32 development engineer jobs found

Principal Digital Electronics Engineer 12 months £84.55 per hour (inside IR35) Hybrid working About the Opportunity We are seeking a Principal Digital Electronics Engineer to help deliver advanced electronic solutions across some of the most complex and high-profile defence and security programmes in the UK. This is a technical leadership role where you will shape digital hardware architectures, influence system-level design decisions, and mentor engineers across the full product lifecycle - from concept through to production and in-service support. What You'll Be Doing Lead the architecture, design and development of complex digital electronic systems Define and review FPGA, SoC, and high-speed digital designs Oversee requirements capture, design documentation, and verification strategies Provide technical authority and governance across multiple projects Support system integration, validation, and qualification activities Collaborate with systems, software, firmware,...

Principal Digital Electronics Engineer 12 months £84.55 per hour (inside IR35) Hybrid working (Portsmouth) About the Opportunity We are seeking a Principal Digital Electronics Engineer to help deliver advanced electronic solutions across some of the most complex and high-profile defence and security programmes in the UK. This is a technical leadership role where you will shape digital hardware architectures, influence system-level design decisions, and mentor engineers across the full product lifecycle - from concept through to production and in-service support. What You'll Be Doing Lead the architecture, design and development of complex digital electronic systems Define and review FPGA, SoC, and high-speed digital designs Oversee requirements capture, design documentation, and verification strategies Provide technical authority and governance across multiple projects Support system integration, validation, and qualification activities Collaborate with systems,...

Lead Manufacturing Simulation Engineer Contract | Onsite | Gaydon Contract Details £37 per hour - Inside IR35 6‑month or 12‑month contract available Immediate start required Onsite role - Gaydon Role Overview We're looking for a Manufacturing Simulation Engineer to lead the development of Discrete Event Simulation (DES) models for manufacturing systems. You'll analyse production flow, identify bottlenecks, optimise throughput, and support major vehicle or system programmes from concept through to delivery. Key Responsibilities Build, develop, and deliver Discrete Event Simulation models that represent full manufacturing process flow from concept to launch. Analyse production performance, throughput, cycle time, buffer sizes, and system availability. Identify bottlenecks and provide recommendations to improve system efficiency. Optimise manufacturing systems using DES "what‑if" scenarios and operational variants. Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering, production,...

Location: UK remote work (Very occasional office travel) Contract: £400 to £450 p/d Inside IR35 contract Overview We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer (Performance & Resilience Management) to lead non‑functional testing (NFR) activities within a major Energy & Utilities programme. This role involves overseeing performance testing across complex systems, ensuring stability, scalability, and resilience of critical applications. Key Responsibilities Lead the performance test team and manage day‑to‑day test activities. Conduct performance testing questionnaire evaluations. Prepare detailed Performance Test Plans and Performance Closure Reports. Gather and validate Non‑Functional Requirements (NFRs). Develop and maintain scripts using Python, Groovy, and custom code where required. Execute performance tests using recognised tools such as JMeter and LoadRunner. Monitor application performance using tools including Grafana, New Relic, AppDynamics, and ELK. Analyse...

Environmental Engineer - Stack Monitoring Culham, Oxfordshire (2 days on site, 3 days flexible) 6-month contract | Full-time | Start ASAP £56-61/hour Inside IR35 Are you an Environmental Engineer with experience in emissions monitoring, radiological assessment, or air quality compliance? This is a unique opportunity to lead critical environmental studies supporting the safe and compliant operation of advanced engineering and research facilities. This role will focus on evaluating stack monitoring arrangements and assessing the feasibility of developing in-house monitoring capabilities. You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with environmental and radiological regulations while helping shape future monitoring strategies. The Opportunity You'll lead two important technical studies: Stack Monitoring Feasibility Study - analysing historical emissions data, compliance requirements, and monitoring effectiveness In-House Monitoring Capability Study - evaluating the...

Lead Cost Engineer Rate: £550 - £650 p/d (inside IR35) Location: Warwick – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Duration: 6 months + Our client is a leading telecommunications business who require a Lead Cost Engineer to join their costing team to support on a major high value complex Technology bid. The work will include the preparation of comprehensive estimates for works to be delivered, in accordance with the company’s estimating / work-winning procedures and systems. The Lead Cost Engineer will work closely with other members of the team to understand and interpret customer / client requirements, develop effective solutions and accurately estimate the cost, time, materials, labour, equipment and supply chain inputs required to effectively deliver each opportunity. They will be responsible for evaluating tender specifications and pricing models, ensuring that we understand all elements required to bid successfully Key Deliverables The key deliverables of this role are as follows:...

