150 jobs found in Salisbury

Job title: Senior Project manager Location: Hampshire/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: £725 per day inside ir35 Contract: 6 months+ SC security clearance is required for this role We're working with a leading UK defence and national security technology organisation looking for a Senior Project Manager to take ownership of high-value, technically complex bids and programmes from early concept through to delivery. This is a pivotal role where you'll sit at the heart of pre-sales, bid leadership, and project execution, shaping winning solutions while ensuring delivery excellence. You'll be joining a highly respected organisation at the forefront of defence innovation, where you'll have real influence over winning work and delivering cutting-edge solutions that matter. Responsibilities: Leading end-to-end bid activity, creating compelling, competitive proposals that directly address customer needs Managing delivery across cost, schedule, and quality-ensuring programmes...

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,...

We are working with an engineering led organisation delivering specialist technology solutions across infrastructure environments. They are seeking a Contract Software Engineer to take ownership of a live device configuration tool and deliver it through to completion, based at their head office in Chandlers Ford. This is a hands on delivery role focused on stabilising and enhancing an existing application, followed by contributing to a wider Azure based IoT platform. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to solve technical challenges and deliver robust, production ready solutions. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of an in progress configuration tool and deliver to production. Extend and improve an existing .NET WinForms application. Integrate device APIs to automate provisioning and configuration workflows. Enhance error handling, logging and system reliability. Troubleshoot device communication and network related issues. Improve usability for field...

IT Project Manager – 3-month contract – Southampton – Outside of IR35 We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of technology projects across the organisation. This position will oversee initiatives spanning Systems, IT setup, Software Development, Infrastructure, and Networks—ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives. You’ll work closely with technical teams, senior stakeholders, and third-party partners, acting as the driving force behind project planning, execution, governance, and communication. Skills & Experience from the Project Manager: Outside of IR35 Proven experience managing multiple IT projects in parallel. Strong knowledge across key IT domains such as IT Setup, cyber security, infrastructure, networks, CCTV, and applications. Experience working with both agile and waterfall methodologies. Exceptional organisational and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to...

Cyber Security Engineer - Risk & Assurance Christchurch Based £81.90 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Christchurch. This long-term appointment is a complement to the existing 45 strong team that provides support to a fully integrated command and control system. This exciting systems & software programme covers many disciplines including design, development, installation, implementation, integration, acceptance, training and logistics support - it is run solely from our Christchurch site for delivery to our customer at various locations. The candidate must hold a minimum of SC clearance without caveats and be prepared to be processed for DV clearance. To fulfil this practical and 'hands on' role, it would be beneficial for the candidate to be qualified to diploma or degree level in an engineering discipline. The role will involve the production...

Cyber Security Engineer - Risk & Assurance Christchurch Based £81.90 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Christchurch. This long-term appointment is a complement to the existing 45 strong team that provides support to a fully integrated command and control system. This exciting systems & software programme covers many disciplines including design, development, installation, implementation, integration, acceptance, training and logistics support - it is run solely from our Christchurch site for delivery to our customer at various locations. The candidate must hold a minimum of SC clearance without caveats and be prepared to be processed for DV clearance. To fulfil this practical and 'hands on' role, it would be beneficial for the candidate to be qualified to diploma or degree level in an engineering discipline. The role will involve the production...

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...

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...

Data Consultant (SC Cleared) Corsham (Wiltshire) 6 Month Contract £450/day (Outside IR35) Data Consultant needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong Power BI, Tableau and AWS Cloud experience. 6 Month Rolling Contract based in Corsham (Wiltshire). Start asap in Spring 2026. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH) + 2 days/week working from the office in Corsham (Wiltshire). A chance to work with a leading global IT + Digital transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: Design, build + implementation of an AWS cloud-based Data Analytics platform to provide data workflow, data visualisation + dashboard solutions. Key Skills: Power BI and Tableau dashboard + data visualisation tools. AWS Cloud Infrastructure environments including: AWS Glue, S3 Buckets, Athena + Serverless data pipelines. Python / R-style workflow development, SQL querying + data transformation skills. Hands-on experience with secure, cloud-based Data Analytics...

