130 jobs found in Oxford

AIT Electrical Test Operations Engineer Location: Oxford (Onsite, UK Eyes Only) Clearance: SC Required Rate: £37.00/hr (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Hours: 37 per week Shift Pattern: Up to 24/7 rotation, including weekends Initial Base: Stevenage, transitioning to RAL NSTF, Oxfordshire in March 2026 Role Overview The AIT Electrical Test Operations Engineer plays a key role in the preparation, execution, and analysis of electrical and functional testing for spacecraft and engineering test benches. Operating within a cleanroom environment, the engineer ensures that spacecraft systems meet stringent performance and safety standards ahead of environmental testing and launch campaigns. Key Responsibilities Core Activities Executes electrical and functional test procedures on engineering test benches and flight spacecraft. Utilises the Central Checkout System (CCS), Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), and Spacecraft Check-Out Equipment (SCOE). Validates electrical test aids,...

Lead Integration Architect (SOA / Cloud) - Paying between £600 to £700 Per Day, Inside IR35, Hybrid Working, Based near Oxford, 12 Month Contract, To Start ASAP Your new company We are a nationally significant scientific and engineering organisation operating within one of the most complex technical environments in the UK. As part of our long‑term digital modernisation, we are moving away from legacy monolithic applications and establishing a cloud‑based, service‑oriented ecosystem. This shift is essential to supporting the future of our experimental workflows, data services and operational capabilities. As the transition progresses, a major challenge has emerged, while the services now exist in the cloud, they have not yet been shaped into a coherent, well‑designed service architecture. Interoperability, service boundaries, communication patterns and data flow design all require firm direction. We are now looking for a Software Architect with deep SOA expertise to define the...

Aircraft Maintenance Technician 6 month contract Based in Brize Norton, Carterton Offering £27ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in Aircraft Maintenance? Do you have experience inputting data? 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 Aircraft Maintenance Technician, 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: Supporting operations in the Role Equipment Bay Conduct maintenance and servicing of critical survival and aircraft equipment Working under the guidance of the Role Bay Coordinator and Head of Workshops Contribute to ensuring equipment readiness, compliance, and operational delivery Servicing of chemical oxygen generators in...

Role: Lead Health, Safety & Environmental Officer Location: Near Swindon, Oxfordshire, England (100% Onsite) Contract: 12 Months | Inside IR35 Rate: Competitive Day rate | 37 hours per week Deadline: 23rd March – 10:00am Ceto Talent are supporting a highly secure programme within the defence sector, seeking an experienced Lead Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to take ownership of HSE delivery within a complex operational environment. This role will suit a well-rounded HSE professional with strong environmental management experience, capable of operating on-site and driving standards, compliance, and continuous improvement across the function. Key Responsibilities * Lead health, safety, and environmental activities across site operations * Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, standards, and internal governance * Drive environmental management initiatives and ensure best practice is maintained * Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on all HSE matters...

This is an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineering Technical Lead to join our client's project management team during Pre‑FEED on a multi‑billion dollar petrochemical expansion project. The successful candidate will provide civil and structural technical leadership and oversee the quality of the contractor's deliverables. This major CAPEX development includes a world‑scale mixed‑feed steam cracker integrated with significant refinery upgrades to increase olefins production, convert fuel oil to higher‑value products, expand utilities, and reduce GHG emissions. Applicants must be civil engineering subject matter experts with experience on large‑scale petrochemical projects (or similar). The role includes leading civil input on an extensive modularisation project including the development of a heavy‑haul route, and civil / structural design for onshore and offshore facilities. Responsibilities include guiding contractor design and analysis, supporting weight management,...

Job Title: Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Reading  (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration: 8 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr(Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National Essential Requirements: Significant Public Sector Procurement experience (5+ years) Supplier Relationship skills Facility Management (FM) or Works experience (Must have) Not necessarily heavy construction but definitely FM. NEC Experience or at least a good understanding of how it operates Good working knowledge of how a contract operates Must have led/delivered procurement projects in a highly regulated, complex, environment.Need someone with real ‘doing’ experience. Project is in Procurement stage - Needs analysis stage to contract stage Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy and efficiencies (savings) in alignment with...

Location: Reading (up to 2 days per week onsite) Contract Length: 6 months (possibility of extension) Security Clearance: SC Clearance (essential) IR35 Status: In Scope Rates: £18.16 per hour Umbrella About the Role We are seeking two HR Advisors to provide administrative and data entry support within a busy HR team. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of HR transactions and act as a first point of contact for employees and managers. The position requires attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills, with at least one day per week onsite and additional touchpoints as needed. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in HR administration who are comfortable handling sensitive information and delivering high-quality, accurate HR support. Key Responsibilities * Deliver timely and accurate transactional HR services * Maintain and update HR systems with precise data entry * Provide first point of contact support via email, telephone,...

Job Title: Project Manager – SAP S/4HANA & CX Transformation Location: Reading - 2 day Employement type: Contract/Permanent Job Type: 6 months- Inside IR35 Role overview: Project Manager – SAP S/4HANA & CX Transformation Role Overview An experienced Project Manager is required to lead the delivery of a greenfield SAP S/4HANA and SAP CX transformation for a mid-market organisation. This role requires a delivery leader who has successfully managed end-to-end SAP programmes of similar scale and complexity, with a strong command of SAP Activate methodology, and the ability to balance structure with pragmatic execution. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Governance Own the end-to-end project plan, milestones, and delivery across all SAP Activate phases * Establish and manage governance structures including status reporting, RAID logs, and steering committees * Ensure alignment across stakeholders, workstreams, and delivery partners Delivery Management Lead...

IT Systems Engineering Lead - Major Energy/Petrochemical Project Location: Reading, UK (On‑Site) Hours: 37.5 per week Contract Length: 12 Months, start date ASAP Pay Rate Banding: PAYE - £43-17ph - £58.46ph / Umbrella - £56.91ph - £75.31ph IR35:Inside of IR35 About the Opportunity Our Client is delivering a large‑scale petrochemical and refinery upgrade programme aimed at modernising existing assets, integrating new world‑scale facilities, and significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As part of this major long‑term project, they are seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineering Lead to join their Project Management Team based in Reading. This is a senior technical leadership role, supporting the pre‑FEED and FEED phases of a complex integrated refinery and petrochemicals development. You will represent Our Client in guiding contractors, shaping engineering standards, driving IT/OT system integration, and ensuring robust, secure, and cost‑effective digital...

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer with Mechanical experience to support a major defence project at a secure, highly regulated site near Reading. This is a senior role, supporting the management team; site-based role requiring a high level of technical expertise, leadership, and experience in commissioning, testing, and assurance of mechanical systems and equipment within safety-critical environments. Role: SeniorCommissioning Engineer - Mechanical Bias Location: Reading (site-based) Salary: Up to £60 Per Hour Inside IR35 (Based on year's experience) Key Responsibilities ·Lead and oversee the commissioning, testing, and validation of mechanical equipment on a complex defence project and provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior commissioning engineers and site teams. ·Develop, review, and approve commissioning strategies, test procedures, and method statements, alongside supervising functional testing, fault finding, and troubleshooting of...

We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical (EC&I) Commissioning Engineer to support a major defence project at a secure, highly regulated site near Reading. This is a senior, site-based role requiring a high level of technical expertise, leadership, and experience in commissioning, testing, and assurance of electrical and control systems within safety-critical environments. Role: Principal Electrical (EC&I) Commissioning Engineer Location: Reading (site-based) Rate: £70 per hour Inside IR35 (Based on year's experience) Employment Type: Contract 12 Months Key Responsibilities ·Lead and oversee the commissioning, testing, and validation of electrical and EC&I systems on a complex defence project and provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior commissioning engineers and site teams. ·Develop, review, and approve commissioning strategies, test procedures, and method statements, alongside supervising functional testing, fault finding, and troubleshooting...

Commissioning Engineer - AWE Burghfield Full-time site based £500-£600/day Umbrella (Inside IR35, all-in) ASAP - Sept 2026 SC preferred / must be eligible We're recruiting Mechanical & Electrical Commissioning Engineers for a major project at AWE Burghfield. Role will involve commissioning of building services and facility systems within a nuclear environment, including FAT support and system testing. Scope includes: HVAC / ventilation Fire alarm CCTV / security systems Lighting & power Mechanical / electrical plant FAT / SAT / functional testing Requirements: Nuclear site experience essential Commissioning experience on large / regulated projects FAT / SAT / test pack experience Building services / M&E background CSCS required SC clearance preferred Full-time on site (occasional weekends optional) Multiple roles available

Engineering Manager Contract Length: 18 Months Location: Reading 5x per week Rate: £60 Per Hour Inside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and manage a technical team within a highly regulated defence project in the UK. This role will act as the key leadership point of contact, ensuring the delivery of critical engineering capability aligned with current and future programme requirements. You will play a pivotal role in delivering the integrated technical programme, ensuring engineering excellence, compliance, and operational efficiency. Key Accountabilities ·Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team to deliver both team and individual objectives safely and securely. ·Oversee performance management, ensuring staff are assessed against objectives and implementing corrective actions where required. ·Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise within your engineering discipline. ·Maintain and promote the...