Decommissioning Package Manager - Mechanical & Piping Engineering Culham, Oxfordshire (4 days on site, 1 day flexible) 12-month contract | Full-time | Start ASAP £56-61/hour Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Mechanical & Piping Engineer with a passion for delivering complex decommissioning projects safely and efficiently? This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key technical role in a major UK engineering programme, leading the planning, design, and execution of mechanical and piping decommissioning packages on a high-profile site. You'll work at the heart of a multidisciplinary programme, ensuring the safe removal, isolation, and disposal of critical mechanical systems, while driving compliance, innovation, and engineering excellence throughout the project lifecycle. The Role As Decommissioning Package Manager - Mechanical & Piping Engineering, you'll take ownership of engineering deliverables across discovery, planning, pre-construction, and construction...

Decommissioning - Worksite Lead Engineer Culham, Oxfordshire (4 days on site, 1 day flexible) 12-month contract | Full-time | Start ASAP £56-61/hour Inside IR35 Are you an experienced engineer with a proven track record in decommissioning or complex engineering projects? This is a key technical leadership role where you'll drive safe, compliant, and efficient engineering solutions across the pre-construction and construction phases of a high-profile decommissioning programme. You'll lead technical teams, oversee worksite investigations, surveys, hazard identification, and deplanting strategies, ensuring alignment with regulatory, legal, and UKAEA processes. Your expertise will shape engineering decisions and optimise delivery across multi-phase decommissioning projects. The Opportunity As Worksite Lead Engineer, you will: Lead engineering optioneering, feasibility studies, and planning within worksite constraints Develop and maintain multi-phase decommissioning plans,...

Package Manager - Environmental Engineering Culham, Oxfordshire (2-3 days on site, hybrid working available) £56-61/hour | Inside IR35 12-month contract | Full-time | Start ASAP Are you an experienced Environmental Engineer with a strong background in complex engineering or decommissioning programmes? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role supporting a major UK decommissioning programme, ensuring environmental compliance, sustainability, and regulatory excellence throughout the project lifecycle. You'll act as the environmental subject matter expert, shaping environmental strategy, supporting engineering delivery, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and ISO14001 standards. The Role As Package Manager - Environmental Engineering, you'll provide expert environmental guidance across the full decommissioning lifecycle-from strategy and planning through to construction and delivery. You'll work closely with engineering teams, safety...

Inside IR35 – contract until end of 2026 (initially) Up to £52 per hour umbrella Hybrid working (circa 3 days per week on site) Job Role: An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Repair Design Engineer dealing within wing repairs for our client in Filton, Bristol. The Repair Design Engineer will be responsible for Authoring, Leading and executing repair tasks within a small team. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate daily customer requests regarding structural damage on in-service aircraft. Describe all the actions needed to repair aircraft via Structural Repair Instructions. Providing Structural Repair Support: Leveraging experience and technical expertise to address complex structural repair matters. This includes devising innovative solutions for both minor and major repairs requested by customers ensuring high standards of safety and reliability. Utilizing a deep understanding of historical damage and repair scenarios to investigate and identify the existence of similar...

Principal Firmware Engineer Edinburgh 12-month contract Paying up to £75p/h (inside IR35) The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior or Principal Firmware Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering advanced digital systems within the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sector. At Senior or Principal level, you will also provide technical leadership, supporting the delivery of work across multiple engineers while contributing to process improvement and best practice development across FPGA/Firmware teams. Key Responsibilities Design and develop innovative VHDL-based FPGA architectures Apply advanced verification techniques using VHDL or SystemVerilog / UVM Work with currentFPGA technologies from: Xilinx Intel (Altera) Microsemi (semiconductor manufacturer) Develop and integrate high-speed interfaces, including PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet and JESD Analyse system-level documentation to derive detailed firmware requirements Adopt a structured, methodical approach to...

Electrical Design Engineer Initial 12 Month Contract 2-3 days per week on site Samlesbury, Lancashire £47.12 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role * Working closely with other engineering disciplines and functions, supplier and customer areas, fostering a team-working and collaborative product development environment. * Producing and issuing Airframe engineering design data to meet project requirements, in line with design standards, whilst maintaining quality, cost and schedule adherence. * Identifying project technical risks and opportunities, and where appropriate propose mitigation plans. * Evaluating and resolving design queries, and supporting the generation of resulting modifications and changes. * Supporting the definition and resource planning of design workload delivery. The Candidate * Proficiency in a CAD system, typically CATIA V5 or equivalent toolset, with experience in a PLM system. * Experience of working in a multidisciplinary integrated product...

Job Title: Environmental Manager - Major Infrastructure Location: UK Wide Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35, via Umbrella only) Duration: Ongoing long-term project We are looking for an experienced Environmental Manager to join a major UK infrastructure programme. This role will suit someone with a strong understanding of environmental management within large-scale construction and infrastructure settings. Key Responsibilities Provide environmental assurance across project activities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and environmental commitments. Review and advise on design and construction methodologies from an environmental perspective. Support the development and implementation of environmental management plans. Liaise with regulatory bodies, contractors, and internal teams on environmental matters. Monitor, manage, and report on performance in areas such as noise, water, ecology, and landscape. Key Requirements Minimum 3 years' experience...

