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Jun 14, 2026  
Systems Design Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Systems Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: The role can be based either from the companies Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol sites Hybrid / Remote working: circa 4 days onsite (more remote working may be possible) Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Systems Design Engineer Job Description: Seekers department develop RF Seekers for use in Missile products.  Responsibilities: Working as part of team developing system architecture and design utilising MBSE. Deriving and managing requirements Communicating with various stakeholders with the Seeker team and the external customer and suppliers Developing Physical...
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CV-Library Stevenage, UK Contractor
CL
Jun 14, 2026  
Systems Design Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Systems Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: The role can be based either from the companies Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol sites Hybrid / Remote working: circa 4 days onsite (more remote working may be possible) Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Systems Design Engineer Job Description: Seekers department develop RF Seekers for use in Missile products.  Responsibilities: Working as part of team developing system architecture and design utilising MBSE. Deriving and managing requirements Communicating with various stakeholders with the Seeker team and the external customer and suppliers Developing Physical...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Bristol, UK Contractor
CL
Jun 14, 2026  
Systems Design Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Systems Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: The role can be based either from the companies Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol sites Hybrid / Remote working: circa 4 days onsite (more remote working may be possible) Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Systems Design Engineer Job Description: Seekers department develop RF Seekers for use in Missile products.  Responsibilities: Working as part of team developing system architecture and design utilising MBSE. Deriving and managing requirements Communicating with various stakeholders with the Seeker team and the external customer and suppliers Developing Physical...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Bolton, UK Contractor
CL
Jun 13, 2026  
Senior Design Engineer
Senior Design Engineer About The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a specialist team delivering world-class landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft. You will play a key role across the full product life cycle, from early concept development through to detail design and in-service support, working to demanding customer and industry standards in a highly collaborative engineering environment. Contract Details Location - Cheltenham, UK Duration - 12 months Working Pattern - Hybrid - 3 days from home / 2 days in office Engagement Type - Inside IR35 What You'll Be Doing *Lead and support concept-to-detail design activities across the full life cycle of landing gear programmes, ensuring technical integrity at every stage. *Manage and support all aspects of product configuration, maintaining accurate and controlled documentation throughout. *Apply current design technology, including CATIA V5 3D modelling, 2D draughting, CAD tools and data...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Gloucester, Gloucestershire Contractor
CL
Jun 13, 2026  
Senior Civil Design Engineer
Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer Day Rate: Up to £500 per day (outside IR35) Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid) Type: 12-month Contract | Full-time | Hybrid (1-2 days WFH possible for the right candidate) About the Role: You'll be involved in varied and high-impact projects across the regulated water industry, including: Sewage treatment works upgrades Clean water main replacements IED schemes at sewage treatment works CSO upgrades and storm storage solutionsThis is a chance to deliver technical excellence on essential UK infrastructure. About the Client: Our client is a respected engineering design consultancy working across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a growing workload and strong reputation, they offer a supportive and collaborative team culture. Wellbeing is central to their values - they've created a safe, fair, and positive environment where people thrive. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality civil engineering design...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library United Kingdom Contractor
CL
Jun 12, 2026  
Wing Design Engineer - Airbus Signatory
Our client has an opportunity for a Wing Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis until October 2026. You will be responsible for ensuring the structural design meets programme airworthiness and product requirements and in line with cascaded Design Quality Assurance Criteria. Role: Wing Design Engineer Location: Filton - 60% onsite Hours: 35 hours per week Clearance: BPSS required before starting Hourly Rate: £50 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: Ensure the structural design meets programme airworthiness and product requirements and in line with cascaded Design Quality Assurance Criteria Define, deliver and enable technical studies, trades and investigations to ensure the delivery of technical solutions in accordance to relevant Design methods and procedures Support identification, management and delivery of change through Mod opening, DFM release and Stage 3 Closure of Mods on time, to cost and quality Provide design leadership of Internal and...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Filton, Gloucestershire Contractor
CL
Jun 10, 2026  
Senior Design Engineer
Join a world-renowned aerospace organisation as a Senior Design Engineer in Gloucester on a hybrid basis Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Senior Design Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Gloucester on an initial 12 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. The rate per hour: £40.00 - £45.00 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella Role: Design and detail efficient landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft to meet demanding customer requirements Support the design and manufacturing of the landing gear systems Lead innovative mechanical design projects and ensuring robust, reliable, and cost-effective solutions across the product lifecycle Key responsibilities: Support all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the life cycle of our landing gear programmes Support all aspects of product configuration Ensure accuracy...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Gloucestershire, UK Contractor
CL
Jun 05, 2026  
Electronics Design Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage (the role can be a split of working Onsite and Working From Home) is currently looking to recruit a number of Electronics Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.    Electronic Design Engineers with excellent skills in Analogue Design or Digital Design or Power Design or FPGA are sought after.    Job Title: Electronics Design Engineer Rate: £58 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: This role will involve some remote working opportunities Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Electronics Design Engineer Job Description: The Electronic Engineering function is a friendly and supportive environment. Within the function, you will be working with other engineers who have a collective wealth of...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Stevenage, UK Contractor
