196 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 /...

Overview A leading industrial automation and systems integration business is supporting an upcoming automation project at a brownfield chemical manufacturing facility in Royston and is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Lead. The role will focus on the technical delivery of a complex automation scope within a live operating chemical plant environment. The successful contractor will provide hands-on technical leadership across control systems design, integration, testing, commissioning and site implementation. This role would suit a senior automation professional with proven experience delivering brownfield controls upgrades in chemical, batch manufacturing, pharmaceutical, speciality chemical, petrochemical, COMAH or other regulated process environments. Role Purpose The Technical Lead will be responsible for leading the technical automation scope across the project lifecycle, acting as the key interface between the systems integration team, end client, engineering...

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...

Principal Civil, Structural & Architectural Engineer Westlakes, Cumbria | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) £61/hour (Inside IR35) | 12+ Month Contract | SC Clearance Required Lead the delivery of a key infrastructure refurbishment project within one of the UK's most important nuclear programmes. We're seeking an experienced Principal CS&A Engineer to take the technical lead on a major building refurbishment feasibility study at a highly regulated nuclear facility. This is an excellent opportunity to influence engineering strategy, develop innovative solutions, and work alongside multidisciplinary teams on a safety-critical project. As the Principal Engineer, you'll lead the development of engineering options for a significant roof refurbishment programme, ensuring solutions meet technical, operational, and regulatory requirements while extending the life of an essential nuclear facility. What You'll Be Doing Lead the delivery of a feasibility study for a major building...

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...

Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to lead the planning and scheduling activities across a portfolio of complex marine engineering projects. Working within the Marine Projects team, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and analysing integrated project schedules, ensuring accurate forecasting, identifying delivery risks and providing high-quality schedule intelligence to project teams and customers. This is a key role supporting the successful delivery of critical marine programmes, working closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing and customers. Responsibilities Project Planning * Develop and maintain fully integrated Primavera P6 project schedules. * Create Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), activity networks and logic-driven programmes. * Develop resource-loaded schedules where required. * Produce project baselines and manage change control. * Ensure planning standards are consistently applied...

Civil Discipline Head We are seeking an experienced Civil Discipline Head to join a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering projects within the regulated water sector on a contract or permanent basis. This role is suited to a Chartered Civil Engineer with a strong technical design background who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, providing technical leadership, and supporting the development of engineering teams. The successful candidate will lead civil engineering design activities across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects while helping to maintain high standards of technical delivery, governance, and safety. Working closely with senior engineering and project leadership teams, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions, supporting technical assurance processes, and driving consistency across multiple project frameworks. Key Responsibilities Design Delivery & Technical Assurance Lead and coordinate civil...

Senior Structural Engineer We're looking for an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to join a collaborative Structural Engineering team, working across a diverse range of multidisciplinary projects in West Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys a varied and technically challenging workload, combining structural design, technical leadership and project delivery across a broad portfolio of building projects. You'll have the opportunity to lead projects, influence design decisions and work closely with clients, consultants and other engineering disciplines. You'll be involved in projects ranging from minor refurbishment works through to major capital schemes of up to £5 million, covering schools, commercial buildings, leisure facilities, residential properties and historic or listed buildings. Key Responsibilities * Lead the structural design of new-build, refurbishment, extension and alteration projects. * Prepare structural...

Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Pitstone, Buckinghamshire (On-site) Are you a senior, hands-on Mechanical Engineer looking for a high impact contract where your expertise genuinely shapes outcomes? This is an exciting 12 month Inside IR35 opportunity, based in Pitstone, offering the chance to join a technically advanced, safety critical engineering environment delivering real Through Life Support (TLS) value. This role will appeal to engineers who enjoy problem solving at pace, influencing technical direction, and working at the heart of production, quality, and engineering decision making. For those considering relocation, Pitstone offers access to excellent transport links, scenic surroundings, and a strong engineering community. The Opportunity As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in strengthening the Through Life Support team, bringing depth of experience, technical leadership, and resilience to complex challenges. You'll provide both tactical...

Principal Control Systems Engineer Sheffield - Hybrid Full-time Are you ready to lead complex control systems projects from concept through to delivery? Do you enjoy combining technical leadership with client-facing responsibility? Could this be the step up where your engineering expertise shapes major projects in highly regulated environments? What's in it for you? ·Fantastic basic salary ·25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, plus buy/sell up to 5 days leave per year ·Hybrid working - 2 days from home per week ·Flexible start and finish Times - Start between 7-10am and finish between 3-6pm, plus Flexi Fridays ·Pension contributions are 4.5% employer, subject to a 5% contribution by the employee ·Employee Health Cash Plan ·Life assurance What will you be doing? ·Leading the design, development and integration of advanced control systems ·Reviewing and approving system architectures, designs and technical specifications ·Taking ownership of testing, validation and...

Are you a proven Principal Engineer with extensive experience in civil, structural, or architectural disciplines within highly regulated industries, looking to lead complex projects at a strategic site? Do you have expert knowledge in engineering design, a strong track record supervising multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to work within rigorous safety and security requirements? This role offers an exciting challenge to oversee vital remedial projects, ensuring operational continuity and long-term facility functionality. If you thrive on technical leadership, managing large-scale projects, and making a meaningful impact, keep reading and apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence and innovation. The Opportunity This company is dedicated to delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions in a secure, safety-critical environment. Renowned for its strong culture of collaboration, professional development, and commitment to safety, it...

