Defence jobs in the South East
We currently hold 1 live public contract in defence in South East. Public bodies buy this work from private firms, and those firms employ the people who deliver it. See the live defence contracts.
Current vacancies
Security Architect
Sanderson Government and Defence, Englefield, Reading
- Posted:
- 11 Nov 2026
Security Architect (SC Cleared) Location: Reading, UK (Hybrid Working) Working Pattern: 2 Days Per Week Onsite Contract Type: Inside IR35 Duration: 6 Months rolling contract Security Clearance: Active
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SYSTEMS QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION ENGINEER
Morson Edge, Pingewood, Reading
- Pay:
- £104,000 to £130,000
- Posted:
- 11 Nov 2026
SYSTEMS ENGINEER QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION, CONTRACT 6 MONTHS, READING Fast Jet or Civil Aviation Systems Qualification & Certification proven ability ideally. At Edgewing, we're united by a sha
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Software Engineer, Aerospace / Aircraft Systems
Synergize Consulting Limited, Reading, Berkshire
- Posted:
- 9 Nov 2026
Software Engineer, Aerospace / Aircraft Systems Location: Berkshire 2 days per week on-site Rate: Up to £80 per hour IR35: Inside IR35 Contract: Mid-term contract with potential for extension Clearan
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle Limited, Reading, Berkshire
- Posted:
- 5 Nov 2026
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are
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Systems Engineering Manager
Morson Edge, Pingewood, Reading
- Posted:
- 2 Nov 2026
Engineering Delivery Manager Location: Glasgow, 3 days a week on site Rate: £565 per day Umbrella Duration: 9 months initial The role involves working with an international customer in the Maritime s
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Engineer
Ramsay Health Care, Caversham, Reading
- Posted:
- 1 Nov 2026
Job Advert Engineer Berkshire Independent Hospital, Berkshire Full Time - 37.5 hours per week Salary - Depending on experience Benefits Berkshire Independent Hospital is one of Berkshire's leading pr
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Maintenance Engineer
Ramsay Health Care, Caversham, Reading
- Posted:
- 1 Nov 2026
Job Advert Engineer Berkshire Independent Hospital, Berkshire Full Time - 37.5 hours per week Salary - Depending on experience Benefits Berkshire Independent Hospital is one of Berkshire's leading pr
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Engineering technician
Ramsay Health Care, Caversham, Reading
- Posted:
- 1 Nov 2026
Job Advert Engineer Berkshire Independent Hospital, Berkshire Full Time - 37.5 hours per week Salary - Depending on experience Benefits Berkshire Independent Hospital is one of Berkshire's leading pr
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Multi-Skilled Engineer
TECREC LTD, Reading, Berkshire
- Pay:
- £43,000
- Posted:
- 29 Oct 2026
Job Reference: 1421 Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) Salary: £41,000 - £43,000 per annum Location: Reading Job Type: Technical/Engineering Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to
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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Remote
Emeya Recruitment Limited, Reading, Berkshire
- Pay:
- £75,000
- Posted:
- 28 Oct 2026
Location: Fully Remote Sector: Building Services / MEP Consultancy Position: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to
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Construction Quality Control Inspector
Caralex Recruitment Limited, Caversham, Reading
- Pay:
- £60,000
- Posted:
- 27 Oct 2026
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Electrical Field Service Engineer, Gas Detection Systems
TRS Consulting, Reading, Berkshire
- Pay:
- £45,000
- Posted:
- 24 Oct 2026
Electrical Field Service Engineer, Gas Detection Systems Overall Earnings £55,000 Basic Salary £45,000 Bonus £4,000 Overtime Circa £5,000 Company Car or £6,000 Car Allowance Pension Private Medical Co
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Teamcenter Engineer - DV cleared
CBSbutler Holdings Limited, Englefield, Reading
- Pay:
