148 jobs found in Winnersh

Laboratory Assistant x2 Location: Reading (RG6 6LA) Rate: £17.59 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35) Contract: Intially Until 28th February 2027 Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm We are currently recruiting for Laboratory Assistants to join a busy laboratory team in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a scientific background who are looking to develop their laboratory experience within a well-established analytical environment. The Role Working as part of an efficient laboratory team, you will support routine testing and analytical activities, ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy and customer service are maintained at all times. Key Responsibilities * Perform routine laboratory tasks and sample preparation under supervision. * Operate and calibrate laboratory equipment as required. * Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and laboratory methodologies. * Generate accurate and reliable analytical data. *...

Location: Wokingham Start Day: ASAP Contract Rate: £420-£500 per day inside IR35 Working Pattern: Office based - 5 days per week onsite for SC eligible candidates / Hybrid - 2 to 3 days per week onsite for SC cleared candidates Duration: 6 months initially Clearance: SC Cleared / SC Eligible Role Overview Our client is seeking a highly experienced Power System Network Model Engineer with expertise in Transmission EMS Network Modelling and Power System Applications. You will be responsible for enhancing, maintaining and validating the EMS Network Model, ensuring accurate representation of transmission assets, network topology, connectivity, telemetry and operational equipment. The role supports critical EMS functions including Network Topology Processing, State Estimation, Load Flow Analysis, Contingency Analysis and Real-Time Operations. Key Responsibilities * Develop, maintain and enhance Transmission EMS Network Models. * Create and manage device relationships...

Tester Analyst Contract: Initial 6 Months Day Rate: Circa £450 Inside IR35 Location: Reading Start Date: ASAP Security Clearance: Active SC clearance We are looking for experienced SDP Tester Analysts to join a large-scale digital transformation programme, supporting the Test Manager across the SDP Value Streams: Cloud Hosting, Enterprise Services, End-Users, IDAM, and LSSI. As a Tester Analyst, you will take ownership of testing activities within your assigned value stream, working closely with Test Managers, Product Owners, developers, and wider technical stakeholders to ensure products meet business, technical, and security requirements. Key Responsibilities Analyse and review business requirements, HLDs, LLDs, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria to ensure they are clear, complete, and testable. Quickly develop knowledge of SDP products and provide operational and techno-functional support where required. Design comprehensive test scenarios, test cases, and test plans...

Product Delivery Manager - Structural Systems Digital Engineering Contract: Initial 6 Months Day Rate: Circa £600 Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid (Reading as required) Start Date: ASAP Security Clearance: Active SC clearance We are looking for an experienced Product Delivery Manager - Structural Systems Digital Engineering to lead the development and delivery of digital engineering capabilities supporting advanced aircraft structural design and analysis. You will shape the digital toolchains, architectures, and lifecycle environments that underpin 3D CAD, Model-Based Definition (MBD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), composite and metallic structures, joints and fasteners, structural testing, and certification. Key Responsibilities Own the delivery and continuous improvement of Structural Systems digital engineering capabilities. Develop product roadmaps, delivery plans, and prioritised backlogs aligned with engineering and programme requirements. Support and optimise digital...

Product Delivery Manager - Digital Engineering Capabilities Contract: Initial 6 Months Day Rate: Circa £600 Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid (Reading as required) Start Date: ASAP Security Clearance: Active SC clearance We are looking for an experienced Product Delivery Manager - Digital Engineering Capabilities to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of digital engineering capabilities supporting aircraft concept design, master geometry, aerodynamics, and flight dynamics. This is a strategic role at the intersection of aerospace engineering, digital engineering, and technology delivery. You will be responsible for ensuring the digital tools, environments, and processes used by engineering teams are fit for purpose, integrated, and continuously evolving to meet programme requirements. Key Responsibilities Own the delivery and continuous improvement of digital capabilities supporting air vehicle concept and configuration development. Lead the deployment, optimisation, and...

Product Delivery Manager - Material & Environmental Engineering Contract: Initial 6 Months Day Rate: Circa £600 Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid (Reading as required) Start Date: ASAP Security Clearance: Active SC clearance We are looking for an experienced Product Delivery Manager - Material & Environmental Engineering to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of digital capabilities supporting materials management, product compliance, and environmental sustainability within a complex aerospace and defence environment. This is a strategic role combining materials engineering, environmental compliance, digital engineering, and product delivery. You will shape the digital toolchains, data environments, and processes that support materials selection and allowables, material and process specifications, batch pedigree and traceability, obsolescence, restricted substances, corrosion and compatibility, coatings and finishes, and environmental compliance. Key...

