175 jobs found in Chesham

Junior Engineering Surveyor Great Missenden 6-Month Contract Inside IR35 £130 – £175 per day PAYE (excluding holiday pay) We are currently supporting a major infrastructure contractor delivering one of the UK’s largest civil engineering projects and are looking to recruit a Junior Engineering Surveyor to join their established site engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious surveying professional looking to further develop their experience within large-scale infrastructure, rail and civil engineering projects. The Role: The successful candidate will support the Engineering Surveying team in carrying out site surveys in line with project procedures, health & safety standards and engineering requirements. The role will involve assisting with setting out, control networks, laser scanning, survey data capture and reporting across a live construction environment. Key Responsibilities: • Assist with engineering surveying activities across the...

Copello are looking for Product Cyber Security Lead to join an organisation in the Buckinghamshire area on an initial 12 month contract. The Cyber Security Lead will assist with the end‑to‑end implementation of US Department of Defense (DoD) cyber security requirements for a mission‑critical product development programme. Key Responsibilities 1. Cyber Requirement Implementation * Interpret and implement US Government‑flowed cyber and information‑assurance requirements across the product lifecycle. * Ensure compliance with the following (non‑exhaustive) set of standards and contractual flows: * DoD 8140.01 (cyber workforce qualification) * NIST SP 800‑171 (CUI protection) * DI-IPSC‑82249, DISA STIGs, DI‑MGMT‑82191, DI-MISC‑80508 2. Product and Engineering Assurance * Define and maintain the programme Cyber Security Plan, including CUI handling, secure development practices and compliance evidence. * Lead cyber risk assessments, threat modelling and...

Job Title: General Foreman/ Foreperson Location: Aylesbury Rate: Inside IR35, PAYE or Umbrella Length 3mths  Job Description An excellent contract opportunity has arisen for a General Foreman to join a highways project.  Responsibilities You will oversee all site operations, coordinating subcontractor teams 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 background in civil engineering, with experience in highways or heavy civils projects. Previous work with Tier 1 contractors is preffered. SMSTS, CSCS (Supervisor/NVQ Level 3) and...

SCL Site Engineer: Shifts - 7/3 7/4 Are you a Tunnel Engineer looking to work on a prestigious High Speed Project in West London? The job is 12 months working on SCL Tunnels £525 a day umbrella inside IR35. THIS ROLE IS ON A 12 HOUR SHIFT PATTERN - 7 DAYS ON 3 OFF, 7 NIGHTS ON 4 OFF Benefits: Attractive rates An opportunity to gain valuable experience on a prestigious Major project A chance to work for one of the premiere main contractors currently in the UKRoles and Responsibilities: Ensure quality control requirements are met and recorded in accordance with specification Operate and promote a high standard of health and safety and environment compliance Raising of technical queries Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specificationsCandidate Requirements: SCL or secondary lining or FRC experience preferable **** Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent Prepared to work shifts CSCS cardThink this is a job you may be interested in? Please...

Role: Event Planner II – Medical Affairs (Pharmaceutical Sector) * Location: Hybrid-working – Stockley Park, Uxbridge (3 days office / 2 days remote) * Length: 12-month contract * Rate: Market Rates (Inside IR35, via Umbrella) * Start Date: June 2026 (or ASAP) The Opportunity: ISR Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading global pharmaceutical organisation in their search for an experienced Medical Affairs and Corporate Event Planner to join their Meeting and Events team on an initial 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional with a background in pharmaceutical or healthcare event management to contribute to the compliant delivery of key Medical Affairs programmes, including Advisory Boards, departmental meetings and other high-profile healthcare professional (HCP) events. Skills, Qualifications and Experience: * Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 4+ years’ experience in corporate event...

Location: Luton / Edinburgh - remote with adhoc site visits when required Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £94.49ph UMB (Inside IR35) SAP Project Systems (PS) Functional Analyst We are looking for an experienced SAP Project Systems (PS) Functional Analyst to support the delivery and ongoing improvement of enterprise project management and financial integration capabilities for our defence client. This role plays a key part in bridging the gap between Finance and SAP PS, ensuring project financial processes, project controls, and enterprise planning platforms operate effectively together. You will work closely with business stakeholders, finance teams, architects, and delivery teams to design, implement, and support SAP PS solutions across the full application lifecycle. The role operates within an Agile delivery environment and focuses on stabilising, enhancing, and continuously improving the SAP PS solution and its integrations. Key Responsibilities: Act as the...

Location: Luton / Edinburgh - remote with adhoc site visits when required Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £94.49ph UMB (Inside IR35) Technical Application Analyst - Maxavera & Primavera P6 Our defence client is looking for an experienced Technical Application Analyst to provide technical leadership and architectural ownership for the Maxavera and Primavera P6 platforms supporting enterprise project and portfolio management capabilities. This role will act as the technical authority for the application stack, ensuring both platforms are designed, implemented, and maintained in line with enterprise architecture standards. The position plays a critical role in stabilising the current platform, addressing P6 obsolescence risks, and supporting the transition toward a strategic long-term solution for project scheduling and portfolio management. Working closely with product owners, solution architects, digital teams, and business stakeholders, the role will ensure the...

Manufacturing Engineer Location: Luton Contract: 12 Month Contract Rate: £40 per hour (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Working Pattern: 4-5 Days On Site THE ROLE We are recruiting on behalf of a leading defence engineering organisation looking to appoint an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support their Manufacturing Engineering Team within Manufacturing Operations. This role will focus on supporting the transition of new products from design into manufacture, ensuring efficient, cost-effective and high-quality production readiness across complex engineering programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly advanced defence environment supporting NPI, process improvement and shopfloor manufacturing engineering activities on technically complex products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop and improve manufacturing processes by analysing product requirements and defining manufacturing methods - Provide Design for...

