29 jobs found in Reading

Senior Hardware Engineer (Avionics) 6 month contract – Inside IR35 – 4 days p/week on site (Marlow) Role – We are seeking a hardware design engineer with broad experience across the field of electronics, and ideally a deep understanding of RF design, to join the avionics of our client based in Buckinghamshire. The individual will be able to work independently within their sphere of experience to develop, test and qualify a portfolio of aerospace products. The candidate should preferably have experience in the defence and aerospace domain and be able to support the complete lifecycle from requirements and concept, detailed design and through to production readiness. Key responsibilities – * Ownership of the derived hardware requirements for the products * Detailed design activities for electronics, including simulation, schematic design and support to PCB layout * Creation of technical documentation in line with system engineering process * Presentation at peer and...

Job Title: Production Operative - Temperature Sensors Location: Farnborough Contract: 12-Month Contract INSIDE IR35 Pay Rate: £18.90 per hour (Umbrella) Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm Friday: 7:30am - 1:30pm The Role We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a specialist manufacturing team based in Farnborough on a 12-month contract. This role will involve hands-on assembly work within a dedicated production cell, manufacturing high-quality temperature sensors. You will receive full training and on-the-job support, making this a great opportunity for both experienced candidates and those at the early stages of their engineering careers. Key Responsibilities Soldering and welding of temperature sensor components Working to engineering drawings and written instructions Assembling components to a high-quality standard Following all quality, safety, and production procedures Working effectively within a small, supportive production...

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager - FM Location: Hybrid - Farnborough or Bristol Duration: 6 months Rate: Up to £650/day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) SC Clearance required (must actively hold or be able to obtain) Our client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to deliver best-in-class procurement services for technical equipment, engineered products, systems, software, and components. You will negotiate favourable terms and long-term contracts, drive volume discounts, and oversee the entire sourcing process from requisition through delivery. The role calls for a deep understanding of technology trends, market dynamics, and supplier strategies within Defence, Engineering, and/or Cyber domains. Key Responsibilities: Negotiate contracts and volume discounts with suppliers. Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for technical and custom products. Build and maintain supplier relationships to support future business aspirations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of...

Supply Chain Manager - Defence Sector (Inside IR35) Contract: 12 months initially Location: Flexible UK base - 3 days per week in Brussels initially Day Rate: Negotiable (Umbrella only) Security Clearance: Active SC or DV required An exciting contract opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a high-profile defence export programme. You'll play a key role in developing and managing international supply chain operations, supporting a multi-functional PMO team working with European defence partners. Responsibilities Lead procurement and supply chain activities across an international defence programme. Build and manage supplier relationships and develop supplier strategies. Identify and qualify suitable suppliers within the EU. Negotiate commercial agreements and ensure compliance with governance and timelines. Mitigate supply chain risks and contribute to successful project delivery. Collaborate with UK and European stakeholders to drive programme...

New Model/NPI Manufacturing Engineer (INSIDE IR35) About this Position Our Manufacturing Engineering team is expanding to support future growth plans. With new models come greater opportunities to develop and standardise processes that ensure every vehicle is built to the highest quality. This role is central to the success of manufacturing operations, overseeing the processes and complexities of building new models – from initial concept designs through prototypes into full series production. The position offers significant variety, with exposure to multiple projects and collaboration across concept design, engineering, and operations, giving the opportunity to influence projects from start to finish. Job Responsibilities * Create and develop deliverables for each new model introduction, including: * Vehicle assembly concept * Transition from virtual environment to physical validation and delivery * Process sequencing,...

Are you a Senior Document Controller with Supplier Document Management experience in the Oil and Gas industry? Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our Engineering consulting client for a Senior Document Controller to work 5 days onsite in Surrey, operating inside IR35 for 12 months initially.     Under broad direction you’ll oversee and perform the full range of activities associated with document management work. You’ll be responsible for the development and execution of the document management plan and incorporating contractual requirements. You’ll guides and supervise personnel in the setup and execution of document management systems and processes as well as develop procedures and job notes. Other duties to include; Collaborates within the department, interfaces between functions, and with the Client to ensure that work processes are aligned. Ensure document management deliverable requirements are understood and achieved. Communicate/liaison with Project...

