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CL
May 14, 2026  
Software Verification Engineer
Software Verification Engineer Locations: Cheltenham Duration: 12 months initially Rate: Negotiable on experience (Inside IR35) Key Activities Software Verification mainly in the High-Level Requirement areaEssential Responsibilities HLR/Systems Test Development skills for DAL A projects Experience with STRS (Systems Test tool) or alike Self-motivated team player DOORS skillsQualifications / Requirements Demonstrated software verification activities in safety critical high DAL projectsDesired Characteristics Some Displays background Awareness of verification Standards Some MBD knowledge EWM experience
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Contractor
CL
May 14, 2026  
Component Test Technician
Component Test Technician Peterborough (Site based) Initial 12 Month Contract - expected to be rolling contract thereafter 37 Hours a week Monday - Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Fri 8am-1pm Up to £18.25p/h PAYE plus holiday and pension contribution OR up to £24.77p/h Umbrella An exciting opportunity to join a team within the Research & Development Centre in Peterborough. If you have experience using hand tools, engine testing, or soldering of electronic components, this could be a great role for you. What the Component Test Technician will do: * Follow documented standard work procedures/instructions, using various hand, power tools and lifting equipment provided in the work area * Assist engineers in conducting technical investigations of current and future product working predominantly with engine components or systems to validate for performance and durability * Operate test equipment and conducts investigation as directed by an engineer to obtain, analyse and summarise data...
IR35 Status:
Unknown Status

CV-Library PE1, Stanground, Peterborough Contractor
CL
May 14, 2026  
Embedded Software Engineer (Yocto / Linux)
We are working with a highly specialised UK engineering company delivering advanced embedded systems for complex, high-performance environments. Due to continued growth and an upcoming project transition, they are looking to bring a key skillset in-house and hire an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong Yocto and Linux expertise. You will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining embedded Linux systems from the ground up. This position is focused on developing robust, scalable software for bespoke hardware, with a strong emphasis on the Yocto Project. You will be involved across the full development lifecycle, from low-level board bring-up through to system optimisation and deployment. Key Responsibilities * Develop and maintain embedded Linux distributions using Yocto * Perform Linux kernel configuration and development * Support board bring-up on custom hardware platforms * Develop and integrate device drivers * Work with U-Boot...
IR35 Status:
Unknown Status

CV-Library Bristol, City of Bristol Contractor
CL
May 14, 2026  
Vehicle Brake Refinement Engineer
Brakes Refinement Engineer (x3) Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Hybrod travel to europe is required Hourly rate: £27.21ph INSIDE IR35 (Via Umbrella Solutions) Department: BODY & EXTERIORS Full UK Cat B Driving Licence POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Opportunity: The brakes refinement team is responsible for the engineering and delivery of a refined braking system from the pedal to the foundation brake on all vehicle lines to customer expectations. Brakes refinement attributes include squeal, judder, creep groan and wheel honk and brake actuation NVH and EPB sound quality. There is a strong focus on ensuring that our standards satisfy our customers in conjunction with developing efficient methods for delivery of programmes including the use of virtual tools and translation of customer requirements into objective measurements. This role will aim to enhance the customer experience through the design, development, measurement and balance of the brake refinement customer...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Gaydon, Warwickshire Contractor
CL
May 13, 2026  
Senior Manufacturing Manager
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire Contract, inside IR35 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with experience of CNC machining and the Hyper-Mill Cam system and or Robotic programming to support the LMUK Additive manufacturing development team (WAAM) . Are you passionate about driving innovation and excellence in manufacturing? If the answer to this is 'Yes', we want to hear from you! This role will focus on involvement through the full product lifecycle, with the aim to reduce manufacturing costs and improve yield at all stages, which will directly impact our customers, whilst supporting the Programme in delivery of the milestones. As part of the Operations Engineering Team at Lockheed Martin, the Manufacturing Engineer is the recognised point of contact for all matters related to their area of expertise, providing engineering advice, problem solving and co-ordination of activities in support of current and future...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Ampthill, Bedfordshire Contractor
CL
May 12, 2026  
Civil & Structural Design Engineer
Job Title: Civil & Structural Design Engineer Salary: £45-50 per hour (dependent on experience) Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Type: Contract, Hybrid About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Design Engineer to support live projects within the Grid Access Substations and HVDC Converter Stations sector. This is a technically demanding role requiring close coordination across civil, structural and M&E disciplines. You will contribute to the development, review and governance of technical solutions, ensuring work packages are delivered on time and to budget. About the Client: Our client is a leading engineering organisation delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK, with a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities: Produce and review civil and structural design solutions for substations and HVDC infrastructure projects Provide technical input and governance across live...
IR35 Status:
Unknown Status

