187 jobs found in Dunstable

Job Purpose - To develop innovative mechanical design solutions, to current and future aerospace industry challenges, on existing and next generation smart motor and power generation technologies. To lead and deliver project based engineering work-package activities, by ensuring mature and robust mechanical solutions, designed to meet manufacturing, cost and weight targets. Responsibilities - Primary responsibility is to create and support the definition of robust mechanical design solutions, for R&D / R&T project/s, by ensuring the designs are technically robust, fit for purpose and meet both the business and customer needs. - Responsibility for the oversight and approval of design solutions, delivered by other Product Engineers within designated teams. Where necessary, support other senior, Principal and Senior Principal Engineering teams with design review and approval. - Support and/or ownership of, one or more Engineering Work Packages, for the Mechanical...

Are you an Automotive Engineer with a background in Automotive Vehicle Quality, looking to join a leading Research and Development Team, for a major automotive manufacturer? If so, Expleo have an opportunity for you! One of the world's largest Automotive OEM's is currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Engineer, based in Bedfordshire, you will be working with a dedicated and enthusiastic team of Development Engineers on a contract basis. You will be supporting accessory and service part quality assurance activities. Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Engineer include: * Product issue monitoring & countermeasures development / proposals * Maintain and support New Product Quality Process (NPQP) compliance with suppliers * Ensure Accessories & Parts development is conducted in accordance with quality standards * Evaluate suppliers and perform quality audits at suppliers based on After Sales product plan * Ensure supplier management and part quality level via...

Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology. The service supports all hospital wards and departments, as well as GPs, clinics, and private hospitals across central and south Buckinghamshire and beyond. The central laboratory is based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, with a satellite laboratory at Wycombe Hospital. Staff are expected to work at either site as required by the service. Main duties of the job As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry, you will be responsible for processing laboratory tests on patient samples across one of four sub-sections of the laboratory on a rotational basis. Applicants must hold HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist and possess strong knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology. Ideally, you will also have experience in personnel management. The department is well-equipped with modern, standardised analysers, including Architect, Tosoh, Osmo 1...

Carmichael UK is working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major infrastructure works on the HS2 project. We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer with a strong background across earthworks, drainage, and structures to support delivery on a key section of the project in Buckinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes, contributing to the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering packages. The Role As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of earthworks, drainage, and structures works, ensuring activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications and programme requirements. Key Responsibilities Setting out and overseeing earthworks, drainage, and structural works on site Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with design and specifications Carrying out as-built surveys and maintaining accurate engineering...

Carmichael UK is working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major infrastructure works on the HS2 project. We are currently seeking an experienced Section Engineer with earthworks and drainage experience to support delivery across a key section of the project in Buckinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes, contributing to the successful delivery of large-scale earthworks and drainage packages. The Role As Section Engineer, you will support the management and delivery of earthworks and drainage works, ensuring activities are carried out safely, on programme, and in line with project specifications and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Oversee the delivery of earthworks and drainage packages including bulk earthworks, cut & fill, and surface/deep drainage Supervise site engineers and coordinate subcontractor activities Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, quality, and...

Carmichael UK is working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major infrastructure works on the HS2 project. We are currently seeking an experienced Sub Agent with civils experience to support the delivery of works across a key section of the project in Buckinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes and play a key role in delivering a range of civil engineering packages. The Role As Sub Agent, you will support the Project Manager in the planning and delivery of civil engineering works, ensuring activities are delivered safely, on programme, and in line with quality and commercial requirements. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day delivery of civil engineering works including earthworks, drainage, structures, or utilities Supervise site engineers and coordinate subcontractor activities Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, quality, and safety standards Oversee engineering...

