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Sep 17, 2026  
Design Engineer - 12-Month Contract
Design Engineer - 12-Month Contract Location: Peterborough Rate: £36.55 per hour Inside IR35 Duration: 12 months Working pattern: 5 days onsite We're currently looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join a fast-paced engineering team in Peterborough, working on the development of electrified machines and prototype products. This is a hands-on role where you'll be involved throughout the design process, from early concept and detailed design through to integration, prototype build and validation. The Role You'll work across both mechanical and electrical design, helping develop practical engineering solutions for machine and vehicle applications. You'll work closely with project, build and validation teams and have the opportunity to see your designs progress from concept through to working hardware. What we're looking for Experience in both mechanical and electrical design Experience within a product development environment Experience taking designs from concept...
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CV-Library Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Contractor
CL
Sep 16, 2026  
Design Engineer
Design Engineer £35.04 - £37.04/hr Umbrella (Inside IR35) + 12 Month Contract + Global Business + Extension Potential Peterborough, commutable from Huntingdon, Stamford, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Wisbech, Spalding and surrounding areas. Are you a Design Engineer with both mechanical and electrical design experience looking to work on cutting-edge electrification projects within a highly innovative engineering environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist advanced development team responsible for transforming traditional diesel-powered machines into next-generation electrified demonstrator platforms. Working within small, agile engineering teams, you'll have the opportunity to take projects from concept through design, integration, prototype build and validation. You'll be involved in the development of low-volume prototype and demonstrator machines, working closely with design, build and validation teams to deliver practical engineering solutions at...
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CV-Library Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Contractor
CL
Sep 16, 2026  
Design Engineer
Location: Peterborough Rate: £42 Umbrella (Inside IR35) or £30.50 PAYE Duration: 12 months (Likely to extend) We are actively looking for an R&D Engineer to join a global automotive company based in Peterborough. You will be electrifying engines to power specialist vehicles from early concept through to build. Requirements: * Experience developing and integrating electrical systems from requirements and components to validation and verification. * Hands on experience working with LV and HV electrical systems
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CV-Library Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Contractor
CL
Sep 15, 2026  
Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer
Analogue IC Design Engineer Location: Southampton - Remote working Rate:£55 per hour Contract: Inside IR35 Sector: Aerospace & Defence About the Role We are seeking an experienced Analogue/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer to join an established IC Design team developing advanced infrared imaging and detector technologies for applications including earth observation, thermal imaging, surveillance, and search-and-track systems. Key Responsibilities Design analogue and mixed-signal ICs at transistor, cell and block level. Translate design requirements into robust, verified solutions. Support complex IC development from design through verification. Work collaboratively with engineering teams to deliver projects to specification and schedule. Essential Experience Formal qualification in Electronic Engineering, Microelectronics or a related discipline. Several years' experience in analogue/mixed-signal IC design. Strong transistor-level analogue design experience. Experience...
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CV-Library Southampton, Hampshire Contractor
CL
Sep 13, 2026  
Electronics Design Engineer
Electronics Design Engineer 12 Month Contract Based in Stevenage Offering £58ph Inside IR35 Do you have strong experience in Electronic Design? Do you have experience throughout the product lifecycle? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Electronics Design 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: Developing cutting-edge electronic solutions Responsibility for the quality and performance of the electronic solution together with providing cost and schedule updates to a project manager Electronic design capability throughout the product life cycle Implement technical solutions will range across the Power and Analogue...
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CV-Library Stevenage, Hertfordshire Contractor
CL
Sep 13, 2026  
Design Engineer
Location: Peterborough Rate: £36 FCSA Umbrella (Inside IR35) or £26.25 paye Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP We are actively looking for a Design Engineer to join a global automotive company in Peterborough supporting the design activities for electrified machine systems. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain engineering models, drawings and supporting design documentation using Creo. Support mechanical packaging, electrical integration and machine-level design activities. Work closely with project, build and validation teams throughout the development process. Investigate technical issues and implement practical engineering solutions. Participate in design reviews, prototype builds and engineering change activities. Support machine build, commissioning and validation programmes. Requirements: Strong mechanical design experience within a product development environment. Electrical design and integration experience, ideally involving machines, vehicles, industrial or electrified...
