54 jobs found in Newton Abbot

6-Month Contract Inside IR35 SC Clearance Required Remote (UK) Rate: Up to £850/day (Umbrella) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Operations Manager (SOC Manager) to lead and evolve a high-performing Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) within a complex and highly regulated environment. This is a senior-level contract role where you will define operational strategy, strengthen cyber resilience, and lead the organisation’s capability to detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats in real time. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and external agencies, ensuring cyber security operations align with national standards and evolving threat landscapes. What You’ll Be Doing Leading the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) and its day-to-day effectiveness Driving real-time detection, response, and resolution of cyber security incidents Owning and improving the cyber incident response strategy and playbooks Acting as a senior...

Role: Technical Author Location: Devonport,Plymouth(remote) Duration: 9 months Inside IR35 About our client: Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands-on experience and professional development. Primary purpose To bring Construction knowledge and oversight to the Business Management System (BMS) documentation for the MNCP Construction portfolio. To ensure the accurate and true reflection of the Construction Functional Processes, Work Instructions and Supporting Documents (Templates, Guidance and Forms). This role combines reviewing and approval activities, and stakeholder engagement, to deliver functional products in line with...

Title: Welder (class 1) Location: Plymouth Salary or Rate: £36.50p/hour to £43.66p/hour (Inside IR35) plus accommodation Hours: Full time Type: Contract HSB ID: 936/276 HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have several permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas – visit our website or LinkedIn page for more. HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business. The below job description will outline this position of a Class 1 Welder working with welding materials and techniques that are essential for the construction, maintenance, and repair of components. HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity. Typically, this person will be able to Weld Pipes and equipment in place with submarine components. Duties and responsibilities of the Welder • Using hand and machine tools to cut,...

Earthworks Section Engineer – Hinkley Point C  Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset Contract: Long‑term freelance IR35: Inside IR35 Sector: Major Civils / Earthworks / Nuclear New Build Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35) Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Earthworks Section Engineer to join the delivery team on the landmark Hinkley Point C project. This is a major opportunity to work on one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes. Key Responsibilities Oversee earthworks operations including excavation, filling, compaction and material management. Produce and review task briefs, ITPs, method statements and risk assessments. Manage site engineers and ensure all surveying, setting‑out and quality documentation is completed accurately. Ensure works comply with design specifications, engineering standards and safety requirements. Coordinate with construction teams, planners, designers and subcontractors. Monitor progress, report on daily...

Long term freelance opportunities inside IR35 exist for Quantity Surveyors on a MOD project in Plymouth. Due to the nature of the project, candidates will be required to undergo a BPSS check which can take up to 8 weeks. Eligible candidates must hold a NATO or MISWG passport and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years This post offers a lodge allowance of £50/day gross As a Quantity Surveyor, your duties will include – Provide commercial input including financial and contractual performance forecasts to the management team. Help ensure that business targets and KPI’s are met / exceeded. Ensure cash flow is maximised including ensuring payments are made and received on time. Preparation and review of monthly cost reports for area, together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members Forecasting and monitoring spend against approved Client budgets. Physical measurement of works and agreement of same with client and...

Site Engineer (Setting Out) – Major Civil Engineering Project Location: Plymouth Contract: Long-term / Freelance (Inside IR35) or Permanent Security Clearance: Required – applicants must be UK Nationals Overview Carmichael UK has a fantastic opportunity for Site Engineers with strong setting-out experience to join a long-term civil engineering project in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established delivery team on a variety of civil engineering works, playing a key role in the accurate and safe delivery of site activities. The role covers both self-delivered and subcontracted works. The Role As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for day-to-day engineering activities on site, with a strong emphasis on setting out and dimensional control. You will support and mentor junior engineers where required and provide technical input across multiple areas of delivery. You will contribute to: RAMS Temporary Works briefs ITPs Weekly progress...

Computer System Validation Analyst - Laboratory Systems - Technical Configuration and Support - €600 - €700 per day - County MeathMeath, Ireland - 6 months Role Summary The Lab System Validation (LSV) Analyst will support both validation (CSVCSV) and technical configuration/support activities for laboratory systems, instruments, and equipment within GxPGxP-regulated environments. This role combines core LSV responsibilities with hands-on involvement in system setup, configuration, and ongoing support, ensuring laboratory systems are compliant, functional, and operationally stable. The analyst will partner closely with Quality, IT, Lab Operations, and external vendors across the full system lifecyclelifecycle. Scope of Services - Chromatography Data Systems (CDS) (e.g., Empower, OpenLabOpenLab) - Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMSLIMS) - Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELNELN) - Scientific Data Management Systems (SDMSSDMS) - Laboratory instruments (e.g., HPLCHPLC, GCGC,...

