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Contract Scada Engineer - OUTSIDEIR35
ZENOVO LTD
East Midlands
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£400/day - £450/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Contract SCADA Engineer Required6 Months - OUTSIDEIR35East Midlands - 4 Days Onsite In Office
Zenovo have partnered up with an exciting company in the East Midlands who are on the lookout for Contract SCADA Engineers on a 6 month contract, OUTSIDEIR35.
You will be involved with writing specifications, producing design and also supporting the management of technical interface within a safety regulated industry.
Skillset Required:

  • Understand the world of real-time SCADA (Panorama) or Iconics / MEIDS
  • Have an understanding of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, Virtual Environments and Networking and one or two real-time communication layers such as OPC/UA, Modbus IP, Bacnet, IEC 61850 / EN 50128 and CENELE , DMP3, LON between hardware and software sub-system
  • Experience working within safety regulated industries (railway, oil & gas, automotive)
  • Happy to travel to customer sites for testing when required.

Rate:£400-£450 per day, OUTSIDEIR35Location:East Midlands - Fulltime onsite (maybe able to consider hybrid after initial period)
IR35:OUTSIDEIR35
If you’re interested please get in touch for a confidential discussion :)

MV Commissioning Engineer
TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED
Edinburgh
In office
Mid - Senior
£75/hour - £85/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Commissioning Engineer - MV Switchgear (Energy Storage Project)

  • Location: Near Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • Contract: £75 - £85 per hour. Outside IR35
  • Duration: 2-4 months (extension possible)

Experienced commissioning engineers required to support the testing and commissioning of medium-voltage switchgear and protection systems on a large battery energy storage project. The role involves commissioning 33kV switchboards equipped with digital protection relays, supporting both main and auxiliary switchrooms. Scope includes testing and commissioning of protection schemes, switchgear, auxiliary systems, and SCADA interfaces as part of a large-scale grid infrastructure project.

Opportunity to contribute to a major grid stability and renewable energy development while working within an experienced commissioning team.

Duties

  • Commissioning of 33kV switchgear, protection, and auxiliary systems on a large-scale power infrastructure project.
  • Conducting inspections, wiring checks, and insulation resistance testing of control and protection circuits
  • Performing CT/VT testing including primary injection, magnetisation, ratio, polarity, burden, and continuity checks
  • Carrying out high-potential testing of switchboards and testing voltage indication systems at system voltage & Secondary injection testing of protection relays and DC relays, including overcurrent, earth fault, voltage, arc flash, synchronisation, and breaker failure schemes
  • Performing IEC 61850 functional testing, protection scheme proving, and interlocking tests
  • Supporting SCADA I/O verification and control system energisation activities
  • Commissioning auxiliary systems including battery systems, UPS supplies, auxiliary transformers, and LVAC switchboards
  • Supporting energisation, on-load relay verification, and intertripping tests with external stakeholders

Requirements

  • Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
  • Experience commissioning 33kV switchgear and protection schemes
  • Strong working knowledge of ABB or Siemens or Schneider protection relays
  • Experience with IEC 61850 protection and SCADA communications
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and protection drawings
  • CSCS / ECS card / Safety Passport / CCNSG (preferred)

This is a great opportunity to work on a large-scale battery storage project supporting the UK’s transition to renewable energy while working with a highly experienced commissioning team on a technically complex site. For further information, please contact Maddie Jacob -

Electrical Maintenance Engineer
The Staffing Network Ltd
Spalding
In office
Junior - Mid
£55,000/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

The Staffing Network is a Labour Provider across the UK.

Our Client has an immediate requirement for a Maintenance Engineer to join their team at Spalding

The Role:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor this role will involve responsibility for maintaining a wide range of refrigeration, mechanical and electrical equipment and optimizing / monitoring plant performance.

Duties include:

  • Integrate as part of the Maintenance team to deliver support for operations.
  • Carry out all work keeping safety, quality, and output to the fore.
  • Deliver with the other Maintenance team members a reliable centred maintenance function with best practices including preventative maintenance.
  • Work within the Maintenance team to ensure a proactive approach to maintenance.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance data and close out assigned work using the CMMS.
  • Timely and effective trouble shooting of day-to-day equipment and system issues.
  • Willing to cover ( paid ) On Call

The Person:

The successful candidate will also need to satisfy the following:

Criteria:

  • Electrical / Mechatronic Time served Apprenticeship with junior or senior trade qualification or equivalent
  • Experience working in facilities and in a cold store environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to apply engineering principles in a practical application

Core hours of work: 08.30 to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, 8.30 to 4.00PM and weekends on a rota basis

Pay is based around a salary of £46,000 but paid hourly approx £19 per hour based on a 48 hour week. Any oncall out of hours or overtime is paid.

As a Staffing Network Team Membee you will get access to our Discount App offering online discounts up to 70% off, High Street Voucher Discounts including all major supermarkets upo to 12 % off and Gym / Healthy eating discounts!

