53 engineering jobs found in Reading

Senior Project Manager Reading 6-Month Contract Paying up to £88p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to already hold a high level of UK Security clearance Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of a Digital HR SaaS/COTS solution Manage the full project lifecycle including RFP, supplier selection, implementation, go-live, hypercare and transition to BAU Create and maintain project plans, governance, reporting, risk, and budget controls Coordinate cross-functional teams, including HR, Procurement, Finance, Commercial and Technical stakeholders Manage external delivery partners and systems integrators to ensure delivery against milestones and quality standards Support contract mobilisation and ensure compliance with governance, architecture, and security frameworks Drive issue resolution, dependency management, and stakeholder communication at the senior level Work closely with Product Owners and Solution Architects to ensure...

AI Engineer 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Reading based - hybrid working - 2 days a week on site The AI Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing AI-driven solutions, with a focus on document intelligence, automation, and scalable AI workflows. Aligned to an outcome-based delivery model, the role ensures AI capabilities are production-ready, validated, and integrated into enterprise systems to deliver measurable business value. Responsibilities: Design and build AI-driven workflows for document extraction and processing. Develop and integrate AI pipelines into enterprise applications. Support scaling of AI capabilities across datasets and use cases. Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, data governance, and security standards. Build and optimise AI pipelines for extraction, transformation, and validation. Ensure accuracy, quality, and performance of AI outputs. Implement validation frameworks and tracking for AI model performance. Deploy...

I am currently working alongside a UK's market leading groundworks and RC frame sub - contractor. My client is looking to onboard an engineer to manage the engineering of an ongoing Large RC frame structure for a major project that is being delivered. Site engineer responsibilities: * Setting out and producing As built surveys * Reporting to project engineer * Health and safety compliance to the highest level * QA * Raising design issues * RFI's Site engineer requirements: * Valid CSCS Card * Civil engineering degree * Laptop and AutoCAD * SMSTS or SSSTS - not essential (Desirable). Please apply and one of my team will be in touch

SC Cleared Tech Lead 6 Months 1 Day per week on site in Reading £(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) ***Due to the nature of the role and the client, the selected candidate MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC Clearance*** My client, a government based department are looking for an SC Cleared Tech Lead to join their fast-paced team on an initial 6 month contract. The selected candidate MUST HAVE CQRS experience and event-driven-architecture. Acts as the technical lead for backend development within a pod, specialising in event-driven architecture and CQRS-based systems. Core Skills:CQRS (non-negotiable), Event Sourcing, .NET / Java / Python, Azure Service Bus, API Development, Distributed Systems Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency...

Setting Out Site Engineer needed in Reading Location: Reading RG2 Rate: £280 -£350 per day Hours: 7.30 to 5pm Job Type: Contract - 1 month Job Description: Stridden Limited are recruiting for an established Groundworkers and Civils Contractor who are currently looking for an experienced Setting Out Site Engineer to join their team. You will be a key member of their site team, responsible for the technical and quality control of civil engineering works in Reading. Site Engineer Key Duties: Your role will involve: · Setting out and conducting surveys to ensure all work is carried out to the highest level of accuracy, in line with engineering drawings and project specifications. · Managing and supervising subcontractors and direct labour, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. · Inspecting and auditing work on-site, implementing quality assurance procedures, and preparing comprehensive daily reports. · Acting as the primary point...

Quality Engineer - Reading, UK (On-site) Contract position - 7 months Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join a major infrastructure project based in Reading. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-driven QC Inspector or Quality Engineer to play a key role in delivering quality assurance on a high-profile, safety-critical site. Role Overview As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for reviewing and accepting procedures and documentation in line with requirements, ensuring full compliance across all project phases. You will carry out inspections in accordance with approved Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), conduct on-site inspections, and witness testing activities to verify works meet detailed design specifications. Working closely with project teams, the Quality Engineer will support the ongoing review and final acceptance of Lifetime Records (LTRs), ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with regulatory standards. You...

Astute's contract team is partnering with a leading Defence consultancy to recruit a Submarine Marine Engineer for a hybrid role, with 1-2 days a week in Reading. The Submarine Marine Engineer role comes with and hourly rate of £65 per hour. Key skills required for the Submarine Marine Engineer role Cat A2 Submariner experience. Foundation degree in Engineering at a minimum. Hold SC clearance. Location, day rate and details of the Submarine Marine Engineer role Hybrid working, 1-2 days per week in Reading. Outside IR35. £65 per hour. Start date, ASAP.Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident...

We are currently working with a large engineering consultancy who are actively seeking a Health & Safety Manager, for a data centre project near Reading. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the chance to work on a flagship data centre scheme. Health & Safety Lead Responsibilities: * Provide EHS leadership and coordination within the division, to direct training matters, competency requirements both internal and external in order to comply with statutory and other requirements and also to improve project leaders' abilities and understanding of the EHSMS. * Be proactive in all matters concerning the role. * Report on business EHS risks, KPIs and trends accurately with data and recommend constructive actions towards continuous improvements. * Coordinate all EHS Matters within the Division and report constructively all EHS matters to the Business Unit Manager and EHS Manager. * Audit and inspect projects and the EHS Management system in the...

Job Role: Senior/Principal Infrastructure Engineer Location: Reading Rate: £45.00 - £53.00 per hour Outside IR35 Contract Length: 12 months (6 months considered) Hours: 36-40 hours per week Working Arrangement: The wider team typically works 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Open to discussions on this and can be flexible. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing consultancy delivering a diverse range of development and infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with developers, planners, architects and multidisciplinary design teams to deliver innovative and value-engineered infrastructure solutions. You will play a key role within the Civil Infrastructure team, helping to shape technical delivery, mentor junior engineers and support the successful delivery of projects from planning through to construction. This position is particularly suited to a...

Location: Reading (Hybrid - 1 day a week on-site) Duration: Long-Term Freelance Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (Strictly Inside IR35) We are currently recruiting for a Project Planner with specialist water industry experience to join a tier-one engineering leader. In this role, you will oversee and drive the planning functions across a diverse portfolio of major water infrastructure and environmental schemes throughout the Thames Water region. This position offers excellent hybrid flexibility, requiring you to be based out of the Reading office just one day per week. The Role Working within a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and managing robust project schedules from pre-construction through to delivery. Your day-to-day will involve: Baseline Scheduling: Developing and updating fully resourced, logically linked project programmes (using Primavera P6) in line with project specifications and milestones. Progress...

Are you an experienced Commissioning Test professional looking for your next challenge? This company is seeking a talented Commissioning Test Team Leader to join their dynamic team in Reading. Due to the nature of the project you will be working on you will need to hold active SC clearance. About the Role As the Commissioning Test Team Leader, you will be responsible for supervising on-site commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant, and accurate testing is achieved. You will review commissioning documentation and Safe Systems of Work, ensuring they are followed by all involved in the activity. Key responsibilities of the Commissioning Test Team Leader role include: Work to approved commissioning procedures and Safe Systems of Work Raise commissioning reservations and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support Ensure the final state of plant configuration is as expected or agreed with the commissioning manager What We're Looking For The ideal...

SC Cleared Product Owner - Cloud Hosting 6 Months £88 per hour (Inside IR35) Hybrid working - 2-3 Days per week in Reading My client are looking for an experienced Product Owner with a strong background in Cloud Hosting to join a major programme within the Defence and Aerospace sector. This role requires active Security Clearance and experience working within highly regulated, secure environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the vision, strategy, roadmap, and delivery of enterprise cloud hosting services, working closely with business stakeholders, architects, engineering teams, and senior leadership. Responsibilities Define and own the Cloud Hosting product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Engage with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into product features, epics, and user stories. Manage and prioritise the product backlog based on business value, dependencies, risk, and delivery capacity. Lead...

Damicor are recruiting for JIB Gold Card Electricians for Commercial works in Reading. Requirements Compliant to live and work in the UK JIB Card IPAF 3a & 3b Commercial & Data Centre experience  Details Hourly Rate: £26 - £28 (plus overtime) Paid: 8 - 10 hours Please apply via the advert or contact Katie Jaggers at (url removed) or (phone number removed) to find out more

Track Access Planner with SSOWP The Track Access Planner will lead the development and integration of a safe, efficient and robust Route Engineering Access Plan, supporting the delivery of Renewals and Route Maintenance Plans. The role requires valid SSOWP Planner competency. The post holder will take a lead role in resolving access conflicts through proactive industry engagement and consultation, ensuring all access, isolations and protected path requests are safely and effectively integrated into the Route Access Plan in accordance with all relevant standards. Key responsibilities include coordinating Renewals and Maintenance teams to resolve access challenges, delivering a safe, optimised and performance-focused engineering access plan, and safeguarding overall Route safety and operational performance. The Track Access Planner will lead and control the late change process, ensuring all changes are delivered safely, compliantly and within agreed authority, escalating where...

