20 engineering jobs found in Southampton

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Rail) Client - Rail Contractor Contract dates - 03/08/2026 - 30/07/2027 IR35 status - outside Day Rate - £450 - £500 Location - Newport (4 days on site required) A Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to join a Rail Infrastructure team based in Newport working on a programme focusing on digitalising and modernising the railway. Responsibilities will include: Providing a dedicated and professional pre and post contract commercial management service Ensuring projects are successfully delivered within cost and time constraints Assisting with commercial management of various work packages such as: Design, Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering and Permanent Way Providing contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering Essential requirements: Substantial Senior Quantity Surveyor experience working in the rail Experienced in the rail...

Interim Dynamics & Business Change Lead 6-Month Contract Part-Time (3 Days a week) Need to be able to come on-site for meetings in Hampshire when needed £500 p/d Outside IR35 Your new company You will be joining a growing, project-based business undergoing a significant phase of digital and operational transformation. Having recently implemented Microsoft Dynamics, the organisation is now focused on embedding consistent, disciplined ways of working that improve operational performance, reporting, and decision-making.This role sits at the heart of that evolution, working closely with senior leadership, operational teams, and external technology partners to ensure systems and processes deliver tangible business value. Your new role As Interim Dynamics & Business Change Lead, you will take ownership of embedding and optimising Microsoft Dynamics and associated business processes across the organisation. This will involve translating recent system implementation into...

MOD DV Cleared Senior Security Architect Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire (Full-Time Onsite) Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract Rate: £700-£750 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: Active UK MOD DV Clearance Required The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Security Architect to join a high-profile government programme delivering secure, resilient, and mission-critical capabilities within a highly regulated defence environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape security strategy and architecture across complex enterprise platforms, ensuring security is embedded throughout the full solution lifecycle. Working closely with technical, delivery, and stakeholder teams, you will be responsible for developing security architectures, producing high-level designs, driving assurance activities, and providing expert guidance on secure-by-design principles. This position is ideally suited to an architect with experience operating within MOD, Defence,...

MOD DV Cleared Network Security Architect Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire (Full-time onsite) Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract Rate: £700-£800 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: Active UK MOD DV Clearance Required The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced MOD DV Cleared Network Security Architect to support a high-profile government programme delivering secure and resilient enterprise capabilities within a highly regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an architect with a strong background across both network and infrastructure security domains, capable of translating security requirements into robust technical designs. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing security architectures, producing High-Level Designs (HLDs), conducting control mapping activities, and ensuring solutions align with MOD and government security standards. Due to the nature of the programme, this role requires full-time onsite presence in Basingstoke...

Network Architect +18 months + +DV cleared +On site in Hampshire +Outside IR35 +£550-£650 a day We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to join a high-profile MOD programme delivering secure, mission-critical network capabilities. This is a hands-on architecture role requiring deep technical expertise across modern data centre and wide area networking technologies. Working within a highly secure environment, you will be responsible for designing, assuring and evolving complex network architectures that support large-scale digital transformation and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities Design and develop secure network architectures for enterprise and defence environments. Produce high and low-level network designs, technical documentation and implementation plans. Lead network architecture decisions across data centre, campus and WAN environments. Provide technical assurance and governance throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with engineering,...

MOD DV Cleared Network Security Architect Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire (Full-time onsite) Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract Rate: £600-£700 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: Active UK MOD DV Clearance Required The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced MOD DV Cleared Network Security Architect to support a high-profile government programme delivering secure and resilient enterprise capabilities within a highly regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an architect with a strong background across both network and infrastructure security domains, capable of translating security requirements into robust technical designs. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing security architectures, producing High-Level Designs (HLDs), conducting control mapping activities, and ensuring solutions align with MOD and government security standards. Due to the nature of the programme, this role requires full-time onsite presence in Basingstoke...

Site Agent Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Outside IR35 Contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to support the delivery of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This role will see you taking responsibility for the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of works across a range of schemes, including earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, pipelines, drainage, utilities, and associated infrastructure. Working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, you will oversee day-to-day site operations, programme delivery, health and safety, quality assurance, and resource management. You will play a key role in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing construction activities, driving programme performance, and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements. Previous experience working under NEC contracts and managing complex construction activities...

Sapien Engineering are looking for a Soldering Technician to join a defence client near Farnham on a contract basis. This is an initial 3-month contract, outside of IR35 paying circa £25 per hour. Job requirements: * Soldering – preferably IPC certified * Experience with sub-assemblies * Box Build * Technical documentation * Mechanical assembly * Previous experience within aero/defence preferred * MUST be comfortable using computers and online manufacturing systems For more information, please apply with an updated copy of your CV ASAP

Mechanical Design Engineer Contract; Outside IR35 Aldermaston; hybrid working Do you have experience delivering mechanical design solutions in highly regulated environments? Have you worked on complex engineering projects from design through to installation and commissioning? Do you hold SC Clearance? What's in it for you? • Up to £70ph • Outside IR35 • Initial 4-6 month contract • Hybrid working • Extension highly likely What will you be doing? • Delivering mechanical design support on a major engineering programme • Managing design changes and technical documentation • Supporting design reviews, compliance activities and technical queries • Providing engineering support through installation, testing and commissioning Where will you be doing it? You'll be supporting a high-profile programme within a highly regulated environment, working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex mechanical systems and associated support equipment. What...