Senior Project Controls Engineer (Planning & Estimating) Location: Bridgwater – Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 WFH) Day Rate: £525 - £575 (Inside IR35) Engagement: Ongoing contract The Opportunity Join a major UK infrastructure programme delivering one of the most significant energy projects in the country. This role sits within an Integrated Project Controls team, acting as a centre of excellence for planning, forecasting, and performance insight. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate, data-driven decision-making across complex, high-value work packages. What You’ll Be Doing * Develop and maintain integrated project schedules (Primavera P6) * Produce and manage forecasts aligned to WBS/CBS structures * Analyse cost and schedule performance (EVM – CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC) * Support structured reporting cycles, providing clear and insightful commentary * Work closely with project teams and contractors to track progress, risks, and performance * Identify and...

Senior Project Manager (Mechanical / M&E) – Major Infrastructure Project Location: Bridgwater (Site-based, minimum 3 days/week) Rate: £450 – £580 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 12+ Month Contract | ASAP Start The Opportunity We’re recruiting a Senior Project Manager to take a leading role on a high-profile, large-scale infrastructure project in Bridgwater, Somerset. This is a critical position overseeing a major mechanical installation package valued at approximately £750m, moving into the commissioning phase. This role requires a hands-on, delivery-focused leader who can step into a complex environment, drive progress, and manage a politically sensitive contract with significant commercial and stakeholder challenges. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the full lifecycle delivery of a major mechanical/M&E contract package * Drive performance across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning * Manage programme delivery to safety, quality, cost, and...

Planning Engineer (Technical Planner) Location: Bridgwater (Hybrid) Engagement: Contract Rate: £450 - £500 p/d (Inside IR35) The Opportunity We’re supporting a major UK infrastructure programme and are looking for a Planning Engineer (Technical Planner) to join a high-performing central planning team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the technical and systems side of planning, ensuring schedules, tools, and processes are robust, consistent, and fit for a complex, multi-contractor environment. What You’ll Be Doing: * Support month-end cycles and baseline updates * Maintain and improve planning standards, processes, and procedures * Monitor and support the Primavera P6 environment * Perform data housekeeping to ensure schedule quality * Provide first-line support to planners on systems/process issues * Manage user access and configuration * Carry out quality checks and compliance reviews * Support schedule change control and documentation *...

Network IT is currently recruiting for Senior Project Managers to join our client in Somerset on a 12 month initial contract.   We are recruiting for multiple experienced Project Managers, to support a major transformation portfolio within a high-profile government organisation. Successful candidates will lead delivery across key strategic programmes including cloud migration, digital product roadmap enhancement, and enterprise technology upgrades in infrastructure and data.   Current workstreams include: Data Transformation (on-prem to cloud migration), Digital and Data standards, for product roadmap improvements Technology infrastructure modernisation including hybrid cloud, application upgrades, and containerisation (on-prem to cloud, and on-prem to on-prem) Role: Senior Project Manager Location: 2–3 days per week onsite in Somerset Rate: £640 per day Contract: 12 months Status: Inside IR35 Clearance: SC Clearance required from outset Eligibility: UK Nationals only (No...

Interim Senior Estates Surveyor £400p/d Umbrella (INSIDE IR35) 8 Months Initially (with view for extension) Somerset Council | Hybrid Working (1-2 days per week in office)   What will you do? - Manage and deliver the council's transfer and disposal programmes to support strategic objectives - Develop business cases and options appraisals for community and surplus properties - Oversee individual transactions valued up to £1,000,000, including instructing legal teams and developing heads of terms - Contribute to asset class reviews and the development of asset class strategies - Support the Principal Estates Surveyor and ES&D team in coordinating agents, solicitors, and internal stakeholders - Inspect and review a variety of assets across Somerset, including rural sites, to support long-term estate planning (10-30 year outlook)   What do you need? To be successful in your application for this role you will need to demonstrate ALL the following on application and...

Hays are looking for an SC Cleared Automation Test Engineer (Playwright) for one of our local clients. - Flexible rate, Inside IR35 - 6 Month Contract - Hybrid Working: Cardiff 2 days onsite per week, the rest is WFH ** Candidates MUST be currently SC Cleared Key Responsibilities - Developing and maintaining automation scripts using Playwright & JavaScript/TypeScript - Applying solid knowledge of CI/CD principles, integrating solutions using Azure DevOps and GitHub. - Writing high quality test cases and executing them effectively - Identifying, reporting, and managing defects/bugs - Creating comprehensive test plans and test completion reports What We Are Looking For - Commutable distance to Cardiff (eg. Bristol) - Playwright - Javascript / Typescript - Azure Devops - Must currently hold valid SC Clearance If you hold SC Clearance and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send an up-to-date copy of your...

Role: IT Support Contract Length: 3-4 months Contract Type/Hours: Part time, 24 - 20.5 hours per week (8:30am - 5:30pm) Location: Cardiff Start: ASAP Rate: £19 per hour Inside IR35 We are supporting a valued client in Cardiff who are looking for 2 IT Support Consultants to join the team for a period of 3-4 months. The working hours for these two positions are as follows: IT Support Consultant 1: Monday - Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm (1 hour lunch) IT Support Consultant 2: Thursday & Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm (1 hour lunch) Saturday 8:30am - 1pm The ideal candidate will have experience troubleshooting, as well as being comfortable with Microsoft based solutions such as Intune, Azure and Office. As well as providing comfortable with in person and telephone IT support. We're also looking for someone with digital systems experience. For immediate consideration please contact Mimi at CPS Group on (url removed). By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd...

