalable recruitment solutions that enable mission-critical programmes to operate effectively, securely, and on time. From nationally significant defence infrastructure projects to highly sensitive digital and cyber environments, we support both permanent and contract recruitment across the full project lifecycle.
Our access to established supply chains and compliant frameworks, combined with a deep understanding of regulated environments, positions us as a trusted partner to the Ministry of Defence (MOD), its suppliers, and associated public sector organisations.
Defence is one of the UK’s most complex and highly regulated sectors, where infrastructure delivery must balance security, resilience, and rapid technological advancement. Projects often operate within constrained environments, requiring highly specialised technical expertise alongside strict adherence to compliance and clearance requirements.
We operate to the highest standards of compliance, security, and governance, with processes designed to support delivery within regulated and security-sensitive environments at every stage.
A key part of this is our ability to source candidates with the appropriate level of security clearance. We support sensitive programmes by providing professionals who hold, or are eligible for, clearances including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Security Check (SC), Developed Vetting (DV), and Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV).
Our team understands the nuances of clearance requirements, eligibility, and verification, ensuring a smooth, compliant hiring process while maintaining the highest levels of security.
PROUD TO SUPPORT DEFENCE PROGRAMMES ACROSS THE UK
We are ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001 certified, and Cyber Essentials accredited, reflecting our commitment to quality, information security, and health & safety. Combined with our experience in regulated sectors and framework-based delivery, we provide a trusted and compliant recruitment partner for defence and public sector organisations.
- Our reputation is built on long-term partnerships across defence and public organisations.
- Repeat business through compliant frameworks, including Government Commercial Agency (GCA) frameworks.
- Long-term partnerships across defence and public sector organisations.
- Repeat business through compliant frameworks, including Government Commercial Agency (GCA) frameworks.
- A proven track record of placing security-cleared, mission-critical professionals across cyber, digital, engineering, software and systems disciplines.
TRUSTED ACROSS THE DEFENCE SECTOR
At Advance TRS, we operate to the highest standards of compliance, security, and governance. We understand the critical importance of working within regulated and security-sensitive environments, and our processes are designed to support this at every stage.
We are ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001 certified, and Cyber Essentials accredited, reflecting our commitment to quality, information security, and health & safety. Combined with our experience in regulated sectors and framework-based delivery, we provide a trusted and compliant recruitment partner for defence and public sector organisations.
Defence Expertise, Delivered Where It Matters Most
Our specialist consultants recruit across key defence and security disciplines, combining technical understanding with market insight to deliver the right people, first time.
- Cyber Security & Information Assurance
- Systems Engineering & Integration
- Software Development & Digital Transformation
- Data & Analytics
- IT Infrastructure & Network Engineering
- Planning & Project Controls
Cyber Security & Information Assurance
Our defence recruitment specialists support organisations in protecting critical systems, infrastructure, and data. From cyber risk and threat management to secure system design and assurance, we work closely with clients to understand evolving security requirements and deliver talent aligned to highly regulated environments.
We recruit across: Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Engineer, Information Assurance Analyst, Security Architect, SOC Analyst, Penetration Tester, Cyber Risk & Compliance Manager, GRC Specialist, Security Consultant.
Systems Engineering & Integration
We support complex defence programmes requiring robust systems engineering and seamless integration across multi-disciplinary environments. From concept and design through to integration, testing, and validation, we provide talent that ensures systems operate effectively within secure and mission-critical settings.
We recruit across: Systems Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer, Systems Integration Engineer, Requirements Engineer, Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer, Systems Architect, Integration Manager, Test & Trials Engineer.
Software Development & Digital Transformation
Our team supports the delivery of secure digital solutions and modernisation programmes across defence environments. We connect organisations with professionals who develop, implement, and optimise software systems that enhance operational capability and resilience.
We recruit across: Software Engineer, Software Developer, Full Stack Developer, DevOps Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Solutions Architect, Digital Transformation Lead, Application Developer.
Data & Analytics
Data-driven decision-making is critical within defence programmes. We provide talent that supports data collection, analysis, and intelligence-led insights, helping organisations improve operational performance and strategic planning.
We recruit across: Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Scientist, Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst, Analytics Manager, Data Architect, and Machine Learning Engineer.
IT Infrastructure & Network Engineering
We support the delivery and maintenance of secure IT and network infrastructure within defence environments. From network design and implementation to infrastructure support and optimisation, we connect organisations with professionals who ensure resilient and secure systems.
We recruit across: Network Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, IT Support Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Network Architect, Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Manager, DevOps Engineer.
Planning & Project Controls
Planning and Project Controls recruitment is essential to the successful delivery of complex defence infrastructure projects. We specialise in recruiting permanent and contract planning and project controls professionals across project controls, cost management, scheduling, risk and performance reporting, supporting defence programmes nationwide. Working with both defence clients and candidates, we provide specialist defence recruitment solutions that ensure projects are planned, controlled and delivered efficiently, safely and on time.
We recruit across: Project planner, planning engineer, P6 planner, construction planner, senior planner, lead planner, planning manager, regional planning manager, programme planner, head of planning, Project control engineer, cost engineer, risk engineer, project control manager, programme control manager, cost manager, risk manager, powerbi developer, reporting & governance manager, PMO analyst, PMO manager, change project manager, PMO reporting manager, PMO programme manager
The Challenges We Solve
Defence is one of the UK’s most complex and highly regulated sectors, where infrastructure development must balance security, resilience, and rapid technological advancement. Projects often operate within constrained environments, requiring strict compliance, security clearance, and highly specialised technical expertise. The sector faces several key challenges:
- Skills Shortages in Critical Disciplines: Demand for talent across cyber security, systems engineering, and digital transformation continues to outpace supply.
- Security & Clearance Requirements: Projects require vetted professionals capable of working within secure and classified environments.
- Complex Infrastructure Delivery: Defence programmes must integrate physical infrastructure with advanced digital systems, often within live or sensitive operational settings.
- Evolving Threat Landscape: Rapid advancements in cyber and digital technologies require continuous upskilling and access to cutting-edge expertise.
- Time-Critical Programme Delivery: National security priorities demand efficient mobilisation and delivery across large-scale, multi-disciplinary programmes.
We are an award-winning specialist recruiter, delivering technical talent to critical infrastructure projects across the UK.
Meet Our Defence Team
Our defence team is made up of dedicated consultants who understand the technical, operational, and security demands of the sector. With experience across defence and highly regulated environments, they have built trusted relationships across government, MOD supply chains, and industry partners. When you work with Advance TRS, you work with specialists.
Sam Riley
Recruitment Consultant | Engineering | Cyber Security | Software | Systems | ETCS | V&V | Safety Assurance | RAM
Sam Blair
Recruitment Consultant | Infrastructure | Engineering | Planning | Project Controls
Sean Brown
Principal Consultant | Infrastructure | Civil & Structural Design
