33 jobs found in Chigwell

Are you a CEM with previous experience working on major projects? Are you looking for your next ongoing contract? We are supporting a leading contractor delivering works on HS2, one of the UK's largest and most complex rail infrastructure schemes. This is an opportunity for an experienced CEM to step into a major project environment, replacing an existing contractor and providing strong engineering leadership across rail systems works. Location: Old Oak Common, London Working arrangements: Hybrid working, 1/2 day WFH Rate: £550pd (inside IR35) Duration: Ongoing Responsibilities: ·Act as Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) under NR/L2/RSE/02009 ·Lead engineering assurance and integration across multidisciplinary rail packages ·Interface with HS2, principal contractors, designers and key stakeholders ·Oversee technical governance, design approvals and compliance ·Support delivery across complex, high-value infrastructure works Requirements: ·Proven experience operating...

Assembly Technician, Ware, Stanstead Abbotts up to £15p/hr doe (Inside IR35 contract) Hours - Monday-Thursday 8-5. Fridays 8-2.30 (but could change in 2026) contract until 22/5/26 Responsible for assembling parts and components to build mechanical or electrical products. Read and interpret engineering drawings, assemble parts and components accurately, test the assembled components and report any faults. Ensure that the products meet quality and safety standards. This role also involves testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing any issues that may arise. The successful Assembly Technician must be able to work safely and efficiently with hand tools, power tools, machinery, and other equipment. They must also possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Duties and responsibilities Assemble components in accordance with technical drawings. Test completed assemblies for correct operation. Perform basic maintenance on machinery and equipment. Identify and...

New Opportunity for a Site Manager in Cricklewood! Role: Site Manager (Shafting/Tunneling)- Thames Water Project (Location: Cricklewood Rate: £475 p/d (Inside IR35/Umbrella PAYE) Duration: 18 Months+ (Ongoing) Sector: Water/Wastewater Bias: Civil Engineering (Shafting/Tunneling) Are you an experienced Site Manager with expertise in shafting or tunneling? Join us in Cricklewood for a prestigious Thames Water pumping station project! About the Role: As a Site Manager, you will be a key player in delivering a major pumping station refurbishment project. Located at the Cricklewood Pumping Station, a site with significant recent works, your role will involve overseeing the installation of upgrades to the pumping infrastructure, structural repairs, and various other site enhancements. You will also manage shafting and tunneling works as part of this critical upgrade for Thames Water. Key Responsibilities: ·Lead and manage site teams in delivering a complex Thames Water...

Job Title: XR Engineer Location: Dunton, Essex (Minimum 4 days onsite) Rate: £29.59ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) – Increasing to £38.38ph via an Umbrella company (Insite IR35) after 13 weeks Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until December 2026) Hours: Standard 37.5 Hours Per Week XR Engineer - Extended Reality Position description: * XR Review Leadership: Prepare, manage, and facilitate immersive XR reviews (Powerwall, HMD, and Desktop) for internal and external customers to support Attribute Assessments and Program Gateway Reviews. * Data & Workflow Management: Manage the department's operational metrics and workflow systems. Utilize PowerBI, Excel, and SharePoint to maintain dashboards that track project status and efficiency. * Data Pipeline: Use Teamcenter to extract complex CAD data, clean and optimize models, and maintain up-to-date variants within Autodesk VRED to ensure production-ready visualizations. * Tool Development:...

XR Engineer 9-month initial contract Based in Essex (4 days pw onsite) £29.59ph - £38.38ph (Inside IR35) *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within, the UK* About the company I am currently recruiting on behalf of an automotive OEM, based in Essex, who are looking for an XR Engineer to join their team. Job Description As XR Engineer, your main responsibilities will include: XR Review Leadership Data & Workflow Management Data Pipeline Tool Development Continuous Improvement Qualifications/Skills needed Knowledge of the Clients' internal systems, specifically Teamcenter and VisMockUp. Deep understanding of Autodesk VRED and Game Engine tools Experience coding in Python or C++ Strong understanding of LLMs Background in IT hardware, networking, and XR hardware systems Why work through Contechs? Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy....

Are you an Electrical Project Manager with experience working on aviation infrastructure?   Contract Rate: £(Apply online only)/day Inside IR35 / CIS (via Umbrella Provider)   Location: Stansted - Hybrid Working   Contract Length: 12 month contract.   We're seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead the delivery of aviation infrastructure projects across operational airports. You will be involved with ground lighting as well as substation fit-outs. Core Responsibilities: ·Lead planning, programming and end-to-end project delivery. ·Manage stakeholders including airport authorities, contractors and regulators. ·Ensure compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization, Civil Aviation Authority and CAP 168 standards. ·Manage budgets, variations, forecasting and risk registers. ·Coordinate works around operational constraints (closures, NOTAMs, possessions). ·Oversee commissioning, handover and full project documentation. Essential Experience:...

