18 engineering jobs found in Waterlooville

Building & Construction Project Leader Location: Portsmouth Rate: £40 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35 (37 hours a week) Contract: 18 Months, likelihood of extension UK Nationals only due to nature of project. Role Specifics The ideal candidate will be a strong Project Manager with proven construction experience, capable of leading complex projects with confidence and clarity. Additional desirable attributes include: SMSTS or CCNSG certification NEBOSH experience Ability to attend site as required Experience working client‑side as well as contractor‑side Strong stakeholder management capability Defence‑sector experience highly preferred Role Overview The Building & Construction Project Leader is responsible for setting up and leading CAPEX projects from inception and feasibility through detailed design, specification, delivery, and final handover. This role requires a confident leader capable of coordinating multi‑functional teams and ensuring technical, commercial,...

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Test Manager to join them on a 12 -month contract. As the Test Manager you will be accountable for defining the test approach to meet the Customer requirements and managing the team to deliver against this approach. You will be training other engineers and leading by example. Role: Test Manager Pay: £60.00 per hour via Umbrella Contract: Monday to Friday, 37 Hours a week, 12 months contract Location: Portsmouth IR35: Inside SC Clearance: SC Clearance, Uk Eys only project Responsibilities Using appropriate tools and techniques verify and validate deliverables to standards defined in the BMS and specification requirements. Be aware of technological/engineering developments and issues in industry and interact with the Engineering Management to continuously improve Engineering. Manage production of test and verification strategies/plans which minimise risk by confirming validity of the technical solution as early/cost effectively as...

Systems Test Manager 12 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering £60ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience producing test artefacts? Do you have experience within the Defence, Aerospace, or Satellite Communications sector? 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 Systems Test Manager, 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: Using appropriate tools and techniques to verify and validate deliverables to standards defined in the BMS and specification requirements Be aware of technological/engineering developments and issues in industry and interact with the Engineering Management to continuously improve Engineering Manage production...

Our client has an opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with possible extension. You will be the focal point for offers and contracts and lead the commercial contract negotiation make informed decisions, building resilience into the network and setting best in class standards. Role: Commercial Manager Location: Portsmouth, 60% onsite Hours: 37 hours per week Hourly Rate: £48 per hour via an Umbrella company, inside IR35 Clearance: Active SC required on application What you'll be doing: Reporting directly to the UK Head of Department within the Commercial and Contracts function, you will be responsible for managing a range of Contractual and Commercial topics including: Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts Reviewing and leading the...

A contract position Inside IR35 On site in West Sussex Our client, a leading consultancy in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a Mechanical Development Engineer to join their team. This contract role demands a solid understanding of automotive components, systems, and associated vehicle parts. Proven Powertrain experience is essential and ideally knowledge on transmissions. The role involves close collaboration with OEMs, suppliers, and test, design, and analysis teams to define testing plans, analyse results, and recommend design changes. Projects may require working independently or as part of a cross-functional international team. Key Responsibilities: Managing teams and preparing proposals Understanding product development processes for powertrains and transmissions Developing system and component specifications Conducting rig and system validation testing Utilising instrumentation and data capture tools Conducting FMEAs and preparing DVPs (Design Validation...

Microsoft Dynamics Developer 6 month contract Based in Farnborough Offering £38.25ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in D365 development? Do you have experience with Power Platform? 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 Microsoft Dynamics Developer, 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: Design and develop customisations, plugins, workflows, and integrations within the D365 environment Customise and extend D365 modules using X++, C#, JavaScript, Power Automate, and Power Apps Collaborate with functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications Develop and maintain integrations between D365 and...

