253 jobs found in Abingdon

General Foreman/ Foreperson Didcot £400 per day (Inside IR35, PAYE or Umbrella) Job Description An excellent contract opportunity has arisen for a General Foreman to join a multi-million-pound Highways project. This role will see you take charge of daily site operations, managing subcontractors, coordinating logistics, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. Responsibilities You will oversee all site operations, coordinate personnel and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and programme requirements. You’ll manage logistics including plant, labour and materials, maintain accurate site records and daily diaries, and report progress to the site management team. You’ll carry out site inspections, lead toolbox talks, and ensure temporary works and permits are in place. Strong leadership and communication will be essential in driving works forward and maintaining a productive site culture. Requirements You must have a solid...

Are you a Composite Laminator? Do you have experience with lamination of composite components? Do you have experience within the F1/Motorsport Sector? If so a leading motorsport business near Oxford is actively searching for multiple Composite Laminators on a variety of shift patterns! Composite Laminator Inside IR35 Contract ASAP Start Weekday & Weekend shifts available Didcot Composite Laminator Job Description: Following work instructions and technical specifications to produce products Preparing materials and setting up equipment needed for lamination Working with hand layup and vacuum bagging techniques Inspection and testing of composite components Working closely with the assembly teams to ensure an efficient manufacturing process.Composite Laminator Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Experience working within a high precision environment Confident with hand layups and vacuum bagging techniques Proven...

Product Manager - Systems Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working in Reading +SC cleared role +£83 ph +Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Product Manager - Systems Engineer to lead the delivery and evolution of digital engineering capabilities that support the Safety pillar across the enterprise. This role focuses on enabling model-based safety engineering and embedding Safety into the Digital Thread - replacing document-centric approaches with authoritative models that provide end-to-end traceability from safety objectives and requirements through architecture, analysis, verification, and compliance evidence. Key Responsibilities Deliver and continuously improve Safety toolchains (FHA, FMEA/FMECAs, FTA, STPA, safety requirements, safety case tooling, configuration/change control, V&V orchestration) Define Safety reference architectures and technical baselines Ensure full Digital Thread integration and traceability across requirements, models, test, and...

Product Manager - Systems Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working in Reading +SC cleared role +£83 ph +Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Product Manager - Systems Engineer to lead the delivery and evolution of digital engineering capabilities that support the Safety pillar across the enterprise. This role focuses on enabling model-based safety engineering and embedding Safety into the Digital Thread - replacing document-centric approaches with authoritative models that provide end-to-end traceability from safety objectives and requirements through architecture, analysis, verification, and compliance evidence. Key Responsibilities Deliver and continuously improve Safety toolchains (FHA, FMEA/FMECAs, FTA, STPA, safety requirements, safety case tooling, configuration/change control, V&V orchestration) Define Safety reference architectures and technical baselines Ensure full Digital Thread integration and traceability across requirements, models, test, and...

Role: Electronics Design Engineer Type: Contract - Inside IR35 Duration: 6-12 months Location: Reading, onsite. An Electronics Design Engineer is required to join an established business in Reading, on a 6 to 12 month contract basis. The successful Electronics Design Engineer will be responsible for the design of complex multi-layer circuits for electronic displays used for aerospace and military vehicle display and control units.   Due to the nature of the work, the successful Electronics Design Engineer will be required to gain security clearance, and be prepared to work onsite in Reading, Berkshire.   Essential Skills & Experience: Strong background in designing complex multi-layer PCBs Proficient in PCB CAD tools such as Altium, Cadence, Mentor. Altium preferred. Design and develop multi-layer PCBs between 4–12+ layers for complex electronics Good understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, EMC, and high-speed design principles Experience working with IPC...

Job title: Systems Engineer (Digital Engineering) Location: Reading/Hybrid (2-3 days per week on site) Rate: £83 per hour inside ir35 Contract: 6 months+ SC security clearance is required for this role Job description: We're looking for a Systems Engineer within Product Delivery for a client of mine who are a leading IT and engineering firm operating within the UK defence sector. You will own and evolve their System of Systems (SoS) digital engineering capability. Responsibilities: Deliver and continuously improve SoS toolchains (Cameo/UAF, SysML/UML, IBM DOORS NG, interface & configuration management, simulation and verification integration). Define the reference architecture and technical baselines for multi-system digital solutions. Create and manage a clear capability roadmap and backlog aligned to enterprise priorities. Enable full digital traceability from capability requirements → architecture → interfaces → analysis → verification → compliance evidence....

Job title: Systems Engineer - DOORS NG Rate: £83 per hour inside ir35 Location: Reading/hybrid (2-3 days per week on site) Contact: 6 months+ Job description: I am looking for a Systems Engineer within product delivery for a client of mine who are a leading tech and engineering firm operating within the UK defence sector. You'll lead the digital shift from legacy tools to DOORS NG, delivering end-to-end requirements lifecycle management across systems, software, and domain engineering. You'll enable traceable, auditable, and governed requirements practices, integrating partners, suppliers, and MBSE models into a seamless Digital Thread. Your leadership ensures certified capabilities, streamlined change management, and a single source of truth across complex, regulated programmes. Responsibilities: Own the delivery, migration, and continuous improvement of Requirements Engineering capabilities. Lead the controlled transition from legacy RM tools to DOORS NG, ensuring safe...

