28 engineering jobs found in Leicester

Role: General Foreman Location: Wanlip STW Rate: circa £400 p/d - Inside IR35 Duration: 12 Months Sector: Wastewater/Sewage Treatment Works (STW) Are you a General Foreman with experience working in the water sector? The business we are working with is a contractor looking to strengthen its delivery team for the remainder of the AMP7 funding cycle on its large framework portfolio on behalf of Severn Trent Water. The successful General Foreman will work with Project Managers and construction teams at a large site in wanlip, as well as subcontractors, to ensure the successful on-site delivery of complex non-infrastructure projects in the waastewater sector. Due to the complexities involved, you MUST have experience as a General Foreman/Site Supervisor. We can consider candidates from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor background, provided you have worked on projects associated with UK Water Authorities. Responsibilities: ·General management of all construction and civil...

We are recruiting for a Works Manager, required by one of the UK’s most prominent civil engineering contractors.  The role will be based on a very high-profile sewage treatment scheme, with over 2 years remaining on the project.  It entails increasing the facility’s capacity to handle future population growth, meet higher environmental standards and includes the construction of tanks capable of holding in excess of ten million litres of storm water. This is a long-term, contract position but please note that, as per our client’s policy, the role has been deemed Inside IR35 and furthermore, payment via CIS is not an option either.  The permitted models are Umbrella PAYE or PAYE itself, on a freelance basis. In order to be considered, you must have been in a Works Manager position for at least 5 years.  Our client has respectfully advised that they are not looking for a General Foreman ready to make the step-up.  Only experienced Works Managers will be considered for shortlisting....

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer Short term contract Inside IR35 £38-£43/ hour Mon-fri days & nights rotating weeklyI'm currently working with an established manufacturer in Corby who are in need of a contract maintenance engineer for a short-term project. If you're looking for your next role within a friendly team, read on! Roles & responsibilities: Provide maintenance engineering support across several manufacturing sites. Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance on a wide range of production, processing and packaging equipment Complete planned preventative maintenance in line with site schedules and engineering best practice Diagnose and resolve equipment faults to support safe, efficient and continuous production Work autonomously during certain shifts while maintaining effective communication with production and engineering managementWhat We Are Looking For UK-recognised engineering qualification, ideally apprenticeship trained, HNC/HND or equivalent...

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: Workforce Analyst Customer Relationship Centre - £21.88/hr (Inside IR35) - Coventry & Hybrid - 9 months (potential for yearly renewal) Role Overview: We are looking for a passionate, self-motivated Workflow & Real-Time Analyst to join our Customer Relationship Centre team. This role is integral to our daily operations and requires a dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will be responsible for monitoring live service performance, managing resources in real time, and producing insightful reports to support operational decisions. Your work will help ensure optimal service levels, efficient staffing, and a smooth customer experience. Your people skills need to be paramount to coach and guide team members daily to enable the centre to deliver the best service possible. A key part of your role will involve supporting the modernisation of the CRC's workflow...

Role: Assembly Operator Location: Ansty Park, Coventry Duration: 9 months Rate: £18.03/hour Inside IR35: PAYE Swing Shift- 6 am-2pm 2pm-10pm About our client: Our client is a global engineering company specializing in advanced aerospace and defence technologies. They are known for innovation, high-quality standards, and delivering complex solutions for critical programmes. The role: Operate assembly fixtures and associated machinery Set up and changeover of fixtures required for build plan. Guage and measure and record features on products in line with process standards. Maintain and carry out Safety, Quality, TPM and 5 s activity. Attend and support team improvement activity. Follow company policy and procedures. Flexible in working practices at all times. Fill in route cards and any other paperwork clearly as and when required, also updating MRP confirmations. Work at all times in an environment of continuous improvement Work as a team player at all times Inspect and...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Contract Location: Tamworth (4 days in office, 1 day wfh) Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35) An established and award-winning project consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of complex infrastructure and capital programmes. This is a client-facing role, embedded within delivery teams, providing hands-on commercial management and trusted advisory support across the full project lifecycle. The Role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered with strong commercial governance, robust cost control and effective risk management. You'll work closely with client stakeholders, contractors and internal project controls teams to drive successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities Deliver end-to-end quantity surveying and commercial management services across pre- and post-contract stages Prepare and manage cost plans, estimates, budgets, forecasts and final...

Senior Project Manager - Water Sector Location: Tamworth (4 days a week onsite, 1 day wfh) Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35) An award-winning and fast-growing project and programme consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to deliver client-facing consultancy support across UK water sector programmes. Reporting to the UK Delivery Lead, you will play a key role in supporting water companies through the delivery of complex capital projects, providing strong leadership across NEC contract management, procurement and project controls. The Role As a Senior Project Manager, you will be embedded within client teams, delivering projects across both pre- and post-contract stages, with a particular focus on NEC3 / NEC4 ECC contracts. You'll utilise your major project experience to drive efficiencies, support effective supply chain engagement, and ensure robust commercial and contractual governance. You will also contribute to the development of project teams,...

