175 jobs found in Exeter

Excel are currently seeking a Test Article Build and Maintenance Lead for a client that uniquely combines the best of the aerospace and automotive industries and has become one of only a handful of companies globally to have successfully flown multiple full-scale eVTOL prototypes. This contract will be based in the West of the UK and will offer you the accountability for the coordination of delivery, planning, build and maintenance as part of a cutting- edge prototype eVTOL project. What responsibilities will you hold? * Coordination of Test Specimens involving aircraft standard parts in line with agreed test execution schedules, * Maintaining accurate records of manufacturing processes, changes, and compliance for auditing and certification purposes, * Coordination with ME planning for all associated build, installation, removal, and modification procedures for the test specimen, * Procedure Review: Provide feedback on assembly and maintenance procedures affecting test...

Controls Project Systems Engineer (PLC) £c40/hr ltd rate South East ABJ7685 Salary dependent on experience but c£35-£45/ hr ltd rate (outside IR35) Start Jan 2026 - 3m with view to extension ONSITE A new position for an experienced Controls Project Systems Engineer (PLC exp) is urgently required for a leading engineering services company to for new upcoming projects. As controls engineer you will be carrying out programming of Siemens S7-1500 PLCs using TIA Portal. As controls engineer experience you will be programming of WinCC SCADA systems - interfacing with multiple S7-1500 PLCs. - Failsafe programming would be desirable. As control engineer you will have the ability to be technical lead for a control panel and review electrical drawings, panel assembly. As control project engineer you will also have the ability to generate documentation such as test plans, Installation / commissioning & Operation / Maintenance Documentation. Mainly office based apart from when you go...

Panel Wirer (Electrical Panel Wirier) c£22-25 hr / ltd rate (outside IR35) ABJ7684 Salary dependent on experience ONSITE Contract: Feb–Apr 2026 (3m likely extension depending on workload - Possibly an earlier start A new position for an experienced Panel Wireperson (Electrical Panel Wirer / Control Panel Wirer) is urgently required for a leading engineering services company for new upcoming projects. A skilled Panel Wirepersons (panel wirer) will assist with the assembly and wiring of control panels for industrial and infrastructure clients. As panel wirer this would suit individuals experienced in reading and interpreting technical drawings and completing high‑quality panel builds. Key Responsibilities: * Build and wire electrical control panels from mechanical layouts and schematic diagrams. * Use a range of hand tools to assemble components to specification. * Check wiring, routing, and labelling to ensure accuracy and compliance. * Work independently while...

CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – PLYMOUTH Position: Vehicle Technician Location: Plymouth Rate: £25 per hour (LTD) Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-17:30 CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – THE ROLE: We are currently looking for fully qualified Vehicle Technicians to work at our client’s workshop on an ongoing contractual basis. You will be responsible for carrying out service, maintenance and repair work on a wide range of motor vehicles. The contract is outside IR35. CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – SKILLS REQUIRED: * Qualified to Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds or similar in the relevant disciplines. * Experience carrying out repair and service work to a variety of vehicles. * Ability to diagnose and rectify a wide range of mechanical & electrical vehicle faults. * Knowledge of health and safety practices in the workshop. * UK Driving License and possess your own tools. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work as part of a productive...

Electrical Engineer Outside IR35 Ltd Rate  Plymouth (2 days’ on-site every week) 6-12 Month Contract   Certain Advantage is working with an Engineering Company who is supporting facilities engineering and major infrastructure projects." Our client is looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer on an initial 6-12 month sub-contract in the Plymouth area.  Job Description The Electrical Engineer will work collaboratively with the customer to support infrastructure and asset development at a major dockyard facility. This role may include but is not limited to: being the technical interface with the customer, ensuring that all electrical aspects of facility modifications, redesigns and new infrastructure are scoped, developed and delivered, to meet operational requirements, safety standards and compliance obligations, whilst working within a team of electrical engineers supporting various projects.   Key Responsibilities: Engage directly with the customer to understand requirements...

Systems Engineers (Outside of IR35 or permanent) Certain Advantage is hiring for Systems Engineers based in the Plymouth area. This role is on a contract or permanent basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with an international defence, aerospace, and nuclear engineering company specialising in complex asset management and support services. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for Mechanical Design Engineers—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Requirements management Stakeholder management Workload Management V&V Model Project lifecycleThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Educational background to a degree level in Mechanical Engineering or a related field Systems Engineering background in a highly regulated...

Naval Architect Consultant Plymouth 6-12 Month Contract Outside IR35   Certain Advantage is working with an Engineering Company who is supporting facilities engineering and major infrastructure projects."   Our client is looking to expand their Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture team. An initial 6-12 month sub-contract opportunity is available for a Naval Architect in the Plymouth area. Someone with understanding of ship stability, structural behaviour and marine systems.   Job Description The Naval Architect will work together with the customer to maintain and develop dockyard capabilities that support the safe and efficient operation of ships, boats and marine systems. This role may include but is not limited to: supporting assessments, conducting small craft or dock surveys, contributing to marine system design and modifications, supporting mooring and stability calculations and producing technical documentation to enable operations and development activities across the...

