41 jobs found in Great Missenden

Job title: Systems Engineer (Digital Engineering) Location: Reading/Hybrid (2-3 days per week on site) Rate: £83 per hour inside ir35 Contract: 6 months+ SC security clearance is required for this role Job description: We're looking for a Systems Engineer within Product Delivery for a client of mine who are a leading IT and engineering firm operating within the UK defence sector. You will own and evolve their System of Systems (SoS) digital engineering capability. Responsibilities: Deliver and continuously improve SoS toolchains (Cameo/UAF, SysML/UML, IBM DOORS NG, interface & configuration management, simulation and verification integration). Define the reference architecture and technical baselines for multi-system digital solutions. Create and manage a clear capability roadmap and backlog aligned to enterprise priorities. Enable full digital traceability from capability requirements → architecture → interfaces → analysis → verification → compliance evidence....

Job title: Systems Engineer (Digital Engineering) Location: Reading/Hybrid (2-3 days per week on site) Rate: £83 per hour inside ir35 Contract: 6 months+ SC security clearance is required for this role Job description: We're looking for a Systems Engineer within Product Delivery for a client of mine who are a leading IT and engineering firm operating within the UK defence sector. You will own and evolve their System of Systems (SoS) digital engineering capability. Responsibilities: Deliver and continuously improve SoS toolchains (Cameo/UAF, SysML/UML, IBM DOORS NG, interface & configuration management, simulation and verification integration). Define the reference architecture and technical baselines for multi-system digital solutions. Create and manage a clear capability roadmap and backlog aligned to enterprise priorities. Enable full digital traceability from capability requirements → architecture → interfaces → analysis → verification → compliance evidence....

Contract Software Engineer (Ada) – Real-Time Embedded Location: Luton (Hybrid – ~4 days on-site) Contract Length: 12 months IR35: Inside IR35 Rate: £57.72 p/h PAYE (£66.11p/h inc. holiday rate) OR £78.70 p/h Umbrella We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance. The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced real-time embedded Ada engineer to work on mission-critical defensive systems within a highly technical electronic warfare environment. This is a hands-on role developing, integrating, and testing high-integrity software that directly supports operational capability. You’ll be trusted with complex problems, work closely with systems, hardware, and firmware teams, and play a key role across the full software lifecycle. What You’ll Do Design, develop, debug, and test real-time embedded software in Ada Own complex work packages from requirements through...

Job title: Systems Engineer - DOORS NG Rate: £83 per hour inside ir35 Location: Reading/hybrid (2-3 days per week on site) Contact: 6 months+ Job description: I am looking for a Systems Engineer within product delivery for a client of mine who are a leading tech and engineering firm operating within the UK defence sector. You'll lead the digital shift from legacy tools to DOORS NG, delivering end-to-end requirements lifecycle management across systems, software, and domain engineering. You'll enable traceable, auditable, and governed requirements practices, integrating partners, suppliers, and MBSE models into a seamless Digital Thread. Your leadership ensures certified capabilities, streamlined change management, and a single source of truth across complex, regulated programmes. Responsibilities: Own the delivery, migration, and continuous improvement of Requirements Engineering capabilities. Lead the controlled transition from legacy RM tools to DOORS NG, ensuring safe...

Job title: Systems Engineer - MBSE Rate: £83 per day inside ir35 Contract: 6 months+ Location: Reading/Hybrid (2-3 days per week on site) SC security clearance is required for this role I am looking for a System Engineer within product delivery for a client of mine who are a leading tech and engineering form operating within the UK defence sector. A fantastic opportunity and drive the digital transformation of engineering at the enterprise level. What You'll Do: Own the delivery and evolution of MBSE digital capabilities-toolchains, model repositories, digital threads, and lifecycle environments. Translate complex business and engineering needs into clear roadmaps and prioritized backlogs. Ensure end-to-end traceability from requirements through models, simulations, and test evidence. Drive adoption of model-centric practices, making models the single source of truth across programs. Collaborate across engineering, digital, and supplier teams to define standards,...

Systems Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working in Reading +SC cleared role +£83 ph +Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the delivery and evolution of digital engineering capabilities that support the Safety pillar across the enterprise. This role focuses on enabling model-based safety engineering and embedding Safety into the Digital Thread - replacing document-centric approaches with authoritative models that provide end-to-end traceability from safety objectives and requirements through architecture, analysis, verification, and compliance evidence. Key Responsibilities Deliver and continuously improve Safety toolchains (FHA, FMEA/FMECAs, FTA, STPA, safety requirements, safety case tooling, configuration/change control, V&V orchestration) Define Safety reference architectures and technical baselines Ensure full Digital Thread integration and traceability across requirements, models, test, and assurance evidence Establish governance,...

