39 jobs found in Portsmouth

Project Manager - Housing Management System Transformation Location: Hybrid - Portsmouth with flexible remote working Contract: 24-Month Programme Start Date: Summer 2026 Pay rate: £450 per day Umbrella rate. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major Housing Management System (HMS) transformation programme. The project will replace multiple legacy systems with a modern cloud-hosted platform, improving services, data quality, compliance, and customer experience for over 15,000 households across Portsmouth. Key Responsibilities Lead the full lifecycle delivery of the HMS transformation programme from mobilisation through to go-live and post-implementation support. Manage programme governance including planning, budgets, risks, issues, reporting, change control, and stakeholder engagement. Act as the key interface between Housing, IT, Data, Procurement, Finance, suppliers, and delivery partners. Oversee data migration,...

Job Title: Asbestos Surveyor Location: Nationwide (Immediate requirements all over the UK) Rate: £260 per day (Limited company, including mileage) OR £240 per day + mileage (Umbrella), plus other expenses for both options IR35 Determination: Outside of scope Contract Length: Long-term, ongoing Working Days: Monday to Friday (However, we positively welcome applications from candidates who can offer a minimum of 3 days per week) The Role: Are you a freelance asbestos surveyor looking for genuine job security? Against the background of current global instability, this role represents an excellent opportunity for a surveyor looking to confirm a highly stable, long-term contract. We are partnering with the UK's leading light in the world of compliance, health and safety to find dedicated professionals for a major national rollout. They have immediate requirements for surveyors all over the UK to cover an extensive portfolio of long-term housing contracts. Your...

Facilities Supervisor 12 month contract Based in Havant Offering between £30-£40ph Inisde IR35 Do you hold a NEBOSH Level 2 Health and Safety qualification? Do you have experience with CMMS platforms such as Maximo or IBM TRIRIGA? 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 Facilities Supervisor, 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. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to acquire an SC level security clearance. You will be involved in: Provides direction of daily operations as required First line responsibility for safety, review of RAMs, issues permits etc... Efficiently deliver the maintenance activities utilising...

Job Title: Asbestos Surveyor Location: Nationwide (Immediate requirements all over the UK) Rate: £260 per day (Limited company, including mileage) OR £240 per day + mileage (Umbrella), plus other expenses for both options IR35 Determination: Outside of scope Contract Length: Long-term, ongoing Working Days: Monday to Friday (However, we positively welcome applications from candidates who can offer a minimum of 3 days per week) The Role: Are you a freelance asbestos surveyor looking for genuine job security? Against the background of current global instability, this role represents an excellent opportunity for a surveyor looking to confirm a highly stable, long-term contract. We are partnering with the UK's leading light in the world of compliance, health and safety to find dedicated professionals for a major national rollout. They have immediate requirements for surveyors all over the UK to cover an extensive portfolio of long-term housing contracts. Your...

Job Title: Planner Location: Semi- hybrid role- Southampton/ home based Duration: Long term contract (outside IR35) Salary: c£450 per day We are seeking on behalf of our large Construction Client, a Planning Engineer, with water treatment or comparable industry experience and civil engineering background, for a 6-month rolling contract role (outside IR35) to be based in Southampton/ remote. Experience: * Proficient in Primavera. * Civil Engineering * Site Based Experience. * NEC Contract Awareness. * Water or comparable industry experience * HNC Qualified * Ability to build Schedule from Scratch, if possible, using Design Drawings - Preferred. * 5 to 10 years’ experience in construction including * * Temporary works (not a TWC) * Deep excavations * Large dia. Pipelines * RC structures * Multi-disciplinary projects • Hybrid Planning role - Southampton 3 days a week, 2 days working remotely • Outside of IR35 • 6 x month rolling...

