191 jobs found in Reading

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...

Systems Consultant Full time on site in Maidenhead Outside IR35 6 months contract Our client is seeking a skilled Systems Consultant for a contract position. The primary focus will be on executing Systems Engineering activities within the specified industry practices and ensuring adherence to all relevant processes and guidelines. This role is essential for achieving desired outcomes and maintaining the quality and security of system engineering deliverables. Key Responsibilities: Oversee tasks related to Systems Engineering activities, products, and artefacts, ensuring alignment with agreed plans and processes. Ensure work products and solutions are correct and complete from the requirements phase onwards by executing a robust evidence creation strategy. Create and maintain Systems Engineering artefacts such as Strategies, Plans, Procedures, Compliance Matrices, and Reports. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with industry practices to achieve qualification and...

Exciting Opportunity: MEICA Lead Role Join Our Client's Expert Team Are you ready to lead and drive innovation in the water sector? Our client, a forward-thinking organization located in Camberley, Surrey, is seeking an accomplished MEICA Lead to join their team. This contract role offers a rewarding opportunity to take charge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation delivery, playing a pivotal role in commissioning leadership and ensuring project success in water and wastewater disciplines. What You'll Bring to the Role EICA Delivery & Commissioning Leadership: Guide projects from start to finish with expertise in electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation systems. Stakeholder Liaison: Build strong relationships and ensure communication flows seamlessly between all involved parties. Design Review & Early Contractor Involvement (ECI): Ensure designs are practical, effective, and aligned with operational needs while proactively...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Farnborough - Highest Security Clearance Required - £550 - £650 Outside IR35 A growing technology organisation operating within highly secure environments is looking to hire both Mid-Level and Senior Infrastructure Engineers to support and evolve critical infrastructure platforms across complex programmes. These opportunities suit engineers who enjoy working in security-conscious environments where resilience, availability and compliance are central to day-to-day operations. Senior Infrastructure Engineer The senior role is suited to experienced infrastructure engineers capable of leading technical delivery, mentoring others and owning critical infrastructure services. You'll ideally have: Experience designing and delivering secure infrastructure solutions Strong ownership across infrastructure lifecycle management Ability to lead technical problem solving and platform improvement initiatives Experience working within highly secure or...

Lead Data Scientist - Farnborough - Outside IR35 £550 - £650 P/Day - Hybrid A growing technology organisation operating within highly secure environments is looking to hire a Lead Data Scientist to lead Data Science processes and GenAI deployment across complex programmes. As a Lead Data Scientist, you'll play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying advanced AI systems, with a particular focus on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). You'll work across complex datasets and emerging technologies to create scalable, repeatable, and production-ready solutions. You'll collaborate with engineering and technical leadership teams to drive AI capability forward, while remaining hands-on with model development, optimisation, and deployment. Key Responsibilities Design and build advanced AI/ML solutions for complex data-driven challenges Develop and optimise Generative AI models and LLM-based applications Work with transformer architectures, SLMs, convolutional...

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...

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...

Project Details: 6 month contract Data Centre Fit out hall Starting Middle JunePackage: Circa £450 per day all-in rate, Outside IR35 Monday to Friday working pattern 10-hour working daysKey Responsibilities: Carry out mechanical QA/QC inspections across the project Ensure all installations are completed in line with project specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements Review and complete inspection test plans (ITPs), check sheets, and quality documentation Conduct inspections on mechanical systems including HVAC, pipework, ductwork, and associated services Identify non-conformances and support resolution processes Liaise closely with site teams, subcontractors, and client representatives Support commissioning and handover activities where required Maintain accurate QA/QC records and reporting throughout the project lifecycle Other Details Outside IR35 Need to have exp managing subcontractors / technical documentation etc Predominantly plant and equipment install

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...

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...

We are supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing business that delivers specialist solutions across the aerospace, power generation, rail, and oil & gas sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the team on an initial 8-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly technical electro-mechanical manufacturing environment, supporting both existing production and new product introduction activities while driving Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the business. The Role Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering, you will provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support across production cells, helping improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and support the introduction of new products and manufacturing methods. Key Responsibilities Support production and manufacturing cells with day-to-day engineering activities Drive Lean...

Finance Data Migration Specialist - Oracle ERP Programme Location: London (Remote) Contract: 4-6 weeks (Initially) Work Pattern: 3-4 days a week Daily Rate: £500 Ir35: Outside Overview We are seeking a skilled Finance Data Migration Specialist to support a major Oracle ERP transformation programme. This role is critical in delivering high-quality migration of Finance data from Unit4 (Agresso/CHIME) into Oracle ERP, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with the agreed migration strategy. You'll play a key role in mapping, extracting, transforming, and validating financial data while working closely with cross-functional teams including Finance SMEs and technical delivery partners. Key Responsibilities Analyse and map Unit4 Finance data structures to Oracle ERP migration templates Develop and maintain SQL views within the Unit4 development environment Execute data extraction, validation, and reconciliation processes Identify, document, and track data quality issues...

AIT Engineering Planner | Up to £ 38/hour (Outside IR35) Guildford | Initial 6-Month Contract | Engineering & Space Sector SC Cleared or Clearable required Are you an organised and detail-driven planner who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment? Do you enjoy coordinating resources, managing schedules, and ensuring complex projects stay on track? We are looking for an AIT Engineering Planner to support the successful delivery of high-profile engineering programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, helping to drive project performance through effective planning, scheduling, and resource management. The Opportunity: As the AIT Engineering Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating activities across multiple projects and functional teams. You will be responsible for maintaining project schedules, optimising resource allocation, monitoring progress against milestones, and providing valuable reporting and planning...

Mechanical Project Engineer - Water Industry Location: Oxfordshire Contract Type: Freelance / Contract Salary/Rate: £(Apply online only) p/d - Ltd Company or CIS GRS are seeking a skilled Mechanical Project Engineer to work on high-value MEICA water projects across Oxfordshire. You'll join a Tier 1 contractor delivering key infrastructure upgrades for UK water authorities under major capital delivery programmes (e.g. AMP8). Responsibilities: * Manage mechanical installation works across water treatment and pumping station projects * Coordinate designs, site works, fabrication drawings, and subcontractors * Ensure mechanical scopes are delivered on time, to spec, and within budget * Interface with electrical and ICA teams to ensure integrated MEICA delivery * Attend site inspections, FATs, commissioning, and handover activities Requirements: * Mechanical engineering background with experience in water or wastewater...