44 jobs found in Taunton

Site Agent 📍 Bridgwater, Somerset 💼 Civil Engineering Scheme 💰 Hourly rate negotiable (Inside IR35) We are currently seeking an experienced Site Agent to join the team on a key civil engineering scheme based in Bridgwater, Somerset. This role will suit a driven and proactive individual with strong technical knowledge and a proven background in delivering infrastructure projects safely, on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day site operations and coordinate site activities Manage subcontractors, direct labour and site teams Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and company procedures Liaise with clients, stakeholders and the wider project team Monitor programme, quality and cost control Ensure accurate site documentation and reporting Essential Requirements: Civil Engineering qualification (or related discipline) Valid CSCS card SMSTS certification Full UK/EEC driving licence Desirable: Demonstrable experience delivering...

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a MRP Controller 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. 12 month initial contract. Onsite in Yeovil. £26.14 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.Job Purpose: Maintain a world class scheduling system to ensure business objectives are met. Range manage and procure contracted parts via Purchase Orders ensuring best price, lead time and quantity. Challenge, validate and apply judgement at all times in order to manipulate MRP SAP data in the most efficient and cost effective manner. Key job Accountabilities: To be the technical owner of a specific range of Material Requirements Planning functions whilst further developing experience in all aspects of the role. Day to Day Duties: Under guidance, amend / update SAP Material Master Data Under guidance, amend / update Operative Networks and...

Our client, a Defence and Aerospace supplier, is looking for a Configuration Engineer 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. 12-month initial contract. Fully onsite in Yeovil for an initial period and then open to flexible working. £26.14 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.As a Configuration Management Engineer you will: Drive the achievement of configuration deliverables (configuration management plans and other configuration documentation) Manage and monitor change requests and change collectors driving the timely progression from point of initiation through to operational implementation Deliver timely Configuration Management reports & management information, including configuration status reports, KPIs and trackers in line with a defined frequency Act as the Leonardo point of contact at internal and external customer meetings Provide configuration...

Our client is seeking an experienced Rail Civils Design Project Manager to support a major railway infrastructure programme. This is a key contract role (inside IR35) responsible for leading and coordinating civils design activities, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring successful delivery across scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage civils design teams across multiple work packages within a rail environment. Oversee the full lifecycle of civils design delivery, ensuring outputs meet both technical and project requirements. Act as the primary interface between internal teams, design consultants, contractors, and stakeholders. Drive progress, manage risks, and ensure the programme remains aligned to design governance processes and wider project strategy. Review and challenge design submissions to ensure quality, constructability, and compliance with standards. Monitor financial performance, providing strong commercial...

Chartered Project Manager - Structures Rate: £50-£55 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: 6 months - Inside IR35 Location: Cardiff Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office This role offers a Chartered Project Manager the chance to work within a well-established highways infrastructure team, supporting the delivery of key bridge and highways structures projects. In this position, you'll take on the responsibility of managing the delivery of critical infrastructure schemes, working closely with engineers, clients, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required technical standards. If you have experience in structural engineering projects and enjoy leading multidisciplinary teams, this role provides a chance to make an impact on a wide range of highways and bridge projects. The Role You'll be responsible for overseeing the delivery of bridge and highways structures projects, ensuring everything runs...

Are you an experienced Project Architect with experience in the nuclear or defence sectors (Or similar)? Ready to shape the future of the UK's most secure and technically demanding infrastructure projects with a large international consultancy? Job Title: Project Architect Location: Cardiff Contract Length: Initial 12-month contract Rate: DoE (This role falls inside IR35) The Opportunity We're recruiting for highly skilled Project Architect to join one of the world's leading design and engineering consultancies. With a strong pipeline of secured work across the UK nuclear and defence landscape working on front-end design. You'll be part of an expert, multidisciplinary team working on high-value defence facilities, secure government estates, and nuclear-grade installations. Whether you specialise in front-end concept design or technical delivery through RIBA Stage 3/4+, your expertise will directly support national capability and resilience. The Role We're looking for...