Apply below for more details.

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Senior VCF Engineer
Talent Locker
Bristol
In office
Senior
£600/day - £650/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Rate: £600-650pd | Location: Onsite - Somerset | Contract: 6 months - possible extension

Are you looking for an opportunity to take the lead on high-assurance VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.x deployments? We have an exciting role for a Senior VCF Engineer to join a high-security UK project onsite. You’ll drive VCF orchestration, NSX networking & security, Aria Operations, and storage integration, ensuring a secure, resilient, and fully managed private cloud. This role is ideal for engineers with expert-level VCF/NSX experience and experience in MOD, government, or national infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end deployment of Management and Workload Domains using SDDC Manager, VCF Installer (Cloud Builder), and VCF Operations.
  • Design and implement NSX virtual networking topologies, including Tier-0/Tier-1 gateways, load balancers, and Distributed Firewall (DFW) micro-segmentation policies.
  • Configure and optimize Aria Operations, Aria Logs, and Aria Automation for proactive management and automation.
  • Integrate NetApp ONTAP storage with performance and path redundancy in mind.
  • Manage patching and upgrades of the full VMware stack (ESXi, vCenter, NSX, Aria) via VCF’s Lifecycle Management (LCM) workflows.
  • Collaborate on identity and authentication security for all management planes.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Expert-level knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation (v8.x/9.x) and multi-site/multi-cluster architectures.
  • Deep experience with VMware NSX, particularly security-driven networking and overlay-to-underlay integration.
  • Proficient with Aria Operations, Aria Logs, and Aria Automation.
  • Experience in UK High-Security environments (MOD, Government, or National Infrastructure).

Preferred Certifications:

  • VCP-VMC - VMware Certified Professional: VMware Cloud
  • VCIX-NV - VMware Certified Implementation Expert: Network Virtualization
Licenced Engineer
Morson Edge
Carterton
In office
Mid - Senior
£60/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B1 / B2 – A400M)

Recruiter: Morson Edge
Location: RAF Brize Norton
Aircraft Type: A400M
Contract Type: 6 months Contract
Rate: £60 per hour
Clearance: Must be eligible to hold UK Security Clearance
Shift Pattern: 5x5x4, 07:00 – 19:00

Morson Edge are recruiting for an experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer to support A400M aircraft maintenance and certification activities at RAF Brize Norton. This role requires an engineer capable of meeting MAA RA4801 requirements and holding appropriate company approvals to perform and certify aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved Technical Documentation and Company Procedures.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on engineer with strong safety awareness, leadership capability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. There may also be opportunities to undertake limited supervisory responsibilities to support operational requirements and role development.

Key Responsibilities

Perform and certify A400M aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved Technical Documentation and Company Procedures

Certify own work and, where authorised, the work of others within the scope of approvals held

Work under the direction of the Senior Licensed Engineer (SLE) or Lead Engineer (LE), supporting team delivery and safe working practices

Lead groups of engineers on assigned tasks to meet delivery and safety requirements

Identify, address, and report safety concerns immediately

Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in a clean, serviceable, and safe condition

Raise, complete, and review maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner

Recommend improvements to safety, quality, and efficiency

Mentor apprentices, trainees, and new starters, monitoring performance and reporting as required

Maintain currency with Read & Sign notices and regulatory updates

Support offsite activities when required (e.g. AOG or line support)

Uphold professional standards of behaviour, discipline, and presentation in line with company values

Health, Safety & Compliance

Comply with all Health & Safety, Aviation Safety, and Security responsibilities

Apply Human Factors and safety management principles to all activities

Support organisational Safety Management System and security policies

Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others in the workplace

Essential Skills & Qualifications

Hold an appropriate Category B licence in accordance with CAA Part 66, or equivalent experience

Completion of MOD Phase 2 Technical Training (in line with MAA RA4808)

A400M Type Course completed

Valid EWIS and Human Factors training

Ability to obtain and exercise company approvals to the full extent of licence held

Successfully complete role-based Competency Assessment and Independent Quality Board

Proven ability to work effectively within a team and lead technicians on task

Strong communication skills and good aviation safety awareness

Hold a UK driving licence and be capable of obtaining an airside driving permit

Eligible to obtain and maintain UK security clearance

Desirable Skills

High level of technical experience within military or regulated aviation environments

Previous supervisory or mentoring experience

What’s on Offer

£60 per hour contract rate

Contract role supporting A400M operations at RAF Brize Norton

Structured day shift pattern (5x5x4)

Regulated, safety-focused engineering environment

Potential for role development and contract extension

Qualification Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Christchurch
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£72/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Qualification Instructure Systems Engineer

Christchurch based

£72.54 hour Umbrella Inside IR35

12 Month Contract initially.

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK’s leading Defence organisations based In Christchurch. Hybrid working 3 days per week on site.

