31 jobs found in Southampton

We are looking for Systems Engineer for a 4 month contract in Hampshire. (2 days per week will need to be onsite at a customer near Bristol) Candidates must have current SC/DV Clearance and also apply for BPSS Overview We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to take ownership of the BCIP Technology Management Plan, supporting a high‑profile defence customer. This role requires strong systems thinking, an understanding of communications systems within the Land Tactical Domain, and the ability to analyse technology change and its impact on capability. You will work closely with Land RM and wider stakeholders, contributing to Technology Management Steering Groups and producing high‑quality technical outputs. Key Responsibilities * Lead ownership of the BCIP Technology Management Plan, understanding BCIP as a communications system‑of‑systems and identifying areas of technology change with potential capability impact. * Provide support to, and deliver briefings at,...

Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Analyst Support professional to join our team on a 9‑month maternity cover contract. Based on site in Southampton for a leading oil and gas client, this role offers an exciting opportunity to support a high‑performing Maintenance function within a complex operational environment. This Maintenance Analyst Support position is ideal for someone who is motivated, analytical and keen to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced setting. You will be responsible for delivering clear data analysis, accurate cost stewardship and a range of metric reporting that supports operational decision‑making. Key responsibilities include producing maintenance cost reports, developing Power BI dashboards, preparing financial accruals, stewarding costs and supporting maintenance planning with wider teams. You will also provide technical oversight across systems including SharePoint, SAP and other data platforms. To succeed as Maintenance Analyst Support,...

Job title: Senior Project manager Location: Hampshire/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: £725 per day inside ir35 Contract: 6 months+ SC security clearance is required for this role We're working with a leading UK defence and national security technology organisation looking for a Senior Project Manager to take ownership of high-value, technically complex bids and programmes from early concept through to delivery. This is a pivotal role where you'll sit at the heart of pre-sales, bid leadership, and project execution, shaping winning solutions while ensuring delivery excellence. You'll be joining a highly respected organisation at the forefront of defence innovation, where you'll have real influence over winning work and delivering cutting-edge solutions that matter. Responsibilities: Leading end-to-end bid activity, creating compelling, competitive proposals that directly address customer needs Managing delivery across cost, schedule, and quality-ensuring programmes...

Job Title Systems Engineer - Network Client NATS Location Primary: Whiteley (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite) Secondary: Occasional UK Airport sites (approximately 1 week at a time, infrequent) Contract Details Contract Length: 12 months Rate: £500 per hour Engagement Type: Umbrella IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Role Overview NATS is seeking an experienced Network Systems Engineer to support and maintain critical network infrastructure within a highly regulated, safety‑critical environment. The successful contractor will work as part of a specialist engineering team, ensuring the availability, performance, and security of complex network systems. This role requires strong hands‑on expertise across enterprise networking technologies, with a particular focus on Cisco and firewall technologies. Key Responsibilities Design, support, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure Configure and manage network hardware including routers, firewalls, and switches...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Embedded Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.     Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Portsmouth Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week remote working Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)                                                                                                                                           Embedded Software Engineer Job Description: The role of Embedded Software Engineer is required due to increased demand for the work of our Advanced Developments Group (ADG). The ADG are a small team of highly innovative, enthusiastic engineers providing cutting edge technology solutions to our key customers. Responsibilities: Use your skills and knowledge to prototype innovative wireless solutions You will be primarily developing using C/C++ on embedded platforms Development of embedded...

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Technical Document Engineer in on Portsmouth Naval Base / Scotstoun / Filton 1-2 days per week Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Technical Document Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Portsmouth / Scotstoun / Filton on an initial 6 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. This role will be offering £52.54 Umbrella per hour inside IR35 The role: This is a key role within the Technical documentation team that is responsible, and accountable for the preparation and creation of Technical Documentation. Analysis of delivery requirements across the full scope of information delivery. Produce integrated...

ESH Assistant 12 month contract Based in Havant Offering £25ph Inside IR35 Do you hold a NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or Equivalent? Do you have knowledge of ESH legislation principles and practices in the workplace? Do you want to work for an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the ESH Assistant, 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: Act as ESH SME to the business unit Provide ESH expertise and guidance to Leaders and Staff members Support the ESH Manager with the ESH requirements and internal business area projects Support the Business ESH Management System to ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standards Review all business ESH...

