139 jobs found in Totton

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...

MERITUS are recruiting for an SC Cleared Solution Architect to join our client supporting the delivery of secure, large-scale technology programmes within the Defence and Central Government sector. SOLUTION ARCHITECT - 10 MONTH CONTRACT - UP TO £800 PER DAY - OUTSIDE IR35 - ANDOVER (2 DAYS ON-SITE) - SECTOR: DEFENCE / GOVERNMENT Lead solution architecture activities across a range of complex technology projects and programmes Support legacy application modernisation and migration initiatives Produce high-level solution designs, architectural documentation, and technical artefacts Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, delivery, and business teams Engage with Defence and Government stakeholders to ensure successful technical delivery Ensure solutions align with security, compliance, scalability, and performance requirements Contribute to architectural governance, standards, and best practice across programmes Skills / experience required: Strong experience operating as...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Outside IR35 Pay £500 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 Cyber Security Architect on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be working with a Telecoms end client across various projects. Key Responsibilities: Design and maintain secure architecture solutions for fixed network and enterprise environments, ensuring alignment with business and security requirements. Lead security architecture reviews for network infrastructure, systems, and enterprise platforms to identify risks and recommend mitigation's. Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and project teams to embed security-by design principles across network and enterprise technology initiatives. Develop and maintain security standards, reference architectures, policies, and technical documentation for fixed network environments. Support security governance, risk assessments, and...

Cyber Security Project Manager Location: Remote with occasional visits to Newbury Pay Rate: £450 - £475 Per Day Outside of IR35 Length: Three months I am working with a longstanding client who have a three-month requirement for an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager to join their team. This is a high-impact role where you'll be at the heart of a major cyber security programme, driving critical projects that protect data, systems and reputation. Working closely with a senior Programme Manager, you'll own delivery, governance and risk across multiple workstreams while navigating demanding stakeholders and complex regulatory requirements. You will lead end-to-end delivery of cyber security projects, ensuring they are planned, governed and executed to meet time, cost and quality expectations. Acting as the Programme Manager's right hand, you will provide clear oversight across the programme, manage interdependencies and proactively address risks and issues. Your work will...

Authorised Person (Electrical) - Nuclear Project AWE (Site-Based) | £(Apply online only)/day Outside IR35 | SC Clearance Required (DV desirable) The Opportunity We're supporting a major nuclear programme and are looking for an experienced Authorised Person (Electrical) to take ownership of electrical safety across a complex, large-scale project. This is a critical role at the heart of project delivery - ensuring safe systems of work, managing energisations and isolations, and driving compliance with nuclear licence conditions, JSP375, and project procedures. If you're an established AP(E) who thrives in high-integrity environments and enjoys influencing teams across construction and commissioning, this is a standout opportunity. What You'll Be Doing As the Electrical AP, you'll be the focal point for electrical safety governance across the project. Key responsibilities include: Managing and coordinating electrical safety in line with approved procedures * Overseeing...

Electrical Project Manager - HV Substations / National Grid Melksham | Contract | £650 - £800 per day (Outside IR35) About the Opportunity Our client, a leading Tier 1 engineering contractor within the UK power and utilities sector, is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to support the delivery of a critical National Grid substation project in Melksham. The project is currently at a key delivery stage, and the client requires a proven HV Project Manager with demonstrable experience delivering high-voltage transmission substation projects within live National Grid environments. This role will suit a hands-on Project Manager with strong Tier 1 contractor experience, capable of leading complex HV infrastructure works while managing programme, commercial, safety, and stakeholder requirements across all phases of delivery. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery Lead the delivery of high-voltage substation works within a live National Grid environment Manage all...

Lead Project Controller Reading 12-Month Contract Paying up to £70p/h (Outside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to currently hold a high level of UK Security clearance Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and update the Domain Master Schedule MS/DCS with activities and timelines. Identify and flag scheduling criticalities (conflicts, delays). Deliver schedule updates to external stakeholders (e.g., IMS). Identify Assumptions, Dependencies, and Exclusions (ADE). Identify potential risks and opportunities. Manage and monitor dependencies to prevent delays. Review and validate project assumptions regularly. Required Experience Proven experience in schedule management and planning for large, complex programs or projects, preferably in aerospace and defence Hold an APMP / APM Certification Be a Certified Primavera P6 professional Strong expertise in developing, maintaining, and controlling project schedules using recognized methodologies...

Project Planner 12 month contract Outside IR35 SC clearance required A leading Defence company specialising in Electronic Warfare products is seeking a skilled Project Planner to join their team on a contract basis within the Defence & Security sector. Key Responsibilities: Support the Lead Schedule Manager within the Programme Operations core function of the GCAP Electronics Evolution (G2E) Domain Project Management Office (DPMO). Develop, maintain, and update Domain Master Schedule MS/DCS with activities and timelines. Identify and flag scheduling criticalities such as conflicts and delays. Deliver schedule updates to external stakeholders (e.g., IMS). Identify Assumptions, Dependencies, and Exclusions (ADE). Identify potential risks and opportunities related to project schedules. Manage and monitor dependencies to prevent delays. Review and validate project assumptions regularly. Job Requirements: Proven experience in schedule management and planning for large,...

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...