As a Qualification Instructure Systems Engineer you will report to the Lead Hardware Systems Engineer and Project Design Authority as applicable. Your responsibilities will include estimation of development activities, design of technical solutions, implementation of proposed solutions and the testing involved in verifying them. You will also be required to help in diagnosing with reported issues. This role will require the need to travel to test house.
As part of the development team you will be expected to work closely with your team members, as well as providing support to other teams such as business winning, development, test, and support teams.

You will support the design, qualification and implementation of our deliveries at the operational level. In other words, not only will you be responsible for ensuring the components comprising our systems meet their requirements but you will be responsible for ensuring our delivered products operates and integrates.

An Qualification Infrastructure Systems Engineer is also responsible for helping to ensure the overall Physical, Electrical and Environmental compliance of the delivered System, ensuring it meets both BAE Systems Product Safety mandates and the statutory requirements of the customer’s base of operation.

Knowledge:

  • A strong Hardware and Systems Engineering background
  • A good understanding of the complete engineering lifecycle and configuration management
  • A good working knowledge of the development processes (e.g. requirements, design, specification, implementation, integration and testing, acceptance), and development tools (e.g. Requirements Management, Modelling and defect reporting systems)
    * Experience of providing engineering input and support to business development activities would be an advantage.
    * Demonstrable knowledge or experience in some or all of the following would be especially desirable, in particular their applications in a military context:
    * Electrical engineering disciplines e.g. BS7671 qualified
    * CAD experience / familiarity desirable
    * Communications technologies: IP networking (including network design), VOIP, Point-to-Point radio links, serial communication
    * A good understanding of designing equipment to meet stringent environmental requirements such as EMC, Environmental etc. (awareness of associated DEF-STANS would be desirable)
    * Understanding of Design Certification and Product Safety Processes

Desirable:

* A background in Communications (voice, data and radio products)

For more information please contact Lauren Morly at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

Facilities Engineer
Expleo Group
West Midlands
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Do you have a background in design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures?

One of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, is currently recruiting for a Facilities Engineer, to lead the design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures, in support of the core cycle plan across all the Engineering Lab test areas. These rigs will vary from component to system level, or full vehicle testing.

Based in Warwickshire, you will be supporting, a dedicated and multidisciplinary team, on a contract basis.

Responsibilities of the Facilities Engineer include:

* Design test rigs and components using the 3DX toolset (Catia V6) from concept to delivery
* Create 2D drawings for manufacture of parts at internal workshops and external suppliers
* Liaise with customers to identify testing requirement
* Manage and plan workload to ensure on time delivery of test rigs
* Validation of designs using appropriate methods e.g., Hand Calculations, kinematics, MBS, FEA/CAE
* Create technical reports

Qualifications and skills required for the Facilities Engineer position include:

* Knowledge of testing methodologies relating to the testing of road vehicles
* Understanding of vehicle architecture, components and mechanical systems
* Experienced CAD user for 3D modelling
* Ability to produce and interpret 2D complex detailed drawings
* Understanding of various manufacturing techniques

** PLEASE NOTE ** To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates can work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship.

If you are interested in applying for the role of Facilities Engineer or require further information, please contact:

Jacquie Linton
02034797125

Commissioning Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Glasgow
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£600/day - £680/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you a Commissioning Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? If so, take a look at the role below!

Key Details:

  • Location: Aberdeenshire (Hybrid between site commissioning & remote design verification/review/commissioning paperwork)
  • Contract Duration: 12 months + yearly extensions
  • Start Date: ASAP/Immediately
  • Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (10 hour days & 5 hour days on Fridays) + potential weekend work
  • Rate: £650-750 per day Outside IR35

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver the commissioning of HV substations and associated systems across SSEN projects initially, & SPEN projects longer term.
  • Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and test documentation.
  • Perform functional testing, fault-finding, and verification of protection and control systems.
  • Ensure all works comply with SSEN & SPEN safety rules and standards.
  • Liaise with project management, design, and construction teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
  • Produce detailed commissioning reports, test results, and completion documentation.
  • Support project handover and ensure all systems are energised safely and on schedule.

Requirements

  • Valid SSEN or SPEN authorisation
  • Proven track record commissioning HV / EHV substations (typically 132kV-400kV).
  • Strong understanding of protection relays, SCADA systems, and control panels.
  • Demonstrated experience working under UK DNO / TSO safety rules.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple commissioning packages concurrently.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Right to work in the UK and flexibility to travel between sites as required.

If this role is of interest to you, please get in contact with Alex at JAM as soon as possible.

Senior Public Health Engineer
Hilson Moran
London
Hybrid
Senior
£400/day - £500/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: London (Hybrid)

Day Rate: £400£500 per day (DOE) Inside IR35

Company: Hilson Moran

Hilson Moran is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering innovative design solutions across UK and international projects. We are seeking a Senior Public Health Design Engineer on a 12-month contract to support a range of complex and varied schemes.

