22 jobs found in Wells

Somerset Council are looking for a Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team. £38.00 per hour. Inside IR35. Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office. You will be supporting our Safeguarding Teams while we continue to recruit permanent workers to existing vacancies. You will be undertaking duty tasks for children subject to Child In Need and Child Protection Plans, in pre-proceedings and in legal proceedings. In our well established Family Safeguarding model, you will be able to work alongside adult-focused practitioners to inform assessments and plans, in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health. You will work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to support them to identify strengths, tackle problems and change interactions and behaviours. With permanent Team Managers, you'll be supported with regular and reflective group and personal supervision

Senior Site Engineer – Highways Location: Near Weston-super-Mare Direct Reports: Site Engineer Rate - Inside IR35  Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to join our highways project team based near Weston-super-Mare. The successful candidate will support the Sub Agent in delivering highways and utilities works safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards. This role will involve managing day-to-day site engineering activities and overseeing a Site Engineer to ensure works are delivered in accordance with design, specification, and contractual requirements. Key Responsibilities Report directly to the Sub Agent and provide technical support to the site management team. Manage and mentor a Site Engineer, reviewing setting out, quality checks, and documentation. Oversee highways works including earthworks, drainage, kerbing, surfacing, S278/S106 works and associated infrastructure. Coordinate and manage utilities works (diversions,...

Embedded Software Engineer (ADA) 12 month contract Based in Bristol Offering £68ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in ADA? Do you have experience across the entire software engineering 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 Embedded Software Engineer (ADA), 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: Working across the entire software engineering lifecycle Discussing requirement changes with the systems team Involved with the qualification and software releases Your skillset may include: Experience with ADA Background in Safety Critical Software Coding, process, and documentation Formal design methods and tools -...

Location: Bristol (fully onsite) Duration: 12 month initial contract Rate: £68ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, a key player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an SC Cleared, Embedded Ada Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of cutting-edge command and control software for maritime missile systems. Key Responsibilities: Engaging with the Systems team to discuss requirement changes and updates Participating in the entire software engineering lifecycle Ensuring high standards in coding, process, and documentation for safety-critical software Involvement with qualification and software releases Supporting the development of advanced maritime air defence systems Job Requirements: Proficiency in Ada programming Security Clearance (SC) required to start Strong background in safety-critical software, ideally within defence, aerospace, rail, nuclear...

Senior Finance Business Partner Contract until March 2027 - Inside IR35 Bristol Based (60% onsite) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our renowned manufacturing client for a Senior Finance Business Partner to work within a procurement ops team providing Financial direction for the Commercial Strategy. You will lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making in the tendering of detail parts and the subsequent impact of tendering decisions on the financial health and performance of the detail parts supply chain (£200m+). Key challenges in this role will include continuous stakeholder management across multiple interfaces (accounting and procurement up to “Head ofs”), and negotiating with procurement suppliers on key financial topics and performance improvement plans. There will be recurring and ad-hoc activities in this varied role. Typical responsibilities will include; Lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making...

Project Manager Bristol-Based Hybrid £500 Per Day, Inside IR356 Months (Initially) ASAP Your new company A growing organisation in the Bristol area. Your new role A fast-growing business is seeking an analytical, commercially minded Project Manager to lead the delivery of logistics and technology projects. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of logistics and technology projects. Manage new customer onboarding, business line launches, and operational scaling. Deliver platform transitions, technology stack changes, and system/process migrations. Gather and translate business/technical requirements into structured plans. Identify risks, dependencies, and impacts across systems and teams. Bridge communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Support solution design discussions to ensure alignment with business needs. Collaborate with Operations, Technology, Product, Finance, and Commercial teams. Provide clear reporting on progress, milestones, and...

Role: Civil Technical Engineering Manager - Ancillary Works Location: London or Bristol - With travel to SZC site Duration: Ongoing Contract Pay: TBC - Inside IR35 (PAYE / Umbrella) Shape One of the UK's Most Important Infrastructure Projects Few engineering roles offer the chance to leave a legacy that genuinely matters. Sizewell C is the UK's next major nuclear power station - a nationally significant project that will deliver low-carbon electricity to around six million homes for at least 60 years, playing a critical role in the UK's journey to Net Zero. Following the successful delivery of Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C has now entered construction and is progressing through one of the most complex and technically demanding phases of delivery. We are looking for an experienced Civil Technical Engineering Manager (Ancillary Works) to take technical leadership of critical civil infrastructure that underpins the wider nuclear programme. This is a senior, influential role...

Senior Principal Research Engineer Composite Materials / Advanced Materials Contract Length: 6 months Rate: £60 per hour Umbrella IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid (2 days per week from home) Clearance required: DV - 10 years residency in the UK with no more than 3 months out of the country in one period. Strong technical knowledge of composite materials, including design, processing, and performance characteristics. Proven experience leading R&D projects and delivering successful outcomes. Industry experience-ideally within defence, aerospace or other high-performance sectors. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership capabilities. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Research Engineer with expertise in advanced composite materials / CMC's to lead and deliver cutting-edge research programmes. This role is ideal for an experienced materials specialist who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of composite...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. 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) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role...

6 Month Contract (initially) Up to £50 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Circa 4 days per week on site (could be some flex on this week to week) Job Role: You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform a range of engineering activities including progressing developmental designs into production environments and working with suppliers on technical queries. Key Responsibilities: Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, of both piece parts and assemblies. Support/liaise with manufacturing, resolving manufacturing problems & defects. Support to functional & environmental testing and trials. Liaise with suppliers/purchasing to resolve any technical queries that may arise. Planning and reporting on own day-to-day activities to meet project milestones. Gain...

Job Title: Naval Architect Location: Bristol Day Rate: £DOE Inside IR35 Term: 6 Months Security Clearance: SC to start Key Skills: Naval Architecture, Ship Design, Submarine Design, Manoeuvring & Control, Dynamic Stability, Quasi-Static Stability, Numerical Simulation, MATLAB, Python, Surface Ships, Submarines, MOD About Us: We are seeking a Naval Architect with a strong technical background to join our specialist engineering team, providing Naval Architecture advice and guidance to customers within the defence sector. This role focuses on the assessment of surface ships and submarines, covering a broad range of performance areas including: Manoeuvring and control Dynamic and quasi-static stability Seakeeping Resistance and propulsionThe Role: So, what will you be doing as a Naval Architect? Work collaboratively with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and help shape the package of work, including identifying innovative solutions. Deliver...

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,...

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...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an Algorithm Software Engineer on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Job Description: Work alongside algorithm engineers and technical expert to transcode a large, complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA to Matlab As part of a wider team, define, distribute and review core activities to enable efficient completion of the transcoding within project...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Job Description: The company are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join our Development Facility in Bristol. Join the growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission-critical defence systems....

Embedded ADA Software Engineer (3168-1) JOB LOCATION: BRISTOL SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC needed to start- UKEO DURATION: 12+ Months WORK PATTERN: Fully Onsite; Open to 4 Days Compressed Possible PAY RATE: £65 - £68 Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35 TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered Ideally- Defence & Aerospace Open to others with similar processes- Nuclear, Medical or Rail etc. Essential Skillset & Tools Essential- ADA, Background in safety critical software. Desirable- Linux, Doors, Dimensions, Rhapsody, UML, Mascot etc. Overview: We work on technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, delivering safe, secure, and reliable products to our customers. The System software department covers all aspects of command and control software (C2) for both land and maritime missile systems. We are expanding the Sea Viper and Sea Ceptor missile C2 team for the development of the next...