15 engineering manager jobs found in Reading

Software Engineering Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for a Software Engineering Manager based in the Farnborough area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Software Engineering Manager—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Lead the day-to-day activities of the software team Plan, design, develop, verify, and integrate the software for the high-altitude, long-endurance Zephyr aircraft. Acting as the technical authority for software, ensuring compliance with safety, performance,...

PLM Solution Architect Lead Duration- June 2026 for 9 Months Location - Hybrid - Bristol / London 1-2 days on-site Market Rate- Umbrella Only Are you at your best when driving high-profile topics while using humility to recognise your limitations, engaging others to achieve effective resolution? Are you energised by applying your curiosity to seek out and drive challenging topics? Do you thrive in an environment where you will need to bring clarity and strategic awareness to break through complexity and uncertainty? Above all, are you passionate about helping Britain achieve Net Zero? If so, join us as the Plant Lifecycle Management (PLM) - Solution Architect Lead and you'll join one of the most exciting and ambitious projects in the UK. Job Purpose / Overview At the heart of the data-centric approach being taken on our client will be a robust and easy to use PLM tool based on Dassault System 3Dx platform, supporting configuration management, implementation of business...

Job Description: Technology Manager Duration: 12 Months| Hybrid: Tue , Wed ,Thu In-Office |Location: London | Start: ASAP The Mission We aren't just building products; we're scaling them. As our Technology Manager, you are the "engine room" of the product lifecycle. You'll take raw concepts and pilots and drive them through to wide-scale deployment. This is a role for a hybrid thinker-someone who speaks "Systems Architecture" as fluently as "Business Strategy." The Execution Architect the Lifecycle: Own the end-to-end journey of internal tools-from validating PRDs to navigating the complexities of the Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC). Solve the Puzzle: Apply systems design and database knowledge to resolve technical bottlenecks and ensure integrations actually work. Automate & Elevate: Spot manual operational gaps and engineer technical solutions to eliminate human error. Influence the Map: Use data-driven metrics to pitch feature improvements and advocate for the user...

Senior Project Manager - Defence Location: Southampton - hybrid - 3 days per week Duration: 6-month Contract Rate: £680 - £725 per day insideIR35 Clearance: SC Clearance is required We are supporting a major UK programme seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex bids and project delivery across advanced technology and engineering initiatives. This is a high-impact role working across the full lifecycle, from bid strategy through to delivery, within a secure and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: * Lead the development and delivery of high-quality bids and projects aligned to client requirements * Manage end-to-end project lifecycle (scope, planning, resourcing, governance, delivery) * Ensure delivery to time, cost, and quality targets * Provide challenge and assurance across project teams, plans, and estimates * Drive stakeholder engagement across clients, suppliers, and internal teams * Oversee financial management,...

Contract Opportunity - Lead Customer Program Manager Location: Titchfield / Daedalus, Hampshire About Our Client - Titchfield / Daedalus Our client operates an established aerospace manufacturing business in Titchfield, Hampshire and is a recognised global leader in aerospace fuel systems. The site is currently undergoing a major transformation, relocating to a newly constructed, state-of-the-art facility at Daedalus. This new site will become the European Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing, representing a significant investment in innovation, capability, and long-term growth. Our client is a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. The location is supported by extensive fuel and air system test facilities, enabling comprehensive validation across a broad range of operating conditions and fuel types. The Role Our client's Aerospace division within Fuel and Motion Control Systems is seeking an experienced Lead...

Configuration Manager Stevenage 12 Month Initial Contract   Overview of department: Configuration Management is pivotal to success in developing and delivering engineered products to our customers and frontline users. Through the controlled application and compliance of processes, we give our programmes confidence and assurance in all products that we produce.   Description of the Role Experienced Configuration professional with an ability to provide technical support to the Configuration Management team. Your ability to build networks and foster strong relationships with the team to review, develop and deliver Configuration Management processes and procedures, as well as supporting and technically coaching project Configuration Managers to deliver technical excellence contributing towards the overall success of our business programmes.   What we’re looking for A proven track record of experience within engineering organisations or operational domains, with a strong technical...

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...

Java Developer - IDAM/ IDM SME - SC Cleared - £550 - £650 per day - remote with occasional travel Developer - IDAM/IAM SME SC Cleared - £550 - £650 per day We are looking for a Developer with very strong and proven IDAM (Identity and Access Management) experience for a large Government client. You will be part of a continuous improvement squad delivering enhancements and new features alongside BAU work (i.e. incidents and support maintenance activities). In addition, you will be involved in helping our client transform their IDAM service, re-platforming to Azure Kubernetes Service. You will have a solid understanding of modern deployment pipelines and DevOps principles. The role will require providing out of hours support (i.e. Monday to Saturday once per month). Java Developer - IDAM/ IDM experience - SC Cleared - £500 - £600 per day - remote with occasional travel As a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on back-end development, you will play a key role in designing,...

