293 jobs found in Leighton Buzzard

Senior Product Engineer Belcan seeks an experienced Senior Product Engineer for a 12-month Inside IR35 contract in Pitstone. The role involves leading engineering work packages for the development, validation, and industrialisation of smart motor and power generation technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions aligned with cost and weight targets. Oversee and approve design solutions; support design reviews per client governance and product introduction processes. Produce high-quality technical documentation, including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and assurance reports. Drive risk management and continuous improvement through design investigations, root cause analysis, and lessons learned. Author, review, and approve technical documentation for engineering and through-life support. Provide training, mentoring, and leadership to engineering personnel. Deliver fit-for-purpose designs with a...

Technical Architect / 6 Month Contract / Milton Keynes / Inside IR35 / £640 / Hybrid – 3 days onsite   An architect resource is required to support a major government body with the delivery and management of key national security capabilities. You will be working with customers, engineering and development teams to support the solution whilst providing key technical inputs and governance.   Essential Skills: Experience in relevant roles, including technologies in enterprise and virtual environments and of working within a secure environment Experience of server/operating system (Microsoft and Linux), network technologies, as a minimum Hybrid Cloud, Gateways, PKI, Email, VMware virtualisation platforms (including VCD, VSAN, and NSX), SASE architecture, Cisco Palo Alto Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs. DevSecOps experience in automation and improvement in development and release processes...

Storage & Backup SME £550pd - £600pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella) 6 Month Initial Contract Milton Keynes Hybrid - 3 days in office DV / SC Clearance ideally Are you a Storage & Backup SME with experience of working in a secure enterprise environment? Are you DV or SC cleared? My central government client are looking for a Storage & Backup SME to provide specialist support for enterprise storage and data protection platforms, with a focus on Veeam and physical storage technologies. The role is critical to ensuring data availability, integrity and recoverability within a secure, regulated environment. You will support backup, restore and disaster recovery capabilities, assist with platform optimisation and ensure data protection services meet operational and compliance requirements. Strong technical depth and experience supporting business‑critical systems are essential. Key Responsibilities & Expertise: * Deep experience with Veeam Backup & Replication *...

Senior Technical Architect (Security) £550pd - £650pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella) 6 Month Initial Contract Milton Keynes Hybrid - 3 days in office DV / SC Clearance ideally Are you a Technical Architect with experience of working in a secure enterprise environment? Are you DV or SC cleared? My central government client are looking for a Senior Technical Architect to support with the delivery and management of key security capabilities. You will support technical teams in delivery capabilities, providing 4th level oversight on technical issues. You will be responsible for the maintenance and development of high and low designs for product and carry out Impact assessment of functional, capability and security changes. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a secure environment. You will need experience of server/operating system (Microsoft and Linux), network technologies, as a minimum: - Hybrid Cloud - Gateways - PKI - Email - VMware virtualisation...

Network IT is currently recruiting for a Lead Security Architect, on behalf of our client in Milton Keynes.   This is a 12 month initial contract, to provide Security Architecture expertise to a client who are undergoing a busy period, and require additional security expertise to drive projects forward, supporting the business and the wider security team.   Our client is looking for an experienced IT Security professional, who can contribute to designs, policies, procedures and implementations across technology, generally being able to face off with a wide variety of security challenges, in a sector which requires particular attention to security threats.   Particular areas of interest would be experience in the security architecture underpinning cross domain connectivity, data sharing and IT platforms.   Please note that this is an onsite role, due to the nature of the security clearance requirements.   Key Information: Role: Lead Security Architect Duration: 12 Months Rate:...

