309 jobs found in Bridport

6 month Project Manager role Inside IR35 Immediate Start Hybrid - Onsite Dorset County Hall, Dorchester (2days) £400 to £450 a day Should have experience in children's services and be an experienced project manager. About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders. This role is central to delivering a multi-year transformation agenda that improves outcomes for children and families, strengthens early intervention and enables more efficient, integrated service delivery. This role will lead the implementation of projects ensuring transformation is evidence-led, aligned with local needs, and delivers measurable impact. Working across early help, education, SEND, and social care, you will oversee projects where directed by the Delivery...

Cost Engineer Location Bristol, Bridgwater, or Hinkley Point C (HPC) Site Working Hours 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract Duration Initial contract until the end of the current calendar year, with a strong likelihood of a further 12-month extension based on performance. IR35 Status Inside IR35 Role Overview We are seeking experienced Cost Engineers to support major infrastructure and construction projects associated with Hinkley Point C. The successful candidates will be responsible for cost control, forecasting, reporting, and supporting project teams to ensure effective financial management throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Monitor and control project costs and budgets. Prepare and maintain cost reports, forecasts, and performance metrics. Analyse cost variances and identify risks and opportunities. Support project managers with financial planning and decision-making. Review contractor costs, change requests, and project...

Location: Construction site based 3x days per week AND 2x days per week working remotely/from home (tbc) Status: Contract - INSIDE IR35 Duration: Approved until end Dec26 (Renewable) Reports to: Quality Management Lead Morson Edge are working on behalf of a major player in the Energy sector who have a current contract requirement for a Quality Engineer to join our client's established site team for work associated with a Nuclear New Build in Somerset. This is a great opportunity to consolidate your existing knowledge and gain unique experience working on Europe's largest construction/infrastructure Project. Typical accountabilities Support the development of quality (QA/QC) arrangements for deployment across the Project. Support arrangements/updates associated with: o Project Quality Control Plans (PQCPs) and Project Quality Assurance Control Plans (PCAPs) o Manufacturing surveillance and inspections o Non-Conformance Report (NCR) Management o Quality reporting and...

Pay: £250.00-£300.00 per day (Inside IR35) Job description: Quality Engineer Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (Hybrid – 3 Days On Site) Rate: £250–£300 per day (Inside IR35) Quality Engineer – Long-Term Contract Opportunity We are recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join a major infrastructure programme in Somerset. Working alongside the Quality Management Lead, you will support the implementation of quality assurance and quality control activities across project delivery, manufacturing, inspection and supply chain operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer with experience in regulated engineering environments who is looking to join a high-profile, long-term project. Key Responsibilities * Support quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) activities across the project * Assist with the preparation and maintenance of PQCPs and CQAPs * Support manufacturing surveillance and inspection activities * Assist with NCR management,...

Teignbridge District Council £500 per day (Inside IR35) | 4 months (likely extension) | Hybrid - Newton Abbot / Remote Teignbridge District Council are looking for an experienced Housing Development Officer to support the delivery of a high-profile affordable housing and temporary accommodation programme across the district. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a delivery-focused role at a pivotal time, with the Council progressing major capital schemes, a new Local Plan on the horizon, and an ambitious Housing Strategy being shaped for 2026 and beyond. You'll be joining a proactive Housing Enabling and Development team working at pace across development, acquisitions, and partnership delivery with Registered Providers, developers, and key stakeholders. Key Projects You'll Be Leading On You'll take ownership and oversight of a varied and impactful portfolio, including: Sherborne House Car Park, Newton Abbot - a flagship Council-led scheme delivering 23 Passivhaus...

Senior Human Factors Engineer - Contract Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Factors Engineer to join a high-profile defence engineering programme based onsite in Christchurch. Contract Details Duration: 6 Month Contract Location: Christchurch (Onsite) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Rate: £700 - £800 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Role As a Senior Human Factors Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering Human Factors Integration support across complex engineering and safety-critical programmes. Key responsibilities include: Providing Human Factors Integration support across product and process design Tailoring and estimating Human Factors activities Capturing and managing requirements, risks, and opportunities Delivering design guidance, testing, evaluation, and acceptance support Planning and conducting quantitative and qualitative Human Factors assessments including: Human error analysis Workload assessment Situation...

Enterprise Architect (DV Cleared) - £600P/D (Inside IR35) – 6 Month Contract – Bath (Hybrid) – Government Role Overview Intec Select is partnered with a highly reputable defence corporation who are seeking an Enterprise Architect as they are embark on a key transformation programme. The EA will have DV clearance support a complex, secure environment as they are entering a new phase data transformation. This is a hands-on architecture modelling role, focused on organising, structuring, and enhancing existing architectural information. You will play a key role in developing and refining enterprise-wide business architecture and user-facing technology models, ensuring alignment between business strategy and technical delivery. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong ArchiMate and BiZZdesign Enterprise Studio experience, who excels at translating complex requirements into clear, structured architectural artefacts. Core Responsibilities Develop and maintain enterprise...

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

V06069 – DIG – PNT Test Engineer Filton 1 position (part time)  This role will be 60-80 days over a 6 months period starting in October 2026 Full time on site SC Subject to ITAR Inside IR35 Role Description We are looking to recruit a Test Engineer to conduct comprehensive testing of Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) equipment. This role supports the validation, verification, and performance assessment of PNT systems to ensure operational reliability and compliance with mandated standards. This is a 6-month (0.5 FTE) role commencing October. Flexibility to adjust working days within the week may be required to meet testing schedules. Your primary place of work will be Filton, Bristol, but you will be expected to travel to various UK locations to engage with end-users and conduct test events on a regular basis. It is envisaged there will be up to 3 weeks of overseas travel. Core Duties Typical duties include (but are not limited to): ·...

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...

Application Software Engineer 12-month contract Onsite in Bristol SC must be in place prior io starting £65ph, UMB, inside IR35 Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an Application Software Engineer for a contract position in Bristol. This role involves participating in the development and testing of a Command and Control application system, with the potential for significant impact on future projects if the demonstration is successful. Key Responsibilities: Developing application-level software, including sophisticated business logic Collaborating with internal algorithm teams to integrate algorithms and test complex transformation logic Implementing and integrating interfaces with other subsystems and external simulators Building and extending components within an existing software application framework Deploying applications into a virtualised test environment Ensuring software solutions meet system requirements within...

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...