Role Overview

You will deliver public health design services across commercial, residential and mixed-use projects, ensuring high technical standards and supporting project coordination, client communication and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver public health design work on projects of varying size and complexity.
  • Prepare and review calculations, specifications and drawings to meet client briefs.
  • Support project coordination and maintain high technical and quality standards.
  • Lead or contribute to quality control processes and project risk mitigation.
  • Support client communication, fee proposals and identification of scope changes.
  • Produce project references/presentations and help build industry relationships.

About You

  • BSc/MSc in Building Services Engineering Design; Chartered/working toward Chartership desirable.
  • Strong expertise in Public Health Engineering (water services, drainage, rainwater systems).
  • Experience across commercial, residential and mixed-use developments.
  • Knowledge of sustainable and innovative public health design solutions.
  • Strong client-facing, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Proactive, adaptable and collaborative with strong technical capability.

Skills

  • Strong presentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to review and validate technical design outputs.
  • Confident delivering complex projects and advising stakeholders.
  • Strong organisation, attention to detail and leadership capability.

We are managing this role directly and will not be engaging recruitment agencies or accepting speculative CVs.

Lead FEM Engineer
Morson Edge
Normanton
In office
Senior
£46/hour - £50/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

The job holder will:
Support the development of GFEM and DFEM projects across all Programmes
Analyse and Validate FE and Stress data while proposing design solutions that are optimised in terms of weight, cost, performance and manufacturing requirements
Deliver Static and Fatigue enablement to the Wing design teams in line with commitments and internal quality process
Deliver new GFEM and DFEM modelling solutions
Deliver digital solutions to optimise Wing structure enablement processes fostering collaboration with IA and IG transnational colleagues
Define new ways of work in line with the Airbus DDMS strategy
Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, design principles, processes, methods and manufacturing capabilities’ guidelines
Interface and communicate with relevant stakeholders
Challenge technical requirements and drive a ‘change and simple solutions’ mindset

Tasks & accountabilities
The main tasks and accountabilities will include:
Develop GFEM and DFEM activities within the team
Run and interpret FE results
Act as a focal point for FE and digital activities at Wing level defining tasks priorities, highlighting risks and propose mitigations
Deliver new FE modelling and digital solutions to shape optimised ways of work
Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the team’s tools, processes, procedures and ways of work by challenging “status quo” and proposing innovative
ideas in line with the Airbus DDMS and Wing strategy
Report operationally to the Engineering Team Leader and functionally to the Senior Engineers and Experts

Required skills
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and competences:
Educated at degree level in Aerospace Engineering
Required professional experience: 5-10 years
Knowledge and experience with FEM tools, i.e. Hyperwork, Hypermesh and MSC Nastran
FEM Signature delegation is an added advantage
Experience with the idealisation of Wing component structure with Finite Element Methodology
Knowledge of Airbus policies, methods, and tools to ensure that all analyses align to relevant airworthiness requirements
ISAMI competent user is an advantage
Knowledge and experience with UNIX based platforms would be appreciated
Dynamic individual with great team spirit, ability to clearly communicate concepts and
ideas and willingness to develop
English at negotiation level, both written and verbal

PowerOn Reliance SCADA Engineer - Wokingham - 6 months - Inside IR35
Hamilton Barnes
Wokingham
In office
Mid - Senior
£425/day
RECENTLY POSTED

We are hiring experienced PowerOn Reliance SCADA Engineers to support a major utilities programme, delivering critical system validation and integration across transmission SCADA environments. This role will focus on testing, configuration, and end-to-end validation of GE PowerOn Reliance (PoR) systems, ensuring successful deployment across complex operational landscapes.

This is a delivery-focused role requiring strong hands-on expertise in SCADA systems, integration, and testing within live or near-live power environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and execute testing and validation across GE PowerOn Reliance (PoR) SCADA and EMS systems
  • Perform functional, non-functional, and integration testing across multiple environments
  • Deliver end-to-end SCADA system validation aligned to business and operational requirements
  • Create and execute detailed test plans, scenarios, and test cases
  • Configure and support PoR components including Application Servers, Database Servers, FEP (Front End Processors), and Historian systems
  • Collaborate with system integrators, vendors, and internal delivery teams to ensure alignment with requirements
  • Support integration of SCADA systems with enterprise applications and external interfaces
  • Act as a subject matter expert across SCADA testing and validation phases
  • Work within Agile teams to support delivery, defect management, and reporting using tools such as JIRA/XRAY
  • Ensure adherence to defined test strategies, standards, and processes

Must-Have Experience

  • Strong hands-on experience with GE PowerOn Reliance (PoR) SCADA
  • Experience working within Transmission/Utilities SCADA environments
  • Proven background in SCADA testing including FAT, SIT, UAT, and integration testing
  • Experience in system validation, defect management, and test execution
  • Experience configuring and supporting SCADA/EMS environments
  • Strong knowledge of industry protocols including IEC 101, IEC 104, and IEC 61850
  • Experience integrating SCADA systems with enterprise platforms and external interfaces
  • Strong understanding of SCADA architecture, data flows, and system dependencies
  • Experience working within Agile environments using tools such as JIRA

What’s on offer?