- £130,000 to £260,000
- Posted:
- 23 Oct 2026
Teamcenter deployment Engineer 6 - 12 months DV cleared role - current active clearance is essential On site near Reading Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Teamcenter Deployment Engineer with
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Design Engineer (Mechanical)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment, Englefield, Reading
- Pay:
- £50,000
- Posted:
- 22 Oct 2026
Design Engineer (Mechanical) £45,000 - £50,000 Bonus Health Cover Computer Company Benefits Reading Are you a Design Engineer from a Mechanical background looking to play a vital role within an indust
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Lead Systems Engineer
Morson Edge, Reading, Berkshire
- Pay:
- £156,000 to £211,848
- Posted:
- 21 Oct 2026
Product Safety Digital Solution Expert Digital Engineering | Systems Engineering | Product Safety Duration: 6 month contract Location: Reading At least 2-3 days per week on-site Rate: £101.85 p/h Umbr
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Product Security Engineer
Synergize Consulting Limited, Reading, Berkshire
- Posted:
- 20 Oct 2026
System Engineer (Cyber Security) Reading HQ, 2-3 days a week onsite Active SC clearance mandatory; DV preferred Up to £99 p/h Inside IR35 We are seeking a security cleared System Engineer (Product Se
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Senior Systems Engineer
Synergize Consulting Limited, Reading, Berkshire
- Posted:
- 20 Oct 2026
System Engineer (MBSE) Reading HQ, 2-3 days a week onsite Active SC clearance mandatory; DV preferred Up to £99 p/h Inside IR35 We are seeking an Security cleared MBSE System Engineer to support the
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Product Security Digital Engineering Expert
Morson Edge, Pingewood, Reading
- Pay:
- £211,848
- Posted:
- 19 Oct 2026
Product Security Digital Engineering Expert, Defence & Aerospace £101.85 per hour (Umbrella) | Reading - 50% onsite | 6-Month Contract | SC required as a minimum/DV Clearance preferred We're recruiti
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Enterprise Architect, Digital Engineering
Synergize Consulting Limited, Reading, Berkshire
- Posted:
- 16 Oct 2026
Enterprise Architect, Digital Engineering (Software Engineering) Location: Reading HQ, 2-3 days onsite per week Rate: Up to £100 per hour Inside IR35 Clearance: Active SC mandatory; DV preferred We
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Technical Security Systems Engineer
Get Staff, Englefield, Reading
- Pay:
- £50,000 to £55,000
- Posted:
- 14 Oct 2026
Technical Security Engineer, London, Berkshire & the Surrounding Areas -£50,000-£55,000 * £50,000-£55,000 basic per annum (depending on experience) * Ideally you will be located in the Berkshire area
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Public contracts recently awarded in South East
Contract winners often need staff and subcontractors to deliver the work. Check each organisation's own careers page for vacancies.
- Safelincs Ltd
Framework Agreement for the Inspection, Testing and Supply of Portable Fire Equipment
- Buyer:
- Hampshire County Council
- Value:
- £270,000
- Award notice published:
- 9 Nov 2026
- Contract end:
- 31 Oct 2029
- LAMOR CORPORATION UK LIMITED
Supply of 3 x Multi Skimmer LMS and Pump System
- Buyer:
- Maritime and Coastguard Agency
- Value:
- £141,575
- Award notice published:
- 5 Nov 2026
- Contract end:
- 30 Nov 2027
- PPSS LTD
Body Armour for Trading Standards
- Buyer:
- Portsmouth City Council
- Award notice published:
- 4 Nov 2026
- Contract end:
- 31 Mar 2029
- Viking Arms Ltd
Extended Carbine Levers
- Buyer:
- Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)
- Value:
- £45,408
- Award notice published:
- 30 Oct 2026
- Contract end:
- 31 Dec 2027
- VIKING ARMS LIMITED
Supply of Glock Gen 6 Pistols with Red Dot Sight System
- Buyer:
- The Chief Constable for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
- Value:
- £331,663
- Award notice published:
- 28 Oct 2026
- Contract end:
- 24 Dec 2026
- Angloco Ltd
C26042 - Smoke Machines
- Buyer:
- Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority
- Award notice published:
- 21 Oct 2026
- Contract end:
- 1 Nov 2032