137 engineering jobs found in Waterlooville

Software Engineering Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for a Software Engineering Manager based in the Farnborough area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Software Engineering Manager—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Lead the day-to-day activities of the software team Plan, design, develop, verify, and integrate the software for the high-altitude, long-endurance Zephyr aircraft. Acting as the technical authority for software, ensuring compliance with safety, performance,...

Holt Engineering is currently working with an innovative manufacturing company based in Waterlooville, who are on the lookout for an experienced Cable Assembler. The company are a leading manufacturer of electronics and distribute their products across the world for the electronics industry.  This role is a full time position, working Monday to Friday.  As a Cable Assembler, you will be: Following technical drawings Soldering to IPC 620 standards  Cutting, crimping, and striping cables  Heatshrinking  Cable looming and wiring  Soldering connectors to Coaxial cables  To be a successful Cable Assembler: Have Cable assembly experience Previous experience within Looming and Wiring  Have cable soldering experience (Preferably IPC 620 standard) Good attention to detail and be able to work to tight deadlines Previous experience within electronics manufacturing industry This role is paying between £12.71-£14ph  Sound like the right opportunity for you to develop and progress your...

Our World leading client has an immediate requirement for several CNC Machinists for their new Weekend Shift. Successful candidates will be highly experienced with running complex 5 axis machining centres, ideally using Mazatrol Smooth operating software. Position Description: Setting and operating of 5 axis CNC machining centres for the manufacture of high precision, high quality, and low volume machined parts used in the assembly of critical systems supplied to the maritime industry. Responsibilities: Responsible for machining of parts on 5 axis CNC machining centres Stropping, lifting and loading materials (use of slings and overhead cranes) Working to engineering drawings and making CNC programming edits Tooling set up, support with program and process improvement activities Undertaking program prove out activities, parts measurement and inspection Ensuring product quality and conformance to specification Perform machine TPM activities and ensure good area...

Training and Requirements Lead - 6 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT Shape the future of immersive training solutions and take ownership of critical requirements delivery within a sophisticated simulation environment. This pivotal contract role allows you to influence the design and acceptance of high technology learning systems for critical security operations. You will join an innovative team where your expertise directly modernises capabilities for complex end users. Essential requirements Active Security Clearance and British nationality - we cannot hire without these Proven experience managing Training Needs Analysis within the defence sector Thorough understanding of Ministry of Defence Defence Systems Approach to Training methodology Strong background in requirements and acceptance management for simulation environments Background in project or programme management alongside a science technology engineering or mathematics degreeWhat you will be doing Leading Training Needs...

Housing Regulations Officer - Portsmouth Are you a passionate Housing Regulations Officer looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for aHousing Regulations Officer to work in Local Authority Private Sector Housing Team based in The Portsmouth area. We are seeking a motivated and resilient individual with a proactive approach, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for improving housing standards. The ideal candidate will be confident in dealing with landlords, tenants, and stakeholders, able to handle challenging situations professionally, and committed to delivering positive outcomes for residents. Pay Rates: £19.68 PAYE £24.98 Umbrella Rate (per hour) Information the Role We are currently recruiting a Housing Regulations Officer to join a busy Private Sector Housing team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in housing standards, environmental health, housing enforcement, HMO licensing, property inspections,...

Test Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for a Test Manager based in the Portsmouth area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Test Manager —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Verify and validate deliverables to standards defined in the BMS. Manage production of test and verification strategies/plans which minimise risk by confirming the validity of the technical solution as early/cost effectively as possible. Advise in the creation/use of the System Reference Model or other...

Due to implementing a new night shift, my client is looking for a Press Operator to join their engineering team in Portsmouth Full training will be provided for the right candidate To be considered applicants must have: A proven work history in machine operating within a manufacturing / engineering environment Happy to work a 4 x 10hour night shift Able to complete an intense training pattern Live within a commutable distance of Portsmouth This position will be offered as a temp to permanent role

Composite Laminators – Visual Carbon Experience Portsmouth | Ongoing Contract Work | 6–12 Months+ Limited Contractor rate Up to £24hr (doe). PAYE options available We’re supporting a leading advanced composites manufacturer near Portsmouth who are continuing to secure long-term, high-end projects within the automotive, motorsport and advanced engineering sectors. Due to increasing workload, we’re looking to speak with experienced Composite Laminators with strong visual carbon / cosmetic carbon fibre experience for ongoing contract work expected to run for a minimum of 6–12 months, with the likelihood of longer-term extensions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled team producing high-quality, visually critical carbon fibre components where attention to detail and workmanship genuinely matter. What you’ll be doing: Working with high-end carbon fibre and prepreg materials Visual / cosmetic carbon lay-up Maintaining accurate weave alignment and high cosmetic...

