23 jobs found in Macclesfield

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Electrical Engineer to take ownership of the electrical scope across multiple major water frameworks. This role will suit an experienced engineer capable of leading technical delivery, managing teams, and ensuring high-quality engineering outputs across all design and delivery stages. You will play a key role in driving engineering excellence, coordinating multi-disciplinary interfaces, and supporting project teams across a range of UK water infrastructure schemes. This is a long term contract, outside ir35.  Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of the electrical engineering scope across multiple projects Manage schedules, MDRs, change control, reporting, and technical coordination Delegate and oversee work packages within the electrical team Support estimating activities including CTR development Provide technical leadership across all deliverables, including: Basis of Design Power systems, earthing, lightning, load & cable...

Rail Electrification & Plant (E&P) Engineer - Contract Manchester / North West (Hybrid Working Available) £275 - £300 Per Day - Outside IR35 Contract Role Job Ref: 40152 We are currently looking for a Rail Electrification & Plant (E&P) Engineer to join a growing Rail engineering team delivering a wide range of UK infrastructure and Rail projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced E&P Engineer to secure a long-term contract role working on high-profile Rail schemes across the North West and wider UK network. The role offers flexible hybrid working alongside a strong pipeline of Rail enhancement, upgrade, and infrastructure projects. You will be joining an established multidisciplinary design team delivering Electrical and Power solutions across Rail environments. Projects include: Rail Electrification & Plant (E&P) systems Railway lineside power infrastructure Points Heating systems Signalling Power supplies Level Crossings LV...

Mechanical Design Engineer Water Sector Outside IR35 Contract £500 per day Ltd We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of major water infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term AMP framework programme, working on a range of clean water and wastewater projects across the full project lifecycle. The role will involve producing and reviewing mechanical designs, supporting technical delivery, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with client requirements. The successful candidate will have previous experience delivering mechanical design solutions within the water sector and will be comfortable working across pumping stations, treatment works, pipework, dosing systems, and associated mechanical infrastructure. Experience working with Tier 1 contractors, design consultancies, or MEICA...

Job Title: HVDC Engineer Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Duration: 12 Months Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote (UK / Europe considered) Overview We are currently seeking an experienced HVDC Engineer to support the design and engineering activities on a major power transmission project. This is a 12-month contract role, working outside IR35, with a remote working setup. The successful candidate will support engineering teams across HVDC system design, ensuring technical deliverables are produced to a high standard and aligned with project specifications. Key Responsibilities * Support the design and engineering activities associated with HVDC transmission systems. * Review and contribute to technical documentation, design packages, and engineering studies. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across electrical, control, and system design. * Provide technical input into HVDC system architecture, equipment specifications, and...

Sustainability Project Manager Based in Crewe 3/4 days a week We are looking for a motivated and delivery-focused Procurement Sustainability professional to join our team and help drive sustainability across our supply chain and procurement operations. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering sustainability initiatives that reduce environmental impact, strengthen supplier compliance, and embed responsible sourcing into procurement decision-making. You will work closely with procurement teams, suppliers, and senior stakeholders to translate sustainability strategy into practical operational delivery. Responsibilities: Lead and deliver procurement sustainability projects from concept through to implementation Drive delivery of the procurement sustainability roadmap and associated improvement initiatives Support supply chain decarbonisation activities and supplier sustainability programmes Assist with the integration of sustainability into sourcing and...

Health & Safety Advisor ·Role: Health & Safety Advisor / HSE Advisor ·Location: Cheshire ·Type: Freelance Contract ·Rate: £400/day Outside IR35 ·Sector: Highways Are you a hands-on Health & Safety Advisor with highways experience who actually enjoys being out on site and making a difference? A growing construction and infrastructure business is expanding its Health & Safety team due to a major increase in high-value projects across the North West, meaning they need experienced people who can hit the ground running. This is an opportunity for a practical, proactive H&S Advisor who enjoys inspections, engaging with site teams, reviewing risk assessments, and being visible on live projects rather than sitting behind a desk.   They are specifically looking for someone who: ·Has Highways or Civil Engineering experience ·Is comfortable carrying out site inspections and audits ·Can review and challenge RAMS and risk assessments ·Takes a practical approach...

IR35: Outside Our Client has a requirement for a MEICA Project Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Warrington. Role Purpose: To support the delivery of MEICA works across the full project lifecycle from outline design through to commissioning and handover. The role will ensure safe, high-quality and compliant delivery of MEICA packages while working within multidisciplinary teams across a major water framework. The position involves a mix of office, remote and site-based working, supporting both design and construction phases. Job Role Responsibilities: Promote health, safety and wellbeing across all stages of design and delivery Manage MEICA packages including design, installation and coordination activities Support HAZOP, HAZCON and wider project delivery meetings as required Work with engineering teams to develop construction sequences, programmes and budgets Coordinate with design, pre-construction and delivery teams to resolve technical...

Electrical Site Supervisor (Rail - LV Upgrades) Location: North West England (multi-site) Contract: 12 Months (Outside IR35) Rate: From £320 per day (DOE) The Opportunity Looking for your next long-term rail contract where you can take real ownership on site? We're recruiting for an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to lead the delivery of LV upgrade works across four railway stations in the North West. This is a key role on a live rail programme, offering consistent work, strong day rates, and the opportunity to make a visible impact across multiple critical infrastructure sites. The Role You'll take responsibility for supervising electrical works end-to-end, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards within a live rail environment. Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate electrical installation works on LV upgrade projects across multiple rail station sites Ensure all activities are delivered in line with project programmes,...

A growing technology company is looking for a freelance design engineer to support the development and production scaling of innovative consumer products. This is a North West UK-based, part-time contract, Outside IR35 with a competitive hourly rate. The successful applicant will be working with a small multidisciplinary team across concept development, prototyping, supplier coordination, and manufacturing readiness. Key Responsibilities Develop and refine product and packaging concepts for manufacture Produce CAD models, technical drawings, and prototype specifications Support testing and production integration activities Coordinate suppliers and partners Assist with tooling, assembly methods, and production process improvements Help transition products from prototype through manufacture to scaled production Experience Required Background in product design, mechanical engineering, or packaging development Experience working with manufacturers and production environments...

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer Day Rate: Up to £550 per day (outside IR35) Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid) Type: 12-month Contract | Full-time | Hybrid (1-2 days WFH) About the Role: You'll be leading on the design and delivery of varied water sector projects, including: Sewage treatment works upgrades Clean water main replacements IED schemes at sewage treatment works CSO upgrades and storm storage solutionsThis senior role involves steering technical excellence while working closely with both internal teams and regulated water clients. About the Client: Our client is a trusted engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a solid reputation and a growing portfolio, they are known for their collaborative culture and strong values. Wellbeing is central to their ethos - they prioritise a safe, fair and positive workplace where people can do their best work. Key Responsibilities: Lead the civil...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 3x C&I Commissioning Technician to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in Chester, Cheshire. The C&I Commissioning Technician come with a day rate of £450.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Carry out Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility. Perform loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation. Assist with commissioning of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems across key plant areas including boiler island, turbine generator, flue gas treatment (FGT), and balance of plant. Ideally have Valmet DCS experience on a power generation project. Follow and implement commissioning procedures, method statements, and test documentation in line...

This Bid Manager role is responsible for leading the full tendering and bid submission process within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment. Working closely with commercial, engineering, and delivery teams, you will coordinate high-quality, compliant, and commercially competitive proposals whilst driving continuous improvement and supporting business growth. This opportunity would suit an organised and commercially minded professional with experience managing complex tenders, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead bid submissions from initial opportunity through to final presentation and handover. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the end-to-end tender and bid submission process. Coordinate with engineering, commercial, and project delivery teams to produce high-quality proposals. Review technical and commercial compliance to ensure competitive and profitable submissions. Manage and mentor the Bid Team whilst improving bid processes and tender...

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EC&I Engineering Manager to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business supporting complex projects within highly regulated sectors. This role will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliant and safe engineering delivery from bid stage through to execution and final project close out. This position would suit a senior engineering professional with experience managing complex engineering projects and leading multidisciplinary teams within nuclear, defence or other regulated industries. It will appeal to someone who is technically strong, commercially aware and confident driving engineering excellence, compliance and project delivery across multiple stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across project delivery activities * Develop engineering delivery strategies, scopes of work, project schedules and resource...

Are you an experienced CNC Programmer? Do you have strong Offline Programming experience within precision manufacturing environments? If so, a global leader within the Aerospace sector is looking to take on board an experienced CNC Programmer on an Outside IR35 contract basis! CNC Programmer Outside IR35 Contract ASAP Start Derby CNC Programmer Job Description: Creating CNC Routing / Turning / Milling programs to support fast turnaround AOG and concession orders on a daily basis Offline programming of CNC machines using ALPHA CAM or equivalent CADCAM software Supporting day-to-day engineering requirements across manufacturing operations Working closely with Group & Site Engineers and Programmers to support production and development activities Understanding, troubleshooting and improving NC programs to maximise efficiency and productivity Identifying continuous improvement opportunities across machining and programming activitiesCNC Programmer Essential...

Supply Officer Broughton - Hybrid 6 month contract £29.00 per hour umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Officer to join a global leader in aerospace innovation. The Role: Daily management of the supplier portfolio using existing business tools and future digitalization means. Demand and forecast control. Communicate effectively to internal customers, team colleagues and external suppliers. Challenge Supplier performance where appropriate. Understand and define the optimal ordering characteristics and strategy. Use data management tools to drive decisions in the supply chain. Order Book Management and maintaining MRP Master Data. Requirements: Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering. Experience in the use and deployment of Digital solutions/tools. Experience of transnational working. MRP expertise and experience of SAP in a manufacturing environment. Project management and LEAN experience. Disclaimer: This...

Assembly Fitter / Welder (Contract) Bradford Shipley Horsforth Otley Bingley Shift: Mon–Thurs (lates) / Mon-Fri (earlies) £23.00p/h - £26.00p/h DOE (Outside IR35) Assembly / Build / Fitting / Welding / Fabricating My client is a UK engineering manufacturing company based in West Yorkshire. They design, manufacture, install and commission industrial process machinery. Due to continued growth and an increase in workload, they are looking to recruit experienced Assembly Fitter / Welder Fabricators to join their production team on a temporary to permanent basis. As an Assembly Fitter / Welder your key duties will include: Reading and working from technical engineering and fabrication drawings Assembling bespoke mechanical components and machine sections Building and installing pneumatic and general pipework systems Welding on all supporting steel structures and sheet metal fabrications to a high standard using MIG, in line with company processes and procedures Checking parts...

EC&I Engineering Manager Nuclear Manufacturing Company | Near Manchester Up to £65.40 per hour | Outside IR35 4-Day Working Week (4 x 10-hour days) A leading nuclear manufacturing company near Manchester is looking for an experienced EC&I Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across the delivery of complex projects within a highly regulated environment. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for driving engineering delivery from bid stage through to project completion, ensuring compliance, quality and successful project execution. The role will support the development of specialist systems and equipment, including gloveboxes and similar containment solutions. The Role Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across project delivery Act as the technical lead during bid and tender activities Oversee engineering scope, schedules, budgets and delivery strategies Provide technical direction and assurance throughout the project...

Senior EC&I Engineer Nuclear Manufacturing Company | Near Manchester Up to £51.40 per hour | Outside IR35 4-Day Working Week (4 x 10-hour days) A specialist nuclear manufacturing company near Manchester is looking for a Senior EC&I Engineer to support the design and delivery of complex engineering projects within a highly regulated environment. This role will involve working on specialist systems and equipment, including gloveboxes and similar containment solutions, supporting projects from concept through to manufacture and commissioning. Key Responsibilities Deliver EC&I design activities across concept, scheme and detailed design stages Produce and support technical documentation for UKCA / CE Marking compliance Ensure designs meet applicable safety standards and engineering regulations Support multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project delivery Provide technical support during manufacture, testing and commissioning What We're Looking For Strong...

Principal Mechanical Engineer Nuclear Manufacturing Company | Near Manchester Up to £58.50 per hour | Outside IR35 4-Day Working Week (4 x 10-hour days) A specialist nuclear manufacturing company near Manchester is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of innovative engineering solutions within a regulated industry environment. You'll play a key role in the design, compliance and delivery of complex mechanical systems, including gloveboxes and similar engineered equipment. Key Responsibilities Lead mechanical engineering design and project delivery activities Support UKCA / CE Marking compliance and technical file generation Ensure engineering solutions meet safety and regulatory standards Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders Support manufacture, testing, installation and commissioning activities What We're Looking For Strong understanding of UKCA / CE Marking Experience within regulated engineering sectors Glovebox or...

Principal EC&I Engineer Nuclear Manufacturing Company | Near Manchester Up to £58.50 per hour | Outside IR35 4-Day Working Week (4 x 10-hour days) A leading nuclear manufacturing company near Manchester is looking for a Principal EC&I Engineer to support the delivery of complex engineering projects within a highly regulated environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team working on specialist equipment and systems, including gloveboxes and similar containment solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead EC&I engineering activities across design and project delivery Support UKCA / CE Marking compliance and technical file documentation Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and legislation Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders Provide technical oversight during manufacture, testing and commissioning What We're Looking For Strong experience in UKCA / CE Marking Background in highly regulated engineering...