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CV-Library Peterborough, UK Contractor
CL
Sep 12, 2026  
Civil Design Engineer
Civil Design Engineer - Contract Employment Type: Contract | Inside IR35 Location: Flexible UK | Hybrid / Remote options available Rate: Competitive hourly rate Could this be your next contract? Do you have a Civil Engineering degree and experience delivering detailed designs? Have you worked within the UK water sector, ideally across non-infrastructure projects? Are you available for a contract opportunity supporting major AMP8 programmes? What's in it for you? Contract position inside IR35 Flexible UK-based working arrangements Opportunity to work on major AMP8 water frameworks Exposure to large-scale water infrastructure and design & build projects Work with an established multidisciplinary engineering team Opportunity to contribute to projects with significant environmental and community impact What will you be doing? Deliver civil engineering design packages across water sector projects Produce and review design calculations, specifications and technical documentation...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Swansea, UK Contractor
CL
Sep 11, 2026  
Electrical Design Engineer
Senior Electrical Design Engineer Samlesbury based role (Hybrid working 2-3 days per week) £47.12 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based in Samlesbury. Hybrid working 2-3 days per week in the office. Knowledge: Experience in an Airframe Design role, or equivalent 'near-neighbour' disciplines. Experience of operating in an airframe design role, or equivalent in one or more phases of the product lifecycle. Awareness of product lifecycle requirements and the importance of governance to product integrity. Skills: Proficiency in a CAD system, typically CATIA V5 or equivalent toolset, with experience in a PLM system. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary integrated product development environment, influencing adjacent disciplines. Experience of working with external customers, suppliers and partners. Experience of managing Design tasks to meet engineering...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Blackburn, Lancashire Contractor
CL
Sep 10, 2026  
Senior Civil Design Engineer
Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer Day Rate: Up to £500 per day (outside IR35) Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid) Type: 12-month Contract | Full-time | Hybrid (1-2 days WFH possible for the right candidate) About the Role: You'll be involved in varied and high-impact projects across the regulated water industry, including: Sewage treatment works upgrades Clean water main replacements IED schemes at sewage treatment works CSO upgrades and storm storage solutionsThis is a chance to deliver technical excellence on essential UK infrastructure. About the Client: Our client is a respected engineering design consultancy working across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a growing workload and strong reputation, they offer a supportive and collaborative team culture. Wellbeing is central to their values - they've created a safe, fair, and positive environment where people thrive. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality civil engineering design...
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CV-Library United Kingdom Contractor
CL
Sep 10, 2026  
Civil Design Engineer
Job Title: Civil Water Engineer Salary: Up to £70 per hour, dependent on experience Location: National - priority locations are Epsom, London, Peterborough and Cambridge Type: Contract, hybrid - typically 3 days per week office/site based About the Role: We are looking for an energetic and experienced Civil Water Engineer to join a talented, multi-disciplinary design team delivering complex and innovative projects across the UK water sector. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering major infrastructure programmes, working on technically challenging projects across the full project lifecycle. You will apply your technical knowledge, experience and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality engineering solutions, while working collaboratively with colleagues, clients and other disciplines. About the Client: Our client is a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation delivering major projects across the UK and internationally. You will...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library City of London, London Contractor
CL
Sep 10, 2026  
Repairs Design Engineer
Our client has an opportunity for a Repairs Engineer to join them on a contract basis until December 2026. You will be responsible for Authoring, Leading and executing repair tasks within a small team. Role: Repairs Design Engineer Location: Filton, 60% onsite Hours: 35 per week Hourly Rate: Up to £52 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: Evaluate daily customer requests regarding structural damage on in-service aircraft. Describe all the actions needed to repair aircraft via Structural Repair Instructions. Providing Structural Repair Support: Leveraging experience and technical expertise to address complex structural repair matters. This includes devising innovative solutions for both minor and major repairs requested by customers ensuring high standards of safety and reliability. Utilizing a deep understanding of historical damage and repair scenarios to investigate and identify the existence of similar previous...
