38 jobs found in Dorking

We are seeking an experienced Planner to support complex defence programmes. This role involves developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, conducting schedule analysis, and providing risk-informed forecasts aligned with defence governance. The Senior Planner will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Commercial, and Risk teams to ensure schedules reflect scope, cost, risk, and resource constraints while adhering to regulatory standards. Planner (Defence Programmes) Location: New Malden 2/3 days per week Contract: Full Time Contract - 12 Months Salary/Rate: £55 Per Hour Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain integrated, resource- and cost-loaded schedules throughout the project lifecycle (design, manufacture, test, etc.). Provide schedule performance analysis, including critical path, float, dependencies, and milestones. Support Earned Value Management (EVM) and change management processes. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure...

I am looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join my fantastic aerospace client based in Farnborough on a 6-month contract. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of electrical products across multiple Zephyr programme. You will help generate and maintain the digital design record, collaborating closely with both internal teams and external manufacturing and installation partners. Role: Electrical Design Engineer Pay £27.82 per hour via umbrella Contract: 37 Hours a week, Inside IR35 Location: Farnborough Security Clearance: BPSS Main activities of role: - Support Avionics and Systems Engineering teams in developing and maintaining the production design record for new concepts and design changes. Produce detailed electrical design solutions using SolidWorks Electrical. Select appropriate electrical components to satisfy schematic and system level requirements. Act as a key contact for electrical design queries...

Junior Electrical Design Engineer + 6 month initial contract + Hybrid working for Farnborough + £28 per hour Inside IR35 Key Skills: + SolidWorks + PDM Systems Come work witrh a global leader in Stratospace. Based in Farnborough, the company manufactures, operates, and delivers services with its solar-powered, stratospheric platform. It's persistence enables continuous flight for months at a time. Its current flight-time record of over 67 days in the stratosphere. From above 60,000+ft, or 20km above ground, it can deliver several applications including direct-to-device connectivity and high-resolution Earth observation. Key Responsibilities Support Avionics and Systems Engineering teams in developing and maintaining the production design record for new concepts and design changes. Produce detailed electrical design solutions using SolidWorks Electrical. Select appropriate electrical components to satisfy schematic and system level requirements. Act as a key contact for...

Power Electronics Engineer Location: London Contract: 12 months Rate: £50 DOE (Inside IR35) We’re looking for an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to support development of high-voltage DC power systems used in critical infrastructure. This is a hands-on design role, working on high voltage DC-DC converters and high voltage circuits in a high-reliability environment. Expect to be onsite regularly due to lab-based work. Key Experience Required * Strong power electronics design (DC-DC converters * Experience designing high-voltage DC-DC converters * Proven end-to-end hardware development * Strong understanding of SMPS control loops, stability and compensation * Simulation experience (LTspice, PLECS or similar) * PCB design (Altium, Zuken or similar) Nice to Have * Experience with high-power or HVDC systems * EMC / compliance experience * Background in regulated or high-reliability sectors Please send CV for submission

London | Hybrid | Inside Ir35 Duration: 6 months Advance TRS are currently partnering with a reputable engineering consultancy and are in the search for a Chartered Senior Structural Engineer to join their building design team, working on a range of high profile projects. The client are a market leader and a specialist within multidisciplinary design, delivering complex building solutions across sectors such as aviation, defence, public sector work and power This role will involve leading structural design from concept through to delivery, while also taking on project responsibility and engaging with wider design teams. This is a contract position who would suit someone who is Chartered and can hit the ground running and take ownership of their projects. Requirements: Chartered Engineer (CEng, MICE or MIStructE) Experience across aviation, defence, public sector, or power projects Strong understanding of current civil and structural design codes and standards Confident in...

Contract Senior Structural Engineer Location: London (Hybrid Working) Rate: Up to c£50 per hour (Experience dependant) Contract Length: 6 Months Start Date: Immediate IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Opportunity A leading international engineering consultancy based in Central London is seeking an experienced Contract Senior Structural Engineer to join their team on a high-profile, technically challenging portfolio of projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on design-focused engineer with a strong background in building structures to work within a respected global consultancy delivering complex and prestigious schemes across the UK and internationally. Key Responsibilities You will play a pivotal role in the technical delivery of a wide range of projects, including: * High-rise building developments * Major commercial and retail structures * Hotels and museum projects * Sports and entertainment complexes The role is heavily design-led and will involve producing...

