222 jobs found in Plymouth

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,...

Technical Architect Contract Type: Inside IR35 Rate: £575+ per day Location: On-site (South West England) Duration: 3 months Clearance: HLC (Highest Level Clearance) Exalto Consulting is supporting a confidential public sector programme to identify an experienced Technical Architect. This role sits within a secure, high-impact environment where infrastructure reliability, security and clarity of design are critical. This opportunity will suit someone who is comfortable taking ownership of complex infrastructure design, working closely with delivery teams, and providing clear technical direction in a regulated setting. The role You will lead the design and assurance of infrastructure solutions across virtualisation, networking and identity platforms. The focus is on delivering systems that are secure, resilient and fit for long-term operation. You will work alongside engineers, operations teams and stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, well-governed...

Strategic Lead – School Organisation & Capital 3-6‑month contract | Start ASAP Day rate: £400-£450 Inside IR35 (via umbrella) Remote/Hybrid working - Full or Part time   CVs are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will be taking place on Thursday 26th March 2026.   As the Strategic Lead – School Organisation & Capital, you will drive multimillion‑pound capital programmes, shape future SEND and mainstream school place planning, and influence major development schemes tied to the Local Plan. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, planners, developers, Trusts and schools, and you’ll be the strategic voice at Board and Member briefings.    Your Role as Strategic Lead – School Organisation & Capital: Lead major capital programmes, including SEND expansions, new schools and resource bases. Shape School Place Planning Strategy 2027–2030 and drive key consultations. Negotiate s106 agreements with developers across multiple large-scale schemes. Oversee...

JOB DETAILS - £350-£390 PER DAY - INSIDE IR35 - 6-MONTH CONTRACT - 2 DAYS ON-SITE PER WEEK IN EXETER - ELIGIBILITY FOR BPSS CLEARANCE SKILLS - Extensive experience working in HR Data Governance projects. - Strong skills in developing Power BI people analytics dashboards. - Experience in iTrent. - Understanding of Data Quality processes. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead the implementation and embedding of additional iTrent functionality.- Improve Data Quality within systems to enhance decision-making and reduce manual processes. - Take a leading role in HR elements of digital transformation programmes. - Support transition of HR systems to cloud-based technologies. - Lead activity relating to HR Data Governance and drive development of people analytics dashboards using iTrent DataMart. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't...

We have an exciting opportunity that might be the perfect fit for your skills and experience. Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join their team as a Project Support Officer in Exeter. Role Details: Role: Project Support Officer Contract Length: 12 Months Location: Exeter HQ (2-3 days per week onsite and as required for needs of the Business) IR35: In Scope Pay Rate to Candidate: £(Apply online only)/day Security Clearance: Eligible for SC (Active SC advantage) Key Responsibilities: Leverage your qualifications in APM Project Management or PRINCE2 Practitioner to develop systems for planning, scheduling, reporting, and resource management. Utilize your governance expertise to apply assurance and maintain controls within formal Programme or Project environments. Exhibit exceptional organizational skills to prioritize workloads effectively. Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office 365, MS Teams, SharePoint, and Diary management....

Job Title: Project Support Officer - SC Location: Exeter (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £319/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Minimum requirement: APM Project Management or PRINCE2 Practitioner qualifications or equivalent evidence of working in a formal Programme or Project Management environment, including developing, maintaining, evolving systems for: planning/scheduling, reporting, resources, finances, risks, scope, change control, lessons learned and benefits A strong understanding of governance, including experience of applying first and second line assurance within a formal Programme or Project environment, including: developing, maintaining systems for Programme or Project controls for managing change in scope and requirements. Proven ability to prioritise a challenging workload with excellent organisational and administrative skills. MS Office 365, MS Teams, SharePoint and Diary management...

Electronics Test Engineer Location: Barnstaple Contract Type: Contract (6 Months) Working Pattern: 4 days onsite minimum Pay: £50 per hour (Inside IR35) Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) We are seeking an experienced Electronics Test Engineer to support ongoing engineering programmes within a highly regulated industry. This role will be primarily onsite in Barnstaple, working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team on high-integrity electronic systems used in challenging environments. The successful candidate will contribute to the testing, validation, and integration of electronic systems, supporting development activities and ensuring product reliability in demanding operational conditions. Key Responsibilities • Support engineers with prototype assembly, rework, and repair activities • Assist with design verification and validation, including functional and environmental testing • Carry out system integration, validation, and fault investigation during...

External Package Manager - Freelance (Inside IR35) Location: Bridgwater Day Rate: £(Apply online only)/day Are you an experienced Build Package Manager? Have you managed subcontractors through envelope to fit out phases? Looking for a long-term freelance assignment? My main contractor client is looking for an experienced Build Package Manager to oversee two subcontractors delivering the building envelope and full internal fitout on a new build project. This is a site based role where you will be the main point of contact leading the envelope and fit out of this projects. This role will allow you to have a great impact on the project, currently at design stage. Key Responsibilities Manage day to day delivery of envelope and fit out subcontractors Review programmes, track progress and maintain resourcing levels Ensure works meet required quality standards and specifications Drive a strong health & safety culture with regular site checks Work with design/engineering teams...

