2 of 2 Contract Platform Engineering Jobs in Bristol

South West & Midlands (2-3 days per week) We are supporting a defence programme delivering capability at the front edge of a deployable communications platform , and are looking for an experienced Network/Systems Engineer to join the engineering team on a contract basis. This role requires … hands-on generalist engineer who is comfortable working across networking, systems integration and platform engineering within secure defence environments. The successful candidate will support the ongoing development, build and deployment of communications capability used in operational settings. You will be working closely with technical teams, programme stakeholders ...

Based in Bristol, this contract role requires a self-starter who can swiftly comprehend complex problem domains, translate requirements into actionable deliverables, and drive engineering teams to successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Delivery & Execution Own end-to-end technical delivery across the programme. Make time-critical delivery decisions … absence of programme leadership. Break down high-level requirements into structured deliverables for engineering teams. Sequence work, set priorities, and maintain delivery plans. Act as escalation point for blockers, risks, and technical issues. Drive tangible progress across multiple engineering and platform workstreams. Brief senior leadership when required ...