357 engineering jobs found in Thatcham

Technical Support Engineering Advisor -Contract Our successful client is looking for an enthusiastic Technical Support Engineering Advisor to join their friendly, proactive team. What you’ll do as a Technical Support Engineering Advisor: * Handle technical customer calls confidently and clearly. * Read engineering drawings and identify required parts. * Work with Bills of Materials, spares, and place orders. * Support the manufacturing-to-supply process. * Take a proactive approach to problem-solving. What you’ll need as a Technical Support Engineering Advisor: * Some experience in a technical/engineering support role * Knowledge of manufacturing processes * Ability to interpret engineering drawings * Confident communication skills and a willingness to learn * A positive, can-do attitude If this Technical Support Engineering Advisor role sounds like a suitable opportunity for you, please...

To provide professional Systems Engineering services across a range of the STEP programme and in collaboration with our partners. The role will provide technical leadership for the Systems Engineering MBSE competency within UKIFS; working closely with the Systems Engineering Manager, they will understand the current maturity of systems engineering activities and define credible strategies for continuously improving the rigour and added value from these activities. The role will provide technical mentorship and coaching to more junior members of the team and project team members to ensure we increase MBSE and systems thinking skills. The role will provide hands-on Systems Engineering support to projects at all lifecycle stages, from establishing the initial outline requirements, through the design and implementation phases, to the verification that the final delivered solution meets the original design intent. They are required to demonstrate a comprehensive...

Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across nine sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. What you'll be a part of: Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. The...

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager (Aerospace) Location: Eastleigh (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months Rate: Negotiable on experience Inside IR35 via Umbrella Role Overview: A leader in Health Usage and Monitoring Systems (HUMS) for military and commercial aircrafts seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead teams delivering customer-funded software application modifications. This role ensures projects meet all scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets at an established aerospace site. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage software engineering/technology projects Champion safety and high-quality delivery Act as primary customer contact for resource allocation and project integration Control project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring milestones and customer requirements are met Manage change, risk, and project performance using metrics and earned value techniques Effectively communicate with all levels and drive team accountability Motivate and manage project teams...

We are recruiting on behalf of one of our long established client for a Workshop Operative to work in the Fabrication department of an engineering company based in Medway Towns. Your role will involve assisting the workshop section leader in all aspects of carrying out daily production tasks in a timely and efficient way, ensuring that client's needs and expectations are met. Ideally you will have some experience of working in a metal workshop environment. Experience of operating machine tools would be advantageous however not essential as training will be provided. In addition to this you will be a team player, proactive and be well organised. Hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 08.00 to 16.30 and Friday 08.00 to 15.30. The position is at first on a temporary basis with an opportunity for permanent employment after a qualifying period, for the right candidate

Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across nine sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. What you'll be a part of: Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. The...

Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across nine sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. What you'll be a part of: Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. The...

Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across nine sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. What you'll be a part of: Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. The...

My large well established Client is urgently recruiting for a Business Analyst / with a focus on Business Process Re-engineering and "Business Change" to work with a multitude of their large blue chip Clients and operating to bespoke process and agreements. This is a Business Analyst role to ascertain the current activities / processes and subsequently ensure that oversight is maintained to confirm that all appropriate actions are taken when anticipated, as well as having input into process improvement and efficiency. Fundamentally this is a Business Change / Business Process Re-engineering role, but would suggest that the fundamental driver is not to implement change, but to focus on the as-is, what is actually happening and make sure processes are working and running smoothly - it is a process determination and discipline. I am looking for a proven Business Analyst to implement standards, not just identify them, so this is a more hands on role and not a Designer role. The...

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...

Technical Administrator -Contract Our successful client is looking for an enthusiastic Technical Administrator to join their friendly, proactive team. What you’ll do as a Technical Administrator: * Handle technical customer calls confidently and clearly. * Read engineering drawings and identify required parts. * Work with Bills of Materials, spares, and place orders. * Support the manufacturing-to-supply process. * Take a proactive approach to problem-solving. What you’ll need as a Technical Administrator: * Some experience in a technical/engineering support role * Knowledge of manufacturing processes * Ability to interpret engineering drawings * Confident communication skills and a willingness to learn * A positive, can-do attitude If this Technical Administrator role sounds like a suitable opportunity for you, please get in touch today

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a fully integrated solution provider that delivers a wide spectrum of services across project lifecycles to the nuclear and defence sectors to recruit a HVAC Supervisor for a major nuclear site near the Greater Reading area. The HVAC Supervisor role comes with a daily rate of £320. Key skills required for the HVAC Supervisor role SSSTS or equivalent NVQ L3 Mechanical Nuclear experience Eligible for SC Clearance Location, day rate and timeframe of the HVAC Supervisor role Aldermaston £320/day - awaiting IR35 assessment Scope of work until September 2026 - potential for extension INDNUC 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...

