187 jobs found in Great Missenden

We are currently looking for a Senior Buyer for a Defence company in Buckinghamshire on a 6 month contract. Please note: this role requires 4 days working onsite (Mon-Thurs) with the option to WFH on a Friday The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting strategic procurement activity within one of their business units. This role will play a key part in managing strategic sourcing initiatives, leading supplier engagement and delivering cost, quality and delivery improvements across critical commodities. The successful candidate will take ownership of high-value or high-risk categories and work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies support wider business objectives. Previous experience within an Aerospace/Defence company would be advantageous. Contract Details: - 6 months - 37hrs per week. Onsite Mon to Thursday with option to WFH on Fridays - Due to projects, suitable candidates will need to be British Born/Sole British Citizens and...

Our client, a world-leading manufacturer of aerospace electrical systems, specialising in generators, power distribution equipment, and electrical motors for civil and military aircraft, is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. This role is critical in delivering complex engineering programmes across the full product development lifecycle for a renowned aerospace and defence group. Location: Buckinghamshire (hybrid model can be explored once settled) Contract: Initial 6 months, potential extension likely Rate: DOE - Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities: Developing and maintaining the full project breakdown structure, including Product, Work, Organisation, Resource, and Cost Breakdown Structures. Ensuring each Work Package is thoroughly described and linked to deliverables with a single identified owner. Supporting the Senior Project Manager in the day-to-day delivery of assigned projects, managing risks and tracking actions. Coordinating...

Our client, operating in the aerospace industry, is currently seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to join their team on a contract basis. Location: Buckinghamshire (hybrid model can be explored once settled) Contract: Initial 6 months, potential extension likely Rate: DOE - Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities: Structure and lead projects, ensuring alignment with performance, cost, quality, and schedule objectives Drive project development plans and ensure product performance objectives are met Maintain accountability for development schedule adherence and cost targets Coordinate and manage cross-functional Integrated Programme Teams (IPTs) across multiple sites Lead risk and opportunity management processes, ensuring the project's risk register is maintained Serve as the primary interface with customers and stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication Develop and maintain project schedules and ensure compliance with project management standards Champion continuous...

Section Engineer - Freelance (Inside IR35) About the Role A major infrastructure project is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join the delivery team on a long‑term freelance basis. The project covers a significant stretch of high‑profile civil engineering works, including earthworks, structures, drainage and utilities. As a Section Engineer, you will report to the Sub Agent and take responsibility for supervising the site engineering function from construction through to close‑out. You will support temporary works design coordination, allocate labour/plant/materials with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman, and ensure all works are delivered to the required standards, programme and budget. You will manage the site setting‑out team, oversee the performance and development of Site Engineers, and proactively resolve technical issues in collaboration with the Sub Agent. The role also involves monitoring subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual...

Job Title: Project Manager - Utilities Expansion Location: Aylesbury Manufacturing plant Contract Rate - circa £500 - paid inside IR35 About the Role: Our client, a leading manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a utilities expansion program at their manufacturing site. The projects are currently at the feasibility and design stage, focusing primarily on refrigeration and wastewater systems. The ideal Project Manager will have the capability to manage the projects through the full life cycle, from design and planning to commissioning and closeout, while ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, and CDM regulations. Key Responsibilities: Project Manage the full project lifecycle from feasibility and design through to commissioning and handover. Oversee the refrigeration and wastewater expansion projects, ensuring technical, budgetary, and timeline objectives are met. Ensure compliance with CDM (Construction Design and Management)...

Endpoint Engineer (Contract) Location: Hemel Hempstead (Onsite) Rate: £600-£700 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: MOD DV required Role Overview Lead the day-to-day technical operations of the Windows/Endpoint team, providing subject matter expertise across endpoint security and infrastructure. The role combines hands-on engineering, team leadership, and strategic input to support operational delivery within a secure, enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of engineers, developing SME capability and aligning skills with digital strategy Support project delivery: solution design, estimation, implementation, and technical validation Manage and respond to incidents in line with SLAs, including escalation where required Collaborate with architects and designers to recommend and validate technical solutions Contribute to pre-sales activities and cost/effort estimation Maintain accurate documentation (operational procedures, user guides, project...

Managing Security Engineer (DV Cleared) Hemel Hempstead - 5 days onsite £500-£700 per day Inside IR35 We're seeking a DV-cleared Managing Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of security monitoring platforms feeding into a central SOC. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on building scalable SIEM solutions and strengthening client security posture. Key Responsibilities Lead design and deployment of security monitoring tools (Elastic & Splunk) Build and optimise large-scale log ingestion pipelines and data models (ECS/CIM) Develop and tune detection rules using KQL, EQL, and SPL Drive detection engineering lifecycle aligned to MITRE ATT&CK Implement automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code for SIEM platforms Ensure platform performance, scalability, and resilience (HA/DR, clustering) Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risk and deliver security improvementsEssential Skills & Experience Proven leadership in Security...