Commercial Manager Certain Advantage are hiring for a Commercial Manager based in Portsmouth. This role is on an initial 6-month contract and is required to be onsite 3 days a week. Your responsibilities: Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts Reviewing and leading the negotiation of a variety of contractual agreements Working closely with and managing key stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions ensuring that Commercial risks are highlighted, mitigated and governance is followed Working with the procurement organisation to advise on key contractual obligations and risks, ensuring flow down of key terms Managing in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance Developing relationship with customers to ensure smooth...

Building Construction Project Leader Portsmouth £40 per hour + overtime initially 12 months 1-stage interview Mon-Fri (flexible working hours) Advantage Resourcing is working in partnership with a large engineering company that operates within the aerospace industry and is currently seeking an experienced Building Construction Project Leader who will be responsible for setting up and leading CAPEX projects from inception and feasibility, through to design and specification and final handover. What will you be doing: • Lead the team through the detailed design of Building Services for a range of projects including major plant replacement and refurbishment works. • An awareness of the associated maintenance and operation of engineering services including condition surveys, service delivery audits and preparing plant replacement/life cycle plans would be a distinct advantage. • Application of industry standard design and calculation software • Liaising with clients,...

Planning Manager Portsmouth 12 Months £50 per hour Umbrella   Seeking a highly skilled Project Planner looking to work at the forefront of Space and Defence technology? We are seeking an Integrated Planning Manager to join our team, supporting major strategic programmes and high-growth projects within our Space Digital UK division.   The Role In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the creation and management of complex, multi-level schedules. You will act as a strategic partner to Project Managers, ensuring that every phase of our missions—from bid to delivery—is accurately planned and tracked.   Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain top-level and IPT schedules, ensuring robust logic and dependency linking. Analyze project costs against forward load, track payment milestones, and manage risk analysis. Provide consolidated monthly and quarterly project reports and Critical Path Analysis to senior management. Implement Change Control procedures and maintain...

My client is a leading civil engineering contractor who is currently seeking a Site Engineer to support the delivery of a major marine civils project. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Setting out and surveying works on site. * Managing quality assurance documentation and inspection records. * Producing and reviewing As-Built information. * Assisting with the preparation of RAMS AND ITP's. * Monitoring progress and reporting on site activities. Site Engineer Requirements: * CSCS Card. * Previous experience working on marine civils, coastal, port, harbour, quay wall, jetty, or waterfront projects. * Proficient in setting out using GPS and robotic total station equipment. * Full UK driving licence. The next steps to apply for the role! Click the apply button and send your CV

My client is a leading civil engineering contractor who is currently seeking a Site Engineer to support the delivery of a major marine civils project. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Setting out and surveying works on site. * Managing quality assurance documentation and inspection records. * Producing and reviewing As-Built information. * Assisting with the preparation of RAMS AND ITP's. * Monitoring progress and reporting on site activities. Site Engineer Requirements: * CSCS Card. * Previous experience working on marine civils, coastal, port, harbour, quay wall, jetty, or waterfront projects. * Proficient in setting out using GPS and robotic total station equipment. * Full UK driving licence. The next steps to apply for the role! Click the apply button and send your CV

Test Manager Leading Test Strategy, Verification Excellence & Mission‑Critical Delivery SCClearence will be required, active SC would be benefit. Role Overview The Test Manager is responsible for leading the full test definition and verification strategy for complex engineering programmes. They own the test approach from bid stage through to project delivery, ensuring that all verification activities meet Customer requirements and align with the organisation's Business Management System. They provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and set the standard for best‑practice testing. They define the IVV Strategy across multi‑segment systems - including satellite, control, ground, facilities, and support environments - and oversee the execution of all test and verification activities to cost, time, and quality targets. This role demands a highly experienced professional capable of producing bid‑ready test artefacts and then driving Test & Verification...