AWS DevOps Engineer +6 months + +Fully remote working +SC cleared - must hold current active clearance +Sole British nationals only - due to nature of the project Skills: +AWS +DevOps Engineer +Kubernetes +Public Sector experience +Testing experience - can set the Testing process up from beginning to end and to be able to own it We're looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to design, build, and optimise secure, scalable cloud environments in a fully remote role. Key Responsibilities Deliver Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible Build and manage containerised environments with Docker and Kubernetes Architect and optimise AWS services across compute, networking, storage, and security Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, CircleCI) Automates testing, integration, and deployment processes. Embed DevSecOps practices using tools such as SonarQube, Snyk, and OWASP Implement monitoring and logging...

Role- Data Scientist Location: London, UK Type of job : Contract Work mode : Hybrid- 2 days onsite in a week Responsibilities: * Explore, clean, and analyse large, complex datasets to uncover patterns, trends, and opportunities that drive actionable insights. * Develop, train, and validate machine learning, statistical, and predictive models that solve real business problems and deliver measurable impact. * Design and run experiments (A/B tests, hypothesis tests, simulations) to evaluate ideas, quantify outcomes, and guide decision‑making. * Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, product managers, and domain experts to translate business requirements into well‑defined modelling tasks. * Build end‑to‑end ML pipelines—from feature engineering and preprocessing to deployment‑ready model outputs. * Apply advanced techniques such as NLP, time‑series forecasting, anomaly detection, optimisation, or LLM/GenAI methods where relevant. * Implement model...

Role- Data Scientist Location: London, UK Type of job : Contract Work mode : Hybrid- 2 days onsite in a week Responsibilities: * Explore, clean, and analyse large, complex datasets to uncover patterns, trends, and opportunities that drive actionable insights. * Develop, train, and validate machine learning, statistical, and predictive models that solve real business problems and deliver measurable impact. * Design and run experiments (A/B tests, hypothesis tests, simulations) to evaluate ideas, quantify outcomes, and guide decision‑making. * Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, product managers, and domain experts to translate business requirements into well‑defined modelling tasks. * Build end‑to‑end ML pipelines—from feature engineering and preprocessing to deployment‑ready model outputs. * Apply advanced techniques such as NLP, time‑series forecasting, anomaly detection, optimisation, or LLM/GenAI methods where relevant. * Implement model...

Supply Chain Engineering Location: Luton - Hybrid – 1 to 2 days per week onsite Start Day: ASAP Contract Rate: £585 per day inside IR35 Duration: 6 months initially Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Engineering / Technical Architect to take ownership of ERP and integration outcomes across a complex, multi‑functional environment. This role will act as a single point of accountability, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient integration solutions aligned with operational and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities * Own and guide integration architecture across ERP systems, devices, and payment platforms * Manage technical debt, resilience, and scalability in partnership with architecture teams * Ensure security, compliance, and governance standards are embedded throughout delivery * Define and oversee integration strategies with third‑party suppliers and internal systems * Act as a...

OIC Developer (Oracle Integration Cloud) 3 months Market Rate (Inside IR35) Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced OIC Developer to design, develop, and maintain integrations using Oracle Integration Cloud. The role involves working with cloud and on-premise applications to ensure seamless data flow and business process automation. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop integrations using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) Build and maintain REST/SOAP APIs and integrations Work with adapters (ERP, HCM, FTP, REST, SOAP, etc.) Perform data mapping, transformations, and orchestration Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues Collaborate with functional and technical teams Ensure best practices in integration, security, and performance Required Skills: Strong experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) Knowledge of REST/SOAP web services Experience with XML, XSLT, JSON Familiarity with Oracle SaaS (ERP/HCM) integrations Understanding of integration patterns...

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This is an initial 6 month contract role within our UK IT Business Unit. The IT Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing technology solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements. This role bridges the gap between business needs and IT capabilities, ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective. The Solution Architect works...

Software Engineer (Java) SC Clearance Required Certain Advantage are hiring for a Software Engineer based in Portsmouth. This role is on an initial 12-month contract and is required to be onsite 3 days a week.   Your responsibilities: Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment. Design software solutions using UML/SysML and contribute to technical architecture within a microservices environment. Develop high-quality Java applications using Spring Boot, Spring Framework and related technologies. Implement and maintain RESTful web services over HTTPS within distributed systems. Write and maintain automated tests, ensuring quality and reliability are built into the solution from the outset. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, reviews and retrospectives. Collaborate closely with team members and wider stakeholders to design, implement and test new product features. Contribute...