63 other jobs found in Cambridge

Job Title Civil Technical Engineering Manager - Ancillary Works Location: London or Bristol (hybrid working), with regular travel to the Sizewell C site in Suffolk Contract: Inside IR35, ongoing Closing Date: 17 February 2026 ________________________________________ Job Purpose / Overview The Engineering & Technical (E&T) function is a fundamental part of the Civil Works Programme, responsible for defining and assuring the design, engineering, and technical requirements across the project. The team leads the full lifecycle of design delivery-from requirements definition through to final acceptance-while managing budgets, resources, and supply chain interfaces. It also ensures constructability and effective design coordination across Civil Works, Site Establishment, and Off-Site Infrastructure. As Civil Technical Engineering Manager - Ancillary Works, you will support the definition and validation of technical requirements and specifications, working closely with...

Engineering Project Manager 6 Month initial Contract Work Location: Stevenage Overview of department:   The role sits within the Electronics Engineering department. They are growing, dedicated and we work as a team to deliver projects. You will be managing detailed design of electronics products such as printers, small thermostats ect.   Responsibilities: Your role as a Senior Engineering Project Manager (SEPM) is to deliver our most complex and priority projects to time, cost and quality; to drive the design, development and delivery of our highly complex electronic sub-systems, from concept through into full production. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a senior member of the project management team; someone who will contribute to our delivery strategy.   Skillset/experience required: Someone with drive, passion and commitment who has: Experience of Project Management best practice: Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Compliance Management, Configuration Management...

Human Factors Engineer Location: Cambridge Salary: DOE Contract role for 12 months Benefits: Flexible home and office-based working, competitive contract rates, opportunity to work on global projects Exciting opportunity for a Human Factors Engineer to join our client’s Devices Centre of Excellence! This role offers the chance to contribute to global drug delivery device development projects and regulatory submissions. About the Role and Client Our client is a global leader in drug delivery device innovation, supporting projects across multiple therapy areas. As a Human Factors Engineer, you will manage and execute human factors engineering activities, ensuring usability and compliance for combination products. Responsibilities * Collaborate with internal teams, external design companies, and vendors to deliver human factors engineering outputs * Project-manage the supply, assembly, and testing of materials for HF studies * Provide usability input to device design and...

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a Tier 1 contractor delivering a major highways project in Cambridgeshire. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong technical knowledge across earthworks, drainage, and highways pavements, and experience working to National Highways standards. The Role As Site Engineer, you will support the day-to-day delivery of works on site, working closely with the Section Engineer, supervisors, and wider project team to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery. Key responsibilities include: Interpreting and working to design specifications and drawings in line with DMRB and Specification for Highway Works (SHW) Setting out and overseeing earthworks, drainage, and highways pavement activities Operating GPS and total station setting-out equipment Reviewing designs and raising technical queries with the Section Engineer Communicating effectively with engineers, supervisors, designers, enabling functions,...

Site Engineer - Civil Engineering Location: Cambridgeshire Project Type: Civil / Infrastructure Works Employment Type: Temporary Our client is looking to add an experienced Site Engineer to join their team in delivering major infrastructure works. This Site Engineer role will include various responsibilities such as ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately, and in line with DMRB and SHW standards. As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in interpreting technical designs, coordinating site activities, and supporting programme delivery across your section of works. Key Responsibilities Interpret and understand design specifications and drawings in accordance with DMRB and SHW Carry out accurate setting out using GPS and Total Station equipment Deliver setting out for earthworks, drainage, and highways pavements Review design information and raise technical queries to the Section Engineer to ensure smooth workflow Contribute to the 4-week lookahead programme for...

