318 jobs found in Abergavenny

Procurement Professional Glascoed OR Preston Based £32.18 per 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 Glascoed or Preston depending on which location is best suited. Hybrid working 2-3 days per week on site Working as a member of the business, sector or group procurement team to provide procurement expertise, services and support to meet the operational needs of the business. Undertake a support role bringing a depth of expertise in a specific area and technical knowledge which has been developed through on the job experience and / or externally recognised qualifications Will coordinate the work of others to ensure outcomes are delivered Have a good understanding of procedures within own area, and may resolve issues using own judgement within well-defined practices and precedence These roles normally manage a larger or more complex order book, supplier or contract....

Procurement Professional - 12 month contract - Glascoed, Monmouthshire or Radway Green, Cheshire or Preston, Lancashire - £32.18 ph UMB or £24 ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles. The Role Role Responsibilities: Not limited to… § Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the product or service provision: o Meets the governance requirements of the business and our customers. o Delivers optimum value for money. o Achieves the required service level as agreed with internal stakeholders. § Seek out and champion opportunities for continuous improvement. § Ensure priorities are managed and any issues of concern are escalated. § Demonstrate a good...

Are you a Civil / Structural Project Manager with rail infrastructure experience?   Do you have NEC4 contract experience?   Job Title: Project Manager Location: Cardiff (Office & Site Based) Rate: £400 - £475 per day (CIS / Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Contract: Long-Term Contract Start Date: ASAP   Looking for a long-term infrastructure contract where you can take ownership of a major project from pre-construction through to delivery?   This is an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a flagship Access for All scheme in Cardiff, involving the construction of a new bridge structure providing improved access and connectivity to a local university. With detailed design nearing completion and construction commencing this autumn, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-profile infrastructure project.   The role will suit a client-facing Project Manager with a strong structures background who is comfortable managing multidisciplinary...

Repair Engineer (Structural / Composite) Location: Filton (minimum 60% onsite) Contract: Contract until 31/12/2026 (likely extension) Rate: Up to £52.00 per hour Umbrella / £38.88 per hour PAYE Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm) Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client) IR35: Inside IR35 The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Repair Engineer / Repair Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting in‑service aircraft structural repairs. This role focuses heavily on composite and structural wing repairs, working on complex repair solutions within a highly regulated aerospace environment. As a Repair Engineer you'll be responsible for evaluating damage, authoring repair solutions, and providing expert engineering support to internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Evaluate customer requests related to structural damage on in‑service aircraft Author and release Structural Repair Instructions Lead and...

Mechanical / Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer Filton - 100% on-site 35 hours per week | 4.5-day working pattern IR35: Inside Shape the future of air travel with Guidant Global Guidant Global is proud to be recruiting on behalf of Airbus, a world leader in aerospace, for an experienced Mechanical / Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer to join a highly skilled Wing Engineering Design team based in Filton. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of aircraft innovation, contributing to the design and development of fuel and mechanical systems across Airbus' commercial aircraft programmes. You'll be part of a collaborative, multinational engineering community that values quality, innovation and continuous improvement. The role As a Mechanical / Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and manufacturable system designs from concept through to in‑service support. Working within a supportive and...

HM Team Leader – Coach Builder Location: Crewe Rate: £30.52 Umbrella per hour (inside IR35) Contract: 18-Month Contract Hours: 40 hours per week Schedule: Monday to Friday, 07:30am – 15:30pm Overview We are seeking an experienced HM Team Leader to join a leading rail maintenance operation in Crewe on an 18-month contract basis. This role is responsible for leading Heavy Maintenance project teams, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with company procedures, engineering standards, and project deadlines. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day leadership across heavy maintenance activities, supporting operational performance, safety compliance, and team development within a rail depot environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise Heavy Maintenance teams across allocated projects Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across the depot Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with risk assessments, work instructions,...

Senior Systems Engineer Location: Bristol (20% onsite / 80% remote) Duration: Initial 6-month contract with strong extension potential Rate: £60-£65 per hour (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support the development of complex defence and aerospace capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full systems engineering lifecycle, helping to shape future operational solutions through requirements engineering, systems architecture, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will engage with a wide range of stakeholders to understand operational needs, develop robust system architectures, and ensure requirements are effectively managed and traced throughout the engineering lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Capture, analyse and refine stakeholder needs into clear, structured...

Principal Supportability Engineer Bristol Paying up to £87.50p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Conduct Supportability Analysis to influence design and ensure the system is and remains supportable to meet Front Line Command user requirements. Assist in collaborating between the MOD (Defence Equipment & Support - DE&S) and industry contractors. Analyse evidence in order to baseline and identify opportunities to improve Resilience, Agility and Preparedness (RAP) during Transition to Conflict (TTC) and Conflict. Understanding of the processes to optimise in-service support solutions and processes (to include Support assurance documentation and obsolescence management). Required Experience Good working knowledge of DEFSTAN 00-600 and S3000 series. Experience in ILS, supportability, or engineering within the defence sector. Experience in the Military Air Environment, preferably in Combat Air. Excellent communications skills Disclaimer: This vacancy is being...

