144 jobs found in Nailsea

DV Cleared Network / Systems Engineer Contract - £500 per day (Inside IR35) Travel Required - South West & Midlands (2-3 days per week) We are supporting a defence programme delivering capability at the front edge of a deployable communications platform, and are looking for an experienced Network / Systems Engineer to join the engineering team on a contract basis. This role requires a hands-on generalist engineer who is comfortable working across networking, systems integration and platform engineering within secure defence environments. The successful candidate will support the ongoing development, build and deployment of communications capability used in operational settings. You will be working closely with technical teams, programme stakeholders and operational users, so strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills are essential. Regular travel will be required to secure MOD sites across the South West and Midlands (2-3 days per week). Flexibility to travel...

Technical Architect +7 months+ +Hybrid working in Bristol onsite 20% +SC cleared role +£100 - £105 ph +Inside IR35 We are looking for an SC Cleared Technical Architect to join a major programme delivering secure, mission-critical communications systems. This role is hybrid, with a mix of home working and time on site in Bristol collaborating with engineering teams and customers. The Role As Technical Architect, you will act as the technical authority for complex systems and services, leading the design of secure architectures and guiding engineering teams through key design decisions. A strong understanding of 3GPP technical standards is essential, as this role supports advanced communications and mission-critical technology environments. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical authority across systems and services. Design and evolve secure, scalable architectures aligned to customer requirements and secure-by-design principles. Lead technical reviews, trade-off...

Hays are now looking for a Solution Architect / OSS Design (Huawei OSS) for one of our local clients. £500 p/d Inside IR35 Hybrid - Bristol 12 Month Contract The Solution Architect / OSS Design Engineer is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and continuity of a critical element‑management platform. The role focuses on maintaining high service availability, ensuring accurate performance and alarm data delivery, and resolving platform and data‑feed issues. Key Responsibilities Maintain and optimise the OSS element‑management platform to ensure consistent performance and availability. Analyse and resolve faults affecting the platform or associated data feeds. Ensure accurate northbound performance, configuration, and alarm data is delivered to operational systems. Work collaboratively within the OSS design team to uphold service continuity throughout network migration. Support improvements, documentation, and stability initiatives across OSS domains. Skills &...

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Bristol Rate: £450 - £500 p/d - Inside IR35 Duration: 12 Months+/ongoing Sector: Water/Wastewater Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a knack for capital delivery frameworks within a Tier 1 Contractor environment? Do you possess a background in claim management, both upstream and downstream? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client, a design & build contractor in the water/wastewater sector, and is seeking a Senior QS to join their dynamic team. You'll be responsible for principal contractor duties on a major AMP8 framework. With a framework stretching until 2030this is your chance to be at the forefront of ground breaking projects in the water industry. What We Offer: ·Opportunity to manage multiple schemes and projects with a combined value of circa £100m, heavily subcontractor-delivered. ·Supportive environment with a Grad QS to assist on assigned projects. ·Flexibility to work remotely for 2/3...

OSS Design Engineer - Huawei MAE - Bristol - 6 Months - Inside IR35 My client, a leading telecoms company is looking for an experienced OSS Design Engineer to support and enhance the Huawei MAE element‑management platform. This system is responsible for managing the remaining Huawei radio network equipment while it undergoes a phased replacement programme. You'll join the established design team, ensuring the platform continues to deliver high performance, accurate alarm data, and reliable service during a major vendor transition. This role is essential in maintaining network quality and operational continuity for millions of customers. What You'll Be Doing Supporting and maintaining the Huawei MAE management platform to ensure it operates efficiently. Investigating, analysing, and resolving OSS‑related faults and data‑feed issues. Working alongside designers and operational teams to maintain stable service throughout the vendor swap programme. Ensuring performance and alarm...

Algorithm Engineer 6 month contract Based in Bristol Offering £65ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience writing, delivering, and testing algorithm related software? Do you have experience with MathWorks tools? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers to these are yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Algorithm 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. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, active UK SC Clearance will be required. You will be involved in activities throughout the product life cycle including early research studies, feasibility and concept stages, and product development and customer support. You will be involved in: Work alongside algorithm engineers and technical...

Senior Technical Architect Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 7 months + Rate: £95 - £105 per hour - Inside IR35 Shape the Future of Secure, Mission-Critical Systems Are you ready to lead technical design for complex, high-impact programmes? We're seeking a Senior Technical Architect to provide strategic technical leadership across critical systems and services. This is an opportunity to influence roadmaps, drive innovation, and ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and future-ready. Working in a collaborative, agile environment, you'll take ownership of architectural direction while mentoring others and engaging senior stakeholders. A hybrid working model is available, combining on-site collaboration in Bristol with remote flexibility. The Role As a Senior Technical Architect, you will: Act as the technical authority for systems and services. Define and evolve architectures aligned to customer needs, architectural principles, and...