Job title: Systems Engineer - MBSE Rate: £83 per day inside ir35 Contract: 6 months+ Location: Reading/Hybrid (2-3 days per week on site) SC security clearance is required for this role I am looking for a System Engineer within product delivery for a client of mine who are a leading tech and engineering form operating within the UK defence sector. A fantastic opportunity and drive the digital transformation of engineering at the enterprise level. What You'll Do: Own the delivery and evolution of MBSE digital capabilities-toolchains, model repositories, digital threads, and lifecycle environments. Translate complex business and engineering needs into clear roadmaps and prioritized backlogs. Ensure end-to-end traceability from requirements through models, simulations, and test evidence. Drive adoption of model-centric practices, making models the single source of truth across programs. Collaborate across engineering, digital, and supplier teams to define standards,...

Job title: Systems Engineer - DOORS NG Rate: £83 per hour inside ir35 Location: Reading/hybrid (2-3 days per week on site) Contact: 6 months+ Job description: I am looking for a Systems Engineer within product delivery for a client of mine who are a leading tech and engineering firm operating within the UK defence sector. You'll lead the digital shift from legacy tools to DOORS NG, delivering end-to-end requirements lifecycle management across systems, software, and domain engineering. You'll enable traceable, auditable, and governed requirements practices, integrating partners, suppliers, and MBSE models into a seamless Digital Thread. Your leadership ensures certified capabilities, streamlined change management, and a single source of truth across complex, regulated programmes. Responsibilities: Own the delivery, migration, and continuous improvement of Requirements Engineering capabilities. Lead the controlled transition from legacy RM tools to DOORS NG, ensuring safe...

Software Developer Reading (25% onsite) – 6 month contract Inside IR35 – SC Active About the Role The Software Developer is responsible for designing, delivering and integrating high‑quality, innovative software products within an Agile team. The role offers the chance to experiment, challenge ideas, learn and grow within a supportive and inclusive environment, while being recognised for the impact you make. You’ll contribute to a complex project involving the integration of hardware, software and courseware components, working with multiple stakeholders—from suppliers to end‑users within the UK MOD—to ensure successful delivery. Success in this role comes from collaborating as part of a multi‑disciplined team to produce high‑value software solutions that drive business outcomes and realise programme benefits. The role requires core technical skills and experience, with additional desirable knowledge and capabilities outlined separately. Required Experience * Proven...

Site Agent - Civils (Heathrow Airport) 📍 Heathrow Airport 💼 Freelance / Contract 💷 Circa £500/day - Inside IR35 TRIbuild Solutions isare recruiting an experienced Site Agent from a civil engineering background to support a multi-faceted infrastructure package at Heathrow Airport. This is a hands-on role working across a range of complex civils activities within a live, highly regulated airport environment. Scope of Works Includes: Drainage Tunnel cladding / structural concrete works General civils & infrastructure packages Coordination of subcontractors and direct labour Temporary works, RAMS, permits & ITPs Daily site management, progress tracking and H&S compliance Key Requirements: Strong background as a Site Agent on civils projects Degree qualified background preferred Proven experience with drainage and structural / tunnel-related works Comfortable working in live or highly controlled environments SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold preferred) Excellent...

Welder - Rolling Stock £39.24 per hour (Umbrella - Inside IR35) | Contract | Acton MON-FRI | 7AM-3:15PM | EARLY FINISH FRIDAYS Ceto Talent is recruiting a Welder - Rolling Stock for a major London transport authority to help maintain the fleet of underground trains. This is a full-time onsite position working on critical rolling stock maintenance. What We're Looking For The ideal Welder - Rolling Stock will bring: * Essential: Aluminium TIG and MIG welding experience * Apprentice trained or Level 3 qualified in welding * Ability to pass and maintain welding codings (essential for continued employment) * Proven experience in welding and fabrication * Understanding of safe working practices and compliance About the Role This Welder - Rolling Stock contract offers the opportunity to work on underground rolling stock maintenance, ensuring London's tube trains keep moving. You'll be working onsite at the Acton facility, carrying out aluminium TIG and MIG welding on...

