12 jobs found in Faringdon

Design Engineer (Defence Sector) OUTSIDE IR35 (LTD) Contract Rates: Negotiable (DOE) 5 Month CONTRACT Full-Time On-Site (5 Days/Week) in Swindon, Wiltshire The Opportunity: Immediate Start Required A leading engineering firm in the defence sector is seeking an experienced Draftsman / Design Engineer for an immediate, high-impact project focused on critical power and distribution systems within a secure facility. This is a crucial role supporting the ESF Facility project, requiring full-time commitment (5 days per week) on-site in Swindon to ensure seamless project delivery and access to sensitive information. Key Requirements & Responsibilities You will be the lead technical contributor for mechanical design elements, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams. Design & Drafting: Produce precise, detailed drawings for complex equipment, including generators and power distribution equipment, utilizing AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS. Mechanical Design Leadership:...

QC Inspector - AWE Burghfield (Reading) Start: Immediate (must hold active SC clearance) Rate: £48 per hour Outside IR35 + expenses (for candidates living 50+ miles away) Contract Duration: Until August 2026 Location: On-site, AWE Burghfield, Reading We are seeking an experienced QC Inspector to join our client's team supporting major works at AWE Burghfield. This role requires a quick start, so applicants must already hold active SC clearance or higher. You will be responsible for supporting suppliers and carrying out surveillance, inspections, and witnessing activities on-site. Essential Requirements Active SC Clearance (or higher) Proven experience in a quality-related role on a major infrastructure project Civils-biased background Strong ability to read and interpret drawings and inspect works against an approved Detail Design Valid CSCS card Proficient in Microsoft Office Key Responsibilities Review and acceptance of procedures and documentation in line with QC1...

Project Manager Our client is currently looking for a Project Manager that has experience of completing complex construction projects within the defence sector. The project will be working on a nuclear build project within the Reading area and will be offering an Outside of IR35 contract with rates that will be commensurate to your experience. The role will require candidates to be of Sole British nationality due to the nature of the project and the possibility of DV clearance being required. Candidates must have experience of delivering Control and Instrument systems in previous positions. Key Responsibilities: * Leading the operational management and delivery of projects. * Building relationships with key stakeholders (Client, Contractors, project delivery functions) and maintaining regular communication. * Leading key packages of site works. * Ensuring nuclear safety and quality requirements are achieved to the highest standard. * Performing against a tight...

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to bring their expertise to a leading engineering consultancy, on a contract basis, outside IR35. Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement, for the chosen candidate, to create detailed electrical system designs, for a variety of Shell and Core and Commercial projects, from their office, near Reading. -Competitive hourly rate of £40-£45 (subject to experience). -Hybrid working arrangement. Responsibilities: -Produce in-depth electrical system designs, across a range of Shell and Core and Commercial projects, from concept through to implementation. -Assemble and develop detailed drawings, specifications, layout, and model coordination, for electrical systems, using BIM workflows and other relevant tools. -Work alongside industry professionals (engineers, contractors, and clients), resolving issues and queries, whilst integrating ongoing edits and changes to designs and plans. -Ensure relevant industry...

Senior SHE Advisor - Reading/Burghfield (On-Site) ? Full-time site-based | ? Outside IR35 | ? £500-£600 per day (all in) ? Security Clearance (SC) required - active SC preferred Project Overview A major design-and-build facility project near Reading, Burghfield, covering Programme Management, Construction, Building Services (M&E), Instrumentation & Control Systems, and external works. The project is transitioning from an active construction site into a hybrid live environment, with permanent services operational and commissioning ongoing. This creates a unique set of SHE challenges and requires strong behavioural leadership on site. Role Purpose As Senior SHE Advisor, you will support the contract SHE functions and provide practical solutions to operational teams, ensuring compliance with the SHE Management System. You will work closely with stakeholders and provide an independent view of SHE performance across the contract. Key Responsibilities Support and...

