27 engineering jobs found in Chester

Engineering Lead - Digital Tools & Partnerships Up to £500 p/d (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working 6 months initially My client is a leading consultancy seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to support the Digital Tools & Partnerships workstream within a large-scale enterprise transformation programme. You'll be responsible for providing technical leadership across multiple engineering teams, driving engineering standards, overseeing complex integrations, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable cloud-native solutions. Job Responsibilities: Provide engineering leadership and technical oversight across multiple delivery teams. Define, implement, and enforce engineering standards, development processes, and architecture best practices. Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex engineering challenges and critical production issues. Support the design and delivery of enterprise integrations involving Sage and other business-critical systems. Guide...

Engineering Lead - Risk & Controls Up to £515 p/d (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working 6 months initially My client is a leading consultancy seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to support the Risk & Controls workstream within a large-scale enterprise transformation programme. You'll be responsible for providing technical leadership across multiple engineering teams, driving engineering standards, supporting BB Application enhancements, and ensuring technology solutions align with regulatory, risk, compliance, and governance requirements. Job Responsibilities: Provide engineering leadership and technical oversight across multiple delivery teams within the Risk & Controls workstream. Support the enhancement, modernisation, and ongoing development of BB Applications. Define, implement, and enforce engineering standards, development processes, risk controls, and architecture best practices. Ensure engineering teams adhere to coding standards, deployment practices, security...

Conformance Manager 12 month contract Based in Broughton Offering £46.82ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience managing a wide portfolio of suppliers? Do you have experience working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Conformance Manager, 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. You will be involved in: Ensuring immediate Internal Containment of Supplier Quality Escapes found in the Plant/FAL Working with Suppliers to provide immediate Containment at the Suppliers site Working with both Suppliers and the extended Procurement community to determine the root cause and the permanent corrective actions...

Production Scheduler 12 month contract Based in Broughton Offering £30.76ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using Python scripting? Do you have experience in scheduling/planning within a manufacturing environment? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Production Scheduler, 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. You will be involved in: Producing and maintaining the mid to long-term MPS (Master Production Schedule) for all the products across in the Broughton plant Updating tactical build plans, which are used to optimise production in the shorter term Calculating resource requirements to ensure we have workload/workforce alignment Monitor the...

Senior Highway Engineer Location: Crewe, Cheshire Rate: £45 - £50 p/hour Contract: Initial 6 Months Working Pattern: Hybrid Hours: 40 Per Week IR35 Status: Inside IR35 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Highway Engineer to join a well-established highways team delivering a range of highway improvement and active travel schemes across Cheshire East. This role would suit a technically strong highways professional with significant experience in highway design and the ability to provide expert interpretation of design standards, whilst supporting the successful delivery of projects from conception through to completion. The Role As a Senior Highway Engineer, you will play a key role in managing the technical delivery of projects, providing guidance to engineers and technicians, and acting as a senior point of contact for clients and stakeholders. You will be responsible for reviewing designs, advising on technical matters, allocating work across the...

Due to new contracts our client based in Birkenhead are looking to recruit a Maintenance Fitter to work on several projects. Ideally you will be time served and have experience working on large heavy industrial machinery. The work will involve both planned and reactive maintenance. Hours Of Work Are: Mon - Thur - 8 -4 Fri - 8 – 2 Package includes: * Time and half overtime in week and double pay on Sunday. * Weekly Pay * Contributary Pension * Holiday pay at 25 days + 8 bank holiday on hourly accrue This role is within IR35 so PAYE is the only method of payment available. Please send your CV to be considered for this role

Mechanical Ventilation Engineer £51 per Hour (Inside IR35) Hybrid - 3 Days in Warrington or Sellafield 12-Month Contract Play a Key Role on Critical Sellafield Nuclear Projects An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Ventilation Engineer to join a leading engineering team supporting major projects at Sellafield. Working on the MSSS SEP programme, you'll be responsible for delivering ventilation system designs and layouts for complex nuclear facilities, ensuring compliance with stringent safety and regulatory requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on nationally significant projects while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working arrangement and a long-term contract. The Role As a Mechanical Ventilation Engineer, you'll provide specialist design expertise, developing ventilation solutions that support the safe operation of nuclear facilities. Your responsibilities will include: Producing HVAC and mechanical ventilation system designs...