We are currently looking for an Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Assistant to join a leading life sciences organization based in Cambridgeshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented safety professional to support our client’s R&D sites, ensuring all operations comply with UK EHS regulations and internal standards. The role provides a crucial link in maintaining a safe and compliant working environment across multiple locations. The successful candidate will assist in overseeing safety systems, conducting workplace inspections, managing statutory inspections, and supporting incident investigations. This part-time position offers a dynamic and proactive environment where you will be instrumental in fostering a safety-conscious culture. Please note this is a Part time role 2 days p/w (16 hours), and initial12 month contract onsite in Cambridgeshire, with occasional requirement to visit other R&D sites (which would be expensed). KEY DUTIES AND...

Do you have a previous experience as a MIG / TIG Welder? Job Title: MIG / TIG Welder Location: Saffron Walden, Essex Salary: £NEG DOE Hours: Monday - Friday - 39 hours per week Contract Type: Full time, Temp to Perm Sector: Engineering & Technical Our client based in Saffron Walden, Essex is seeking an experienced MIG / TIG Welder to join their team on a full time, temp to perm basis. As a MIG / TIG Welder your duties will include: * Weld / Fabricate a range of structural and architectural metalwork * Grind and clean up welds to a high standard * Work from technical drawings * Complete quality checks * Operate other workshop machinery as and when required. An ideal candidate for the MIG / TIG Welder will have: * Previous experience as a MIG / TIG Welder * Working with a team experience * Counterbalance Forklift licence beneficial but not essential. Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take place in Saffron...

Are you a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with a keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn? Do you have an interest in industrial painting? Job Title: Paint Prepper Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Salary: £12.21 Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.00am to 4.30pm / Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm Contract Type: Temporary ongoing - could go perm for the right candidate. Our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk is seeking a Paint Prepper on a temporary ongoing basis. As a Paint Preper your duties will include: * Perform basic painting preparation within an industrial environment * Learn and develop skills in paint spraying for future tasks * Use power tools for painting preparation. An ideal candidate for the Paint Prepper will have: * Willingness to learn paint spraying in the future. Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take place in Haverhill, Suffolk, following a registration process by PureKat Consultancy Ltd. If we have not responded to your...

Do you have experience in operating machinery? Job title: General Operative Location: Haverhill Hourly Rate: up to £13.00ph DOE Contract: Temporary on-going Hours: Monday - Friday Set shift on either earlies (6am-2pm) lates (2pm-10pm) or nights (10pm-6am night premium paid) Sector: Manufacturing An opportunity has arisen for General Operative for our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk As the General Operative your duties will include: * Operate and maintain a variety of machinery including lathes, milling machines, drilling rigs and cutting equipment * Set up, align and calibrate tooling, work‑holders and fixtures for machining components * Assemble machined parts, carry out finishing operations * Monitor machine performance, conduct routine checks, perform basic maintenance, and report issues promptly. An ideal candidate for the General Operative will have: * Familiarity with machining previously. Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews...

RF Design Engineer 12 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £75ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced RF Design Engineer? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the RF Design Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, active UK SC Clearance will be required. You will be involved in: Technical and hand on testing and proving Collaborate with other functions including Software & Firmware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production and Future Systems Your skillset may include: Proven relevant RF electronics design experience, preferably for harsh environments (EMC, Vibration, Thermal)...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer - Military Packaging Design Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop...

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....

6 Month Contract (initially) Up to £50 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Circa 4 days per week on site (could be some flex on this week to week) Job Role: You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform a range of engineering activities including progressing developmental designs into production environments and working with suppliers on technical queries. Key Responsibilities: Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, of both piece parts and assemblies. Support/liaise with manufacturing, resolving manufacturing problems & defects. Support to functional & environmental testing and trials. Liaise with suppliers/purchasing to resolve any technical queries that may arise. Planning and reporting on own day-to-day activities to meet project milestones. Gain...