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Banbury Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract Shifts: 4 on 4 off – 12hr Days or Nights Rate: £30p/h - £35p/h – Outside IR35 The Role: We’re looking for a skilled Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy food manufacturing site on a 3-month rolling contract. You’ll be responsible for ensuring machinery is running smoothly and efficiently across the site. Day-to-day responsibilities will include: Reactive maintenance and fault finding on a range of food production and packaging machinery Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Component swaps and repairs on equipment such as conveyors, packaging machinery, cookers, slicers, pallets, and more The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Solid maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment A recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ/equivalent) Strong fault-finding and repair skills across a range of components A background working in food...

Lead Electrical & Electronics Engineer - Contract £40-£45 p/h | Outside IR35 | Initial 3-month contract Ringwood An innovative engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical & Electronics Engineer to support their product design team on a contract basis. You'll take a technical lead role across electrical and electronic design for complex educational and industrial technology products used worldwide. In this hands-on position, you'll guide a small electronics team while working across the full product lifecycle - from concept and schematics to PCB/PCBA work, component selection, integration of motors, pumps, heaters, and embedded systems, as well as fault-finding down to component level. Experience with PLCs, HMIs, microcontrollers, and electrical systems up to ~10kW is highly valuable. What you'll be doing: Leading electrical & electronic design for new and legacy products Diagnosing and improving PCBAs at component level Creating electrical...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - MEP Surrey Contract (Outside IR35) Hybrid - 1/2 days a week in Office Rate: £44/hr - £46/hr A consultancy we are partnered with is looking for a contract senior mechanical design engineer to work on a contract basis in their Surrey office. Consultancy or contractor background welcome, project is a large-scale residential scheme. Contract length is like to be 6-8 months. Looking to start someone in early January. If you are interested please apply with your CV

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - MEP Surrey Contract (Outside IR35) Hybrid - 1/2 days a week in Office Rate: £44/hr - £48/hr A building services consultancy we are partnered with is looking for a contract senior electrical design engineer to work on a contract basis in their Farnham office. Consultancy or contractor background welcome, project is a large-scale residential scheme. Contract length is like to be 6-8 months. Looking to start someone in early January. If you are interested please apply with your CV, you can also get in touch by calling (phone number removed)

We’re seeking an experienced MEP Planner to join a prestigious project in Bristol on a 24-month contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and implementing the planning systems for a high-profile scheme. As part of a small, collaborative team of three and reporting directly to the MEP Planning Director, you’ll bring expertise, initiative, and forward-thinking ideas to ensure successful programme delivery. Key Responsibilities * Develop, monitor, and update detailed MEP programmes using Asta Powerproject. * Work closely with project teams to coordinate, resource, and manage schedules. * Implement planning systems and contribute to continuous process improvements. * Analyse programme data, identify risks and opportunities, and report progress. * Support the Planning Director in driving project efficiency and performance. About You * Minimum 3 years’ MEP planning experience on construction or...

Urgently recruiting for an RF Test Engineer to start in November 2025 to help with a busy period. The work involves hands-on lab testing, documenting of results and corrective actions and repair of complex systems for a company in the telcoms/defence space. ROLE: RF Test Engineer LOCATION: Ross on Wye DURATION: 3 months (possible extension) IR35: Outside Skills required for the RF Test Engineer are: * testing using lab equipment (scopes, analyzers, signal generators) * RF knowledge * Computer literate for reports/documentation If you're interested, please apply below or get in touch with any questions Cheers, Nathan

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Tongham Rate: £475 per day (Outside IR35 Limited or PAYE Umbrella) Are you a Project Manager looking for a long-term freelance opportunity within the water sector? If so, this could be the ideal role for you. The Company Our client is offering an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to join them on a major water-industry programme in the Tongham area. They are a well-established infrastructure contractor with a reputation for delivering complex, high-value civil engineering and process-driven projects across the UK. The Role As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase, coordinating surveys, investigations, and early-stage design activities. You will act as the key liaison between the contractor, the design partner, and the client—chairing meetings, driving design clarity, managing reporting and governance, and ensuring that the developing scope aligns with delivery,...