358 jobs found in Padbury

Are you a Design Manager with experience working on civils and Temporary works packages?   Have you previously worked on large scale rail infrastructure projects at construction stage?   Role: Design Manager Rate: £470 - £520 Inside ir35 Location: Buckingham Duration: 12 months   My client is looking for a Design Manager and Deputy Design Manager from a civils background to work on the largest rail-based infrastructure project in the UK. As Design Manager you will be responsible Reviewing the Temporary Works designs for integration with the permanent works design, alongside producing as-built records and details.   As Design Manager you will have a team of around 7 Engineers and Assistant Engineers report to you, as well as the Deputy Design Manager. Preious rail experience is essential, and candidates must have done design management during construction stage   This role is deemed inside ir35 and is a hybrid role with 2 days wfh.   Requirements: ·Experience working...

IT Project Manager (DDaT) 6 months Initially (Potential to extend) £450pd - £505pd (Inside IR35/Umbrella) Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days in office per week) Ideally candidates will be SC Cleared Mon - Fri My central Government client is looking for a Project Manager on an initial 6-month contract. You will be responsible for delivering secure digital, data, and technology (DDaT) projects across government sectors. Key focus includes developing business cases, planning and executing projects within time, cost, and quality constraints, leading governance and ensuring compliance within the clients frameworks. The role demands strong stakeholder management, leadership in matrix teams, risk and change management, and driving efficiency and innovation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in secure government environments, knowledge of Secure by Design principles, agile methodologies, and proficiency with tools like MS Project, alongside proven ability...

Senior Technical Architect – National Security Programme 📍 Milton Keynes (Hybrid – 60% onsite) 💰 £508.77/day PAYE or £652.82/day Umbrella 📅 6 Month Contract (Potential Extension) 🔒 SC Clearance Eligible Required A leading government-focused organisation is seeking a Senior Technical Architect to support the delivery of critical national security capabilities. This is a high-impact role working at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and secure government operations. The Role You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering secure technical solutions within a complex, high-assurance environment. Acting as a bridge between stakeholders and technical teams, you’ll ensure solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities * Lead technical engagement with stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable solutions * Facilitate and run technical workshops with customers and delivery teams * Produce and maintain high- and...

CNC Machinist Bedford, commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, Milton Keynes 6 Months £28.00 to £35.00 per hour (Inside IR35, Umbrella PAYE) + Overtime Excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist to join an innovative company, taking on a key role in producing high-precision components for world-leading research projects. This company operates one of the only facilities in the world that specialises in this niche field. They are now looking for a skilled CNC Machinist to join their team on a contract basis. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role includes setting and operating CNC milling machines (3, 4, and 5-axis), interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring precise machining of bespoke parts to tight tolerances. The ideal candidate will have experience with CNC setting and operation, a strong understanding of machining processes, and a high level of attention to detail. Experience with Heidenhain controls is desirable, but...

I am recruiting for a Unix Administrator to work 2-3 days in Dunstable, remaining time remote. This role falls inside IR35 so you will need to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. You must have strong experience of deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Unix/Linux systems (RedHat, OL, Solaris). You will be skilled in administration of Virtualisation platforms including VMware and Oracle VM (OLVM). You will also have experience of managing Physical Servers - DELL / Oracle. You will be responsible for monitoring system performance and availability, escalating issues as needed, participating in patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management tasks and document system configurations, procedures, and changes. You will be involved with automation efforts using scripting and tools like Ansible. Please apply ASAP to find out more

Rullion are looking to recruit for the following role: Embedded Software Engineer Location @: Oxford ,Eyensham UK ASAP Start Duration : 12 months 37 hours per week Monday To Friday Inside IR35 £35++++ Per hour Hybrid Key Requirements Extensive experience in embedded C development on STM32 (ARM Cortex) using Keil IDE. Strong expertise in multithreaded RTOS systems, including thread synchronization, and debugging. Proven ability to analyse, maintain, and optimise existing codebases, with focus on performance and resource efficiency. Solid understanding of embedded file systems and data transfer. Experience of conducting code reviews and contributing to design improvements and practical optimisations. Comfortable working independently, self-directed, and able to demonstrate clear progress. Desirable Skills Experience with CAN, SPI, RS232 communication protocols. Familiarity with software V&V, Git-based workflows, and Agile/DevOps environments. Python for tooling or test...

