I am looking for Through Life Support Professionals for various Defence contracts near Bristol. Contract Length: 6-12mth+ Location: Hybrid, Bristol (site attendance as required) Rates: £300 - £530 per day Inside IR35 (dep. on role/level) Clearance: Suitable candidates must hold active SC Clearance We are seeking experienced Through-Life Support (TLS) professionals to support the delivery, sustainment, and in-service management of complex systems and capabilities. The role will focus on ensuring equipment remains operationally effective, supportable, and cost-efficient throughout its lifecycle. Experience within the Defence sector is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities * Develop and manage Through-Life Support strategies and plans. * Support the transition of systems from design and delivery into service. * Coordinate sustainment, maintenance, and support activities throughout the asset lifecycle. * Monitor performance, availability, reliability, and support metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement. * Work closely with engineering, logistics, commercial, and project teams to ensure support requirements are met. * Manage risks, issues, and dependencies associated with in-service support. * Contribute to lifecycle cost planning, support solutions, and capability management activities. * Support governance reviews, customer reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Essential Experience * Proven experience within Through-Life Support, In-Service Support, Asset Management, ILS, Support Engineering, or similar roles. * Experience supporting complex engineering programmes or operational capabilities. * Understanding of maintenance, sustainment, supportability, availability, and lifecycle management principles. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. * Experience managing multiple workstreams within a project or operational environment. * Strong planning, reporting, and problem-solving abilities. Desirable Experience * Previous experience within the Defence, Aerospace, Maritime, Rail, Nuclear, or Engineering sectors. * Knowledge of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and supportability methodologies. * Experience with reliability, maintainability, and availability analysis. * Familiarity with lifecycle cost management and asset management principles. This role would suit a Through-Life Support Manager, Supportability Engineer, ILS Engineer, Asset Manager, In-Service Support Manager, or Logistics Support professional with experience ensuring complex systems remain operationally effective throughout their lifecycle