DV Cleared Network / Systems Engineer Contract - £500 per day (Inside IR35) Travel Required - South West & Midlands (2-3 days per week) We are supporting a defence programme delivering capability at the front edge of a deployable communications platform, and are looking for an experienced Network / Systems Engineer to join the engineering team on a contract basis. This role requires a hands-on generalist engineer who is comfortable working across networking, systems integration and platform engineering within secure defence environments. The successful candidate will support the ongoing development, build and deployment of communications capability used in operational settings. You will be working closely with technical teams, programme stakeholders and operational users, so strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills are essential. Regular travel will be required to secure MOD sites across the South West and Midlands (2-3 days per week). Flexibility to travel...

Technical Architect +7 months+ +Hybrid working in Bristol onsite 20% +SC cleared role +£100 - £105 ph +Inside IR35 We are looking for an SC Cleared Technical Architect to join a major programme delivering secure, mission-critical communications systems. This role is hybrid, with a mix of home working and time on site in Bristol collaborating with engineering teams and customers. The Role As Technical Architect, you will act as the technical authority for complex systems and services, leading the design of secure architectures and guiding engineering teams through key design decisions. A strong understanding of 3GPP technical standards is essential, as this role supports advanced communications and mission-critical technology environments. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical authority across systems and services. Design and evolve secure, scalable architectures aligned to customer requirements and secure-by-design principles. Lead technical reviews, trade-off...

Hays are now looking for a Solution Architect / OSS Design (Huawei OSS) for one of our local clients. £500 p/d Inside IR35 Hybrid - Bristol 12 Month Contract The Solution Architect / OSS Design Engineer is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and continuity of a critical element‑management platform. The role focuses on maintaining high service availability, ensuring accurate performance and alarm data delivery, and resolving platform and data‑feed issues. Key Responsibilities Maintain and optimise the OSS element‑management platform to ensure consistent performance and availability. Analyse and resolve faults affecting the platform or associated data feeds. Ensure accurate northbound performance, configuration, and alarm data is delivered to operational systems. Work collaboratively within the OSS design team to uphold service continuity throughout network migration. Support improvements, documentation, and stability initiatives across OSS domains. Skills &...

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Bristol Rate: £450 - £500 p/d - Inside IR35 Duration: 12 Months+/ongoing Sector: Water/Wastewater Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a knack for capital delivery frameworks within a Tier 1 Contractor environment? Do you possess a background in claim management, both upstream and downstream? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client, a design & build contractor in the water/wastewater sector, and is seeking a Senior QS to join their dynamic team. You'll be responsible for principal contractor duties on a major AMP8 framework. With a framework stretching until 2030this is your chance to be at the forefront of ground breaking projects in the water industry. What We Offer: ·Opportunity to manage multiple schemes and projects with a combined value of circa £100m, heavily subcontractor-delivered. ·Supportive environment with a Grad QS to assist on assigned projects. ·Flexibility to work remotely for 2/3...

OSS Design Engineer - Huawei MAE - Bristol - 6 Months - Inside IR35 My client, a leading telecoms company is looking for an experienced OSS Design Engineer to support and enhance the Huawei MAE element‑management platform. This system is responsible for managing the remaining Huawei radio network equipment while it undergoes a phased replacement programme. You'll join the established design team, ensuring the platform continues to deliver high performance, accurate alarm data, and reliable service during a major vendor transition. This role is essential in maintaining network quality and operational continuity for millions of customers. What You'll Be Doing Supporting and maintaining the Huawei MAE management platform to ensure it operates efficiently. Investigating, analysing, and resolving OSS‑related faults and data‑feed issues. Working alongside designers and operational teams to maintain stable service throughout the vendor swap programme. Ensuring performance and alarm...

Algorithm Engineer 6 month contract Based in Bristol Offering £65ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience writing, delivering, and testing algorithm related software? Do you have experience with MathWorks tools? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers to these are yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Algorithm Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, active UK SC Clearance will be required. You will be involved in activities throughout the product life cycle including early research studies, feasibility and concept stages, and product development and customer support. You will be involved in: Work alongside algorithm engineers and technical...

Senior Technical Architect Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 7 months + Rate: £95 - £105 per hour - Inside IR35 Shape the Future of Secure, Mission-Critical Systems Are you ready to lead technical design for complex, high-impact programmes? We're seeking a Senior Technical Architect to provide strategic technical leadership across critical systems and services. This is an opportunity to influence roadmaps, drive innovation, and ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and future-ready. Working in a collaborative, agile environment, you'll take ownership of architectural direction while mentoring others and engaging senior stakeholders. A hybrid working model is available, combining on-site collaboration in Bristol with remote flexibility. The Role As a Senior Technical Architect, you will: Act as the technical authority for systems and services. Define and evolve architectures aligned to customer needs, architectural principles, and...

