24 jobs found in Bridgwater

Part-Time Class 3G/H RBI – 2 Days per Week Remote Plan Checking | Major Project Involvement Precision Placements are currently working with a leading Approved Inspector who are looking to engage an experienced Class 3G/H Registered Building Inspector on a part-time basis (2 days per week). This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional seeking a flexible working arrangement while remaining involved in high-profile, complex projects. The Role: * Primarily remote plan checking on higher-risk / complex buildings * Involvement in major project work within the Building Safety Regime * Requirement to attend one site visit every fortnight * Working closely with experienced teams on compliance and regulatory matters Requirements: * Must be a Class 3G/H Registered Building Inspector * Strong experience working on higher-risk buildings (HRBs) * Proven background in plan checking and regulatory compliance *...

Your new company My client is a part of a group that offers a range of services, including ecological consultancy. They were established over 40 years ago and have provided services to their clients nationally ever since. They work on a range of large scale infrastructure projects as well as conservation and others Your new role My client is looking for an Ecologist with a Badger Licence or extensive experience in badger surveys to work on a contract basis, outside IR35 regulations if required.You will be working for 2-3 weeks on a Somerset-based project. UK Wide projects available in the future. What you'll need to succeed Ecologist experience/Badger survey experience CSCS Card Own PPE (Required) / Specialist equipment is desirable. Full driving licence and vehicle Protected species licences are desirable. FISC qualification is also desirable. What you'll get in return £250 - £330 day rate (outside IR35 options available) Flexible contract duration with potential for...

Mould Maker & Laminator Consultant Contract | Bristol | High‑Profile Automotive Project Contract: 3-4 months initially (40 hours per week, outside IR35) Start date: ASAP Join an elite engineering programme delivering advanced composite tooling for a leading high‑performance automotive brand. This is an opportunity to contribute to a fast‑paced, innovative environment where precision, craftsmanship, and quality are paramount. About the Role We're looking for an experienced Mould Maker & Laminator Consultant to support the manufacture of complex composite tooling. You'll be part of a specialist team producing moulds and patterns that meet exceptional structural, dimensional, and surface standards. Key Responsibilities Manufacture moulds using approved lay‑up methods, ensuring all components meet strict structural and dimensional criteria. Perform pattern lamination and shuttering, including accurate ply application and the creation of high‑quality flanges. Prepare...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to support a leading groundworks contractor on a portfolio of commercial construction projects. This is a long-term freelance opportunity with a strong pipeline of secured work, offering stability and the chance to be involved in technically challenging and high-value schemes. This role is suited to a highly competent engineer with a strong background in commercial groundworks, who can operate independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality, and health & safety compliance. Key Responsibilities: - Carrying out setting out and surveying duties across all stages of commercial groundworks packages - Accurate installation, checking, and QA of holding down bolts to ensure alignment with structural steel requirements - Full responsibility for setting out and overseeing drainage works, including foul, surface water, and attenuation systems - Managing and supervising concrete works, including...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer 6 month contract Based in Bristol Offering circa £75ph Outside IR35 Do you have experience designing, building, and optimising ML models? Do you have experience in Python and ML frameworks? 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 Senior Machine Learning Engineer, 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. Do you the nature of the work you will be invoved in, you will be required to go through MOD SC clearance. You will be involved in: Design, build, and optimise machine learning models, including NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics Own the ML lifecycle from data preparation through training, evaluation, and...

Senior Software Engineer 6 month contract Based in Bristol Offering £60ph Outside IR35 Do you have experience in version control and configuration management (Git, AWS)? Do you have experience in Python(pytest)? 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 Senior Software Engineer, 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. Do you the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to go through MOD SC clearance. You will be involved in: Take ownership of specific software work packages, including low-level planning, delivery, and reporting Design, implement, document, and test software modules and components Peer review code, application design,...

Lead Software Engineer 6 month contract Based in Bristol Offering £80ph Outside IR35 Do you have experience in AI/ML development or model-based engineering? Do you have experience in Python, C#, or .NET? 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 Lead Software Engineer, 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. Do you the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to go through MOD SC clearance. You will be involved in: Own end-to-end technical delivery across the programme Make time-critical delivery decisions in the absence of programme leadership Break down high-level requirements into structured deliverables for engineering teams...

