32 jobs found in Cwmbran

Hays are now looking for an Automation Tester for one of our local clients. - Flexible rate, Inside IR35- 6 Month Contract - Hybrid Working: Cardiff 2 days onsite per week - MUST currently be SC Cleared We're looking for a highly skilled Test Engineer Contractor to join a tight knit Testing Team of three, supporting core engineering and standard testing functions. This role offers the chance to make a real impact quickly, with the possibility of increased onsite presence aligned to delivery needs. Key Responsibilities - Developing and maintaining automation scripts using Playwright, with strong hands-on skills in JavaScript/TypeScript - Applying solid knowledge of CI/CD principles, integrating solutions using Azure DevOps and GitHub - Writing high quality test cases and executing them effectively - Identifying, reporting, and managing defects/bugs - Creating comprehensive test plans and test completion reports What We Are Looking For (Automation Test experience with the...

Architect / Architectural Technologist - 12-Month Contract Cardiff Central Station Extension | £27.06/hr | February 2026 Start Why This Role? High-profile rail infrastructure: Work on the extension and refurbishment of Cardiff Central Station-a landmark project with genuine complexity and profile worth having on your CV Top-tier client: Join a leading UK multi-disciplinary design and engineering consultancy (top 5 AJ100 practice) with real depth across rail, structures, and building services True collaboration: Work in a balanced team environment with architects, technologists, engineers, and rail specialists-not siloed drawing production 12-month contract: Solid duration with a reputable client, inside IR35, office-based in Cardiff The Project You'll be working on the technical design and construction stages of Cardiff Central Station's extension and refurbishment. This is RIBA Stage 4 delivery and beyond-producing architectural drawings, schedules, and specifications for a...

Job Title: Senior / Principal FPGA Engineer Duration: 6 Month (Contract) Location: Bristol Rate: £70 (Inside IR35) About the role We are looking for an experienced Senior / Principal FPGA Firmware Engineer to support the design, development, and verification of firmware for complex, safety-critical systems within a regulated engineering environment. You will work closely with systems, hardware, and software teams to deliver robust FPGA-based solutions for advanced electronic systems. Key Responsibilities * Design and develop FPGA firmware using VHDL (Verilog/SystemVerilog desirable). * Verify and debug firmware designs at module, hardware, and system level. * Translate system and hardware requirements into detailed firmware requirements. * Support integration, validation, and troubleshooting of FPGA designs. * Work with FPGA toolchains across Xilinx, Intel (Altera), and Microsemi devices. * Produce clear technical...

Aircraft Fitter 12 Month Contract Based in Filton Offering £27.89ph Inside IR35 Shift pattern of 6:30am-3:45pm Monday-Thursday Do you hold an engineering apprenticeship? Do you hold an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent? 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 Aircraft Fitter, 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: Working from engineering instructions and understanding Aircraft Drawings General tasks include the use of power tools for drilling, shimming, and sealing 1st party certification will be required following successful completion of the relevant courses You may need to work in a confined space (tank work), which includes...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit several Skilled Aircraft Fitters to join my client on an initial 12 -month contract. As the Skilled Aircraft Fitter, you'll be joining the team within the Build Production section to work on various Airbus aircrafts. Role: Skilled Aircraft Fitter Pay: £27.89 per hour via Umbrella + Overtime Location: Filton Contract: Monday to Thursday 06:30 - 15:45 - 12 months IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Work from engineering instructions and understand Aircraft Drawings Complete tasks to the required standards General tasks include the use of power tools for drilling, shimming, and sealing 1st party certification will be required following successful completion of the relevant courses You may need to work in a confined space (tank work), which includes restricted and physically demanding wing access and egress through oval shaped manholes Essential Skills: Must have completed an apprenticeship within...

Finance Business Partner Location: Filton, Bristol (Hybrid - 60% onsite) Contract Duration: Until March 2027 Pay Rate: £46.20 per hour (Umbrella) / £34.53 per hour (PAYE) About the Opportunity Carbon60 are supoorting a leading aerospace engineering and manufacturing organisation in the recruitment of an experienced Finance Business Partner to support high‑value procurement activity within a complex, fast‑paced operational environment. This position will play a key role in providing financial insight, commercial support, and strategic guidance to procurement teams. Operating as part of a wider transnational function, you will work closely with category leads to influence commercial strategy, support tendering decisions, evaluate supplier negotiations, and ensure robust financial governance. Key Responsibilities Act as a Finance Business Partner to procurement operational teams, providing financial advice and commercial insight. Lead financial assessment for tender processes...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Lead Electrical Design Engineer on an initial 10 - month contract. You will lead the development of a new control bench for an existing large hydromechanical installation focussed on landing gear extension/retraction and braking testing. Role: Lead Electrical Design Engineer Pay: £50 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Filton Contract: Monday - Friday 35 hours per week,10 months IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Contribute to the development of the Architecture of the control bench. ? Lead and manage the electrical design of the control bench. Oversee the creation of detailed electrical schematics, drawings and technical specifications. Manage technical design risks and the main design milestones (FCR, FDR, PDR, CDR). Manage the build-up/assembly of the control bench. Lead the Validation & Verification phase. Complete the Entry into Service of the control bench. Communicate/interface with...