DV Cleared Monitoring Engineer Hemel Hempstead (Onsite) Up to £800 per day (Inside IR35) DV Clearance Required (MOD Environment) Are you an experienced Monitoring Engineer with strong infrastructure expertise and DV clearance? We're looking for a skilled professional to join a high-profile MOD programme, taking ownership of monitoring operations and leading a technical team within a secure environment. This is a key role where you'll combine hands-on engineering, leadership, and strategic input to drive operational excellence and support critical systems. What You'll Be Doing Leading day-to-day operations of the Windows/Infrastructure team Managing and optimising monitoring tools such as SCOM and PRTG Designing and configuring dashboards for network and system monitoring Supporting project delivery including solution design, estimation, and implementation Ensuring SLA compliance through effective incident response and escalation Mentoring engineers and building SME capability...

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Maidenhead. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and current SC Clearance 6-month initial contract Rate is open to negotiation, inside IR35 Fully onsite in Maidenhead due to the nature of the role Job Description: Design, develop, test, and document mechanical assemblies through the full product lifecycle. Deliver robust mechanical solutions using company engineering tools and processes. Create and review mechanical documentation: design packs, analysis reports, plans, and procedures. Define and analyse mechanical performance and functional behaviours. Optimise designs for various manufacturing methods (machining, moulding, extrusion, sheet metal, casting). Perform tolerance analysis for precision parts and complex assemblies. Produce designs compliant with MIL‑STD, DEF‑STAN, EMC, TEMPEST, and...

Data Analyst Rate: £500 per day - Contract role Location: Slough Working Pattern: Hybrid We are recruiting for a Data Analyst for a local authority that are looking to grow the team. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a strong team of Data Analyst, be part of the management team as well as still being hands on in the day to day analytical duties. What the Data Analyst will be doing Lead of a team of data analysts Ensure data and data shared by others is of the highest quality Help to implement the council strategy on continuous service improvement Manage stakeholder engagement across council strategies Experience needed as a Data Analyst Strong experience with SQL and Power BI Experience working on - Controcc, Aggresso and Liquid Logic Strong analytical background Desirable if you have worked with adult services for a public sector organisationWhat the Data Analyst will receive £500 day rate Inside of IR35 Hybrid working - 2 days on site 4-month contract Weekly...

Join Our Team as an Engineering and Sustainability Manager! Are you passionate about driving sustainability and engineering excellence in the energy sector? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client, a leading organization committed to a greener and fairer future, is seeking an agile and enthusiastic Engineering and Sustainability Manager for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on the transformation of their property portfolio! Day Rate: £555.00 per day Inside IR35 Location: Windsor (travel around the UK Contract Type: 9 months Fixed Term Contract Working Pattern: Hybrid Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm Role Overview As the Engineering and Sustainability Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in guiding the evolution of our client's estate. Your expertise will be key in shaping the future of the built environment, supporting net-zero ambitions, and enabling innovative ways of working. Key Responsibilities Strategic...

Principal Systems Engineer Luton 12-Month Contract Paying up to £85p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Development of RF system requirements. Assisting engineering domains in design and integration activities. Assisting with requirements definition for integration, qualification, verification, and validation activities Essential: Hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or Mathematics) Experience working in an agile environment and experience across the full engineering lifecycle Knowledge of modelling and analysis using MATLAB and Cameo, Knowledge of the fully systems lifecycle Previous experience working on RF systems OR EW projects within the Aerospace or Defence sector is desirable Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering...

Ada Software Engineer - 1509 Location: Luton (Hybrid: 4 days on-site) Contract: 12 months IR35: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Full UK SC required Rate: £75ph, UMB, inside IR35 About the Role A real-time embedded software engineer with knowledge of Ada is required in support of defensive aids development programmes within the Electronic Warfare business. The role includes design, development, test and support of current and future programs across our Praetorian product line. What You'll Do Support the specification, design, coding and testing of complex real-time embedded software in Ada producing mission critical quality software, to high integrity levels, company standards and customer requirements. Take ownership of complex tasks across the full software lifecycle from requirements to integration, testing and delivery. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams, working closely across disciplines to develop robust solutions whilst maintaining...

Systems Engineer - 1653 Initial 12-month contract Onsite in Luton (4-5 days p/w) £80-£82.30ph, UMB, inside IR35 Please note, this role requires SC level Security Clearance on submission. The role is also working on UKEO programmes so we can only consider sole British citizens for this position. Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Systems Engineer to join their team on an initial 12-month contract based in Luton. This contract role requires 80-100% on-site work and involves supporting the development of RF system requirements within DOORS, focusing on design and interface definition to assist engineering domains in design and integration activities. Key Responsibilities: Developing and managing system requirements using DOORS Designing and defining interfaces to assist engineering domains Employing MATLAB for modelling and analysis Supporting the full engineering life cycle, from requirements definition to integration,...

