56 jobs found in Southport

Project Manager/Business Analyst Preston Based (Remote working with visits to site as and when required.) £71.45 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Preston. Mainly remote working with visits to site as and when required. Some travel to Barrow involved too. Typical duties include (but are not limited to): Pulling together all aspects of service delivery to achieve targets and KPIs Ensuring that Service Levels are achieved and appropriate Driving ITIL good practice and owning the Service Operations policies & processes Continuous Service Improvement through Problem & CSI processes Quality of data through asset & configuration management Running of DSR, WSR, MSR & Operations Review Working with Performance Management to communicate Operations performance Assurance of delivery through tools including Audit, SIPs, Self Certification Create and...

Senior Software Developer (Contract) Location: Warton - Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: £46.80 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months IR35: Inside IR35 Overview A leading UK defence company is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join a highly skilled engineering team working on mission‑critical, safety‑critical systems used by military personnel. This role involves developing and maintaining a suite of engineering support applications that enable frontline users to retrieve operational data, diagnose issues, and ensure continued system availability in demanding environments. The position offers hybrid working and the opportunity to contribute to long‑term, high‑integrity software programmes within the defence sector. The Role You will work on a mature .NET desktop application estate, contributing to both enhancement and ongoing support activities. The software environment blends established systems with opportunities for modernisation and...

Senior Software Developer (Contract) Location: Warton - Hybrid (1-2 days onsite) Rate: £46.80 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months IR35: Inside IR35 Overview A leading UK defence company is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join a highly skilled engineering team working on mission‑critical, safety‑critical systems used by military personnel. This role involves developing and maintaining a suite of engineering support applications that enable frontline users to retrieve operational data, diagnose issues, and ensure continued system availability in demanding environments. The position offers hybrid working and the opportunity to contribute to long‑term, high‑integrity software programmes within the defence sector. The Role You will work on a mature .NET desktop application estate, contributing to both enhancement and ongoing support activities. The software environment blends established systems with opportunities for modernisation and...

Senior Software Developer (Contract) Location: Warton - Hybrid (1-2 days onsite) Rate: £44.31 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months IR35: Inside IR35 Overview A leading UK defence company is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join a highly skilled engineering team working on mission‑critical, safety‑critical systems used by military personnel. This role involves developing and maintaining a suite of engineering support applications that enable frontline users to retrieve operational data, diagnose issues, and ensure continued system availability in demanding environments. The position offers hybrid working and the opportunity to contribute to long‑term, high‑integrity software programmes within the defence sector. The Role You will work on a mature .NET desktop application estate, contributing to both enhancement and ongoing support activities. The software environment blends established systems with opportunities for modernisation and...

Senior/ Lead Planning & Scheduling Practitioner Warton Based (Hybrid 2-3 days per week on site) £56.41/£61.57 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 Warton. We have a requirement for a Senior and Lead Scheduler/ Planner, based in Preston between Warton and Samlesbury sites. Some Primavera experience would be preferable, but not essential. There will be a requirement to mentor/ support a junior planner/ scheduler on technical aspects of scheduling, although allocation of daily tasks and Line Management duties will be covered by a BAE Scheduling Lead. Onsite presence within the designated project team will be required 2-3 days a week. Lead the creation and timely update of a Master Construction Schedule for the Building and Infrastructure investment portfolio, including the associated dependencies and enablers, in support of FCAS capability insertion within...

Procurement Group Leader Warton Based (Hybrid 3 days per week on site) £67.47 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 Warton. The Procurement Group Leader will play a critical role in leading strategic supplier management across the Capability Insertion Training & Manpower team and the Procurement Service Delivery Unit. This includes managing, amongst others, delivering complex development & support programmes, whilst supporting the development of the long term Training & Manpower strategy. You will be responsible for managing performance, driving value for money and aligning procurement strategy with wider business and customer requirements. The role involves regular stakeholder engagement and influencing at senior levels internally and externally. Knowledge: Essential: Demonstrated experience of supplier relationship and performance...

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as an Tool Designer Detail Parts in Warton full time onsite Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Tool Designer - Detail Parts to add to their talented, hardworking team in Warton on an initial 12 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. This role will be offering £35.00 PAYE inside IR35 £47.12 UMBRELLA inside IR35 This is a phenomenal opportunity to not only work for a prestigious, advanced organisation, but to gain skills and knowledge you won't find anywhere else. The Role * Conducting tool designs from concept design phase through to manufacture in support of manufacturing demonstration technology development programmes....