MERITUS are recruiting for an Electrical Installation Design Engineer to join our client in the aerospace sector on an initial 12 month contract from their site in Filton. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DESIGN ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £43 PER HOUR - FILTON, UK - 12 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS A leading aerospace organisation is seeking an experienced Electrical Installation Design Engineer to join its Wing Engineering team. The business is currently undergoing a major digital transformation, integrating production systems and supply chain operations into a unified digital environment, while continuing to support legacy aircraft programmes. This role will support ongoing electrical installation design activities across current programmes. Key Responsibilities Produce electrical installation design solutions and 2D drawings in line with relevant design standards and processes Analyse and validate design requirements, managing deviations with stakeholders where required...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Pension Operations Manager on an initial 6 -month contract. As the Pension Operations Manager you will be responsible for overseeing operational activities of the pensions in-house team and contributing to develop a consistent communication strategy across various stakeholders Role: Pension Operations Manager Pay: £37 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Filton or Broughton Contract: Monday - Friday 35 hours per week, 6 months IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Working with the Pensions Project Team to support numerous projects currently in different stages of development. Working with Pensions Specialists to resolve queries and issues raised by Scheme members. Provide help throughout financial scheme audits (1 to 2 per year) Organise initiatives and plan events for supplier promotions the operational activities of the team (retirement including specific processes on medical ground, death benefits...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit an Electrical Installation Design Engineer on an initial 12-month contract. In this role, you will join an established Wing Engineering design team, supporting current and future electrical installation design activities. The organisation is undergoing a significant transformation, bringing together the full lifecycle of its production system and supply chain into a seamless digital environment, while continuing to meet the design needs of legacy products. As a result, we are looking for an experienced Electrical Systems Installation Design Engineer to strengthen the team and support ongoing programme requirements. Role: Electrical Installation Design Engineer Pay: £43 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Filton - 60% Contract: Monday - Friday 35 hours per week, 12 months IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Create Electrical Design Solutions and 2D drawings in line with applicable design processes and...

Procurement Finance Business Partner; Filton; Contract until March2027; £34.53 ph paye; Inside IR35. We have a requirement for a Procurement Finance Business Partner to join our aerospace sector client’s team based in Filton . The role will site within the Parts team. A major challenge for this role will be negotiating with Procurement Suppliers on key financial topics and performance improvement plans Business Partner work is varied and requires strong communication and analytical skills. There will be both recurring and ad-hoc activities, on which there will be a drive to make the processes leaner, together with project based opportunities. This role will require the post holder to work 3 days on site Job Description: Business Partner and MFT Lead for Finance for the Procurement Operational Team for Long Bed and Short Bed Detail Parts. Providing Financial Direction for the Long Bed and Short Bed Commercial Strategy. Lead the financial decision process to support...

Project Manager Bristol-Based Hybrid £500 Per Day, Inside IR356 Months (Initially) ASAP Your new company A growing organisation in the Bristol area. Your new role A fast-growing business is seeking an analytical, commercially minded Project Manager to lead the delivery of logistics and technology projects. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of logistics and technology projects. Manage new customer onboarding, business line launches, and operational scaling. Deliver platform transitions, technology stack changes, and system/process migrations. Gather and translate business/technical requirements into structured plans. Identify risks, dependencies, and impacts across systems and teams. Bridge communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Support solution design discussions to ensure alignment with business needs. Collaborate with Operations, Technology, Product, Finance, and Commercial teams. Provide clear reporting on progress, milestones, and...

