427 jobs found in Hitchin

Engineering Project Manager 6 Month initial Contract Work Location: Stevenage Overview of department:   The role sits within the Electronics Engineering department. They are growing, dedicated and we work as a team to deliver projects. You will be managing detailed design of electronics products such as printers, small thermostats ect.   Responsibilities: Your role as a Senior Engineering Project Manager (SEPM) is to deliver our most complex and priority projects to time, cost and quality; to drive the design, development and delivery of our highly complex electronic sub-systems, from concept through into full production. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a senior member of the project management team; someone who will contribute to our delivery strategy.   Skillset/experience required: Someone with drive, passion and commitment who has: Experience of Project Management best practice: Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Compliance Management, Configuration Management...

Role:               Electrical Systems Engineering consultant Based;            Eaton Socon, Cambridgeshire PE19 Contract:        12 months+ Rate;              Negotiable Our client is building a team and requires two candidates who will be part of a multi-disciplined team conducting various studies from concept design to feasibility studies. Be responsible for the electrical system studies and design of the generation & distribution infrastructure operation philosophy. Role & Responsibilities: Support sales team with early engagement with customers by understanding and interpreting customer needs and objectives. Be creative, analytical, and flexible in generating designs and solutions and effectively communicating features and limitations of various solutions. Ensure customer needs are understood and met from a FES perspective. Document and share best practices and lessons learnt from projects System Studies and Analysis – performing detailed power system studies...

Job Title: Enterprise Project Manager (EPM) - 1 YEAR CONTRACT - HYBRID WORKING - NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE Job Description We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Project Manager to focus on data capabilities within an innovative organisation. The ideal candidate will be working on enhancing data capabilities, ensuring effective project management in alignment with strategic objectives. Responsibilities Lead and manage projects related to data capabilities, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data solutions using AWS and Data Lakes. Coordinate the integration of message bus systems into existing data infrastructures. Oversee software engineering projects with a focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Ensure timely delivery of projects within budget and scope.Essential Skills Proven experience in project management. Proficiency in AWS and Data Lakes. Understanding of message bus systems. Strong...

BMS Commissioning Engineer, Tridium, Trend or Siemens Immediate start 4 - 6 month contract £300 - £360 per day Our client requires an accomplished BMS Commissioning Engineer with Tridium, Trend or Siemens Building Management Controls experience to join their team on either a project in London or a site in Hertforshire . There are several roles and projects currently available in: the City, East London and also in Hertfordshire, the best site would depend on your location and experience for each project. This is on a contract basis and will initially run for 4 to 6  months. To start immediately and is likely to be extended on a rolling basis.  This position could also be as the Lead Commissioning Engineer if you have the right experience and the rate would then reflect this. Key skills required:- Experienced in the Commissioning of Building Management Systems ( BMS ) Qualified and experienced with Tridium ,Trend or Siemens Control systems. CSCS Skill Card or equivalent is...

Technical Support Engineering Advisor -Contract Our successful client is looking for an enthusiastic Technical Support Engineering Advisor to join their friendly, proactive team. What you’ll do as a Technical Support Engineering Advisor: * Handle technical customer calls confidently and clearly. * Read engineering drawings and identify required parts. * Work with Bills of Materials, spares, and place orders. * Support the manufacturing-to-supply process. * Take a proactive approach to problem-solving. What you’ll need as a Technical Support Engineering Advisor: * Some experience in a technical/engineering support role * Knowledge of manufacturing processes * Ability to interpret engineering drawings * Confident communication skills and a willingness to learn * A positive, can-do attitude If this Technical Support Engineering Advisor role sounds like a suitable opportunity for you, please...

Engineering Lead Must have an Active DV Clearance A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Lead to join a major Defence and National Security programme based in Basingstoke. This fully on-site position places you at the heart of a high-profile engineering function, where you'll define processes, governance, and strategy to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across multiple suppliers and technologies. About the Role - Engineering Lead As an Engineering Lead, you'll act as part of the customer's Design Authority, responsible for shaping and governing all aspects of engineering process, technology, and strategic direction. You'll define end-to-end engineering standards and guidance, ensuring consistent delivery of assured, governed solutions across software, infrastructure, and service management. The role involves enabling engineering governance, developing automation and tooling strategies, and supporting delivery teams to embed best practices....

Subcontractor Gas Engineer / Heating and Plumbing Engineer (CIS) – £200 – £260 per day + Bonuses + Van + Fuel + iPad Location: Majority of work across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Cambridgeshire, with occasional jobs in London Hours: Monday – Friday; 8am – 5pm Job Type: Subcontractor (CIS) About Us We are a fast-growing, family-run plumbing and heating business with over 550 five-star reviews, delivering everything from boiler breakdowns to full bathroom refurbishments. We are looking for an experienced Heating and Plumbing Engineer who can confidently handle a wide range of work across domestic properties. Pay and Earnings: Day Rate: £200 – £260 Out-of-Hours Pay: £65 per hour Realistic total earnings: £60,000 – £80,000+ per year Bonuses include commission, customer review incentives and performance bonuses (There is no earning cap). What We Provide: Company van Fuel card iPad/tablet Full uniform Company card for approved materials Full admin, office and booking...

Configuration Engineer Stevenage – Hybrid Working 6 12 Month Plus Contract Working with a Globally known Manufacturing Company within the Defence industry. They are actively seeking a Configuration Engineer on a 6 - 12 month plus contract within the Stevenage area.   Responsibilities: The Senior Configuration Engineer is responsible for the Product definition and/or Configuration Management of a minor project or major parts of a project.  Skillset/experience required: Knowledge of Configuration Management and the application of these within and demanding yet professional engineering environment. The ability to build rapport with stakeholders as well as positively promote the Configuration Management group through supportive and pro-active approach with internal customers. Awareness of relevant internal and external customer requirements and standards. Reflection of engineering input, through the engineering change process, into the design definition / structure,...