Job title: Systems Engineer - MBSE Rate: £83 per day inside ir35 Contract: 6 months+ Location: Reading/Hybrid (2-3 days per week on site) SC security clearance is required for this role I am looking for a System Engineer within product delivery for a client of mine who are a leading tech and engineering form operating within the UK defence sector. A fantastic opportunity and drive the digital transformation of engineering at the enterprise level. What You'll Do: Own the delivery and evolution of MBSE digital capabilities-toolchains, model repositories, digital threads, and lifecycle environments. Translate complex business and engineering needs into clear roadmaps and prioritized backlogs. Ensure end-to-end traceability from requirements through models, simulations, and test evidence. Drive adoption of model-centric practices, making models the single source of truth across programs. Collaborate across engineering, digital, and supplier teams to define standards,...

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a skilled Product Delivery Manager with expertise in Requirements Engineering for a 5-month contract based in Reading. Key Responsibilities: Owning and delivering the Requirements Engineering digital capability, leading the transition from legacy tools to DOORS NG. Establishing end-to-end requirements traceability across the Digital Thread. Building the toolchain, governance, data standards, integrations, and migration strategy that underpin requirements quality, baselines, change control, and partner exchanges. Planning and executing a controlled migration to DOORS NG, including coexistence, data mapping, link preservation, OSLC/ReqIF integrations, and quality uplift. Setting standards, enforcing governance, and driving the adoption of rigorous requirements engineering practices across multiple partners and engineering domains. Job Requirements: Experience in systems engineering within the Defence &...

Data Analyst +Hybrid working in Reading +SC cleared role +Inside IR35 +£83 ph Skills: +Data Analyst +MOD experience +SC cleared Are you an experienced SC cleared Data Analyst ready to lead impactful, data-driven innovation? We're looking for a Principal Data Analyst to drive the design and delivery of advanced analytics solutions that inform strategic decisions and unlock business value. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of our data journey - leading technical initiatives, mentoring colleagues, and influencing how the organisation harnesses data. What You'll Do Lead the design and delivery of complex analytics and insight solutions across multiple projects Oversee dashboarding, reporting, and automation workflows using SQL and cutting-edge tools Define and implement best-practice data governance, security, and compliance standards Collaborate with architects, engineers, and business leaders to shape enterprise data strategy Inspire and guide stakeholders to...

Systems Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working in Reading +SC cleared role +£83 ph +Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the delivery and evolution of digital engineering capabilities that support the Safety pillar across the enterprise. This role focuses on enabling model-based safety engineering and embedding Safety into the Digital Thread - replacing document-centric approaches with authoritative models that provide end-to-end traceability from safety objectives and requirements through architecture, analysis, verification, and compliance evidence. Key Responsibilities Deliver and continuously improve Safety toolchains (FHA, FMEA/FMECAs, FTA, STPA, safety requirements, safety case tooling, configuration/change control, V&V orchestration) Define Safety reference architectures and technical baselines Ensure full Digital Thread integration and traceability across requirements, models, test, and assurance evidence Establish governance,...

Systems Engineer +SC cleared role +Hybrid working 2/3 days a week in Reading +Inside IR35 +£80 - £83 ph We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead the delivery of model-based Product Security digital capabilities across a complex, regulated engineering environment. Reporting to the Product Owner - Systems Engineering, you will define and implement the reference architectures, toolchains and technical baselines that enable end-to-end traceability across the Digital Thread - from security objectives and threat modelling through to verification, validation and assurance evidence. This role replaces document-centric practices with authoritative, model-based security engineering across the full product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Deliver and continuously improve Product Security digital toolchains, including: Threat & risk modelling (STRIDE, STPA-Sec, TARA, attack trees) Security requirements & controls modelling SBOM & vulnerability...

Change Manager (SC Cleared) 6 Months Reading - 3-4 days per week on site Paying up to £88p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable Overview: The IT Change Management Manager is responsible for ensuring that all changes to the IT environment are managed in a controlled and coordinated manner, minimising risks to service availability and quality. This includes planning, assessing, authorising, scheduling, and reviewing changes while collaborating with relevant stakeholders to maintain service stability and ensure compliance with organisational policies. Key Responsibilities: Manage the end-to-end IT change management process, ensuring that changes are properly logged, assessed, authorised, implemented, and reviewed in accordance with established governance. Evaluate the potential impact and risk of proposed changes to services, infrastructure,...

