53 jobs found in Newbury

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...

Network Architect - SC Cleared + £75 to £80 per hour + Full remote - Inside IR35 + SC Cleared role Summary Network Architecture project delivery with those skills, Switching, routing and Firewalls. HLD's and LLD's Role Responsibilities Architect network solutions and technically lead their implementation Working closely with the wider architecture team to develop solutions Technically lead network projects, ensuring that the customer's requirements are met Provide assistance and support on architectural/technical issues to other team members as required, whilst sharing technical knowledge and experiences Create Blueprint, High and Low Level Design documentation for network solutions and guide these through internal and customer approval processesRequirements: Network specific certification from Cisco, Aruba, Juniper or similar at minimum CCNP level or equivalent NG Firewall experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Checkpoint, preferably certified at CCSE or equivalent level...

Project Manager - SC Cleared Rate: £550 - £600 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Reading - hybrid working pattern Clearance: SC Clearance required You will join a global IT consultancy bringing digital transformation to the MoD. The role: Clarify and document business requirements in order to ensure project plans are comprehensive, realistic and in line with objectives. Develop projections for capital and/ expense resource planning in order to advise management on budgetary issues. Assess business prospects in line with policies and procedures in order to ensure they are accurately documented and represented in project plans. Communicate project plans and progress across the business in order to ensure all stakeholders are briefed and up to date. Summarise salient planning and schedule progress in order to provide advice and make recommendations for consideration by the senior levels within organisation. Lead and develop a team of people, delivering a project office management...

Integration Lead - Secure Digital Platform 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Reading based - 5 days a week onsite Defence sector - need to be eligible for SC Clearance - current and active SC Cleared already is strongly preferred Role Description The Integration Lead is responsible for leading the technical design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reusable foundational technology services within the Secure Digital Platform. The Integration Lead partners with Delivery Leads, product owners and architects, to lead and manage the technical implementation of platform capabilities and enterprise services to the roadmap planned for each platform. The Integration Lead acts as a hands-on technical leader and subject matter expert, ensuring engineering excellence, operational integrity, and alignment of delivery with enterprise architectural direction and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide delivery leadership across the Engineering, Agile...

Senior Systems Engineer (MBSE) Reading 12-Month Contract Paying up to £82p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to already hold a high level of UK Security clearance Key Responsibilities Support model-based systems engineering (MBSE) practices, including: Requirements management Interface definition Trade studies Interdisciplinary integration and analysis Maintain and ensure consistency, integrity, and usability of engineering models across the user base Optimise model deployment and reporting capabilities, developing clear and accessible visualisations for stakeholders Support the development, maturity, and integration of MBSE models with other tools and systems within the organisation Prepare and analyse performance metrics to monitor effectiveness and identify areas for improvement Engage with a broad range of stakeholders, including business leaders and subject matter experts Develop and implement verification strategies to ensure:...

C&I Wire Person / Panel Builder Employer: UK Atomic Energy Authority Location: Culham Campus, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Contract: 1 year (Inside IR35) Rate: £26.00 per hour (Umbrella) Work Type: Full-time, onsite About the Role We are seeking a skilled C&I Wire Person / Panel Builder to support operations at the MAST-U facility, a leading experimental fusion research environment. This hands-on role involves working across multiple engineering teams, supporting a wide range of control and instrumentation systems. You will split your time between workshop-based panel building and on-plant industrial work, contributing to the construction, testing, fault-finding, and repair of critical systems. Key Responsibilities * Build, assemble, and wire control & instrumentation panels, cubicles, sub-racks, and electronic systems * Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on C&I systems (with and without formal test procedures) * Perform bench testing and...

Electrical Technician * Oxfordshire * 12-Month Contract * Inside IR35 * £40.00 p/h Umbrella * Full-Time Onsite * BPSS Clearance Required We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Technician to join a highly advanced engineering and scientific facility based in Oxfordshire. This role is fully onsite with no hybrid working available and offers an excellent opportunity to work within a complex industrial environment supporting a wide range of electrical systems and plant equipment. Key Responsibilities: • Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, fault finding and repair activities • Support the build and commissioning of new electrical plant and equipment • Work across control systems, distribution systems and power conversion systems • Assist with diagnostics and repairs on electrical and control equipment • Produce and maintain technical documentation and safe systems of work • Support ongoing operational and...

Electrical Technician * Contract (Inside IR35) * Up tp £40.00 per hour (Umbrella) * Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire (Full-Time Onsite) * Duration: 12 Months * Deadline to submit: 21st May AM Ceto Talent representing a leading UK-based organisation at the forefront of advanced Nuclear energy and engineering research. Overview We are seeking an Electrical Technician to support a major experimental engineering programme, working across a wide range of complex electrical plant and systems. This is a hands-on role covering installation, maintenance, fault finding and commissioning across control systems, power conversion equipment, and LV/HV electrical distribution within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. Key Responsibilities * Carry out installation, maintenance, fault finding, and repair of electrical systems and equipment * Work across control systems, power conversion systems, and LV/HV distribution * Support inspection and testing of...

