Defence jobs in Scotland
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Current vacancies
Lead Control Systems Engineer
Yolk Recruitment Limited, Whiteinch, Glasgow
- Posted:
- 11 Nov 2026
MERITUS are recruiting for a Lead Control Systems Engineer to join a leading systems integration and engineering business, delivering complex industrial automation, PLC, SCADA and operational technolo
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Engineer, Combat Systems Platform Integration
BAE Systems, Glasgow, Scotland
- Posted:
- 10 Nov 2026
Job Title: Engineer, Combat Systems Platform Integration Location : Scotstoun, hybrid- 3 days per week on site We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, please speak to your rec
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Electrical Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd, Whiteinch, Glasgow
- Pay:
- £62,878
- Posted:
- 10 Nov 2026
Electrical Engineer Location: Scotstoun (hybrid, 2 days on-site) Contract: 12 Months Rate: £30.23 per hour We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Engineer to support a major marine engineering
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Systems Engineer - Defence
ALTEN, Glasgow, Scotland
- Posted:
- 10 Nov 2026
Job Description Work at the forefront of advanced opto‑electronic and sensor systems supporting some of the UK’s most critical maritime and avionics defence platforms . Join ALTEN Ltd as a Systems Eng
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Security Systems Installation Engineer
OCS Group, Whiteinch, Glasgow
- Posted:
- 7 Nov 2026
We are looking for an experienced Security Installation Engineer to support the delivery of security projects across the Inveraray area, including electrical substations and critical national infrast
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Data Configuration Management Engineer
Outsource, Whiteinch, Glasgow
- Pay:
- £47
- Posted:
- 7 Nov 2026
Data Configuration Management Engineer Broad Oak or Scotstoun | Hybrid (3 days onsite Tues-Thu) £35.02 PAYE or £47.14 | Inside IR35 | 12-Month Contract We're supporting BAE Systems Naval Ships in the
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Sales Engineer
Margaret Hodge Recruitment, Glasgow, Scotland
- Pay:
- £50,000
- Posted:
- 5 Nov 2026
We are looking for a passionate and technically skilled External Sales Engineer to join our growing team in the Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong technical background
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Sprinkler Service Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle Limited, Glasgow, Scotland
- Posted:
- 5 Nov 2026
The Hall & Kay way it's a people thing. At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts our focus is on the l
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Mobile Engineer
Speedy Hire, Glasgow East Investment Park, Glasgow
- Posted:
- 4 Nov 2026
ID1 Role - Mobile Engineer Location - Glasgow, G32 8FA Monday- Friday 07.30 - 16.30 Speedy are the UK's leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and suppo
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Field Plant Engineer
Briggs Equipment Ltd, Whiteinch, Glasgow
- Posted:
- 4 Nov 2026
Opportunity: Field PlantEngineer Contract: Permanent Salary: Competitive (door to door payment paid overtime) Company: Briggs Equipment Hours Monday, Friday. 40 hours a week Location : Glasgow and su
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Sheet Metal Worker
BAE Systems, Glasgow, Scotland
- Posted:
- 3 Nov 2026
Job Title: Sheet Metal Worker Location: Glasgow, Govan and Scotstoun, Onsite, Must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow Salary: £40,511, plus 33% shift allowance where applicable Shift Pat
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Civil Engineer
First Technical Recruitment, Hillhead, Glasgow City Centre
- Posted:
- 31 Oct 2026
Civil Engineer - all levels considered Remote working 1-2 days per month on site in Scotland Overview We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support the assessment, maintenance, and ongoing o
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Commercial Gas Engineer
Excel Engineering Recruitment ltd, Hillhead, Glasgow City Centre
