253 jobs found in Tavistock

Role: Resident Electrical Engineer Location: Devonport, Plymouth Duration: 12 months Inside IR35: Umbrella The purpose: Ensure the delivery of site Quality by managing, providing advice and support, and witnessing the installation and commissioning process through construction works in the submarine refit complex. Primary focus will be Electrical activity. You will be accountable to the Lead Construction Manager for day to day planning matters. You will assist the construction and Project team by providing advice and communicating with contractors and relevant internal stakeholders to resolve site issues/ Technical Queries during construction in line with contract timescales. You will ensure the contractor adheres to the Scope of works and Change requests. You will undertake and record inspections to ensure adherence to scope and integrated test plans. The post operates as part of the Major Infrastructure Projects Business Unit. Roles& responsibilities: Ensure the...

Principal Wastewater Process Engineer Contract | Remote Working | £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35) An exciting opportunity for a Principal Wastewater Process Engineer to support a major capital delivery programme, working on high-value wastewater infrastructure projects with flexibility to work fully remote, while staying connected to a collaborative UK-based engineering team. You'll provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle - from feasibility and design through to operational support - shaping innovative, sustainable solutions on multi-million-pound wastewater schemes. What you'll be doing Leading wastewater process design through feasibility, outline and detailed design Setting technical direction and supporting strategic decision-making Reviewing process models, PFDs, mass balances, P&IDs and supplier proposals Ensuring compliance with health & safety, environmental and technical standards Driving best-value, whole-life and low-carbon engineering...

Architect / Architectural Technologist - 12-Month Contract Exeter | £41.28/hr | ASAP Start Why This Role? Lead projects, not just deliver them: Take ownership of projects in a leading role within a top 5 AJ100 practice-this isn't just drawing production Strong rate: £41.28/hr inside IR35, with genuine 12-month duration Variety and challenge: Work across Education, Commercial, Energy, Defence, and Residential sectors with a multi-disciplinary team of 200+ professionals across the Midlands, South-West and Wales region Exeter-based: Part of a balanced team from graduates to directors in a growing studio environment The Role You'll be taking projects from concept through to delivery on site, working with clients and contractors whilst leading and coordinating multi-discipline design teams. This is genuine project ownership-leading teams, ensuring design coordination, managing interfaces and clashes, and delivering across RIBA stages. You'll be working on a range of complex...

Project Manager Truro (multi-site, travel across the region) 3 month contract - Inside IR35 £20.38 per hour Excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to join a large-scale digital transformation programme where you will deliver high-impact projects that improve services across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. In this role you will manage multiple concurrent projects (some complex and high value), taking full ownership from initiation through delivery and post-implementation review. You'll work closely with internal teams and third-party suppliers to ensure solutions are delivered on time, to budget, and to agreed quality standards, with a smooth handover into support and strong user adoption. This role would suit a Project Manager with structured delivery experience (PRINCE2 / APM / Agile), confident communicating with varied audiences and comfortable leading change in a fast-paced environment. The Role: * Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple digital / IT...

Role: Project Manager (Health Care) Type: Contract (3 Months) Location: Cornwall, UK Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office) Payrate: £15 - £17.45 per Hour on PAYE £15 - £23 per Hour INSIDE IR35 Umbrella This role requires a professional who can navigate complex clinical environments and deliver structured results immediately. The Essentials Certification: PRINCE2 Practitioner (or equivalent) is essential. Expertise: Strong grasp of IM&T, Data Protection, and Caldicott Principles. Experience: Proven track record in the NHS or large-scale public sector environments. Soft Skills: Exceptional diplomacy and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams through change. Mobility: Full UK Driving License (required for travel across Cornwall sites). Core Responsibilities Deliver complex projects on time, within budget, and to NHS quality standards. Manage project risks (RAID) and produce high-level documentation (MS Office/Project). Solve complex analytical problems...

Sales Administrator Axminster, Devon | 9 - 12 Month Contract | Inside IR35 (Umbrella) £28,000 - £32,000 (Equivalent) Immediate Start Urgently required Sales Administrator to support order processing, purchasing, and customer coordination within an engineering-led environment. You'll process sales orders and POs using SAP/ERP, liaise with customers, suppliers and logistics teams, manage documentation, and ensure orders are delivered on time. Excel skills essential; SAP highly beneficial (training available). Fully Office-based role in Axminster. The Role Process sales orders, quotations and purchase orders (SAP / ERP) Liaise with customers, suppliers and logistics to manage deliveries Manage shared inboxes, documentation and order queries Support operational planning and day-to-day admin The Person Experience in sales admin, operations, purchasing or order processing Strong Excel & Microsoft Office skills (SAP advantageous) Organised, detail-focused and able to juggle...