Role: Civil Technical Engineering Manager - Ancillary Works Location: London or Bristol - With travel to SZC site Duration: Ongoing Contract Pay: TBC - Inside IR35 (PAYE / Umbrella) Shape One of the UK's Most Important Infrastructure Projects Few engineering roles offer the chance to leave a legacy that genuinely matters. Sizewell C is the UK's next major nuclear power station - a nationally significant project that will deliver low-carbon electricity to around six million homes for at least 60 years, playing a critical role in the UK's journey to Net Zero. Following the successful delivery of Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C has now entered construction and is progressing through one of the most complex and technically demanding phases of delivery. We are looking for an experienced Civil Technical Engineering Manager (Ancillary Works) to take technical leadership of critical civil infrastructure that underpins the wider nuclear programme. This is a senior, influential role...

Senior Principal Research Engineer Composite Materials / Advanced Materials Contract Length: 6 months Rate: £60 per hour Umbrella IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid (2 days per week from home) Clearance required: DV - 10 years residency in the UK with no more than 3 months out of the country in one period. Strong technical knowledge of composite materials, including design, processing, and performance characteristics. Proven experience leading R&D projects and delivering successful outcomes. Industry experience-ideally within defence, aerospace or other high-performance sectors. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership capabilities. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Research Engineer with expertise in advanced composite materials / CMC's to lead and deliver cutting-edge research programmes. This role is ideal for an experienced materials specialist who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of composite...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. 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) Mechanical Design Engineer 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 products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role...

6 Month Contract (initially) Up to £50 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Circa 4 days per week on site (could be some flex on this week to week) Job Role: You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform a range of engineering activities including progressing developmental designs into production environments and working with suppliers on technical queries. Key Responsibilities: Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, of both piece parts and assemblies. Support/liaise with manufacturing, resolving manufacturing problems & defects. Support to functional & environmental testing and trials. Liaise with suppliers/purchasing to resolve any technical queries that may arise. Planning and reporting on own day-to-day activities to meet project milestones. Gain...

Job Title: Naval Architect Location: Bristol Day Rate: £DOE Inside IR35 Term: 6 Months Security Clearance: SC to start Key Skills: Naval Architecture, Ship Design, Submarine Design, Manoeuvring & Control, Dynamic Stability, Quasi-Static Stability, Numerical Simulation, MATLAB, Python, Surface Ships, Submarines, MOD About Us: We are seeking a Naval Architect with a strong technical background to join our specialist engineering team, providing Naval Architecture advice and guidance to customers within the defence sector. This role focuses on the assessment of surface ships and submarines, covering a broad range of performance areas including: Manoeuvring and control Dynamic and quasi-static stability Seakeeping Resistance and propulsionThe Role: So, what will you be doing as a Naval Architect? Work collaboratively with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and help shape the package of work, including identifying innovative solutions. Deliver...

Contract Senior Design Engineer We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Senior Design Engineer to support Design in Catia V5 for long-term Aircraft CAD based new projects for the future. This is based on development of wing structure definition to structural sizing, interface and project requirements Toolsets. This is an initial 12 month Inside IR35 contract supporting our end client based in our offices in Bristol. Key Requirements CAD capability to support parametric model generation and update CAD capability to support 2d drawing generation for detail parts and installations Understanding of modelling methodologies and processes Ability to interpret stress sizing data and project requirements to support CAD design solutions Interface management between wing structural components and systems Microsoft office applications - excel, ppt etc. Experience of Catia V5 and Catia V6/3DX Preferred Experience RnT project experience Wing structure design solutions...

Project Controls Manager - Defence, SC cleared Project Controls Manager - Defence, SC cleared The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working). The duration of the contract is 6 months. The pay rate on offer is £71 - £87 per hour (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35). Role Summary Within this role, you will lead on the implementation and management of effective project controls measures relating to scope, cost, time, risk and quality. Utilising these measures, you will enable strategic performance analysis to be undertaken against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), highlighting variances, trends and insights needed to inform effective decision making. Day to day you will work closely with both Project and Programme Managers whilst leading a team of project controls professionals. To achieve success in this role, you will also be expected to develop strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including the project team, wider functional teams, suppliers...

Naval Architect - Defence (Contract) Location: Bristol / Hybrid Rate: negotiable on experience (Umbrella only) Duration: 3-6 months SC Clearance required Inside IR35 Our client is seeking an experienced Naval Architect to join a specialist technical team providing analysis, advice and guidance to customers in the defence sector. You will work on surface ships and submarines, assessing performance and supporting critical design and safety decisions. The Role Analyse manoeuvring and control, dynamic and quasi‑static stability, seakeeping, resistance and propulsion for naval platforms. Use industry‑standard and bespoke numerical simulation tools to support ship and submarine performance assessments. Present findings in internal and external forums, including customer meetings and conferences. Contribute to bids and business planning by preparing task estimates and work breakdowns. Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and develop...