Location: Bristol (20% onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £78ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves developing and deploying advanced machine learning models essential for secure, high-integrity systems and services across critical defence, government, and public sector programmes. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and optimise machine learning models, including NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics Own the ML lifecycle from data preparation through to training, evaluation, and deployment Implement and maintain MLOps workflows for continuous integration and delivery of ML models Collaborate with Data Engineers and DevOps teams to ensure production readiness and scalability Contribute to architecture decisions for ML pipelines and data flows Apply secure coding and configuration practices in line with...

Location: Bristol or Southampton (20% onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £61.90ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Python, Docker, and Cyber Security for a 6-month contract based in Bristol or Southampton. The role involves a hybrid working model with approximately 20% onsite presence. Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of specific software work packages, including low-level planning, delivery, and reporting, with the ability to work independently and autonomously. Possess a strong understanding of microservice software architecture. Design, implement, document, and test software modules and components. Peer review code, application design, and test results to ensure compliance with standards and governance. Troubleshoot complex issues and provide technical guidance to engineers. Mentor and support junior developers, sharing knowledge and best...

Location: Bristol (20% onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £81.75ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide hands-on leadership across a high-priority software delivery programme. Based in Bristol, this contract role requires a self-starter who can swiftly comprehend complex problem domains, translate requirements into actionable deliverables, and drive engineering teams to successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Delivery & Execution Own end-to-end technical delivery across the programme. Make time-critical delivery decisions in the absence of programme leadership. Break down high-level requirements into structured deliverables for engineering teams. Sequence work, set priorities, and maintain delivery plans. Act as escalation point for blockers, risks, and technical issues. Drive tangible progress across multiple engineering and...

Lead Software Engineer Rate: £600 a day IR 35 Determination: Outside IR35 Location: Bristol Working Pattern: 20% onsite Clearance: SC Clearance required Overview: Technical Leadership, Operational and People Management, Technical direction of complex projects A global defence technology consultancy ole are looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide hands‑on leadership across a high‑priority software delivery programme. This is a senior contractor role requiring a self‑starter who can quickly understand a complex problem domain, translate requirements into actionable deliverables, and drive engineering teams to successful outcomes. You will act as the technical and delivery focal point for multiple workstreams, ensuring work is sequenced, risks are managed, progress is unblocked, and the programme maintains momentum. This role blends technical leadership, delivery ownership, and stakeholder management, and is ideal for someone with a background in leading...

Senior Software Engineer Rate: £450 a day IR 35 Determination: Outside IR35 Location: Bristol Working Pattern: 20% onsite Clearance: SC Clearance required Stack overview: Python (including pytest), git, Docker and AWS with prior experience building full stack Flask You will join a global defence technology consultancy and take ownership of specific software work packages, including low level planning, delivery, and reporting, with ability to work independently and autonomously. You will have strong understanding of microservice software architecture, and design, implement, document and test software modules and components. What you'll bring Strong technical ability with proven experience delivering software components and modules. Ability to work confidently, strategically and autonomously Ability to balance hands-on coding with document writing and planning session participation Your skills and experience: Proficiency in Python (including pytest), git, Docker and AWS...

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing Based in Bristol – 1 Week Contract (Possible Extension) Monday to Friday – 08:00 to 16:00 (Minimum 10 Hours Paid Per Day) Outside IR35 – £30ph The business is currently seeking an Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support the on-site team in Bristol. This role involves working as part of a team on a full service and overhaul of conveyors, boxing machines, and AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robots), ensuring minimal downtime across operations. If you are available for an immediate contract with potential extension, please get in touch. Key Responsibilities Work as part of a team servicing and overhauling: Conveyor systems Boxing/packaging machinery AMR robots Carry out reactive maintenance, including fault finding and component replacement Perform planned preventative maintenance Skills & Experience Required Strong electrical & mechanical background  Previous experience within automation &...

SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Application Developer required by our market leading client in Bristol. This will be a 3 month initial contract, likely to extend and will sit Outside IR35. We are looking for an experienced SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Application Developer to support ongoing digital transformation projects. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver independently in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and maintain SharePoint Online sites, libraries, lists, and workflows. * Build custom solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and PowerShell. * Develop modern SharePoint components using SPFx (SharePoint Framework). * Integrate Microsoft 365 services including Teams, OneDrive, Azure AD, and Exchange Online. * Migrate content from legacy SharePoint or file systems into SharePoint Online. * Create reusable templates, components, and governance-aligned...

