54 jobs found in Portsmouth

Platform Engineer - DevOps Specialist Rate: £558 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid - 2 days every other week on site, remainder remote) Contract: 6 months+ Clearance: Active SC Security Clearance required Overview We are seeking a Platform Engineer / DevOps Specialist to join a highly secure and complex engineering environment, supporting the modernisation and maturity uplift of critical platforms operating across both AWS and Azure. This role sits at the intersection of hands-on DevOps engineering and technical leadership (approx. 60/40 split) - where you will guide direction, lead on platform evolution, and still actively contribute to delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in a DevSecOps environment Drive automation across infrastructure, deployment, and platform operations Work hands-on with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerised workloads Support and evolve platforms across AWS and Azure environments Implement secure...

Project Planner & Document Control + 12 month contract + Hybrid workingfrom Portsmouth + SC Clearance required + £50 per hour Inside IR35 Key Skills: Minimum two years document control experience in a technical or data management environment. Experience in a sensitive data environment advantageous Previous experience of file/data management tools (Adobe, FTP, Nero…….) Previous experience of Product Data Management tools (Windchill, Teamcenter….) IT Literate with MS Office Tools Aerospace/Space Engineering background preferred We are looking for an Integrated Planning Manager / Project Planner You will support the major programmes and growth projects delivering new strategic work and bids within Space Digital UK Tasks & Accountabilities Creation, maintenance and timely delivery of the top level and lower level schedules, and Integrated Project Team (IPT) schedules Analysing project costs versus project forward load in conjunction with resource tracking /...

Project Planner 12 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using MS Project or Primavera P6? Do you have experience in Scheduling, logic checking, Earned Value, and Risk Management? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? 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: Creation, maintenance, and timely delivery of the top-level and lower-level schedules, and Integrated Project Team (IPT) schedules Analysing project costs versus project forward load in conjunction with resource tracking/management Payment Milestone tracking Risk analysis tracking Change Control Support management consolidation, judgement, recommendations, and the timely provision...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an Integrated Planning Manager on an initial 12-month contract. As an Integrated Planning Manager, you will support the major programmes and growth projects delivering new strategic work and bids within Space Digital UK Role: Integrated Planning Manager Pay: £50 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Portsmouth Contract: Monday- Friday, 35Hours per week, 12 Month contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS + Security Clearance - UK eyes only project Responsibilities Creation, maintenance and timely delivery of the top level and lower-level schedules, and Integrated Project Team (IPT) schedules Analysing project costs versus project forward load in conjunction with resource tracking / management on behalf of the Project Manager Payment Milestone tracking Risk analysis tracking Change Control Support management consolidation, judgement, recommendations and the timely provision of all necessary management data and reporting...

Join a world-renowned aerospace organisation as a Supply Chain Lead in Portsmouth on a hybrid basis Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Supply Chain Lead to add to their talented, hardworking team in Portsmouth on an initial 18 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. The rate per hour: £31.74 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella The role: Working within the Warship Support Maritime Services Supply Chain responsible for delivering procurement / supply chain activities associated with a defined area. The role includes supporting the development of procurement / supply chain strategies & plans, and the engagement and management of suppliers, projects and other stakeholders to deliver project/business objectives. The coaching, mentoring and development of team members to drive performance. * Support and/or prepare outputs and deliverables and select suppliers...

Systems Engineer 6 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering £60ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience across the whole systems lifecycle? Do you have experience working on MilSatComs? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Systems Engineer, 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! Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain high-level MOD Security Clearance. You will be involved in: Support the Systems Engineering process, culture, competency and discipline, on day-to-day business activities, enabled by adequate Methods & Tools (M&T) products and services This support spans all aspects of the system...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Systems Engineer on an initial 6 -month contract. As the Systems Engineer will join a team who is responsible for the satellite communication solutions which include antenna equipment and management software. In this role you will Support the Systems Engineering process, culture, competency and discipline, on day-to-day business activities, enabled by adequate Methods & Tools (M&T) products and services. Role: Systems Engineer Pay: £60 per day Via Umbrella Location: Portsmouth Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: Security Clearance required on submission, UK eyes only Essential Responsibilities Identify the stakeholder for the solution to be developed and capture their needs and expectations. Identify boundary of the solution to be developed. Elicit and validate requirements whilst considering the complete system lifecycle. Design and define...

Systems Engineer - Nuclear Hardening 6 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering £80ph Inside IR35 Do you have working knowledge of Nuclear Hardening? Do you have experience working on MilSatComs? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Systems Engineer - Nuclear Hardening, 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! Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain high-level MOD Security Clearance. You will be involved in: Support the Systems team in designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence This support spans all aspects of the system lifecycle from initial...

Systems Engineer - EMC/TEMPEST 6 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering £70ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with EMC/TEMPEST? Do you have experience working on MilSatComs? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Systems Engineer - EMC/TEMPEST, 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! Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain high-level MOD Security Clearance. You will be involved in: Support the Systems team in designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence This support spans all aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through...

Supply Chain Principal - 18 month contract - Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire - £37.61 ph UMB or £28 ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles. The Role Working within the Warship Support Maritime Services Supply Chain responsible for delivering procurement / supply chain activities associated with a defined area. The role includes supporting the development of procurement / supply chain strategies & plans, and the engagement and management of suppliers, projects and other stakeholders to deliver project/business objectives. The management, coaching, mentoring and development of subordinate team members to drive performance. Responsible for the day to day procurement of...