Job Opportunity: Hospitality Trainer (Contract) Location: UK Wide Contract Duration: January 2026- Mid February 2026 (with potential for extension) Rate: Competitive day rates based on experience + £60 per travel day (where applicable and pre-agreed) + 25ppm mileage Do you love the hospitality industry but would prefer to have weekends off? Would you like to work on projects which means you are still in the industry every day but working 8 hour shifts on some of the biggest hospitality tech projects in the UK? We're looking for an experienced Hospitality individuals to support a nationwide training rollout on new hospitality systems. Contract Dates: January 2026 - Mid February 2026 Shift Pattern: 4 shifts per week (Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri), 8 hours onsite plus 1 hour travel either side, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break Travel: Extensive UK travel required, including regular overnight stays Responsibilities Deliver engaging training sessions on new EPOS systems Provide Go...

Job Title: Electrician (Shea Gas) Location: Cardiff/South Wales Rate: £370 - £380 per day Duration: 6 Months + Payments: Weekly, Outside IR35 – CIS or Limited Company welcome Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Electrician for long-term projects across South Wales. This will be a long term Project, With potential to be moved onto additional projects. The role involves the removal of old cabling and security systems from a large gas utility site. Additionally, you will be required to isolate mains power as necessary, a routine task for qualified electricians. Requirements: * SHEA Gas Ticket - Mandatory * Ability to work in South Wales on a long-term basis * Experience with cabling and security system removal * Competence in isolating mains power What We Offer: * Competitive daily rates £370/£380 * Long-term work with projects spanning over a year * Weekly payments, outside IR35 – CIS or Limited Company contractors welcome

Job Opportunity: Hospitality Trainer (Contract) Location: UK Wide Contract Duration: January 2026- Mid February 2026 (with potential for extension) Rate: Competitive day rates based on experience + £60 per travel day (where applicable and pre-agreed) + 25ppm mileage Do you love the hospitality industry but would prefer to have weekends off? Would you like to work on projects which means you are still in the industry every day but working 8 hour shifts on some of the biggest hospitality tech projects in the UK? We're looking for an experienced Hospitality individuals to support a nationwide training rollout on new hospitality systems. Contract Dates: January 2026 - Mid February 2026 Shift Pattern: 4 shifts per week (Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri), 8 hours onsite plus 1 hour travel either side, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break Travel: Extensive UK travel required, including regular overnight stays Responsibilities Deliver engaging training sessions on new EPOS systems Provide Go...

DevOps Engineer Bristol 12-Month Contract Paying up to £83p/h (Outside IR35) Role Overview: Our client, a large Aerospace company, is looking for an experienced DevOps engineer to assist in various stages of each product's lifespan and remain abreast of technological advancements to promote efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Collaborating with coworkers to conceptualize, develop, and release software. Conducting quality assurance to ensure that the software meets prescribed guidelines. Rolling out fixes and upgrades to software, as needed. Securing software to prevent security breaches and other vulnerabilities. Collecting and reviewing customers' feedback to enhance user experience. Suggesting alterations to the workflow to improve efficiency and success. Pitching ideas for projects based on gaps in the market and technological advancements. Required Skillset: Degree in computer science, software engineering, or an adjacent field. Prior experience at all phases of the...

Senior Data Engineer Bristol 12-Month Contract Paying up to £79p/h (Outside IR35) Role Overview: Our client a large Aerospace company is looking for a experienced Senior Data Engineer with to assist with building and managing data pipelines using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and Apache NiFi Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable data pipelines using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and Apache NiFi. Implement data ingestion, transformation, and integration processes, ensuring data quality and security. Collaborate with data architects and security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and data governance standards. Manage and monitor large-scale data flows in real-time, ensuring system performance, reliability, and data integrity. Develop robust data models to support analytics and reporting within secure environments. Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning of data...

M&E Commissioning Manager – Contract (Outside IR35) Location: Bristol Contract Length: 6 Months Pay Rate: £450–£500 per day (Outside IR35) Employer: Commissioning Consultancy Project Type: Large Commercial Development The Opportunity A specialist commissioning consultancy is seeking an experienced M&E Commissioning Manager to support a major commercial project in Bristol. This is a hands-on contract role for an experienced manager who can lead commissioning activities across both mechanical and electrical building services. You’ll play a crucial role ensuring systems are tested, validated, coordinated and delivered in accordance with project requirements—working closely with contractors, consultants and client representatives. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement and manage commissioning plans and strategies Oversee and coordinate M&E commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with specifications Manage daily and weekly commissioning progress, reporting to...