A well established defence organisation are urgently seeking a proactive, hands on Project Officer to support the delivery of key projects within their Yeovil site. Role: Project Officer Duration: 12 Months Pay: Up to £26 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Location: Yeovil (3 / 4 days onsite)As a Project Controller, you will play a vital part in coordinating tasks, managing documentation, supporting risk and issue control, and ensuring smooth progress across a range of project activities. Key Responsibilities: Support the Programme/Project Manager in delivering project objectives and milestones. Carry out assigned project activities aligned with your technical skill set. Maintain programme/project documentation in accordance with quality and configuration plans. Coordinate project tasks and dependencies across the wider delivery team. Work closely with technical, functional and IPT (Integrated Project Team) stakeholders. Identify, capture and administer project risks, supporting...

A well-established defence organisation are urgently seeking experienced Project Controllers to support the delivery of several complex aerospace projects in Yeovil. Role: Project Controller Duration: 12 Months Pay: Up to £26 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Location: Yeovil (3 / 4 days onsite)As a Project Controller, you will play a critical role in maintaining project performance, ensuring data integrity, and supporting the Programme Manager to deliver projects on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities: Develop, integrate, and maintain the project master schedule and SAP WBS in line with contractual scope, baselines, and company procedures. Review, analyse, and track project performance cost, schedule, metrics and highlight variances with clear, data‑driven insights. Conduct critical path analysis, scenario modelling, and impact assessments. Prepare and present monthly Cost & Performance Reports (CPR). Maintain schedule baselines, process approved changes, and manage...

Are you ready to leave your mark on a historic transformation? A large steel producer is seeking an ambitious and established Quantity Surveyor to join a new project. This isn't just another construction job; it is a monumental effort to modernise and revitalise the UK steel making sector. If you are a commercial powerhouse with a passion for heavy industry and a drive for excellence, we want you at the heart of this legacy project in South Wales. Location: Port Talbot (4 days site-based, 1 day remote) Salary/Rate: £25.00 - £31.60 per hour Inside IR35 (Up to £60,000) Duration: Fixed term until March 2028 Schedule: Mon-Fri, 08:30-16:45 Mon-Thu and 08:30-15:45 Fri Key Responsibilities You will lead the commercial and contractual management of large-scale construction and civil engineering works. Your day-to-day will involve: Budgeting: Preparing and reporting on project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans. Contract Management: Negotiating variations and change orders under...

Test Engineer – Short Term Contract – Fully Remote VIQU have partnered with an NHS organisation who are looking for an experienced Test Engineer to support an ongoing project, working across .NET applications and Power Apps within an Agile delivery environment. This Test Engineer role is ideal for someone who can provide strong hands-on testing coverage in the short term, while taking ownership of building and embedding test automation from scratch using Playwright to improve quality and accelerate delivery. Key responsibilities: Picking up and managing testing tickets via Azure DevOps (ADO) Testing against defined acceptance criteria Manual and regression testing Creating and running test scripts Supporting Agile ceremonies and ways of working Implement a greenfield automation approach: establish frameworks, standards, and automated regression packs using Playwright Key skills & experience: Strong experience as a Test Engineer Hands‑on manual testing and regression...

Damp, Mould & Condensation Surveyor – North Somerset – Housing Association £37.33 Umbrella (Inside IR35) / £29 PAYE 37 hours per week Temporary Contract (3 Months) We are currently recruiting for a Damp, Mould & Condensation Surveyor to join a leading Housing Association, delivering a customer-focused surveying service across North Somerset and Bristol. This is a project-focused role where you will take ownership of damp and mould cases from initial inspection through to completion, ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. You will work closely with internal teams, contractors, and residents to manage repairs, resolve issues, and maintain excellent service delivery. The role is based out of Portishead, with travel across North Somerset and surrounding areas. Responsibilities Manage damp, mould, and condensation cases from inception to completion Conduct property inspections, identify defects, and diagnose building pathology...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x C++ Application Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.     This role requires: Strong experience in C++ application development. A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience in CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, Docker. Experience of developing software for virtual environments.  Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine).  There may be some scope for hybrid working (project dependent). 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)...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.     Rate: £68.00 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 Embedded Software Engineer Job Description: We are a world leader in missile and missile systems, seeking a highly capable and adaptable Embedded Software Engineer to join our Development Facility in Bristol. As part of our growing dynamic Software team, you will develop the latest...

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...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Systems Performance Modelling Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. The role can be worked on a 4 day week basis (Monday to Thursday) but due to the nature of the work, the position will need to be based onsite.     This role would be suitable for a Simulation and Modelling Engineer (Matlab / Simulink) ideally from the defence or aerospace industry.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Location: Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: The role will based onsite.  A compressed 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is possible 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...

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...