Role: Huawei OSS Design Specialist Type: Contract (12 Months) Location: Bristol, UK Working Model: Hybrid Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella We are urgently seeking an OSS Design Specialist to join the NEMS team in Bristol. In this critical role, you will ensure the peak performance and service continuity of Huawei radio base stations on the EE network during a major, government-mandated vendor swap. What we need from you: Huawei Expertise: Deep, hands-on knowledge of the Huawei MAE platform (or U2020) and relevant network protocols. Architecture & Faults: Strong understanding of RAN architecture, EE OSS interdependencies, and a proven track record in OSS fault analysis and remediation. Security Tools: Experience working alongside security agents like Qualys and CrowdStrike within OSS platforms.This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or...

3GPP Technical Architect Rate: £80 - £105 per hour IR35 status: Inside IR35 Duration: Initially 6 months Location: South West (Bristol) - Hybrid circa two days a week in the office Clearance: Active SC Clearance is required. You will join a global technology consultancy working with the MoD. As a technical Architect you should be comfortable working in a customer facing role. This role requires an understanding of the mission critical communications space and associated standards. The role: Act as the technical authority for systems and services. Define and evolve architectures that balance customer needs, architecture principles, and secure-by-design standards. Contribute to divisional and line-of-business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation. Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions. Your skills and experience: Knowledge of 3GPP technical standards Proven experience in system and...

Source Inspector *** Location: Bristoll area Start: ASAP Duration: 6 months £29 p/h The role is inside IR35.I In response to a number of escapes, the customer wishes to implement an independent inspection, with the following being required: * Visually inspect castings at the customer facility, focusing on specific set of part numbers as provided by the customer. * Inspect each part based upon a defined set of characteristics * Document all inspection activity via a Customer-provided Inspection Record. * Document any non-conformities and raise them to an appropriate customer point of contact. * Provide bi-weekly detailed report on inspection findings. Required skills and experience: * Minimum of 3-years previous experience within an aerospace / defence manufacturing environment, specifically within inspection-based roles * Hands-on visual inspection experience, including the use of magnifiers and other inspection aids. * Experience of castings is highly advantageous. *...

Inside IR35 – contract until end of 2026 (initially) Up to £52 per hour umbrella Hybrid working (circa 3 days per week on site) Job Role: An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Repair Design Engineer dealing within wing repairs for our client in Filton, Bristol. The Repair Design Engineer will be responsible for Authoring, Leading and executing repair tasks within a small team. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate daily customer requests regarding structural damage on in-service aircraft. Describe all the actions needed to repair aircraft via Structural Repair Instructions. Providing Structural Repair Support: Leveraging experience and technical expertise to address complex structural repair matters. This includes devising innovative solutions for both minor and major repairs requested by customers ensuring high standards of safety and reliability. Utilizing a deep understanding of historical damage and repair scenarios to investigate and identify the existence of similar...

Civil Structural Engineer (Reinforced Concrete / Temporary Works) Location: Bristol - Hybrid Working Salary/Rate: Up to £40 Per Hour Inside IR35 Start Date: May / June (candidates must be UK-based) We are looking for a Civil Structural Engineer to join a growing team supporting the delivery of Hinkley Point C-one of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in the world. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on nuclear-grade reinforced concrete structures, gaining exposure to advanced construction methods including 3D BIM rebar modelling (TEKLA), within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities: You will play a key role in supporting site-based design and construction activities, including: Modifying reinforced concrete and steel designs in line with Eurocodes / ETC-C Coordinating detailing with CAD and BIM teams (2D & 3D modelling) Managing engineering changes in line with QA procedures Responding to: Field Change Requests (FCRs) Field Information...

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 is currently looking to recruit 5x C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  Desktop C# is the expertise the department are looking for; with some experience with C++ but doesn’t need to be overly extensive. Job Title: C# / C++ Software Engineer Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) C# / C++ Software Engineer Job Description: WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle.   The team integrate real products, models...