406 engineering jobs found in Farnborough

Our client has an opportunity for a Senior Software Engineering Manager to join them on a contract basis. Reporting to the System Design Manager, you will be responsible for the management and day-to-day activities of the software team, collaborating with other disciplines and managers in all areas of the business. Role: Senior Software Engineering Manager Location: Farnborough - fully onsite Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: £52.17 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: Team Leadership: Lead the day to day activities of the software team, taking responsibility for delivering the agreed team goals. Skills Development: Develop the team's personal and professional skills, acting as a mentor and coach to the team members. Team growth: Be part of the recruiting team seeking new talent as the team grows. Be accountable for the planning, design, development, verification and integration of the software for the...

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,...

Engineering Manager | Defence / Nuclear / Rail 📍 Reading (Hybrid) | 🔐 SC Cleared / Eligible A leading central government organisation that operates within nuclear security technologies is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead high-performing technical teams delivering critical programmes across defence, nuclear and rail infrastructure. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll drive engineering delivery, team capability, and operational excellence in a highly regulated environment. What you’ll do: Lead & develop multi-disciplinary engineering teams Deliver complex programmes safely, securely & on time Allocate resources across projects to maximise delivery Ensure quality, governance & compliance standards are met Engage senior stakeholders to influence key decisions What we’re looking for: To deliver the programme and mobilise resources in a safe, secure and efficient manner. Responsible for ensuring that the team produce high quality work, that has...

Engineering Manager Contract Length: 18 Months Location: Reading 5x per week Rate: £60 Per Hour Inside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and manage a technical team within a highly regulated defence project in the UK. This role will act as the key leadership point of contact, ensuring the delivery of critical engineering capability aligned with current and future programme requirements. You will play a pivotal role in delivering the integrated technical programme, ensuring engineering excellence, compliance, and operational efficiency. Key Accountabilities ·Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team to deliver both team and individual objectives safely and securely. ·Oversee performance management, ensuring staff are assessed against objectives and implementing corrective actions where required. ·Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise within your engineering discipline. ·Maintain and promote the...

Engineering Manager – Aldermaston (100% Onsite) * Contract: 18 Months * IR35: In Scope * Security Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) * Rate: £63.57 Umbrella * Location: Aldermaston – 100% onsite Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a technical team delivering critical engineering and infrastructure programmes. In this role, you will oversee design reviews, allocate resources across multiple projects, ensure compliance with safety, security, and quality standards, and provide technical guidance and leadership to your team. You will also manage stakeholder relationships, maintain accurate configuration of engineering deliverables, and ensure your team produces high-quality, compliant engineering outputs. Essential Evaluation Criteria: 1. Proven experience in infrastructure programmes 2. Experienced in conducting technical design reviews 3. DV cleared, sole UK National, able to commit to 100% onsite attendance...

Job Title: Engineering Manager - DV Location: Aldermaston, Reading (100% on site) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £63.57/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV & British Citizenship Essential: Sole UK National Location – able to commit to 100% onsite attendance Stakeholder management Significant experience delivering engineering or infrastructure programmes in highly regulated environments, ensuring compliance with stringent safety, security, and quality requirements. Proven capability in leading and contributing to technical design reviews, ensuring engineering solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with established governance frameworks. Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and assurance processes, with the ability to ensure engineering outputs meet organisational and industry standards. Desirable: Background in construction, utilities, or major‑build programmes, particularly where engineering governance,...

This is a newly created position due to ongoing site expansion and significant investment at a manufacturing facility. Our client is an international, market-leading business operating within heavy industrial manufacturing, known for delivering high-quality products and engineered solutions globally. This role will play a critical part in setting up and developing engineering processes, maintenance strategies, and operational structure, ensuring the site is equipped to scale efficiently as it continues to grow. What's in it for you as Engineering Manager? Salary £65,000 pro rata (initial 6-month contract) Strong likelihood of extension or permanent opportunity Highly competitive holiday allowance Competitive pension and comprehensive benefits package Monday to Friday working hours Opportunity to work within an international market leader Key role in driving the site towards World Class Manufacturing standards High level of autonomy and influence within the business As...