Cyber Security Engineer - Risk & Assurance Christchurch Based £81.90 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Christchurch. This long-term appointment is a complement to the existing 45 strong team that provides support to a fully integrated command and control system. This exciting systems & software programme covers many disciplines including design, development, installation, implementation, integration, acceptance, training and logistics support - it is run solely from our Christchurch site for delivery to our customer at various locations. The candidate must hold a minimum of SC clearance without caveats and be prepared to be processed for DV clearance. To fulfil this practical and 'hands on' role, it would be beneficial for the candidate to be qualified to diploma or degree level in an engineering discipline. The role will involve the production...

Cyber Security Engineer - Risk & Assurance Christchurch Based £81.90 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Christchurch. This long-term appointment is a complement to the existing 45 strong team that provides support to a fully integrated command and control system. This exciting systems & software programme covers many disciplines including design, development, installation, implementation, integration, acceptance, training and logistics support - it is run solely from our Christchurch site for delivery to our customer at various locations. The candidate must hold a minimum of SC clearance without caveats and be prepared to be processed for DV clearance. To fulfil this practical and 'hands on' role, it would be beneficial for the candidate to be qualified to diploma or degree level in an engineering discipline. The role will involve the production...

Qualification Instructure Systems Engineer Christchurch based £72.54 hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Christchurch. Hybrid working 3 days per week on site. As a Qualification Instructure Systems Engineer you will report to the Lead Hardware Systems Engineer and Project Design Authority as applicable. Your responsibilities will include estimation of development activities, design of technical solutions, implementation of proposed solutions and the testing involved in verifying them. You will also be required to help in diagnosing with reported issues. This role will require the need to travel to test house. As part of the development team you will be expected to work closely with your team members, as well as providing support to other teams such as business winning, development, test, and support teams. You will support the design, qualification and...

Site Agent – Rail & Civil Structures Location: Kent, Sussex & Wessex area Employment Type: Contract. Inside IR35 Morson & Vital are recruiting on behalf of a major rail infrastructure partnership delivering multidisciplinary civil and structural renewals across the Southern region. This is a fantastic role for someone who excels in pre‑construction, planning, engineering coordination and project management rather than day‑to‑day site supervision. You will be central to delivering safe, well‑planned, technically robust projects across a variety of rail structures. What You’ll Be Doing As a Site Agent, you will take ownership of multiple structures projects, leading all pre‑construction planning and engineering management activities. Responsibilities include: Project Planning & Programme Management * Develop detailed long-term construction programmes * Produce plans, methodologies, access strategies and logistics documentation * Prepare and review WPPs, RAMS,...

MPI have a requirement for an Apprentice Assessor to be base on site at RAF Odiham in Hook, Hampshire. These roles are ongoing, working 37 hours per week for 44.4 weeks per year. (Due to holiday shutdown periods), for which holiday will accrue to cover the shut-down period (if PAYE). Rate of pay: Umbrella £45.13 or Paye £33.00 roles deemed in-scope of IR35 Role information Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship Flight (AEAF) delivers technical apprenticeships to Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (TG1) and Survival Equipment Technicians (TG13) in the RAF. This role is to support the Royal Air Force apprenticeship provision for level 3 Aeronautical Engineering Apprentices (TG1 & TG13) located at RAF Odiham, following graduation from RAF Cosford, phase 2 training. The successful candidates will be responsible to Officer Commanding AEAF for the regular review, assessment, management, and welfare of RAF TG1 & 13 Level 3 aeronautical engineering apprentices up to the completion of...

A well-established client of ours are looking for a Project Manager for the delivery of essential infrastructure projects across electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy and customer connection frameworks, with an emphasis on a National Grid substation in the Wiltshire area. This assignment will start 13/04/2026 and last 6 months. This would be an inside IR35 role. Key responsibilities: Lead multidisciplinary construction and engineering teams through end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring alignment across civil, M&E, and commercial workstreams. Deliver projects to agreed time, cost, quality, and safety requirements. Drive a cohesive project team ethos across Construction Managers, Commercial Managers, Design Leads, and Project Engineers Provide strong safety leadership, including preparation and oversight of Health & Safety Plans, Method Statements, and Risk Assessments. Maintain the highest standards of HSEQ performance and ensure compliance with...

Electrical Design Engineer Location: Farnborough (Hybrid - minimum 3 days onsite per week) Contract: 6 months (likely extension) Hours: 37 per week Rate: £20.79 PAYE / £27.82 Umbrella Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client) IR35: Inside IR35 About the Role Our client is a leading organisation at the forefront of cutting-edge aerospace innovation. They design and develop advanced, solar‑powered, high‑altitude platforms that operate in the stratosphere, enabling long-endurance flight and delivering critical services for global customers across commercial and government sectors. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a vital role within a multidisciplinary engineering team, developing and delivering electrical design solutions across multiple programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to highly technical projects in a rapidly growing environment, collaborating closely with engineering, production, and external partners. Key Responsibilities Produce...

