18 jobs found in Derby

Sapien Engineering are looking for a Technical Lead to join an Aerospace business on a contract basis. This is a 12-month contract, outside of IR35 paying circa £50 per hour. This is an on-site role based in Derby, Derbyshire. Job Description An established engineering organisation specialising in advanced aerospace testing solutions is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive the development and delivery of high-fidelity test rigs used to validate complex aerospace and turbomachinery subsystems. Job Responsibilities: • Lead delivery of test and demonstration rig projects from concept to commissioning. • Define system and programme requirements with customers and internal teams. • Oversee design and integration of mechanical, fluid, electrical, and instrumentation systems. • Review and approve technical documentation including CAD, drawings, wiring diagrams. • Provide technical leadership during build, commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation. Skills /...

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing Based in Ollerton, Nottinghamshire – 3 month rolling contract 4 on 4 off – Days and Nights  Outside IR35 £35ph The business is now looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support the internal team and to ensure downtime is to a minimum whilst maintaining standards of a variety of equipment. If you are looking for a new contract, then please contact Adil Shaikh on (phone number removed) or email The day-to-day responsibilities of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer will involve the following. Reactive maintenance will include fault finding and replacing components on a variety of machines. Preventative maintenance Electrical responsibilities will include fault finding on PLCs and a variety of electrical components such as sensors, relays, proximities, control panels, single phase, three phase, AC and DC motors and contactors  The Maintenance Engineer must possess the following skills and experience. Previous...

Project Design Engineer (Water Industry) Contract | Outside IR35 |Remote The company is a specialist engineering consultancy providing innovative solutions across the UK water sector. They deliver integrated hydraulic modelling, MEICA and civil engineering design services for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Their senior-led team supports Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors with practical, buildable and value-engineered solutions. The Opportunity Due to continued growth, they are seeking experienced Project Design Engineers, Mechanical Project Designers, Electrical Project Designers and Civil Project Designers to support the delivery of water and wastewater projects across the UK. These are opportunities operating outside IR35, suitable for professionals who can lead multidisciplinary design packages from concept through detailed design. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and coordination of multidisciplinary design solutions. Manage project design...

Contract Project Engineer (Multi-Disciplinary)Job TitleProject Engineer (Multi-Disciplinary) – Contract LocationDerby (Hybrid/Site-Based as Required) Contract6–12 Month Contract (Potential Extension) Outside IR35 £400 per day OverviewWe are seeking an experienced, hands-on Project Engineer to support the delivery of industrial automation and renewable energy projects. The successful candidate will be multi-disciplined, capable of working across electrical design, PLC systems, and SCADA platforms while supporting project delivery from design through to commissioning. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys varied responsibilities and can work independently within a fast-paced project environment. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of industrial control and automation projects. Produce and modify electrical designs and associated documentation. Carry out PLC fault finding, modifications and probing activities. Configure, develop and troubleshoot SCADA systems....

Our client is currently looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer on a contract basis in the West Midlands. The key details are below: Job Type: Contract (OUTSIDE of IR35) Rate: £35-£40 Location: West Midlands - hybrid (2 to 3 days a week on site) Duration: 6 months initial ASAP start Requirements: Proven experience with Solidworks & 3DX Experience of battery pack & module design Very experienced in the design of metal components and ideally with parts for 3D printing Must be able to obtain BPSS security clearance and be willing to work on defence programmes If you are interested then please send your CV through and I will be in touch. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about...

Contract Details Job Title: Hardware Engineer Duration: 6 months Location: Hybrid (2 days per week), West Midlands Outside IR35 £50-£60 per hour Key Responsibilities Design, develop and validate automotive electronic hardware from concept through to production, ensuring compliance with customer, quality and functional safety requirements. Produce schematics, perform PCB layout, component selection and circuit simulation for analogue, digital and mixed-signal electronic systems, including ECUs and control modules. Perform hardware verification, debugging and root cause analysis using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, CAN tools and power analysers, supporting prototype development and design validation. Collaborate with systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing and test teams for hardware solutions, supporting design reviews, DFMEA activities and product lifecycle development. Essential Skills Extensive experience designing electronic...