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating worldwide for more than 35 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies who demand the highest standard of service. On behalf of our client, a global aircraft manufacturer, we are currently recruiting an Electrical/Avionics Design Engineer with recent experience of working within an EASA Part 21 Design organisation. To be successful in your application you will need to hold UK working rights at the time of application, sponsorship is not available. Job Title: Electrical/Avionics Design Engineer Location: Frimley, UK, Hybrid working available 3 days in office. Employment Type: Contract initially a 12-month period. Working time: Mon -Friday only Package: Competitive hourly Rate, Inside IR35 (umbrella) This role will require occasional national and/or international travel to visit teammates, customers and subcontractors. Scope of Role Join a...

Solutions Architect Mainly Remote with occasional travel to Preston or Frimley £648.31 per day Umbrella inside IR35 12 Month Contract This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading defence organisations. This role is Mainly remote with occasional travel to Frimley or Preston. Role Description Specify, design and assure information systems that support core organisational functions within key account or functional areas Works within the Shared Services Enterprise IT Architecture area to define robust and cost effective solution architectures and designs to meet the business objectives and requirements of the customer, with responsibility for delivery of fit for purpose solutions in line with Shared Services Enterprise IT standards and policies Works on multiple projects at any one time depending on the size of the projects working closely with the Project Manager and associated roles covering business change/analysis, service design, security and product...

Systems Engineer 12 months £72.54 (Inside IR35) Christchurch (Dorset) 3-4 days on site ***CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE*** "This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Your responsibilities will include: Providing Systems Engineering support to business development activities, including study/experimentation activities, system de-risking activities Development and implementation of technical solutions that meet the customer requirements Provision of realistic estimates for specified activities to the development lead Accurately report on progress Complete work to a high standard and to scope, quality and budget Support System Integration Activities Typical duties include : Providing Systems Engineering support to business development activities, including study/experimentation activities, system de-risking activities Development and implementation of technical solutions that meet the customer...

Systems Engineer - 12 month contract - Christchurch, Dorset - £72.54 ph UMB or £53.73 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 Not limited to… Providing Systems Engineering support to business development activities, including study/experimentation activities, system de-risking activities Development and implementation of technical solutions that meet the customer requirements Provision of realistic estimates for specified activities to the development lead Accurately report on progress Complete work to a high standard and to scope, quality and budget Support System Integration Activities What are BAE Systems looking for from you? A strong Systems engineering...

Supplier Quality Engineer Surrey £34.00 per hour (Umbrella) | Inside IR35 | 3-6 Month Contract Start Date: Mid-June 2026 Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity within the automotive sector? Planet Recruitment are currently supporting a prestigious British automotive manufacturer in Surrey who are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their team on an initial 3-6 month contract, with strong potential for extension. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supplier performance management, supporting new product introductions and ensuring the delivery of high-quality components across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Benefits £34.00 per hour (Umbrella rate) Inside IR35 Initial 3-6 month contract Strong potential for contract extension Opportunity to work with a leading UK automotive manufacturer Mid-June start available The Role As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for driving...

Role Title: Network Delivery Manager Duration: 4 month initial contract with potential for extension Location: Wokingham, hybrid 2/3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £533.60 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active SC Clearance is required Role purpose / summary Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of network projects (LAN/WAN, SD‑WAN, Wi‑Fi, security, cloud connectivity, etc.). Translate business requirements into delivery plans, ensuring alignment between technical teams and business stakeholders. Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and budgets using appropriate delivery frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). Ensure smooth deployment of network upgrades, migrations, and expansions across multiple sites. Coordinate with architecture, engineering, operations, and third‑party vendors to ensure seamless delivery. Stakeholder & Vendor Management Act as the primary point of contact for network delivery-related communications. Maintain strong relationships with...

This is an opportunity for a Process Safety Engineer to join a Joint Venture PMT during the pre-FEED of a $ multi-billion project. You will provide authoritative process safety input to shape safe, operable and cost-effective design, ensuring risk is fully understood and embedded in early project decisions. Role Purpose Lead the application of process safety engineering across the project, influencing design, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards. This role combines technical depth with strong stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Process Safety Engineering Leadership Act as Client authority for process safety, guiding inherently safe design Provide risk-based input to Project Management decision-making Assess complex safety issues and communicate implications clearlyHazard Identification & Risk Assessment Lead and participate in HAZOP, PHA and other risk studies Perform and review consequence analysis (dispersion, fire,...