Day Rate: £425 per day (Inside IR35)
Length: 6 months (Extension Potential)
Start: ASAP
Location: Wokingham (5 Days Onsite)

DSP Embedded Software Engineer - Software Defined Radio Datalink
Morson Edge
Stevenage
In office
Mid - Senior
£53/hour - £70/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

DSP Embedded Software Engineer – Software Defined Radio Datalink

Stevenage (onsite role) – 6 month duration – Pay rate up to £53.51 p/h PAYE basic (£61.29 p/h including holiday pay) or £70 p/h Umbrella

We are looking to recruit an Embedded Software Engineer to join our defence client in this onsite role based in Stevenage. You will be joining the growing Software team working to develop, test and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.

You will need to be able to work independently and be self-driven whilst providing some technical leadership. You will need to be very proactive and comfortable working with teams outside of the SW department, and be experienced in Digital Signal Processing techniques (SDR) and able to develop embedded SW in C. To be able to work in a lab based environment using various test tools such as scopes, logic analysers, bespoke test equipment and host based testing.

Responsibilities:

An Embedded Software C Engineer capable of developing, integrating and testing embedded Software

Producing test requirements & test scripts for Unit, Subsystem and System level testing on both host and target platforms

Running tests, analysing results and using target test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes

Documentation and Design work in UML

Integration of software components with ARM multi-core platforms, FPGA subsystems and RF transceiver interfaces

Support real-time TX/RX data processing, buffering and performance optimisation on embedded targets

Contribute to system integration and verification of Software Defined Radio (SDR) datalink capability

Requirements:

Proven ability with Digital Signal Processing and the C Programming Language

Proven ability testing software products for ARM based multi-core processing platforms

Knowledge of communications protocols (e.g. SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCI-Express)

Use of DOORS

Proven ability of test tools and techniques in both host and target environments

Use of test tools such as LDRA or equivalent for host testing

Knowledge of model-based development, either in SysML/UML

Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems such as PikeOS or FreeRTOS

Understanding of real-time embedded data handling mechanisms such as DMA, interrupts and shared memory

Exposure to wireless modulation or waveform processing concepts (desirable)

Experience working with FPGA or SDR based embedded systems (desirable)

Additional information:

Please note, due to the sensitive nature of the projects involved, all candidates must be capable of gaining a UK MOD Security Clearance to SC level. You will require a live SC before you can start.

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C++ Application Software Engineer
Certain Advantage
Bristol
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£65/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x C++ Application Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.

This role requires:

  • Strong experience in C++ application development.
  • A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
  • Experience in CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, Docker.
  • Experience of developing software for virtual environments.

Rate: £65.00 per hour
Location: Bristol
Hybrid/Remote working: The role will likely be onsite - a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine). There may be some scope for hybrid working (project dependent).
Contract: 37 Hours per week
Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’
Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview Process: One stage Video Interview

Application Software Engineer Job Description:
The team is implementing a demonstration system for a complex new Command and Control application, which extends existing concepts and logic. If the demonstration is successful, it may develop into a project for a fully operational capability.
We’re looking for an engineer who enjoys turning system needs into working software, working closely with domain specialists, and delivering capabilities in short timescales.

Responsibilities:
Application development and testing, including sophisticated business logic.
Collaborating with internal algorithm teams to integrate algorithms, implement complex transformation logic, test and verify.
Implementing and integrating interfaces with other subsystems and external simulators.
Building and extending components within an existing software application framework and deploying into a virtualised test environment.

Skill and experience required:
Experience in developing application-level software (C++, C#, Java or similar).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices.
Knowledge of Data Distribution Service (DDS) is advantageous.
Defence industry experience is advantageous.

RF Engineer
The Venari Limited
London
In office
Junior - Mid
£200/day - £300/day
RECENTLY POSTED

We are currently recruiting for a fantastic company that is growing extremely quickly and this is a great opportunity for someone to join a vastly experienced team and progress their career like no other in the market.

The Role:

  • Being a trusted advisor/go-to person on a range of mobile/wireless engineering projects
  • Being a subject matter expert in the field understanding the equipment and technologies
  • Design and test of mobile and wireless networks and all that entails
  • Designing and performing RF surveys and transmission network design and optimization
  • Preparing all client related engineering reports
  • Perform simulations / create models for RF design
  • Meet with vendors and technology suppliers to select components to be used in solutions

The Requirements:

  • Experience of RF testing & ideally PIM testing
  • A current/valid Sentinel Card/PTS.
  • Be willing to work nights
  • Commutable to central London
  • Ideally have experience of RF Testing in LU/TFL environment i.e. working in tunnels
  • Flexible and adaptable to change
  • Have the ability to challenge themselves and think outside of the box
  • A team player

Authorised to work in the UK and possesses fluent English verbal and written skills

Driving license an advantage

Driven and passionate about the telecommunications industry
Commercially aware

Why this Job:

Working with one of the most influential, respected and knowledgeable individuals within the industry

Excellent starting day rate

A minimum of 6-month contract with the likelihood of extension, possibly extending to 18-24 months.