Location: HYBRID with Aztec West, Bristol AND Supplier Visits AND Remote working. Status: Full time Contract position Mon - Fri **INSIDE IR35** Duration: 12 months (renewable) Reports to: Supplier Audit and CFSI Manager Morson Edge are delighted to present an opportunity for suitably qualified Supplier Lead Auditor to join our client's established team for work associated with a major energy infrastructure Project in Somerset. Job Purpose / Overview The Supplier Lead Auditor has responsibility for completing audits of the Project Supply Chain at locations throughout the world and on site (Somerset). The post holder is to plan, execute, report, manage audit findings and the analysis of audit results for input to the management reporting of the project. Using established audit processes, the Supplier Lead Auditor will deliver against the annual Supplier Audit Schedule. The Supplier Lead Auditor, by delivery of audit activities within the Supply Chain, provides confidence that...

Mechanical & Electrical Estimator (Water Industry) - 12-month Contract Inside IR35 Bridgwater, Somerset £500 - £600 p/day Are you an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Estimator available for an immediate start 12-month contract role? My client is a Tier 1 contractor working on the Hinkley Point C project and requires a skilled Mechanical & Electrical Estimator with water utility experience Officer to support with Key responsibilities * Review project drawings, specifications, and scope * Perform quantity take-offs for labour, materials, and equipment * Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and bids for mechanical and electrical works * Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes * Analyse costs, risks, and contingencies * Identify value engineering and cost-saving options * Collaborate with project managers and project teams * Update estimates based on design or scope changes * Maintain estimating databases and pricing information * Support...

£(Apply online only) Inside ir35 40% of the month onsite in Swansea SC – Nice to have Start – 5/1 Finish – 31/3 Skills - AWS, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Drone, Cucumber, Typescript, Next.js

Hays are now looking for an Automation Tester for one of our local clients. - Flexible rate, Inside IR35- 6 Month Contract - Hybrid Working: Cardiff 2 days onsite per week - MUST currently be SC Cleared We're looking for a highly skilled Test Engineer Contractor to join a tight knit Testing Team of three, supporting core engineering and standard testing functions. This role offers the chance to make a real impact quickly, with the possibility of increased onsite presence aligned to delivery needs. Key Responsibilities - Developing and maintaining automation scripts using Playwright, with strong hands-on skills in JavaScript/TypeScript - Applying solid knowledge of CI/CD principles, integrating solutions using Azure DevOps and GitHub - Writing high quality test cases and executing them effectively - Identifying, reporting, and managing defects/bugs - Creating comprehensive test plans and test completion reports What We Are Looking For (Automation Test experience with the...

Architect / Architectural Technologist - 12-Month Contract Cardiff Central Station Extension | £27.06/hr | February 2026 Start Why This Role? High-profile rail infrastructure: Work on the extension and refurbishment of Cardiff Central Station-a landmark project with genuine complexity and profile worth having on your CV Top-tier client: Join a leading UK multi-disciplinary design and engineering consultancy (top 5 AJ100 practice) with real depth across rail, structures, and building services True collaboration: Work in a balanced team environment with architects, technologists, engineers, and rail specialists-not siloed drawing production 12-month contract: Solid duration with a reputable client, inside IR35, office-based in Cardiff The Project You'll be working on the technical design and construction stages of Cardiff Central Station's extension and refurbishment. This is RIBA Stage 4 delivery and beyond-producing architectural drawings, schedules, and specifications for a...

Power Apps Developer – Short-Term Contract – Fully Remote – Inside IR35 VIQU have partnered with a leading NHS organisation to recruit for a Power Apps Developer for a short-term contract. The Role We’re looking for a Power Apps Developer to enhance an existing performance application and help deliver new low-code/no-code solutions across the Microsoft Power Platform. This role will involve working with Canvas apps, model-driven apps, and SharePoint, Dataverse, and Azure SQL backends. You’ll play a key part in translating business requirements into reliable, user-friendly solutions, collaborating closely with stakeholders in an agile, delivery-focused environment. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience developing both Canvas and model-driven Power Apps. Strong understanding of SharePoint lists, Dataverse, and Azure SQL as application backends. Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into working, user-centred solutions. Experience working in agile...