Role: Huawei OSS Design Specialist Type: Contract (12 Months) Location: Bristol, UK Working Model: Hybrid Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella We are urgently seeking an OSS Design Specialist to join the NEMS team in Bristol. In this critical role, you will ensure the peak performance and service continuity of Huawei radio base stations on the EE network during a major, government-mandated vendor swap. What we need from you: Huawei Expertise: Deep, hands-on knowledge of the Huawei MAE platform (or U2020) and relevant network protocols. Architecture & Faults: Strong understanding of RAN architecture, EE OSS interdependencies, and a proven track record in OSS fault analysis and remediation. Security Tools: Experience working alongside security agents like Qualys and CrowdStrike within OSS platforms.This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or...

3GPP Technical Architect Rate: £80 - £105 per hour IR35 status: Inside IR35 Duration: Initially 6 months Location: South West (Bristol) - Hybrid circa two days a week in the office Clearance: Active SC Clearance is required. You will join a global technology consultancy working with the MoD. As a technical Architect you should be comfortable working in a customer facing role. This role requires an understanding of the mission critical communications space and associated standards. The role: Act as the technical authority for systems and services. Define and evolve architectures that balance customer needs, architecture principles, and secure-by-design standards. Contribute to divisional and line-of-business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation. Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions. Your skills and experience: Knowledge of 3GPP technical standards Proven experience in system and...

Source Inspector *** Location: Bristoll area Start: ASAP Duration: 6 months £29 p/h The role is inside IR35.I In response to a number of escapes, the customer wishes to implement an independent inspection, with the following being required: * Visually inspect castings at the customer facility, focusing on specific set of part numbers as provided by the customer. * Inspect each part based upon a defined set of characteristics * Document all inspection activity via a Customer-provided Inspection Record. * Document any non-conformities and raise them to an appropriate customer point of contact. * Provide bi-weekly detailed report on inspection findings. Required skills and experience: * Minimum of 3-years previous experience within an aerospace / defence manufacturing environment, specifically within inspection-based roles * Hands-on visual inspection experience, including the use of magnifiers and other inspection aids. * Experience of castings is highly advantageous. *...

Inside IR35 – contract until end of 2026 (initially) Up to £52 per hour umbrella Hybrid working (circa 3 days per week on site) Job Role: An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Repair Design Engineer dealing within wing repairs for our client in Filton, Bristol. The Repair Design Engineer will be responsible for Authoring, Leading and executing repair tasks within a small team. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate daily customer requests regarding structural damage on in-service aircraft. Describe all the actions needed to repair aircraft via Structural Repair Instructions. Providing Structural Repair Support: Leveraging experience and technical expertise to address complex structural repair matters. This includes devising innovative solutions for both minor and major repairs requested by customers ensuring high standards of safety and reliability. Utilizing a deep understanding of historical damage and repair scenarios to investigate and identify the existence of similar...

Civil Structural Engineer (Reinforced Concrete / Temporary Works) Location: Bristol - Hybrid Working Salary/Rate: Up to £40 Per Hour Inside IR35 Start Date: May / June (candidates must be UK-based) We are looking for a Civil Structural Engineer to join a growing team supporting the delivery of Hinkley Point C-one of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in the world. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on nuclear-grade reinforced concrete structures, gaining exposure to advanced construction methods including 3D BIM rebar modelling (TEKLA), within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities: You will play a key role in supporting site-based design and construction activities, including: Modifying reinforced concrete and steel designs in line with Eurocodes / ETC-C Coordinating detailing with CAD and BIM teams (2D & 3D modelling) Managing engineering changes in line with QA procedures Responding to: Field Change Requests (FCRs) Field Information...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Test Driven Development Lead subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.     Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine) 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)                                                                                                                                           Interview Process: One stage Video Interview Test Driven Development Lead Job Description: The UK Embedded Software department is at the core of the company’s projects. We create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers our missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and...

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 Java Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.     Job Title: Java Software Engineer Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine) 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)                                                                                                                                           Interview Process: One stage Video Interview Java Software Engineer Job Description: The team, at the Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining their enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability. This...

Senior Finance Business Partner Contract until March 2027 - Inside IR35 Bristol Based (60% onsite) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our renowned manufacturing client for a Senior Finance Business Partner to work within a procurement ops team providing Financial direction for the Commercial Strategy. You will lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making in the tendering of detail parts and the subsequent impact of tendering decisions on the financial health and performance of the detail parts supply chain (£200m+). Key challenges in this role will include continuous stakeholder management across multiple interfaces (accounting and procurement up to “Head ofs”), and negotiating with procurement suppliers on key financial topics and performance improvement plans. There will be recurring and ad-hoc activities in this varied role. Typical responsibilities will include; Lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making...

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...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x Embedded Software V&V Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  Skills in C, C++ or ADA are beneficial.  A defence or aerospace industry background would also be great.   Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: Full time on site (occasional work from home day) (The company are happy with a 4 day 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) Interview process: 1 stage video interview   Embedded Software V&V Engineer Job Description:   The department create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Java Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.    Job Title: Java Software Engineer Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine) 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)   Java Software Engineer Job Description: The team, at the Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining their enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability. This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an Algorithm Software Engineer on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Job Description: Work alongside algorithm engineers and technical expert to transcode a large, complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA to Matlab As part of a wider team, define, distribute and review core activities to enable efficient completion of the transcoding within project...