146 jobs found in Didcot

Good Morning! We are currently recruiting for an C&I Wire Person in Culham, Didcot for a great project, a contract inside IR35, for 12+ months that is ran by a Public Sector Authority. About the role: provide C&I wire person/panel builder support to the facility working across different groups, and on a wide range of control and instrumentation systems. This shall include working both within a workshop environment and on industrial plant to both construct and repair C&I systems, perform bench testing and in-situ fault finding Essential Experience Perform fault finding and repairs to C&I system under supervision, both with and without written test procedures. Provide C&I wire person/panel builder support to Plant Responsible Officers (PROs); Support fault finding and repair work on C&I systems Procure, build, test and commission new plant and equipment (i.e. cubicles, sub racks/assemblies and electronic cards) to defined requirements. Capable of...

Electrical Technician – Abingdon - £30-45phr An Electrical Technician is required ASAP on a long-term contract basis (inside IR35) for a growing and interesting company in the Abingdon area. The Electrical Technician will be responsible for * Electrical installation * Commissioning * Panel wiring * Rack building and wiring * Electrical machine installation The ideal Electrical Technician will have: * Electrical qualification * LV electrical experience * Industrial biased experience – manufacturing, special purpose machinery process, energy etc. * PLC Controls and Instrumentation knowledge desirable In return the Electrical Technician will get the opportunity to join a well-established company offering very interesting work, and long term contract opportunities. If you’re an Electrical Technician with previous installation and commissioning experience, apply now to find out more

Project Planner 12 month contract Based in Oxford Offering £46.30ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using Primavera P6 (Expert level)? Do you have experience operating across the full project development lifecycle? 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 Project Planner, 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: Support the Customisation and Development departments to create and maintain resourced project plans, ensuring compliance to project control standards and procedures Monitoring of progress against plans and develop recovery strategies as necessary, escalating to the Project Manager where required Provide timely, accurate,...

Project Planner Location: Oxford (onsite) Contract: 12 months with likely extension Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5pm) Rate: £46.30 per hour Umbrella / £34.61 per hour PAYE Security Clearance: BPSS+ (to be completed prior to start) IR35: Inside IR35 The Opportunity Our client is seeking a talented Project Planner to join their Customisation and Development team, supporting the delivery of complex engineering projects within a highly regulated environment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, on cost, and to the highest quality standards, working closely with Project Managers and stakeholders across the full project lifecycle. The Role As Project Planner, you will be responsible for the creation, management, and integration of project plans, ensuring alignment with wider business priorities and programme objectives. You'll support multiple engineering projects, providing structure, visibility, and...

C&I Technician (Control & Instrumentation) 1 year Contract  Oxfordshire IR35: Inside   Minimum Requirement: The purpose of this role is primarily expected to provide C&I Technician (Control & Instrumentation) support to the MAST-U facility working across different groups, and on a wide range of control and instrumentation systems. This shall include working both within a workshop environment and on industrial plant to both construct and repair C&I systems, perform bench testing and fault finding.   The Role:  Perform fault finding and repairs to C&I system under supervision, both with and without written test procedures. Provide C&I wire person/panel builder support to Plant Responsible Officers (PROs); to support fault finding and repair work on C&I systems associated with the MAST-U facility. Procure, build, test and commission new plant and equipment (i.e. cubicles, sub racks/assemblies and electronic cards) to defined requirements. Take...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Project Planner on an initial 12 -month contract. As the Project Planner, you will be responsible for the creation and management of individual project plans as well as the integration of those plans into a master schedule aligned to the business's priorities. Role: Project Planner Pay: £46.30 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Oxford Contract: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 / 37.5 hrs per week. , 12 Months contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Support the Customisation and Development departments to create and maintain resourced project plans, ensuring compliance to project control standards and procedures. Be proactive in the monitoring of progress against plans and develop recovery strategies as necessary, escalating to the Project Manager where required. Provide timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of progress against project plans to the PMO Manager / Project Managers. Provide...

This is an opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a Joint Venture Project Management Team during the pre-FEED of a $ multibillion project. Acting on behalf of the JV, the role provides technical input to ensure the facilities scope is specified safely, operably, and cost-effectively. The Lead Mechanical Engineer collaborates across disciplines and communicates key concepts to both project management and the contractor, with a pre-FEED focus on capital cost optimisation, risk management, and efficient execution. Candidates must have demonstrable experience, in a lead capacity, of static equipment across pressure vessels, columns, towers, reactors and internals, including high-alloy, high-pressure / heavy-wall equipment, heat exchangers, large-bore / high-alloy process & utility piping, storage tanks / vessels and cryogenic cold boxes, with working awareness of equipment used in downstream refining / chemicals e.g. hydro-processing, sour gas treatment, ethylene...

Lead Mechanical Engineer Location: Reading, UK (Onsite) Contract: 12 Months (Inside IR35) Hours: 40 hours per week (Core hours: 09:00 - 15:30) Working Pattern: 4 days onsite, 1 day WFH About the Role We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a Joint Venture (JV) Project Management Team during the pre-FEED stage of a major project, based in Reading. Key Responsibilities Lead Mechanical Engineer will provide engineering leadership aligned with project objectives and risk strategies Work closely with PMT and contractors to ensure risks are clearly understood and managed Drive value improvement and capital efficiency initiatives within design development Recommend and evaluate design alternatives to optimise cost and schedule Own and develop engineering standards, specifications, and philosophies Ensure technical definitions meet pre-FEED / FEED maturity expectations Support preparation of FEED/EPC scopes and participate in technical bid evaluations Lead...