Integration Manager SC Cleared / SC Eligible Remote
Sanderson Government and Defence
Bristol
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Position: Integration Manager
Location: Remote (1 day per week onsite in Bristol)
Day Rate: Market Rate
SC Clearance Required / SC Eligible

Join a leading global consultancy on a high-profile defence programme, where you’ll play a key role in delivering complex system integrations across a mission-critical environment. This is an opportunity for an experienced Integration Manager with deep IBM webMethods expertise to shape robust, secure, and scalable integration solutions.

What you’ll be doing

  • Designing and delivering integrations across applications, databases, and third-party services
  • Performing data mapping, transformation, and optimisation of integration workflow
  • Monitoring, troubleshooting, and enhancing system performance and reliability
  • Collaborating with developers, analysts, and key stakeholders
  • Documenting integration processes and best practices
  • Building and maintaining services on webMethods Integration Server
  • Designing REST and SOAP APIs using IBM webMethods

What you’ll bring

  • Strong hands-on experience with IBM webMethods (Integration Server, Designer/Developer, API Gateway)
  • Solid understanding of REST/SOAP services, JSON, XML, and flat-file processing
  • Experience with flow services, pipelines, and basic programming logic (Java beneficial)
  • Good database knowledge (SQL, JDBC)
  • Strong grasp of middleware, APIs, and system integration principles
  • Bonus: Experience with Maximo or Oracle platforms

To learn more, please do reach out to Tom Royston via email on

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Contract Controls Engineer
Samuel Frank
Wakefield
In office
Junior - Mid
£45/hour - £50/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Controls Engineer Contract Yorkshire Outside IR35 6 months initially - £45-£50 per hour

+++Headlines outside IR35, immediate start, full order book, strong pipeline of projects+++

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Controls Engineer on a contract basis to join a well-established special purpose machine manufacturer based in Yorkshire.

This contract role will suit a Controls Engineer with strong commissioning and installation experience, particularly within special purpose machinery environments, with additional experience of motion control systems. This is a hands-on role, not a full-time desk-based position, so will suit a Controls Engineer who is comfortable working on the shop floor and has come from a practical, time-served apprenticeship background. The successful Controls Engineer will be required on site in Yorkshire five days per week, with occasional longer periods of site work.

Key skills and experience required for the Controls Engineer contract position include

  • Strong commissioning and installation experience on special purpose machinery projects
  • Proven Siemens PLC experience, ideally with S7-1500 / TIA Portal
  • Experience of motion control systems including servo drives, positioning systems and synchronisation
  • Experience of working with Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLCs would be advantageous
  • Hands-on approach with the ability to work effectively on the shop floor during build, install and commissioning phases
  • Likely to have completed a time-served apprenticeship or have a strong practical engineering background
  • Ability to interrogate, modify, tweak and enhance existing PLC code
  • Support full system commissioning through to successful FAT and SAT
  • Experience of working on customer sites, including fault finding and resolving issues under pressure
  • Ability to work closely with mechanical and electrical teams during installation and commissioning phases
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight project deadlines
  • There will be an expectation to complete site-based commissioning phases lasting approximately three to four weeks at a time, typically once every six months.

The successful Controls Engineer will play a key role in delivering commissioning and installation activities across a range of projects, with a strong focus on complex motion control performance, ensuring systems are operational, optimised and handed over successfully.

Please apply today for an immediate response.

Contract Electronics Engineer
Redline Group Ltd
Letchworth Garden City
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£50/hour - £60/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

The Redline Group is working in partnership with our client to assist them in searching for a Contract Electronics Engineer to support a 9-12 month redesign assignment, working on a hybrid basis with 1-2 days on-site each week in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, plus occasional travel to external EMC test houses.

Our Letchworth, Hertfordshire based client develops specialist, high-reliability electronic technology used in demanding environments. They require an experienced Contract Electronics Engineer to take full ownership of a major analogue redesign project after a legacy product failed high-level EMC testing.

The successful contractor will lead the redesign, troubleshooting, testing and delivery of a compliant solution.

You will be responsible for analogue circuit development, managing EMC investigations and testing, working with in-house PCB and mechanical teams, and ensuring the redesigned unit meets rigorous environmental and EMC standards.

