51 engineering jobs found in Glasgow

I'm looking to connect with experienced HV Cable Design Engineers to support major HV substation EPC delivery in the UK. HV Cable Design Manager Outside IR35 UK (Glasgow / Hybrid / Site Visits) 12 month initial contract Key experience required: * Strong background in HV substation design and delivery * Experience in EPC / turnkey infrastructure environments * Leading multi-discipline engineering design teams (UK + offshore delivery models) * Delivery through detailed design into construction support * Strong understanding of construction interfaces, commissioning, and site delivery * Experience working with UK utility clients and technical approval processes * Ability to manage programme, cost, change, and reporting * Coordination of procurement, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers Key responsibilities: * Lead design delivery across major substation projects * Manage engineering teams and ensure design outputs meet programme and scope * Drive progress through...

Join a world-renowned aerospace organisation as a SHE Lead Advisor (nightshift) in Govan Monday Night to Thursday Night Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for SHE Lead advisor to add to their talented, hardworking team in Govan on an initial 12 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. The rate per hour: £34.53 + nightshift uplift per hour inside IR35 / umbrella The role: * The role will support the development and/or deployment of the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) policy, systems and objectives for the Naval Ships business * The role will be responsible for providing competent SHE advice, systems and assurance to line leaders/manager, enabling them to successfully manage SHE and to achieve company strategic goals. * The role is part of a cross discipline team of SHE professionals working across the Naval Ships sites to deliver specified packages of...

Position: Sheet Metal Worker Job ID: 3456/2 Location: Scotstoun Shipyard, Glasgow Rate/Salary: •Local (within 39 miles) – £26.89/hr •Non-local (outside 39 miles) – £37.75/hr •Night Shift: Local – £35.67/hr | Non-local – £46.52/hr •Fri–Sun Shift: Local – £35.67/hr | Non-local – £46.52/hr Type: Contract HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas. The below job description will outline this position of: Sheet Metal Worker. Typically, this person will carry out fabrication, fitting, and assembly of sheet metal components for shipbuilding projects, ensuring high-quality workmanship in line with engineering drawings and industry standards. HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity. Duties and responsibilities of the Sheet Metal Worker: •Fabrication and...

Semi-Skilled Operative - Glasgow Does the idea of working for a Engineering manufacturing company based in Glasgow appeal to you? I'm looking to recruit a Semi-Skilled Labourer for work up until the end of the year. What does it look like? * Must have an in date Forklift Licence for this role * General labouring duties * Manual handling duties What's on offer? * 3 month temp contract with the view to being extended * 2 week rotational shift pattern (early/back – 6am-2pm – 2pm – 10pm) Interested? HRC Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be treated as such

Dover Precision Components is a global manufacturer of innovative, performance‑critical equipment components and services for rotating and reciprocating machinery used across the oil and gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical, and general processing markets. With strategically located facilities around the world, Dover Precision Components partners with OEMs and end users to deliver solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, productivity, and total cost of ownership in both long-established industries and emerging applications. Summary: Due to an increase in growth in our Waukesha Bearings business in Glasgow and to support the business through a period of organisational change, we have a temporary opportunity available for an HR Assistant to join our team in Glasgow. This is a fixed term contract until December 2026. Responsibilities: The HR Assistant is responsible for all HR administrative activities, including but not limited to the following; Recruitment and...

Joiner, Domestic, £22.00 per hour, Immediate Start We are seeking a skilled and reliable Joiner to join our clients growing team, working across Paisley, Glasgow, Lenzie, and Kirkintilloch on domestic refurbishment projects for housing association clients. Benefits * £22.00 per hour (CIS) * Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (40 hours per week) * Fuel expenses paid while using your own vehicle * Company van provided after successful completion of 13 weeks * Ongoing, stable work with established housing association contracts * Opportunity to work on a variety of domestic renovation projects Responsibilities * Supply and fit domestic kitchens and bathrooms to a high standard of craftsmanship * Carry out structural and cosmetic joinery work as part of full house renovations * Complete second-fix joinery including hanging internal and external doors, fitting ironmongery, skirtings, facings, and built-in wardrobes * Assess and complete a range of private...

