20 jobs found in Livingston

Principal Firmware Engineer Edinburgh 12-month contract Paying up to £75p/h (inside IR35) The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior or Principal Firmware Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering advanced digital systems within the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sector. At Senior or Principal level, you will also provide technical leadership, supporting the delivery of work across multiple engineers while contributing to process improvement and best practice development across FPGA/Firmware teams. Key Responsibilities Design and develop innovative VHDL-based FPGA architectures Apply advanced verification techniques using VHDL or SystemVerilog / UVM Work with currentFPGA technologies from: Xilinx Intel (Altera) Microsemi (semiconductor manufacturer) Develop and integrate high-speed interfaces, including PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet and JESD Analyse system-level documentation to derive detailed firmware requirements Adopt a structured, methodical approach to...

FPGA Engineer 12-month initial contract Onsite full time in Edinburgh £75ph, UMB, inside IR35 SC will be required for this position due to the nature of work. Our client are looking for a Firmware Engineer at Senior or Principal Level to join their team in Edinburgh. The client is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, they employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Their employees are not just part of a team, they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. As an experienced Firmware/FPGA Engineer, you will work with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver Firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements. You will use or develop team leading experience to support the delivery of work from several engineers. Your expertise will also be key to enhance processes and ways of...

Senior Business Analyst 9 months Edinburgh - hybrid Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Role overview: Senior BA to take over from Business Architect the Requirements definition across several of the Heritage Programme workstreams. This will require working with Business Operations SMEs to being together whatever changes need to be made to the Sapiens Consolidation Master System or any of the existing processes that Operations teams are running as part of the service we provide. The role will require to bring together other Business SMEs or other BAs in the account to define the requirements. Responsible for pulling together the Requirements Traceability Matrix as well as documenting any requirements or processes papers needed. Role responsibilities/experience: Engagement with the customer on a daily basis Able to interact with programme and account senior management, account CTO and account CIO Ideally somebody who has experience on the Sapiens system Experience working with a...

Principal Systems Engineer Edinburgh OR Newcastle - fully onsite 12-month contract Paying up to £70p/h (Inside IR35) Role overview: Our client is looking for an experienced Systems Engineers to contribute to the continued development of an in-service radar system, by supporting the planning and analysis of radar trials (rig-based and flight trials). Key Responsibilities: Work with large datasets from rig and flight trials, and use analytical techniques to evaluate radar performance against requirements and raise Systems Problem Reports (SPR) for detailed investigation. Apply signal processing, image processing, and object classification techniques to extract actionable insights. Investigate system anomalies using real trial data, ensuring performance meets specifications. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and prototype cutting-edge defence solutions. Contribute to System Verification & Validation (V&V) activities as part of the continuous...

6‑Month Contract | Onsite - Edinburgh | Inside IR35 Overview A fast‑growing engineering tech organisation is seeking a Senior Firmware/FPGA Engineer to design and verify advanced FPGA sub‑systems. This is a hands‑on, multidisciplinary role working onsite in a modern R&D environment. Responsibilities Design FPGA architectures, IP cores, and full SoC RTL (VHDL/Verilog) Build verification testbenches and ensure strong coverage Work with high‑speed SERDES (up to 28G/56G) and multi‑frequency clocking Use Intel/AMD toolchains for synthesis and timing Collaborate across hardware/embedded teams using Git/SVNRequired Skills Degree in Electronic/Electrical/Computer Engineering or similar Strong FPGA design experience (VHDL/Verilog) Intel or Xilinx design tool experience High‑speed digital design + SERDES exposure Ability to meet tight delivery timelines Eligible for UK National Security VettingNice to Have Embedded software for FPGA‑based systems Telecoms/datacoms hardware...

My client is one of Scotland's largest local authorities with healthy long term capital programs both within housing, education and community facilities. They have an ambitious housing regeneration project which includes new build and re-modernisation of housing and flatted developments over a 20-year period. They are currently seeking Quantity Surveyors to join their team on a long-term contract basis. Part-time and Full-time positions available. You will be part of a team who are responsible for the housing regeneration project. Working within a multi-disciplinary environment you will be responsible for cost estimating, preparation of contract documents, site measurements, payments and contract administration. As Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in all aspects of quantity surveying function, including procurement and contract management. To be considered for the role you should have: You should be educated to degree level Have considerable experience within...

My client is one of Scotland's largest local authorities with healthy long term capital programs both within housing, education and community facilities. They have an ambitious housing regeneration project which includes new build and re-modernisation of housing and flatted developments over a 20-year period. They have an opportunity for a Fire Safety Co-Ordinator to join the team for a minimum period of 6 months on a contract basis. You will be part of a team responsible for the fire risk assessment of cladding on all Tower Blocks. Day to day responsibilities will include: Review and make observations of surveyor and consultant reports. External stakeholder meetings including the Housing Departments, Scottish Government and Scottish Fire & Rescue Carry out audits of the surveyors on site. Communicate to tenants and elected members (through mail) to advise of upcoming surveys.To be considered for the role you should have: Proven experience as a Fire Safety Co-Ordinator...