Client Overview Our client is a design and manufacture of bespoke equipment supporting a range of applications, they have a tightknit design and drafting team, with an influx of projects landing meaning for the next 6 months at the very least there will be a lot of complex design work and associated drafting needing attention from a seasoned contractor for an OUTSIDE IR35 assignment. Job Responsibilities * Preparation of technical designs and/or drawings in accordance with approved design procedures and systems * Assuming responsibility for administration on assigned projects; documentation and project coordination * Assisting with the assessment of factual and interpretive information, and technical reviews * Managing the delivery a small programme of work associated with other projects at times Skill Required * Solidworks use is the preference, but other similar CAD packages considered * Heavy Machinery Design background a preference but similar industry...

Commissioning Engineer Job location: Reading - Onsite Contract duration: 6 months (Outside IR35) Working hours: 50 hours per week Our Client an Engineering company are seeking a Software Commissioning Test Team Leader for a contract position of 6 months Outside IR35 in Reading, UK Role As a Software Commissioning Test Team Leader you will supervise onsite commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant and accurate testing is achieved and specialize in Siemens PLC and SCADA systems. Responsibilities As a Software Commissioning Test Team Leader you will review Commissioning documentation and Safe System of work and ensure the commissioning document and Safe System of Work is followed by all involved in the activity. Work to an approved commissioning procedure, an approved Safe System of Work and co-ordination with other working parties including attending site planning meetings. You will seek approval, apply, record, monitor & remove the application of Temporary...

Job Title: Electronics Engineer Duration: 6–12 Months Location: Reading (Onsite) Rate: £45–£50 per hour (Outside IR35) Must have Eligibility for SC Clearance About the Role We are looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer on a contract basis to support the design and development of advanced electronic products and systems for high-reliability applications. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop electronic hardware from concept through to manufacture and test. • Create schematics, support PCB design activities and work closely with production teams to ensure successful product delivery. • Support product qualification, verification and validation activities, including liaison with external test houses where required. • Produce technical documentation including test procedures, reports, calculations and engineering specifications. • Investigate and resolve technical issues, supporting continuous product improvement initiatives. • Work closely with multidisciplinary...

We are looking for a Project Manager to work with one of our clients in Reading. You'll be responsible for the delivery of groundworks and civil engineering works on a major water infrastructure scheme. Managing all aspects of site operations, including excavation, drainage, reinforced concrete works, utilities, ducting and associated civil engineering activities. Leading site teams, subcontractors and client coordination to ensure the project is delivered safely, on programme and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. Previous experience working on water projects is a MUST! Long term work on offer and top day rate (Outside IR35)

We are looking for a quantity Surveyor for one of our clients. You'll be responsible for the commercial management of groundworks and civil engineering works on a major water infrastructure scheme in Reading/ Aylesbury/ Rickmansworth. You'll be managing all commercial aspects of the project, including cost reporting, valuations, subcontractor procurement and management, change control, compensation events and final accounts. Working closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability while overseeing costs associated with drainage, deep excavations, reinforced concrete structures, utilities, ducting, earthworks and associated infrastructure works. Ensuring commercial compliance, accurate forecasting and effective client and subcontractor liaison throughout the project. If you or someone you know is interested, get in touch! Long term work and top day rate on offer (OUTSIDE IR35!)

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...

Site Engineer Guildford Outside IR35 Contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects in the Guildford area. Working as part of a dedicated delivery team, you will be responsible for setting out, quality assurance, maintaining accurate site records, and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with design specifications and programme requirements. The role will involve close collaboration with Site Managers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure works. The successful candidate will have previous experience working on infrastructure projects and be confident managing engineering activities within a live construction environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term programme of works with a strong pipeline of future projects. For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply with your updated CV. Ganymede is...

Project Manager Guildford Outside IR35 Contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects in the Guildford area. You will be responsible for managing projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring the safe, successful, and efficient delivery of works. The role will involve overseeing programme, commercial, operational, and stakeholder requirements while working closely with site teams and supply chain partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects and experience managing multidisciplinary teams within a live construction environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term programme of works with significant investment and future workload. For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply with your updated CV. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal...

Contract Position Outside IR35 On-site/Hybrid in West Sussex Our Client, is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Principal Design Engineer - Vehicle and Powertrain Integration on a contract basis. As part of the Global Mechanical Design team, you will be pivotal in leading design activities for vehicle engineering and powertrain integration, particularly for heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles used in defence and commercial applications. Must have proven Engine Development experience, Leading Design Deliverable and use of CREO. Key Responsibilities: Conceptual and definitive 3D mechanical design of systems, assemblies, and complex components, including the integration of powertrain, steering, braking, and auxiliary systems into vehicles. Detailed mechanical design tasks including stress calculations, FMEA, 2D detailing, and tolerance stacks. Collaboration with FEA/Simulation teams to ensure design validation. Working closely with manufacturing engineers to meet DFMA...

Marine Designer - Contract (6 Months) Surrey | £52 per hour | Outside IR35 | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote) RHL Recruitment, working with a leading oil and gas EPC contractor, who are seeking two experienced Senior Marine Designers to join a high-profile offshore project, on an initial 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a dynamic Marine Team, supporting the delivery of complex offshore design scopes while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across global offices. The Role As a Marine Designer, you will: Support and lead within the Marine Team, working on a Saudi Aramco project. Liaise closely with other engineering disciplines, clients, and vendors Coordinate with global project teams to deliver work within agreed timelines and budgets Provide technical guidance and mentor Junior designers Manage and oversee remote design teams Develop project-specific job notes, guides, and training materials to ensure consistent...

Job Title: Planning Engineer Location: Horsham based Duration: Long term contract (outside IR35) Salary: c£450-£500 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 Horsham. 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 * 5 to 10 years’ experience in construction including • Outside of IR35 • Long term role with 6 x month rolling contracts If you feel this opportunity to be a strong match for your experience, we look forward to hearing from you. Please get in touch for further information