Lead Quality Engineer | Financial Services | Test Management | London | Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office | 6 Months Contract | £650/day Inside IR35 | Our Financial Services client is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Engineer where your primary responsibilities will be to plan, control and lead testing, and provision environments for changes required. You will be technically literate, experienced in automated and manual testing processes with a willingness to get stuck in and learn on the job. Previous experience working within Financial Services with demonstrable recent experience on Test Management will be key in this role. Your Essential Skills and Experience: 5 years of previous and recent Test Management experience within Financial Services Exposure to Trade Innovation Plus (TI+), Murex, Summit or similar applications. Strong technical skills with DevOps and Test Automation Exposure to Jira, Confluence, the associated testing modules and experience of Feature...

NXTGEN are excited to be supporting a leading organisation with a new Finance Business Partner opportunity. This Finance Business Partner position offers the chance to work at the heart of a busy finance function, playing a key role in supporting operational teams, analysing performance and helping to shape future plans. As Finance Business Partner, you'll act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring financial information is accurate, insightful and supports confident decision making. Please note that to be suitable for this role, you MUST have an Active Clearance for this role Key Responsibilities: Support regular budgeting and forecasting activity across key business areas. Monitor and review financial performance, identifying variances and highlighting areas of risk or opportunity. Produce clear, concise reporting to help stakeholders make informed choices. Build strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders, acting as the financial point of contact....

A leading firm of Consulting Engineers with multiple office UK wide are looking to hire a Contract Senior Structural Engineer for a 6 month role to start immediately. The role will involve surveys, inspection, carrying out building safety reports and general defect surveys. Due to an increased workload our client is looking for the right individual to start immediately. All applicants must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience plus. Chartership or close to being chartered would be advantageous. Hybrid working conditions can be offered with 3 days in the office and 2 from home. All applicants must live within easy commuting distance of Central London. On offer is an hourly rate up to c£50 p/h for the right individual based on an Inside IR35 assignment. Immediate start. For more details on this role please contact Nick Rothery at Energi People

Contract Senior Structural Engineer London Immediate Start Up to c£50 p/h 6-month contract **INSIDE IR35** Contract Senior Structural Engineer A major international engineering consultancy based in Central London is currently looking to recruit a Contract Senior Structural Engineer with solid building structures design background, ideally with a minimum of 8-10 years design experience. The successful candidates will be working on a variety of interesting and technically challenging projects to include: * Highrise buildings projects * Complex refurb projects * Major Infrastructure schemes * Entertainment facilities and sports related building structures The role will be a hands-on technical design-based role, focusing on delivery of engineering schemes. All applicants must have solid design experience in steel and RC. Projects will be both UK and Internationally and as a result any previous seismic design experience would be looked upon favourably (but not essential)....

Technical Riding Inspector Location: London St. Pancras + Some travel Required 12+ Month Initial Contract Pay: £29.69 / hour PAYE £39.90 /hour Umbrella + Opportunity for overtime, Paid at 1.25% Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern. 10 Hour shifts. Combination of Days & Nights (E.g. - 4 days, 4 off, 4 nights) This role falls inside IR35 - payment via PAYE or Umbrella Company Function of Role Undertaking rapid fault finding and diagnosis of any type of fault affecting the service, operational capability or safety of a Set and the correction and/or isolation of any components found to be faulty to enable a return of any such Set to service where practicable Key Responsibilities Undertake fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets while in passenger service and atoutstations / depots as required. The post will also support the Maintenance Control team in working with the customer to get their desk(s) set up in the Rail Maintenance Control Centre and cover...

Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Process + 12 month contract + £400 to £440 per day - Inside IR35 + Hampshire based + SC Clearance Key Skills: + Background in Lean Process Manufacturing within Electronics Key Responsibilities Drive the optimisation of key and supporting processes to enhance productivity, reduce cost and improve lead times and quality. Lead successful problem resolution using PSP, 8D, RCA, DMAIC tools Identify and lead the facilitation of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects throughout the Defence Team. Prioritise Lean and CI projects with Operations Performance Managerand provide regular communication of project status. Identify and escalate risk, issues and opportunities to improve processes and deliveries, liaising with project teams, leaders and sponsors as required. Promote a culture of continuous improvement across Defence Team. Identify opportunities to improve the CI culture/framework, working closely with all business...

Process Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement + 12 month contract + £365 to £395 per day + Inside IR35 + Onsite in Hampshire Key Skills: + PSP, 8D, RCA, DMAIC Key Responsibilities: Support the optimisation of key and supporting processes to enhance productivity, reduce cost and improve lead times and quality. Resolution of issues affecting manufacturing, assembly and testing processes using defined problem-solving processes Identify and escalate risk, issues and opportunities to improve processes and deliveries, liaising with project teams, leaders and sponsors as required. Promote a culture of continuous improvement across Defence Team Identify opportunities to improve the CI culture/framework, working closely with all business stakeholders. Implement PFMEA, 5s and Asset Care programs for operational processes. Support Supply Chain Improvement Initiatives. Support Production with electronics and hardware product, assembly and testing process trouble shooting. Support...

Job Title: Contract Principal FPGA Design Engineer Type: Initial 6-Month Contract Status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Rate: £70.00 to £80.00 per hour DOE Location: Enfield, Greater London – Onsite An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contract Principal FPGA Design Engineer in Enfield to join a highly experienced engineering team working on advanced electronic systems within a regulated, high-reliability environment. This Contract Principal FPGA Design Engineer in Enfield role focuses on full lifecycle FPGA design, system architecture and technical leadership across complex multi-FPGA platforms. The Role: As a Contract Principal FPGA Design Engineer in Enfield, you will take ownership of FPGA development from early specification through to verified hardware delivery. You will lead complex firmware developments while supporting and mentoring junior engineers. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading VHDL FPGA design from specification to verified hardware • Decomposing...

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...

Deployment Engineer £18.87 Per Hour, Inside IR35, Via Umbrella Salisbury On-site 2 Months Contract Your new role We are seeking a Tech Engineer to support an on-site deployment project. The successful candidates will be responsible for deploying new devices and managing the storage of legacy equipment as part of a technology refresh initiative. On-site deployment of new end-user devices. Securely store and manage legacy devices in accordance with client policies. Perform basic configuration and connectivity checks on deployed hardware. Ensure accurate asset tracking and documentation during the deployment process. Collaborate with the local IT team to resolve any technical issues during installation. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience in IT hardware deployment or desktop support. Strong understanding of device setup and troubleshooting. Ability to work in a secure environment and follow strict compliance protocols. SC clearance (mandatory). What you'll get...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with 5 Axis CNC Machining? Do you have experience of MRP Systems and managing BOMs? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Senior Manufacturing 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: Develop manufacturing processes Medium /Large CNC machined components Defining sequence of operations, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and...

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...

Principal Thermal Engineer JOB LOCATION: Stevenage SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC to Start DURATION: 12+ Months Minimum WORK PATTERN: 3 days min a week on site; depending on project workload it could be full time on site (Please assume full time onsite when talking to candidates). Overtime: Yes (Project dependant) PAY RATE: £ 50 Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35 TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered Defence would be beneficial; open to aero, electronics. As long as thermal skillset is apparent. ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES (“Thermal Engineer” OR “Aerothermal Engineer” OR “Heat transfer Engineer”) Overview: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal Thermal Engineer to join its team in Stevenage. The group consists of over 30 engineers working across a wide spectrum of cutting-edge military systems. Working for an internationally recognised company, you will play a critical role...