29 science jobs found

Job Role: Mechanical Engineer Job Type: Contract, Hybrid (3 days onsite) Hours: 37.5hrs/wk Duration: 12 Months Industry: Subsea/Oil & Gas Location: Cumbria, Barrow Rate: £50.00 to £65.00/hr Inside IR35 (PAYE/PAYE Umbrella) Profile – Mechanical Engineer My client is a world leader in the provision of highly advanced technical solutions to Energy sectors. They are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in an environment where investment is continuous and substantial, technology is leading edge, teamwork is at the forefront of all they do, and personal development is encouraged at every stage. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that pride themselves on delivering high quality superior products to their sector. Job Role – Mechanical Engineer Reporting to the Engineering Manager the Mechanical Engineer shall be responsible for designing and developing high-performance and high-reliable technical...

Scrum Master - Contract - Medical Devices - Glasgow Area, Scotland (Hybrid) - Up to £75 per hour Inside IR35 | 12 month Initial Contract KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions is recruiting a Contract Scrum Master for a global medical device business based in the Glasgow area. This is an urgent, high-priority requirement with interviews available quickly and a fast start on offer. The Company Our client develops software for medical devices that directly impact patient outcomes. Their software and test team has recently gone through a major scale-up - roughly doubling in size, and sitting within a wider delivery ecosystem that includes an external managed service provider. With that growth comes the need for a dedicated, full-time Scrum Master to structure the team, embed strong Agile ways of working and keep delivery flowing. The Role This is a hands-on, full-time Scrum Master position - not a part-time add-on to a development role. You will work across multiple newly formed...

Software Engineering Manager - Java, Javascript, Cloud Up to £850 per day (Inside IR35) London / Hybrid (3 days onsite) 6 months This is a contract resource, so all candidates must come from a contracting background. My client is an instantly recognisable firm who are urgently recruiting for a Software Engineering Manager with experience of leading, coaching and managing large teams of Software Engineers. This role will oversee the Development teams of Engineers who are tasked with the Development and maintenance of Technology products.You will bring a passion for technology and deep technical expertise across a range of technologies (Java, Javascript and Azure / GCP for example) along with a proven track record of delivery and building high performing Software Engineering teams. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Software Engineering Manager in large, complex environments Strong track record of leading teams of Software Engineers, and building high-performing teams...

Software Engineering Tech Lead / Manager - Java, Javascript, ETL Up to £700 per day (Inside IR35) London / Hybrid (3 days per week on-site) This is a contract resource, so all candidates must come from a contracting background. My client is a high profile organisation who are recruiting for a Software Engineering Tech Lead / Manager with experience of leading, coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers. This role will oversee the Development and maintenance of Technology products, with deep technical expertise across a range of technologies (Java, Javascript and Azure / GCP for example) and a proven track record of delivery and building high performing Software Engineering teams. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Software Engineering Tech Lead / Manager in large, complex organisations A track record of building, leading, coaching and supporting high performing Software Engineering teams A hands-on background, with deep technical expertise across a range of...

Role: Platform Engineer, Location: Glasgow (Onsite all 5 days) Role Type : Contract (Inside IR35) Required Skills: * 5+ years hands-on experience with Envoy Proxy (xDS/ADS, ext_authz, HTTP/2, gRPC, WebSocket) and/or Kong API Gateway (plugin development, DB-less mode, Admin API) * Strong Go development skills - control-plane services, gRPC APIs, Kubernetes controllers (client-go), concurrency patterns * Production Kubernetes experience (EKS and/or on-prem clusters) - Helm charts, HPA, PodDisruptionBudgets, NetworkPolicy, namespace isolation, ArgoCD GitOps * Deep understanding of OAuth 2.0 / OIDC / PKCE flows, DPoP sender-constrained tokens, mTLS, and session management patterns * Experience with OPA (Open Policy Agent) policy authoring in Rego and sidecar deployment patterns * Hands-on with OpenTelemetry (traces, metrics, logs), Dynatrace, and Splunk SIEM integration * Working knowledge of CDN/WAF platforms (Akamai Ion, Kona, Cloudflare) and WAF-as-code...

Our client has an opportunity for a RF Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with possible extension. You will be designing complex, real-time simulations that surround real hardware. Role: RF Engineer Location: Stevenage, 4 days onsite per week Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: £65-£75 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting, full SC to follow What you'll be doing: As a HWIL RF engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing and maintaining new and existing RF equipment and working with multi-disciplinary teams to combine RF, electronics engineering and software development to produce new capabilities that enable the HWIL team to run new simulations. You will be able to adapt to new engineering situations and be comfortable in abstracting detail in order to understand the simulation and missile's behaviour What you'll be doing: Broad engineering experience with deeper experience in some of the following...