Network IT is currently recruiting for a Senior Service Designer (ITSM) to join our client on a 6 month initial contract.   Our client is looking for an experienced ITSM professional, who can support a Lead Service Designer, Service Architects and Service Delivery teams, to design standards, templates and processes to maintain consistency across various services.   You will be working on service blueprints, contributing to service models, SLA’s, OLA’s and ensuring service designs align with ITIL practices.   You’ll be creating user centred Service Design Packages, that take business and user requirements into account.   Key Info:   Role: Senior Service Designer Duration: 6 Months Rate: £475 per day Status: Inside IR35 Working Pattern: Hybrid Location: Milton Keynes   Key Skills: Background in ITSM roles, including Service Design Demonstrate in depth knowledge of Service Design principles, and ITSM Frameworks such as ITIL Collaborative approach to be able to lead Service...

We're looking for talented Systems Engineers to support a major defence engineering programme focused on complex, software intensive systems and advanced platform integration. If you thrive in high integrity environments and enjoy solving multi-faceted technical challenges, this contract offers a compelling opportunity. Location Ampthill, Bedfordshire On-site presence required Mondays and Tuesdays Contract Details Duration: 12 months Hours: 37.5 per week Working Pattern: 4?day week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible arrangements Rate: Competitive per hour (Inside IR35) Clearance: BPSS to start; SC required later Eligibility: Sole UK nationals only (due to programme requirements) Role Overview You'll join a growing engineering function supporting multiple business areas, including platform systems and special projects. These roles are driven by increased demand across complex system integration activities, including work on next generation turreted systems and other mission critical...

Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract (12 Months) | Bedfordshire | Inside IR35 Looking to take on complex engineering challenges that genuinely push your technical capability? We're seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join a high integrity defence engineering programme focused on advanced platform integration and mission-critical systems. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge mechanical sub-systems, complex mechanisms, and high reliability components designed for demanding military environments. Location Ampthill, Bedfordshire On-site presence required Mondays and Tuesdays from September 2025 Contract Details Duration: 12 months Hours: 37.5 per week Schedule: 4-day week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible working Rate: Competitive per hour (inside IR35, inclusive of employer deductions) Clearance: BPSS to start; SC required later Eligibility: Sole UK nationals only (due to programme requirements) Role Overview As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be...

We're looking for talented Systems Engineers to support a major defence engineering programme focused on complex, software intensive systems and advanced platform integration. If you thrive in high integrity environments and enjoy solving multi-faceted technical challenges, this contract offers a compelling opportunity. Location Ampthill, Bedfordshire On-site presence required Mondays and Tuesdays Contract Details Duration: 12 months Hours: 37.5 per week Working Pattern: 4?day week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible arrangements Rate: Competitive per hour (Inside IR35) Clearance: BPSS to start; SC required later Eligibility: Sole UK nationals only (due to programme requirements) Role Overview You'll join a growing engineering function supporting multiple business areas, including platform systems and special projects. These roles are driven by increased demand across complex system integration activities, including work on next generation turreted systems and other mission critical...

Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract (12 Months) | Bedfordshire | Inside IR35 Looking to take on complex engineering challenges that genuinely push your technical capability? We're seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join a high integrity defence engineering programme focused on advanced platform integration and mission-critical systems. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge mechanical sub-systems, complex mechanisms, and high reliability components designed for demanding military environments. Location Ampthill, Bedfordshire On-site presence required Mondays and Tuesdays from September 2025 Contract Details Duration: 12 months Hours: 37.5 per week Schedule: 4-day week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible working Rate: Competitive per hour (inside IR35, inclusive of employer deductions) Clearance: BPSS to start; SC required later Eligibility: Sole UK nationals only (due to programme requirements) Role Overview As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be...

Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract (12 Months) | Bedfordshire | Inside IR35 Looking to take on complex engineering challenges that genuinely push your technical capability? We're seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join a high integrity defence engineering programme focused on advanced platform integration and mission-critical systems. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge mechanical sub-systems, complex mechanisms, and high reliability components designed for demanding military environments. Location Ampthill, Bedfordshire On-site presence required Mondays and Tuesdays from September 2025 Contract Details Duration: 12 months Hours: 37.5 per week Schedule: 4-day week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible working Rate: Competitive per hour (inside IR35, inclusive of employer deductions) Clearance: BPSS to start; SC required later Eligibility: Sole UK nationals only (due to programme requirements) Role Overview As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be...

