16 jobs found in Blandford Forum

Contract Lead Engineers - Air-to-Air Refuelling & Actuation Systems 📍 Wimborne, Dorset (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) 📅 Contract £70.00/hr UMB (Inside IR35) We're working with a prominent aerospace organisation, currently looking to engage two experienced Contract Lead Engineers specialising in Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) and Actuation Systems. This is a fantastic chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology alongside world-class aircraft manufacturers. Note: Preference for candidates with an Avionics background for the AAR position. About the Role As a Lead Engineer, you'll take ownership of engineering activities across the entire product lifecycle - from requirements capture to system qualification. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the design, development, integration, and verification of complex systems Planning, managing, and executing engineering activities, reviews, and project milestones Collaborating with customers, suppliers, and internal...

Contract C++ Software Engineer – Inside IR35 Avanti Recruitment is looking for a C++ Software Engineer to support long-term defence projects involving real-time processing, high-performance computing and mission-critical software. Prior defence experience is preferred, and experience with sonar or signal processing will be highly advantageous. You’ll be working in a C++-focused environment across system design, algorithm development, optimisation, simulation/modelling and complex data handling. Key Skills * C++ * UML * TCP/IP network * Linux * Open Architectures * Databases / SQL Additional Details * Onsite requirement * SC clearance required to start * Sole UK nationality required * 6-month contract with extensions expected * Inside IR35 If you are currently available, match the description and are interested, please apply online today

Automation Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working in Corsham 2 days a week on site +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential +£550 - £625 a day +Inside IR35 We're looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced, Agile delivery team supporting large-scale, multi-vendor infrastructure environments. You'll play a key role in developing automated solutions, building robust web services, and ensuring consistent, secure deployment across complex architectures. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, streamlining processes, and working collaboratively within high-performing technical teams. Essential Skills & Experience To be considered, candidates must have at least 12 months of hands-on experience within the last 3 years in: Creating PHP and JavaScript web services Consuming REST-based web services Consuming SOAP-based web services Automated deployment of server, network, and storage technologies across multiple...

Infrastructure Automation Engineer +6 months +Hybrid working in Corsham 2 days a week on site +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential +£550 - £625 a day +Inside IR35 Key Skills: + Strong Infrastructure background + Scripting in Powershell, PHP and Javascript We're looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced, Agile delivery team supporting large-scale, multi-vendor infrastructure environments. You'll play a key role in developing automated solutions, building robust web services, and ensuring consistent, secure deployment across complex architectures. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, streamlining processes, and working collaboratively within high-performing technical teams. Essential Skills & Experience To be considered, candidates must have at least 12 months of hands-on experience within the last 3 years in: Creating PHP and JavaScript web services Consuming REST-based web services...

SC Cleared ITIL Service Transition Manager Location: Corsham – Onsite 2-3 days per week. Duration: 6 months + Rate: £575 - £625 per day (inside IR35) Our client, Defence client requires an ITIL Service Transition Manager working onsite in Corsham 2-3 days per week. Key responsibilities: * Planning and coordination: Create and manage the overall plan for transitioning services and coordinate the necessary resources and activities across different teams. * Change management: Manage the lifecycle of all changes to IT services, ensuring they are implemented with minimum disruption. * Operational readiness: Ensure that new or changed services are ready for operation by confirming they meet criteria for operational acceptance, testing, and performance evaluation. * Process implementation: Define and implement the processes for service transition, release, and operational acceptance. * Risk and performance evaluation: Evaluate the performance and risks associated with...

Automation Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working in Corsham 2 days a week on site +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential +£550 - £625 a day +Inside IR35 We're looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced, Agile delivery team supporting large-scale, multi-vendor infrastructure environments. You'll play a key role in developing automated solutions, building robust web services, and ensuring consistent, secure deployment across complex architectures. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, streamlining processes, and working collaboratively within high-performing technical teams. Essential Skills & Experience To be considered, candidates must have at least 12 months of hands-on experience within the last 3 years in: Creating PHP and JavaScript web services Consuming REST-based web services Consuming SOAP-based web services Automated deployment of server, network, and storage technologies across multiple...

Project Manager - Inside IR35 Job Purpose To support the Service Director and Strategic Manager in the development and delivery of a programme of travel, transport and highway infrastructure schemes as part of the client's capital investment programme. This will include delivering and managing a portfolio of work packages, utilising robust project management approaches, engaging and managing multiple relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the local community and maintaining effective communication channels in support of the projects. There are two roles, each of which will have it's own areas of responsibility. 1st role will focus on: 1. DfT Safer Roads scheme 2. Active travel schemes linked to Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIP) 3. Equalities Act and Pedestrian Improvements 2nd role will focus on: 1. Surface Water Drainage Schemes 2. Schemes related to the active landslip area in and around the South Wight. Job...

