117 jobs found in Braintree

Work for a Local authority near London as an Interim Legal and Governance Officer. Hybrid - FTC 1 year - £500 per day (umbrella, Inside IR35) or £58,332 to £68,626 pro rata. Purpose of the Role. Provide legal and governance advice supporting lawful, transparent and effective decision-making. Assist in developing and implementing governance frameworks and constitutional documents. Support Monitoring Officer duties and ensure statutory and regulatory compliance. Contribute to organisational resilience, risk management and democratic accountability. Help shape a collaborative, high-integrity organisational culture. Build partnerships and work across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors to drive inward investment, secure funding from government, and ensure value for money in all financial commitments. Leadership & Governance Frameworks Support delivery of legal, governance and compliance functions. Act as the designated scrutiny officer for the CCA, ensuring...

Work for a Local authority near London as an Interim Strategic Communications and Engagement Lead. Hybrid - FTC 1 year - £500 a day via an umbrella company (inside ir35) or £58,332 to £68,626 pro rata. Purpose of the Role. Lead the development of the Authority's strategic communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement functions, ensuring alignment with organisational and mayoral priorities. Provide expert advice to senior leaders on narrative development, reputational risk and media handling. Establish the Authority's brand identity, voice and communications architecture. Develop proactive engagement strategies that build strong relationships with partners, residents and national bodies. Build partnerships and work across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors to drive inward investment, secure funding from government, and ensure value for money in all financial commitments. Strategic Communications Leadership Develop and implement communications...

Work for a Local authority near London as an Interim Monitoring Officer. Hybrid - FTC 1 year - £750 per day (umbrella, Inside IR35) Or £87,279 to £102,702 pro rata. Purpose of the Role. Be the lead for legal, governance, and compliance leadership across the organisation. Provide expert legal and governance advice to the Interim Chief Executive, senior leader and the Mayor once elected. Advise the Mayor, Interim Chief Executive, Chief Financial Officer, and senior leaders on legal and governance matters. Ensure the Combined Authority operates within its framework and statutory obligations. Oversee governance frameworks, assurance processes, decision-making structures, and data protection compliance (as Data Protection Officer). Keep the organisation's constitution and decision-making structures under review ensuring that they are fit for purpose and develop with the organisation Support the organisation's rapid development with strong governance foundations and ensure that the...

Quality Assurance Engineer - Space Imaging (contract) 6 - 12 month contract Chelmsford (4 days p/w onsite) £30 - £35ph (Inside IR35) Space Imaging is expanding its portfolio of projects to develop Front End Electronics (FEE) systems and full payloads for Space applications. The imaging sensors developed and tested at the Chelmsford site have been used on humanities most important space imaging missions. These include the Hubble Telescope, Keplar, GAIA, Mars Rovers, New Horizons, and Rosetta to name but a few. The Quality Engineer role is hands on to support all business aspects, including Manufacturing and driving improvement and efficiency. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that issues are dealt with in an effective manner, and appropriate Root Cause and Corrective Action is applied. Key Responsibilities: Monitoring and enforcing cleanroom compliance with established protocols Support Inspection for Incoming components to ensure that quality...

A District Council that i work closely alongside is currently recruiting an Interim Assistant Director of Property Services. Role Overview: 12-month interim assignment Location: Essex Day Rate: £700-£750 Per Day Arrangement: Inside IR35 On-site Requirement: 3 days per week on site Service Areas Covered: This role has full responsibility for the client-side Property Services function, including: Compliance Repairs Damp & mould Asset management Quantity surveying Contract management (there will remain some subcontractor involvement) Key Context: A mock inspection has recently taken place. Compliance and Health & Safety are in a stable place. The key challenge area is repairs, currently outsourced to a major contractor (responsive, voids, planned). Do reach out to me if this is of interest to you - shortlisting for interviews will take place in the next few days

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Harlow. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the British nationality and be eligible for SC Clearance. Full time onsite in Harlow, Essex. Inside IR35, competitive market rates. 12-month contract. Responsibilities The successful applicant will support the Team across various programmes and will involve the following main duties within the product development: Develop requirements to ensure compliance to the relevant standards. Create and manage architectures for Digital Electronics and firmware (mainly FPGAs) Understand, decompose and verify Design requirements Create FPGA design using VHDL and embedded C Define and perform unit level and sub system level testing for embedded firmware Create design documents (HW +Firmware) Create Test Documents Create Firmware Simulation Test Reports Create Timing and Power Analysis Reports...