Engineering Technician - £16.93 p/h - Temp - Start ASAP Location: Oxford Hours: 37.5 per week Contract: Temporary A leading biotech company is looking for a hands-on Engineering Technician to support their R&D and workshop teams. This company develops innovative insect‑control solutions used in both agriculture and public health. This is a great opportunity for someone practical who enjoys building, experimenting, and working with a variety of tools and materials. The Role Hands‑on mechanical assembly and build work Working with metals, plastics, and 3D‑printed components Using workshop tools (including drills, laser cutter, basic power tools) Setting up and operating a 3D printer (training provided) Supporting prototype builds and trial‑and‑error testing Reading and following engineering drawings Working safely in a mixed workshop and occasional lab environmentAbout You Practical, hands‑on, and confident with tools Able to follow instructions and drawings accurately...

Golang Developer - Software Engineering, Financial Services Up to £700 per day (Inside IR35) London 6 Months My client is an international Consultancy who require a Golang Developer with a proven Software Engineering background to work closely with a high profile Financial Services end client. Key Requirements: Demonstrable experience as a Golang Developer in a large commercial environment Strong Software Development background Proficiency in modern and Agile Software Development practices Ability to create a REST service Good understanding of APIs Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, and high-pressured environment Nice to have: Financial Services industry experience Degree in Computer Science (or related subjects) Python Development skills Immediate availabilityHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy...

Job Title: Design Manager - Civil Engineering - Water Location: National - Priority is Epsom, London, Peterborough, Cambridge Pay Rate: £65 per hour via Umbrella Contract Length: 12 Month contract Are you a Design Manager who is passionate about making the world a better place? Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative projects? We are looking for an energetic and experienced Design Manager to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT). You'll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients. As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We're committed to providing industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side...

BMS Commissioning Engineer, Tridium, Trend or Siemens Immediate start 4 - 6 month contract £300 - £360 per day Our client requires an accomplished BMS Commissioning Engineer with Tridium, Trend or Siemens Building Management Controls experience to join their team on either a project in London or a site in Hertforshire . There are several roles and projects currently available in: the City, East London and also in Hertfordshire, the best site would depend on your location and experience for each project. This is on a contract basis and will initially run for 4 to 6  months. To start immediately and is likely to be extended on a rolling basis.  This position could also be as the Lead Commissioning Engineer if you have the right experience and the rate would then reflect this. Key skills required:- Experienced in the Commissioning of Building Management Systems ( BMS ) Qualified and experienced with Tridium ,Trend or Siemens Control systems. CSCS Skill Card or equivalent is...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid of working from home and being onsite 2 days per week (flexibility on this).    Please Note – this role requires a very strong Electronics background or a background of working on electronic focused/biased projects.  The position will be managing detailed design of electronics product / engineering development   Job Title: Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Number of positions: 2 Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite (flexibility on this) Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Job Description: We are Electronics Engineering. We are...

Senior Manager, Software Engineering Location: Farnborough (On‑Site) Industry: Aerospace / High‑Altitude Platforms / Safety‑Critical Systems Contract: 6 Month inside IR35 Rate: £52ph Lead the software engineering function behind next‑generation, high‑altitude aerospace technology. I'm recruiting on behalf of an innovative aerospace organisation developing world‑leading, solar‑powered, high‑altitude platforms designed for ultra‑long‑endurance flight. Operating above 60,000 ft, these platforms enable mission‑critical applications including direct‑to‑device connectivity, high‑resolution Earth observation, environmental monitoring and global‑scale humanitarian operations. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high‑impact leadership position within a rapidly growing and genuinely pioneering engineering environment. The Role: Senior Manager, Software Engineering As the Senior Manager for Software Engineering, you will lead an expanding team responsible for the full software...

Microsoft Dynamics Developer 6 month contract Based in Farnborough Offering £38.25ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in D365 development? Do you have experience with Power Platform? 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 Microsoft Dynamics Developer, 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. You will be involved in: Design and develop customisations, plugins, workflows, and integrations within the D365 environment Customise and extend D365 modules using X++, C#, JavaScript, Power Automate, and Power Apps Collaborate with functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications Develop and maintain integrations between D365 and...

Static Maintenance Electrician  Location: Farnborough Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:00am–5:00pm  Job Type: Permenant  Call out: 1 in 3  We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Static Electrician to join the maintenance team at a large, modern commercial site in Farnborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electrician with maintenance experience looking for a long-term role.  Key Responsibilities: Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPMs) across the site Respond to reactive electrical issues and breakdowns Fault finding, testing, and repairs on lighting, power, and general electrical systems Ensure compliance with health & safety and electrical regulations Assist with general building maintenance when required Work as part of an on-site facilities and maintenance teamRequirements: Recognised electrical qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds 2365, 2330, or NVQ Level 3) 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential) Previous experience in a similar...

Key Skills: + Understand Software Lifecycle + C/Python + Aerospace standards including DO-178C Job purpose: We are seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead our expanding software team. Reporting to the System Design Manager, you will be responsible for the management and day-to-day activities of the software team, collaborating with other disciplines and managers in all areas of the business. Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Lead the day to day activities of the software team, taking responsibility for delivering the agreed team goals. Skills Development: Develop the team's personal and professional skills, acting as a mentor and coach to the team members. Team growth: Be part of the recruiting team seeking new talent as the team grows. Be accountable for the planning, design, development, verification and integration of the software for the high-altitude, long-endurance aircraft. Act as the technical authority for software, ensuring compliance with safety,...

Avionics Test Technician Location: Farnborough, UK Contract: Until 31/12/2026 (likely extension) Hours: 37 per week Clearance: BPSS+ (to be completed by Our Client) Pay: £23.29 per hour PAYE / £31.16 per hour Umbrella About the Opportunity Our client is a global innovator operating at the forefront of aerospace technology. Their pioneering high‑altitude, solar‑powered platforms operate in the stratosphere, supporting a wide range of critical applications including Earth observation, environmental monitoring, border surveillance, disaster response and advanced connectivity solutions. As they continue to expand capability and workload, our client is seeking two Avionics Test Technicians to join their highly skilled engineering environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an organisation pushing the boundaries of next‑generation aerospace systems. Role Overview The Avionics Test Technician will support the verification and validation of advanced avionics systems on...

Avionics Test Technician Contract up to the end of 2026 Based in Farnborough Offering £31.16ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience writing, modifying, or executing test scripts? Do you have experience with thermal or vacuum chambers? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If the answer is yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Avionics Test Technician, 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. You will be involved in: Supporting the verification and validation of avionics systems for High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) aircraft Hands-on testing, fault finding, and close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and programme teams to ensure safe, repeatable, and high-quality test execution Your skillset...

Our client has an opportunity for an Avionics Test Technician to join them on a contract basis. You will be supporting the verification and validation of avionics systems. Role: Avionics Test Technician Location: Farnborough, fully onsite Hours: 37 hours per week Hourly Rate: £31.16 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: The Avionics Test Technician will support the verification and validation of avionics systems. The role involves hands-on testing, fault finding, and close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and programme teams to ensure safe, repeatable, and high-quality test execution. Requirements: Previous experience in a test engineering or test technician role, ideally within aerospace, avionics, or a related engineering environment. Strong safety-first mindset, with a clear understanding of safe working practices. Familiarity with ESD control procedures and compliance with ESD-safe working...

Role: Supply Chain Manager(SC cleared) Location: Farnborough(Hybrid) Duration: 6 months Rate: Up to £660/day Umbrella An experienced Supply Chain Manager is required to lead supply chain activity on complex programmes, working in a collaborative procurement environment across Farnborough with flexible hybrid working. The role Lead supply chain activity across allocated programme teams. Provide procurement expertise to stakeholders, shaping commercially robust, cost‑effective solutions. Lead supplier and partner negotiations, including large tech vendors. Define, plan and deliver end‑to‑end procurement strategies that meet customer, technical and schedule requirements. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring governance and process compliance. Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and share best practice. Essential: Strong stakeholder management within a procurement/supply chain function. Proven commercial acumen and contract negotiation...