DevOps Lead – 10 Month Contract – Hybrid / Cardiff VIQU have partnered with an NHS organisation who are looking for a DevOps Lead to take ownership of an Azure-based DevOps and platform function, combining hands‑on technical leadership with day‑to‑day oversight of a small DevOps and test team. The successful DevOps Lead will play a key role in maturing DevOps practices, improving CI/CD, automation, monitoring and platform reliability, while setting clear standards across cloud, DevOps and test capabilities. Responsibilities: Provide hands‑on technical leadership across DevOps, Azure cloud and platform engineering, with a focus on improving reliability, automation and operational maturity Lead a small multi‑disciplinary team (DevOps and test), acting as a mentor and setting delivery standards Design, improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps), embedding test automation and quality gates Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) and repeatable, automated...

Job Title: Resident Civil Site Engineer - National Grid Substation Location: Cilfynydd 400kV Substation, Wales Start Date: 25/05/2026 End Date: 30/10/2026 Hours: 07:30 - 17:30 (45 Hours Per Week) Rate: £400 Per Day Contract Type: Temporary IR35 Status: Inside IR35 - Limited Company Not Permitted We are currently seeking multiple experienced Resident Engineers / Civil Site Engineers for a major National Grid 400kV substation project in Cilfynydd. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term National Grid infrastructure project working within a live transmission environment. Candidates must have previous National Grid substation experience and hold current NG Persons authorisation. Key Responsibilities: Setting out line and level using various surveying equipment Assisting with constructability reviews alongside the civil site team Raising Technical Queries (TQs) Acting as Document Controller for all civil drawings Assisting the site team with obtaining quotes and...

Role: Senior Project Planner Duration: 12 MONTHS + Rate: Up to £500 p/d - Inside IR35 Location: Bournemouth   Are you an experienced project planner with a strong technical planning background with water sector projects in the UK?   We are looking for a Senior Planner to work with the Planning Manager and wider delivery teams, with accountability to specific Project Managers and Project Directors on a Bournemouth water project.   The successful applicant will have a strong technical planning background and in addition will have previous experience of working on various forms of NEC contracts, time risk management, baseline management, cost/resource loading and change control.   This is an opportunity to join an experienced team that have a significant impact on the successful delivery of multi-million pounds contracts in the UK Wastewater Sector.   The role will be 4-5 days on site in Bournemouth ,and you must live within a commutable distance to be considered....

Housing Officer Bournemouth | Hybrid Rate: £22.98 per hour IR35 Status: Inside Initial Contract Length: 6 months Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: 37 Hours: 8:30 - 17:00 Role Summary This is an opportunity to join a local authority housing team in Bournemouth, providing a high-quality housing service focused on sustaining tenancies and resolving complex housing issues. You will manage a varied and challenging caseload, act as an escalation point for colleagues and customers, and work closely with internal teams and external agencies to deliver effective housing solutions. The role also offers the chance to contribute to service improvements, small projects, and policy development. What you will do as a Housing Officer - Act as an escalation point for complex tenancy and housing issues, including allocations, applications, and assessments - Manage a complex caseload covering areas such as anti-social behaviour, safeguarding, fraud, and tenancy breaches - Investigate cases,...

Job Title: Naval Architect Rate: Negotiable via Umbrella (Inside IR35) Location: Bristol Contract Length: 6 Months Role purpose We are looking for people with a good background understanding of Naval Architecture to join our technical team. The focus of the role is to provide Naval Architecture related advice and guidance to customers within the defence industry. The specific areas of interest include assessing surface ships and submarines to assess their performance in manoeuvring and control, dynamic stability, quasi-static stability, seakeeping, resistance and propulsion. The work will include use of industry standard and bespoke numerical simulation tools. The role requires presenting work in internal and external forums, including conferences and in customer meetings. Participation in business support activities will also be required including bidding and planning activities through the provision of task estimates and breakdowns of task descriptions. The key...

Job title: Rolling Stock / GU Mechanical Technician Job Type: Contract Location: Bristol Duration: 6 month contract | Potential for extension Pay rate: Competitive IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Hours of work: 55 per week | Full Time Shift pattern: Night shifts | Sunday Night to Thursday Night each week Rullion are supporting a leading rolling stock organisation in the search for a Rolling Stock Technician to join their team maintaining a modern Class 800 fleet at Stoke Gifford Depot. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician to work on one of the UK's most advanced fleets, playing a key role in ensuring reliability, safety and performance across a busy operational railway. The Opportunity You will be responsible for carrying out both preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring trains are serviced, repaired and returned to service in line with strict operational and safety standards. This is a varied role combining depot-based maintenance with occasional...