166 jobs found in Reading

Lead Mechanical Engineer Location: Reading, UK (Onsite) Contract: 12 Months (Inside IR35) Hours: 40 hours per week (Core hours: 09:00 - 15:30) Working Pattern: 4 days onsite, 1 day WFH About the Role We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a Joint Venture (JV) Project Management Team during the pre-FEED stage of a major project, based in Reading. Key Responsibilities Lead Mechanical Engineer will provide engineering leadership aligned with project objectives and risk strategies Work closely with PMT and contractors to ensure risks are clearly understood and managed Drive value improvement and capital efficiency initiatives within design development Recommend and evaluate design alternatives to optimise cost and schedule Own and develop engineering standards, specifications, and philosophies Ensure technical definitions meet pre-FEED / FEED maturity expectations Support preparation of FEED/EPC scopes and participate in technical bid evaluations Lead...

Data Access PCRF Policy DesignerContract (Extension due 11 December 2026) Rate: £450-£499 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Reading / PaddingtonOnsite expectation:4-6 days per month in Reading, plus 2 days per month in Paddington (Tuesday-Thursday) Design Experience Required About the Role I'm looking for a skilled Data Access PCRF Policy Designer to help shape the policy control and charging capabilities that underpin 5G, 4G, and 3G mobile data services.You will be responsible for designing and developing Data Access Policy platforms and interfaces that support next-generation mobile data experiences. You'll play a key role in building a fully 5G Standalone-ready control plane, centred on 3GPP-compliant PCF, PCRF, and UDR platforms.This includes defining interfaces to BSS and OCS systems and ensuring policies are designed to be both effective and efficient. Your work will directly support customer experience and revenue optimisation across the network. Key Responsibilities...

Network Architect - SC Cleared + £75 to £80 per hour + Full remote - Inside IR35 + SC Cleared role Summary Network Architecture project delivery with those skills, Switching, routing and Firewalls. HLD's and LLD's Role Responsibilities Architect network solutions and technically lead their implementation Working closely with the wider architecture team to develop solutions Technically lead network projects, ensuring that the customer's requirements are met Provide assistance and support on architectural/technical issues to other team members as required, whilst sharing technical knowledge and experiences Create Blueprint, High and Low Level Design documentation for network solutions and guide these through internal and customer approval processesRequirements: Network specific certification from Cisco, Aruba, Juniper or similar at minimum CCNP level or equivalent NG Firewall experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Checkpoint, preferably certified at CCSE or equivalent level...

Project Manager - SC Cleared Rate: £550 - £600 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Reading - hybrid working pattern Clearance: SC Clearance required You will join a global IT consultancy bringing digital transformation to the MoD. The role: Clarify and document business requirements in order to ensure project plans are comprehensive, realistic and in line with objectives. Develop projections for capital and/ expense resource planning in order to advise management on budgetary issues. Assess business prospects in line with policies and procedures in order to ensure they are accurately documented and represented in project plans. Communicate project plans and progress across the business in order to ensure all stakeholders are briefed and up to date. Summarise salient planning and schedule progress in order to provide advice and make recommendations for consideration by the senior levels within organisation. Lead and develop a team of people, delivering a project office management...

Integration Lead - Secure Digital Platform 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Reading based - 5 days a week onsite Defence sector - need to be eligible for SC Clearance - current and active SC Cleared already is strongly preferred Role Description The Integration Lead is responsible for leading the technical design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reusable foundational technology services within the Secure Digital Platform. The Integration Lead partners with Delivery Leads, product owners and architects, to lead and manage the technical implementation of platform capabilities and enterprise services to the roadmap planned for each platform. The Integration Lead acts as a hands-on technical leader and subject matter expert, ensuring engineering excellence, operational integrity, and alignment of delivery with enterprise architectural direction and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide delivery leadership across the Engineering, Agile...

Cyber Security Analyst 5 months initially Location: Bracknell (Onsite, 24/7 Shift Pattern) Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Active DV clearance required Are you passionate about safeguarding digital environments and ready to make an impact? Our client, a reputable organisation, is hiring a dedicated Cyber Security Analyst to join their on-site 24x7 shift team in Bracknell. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical security operations and protect vital services. What you'll be doing: Overseeing Security Operators during shifts, ensuring continuous security monitoring Performing initial investigations of potential threats using Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) tools Monitoring SIEM systems for faults and anomalies Contributing to routine security incident management by identifying, prioritising, and escalating threats Supporting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customer services through proactive security measuresWhat you'll bring:...

Assembly Operator Location: Farnborough, Hampshire (full time onsite) Duration: 6 months Rate: £19 per hour (PAYE) or £25.45 per hour (Umbrella) IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance: Eligible for SC Clearance (sole British nationality required) Overview A leading organisation within the Defence & Security sector is seeking an Assembly Operator to support both RMA and new build activity. Reporting to the Senior Supervisor (Operations), the role is focused on meeting department goals and delivering to customer requirements across repair, test and assembly. Responsibilities: Working as part of the assembly team to produce LRU's to the daily going rate. Re-work of circuit boards to IPC7711/7721 standard involving removal/replacement of surface mount components. Working on repair and processing of LRU's through troubleshoot ensuring correct use of in-house systems. Use of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for the test of product. Use electronic systems to track repairs and update...