Senior SAP Test Lead 6 months £(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) 3-4 days per week in Aldermaston, Berkshire ***Please note - Due to the nature of the business/role, the selected candidate must have ACTIVE SC Clearance*** Significant experience leading test for very large and complex programmes - including SAP implementations for public sector clients Experience of leadership roles as part of a wider programme leadership team Stakeholder management at C-suite level Gravitas and the confidence to speak up, challenge and delivery difficult messages Experience of operating with multi-supplier, multi-site delivery landscapes; skilled at bringing different teams together to work cohesively and collaboratively towards the end goal Must be proactive and drive others to proactive - should be able to 'read' the landscape and understand what's needed with little intervention Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited,...

Hiring. Senior / Lead Electrical Commissioning Manager / Project Manager - Data Centre 🚨 We are supporting a specialist contractor delivering a major electrical testing and commissioning programme on a hyperscale facility. They are searching for an experienced Senior / Lead Electrical Cx Manager / Project Manager to take ownership of the full electrical commissioning management scope and lead delivery on site. 📍 Location: Aldermaston (between Reading and Basingstoke) 📅 Contract: 12 Months + ⏰ Working Pattern: Mon - Fri 💰 Rate: £500 per day. Outside IR35 🚀 Start Date: January 2026 🔧 Responsibilities * Lead all electrical testing and commissioning management * Deliver commissioning strategy, documentation and QA * Coordinate with the Project Lead and specialist support teams * Oversee subcontractors. client interface. H&S and programme adherence If interested please send your CV or contact +(phone number removed) directly

Our client, a key player in the nuclear sector, is currently seeking a Welding Engineer to join them on a contract basis. This exciting opportunity supporting a major Nuclear project in Reading, offering a challenging yet rewarding role for individuals passionate about welding standards and quality within the nuclear industry. Key Responsibilities: Ensuring compliance with welding standards and regulations for nuclear projects Coordinating welding activities in alignment with BS EN ISO 14731 Overseeing and contributing to the Quality Assurance processes Collaborating with engineering teams to develop and implement welding procedures Reviewing and approving welding documentation Maintaining international certification requirements in welding Providing technical guidance and support to welding operations Job Requirements: Holding or eligible for SC Clearance Expertise as a Welding Coordinator according to BS EN ISO 14731 Experience in Quality Engineering within the nuclear...

EC&I Commissioning Technician Reading 12-Month Contract (Night Shift) Paying up to £54.29p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities: Adherence to the agreed Commissioning Quality Management System and ensuring that they correctly apply procedures, codes and standards to commissioning activities. Functional inputs to Commissioning Deliverables. Accurately report job status to the Commissioning Manager. Input Commissioning Documentation (including Test Documentation, Commissioning Reservations). Follow SSoWs to undertake works safely and report any issues in this regard. Responsible for the execution of commissioning tests to schedule. Responsible for the satisfactory completion of all commissioning execution records and results, and control of all raw data associated with the tests they carry out. Input to the compilation and review of Commissioning LTQR packages Contribute to the safe operation of site, including ESH focus cards Required Skillset: Experience in the...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Groundworks, RC & Civils) Day Rate: to £500 per day Ltd Based: Berkshire (RG7) About the Company: Highly regarded and respected specialist civils contractor seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a prestigious contract. Company turnover £200m per annum, with civils making up £125m. There is an exciting growth strategy in place to grow this area of the business. Project values range up to £30m. About the Role: The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take full commercial control of a £15m groundwork, RC and civils project. The project is due to commence, and following this there will be several key projects up for grabs with client on the same contract. The role will report into the Sector Commercial Director About You: * NEC experience essential * Able to take a project from inception through to completion * Good client interfacing skills * Ideally degree qualified * Able to spot commercial opportunity in a contract * Enjoy working within a...

Time-served plumbers/pipefitters required ASAP for long term work on the premises of a manufacturing facility in Reading. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, a basic DBS check within 12 months and candidates will need to do a BPSS security clearance people check. CSCS skills card required. IPAF preferred (Apply online only) Mon-Thurs (Apply online only) Friday

Mechanical mates/improvers required ASAP for long term work on the premises of a manufacturing facility in Reading. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, a basic DBS check within 12 months and candidates will need to do a BPSS security clearance people check. CSCS required. IPAF preferred (Apply online only) Mon-Thurs (Apply online only) Friday

Project Manager - Remote with occasional travel to Basingstoke and Bracknell Must have either an Active SC or DV Clearance An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join a major Defence delivery programme, supporting complex projects across a multi year MoD environment. This role is suited to a confident and experienced project manager who can lead delivery teams, engage effectively with stakeholders, and ensure successful execution of all project phases. About the Role - Project Manager As a Project Manager, you will work under the direction of Programme and Senior Project Managers to deliver assigned projects to agreed baselines. You will manage architects, installation design authorities, engineering resources, and subcontractors to ensure delivery aligns with MoD standards. Responsibilities include confirming requirements with the customer, attending site surveys, managing purchase orders, engaging third parties, and coordinating staging and secure delivery of...