Commercial Manager - Infrastructure / Utilities (Contract, Inside IR35) Location: Tamworth (hybrid working) Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35) A growing and highly regarded project and programme consultancy is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support the delivery of complex infrastructure programmes across the Utilities, Rail and wider Infrastructure sectors. This is a client-facing contract role, embedded within project and programme teams, providing expert commercial leadership across pre- and post-contract stages, procurement, and contract management. The Role As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of commercial management activities across your designated project portfolio. You will use your experience of supplier relationships, contract administration and commercial governance to drive efficiencies, manage risk and ensure robust cost control. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, supporting strategic...

Senior Service Delivery Manager - £650 per day - Inside IR35 - Hybrid working from Manchester or Derby - 6 Months initial contract. Our client, a globally establish engineering organisation, is looking for an experienced Senior Service Delivery Manager to lead the strategic and operational delivery of IT services across their organisation. This is a senior leadership role with accountability for service performance, resilience, governance, and continuous improvement. You'll ensure IT services consistently meet business needs, enable digital transformation, and deliver an excellent user experience. Working closely with senior stakeholders and external partners, you'll shape service strategy, drive operational excellence, and embed a high-performance, customer-centric service culture. Key responsibilities - Own and lead the IT service delivery strategy, ensuring alignment with business and digital transformation goals Establish and maintain strong service governance...

Our OEM Client based in Castle Bromwich, is searching for Administration Assistant to join their team on an Inside IR35 contract. The end date for the position is February 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £21.75 per hour. The Opportunity: Join us on our Refocus and Reimagine journey as we shape the future of our products and how they are manufactured in our global manufacturing facilities. The role will be within the Global Manufacturing Engineering team with a focus on Trim & Final operations, covering a vast scope from initial target setting, best in class and competitor analysis through to virtual development of the vehicle and finally into launch. This role resides within our Innovation Centre at Castle Bromwich. You will be part of a team supporting the investigation and delivery of Innovative solutions & technology projects, to drive improvements within Trim and Final manufacturing operations. Responsibilities: Preparing and delivering scheduled events. Risk assessment...

Quantity Surveyor - Pre Contract Contract Length: 6‑month contract (Possible extension) Locations: Remote based role - 1-2 days per month on site in Sheffield + flexibility to travel to contractor offices Rate: £550 per day via umbrella - Inside IR35 About the Opportunity We are supporting a major UK infrastructure organisation undergoing significant transformation and modernisation. A newly formed Commercial & Construction Strategy team is now looking to bring in an experienced Pre‑Contract Quantity Surveyor to help shape, standardise and strengthen pre‑contract activity across a large capital portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to join a brand‑new, high‑impact team at a pivotal moment. You'll be helping to build processes from the ground up, bringing consistency to contract practices, guiding strategic decisions, and improving the way the organisation engages with contractors during the earliest stages of delivery. If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and the chance...

Regulatory Requirements Engineer - Automotive Location: Warickshire Contract: 6 Months Inside IR35 Rate/Salary: £33.88 per hour About the Role We're looking for a highly skilled Regulatory Requirements Engineer to join a leading Automotive Technical Product Development team. This is a key role responsible for interpreting global regulations and translating them into clear, actionable engineering requirements that directly shape future vehicle programmes. You'll work across multiple engineering functions, ensuring that vehicle features and systems are fully compliant with global standards while supporting the broader systems engineering and homologation process. If you have a strong understanding of automotive regulations and enjoy influencing design from the early stages, this role offers a highly impactful career move. Key Responsibilities Regulation Management & Interpretation Monitor, interpret, and assess the impact of global automotive regulations (UNECE, FMVSS,...

Communications and Engagement Specialist 12-month contract Based in West Midlands (Hybrid working) £33.88 per hour (Inside IR35) *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within, the UK* About the company I am currently recruiting on behalf of an automotive OEM, based in West Midlands, who are looking for a Comms & Engagement Specialist to join their team. Job Description As Comms & Engagement Specialist, your main responsibilities will include: Lead the development and delivery of the Internal Communications strategy Create and deliver clear, compelling, and engaging messages across all internal channels Develop effective leadership communication materials, including scripts, talking points, etc. Lead and coordinate change communication activity relating to processes, systems, etc. Plan and coordinate key departmental events, including Town Halls, Learning Sessions, etc. Engage with the Supplier...

