13 jobs found in Runcorn

Job Title: Principal EC&I Engineer Location: Client Hub - Warrington or Cumbria (Hybrid, minimum 3 days per week onsite) Contract: Initial 6-month contract (strong likelihood of extension) Rate: £65-£70 per hour (outside IR35, subject to confirmation) Project: AWE Programme (details restricted due to security sensitivity) Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to join our client's delivery team within a major nuclear infrastructure programme. This role will act as a technical authority, providing leadership and high-level engineering expertise within a multidisciplinary environment. You will operate from one of the client hubs (Warrington or Cumbria), supporting design development, technical governance, and delivery of EC&I scope on an AWE-related project. Due to the secure nature of the work, project details cannot be disclosed at this stage. Key Responsibilities Lead EC&I...

Location: Manchester Department: Quality Hours: 37 per week, Monday–Friday Contract: Outside IR35 Reports To: Head of Quality Overview My client, an innovative and forward-thinking manufacturing organisation, is looking for a skilled Quality Engineer to join their team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in enhancing production quality, developing robust process controls, and supporting the introduction of new products and processes within a fast-paced, high-performance environment. You will play a key role in deploying the Business Management System, supporting new product and process introductions, and ensuring standardised methodologies are followed throughout the production facility. Key Responsibilities Quality Engineering & Process Control Manage day-to-day Quality Engineering activities within the assigned value stream. Apply standard Quality and Process Engineering tools to ensure accurate and consistent quality activity across...

Material Quality Control Inspector required for long term contract role, working on behalf of our client, a global design and engineering contractor, based on site in North Wales. The successful candidate will join the existing team working on our client's decommissioning & carbon capture and storage project, and the assignment is expected to last 12+ months. A minimum of 5 years experience working in materials control on either energy or oil & gas projects is essential for this position. Job Description: Reporting to the Quality Control manager, you will be required to execute the specific inspections on material, instrumentation and equipment received onsite in accordance with the QC Plan and project needs. Duties to include: * Execute the inspection and QC activities on all incoming materials and equipment collecting the relevant records to ensure they are correctly received, stored, preserved and handled * Analyse the Purchase Order and Project Specifications...

A freelance opportunity exists for Senior Civil Structural design Engineer with the structural analysis and design of, in particular, temporary works. You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team and responsible for the delivery of civil and structural analysis, calculations, reports and specifications. This is an outside IR35 opportunity where the candidate can work from home. Duties will include the following – Communicate designs effectively to the BIM teams. Effective communication with other disciplines and construction teams. Occasionally visit sites, to conduct design reviews and client meetings. Support and aide more junior team members. Confident and authoritative in front of clients. Requirements for this post include – Minimum BEng Civil or Structural Engineering Chartership with ICE or IStructE preferred Competent and proficient in producing temporary works designs for industrial type projects. Confident structural design engineer with...

Material QC Inspector – Major Energy Project (North Wales)  Start Date: January 2026 Contract: Outside IR35, Full-Time (up to 5.5 days/week when required) About the Project We are supporting a major energy project in North Wales. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile development within the energy sector. The Role We are seeking an experienced Material QC Inspector to join the team. Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, you will ensure all incoming materials and equipment meet project specifications and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Inspect and verify all incoming materials and equipment against project requirements. Conduct visual and dimensional checks, ensuring integrity and correct marking. Prepare Material Receiving Reports (MRR/MIR) and liaise with the client on deliveries. Maintain accurate documentation for inspections, certifications, and quality records. Issue inspection reports and manage non-conformity reports. Oversee...

Outside of IR35 --- Rate negotiable My client has had an increase in work so requires more project support. You will be covering projects in the Distillery, Pharmaceutical and Chemical industries and my client is ideally looking for someone with similar industry experience, delivering engineering projects. There will be some specifying and procuring mechanical equipment involved along with supporting the engineering team, checking quotes and technical queries as well as project management. Previous experience working as a Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager covering engineering projects and working in a design office / engineering consultancy is essential. If this position is initially of any interest please apply and I will be able to provide further details. *Please note my client is only willing to consider people that have the right to work in the UK and that are already living in the UK

Contract Outline: Role: Civil Design Engineer (2-5 years experience) Location: Macclesfield (hybrid working) Sector: Wastewater Contract Length: 12 months Outside IR35 Rate: £35-37.50ph Role Overview: Design of civil infrastructure for the water sector, for feasibility, conceptual and detailed designs - namely focused on pipelines. Key Responsibilities Producing Feasibility, Conceptual and Detailed Design documents. Assist design drawings using AutoCAD 2D / 3D or AutoDesk Civil 3D (or similar) software (working alongside CAD Engineer). Preparing design packs for internal and external client reviews. Producing designs in accordance with the relevant client and water network design codes, regulations, specifications and procedures. Working in accordance with CDM Regulations 2015. Attending and participating in internal and external meetings to review designs. Pipeline / Valve support Drawings, General Arrangement Drawings, Thrust / anchor block Drawings, Site infrastructure...

CNC Programmer Contract - Outside IR35/ Ltd Co, PAYE/ Umbrella 37 hours per week. Monday to Thursday A key client of ours is seeking a CNC Programmer with expertise in programming high-precision, multi-axis machining centres for aerospace components. The role focuses on aluminium parts, using advanced CAM software to support both milling and turning operations. Key Duties * Develop, test, and optimise CNC programs for 3, 4, and 5-axis and milling and turning machines (Edgecam). * Create efficient machining strategies for aluminium, aiming for the best cycle times and finish quality (Vericut) * Interpret complex technical drawings and CAD models. * Simulate, verify, and optimise tool paths to ensure accuracy and collision-free processes. * Select suitable tooling and setups for aluminium and aerospace materials. * Recommend process and tooling improvements for productivity and quality. * Document CNC programs,...

Role: Design Coordinator / Principal Engineer (Mechanical) Location: St. Asaph (Flexible Office/Home Presence) Rate: £60 p/h - Outside IR35/LTD Company Duration: 12 Months+ Sector: Wastewater   The business we're working with is an award-winning and innovative contractor providing project solutions for the water and wastewater industry including design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance.   The majority of the design packages to work through and sub contractors to manage are from an M&E bias.   As a Design Coordinator you will be responsible for supporting the Design Manager to coordinate the design outputs within a multi-discipline team across the Project or Projects assigned to you from resourcing, technical and timely prospective ensuring compliance with company procedures and Client specification.   This will include distributing packages of work to other team members and taking on client facing responsibilities alongside managing sub...

Role: Design Coordinator / Principal Engineer (Electrical) Location: St. Asaph (Flexible Office/Home Presence) Rate: £60 p/h - Outside IR35/LTD Company Duration: 12 Months+ Sector: Wastewater   The business we're working with is an award-winning and innovative contractor providing project solutions for the water and wastewater industry including design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance.   The majority of the design packages to work through and sub contractors to manage are from an M&E bias.   As a Design Coordinator you will be responsible for supporting the Design Manager to coordinate the design outputs within a multi-discipline team across the Project or Projects assigned to you from resourcing, technical and timely prospective ensuring compliance with company procedures and Client specification.   This will include distributing packages of work to other team members and taking on client facing responsibilities alongside managing sub...

Role: Process Operator         Location: Oswestry WTW Rate: £400 per shift + Enhanced weekend rates - LTD Company/Outside IR35 Duration: 9 Months Sector: Water./Wastewater Treatment Plant   An exciting position has come available for a Tier 1 contractor on the United Utilities (UU) water AMP7 framework for a experienced Process operator to work on a contract basis.   Role Requirements for you.   Able to demonstrate knowledge of the Wastewater assets and processes and be comfortable in an operational environment. The nature of this activity maybe be physically demanding and will require you to be flexible in your approach with a mixture of proactive and reactive work orders.   Responsibilities:   ·Responsibility for process monitoring of the new plant ·Daily monitoring of the process operating parameters (MLSS, SSVI, final effluent analyses, sludge thickener performance, sludge, chemicals) ·Daily monitoring of equipment (oxidation ditch (inducers, blowers,...

Junior CSV Automation Engineer – Medical Devices – North West / West Yorkshire – 12 Months – Outside IR35 I’m supporting a consultancy delivering multiple medical device projects across the North West and West Yorkshire. They’re looking for two Junior CSV Automation Engineers to join on a 12-month contract, supporting the planning, validation, and project controls of manufacturing systems. In this role, you’ll be responsible for integrating and validating equipment and control systems, as well as assisting with assessments on their reliability and any required updates. They’re ideally looking for candidates who are degree-qualified with 1–2 years’ experience in CSV within a medical device environment. They’re looking for someone who can start as soon as possible. Contact details are in the comments

Project Lead – Contract Position Location: Lancaster, UK Contract Duration: 12 Months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Working Arrangement: 100% Onsite Rate: £28–£33 per hour Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Lead with a strong background in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, ensure product and process compliance, and lead cross-functional project delivery within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This role requires robust quality assurance expertise, process improvement capability, and strong leadership skills to support multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and customers. Education & Professional Qualifications * Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering * 5 –10 years hands-on experience in Manufacturing Engineering * Experience participating in 2–3 audits for major certifications in an individual capacity * Green Belt...