84 jobs found in Reading

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...

Job Title: Contract Embedded Software Engineer  Location: Reading Rate: £50 to £60 per hour Employment Type: Contract Working Arrangements: Hybrid working I’m looking for an experienced Contract Embedded Software Engineer to support the development and enhancement of bespoke test equipment. You’ll be working at low level, writing efficient and reliable C code, and getting hands‑on with Linux systems, drivers, and hardware‑focused debugging. This role has an indicative outside IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through their own Personal Service Company (PSC). What You’ll Be Doing Developing low‑level embedded software in C Working on test equipment used for validation, diagnostics, and production Configuring and integrating Linux‑based systems Setting up, modifying, and troubleshooting Linux drivers Collaborating with hardware, test, and wider engineering teams What You’ll Need Strong commercial experience in embedded C Solid...

I'm currently working on a Design Manager opportunity within the water sector and thought it could be of interest given your background. This role sits within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, where you would be responsible for leading design teams across projects from concept through to detailed design and into construction. It is a client-facing position, involving close collaboration with stakeholders, consultants, and internal engineering disciplines to deliver technically robust and sustainable solutions. Key aspects of the role include: Leading multi-disciplinary design teams and external consultants across project delivery Managing design programmes, budgets, and overall project performance Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders Ensuring health, safety, environmental, and sustainability considerations are embedded into design Supporting design reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, and coordination of PSDP responsibilities Contributing to...

CONTRACT MOT TESTER – READING (RG2) Position: MOT Tester Location: Reading (RG2) Rate: £24.00 Per Hour (Outside IR35) CONTRACT MOT TESTER – THE ROLE: Are you an MOT Tester looking for a new role? We have a fantastic opportunity available to work at our client’s workshop in the Reading area on an ongoing contractual basis. CONTRACT MOT TESTER – ESSENTIAL SKILLS: * You must hold a valid MOT License. * Knowledge of health and safety practices in the workshop. * You must hold a UK Driving License. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work as part of a productive team. * Excellent time management and organizational skills. Apply via this advert today and one of our experienced consultants will be in touch. Why work for Excel Resourcing? * Benefit from premium rates across the market. * Various long-term contract opportunities throughout the UK. * Flexible working when it comes to your hours and how far you will travel. *...

3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid in Farnborough +DV cleared role - Sole British nationals due to nature of the project +£500 - £530 a day +Outside IR35 Skills: +3rd Line support experience +VMware +Active Directory +Powershell +MOD experience +DV clearance - must be active Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the virtualisation environment (VMWare) Windows Server administration (Apply online only) Advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution for complex infrastructure issues Apply best practice principles to optimise service delivery and operations BAU Support activities Server infrastructure monitoring and lifecycle management Your experience: Experience working in a 3rd Line support role Experience supporting MS Office applications Active Directory & Group Policy VMWare vSphere Infrastructure, VMWare Horizon Microsoft System Centre (SCOM, SCCM, SCSM) Trellix and/or TrendMicro Security Products Veeam backup and recovery...

3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid in Farnborough +SC cleared role - Sole British nationals due to nature of the project +£500 - £530 a day +Outside IR35 Skills: +3rd Line support experience +VMware +Active Directory +Powershell +MOD experience +Sc clearance - must be active Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the virtualisation environment (VMWare) Windows Server administration (Apply online only) Advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution for complex infrastructure issues Apply best practice principles to optimise service delivery and operations BAU Support activities Server infrastructure monitoring and lifecycle management Your experience: Experience working in a 3rd Line support role Experience supporting MS Office applications Active Directory & Group Policy VMWare vSphere Infrastructure, VMWare Horizon Microsoft System Centre (SCOM, SCCM, SCSM) Trellix and/or TrendMicro Security Products Veeam backup and recovery...

