72 jobs found in Workington

Contract Opportunity: Senior CE&I Engineer - Sellafield Projects £46-50 per hour (Inside IR35) On-site - Sellafield/ West Cumbria Design Office / Warrington Hours: 37 hours per week over 4½ days Security Clearance: SC required We are seeking an experienced CE&I Senior Design Engineer to join the Silos MSSS SEP1 & SEP2 programme, working as part of a highly skilled, site-based CE&I design team supporting a major nuclear facility. The Role This is a site-focused design support role, providing front-line engineering input to Commissioning teams. You will be responsible for delivering and checking high-quality CE&I designs and design changes that meet functional, safety and business requirements. Please note: implementation, testing and commissioning activities are undertaken by separate dedicated site teams and are outside the scope of this role. Key Responsibilities Provide site-based front-line CE&I design support to Commissioning teams Deliver...

Contract Opportunity: Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer Sellafield MSSS-OBLM Projects £51-£61 per hour (Inside IR35) Hybrid - 3 days per week in Warrington Sector: Nuclear | MSSS-OBLM Programme Are you an experienced Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer looking to play a key role on one of Sellafield's most critical programmes? This opportunity sits within the MSSS-OBLM (Multi-Storey Seismic Stores - On-Balance Legacy Materials) projects, delivering essential mechanical engineering support to safety-critical, legacy nuclear infrastructure. You'll provide technical leadership and delivery assurance across task-based mechanical work packages, supporting the safe progression of complex designs within a highly regulated environment. The role offers a hybrid working model, balancing collaboration in Warrington with remote working flexibility. Key Responsibilities Deliver and manage mechanical engineering tasks across MSSS-OBLM project scopes Develop, review and approve...

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure) Contract Inside IR35 Cumbria Experienced Project Manager delivering large construction or infrastructure projects? Comfortable managing multi discipline teams and stakeholders on regulated or secure sites? Able to own project delivery including commercial and contractual decisions? What's in it for you • £55 to £75 per hour (Inside IR35) • Long term programme work • High value national infrastructure project • Strong likelihood of extension What will you be doing? • Managing major site infrastructure and facilities upgrade projects • Owning delivery from planning through to completion • Managing programme, cost, risk and resource profiles • Developing and maintaining project execution plans • Leading internal engineering and delivery teams • Acting as main interface with internal stakeholders • Managing change control and commercial decisions • Monitoring and consolidating project risks • Ensuring...

Assistant Project Manager / Assistant Project Leader (Infrastructure) Contract Inside IR35 Cumbria Project professional with experience supporting delivery of construction or infrastructure projects? Comfortable working with planning, reporting and project controls? Looking to step into a major programme environment? What's in it for you • £45 to £60 per hour (Inside IR35) • Long term programme work • Major infrastructure programme exposure • Clear pathway into full Project Manager responsibilities What will you be doing? • Supporting delivery of major infrastructure and site development projects • Assisting with planning, scheduling and reporting • Maintaining project documentation and configuration control • Supporting change and risk management processes • Coordinating internal teams and supply chain contractors • Supporting project controls and performance monitoring • Managing stakeholder communication • Supporting budget and programme tracking Where will you...

Cost Engineer Initial 6 Month Contract 2 days per fortnight on site (remainder working from home) Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria £63.40 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Identify, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project. Applies appropriate project management methods and tools whether predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches. Agree project management approach with stakeholders, and prepare realistic plans (including quality, risk and communications plans) and track activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate. Consolidate expertise from multiple sources, including third party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives. Supports and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation. This is a role for an experienced project professional with a small team and the ability to deliver with limited guidance from...

Job Opportunity! – Interim Assets Accountant - Fully Remote A local authority client of mine are currently on the lookout for an Interim Assets Accountant to join their team on a fully remote basis. Contract Duration: 6-9 Months. Rate: £450 - £550 per day IR35: Inside. Hybrid: Some office presence is desired but could consider 100% remote working for the right candidate. Days: X5 Days per week (could possibly consider part time as long as deadlines are met). Start Date: ASAP. Main duties: * Technical end to end assets accounting. * FAR Asset evaluation process, impairments, reconciliations, depreciations etc. * Leading on capital closedown (Another Accountant will be leading on capital monitoring & capital expenditure). There will be some overlap with disposals and additions etc. but this role aside from hands on assets accounting will be helping to guide through the overall capital closedown. * Longer term aim is to handover to the other Accountant....