Contract Senior Design Engineer We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Senior Design Engineer to support Design in Catia V5 for long-term Aircraft CAD based new projects for the future. This is based on development of wing structure definition to structural sizing, interface and project requirements Toolsets. This is an initial 12 month Inside IR35 contract supporting our end client based in our offices in Bristol. Key Requirements CAD capability to support parametric model generation and update CAD capability to support 2d drawing generation for detail parts and installations Understanding of modelling methodologies and processes Ability to interpret stress sizing data and project requirements to support CAD design solutions Interface management between wing structural components and systems Microsoft office applications - excel, ppt etc. Experience of Catia V5 and Catia V6/3DX Preferred Experience RnT project experience Wing structure design solutions...

Project Controls Manager - Defence, SC cleared Project Controls Manager - Defence, SC cleared The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working). The duration of the contract is 6 months. The pay rate on offer is £71 - £87 per hour (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35). Role Summary Within this role, you will lead on the implementation and management of effective project controls measures relating to scope, cost, time, risk and quality. Utilising these measures, you will enable strategic performance analysis to be undertaken against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), highlighting variances, trends and insights needed to inform effective decision making. Day to day you will work closely with both Project and Programme Managers whilst leading a team of project controls professionals. To achieve success in this role, you will also be expected to develop strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including the project team, wider functional teams, suppliers...

Naval Architect - Defence (Contract) Location: Bristol / Hybrid Rate: negotiable on experience (Umbrella only) Duration: 3-6 months SC Clearance required Inside IR35 Our client is seeking an experienced Naval Architect to join a specialist technical team providing analysis, advice and guidance to customers in the defence sector. You will work on surface ships and submarines, assessing performance and supporting critical design and safety decisions. The Role Analyse manoeuvring and control, dynamic and quasi‑static stability, seakeeping, resistance and propulsion for naval platforms. Use industry‑standard and bespoke numerical simulation tools to support ship and submarine performance assessments. Present findings in internal and external forums, including customer meetings and conferences. Contribute to bids and business planning by preparing task estimates and work breakdowns. Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and develop...

Finance Reporting Manager - FP&A Location: Bristol (Hybrid, 1-2 days per week on-site) Day Rate: £500 (Inside IR35, via umbrella) Contract: 4 months (Possible extension) Make Your Mark in a Growing FP&A Function An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands‑on Finance Reporting Manager to join a business embarking on a major transformation of its financial planning and reporting capability. This is a newly created role where you'll help build structure, consistency, and insight across a complex, multi‑divisional organisation. If you thrive in environments where you can create clarity from chaos, shape reporting processes, and influence senior leaders with high‑quality analysis, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge and impact. Key responsibilities Leading and delivering month‑end close activities, including producing flash reporting and Group submissions. Creating and standardising reporting outputs for directors and executive stakeholders. Managing,...

Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure Projects Contract Length: 12‑month contract (Possible extension) Locations: St Fergus (Aberdeenshire) or Wormington (Cheltenham) Rate: £550 per day via umbrella - Inside IR35 Hybrid: 1-2 days per week on site + flexibility to travel to contractor offices We're recruiting an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major UK infrastructure programme at a pivotal early stage. Working across two high‑profile schemes currently in ECI / scheme design, you'll play a key commercial role shaping delivery from the outset - with the opportunity to transition to permanent employment should you wish. This role offers the best of both worlds: meaningful responsibility, professional autonomy, and the backing of a collaborative and supportive project team. What you'll be doing You'll take the commercial lead across early‑stage design and pre‑construction activities, ensuring strong cost, contract, and risk control from day one. Key responsibilities...

Principal Electronics Engineer Southampton or Bristol 6-month contract Paying up to £65ph inside IR35 Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop and grow your skills within a thriving organisation engaged in cutting-edge technologies and projects. The Opportunity: This position is based in either Southampton or Bristol, with a primary focus on the design and development of digital processing electronics and support to RF and analogue power circuitry for complex laboratory and aircraft sensor systems. The role encompasses working across various stages of the product lifecycle, from initial concept development through to early life production and field support. You will be part of the Airborne Communications product development group within the Integrated Sensing & Protection division, interacting with partner...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x Embedded Software V&V Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  Skills in C, C++ or ADA are beneficial.  A defence or aerospace industry background would also be great.   Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: Full time on site (occasional work from home day) (The company are happy with a 4 day week) 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: 1 stage video interview   Embedded Software V&V Engineer Job Description:   The department create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they...

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)   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 is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect...