332 jobs found in Colchester

Rullion are looking to recruit for the following role: Quality Engineer x 3 Location Sudbury UK Fully site based Monday to Friday ASAP Start 12 months Inside IR35 £23-25.65 per hour PAYE Rates- Umbrella rates can be provided. Flexible working hours 37.5 hours per week The Quality Operations Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and improving key elements of the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Sudbury Site, developing a culture of Quality by education, mentoring and example. Job Responsibilities: Provide Quality support to the Manufacturing Operations Team Support CAPA & Issue Resolution to ensure timely and accurate completion. Administer & support the deviation process to ensure timely and accurate completion. Administer & support the quality notification process to ensure timely and accurate completion. Prepare for supplier, customer, regulatory & notified body audits as required. Conduct internal & supplier quality audits...

WIFI Network Designer Location: Ipswich - hybrid working - 3 days onsite per week is required Contract Daily Rate: Up to £550 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 3 months About Us: Join an innovative team dedicated to designing and building the UK's largest Public Wifi network, while also maintaining a highly resilient IoT network. We are seeking an experienced WIFI Network Designer to ensure our existing core network functions optimally, create tailored solutions for our customers, and help us maintain peak performance. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a project that delivers world-class resilience and customer experience. Key Responsibilities: Develop, build, and maintain advanced network solutions. Migrate network designs from legacy hardware to cutting-edge technologies. Provide support and conduct testing for customer networks in various environments. Deploy upgrades and fixes to ensure network security and reliability. Collaborate closely with...

Principal RF Engineer Location: Great Baddow or Cowes Contract Length: 6 months IR35: Inside IR35 Rate: £60p/h PAYE (£68.72p/h inc. holiday rate) OR £81.05p/h Umbrella Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Principal RF Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design and development of advanced Radio Frequency (RF) hardware systems. This is a senior-level role focused on delivering robust RF solutions across new product development and technology upgrades to existing platforms. The successful candidate will lead RF design activities from concept through to production and integration, resolving complex engineering challenges within high-performance, safety-critical environments. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in RF engineering. Develop RF system architectures and detailed circuit-level designs. Perform RF and electromagnetic simulation and analysis (e.g., using industry-standard tools such as ADS, HFSS or...

Contracts Manager  £475-£500 per day INSIDE IR35 via umbrella Hybrid (3 days office based, 2 days WFH) 12 month contract (likely to be extended) Your new company: A major European energy provider specialises in electricity generation, distribution, and related services. The company focuses on low-carbon energy production, including nuclear, renewable sources, and energy efficiency solutions, to support the transition to a sustainable energy future. Role Overview: As a Contract Manager, you will play a pivotal role within the Contract Management Team, collaborating closely with the Contract Lead and PMO Manager. Your primary responsibility will be overseeing major contracts, ensuring optimal performance, and driving commercial excellence. In this role, you will engage with Outage Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Quality Assurance teams to enhance supplier relationships, identify commercial opportunities, and implement service improvements. This is a great...

Job Title: Senior Cost Manager - Site Delivery Programme Location: Suffolk - Ipswich Weekly Hours: 37.5 hours Start Date: ASAP End Date: 31/12/2026 Vetting Level Required: BPSS Clearance Qualifications: Degree or equivalent qualification in business analysis, accounting, finance, construction, engineering, project management, or a related technical field. IR35 Status: Inside   A market leading consultancy is looking for a Senior Cost Manager on a 9-month contract to work on a major infrastructure project in Suffolk. As a Senior Cost Manager in the Central PMO team, you will work closely with the functional lead to deploy and continuously improve all Cost Management aspects of the project. You will provide oversight and assurance within the Cost Management framework that supports the SZC governance structure, organisation, and delivery model.   You will play a crucial role in ensuring the proper utilisation of software applications and supporting infrastructure to make...

RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Digital Operations Manager to support their team. Position Description: Rate: £29.59 (Via Umbrella) increasing to £38.38 after 12 weeks under AWR’s – Agency Worker Regulations Digital Operations Manager (Marketing & Sales Operations) European Digital Operations administration and management to support our client’s Digital teams to deliver pan European digital strategy, content and business administration requirements for all our client’s European websites. Skills Required: Project Management Budget development and control Microsoft Office and presentation skills. Skills Preferred: Digital Operational structure understanding Experience Required: Project management, budget control. Experience Preferred: Digital Operations and website management. Automotive business knowledge. Website IT knowledge. Education Required: College level / A Level Education...

Software Engineer – Back End – Java, Spring, GCP Contract: 9 Months (Renewable) Location: Essex (near Basildon and Brentwood) Office based 4 days a week Rate: £500 per day – Inside IR35 One of the world’s leading engineering companies and a household name is seeking a Software Engineer, Backend Engineer to play pivotal role in driving the technical success in our backend teams. Main Tasks & Responsibilities Software Engineer – Back End – Java, Spring, GCP > Architect scalable, resilient, and secure backend solutions and oversee the technical completion of critical development tasks, often in ambiguous situations. > Ensure backend code and architectural reviews are aligned with organisational goals, facilitating productive technical discussions, and making decisions to resolve complex backend engineering issues effectively. > Support the technical direction for backend development, offering guidance to team members and exemplifying technical excellence in...

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...

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer Location: Remote (Home site is Cambridge) Contract Length: 9 months IR35: Inside IR35 Rate: £45-£50p/h Umbrella Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer to support defence-based programmes, delivering reliability, maintainability and supportability analysis in line with UK Defence Standards and customer requirements. This is a technically focused role suited to engineers who enjoy working at the interface of design, support, and lifecycle performance — influencing product decisions through structured analysis and evidence-based recommendations. Key Responsibilities Deliver ILS activities in accordance with Defence Standard 00-600 and customer specifications. Conduct Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) analysis in line with Defence Standard 00-40. Identify high-cost or high-risk supportability drivers within product designs and recommend practical engineering improvements....

Assembly Technician, Ware, Stanstead Abbotts up to £15p/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...

Customer Service Administrator 2 Month Contract (Likely to be extended) Location: Dartford (Office-Based) Rate: £130 per day (Inside IR35) We are working with a leading IT services company that is seeking a Customer Service Administrator to support a large-scale Device Refresh Project. You'll be joining a young office team and providing essential administrative support to keep the project running smoothly. Key Responsibilities: * Making outbound calls to users to arrange device deliveries and collections * Updating and maintaining spreadsheets and project trackers * Monitoring and recording Proof of Deliveries (PODs) * Managing tickets within the customer system (ServiceNow) * Providing general administrative support as required Skills & Experience Needed: * Strong customer service background with confidence communicating across multiple channels * Good organisation and attention to detail * Basic Excel / spreadsheet skills * BPSS clearance within the last 6 months - or...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Building Services Engineer on an initial 12 -month contract. As the Building Services you will be overseeing and inspecting building services installations (Mechanical, Electrical, and Fabric) on our projects to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and design specifications. Role: Building Services Engineer Pay: Up to £40 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Portsmouth or Stevenage Contract: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week, 12 months IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: Must be able to achieve Security Clearance, UK eyes only project Responsibilities Site Inspection & Quality Assurance: Conduct regular, thorough site inspections of all building services and building installations (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire systems, controls, structure etc.) to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, statutory regulations (e.g., Building Regulations, Health & Safety), and industry best...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid of working from home and being onsite 2 days per week (flexibility on this).    Please Note – this role requires a very strong Electronics background or a background of working on electronic focused/biased projects.  The position will be managing detailed design of electronics product / engineering development   Job Title: Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Number of positions: 2 Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite (flexibility on this) Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Job Description: We are Electronics Engineering. We are...

Engineering Project Manager 12 Month Contract Based in Stevenage - Hybrid Offering £60ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Project Manager? Do you have experience managing electronic products? 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 Engineering Project Manager, 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! Some of what you will be involved in: Deliver complex and priority projects to time, cost, and quality Drive the design, development, and delivery of complex electronic sub-systems, from concept through into full production Your skillset may include: Experience in Project Management best practice: Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Compliance...

Manufacturing Controller 12 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £25.26ph Inside IR35 Do you have stores experience in a manufacturing environment? 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 Manufacturing Controller, 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: Stock control/storekeeping including shelf life control Loading the manufacturing cells with the requisite jobs in accordance with planned lead and cycle times, in order to comply with manufacturing programmes and delivery schedules Packing including the use of hand tools Receiving and issuing of tooling Updating computer records Kitting activity Loading and unloading of...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Workforce Planning and EVP Advisor subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Rate: £36.28 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 2-3 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Workforce Planning and EVP Advisor Job Description: FCAS (Future Combat Air System) is one of the largest, most exciting, and challenging programmes within Defence – to design and deliver a Future Combat Air Programme for the RAF in record time. The key cornerstone of FCAS is the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), which sees the UK working with our international partners Italy and Japan.  FCAS and GCAP combined present a unique opportunity to influence the design of the platform and wider system to reflect a new...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  Desktop C# is the expertise the department are looking for; with some experience with C++ but doesn’t need to be overly extensive. Job Title: C# / C++ Software Engineer Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) C# / C++ Software 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...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supply Chain Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days onsite per week Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Supply Chain Manager Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join ISP in the Equipment's team. The successful candidate will bring their experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management. As a team, we work across all programmes in a changing environment, managing and implementing both mature and new technologies. Responsibilities /Skillset/experience required Internal and external assessment skills/knowledge;...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer - Military Packaging Design Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Structural Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.     Candidates with a FE / FEA background ( Structural Engineer / Structural Analysis / Stress Engineer ) ideally from the Defence / Aerospace industry would be suitable for this position. 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: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  a 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is 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   Principal Structural Engineer Job Description: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal...