23 technical lead jobs found

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 /...

Job Title Lead Technical Safety & Environmental Engineer Summary We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Safety & Environmental Engineer to join an established engineering contractor on a major FEED project for the Shaybah oil and gas field. Based in Leatherhead, Surrey, this role is ideal for an engineering professional with proven leadership skills and strong technical safety and environmental expertise. This is a one-year contract position where you will play a key role in supporting the continued development and sustainability of the Shaybah field’s production facilities. Salary Competitive - Outside IR35 – Subject to QDOS assessment Location and Working Pattern Leatherhead, Surrey 40-hour week Four office days required per week Client Overview Our client is a well-established global engineering contractor delivering complex projects across the energy sector, including oil and gas developments and large-scale infrastructure. They are recognised for...

We are seeking an experienced Analogue Electronics Engineer to take a technical lead role in the creation and delivery of complex electronic designs. This position offers hands‑on involvement throughout the entire product development cycle, from shaping early concepts through to integrating and validating finished hardware. The contract is outside IR35, initial 6 months, hybrid (circa 3 days onsite). Although many projects support defence‑focused equipment and secure systems, applicants with relevant knowledge from similarly demanding, high‑integrity sectors are strongly encouraged to apply. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering group, you'll apply your specialist analogue hardware expertise to guide design decisions and ensure robust, high‑quality outcomes. Responsibilities: Interpreting and analysing customer‑level requirements to define suitable hardware approaches Producing and modifying electronic architectures and detailed circuit designs Using...

Mechanical Handling Engineer Outside IR35 – 12 months – Plymouth (3 days p/week on site) Job Description The Mechanical Handling Engineer will work collaboratively with the customer as part of the Mechanical Handling and Building Services teams, providing technical support for both nuclear and non-nuclear mechanical handling assets and facilities across the site. This includes, but is not limited to, cranes, lifting equipment, and maintenance facilities. The role involves supporting the Mechanical Engineering Lead in the delivery of key engineering projects, providing flexible technical support for the operation and maintenance of existing mechanical handling assets, and ensuring that mechanical aspects of facility modifications, redesigns, and new infrastructure are developed and delivered in line with operational requirements, safety standards, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities * Support the Mechanical Engineering Lead and customer in understanding project...

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...

Senior Telecoms Design Engineer Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Derby, Chippenham, York, Manchester, Glasgow or Croydon (flexible) Sector: Rail Infrastructure Contract - Outside IR35 We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Telecoms Design Engineer to join a major rail telecommunications portfolio, supporting the delivery of operational communications systems across mainline rail, light rail and mass transit projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a telecoms engineering professional looking to play a leading role in the design, development and implementation of telecoms solutions within a complex, safety-critical railway environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading telecoms engineering activities, managing design deliverables and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety and performance. Key Responsibilities Deliver telecoms engineering designs and associated activities in line with agreed time, cost,...

Are you an experienced Maintenance Team Leader? Do you have a strong engineering background with experience leading maintenance teams within a fast-paced FMCG, pharmaceutical or manufacturing environments? If so, this could be the role for you! We are partnered with a leading manufacturing business in Petersfield who are looking to hire a Technical Team Leader due to continued growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team of Production Maintenance Technicians, ensuring engineering support is delivered safely, efficiently and effectively while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This role is offered initially on a 12 month contract basis, working a night shift pattern of 21:00 - 07:00 Sunday - Wednesday. An attractive shift premium is offered for this role. Key Responsibilities: Lead, coach and develop a team of Production Maintenance Technicians and Electricians. Plan and prioritise engineering activities to maximise equipment uptime and...

A Contract Outside IR35 Hyrbrid working - Miniumum 3 on site Proven Aerospace experience Essential and experience of requirements processes under ARP4754B Our client, a key player in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a System Requirements Engineer for a critical contract position. This role involves owning the capture, quality, and traceability of requirements at both system and equipment levels for the fuel cell system, acting as a standard-bearer for requirements engineering best practices across the engineering organisation. This is a pivotal position supporting the delivery of certified, zero-emission aircraft propulsion systems. Responsibilities: Elicit, derive, and author requirements at aircraft-interface, system, and equipment levels, working from certification basis, customer, safety, and architectural inputs. Write and maintain requirements to defined quality criteria (singular, unambiguous, verifiable, traceable), applying structured authoring patterns and...

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...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office) Contract: £45-£50/hr (Outside IR35) Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you'll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market. You'll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects * Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings * Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians * Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams * Ensure designs...

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office) Contract: £55-65p/h (Outside IR35) Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Principal Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you'll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market. You'll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects * Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings * Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians * Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams * Ensure...

Job Title: Senior / Principal Civil Engineer Salary: Dependent on experience Location: St Albans (Hybrid - minimum 3 days office-based) Type: Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35 available) - Hybrid About the Role: Our client is seeking experienced Senior and Principal Civil Engineers to join a multidisciplinary design team delivering projects across the regulated water sector. These opportunities are suited to engineers with strong design experience within water and wastewater who enjoy solving complex engineering problems, developing practical solutions and contributing to the successful delivery of projects. Depending on experience, you will take ownership of technical delivery, support multidisciplinary design teams and contribute to maintaining high standards of engineering quality and compliance. Principal-level candidates will also provide technical leadership and mentoring support across the team. Working closely with senior management and project teams, you will...

