Business Continuity Analyst

Role: Business Continuity Analyst Location: Warwick Our engineering client is looking for a hands‑on, experienced Business Continuity & Emergency Planning lead to join on a contract basis at their Warwick site. The primary objective of this role is to develop and write comprehensive, fit‑for‑purpose Business Continuity (BCP) and Emergency Contingency Plans (ECP) tailored to our organisation, which is a project‑based electrical engineering business spanning a number of sectors, including Defence, with a manufacturing footprint and remote sites around the UK. Working closely with stakeholders across Business segments, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Facilities, IT, and leadership to build out structured, detailed plans that improve our resilience, compliance, and readiness to respond to a wide range of disruptions. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of writing and producing robust, practical Business Continuity and Emergency Contingency Plans.Translate existing processes, risks, and dependencies into structured documentation aligned with industry standards.Ensure plans are tailored to the specific needs of our engineering and operational environment.Work with frontline teams, managers, and executive stakeholders to gather input and validate plans.Support live incidents or simulations as needed. Business Continuity (BCP) Design continuity strategies that safeguard critical operations and engineering workflows.Conduct business impact assessments (BIAs) and work with departments to identify recovery priorities and timeframes.Develop recovery strategies and supporting documentation in collaboration with key teams.Facilitate testing and validation of plans through scenario exercises.Ensure alignment with frameworks such as ISO 22301. Emergency Contingency Planning (ECP) Write detailed emergency response plans for a range of scenarios (e.g., fire, utility failure, hazardous events).Document roles, responsibilities, escalation paths, and site‑specific protocols.Coordinate emergency drills and incorporate findings into plan refinements.Integrate health and safety, engineering protocols, and communication procedures. Skills & Experience Proven experience developing and writing BCP and/or ECP documentation in a complex operational environment.Strong understanding of business continuity, crisis response, emergency planning, and risk mitigation.Able to work independently and gather technical input from across departments.Confident engaging with engineering, safety, facilities, and leadership teams.Familiarity with ISO 22301 or similar standards is preferred. Preferred Qualifications Certification in Business Continuity (e.g. CBCI, CBCP) or Emergency Management.Background in operations, engineering, risk, or health & safety. Experience working in industries such as utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, or facilities‑heavy environments. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr