Outside IR35 Backend Software Engineer – MOD/Defence Project, Farnborough, Hybrid, £500-550 per day

Contract opportunity for a backend software engineer for a programme involving LLM. This is for a defence consultancy and security clearance (SC) would be needed prior to engagement. Due to the nature of the role, 1-3 days per week in Farnborough is needed.

Key skills required

• Backed development experience (Mid-senior level)
• Python
• Data Pipeline Creation and Management
• API Creation and Integration
• Database Creation and Integration
• Working with JSON

If you have worked in a security cleared environment, have the active relevant Security Clearance and skilled with backend development - please apply.

Principal Software Engineer
Portsmouth | Hybrid, 3 days onsite
£75,000–£85,000 plus bonus and benefits

Want to work on groundbreaking projects within the defence industry?

Are you a hands-on technical leader with strong C++ and Unreal Engine expertise and want to work at the forefront of complex, performance-critical software delivery within defence?

The role combines advanced engineering with genuine technical authority, shaping how simulation-driven and autonomy-focused systems are designed, built and evolved.

The position sits within a fast-growing software and data science consultancy delivering end-to-end solutions in the defence industry. You will work closely with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders on high-impact programmes spanning modelling and simulation, autonomy, geospatial systems, synthetic environments and digital twins.

This is a true principal-level role. You will remain deeply technical while setting direction, leading teams and acting as the technical authority across projects.

What you will be doing
• Leading the design and delivery of complex software solutions using C++ and Unreal Engine
• Acting as technical lead across modelling and simulation, wargaming and autonomous systems
• Applying mathematical and computational techniques to solve real-world problems
• Owning key technical decisions across architecture, tooling and performance
• Mentoring engineers and enabling high-performing delivery teams
• Delivering technical consultancy engagements and leading selected projects
• Building trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Supporting bids, proposals and technical reporting

What you will bring
• Extensive experience, typically 15+ years, delivering high-performance software
• Proven technical leadership at Principal or Technical Lead level
• Strong hands-on expertise in C++ and Unreal Engine
• Background in simulation, autonomy, robotics or game-engine-driven environments
• Experience working with large, complex codebases and performance constraints
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills

What’s on offer
• Salary up to £85,000, flexible for exceptional technical leaders
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Vitality private healthcare
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Discretionary bonus linked to company performance
• Structured mentoring and ongoing technical development

Are you a Principal Test Engineer looking to harness AI-powered testing tools to shape the future of modern QA engineering?

A leading organisation is undergoing an exciting evolution in their testing capability and they’re looking for a Principal Test Engineer with a genuine passion for AI-powered testing automation, innovation, and modern engineering practices.

This is a senior-level opportunity for a testing expert who thrives in complex environments, enjoys influencing strategy, and wants to play a key role in how AI enhances software quality, automation, and delivery standards.

Location: London
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + bonus + benefits (life and medical package) 
Hybrid: 2 days onsite

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading end-to-end testing strategy across large-scale, complex programmes and multiple delivery teams
• Designing, maintaining, and evolving test automation frameworks and modern engineering standards
• Driving AI-powered testing automation, championing the ethical, secure, and effective use of AI testing tools
• Owning the full software testing lifecycle from planning and estimation through to execution, defect management, and reporting
• Influencing senior stakeholders, architects, developers, and third parties on testing best practice and governance
• Enhancing CI/CD testing capability and improving automation maturity across engineering teams
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering talent while promoting a culture of continuous improvement

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience operating as a Principal / Lead / Senior Test Engineer in complex enterprise environments
• Deep expertise in test automation plus strong technical capability across coding and modern engineering practices
• Experience testing distributed systems, APIs, microservices, and large-scale integrations
• Strong understanding of non-functional testing including performance, security, and accessibility
• Knowledge of test data management and orchestration
• A keen interest in AI-powered test tooling, emerging technologies, and how AI can responsibly transform testing and quality engineering
• Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to influence at senior level

If you’re excited by the idea of combining technical testing leadership with the future of AI-driven quality engineering, this could be an excellent next step.

Senior Project Planner (SC Cleared) - £400-475 per day inside IR35 – Bristol (2 days per week on site), Initial 12 months, Defence industry.

