Mission Critical. Always Delivered.

Where precision meets purpose.

From Hangar to Frontline. From Concept to Capability.

When delivery defines national capability, there’s no room for compromise.

From advanced aircraft systems to next-generation naval technology, Morson supplies the technical talent, project expertise and operational agility that keep the world’s most demanding defence and aerospace programmes moving.

For over 55 years, we’ve been the UK’s No. 1 aerospace and defence recruiter, supporting primes, OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and government contractors across every phase of the project lifecycle – design, build, integration, test and sustainment.

Every day, thousands of our specialists are turning complexity into capability.

Challenge? We've got a solution.

When timeframes are tight and compliance non-negotiable, we make complex recruitment look simple by connecting the right people to the projects that matter most.

Aerospace and defence programmes are under pressure to do more, faster – modernise legacy fleets, develop autonomous systems, secure supply chains and maintain compliance.

The biggest constraint? People.

Global skills shortages, an ageing workforce and complex vetting requirements make talent acquisition a critical risk factor.

Every delay to resourcing impacts output, safety and operational readiness.

Morson Edge exists to remove that risk.

From concept to cockpit, from dockyard to data centre.

This is where specialist talent meets mission-critical ambition.

At Morson Edge, we support some of the world’s most advanced aerospace and defence programmes. From concept and design to integration, test and delivery.

Our strength is simple: we know the sector, we know the work, and we know the talent that keeps it moving.

We cover the full project lifecycle with a model that adapts to the pace and security demands of high-stakes environments.

Backed by industry-leading technology and deep domain expertise, we build workforce solutions that are precise, compliant and built around each programme’s reality.

With 56 years in aerospace and defence, we bring visibility of global skills trends, access to secure talent communities, and the intelligence to mobilise the right people at the right time.

Our capability at a glance

• 45% of our turnover generated in aerospace and defence

• #1 aerospace & defence recruiter in the UK (SIA Top 500)

• 3rd largest engineering recruiter worldwide (SIA)

• 120+ specialist consultants across the UK, UAE, US & Canada

• 4,500 contractors deployed across secure programmes

How we work.

A decade at the sharp end of Aerospace & Defence delivery

Full lifecycle support

For more than ten years, we’ve been the UK’s largest aerospace and defence talent partner supporting programmes from first concept to final delivery.
Our teams source and deploy specialists across every stage of the engineering lifecycle: design, test, validation, manufacturing, production and integration.
If it keeps land, sea or air platforms moving, we know the skillset and the market.

Five specialist delivery teams

To stay on point in a complex sector, our A&D capability is built around five focused disciplines:

1. Systems & Software
2. Design & Analysis
3. Manufacturing & Production
4. MRO
5. Professional Services

This structure gives clients direct access to deep expertise and ensures we match niche requirements with people who genuinely understand the work.

A global talent community

We’re connected to specialist engineers, integrators, technicians and programme experts across the world.
These global networks give us reach into the hard-to-find skills that sit behind advanced platforms and secure programmes, helping clients fill critical roles quickly, confidently and compliantly.

Project delivery (SOW)

For more than 40 years, we’ve delivered true Statement of Work (SOW) solutions building expert teams who deliver defined engineering outputs, not just headcount.
From systems integration to production support, our SOW model gives clients control, clarity and confidence that complex work will be completed on time, to spec and in line with all compliance requirements.

Case study: Thales

Streamlined managed service saves Thales £2million a year

In 2009, Thales needed a managed service provider for all contingent resources across all divisions. They trusted Morson Edge.

We built a strategic roadmap that reshaped their entire talent operation embedding continuous improvement, aligning with their culture and safety values, and creating a recruitment engine built for pace, control and consistency.

By directly hiring more than 90% of all contingent workers (around 600 new starters each year) we drove significant cost reduction and removed layers of unnecessary complexity. The model delivered sharper processes, a rationalised supply chain, stronger account management and complete governance across all hiring activity. Time-to-hire dropped from 42 days to just 10.

To further strengthen delivery, we introduced and managed a second-tier supplier model at a lower fixed margin bringing order to a previously fragmented ecosystem and ensuring Thales had the clear, accountable supply chain they needed to keep critical programmes moving.

The results:

• 750 jobs filled on an annual basis
• 93% direct fill rate
• 11 sites covered across the UK, US, and Canada
  
• £2m annual savings

Case study: TKMS

Morson Edge – a recruitment partner capable of supporting growth in naval systems division.

Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK), now TKMS, required a recruitment partner capable of supporting growth in its naval and maritime systems division. The challenge: high-security work, niche skills and strict MOD compliance.

As a 1st generation MSP, Morson implemented a hybrid MSP model covering contract, permanent and Statement of Work delivery. We sourced SC-cleared engineers and project staff across mechanical, electrical, software and systems disciplines, managing the full hiring and clearance pipeline.

The results:

• Reduced time-to-hire and administrative burdens
• Consolidation of the recruitment efforts with a single supplier
• An exceptional candidate experience
• Top-tier team

“Within a matter of weeks, they had got to know our business, how we worked and knew exactly what we needed from our recruitment in the short-term and long-term to achieve our goals“

– Head of HR, TKMS

Future skills. Future force.

Why clients choose Morson.

Across aerospace primes, defence integrators, and supply-chain SMEs, Morson Edge supports programmes that define national capability – combat air, space, nuclear, and naval.

We understand that every role we fill contributes to something bigger: safety, security, and the success of those who serve.

Mission critical? Consider it sorted.

• Security by design – We operate within MOD, Defence Digital and NATO frameworks, managing all levels of clearance and compliance internally.
• Speed with substance – Our aerospace and defence consultants understand technical detail and programme urgency, delivering at pace without compromise.
• Scale that flexes – From single hires to multi-site SOW programmes, we scale teams in line with your delivery curve.
• Proof in performance – Measured results and audit-ready governance underpin every partnership.

Our commitment extends beyond today’s projects.

Through the Pathfinders Academy, veteran transition programmes and STEM partnerships, Morson Edge is investing in the next generation of defence engineers and technicians.

Because sustaining national capability starts with sustaining skills.