Job title: Fire Safety Advisor IR35 Status: Inside of IR35 Start date: TBC ASAP Duration: Contract (Long-term) Salary/ Pay rate/ Benefits: up to 280 PAYE / 360 UMB (Daily rate equivalent of approx. 70k/pa) DOE Location: Site based, HPC Job Purpose / Overview The Fire Safety Advisor is part of a team of specialist fire safety and compliance professionals reporting to the Fire Safety Manager. The main purpose of the job is to provide advice and guidance on fire safety matters to the Principal Contractor to ensure fire safety standards are set and assure the maintenance of these standards across the project. The post holder will also support and promote the development of a positive Fire safety culture amongst a wide array of Contractors and stakeholders, support the development and implementation of fire safety systems and policies, performing audits and inspections, undertaking fire risk assessments, report on fire safety maters to relevant personnel and committees,...

Materials Planner Location: Bristol Contract Rate: £24.60 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months Play a Key Role in Keeping Rail Projects Moving Are you an experienced materials professional with strong supply chain expertise? This is your chance to join a fast-paced rail project environment where your planning and organisational skills will ensure critical components and materials are available when needed. The Role As a Materials Planner, you’ll be responsible for ensuring optimum material availability for major rail maintenance projects. Using MRP/ERP systems, you’ll plan, track, and manage stock levels, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly. Key Responsibilities • Raise and process purchase order requisitions in line with delegated authority and purchasing procedures. • Place material orders through SAP and maintain accurate BOM trackers daily. • Monitor forward planning needs and ensure orders meet lead times. •...

Configuration Management Engineer - Bristol UK, Hybrid. Our Aerospace client based in Bristol UK, require an additional Configuration Management Engineer to further support their programs, civil and defence. Candidates need good Configuration Engineering experience preferably with strong aerospace knowledge. These roles will be on a Contract basis for 12 month initial duration, Inside IR35 PAYE. Duties and Responsibilities: Configuration Management functions  including product change management, planning, identification, status account and verification. Role to provide support to both existing and future development programmes along with the configuration management CM requirements, including but not limited to: • Identifying technical problems and applying/integrating solutions. • Identifying improvements and support the creation of work instructions,        procedures, technical manuals, and guidelines, • Supporting the creation of technical solutions against...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days per week onsite and 1 day remote (flexible on start and finish time) 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) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.      Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days per week onsite and 1 day remote (flexible on start and finish time) 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) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Product Assurance Engineer / Quality Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role can be based from either the companies Stevenage or Bristol site, depending on your preference.  The role will be predominantly working from home with just one day onsite.   Job Title: Product Assurance Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol site, depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: 1 day per week onsite 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) Product Assurance Engineer Job Description: Future Systems (Research & Development) Responsibilities Leadership in Bid Work & Quality Planning (QP) Lead quality assurance input into bid and proposal work, ensuring product assurance...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an RF Systems Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  Job Title: RF Systems Engineer Rate: £80.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite. A 4 day week is also possible (Monday to Thursday) Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) RF Systems Engineer Job Description: The Data Link Systems department is responsible for the systems design of the Data Link that maintains communication with a missile product as it completes its mission. The Data Link systems team require an RF systems engineer to support work on the Sea Venom program. Sea Venom is a helicopter launched anti Corvette/FIAC weapon system consisting of platform...

Safety & Environmental Compliance Engineer Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire (Hybrid – 3 days on-site) Contract: 6 months (likely extension) Rates: Up to £70 an hour (Inside IR35 via umbrella)  Security Clearance: SC required prior to start Overview We’re seeking an experienced Safety & Environmental Compliance Engineer to join a leading defence and communications engineering organisation in Portsmouth. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance across multiple engineering projects — supporting delivery through the full lifecycle and ensuring all programmes meet MOD and EU standards. You’ll work closely with multi-disciplinary project teams, providing technical leadership, regulatory oversight, and clear safety guidance within a complex engineering environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain Safety and Environmental Management Plans (SEMP) and Safety & Environmental Cases (SECR) in accordance with UK...

Lead Design Engineer - Filton, A Design Concession Approver (T200) We're seeking a Design Concession Approver (T200) to strengthen the Wing Plant Engineering Team in Filton, UK (with flexibility to work at Broughton). What you'll do: Lead design investigations and deliver robust technical solutions for manufacturing non‑conformance. Drive structural & systems modifications to improve cost, rate, and quality. Guiding technical governance and ensuring airworthiness. Collaborate across plants and supply chains.What we're looking for: C A motivated, resilient engineer who thrives in complex environments and communicates with clarity. Proven ability to deliver on time, cost, and quality while embracing change.Why join? This is a Contract role, Inside IR35. Hybrid working (minimum 3 days on site per week). Flexible day shift pattern. Opportunity to work at Filton or Broughton.Ready to engineer solutions that keep wings in the sky? Apply now and make your mark on the future of...