TP141 Commissioning Engineer (Substations) Outside IR35 | Competitive Day Rate | Long-Term Projects (2 Years) East Anglia & Oxfordshire Are you a TP141 Commissioning Engineer looking for your next long-term contract on major National Grid transmission projects? We are recruiting experienced TP141 Commissioning Engineers to support the delivery of two major substation projects in East Anglia and Oxfordshire, each offering approximately two years of work. This company is a specialist high-voltage engineering company delivering end-to-end power system solutions across the transmission and distribution sectors. Its expertise includes system design, manufacturing, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of HV substations and protection & control systems, supporting utility, renewable energy and critical infrastructure projects throughout the UK and internationally. Working on a subcontract basis, you will play a key role in the safe commissioning and...

Electrical Design Engineer - LV / Control Panels / Water - Contract Birmingham (Hybrid) * 12 Months * Outside IR35 * IMMEDIATE Start Rate: Highly Competitive Are you an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in LV systems, control panels, or water/utility projects? We are recruiting for a technical, hands-on Electrical Design Engineer to support a major UK pumping/water infrastructure programme. This is a delivery-focused design role, not managerial, with strong potential to extend. The Role: Produce and review electrical designs: LV systems, MCCs, control panels, cable sizing, SLDs, schematics, I/O lists Ensure compliance with BS / BS EN, BS 7671, WIMES, CDM and water/rail standards Support electrical calculations, documentation checks, QA reviews and FAT/SAT activities Work with project, mechanical and procurement teams to deliver integrated design packages The Person: Electrical design experience in water, wastewater, utilities, pumping stations, or industrial LV...

Telecoms Installation Engineer (Pre-Staging / Build) Warehouse Based Role - Coventry, Ideally Located: Bedworth, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Birmingham, Rugby, Royal Leamington Spa £190 per day (Outside IR35 / Ltd Company) + Monday - Friday (8:00 - 16:00) Long Term Contract Opportunity (3 Year + potential to extend) Excellent opportunity for a Pre-Staging / Build Engineer looking for a long-term contract opportunity with a rapidly expanding company working on major telecommunications infrastructure projects. Are you experienced in building, configuring or preparing telecommunications equipment? Are you looking for an ongoing contract role working within a specialist engineering environment? This company specialises in telecommunications infrastructure and delivers large-scale projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and recently secured contracts, they are looking to add a Pre-Staging / Build Engineer to their team based from their Coventry warehouse. In this role you will be...

We are currently looking for a Show Car Paint Technician/Paint Sprayer who is highly experienced in painting cars to the highest finish and quality. This is a 3 month rolling contract role - Outside IR35 - based onsite in Coventry, working on a number of bespoke Automotive projects. For more information, call Rachel Adams on (phone number removed)

I am looking for 2 Studio Engineers one interior and one exterior Contract until April 2019 Outside IR35 Must have used NX Excellent opportunity

We are currently looking to recruit a time served pipe fitter for a very long-term role (permanent for right person) in they Stalybridge area. Experienced working on petrochemical sites/pharmaceutical/oil and gas sites is essential. This is not a commercial works. The candidate must be able to measure (point to point) to enable fabrication and understand pipework isometric drawings to enable fabricating/installing new pipework. He/she must be willing to liaise with the client and client operations (to enable permit signing and requests) as there may be periods, they will be on site alone. They must also be able to works as a team, as at other periods they will be working in small teams. They must have a full clean driving licence. This work is outside of IR35 so we can payroll limited Please send your CV to be considered for this work

Lead Electrical Engineer – Nuclear Sector (HV Substation Project) Location: Manchester / Remote Work Pattern: Hybrid (2–3 days in the office, typically Tuesday–Thursday; flexible working can be discussed) Sector: Nuclear Project: HV Substation Project / Small Power & Lighting Contract: About the Role We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to support a major HV Substation Project within the nuclear sector. Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager and/or Electrical Engineering Manager, you will take ownership of the electrical engineering scope, ensuring high‑quality delivery, compliance, and technical excellence across all project stages. This is a purely electrical role, requiring recent, hands‑on detailed design experience and the ability to obtain security clearance. Key Responsibilities You will lead the electrical discipline and may be responsible for: Overall delivery of the electrical scope, including schedule development, MDR creation, change...

