11 jobs found in Didcot

LabVIEW Software Engineer / Didcot, Oxfordshire / £60 per hour (outside IR35) As a LabVIEW Software Engineer, you will be an integral part of a small project development team, contributing to the design, development, testing, and debugging of LabVIEW Software for Raman Spectroscopy products. This role involves working on new and existing products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and product security requirements. Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, and debug LabVIEW Software for Raman Spectroscopy products Contribute to new product development and improvement projects Follow Agile software development processes using Jira Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and troubleshoot integration issues Ensure code maintainability through comprehensive documentation and unit testing Contribute to continuous improvement activities, internal user groups, and ongoing learning and development Ensure software...

Exciting Opportunity: Site Engineer (Water Sector) Join Our Client's Team in Abingdon, Oxfordshire Are you a highly skilled Site Engineer with expertise in the water sector? Our client is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team on a contract basis. This fully on-site role is available immediately and runs until October, offering an engaging challenge within a vital sector. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about delivering quality results, we'd love to hear from you. Key Details: Position: Site Engineer Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Duration: ASAP - October 2026 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm Sector: Water (AMP7) Core Skills and Expertise: Water Sector Experience: Prior knowledge and familiarity with water-related projects are essential, ensuring you can seamlessly integrate into the role. Problem-Solving Abilities: Use your expertise to address challenges effectively and keep projects...

Outside IR35 Pay £475 a day 3 month rolling contract ECS Resource Group are currently working in partnership with a global managed service provider, assisting them with the search for a Service Designer on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be working with a Telecoms end client across various projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end service models across product, network, technology and operational domains within a telecommunications environment. Drive the creation of new operational processes and service frameworks, taking ownership from initial concept through to delivery and continuous improvement. Define and optimise customer and operational journeys to ensure scalable, efficient and customer-centric service experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Product, Engineering, Operations, Architecture and Delivery teams to align service outcomes with business objectives. Produce high-quality service...

General Manager - Utilities / Construction 📍 Reading (100% Office-Based) 💼 Permanent or Contract Opportunity 💰 Highly Competitive Salary / Day Rate (DOE, Outside IR35 for contract) The Opportunity We're working with a growing utilities contractor delivering projects under SSEN Lot 1, covering electricity connections up to 11kV underground and 33kV overhead line (OHL). They are seeking a General Manager to take full ownership of their office-based operations in Reading. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for driving performance across multiple teams and ensuring efficient project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the planning, RFQ (pricing), and streetworks departments Act as the Office Lead, overseeing administration, training, and operational processes Provide strong leadership to department heads (direct reports) Drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams Ensure effective coordination across all business...

General Manager - Utilities / Construction 📍 Reading (100% Office-Based) 💼 Permanent or Contract Opportunity 💰 Highly Competitive Salary / Day Rate (DOE, Outside IR35 for contract) The Opportunity We're working with a growing utilities contractor delivering projects under SSEN Lot 1, covering electricity connections up to 11kV underground and 33kV overhead line (OHL). They are seeking a General Manager to take full ownership of their office-based operations in Reading. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for driving performance across multiple teams and ensuring efficient project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the planning, RFQ (pricing), and streetworks departments Act as the Office Lead, overseeing administration, training, and operational processes Provide strong leadership to department heads (direct reports) Drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams Ensure effective coordination across all business...

Operations Delivery Manager - Utilities (Electricity Connections) 📍 Reading / West London 💼 Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35 options available) The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an Operations Delivery Manager to support delivery across key electricity connection projects within a DNO, covering up to 11kV underground and 33kV overhead line (OHL) works. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for operational performance across civils, reinstatement, and OHL functions. Key Responsibilities Act as the operational lead across multi-disciplinary delivery teams Oversee civils, reinstatement, and OHL departments, with direct line management of relevant managers Ensure efficient, safe, and commercially viable project delivery Drive performance, decision-making, and continuous improvement across operations Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across projects and business functions About You Proven experience in a senior operational role within utilities,...

Job Title: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Reading area, Berkshire Rate: £36–38 per hour, Limited Company outside IR35scope Job Type: Contract,  2 months ongoing initially, potential to extend Rotating Shifts: Primarily Monday to Friday – 9-hour  shifts rotating Client: Manufacturing, Immediate hire for ongoing maintenance support The Opportunity: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer We’re recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical maintenance support within a busy, automated production and packaging environment. This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. This client needs… ✔ Strong multi-skilled mechanical fault diagnosis ✔ Experience with conveyors, motors, pneumatics, drives, sensors, presses, hoppers, silos  & basic  Electrical PLCs ✔ Preventive maintenance ✔ Quick turnaround...

Lead Electrical Design Engineer 12 month contract £65-£75 per hour Outside IR35 Reading - Hybrid This role sits within a specialist engineering team responsible for developing electrical designs from early feasibility through to construction and handover support. It's a key technical position with ownership of design delivery and coordination across multiple stakeholders. Essential requirements: Experience in electrical engineering design within power, utilities or infrastructure environments Ability to produce and review electrical design documentation and calculations Good understanding of UK electrical standards and utility interface requirements Experience working with project teams, contractors and engineers Comfortable supporting projects through design, construction and delivery stages Desirable: Experience within substations, power distribution or HV environments Background in energy, utilities or large-scale industrial projects Exposure to site support and...

Project Manager x2 Reading (hybrid - 4 days from home) Outside IR35   Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established Engineering client for a Project Manager on a contract basis to support important defence projects in the UK.   They require two Project Managers to support the initiation of projects and programmes using Portfolio Entry controls and structured business case development methods.   Some of your responsibilities: Analyse and break down complex problems to develop strategic proposals for Investment Approval Coordinate pre-Concept studies to explore business problems and opportunities Develop early understanding of solution options to inform decision-making Produce initial estimates for scope, schedule, and cost ranges Recommend appropriate delivery methodologies for proposed initiatives Secure approvals to proceed, including Standing Approval and initial resource allocation Ensure alignment of proposed projects and programmes with overall portfolio...

Mechanical Engineer Contract Aldermaston SC / DV Clearance Required Are you a Mechanical Engineer with experience supporting complex engineering projects within highly regulated environments? Do you enjoy producing technical documentation, engineering calculations and supporting projects from concept through to delivery? Would you like to work for a growing SME delivering specialist packages of work directly into AWE? What's in it for you? • ~ £60p/h DOE • Outside IR35 • Long term project work • Opportunity to work with a specialist engineering SME supporting AWE projects • Overtime opportunities available What will you be doing? • Producing mechanical engineering documentation and design deliverables • Supporting concept, scheme and detailed design activities • Carrying out engineering calculations, assessments and technical reports • Supporting project delivery across design, manufacture, installation and testing activities • Attending project meetings and design...

We are looking for a Site Agent to join a with previous rail experience and preferably with experience of footbridge/ lift install on AFA schemes with NR. You must have a minimum of CSCS Gold/ Black card, SMSTS, PTW and TWC. It is preferred but not essential to have ALO Co-ordinator. This role has an immediate start date and has a minimum of a 9-month contract with the likelihood of the works being extended with their CP7 framework. This is a great opportunity for long term work with an excellent day rate on offer (outside IR35)! If this is something yourself or someone you know might be interested in, get in touch