Human Factors Engineer Reference: (phone number removed) Umbrella Rate: £27.30/hr (Inside IR35) Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This exciting opportunity as a Human Factors Engineer offers the chance to work on innovative projects that shape the way customers interact with modern vehicles. Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional customer experiences. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and human-centred design, this position provides a unique platform to make a meaningful impact in the automotive industry. What You Will Do: • Lead the development of Human Factors requirements to enhance customer experience. • Collaborate with key stakeholders across Engineering, Design, Programme, and Commercial teams to deliver customer-focused solutions. • Provide Human Factors input into the development of future vehicles, using innovative and visual communication methods. • Conduct timely...

Job Title: Plant Quality Engineer (Acoustics) Location: Solihull - roles also available at Gaydon & Halewood Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph PAYE Employment Type: Contract (31/3/2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Job Description: Duties: * Responsible for monitoring and minimising the variability of wind noise performance on current production vehicle lines. * Be an in-plant representative for the wind noise attribute, acting as a voice of the customer in the manufacturing environment. * The role is to detect where attribute performance could vary away from target (via objective measurement, subjective drive, static assessment/measurement, overchecking build conformance to assembly process, etc.). * Perform initial root cause investigation and drive issues through to resolution with the relevant responsible areas. * This role will liase closely with core aeroacoustics team to...

Lead Civil Engineer -Substation experience  12 Months contract  Hybrid- Predominatley remote with occasional meetings on client site. Inside IR35- Expenses covered  Lead, all civil scope activities and sub‑suppliers to ensure substation system integrity and correct functionality. Oversee all civil design work, calculations, and associated documentation for substation projects. Provide technical recommendations throughout civil design, engineering, and execution phases to ensure compliance with processes and standards. Identify opportunities for improvement across civil engineering processes and project execution. Support contract managers with civil‑scope claims, assessing cost, schedule impacts, and risk quantification. Supply civil technical details, cost inputs, and deliverables for Sales proposals. Support project managers in technical reviews and discussions with customers, partners, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Develop and deliver work plans, resource...

Freelance Senior Project Manager - Transportation / Highways Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working Available) | Contract: Minimum 6 months | IR35: Inside | Experience: 3-7 years We are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Project Manager to join our P3M Complex Projects team, delivering high-profile transportation and highways projects. This role offers the chance to lead challenging projects while applying your NEC3/NEC4 expertise, with flexible hybrid working and reimbursed expenses. Key Responsibilities Manage complex highways and transportation projects from initiation to completion. Apply NEC3 and NEC4 project management principles across the full project lifecycle. Advise clients on cost, programme, risks, and issues. Lead multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery. Manage stakeholder communications, including clients, contractors, and partners. Produce regular reporting, including project programmes, risk registers, and progress updates....

Internal Communications & Engagement Specialist Certain Advantage are hiring on behalf of our globally renowned brand for an internal communications specialist to take responsibility for shaping and delivering a clear, engaging, and strategically aligned communications approach across an internal business function. This is a contract position inside IR35. The role is important and ensures employees are informed, connected, and equipped to support priorities, while strengthening culture and engagement through consistent messaging and strong cross-functional collaboration with their stakeholders and business partners, including IO Communications, and Senior Leadership. You’ll be expected to review and refresh the communications strategy and stakeholder map, measuring impact through feedback. You’ll be expected to deliver communication products on time and to quality standards, ensuring plans and events are delivered to agreed timelines. Key Accountabilities and...

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing Nuclear team. The team supports a range of critical nuclear programmes, including the UK Submarine programme, the existing nuclear generation fleet, decommissioning projects, and the design of high-integrity structures for new nuclear facilities. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile nuclear projects within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment, taking ownership of technical deliverables from concept through to completion. Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Contract Length: Ongoing Start date: Project Dependant Location: Derby (Hybrid) Rate: £55 Per hour Inside IR35 (Can vary based on experience) Key Responsibilities Provide mechanical engineering support across a range of nuclear projects, including design, analysis, and substantiation activities. Take responsibility for technical packages from inception through to delivery, ensuring compliance with...

This position is ideal for a technically strong engineer with deep expertise in engine component design, particularly major castings such as cylinder heads and cylinder blocks. Senior Design Engineer 📍 Peterborough (5 days onsite) 💰 £50.00 - £51.31 per hour (Inside IR35) 📅 24-Month Contract (Very Likely to Extend) We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a high-performing Component Engineering team during an exciting period of investment and new product introduction. The Opportunity This position is ideal for a technically strong engineer with deep expertise in engine component design, particularly major castings such as cylinder heads and cylinder blocks. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of Cylinder Heads and Cylinder Blocks for diesel and alternative fuel applications Deliver full layout architecture through to detailed 3D modelling for cost-effective, production-ready solutions Collaborate with global teams to ensure designs meet...