Product Delivery Manager - Requirements Engineering Reading 6-Month Contract Paying up to £88p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable We are seeking an experienced Product Delivery Manager - Requirements Engineering to lead the delivery and transformation of enterprise-wide requirements management capabilities. Reporting to the Product Owner - Systems Engineering, you will own the transition to IBM DOORS NG as the target platform, managing controlled coexistence with legacy tools while delivering robust integrations, data quality uplift, and full Digital Thread traceability from stakeholder needs through to verification and certification evidence. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery and continuous improvement of Requirements Engineering capabilities, with DOORS NG as the target-state platform Define and execute the migration strategy...

Job title: Systems Engineer - MBSE Rate: £83 per day inside ir35 Contract: 6 months+ Location: Reading/Hybrid (2-3 days per week on site) SC security clearance is required for this role I am looking for a System Engineer within product delivery for a client of mine who are a leading tech and engineering form operating within the UK defence sector. A fantastic opportunity and drive the digital transformation of engineering at the enterprise level. What You'll Do: Own the delivery and evolution of MBSE digital capabilities-toolchains, model repositories, digital threads, and lifecycle environments. Translate complex business and engineering needs into clear roadmaps and prioritized backlogs. Ensure end-to-end traceability from requirements through models, simulations, and test evidence. Drive adoption of model-centric practices, making models the single source of truth across programs. Collaborate across engineering, digital, and supplier teams to define standards,...

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for an IT Change Manager to join them on a contract basis at their site in Reading. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must achieve SC Clearance ahead of starting. This role will be based in Reading with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate. 5 month initial contract. £87.15 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.Role Description The IT Change Management Manager is responsible for ensuring that all changes to the IT environment are managed in a controlled and coordinated manner, minimising risks to service availability and quality. This includes planning, assessing, authorising, scheduling, and reviewing changes while collaborating with relevant stakeholders to maintain service stability and ensure compliance with organisational policies. Key Accountabilities and Objectives Accountabilities include (but are not limited to): Change Management Process Oversight: Manage the end-to-end IT change management process,...

Product Delivery Manager +SC cleared role +Hybrid working 2/3 days a week in Reading +Inside IR35 +£80 - £83 ph We are seeking an experienced Product Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of model-based Product Security digital capabilities across a complex, regulated engineering environment. Reporting to the Product Owner - Systems Engineering, you will define and implement the reference architectures, toolchains and technical baselines that enable end-to-end traceability across the Digital Thread - from security objectives and threat modelling through to verification, validation and assurance evidence. This role replaces document-centric practices with authoritative, model-based security engineering across the full product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Deliver and continuously improve Product Security digital toolchains, including: Threat & risk modelling (STRIDE, STPA-Sec, TARA, attack trees) Security requirements & controls modelling SBOM &...

Job title: Systems Engineer - DOORS NG Rate: £83 per hour inside ir35 Location: Reading/hybrid (2-3 days per week on site) Contact: 6 months+ Job description: I am looking for a Systems Engineer within product delivery for a client of mine who are a leading tech and engineering firm operating within the UK defence sector. You'll lead the digital shift from legacy tools to DOORS NG, delivering end-to-end requirements lifecycle management across systems, software, and domain engineering. You'll enable traceable, auditable, and governed requirements practices, integrating partners, suppliers, and MBSE models into a seamless Digital Thread. Your leadership ensures certified capabilities, streamlined change management, and a single source of truth across complex, regulated programmes. Responsibilities: Own the delivery, migration, and continuous improvement of Requirements Engineering capabilities. Lead the controlled transition from legacy RM tools to DOORS NG, ensuring safe...

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for a Principal Data Analyst to join them on a contract basis at their site in Reading. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must achieve SC Clearance ahead of starting. This role will be based in Reading with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate. 5 month initial contract. £87.15 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.What you will do as a Principal Data Analyst Lead the design and delivery of advanced analytics solutions across multiple projects. Oversee the design and maintenance of dashboards, reports and automated workflows using dashboarding tools and data warehousing solutions, such as SQL. Define and implement data governance, security, and compliance standards. Collaborate with architects, engineers and business leaders to shape data strategies and solutions. Provide expert advice and guidance to stakeholders on data-driven decision-making. Lead and mentor junior analysts, contributing to team capability...

Job title: Systems Engineer (Digital Engineering) Location: Reading/Hybrid (2-3 days per week on site) Rate: £83 per hour inside ir35 Contract: 6 months+ SC security clearance is required for this role Job description: We're looking for a Systems Engineer within Product Delivery for a client of mine who are a leading IT and engineering firm operating within the UK defence sector. You will own and evolve their System of Systems (SoS) digital engineering capability. Responsibilities: Deliver and continuously improve SoS toolchains (Cameo/UAF, SysML/UML, IBM DOORS NG, interface & configuration management, simulation and verification integration). Define the reference architecture and technical baselines for multi-system digital solutions. Create and manage a clear capability roadmap and backlog aligned to enterprise priorities. Enable full digital traceability from capability requirements → architecture → interfaces → analysis → verification → compliance evidence....