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...

Our client, a Defence and Aerospace supplier is looking for a Missile Mechanical Architect to join them on a contract basis at their site in Stevenage. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the British nationality and be eligible to obtain SC Clearance ahead of starting. 6 month initial contract. Hybrid working, based in Stevenage. £60 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.Responsibilities: The role is responsible for the delivery of the missile mechanical architecture requirements and typical responsibilities include: Establishing the Missile Airframe Task Requirements Specification (TRS) to ensure a structured & coherent mechanical response to the overall Missile TRS Management of the mechanical interface with the launcher Management of Mechanical & Thermal Interfaces across the Missile Defining the optimum mechanical architecture for all variants of the missile, ensuring the mechanical architecture and interfaces meet requirements Implementation of GMA Policies to...

Principal Thermal Engineer 12 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience carrying out thermal analysis of electronics? Do you have experience with MATLAB/Simulink? 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 Principal Thermal 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: Take ownership of delivering packages of thermal analysis work Provide mechanical analysis support to develop designs and deliver thermal performance evidence Deliver analysis evidence in clear reports with firm conclusion statements Participate in team meetings and design reviews Manage workload against time schedules and...

Principal Thermal Engineer - Stevenage Principal Thermal Engineer Location: Stevenage Duration: 12 months, with potential extension Rate: Up to £50 per hour (Umbrella) Clearance: SC required to start Working Pattern: Onsite role (minimum 3 days per week, but assume full-time onsite) We're looking for an experienced Principal Thermal Engineer to join a leading defence engineering team in Stevenage. You'll be part of a well-established Mechanical Analysis Group, working on complex and varied projects that shape the next generation of advanced military systems. The Role You'll take technical ownership of thermal analysis activities, supporting projects from early concept stages through to final performance evidence. This includes: Delivering packages of thermal analysis work with clear conclusions Using a mix of hand calculations and Finite Element methods (e.g. ANSYS) Producing thermal studies involving conduction, convection and radiation Supporting thermal analysis of...

Job Title: Principal Thermal Engineer Location: Stevenage Pay Rate: Up to £50p/h Inside IR35 Contract Length: 12 Months - Likely To Extend Key Skills: Thermal Analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), MATLAB / SIMULINK, Thermal Design Authority, Defence, Engineering Join Our Team as a Principal Thermal Engineer and Drive Thermal Design to New Heights! Are you a meticulous Principal Thermal Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Stevenage and be a key driver of engineering excellence. About Us: As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented Thermal Engineer to contribute to our continued success. The Role: So, what...

Embedded Ada Software Engineer (Contract) Location: Stevenage Rate: Up to £70 per hour (umbrella) Clearance: SC required to start (UK-Eyes-Only) Contract: 6 months, likely extension Working Pattern: Fully on-site, compressed week available We're looking for an experienced Embedded Ada Software Engineer to join a busy software team working on high-integrity, real-time defence systems. You'll play a central role in developing and testing embedded software for PowerPC-based platforms, contributing to a portfolio of innovative and mission-critical products. What you'll be doing Developing real-time embedded software in Ada Testing embedded software on host and target platforms Creating test requirements, test scripts and documentation Using debuggers, probes, oscilloscopes and logic analysers Supporting integration with systems, electronics and test teams Working independently while contributing to a small, collaborative team Producing clear, professional documentation...

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Principal Thermal Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Stevenage. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the British nationality and be willing to obtain full SC Clearance ahead of starting. 12 month initial contract. Fully onsite in Stevenage. £50 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.Responsibilities: Take ownership for delivering packages of thermal analysis work. Provide mechanical analysis support to develop designs and deliver thermal performance evidence. Deliver analysis evidence in clear reports with firm conclusion statements. Participate in team meetings and design reviews. Manage workload against time schedules and report progress regularly to stakeholders. Responsible for dealing and collaborating with project stakeholders (internal & external).Skillset/experience required: Degree qualified in a STEM subject. Proven ability to carry out thermal analysis through the application...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Thermal Engineer Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Hourly Rate: £50.00  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 likely be onsite 3 days per week. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage onsite interview   Principal Thermal Engineer Job Description: 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 in ensuring that products deliver the necessary performance against key...

Thermal Engineer required for long term contract assignment based in Stevenage Skillset/experience required: Degree qualified in a STEM subject. Proven ability to carry out thermal analysis through the application of hand calculations and Finite Element methods (e.g. ANSYS etc.). Experience in one or more of the following areas: Carrying out studies to determine the effects of conduction, convection and radiation on the thermal response of systems; Thermal analysis of electronics; Application of MATLAB-Simulink to deliver thermal studies; Use of CFD to assess thermal behaviour; Scripting using MATLAB or Python. Ability to make quick/simple assessments to progress design activities in an efficient manner. Self-motivated and organised individuals, who are great problem solvers and can take responsibility for the delivery of work. Ability to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to...

Commercial Plumber- Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire- £45k a well-established, family-run plumbing and heating company, now in our fourth year of trading. With a dedicated team of six full-time staff, we proudly serve clients across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. Our projects span high-end residential properties (valued £1m+), schools, and commercial plant rooms, where quality workmanship and reliability are at the heart of everything we do. The Role We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Plumber to join our growing team. The role will involve a mix of installation, service, and maintenance work across a range of sites. You’ll be responsible for carrying out high-quality plumbing works in both residential and commercial settings, ensuring all jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities Installation, servicing, and maintenance of commercial and domestic hot and cold water systems General plumbing...