Lead Project Controller Luton 12-Month Contract Paying up to £70p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold a high level of UK Security clearance Key Responsibilities Accountable for the quality and integrity of the Project Controls on the Programme through the application of consistent processes, methods, governance and provision of guidance to the wider IPT. Drive and promote optimal schedule quality and best practice management techniques including application of schedule risk analysis at all stages of the project lifecycle Manage the integrity of Partner/Subcontractor schedules to ensure dependences are clearly identified and risks managed/identified within the project schedule Conduct what if analysis/ scenario planning to drive decision taking and risk mitigation Identify and manage Schedule Risks, apply Schedule Risk Analysis Techniques, work proactively with the project team to implement mitigation plans and corrective actions...

Principal Software Engineer Luton 12-Month Contract Paying up to £79p/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 Key Responsibilities: Support the specification, design, coding, and testing of complex real-time embedded software in Ada, producing mission-critical quality software, to high integrity levels, company standard,s and customer requirements. Take ownership of complex tasks across the full software lifecycle from requirements to integration, testing, and delivery. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams, working closely across disciplines to develop robust solutions whilst maintaining independence in your work. Required Skillset: Expert knowledge of the Ada software language, including OO design principles. Expert capability in debugging in an embedded real-time environment with a COTS RTOS. Good...

Principal Software Engineer Luton 12-Month Contract Paying up to £79p/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 Key Responsibilities: Develop robust applications using C# .NET within a Windows environment. Take ownership of complex tasks across the full software lifecycle-from requirements to integration, testing and delivery. Apply object-oriented design principles and verification/validation techniques. Collaborate with a skilled team while maintaining independence in your work. Required Skillset: Proven experience in C# .NET development including Web Based applications. Strong understanding of object-oriented design and software development methodologies. Experience across the full software lifecycle including automated testing frameworks and practices. Experience of Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI / CD) practices....

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Luton 12-Month Contract Paying up to £46.50p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work you will need to hold a high level of UK Security clearance Key Responsibilities Developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; understanding feedback from operators, conferring with equipment vendors or external suppliers Participating and supporting Manufacturing Maturity Reviews, maintaining governance through the Lifecycle Management process and creating/contributing to Manufacturing Plans Providing manufacturing decision-making information to aid the: review of production schedules; reviewing production labour and material costs; estimating future requirements preparation of product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends Building prototype products, writing work instructions and training...

Quality Inspector - Rolling Stock Location: Acton, West London Rate: £37 - £65 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Inside IR35 We are supporting a leading transport organisation in recruiting a Quality Inspector to join a major rolling stock improvement programme in London. Key Responsibilities Carry out quality inspections and assurance activities across an overhaul production line Ensure compliance with technical specifications and standards Support document control processes Conduct supplier visits for product inspections and quality reviews Identify non-conformances and support corrective actions Requirements Experience in Quality Inspection/QA within engineering, rail, or manufacturing Strong understanding of inspection processes and documentation Ability to read technical drawings and specifications Experience with supplier inspections or audits Rolling stock or rail experience desirableWe can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this...

Cyber Security Analyst 5 months initially Location: Bracknell (Onsite, 24/7 Shift Pattern) Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Active DV clearance required Are you passionate about safeguarding digital environments and ready to make an impact? Our client, a reputable organisation, is hiring a dedicated Cyber Security Analyst to join their on-site 24x7 shift team in Bracknell. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical security operations and protect vital services. What you'll be doing: Overseeing Security Operators during shifts, ensuring continuous security monitoring Performing initial investigations of potential threats using Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) tools Monitoring SIEM systems for faults and anomalies Contributing to routine security incident management by identifying, prioritising, and escalating threats Supporting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customer services through proactive security measuresWhat you'll bring:...

Lead Structural Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering between £55-£66ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with metallic and composite parts? Do you have experience in MSC Nastran? 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 Lead Structural 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 what you will be working on, you will be required to obtain high level MOD security clearance. You will be involved in: Developing and validating high‑fidelity finite‑element models for metallic, composite, and hybrid structures Executing static, dynamic, vibrational, thermal, and fluid‑structure interaction analyses Performing...

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...

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 Design Engineer 12 month contract Based in Stevenage (Bristol or Bolton possible) Offering up to £80ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience generating functional and physical architecture? Do you have experience with tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody, or Capella? Do you have experience with MATLAB or Simulink? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Systems 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 system architecture and design utilising MBSE Deriving and managing requirements Communicating with various stakeholders, the external customer, and suppliers internal to the business Developing Physical and Functional Architecture using SysML techniques...

Senior Engineering Draughtsperson / Mechanical Design Draughtsperson Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire (minimum 2 days/week onsite, remainder remote; more onsite initially to get up to speed) Duration: 6 months Rate: £43-£45 per hour (Umbrella) IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance: SC clearance required to start (UKEO) Overview A leading organisation within the Defence & Security sector is looking for an experienced Senior Engineering Draughtsperson to support the development of 2D and 3D mechanical definitions for complex products. You'll work closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality technical documentation and drawing packs. Responsibilities: Must have a strong background in the ability to create 2D and 3D definitions. In this role, you will develop the 2D and 3D definitions working with the engineer, quality assessing the 3D models you receive for a variety of defence products. Appointments will be made at an appropriate level based on...

Goods Inwards Inspector 12 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £28.71ph Inside IR35 Do you have goods in inspection experience? Do you have experience with SAP? 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 Goods Inwards Inspector, 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: Ensuring that goods received from suppliers meet the criteria of the purchase order and are compliant in all respects. Verify and accept procured products in line with contractual conditions. Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings with due regard to dimensional tolerances and machining. Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty...