15 principal engineer jobs found

Principal Product Security Engineer 12 Month Contract (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on site) - Frimley, Barrow or Weymouth Based £85.40 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading Defence companies based in Frimley. Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on site. Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Knowledge: * The PSA Principal Engineer will have a good understanding of the applicable regulations, standards, policies and guidance on information risk management, to be able to identify, analyse and evaluate information risks. * They will be able to document and present risk management options to the business and participate in discussions. * Good understanding of information security principles and is able to advise on the potential impact to Product Systems. * Knowledge of security related activities required to support the engineering lifecycle with experience of operating in the phase relevant to the role. * The PSA Principal...

Principal CE&I Protection Engineer - Hybrid (Sellafield Project) Location: Warrington - 1 day per week on-site, 4 days WFH (with occasional site visits) £56-61/hour Inside IR35 Project: Sellafield Electrical Distribution Network Upgrade - Infrastructure Strategic Alliance The Opportunity: Join the CE&I design team delivering power systems and protection engineering for a high-profile Sellafield project. You'll play a key role in shaping the Electrical Distribution Network Upgrade through cutting-edge modelling, fault analysis, and protection system design. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain the project's working ETAP model Produce and review fault calculations Support protection and control system design for 11kV & 400V networks Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs Essential Experience: Strong knowledge of BS EN 60909 Fault Calculations Skilled in power distribution modelling software Hands-on experience with...

We are seeking an experienced Principal EC&I Engineer to support the delivery of complex safety‑related projects within a highly regulated environment. This role is ideally suited to an engineer with a strong background in Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) and Functional Safety, particularly within the nuclear industry. You will play a key role in the delivery of CE&I Safety System design, working closely with the safety case team and technical leads to ensure compliance with relevant standards and lifecycle processes. Job Title: Principal EC&I Engineer Contract: 12‑month contract (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid / UK Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance Industry: Highly regulated sector - nuclear experience strongly preferred Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver CE&I safety system design packages across complex, safety‑critical projects. Provide technical governance and oversight on functional safety matters. Ensure alignment with...

Principal Cloud Platform Engineer - Contract Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote) Rate: £580 - £618 per day - Inside IR35 Engagement: PAYE via Umbrella Company only Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Cloud Platform Engineer to help shape the future of our cloud security and automation capabilities. You will play a key role in expanding our cloud product roadmap, automating remediation and escalation processes, and strengthening our security posture across enterprise platforms. Working closely with engineering, security, and DevOps teams, you will apply modern cloud-native and CI/CD practices to solve real-world business challenges across multiple technology domains. Key Responsibilities Drive cloud infrastructure enhancements aligned to strategic and budgetary objectives. Collaborate with engineering teams on the design, build, and delivery of scalable cloud services. Enable stakeholders to adopt modern cloud-native architectures and best...

Role: Prinicipal Structural Engineer Location: Gosport-onsite Duration: 6 months Rate: £600-£700/day Inside IR35: Umbrella About our Client: Our client is a leading company in defense and aerospace technology, specializing in cutting-edge research, testing, and innovation across multiple sectors. They are known for their state-of-the-art facilities and highly skilled workforce, making them a key player in advancing technology and delivering high-quality solutions. The Role As a Principal Maritime Structural Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering work streams whilst guiding a mixed discipline engineering team. Ultimately enabling the engineering delivery of a large multi-year high profile maritime project within the Maritime defence sector. Day-to-day, you will use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to model and assess the structural response of submarine propulsors under quasi-static and dynamic conditions. Responsibilities include developing and reviewing FEA models,...

Senior/Principal EC&I Engineer Location: Plymouth (Hybrid) Contract Length: 12 months Rate: £500 Per Day Inside IR35 Site expectations: 3x a week, on-site We are seeking a Senior/Principal EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) Engineer to join our Major Infrastructure Projects Business Unit, based in Plymouth. This role will primarily focus on managing and ensuring the delivery of site quality through the installation and commissioning of electrical activities at the submarine refit complex. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support, managing inspections, and ensuring that contractors adhere to project specifications and timelines. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the effective delivery of site quality by managing and supporting the installation and commissioning processes for electrical works in the submarine refit complex. Provide expert advice to the construction and project teams, communicating effectively with contractors and...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Structural Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.     Candidates with a FE / FEA background ( Structural Engineer / Structural Analysis / Stress Engineer ) ideally from the Defence / Aerospace industry would be suitable for this position. Rate: £50.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  a 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is possible. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Principal Structural Engineer Job Description: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Thermal Engineer Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Hourly Rate: £50.00  Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 3 days per week. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage onsite interview   Principal Thermal Engineer Job Description: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal Thermal Engineer to join its team in Stevenage. The group consists of over 30 engineers working across a wide spectrum of cutting-edge military systems. Working for an internationally recognised company, you will play a critical role in ensuring that products deliver the necessary performance against key...

Our client is seeking an experienced Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) to oversee engineering assurance and delivery on the rail infrastructure programme. This is a site-based leadership role responsible for coordinating, managing, and assuring the engineering activities across a multi-discipline rail and infrastructure project. The CEM will act as the primary engineering interface with the project teams, design partners, subcontractors, and external teams to ensure all works meet the required standards, technical assurance requirements, and project governance. The role is inside IR35 and requires regular presence at the project office (minimum three days per week) in North London. Some flexibility is available, but no pre-agreed remote working arrangements will be supported. Key Responsibilities: Engineering Leadership & Assurance Lead engineering assurance activities in accordance with technical standards, processes, and relevant railway assurance frameworks. Manage...

Mechanical Engineer (Standalone Mechanical Role) - 6 months - Leven - £505 per day inside IR35 Key Responsibilities: Overseeing installation of mechanical equipment involved in the new production line Working closely with contractors, principal contractor, and principal designer Providing mechanical expertise across project stages Participating in technical discussions and decision-makingPreferred Background: FMCG, ideally bottling industry experience Qualifications: Mandatory: Time-served apprenticeship or strong mechanical engineering experience Preferable: HND/degree in Mechanical Engineering Hours: Mon-Thu: 8am-5pm Fri: Typically finish between 3-4pmMechanical Engineer (Standalone Mechanical Role) - 6 months - Leven - £505 per day inside IR35 Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website....

12 Month Contract – Inside IR35 £36.26 - £41.41 per hour umbrella Ideally 2 days per week on site but open to fully remote working where required Job Role: Operating as a senior designer within a team of up to 25 resources, the position holder will have high design technical capability and demonstrate exemplar behaviours as a role model within the team Progress complex design activities through to completion using design tools (eg CAD) and advise and coach team members and early careers through their activities, and where applicable support colleagues through mentoring. Check and assure other team members work on behalf of the Principal Detail Designer including final sign off of engineering outputs and creation of Quality Care Points and Alerts as identified during checking. Fully conversant with all Detail Design processes and Management Systems and can advise and guide team members through application of them. Including supporting external and internal audits. Strong...

Electrical Resident Engineer JOB LOCATION: Devonport Royal Dockyard SECURITY: SC is Must DURATION: 12-18+ Months (Possibility for Extensions) TYPE: Contract WORK PATTERN: Mon –Fri – Full time onsite/ Open to 4 days compressed PAY RATE: £ 60 - £ 65 /hr (Umbrella Inside IR35) • Full time (4 - 5 days a week on site) • Role for the next 12 – 18 months • Ideally has electrical power experience • Needs to have some (2 years+) experience in site based role not necessarily as a Resident engineer. • Needs current SC clearance to gain access to SRC. • Be confined space trained or prepared to complete confined space training and entering the subways. 1.0 Primary Purpose The purpose of the post is: Ensure the delivery of site Quality by managing, providing advice and support, and witnessing the installation and commissioning process through construction works in the submarine refit complex. Primary focus will be Electrical activity. You will be accountable to the Lead...

Project Engineer - M&E / Building Services (Railway Buildings) Contract | Inside IR35 | £500-£550 p/day | Birmingham (Hybrid) We're seeking an experienced M&E / Building Services Project Engineer to support a portfolio of UK railway building projects. This role is based in Birmingham with 1-2 days a week in the office and occasional site visits. Responsibilities Deliver and coordinate M&E / Building Services packages across railway buildings. Manage contractors & consultants, technical queries, and compliance with railway standards. Oversee services such as M&E systems such as lighting, small power, LV, fire systems, Support assurance, inspections, and safe delivery in operational rail environments. Experience Required Proven M&E / Building Services experience on railway buildings (stations, depots, operational buildings). Background with Principal Contractors or client-side rail organisations. Experience managing building services works up to £500k....

Quality Engineer Luton 6-month contract Paying up to £41p/h (inside IR35) What You'll Do Support the Principal Quality Engineer and Quality Manager in achieving quality objectives Act as the Quality focal point for in-service and returns material activities Lead and support investigations into non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions Review and approve quality documentation relating to returns, concessions, and repair activities Ensure effective traceability and configuration control of returned and unserviceable items Interface with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve quality issues Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer contractual requirements Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across in-service quality processes Deliver compliant products on time, meeting cost and safety targets Provide reports and supporting data to Programme, Project, and functional teams What You?ll Bring Further education and/or...

Job Title: Senior / Principal FPGA Engineer Duration: 6 Month (Contract) Location: Edinburgh Rate: £70 (Inside IR35) About the role We are looking for an experienced Senior / Principal FPGA Firmware Engineer to support the design, development, and verification of firmware for complex, safety-critical systems within a regulated engineering environment. You will work closely with systems, hardware, and software teams to deliver robust FPGA-based solutions for advanced electronic systems. Key Responsibilities * Design and develop FPGA firmware using VHDL (Verilog/SystemVerilog desirable). * Verify and debug firmware designs at module, hardware, and system level. * Translate system and hardware requirements into detailed firmware requirements. * Support integration, validation, and troubleshooting of FPGA designs. * Work with FPGA toolchains across Xilinx, Intel (Altera), and Microsemi devices. * Produce clear technical documentation and...