17 jobs found in Portishead

Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer | Outside IR35 | £450–£550 per day | Hybrid Bristol | 6‑month initial contract We’re working with a well‑known global organisation that’s investing heavily in its commercial data capabilities. They’re looking for a contract Data Engineer to help shape and deliver a next‑generation analytics platform supporting sales and marketing decision‑making. This role is on a hybrid basis 2 days per week in the Bristol office. This assignment centres on building a scalable, cloud‑native data solution using Microsoft Fabric, aligned to a wider Azure landscape. You’ll play a key role within a delivery‑focused team, owning engineering outputs while partnering closely with analytics specialists and senior stakeholders to deliver at pace. Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance and maintain data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric Produce robust, business‑ready datasets that support downstream reporting and insight Introduce automation and agent‑assisted development...

Location: Bristol (fully onsite) Duration: 12 month initial contract Rate: £68ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, a key player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an SC Cleared, Embedded Ada Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of cutting-edge command and control software for maritime missile systems. Key Responsibilities: Engaging with the Systems team to discuss requirement changes and updates Participating in the entire software engineering lifecycle Ensuring high standards in coding, process, and documentation for safety-critical software Involvement with qualification and software releases Supporting the development of advanced maritime air defence systems Job Requirements: Proficiency in Ada programming Security Clearance (SC) required to start Strong background in safety-critical software, ideally within defence, aerospace, rail, nuclear...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x C++ Application Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.     This role requires: Strong experience in C++ application development. A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience in CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, Docker. Experience of developing software for virtual environments.  Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine).  There may be some scope for hybrid working (project dependent). 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)...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.     Rate: £68.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine) 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: One stage Video Interview Embedded Software Engineer Job Description: We are a world leader in missile and missile systems, seeking a highly capable and adaptable Embedded Software Engineer to join our Development Facility in Bristol. As part of our growing dynamic Software team, you will develop the latest...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Test Driven Development Lead subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.     Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine) 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: One stage Video Interview Test Driven Development Lead Job Description: The UK Embedded Software department is at the core of the company’s projects. We create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers our missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded ADA Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis.   Essential - ADA, Background in safety critical software. Desirable - Linux, Doors, Dimensions, UML, Mascot etc.   Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing. Hourly Rate: £68.00ph (Umbrella).   Overtime rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’   Embedded ADA Software Engineer Job Description: We work on technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, delivering safe, secure, and reliable products to our customers. The System software department covers all aspects of command and control software (C2) for both land and maritime missile systems. We are expanding the Sea Viper and Sea Ceptor missile C2 team for the development of the next generation of...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office.  This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.      Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella).      Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Missile Electronic Architect Job Description:   Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x Embedded Software V&V Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  Skills in C, C++ or ADA are beneficial.  A defence or aerospace industry background would also be great.   Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: Full time on site (occasional work from home day) (The company are happy with a 4 day week) 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   Embedded Software V&V Engineer Job Description:   The department create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they...

Azure Architect £(Apply online only) per day Outside IR35 – 6 months SW, intermittent in-office requirement. Azure Architect – DV Cleared Ncounter is supporting a specialist consultancy delivering into highly sensitive National Security programmes, now seeking a DV Cleared Azure Architect to lead the design of secure, cloud-native platforms within a greenfield environment. This is a senior, hands-on architecture role combining deep technical delivery with client-facing advisory. You will define and shape Azure-based solutions, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and aligned to operational needs within high-assurance environments. Alongside design ownership, you will work closely with stakeholders to guide cloud strategy, architecture standards, and long-term platform evolution. Key Responsibilities • Design and deliver secure Azure cloud architectures across complex programmes • Define infrastructure and platform standards using infrastructure as code • Lead cloud migration...

Database Manager +Hybrid working in Chippenham +6 months + +£41.71 ph Inside IR35 +SC cleared role Role Overview Responsibilities Perform database maintenance and update activities Implement database changes as requested through change management procedures Release new databases on system Maintain database change control documentation Perform routine data and software backup and archiving activities Perform routine system maintenance and housekeeping activities to ensure optimum performance Diagnose and rectify system failures Re-start subsystems to recover from failures Support the Software Manager in system, software and database configuration management activities. Skill Set Essential The candidate should have at least 1 - 2 years' experience of database administration or system support within a spacecraft operation, or similar mission-critical systems environment. Key skill areas should include the following: General Skills Oracle database administrationOperating...