The Redline Group is working in partnership with our client to assist them in searching for a Contract Electronics Engineer to support a 9-12 month redesign assignment, working on a hybrid basis with 1-2 days on-site each week in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, plus occasional travel to external EMC test houses. Our Letchworth, Hertfordshire based client develops specialist, high-reliability electronic technology used in demanding environments. They require an experienced Contract Electronics Engineer to take full ownership of a major analogue redesign project after a legacy product failed high-level EMC testing. The successful contractor will lead the redesign, troubleshooting, testing and delivery of a compliant solution. You will be responsible for analogue circuit development, managing EMC investigations and testing, working with in-house PCB and mechanical teams, and ensuring the redesigned unit meets rigorous environmental and EMC standards. Key Skills Required - Contract...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Goods Inwards Inspector subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Experience specifically required: Must have goods in inspection experience. Apprenticeship required.  Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing. Hourly Rate: £28.71.  Overtime Rate of ‘time and a quarters’ of hours over 37 hours per week. Goods Inwards Inspector Job Description: The role of the Goods Inwards Inspector is to ensure that goods received from suppliers meet the criteria of the purchase order and are compliant in all respects. Verify and accept procured product in line with contractual conditions. Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings with due regards to dimensional tolerances and machined. Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc. Undertaking first off inspections. Produce relevant...

Site Manager / Site Agent – Mechanical Bias Water Infrastructure Upgrade | Long-Term Contract Stevenage £(Apply online only) (IR35 status subject to determination) We are looking for an experienced Site Manager or Site Agent with a strong mechanical bias to support delivery on a major water infrastructure upgrade scheme. This is a key role on a technically challenging project, ideal for someone confident managing MEICA-heavy packages within a live operational environment. The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site activities, with a focus on mechanical installations and coordination across multiple disciplines. This role requires a proactive leader who can drive programme, quality and safety on a complex upgrade project. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate site operations, with a focus on mechanical and MEICA elements Oversee subcontractors and ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification Ensure full compliance with...

Steel Erector (IPAF) – Required We are looking to recruit an experienced Steel Erector holding a valid IPAF licence for upcoming projects. This role offers steady work for a dependable and competent individual who takes pride in their work. Duties will include: Installing and erecting structural steel to specification Operating MEWPs safely and effectively on site Interpreting drawings and following site instructions Working closely with the site team to meet project deadlines Maintaining a high standard of workmanship Adhering to all site health & safety requirements Candidate Requirements: Previous experience in steel erection is essential Valid IPAF certification CSCS card is desirable Comfortable working at height Good awareness of health & safety practices Punctual, reliable, and able to work as part of a team What we offer: Competitive rates, based on experience Ongoing work for the right candidate Weekly pay Well-run sites with supportive teams...

Test Equipment (TE) New Business Support (NBS) contract role 2-3 days on site in Stevenage Skillset/experience required: Compilation of bid data sourced from technical subject matter experts into standardised bid pro forma. Ability to communicate with different areas and levels of the business. Liaising and interfacing with the bid requesting customers (internal programs), technical teams, subject matter experts, and test equipment leadership teams. Use of common office tools (Excel, Word. PowerPoint etc.) Experience within an engineering discipline and knowledge of a product 'through life' design life-cycle (concept, development, Integration & validation, delivery, support etc.) ideal but not essentialPrimavera experience ideal but not essential. Overview of department: The Test Equipment New Business Support (TE NBS) role will form part of a small team working within an international 'Test Equipment Design/delivery' function, developing test solutions for...

Electronics Engineer 12 Month Stevenage   World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Electronics Engineer  on initial 12 month contract and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Responsibilities: We are seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our Calibration & Maintenance Team, to service Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE . These tasks include fault finding and repair of test equipment, supporting routine calibrations, commissioning of Test Equipment and drift analysis.   You will be working within an experienced team of Calibration & Maintenance Engineers supporting complex test platforms in the manufacture and test of complex missile systems. You will be trained to calibrate and support special to type factory test equipment using a range of technologies, DC to Microwave.   What we’re looking for from you: Minimum qualification: HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics...

