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Systems Engineer - Requirements Lead (Defence) - UAV

Posted Today by Infinity Systems Engineering LTD


About the RoleInfinity Systems Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer/Requirements Lead to suppor...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol

Explosives Safety Engineer - SC cleared

Posted Today by Evodia Limited


Evodia is partnering with a leading Defence client in Bristol to find an SC cleared Explosives Safety Engineer for a cru...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol

Application Development Engineer - Python

Posted Today by Morson Edge


Python Developer - 12 Month Contract - Bristol/RemoteBuild high-performance Python services for near Real Time systemsDo...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol

Systems Engineer

Posted Today by Public Sector Resourcing CWS


On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a System Engineer Inside IR35 for a 6 months contract based Hybrid 2 days a wee...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol

Maximo Data Modeller/DataStage Engineer

Posted Today by Hays DT - Midlands


Your new companyYou will be joining a major project requiring strong IBM DataStage, data integration, migration and tran...

  • Rate £310 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol

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Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives Engineer - SC cleared

Posted Today by Evodia Limited


Are you an experienced Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) Engineer looking to make an impact within the UK defence...

  • Rate £600 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol (BS34)

Infrastructure Engineer SC cleared (Microsoft)

Posted Today by Square One Resources


OverviewWe're seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Infrastructure Engineer to join a major government transformation...

  • Rate £480 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol

Senior Cisco Networking Engineer

Posted Today by Damia Group Ltd


Senior Cisco Networking Engineer - UK wide - Circa £500 per day OUTSIDE IR35 - 3 months+Please note: Due to the nature o...

  • Rate £500 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Safety Engineer - SC cleared

Posted 1 day ago by Evodia Limited


Your RoleAs a Safety Engineer, you'll deliver dedicated safety engineering support across five Capability Groups within...

  • Rate £440 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol (BS34)

Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd


RESPONSIBILITIESUndertake electrical commissioning across HV substations, data centre infrastructure and renewable energ...

  • Rate £70 per hour
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Onsite
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Senior iOS Engineer

Posted 2 days ago by Randstad Digital


About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior iOS Engineer to join a world-class consumer streaming platform on a contract basis...

  • Rate £600 per day
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Test Engineer

Posted 2 days ago by Stealth IT Consulting Limited


ResponsibilitiesTest strategy and approachDefine, own and communicate test strategies aligned to delivery, business risk...

  • Rate £627 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Systems Engineer

Posted 2 days ago by Public Sector Resourcing CWS


On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a System Engineer Inside IR35 for a 6 months contract based Hybrid 2 days a wee...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol (BS1), BS1

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Posted 2 days ago by AWD online


Senior Cloud Infrastructure EngineerTake on a senior technical role spanning third-line support, complex Microsoft cloud...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location Bristol

SoC Design Verification Engineer

Posted 2 days ago by Intuition IT Solutions Ltd


Job OverviewWe are looking for experienced SoC Design Verification Engineers to join Synopsys Inc. for a next-generation...

  • Rate £55 per hour
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol

UAV Engineer

Posted 2 days ago by Morson Edge


Morson are looking for experienced UAV Engineers who are looking for new opportunities.If you are UK based and have a ba...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

IT Engineering Business Analyst - Bristol/Remote - £42.39 per hour Umbrella - Co...

Posted 3 days ago by Click


We are recruiting for a Business Analyst on contract to work for a leading Aerospace organisation. The role will be base...

  • Rate £42 per hour
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Remote/Bristol

DevOps Engineer (DV Cleared) - £480p/d Inside IR35

Posted 3 days ago by Exalto Consulting Ltd


DescriptionDevOps Engineer - DV ClearedWe are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with strong software development sk...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol

Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Posted 3 days ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd


Hardware Design Engineer - 3 positions available12 monthsFull time on site - ME1 (Rochester, Kent)£80 per hour (inside I...

  • Rate £95 per hour
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Onsite
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Analogue Design Engineer

Posted 3 days ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd


The OpportunityWe are looking for RF / Analogue Design Engineers to support the development of advanced high-power and h...

  • Rate £750 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Onsite
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Engineering Contract Rates in Bristol: Day Rate Quartiles and Demand

Live market telemetry, compensation quartiles, and IR35 compliance benchmarks across the UK contract sector.

Median Daily Rate £550/day +4.8%
Interquartile Range £440/day – £600/day Middle 50% market distribution
Contract Engagement Split 14% Outside IR35 61% Inside IR35 engagements

Market Conditions and Compensation Trajectory

Operating as an independent Engineering contractor in Bristol offers distinct regional financial advantages, effectively balancing competitive local compensation against lower regional operational overheads. Aggregated telemetry across Bristol records a regional median compensation benchmark of £550/day, registering a +4.8% variance against the broader UK contracting standard. Remuneration boundaries across active placements establish an interquartile band from £440/day to £600/day across 30 local Engineering vacancies to November 2026. Statutory compliance data indicates that 14% of active Bristol assignments operate under verified outside-IR35 determinations.

Daily Rate Quartiles and Market Benchmarks

Role-plus-city matrix for Engineering contracts in Bristol: local quartiles, SDS split, and sector tilt to November 2026. Distinct from the nationwide Engineering board. Source: Live vacancy sample.

Values combine advertised day rates, stated IR35 outcomes, and sector labels from vacancies matching this hub. Quartiles use priced roles only.

MetricValueWhat it shows
Median day rate£550/dayMid-market advertised pay for this hub
25th percentile (P25)£440/dayLower-quartile priced vacancies
75th percentile (P75)£600/dayUpper-quartile priced vacancies
Outside IR35 share14%Stated limited-company / outside SDS
Inside IR35 share61%Stated PAYE / umbrella / inside SDS
Undetermined IR3525%Adverts that omit a published status
Leading sectorEngineering (53%)Largest hiring cluster in the sample
Priced sample30 rolesVacancies used for the rate corridor
Regional rate bandmajor-city rate parityLocation pricing context, not an SDS

Statutory Standards and Frequently Asked Questions

A Engineering contract based in Bristol is still assessed on facts, not postcode. Status paperwork should reflect Bristol attendance, hybrid days, and substitution. Inside IR35 Engineering pay in Bristol is usually umbrella or PAYE, while an outside SDS lets the Bristol contractor invoice through a limited company. Advertised Bristol rates follow major-city rate parity, so city uplifts do not imply an outside finding. Travel between home and a Bristol office is rarely a substitute right. Check Bristol on-site expectations for this Engineering before you treat the SDS as settled.