Job Title: Civil Engineer Salary: £50 - £60 (dependent on experience) Location: Reading Type: Contract - Inside IR35, hybrid working About the Role: Our client is seeking a Civil Engineer with 5+ years' experience who is ready to hit the ground running. You'll work closely with a senior engineer on a diverse portfolio of projects, including large-scale civil schemes and complex mechanical and electrical designs. Your work will cover design development and, when design work slows, involvement in project management and commercial activities. This role offers significant development opportunities due to the breadth of experience it provides. About Our Client: Our client is a well-established engineering organisation delivering innovative and complex infrastructure projects across the UK. They value versatility, technical expertise, and the opportunity for engineers to develop across multiple disciplines. Key Responsibilities: Design development across civil, mechanical, and...

MERITUS are recruiting for an SC Cleared Technical Architect / Solution Architect to join our client delivering secure, large-scale technology programmes within the Defence and Central Government sector. TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - UP TO £800 PER DAY - INSIDE IR35 - READING (2 DAYS ON-SITE) - SECTOR: DEFENCE / GOVERNMENT As a Technical Architect, you will lead the design and assurance of complex, secure systems across major government programmes. You will ensure architectural integrity across the full delivery lifecycle, working closely with engineering, delivery, and security teams to design scalable, compliant, cloud-based solutions. Lead technical design of large-scale, complex systems Define and govern solution architecture and technical designs Ensure alignment with security, performance, scalability, and compliance standards Work closely with engineering, delivery, and business stakeholders Provide technical governance, assurance, and risk evaluation Design...

Policy & Governance Lead Reading 6-Month Contract Paying up to £88p/h (Inside IR35) Please note that due to the nature of the work, you'll need to hold a high level of UK security clearance Overview: As the Policy & Governance Lead, you'll be required to define, maintain, govern, and ensure compliance with the organisation's ISMS policy framework, standards, and procedures, while supporting audit readiness and control assurance. Key Responsibilities Own and maintain all policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines aligned to ISO27001. Manage updates, reviews, version control, and stakeholder approvals. Operate the evidence room, ensuring evidence is correctly catalogued, tagged, and mapped. Track control implementation and maturity across the organisation. Produce audit packs, control records, and compliance dashboards. Support GRC functions, including control assessments, policy exception reviews, and risk treatment monitoring. Required Experience Experience...

This is an opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a Joint Venture Project Management Team during the pre-FEED of a $ multibillion project. Acting on behalf of the JV, the role provides technical input to ensure the facilities scope is specified safely, operably, and cost-effectively. The Lead Mechanical Engineer collaborates across disciplines and communicates key concepts to both project management and the contractor, with a pre-FEED focus on capital cost optimisation, risk management, and efficient execution. Candidates must have demonstrable experience, in a lead capacity, of static equipment across pressure vessels, columns, towers, reactors and internals, including high-alloy, high-pressure / heavy-wall equipment, heat exchangers, large-bore / high-alloy process & utility piping, storage tanks / vessels and cryogenic cold boxes, with working awareness of equipment used in downstream refining / chemicals e.g. hydro-processing, sour gas treatment, ethylene...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Subject Matter Expert/Design Manager (Airfield Systems) to join a major UK airport, supporting the delivery of a multi-billion-pound capital investment programme focused on enhancing critical airport infrastructure and operational efficiency. This role sits within a dynamic construction and project delivery environment and will play a pivotal role in leading the design of large-scale, strategically important airfield systems projects (typically £100m-£150m+). The Role As the Subject Matter Expert/Design Manager, you will lead design management activities from project inception through to construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with operational requirements. You'll manage a small team of Design Management professionals and act as a key interface between internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and external design consultants and contractors. Key...