Copello are looking for Product Cyber Security Lead to join an organisation in the Buckinghamshire area on an initial 12 month contract. The Cyber Security Lead will assist with the end‑to‑end implementation of US Department of Defense (DoD) cyber security requirements for a mission‑critical product development programme. Key Responsibilities 1. Cyber Requirement Implementation * Interpret and implement US Government‑flowed cyber and information‑assurance requirements across the product lifecycle. * Ensure compliance with the following (non‑exhaustive) set of standards and contractual flows: * DoD 8140.01 (cyber workforce qualification) * NIST SP 800‑171 (CUI protection) * DI-IPSC‑82249, DISA STIGs, DI‑MGMT‑82191, DI-MISC‑80508 2. Product and Engineering Assurance * Define and maintain the programme Cyber Security Plan, including CUI handling, secure development practices and compliance evidence. * Lead cyber risk assessments, threat modelling and...

Good Morning! We are currently recruiting for an C&I Wire Person in Culham, Didcot for a great project, a contract inside IR35, for 12+ months that is ran by a Public Sector Authority. About the role: provide C&I wire person/panel builder support to the facility working across different groups, and on a wide range of control and instrumentation systems. This shall include working both within a workshop environment and on industrial plant to both construct and repair C&I systems, perform bench testing and in-situ fault finding Essential Experience Perform fault finding and repairs to C&I system under supervision, both with and without written test procedures. Provide C&I wire person/panel builder support to Plant Responsible Officers (PROs); Support fault finding and repair work on C&I systems Procure, build, test and commission new plant and equipment (i.e. cubicles, sub racks/assemblies and electronic cards) to defined requirements. Capable of...

C&I Wire Person / Panel Builder Employer: UK Atomic Energy Authority Location: Culham Campus, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Contract: 1 year (Inside IR35) Rate: £26.00 per hour (Umbrella) Work Type: Full-time, onsite About the Role We are seeking a skilled C&I Wire Person / Panel Builder to support operations at the MAST-U facility, a leading experimental fusion research environment. This hands-on role involves working across multiple engineering teams, supporting a wide range of control and instrumentation systems. You will split your time between workshop-based panel building and on-plant industrial work, contributing to the construction, testing, fault-finding, and repair of critical systems. Key Responsibilities * Build, assemble, and wire control & instrumentation panels, cubicles, sub-racks, and electronic systems * Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on C&I systems (with and without formal test procedures) * Perform bench testing and...

Senior Decommissioning Manager - Major Nuclear Programme Abingdon / Culham £56-61 per hour (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working 12 Month+ Contract Are you an experienced decommissioning leader with a track record of shaping strategy on complex nuclear or highly regulated infrastructure programmes? We're supporting a major UK programme at UKAEA Culham that is entering a critical new phase of strategic planning and programme delivery - and we're looking for a Senior Decommissioning Manager to help drive it forward. This is a high-impact role sitting at the heart of a nationally significant decommissioning programme, supporting senior leadership with strategic decision-making, delivery planning, commercial strategy, and long-term hazard reduction objectives. You'll play a key role in helping shape how one of the UK's most complex decommissioning challenges is approached over the coming years. The Opportunity The programme is transitioning from concept strategy into tranche-based...

Quantity Surveyor - Decommissioning Projects Abingdon / Culham Site (Hybrid - 3 Days On Site) £50-56/hour Inside IR35 12-Month Contract We're supporting a major UK nuclear and fusion programme and are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile decommissioning portfolio delivering technically complex construction and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the UK's clean energy and scientific innovation sector, supporting large-scale decommissioning and construction activities within a highly regulated environment. You'll play a key role in commercial delivery, cost control, procurement strategy, NEC4 contract administration, and risk management across projects valued in excess of £20m. What You'll Be Doing: * Leading QS activities across complex construction and decommissioning projects * Preparing cost estimates, benchmarking exercises, and feasibility studies * Supporting procurement strategy, tender...

Junior Engineering Surveyor Great Missenden 6-Month Contract Inside IR35 £130 – £175 per day PAYE (excluding holiday pay) We are currently supporting a major infrastructure contractor delivering one of the UK’s largest civil engineering projects and are looking to recruit a Junior Engineering Surveyor to join their established site engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious surveying professional looking to further develop their experience within large-scale infrastructure, rail and civil engineering projects. The Role: The successful candidate will support the Engineering Surveying team in carrying out site surveys in line with project procedures, health & safety standards and engineering requirements. The role will involve assisting with setting out, control networks, laser scanning, survey data capture and reporting across a live construction environment. Key Responsibilities: • Assist with engineering surveying activities across the...