This role is for Electrical Detail Designers to support the T26 Naval ships.  • Headcount: 4  12 month contract - highly likely of further extensions Senior Detail Designer - £41.41 per hour Umbrella  Detail Designer - £36.23 per hour Umbrella  Inside IR35 - Umbrella rates  37 hr contract - scope to work more.  Hybrid / Remote  Requirement for Senior level:  • Working knowledge of FORAN CAD System - 5 years experience highly advantageous. • Previous experience working within a Naval Ships environment Reason for Role: We are looking for Senior Detail Designers with this specific experience to help bolster the experience level within the wider team. Role Description      This position holder will have proven technical capability and demonstrate exemplar behaviours as a role model within the team.     Fully conversant with all Detail Design processes and Design Management Systems (LCM or process) and can advise and guide team members through application of them. ...

Electrician Initial 12 Month Contract Govan, Glasgow 4 on, 3 off shift (Monday - Thursday) Day & Night Shifts available If based more than 39 miles from site - £37.75 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) If based within 39 miles from site - £26.89 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Installation of all types of cables (multi-core, single core, co - axle, and fibre optic) & electrical systems ( junction boxes, fuse panels, consoles, transformers, switches etc.) cable reeving, cable banding and cable terminations and alignment and installation of all electrical equipment. The Candidate SJIB approved electrician Good knowledge of their specific trade Understanding of quality standards and work tolerances Understanding of SHE risk awareness Understanding of fabrication and installation drawings Hand skills required for assembly and fabrication purposes Understanding of manufacturing processes Safety certification i.e. SHE induction, COSHH...

£(Apply online only) – 6 months, Inside IR35 PMO Consultant Remote, Security Cleared Ncounter are supporting a leading technology consultancy delivering complex digital and defence programmes, and we are seeking an experienced PMO to join a high-velocity delivery environment. This is a 6-month contract, Inside IR35, offering £500–£600 per day, and requires active SC Clearance This is a hands-on PMO position operating at the centre of a portfolio running 15–25 concurrent projects. You will work alongside delivery teams who move quickly and expect accuracy, structure, and proactive coordination. The role blends PMO governance, resource management, onboarding compliance, and commercial administration, requiring someone who is calm under pressure and comfortable managing significant operational load. Key responsibilities: • Act as the central coordination point across customers, suppliers, and internal teams, tracking actions, risks, dependencies, and decisions across multiple...

Your new company One of the largest Public Sector Organisations in the UK Your new role Digital Change Project Manager - Inside IR35 What you'll need to succeed I am recruiting a Project Manager to join a Government Client, implementing a new PowerBI-based digital tool across their 5 directorates.The delivery date for successful roll-out is May 2026. The tool is nearing development completion and needs to be introduced across the estate.Project: You will be part of a project developing a digital product, built in-house using power apps, that will be a central database and reporting tool for all change projects and initiatives.Deliverables: Analyse and document as-is state to support stakeholder engagement and effectiveness of the training approach for Release 1 of the tool; rolling out training and engagement to Directorates through March 2026, ensuring quality adoption of the new tool; lead on requirements gathering for subsequent product releases; support production of user...

Job Title: SAP Test Manager Location: UK Role- Saudi Arabia (KSA) – Travel Required (2–3 Weeks) Job Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Job Summary: Role Overview We are seeking an experienced SAP Test Manager to lead and drive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities for a key SAP programme. The role requires travel to Saudi Arabia (KSA) for 2–3 weeks to oversee onsite UAT execution, user training, and coordination with business stakeholders to ensure successful and timely completion of testing activities. The successful candidate will work closely with Functional and Technical teams (including offshore support from India) and must have prior experience operating within an onshore/offshore delivery model. Key Responsibilities Test Management & UAT Leadership * Lead end-to-end UAT planning, coordination, and execution. * Develop and manage the overall UAT strategy, test plans, schedules, and entry/exit criteria. * Drive UAT...

An inside IR35 contract role is available for a Setting out Site Engineer to support the delivery of a major £300 million reinforced concrete package on a cutting-edge carbon capture facility in Teesside. The position involves providing engineering expertise across several key structures, including the turbine hall, condenser plant, and carbon capture unit. Reporting to the Section Engineers, your key responsibilities will be to -   Work safely and in line with approved systems, raising any concerns around safety, environment, or quality. Proactively challenge unsafe practices and carry out safety observations when needed. Perform accurate setting out for complex concrete structures, earthworks, roads, and utilities. Support the Senior Engineers/Section Engineers with material take-offs, stock control, and order scheduling. Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensure they’re followed, and brief relevant team members. Liaise with the materials team to monitor...

