20 head of planning jobs found

We are recruiting for a talented Hardware Design Engineer to join our client's Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability team on a 6-month contract. Part of the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx), this team designs, integrates, and validates innovative test system hardware solutions that support products throughout their lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects, ensure technical excellence, and help drive engineering success. Role: Test Development Engineer Pay: £50 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required however can start on BPSS Essential Responsibilities Prepare specifications & develop designs in line with all quality and technical standards. Develop proposals for investigations & solutions, following investigation and analysis of technical issues. Carry out design appraisals to ensure all...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination ( Systems Engineer Manager ) subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    This position would suit a candite from the Defence / Aerospace industries and from a Systems Engineering Management background.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Location: Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference.  Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite (the department can offer a compressed 4 day week of Monday to Thursday) 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) Interview process: 1 stage video interview Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination Job Description:   FCAS is one of the largest, most exciting and challenging programmes within Defence – to design and deliver a Future...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination ( Systems Engineer Manager ) subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    This position would suit a candite from the Defence / Aerospace industries and from a Systems Engineering Management background.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Location: Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference.  Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite (the department can offer a compressed 4 day week of Monday to Thursday) 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) Interview process: 1 stage video interview Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination Job Description:   FCAS is one of the largest, most exciting and challenging programmes within Defence – to design and deliver a Future...

Skilled Train Maintainer £38.52 Umbrella (Inside IR35) Permanent nights, mix of 4 on / 4 off and 5 on / 5 off 3-month rolling contract (with strong long-term potential for the right candidate) Level 3 Qualification in Engineering required The Role Step into a hub of technical excellence, handling the inspection, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and overhaul on passenger fleets. We’re recruiting skilled Technicians to join a cutting-edge rail operation in the North where innovation meets precision. If you take pride in precision engineering and want to work in a facility designed for excellence, this role is built for you Key Responsibilities Carry out servicing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of traction and rolling stock to company standards (Mechanical and Electrical) Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions Use and maintain tools, equipment, and materials responsibly Operate plant and equipment in line with competency certification Follow all technical...

A contract position Inside IR35 On site in West Sussex Our client, a leading consultancy in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a Mechanical Development Engineer to join their team. This contract role demands a solid understanding of automotive components, systems, and associated vehicle parts. Proven Powertrain experience is essential and ideally knowledge on transmissions. The role involves close collaboration with OEMs, suppliers, and test, design, and analysis teams to define testing plans, analyse results, and recommend design changes. Projects may require working independently or as part of a cross-functional international team. Key Responsibilities: Managing teams and preparing proposals Understanding product development processes for powertrains and transmissions Developing system and component specifications Conducting rig and system validation testing Utilising instrumentation and data capture tools Conducting FMEAs and preparing DVPs (Design Validation...

Job Title: Mechanical Supervisor Location: Beckton Rate: £450 per day (Inside IR35 Umbrella PAYE) Duration: 12 months+ Sector: Water / Wastewater The Company We are working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 Water/Wastewater contractor, delivering large capital delivery schemes on behalf of Thames Water. With multiple live projects across clean water sites, they are looking to strengthen their delivery team with the appointment of an experienced Mechanical Supervisor. The Role As a Mechanical Supervisor, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of mechanical packages across major water infrastructure projects. You will oversee site activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and programme targets, while supervising both directly employed staff and subcontractors. Key Responsibilities ·Supervise and coordinate mechanical works, including pipework fabrication, welding, and inspection. ·Review and interpret P&IDs and GA drawings to support...

Site Planner / Scheduler III Location: Port of Nigg, Inverness, Scotland Project: Dogger Bank Wind Farm Contract: 15 June 2026 - 31 December 2026 IR35: Inside IR35 Rotation: 14 on / 14 off (12-hour shifts) Overview The client is seeking an experienced Site Planner / Scheduler to support construction activities at the Marshalling Harbour site for the Dogger Bank Wind Farm. This is a key on-site role focused on delivering accurate project schedules, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring efficient execution of works. Key Responsibilities Develop, manage, and maintain the site project schedule Integrate subcontractor schedules with accurate structure and logic Manage the daily "Ready for Load-Out" schedule Coordinate with site teams (construction, commissioning, completion) Produce look-ahead plans (daily, weekly, 3-6 weeks) Identify critical path, risks, and mitigation actions Track progress and generate KPIs and reports Analyse delays and develop recovery plans...

Role: Site planner Location: Port of Nigg (full-time onsite, 10 hour days) Duration: 6 month Rate: £450/day Inside IR35 The Marshalling Harbour Site Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring site project schedule and plans for construction activities on-site. The role ensures that work is planned efficiently, resources are optimized, and deadlines are met, all while adhering to health, safety, and environmental standards, and in accordance with our client's project performance expectations. Essential Responsibilities Schedule management: The Site Planner oversees the Marshalling Harbour site project schedule management ensuring its quality and accuracy. Integrate detailed subcontractor schedule activities with proper alignment, structure, coding and weighting. Coordination: The Site Planner is responsible for the daily management of the "Ready For Load-out Schedule". He/she will be collaborating with the other planners working for the project as part...