Tool Designer - BAE Systems Warton 6 positions 12 months Full time onsite - 4 days onsite - early finish Friday 1200 BPSS to start with SC clearance obtained on the job. Inside IR35 - £47.12 per hour Umbrella Role Description: Detail tool design from the development of the concept through to issue for detail products and assembly of airframe related parts. · Proven experience of detail tool design processes - preferably withing the air sector. · Proficient in the use of CATIA V5 · Thorough understanding of interpreting and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. · Knowledge and understanding of/ability to apply external and internal company standards that govern tooling activities · The ability to generate solutions for complex problems from concept through to actualisation · Ability to work with multiple teams across different engineering disciplines within the company (eg design, toolroom, other process development teams within FalconWorks) as well...

Job title: Health Physics Monitor Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 months Pay rate: £35 per hour Umbrella Company Location: Preston Full time on site Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week 8am-4pm Monday to Friday Role information: We are recruiting experienced Health Physics Monitors to support radiological safety operations at a licensed nuclear site in Preston. This role involves delivering routine and non routine radiological monitoring in a highly regulated environment, ensuring activities are carried out safely, compliantly and in line with IRR17 and ALARP principles. Key Responsibilities - Carry out dose rate, contamination and airborne activity surveys - Perform routine and ad hoc radiological monitoring - Support contamination control, decontamination and waste clearance activities - Assist with control of Supervised and Controlled Areas - Conduct air sampling, smear sampling and bioassay collection - Carry out...

Job title: Environmental Lead Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 months Pay rate: DOE Location: Preston Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Hours of work: 40 hours per week Role information: Join a leading nuclear sector environmental team and take ownership of environmental compliance, permitting, and safety case input across high profile projects. We're looking for an experienced Environmental Lead to act as a trusted advisor across environmental regulation, permitting, and hazard analysis on a major regulated site. Lead environmental permitting (RSR, Installation/PPC, GHG) and manage variations, renewals & compliance. Provide environmental input into the nuclear safety case and lead Environmental HAZANs. Support Environmental Impact Assessments and planning submissions. Deliver environmental expertise for COMAH assessments and emergency planning. Integrate ISO 14001 requirements across...

Job Title: Administration Support Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start Date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: Up to £19.44 ph PAYE Location: Preston Hybrid/Remote Working: Fully on site Hours of work: MON-FRI, site based role 07.30-15.30. Working within the security vetting team. Description/Scope of work To provide administration support to the Personnel and Physical Security Department in terms of photocopying, scanning documents, booking meetings, booking visitors onto site, supporting the recruitment of employees, agency workers and contractors. There is an increase in workload in the department due to an increase in agency workers, contractors and employees. The Security Department not only look after SFL but all the satellite sites and support outages at customer sites. The Personnel Security Manager is currently providing support to the safeguards team. This support will continue due to a key member of the safeguards moving into a new...

Payroll Team Manager Preston based £36.51 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 Preston. Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week on site. Core duties General Managing the team SLA's and KPI's to ensure that all Payrolls are delivered accurately and on time. Maintaining and monitoring daily/weekly quality statistics, thereafter providing recommendations. Lead on internal/external Payroll reviews/audits. Lead on the continuous improvement initiative within the team, implementing new ideas and better ways of working. Lead the team on the review and timely completion of all outstanding Finance Reconciliation items. Responsible for providing subject matter expertise to key projects including TUPE activities/acquisitions. Responsible for the ongoing review of existing processes and work instructions to ensure these remain up to date, relevant and fit for purpose. Assist...

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer Day Rate: Up to £500 per day (outside IR35) Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid) Type: 12-month Contract | Full-time | Hybrid (1-2 days WFH possible for the right candidate) About the Role: You'll be involved in varied and high-impact projects across the regulated water industry, including: Sewage treatment works upgrades Clean water main replacements IED schemes at sewage treatment works CSO upgrades and storm storage solutionsThis is a chance to deliver technical excellence on essential UK infrastructure. About the Client: Our client is a respected engineering design consultancy working across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a growing workload and strong reputation, they offer a supportive and collaborative team culture. Wellbeing is central to their values - they've created a safe, fair, and positive environment where people thrive. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality civil engineering design...