Composite Laminator – Night Shift Location: Berkshire Area Shift: Mon – Thurs | 6:00pm – 6:00am (48 hours) Pay: £24–£25 per hour (Outside IR35) I’m currently working with a specialist advanced engineering business looking for an experienced Composite Laminator to join their night shift team. This is an initial contract role with a strong chance of going permanent for the right person. The Role Composite laminating and lay-up work Working with high-performance materials Producing high-quality components in a fast-paced environment Details Night shift: Monday to Thursday 48-hour working week Overtime available at weekends Outside IR35 contract Potential to go permanent What We’re Looking For Experience in composite laminating / lay-up Background in motorsport ideally Strong attention to detail and quality

The Redline Group are working EXCLUSIVELY with our Slough-based customer in their search for a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Medical on an initial 6 month opportunity, working on a hybrid basis. This role has an indicative OUTSIDE IR35 determination therefore we can accept candidates who would like to operate through their own PSC. A household name in the medical industry, their products are sold around the world and have been for many years. As a result of continued growth, combined with a number of successful project wins, they are seeking a range of professional contractors to help them complete their work on schedule. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to hit the ground running and deliver high quality work. Key Skills Required - Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Medical, Slough: - Experience using Solidworks - Experience designing Medical Devices - Experience with plastic injection moulding/sheet metal design For more information or...

Engineering Consultant (6 month+ contract) Location: Aldershot (On-site, full-time) Contract Length: 6 months initially, likely extension to 9+ months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Engineering Consultant to join a growing GMP pharmaceutical site in Aldershot. The site is undergoing significant expansion, including new and upgraded facilities. This is a highly visible, on-site position requiring someone who can hit the ground running, operate autonomously, and drive engineering activity forward without relying on heavy oversight. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and execute CAPEX and engineering projects, including expansions, new site builds, facility conversions, and equipment installations. * Drive engineering activity from concept through to commissioning and handover. * Manage contractors, suppliers, and external engineering partners. * Ensure project delivery aligns with GMP requirements and site quality standards. * Work...

Sapien Engineering are looking for a Wiring Technician to join an Aerospace business in Farnham on a contract basis. This is an initial 3-month contract with the view to extend. This is outside IR35 paying up to £25 per hour. Job requirements: * IPC 620 (essential) * Engineering schematics * Crimping * Soldering * Previous aerospace experience highly beneficial For more information, please apply with an updated copy of your CV ASAP

CONTRACT MOT TESTER – WHITCHURCH Position: MOT Tester Location: Whitchurch (RG28) Rate: £24.00 Per Hour (Outside IR35) CONTRACT MOT TESTER – THE ROLE: Are you an MOT Tester looking for a new role? We have a fantastic opportunity available to work at our client’s workshop in the Whitchurch area on an ongoing contractual basis. CONTRACT MOT TESTER – ESSENTIAL SKILLS: * You must hold a valid MOT License. * Knowledge of health and safety practices in the workshop. * You must hold a UK Driving License. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work as part of a productive team. * Excellent time management and organizational skills. Apply via this advert today and one of our experienced consultants will be in touch. Why work for Excel Resourcing? * Benefit from premium rates across the market. * Various long-term contract opportunities throughout the UK. * Flexible working when it comes to your hours and how far you will travel. *...

Location: Guildford Role Type: Contract (up to full-time, flexible) Pay: £50 per hour (outside IR35 – payment into your limited company) We are looking for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join a busy GP surgery in Guildford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone skilled in managing minor illnesses and acute conditions, who can hit the ground running. Key Details: * Up to five days per week, but we’re flexible for the right candidate * Contract role, outside IR35 – payment via your limited company * Deal with a wide variety of minor illnesses and acute presentations * Work within a supportive and professional GP practice environment Requirements: * Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) with experience in primary care or urgent care * Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills * Confidence in managing minor illnesses and acute conditions If you’re looking for a flexible role in a welcoming practice, offering excellent...

Location: Guildford Role Type: Contract (up to full-time, flexible) Pay: £50 per hour (outside IR35 – payment into your limited company) We are looking for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join a busy GP surgery in Guildford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone skilled in managing minor illnesses and acute conditions, who can hit the ground running. Key Details: * Up to five days per week, but we’re flexible for the right candidate * Contract role, outside IR35 – payment via your limited company * Deal with a wide variety of minor illnesses and acute presentations * Work within a supportive and professional GP practice environment Requirements: * Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) with experience in primary care or urgent care * Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills * Confidence in managing minor illnesses and acute conditions If you’re looking for a flexible role in a welcoming practice, offering excellent...