Project Engineer – Hydraulics (Aerospace or Petro-Chemical Industries) Based in Exeter – 9 Month Contract £400 - £450 per day – 3 days a week – Ltd Company – Outside IR35 This growing engineering organisation delivers complete project solutions across a range of technical disciplines. It offers full lifecycle support, from design and development through to installation and commissioning across multiple industries. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, the business is seeking a Project Engineer to support a major aerospace project during an exciting period of growth. The project The current project involves the development of a mobile test rig for a leading aerospace client, designed to enable precise and reliable testing. The system features two integrated units, with a hydraulic press handling the controlled transfer of fluid into the product. Engineered for mobility, the rig can be easily moved using wheels or a forklift, providing flexibility on-site. Key...

The Automotive maintenance division of Questech currently have an exciting new Contract position, located near Bristol for an MOT Tester. This would be a 3 month role suitable for an M.O.T Tester with experience testing on Class 4/7 vehicles. THE ROLE: To conduct MOT inspections, issue MOT documentation, ensure security of MOT certification process and implement the MOT scheme in compliance with Vehicle & Operator Services Agency (VOSA) or (DVSA) and company requirements. THE REQUIREMENTS: * A valid class 4 MOT testing licence * A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points THE HOURS: You will work Monday - Friday 07:00 till 16:00 THE RATE OF PAY: £28 per hour umbrella or LTD working outside of IR35 £23 per hour PAYE If you believe that you are the perfect candidate for the role, please apply with Questech today. Questech Automotive Recruitment provide you with a specialist consultant who specialises in supporting Mechanics like yourself with finding the...

Site Agent - Wastewater - Freelance Currently looking for a Site Agent in Dorset on a long term freelance basis. We are currently working with a leading civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Site Agent for a long-term wastewater project on the Wessex Water framework. This is a key role on a major infrastructure scheme, offering long-term work, continuity, and the opportunity to take full ownership of site delivery within a well-established framework. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day delivery of works on site Manage site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget Maintain high standards of health & safety and compliance Liaise with client representatives, engineers, and stakeholders Oversee RAMS, permits, and site documentation Monitor programme, progress, and resource allocation Identify risks and drive solutions to keep works on trackRequirements Proven experience as a Site Agent within...

Data Platform Consultant (SC Cleared) Corsham (Wiltshire) 6 Month Contract £450/day (Outside IR35) Data Platform Consultant needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong Power BI, Tableau + AWS Cloud experience. 6 Month Rolling Contract based in Corsham (Wiltshire). Start ASAP in March/April 2026. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH) + 2 days/week working from the office in Corsham (Wiltshire). A chance to work with a leading global IT + Digital transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: Project Objective: design, build + implementation of a cloud based Data Analytics platform to provide data workflow, data visualisation + dashboard solutions. Key Skills: Tableau, Power BI + Apache Superset dashboard + data visualisation tools. AWS Cloud Infrastructure environments including: AWS Glue, S3 Buckets, Athena + Serverless data pipelines. Python and R-style workflow development environments. SQL querying + data transformation...

Senior Project Manager + Long term contracts + Outside IR35 + Wiltshire based roles - hybriod working + £600 to £650 per day Key Skills: + Track record in Technical Project Management + Strong recent experience with MOD/Government Infrastructure Projects + Excellent PM skills + DV Cleared DV Cleared Project Manager Hybrid working out of Corsham Technical background: Large scale Infrastructure projects, datacentres, etc… Clarify and document business requirements in order to ensure project plans are comprehensive, realistic and in line with project objectives. Develop projections for capital and/ expense resource planning in order to advise management on budgetary issues. Assess business prospects in line with policies and procedures in order to ensure they are accurately documented and represented in project plans. Communicate project plans and progress across the business in order to ensure all stakeholders are briefed and up to date. Summarise salient planning...

Astute's contract team is partnering with a Global Construction business to recruit a Design Manager on an initial 4 month contract. This is a fully remote role. The Design Manager role comes with a day rate of £450 - £550 per day, Outside IR35. Key skills required for the Design Manager role: Ensuring project procedures & processes (particularly engineering) are implemented throughout design Promote latest engineering developments, technology, innovations, methods and best practice in permanent and temporary works ensuring they are considered, developed, communicated and implemented both at bid stage and during construction Prepare and manage the design deliverable schedule both on time and in budget Review designs for compliance with contract requirements and tender intentionsThis role can either be fully remote or based out of Head Office in Wiltshire. Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the...