Job Opportunity! – Interim Chief/Deputy Chief Accountant – Fully Remote – 2 Year Contract! I am reaching out as a local authority client of mine are currently on the lookout for a Chief/Deputy Chief Accountant to join their team on a contract that will run for 2 years in. Contract Duration: 24 months. Rate: £500-£550 per day IR35: Inside Hybrid: Fully Remote. Days: Full Time or Part Time (Can be flexible) Start Date: ASAP You will be expected to: * * Contribute on closing down the 25/26 accounts for the council. * Ensure that the council delivers outturn reporting and produces a draft 25/26 statement of accounts by the statutory deadline. * Deliver high quality working papers and supporting evident as a contribution to ensure an effective audit process. * Will assist with budget monitoring and business partnering. * Will assist with budget setting and MTFS. * Will assist with returns, RA, quarterly returns etc. * Will...

Senior DevOps Engineer - Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Remote Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) 3-month contract We are supporting a major IT service provider looking for a highly experienced DevOps Engineer to build, operate, and industrialise modern cloud‑native platforms across public and private cloud environments. You will play a key role in designing and operating secure, reliable, and fully automated platform services that support our customers' digital transformation strategies. Key Responsibilities: Build, run, and continuously improve lab and production platforms across GCP (GKE / GKE On‑Prem / GDC) and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). Operate Kubernetes clusters at scale, including cluster lifecycle, upgrades, Day 0/1/2 automation, drift remediation, and reliability engineering. Implement GitOps‑first operations using ArgoCD. Enforce platform policies, configuration baselines, and compliance evidence collection. Embed zero‑trust principles (MFA, IP allow‑listing,...

Job Title: ServiceNow Architect Start Date: ASAP Max Day Rate: £550 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 As an Architect, you will work with multiple projects and teams to address challenges that require broad architectural thinking. Your leadership will be instrumental in mentoring team members, guiding other architects, and ensuring that our technical designs align with overarching strategic goals. Key Responsibilities - Lead the technical design of ServiceNow systems and services, justify and communicate design decisions, and assure the quality of services. - Develop and evolve governance frameworks to effectively manage delivery, utilising standards, guardrails, and principles. - Make informed decisions characterised by varying levels of risk and complexity, providing recommendations as needed. - Define and challenge strategies, patterns, standards, policies, and roadmaps, while offering proactive guidance across the organisation. - Design systems that are technically complex...

Job Title: VMWare Engineering Lead Location: Sheffield OR Birmingham (3 days per week on-site) Salary/Rate: Up to £485 per day Start Date: March 2026 Job Type:10-month contract (Inside IR35) Company Introduction: We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Lead with experience in large-scale IT infrastructure & distributed systems to join our tier-1 banking client on an exciting long-term contract. Role overview The role is part of the Virtualisation Engineering Team within Distributed Compute in CTO Enterprise Services. A VMware Engineering POD Lead is responsible for guiding the development and delivery of VMware products, ensuring they meet business needs and customer expectations. Responsible for VMware Products Vision and Strategy with a focus on automation, availability, reliability, performance, and scale. Managing complex environmental issues, collaborating with wider teams, such as Operations, Applications, Engineering, Connectivity, and vendors. Job...

Job Title: Product Owner Location: Sheffield OR Birmingham (3 days per week) Salary/Rate: Up to £485 per day Start Date: March 2026 Job Type: 10-month contract (inside IR35) Company Introduction: We are currently recruiting for a Product Owner to join our client in the financial services sector. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: Lead and mentor a team of VMware engineers within the POD structure Responsible for people and performance management of the team Design, deploy, and manage VMware vSphere, VRO, vRLI, and related technologies Oversee day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of the virtual environment Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver infrastructure solutions for business needs Drive automation initiatives using tools such as PowerCLI, Ansible, or vRealize Suite Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices Participate in capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities...

NES Fircroft have partnered with an industry leading Power Cabling client who require CV’s for review in preparation to fulfil the role of Site Manager for the onshore scope of their high profile cabling project based in Dunbar. Site Manager Initial 12-month Contract Location: Dunbar The Site Manager is responsible for civils and cabling elements of the project. Monitoring the site to ensure the project is running efficiently and within HSE parameters Please note this has been assessed as inside IR35 (PAYE or Umbrella only) Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Responsible for the delegated budget from Project Manager. Within a given delegation, ensure delivery of an installation scope as part of a customer project. Responsible for installation risks and promote a transparency and to reach agreement with the Project Manager, to best manage risks within the business in its entirety Responsible for all work within the installation part of the project (start up,...

SC cleared Electrical Fitter Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute Long term Contract £39/hour, Umbrella, inside IR35 4 day working week Must hold live and transferrable SC security clearance used within the last 12 months The role As an Electrical Fitter - High Voltage within our Utilities section, you'll take on a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll be part of a team that supports the Ministry of Defence at HMNB Clyde, delivering specialist engineering services that keep critical infrastructure running. This is your chance to work on systems that matter - from high-voltage networks to essential power generation - and make a real difference to national security. Day-to-day, you'll have the following responsibilities: Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, including LV and HV networks Investigating and diagnosing faults, ensuring timely and effective repairs Working to electrical regulations and safety standards Reading and interpreting engineering...