Principal Mechanical Engineer Warrington (Hybrid - 3 Days On Site) £56-61 per hour | Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer looking to play a key role on one of the UK's most complex engineering programmes? We're seeking an innovative engineer to join a specialist design team supporting the development of bespoke tooling and equipment for critical plant operations. This is an opportunity to lead technical delivery from concept through to deployment while managing a small team of engineers and designers. The Opportunity Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you'll be responsible for driving the development of specialist mechanical tools that support plant operations and retrieval activities. You'll oversee projects from initial requirements capture through concept design, trials, manufacture and final handover to operational teams. This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with innovation teams, manufacturing partners and site...

CE&I Control System Design Engineer - PES-Based Control Systems Warrington | Hybrid - 3 days on site £51-£55/hour | Inside IR35 Are you a CE&I Control System Design Engineer with strong experience in Programmable Electronic Systems (PES)? This is an excellent opportunity to join the Silos MSSS SEP 1 & 2 programme, contributing to a nationally significant, safety-critical project within a highly regulated environment. You'll be embedded within the CE&I design team, focused on the design, update and verification of PES-based control systems. While implementation, testing and commissioning are delivered by dedicated site teams, your work will be fundamental in ensuring designs are robust, compliant and ready for safe delivery. The Role You will be responsible for: Delivering and checking PES-based Control System designs and updates to meet functional and business requirements Supporting other engineers in the delivery of high-quality CE&I design outputs...

CE&I Design Engineer - nuclear £46-£51 per Hour (Inside IR35) | Long-Term Contract | Sellafield | Full-Time On Site Shape the Future of UK Nuclear Infrastructure Are you an experienced Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Design Engineer looking to work on one of the UK's most technically challenging nuclear programmes? We're seeking a talented engineer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality CE&I design solutions across major Sellafield projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in developing engineering designs that support the safe operation, refurbishment and decommissioning of critical nuclear facilities. If you thrive in a highly regulated environment and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, this role offers the chance to make a real impact. The Role As a CE&I Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for producing and developing engineering designs from concept through to detailed design, ensuring...

EC&I Engineer Warrington | £51 per hour (Inside IR35) | Hybrid - 3 Days On Site | 12-Month Contract Are you an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer looking to work on one of the UK's most significant nuclear programmes? We're seeking an experienced engineer to join a specialist Plant Facing Design Office (PFDO) team, delivering electrical and control engineering solutions that support the development of bespoke tooling and equipment for critical retrieval operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects within a highly regulated environment while enjoying a flexible hybrid working arrangement. The Role As an EC&I Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality engineering outputs within your assigned scope, ensuring designs are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. Your responsibilities will include: Producing EC&I engineering deliverables in line with project requirements and...

Senior Process Engineer - Nuclear Projects Warrington | Hybrid Working (3 Days in the Office) £56/hour (Inside IR35) Contract Shape the Future of Critical Nuclear Projects Are you an experienced Senior Process Engineer looking to play a key role in delivering complex, safety-critical nuclear projects? We're seeking a talented Senior Process Engineer to join an embedded engineering team supporting a major nuclear client. This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging programmes, providing process engineering expertise that directly contributes to the safe and successful delivery of nationally significant projects. What You'll Bring Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. Demonstrable experience working within the UK nuclear industry. Strong understanding of Sellafield Ltd checking and approval processes. Experience of DSEAR assessments and hydrogen management. Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering...

Senior Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Engineer Warrington (Hybrid - 3 Days On Site) £51-£56 per hour (Inside IR35) 12-Month Contract+ Help Shape the Future of One of the UK's Most Important Nuclear Sites An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Engineer to join a major nuclear infrastructure programme supporting critical asset life extension works at Sellafield. You'll play a key role in delivering the feasibility study and developing refurbishment options for Building B314, a strategically important operational facility that supports access and welfare for personnel entering the active areas of the Sellafield site. This is a technically challenging project requiring innovative engineering solutions while ensuring the building remains fully operational throughout the programme. The Role Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will: Deliver and contribute to the feasibility study...

We are looking for an experienced Lead EC&I Engineer to support key project delivery in the nuclear decommissioning industry. Based in Warrington with hybrid working opportunities, this role suits professionals with strong leadership skills and a track record in highly regulated environments. This is a contract position inside IR35, offering the chance to play a pivotal role in a critical engineering programme. Salary Contract – Inside IR35 (rate on application) Location and Working Pattern Warrington-based with hybrid working: typically 3 days in the office and 2 days remote (potentially negotiable depending on personal circumstances). Client Overview Our client is delivering a key engineering project at Sellafield, ensuring compliance, safety, and resilience across technical systems. Responsibilities Provide leadership and technical support across multiple project work packages. Produce estimates for all applicable stages of the Sellafield Gated Process. Lead...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Test Design Support Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.   This role would suit a candidate who comes from an Electronics Design Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Production Support Engineer or Test Systems Designer background. Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: 4-5 days a week onsite (possible for remote work occasionally). Compressed week of working Monday to Thursday is available. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)                                                                                                                                          Interview Process: One stage onsite Interview Test Design Support Engineer Job Description: The department have an excellent...

Our client has an opportunity for a Missile Mechanical Architect to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with likely extension. This exciting role is to gather and manage the missile mechanical architecture requirements to achieve missile performance, on time and on cost and overall layout vs compliance. This involves providing justification of the design and co-ordinate the verification evidence of missile performance to support certification. Role: Missile Mechanical Architect Location: Stevenage or Bolton, fully onsite. (must be happy to travel between locations) Hours: 37 per week Clearance: Full SC required before starting Hourly Rate: £60 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: Establishing the Missile Airframe Task Requirements Specification (TRS) to ensure a structured & coherent mechanical response to the overall Missile TRS Management of the mechanical interface with the launcher Management of Mechanical & Thermal Interfaces across...

Our client has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join their Calibration and Maintenance Team. You will be joining a dynamic and focussed team, responsible for the support of the manufacturing function across all stages of product assembly integration and test. The team are self-motivated and work directly with support functions and engineers across MBDA to resolve routine and non-routine tasks arising within the business. Role: Mechanical Engineer Location: Bolton, fully onsite Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: £32-£35 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: SC required before starting What you'll be doing: The main aspects of the role will be as technical support for the metrology department supporting COTS (commercial of the shelf) equipment and STTE (Special to type test equipment) calibration and maintenance. You will be required to assist production with technical queries on fixtures and tooling along with supporting CMM (Co-ordinate measuring machine)...

Network Team Lead Location: Bolton/Manchester 2-3 Days Per Week Contract Length : Three Months Rate: £450 - £500 per day Inside IR35 I am working with a fast-growing IT consultancy who are quickly developing a strong reputation by helping organisations accelerate their digital transformations through expert delivery across cloud, AI, software engineering and enterprise technology. They combine strategic consultancy with hands on technical expertise and partner with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver scalable solutions. They are now looking for a Network Team Lead to join them on a Three-month contract. Role Overview The Network Team Lead is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for maintaining, supporting, and delivering network services across the organisation. The role leads a small team of engineers while actively contributing across BAU support, project delivery, and operational improvement. The position focuses on ensuring stable, secure, and...

Join a leading Tier 1 multidisciplinary consultancy delivering major, technically complex projects across Manchester and the wider UK. Due to a strong and growing project pipeline, our client is seeking experienced Electrical Design Contractors for long-term engagements, with opportunities to start as soon as possible. You will support the design and delivery of high-profile schemes across sectors including Defence, Ministry of Justice, pharmaceutical and laboratory facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished contractor who can integrate quickly, take ownership of projects and confidently engage with clients and multidisciplinary design teams. * £50–£55 per hour (Inside IR35) * Long-term contract opportunity * 7–8+ years’ Electrical Building Services design experience * Proven delivery of large-scale, technically demanding projects * Strong client-facing, coordination and stakeholder-management skills * Experience working effectively within...

Maintenance Planning Engineer 12 month contract Based in Shawbury, Shrewsbury Offering £40.11ph Inside IR35 Do you have an understanding of aircraft maintenance planning and material planning requirements as related to part-CAMO and similar regulations? Do you have knowledge of helicopter products and their technical documentation? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Maintenance Planning 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. You will be involved in: Follow the company procedures in order to ensure compliance Liaise with the Maintenance Team and other key departments to ensure a common understanding of maintenance capability and capacity...