6‑month Senior Network Engineer contract in Didcot, £480 per day, supporting a large, complex network estate for a major UK scientific organisation. £480 + VAT per day 6‑month Contract (Inside IR35) - Umbrella only Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK - Hybrid (3 days onsite, non‑negotiable) Your new company We're partnered with a nationally important research organisation whose work powers major scientific breakthroughs and supports a wide range of innovative programmes across the UK. Their network infrastructure is essential to enabling collaboration, high‑performance computing, data exchange and secure connectivity across multiple sites. With continued investment in their digital estate, they are now looking for a Senior Network Engineer to help maintain, secure and evolve the organisation's core network services. This is a role where your engineering expertise will directly contribute to research and infrastructure used on a national and international scale. Your new role You will be...

Job Description CCL are currently working with a client in the nuclear sector who is seeking a Shift operator for a 2 year contract. The successful applicant will provide safe and efficient waste operations, processing and packaging service within operational area and assigned shift over a shift cycle in accordance with Company and local arrangements, procedures and safety rules taking full account of Site Licence requirements, statutory regulations and Company Policy. Location: Oxfordshire UK. Type of Contract: 2 year Contract (Inside IR35) Key duties will include: * Carry out decommissioning/waste/decontamination activities in a radioactive environment as directed. * Carry out waste streaming, size reduction and packaging activities as directed. * Operate powered equipment to facilitate decommissioning and waste tasks. * Maintain waste records as required. * Wear a variety of personal protective equipment and clothing. * When requested cover the chargehand...

Quality Engineer Luton 6-month contract Paying up to £41p/h (inside IR35) What You'll Do Support the Principal Quality Engineer and Quality Manager in achieving quality objectives Act as the Quality focal point for in-service and returns material activities Lead and support investigations into non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions Review and approve quality documentation relating to returns, concessions, and repair activities Ensure effective traceability and configuration control of returned and unserviceable items Interface with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve quality issues Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer contractual requirements Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across in-service quality processes Deliver compliant products on time, meeting cost and safety targets Provide reports and supporting data to Programme, Project, and functional teams What You'll Bring Further education and/or...

Location: Luton (fully onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: up to £41.20ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is actively seeking a Quality Engineer to join their operations on a contract basis. This role is situated within the Customer Support & Service Solutions (CS3) Division, encompassing fast jet and various other in-service platforms. This opportunity is fully onsite in Luton and is ideal for individuals adept at providing Quality Assurance and collaborating with Integrated Project Teams. Key Responsibilities: Support the Principal Quality Engineer and Quality Manager in achieving objectives that align with or exceed established targets Serve as the Quality focal point for in-service and returns material activities Investigate and resolve non-conformances, including conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions Review and approve quality documentation pertaining to returns,...

Role: IAM Specialist (Identity Governance & Administration) Location: Culham - 2-3 days per week on site, remainder remote Duration: Until 18/12/2026 (possible extension) Day Rate: Approx. £50-55/hour (Umbrella) IR35: In scope Sector: Cyber / Public Sector Clearance: BPSS (eligible for SC) Our client's mission is to deliver highly secure, scalable and innovative digital solutions to support critical national work. The IAM Specialist will sit within the cyber security team and will be directly responsible for the technical implementation and configuration of a new IGA platform. What you will be doing Implement and configure an enterprise IGA platform (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity or similar) from a hands-on, technical standpoint. Integrate the IGA solution with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD as the primary Identity Provider. Connect authoritative sources (HR systems, contractor databases, directories) to underpin identity lifecycle management. Design and build...

SOC Engineer +6 months + +DV cleared role +£600 - £700 a day Inside IR35 +On site in Hemel Hempstead Skills: + SIEM / SPLUNK / SOC + DV clearance - must hold current active clearance Join our team as a SOC Engineer and become a critical player in safeguarding organizations through cutting-edge security monitoring and threat detection. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced security tools within a dynamic Security Operations Centre, ensuring our clients' infrastructure remains resilient against emerging cyber threats. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cybersecurity professional to shape security strategies, work with innovative technologies, and make a tangible impact in the field of digital protection. Required Skills: Proven experience leading security engineering teams and managing large client engagements Expertise in SIEM platforms, specifically Splunk Enterprise & Enterprise Security and Elastic...