CL
May 30, 2026  
Projects E&I Design Engineer
OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Projects E&I Design Engineer for our client located in Warrington. This is a contract position for a minimum of 10 months. This role has been assessed as inside IR35, PAYE only. You will be required on site 3 days per week and 2 days from home. Aim: To work within the Projects E&I design team delivering, supporting others delivering and checking design packages to meet safety, functional and business needs. Essential: * Academic Qualification: HNC * Professional Qualification: Incorporated Engineer * Security Clearance: SC * Hours: 37 hours over 4½ days a week * Location: Working 3 days a week minimum at Hinton House, Warrington, Cheshire Experience: * Minimum 3 years successfully delivering as an Electrical Design Engineer on external multidiscipline projects, from concept design through to handover, with a working knowledge of the appropriate Engineering Standards governing the following works: *...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library WA3, Risley, Warrington Contractor
CL
May 24, 2026  
Electronics Design Engineer (HV Design)
We are recruiting for an Electronics Design Engineer (HV Design) to join our London-based manufacturing client in 6-month rolling contract role inside IR35 (through umbrella). As an Electronics Design Engineer (HV Design), you will be responsible for providing high-voltage (HV) design expertise, including creepage and clearance considerations, as well as validation activities. You will assess and develop solutions for HV clearance challenges at the PFE level and within HV switch designs. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT * Degree in electrical/electronic engineering; at least 8 years of experience. * Must have end to end HW product development experience involving complex electronics with deep knowledge and strong hands-on experience in: * Power electronics (DC-DC converters up to 5kW, HVDC systems). * High-voltage engineering (design, validation, standards compliance). * Thermal/mechanical integration for high-power systems. * Experience in electronics design within a regulated...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library SE10, Peninsula, Greater London Contractor
CL
May 24, 2026  
Electronics Design Engineer (Power Electronics)
We are recruiting for an Electronics Design Engineer (Power Electronics) to join our London-based manufacturing client for a 6-month rolling contract role inside IR35 (through umbrella). As an Electronics Design Engineer (Power Electronics), your overall objective of the role is Design, development, qualification, and documentation of hardware for Power Feeding Equipment (PFE) product. The Electronics Design Engineer (Power Electronics) contributes to the HV side of multidisciplinary PFE engineering teams throughout feasibility, architecture, and detailed design phases, as well as product maintenance and support, while ensuring adherence to industry standards and meeting customer expectations THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT * Degree in electrical/electronic engineering; at least 8 years of experience. * Must have end to end HW product development experience involving complex electronics with deep knowledge and strong hands-on experience in: * Power electronics (DC-DC converters up...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library SE10, Greenwich West, Greater London Contractor
CL
May 23, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Stevenage, UK Contractor
CL
May 23, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Bristol, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 02, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.  Other CAD Package skills are also fine.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer - Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Stevenage, UK Contractor
CL
Mar 04, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design)
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer - Military Packaging Design Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Stevenage, UK Contractor
CL
Mar 04, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Bristol, UK Contractor
CL
Jun 12, 2026  
CE&I Control Systems Design Engineers
OLG Recruitment are currently looking for two CE&I Control Systems Design Engineers for our client located in Warrington. You will be required to work within the Silos CE&I design team delivering and checking Programmable Electronic System (PES), based Control System designs/updates to meet functional and business needs. The implementation, testing and commissioning of the designs/updates is undertaken by other dedicated site-based teams. This is a contract position for a minimum of 18 months, this requirement has been assessed as inside IR35. Essential: Academic Qualification: Minimum - HNC Professional Qualification: Minimum - Incorporated Engineer Experience: Minimum 3 years successfully delivering as a PES based Control System Design Engineer on external multidiscipline projects, from concept design through to handover, with a working knowledge of the appropriate Engineering Standards Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Warrington, UK Contractor
CL
May 21, 2026  
Test Equipment Design Support Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Test Equipment Design Support Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.     This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong Electronics Engineer OR Production Support Engineer OR Test Systems Designer OR Electronics Design Engineer background.   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: 4-5 days a week onsite (possible for remote work occasionally).  The department are happy for a Compressed week to be worked, for 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday) Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Test Equipment Design Support Engineer Job Description:   We have a phenomenal opportunity for experienced Electronic Design Engineers to play a leading role in the...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Bolton, UK Contractor
CL
Jun 07, 2026  
Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architect
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a number of Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architects on an initial 6 month contract.  The department can have the role based from either the Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton sites.   This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture.  A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experience would be great.    Rate: £60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 3-4 days onsite needed. Will be 5 days onsite to begin with due to training needs Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Stevenage, UK Contractor
CL
Jun 07, 2026  
Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architect
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a number of Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architects on an initial 6 month contract.  The department can have the role based from either the Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton sites.   This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture.  A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experience would be great.    Rate: £60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 3-4 days onsite needed. Will be 5 days onsite to begin with due to training needs Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)...
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CV-Library Bolton, UK Contractor
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