Job Description: Paint Sprayer on Rolling Stock Vehicles Position: Paint Sprayer Location: Milton Keynes Rate: £28.29 per hour on Earlies/Afters or £32.33 per hour on Nights (Role is Inside IR35)  Hours: Earlies: 06:00-16:00 / Afters: 12:00-22:00 / Nights: 22:00-06:00 Summary: A Paint Sprayer is responsible for applying paint and other finishes to vehicles, Vehicle components, machinery, equipment, and various surfaces using spray guns. This role involves ensuring a high-quality finish, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. Key Responsibilities: - Surface Preparation: - Cleaning, sanding, and masking surfaces prior to painting. - Ensuring surfaces are properly primed and free of defects before application. Painting and Finishing: - Mixing paints to achieve desired colours and consistencies. - Applying paint, varnish, or other finishes using spray guns or other applicators. - Achieving uniform coverage and thickness according to...

Are you a Site Engineer with proven experience successfully delivering earthworks and drainage packages on a major project? Location: Oxfordshire Duration: 6 months (1-2 years worth of work) Rate: £400 - £450/day (depending on experience) IR35: Inside via umbrella Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor delivering works on HS2, and they are currently seeking a Site Engineer with strong earthworks, drainage or structures experience to join their team. As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting construction operations on site, managing junior engineers, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification. Key responsibilities include: ·Setting out and overseeing works to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications ·Managing and coordinating subcontractors ·Resolving technical issues in liaison with the senior engineering team ·Assisting with short-term planning, progress reporting, resource planning, and cost...

Are you a Site Agent with a track record of successfully delivering earthworks or drainage packages on a major project? Location: Buckingham Duration: 12 months (1-2 years worth of work) Rate: £500 - £600/day (depending on experience) IR35: Inside via umbrella Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor delivering works on HS2, and they are currently seeking a Site Agent with strong earthworks and drainage experience to join their team. As Site Agent, you'll be responsible for managing all earthworks activities on site, leading teams and subcontractors, coordinating interfaces, and ensuring works are delivered in line with programme, design, and quality expectations. Responsibilities will include: Managing and leading delivery teams and subcontractors on the earthworks package. Planning, coordinating and delivering all earthworks to programme. Produce methodologies, WPP's, RAMS and all other associated documentation. Manage QA processes including ITPs, TQs,...

Our client based in Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support a programme focused on legacy design investigation. The role involves assessing existing mechanical designs, identifying issues and performing root cause analysis. Contract Details: Inside IR35 - £45-52.00ph DOE 9 month contract  Hybrid working - 3 days on site in Buckinghamshire, 2 from home Key Responsibilities Root cause analysis on legacy mechanical designs Investigate mechanical issues Review and update existing engineering drawings and documentation Collaborate with wider team to understand design history and operational performance Prepare technical reports Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in mechanical design & analysis Experience with legacy design / investigation Strong background in rotating machinery/components, motors, generators is desirable  Experienced with NX or CATIA  If this role is of interest, please get in touch

RF Design Engineer 12 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £75ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced RF Design Engineer? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the RF 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. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, active UK SC Clearance will be required. You will be involved in: Technical and hand on testing and proving Collaborate with other functions including Software & Firmware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production and Future Systems Your skillset may include: Proven relevant RF electronics design experience, preferably for harsh environments (EMC, Vibration, Thermal)...

Principal Structural Mechanical Engineer JOB LOCATION: Stevenage SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC to Start DURATION: 12+ Months (Possible Extension) WORK PATTERN: Min 4 Days a Week on Site; Possibly 1 Remote - Compressed Week Potentially Available. PAY RATE: £ 50 Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35 Essential QUALIFICATIONS Ideally degree qualified; STEM subjects. TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered Ideally Def/Aero background. Open to others if skillset matches. Essential Skillset & Tools Alter FE toolset; experience in alternative FE codes would be considered (). As Seen on JD. Overview: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join its team in Stevenage. The group consists of over fifty engineers working across a wide spectrum of cutting-edge military systems. Responsibilities: Working for an internationally recognised company, you will play a critical role in ensuring that products deliver...

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...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Principal Structural Engineer on an initial 12-month contract. As the Principal Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality structural analysis across a range of advanced defence systems, supporting design development and ensuring compliance with critical structural requirements. Role: Principal Structural Engineer Pay: £50 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 12 Months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required before starting Responsibilities Perform and lead structural analysis using hand calculations and Finite Element methods. Provide technical expertise across static, dynamic, fatigue, and crash analysis. Develop and optimise FE models to support and improve design solutions. Deliver rapid structural assessments to support efficient design progression. Communicate analysis results clearly to influence design and...