Product Delivery Manager - Electromagnetic Engineering Digital Contract: Initial 6 Months Day Rate: Circa £600 Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid (Reading as required) Start Date: ASAP Security Clearance: Active SC clearance We are looking for an experienced Product Delivery Manager - Electromagnetic Engineering Digital to lead the development and delivery of digital engineering capabilities supporting advanced Electromagnetic Engineering within a highly regulated aerospace and defence environment. This is a strategic and technically engaging role, responsible for shaping the digital toolchains, architectures, and environments that underpin Radar Cross Section (RCS), Low Observability (LO), infrared signature, EMC/HIRF, lightning effects, antenna and RF aperture integration, radome performance, RF propagation, and electromagnetic materials. Key Responsibilities Own the delivery and continuous improvement of digital capabilities supporting Electromagnetic Engineering. Develop and...

IT Assurance Lead Reading 6-Months Paying up to £108p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable Key Responsibilities: Security by Design & Compliance: Be responsible for safeguarding applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments throughout their lifecycle according to the Security by Design framework and principles. Ensure knowledge and application of relevant standards, including but not limited to (ISO 44001, NIST 800-53, (Apply online only), (Apply online only), NIS2, DEFSTAN, JSP's). Secure Development: Define and follow secure development guidelines. Collaborate with development teams to embed requirements and guarantee controls to protect critical data. Co-ordinate technical solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities during development and in production. Monitoring & Assurance: Assure infrastructure and cloud through continuous compliance with...

Job Title: Senior Planner – SC/DV Location: Aldermaston, Reading (on site (possibility to condense hours to 4 days/week)) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £68.12/hr (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV, or SC and willing to undergo DV prior to start The delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the program and business teams. Providing Planning expertise to internal customers within the projects supported. Implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures within the projects supported. Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm within the projects. Deliver of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities. Supporting the Business Management Manager with emergent projects as directed by...

Job Title: Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Reading  (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration: 8 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr(Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC  Essential Requirements: Significant Public Sector Procurement experience (5+ years) Supplier Relationship skills Facility Management (FM) or Works experience (Must have) Not necessarily heavy construction but definitely FM. NEC Experience or at least a good understanding of how it operates Good working knowledge of how a contract operates Must have led/delivered procurement projects in a highly regulated, complex, environment. Project is in Procurement stage - Needs analysis stage to contract stage Need someone with real ‘doing’ experience. Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy and efficiencies (savings) in alignment with business stakeholders....

Delivery Manager (SC Clearance or Clearable) Up to £605 per day (Inside IR35) 6-month initial contract Reading (Hybrid, 1 day per week onsite) We are working with a newly established engineering organisation at the forefront of a major international aerospace and defence programme. Backed by some of the world's leading aerospace companies, the business is responsible for developing next-generation digital engineering capabilities that will shape the future of complex defence systems. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and play a key role in a long-term transformation programme. We are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to lead the planning and delivery of capability demonstrations across a complex Digital Engineering environment. You'll work with engineering, IT and business stakeholders to showcase new technologies, validate technical solutions and drive adoption across a highly collaborative programme. We are looking for: Experience delivering...

Information & Knowledge Management Specialist Reading 6-month contract Paying up to £550p/d (Inside IR35) Please note - Due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to already hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security Clearance Overview: We are seeking an experienced Information & Knowledge Management Specialist to help establish and govern information and knowledge management practices within a highly regulated environment. You'll work closely with business, digital, and compliance teams to ensure information is managed securely, consistently, and in line with organisational and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain information governance policies and knowledge management best practices. Support document and contract management processes, governance, and lifecycle management. Promote effective information classification, retention, archiving, and disposal. Improve the use of document repositories, metadata, version...

Assembly Operator Location: Farnborough, Hampshire (full time onsite) Duration: 6 months Rate: £19 per hour (PAYE) or £25.45 per hour (Umbrella) IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance: Eligible for SC Clearance (sole British nationality required) Overview A leading organisation within the Defence & Security sector is seeking an Assembly Operator to support both RMA and new build activity. Reporting to the Senior Supervisor (Operations), the role is focused on meeting department goals and delivering to customer requirements across repair, test and assembly. Responsibilities: Working as part of the assembly team to produce LRU's to the daily going rate. Re-work of circuit boards to IPC7711/7721 standard involving removal/replacement of surface mount components. Working on repair and processing of LRU's through troubleshoot ensuring correct use of in-house systems. Use of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for the test of product. Use electronic systems to track repairs and update...

