Software Project Engineer Motherwell
| Posting date: | 27 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45 to £60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Parking on site, hybrid role after 3 months |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 October 2025 |
| Location: | Motherwell, Scotland, ML1 1AA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Holt Recruitment Group Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 58010991 |
Summary
Contract Software Engineer – Aerospace & Defence Motherwell, Scotland
£45–£60 per hour (DOE)
37.5 hours per week | Initial 6-month contract (likely extension up to 23 months)
Are you an experienced Software Engineer seeking your next contract in a high-integrity, mission-critical industry? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected aerospace and defence business based in Motherwell, working on cutting-edge technologies that support UK defence capabilities.
Why This Opportunity?
- Long-term contract potential – initial 6 months with strong likelihood of extension up to 23 months.
- Hybrid working – initial period on-site followed by a flexible remote/on-site pattern.
- High-impact projects – contribute to major UK defence systems and aerospace technologies.
- Professional environment – join a multi-disciplinary team of experts and gain exposure to advanced engineering standards.
Working Pattern
- First 3 months: Full-time onsite in Motherwell
- After 3 months: Hybrid model – 1 week onsite, 3 weeks remote (subject to business needs)
Daily Rate
- £45 – £60 per hour, depending on experience
(Outside IR35)
Key Responsibilities
- Develop innovative, high-quality software products aligned with established aerospace and defence standards.
- Collaborate within a cross-functional engineering team throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Translate system requirements into robust software designs, implement, test, and support integration and deployment.
- Take technical ownership of deliverables and contribute to mentoring junior team members.
- Support design assurance, configuration management, documentation, and release processes to meet quality and compliance requirements.
What You'll Bring
- Background in Instrumentation & Control Engineering or a related discipline.
- Practical experience or working knowledge of:
- PLC programming
- SCADA systems
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Strong understanding of engineering standards and quality processes within high-assurance industries.
Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work:
- Applicants must be UK citizens, born in the UK
- Must be eligible to undergo and pass security vetting procedures
This role offers a rare chance to apply your technical skills to nationally significant projects in a secure and well-established engineering environment. If you're a contractor looking to make an impact in the aerospace and defence sector – this is your next move.
Apply directly or get in touch alison.francis@holtengineering.co.uk
£45–£60 per hour (DOE)
37.5 hours per week | Initial 6-month contract (likely extension up to 23 months)
Are you an experienced Software Engineer seeking your next contract in a high-integrity, mission-critical industry? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected aerospace and defence business based in Motherwell, working on cutting-edge technologies that support UK defence capabilities.
Why This Opportunity?
- Long-term contract potential – initial 6 months with strong likelihood of extension up to 23 months.
- Hybrid working – initial period on-site followed by a flexible remote/on-site pattern.
- High-impact projects – contribute to major UK defence systems and aerospace technologies.
- Professional environment – join a multi-disciplinary team of experts and gain exposure to advanced engineering standards.
Working Pattern
- First 3 months: Full-time onsite in Motherwell
- After 3 months: Hybrid model – 1 week onsite, 3 weeks remote (subject to business needs)
Daily Rate
- £45 – £60 per hour, depending on experience
(Outside IR35)
Key Responsibilities
- Develop innovative, high-quality software products aligned with established aerospace and defence standards.
- Collaborate within a cross-functional engineering team throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Translate system requirements into robust software designs, implement, test, and support integration and deployment.
- Take technical ownership of deliverables and contribute to mentoring junior team members.
- Support design assurance, configuration management, documentation, and release processes to meet quality and compliance requirements.
What You'll Bring
- Background in Instrumentation & Control Engineering or a related discipline.
- Practical experience or working knowledge of:
- PLC programming
- SCADA systems
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Strong understanding of engineering standards and quality processes within high-assurance industries.
Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work:
- Applicants must be UK citizens, born in the UK
- Must be eligible to undergo and pass security vetting procedures
This role offers a rare chance to apply your technical skills to nationally significant projects in a secure and well-established engineering environment. If you're a contractor looking to make an impact in the aerospace and defence sector – this is your next move.
Apply directly or get in touch alison.francis@holtengineering.co.uk