Senior Configuration Engineer Stevenage (Sector: Defence & Aerospace) Contract Type: 12 Month Contract   The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Configuration Engineer to join our world-class team of over 30 specialists. In this role, you will be the guardian of product definition, ensuring the technical integrity of life-critical systems across multiple international projects.   The Role Supporting the Project Configuration Manager, you will take ownership of the design structure for major product sections. You will act as the bridge between engineering innovation and controlled execution, managing complex product variants through every stage of the lifecycle—from development and production to in-service support.   Key Responsibilities: Manage and reflect engineering input into the design structure using our PLM tool, Windchill. Lead the engineering change process, reviewing, accepting, or rejecting changes to ensure business approbation controls are strictly met. Maintain...

Project Engineer 12 Month Contract Stevenage £50 per hour Umbrella   Overview of department: WSSE are integral in the development of systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.   Responsibilities: Support the delivery of integration tools to customers acting as the liaison between WSSE and Manufacturing Working with Project Leads and development teams to understand the critical path activities to ensure we deliver on time. You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to deliver the simulations and representations of real equipment. The role requires you to deploy existing software packages provided to you from the software...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an RF Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.    This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background working as an RF Designer, Microwave Design Engineer or RF Systems Engineer.  Any previous experience of Advanced Design System (ADS) or Cadence would be great. Hourly Rate: £75ph (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) RF Design Engineer Job Description: The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority and other functional entities will need to be managed effectively to ensure the designs are delivered in a timely manner and will integrate to the other parts of the system Responsibilities: The role is substantially technical and hand on testing and proving is essential....

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office.  This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.      Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella).      Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Missile Electronic Architect Job Description:   Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit 3x Mechanical Systems Engineers / Architects on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be hybrid of being split between working from home and onsite.    This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture.  A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experience would be great.    A background or knowledge of Systems Engineering and Supplier Management would be beneficial. Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter. Hourly Rate: £65.00ph   Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architect Job Description:   We have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Architect to join the team. This exciting role is to gather and manage the missile mechanical architecture requirements to...

TXM Recruit are currently looking to put a team of Welders together on a contract basis for a rail client in Milton Keynes. The team will be performing corrosion removal on various fleets of rolling stock vehicles; you will need to be able to weld in the following positions. As a Welder you would be carrying out a variety of welds, including flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead.  The successful candidate must: Be able to MIG or TIG weld to a strong standard. Be able to pass a rail industry standard medical and drug and alcohol test. Minimum Level 2 qualification in welding/fabrication. A weld test will be required prior to start dates being offered, as well as pass a rail standard medical and drugs & alcohol.TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you

Connected Vehicle Validation Engineer Cranfield (Hybrid) 6 Months + Extension About the Role We're hiring a Connected Vehicle Validation Engineer to support the testing and validation of cutting-edge connected car and telematics systems. This is a hands-on role working across vehicle systems, mobile apps, and wearable technology, ideal for a junior or mid-level engineer looking to grow in automotive validation. Key Responsibilities End-to-end validation testing of connected vehicle features Test connected services via mobile apps and smart devices Raise and manage incident tickets through to resolution Conduct root cause analysis and fault investigation Ensure vehicle-level quality, functionality, and reliability Prepare test environments and validation resources Support data analysis and test automation using Python Skills & Experience Experience in validation, testing, or automotive engineering (desirable) Knowledge of Python (data analysis, scripting, or automation)...

We are currently recruiting Electrical Fitters to join a leading rail engineering company. This role involves working on the removal, modification, and refitting of rolling stock to a high standard, following industry regulations and company procedures. Responsibilities. Installation, maintenance, and fault finding while adhering to health and safety regulations. Experience in electrical fitting, and preferably in a transport or safety-critical environment. General electrical wiring and assembly. Reading and interpreting engineering and wiring diagrams. Completing point-to-point testing and verification.Requirements: Previous experience as an Electrical Fitter or similar role Knowledge of vehicle electrical assembly, repair, and maintenance techniques Ability to work effectively in a team environment Strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship Level 2 qualification or equivalent required Open to the following industries: Rail, Aviation, HGV, Coach/PSV, Army, REME,...