- Pay:
- £65,000
- Posted:
- 30 Oct 2026
JOB TITLE : Commercial Gas Engineer LOCATION: Glasgowand surrounding areas SALARY : £42k - £65k - travel time is paid at time & half, van, fuelcard etc CONTACT : Kerry Hayes JOB INFORMATION - Commerci
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Programme Manager - Defence & Aerospace Manaufacturing
Engineering Recruit Scotland, Hillhead, Glasgow City Centre
- Pay:
- £85,000
- Posted:
- 30 Oct 2026
Programme Manager, Defence & Aerospace Manufacturing £75,000, £85,000 BUPA 31 Days Holiday Flexible Hours Central Scotland This is a senior leadership opportunity within a growing, highly technical
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Senior EC&I Engineer NTSP
Morson Edge, Hillhead, Glasgow City Centre
- Posted:
- 29 Oct 2026
Senior EC&I Engineer Location: Glasgow Working Pattern: Hybrid, ideally 2 days per week in the Clyde, Glasgow office Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required prior to commencement Eligibility:
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Junior Fire & Security Engineer (Global Company)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment, Whiteinch, Glasgow
- Pay:
- £35,000
- Posted:
- 28 Oct 2026
Junior Fire & Security Engineer (Global Company) £30,000 - £35,000 (OTE £45k) Progression Training Overtime Early Finish Friday Local Patch 33 Days Holiday Company Van Glasgow Scotland Are you a Junio
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Principal EC&I Engineer NTSP
Morson Edge, Hillhead, Glasgow City Centre
- Posted:
- 28 Oct 2026
Principal EC&I Engineer - NTSP Project Location: Glasgow, G2 8JQ Working Pattern: Hybrid, ideally 2 days per week in the Glasgow office Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required prior to commen
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Graduate Automation Engineer (Building Management Systems)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment, Whiteinch, Glasgow
- Pay:
- £30,000
- Posted:
- 28 Oct 2026
Graduate Automation Engineer (Building Management Systems) £25,000 £30,000 £6000 Car allowance or Car Progression Full Training Gym Membership Glasgow Are you a Graduate with an automation degree or s
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Coffee Engineer
Professional Technical Ltd, Whiteinch, Glasgow
- Pay:
- £34,000
- Posted:
- 23 Oct 2026
Is it time to start thinking of a change in career and do you have a passion for wanting to work with high-end equipment in a specialist industry? A leading manufacturer within the coffee solutions se
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Engineering Manager
Mac Recruit Group, Glasgow, Scotland
- Pay:
- £80,000
- Posted:
- 21 Oct 2026
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager (Data) to lead the design, build, and evolution of a modern enterprise data platform that underpins advanced analytics, AI, and data-driven decisi
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Public contracts recently awarded in Scotland
Contract winners often need staff and subcontractors to deliver the work. Check each organisation's own careers page for vacancies.
Vaisala France SASU
Supply of WCL21XP WindCube 2.1 XP
- Buyer:
- ORE Catapult
- Award notice published:
- 12 Oct 2026
- Contract end:
- 28 Sept 2031
- Unico Ltd
Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), First Aid Materials and Workwear
- Buyer:
- Scotland Excel
- Value:
- £400,000 to £32,000,000
- Award notice published:
- 19 Aug 2026
- Unico Ltd
Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), First Aid Materials and Workwear
- Buyer:
- Scotland Excel
- Value:
- £400,000 to £32,000,000
- Award notice published:
- 19 Aug 2026
- VWS Limited
Supply of Fire Safety Equipment
- Buyer:
- Fife Council
- Value:
- £151,900
- Award notice published:
- 16 Jul 2026
- Unico Limited
Supply and Provision of PPE to Construction Trades, Engineering and Schools Departments
- Buyer:
- New College Lanarkshire
- Value:
- £190,048
- Award notice published:
- 15 Jul 2026
- Arco Limited
DMARINE - Marine Operations - Protection Vessels - PPE & Uniform Framework Agreement
- Buyer:
- Scottish Government
- Value:
- £700,000
- Award notice published:
- 25 Jun 2026