Location: Aldermaston – Full-time onsite Contract: 18 months Rate: £68.12 per hour Umbrella IR35: In Scope Working Pattern: Full-time, with potential 4-day condensed week Interview: Microsoft Teams Clearance: Active DV preferred; active SC considered with willingness to undergo DV The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support complex engineering and programme activities at AWE. You will be responsible for maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), providing planning and project controls expertise, undertaking critical path and network analysis, and supporting Earned Value Management (EVM) and forecasting. Key Requirements * Strong senior planning/project controls experience. * Excellent Primavera P6 experience. * Strong IMS, schedule management and critical path knowledge. * Proven EVM and SPI analysis experience. * Experience within complex engineering, corporate or highly regulated environments. * Strong analytical,...

Delivery Manager - Configuration Location: Berkshire - Hybrid working (1/2 days a week in office)/Fully remote is an option Contract: 6/12+ Month Contract Rate: Up to £600 a day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager (Configuration) to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of critical digital engineering capabilities within a major aerospace and defence programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in enabling advanced engineering environments that support concept development, configuration management, aerodynamic analysis, flight dynamics, and digital engineering transformation. You will work across complex stakeholder groups, suppliers, and engineering teams to deliver integrated digital solutions that improve collaboration, traceability, and programme performance. Essential Experience & Qualifications Project or Programme Management certification (Prince2, APM, or...

Highways Supervisor Location: Slough Rate: Up to £350pd (Inside IR35) Duration: Long-Term Contract Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced Highways Supervisor to join a major highways and infrastructure project based in Slough. This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work on a high-profile scheme, working with a leading contractor delivering critical highway improvements. Responsibilities Supervise day-to-day highways construction activities on site. Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements. Coordinate subcontractors, direct labour, plant, and materials. Carry out site inspections and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Monitor quality and ensure works are completed to specification. Maintain site records including diaries, permits, inspections, and progress reports. Liaise with Site Managers, Engineers, and client representatives. Support the delivery of traffic management and...

Site Engineer – Heathrow Airport (Inside IR35) Site Engineer 📍 Heathrow Airport, London The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure programme at Heathrow Airport. Working as part of a high-performing delivery team, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of civil engineering and construction works within a live airport environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer with experience in major infrastructure, aviation, rail, highways, or complex civil engineering projects. Key Responsibilities Setting out and surveying works in accordance with project requirements. Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification. Producing and maintaining accurate site records and as-built information. Supporting subcontractors and site teams with technical guidance. Reviewing drawings, specifications, and construction documentation. Managing quality assurance processes, inspections,...

Interim Damp & Mould Contract Manager Surrey | 3 Days in Office £375 per day Inside IR35 6-Month Contract I'm currently working with a Surrey-based local authority to recruit an experienced Interim Damp & Mould Contract Manager on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can hit the ground running, manage contractors effectively, and provide technical oversight across damp, mould and disrepair cases. The successful candidate will be expected to work from the office in Surrey 3 days per week (non-negotiable), with occasional site visits as required. Key Responsibilities Managing damp and mould contractors and monitoring performance Diagnosing damp and mould issues and overseeing remedial works Undertaking property inspections and site surveys Producing clear technical reports and recommendations Managing disrepair-related cases and ensuring legislative compliance Monitoring KPIs, contractor performance and service delivery Liaising...

Are you a Section Engineer with strong experience in setting out and civil engineering works? Do you have hands-on experience across earthworks, drainage or precast works, with a strong understanding of site quality and construction processes? We're looking for an experienced Section Engineer to join a leading joint venture to work on the delivery of earthworks, drainage on HS2. Rate: £(Apply online only)/day DOE - Umbrella, Inside IR35 Location: West Ruislip Duration: 6 months Requirements: ·Previous experience working as a Section Engineer within civil engineering/infrastructure. ·Strong setting out and surveying experience. ·Experience using EDM, laser and GPS equipment. ·Proven experience delivering earthworks, drainage and/or precast works. ·Strong understanding of ITPs, RAMS, quality checks and site diaries. ·Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings. ·Good understanding of construction materials and site processes. ·CSCS certification....

Job Title: Section Engineer - Earthworks / Drainage / Precast Location: West Ruislip, HA4 Rate: £475 - £525 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella/PAYE) Contract Type: Freelance - 6-7 months The Role TRIbuild Solutions is seeking an experienced Section Engineer for a role based in West Ruislip. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with strong setting out and surveying experience to join a live civils/infrastructure scheme. Key Responsibilities Setting out and surveying using EDM, Laser, and GPS equipment Working across earthworks, drainage, and precast operations Producing and maintaining ITPs, RAMS, site diaries, and quality checks Reading and interpreting engineering drawings Ensuring works are carried out in line with project specifications and quality standardsEssential Skills CSCS card SMSTS Proven setting out/surveying experience Experience with EDM, Laser, and GPS equipment Earthworks, drainage, and precast experience Ability to produce ITPs, RAMS, and site...