Location: UK (MOD Site) Contract Type: Contract / Freelance Duration: 6 months + Rate: Competitive Day Rate Security Clearance: Ability to obtain Basic Security Clearance required The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Authorised Person (Electrical) to join a leading electrical contractor delivering the electrical package on a prestigious £8 million new-build office development located on a Ministry of Defence site. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the safe management, coordination, and delivery of electrical works on a high-profile commercial construction project. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all electrical systems are installed, commissioned, energised, and operated in accordance with current regulations, site procedures, and safe systems of work. Due to the nature of the project, candidates must be eligible to obtain the required security clearance. Key Responsibilities * Act as the designated Authorised Person...

Product Owner - Cloud Hosting Rate: £80-£84 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract: Initial 6 months, rolling extension Location: Reading (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week) Security Clearance: Active MOD SC Clearance Required Overview We are seeking an experienced Product Owner with a strong background in Cloud Hosting, Defence, and secure technology environments to join a major aerospace and defence programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a Product Owner who can bridge business and technical teams, drive cloud platform strategy, and deliver secure, scalable cloud hosting solutions within highly regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Define and own the Cloud Hosting product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather and prioritise requirements. Translate business needs into Epics, Features, and User Stories. Manage and prioritise the product backlog, balancing business value, dependencies, and team capacity. Lead...

Position: IMS Core Engineer Location: Reading and customer offices as required Salary: On Application Duration: Ongoing Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm Overview of an IMS Core Engineer As an IMS Core Engineer, you’ll be part of a specialist technical team responsible for testing, validating, and supporting mission critical communication solutions. This role is key to ensuring the performance, availability, and reliability of IMS Core services across Core, RAN, and Application layers. You’ll work closely with test, support, and delivery teams to ensure systems meet customer expectations, contractual milestones, and service level agreements. Responsibilities of an IMS Core Engineer • Provide technical expertise in IMS Core and MCX, supporting the definition and execution of test strategies for all network elements and software releases. • Define and execute Functional, Performance, Accessibility, and Compatibility testing to agreed project timelines. • Perform end-to-end testing,...

Role Title: Test Manager - Infrastructure and Networks Location: Wokingham & Warwick - Hybrid - 50/50 Duration: 27/11/2026 (4 months contract + possible extension) Rate: £(Apply online only) - Umbrella only Active SC clearance is required Test Managers with strong capability in leading testing activities across large-scale Infrastructure and Network environments. The ideal candidates will bring deep understanding of infrastructure technologies, test planning, execution oversight, and quality assurance within complex delivery programmes. Key Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end test strategy, planning, execution, and reporting across infrastructure and network projects. Coordinate and manage all testing phases, ensuring alignment with programme timelines and quality gates. Oversee testing of network components, infrastructure builds, migrations, configurations, and integrations. Identify risks, issues, and dependencies related to test activities and drive mitigation plans....

Interim Transport Lead   Berkshire   6- month contract   £450 - £500 per day   Full time Are you an experienced Interim Transport Lead for your next challenge?   Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Transport Lead to join them on an ongoing Contract.     Key Responsibilities: ·The Transport Team Leader will provide expert operational input to the development and implementation of the Local Transport Plan and will lead on the development of several Supplementary Strategies such as the Active and Sustainable Travel Strategy, Public Transport Strategy and Road Safety Strategy.   ·Manage the delivery of clients major transport infrastructure projects from end to end, leading on: drawing up funding bids, engineering and design of prospective schemes, procuring and managing major highways works contracts, liaising with central government to report progress. ·To contribute to the development of the clients Local Transport Plan and take direct responsibility for...

Our client, a leading entity in the nuclear sector, is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Conducting inspections in line with Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and approved procedures Witnessing and verifying mechanical installation and testing activities Reviewing quality documentation and supporting handover/lifetime records where applicable Identifying non-conformances and supporting close-out actions with delivery teams Ensuring works comply with relevant standards, drawings, and specifications Job Requirements: Prior experience in AWE, nuclear, or highly regulated site environments (preferred) Strong background in mechanical inspection covering installation, fabrication, pipework, and assembly Confident in working with ITPs and technical documentation SC Clearance Ability to work on-site and communicate effectively with contractors and client teams Contract Details: 6-month contract Inside IR35 On-site at AWE 50...