CV-Library United Kingdom Contractor
CL
May 10, 2026  
SC Cleared Senior Integration And Test Engineer
Job Title: SC Cleared Senior Integration and Test Engineer Location: Farnborough 3 days per wek with occasional travel to BUTEC Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Up to £650 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Our client, a leading organisation in defence and technology, is hiring for a reputable company to find a Senior Integration and Test Engineer to join their Maritime project. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead technical integration and testing activities within a dynamic environment, working closely with project teams, stakeholders, and customers. What you'll be doing: * Manage the end-to-end integration of software, hardware, and firmware into complex systems across multiple environments. * Drive testing and integration efforts at the British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) and Farnborough reference facilities. * Collaborate with project managers and...
IR35 Status:
Unknown Status

CV-Library Farnborough, Hampshire Contractor
CL
May 10, 2026  
Highway Maintenance Design Engineer
Exciting Opportunity for a Highway Maintenance Design Engineer in Leicestershire An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Highway Maintenance Design Engineer to support a busy local authority team delivering a significant programme of carriageway and footway improvements across Leicestershire. This role will play a key part in progressing essential highway schemes that are currently on hold pending resource, with a strong pipeline of work including carriageway schemes, a large-scale footway programme, and a major link road investment exceeding £1m. The successful candidate will be instrumental in unlocking delivery across a £5m carriageway programme. The main duties of the Highway Maintenance Design Engineer include: ·Producing detailed highway design drawings for carriageway and footway schemes. ·Developing and amending CAD drawings including road markings, keylines, and general highway layouts. ·Designing works such as resurfacing, blacktop changes, lowered...
IR35 Status:
Unknown Status

CV-Library Leicestershire, UK Contractor
CL
May 09, 2026  
Controls Engineer
Controls & Automation Engineer 3–6-month contract Rate £45.00 - £50.00 p/h DOE (outside IR35) Middlesborough Hartlepool Darlington Sunderland Process / Automation / Siemens TIA Portal I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key client based in the Teesside area. They operate in systems, and design of complex projects across process industries. Due to ongoing projects, they are looking for an experienced Controls and Automation Engineer with a strong experience within the water industry to join their team on an interim basis. Initially this contract/project is for 3-6 months. For this position, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: Develop automation concepts and control strategies for a wide range of industrial processes and applications. Produce functional design specifications, I/O schedules, and software documentation. Troubleshoot and debug automation systems Design and program PLC, HMI and SCADA systems to meet project specifications and client...
IR35 Status:
Outside IR35

CV-Library Middlesbrough, UK Contractor
CL
May 08, 2026  
Engineering Manager
Are you looking for a senior leadership role where you can influence standards, drive design quality, and shape the future capability of a growing water engineering function? Have you led multi-disciplinary teams delivering regulated water industry designs, taking accountability for technical quality, compliance, and on time delivery? Are you a Chartered Engineer (or close to chartership) with extensive experience approving and managing complex water design packages? The Opportunity This role is available on a contract basis (outside IR35) and they are also recruiting for this position on a permanent basis, offering a salary of £75,000–£90,000 per year plus benefits, depending on experience and working arrangements. This opportunity has arisen due to continued growth and expansion within a well established engineering design consultancy delivering critical projects across the regulated water sector. With a strong and growing workload, the team is strengthening its...
IR35 Status:
Outside IR35

CV-Library Stretford, Manchester, UK Contractor
CL
May 08, 2026  
Senior Test Engineer - Lead
I am recruiting for a Senior Test Engineer to be based in Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester or Newcastle-Upon-Tyne 3 days per week, 2 days remote. Candidates must live close to one of the above sites. The role falls inside IR35 so you will have to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. The Senior Test Engineer will have extensive Typescript and automation (functioning) experience. The candidates must have demonstrable leadership skills in driving change and will have managed/led a team. Your team leading experience must be clearly visible on your profile. Candidates will also have experience of non-functioning testing - either performance or accessibility. You will have a number of years of experience in software testing, with a focus on manual testing and test automation. You must be proficient in Java, Typescript and Javascript, with the ability to write and maintain test automation scripts. This experience must have been used in your most recent...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Leeds, West Yorkshire Contractor
CL
May 08, 2026  
Embedded Software Engineer
Embedded Software Engineer Whiteley (Hybrid) – SC Required – Initial 6 month contract (Inside IR35) About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a technology organisation that specialises in the research, design, and development of advanced wireless and critical RF communication systems used in mission-critical environments including defence, uncrewed and autonomous systems, government, and broadcast. They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team working on a varied pipeline of technically challenging projects. The successful candidate will develop software for sophisticated communication products that deliver secure, reliable, long-range data transmission, collaborating closely with hardware, RF, and systems engineers and contributing across the full product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for advanced wireless communication products. * Program primarily in C++ for embedded applications. *...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Whiteley, Hampshire Contractor
CL
May 08, 2026  
Senior Mechanical Engineer (contract)
Senior Mechanical Engineer Basildon, Essex (1 day/week on site) £53ph (Inside IR35) Initial 6 month contract **Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals for this role** We are currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Precision Guidance Integrated Project Team (IPT), working on equipment for the next generation of Missile Seeker Programmes. What you'll do as a Senior Mechanical Engineer: Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes. Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards. Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc. Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc. Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T. Generate BoM within approve PLM...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Basildon, Essex Contractor
CL
May 08, 2026  
Embedded Software Engineer (Qt)
The Role We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join a growing development team working on advanced systems and user interfaces. You will be involved in the full software lifecycle, from design and development through to testing and deployment. This role will suit someone with strong C++ skills and experience working on embedded or real-time systems, with exposure to Qt-based UI development. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop and maintain embedded software using C/C++ * Work on Linux or RTOS-based systems * Develop user interfaces using Qt / QML * Interface with hardware and peripherals (e.g. CAN, UART, SPI, I2C) * Debug and optimise real-time systems * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware and systems engineers * Contribute to system design, architecture and code reviews Required Skills & Experience * Strong experience in C++ (and/or C) * Experience working in embedded or real-time environments * Knowledge...
IR35 Status:
Unknown Status