SCC Database Manager 6 Month Contract   Certain Advantage is hiring for a SCC Database Manager based in Chippenham.   The SCC Database Manager role involves overseeing database maintenance and updates within a spacecraft operation or similar mission-critical systems environment.   Your responsibilities: Perform database maintenance and update activities Implement database changes as requested through change management procedures Release new databases on system Maintain database change control documentation Perform routine data and software backup and archiving activities Perform routine system maintenance and housekeeping activities to ensure optimum performance Diagnose and rectify system failures Re-start subsystems to recover from failures Support the Software Manager in system, software and database configuration management activities.  The individual Oracle database administration RHEL Solaris Windows 2012 Windows 2022 Windows 10  Does this sound like your next career...

Project Officer Yeovil 12-Month Contract Paying up to £25.84p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Working alongside the programme or project manager the project officer is responsible for carrying out the work detailed in the programme or project plan. Work independently to run small projects/packages of work Effective co-ordination of the project tasks and their inter dependencies into the overall Programme or Project, including resolution or mitigation of any risks and issues arising during the project. Supported by the Programme Management office Manage Authorisations in line with level of accountability. Manage Profitability and Liquidated damages in line with level of accountability. Identify, capture and administer the risk register, advising the programme or project manager as risks arise that are likely to affect delivery of programme or project objectives Manage Customer and vendor engagement in line with level of accountability. Essential Skills & Experience...

Project Controller Yeovil 12-Month Contract Paying up to £25.84p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the programme or project schedule (and SAP Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)) in accordance with the Contracted scope, delivery dates, Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM), financial baseline and company procedures. Monitor the accuracy of project schedules and version control changes. Ensure the flow of budgets and dates within SAP via the MSP Plan are kept in alignment with the approved Company Work Order. Coordinate with the Key Stakeholders customer change proposals, capturing in a register and collating cost impacts for pricing Generate purchase requisitions and perform service receipts to support project requirements Report the progress of Risks at regular intervals to the appropriate level of management. Perform critical path and 'what if' analysis, including the development of work-around plans, capturing, monitoring, and driving associated...

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Project Manager to join them on a contract basis at their site in Yeovil. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be willing to undergo basic security checks ahead of starting. Contract running until May 2027. £35.11 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35. Fully onsite in Yeovil.The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing the project team with responsibility and authority from the Programme Manager or Sponsor on a day to day basis. Delivering the project to schedule, cost and quality. Interfacing between the project and functional business areas to achieve the overall Project deliverables. Demonstrate good communication and encouragement across functional business areas, for change. Effective co-ordination of the project and the inter dependencies into the overall Programme or as an independent small project, including resolution or mitigation of any risks and issues arising during the project....

Role: Contract Data Analyst Location: Cheltenham, onsite Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience Duration: 12 months initially Role A detail-oriented and impact driven Data Analyst to support project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives working closely with the customer. This role blends strong analytical skills with project support and process optimisation, turning data into insights that improve efficiency, quality, and decision making. Responsibilities * Collect, clean, analyse, and validate data from multiple sources to support internal KPIS, projects and CI initiatives * Develop dashboards, reports, and KPIs to track performance, trends, and outcomes * Translate complex data into clear insights, actions and recommendations for stakeholders * Partner with key stakeholders and Customers, to define data requirements, success metrics, and reporting needs * Monitor project progress using data-driven indicators (timelines, costs, risks, benefits) * Support...

Role: Contract Data Analyst Location: Cheltenham, onsite Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience Duration: 12 months initially Role A detail-oriented and impact driven Data Analyst to support project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives working closely with the customer. This role blends strong analytical skills with project support and process optimisation, turning data into insights that improve efficiency, quality, and decision making. Responsibilities * Collect, clean, analyse, and validate data from multiple sources to support internal KPIS, projects and CI initiatives * Develop dashboards, reports, and KPIs to track performance, trends, and outcomes * Translate complex data into clear insights, actions and recommendations for stakeholders * Partner with key stakeholders and Customers, to define data requirements, success metrics, and reporting needs * Monitor project progress using data-driven indicators (timelines, costs, risks, benefits) * Support...

Job Title: DV Cleared Technical Author Location: Cheltenham Duration: 6 months with likely extension Rate: Up to £650 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and able to go through highest security clearance process Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence sector, is hiring an experienced Technical Author. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to critical systems and operational processes within a secure environment. What you'll be doing: * Producing, maintaining, and managing high-quality technical documentation for classified systems * Translating complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and accurate written materials suitable for secure audiences * Developing system documentation including architecture, design documents, user guides, operational manuals, and SOPs * Supporting accreditation, assurance, and compliance documentation * Collaborating closely with engineers, architects, cyber specialists, and stakeholders to...