Principal Structural Engineer Stevange, Hertfordshire Our client, a leading entity within the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join their esteemed Mechanical Analysis Group in Stevenage. This contract role promises to place you at the cutting edge of military systems engineering, working within a team of over fifty engineers. Key Responsibilities: Ensuring product performance against key structural requirements Carrying out structural analysis using hand calculations and Finite Element (FE) methods Working with the Altair FE toolset, and other FE codes such as NASTRAN or ANSYS Engaging in static, dynamic, and fatigue analysis Assessing both metallic and composite structures Optimising Finite Element models and conducting Design of Experiments Evaluating mechanisms and multi-body dynamics Performing crash analysis Job Requirements: Degree qualified in a STEM subject Proven structural analysis skills with experience in Altair, NASTRAN,...

Overview of department: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform a range of engineering activities including progressing developmental designs into production environments and working with suppliers on technical queries. Responsibilities: Mechanical Engineering is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer within our Military Packaging Design Team involving Product Life Cycle, from concepts and detailed designs through to trials, qualification, production, and further in-service support. In this role, you will design and develop mechanical solutions for a wide variety of complex Military Packaging for critical defence products. You will influence design decisions across...

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer JOB LOCATION: STEVENAGE OR BRISTOL SECURITY: SC - Potential BPSS start (UKEO) DURATION: 6+ Months (Extension Possible if Meeting Expectations) TYPE: Contract WORK PATTERN: 4 days a week on site; 1 remote (flexible over start/finish time). PAY RATE: £ 50 /hr (Umbrella Inside IR35) Essential QUALIFICATIONS Beneficial- HND or HNC in Mech Engineering TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered * Preferable for Def/Aero; if hitting the skills on JD, open to others; automotive, oil & gas etc. Essential Skillset & Tools * Experience using Creo 3D design tool Essential- Knowledge of the following: * Manufacturing processes * Tolerance studies * Mass property calculations * Material selection * FMEA * Design for Manufacture/Assembly * Structural design * Product Lifecycles * Industrial validation * An ability to work as part of a multifunctional...

Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) JOB LOCATION: STEVENAGE SECURITY: SC - Potential BPSS start DURATION: 12+ Months Likely to extend TYPE: Contract WORK PATTERN: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. PAY RATE: £ 50 /hr (Umbrella Inside IR35) Essential QUALIFICATIONS Beneficial- HND or HNC in Mech Engineering TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered Can be open to industry experience as ling as they have the skillset. Def/Aero can be beneficial, but other areas such as: * Automotive Essential Skillset & Tools * Ideally Degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with relevant industry experience * Robust hands-on experience with design methodologies such as DFMEA, DFA, and DFM * Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and make technical decisions * Experience engaging...

Job Title Principal Structural Engineer Stevenage 4 days onsite, 1 WFH Contract Details 12 month contract £50 per hour Inside IR35 Overview A leading engineering organisation operating in the defence and advanced systems sector is looking to engage a Principal Structural Engineer to support complex mechanical analysis activities. You will join an established structural analysis function working on high integrity, safety critical products. This role suits someone who is technically strong, decisive, and comfortable owning complex analysis tasks from concept through to delivery. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for delivering high quality structural analysis to ensure products meet demanding performance and regulatory requirements. The role involves supporting design teams with both detailed and rapid assessments to enable efficient design progression. Required Skills and Experience Degree qualified in a STEM subject. Strong background in structural analysis...

Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) required for a long term contract assignment based out of Stevenage Overview of department: An opportunity to become part of Europe's No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer's needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform a range of engineering activities including progressing developmental designs into production environments and working with suppliers on technical queries. Responsibilities: Mechanical Engineering is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer within our Military Packaging Design Team; involving Product Life Cycle, from concepts and detailed designs through to trials, qualification, production, and further in-service support. In this role, you will design and develop mechanical solutions for a...

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Bedfordshire Rate: £50 p/h - We are booking interviews in next week! Please call or email for a slot An opportunity to become part of Europe's No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer's needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform a range of engineering activities including progressing developmental designs into production environments and working with suppliers on technical queries. The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Mechanical Design Engineer? Mechanical Engineering is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer within our Military Packaging Design Team; involving Product Life Cycle, from concepts and detailed designs through to trials, qualification, production, and further in-service support. In this role,...