Defence jobs in the East of England
We currently hold 1 live public contract in defence in East of England. Public bodies buy this work from private firms, and those firms employ the people who deliver it. See the live defence contracts.
Current vacancies
Principal Consultant - Electronics & Systems Engineering
Sagentia, Harston, Cambridge
- Posted:
- 7 Nov 2026
Description Sagentia Innovation, part of Science Group plc, works with global market leaders and disruptive start-ups across the medical, consumer, industrial, defence, food & beverage, agriculture,
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Warehouse Operator/Inspector
Blighter Surveillance Systems, Duxford, Cambridge
- Pay:
- £35,000
- Posted:
- 6 Nov 2026
We are a dynamic, rapidly growing radar technology company at the forefront of our industry. As we scale our operations and develop cutting-edge systems, our team needs to adapt and evolve, creating a
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Electronics Engineer (Permanent and Contract, Various Experience/Seniority)
Blighter Surveillance Systems, Duxford, Cambridge
- Posted:
- 6 Nov 2026
On the back of a record order book, we are developing onext-generation radar system and other advanced electronic systems. We are building up our Electronics Engineering team with a mix of skills and
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Principal Consultant - Mechanical Engineering
Sagentia, Harston, Cambridge
- Posted:
- 5 Nov 2026
Description Sagentia Innovation, part of Science Group plc, works with global market leaders and disruptive start-ups across the medical, consumer, industrial, defence, food & beverage, agriculture,
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CNC Service Engineer
CV Technical, Pampisford, Cambridge
- Pay:
- £45,000
- Posted:
- 4 Nov 2026
CNC Field Service Engineer Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Basic OTE: £55,000 - £65,000 Including Overtime & Bonuses Location: UK Wide / Based From Home Hours: Monday to Friday, Days (40 Hours Per Week) Job
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Senior / Principal Systems Engineer
ECM Selection Ltd., Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Pay:
- £90,000
- Posted:
- 3 Nov 2026
Developing applied systems engineering for PoC instruments and diagnostics Cambridge (w/ hybrid options); to £90,000 DoE Benefits Looking for a life science systems engineering and instrumentation exp
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Service Engineer
Anglian Home Improvements, Bar Hill, Cambridge
- Pay:
- £25,740
- Posted:
- 3 Nov 2026
Are you an experienced Window and Door Engineer who takes pride in their work? Do you have a passion for exceptional customer service? Are you someone who wants to get the job done right, first time e
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Senior Mechatronics Engineer
ECM Selection Ltd., Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Pay:
- £65,000
- Posted:
- 31 Oct 2026
Designing innovative biotech instrumentation with mechatronics, optics, and microfluidics Based in Cambridge, this company develops laboratory instruments that streamline research into the behaviour o
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Maintenance Engineer (Facilities)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment, Pampisford, Cambridge
- Pay:
- £40,000
- Posted:
- 24 Oct 2026
Maintenance Engineer (Facilities) £36,000 - £40,000 Overtime Bonus (OTE £43k) Progression Training 33 Days Holiday 10.5% pension contribution Call Out Rota Cambridge Are you a Facilities Maintenance E
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- Apprenticeship
construction Design and Management Apprentice
BCAL LTD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN8 4HJ
- Pay:
- £17,000 a year
- Posted:
- 22 Oct 2026
- Closes:
- 20 Nov 2026
Our client is looking for a CDM Apprentice to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience while working towards a Level 3 qualification in Health and Safety.