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer Contract: Initial 6 months (Outside IR35) Project: Gas Engine Power Generation We're looking for an electrically biased E&I Engineer to support a gas engine power generation project, integrating generation technology into an existing high-voltage (HV) electrical system. You'll also support wider on-site E&I works, providing day-to-day engineering input across design, installation support and operational activities. Key responsibilities Produce and support detailed E&I design integrating power generation equipment into existing HV electrical networks Provide engineering support for gas engine systems design and installation (interfaces, controls, instrumentation, protection) Deliver/support Power Management Systems (PMS) design and installation/integration Support the design of G99 and other grid-compliant systems, ensuring compliance is designed-in and documented Assist with general site E&I project work:...

Project Test Manager Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: DV Clearance required (Active) Rate: £650 to £750 per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking a Project Test Managerto provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on managing and governing the test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and delivery confidence...

Manufacturing / Process Transfer Engineer Outside IR35 | Up to £50/hr | Contract to Dec 2026 Long-term Outside IR35 opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing / Process Transfer Engineer supporting a major equipment and process transfer within a high-tech manufacturing environment. Key highlights: * Maintain production output during site transfer * Lead equipment relocation, qualification & re-installation (IQ/OQ/PQ) * Support PFMEAs, work instructions & process documentation * Troubleshoot lasers, optics & precision assemblies * Work cross-functionally with R&D, Quality & Supply Chain Skills needed: * Manufacturing/Process Engineering background (laser, optics, photonics, precision assembly) * Strong hands-on problem solving (mechanical / optical / electro-mechanical) * Experience managing complex transfers under tight timelines Details: * Rate: Up to £50 per hour * IR35: Outside * Duration: Long-term (to end of 2026) 👉 Apply now for...

Test Manager Location: Basingstoke (Onsite) Contract Length: 18 Months Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: £650-£700 per day | Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Test Manager to join a high-profile, secure government infrastructure programme delivering critical national capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead and assure complex Test & Trials activity across a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. You will work closely with programme leadership, engineering teams, cyber specialists, and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery meets operational and security expectations. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, governance, and assurance experience within highly secure defence or government environments and be comfortable operating at programme level, providing independent challenge and strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead...

Assurance Consultant Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: DV Clearance required (Active) Rate: £550 to £600 per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking a Project Test Managerto provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on managing and governing the test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and delivery confidence...

Assurance Consultant Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: DV Clearance required (Active) Rate: £(Apply online only) per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking an Assurance Consultant to provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on managing and governing the test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and delivery...

Venture Recruitment Partners are working with an exciting international business on their search for an experienced Project Accountant to join them on a short term contract. This role will report to the Head of Finance and has a chance to extend due to the critical nature of this project. This best suits a Project Accountant with strong data analysis and systems skills.  Basingstoke - Hybrid working Rate - £400 - £450p/d Outside IR35 Key Responsibilities of the Project Accountant- - Build a new revenue recognition process that maintains current accounting policies and procedures and a repeatable way on excel - Ensure adequate controls are in place in the process to ensure any errors/data feed issues surface - Work with 3rd party providers, internal finance & technology colleagues to understand the challenge, and keep them abreast of the solution design & delivery process - Establish and maintain strong data governance, access security, and change‑control frameworks...

Contract position Outside IR35 On-site - Hybrid working in West Sussex Our client, a leader in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves designing a wide range of complex engine components, with a focus on off-highway, large engine, heavy-duty, and marine applications. Key Responsibilities: The mechanical design of components through concept, definitive, and detail design phases Carrying out detailed mechanical design work including 3D modelling, basic stress calculations, FMEA's, 2D layouts, 2D detailing, and tolerance stacks Ensuring that system and component specifications meet the required design standards Creating 2D drawings for manufacture or purchase Producing assembly drawings and bills of materials Managing design change requests in a timely manner Ensuring the fit and function of responsible parts or systems and their interaction with other systems Maintaining up-to-date...

AWS Cloud Engineer (SC Cleared) Andover (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £450/day (Outside IR35) AWS Cloud Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong experience of AWS Cloud administration. 6 Month Contract based in Andover (Hybrid). Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in Andover. Paying up to £450/day (Outside IR35). A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project. Start ASAP in May/June 2026. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Administration of new AWS Cloud environment, plus administration of Nginx + Cloudflare. Using Ansible + Terraform to build mail systems. Migrating apps/sites to the new architecture in partnership with external suppliers. Linux Administration (RedHat, Ubuntu, CentOS). Windows Administration (Windows Server 2012/2019, AD, ADFS, Group Policy, DNS, Trusts). SQL Server / MySQL Administration (Availability Groups, TDE, Backup &...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Security Architect to join our client supporting critical Central Government and Defence programmes, delivering secure, resilient, and high-quality architecture solutions across complex enterprise and cloud environments. SECURITY ARCHITECT - 10 MONTH CONTRACT - £900 PER DAY (OUTSIDE IR35) - ANDOVER - SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED As a Security Architect, you will play a key role in designing and assuring secure technology solutions across large-scale programmes within highly regulated environments. You will work closely with engineering, architecture, delivery, and client teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the full solution lifecycle, applying secure-by-design principles and modern cyber security best practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Architect with expertise across enterprise security architecture, cloud security, DevSecOps, secure software development, and risk management within government or defence...

Our client, a leading contractor in the water industry, is currently seeking a Section Engineer to join their team for an exciting project with Southern Water. This is a contract role, outside IR35, focusing on the Clean Water Treatment Works (WTW) Southern Water AMP8 project. The initial contract duration is six months, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project. Key Responsibilities: Coordinating site activities across engineering, construction, and subcontract teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery of works Overseeing site logistics, short-term planning, and productivity tracking Maintaining high standards of health, safety, environment, and quality (SHEQ) Ensuring effective communication among all stakeholders Fostering workforce competence and compliance with established procedures Supporting progress reporting and logistics planning Facilitating the successful handover of completed works Job Requirements: Experience in civil engineering,...

Panel Wirer / Panel Wireperson / Panel Wireman (Electrical Panel Wirier) c£25-30hr / ltd rate (outside IR35) Salary dependent on experience ONSITE ABJ6523 Contract: Immediate start – end Jul 2026 (3m likely extension depending on workload) 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 Wireperson (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...

Assistant Site Manager - Self Storage Development Location: Shoreham Contract: Freelance / Contract (June- October) Rate: Negotiable (Outside IR35) Role Overview An experienced Assistant Site Manager is required to support the delivery of a self-storage warehouse development in Shoreham. This role will involve assisting the Site Manager in overseeing day-to-day site operations on a steel frame construction project, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities Support the Site Manager in managing all on-site construction activities Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, with a strong focus on steel frame erection and associated trades Monitor progress against programme and assist in driving works to meet key milestones Enforce strict health & safety standards in line with CDM regulations Carry out site inductions, toolbox talks, and daily briefings Ensure quality control through regular inspections and snagging...

Job Title: Asbestos Surveyor Location: Nationwide (Immediate requirements all over the UK) Rate: £260 per day (Limited company, including mileage) OR £240 per day + mileage (Umbrella), plus other expenses for both options IR35 Determination: Outside of scope Contract Length: Long-term, ongoing Working Days: Monday to Friday (However, we positively welcome applications from candidates who can offer a minimum of 3 days per week) The Role: Are you a freelance asbestos surveyor looking for genuine job security? Against the background of current global instability, this role represents an excellent opportunity for a surveyor looking to confirm a highly stable, long-term contract. We are partnering with the UK's leading light in the world of compliance, health and safety to find dedicated professionals for a major national rollout. They have immediate requirements for surveyors all over the UK to cover an extensive portfolio of long-term housing contracts. Your...

Senior Electrical Design Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer - CONTRACT Outside IR35 Surrey, UK Shape the Future of Clean Energy ARCA Resourcing is partnering with a pioneering clean energy technology company developing next-generation integrated power solutions. As part of a rapidly growing engineering team, we have a requirement for a Senior Electrical Design contractor to work on highly advanced electrical systems that are driving the future of sustainable power. We’re looking for a talented Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Design Engineer with strong industrial electrical design expertise and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. The Role You’ll conduct electrical engineering activities across innovative, high-impact projects — taking concepts from feasibility and architecture through to integration, testing, commissioning, and operational support. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you’ll collaborate with engineers and scientists to...