Plumber, £22.00 per hour, Immediate Starts We are looking for an experienced and motivated Plumber to join our clients team, delivering high-quality plumbing and maintenance services across Paisley, Glasgow, Lenzie, and Kirkintilloch. Working primarily on housing association contracts, you will be responsible for a range of domestic maintenance, renovation, and installation projects. Benefits * £22.00 per hour (CIS) * Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (40 hours per week) * Fuel expenses paid while using your own vehicle * Company van provided after 13 weeks * Consistent, long-term work with established housing association clients * Varied workload across maintenance, refurbishment, and installation projects Responsibilities * Diagnose and repair water leaks, blocked drains, and general domestic plumbing faults * Replace and install taps, basins, traps, and other plumbing fixtures * Complete full plumbing installations for bathroom refurbishments and...

Welder (Nightshift) - Lanarkshire - £30.25 - £35.35 P/H Does the idea of working in a leading steel fabricators & heavy engineering/manufacturing environment appeal to you? I am looking to recruit time served Welders (mig flux-core) who are looking to join a successful & rapidly expanding heavy engineering company in the Lanarkshire area. Are you who we’re looking for? * You will have worked in a heavy engineering/manufacturing environment * Working in heavy structural * Experienced in Mig (flux-core) * Time-served What is on offer? * £30.25 - £35.35 P/H * Nights * Temp to perm available * Regular overtime paid at enhanced rate Interested? HRC Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be treated as such

Plater - Lanarkshire - £24.75-£35.35 P/H Does the idea of working in a leading steel fabricators & heavy engineering/manufacturing environment appeal to you? I am looking to recruit time served Plater/Fabricators who are looking to join a successful & rapidly expanding heavy engineering company in the Lanarkshire area. Are you who we’re looking for? * You will have worked in a heavy engineering/manufacturing environment * Working in heavy structural * Time-served What is on offer? * £24.75-£35.35 P/H * Days & Nights * Temp to perm available * Regular overtime paid at enhanced rate Interested? HRC Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be treated as such

Pipefitter - Glasgow - £27.25-£35.75 P/H Does the idea of working a leading manufacturing business appeal to you? I am looking to recruit time served Industrial Pipefitters who are looking to join a successful engineering company in the Renfrewshire area on a temporary contract for upto 9 months. Are you who we’re looking for? You will have worked in a fast paced manufacturing environment Experience working with carbon, stainless Industrial pipefitting experience What is on offer? £27.25 - £35.75 P/H Temp to perm opportunity Paid overtime Dayshift positions Interested? HRC Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be treated as such. For more information, contact Natalie Campbell on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Site Agent / Sub Agent – West of Scotland  We’re supporting a major civil engineering contractor delivering a £10m infrastructure package in the West of Scotland. The project is split into multiple sections, each overseen by experienced Site Agents, and we’re now looking for a Site Agent / Sub Agent to join the team. What you’ll be involved in Access road construction — new routes and upgrades across the site Drainage installation — full site‑wide systems, manholes, pipework Concrete works — bases, slabs, pre‑cast elements, structural foundations Ducting — trenching and installation for electrical infrastructure Why this role stands out Large‑scale civils package with long‑term workload Multiple Site Agents running different sections — strong support structure Well‑respected contractor with a solid pipeline across Scotland Hours 07:30 – 18:00, Monday to Friday If interested, apply here or send your CV to (url removed). Legal Information: We act as an employment...

Job Title Site Manager – 132KV Substation Project Summary We’re looking for an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a major 132KV substation project in Hunterston. This role is ideal for someone with SPEN authorisation and a strong background in managing high-voltage electrical works. If you want to take ownership of a key project and ensure its safe and timely delivery, this could be an excellent opportunity. Location and Working Pattern Location: Hunterston Substation On-site Start: 17th August Pre-site Start: Last week in July – initial onboarding and laptop collection in Stafford Rotation: 11/3 or 12/2 (candidate preference) Shifts: 10-hour daysClient Overview Our client is a leading specialist in power infrastructure projects, working across the UK to deliver high-voltage grid and substation solutions that keep energy networks running efficiently and safely. Responsibilities Supervise and manage site activities for a 132KV substation project. Ensure...

Principal Firmware Engineer (FPGA) – 1701 Location: Edinburgh (primarily onsite, with limited remote working) Duration: 12 Months (Inside IR35) Rate: £70 per hour Umbrella We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance. Overview An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Firmware Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing advanced FPGA and firmware solutions for complex, high-performance electronic systems. The role covers the full development lifecycle, including requirements capture, architecture development, FPGA design, integration, verification, and qualification activities. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, support engineering best practice, and contribute to the development of next-generation digital systems. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of FPGA and firmware solutions for complex electronic...