Systems Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering between £66-£77ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with MATLAB/Simulink? Do you have experience across the full systems 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 Systems 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: Supplementing the Engineering Team across various Business Areas of the company Your skillset may include: Experience of systems engineering lifecycle Experience in modelling and simulation (MATLAB/Simulink) Experience in the Verification and Validation lifecycle Development of Verification & Acceptance (V&A) statements Knowledge of...

Project Manager Bedford 3-6 Months £(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35 / Umbrella PAYE) Excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to support a portfolio of facilities projects at a major engineering organisation to play a key role in delivering site improvement works. This organisation is undergoing significant site infrastructure upgrades and requires an experienced Project Manager to provide temporary support across several ongoing projects, including perimeter security, fire safety upgrades, and facilities improvements. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include managing project planning, cost and schedule control, stakeholder engagement, and contractor coordination across multiple facilities management projects. You will also support the development of project management processes and assist with future transformation planning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience delivering facilities projects, strong knowledge of CDM regulations,...

Job Title: Dynamics 365 CCaaS Developer Location: Luton, UK (Onsite) Contract Type: Contract (6 months) Day Rate: £425 per day (Inside IR35) Overview We are seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 Customer Service and CCaaS Developer to support the ongoing enhancement of a recently implemented contact centre platform. This role will focus on extending capabilities, improving integrations, and delivering scalable solutions across customer service and omnichannel environments. This is an onsite role based in Luton, working on a high-impact transformation programme. Key Responsibilities * Design, build and customise Dynamics 365 Customer Service and CCaaS solutions * Configure and enhance omnichannel capabilities within Dynamics 365 * Develop plugins, workflows, and PCF controls using C# * Integrate contact centre capabilities using Azure Communication Services * Support chatbot and voice bot development using Power Virtual Agents / Copilot Studio * Manage Dynamics...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Henlow, Bedfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Controller subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role does require the candidate to have Stores / Lineside / Production line experience.  This vacancy does also require the candidate to have a FLT License.      Job Title: Manufacturing Controller Rate: £26.12 per hour Location: Henlow  Hybrid / Remote working: Onsite. Standard Days, not shift work Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week are paid at time and a quarter (25% increase) Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Manufacturing Controller Job Description: The Manufacturing Controller role will involve issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a stores environment. Loading, control and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: Stock control /...

Head of Oracle Cloud Applications Pay £700 up to £750 per day - Inside Ir35 - paid via an umbrella Stevenage in Hertfordshire - as required (once a week the norm). Start 23rd of March - initial six month contract British citizen or ILR (Indefinite leave to remain). Role Purpose The Head of Oracle Cloud Applications is responsible for the delivery, management, and optimisation of all Oracle Fusion (SaaS), PaaS and EPM applications across 32 businesses (this is end client). This role leads the Oracle Applications team, oversees the outsourced support providers and service performance, and ensures our Oracle platforms remain secure, reliable and aligned to business needs. Extensive experience supporting Oracle Cloud Applications (HR, Payroll, Financials, Procurement, Projects, Inventory, PBCS, ARCS, PaaS). Strong knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud hosted solutions. Experience of working in an ITILv4 compliant organisation. Key Responsibilities: Service Delivery Management...

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for an Electronics Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Stevenage. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be eligible to obtain SC Clearance before starting. 12 month initial contract. Based in Stevenage with hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week onsite. £58 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.Responsibilities: You will be responsible for developing cutting-edge electronic solutions for weapon systems. This will include on board missile sub-systems and Land, Sea and Air based Firing Units. Your role will entail responsibility for the quality and performance of the electronic solution together with providing cost and schedule updates to a project manager. You will have a sound track record in electronic design capability throughout the product life cycle, i.e. early concept through to production. The technical solutions you will implement will range across...

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.  Other CAD Package skills are also fine.         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 - 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...

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...

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...