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Electronics Engineer Consultant - Security Clearance
Newton Colmore, Pampisford, Cambridge
- Posted:
- 21 Oct 2026
Electronics Engineer Consultant - Security Clearance - Cambridge A new design consultancy, based in Cambridge, are currently looking for a Electronics Engineer Consultant to add to the team of experie
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Embedded Software Engineer - Security Clearance - Cambridge
Newton Colmore, Pampisford, Cambridge
- Posted:
- 21 Oct 2026
Embedded Software Engineer - Security Clearance - Cambridge A growing spinout security technology company, based in Cambridge, is currently seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to assist
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Embedded Software Engineer - Security Clearance - Cambridge
Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Posted:
- 21 Oct 2026
Embedded Software Engineer - Security Clearance - Cambridge A growing spinout security technology company, based in Cambridge, is currently seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to assist
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Electronics Engineer Consultant, Security Clearance
Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Pay:
- £35,000 to £85,000
- Posted:
- 21 Oct 2026
Electronics Engineer Consultant, Security Clearance, Cambridge A new design consultancy, based in Cambridge, are currently looking for a Electronics Engineer Consultant to add to the team of experie
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Engineering Lead
RecruitMe, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Pay:
- £58,697
- Posted:
- 20 Oct 2026
Are you an experienced Engineering Team Leader, Engineering Supervisor, Maintenance Team Leader or Senior Maintenance Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting for a wel
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Facilities)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment, Pampisford, Cambridge
- Pay:
- £35,000
- Posted:
- 15 Oct 2026
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Facilities) £36,000 - £40,000 Overtime Bonus (OTE £43k) Progression Training 33 Days Holiday 10.5% pension contribution Call Out Rota Cambridge Are you a Mechanical Ma
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C++ Engineer
Anson Mccade, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Pay:
- £75,000
- Posted:
- 15 Oct 2026
?? Software Engineer, C++ / Rust | Hybrid | UK I'm currently recruiting for a Software Engineer to join an innovative technology business working on complex, high-performance software solutions. This
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Software Engineer
Anson Mccade, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Posted:
- 14 Oct 2026
Software Engineer £60,000 - 75,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Cambridge, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Software Engineer (C++/Rust) Cyber Security & Secure Systems
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Senior Software Engineer
Anson Mccade, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Posted:
- 14 Oct 2026
Senior Software Engineer £75,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Cambridge, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent An innovative cyber security technology business is seeking talented Software
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Software Engineer, C++ / Rust
Anson McCade, Pampisford, Cambridge
- Posted:
- 14 Oct 2026
Software Engineer - C++ / Rust £60,000 to 75,000 GBP Bonus Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Software Engineer - C++ / Rust Location: Cambridge S
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Public contracts recently awarded in East of England
Contract winners often need staff and subcontractors to deliver the work. Check each organisation's own careers page for vacancies.
JM Robotics AS
CEFAS26-06 Contract for an inspection-class Remotely Operated Vehicle with fibre-optic capability for seabed imagery research
- Buyer:
- Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science
- Value:
- £120,000
- Award notice published:
- 30 Oct 2026
- Contract end:
- 31 Mar 2027
- CAREIUM UK LIMITED
Provision of Warden Call Monitoring Services
- Buyer:
- East Suffolk Council
- Value:
- £39,552 to £49,440
- Award notice published:
- 22 Oct 2026
- Contract end:
- 13 Oct 2028
- Charles Fellow
Uniform Trousers – Norfolk and Suffolk (CF)
- Buyer:
- The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk
- Value:
- £157,400
- Award notice published:
- 14 Oct 2026
- Contract end:
- 12 Oct 2029
- Charles Fellow
Uniform Trousers – Norfolk and Suffolk (CF)
- Buyer:
- The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk
- Value:
- £157,400
- Award notice published:
- 14 Oct 2026
- Contract end:
- 12 Oct 2029
- Respirex International Ltd
EEAST - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) suits (26-T04a)
- Buyer:
- East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Value:
- £20,000,000
- Award notice published:
- 8 Oct 2026
- Contract end:
- 4 Oct 2030
Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Ltd T/A Videre Communications Solu
GB-Basildon: Supply, Design & Installation of CCTV and Associated Equipment
- Buyer:
- Basildon Borough Council
- Value:
- £26,768
- Award notice published:
- 28 Sept 2026
- Contract end:
- 31 Oct 2026