Astute's contract team is partnering with a renewables / anaerobic digestion company to recruit a Site Engineer on an initial 3 month contract for its Edinburgh site. There is potential for this to be extended. The Site Engineer role comes with a day rate of £300-£350 per day, Inside IR35. Key Skills required: Come from a mechanical engineering background Worked within the anaerobic digestion sector or similar Worked on rotating machinery and pumps Have a basic electrical engineering understanding Bonus if you have experience with fabricationAstute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident...

Civil Engineer Location: Remote (with occasional travel to offices in Edinburgh or Glasgow) Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: Until December 2026, with a strong likelihood of a further 12-month extension Are you an experienced Civil Engineer looking to play a key role in the delivery of major renewable energy infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland? We are seeking a Civil Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team responsible for supporting the development, design, and delivery of large-scale onshore energy projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that will play a significant role in the UK's transition to a low-carbon future. The Role You will be responsible for managing and coordinating civil engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover. Key responsibilities include: Managing civil...

Lead Firmware Engineer Edinburgh 12-Month Contract Paying up to £80p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Ability to analyse system-level requirements and capture/ derive detailed FW requirements. Specifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route. Integrating and debugging complex systems where the Firmware interacts with Hardware and Software. Deliver firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements Mentor junior members of the team to help enhance their skills and knowledge in all aspects of Firmware development. Required Experience Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or similar engineering/science course Experience in firmware design techniques and tools, from VHDL to place-and-route Experience in FPGA architectures such as system-on-chip (e.g. Xilinx Versal) Experience of auto-generated code using model driven engineering using MATLAB and Simulink tools Experience...

Job title: Process Operator Location: Edinburgh Contract Length: 12 months Working Hours: 4 on 4 off (2 day, 2 night) (Every 10 weeks, 18-day break) Pay Rate: £26.67 p/h Job overview To operate pharmaceutical plant to manufacture bulk pharmaceuticals, intermediates and other chemical products in accordance with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) and Health and safety practices Key Responsibilities To perform chemical reactions according to batch sheet and process instructions as requested. To recognise key reaction criteria and notify a Supervisor or Shift Manager of any unusual signs. To record process changes and notify a Supervisor or Shift Manager where appropriate. To operate equipment and conduct all plant operation and activities according to good manufacturing practice (cGMP), complying with current SOP's and appropriate health and safety precautions and Controlled Drug regulations. To carry out material handling duties as necessary for the operation of the...

Site Engineer About the Role A leading organisation within the UK utilities and infrastructure sector is seeking a Site Engineer to support the delivery of major infrastructure and electricity projects based just outside Edinburgh. This role will focus on setting out, quality assurance, site supervision, and supporting the successful delivery of construction activities in line with project specifications and programme requirements. Working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers, and construction teams, you will help ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards while maintaining accurate engineering and site records. You will play a key role in supporting day-to-day site operations, carrying out engineering activities, monitoring installation quality, and ensuring all works are completed in accordance with project requirements and industry standards. Key Responsibilities * Carry out setting out activities and engineering duties as...

STEM Recruitment is seeking a Principal Scientist with experience of Biophysics for a role based in Edinburgh. You will lead Drug Discovery projects, providing scientific leadership and applying expertise across various biophysical techniques such as SPR, GCI, ITC, DLS, DSF, and SEC-MALS. Your responsibilities include managing projects from initial client discussions to successful delivery, generating high-quality data, contributing to business proposals, and mentoring junior team members. The role requires a strong background in Pharmaceutical or related scientific fields, with extensive experience applying biophysical techniques in Drug Discovery settings, and preferably some experience in Protein Science or Structural Biology. * Degree in a relevant field plus PhD or equivalent experience * Proven success leading scientific, client-facing projects * Experience across a broad range of biophysical techniques, including SPR, GCI, ITC, DLS, DSF, and SEC-MALS. *...

Quantity Surveyor About the Role A leading organisation within the UK energy and infrastructure sector is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major utility and renewable energy projects across Scotland on a 12-month contract basis. This hybrid role will focus on cost control, contract administration, commercial reporting, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently while maximising profitability and commercial performance. Working closely with operational, project delivery, and commercial teams, you will help manage project finances, monitor performance against contract requirements, and support the successful delivery of infrastructure projects within a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in providing commercial insight, managing subcontractor relationships, analysing project costs and revenues, and ensuring contractual obligations are effectively administered throughout the project lifecycle. Key...