Data Consultant (SC Cleared) Corsham (Wiltshire) 6 Month Contract £450/day (Outside IR35) Data Consultant needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong Power BI, Tableau and AWS Cloud experience. 6 Month Rolling Contract based in Corsham (Wiltshire). Start asap in Spring 2026. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH) + 2 days/week working from the office in Corsham (Wiltshire). A chance to work with a leading global IT + Digital transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: Design, build + implementation of an AWS cloud-based Data Analytics platform to provide data workflow, data visualisation + dashboard solutions. Key Skills: Power BI and Tableau dashboard + data visualisation tools. AWS Cloud Infrastructure environments including: AWS Glue, S3 Buckets, Athena + Serverless data pipelines. Python / R-style workflow development, SQL querying + data transformation skills. Hands-on experience with secure, cloud-based Data Analytics...

Hays are now looking for a Ruby Developer for one of our local clients: Rate: Circa £450 p/d Inside IR35 Hybrid: 1-2 days a week in Bath, rest is WFH Duration: 6 month+ contract Overview A highly skilled Ruby Developer is required to support a small, fast‑paced digital development team working on a bespoke Ruby-based technical environment. This role involves leading development tasks, contributing to technical strategy, and quickly getting up to speed with complex systems and infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end Ruby-based development tasks with minimal oversight Work within Agile teams using standard development tools and workflows (e.g., GitLab, Jira) Provide technical guidance on development approach and infrastructure Contribute to digital projects and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders Deliver high-quality, maintainable code within agreed timelines Skills & Experience Extensive experience in Ruby development with demonstrable...

Azure Data Engineer | £350- £450 | Outside IR35 | Bristol | Hybrid - 3 days | 6‑Month Initial Term | We’re looking for a hands-on Azure Data Engineer to support a major data platform modernisation programme. You’ll help migrate legacy SQL & Synapse workloads into Microsoft Fabric, build new Fabric Lakehouse/Warehouse pipelines, and drive the transition from Tableau to Power BI. Responsibilities Migrate SQL-based analytics into Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, Pipelines) Modernise existing Synapse pipelines and dataflows Build scalable Fabric Data Pipelines Support enterprise move from Tableau to Power BI Optimise ELT, modelling, and workspace governanceSkills Needed Strong experience with Azure & Microsoft Fabric Solid Synapse, ADF, ADLS, SQL, Python/PySpark Hands-on Power BI modelling & dataset expertise Experience in BI modernisation / migration projectsIf this is a role that suits your skillset, can work onsite 3 days per week in Swindon and immediately...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Embedded Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.     Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Portsmouth Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week remote working Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)                                                                                                                                           Embedded Software Engineer Job Description: The role of Embedded Software Engineer is required due to increased demand for the work of our Advanced Developments Group (ADG). The ADG are a small team of highly innovative, enthusiastic engineers providing cutting edge technology solutions to our key customers. Responsibilities: Use your skills and knowledge to prototype innovative wireless solutions You will be primarily developing using C/C++ on embedded platforms Development of embedded...

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...

Our organisation is embarking on a major strategic initiative to review and modernise our website and CMS architecture. As part of the first phase of this programme,we require a Ruby Developer to help deliver a series of key enhancements to our CMS and its supporting infrastructure. About the Role You will join a small, highly skilled, and collaborative development team, contributing to project-based digital development and technical consultancy within a bespoke, Ruby‑based environment. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and improving our digital estate. What We're Looking For We're seeking an experienced specialist with: Extensive, senior-level experience in Ruby-based digital development, supported by a strong portfolio of delivered work. Deep technical knowledge of Ruby-driven CMS platforms, ideally including systems comparable to Typecase and Typecase for Courses (or similar bespoke CMS solutions). The ability to quickly understand and navigate...

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...