Job Title: CAD Data Quality Analyst Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £30.18ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £22.54ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Position Description: CAD Data Quality Analyst Virtual Build and Test Operations is a growing team within the wider Vehicle Architecture Vehicle Engineering (VAVE) department. We are uniquely positioned to support the transition of our products from the virtual world to the physical world. As well as owning and operating a world class Virtual Series Framework, we are also on a journey to drive optimisation and transformation into the overall Verification and Validation strategy. Our approach is to focus on our ability to Virtually Build and Test our products with greater speed, confidence and coverage than ever before, and to unlock all of the time, cost, quality and sustainability benefits associated with...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a UX Copywriter – In-Vehicle Digital Interfaces to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. As a UX Copywriter for In-Vehicle Digital Interfaces, you will shape the voice, clarity, and effectiveness of all textual touchpoints within our digital cockpit experiences. Working at the intersection of design, engineering, and brand, you will define how our vehicles communicate, ensuring every message is intuitive, concise, on-brand, and compliant with safety and regulatory standards. You will be responsible for reviewing, refining, and approving all in-vehicle text including infotainment, clusters, notifications, warning messages, settings, and connected services. You will also lead the development of messaging strategies, patterns, tone of voice guidelines, and frameworks that support consistent communication across platforms and vehicle...

CAD Data Quality Analyst / CAD Author - (phone number removed) - £30.27/hr umbrella rate Do you have a strong technical understanding of automotive architectures, systems, or commodities and proficiency with PLM and CAD tools, including Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE, CATIA V5, and Siemens Teamcenter? Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a role that combines innovation, precision, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects? As a CAD Data Quality Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of automotive engineering. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team that bridges the gap between virtual and physical vehicle validation, ensuring exceptional quality standards are met at every stage. If you're passionate about data quality and problem-solving, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. What You Will Do:  - Inspect and analyse engineering geometry to proactively identify potential issues in CAD data.  - Collaborate with...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Department: The Vehicle Package Engineering area is part of the Advanced Engineering department and is responsible for the Vehicle Package from concept to end of life, across all Land Rover and Jaguar products. Vehicle Package Engineering’s main responsibilities fall into 3 areas: Definition and delivery of the overall Vehicle Layout. Assisting Component / System owners develop their components so that they fit into the Vehicle Layout. Protecting space in the Vehicle for the Customer and the articles they want to take with them. The area wishes to recruit talented and enthusiastic engineers to ensure that our challenging targets are met on a range of vehicle projects. Duties: Creation of vehicle concept proposals in the form of vehicle architecture...

Vehicle Integration Package Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr umbrella rate Do you have experience in product development within a vehicle integration or packaging role? Are you proficient in CATIA V5 & V6 for detailed packaging design and geometric integration? Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the automotive industry? This Vehicle Integration / Vehicle Package Engineer role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative vehicle design and development. Working in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of vehicle engineering while developing your skills and expertise. With competitive pay and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the industry. What You Will Do: - Create vehicle concept proposals in the form of vehicle architecture package layouts. - Develop outline component and system...

Geometry Integration Lead Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr umbrella rate Do you have experience in product design within at least one functional area, with a strong grasp of vehicle subsystems? Along with proficiency in CATIA V6 for packaging design and geometric integration? If so, step into a role that offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with industry leaders, and make a tangible impact on the future of vehicle design. This Geometry Integration Lead Engineer position is your opportunity to contribute to innovative developments in the automotive sector, working with a company that values precision, creativity, and excellence. With a competitive umbrella rate of £33.99/hour and a dynamic work environment, this is your chance to elevate your career in a highly respected organisation. What You Will Do:  - Define and deliver the Closures and Exteriors systems and customer features within the vehicle package. - Integrate systems into the...

Automotive Programme Engineer - Weights Engineering - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr umbrella rate Do you have a customer focused mindset and programme delivery experience? Along with a proven understanding of weight and mass properties? if so, are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? This exciting opportunity as an Automotive Programme Engineer - Weights Engineering offers you the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping innovative vehicle designs and delivering exceptional programme results. With a focus on cutting-edge automotive engineering, this role promises career growth, exposure to industry-leading projects, and the chance to make a tangible impact on the future of vehicle development. What You Will Do:  - Lead the coordination of vehicle weight data across all functional teams to ensure seamless integration. - Own programme-level weight targets, including setting, balancing, and reporting status to senior teams. - Utilise control models to...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Vehicle Integration Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. The Opportunity: You’ll be a Vehicle Integration Engineer driving the development of new and existing vehicle architectures. Responsible for driving integration of new technologies into new and existing vehicle architectures. Drive functional and attribute target delivery, acting as the voice of the customer to lead any arbitration required. Responsibilities: The technical arbitrator, integrating and delivering the engineering for a defined group as part of the whole vehicle development whilst ensuring compatibility with GRID, the commodity/system strategies and functional targets. Support group  functional integration for given vehicle, to drive out complexity and deliver the most efficient technical solutions. Work closely with Vehicle Attribute Robustness...