Contract Senior Structural Engineer London | Immediate Start | Up to c£50 p/h | 6-Month Rolling Contract | Inside IR35 Are you a highly experienced Structural Engineer ready to make your mark on a landmark international project? A leading global engineering consultancy based in Central London is seeking a Contract Senior Structural Engineer to join their team immediately, playing a key role in the delivery of a major overseas airport development. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a technically complex, high-profile infrastructure project within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will provide critical design input on a prestigious international airport project, contributing to large-scale structural solutions that demand precision, creativity, and technical excellence. We are looking for a senior-level professional with: * 8–10+ years’ building structures design experience * Strong technical expertise in steel and reinforced concrete (RC) design *...

Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) Contract Duration: 3-6 months+ Salary: £38-45 per hour (Inside IR35) About the Role We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to provide interim support while permanent staff are recruited. This contract role will involve working across a range of sectors, including aviation, power, defence, life sciences, and public sector projects. You will be assigned to one sector at a time and will not be expected to deliver across multiple sectors concurrently. You will need to bring your strong technical knowledge and experience to quickly assume responsibility for projects and ensure delivery meets the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: ·Provide structural engineering expertise across various projects. ·Collaborate with engineers and technicians within the immediate team (approximately 50) and the wider team (approximately 170 across all regions). ·Ensure designs comply with current C&S design codes and...

Infrastructure Protection – Works Inspector Business Area: Infrastructure Protection Project: Third Party / External Development Works (TfL Infrastructure Interface) Pay Rate £400 per day (inside IR35) – Umbrella About the Role We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Protection – Works Inspector to join a busy operational team managing third-party and external development works adjacent to or above TfL infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring that construction activities do not compromise the safety, integrity, or operation of the rail network. This includes surveillance checks of safe systems of work, monitoring high-risk construction activities, and undertaking statutory network patrols under ROGS requirements. This is a highly site-based role with significant exposure to active construction environments and operational railway interfaces. Location Site-based role (London Underground / TfL operational infrastructure) You will be required to attend...

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Maidenhead. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and current SC Clearance 6-month initial contract £60 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35 Fully onsite in Maidenhead due to the nature of the role Job Description: Design, develop, test, and document mechanical assemblies through the full product lifecycle. Deliver robust mechanical solutions using company engineering tools and processes. Create and review mechanical documentation: design packs, analysis reports, plans, and procedures. Define and analyse mechanical performance and functional behaviours. Optimise designs for various manufacturing methods (machining, moulding, extrusion, sheet metal, casting). Perform tolerance analysis for precision parts and complex assemblies. Produce designs compliant with MIL‑STD, DEF‑STAN, EMC, TEMPEST, and environmental...

Job title: Senior Engineering Manager Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 Months Location: Reading Hybrid/Remote Working: 2-3 days onsite, home working rest of the week Hours of work: 37 hours per week Role information: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead the delivery of complex facility design projects within a secure, regulated environment. This role will act as the primary engineering representative on projects, ensuring designs meet business needs, functional performance goals, and lifecycle requirements. You will oversee engineering activities from initial concept through to project handover, maintaining the Design Intent and Design Information Configuration throughout. Act as the lead engineering representative for allocated projects, ensuring delivery against requirements, safety standards, schedule, quality, and value for money. Serve as the main point of contact for all engineering matters. Ensure...

NW33280 Site Supervisor (Electrical Controls & Instrumentation) £500 - £550 (Inside IR35) Tilbury, Essex Duration: 12-month contract Target Start Date: June 2026 Alecto Recruitment is partnering with market leading Energy from waste company and together we are seeking an experienced EC&I supervisor for their ongoing project in Essex. Role and Responsibilities Oversee all EIC activities on site, covering electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. Serve as the primary on‑site liaison between contractors, site leadership, and engineering teams. Support installation, testing, and commissioning to ensure key programme milestones are achieved. Drive safe, efficient delivery in line with project schedules and quality expectations. Provide hands‑on leadership to ensure work is completed correctly the first time. Champion and enforce HSEQ standards, ensuring all activities follow approved RAMS. Coordinate subcontractors and vendors to maintain progress and resolve...