Senior Electronics Engineer Harlow, on site full time 12-month contract – Inside IR35 SC needed (ideal but can start on BPSS) The role Our client is looking for an experienced and high performing contract Electronics Engineer to join a successful Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) team within the Global Sensors Mission Area, creating Digital GPS Anti-Jam Systems for the military market. Skills and experience * Experience creating top level Design architectures * Experience testing and verifying requirements * Experience in working with DSP, Micro, Memory devices, ADCs, DACs, Power supply * Experience working with FPGAs and SoC technologies * Ability to understand VHDL code * Able to present technical information clearly and concisely to others * An openness to learn and try new techniques * Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment - working independently or with others to overcome obstacles * Capable of analysing and reporting on...

Assembly Technician, Ware, Stanstead Abbotts up to £17p/hr doe (Inside IR35 contract) Hours - Monday-Thursday 8-5. Fridays 8-2.30 (but could change in 2026) contract until 22/5/26 Responsible for assembling parts and components to build mechanical or electrical products. Read and interpret engineering drawings, assemble parts and components accurately, test the assembled components and report any faults. Ensure that the products meet quality and safety standards. This role also involves testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing any issues that may arise. The successful Assembly Technician must be able to work safely and efficiently with hand tools, power tools, machinery, and other equipment. They must also possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Duties and responsibilities Assemble components in accordance with technical drawings. Test completed assemblies for correct operation. Perform basic maintenance on machinery and equipment. Identify and...

We are working with a Local Authority in Essex who are currently looking for an interim Mechanical Engineer (Gas). The role will be for 6-12 months and £450 per day (inside IR35) In this key role, you’ll be working both on-site and, in the office. You’ll need to bring strong technical and practical experience, along with sound knowledge of Gas, Heating, and Water legislation. You will specifically be responsible for site surveys, quality inspections, specifications and schedules of work, report writing and provide oversight to mechanical appliances, heating and hot water systems, their maintenance, PPM and refurbishments for Housing and Non-Housing projects. Duties Include: * Assist in the production of position statements on relevant technical guidance * Build and maintain positive relationships * Develop, maintain and contribute to the improved culture of planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) * Carry out surveys of mechanical installations and heating and hot...

The opportunity to work as a Pensions Accountant for a Local Authority in Bedfordshire. Pensions Accountant – the benefits of this role; * £500-£600 per day, inside IR35. * Initial 6-month contract, subject to any further extensions. * 35 hours per week on average. * Working remotely/ from-home 4 days per week – office presence required a day a week. * Main office based in Bedford. What your day-to-day could look like as a Pensions Accountant? * Timely and accurate payment and submission of pension payovers, court order deductions to HMCTS and salary sacrifice deductions to relevant benefits providers. * Production of robust and auditable monthly working papers supporting pension payovers, court deductions and salary sacrifice benefits. * Monthly Reconciliation of Pension Balance Sheet Code/Control Account (YKR031) ensuring that the closing balance reflects the payover liability for that month. Please note that the job description is current at the date...

A client within the Public Sector based in Cambridgeshire is currently recruiting for an Highways Project Delivery Coordinator to join their Project Delivery team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a Highways & Transport environment. The Role The key purpose of the role is to support the effective delivery of transport infrastructure projects, contributing to the planning, coordination and successful execution of schemes that improve the highways network. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Supporting Project Managers with delivery of low- to medium-complexity transport infrastructure projects • Assisting with preparing technical reports, progress updates and budget monitoring • Planning and coordinating project activities using software such as MS Project or Asta • Supporting procurement processes via...

Job Title: FPGA Design Engineer Location: Stevenage Pay Rate: Market Rate Competitive Inside IR35 Contract Length: 6 Months Key Skills: FPGA, VHDL, MATLAB / Simulink, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Defence, Join Our Team as a FPGA Engineer and Drive Electronic Engineering to New Heights! Are you a meticulous FPGA Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Stevenage and be a key driver of engineering excellence. About Us: As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented FPGA Engineer to contribute to our continued success. The Role: So, what will you be doing as a FPGA Design Engineer? Developing...