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager Location: Bristol (20% onsite / 80% remote) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Rate: £80-£84 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract Length: Initial 6 months, rolling extension expected Role Overview We are seeking an experienced ILS Manager to lead the development, delivery, and governance of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities across complex aerospace and defence programmes. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and implementing support solutions that ensure operational availability, maintainability, and through-life affordability of military air systems. Working closely with customers, engineering teams, industry partners, and defence stakeholders, the ILS Manager will ensure that supportability considerations are embedded throughout the system lifecycle, from design and development through to in-service support. This is a key role supporting the delivery of resilient support solutions for...

Principal Supportability Engineer (Level 6) Location: Bristol (predominantly onsite, approximately 90% of the time) Duration: 6 Months (Inside IR35) Rate: £87.50 per hour Umbrella We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance. An opportunity for an experienced Principal Supportability Engineer to support a major defence aerospace programme. The role focuses on developing and optimising support solutions throughout the system lifecycle, ensuring operational readiness, resilience, and long-term supportability within a military air environment. Key Responsibilities Conduct supportability and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) analysis to influence system design and in-service support strategies. Develop and maintain support solutions that meet operational and frontline user requirements. Analyse supportability evidence to identify opportunities to improve resilience,...

Senior Systems Engineer Location: Bristol (20% onsite / 80% remote) Duration: Initial 6-month contract with strong extension potential Rate: £60-£65 per hour (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support the development of complex defence and aerospace capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full systems engineering lifecycle, helping to shape future operational solutions through requirements engineering, systems architecture, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will engage with a wide range of stakeholders to understand operational needs, develop robust system architectures, and ensure requirements are effectively managed and traced throughout the engineering lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Capture, analyse and refine stakeholder needs into clear, structured...

Senior Systems Engineer (Ref: 1674) Initial 6-month contract 2-3 days onsite in Bristol p/w £68.81ph, UMB inside IR35 SC to start - UKEO Experience capturing and analysing stakeholder needs to guide the development of service solutions suitable for future operational environments. Experience applying Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches to develop service and product system architectures in response to stakeholder requirements. Experience generating Use Cases and conducting Functional Analysis to support requirements refinement and validation. Experience managing requirements and maintaining traceability throughout the engineering lifecycle. A solid understanding of the engineering lifecycle and how early technical decisions impact later development and support phases. The ability to balance competing needs and constraints using structured methods such as trade studies. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence, communicate...

Mechanical Fitter (Special Purpose Machinery) 3 Month Contract (Possibility to be extended) £20.00 - £25.00 per hour (Inside IR35) Monday - Friday / 37 - 50 hours per week Bristol, commutable from: Bath, Longwell Green, Kingswood, Hanham, Keynsham, Brislington, Knowle, Hengrove, Emersons Green, Saltford, Barrs Court, Are you a Mechanical Fitter looking for an immediately available, days based contract role for a market leading manufacturing company with guaranteed overtime available? Due to company growth, they now have a new positions for a Mechanical Fitter to join their team with immediate effect on a days based contract with overtime available. The ideal candidate will be immediately available, with the ability to assemble / build Special Purpose Machinery from CAD / Technical Engineering Drawings. This is an immediate start with the potential to go beyond 3 months, where you'll be paid an excellent rate at a leading engineering company that are at the forefront of...

Stress Engineers - Composite Aerostructures - Filton , UK. Our Aerospace client based in Filton, Bristol, UK, require several Stress Engineers to support a new defence aerostructures design program. Candidates with good  Aerostructures Analysis experience are sought, who have experience of composites.. This role is offered on a contract basis inside IR35 regulations and is therefore paid PAYE through Strongfield Consultants. Candidates should be prepared to under go BPSS Security Clearance for this role initially with possibility of higher clearance later with Hybrid working week of 3 days onsite and 2 days at home. Rate is negotiable depending upon experience level

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 3x Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).  Possibility of some remote working (project dependant) Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Job Description: The role is within a team implementing a demonstration system for a complex new Command and Control capability, this extends existing concepts and logic. If the demonstration is successful, it may develop...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Project Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Rate: £50.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: circa 4 days onsite Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Project 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 and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. Responsibilities: The role is to support the delivery of...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Systems Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: The role can be based either from the companies Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol sites Hybrid / Remote working: circa 4 days onsite (more remote working may be possible) Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Systems Design Engineer Job Description: Seekers department develop RF Seekers for use in Missile products.  Responsibilities: Working as part of team developing system architecture and design utilising MBSE. Deriving and managing requirements Communicating with various stakeholders with the Seeker team and the external customer and suppliers Developing Physical...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.     Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Job Description: The company are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join our Development Facility in Bristol. Join the growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission-critical defence systems. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Training Lead subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.   This role would suit someone from a Training Lead / Training Manager background.   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: circa 2 days onsite Duration: 6 months, scope to extend up to 2 years IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Training Lead Job Description: Training Role for the Transfer of Knowledge programmes into Poland. Polish speaker would be a massive advantage – contracted to deliver training in English but would be a huge bonus.   Need someone from a technical training background to review material/documentation May be presenting training material if required – will be focused on building the material rather than delivery.  Microsoft PPT/office experience   Do not need to have Defence background...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol (the role will be split between working from home and onsite) is currently looking to recruit a Human Factors Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.   Rate: £90.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: circa 3 days onsite Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Human Factors Engineer Job Description: The military operating environment is becoming more complex and new technological capabilities are required to ensure operational advantage. We believe that integration of Human Factors is critical to the development of safe, usable and effective weapon systems. The Human Factors department is responsible for ensuring that user capability is fully considered in...