Expleo is seeking a highly skilled SUMS Pack Deployment and Compatibility Operational Test Engineer to join our team in Gaydon, Warwickshire, on an Inside IR35 contract basis. This is a workshop-based role focused on updating current production and engineering vehicles to the latest software packs, ensuring readiness for SOTA and integration testing. You'll be working on cutting-edge automotive technology in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: Diagnose and repair mechanical systems (engine, chassis, etc.) Perform software updates and validation testing Conduct service, diagnostics, and repair operations on current vehicles Provide technical feedback to support subsystem development Prepare, fit, and remove test components Assemble and replace systems/components Manufacture and modify electrical harnesses Trace, rectify, and validate faults using diagnostic tools Interpret technical drawings and collaborate with engineering teams Engineer bespoke...

Drainage Engineer Wanted 6 Months + Rolling Contract Start ASAP Hybrid Work Weekly Pay Inside IR35 - Via Umbrella To lead and deliver drainage engineering, surface water management and SuDS advisory work, acting as a technical specialist for flood risk, highway drainage, and development control. The postholder will design and review sustainable drainage solutions, manage flood risk assets, ensure statutory compliance as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), and support resilient, climate-adaptive infrastructure. Flood Risk & Incident Management Support the flood incident response plan ; investigate flood incidents under Section 19 and produce reports with remedial actions. Develop and deliver maintenance regimes for critical drainage assets and hotspots; prioritise interventions based on risk. Coordinate with residents, local businesses, and Members on drainage concerns and mitigation options Working hours: 37 hours a week min Monday to Friday Weekly Pay How to...

An inside IR35 contract role is available for a Setting out Site Engineer to support the delivery of a major £300 million reinforced concrete package on a cutting-edge carbon capture facility in Teesside. The position involves providing engineering expertise across several key structures, including the turbine hall, condenser plant, and carbon capture unit. Reporting to the Section Engineers, your key responsibilities will be to -   Work safely and in line with approved systems, raising any concerns around safety, environment, or quality. Proactively challenge unsafe practices and carry out safety observations when needed. Perform accurate setting out for complex concrete structures, earthworks, roads, and utilities. Support the Senior Engineers/Section Engineers with material take-offs, stock control, and order scheduling. Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensure they’re followed, and brief relevant team members. Liaise with the materials team to monitor...

Automation Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid - occasional travel to Corsham +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential +£550 - £575 a day +Inside IR35 Skills: +Automation +DevOps +MOD +SC clearance We're looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced, Agile delivery team supporting large-scale, multi-vendor infrastructure environments. You'll play a key role in developing automated solutions, building robust web services, and ensuring consistent, secure deployment across complex architectures. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, streamlining processes, and working collaboratively within high-performing technical teams. Essential Skills & Experience To be considered, candidates must have at least 12 months of hands-on experience within the last 3 years in: Creating PHP and JavaScript web services Consuming REST-based web services Consuming SOAP-based web services Automated deployment of server, network,...

Role: Prinicipal Structural Engineer Location: Gosport-onsite Duration: 6 months Rate: £600-£700/day Inside IR35: Umbrella About our Client: Our client is a leading company in defense and aerospace technology, specializing in cutting-edge research, testing, and innovation across multiple sectors. They are known for their state-of-the-art facilities and highly skilled workforce, making them a key player in advancing technology and delivering high-quality solutions. The Role As a Principal Maritime Structural Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering work streams whilst guiding a mixed discipline engineering team. Ultimately enabling the engineering delivery of a large multi-year high profile maritime project within the Maritime defence sector. Day-to-day, you will use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to model and assess the structural response of submarine propulsors under quasi-static and dynamic conditions. Responsibilities include developing and reviewing FEA models,...

Role: Resident Electrical Engineer Location: Devonport, Plymouth Duration: 12 months Inside IR35: Umbrella The purpose: Ensure the delivery of site Quality by managing, providing advice and support, and witnessing the installation and commissioning process through construction works in the submarine refit complex. Primary focus will be Electrical activity. You will be accountable to the Lead Construction Manager for day to day planning matters. You will assist the construction and Project team by providing advice and communicating with contractors and relevant internal stakeholders to resolve site issues/ Technical Queries during construction in line with contract timescales. You will ensure the contractor adheres to the Scope of works and Change requests. You will undertake and record inspections to ensure adherence to scope and integrated test plans. The post operates as part of the Major Infrastructure Projects Business Unit. Roles& responsibilities: Ensure the...

Quality Engineer 12 month contract Based in Belfast Offering £31.90ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Quality Engineer? Do you have experience working within an Aerospace/Automotive manufacturing environment? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Quality Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Providing guidance and delegation of tasks to Product Quality Control and Quality Assurance Engineering personnel Developing and maintaining Quality documentation and procedures Collecting and analysing data on non-conforming products to enable corrective action to be taken Supporting MRB/CAB activity Preparing and maintaining...