Business Continuity Analyst

NES Fircroft; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider seeks an experienced Business Continuity Analyst to develop and write BCP and ECP plans at their Warwick site. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure robust planning and response to operational disruptions, requiring proven BCP/ECP experience. Ideal candidates have certifications in business continuity and a background in operations or engineering. Join us to enhance organizational resilience and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Support with visas and work permits

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing BCP/ECP documentation in a complex environment.
• Strong understanding of business continuity and emergency planning.
• Confident in engaging with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Write and produce Business Continuity and Emergency Contingency Plans.
• Conduct business impact assessments and develop recovery strategies.
• Coordinate emergency drills and refine plans.

Skills

BCP and ECP documentation

Crisis response

Risk mitigation

Engaging with teams

Independent work

Education

Certification in Business Continuity (CBCI, CBCP)

Background in operations or engineering

Job description

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.