The Senior Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining integrated project schedules across complex engineering and delivery programmes. The role focuses on schedule management, project controls, reporting, risk analysis and stakeholder coordination within a structured PMO environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining Level 1-3 integrated project schedules
• Managing WBS, OBS, RBS and CBS project structures
• Producing schedule analysis including critical path and float reporting
• Maintaining cost and resource-loaded schedules
• Supporting earned value management and schedule variance analysis
• Conducting schedule risk analysis and what-if scenario planning
• Coordinating supplier and subcontractor schedules
• Supporting project change management and impact assessments
• Leading planning workshops and rolling wave planning sessions
• Ensuring alignment between scheduling, financial and material planning toolsets
• Producing regular project reporting, forecasts and schedule updates

Experience required:

• Previous experience within a Planning Engineer, Project Controls or PMO Scheduling role
• Strong experience producing and managing integrated project schedules
• Knowledge of critical path analysis, forecasting and earned value management
• Experience working within complex engineering, infrastructure, defence or regulated environments
• Ability to work across multiple stakeholders and programme teams
• Strong reporting and analytical skills

Strong experience with MS Planner and associated scheduling toolsets is essential.

This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale engineering programmes within an established project delivery environment with extensions after 12 months available.

Composites Manufacturing Engineer
Swindon
£45–£60k + private healthcare, pension and stock options
on site and flexibility around hours (roughly 9-5)

Advanced composites manufacturing is evolving quickly, but very few businesses are genuinely pushing beyond the limitations of traditional processes.

This is to join a growing engineering and manufacturing team developing advanced composite structures for aerospace, defence and high-performance engineering applications. The environment is fast-paced, hands-on and highly collaborative, suited to someone who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges and improving processes continuously.

Working across production, quality and engineering teams, you’ll play a key role in refining and optimising composite manufacturing processes, ensuring products move efficiently from development into production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and improving composite manufacturing processes including layup, cure cycles and trimming operations
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation including method sheets, routings and BOMs
• Supporting quality investigations, MRB activity and corrective actions
• Working closely with design and production teams to improve manufacturability and process consistency
• Training production staff on processes, materials and best practice
• Supporting equipment installation, commissioning and manufacturing scale-up activity
• Driving continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives across the factory

You’ll need strong experience within advanced composites manufacturing, ideally within aerospace, defence, automotive or similarly regulated industries. A solid understanding of carbon fibre manufacturing, autoclave processing and composite process optimisation is important, alongside experience working within AS9100 or equivalent quality standards.

The role suits someone comfortable working in a scale-up manufacturing environment where ownership, adaptability and hands-on problem solving are valued highly. Experience with automated fibre placement, ERP systems or manufacturing scale-up activity would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available.

For engineers who want to work on genuinely advanced composite technology and have visible impact on manufacturing capability and process development, this is a rare opportunity to join a business scaling at pace.

Composites Manufacturing Engineer
Gloucester
£45–£60k + private healthcare, pension and stock options
on site and flexibility around hours (roughly 9-5)

Advanced composites manufacturing is evolving quickly, but very few businesses are genuinely pushing beyond the limitations of traditional processes.

This is to join a growing engineering and manufacturing team developing advanced composite structures for aerospace, defence and high-performance engineering applications. The environment is fast-paced, hands-on and highly collaborative, suited to someone who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges and improving processes continuously.

Working across production, quality and engineering teams, you’ll play a key role in refining and optimising composite manufacturing processes, ensuring products move efficiently from development into production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and improving composite manufacturing processes including layup, cure cycles and trimming operations
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation including method sheets, routings and BOMs
• Supporting quality investigations, MRB activity and corrective actions
• Working closely with design and production teams to improve manufacturability and process consistency
• Training production staff on processes, materials and best practice
• Supporting equipment installation, commissioning and manufacturing scale-up activity
• Driving continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives across the factory

You’ll need strong experience within advanced composites manufacturing, ideally within aerospace, defence, automotive or similarly regulated industries. A solid understanding of carbon fibre manufacturing, autoclave processing and composite process optimisation is important, alongside experience working within AS9100 or equivalent quality standards.

The role suits someone comfortable working in a scale-up manufacturing environment where ownership, adaptability and hands-on problem solving are valued highly. Experience with automated fibre placement, ERP systems or manufacturing scale-up activity would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available.