Software Engineer (C# .NET) Location: Luton (4 days on-site, 1 day remote) Contract: 12 months Security Clearance: Full UK SC required Rate: £57.72 p/h PAYE (£66.11p/h inc. holiday rate) OR £78.70 p/h Umbrella Inside IR35 About the Role Our client is looking for C# .net developers who can work with the minimum of supervision to deliver current and future programs. Working within the Integrate Mission Solutions sector of the Electronic Warfare Line of Business this role provides an opportunity to work on the latest defence technology within a mature development environment. What You’ll Do · Develop robust applications using C# .NET within a Windows environment. · Take ownership of complex tasks across the full software lifecycle—from requirements to integration, testing and delivery. · Apply object-oriented design principles and verification/validation techniques. · Collaborate with a skilled team while maintaining independence in your work. What...

Homeless Prevention Team Leader Location: Reading | On-site Rate: £42 per hour IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Contract Type: Umbrella Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: 36 hours per week Role Summary We are currently looking for an experienced Homeless Prevention Team Leader - Families to manage and lead a team focused on providing housing advice and assistance to families facing homelessness. This role is crucial for delivering a high-quality service to the community, ensuring effective prevention and relief of homelessness through private sector tenancy advice and the assessment of homeless applications. The successful candidate will also support the broader Homeless Prevention Team in delivering comprehensive services to a diverse group of applicants. What You Will Do as a Homeless Prevention Team Leader ·Lead a team of officers to provide effective advice and solutions to prevent homelessness among families. ·Develop and maintain standards and good practices for the Homeless...

Agency Brief – Interim HR Advisory Manager (Employee Relations) – 6 months Overview We are seeking an experienced interim HR Advisory Manager to lead our HR Advisory service on a 6‑month basis. The service is primarily focused on employee relations, and the role will provide leadership and oversight of complex casework alongside supporting the ongoing development of the function, including our traded schools HR service. The Role This is a hands-on operational leadership role with a strong focus on employee relations case management. The postholder will lead and support a team of 4 HR Advisors within the core HR Advisory service, as well as oversee the Schools HR Manager, who delivers HR support to schools via an SLA and manages a further team of 3 HR Advisors. Key Responsibilities * Lead the HR Advisory service, with a primary focus on employee relations activity across the council * Oversee and actively manage a complex caseload of ER matters (disciplinary, grievance,...

Azure Architect / Senior Cloud Engineer (Infrastructure) - SC Cleared Location: Fully Remote (occasional UK site visits) Rate: Up to £750 per day Contract: Long-term Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required The Role We are looking for an experienced Azure Architect / Senior Cloud Engineer with a strong infrastructure background to support a large-scale secure cloud transformation programme within a highly regulated environment. This role will suit a hands-on senior consultant who can operate across both architecture and engineering disciplines, delivering secure, scalable and resilient Azure infrastructure solutions within complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Design and implement Azure cloud infrastructure solutions Deliver secure and scalable cloud architectures Support cloud migration and transformation initiatives Build and maintain Azure landing zones and governance frameworks Work across hybrid infrastructure...

Senior Oracle Database Administrator 12 months Aldermaston - hybrid Active DV clearance required Inside IR35 - umbrella only Role purpose Provide senior level Oracle database administration across Teamcenter and wider Oracle based platforms. The role supports critical deployments, ensures database resilience, and provides technical escalation to the onsite Oracle team. Key responsibilities Teamcenter and BDCT support Support programme initiatives through direct DBA involvement in Teamcenter deployments. Act as the senior DBA during release activity, providing hands on support for deployments, roll backs, and recovery if required. Work closely with application, infrastructure, and vendor teams to ensure deployments are planned, tested, and executed safely. Database backup and recovery Create, manage, and review regular Oracle database backups across all Teamcenter environments. Ensure backups meet recovery objectives and are tested on a regular basis. Provide...

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for an IT Change Manager to join them on a contract basis at their site in Reading. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must achieve SC Clearance ahead of starting. This role will be based in Reading with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate. 5 month initial contract. £87.15 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.Role Description The IT Change Management Manager is responsible for ensuring that all changes to the IT environment are managed in a controlled and coordinated manner, minimising risks to service availability and quality. This includes planning, assessing, authorising, scheduling, and reviewing changes while collaborating with relevant stakeholders to maintain service stability and ensure compliance with organisational policies. Key Accountabilities and Objectives Accountabilities include (but are not limited to): Change Management Process Oversight: Manage the end-to-end IT change management process,...