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: Up to £400 per day (Outside IR35, dependent on experience) Location: Manchester (M32 0RS) - Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office) Contract Type: Contract About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support a range of ongoing projects within the UK regulated water industry. The role will focus on UMON projects at Sewage Treatment Works, working closely with a collaborative and experienced engineering design team to deliver high-quality solutions. About the Client Our client is a well-established engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors, with a growing portfolio within the water industry. They are known for their friendly, focused culture and strong commitment to employee wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Deliver detailed mechanical design solutions for projects within the UK water sector. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary...

Contract Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Rate: £50 per hour (Outside IR35) Duration: 12 months+ An established Building Services consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing team on a long-term contract basis. This is a design-led role requiring a minimum of 10 years' Building Services experience, delivering electrical building services projects across residential, commercial and hotel sectors. You will be involved primarily in RIBA Stages 2–4, producing high-quality detailed designs whilst managing multiple projects simultaneously. Initially, the role requires three days per week in the Manchester office to support onboarding and integration with the team. Following the first month, there is the opportunity to work predominantly remotely, with occasional office attendance and site visits as required. Key Requirements: * Minimum 10 years' Electrical Building Services design experience. * Strong...

Non-Working Supervisor Location: East Midlands, East Anglia & North London Start Date: Approx. 27th August Duration: Approx. 40 Days Rate: £(Apply online only) per day (Outside IR35) Mileage: £50 per day allowance We are seeking an experienced Non-Working Supervisor to oversee a programme of works across various Cadent sites, involving the replacement of doors E&I buildings. This is an excellent opportunity for a supervisor with strong Health & Safety knowledge and experience working within utility or gas infrastructure environments. Key Responsibilities Manage RAMS submissions and ensure compliance with all site Health & Safety requirements. Deliver daily site briefings and toolbox talks to operatives. Plan and coordinate construction activities with supply chain partners. Liaise with Cadent to ensure access arrangements, permits and H&S controls are in place ahead of mobilisation. Support the commercial team with payment applications, Early Warning...

Contract Details Job Title: Power Electronics Engineer Duration: 12 months (initially) Location: Hybrid (3 days per week), Manchester Outside IR35 £55-£70 per hour Key Responsibilities Design, develop and validate high-reliability Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) and power conversion solutions for defence applications, ensuring compliance with customer and military requirements. Perform schematic capture, component selection, simulation, PCB layout reviews and laboratory testing of DC-DC converters, AC-DC power supplies and power distribution systems. Support prototype development, design verification and qualification testing, including thermal, environmental, EMC and electrical performance testing using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analysers and electronic loads. Collaborate with systems, hardware, mechanical and manufacturing teams to investigate design issues, perform root cause analysis and deliver robust, production-ready power electronic...

Fire & Security Service Engineer (Subcontract) – Manchester £33.00 - £35.00 per Hour Outside IR35 Weekly Pay Every Friday Long-Term Contract Immediate Start Available We are currently seeking an experienced Multiskilled Fire & Security Service Engineer to join a long-term student accommodation project based across Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to secure consistent contract work with a well-established fire and security contractor. You’ll be working on a large student accommodation portfolio, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across multiple occupied and newly refurbished sites. Scope of Work The successful engineer will be responsible for: Servicing and maintaining fire alarm, intruder alarm, CCTV, access control and intercom systems Fault finding, diagnostics and reactive repairs Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Small remedial works and system upgrades Completing service reports and associated documentation Ensuring all work is...