Systems Test Manager 12 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering £60ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience producing test artefacts? Do you have experience within the Defence, Aerospace, or Satellite Communications sector? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Systems Test Manager, 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. You will be involved in: Using appropriate tools and techniques to verify and validate deliverables to standards defined in the BMS and specification requirements Be aware of technological/engineering developments and issues in industry and interact with the Engineering Management to continuously improve Engineering Manage production...

Role Title: Oracle DBA Start Date: 29th July 2026 End Date: 30th November 2026 Rate: up to £375 per day umbrella (inside IR35) Location: Sheffield 3 days in the office Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize mission-critical Oracle database environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters), Oracle Data Guard, Performance Tuning & Optimization, and RMAN (Backup & Recovery), ensuring high availability, disaster recovery readiness, optimal performance, and operational excellence across enterprise database platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and support of Oracle databases while maintaining security, reliability, and business continuity. Experience with Oracle GoldenGate and HashiCorp Vault is highly desirable and will be considered an...

Role Title: Oracle DBA Start Date: 29th July 2026 End Date: 30th November 2026 Rate: up to £375 per day umbrella (inside IR35) Location: Sheffield 3 days in the office Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize mission-critical Oracle database environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters), Oracle Data Guard, Performance Tuning & Optimization, and RMAN (Backup & Recovery), ensuring high availability, disaster recovery readiness, optimal performance, and operational excellence across enterprise database platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and support of Oracle databases while maintaining security, reliability, and business continuity. Experience with Oracle GoldenGate and HashiCorp Vault is highly desirable and will be considered an...

Nuclear Principal Safety Engineer Location: Plymouth Rate: Up to £87 per hour via umbrella (Inside IR35) Contract Duration: 12 Months Overview As a Principal Safety Engineer, you will provide a service to Plant/Project Managers, specialist knowledge, support and advice as necessary, to enable them to comply with statutory legislation and requirements as defined in the Licence Conditions/Authorisation Conditions (LC/AC) relevant to nuclear related activities carried out by, or on behalf of the Plant/Project Manager. This post lies within the Nuclear Safety Engineering team. Key Responsibilities To direct the development of safety strategy and its implementation Manage a team of professional safety staff: Support the development, implementation and maintenance of development and succession plans for the team and individual team members. Ensure that each team member has objectives which align with broader business objectives and ensure that they are reviewed on a regular...

I am currently looking for a Systems Engineer for a contract role in Cheltenham. ** Please note: suitable candidates must have current, transferable eDV Clearance. This role will also require 3-4 days onsite in Cheltenham. Job title: System Engineer Pay: £840 per day Inside IR35 Location: Cheltenham, 3-4 days a week on site required Start Date: ASAP End date: 12 months + Hours per week: 37.5 Qualification required for this role: SFIA 4-5 Clearance: Suitable candidates must have current, transferable eDV Clearance. Job Description As a System Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering complex, high-impact solutions across multidisciplinary teams, supporting projects that matter — from nationally significant programmes to cutting-edge digital and systems-led transformations. You’ll work in a collaborative, inclusive environment where your expertise helps shape resilient, secure and future-ready systems, while being supported to grow your career in a business committed to...

Maintenance Engineer Location: Leek, England Contract: 6 Months Pay Rate: £35 per hour (Inside IR35 Umbrella) Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a leading organisation on a 6-month contract based in Leek. This is a day-based role supporting maintenance activities within a highly regulated industrial environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out routine and reactive maintenance on plant equipment Perform pipefitting and mechanical maintenance tasks Conduct basic electrical fault-finding and diagnostics Undertake function testing and signal checking Execute flange repairs and maintenance Isolate and maintain pumps and agitators safely Ensure all work is completed in line with site safety and compliance standards Support continuous improvement and plant reliability initiatives Required Experience & Skills Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in an industrial environment Strong background...

Electrical Design Engineer (CDAE) Inside IR35 Stafford  12 month Contract  We're looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer preferably with CDAE Experience working on major National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) projects. You'll be the person responsible for reviewing and signing off HV/EHV substation designs. Taking ownership of HV/EHV substation design approvals. Reviewing and signing off design packages in line with National Grid requirements. Leading the delivery of primary plant designs across AIS, GIS and HVDC projects. Producing and reviewing drawings, layouts, calculations and 3D models. Managing design changes and ensuring everything remains compliant throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with National Grid Design Assurance Engineers to support successful design audits. Attending design and hazard review meetings and helping drive best practice across projects. Coordinating with Civil, Protection & Control, Cable and OHL teams to...