Key Skills Required - Contract Electronics Engineer (Analogue / EMC):

Strong analogue electronics design background
Proven EMC experience (military/automotive standard preferred)
Understanding of mechanical/environmental factors such as shock, vibration and shielding
Must be eligible for SC Clearance
Must hold a valid driving licence and be able to travel to EMC test houses (various UK locations)

As our client is considered exempt for IR35 purposes, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing IR35 status, should you wish to operate via your own PSC.

For more information or to apply for the Contract Electronics Engineer opportunity based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, please contact Maddie Ramsden - Email: (url removed), DDI: (phone number removed)

Field Engineer (Welding/Mechanical)
Mactech Energy Group
Bridgwater
In office
Junior - Mid
£327/day - £458/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Field Engineer (Welding/Mechanical)

Pay: £327.95 PAYE or £ 458.80 Umbrella

Location: Somerset, HPC site - 5 days on site, possibility of working on weekends

Job ID: 1799

Principal Accountabilities

The Field Engineer is responsible for the surveillance of quality compliance within the designated section of the Works in accordance with surveillance strategy requirements.

The Field Engineer will report to the Construction Superintendent for day to day guidance. The Field Engineer will input into site wide management issues and a high level of interaction and coordination with other operational members of the site wide team will be required. In addition to reporting and liaising responsibilities, the Field Engineer will be required to adhere to (and suggest enhancements and improvements to) company policies, procedures and protocols for construction, health & safety and other functions.

The Field Engineer will be required to;

  • Check the Works are constructed in accordance with the Contractor’s Work Information and notify the Construction Superintendent of deviation and non-conformance request requirements.
  • Submit details of any non-conformance request requirements to assist in the issuing of non-conformance reports.
  • Proactively communicate with other stakeholders of the considered scope of work, maintain good communication links and ensure surveillance is timely reported.
  • Contribute surveillance information to support KPI indicators.
  • Endeavour to identify potential Quality issues before they arrive to enable mitigating actions
  • Support team instructions to take temporary measures to mitigate and keep works safe and within Quality standards. Follow up by taking appropriate and proportionate action (e.g. issue communications, call meetings) to prevent the halt of works
  • Ensure design decisions are not taken “in the field” by EDF Energy or contractors but are considered and approved via the formal Quality Process in place.
  • Enhance the team with a good perspective of current and future site activities.
  • Ensure tasks are developed to quality in accordance with the company’s requirement for health, safety and environment.

Develop and maintain an understanding of contractual Technical Requirements, construction drawings, construction activities, Quality Control Plans and Quality Inspection Records

  • Ensure and monitor that Quality Inspection Records are taken and agreed before Works are covered up
  • Review Contractor performance against the authorised Quality Control Plan

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Required:

  • Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Welding qualifications or equivalent vocational training and experience
  • Broad knowledge and wide understanding of the Engineering Construction industry, materials, trades methods and legal requirements
  • Excellent organisation, delegation, and good communication skills (knowledge of French can be an advantage).
  • Proven experience of writing diaries which are accurate, concise and with relevance to the particular form of contract.
  • Proven track record of working within a large construction team.
  • Good attention to detail when checking work and materials. And the ability to maintain quality standards in a high-pressure environment.
  • Able to establish appropriate working relationships with the contractors.
  • Working knowledge of relevant British & European standards, construction and design codes/guidelines such as RCC-M, BS EN and ASME.
  • Knowledge of the documentation used in safety critical construction and fabrication environments such as Inspection and Test Plans, End of Erection Status Reports.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate experience working or studying the fields of metallurgy, welding, and NDT.
  • Experience in weld inspection on large construction projects.

Desirable:

  • A welding inspector qualification (e.g. CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent) as well as a basic ‘appreciation of NDT’ qualification is strongly desirable. The candidate may be supported through these qualifications if they have the right profile.
  • Higher level qualifications in both welding (CSWIP 3.2, IWS etc.) and NDT (PCN or equivalent) would be desirable although are not essential for the fulfilment of this role.
  • Experience in large power plant design, manufacture and construction.
  • Good working knowledge of Quality Management practices, methods and processes.
  • Knowledge of the fabrication and installation of pressure systems.
Maintenance Engineer
Gap Technical Ltd
Wales
In office
Junior - Mid
£40/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

£40p/h
Days / Nights
Location: Flint
gap technical are proud to be representing a market-leading manufacturing business in their search for an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to support operations at their site near Flint
The Role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the manufacturing process by responding to breakdowns, carrying out planned maintenance, and driving continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities

  • Respond promptly and effectively to equipment breakdowns, ensuring minimal downtime
  • Carry out planned and preventative maintenance activities
  • Fault-find efficiently using machine history, documentation, and diagnostics
  • Take ownership of a nominated production area
  • Identify, correct, and modify recurring machine faults
  • Work closely with production teams to maintain strong working relationships
  • Train operational staff in minor maintenance tasks and assist with major repairs
  • Ensure all machinery is maintained to a high engineering standard
  • Actively contribute to reducing downtime and improving engineering processes