Day Rate: £(Apply online only)/day (Inside IR35) Contract Length: Until end of May 2026 (extension highly likely) Location: Remote, with occasional travel to London, Manchester, Leeds or Newcastle (~2 days/month) Clearance Required: Active SC clearance is essential A major public sector programme is seeking multiple Senior AWS Platform Engineers to support the development of a secure, scalable cloud hosting platform. Key Responsibilities: Design and build AWS infrastructure using Terraform Implement secure networking (VPC, ALB, Transit Gateway, WAF) Support CI/CD pipeline deployments and automation Deploy and manage containerised workloads (ECS, Docker) Contribute to observability (CloudWatch, Prometheus) Collaborate with architects and mentor junior engineersEssential Skills: Active SC clearance (mandatory) Strong AWS engineering experience in production environments Proficient in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Solid understanding of IAM, security groups, KMS, and...

Service Designer (SC Cleared) / Inside IR35/ Fully remote / 6 Month Contract  We’re looking for an experienced SC‑cleared Service Designer to support a major public‑sector transformation programme. You’ll work across complex service ecosystems, shaping user‑centred solutions that are clear, efficient, and deliver measurable impact This is a 1 stage interview process with a start towards the end of February / early March  Role Requirements:  Active SC clearance (essential) Demonstrable experience as a Service Designer within government or regulated sectors Strong portfolio of service design work across discovery → alpha → beta Ability to simplify complexity and influence senior stakeholders Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments If you are interested in this role, please apply or email your latest CV to (url removed) ASAP! User Researcher (SC Cleared) / Inside IR35/ Fully remote / 6 Month Contract

Security Architect – Cybersecurity | Hybrid | £700 - £900 p/d PAYE | 24 Month Contract Contract: 24 Months Rate: £700–£900 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Open to someone in London, Leeds or Edinburgh Overview: We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to join a leading consultancy on a 24-month contract. This is a key role driving the delivery of end-to-end cybersecurity solutions across a complex technology transformation programme, ensuring solutions are secure, compliant, and aligned with enterprise strategies. You will work with cross-functional teams, including Technology, Security, Product, Enterprise Architecture, and Operations, to design, implement, and oversee cybersecurity solutions that protect enterprise systems and data while supporting business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the full lifecycle of cybersecurity architecture initiatives, from concept and scoping through to delivery and benefits realization Design and produce architectural...

Data Architect | Hybrid | £700 - £900 p/d PAYE | 24 Month Contract Contract: 24 Months Rate: £700–£900 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Open to someone in London, Leeds or Edinburgh Overview: We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to join a leading consultancy on a 24-month contract. You will drive the design, governance, and delivery of enterprise-wide data architecture, ensuring data assets are resilient, scalable, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements. You will work with cross-functional teams to define future-state data capabilities, integrate systems, and support data governance initiatives that enable strategic organisational outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain enterprise-level conceptual, logical, and physical data models Define and evolve enterprise data architecture standards, principles, patterns, and best practices Collaborate with product teams and solution architects to design integrated, end-to-end data flows Maintain...

Project Engineering Scrum Master Warton Based (Hybrid working) £56.44 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 9 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Warton. Hybrid working 1-2 days per week on site. The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following: Represent the company in Siemens run sprints. Facilitate workshops Drive Scope requirements into Delivery through Sprints using Siemens Toolsets with the businesses nominated SME's Maintain record of progress and report weekly & monthly into Management meetings Drive outputs according to Programme schedule Knowledge: Expertise in Teamcenter PLM, NX CAD, Polarion ALM, and enterprise architecture frameworks. Certified Scrum Master with hands-on experience in Agile transformation Aerospace development lifecycle knowledge, including...

PLM Solution Architect Initial 9 Month Contract 2 days per week on site (remainder working from home) Warton, Lancashire £72.54 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Lead the design and implementation of Teamcenter architecture, including Database Server, Application Server, Web Server, Dispatcher, and related components. Define PLM system architecture aligned with enterprise digital transformation goals. Work with TOGAF, DODAF, ArchiMate or similar architecture frameworks to build enterprise PLM roadmaps. Enable and implement end-to-end Digital Thread / Digital Twin solutions across engineering, manufacturing, and service domains. Develop and consume web services and SOA APIs for downstream and upstream system integrations. Develop custom Teamcenter server-side extensions, handlers, and business logic using Java, C++, or C#. Implement ITK (C/C++) customizations for data manipulation, business rules, and server-side logic. Customize and configure Active...

Data Platform Engineer- 12 month contract - Warton Aerodrome (Remote) - £74.26 ph UMB or £55 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 As a Data Platform Engineer in a highly regulated environment, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure and scalable data infrastructure that supports both cloud and on premises platforms. You will play a key role in ensuring that all data systems comply with industry regulations and security standards while enabling efficient access for analytics and operational teams. A strong command of Apache NiFi is essential for this role. You will be expected to design, implement, and maintain data flows using...

Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a skilled Solution Architect to join their team as a PLM Architecture Professional on a contractual basis. This role is based in Warton with hybrid work arrangements, requiring two days on-site presence each week. The contract duration is nine months, and the position operates within the Inside IR35 framework. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of Teamcenter architecture, including Database Server, Application Server, Web Server, Dispatcher, and related components. Define PLM system architecture aligned with enterprise digital transformation goals. Work with TOGAF, DODAF, ArchiMate or similar architecture frameworks to build enterprise PLM roadmaps. Enable and implement end-to-end Digital Thread / Digital Twin solutions across engineering, manufacturing, and service domains. Develop and consume web services and SOA APIs for downstream and upstream system integrations. Develop...

SC Cleared – Electrical Engineer (Audit) Location: Preston Role Status: Inside IR35 Rate: Up to £600 DOE Length: Rolling Contract I am currently working with a leading nuclear organisation who are looking for somebody to manage their Operational Technical (OT) at a Nuclear Power Plant. The focus of this role is to carry out audits in relation to assets and report them back, highlighting any exposure. They are looking for an individual who has heavily focused in Electrical as you will be responsible for isolation procedures, electrical supply e.g. you will be asked to open cabinets that have live electrical feeds. Your Background: * Background as an Engineer who can go onsite and carry out audits looking at: * SCADA Systems * PC’s within cabinets * Physical hardware that is onsite that is not connected to their network that software or tooling cannot identify * Current SC clearance * Background working within Nuclear – ideally on-site at a plant *...

Job Title: Mechanical Craft Person Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start Date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: Up to £30.38 PAYE Location: Preston Hybrid/Remote Working: On site role Hours of work: 8 &12.5 hour shifts patterns (full time) About the Role: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Technician to join our team in the nuclear sector. This is a shift-based role, requiring flexibility and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational performance. Key Responsibilities: Operate, monitor, and maintain plant equipment in accordance with strict safety and regulatory standards. Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance to ensure plant reliability. Accurately record operational data and report any anomalies promptly. Work collaboratively with engineers and other team members to support continuous improvement initiatives. Adhere to all nuclear safety, environmental, and quality...

Reporting Professional - 12 month contract - Preston, Lancashire - £20.06 ph UMB or £15.07 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 As the Reporting Professional you will be responsible for coordinating the reporting functionality across the contingent recruitment team. You will be required to produce, maintain and enhance reports based on end-user requirements to provide key recruitment insight and enable the team to manage internal and external performance. Reporting to the Contingent Recruitment Team Manager, the role will work collaboratively with functional and operational teams across BAE Systems to support the end-to-end recruitment activity in a fast paced,...

Procurement Engineer Warton based (Hybrid 2-3 days per week) £33.24 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 or 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Samlesbury. Hybrid working (2-3 days per week on site) This role is working in the DLF & Service Provision Value Team. A Procurement Engineer with responsibility for one or more suppliers, actively managing and driving strategic "Value" related sourcing activities for your area of responsibility. You will be undertaking analysis of supplier pricing to ensure value for money, driving cost reductions and leading affordability campaigns, ensuring effective supplier risk management and supply chain resilience. You will be an integral stakeholder in enabling supplier performance through effective sourcing and supplier relationship management providing support to Life Cycle Management and associated Governance activities; all whilst managing your...

Electrical Design Engineer Initial 12 Month Contract 2-3 days per week on site Samlesbury, Lancashire £47.12 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role * Working closely with other engineering disciplines and functions, supplier and customer areas, fostering a team-working and collaborative product development environment. * Producing and issuing Airframe engineering design data to meet project requirements, in line with design standards, whilst maintaining quality, cost and schedule adherence. * Identifying project technical risks and opportunities, and where appropriate propose mitigation plans. * Evaluating and resolving design queries, and supporting the generation of resulting modifications and changes. * Supporting the definition and resource planning of design workload delivery. The Candidate * Proficiency in a CAD system, typically CATIA V5 or equivalent toolset, with experience in a PLM system. * Experience of working in a multidisciplinary integrated product...

Job title: Planning Engineer Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 Months Pay rate: £DOE, Circa £40-55 per hr UMB. Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria Hybrid/Remote Working: Yes (Hybrid - 2 days per week from the office) Hours of work: 40 hours per week This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a long-term framework at Sellafield. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment to deliver projects of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a diverse portfolio of challenging projects. Key Responsibilities Develop, update and maintain full lifecycle project schedules in Primavera P6, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives and delivery targets. Update and maintain Programme-level tactical/delivery plans. Work closely with Project Managers to...