Data Access PCRF Policy DesignerContract (Extension due 11 December 2026) Rate: £450-£499 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Reading / PaddingtonOnsite expectation:4-6 days per month in Reading, plus 2 days per month in Paddington (Tuesday-Thursday) Design Experience Required About the Role I'm looking for a skilled Data Access PCRF Policy Designer to help shape the policy control and charging capabilities that underpin 5G, 4G, and 3G mobile data services.You will be responsible for designing and developing Data Access Policy platforms and interfaces that support next-generation mobile data experiences. You'll play a key role in building a fully 5G Standalone-ready control plane, centred on 3GPP-compliant PCF, PCRF, and UDR platforms.This includes defining interfaces to BSS and OCS systems and ensuring policies are designed to be both effective and efficient. Your work will directly support customer experience and revenue optimisation across the network. Key Responsibilities...

Copello are recruiting for a Trade Compliance Officer to join a defence organisation in Buckinghamshire on initial 3 month basis. The Trade Compliance Officer will be working within an existing export function to oversee and handle all documentation regarding export regulatory compliance. Duties of the Trade Compliance Officer include: * All products are classified according to regulatory guidelines such as UKML, Dual-Use, USML, EAR & ECCN * Point of contact for trade compliance questions & queries * Processing of UK export licencing applications (OGELs .OIELs & SIEL's) * Monitor regulations for sanctioned countries * Work within UK authorities such as HMRC, BIS, ECJU regarding licence applications and queries * Management of internal and external stakeholders with management of MOD F680, UK export teams and other relevant authorisations * Accountability of all internal procedures and policies regarding import/export compliance , ITAR, EAR and dual use...

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...

Platform Engineer 12 months Swindon - hybrid Inside IR35 - umbrella only Primary skills Data Engineering & Pipeline Development (ETL/ELT design and implementation) Strong SQL & Data Modeling (query optimization, schema design) Programming Skills (Python / Scala for data processing) Big Data Processing (Spark / Databricks) Cloud Data Platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP - especially data services)Secondary skills API-based Data Integration & Microservices exposure Banking / Financial Services Domain Experience If you're passionate about data engineering and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation, we want to hear from you! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

This is a hands-on, senior role focused on Workday HCM, Recruiting and Reporting, working in a complex, high-visibility environment where the system is genuinely business-critical. Key details at a glance Role: Senior Workday HCM Analyst Location: Swindon - hybrid, with ad hoc on-site meetings and a UK-wide team Contract: pending to 31 March 2027 Day rate: Approx. (Apply online only) (umbrella, inside IR35) Clearance: BPSS Environment: Public sector / highly governed, BAU and transformation What you would be doing Delivering enhancements across Workday HCM: configuration, reporting and business process optimisation Owning and supporting Workday Recruiting (requisitions, candidate workflows, offer management) Building and maintaining reports, dashboards and analytics to give HR and Talent real insight Leading workshops, gathering requirements and translating them into robust technical designs Managing and prioritising BAU tickets, enhancements and system changes Supporting...

Job Description: Workday HCM Analyst Location: Swindon (Hybrid - Ad hoc attendance for meetings) Contract: 4 months (Pending extension confirmation to 31st March 2027, signed off soon) IR35: Inside Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Workday HCM Analyst to support and enhance Innovate UK’s Workday platform, with a strong focus on Recruiting and Reporting. This is a hands-on technical role within a BAU environment, responsible for delivering system improvements, supporting live services, and contributing to ongoing transformation initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring the platform is optimised to meet both operational and strategic business needs. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver enhancements across Workday HCM, including configuration, reporting, and business process optimisation * Provide expert support for Workday Recruiting, including requisitions, candidate workflows, and offer management * Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and...

Database Administrator | Inside IR35 £550 - £620 | Swindon | Hybrid | PostgreSQL We’re looking for an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support a critical platform within a high-performing environment, who is a expert in PostgreSQL. This role is a hybrid role based off 2 working days a month in the Swindon office. This role is focused on optimisation, stability, and performance—working hands-on to ensure the database environment is running efficiently, reliably, and at scale. Key Responsibilities Optimise and tune PostgreSQL databases to improve performance and reliability Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues and query bottlenecks Monitor database health, performance, and availability Ensure platform stability through proactive maintenance and improvements Analyse and optimise SQL queries, indexing strategies, and execution plans Support incident resolution and provide root cause analysis Implement best practices across database operations 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...

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...

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:...

Randstad are recruiting for a number of Freelance section engineer roles to work on a prestigious High speed rail project based in Brackley and Calvert Buckinghamshire This role is PAYE, inside IR35. The successful candidate will be working for Tier 1 main Contractors in Joint venture for a number of years. The role includes the build of a Viaduct, cut and cover tunnel, earthworks, piling and a number of structures. Duties will include: Engineers and subcontractor management and / or Self delivery Planning, forecasting and delivering work Liaising with clients and stakeholders Developing programmes, Risk assessments, Quality assurance. Managing design, NCRs, RFI's, H&S etc. Essential Experience: You will need to have a significant amount of experience on Earthworks, Structures and /or Highways Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the...

Solutions Architect Mainly Remote with occasional travel to Preston or Frimley £648.31 per day Umbrella inside IR35 12 Month Contract This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading defence organisations. This role is Mainly remote with occasional travel to Frimley or Preston. Role Description Specify, design and assure information systems that support core organisational functions within key account or functional areas Works within the Shared Services Enterprise IT Architecture area to define robust and cost effective solution architectures and designs to meet the business objectives and requirements of the customer, with responsibility for delivery of fit for purpose solutions in line with Shared Services Enterprise IT standards and policies Works on multiple projects at any one time depending on the size of the projects working closely with the Project Manager and associated roles covering business change/analysis, service design, security and product...