About You

  • Time-served Electrical engineering apprenticeship (preferred)
  • Electrical bias with strong hands-on experience
  • Proven experience with:
    • 3 Phase Electrical Systems
    • Motors, Drives, Safety Relays & PLC’S
    • Packaging machinery
  • Background in FMCG / Print / Packaging manufacturing is advantageous but not essential
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to plan and organise workload effectively
  • Flexible approach to shift patterns (days, nights, weekends)

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to work with a market-leading manufacturing business
  • Varied and challenging role in a fast-paced environment

Apply
Please send your CV via the Apply Now option on the website.
If you have any questions about this role or would like to discuss other opportunities, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical, who are operating as an employment business. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the role.
Closing Date: 27/04/2026

Embedded Software Engineer
Certain Advantage
Bristol
In office
Mid - Senior
£68/hour

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.

Rate: £68.00 per hour
Location: Bristol
Hybrid/Remote working: The role will be onsite - a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine)
Contract: 37 Hours per week
Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’
Duration: 6 months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview Process: One stage Video Interview

Embedded Software Engineer Job Description:
We are a world leader in missile and missile systems, seeking a highly capable and adaptable Embedded Software Engineer to join our Development Facility in Bristol. As part of our growing dynamic Software team, you will develop the latest mission-critical defence systems. You will work as part of a medium-sized team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.
The role will involve software development and the integration testing of the target hardware containing the software under test and suitable skills in this area will be expected.

Responsibilities:
The responsibilities for this role are:

  1. Development on Linux of Embedded Real Time software using C++ in a multi-threaded Application to software requirements & ICDs.
  2. Write functional tests and conduct integration testing with the target hardware.
  3. Adhering to the agreed Project Planning and Quality processes.
  4. Use JIRA for project management and issue tracking
  5. The role will involve working within a lab environment running software on target hardware.

Skillset/experience required:

  1. Significant experience of developing and debugging Real Time Software Products using C/C++.
  2. Considerable experience of Rhapsody UML or other model-driven development tool.
  3. Extensive experience in developing functional and integration tests as well as simulation and hardware testing.
  4. Proven experience of developing and testing software to requirements and ICD’s.
  5. Competent with MS Office tools/DOORS, for reviewing and updating technical documentation.
  6. Working understanding of configuration management tools such as RTC/EWM.
  7. Knowledge of Python/Ada/FreeRTOS would be highly beneficial
Advanced Manufacturing Support Engineer (Hiring Immediately)
JLR
Burntwood
In office
Junior - Mid
£47,344/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

REQ ID: 130020
JOB TITLE: Integrated Manufacturing Technician
SALARY: £47,344 + Shift Allowance

POSTING START DATE: 20/03/2026

POSTING END DATE: 03/04/2026

LOCATION: Wolverhampton

In the Manufacturing team at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you’ll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting-edge technology, and problem-solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high-quality production. Fuel the exceptional.

In this multi-skilled role, you will have a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled, dynamic maintenance team based at our brand-new state of the art manufacturing facility in Wolverhampton. You’ll deliver excellence by providing engineering maintenance support to all manufacturing assets and equipment. Our manufacturing technologies includes automated equipment comprising of robots, automated welding and joining equipment, laser joining systems, automated conveyors, complex tooling, and fixturing and lifting equipment.

Whether you’re an electrical engineer, mechanical engineer or a multiskilled engineer, you will receive all the training and support you require to build on your current qualifications and experience. The role will offer you the chance to gain some of the industry’s best training including Siemens Training, Kuka Robotics Training and also ABB Robotics Training. You will also have the chance to work in one of the most modern and cleanest factories in the area where people really enjoy their work.

You will be working on machinery that is being used to build Battery Packs, Electric Drive Units and other Electrification machinery. You will be part of the growing world of electric cars and helping JLR to continue to grow in this area.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As part of the Maintenance team you will be:

  • First response to breakdowns and controls to deliver minimal down time using safe working practices
  • Carrying out PM checks, running checks and ensure completion to schedule
  • Implementing permanent corrective actions to reoccurring issues
  • Carrying out weekend/shutdown work and deliver projects as per business requirements
  • Willingness to undertake training as and when required by the business

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

  • A relevant Level 3 NVQ/BTEC/City and Guilds in Engineering

  • Significant experience with in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience with CNC Machining Centres, Systems and Procedures including Conveyor systems, Gantry and auxiliary equipment, Machining Aluminium or Steel, or previous experience in a Maintenance profession in a high volume production environment

  • Good working knowledge of Siemens PLC’s and Electrical fault finding techniques

    Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the role is not eligible for sponsorship.

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

  • Discounted car purchase scheme (open to family members, too)
  • A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available.
  • A competitive pension
  • A JLR company performance-related bonus
  • An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning.
  • Access to open, employee-led support and social networks

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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