Are you an Electrical Site Manager with experience working on aviation infrastructure?   Contract Rate: £(Apply online only)/day Inside IR35 / CIS (via Umbrella Provider)   Location: Stansted - Site-based   Contract Length: 12 month contract.   We're seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to lead the site delivery of aviation infrastructure projects across operational airports. You will be involved with ground lighting installation as well as substation fit-outs. Core Responsibilities: ·Manage day-to-day site operations on airfield & AGL projects. ·Supervise subcontractors and ensure works are delivered safely and to programme. ·Enforce compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization and Civil Aviation Authority regulations. ·Review and implement RAMS, permits and airside safety controls (FOD, vehicle access). ·Coordinate works around runway/taxiway closures, NOTAMs and night possessions. ·Oversee installation, testing and commissioning...

Principal Structural Engineer 12 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with Finite Element (FE) methods? Do you have experience in Static, Dynamic, or Fatigue analysis? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If the answer is yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Principal Structural Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! You will be involved in: Ensuring that products deliver the necessary performance against key structural requirements Your skillset may include: Proven ability to carry out structural analysis through the application of hand calculations and Finite Element (FE) methods Proven experience in the Altair FE toolset is preferred, although...

Electronics Design Engineer 12 Month Contract Based in Stevenage Offering £58ph Inside IR35 Do you have strong experience in Electronic Design? Do you have experience throughout the product lifecycle? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Electronics Design Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! You will be involved in: Developing cutting-edge electronic solutions Responsibility for the quality and performance of the electronic solution together with providing cost and schedule updates to a project manager Electronic design capability throughout the product life cycle Implement technical solutions will range across the Power and Analogue...

Configuration Engineer 6 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £50ph Inside IR35 As the Configuration Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Responsible for supporting the Configuration Manager of any given Project, including responsibility for the Product definition and/or Configuration Management Your skillset may include: Knowledge regarding principles of Configuration Management Communicate with stakeholders Promote the Configuration Management group with internal customers Awareness of relevant internal and external customer requirements and standards High degree of IT literacy Reflection of engineering input, through the engineering change process Managing on behalf of project, the correct design...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supply Chain Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days onsite per week 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) Supply Chain Manager Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join ISP in the Equipment's team. The successful candidate will bring their experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management. As a team, we work across all programmes in a changing environment, managing and implementing both mature and new technologies. Responsibilities /Skillset/experience required Internal and external assessment skills/knowledge;...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 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: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. 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) Mechanical Design Engineer - Military Packaging Design 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...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Structural Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.     Candidates with a FE / FEA background ( Structural Engineer / Structural Analysis / Stress Engineer ) ideally from the Defence / Aerospace industry would be suitable for this position. Rate: £50.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  a 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is possible. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Principal Structural Engineer Job Description: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Missile Test Architect subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference)   Hybrid / Remote working: This role is a hybrid role, 1-2 days a week possibly in lab up to 3 in first weeks 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) Missile Test Architect Job Description: The department are looking for experienced test equipment engineers that want to use their knowledge in a system/sub system management role. The role includes determining the project test equipment needs, managing the requirements for test equipment and managing the development through delivery and into service. In this role, you will be responsible for the projects test equipment and...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Systems Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.  The department are looking for Systems Engineers ideally from the defence / aerospace background.  Previous experience of DOORS is required. Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella).  Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol or Stevenage (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 2-3 days per week (this could reduce once up to speed in the role). A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).  Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Airborne Launcher Functional Systems Engineer Job Description: Analyse high level design documentation to elaborate and capture...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a High Speed Digital Design Engineer subcontractor.   Rate: £58.00 - £80 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role can be a mix of onsite and remote working Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Job Description: As part of a large team of analogue and digital electronics design engineers, you will be responsible for the electronics design and development of high speed MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions targeting SDR, radar signal processing and sensor fusion applications. As Digital Design Engineer you will support the Technical Lead/Architect in collaboration with the systems, software, firmware, mechanical and...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bolton is currently looking to recruit 4x Supplier Quality Engineers.   A strong background of Supplier Quality Engineering / Auditing is required.  Defence, Aerospace or Automotive industries would be great.   Rate: £45.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bolton – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be 1-2 days per week onsite and the rest working remote Duration: 6 or 12 Months initially with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Supplier Quality Engineers Job Description:   An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Quality auditor to join the Supplier Quality Assurance team, supporting assurance of Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical suppliers   This...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bolton is currently looking to recruit a UK Environmental Sustainability Lead.   Rate: £70.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bolton – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite (likely 3 days per week) and remote working Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   UK Environmental Sustainability Lead Job Description:   Defence is necessary for peaceful prosperity. By doing business responsibly, the company supports their people, local communities and our planet. The company has a Strategy for ESG, Sustainability and Social Value, and is seeking an experienced and practical environmental professional, to lead delivery and reporting of...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage (the role can be a split of working Onsite and Working From Home) is currently looking to recruit a number of Electronics Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.    Electronic Design Engineers with excellent skills in Analogue Design or Digital Design or Power Design or FPGA are sought after.    Job Title: Electronics Design Engineer Rate: £58 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: This role will involve some remote working opportunities Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Electronics Design Engineer Job Description: The Electronic Engineering function is a friendly and supportive environment. Within the function, you will be working with other engineers who have a collective wealth of...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Safety Engineer Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  (The role will be split of working Onsite and Working From Home).    Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: £80ph (Umbrella) Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be 2-3 days per week onsite and 2-3 days working from home. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview.   Safety Engineer Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for an engineer to exploit their safety engineering skills to influence the safety aspects of one of our technically complex products. While exploring the boundaries of best practice, this will involve...