Job Title: Civil Design Engineer (Infra / Non-Infra) Salary: Contract: up to £60 per hour (outside IR35) Permanent: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) Location: Leeds Type: Contract or Permanent (hybrid working available) About the Role: Our client is seeking a Civil Design Engineer with experience across either infrastructure or non-infrastructure water projects to support delivery within the Yorkshire Water framework. This is a varied role covering both clean and wastewater projects, ranging from network and pipeline upgrades through to treatment works and facility-based civils. You will be involved across the full design lifecycle including feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, and construction support. About the Client: Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy operating within the UK water and infrastructure sector. They are delivering long-term secured work across key utility frameworks, with a strong pipeline of both network and...

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...

Senior Civil Engineer - Contract Fully remote £40.00-£44.00 per hour (Outside IR35) Our client is seeking a senior civil engineer on a contract basis and will consider fully remote candidates. You will be working within a collaborative, design-led team and should be able to demonstrate your strong technical ability. Experience should include design of roads and drainage for a range of sectors, including sectional agreements. Ideally should be confident liaising with Local and Highway Authorities, representing our client at project meetings. To learn more and be considered send your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting

BIM Designer £35-40 per hour 3-month initial contract - outside IR35 Sunderland - On-site Are you a BIM Designer with experience producing coordinated 3D BIM models and 2D CAD drawings for fire alarm and detection systems? Do you have strong Revit and AutoCAD skills and enjoy working on large-scale industrial projects? If so, please read on... Essential skillset: Proven experience in a BIM Design role within building services or fire alarm systems Strong proficiency in Revit for 3D BIM modelling Advanced AutoCAD skills for producing 2D layouts, schematics and installation drawings Good understanding of UK fire safety regulations Experience coordinating BIM models with multidisciplinary engineering teams Ability to carry out on-site surveys and translate findings into coordinated BIM models Experience participating in design coordination and client review meetings Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality design deliverables Excellent...

Mechanical Design Engineer - High-End Residential & Commercial Remote (UK) £40-£45 per hour 6-Month Contract (Temporary) | Outside IR35 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist Building Services consultancy delivering luxury residential and high-end commercial office developments. This Mechanical Design Engineer role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of mechanical building services designs and working independently across technically demanding projects. You'll be responsible for delivering Stage 5 mechanical designs while supporting the successful delivery of prestigious developments from detailed design through to construction. The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will join a highly experienced consultancy, working remotely on a portfolio of premium Building Services projects. The Role As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for: Designing mechanical building services...

Permit to Work Controller – VCM Storage Project    Contract | Outside IR35 | North East    Wolviston Management Services is supporting a major North East terminal operator with a specialist VCM Storage Project and is looking to appoint an experienced Permit to Work Controller on a contract basis.    This is an Outside IR35 opportunity supporting a high-hazard project within an operational terminal environment. The project will involve the inspection, repair and upgrade of a VCM storage sphere, with activities including mechanical works, asset integrity inspection, hot works, welding, scaffolding, working at height and contractor coordination.    This is not a general permit administration role. We are looking for someone with strong Safe Systems of Work experience who is confident coordinating permits across multiple work fronts in a high-hazard operational environment.    Role Overview The Permit to Work Controller will be responsible for coordinating and controlling...

Job Title: Technical Publications Engineer Location: Huddersfield 4 days per week OR Derby 3 days per week Role Type: Contract - OUTSIDE IR35 Duration: 12 months Rate: £45.00 Per Hour Our client, an established engineering consultancy, require an experienced Technical Publications Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team working complex aerospace & defence systems. Candidates would need to hold British nationality and have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for SC security clearance. What the role of the Technical Publications Engineer entails: Author and update installation manuals, maintenance procedures, service manuals, engineering change documentations and Assembly and disassembly instructions and any other client facing technical documentation. Interpret mechanical drawings, CAD models and BOMs to develop user centric documentation Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing, and product teams to understand product functionality...

Technical Writer / Technical Publications Engineer - Outside IR35 Certain Advantage are hiring for a Technical Publications Engineer to join one of the world’s fastest-growing engineering services firms. This role is on a 12-month contract basis and requires onsite presence in Huddersfield. The role As a Technical Publications Engineer, you will take ownership of producing high-quality technical documentation that supports global OEMs across a range of industries. You will: Author and update installation manuals, maintenance procedures, service manuals, and engineering change documentation. Develop assembly and disassembly instructions and other client-facing technical documents. Interpret mechanical drawings, CAD models, and BOMs to create accurate and user-centric documentation. Collaborate closely with design engineers, manufacturing, and product teams to understand functionality and ensure technical accuracy. Create 2D/3D illustrations using Solid Edge or equivalent...