Your new company A leading global life sciences organisation is investing heavily in a brand-new R&D and laboratory campus and is looking to appoint an experienced Project / Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of multiple facilities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team, you will play a key role in ensuring the laboratory and building infrastructure is ready for occupation, coordinating technical activities, resolving project issues and supporting the successful handover of the facility to end users. Your new role This is a client-side role focused on project delivery, coordination and operational readiness rather than hands-on commissioning.Working closely with contractors, consultants, vendors and laboratory stakeholders, you will help drive the delivery of several new laboratory and research buildings, ensuring systems, facilities and supporting infrastructure are ready for occupation and operational use.Key responsibilities include:...

Your new company A leading global life sciences organisation is undertaking a major capital investment programme and is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of a new state-of-the-art laboratory and R&D facility. Working within a multidisciplinary project team, you will play a key role in ensuring complex building systems, laboratory environments and supporting infrastructure are safely commissioned and ready for operational handover Your new role As Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and executing commissioning activities from construction completion through to operational readiness. You will work closely with contractors, design teams, vendors and end-users to ensure systems perform to design intent and meet operational requirements.Key responsibilities include: Coordinating commissioning activities across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, automation controls, specialist laboratory systems and process...

Vehicle Integration Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr umbrella rate Do you have a strong understanding of whole vehicle engineering and cross-functional vehicle systems?  Are you ready to accelerate your career in the automotive industry? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company, working on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of vehicles. As a Vehicle Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing technical specifications and attributes for innovative vehicle architectures. With hybrid working arrangements, a collaborative team environment, and opportunities to tackle complex engineering challenges, this role promises to be both rewarding and inspiring. What You Will Do: - Lead the engineering integration process for vehicle architectures, ensuring optimal solutions are achieved. - Design and develop technical specifications and attributes across various vehicle systems. - Analyse current and emerging...

Job Title: General Foreman / Foreperson Location: Westcott Rate: Up to £350 per day (Inside IR35 – PAYE or Umbrella) Job Description An excellent contract opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Foreman / Foreperson to join a major UK water framework, supporting the delivery of essential wastewater infrastructure upgrades. This role will be responsible for overseeing daily site operations, managing supervisors, subcontractors and site teams, and ensuring packages of work are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme, quality and HSEQ requirements. You will work closely with the Site Agent and wider project team to coordinate site activities, maintain progress against the programme, and help drive a positive and productive site culture. Responsibilities You will be responsible for supervising and delivering sections of work safely, on time, and to the required standards. Duties will include: Managing site operations, coordinating supervisors,...

Project Finance Controller Location: Remote Day Rate: £175.00 per day PAYE / £236.56 Umbrella Duration: 12 months Inside IR35 Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking for an opportunity to combine project finance, business partnering, and operational delivery within a fast-paced renewable energy environment? We're seeking a Project Finance Controller to join a leading organisation in the renewable energy sector, supporting a portfolio of onshore wind service projects across the UK and Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives on partnering with operational teams, delivering financial insight, and ensuring projects are executed efficiently and profitably. The Opportunity As a Project Finance Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in the commercial execution and financial control of renewable energy service projects. Working closely with Commercial Project Managers and operational stakeholders, you'll provide financial...

End User Device (EUD) Engineer Industry: Public Services, SC will be required Daily Rate: £250 per day, inside IR35 paid to Umbrella Contract Length: 6 months Driving Required: Yes, Full Clean UK License Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Southampton, On-site Overview: Our client is seeking a dedicated End User Device (EUD) Engineer to enhance the quality of service delivery within the public services sector. This temporary position is crucial for ensuring that end users receive exceptional support and that service disruptions are minimised. Key Responsibilities: Deliver outstanding customer support to the user base, ensuring a high-quality experience that aligns with business impact and service level agreements (SLAs). Troubleshoot and resolve EUD incidents, requests, and problems within established SLAs, identifying trends and patterns to proactively address issues. Communicate necessary changes to documentation and knowledge articles to the EUD Senior Engineer....

International Trade Compliance Officer 12 month contract inside IR35 Monday - Friday, standard days, with every other Friday off. Remote with sporadic office presence (Havant, once a month) About the role: Remote with sporadic office presence (Havant, once a month). Plans and coordinates export activities, including the flow of traffic to/from foreign destinations, related customer service, brokerage and supports customs transactions. Maintains compliance with federal and foreign regulations governing the shipment, receipt and documentation of imported/exported products. Researches and resolves customer or supplier issues. Interfaces with internal and external worldwide import/export operations and organizations. Negotiates with foreign customers to develop handling agreements. Acts as liaison with U.S. empowered officials to resolve problems. Establishes requirements for license generation, guidance of the license generation and tracking process, and support of submitted...