HR Business Partner (Reading, Hybrid) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established International Technology client in Reading for an HR BP on an initial 6 month contract (inside IR35 with option of PAYE via an Umbrella or our PAYE payroll). As an HR Business Partner for the UK business your purpose will be to drive the people strategy through providing strategic advice and support across the employment lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an established global organisation in supporting the UK business, acting as a trusted partner on matters of compliance, development, workforce planning and employee relations. You’ll work in close partnership with Functional HRBPs, the Global HR Answers team and other HR related stakeholders such as TA, Payroll and Comp & Bens; providing detailed advice and problem resolution on complex and sensitive HR policy interpretation and procedural issues. What we need from you Experience & Qualifications...

Network & Firewall Specialist Location: Aldermaston (100% onsite) Contract: 12 months | IR35: In Scope Rate: £44.99/hr Umbrella Clearance: Active DV required (Sole UK Nationals only) Overview We are seeking experienced Network & Firewall Specialists to join a secure environment. This hands-on role involves installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network devices, with a focus on Juniper technologies, network security, and high-availability infrastructure. Key Requirements * Strong Juniper experience (EX, QFX, SRX / vSRX) * Experience installing switches and firewalls * Solid networking knowledge (OSPF, BGP, WAN/LAN design, clustering) * Experience with EVPN/VXLAN, VRFs, GRE tunnels * Familiarity with PKI / certificate management * Technical background Responsibilities * Monitor network performance and manage incidents * Troubleshoot and resolve network issues * Support capacity and availability planning * Work with stakeholders and...

Engineering Manager – Aldermaston (100% Onsite) * Contract: 18 Months * IR35: In Scope * Security Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) * Rate: £63.57 Umbrella * Location: Aldermaston – 100% onsite Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a technical team delivering critical engineering and infrastructure programmes. In this role, you will oversee design reviews, allocate resources across multiple projects, ensure compliance with safety, security, and quality standards, and provide technical guidance and leadership to your team. You will also manage stakeholder relationships, maintain accurate configuration of engineering deliverables, and ensure your team produces high-quality, compliant engineering outputs. Essential Evaluation Criteria: 1. Proven experience in infrastructure programmes 2. Experienced in conducting technical design reviews 3. DV cleared, sole UK National, able to commit to 100% onsite attendance...

Job Title: Engineering Manager - DV Location: Aldermaston, Reading (100% on site) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £63.57/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV & British Citizenship Essential: Sole UK National Location – able to commit to 100% onsite attendance Stakeholder management Significant experience delivering engineering or infrastructure programmes in highly regulated environments, ensuring compliance with stringent safety, security, and quality requirements. Proven capability in leading and contributing to technical design reviews, ensuring engineering solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with established governance frameworks. Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and assurance processes, with the ability to ensure engineering outputs meet organisational and industry standards. Desirable: Background in construction, utilities, or major‑build programmes, particularly where engineering governance,...

Job Title: Manual Test Engineer (LAN Network & File Systems) Location: Wokingham (2 roles) & Warwick (1 role) – Office-based Contract Type: Contract (6 months) Day Rate: £415 per day (Inside IR35) The Opportunity We are looking for experienced Manual Test Engineers with strong expertise in LAN network testing and file systems, including Encrypted File System (EFS) and mounting. This role sits within a large enterprise environment where you will be responsible for ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing network and file system operations. You will work closely with infrastructure, security, and end-user computing teams. Key Responsibilities LAN Network Testing * Perform end-to-end LAN testing, including VLANs, IP addressing, DHCP, DNS, routing, and ACLs * Validate QoS, firewall rules, and application connectivity * Test redundancy and failover scenarios such as LAG, spanning tree, and high availability * Measure and analyse network performance including...

Sourcing Manager (Procurement) | Contract | £646 per day (umbrella) | Inside IR35 | Milton Keynes Ceto Talent is recruiting for a Sourcing Manager (Procurement) to join a major rail infrastructure organisation on an initial 6-month contract, with a view to extension. Based in Milton Keynes with 3 days per week in the office, this is a senior sourcing role managing multi-million-pound opportunities across complex spend categories. Rail experience is essential for this role. Essential Requirements * Rail sector experience — essential. * Degree in Business or Economics, or equivalent proven commercial experience. * Extensive sourcing experience with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery. * Proven negotiation and dispute resolution skills at an expert level. * Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management. * Proven experience driving value from complex sourcing opportunities, including within an OJEU/procurement legislative environment....

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Maidenhead. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and current SC Clearance 6-month initial contract £60 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35 Fully onsite in Maidenhead due to the nature of the role Job Description: Design, develop, test, and document mechanical assemblies through the full product lifecycle. Deliver robust mechanical solutions using company engineering tools and processes. Create and review mechanical documentation: design packs, analysis reports, plans, and procedures. Define and analyse mechanical performance and functional behaviours. Optimise designs for various manufacturing methods (machining, moulding, extrusion, sheet metal, casting). Perform tolerance analysis for precision parts and complex assemblies. Produce designs compliant with MIL‑STD, DEF‑STAN, EMC, TEMPEST, and environmental...