168 jobs found in Exeter

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...

TSA Surveying are working in partnership with a leading Property Surveying Consultancy and are looking for Damp and Mould Surveyors based Exeter or Plymouth. All surveys are carried out on a tablet device using asset management software Visual inspection -Types of damp and mould - rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation damp. Outside IR35 role  Paid Per Survey Over 200 properties to be surveyed per area. Properties located in/around Exeter or Plymouth. ID Badges, calling cards, large property lists provided and letter of authority. Standard DBS Required Damp and Mould Qualifications would be highly regarded. If you are interested in the Damp and Mould surveyor position, apply online now

TSA Surveying are working in partnership with a leading Property Surveying Consultancy and are looking for Damp and Mould Surveyors based Exeter, Plymouth or Bristol. All surveys are carried out on a tablet device using asset management software Visual inspection -Types of damp and mould - rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation damp. Outside IR35 role  Paid Per Survey Over 200 properties to be surveyed per area. Properties located in/around Exeter or Plymouth. ID Badges, calling cards, large property lists provided and letter of authority. Standard DBS Required If you are interested in the Damp and Mould surveyor position, apply online now

EXCITING AUTO ELECTRICIAN OPPORTUNITY!🚨 I am currently looking for a team of talented Auto Electricians for a great opportunity working with one of our leading automotive clients in the UK. *Must have prior Auto Electrician experience* Start date: ASAP start (let me know when is the earliest you can start) Duration: 3 - 6 month contract, with possibility of extension Monday - Friday work (client is happy to consider part time and full time staff) Rate: Get in touch to find out - paid via LTD or Umbrella - Outside IR35 Location: Newbury, UK Work: Retrofitting work of blue light vehicles and van conversions Interested? Intrigued to find out further details? Get in touch: 📞 WhatsApp: (phone number removed) 📘 Facebook (Work): Calvin Molyneaux Vhr 🔗 LinkedIn: Calvin Molyneaux ☎ Direct Line: (phone number removed)

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...

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...

Astute's Renewable's team is partnering with a pioneering Hydrogen Energy developer that delivers a wide spectrum of services across Hydrogen project lifecycles to recruit a Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Engineer for their South Wales site. The Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer role comes with a daily rate of £450-£500 per day depending on experience. Key skills required for the Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer role A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Proven experience in heavy industry, industries of interest includes; Oil & Gas, Steel, Power Plants, Renewables. Experience working with High Pressure Systems, Control Systems, Atex, PSSR, High and Low Voltage. Location, day rate and timeframe of the Site Manager role Initially 2 month contract, with possibility of extension. Starting 1st April 2026. Outside IR35. Baglan, South Wales location. Open to people looking for either part-time or full-time. Monday-Friday. If part-time, there...

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...

Our client is currently seeking experienced Highway Design Engineers to join their team on a contract basis. Working within the Highways team, you will be supporting the Capital Highways Improvements Programme in Bournemouth, with a particular focus on Safer Routes to School, the Bus Service Improvement Plan, and the Active Travel Fund. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing highway improvement projects Supporting the Capital Highways Improvements Programme Contributing to projects such as Safer Routes to School, Bus Service Improvement Plan, and Active Travel Fund Collaborating with the project team to ensure project objectives are met Preparing design documentation and technical reports Conducting site visits and assessments as required Ensuring all designs comply with relevant standards and legislation Utilising own vehicle for business travel when necessary Job Requirements: Experience in highway design engineering Understanding of capital highway improvements...