Our client is currently looking to recruit an Interim Head of Capital Schools Programme on an initial 6 month contract Interim Head of Capital Schools Programme (PFI & BSF) £800 per day inside IR35 Liverpool - hybrid We’re seeking an experienced interim to lead a c.£80m education capital programme, covering school expansions (mainstream & SEND), PFI, and BSF contracts. You’ll drive delivery at pace, lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and embed sustainability and net zero principles across the schools estate. Key experience needed: Built environment degree + professional accreditation (RICS/RIBA/CIOB/APM) Strong background in education/public sector capital projects PFI/BSF contract management expertise Leadership of large teams and budgets Procurement, JCT/NEC contracts, and full project lifecycle delivery This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned professional who can hit the ground running and make a real impact

Overview An organisation operating across the Liverpool region is seeking an experienced Temporary CDM Advisor (6-12 Months initially) to support a live portfolio of construction and refurbishment projects. The role is client‑side and will focus on providing robust CDM advice, contractor oversight, and practical health and safety support across multiple sites. This role is home-based with regular travel to sites in Liverpool. This is a delivery‑focused position, well suited to a construction‑experienced H&S professional or CDM specialist who is comfortable operating at pace, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, and applying CDM principles pragmatically on site. Key Responsibilities Provide competent client‑side CDM advice across multiple construction and refurbishment projects Act as a point of contact for CDM matters, supporting duty holders in meeting their obligations under CDM 2015 Review and comment on pre‑construction information, construction phase plans,...

Interim Head of Schools Capital Projects (PFI & BSF) Location: Liverpool (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 remote) Rate: £800/day Umbrella (or £608 PAYE) Contract: 6 months (approx. 24 weeks) Start: Early May 2026 IR35: Inside An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Interim Head of Schools Capital Projects to lead a major education capital programme for a large local authority in the North West. This is a senior leadership role overseeing a complex and high-value portfolio of school expansion, estate modernisation, and long-term contract management programmes, including PFI and BSF schemes, with a total value of circa £80m. The Role You’ll provide strategic leadership across a multidisciplinary function, managing internal project teams and external consultancy partners to deliver a wide-ranging schools capital programme. This includes mainstream and SEND expansions, condition programmes, and sustainability-driven initiatives aligned to net zero objectives. Key...

Talentmark is recruiting for a Process Scientist to join a company in the animal health and pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 6 months.  Salary: Paying from £16.35 to £20.08 per hour PAYE (inside IR35) Process Development Scientist Role: Work with lead scientists on laboratory studies through hands-on experimentation.   Perform essential daily tasks, equipment calibration, buffer and media preparation, sampling, and routine monitoring of cultures. Maintain a high standard of lab organization and housekeeping. Proactively manage stock levels of consumables and reagents.  Support on technical transfers and scale up into pilot plant for delivery of pivotal clinical trial materials. Your Background: Degree or higher degree in a scientific or engineering discipline or 5+ years of relevant industry experience in a laboratory or pilot plant environment. Experience in regulated environments and working under Good Manufacturing Practices GMP. Proven experience in a...

Position Analytics Engineer Power BI Developer Location Warrington, Cheshire (hybrid, not fully remote) Pay Rate £300 - £360 per day, PAYE (Inside IR35) Contract 12 Week Contract (Clearly Defined Project) Start Immediate Are you an Analytics Engineer / Power BI Developer with experience delivering clearly defined, transitional projects (not BAU)? Are you looking for a delivery-based project for a large UK Construction company that are a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor? The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Analytics Engineer / Power BI Developer to play a key role in the way this organisation uses its data. Working closely with the Digital Lead and Technical Director, you will design, deliver and handover a single‑source integrated reporting solution by ingesting, transforming, and modelling data from multiple platforms, and presenting it through intuitive Power BI reports that support decision‑making across the business. The Company One of the UK’s largest...

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cost Engineer to join a growing SME delivering work on a high-profile nuclear defence programme. This role will support project delivery through detailed cost analysis, forecasting and reporting, ensuring financial performance is accurately tracked and aligned with programme objectives within a highly regulated environment. This position would suit a Cost Engineer with experience in major infrastructure, nuclear or defence projects who is confident working with project data, cost controls and financial reporting. It will appeal to someone who is highly proficient in Excel, detail-oriented and comfortable working remotely while supporting a wider project and commercial team. Key Responsibilities * Develop and maintain project cost reports, forecasts and financial performance data * Analyse cost trends, variances and risks to support effective decision-making * Support cost control processes including budgeting, forecasting and...

Location: Warrington, Leicester or Bristol Hybrid working: 3 days/week in the office (some flexibility in this) Contract type: Permanent or Contract (inside IR35) Multiple positions available A leading engineering organisation is seeking experienced Senior Process Engineers to support the delivery of complex engineering and technical activities. This role is ideal for engineers with strong domain knowledge who can work independently, mentor others and contribute to high‑quality engineering outputs across a range of challenging projects. Role Overview: The Senior Process Engineer will manage and deliver engineering activities, applying specialist process knowledge to resolve technical issues, develop solutions and ensure compliance with relevant standards. You will work as part of a multi‑discipline team, supporting both project delivery and the development of less experienced engineers. Key Responsibilities Promote effective collaboration across engineering and wider functional...