Role: Event Planner II – Medical Affairs (Pharmaceutical Sector) * Location: Hybrid-working – Stockley Park, Uxbridge (3 days office / 2 days remote) * Length: 12-month contract * Rate: Market Rates (Inside IR35, via Umbrella) * Start Date: June 2026 (or ASAP) The Opportunity: ISR Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading global pharmaceutical organisation in their search for an experienced Medical Affairs and Corporate Event Planner to join their Meeting and Events team on an initial 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional with a background in pharmaceutical or healthcare event management to contribute to the compliant delivery of key Medical Affairs programmes, including Advisory Boards, departmental meetings and other high-profile healthcare professional (HCP) events. Skills, Qualifications and Experience: * Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 4+ years’ experience in corporate event...

Project Planner 12 month contract Based in Oxford Offering £46.30ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using Primavera P6 (Expert level)? Do you have experience operating across the full project development lifecycle? 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 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: Support the Customisation and Development departments to create and maintain resourced project plans, ensuring compliance to project control standards and procedures Monitoring of progress against plans and develop recovery strategies as necessary, escalating to the Project Manager where required Provide timely, accurate,...

Project Planner Location: Oxford (onsite) Contract: 12 months with likely extension Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5pm) Rate: £46.30 per hour Umbrella / £34.61 per hour PAYE Security Clearance: BPSS+ (to be completed prior to start) IR35: Inside IR35 The Opportunity Our client is seeking a talented Project Planner to join their Customisation and Development team, supporting the delivery of complex engineering projects within a highly regulated environment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, on cost, and to the highest quality standards, working closely with Project Managers and stakeholders across the full project lifecycle. The Role As Project Planner, you will be responsible for the creation, management, and integration of project plans, ensuring alignment with wider business priorities and programme objectives. You'll support multiple engineering projects, providing structure, visibility, and...

C&I Technician (Control & Instrumentation) 1 year Contract  Oxfordshire IR35: Inside   Minimum Requirement: The purpose of this role is primarily expected to provide C&I Technician (Control & Instrumentation) support to the MAST-U facility working across different groups, and on a wide range of control and instrumentation systems. This shall include working both within a workshop environment and on industrial plant to both construct and repair C&I systems, perform bench testing and fault finding.   The Role:  Perform fault finding and repairs to C&I system under supervision, both with and without written test procedures. Provide C&I wire person/panel builder support to Plant Responsible Officers (PROs); to support fault finding and repair work on C&I systems associated with the MAST-U facility. Procure, build, test and commission new plant and equipment (i.e. cubicles, sub racks/assemblies and electronic cards) to defined requirements. Take...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Project Planner on an initial 12 -month contract. As the Project Planner, you will be responsible for the creation and management of individual project plans as well as the integration of those plans into a master schedule aligned to the business's priorities. Role: Project Planner Pay: £46.30 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Oxford Contract: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 / 37.5 hrs per week. , 12 Months contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Support the Customisation and Development departments to create and maintain resourced project plans, ensuring compliance to project control standards and procedures. Be proactive in the monitoring of progress against plans and develop recovery strategies as necessary, escalating to the Project Manager where required. Provide timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of progress against project plans to the PMO Manager / Project Managers. Provide...

SCL Site Engineer: Shifts - 7/3 7/4 Are you a Tunnel Engineer looking to work on a prestigious High Speed Project in West London? The job is 12 months working on SCL Tunnels £525 a day umbrella inside IR35. THIS ROLE IS ON A 12 HOUR SHIFT PATTERN - 7 DAYS ON 3 OFF, 7 NIGHTS ON 4 OFF Benefits: Attractive rates An opportunity to gain valuable experience on a prestigious Major project A chance to work for one of the premiere main contractors currently in the UKRoles and Responsibilities: Ensure quality control requirements are met and recorded in accordance with specification Operate and promote a high standard of health and safety and environment compliance Raising of technical queries Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specificationsCandidate Requirements: SCL or secondary lining or FRC experience preferable **** Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent Prepared to work shifts CSCS cardThink this is a job you may be interested in? Please...

Expleo are actively recruiting for Development and Prototype Technicians to work within a state-of-the-art factory facility, with high performance road vehicles. Working within their highly experienced team, we are offering contract inside of IR35 opportunities, based in Surrey, where you will be working to assemble, maintain, prepare, and support the operation of, multi-project test and development vehicles and rigs. Please note Unsocial hours and frequent travel may be required as part of this role including regular off-site UK, European and occasional worldwide test support duties. Responsibilities: * Build multi-project concept/mule/prototype and production level vehicles and simulation rigs to the highest standards, using specified processes where applicable. * Preparation and operation of such vehicles for test and development activities at multiple locations, including industry proving grounds and racing circuits. * Two-way interaction with design and engineering staff to...