For engineers who want to work on genuinely advanced composite technology and have visible impact on manufacturing capability and process development, this is a rare opportunity to join a business scaling at pace.

Office Administrator
Romsey (days on site / 1 day remote)
£40,000 + flexibility around hybrid or part-time working

Are you super organised and understand invoicing?

A varied, hands-on office admin role within a growing advanced manufacturing business where no two days look the same.

You will be the glue at the centre of the business, supporting everything from invoicing and purchasing through to logistics, visitor coordination and stock administration.

This is a manufacturing company and works closely with an international parent organisation, giving the role a broader operational and commercial exposure than a typical office administration position.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing invoicing activity and supporting payment tracking and overdue reviews
• Coordinating import and export documentation alongside international colleagues
• Raising purchase orders and managing consumables ordering
• Maintaining stock records, goods in notes and dispatch documentation
• Preparing delivery paperwork and certificates of conformity where required
• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors and coordinating meeting logistics
• Supporting travel arrangements, hotels and itineraries for international colleagues
• Providing day-to-day administrative support across the wider business

To be successful in the role, you’ll need strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities confidently. Previous experience within administration, office coordination or finance support would be highly beneficial.

Experience with invoicing, payment management, stock administration or import/export documentation would be particularly useful. Strong Microsoft Office skills are expected, especially across Excel, Outlook and Word.

The role offers flexibility around hybrid working and part-time arrangements initially, with scope for the position to grow alongside the business.

AI Transformation Change Manager

Contract - 6 months

Outside IR35 - £750-800pd

Bournemouth - Hybrid (2/3 days a week on site) 

We’re supporting a leading organisation in the search for an experienced AI Transformation Change Manager to join on an initial 6-month contract.

This role will play a key part in delivering the framework & foundations for the rollout, adoption, and measurable usage of new AI-enabled tooling across Engineering and Product functions, helping embed AI-driven ways of working into day-to-day operations and delivery practices.

Working closely with senior technology and business leadership, the successful candidate will lead change activity across a large-scale transformation programme, while also collaborating with parallel strategic initiatives with overlapping stakeholders and dependencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the adoption and embedding of AI-enabled tools and processes across Engineering and Product teams
• Develop frameworks, governance, and foundational ways of working to support long-term AI enablement
• Define and implement user adoption and engagement measures, including tracking, reporting, and success metrics
• Lead change planning, communications, stakeholder engagement, and organisational readiness activity
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across tooling, capability uplift, delivery governance, and workforce transformation
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Technology, Product, HR, and wider business functions
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities across multiple transformation initiatives
• Support cultural and behavioural change to drive sustainable adoption and business impact

Required Experience

• Proven experience delivering enterprise-wide AI, digital, or technology transformation programmes
• Strong background in change management within large, complex organisations
• Experience creating adoption frameworks, governance models, or transformation foundations
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across technology and business functions
• Experience working within Engineering and Product-led environments (Agile / iterative delivery)
• Strong programme coordination, planning, reporting, and delivery management capability
• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced transformation environments

Ideal for someone who combines strategic change leadership with practical execution and a strong focus on adoption, engagement, and measurable outcomes.

3rd Line Support Engineer - Contract
Bristol
6-month initial contract
Inside IR35 - £400–£450 per day
Onsite 5 days per week - working an agreed 8-hour day within the 8am–5pm service window

Security Clearance : It is an essential requirement for candidates to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC Level) prior to appointment.

Overview;

We are seeking an experienced 3rd Line Support Engineer to provide advanced technical support across a range of enterprise applications within a secure client environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining operational stability, supporting critical business applications, and delivering technical changes including patching, upgrades, and minor enhancements.
This is a highly customer-facing onsite role requiring strong troubleshooting skills, excellent stakeholder communication, and experience working within structured IT service management environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 technical support for business-critical applications
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex technical incidents
• Support and maintain Microsoft Active Directory and SharePoint environments
• Apply application patches, upgrades, and software installations
• Implement minor application changes and enhancements
• Support a variety of web-based applications
• Work within ITIL-aligned service management processes
• Manage incidents, changes, and problem records effectively
• Collaborate with internal technical teams and client stakeholders
• Ensure service levels and operational standards are maintained