We are seeking a Fractional CTO to lead the strategic and technical direction of our SaaS client. This role is primarily focused on strategy, architecture, and leadership, while maintaining enough hands-on technical fluency to guide a team of six developers working with a modern AWS-based stack. Rate wise, this is outside IR35 and will involve weekly on-site visits to central Bristol. The Fractional CTO will be responsible for getting the AI Platform live. From there, the focus will be ensuring scalability and security, and aligning technology decisions with business objectives. You will act as the bridge between executive leadership and engineering, ensuring the platform is delivered on time, within budget, and to enterprise-grade standards. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the technology vision and roadmap for the Agentic AI SaaS platform. Provide thought leadership on AI-driven SaaS trends, agentic architectures, and B2B adoption. Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of 6...

Electrical Engineer (Contract) - Aerospace £35 - £38 Per Hour 12 Month Contract  Outside IR35 Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity within the aerospace industry? Our client, a leading aerospace manufacturer, is seeking a skilled engineer to support ongoing programmes involving complex electrical harness design using CATIA V5. As a Contract Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for: Designing and developing electrical wiring harnesses using CATIA V5 Contributing to electrical system integration across aerospace platforms Supporting engineering reviews, documentation, and design validation Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to maintain quality and compliance What You’ll Need 2+ years’ experience within the aerospace sector Strong background in electrical / harness design Proficiency in CATIA V5 (mandatory) Understanding of aerospace standards and certification requirements Ability to work...

Contract PSV Technician / Engineer Long-term contract Bristol Day Shift, 10 to 12 hours a day, Monday to Friday £30 to £34 per hour Immediate Start Available Are you a Heavy Vehicle Technician / PSV Engineer looking for ongoing PSV work in the Bristol area? Would you like to join our growing team of contractors providing valuable support to workshops across the UK? If so we would love to hear from you! We are looking for an experienced Contract PSV Technician to start as soon as possible. Duties include: * Service, maintain, inspect and repair vehicle and plant to workshop standard * MOT preparation and planned preventative maintenance and quality checks * Fault diagnosis If you are a level 3 qualified, experienced heavy vehicle mechanic or public service vehicles and are looking to start work as soon as possible then please get in touch. Why work as a Contractor? * Wages start at £1500 a week for a 50 hour week * Wages paid weekly * Outside IR35 *...

We’re seeking an experienced MEP Planner to join a prestigious project in Bristol on a 24-month contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and implementing the planning systems for a high-profile scheme. As part of a small, collaborative team of three and reporting directly to the MEP Planning Director, you’ll bring expertise, initiative, and forward-thinking ideas to ensure successful programme delivery. Key Responsibilities * Develop, monitor, and update detailed MEP programmes using Asta Powerproject. * Work closely with project teams to coordinate, resource, and manage schedules. * Implement planning systems and contribute to continuous process improvements. * Analyse programme data, identify risks and opportunities, and report progress. * Support the Planning Director in driving project efficiency and performance. About You * Minimum 3 years’ MEP planning experience on construction or...

Role: Process Commissioning Engineer Location:  Bournemouth Rate: Up to £550 p/d Duration: 18 Months + /ongoing Sector: Water/Wastewater Treatment   Are you an experienced Process Commissioning Engineer in the water sector? Do you have a background in chemical management of Wastewater & water Recycling schemes? We are seeking an experienced Process Commissioning Engineer to join a team attached to a major clean water supply project. This role is Outside IR35 and requires full-time availability on a Bournemouth Water site in Bournemouth. Key Responsibilities: ·Leading and managing the commissioning activities for water and wastewater treatment plants. ·Developing detailed commissioning plans, method statements, and risk assessments. ·Carrying out site-based commissioning of process systems. ·Optimizing system performance to meet design and regulatory requirements. ·Collaborating with designers, contractors, and project teams to resolve technical challenges....

Principal C&I Engineer (Fire & Gas Systems) – Contract – West Wales / Hybrid Location: West Wales / Hybrid This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and Nuclear sectors. Fire and Gas experience at both FEED and detailed design stages is essential. TUV Certified status would be a bonus, though not essential. Our client is based in West Wales and can accommodate a hybrid working pattern. Role & Responsibilities * Leading the design of fire and gas systems, including design specifications, cause and effect diagrams, and system architecture. * Performing safety specification and certification of safety instrumented systems. * Selecting and specifying instruments suitable to ensure compliance with safety regulations. * Designing C&I systems with a specific focus on fire and gas detection and suppression systems....

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Contract – West Wales / Hybrid Location: West Wales / Hybrid This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Renewable Energy sectors. This role is deemed to be outside IR35. Our client is based in West Wales and can accommodate a hybrid working pattern. Role & Responsibilities * Participate in relevant meetings such as Design Reviews, Model Reviews and HAZIDs. * Execute all Piping/Mechanical Engineering activities and maintain technical integrity. * Familiarity with piping, static equipment and rotating equipment. * Develop and contribute to mechanical equipment specification / datasheets to allow purchase of range of equipment. * Oversee designers in the development of multi-discipline plant upgrade project. * Supporting the development of Mechanical and Piping layout for a range of energy projects at different...