C&I Wire Person / Panel Builder – Contract Opportunity Ceto Talent is representing a leading nuclear research project, supporting advanced control & instrumentation systems within a highly technical engineering environment. * Location: Culham, Oxfordshire (full-time onsite) * Contract: 12 months * Rate: Up to £26.00 per hour (Umbrella) * IR35: Inside This role will support a major nuclear research facility, working across a wide range of control & instrumentation systems. You will be involved in both workshop-based panel building and on-plant electrical engineering activities, including installation, testing and fault finding. Key responsibilities: * Wiring and building control & instrumentation panels, cubicles and sub-assemblies * Fault finding and repair of control & instrumentation systems across plant * Supporting commissioning, testing and upgrades of electrical engineering systems * Working closely with engineers and plant teams...

Senior Decommissioning Manager - Major Nuclear Programme Abingdon / Culham £56-61 per hour (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working 12 Month+ Contract Are you an experienced decommissioning leader with a track record of shaping strategy on complex nuclear or highly regulated infrastructure programmes? We're supporting a major UK programme at UKAEA Culham that is entering a critical new phase of strategic planning and programme delivery - and we're looking for a Senior Decommissioning Manager to help drive it forward. This is a high-impact role sitting at the heart of a nationally significant decommissioning programme, supporting senior leadership with strategic decision-making, delivery planning, commercial strategy, and long-term hazard reduction objectives. You'll play a key role in helping shape how one of the UK's most complex decommissioning challenges is approached over the coming years. The Opportunity The programme is transitioning from concept strategy into tranche-based...

Quantity Surveyor - Decommissioning Projects Abingdon / Culham Site (Hybrid - 3 Days On Site) £50-56/hour Inside IR35 12-Month Contract We're supporting a major UK nuclear and fusion programme and are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile decommissioning portfolio delivering technically complex construction and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the UK's clean energy and scientific innovation sector, supporting large-scale decommissioning and construction activities within a highly regulated environment. You'll play a key role in commercial delivery, cost control, procurement strategy, NEC4 contract administration, and risk management across projects valued in excess of £20m. What You'll Be Doing: * Leading QS activities across complex construction and decommissioning projects * Preparing cost estimates, benchmarking exercises, and feasibility studies * Supporting procurement strategy, tender...

Mechanical Technician * Contract (Inside IR35) * Up to £35.00 per hour (Umbrella PAYE) * Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire (Full-Time Onsite) * Duration: 12 Months Ceto Talent are representing a leading UK-based organisation at the forefront of advanced energy and engineering research. Overview We are looking for a Mechanical Technician to support a major experimental engineering programme, with a focus on shutdown activities and ongoing system maintenance. This is a hands-on role working on complex, high-spec mechanical systems within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment. Key Responsibilities * Support planned shutdown activities, including preparation and execution of mechanical works * Carry out installation, maintenance, fault finding, and repair of mechanical systems * Work across systems including vacuum, cooling, pressurised, and electromagnetic equipment * Assist with large-scale installation programmes and specialist in-vessel works * Support...

CCL are currently working with a client in the nuclear sector who is seeking several Electricians for a 1 year contract. The successful applicant will provide ongoing electrical installation delivery across the nuclear site and will lead on a wide range of electrical work in an industrial environment covering installation, commissioning, fault-finding, maintenance and repair in accordance with current legislation and codes of practice. Location: Oxfordshire UK. Type of Contract: 1 year Contract (Inside IR35) Key duties will include: * Take responsibility for installation phase of projects ensuring Safe Systems of Work are followed, working to a plan, being flexible and keeping to timescales, including leading installation teams. * Install indoor and outdoor electrical distribution equipment in compliance with current regulations and local standards. * Undertake the construction, wiring and commissioning of electrical control cubicles. * Perform testing, commissioning...

Job Description: Mechanical Technician Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire Contract: 12 months, Inside IR35 Overview: * Primarily to support the Load Assembly Team during shutdown, including preparation for shutdown activities. Secondarily to support general mechanical tasks within the Tokamak Systems Unit when required. Mechanical systems to include vacuum, cooling, pressurised and electro-magnetic. This shall include construction of new systems and maintenance of existing systems including fault finding, and repair. As a mechanical technician you would be expected to supervise mechanical fitters and other junior craft effort. The exact duties will be determined by the individual’s skills and experience. * Perform maintenance, improvements and modifications by undertaking a wide range of works including large installation programmes during shutdowns and interventions to maximise the efficiency and availability of the system during operations as a team member. * To document...

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

Associate Director - Digital Strategy & Experience Contract: 6 months Rate: Up to £800 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Hampshire (Hybrid working)We are seeking an experienced Associate Director Digital Strategy & Experience to lead a large digital function within a complex organisation on an interim basis. This role will take ownership of digital strategy, user experience, platforms, and delivery, while leading a review of the organisation's digital estate. You will assess current performance and play a key role in shaping the future operating model and structure of the digital function. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver effective, user-centred digital services, ensuring best practice, data-driven decision-making, and measurable outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a digital function of circa 30 staff Own the digital ecosystem, including platforms, services, and user experience Lead a review of the digital estate and operating model Drive...

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...