Our client has an opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 6 months. This team is responsible for the satellite communication solutions which include ground based installations of satellite control and communication equipment such as computer server systems, network infrastructure and transmission systems. The primary focus for this role at the Portsmouth site is for the design of equipment installations which are compliant with TEMPEST and EMC standards within the ground based MilSatcom domain. Role: Systems Engineer Location: Portsmouth - fully onsite Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: £70 per for via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: SC required upon application. UK Eyes Only due to project What you'll be doing: The Engineer role involves; Identify boundary of the solution to be developed. Elicit and validate requirements for TEMPEST and EMC whilst considering the complete system lifecycle. Design and define possible architectures, in...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Nuclear Hardening Systems Engineer to join their team on an initial 6-month contract in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing Nuclear Hardening (NH) compliant solutions for ground-based Military Satellite Communications (MilSatCom) infrastructure, supporting requirements analysis, design, verification and stakeholder engagement activities. Role: Nuclear Hardening Systems Engineer Pay: £80 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Portsmouth Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 -month contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC required on submission, UK Eyes only project Responsibilities Engage with stakeholders to capture, analyse and validate Nuclear Hardening (NH) requirements. Define the scope and boundaries of the solution to be developed. Elicit, analyse and validate NH requirements whilst considering the complete system lifecycle. Develop and define system architectures in...

Supply Chain Manager - 18 month contract - Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire - £56.62 ph UMB or £42 ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles. The Role To work with the Commercial, Operations and Engineering teams to provide a resource to plan, select, negotiate, purchase, expedite and make available materials to meet stringent project cost, quality and timescales requirements relating to the Ship Repair Delivery business stream. Working with the relevant Category Manager, implement contracts and contract amendments for subcontracted services and enabling agreements to provide business risk assurance and value for money commitments. To contribute to the development of the...

Join a world-renowned aerospace organisation as a Supply Chain Principal in Portsmouth on a hybrid basis Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Supply Chain Principal to add to their talented, hardworking team in Portsmouth on an initial 18 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. The rate per hour: £37.61 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella The role: Working within the Warship Support Maritime Services Supply Chain responsible for delivering procurement / supply chain activities associated with a defined area. The role includes supporting the development of procurement / supply chain strategies & plans, and the engagement and management of suppliers, projects and other stakeholders to deliver project/business objectives. The management, coaching, mentoring and development of subordinate team members to drive performance.  Line Management responsibilities...

Astute's Power team is working with a successful, and growing construction company to recruit a Site Manager on a 12 month contract for its Portsmouth site, a key national project in the Defence sector. The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of £280 - £350 per day, dependant on experience. Key skills required for the Site Manager role SMSTS CSCS Gold Card IOSH Managing Safely 3+ years experience in a Site Manager position. Experience in building envelope, demolition, temporary works. Location, day rate and timeframe of the Site Manager role Portsmouth Inside IR35 12 Month ContractAstute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the...

Join a world-renowned aerospace organisation as a Supply Chain Manager in Portsmouth on a hybrid basis Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Supply Chain Manager to add to their talented, hardworking team in Portsmouth on an initial 18 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. The rate per hour: £56.62 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella The role: To work with the Commercial, Operations and Engineering teams to provide a resource to plan, select, negotiate, purchase, expedite and make available materials to meet stringent project cost, quality and timescales requirements relating to the Ship Repair Delivery business stream. * To execute all material procurements in conjunction with the Engineering, Operations and Project Management teams making sure timescales and lead times are embedded in the project plan * To select appropriate make/buy and implement category /...

Join a world-renowned aerospace organisation as a Supply Chain Principal in Portsmouth on a hybrid basis Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Supply Chain Principal to add to their talented, hardworking team in Portsmouth on an initial 18 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. The rate per hour: £37.61 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella The role: Working within the Warship Support Maritime Services Supply Chain responsible for delivering procurement / supply chain activities associated with a defined area. The role includes supporting the development of procurement / supply chain strategies & plans, and the engagement and management of suppliers, projects and other stakeholders to deliver project/business objectives. The management, coaching, mentoring and development of subordinate team members to drive performance.  Line Management responsibilities...

Occupational Health Technician Portsmouth Based £43.46 per Umbrella Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based in Portsmouth. Typical duties include (but are not limited to): You will be responsible for providing pre-employment medicals and assessments Undertake health surveillance screening, including audiometry, lung function testing, drug and alcohol testing, HAVS assessments Undertake health screening procedures, including blood pressure and urinalysis Ensure all information recorded appropriately Provide advice on occupational health and wellbeing Knowledge: Previous Occupational Health Technician or Physiologist experience is essential Ideally your experience will be within the heavy industry sector Personable, confident and able to work autonomously Proficient IT skills Have a good understanding of the workplace that the individuals are going into, or have come from....

Technical Publications Specialist. Military Helicopter programme Location: Gosport - Hybrid Working (3 days onsite) Security Clearance: SC Required Contract Duration: 6 Months Rate: £40-£44 per hour (37.5hr per week) Inside IR35 The Role: We are seeking an experienced Technical Publications Specialist to join a high-profile aerospace and defence programme supporting the CH-47 Chinook platform. This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role within a specialist publications team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical documentation in support of critical defence operations. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert within the technical publications function, supporting publication delivery, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities. This role would suit an experienced technical publications professional with strong aerospace or defence sector experience and a background in leading publication activities...

Our client, a leading player in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a Materials Operations Manager for a contract position at their facility near Faer. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee material flow, inventory accuracy, and production scheduling within a dynamic plant environment. This is a 6 month inside IR35 Key Responsibilities: Accountable for all direct material on site and the management of subcontractor/outside processing (OSP). Manage end-to-end material flow and inventory transactions to support plant operations using lean material handling principles. Ensure accurate, timely movement of materials across receiving, stores, production, and shipping. Maintain target inventory levels to meet internal and external customer requirements. Meet on-time delivery (OTD) goals and freight targets, including premium freight. Execute short-term production schedules and align with network plans for labour loading, capacity utilisation, and shopfloor readiness....