Technical Author - Contract Opportunity Location: AWE, Berkshire (Hybrid - 2 days per week on site) Rate: £40-45/hour (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC required The Role We're looking for an experienced Technical Author to support delivery on a highly regulated defence programme at AWE. This role is focused on producing clear, accurate, and structured technical documentation to support engineering operations, plant activities, and procedural compliance. You'll play a key role in translating complex engineering data into accessible documentation-ensuring stakeholders fully understand operational processes, risks, safety considerations, and technical justifications. Key Responsibilities Document Origination & Control Produce high-quality technical documentation including: Method Statements Risk Assessments Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) Lift Plans Maintenance Instructions System Information Sheets Change Control Documentation Support and review key...

Technical Author - Infrastructure Projects Aldermarston | Hybrid/2 days on site per week Contract | £40-45/hour | Inside IR35 Active SC Clearance Required Are you a detail-driven Technical Author with a background in complex, highly regulated engineering environments? This is your opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects where your documentation will directly support the safe operation and compliance of high-value assets. The Role As a Technical Author, you'll be responsible for researching, preparing, and originating high-quality documentation that supports the safe operation, maintenance, and modification of engineering systems and processes. Key responsibilities include: Producing technical documents such as Method Statements, Risk Assessments, SSoWs, LTQRs, PQMPs, and Quality Plans Collaborating closely with Engineers, Project Managers, and Client Representatives Reviewing, editing, and ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency in technical...

Environmental Safety & Health Assistant Havant | 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | 37.5 Hours over 4 days | Are you an organised and proactive ESH professional looking for your next challenge? We are supporting a global leader in defence, engineering and advanced technology in the search for an Environmental Safety & Health Assistant to join their team in Havant. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving workplace safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement across multiple UK sites. In this position, you will: * Provide ESH guidance and support to managers and employees * Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems * Maintain ESH records, policies, procedures and risk registers * Assist with workplace hazard identification, risk assessments and compliance actions * Coordinate PPE, first aiders, fire wardens and training records * Support incident investigations and Net Zero initiatives * Prepare for internal and...

Senior Mechanical Engineer Basildon, Essex (1 day/week on site) £53ph (Inside IR35) Initial 6 month contract **Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals for this role** We are currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Precision Guidance Integrated Project Team (IPT), working on equipment for the next generation of Missile Seeker Programmes. What you'll do as a Senior Mechanical Engineer: Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes. Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards. Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc. Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc. Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T. Generate BoM within approve PLM...

6 month contract (initially) Up to £55.56 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Hybrid working (circa 1 day per week on site with a need to be flexible where required) Job Role: Our client is currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Precision Guidance Integrated Project Team (IPT), working on equipment for the next generation of Missile Seeker Programmes. The successful candidate will be experienced in the Aerospace and/or Defence Industry and preferably hold SC Security status. The Mechanical Engineer role offers hybrid working, with the option of on-site working at our Basildon office. The frequency of on-site visits shall be agreed with the project team to ensure that key Milestones and Deliverables are met on time, to budget and to the desired quality. Key Responsibilities: Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes. Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international...

Senior Mechanical Engineer Basildon 6-Month Contract Paying up to £55p/h (Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes. Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards. Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc. Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc. Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T. Generate BoM within approve PLM system (Teamcenter). Contribute to reviews of Mechanical designs in accordance with business and industry standards. Deliver design solutions against Technical Requirements, within budget and timescales. Essential Skills & Experience Mechanical or Science degree qualified, or equivalent, with experience....

Quality Engineer Luton 6-month contract Paying up to £41p/h (inside IR35) What You'll Do Support the Principal Quality Engineer and Quality Manager in achieving quality objectives Act as the Quality focal point for in-service and returns material activities Lead and support investigations into non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions Review and approve quality documentation relating to returns, concessions, and repair activities Ensure effective traceability and configuration control of returned and unserviceable items Interface with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve quality issues Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer contractual requirements Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across in-service quality processes Deliver compliant products on time, meeting cost and safety targets Provide reports and supporting data to Programme, Project, and functional teams What You'll Bring Further education and/or...

Embedded Software Engineer Whiteley (Hybrid) – SC Required – Initial 6 month contract (Inside IR35) About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a technology organisation that specialises in the research, design, and development of advanced wireless and critical RF communication systems used in mission-critical environments including defence, uncrewed and autonomous systems, government, and broadcast. They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team working on a varied pipeline of technically challenging projects. The successful candidate will develop software for sophisticated communication products that deliver secure, reliable, long-range data transmission, collaborating closely with hardware, RF, and systems engineers and contributing across the full product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for advanced wireless communication products. * Program primarily in C++ for embedded applications. *...