Systems Analyst (Financial Services) Role: Systems Analyst Specialism(s): Agile Working Model (AWM), User Stories, Backlogs, Project Lifecycle, Prince2/PMP, Legacy Systems, Financial Services Type: Contract, Daily Rate IR35 Determination: Inside IR35 Pay Rate: £350 - £425 per day Start: ASAP / Urgent Location: Farnborough (2 days on-site per week) Systems Analyst CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading Financial Services organisation to appoint a seasoned Systems Analyst to join them on a 3-monthly rolling contract basis. The role is based at the client HQ in Farnborough 2 days per week and remotely 3 days per week. Role Requirements Responsible for formulating and defining the initiative scope and objectives, undertaking complex research and analysis to define solutions. Support design and development through to leading system integration testing, user acceptance testing and implementation phases in line with the Agile Working Model (AWM). Being part of a...

We've got a Civils Site Engineer role on a project just east of Devizes, Wiltshire. The work includes a new 6m diameter Humus Settlement Tank, a 7m sludge tank, pipelines, ducting, drawpits, and concrete slabs. They're looking for someone to start in the next few weeks. The project runs through to July, with the possibility of ongoing work for the right candidate. The role involves: Planning and prioritising your own workload Mentoring and supporting the team Material take-offs and placing orders QA checks Working closely with the Site Manager and General Foreman to help plan works Non - negotiables: SSSTS or SMSTS Temporary Works Supervisor experience First Aid at Work Offer: Contract: 6 months + Location: Devizes Rate: tbc (doe) (inside IR35 - potential CIS) Working arrangement: onsite If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, or you know someone suitable, I'd love to hear from you

Principal Planning Officer South East £50-£55 per hour (DOE) Inside IR35 6  months Initially JOB REF - 65697   You will be mainly working from home, with the exception of site visits and key meetings. The office location can be discussed upon application to the role. Office presence is flexible for the right candidate but ideally will be able to attend the office once a week   This newly created role is because of an increase in workload due to continued development in the local area with the main focus on town centre regeneration. The local authority is looking to bring in an experienced planner that can hit the ground running with minimal supervision. You will need to have experienced working on major applications. You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operates to currently. This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity to join a growing local authority. To...

Principal Data Analyst (SC Cleared - Aerospace/Defence) 📍 Location: Reading (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite, flexibility available) 🔐 Clearance: SC Cleared (Active) 💼 Contract Type: Inside IR35 💰 Rate: £80 - £83 per hour Overview Are you an experienced SC Cleared Data Analyst with a strong background in aerospace or defence? We are looking for a Principal Data Analyst to join a cutting-edge programme within the Edgewing business, supporting a greenfield site where you'll play a critical role in shaping data capability from the ground up. This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your expertise will directly influence how aircraft sensor data is analysed, optimised, and transformed into actionable insight. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of advanced analytics solutions across a greenfield data environment Analyse and interpret aircraft sensor data to drive performance improvements and operational insights Improve data quality, optimise performance, and...

Job Title: Commissioning Engineer - EC&I / Electrical Location: AWE Burghfield Site Duration: 12 Month Contract Start: ASAP Working Pattern: Full-time, site-based | 11 shifts on, 3 off (days transitioning to nights) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Overview We are seeking multiple experienced Commissioning Engineers with a strong Electrical or EC&I bias to support works on the AWE Burghfield site. This role will focus on the safe and compliant commissioning of complex systems within a highly regulated environment, ensuring assets are fully tested, verified, and ready for operational handover. Key Responsibilities Execute commissioning activities across electrical and EC&I systems Develop and review commissioning plans, test documentation, and procedures Perform inspection, testing, and validation of installed systems Fault finding, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical issues Interface with construction, design, and project teams to ensure seamless delivery...

Senior Engineering Manager – Facility Design Location: Burghfield (SE of Reading) – Hybrid (2–3 days onsite per week, occasional UK travel) Contract Length: 12 months IR35: Inside Pay Rate: £63.57 per hour (Umbrella) Security Clearance: DV required Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead the delivery of integrated facility design solutions. This role ensures that engineering requirements are appropriate, designs are deliverable and licensable, and all allocated work packages meet business, functional, and through-life performance needs. The postholder will maintain design intent and configuration from inception to handover, providing technical leadership and oversight throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities * Lead as the primary engineering representative on projects, accountable for quality, safety, cost, schedule, and value for money * Ensure engineering requirements are suitable and provide advice to the senior...