New Job Opportunity - Lead Construction Planner  - 12 Month PAYE Contract - Flintshire, Wales Location: Padeswood  Contract: 12 months PAYE contract IR35: Inside IR35 Overview: Airswift are seeking an experienced Lead Construction Planner to join a major carbon capture project based in Padeswood, North Wales. This is a key leadership role responsible for developing, managing, and driving the integrated construction schedule throughout the construction phase of the project, ensuring successful delivery of a complex industrial decarbonisation programme. The successful candidate will work closely with project management, engineering, procurement, contractors, and in particular, the site construction teams to ensure planning excellence, schedule integrity, and effective progress control across all phases of the works Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and management of the overall construction schedule for a large-scale carbon capture project. Produce...

NES Fircroft are working on behalf of an industry leading power cabling client, sourcing a site Quality Advisor. The Site Quality Advisor will be responsible for site works on the project in regard to Quality, ISO and intercompany standards. Supporting on a high-profile project at the forefront of the green energy transition. Site Quality Advisor Contract position Hybrid working: locations Dunbar and Seaham The chosen candidate will plan, organize, lead and monitor all Quality work during site execution to ensure we satisfy customer expectations. This includes works undertaken internally in addition to the work performed by our subcontractors and/or partners as required for the project. Please note this has been assessed as Inside IR35 (PAYE Umbrella Only). Accountabilities Site Quality Planning Review contractual and local requirements applicable to site quality Review lessons learnt from previous projects and relevant project plans (e.g SQP, SMP) Review Contractor...

Job Title: Naval Architect Rate: Negotiable via Umbrella (Inside IR35) Location: Bristol Contract Length: 6 Months Role purpose We are looking for people with a good background understanding of Naval Architecture to join our technical team. The focus of the role is to provide Naval Architecture related advice and guidance to customers within the defence industry. The specific areas of interest include assessing surface ships and submarines to assess their performance in manoeuvring and control, dynamic stability, quasi-static stability, seakeeping, resistance and propulsion. The work will include use of industry standard and bespoke numerical simulation tools. The role requires presenting work in internal and external forums, including conferences and in customer meetings. Participation in business support activities will also be required including bidding and planning activities through the provision of task estimates and breakdowns of task descriptions. The key...

Mechanical Engineer - Certification & Validation Location: Stevenage (Hertfordshire) Duration: 6 months (extension possible) Rate: £50 p/h Umbrella IR35: Inside Clearance: SC (BPSS to start possible) / UK Eyes Only (UKEO) Working pattern: 2 days minimum onsite, remainder remote Overview 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 our customer's needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to work on the certification and validation activities to allow a new product to be delivered into service with international customers. Responsibilities: Support the Mechanical Certification Lead Engineer on generating evidence statements against Mechanical Requirements. * Interpreting Test reports from subsystem, inert and live munition testing * Interfacing with the Systems team,...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer – Certification & Validation subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days a week onsite, the rest working remotely from home. 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 Engineer – Certification & Validation 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 our customer’s needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to work on the certification and validation activities to allow a new product to be delivered into...

Expleo is seeking a driven and passionate System Test & Validation Engineer to support our prestigious automotive customer based in Warwickshire on a contract basis(Inside IR35). This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a connected car platform that powers next-generation digital experiences across luxury vehicles. You will play a pivotal role in validating system features, ensuring quality, robustness, and a seamless end-user experience from concept through to delivery. If you are passionate about the automotive industry, thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment, and enjoy taking ownership of quality and validation activities, this could be the ideal contract for you. The Role As a System Test & Validation Engineer, you will take ownership of validating system features across the connected car ecosystem, ensuring they are delivered to the highest standards of quality and performance. You will be responsible for defining validation strategies,...

Title: Project Engineering Consultant Position Type: Contract Location: Northumberland Categories: Engineering, Project Management PM Group requires project engineering support to deliver a pharmaceutical capital project, including the design, construction, and commissioning of a packing hall and warehouse facility. Responsibilities Facilities, Utilities & Live Site Tie‑Ins * Lead and support engineering activities related to mechanical utility systems, including HVAC, heating/cooling systems, compressed air, water systems, and drainage. * Plan, coordinate, and execute live site utility tie‑ins, isolations, and cut‑overs to existing systems, minimising disruption to operations. * Develop and review tie‑in strategies, method statements, and sequencing plans for works on a live GMP site. * Coordinate interfaces between new and existing buildings, utilities, and infrastructure. Equipment Engineering & Delivery * Develop and review User Requirement...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid role of working from home and onsite (2 days per week). This role would suit a candidate who has bid manager / bid proposals experience along with a project manager experience.  A defence / aerospace / manufacturing background would be great.  Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead Rate: £33 per hour Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days 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) Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead Job Description: Generation of Manufacturing Bids for Industrial Transfer packages of work, ensuring they are competitive, compliant and are...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a 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: Stevenage or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. 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...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a 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: Stevenage or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. 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...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Test Equipment Obsolescence Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid position of 2 days in office, rest of the week remote.   Rate: £60 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite and the rest remote from home. Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Test Equipment Obsolescence Manager Job Description:   We have a phenomenal opportunity for experienced Engineers to play a leading role in the support of production activities at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Working within Production Design Support (PDS) is a highly rewarding role working close to the manufacturing environment helping to shape the design of...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Test Development Engineer on an initial 6 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid position of 50 / 50 time spent onsite.   Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid position of 50 / 50 time spent onsite 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)   Test Development Engineer Job Description: The Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability group is a function home to the engineers working as part of the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx), within Electronic Engineering (EE) Directorate. The EE Directorate is part of the wider Operations Directorate and forms part of Greater Engineering (Engineering, Operations and Programmes Directorate). Prepare specifications & develop...