We are seeking an experienced General Foreman to oversee day-to-day site operations on a major highways scheme on the M25 at Maple Cross that is due to start soon. You will play a key role in supervising works within a live traffic environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery in line with programme requirements. Must have SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid. Highways experience is essential! Top day rate Outside IR35 and a great opportunity for long term work available! If you or someone you know is looking for work, get in touch

Commercial Lead (Outside IR35) - Residential We are seeking a seasoned Commercial Lead to spearhead a suite of residential developments across West Sussex. This is a high-impact, autonomous role for a commercial professional who enjoys the balance of managing live sites while securing the next phase of the pipeline. With a heavy presence in Burgess Hill, Billingshurst, Horsham, and Ashington, we need someone who knows the local market and can hit the ground running. The Opportunity Contract Length: 12 Months (strong potential for extension) Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: Immediate Location: Hybrid/Site-based (West Sussex cluster) The Role & Responsibilities As the Commercial Lead, you won't just be crunching numbers; you'll be the strategic anchor for our regional projects. Your remit includes: Project Oversight: Managing a live residential scheme while simultaneously leading the tendering process for one to two upcoming projects. Financial Rigor: Full...

Overview We are seeking an experienced Chassis Project Engineer to support the development of a low-volume, niche high-performance sportscar programme. This role focuses on steering and braking systems integration within a specialist automotive environment. It is a hands-on engineering and delivery role rather than a pure CAD design position, ideal for someone who enjoys taking responsibility for subsystem development, validation, and production readiness. The programme utilises a number of carry-over components, so the emphasis will be on engineering integration, Design for Manufacture (DFM), validation, and ensuring systems perform as intended within a new vehicle application. Key Responsibilities Lead chassis engineering activities related to steering systems and braking systems, with some involvement in suspension interfaces. Manage and deliver integration of steering column and brake reservoir systems into the vehicle architecture. Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM)...

Water Hygiene Improvement Consultant – Basics * Role: Water Hygiene Improvement Consultant * Rate: £550 per day (Outside IR35) * Location: Essex * Contract Length: 12 months * Working Arrangements: Minimum 3 days per week onsite Water Hygiene Improvement Consultant – Overview * A highly skilled Water Hygiene Improvement Consultant is required to lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive water hygiene improvement programme across a mixed estate portfolio. * This role will take responsibility for statutory compliance, risk reduction and programme development within a complex Local Authority environment, ensuring robust management of water assets, contractor oversight and the effective implementation of legislation, standards and written schemes of control. Water Hygiene Improvement Consultant – Key Responsibilities * Act as the Responsible Person for ACOP L8 management and oversee all related compliance activity. * Author, review and maintain...

Health and Safety Consultant - Rolling Associate Contract Rate: £400 per day (Outside IR35) Location: Southeast (Various sites, flexible) We are seeking a skilled Health and Safety Consultant to support a dynamic, multi-site organisation operating across the UK and Europe. The successful candidate will bring a proactive approach to managing chemical risks and regulatory compliance in high-stakes environments, as well as having good knowledge of CDM. In this role, you will: Provide expert advice on chemical safety, health surveillance, and associated processes for sites handling hazardous substances. Support the implementation of EU legislation related to chemicals, including PEEFAS and other regulatory requirements. Assist with risk assessments, incident investigations, and hazard controls in environments using substances like liquid nitrogen and poly chemicals. Develop and review health and safety procedures tailored to diverse operational risks, including land remediation...

PROJECT MANAGER // BRENTFORD // TOP RATE OUTSIDE IR35 We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with strong highways experience to work for a major civil engineering company near Brentford, London. There will be no hybrid working available and the duration is a minimum of 6 months work. The works are located on the M4/A4 corridor around Brentford. Main works will include installation of tempoarary works scaffolding to the viaduct piers. It will then progress to carrying out the necessary repair works. Great opportunity with a top day rate on offer! If you or someone you know is looking for work, get in touch

Senior Test & Trials Consultant Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: DV Clearance required (Active) Rate: £530 to £570 per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking a Senior Test & Trials Consultant to provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on shaping, governing, and assuring 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...