We are recruiting for a talented Hardware Design Engineer to join our client's Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability team on a 6-month contract. Part of the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx), this team designs, integrates, and validates innovative test system hardware solutions that support products throughout their lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects, ensure technical excellence, and help drive engineering success. Role: Test Development Engineer Pay: £50 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required however can start on BPSS Essential Responsibilities Prepare specifications & develop designs in line with all quality and technical standards. Develop proposals for investigations & solutions, following investigation and analysis of technical issues. Carry out design appraisals to ensure all...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit 2x Tooling Design Engineer subcontractors.   This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who has Tooling and Creo experience.  Previous experience of working in the defence or aerospace industry would be great.   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: Bolton or Stevenage – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite and remote working 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   Tooling Design Engineer Job Description:   You will be part of a high performing team. You will be creating Tooling solutions on a wide variety of projects. This is a critical role collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams to understand...

FPGA Design Engineer 6-month contract Based in Stevenage Offering circa £80ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using FPGA? Are you an experienced design engineer? 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 FPGA Design 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, you will be required to obtain UK SC clearance in this role. What you will be involved in: You will be involved in the design, development, and proving of key products throughout the product lifecycle from concept to in-service support. Architecture and Requirement definition. Working with hardware and system engineers to define the FPGA...

Electronics Design Engineer 12 Month Contract Based in Stevenage Offering £58ph Inside IR35 Do you have strong experience in Electronic Design? Do you have experience throughout the product lifecycle? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Electronics Design 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! You will be involved in: Developing cutting-edge electronic solutions Responsibility for the quality and performance of the electronic solution together with providing cost and schedule updates to a project manager Electronic design capability throughout the product life cycle Implement technical solutions will range across the Power and Analogue...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit an FPGA Design 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: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be 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   FPGA Design Engineer Job Description:    For this role, we are seeking an experienced FPGA design and verification engineer (~4+ years), to support the development of our growing portfolio of complex FPGA projects. The current portfolio ranges from advanced signal processing systems (ImageRadio), core embedded processing systems, through to safety & security critical systems. Responsibilities: The role involves working at all phases of the FPGA...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit an FPGA Design Engineer on an initial 6 - month contract. As the FPGA Design Engineer, you will support the development of our growing portfolio of complex FPGA projects. The current portfolio ranges from advanced signal processing systems (Image\Radio), core embedded processing systems, through to safety & security critical systems. Role: FPGA Design Engineer Pay: DOE via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required to start Responsibilities: Generating complex FPGA architectures and design implementations (VHDL, Simulink etc), targeting Xilinx, Intel, Microsemi devices. Verifying complex FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog\UVM test-bench methodologies. Using FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools (QuestaSim & ModelSim). Generating low-level software (C) to facilitate FPGA test and...

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer Duration: 12 months Location: Stevenage, SG1 2BP (on-site 2-3 days per-week) Rate: Up to £55/hour (Umbrella) Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative R&D team in Stevenage on a 12-month contract. This role will focus on the design and development of advanced hardware solutions for next-generation bioprocessing technologies. Key Responsibilities: Lead hardware development projects, including new product features and assembly processes. Produce design specifications, drawings, prototypes, testing plans, and technical reports. Collaborate with suppliers on prototypes and pre-production builds, supporting transfer into manufacturing. Conduct laboratory testing to support design validation, verification, and troubleshooting. Utilise CAD software and prototyping methods including 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection moulding. Requirements: Degree in Mechanical/Design Engineering (2:1...

Job Title: Interconnect Design Engineer Location: Stevenage Pay Rate: Up to £60p/h Inside IR35 Period: 6 Months - Likely To Extend Key Skills: Zuken E3, Harness Design, Windchill PLM, Creo, Electrical Schematics, E.3 Cable, Cable Assemblies Join Our Team as an Interconnect Design Engineer and Drive Zuken E3 to New Heights! Are you a meticulous Harness Design Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Stevenage and be a key driver of engineering excellence. About Us: As a distinguished leader in the Defence engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented Zuken E3 Harness Design Engineer to contribute to our continued success. The Role: So, what will...