Are you a highly experienced maintenance engineering professional looking to take on a key technical leadership role within a high-hazard operating environment? We're seeking a Maintenance & Systems Technical Authority to provide technical governance, assurance, and leadership across maintenance strategies, asset care standards, and maintenance management systems. This is a pivotal role, ensuring asset integrity, process safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance throughout the asset lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Act as the Technical Authority for maintenance and maintenance systems Approve or reject technical deviations, dispensations, and non-conformances Ensure compliance with UK regulatory requirements, including COMAH, Safety Case, SEMS, and industry standards Provide technical oversight of critical equipment maintenance and safety-critical elements Support failure investigations and lead investigations using Kelvin TopSet methodologies Own and develop maintenance...

Hardware Team Leader Location: Kent Rate: £87.83 per hour Umbrella Duration: 12 Months We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance. Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Hardware Team Leader to lead a team of hardware engineers supporting the development and production of complex, safety-critical electronic systems within the aerospace and defence sector. This role combines technical leadership with people management, ensuring the successful delivery of engineering activities throughout the full product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary hardware engineering team. Manage engineering work packages, including cost, schedule, resource planning, risk and delivery. Ensure engineering activities effectively support development, production and New Product Introduction (NPI). Provide technical governance, ensuring...

Hardware Team Lead £87.83 per hour (Inside IR35) - Negotiable 12 months Monday to Thursday on site - Rochester (Kent) As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. Core duties: You will be providing managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team You will be involved in work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities You will be ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand You will be providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes You will be leading cost and performance trade-offs Essential Skills: You will be able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams...

Principal Civil & Structural Engineer West Burton Power Station (Hybrid) 12-Month Contract £70-75 per hour (Inside IR35) Are you an experienced Civil & Structural Engineer looking to take on a technically challenging role within a major UK infrastructure programme? We're seeking a Principal Civil & Structural Design Engineer to provide technical leadership across the design and assurance of buildings, structures, groundworks and site infrastructure on a complex, highly regulated engineering project. This is an opportunity to influence engineering decisions from concept through to delivery while working on a first-of-a-kind programme where innovation, technical excellence and sound engineering judgement are critical. The Role Working as part of an integrated engineering team, you'll act as the technical authority for civil and structural engineering, ensuring designs are safe, compliant, integrated and delivered to the required level of maturity. You'll provide...

Senior Engineer - Series Electrical Support  This amazing role for a Senior Engineer for Series Electrical Support and is a unique opportunity to showcase your expertise and skills with a world leading Motorsport/Automotive company based in Surrey. You will be a key member within the team and the person that secures this position will be crucial to the success of this dynamic company on its race/road/ projects. We're looking for a Senior Engineer for Series Electrical Support, ideally a generalist who is able to diagnose issues and deal with internal and external customers in a high-pressure environment... Line stops, component obsolescence etc... A good background in controls and electrical would be great but you will also need to have full vehicle experience, not just domain specific skills. This role covers all electrical systems including EDS. Previous motorsport electrical expereince would be great buyt not critical.  Purpose Cross-work-package technical authority. Sets...

Job Title: Lead Civil Engineer Rate: £50 - £60 per hour (dependent on experience) Location: Birmingham / Glasgow / Chester / Leeds (Flexible UK base / hybrid) Type: Contract - Inside IR35, Hybrid About the Role: Our client is seeking Lead Civil Engineers to join their Delivery group, working on non-infrastructure UK water engineering projects. You will act as a technical specialist and/or in a lead role, developing and applying advanced engineering techniques, while guiding project teams to deliver high-quality outputs. About the Client: Our client is part of a global engineering and environmental group, delivering projects in over 100 countries. They combine innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence, offering employees opportunities to work on exciting projects worldwide while supporting flexible and hybrid working patterns in the UK. Key Responsibilities: Provide guidance on design guides, standards, systems, and engineering codes. Prepare calculations and...

Our client, an esteemed authority in the highways sector, is currently seeking a dedicated Street Works Manager for a contract position. This role involves managing and coordinating street works and highway activities to ensure minimal disruption and compliance with statutory requirements. Job Purpose: To lead, manage, plan, control and co-ordinate the execution of the Council's duties under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) and the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA), ensuring the effective regulation and co-ordination of street works and highway activities across the borough. To support the Head of Highways Management in delivering a planned, co-ordinated and efficient approach to the management of street works, minimising disruption, congestion and impact on the highway network while ensuring statutory compliance and the safe operation of the borough's roads. Values: Collaborate proactively. Lead inclusively. Embrace change. Be bold and curious. Celebrate and...

Street Works Manager  We are seeking a Street Works Manager to lead the coordination and management of street works activities, ensuring compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) and Traffic Management Act (TMA). The successful candidate will be responsible for managing street works operations, coordinating highway activities, developing key stakeholder relationships, and leading a small team to minimise disruption across the highway network. Key Details: ·Contract: Temporary ·Contract duration: Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension ·Working Pattern: Hybrid ·Start date: ASAP   Day-to-day of the role: ·Lead the Street Works service in accordance with NRSWA and TMA legislation. ·Coordinate and regulate street works, highway works, and related activities undertaken by utility companies, contractors, and developers. ·Manage relationships with utility providers, emergency services, neighbouring authorities, and internal stakeholders. ·Oversee...

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...