CV-Library Stafford, Staffordshire Contractor
CL
May 07, 2026  
Senior Automation Engineer Contract Dublin 6-18 Months
Senior Automation Engineer Contract Dublin 6-18 Months. My client a leading global firm is in urgent need of talented and experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join them on a contract basis. My client is looking for a highly motivated and proactive Senior Quality Engineer to support the delivery of complex, mission‑critical software solutions across the my clients Payments application platform, spanning API, Web, Mobile, Batch, and SWIFT channels. You will be expected to design, develop, execute, and maintain automated and manual test suites across Smoke, Integration, System, UAT, and Regression testing. You will build, execute, and maintain UI and API automation using Java, Selenium, andREST Assured. You will lead and participate in test planning, test case reviews, and collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, SMEs, and business stakeholders to define clear acceptance criteria. Successful candidates will 8+ years of commerical experience in Quality Assurance / Quality...
IR35 Status:
Unknown Status

CV-Library United Kingdom Contractor
CL
Apr 21, 2026  
Civil & Structural Design Engineer
Civil & Structural Design Engineer, Harlow, Contract For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up. If you're passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place to grow your career. Role: Civil & Structural Design Engineer Location: Harlow Start Date: Spring 2026 Status: 6 months, Outside IR35 Workscope Addison Project Plc are...
IR35 Status:
Outside IR35

CV-Library Harlow, Essex Contractor
CL
Apr 09, 2026  
Software Test Engineer
Software Test Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Software Test Engineer based in the Guildford or Newcastle area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Software Test Engineer —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning. Design of tests within an agile environment using a test management tool. Design and execution of automated and exploratory tests, particularly in RESTful API environments. Test of Web applications Contribution...
IR35 Status:
Unknown Status

CV-Library Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 03, 2026  
Pipe Stress Engineer
Pipe Stress Engineer Location - Leatherhead Work pattern – 4 days office – 1 day remotely. Rate - £60 p/hr – Outside IR35 Duration – 6 months Start - ASAP Job Responsibilities: During Detail Engineering, perform Piping Stress Analysis of high temperature piping systems using a combination of practical experience and commercially available software. Implement project specifications. Work as part of a team to ensure Isometrics are being checked in a timely manner Ensure a consistent and compliant approach to project execution. FEA Analysis of specialist piping components. Analysis of new and existing piping systems on Greenfield and Brownfield Projects. Work individually or as part of a team in the home office and abroad. Communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines. Committed to multi-centre project execution. Adhere to the companies WAY engineering standards and procedures as well as provide input to their development and enhancement. Skills / Experience:...
IR35 Status:
Outside IR35

CV-Library Leatherhead, UK Contractor
CL
Mar 12, 2026  
Project Engineer 3182-1
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...
IR35 Status:
Unknown Status

CV-Library Stevenage, UK Contractor
CL
Mar 12, 2026  
Principal High-Speed Digital Hardware Engineer
Principal High-Speed Digital Hardware Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Principal Digital Hardware Engineer based in the Edinburgh area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across various industries—from aerospace and automotive to healthcare and semiconductors. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Principal Digital Hardware Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Creating high-quality and robust digital electronics designs Documenting and recording deliverables Supporting integration & verification activities at the hardware and system level Keeping designs under configuration control Providing...
IR35 Status:
Unknown Status

CV-Library Edinburgh, UK Contractor
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