Contract Software Engineer jobs in Chelmsford

You will join a cross-functional product engineering team working on the evolution and modernisation of a core SaaS platform. The focus is on building scalable, cloud-native services while improving reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability.

Principal Software Engineer Basildon 3-Month Contract Paying up to £70p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance – please only apply if suitable Key Responsibilities: - C++ software development - Development of new applications to meet user expectations and within formal constraints -...

You will be a key part in a community of world-class software engineers who will continuously improve, collaborate and innovate with other engineers to create market-leading products within the defence industry. What we are looking for: Understanding and knowledge of one or more of the following:

You will design and deploy robust frontend client, backend services, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native solutions by utilising your software development knowledge and your DevOps proficiency across AWS and GCP.

Job Description Highways Lighting Design Engineer – National Highways SDF Rate: £40–£50 per hour (Umbrella) – negotiable based on experience Location: UK-wide (Flexible – offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and others) Contract: Long-term (aligned with the National Highways Scheme Development Framework) Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible working arrangements) About the...

Detail Design Engineer – Marine Projects Location: UK Remote Employment Type: Permanent or Contract Are you passionate about delivering precision engineering solutions? Belcan is looking for a Detail Design Engineer with expertise in either Outfit, Structural, Piping, or Electrical design to join our Naval team. Belcan then has the role for you! Key Responsibilities Detailed Engineering...

Reports to: Technology Director / Executive Sponsor Location: Remote with occasional travel to London (2 times a month) Contract: Full-time, permanent Base Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 location and experience dependent + 10% company bonus scheme and sales commission scheme Why This Role Exists Serve Legal is entering a new chapter: evolving beyond compliance auditing into AI enabled,...

We have multiple clients across the UK currently looking for E&I / EC&I / C&I or Multi-Skilled Engineers that are Electrician Bias. You would need prior experience in an industrial setting. Some of the key locations are: Cambridge Suffolk Norwich Manchester However if you are open to relocation or actively looking for a similar role anywhere in the UK, do apply, we have a very big team with...

PRS are currently working with a growing design consultancy client based in Harold Wood who are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to work on a variety of projects within the Building Services sector. Job Responsibilities: £55-70k - Work on a variety of project sectors, preferable experience (Rail, Local Authorities, Commercial and Educational). - Head up projects - facing clients and...

First Point Group is recruiting for a Core Network Engineer (Ericsson/Nokia) with specific previous experience working on Virgin Media / VMO2 and/or BT/EE networks and projects. The successful candidate will have extensive experience within operational support, optimisation, and evolution of a next-generation IMS and 5G core network. This is a fully remote role based on a daily rate...

You will also be responsible for managing risks, technical documents, and ensuring compliance with schedules, costs, and scope requirements Some of the main responsibilities of the Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer will include: - Be the main point of contact for clients and suppliers on matters related to instrumentation and safety equipment.

You will work closely with software engineers, validation teams, release managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure high-quality, reliable software releases across vehicle and offboard environments.

You will be responsible for executing tests, analysing complex vehicle data, and collaborating with engineering teams to drive continuous quality improvement.

About Turing: Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM,...

Machine Learning Engineer - Contract (Financial Services, Outside IR35) Duration: 6 months Rate: £650 - £750 per day IR35: Outside Location: UK / Remote We’re seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to support a Financial Services organisation on an initial 6-month contract, working on production-grade ML systems that operate in regulated, high-volume environments. This role is...

You will work closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality to troubleshoot issues, optimise workflows, and introduce process improvements that reduce waste, enhance productivity, and control costs.

You will receive 33 days holiday per year which includes a Christmas closure

Civil Engineering Assistant CPL have partnered with Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to recruit for Civil Engineering Assistants (PTO Grade) to join their team on a temporary contract, with possibility of extension. · Pay Rate - £17.43 per/hr · Location – DfI TRAM – Multiple Locations · Benefits – 37 days holiday per annum · Hours – 37 hours per week Multiple locations...

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer (Refrigeration) Contract: Permanent, Full Time Location: Remote - Based anywhere in the UK (Head office is based in Leicestershire) Salary: circa £75K plus company car or cash allowance & benefits & performance bonus Industry: Industrial Cooling & Refrigeration PRS Engineering has engaged with a key client and a leading Industrial Cooling & Refrigeration...

Job Description 7 month contract (initially) Up to £55.56 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Hybrid working (up to 4 days per week on site where required in either Basildon, Bristol or Southampton as preferred) Job Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Stress Analysis, communicating the results and advising on all aspects of Structural Engineering activities. The...

You will be a key part in a community of world-class software engineers who will continuously improve, collaborate and innovate with other engineers to create market-leading products within the defence industry.

Senior Stress Engineer (contract) - Regular Remote Worker (occasional travel to Basildon office) - £55ph (Umbrella rate, Inside IR35) - 6 month contract (min) **Please note, we can only consider Sole UK nationals for this role, due to security restrictions** The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Stress Analysis, communicating the results and advising on all aspects of...