Job Title: MDA Security Operations (SecOps) Engineer Clearance: DV required or ability to obtain Location: Portsmouth About the Role We are seeking a hand-on Security Operations (SecOps) Engineer to secure and operate a MoD-hosted private cloud environment and its associated services. You will play a key role in active defence of live services, combining security, vulnerability management, platform hardening, and operational security assurance. You will work across infrastructure, platform and data layers to ensure systems are secure, compliant and resilient within a highly governed environment. Key Responsibilities Monitor and respond to security events, alerts and incidents across cloud, platform, and application layers. Execute vulnerability scanning, patch assurance and configuration compliance checks. Maintain security tooling such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and cloud-native controls. Support ISO 27001 control operation and evidence collection. Ensure...

Job Title: Mechanical / Electrical Technician – Field Service (Naval) Location: Portsmouth (Contractor) Reporting to: Field Service Engineering Manager We are seeking an experienced Mechanical / Electrical Technician to join a Field Service Team based in Portsmouth. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-profile and demanding military environment, supporting Naval taskings primarily in the Portsmouth area, with occasional travel to other UK sites as required. You will play a key role within the Field Service team, supporting a range of Naval vessels and contributing to additional projects across the Industry, Marine, and Offshore sectors. This position offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to work on advanced power conversion equipment in a dynamic operational setting. About the Role: Reporting to the Field Service Engineering Manager, you will be a pivotal member of the Portsmouth team, ensuring the smooth and professional delivery of all associated...

We are currently seeking an experienced Plant Fitter to join a well-established company within the concrete production sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled individual to work within a busy production environment, ensuring plant equipment operates safely and efficiently. The Role As a Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and servicing of plant machinery and production equipment used in the manufacture of concrete products. You will play a key role in minimising downtime and supporting continuous production operations. Key Responsibilities: * Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production plant and machinery * Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults on concrete production equipment * Responding to breakdowns and carrying out timely repairs * Maintaining conveyors, mixers, batching plants, hydraulic and pneumatic systems * Inspecting equipment and identifying potential issues before...

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This is an initial 6 month contract role within our UK IT Business Unit. The IT Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing technology solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements. This role bridges the gap between business needs and IT capabilities, ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective. The Solution Architect works...

Job Title: Contract Metal Worker/ De-Burrer Metal Finisher Immediate start available, Long contract until Mid 2027 Days  07:30-16:15, Monday-Thursday, 07:30-11:30 Friday Early Shift         10% premium 6-2pm   Lates                20%  Premium 2pm - 11:45 pm Mon – Thurs Overtime x 1.5 after standard hours, x2 Sundays Fantastic opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled team on high-precision components. Key role of a De-Burrer / Metal Worker / Metal Finisher: Remove burrs, sharp edges, and imperfections from machined parts using hand tools, grinders, or other mechanical devices. Smooth and finish surfaces to meet technical specifications and quality standards. Ensure the finished parts are safe to handle and ready for the next phase of production or assembly. Utilize various deburring tools such as files, sandpaper, deburring blades, pneumatic tools, and grinders. Operate hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently to achieve a high-quality finish. Work closely...

Process Technician – Electronics / PCB / IPC / Soldering We are recruiting for a hands-on Process Technician / Electronics Technician to join a growing electronics manufacturing environment. This role focuses on PCB assembly, rework, soldering, and testing in line with IPC standards (IPC-A-610 / IPC-7711/7721). This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Technician / Test Technician / Assembly Technician with strong experience in electronics manufacturing, SMT, and PCB repair. Key Responsibilities: * Carry out PCB rework, soldering, and component-level repair * Perform assembly and build of electronic sub-assemblies and final assemblies * Conduct testing, diagnostics, and inspection at sub-assembly and GA level * Complete test reports and production documentation * Work in line with IPC standards and quality procedures Requirements: * Experience as a Process Technician / Electronics Technician / Production Technician * Strong soldering, rework, and...