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CV-Library Filton, Gloucestershire Contractor
CL
Sep 11, 2026  
Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer
Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE) Location: Remote, with occasional UK office/site attendance Rate: £85-£95 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract Length: Project-based contract Hours: Approximately 8 hours per week, with potential for additional hours Are you an experienced Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE) looking for a flexible contract opportunity? We're looking to speak with experienced design assurance professionals to support a major UK electricity transmission infrastructure project. The requirement is focused on providing LCDAE support throughout detailed design, with the potential to continue into the construction support phase. This is a specialist part-time requirement, expected to average around 8 hours per week, although additional input may be required depending on design submissions, reviews and project demand. The role will be delivered predominantly remotely, with occasional attendance at office or site meetings where required. Key...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library City of London, London, UK Contractor
CL
Sep 16, 2026  
Manufacturing Engineer - Paint (New Model)
Position: Manufacturing Engineer - Paint (New Model)             Location: Woking, Surrey Position Type: Contract Inside IR35 About the company I am currently recruiting behalf of a leading high end low volume client based in Woking who are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer - Paint (New Model) to join their team on a long term rolling contract basis Principal Accountabilities: Support cross functional Design & Perceived Quality reviews for new models Work with Research & Development (R&D) on new material concepts and technologies Support Design Verification Plan (DVP) testing of new substrates Development of new Paint colours, including application sign off Development of Paint application methods, including tooling definition PFMEA DFMEA Facility / Paint Shop capacity planning Facility layout planning Process & Documentation and Product Traceability methodology Hours Per Car generation / reporting Development of Paint application methods, including...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library United Kingdom Contractor
CL
Sep 11, 2026  
Lead DevSecOps Engineer
Job title: Lead DevSecOps Engineering Lead (MOD / MODCloud) Rate: £645 per day inside ir35 Location: Remote Contract 6 months+ Active SC security clearance is required for this role We're looking for a Lead DevSecOps Engineer to take a key role on a major UK MOD digital transformation programme, working with a leading technology partner delivering secure digital products into the Defence environment. This is a genuinely high-impact MODCloud role, spanning multiple cloud estates and products across the MOD digital landscape, you'll help engineer and govern will be deployed across the MOD digital estate (MODCloud), including: Microsoft Azure - MODCloud ACE / i-ACE AWS - MODCloud ICE Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - OCI / MODCloud OCE You'll help establish consistent, secure and automated DevSecOps practices across multiple products and engineering teams, embedding security, compliance and automation throughout the software delivery lifecycle. Responsibilities: Lead and...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library London, UK Contractor
CL
Sep 17, 2026  
CS&A Engineer
CS&A Engineer Inside IR35 Cumbria- Hybrid 12 Month Contract Essential Skillset: HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering Civil/Structural design experience within a regulated industry Experience on multidisciplinary and brownfield projects Knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes Experience with reinforced concrete, steel and masonry Strong AutoCAD and/or Revit experience Understanding of the full engineering design lifecycle Nuclear, Rail, Offshore or Petrochemical experience preferred Sellafield / PPP experience advantageous SC Clearance required
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Cumbria, UK Contractor
CL
Sep 17, 2026  
EC&I Engineer
Job Title EC&I Engineer   Summary We’re looking for experienced EC&I Engineers to join a high-profile nuclear infrastructure project in Glasgow. This is a chance to work on technically challenging design projects that are critical to national defence. Whether you’re an established leader or someone keen to step up into greater responsibility, these roles offer real scope to make an impact.   Salary Depending on level 12-month contract, Inside IR35 Location and Working Pattern Based in Glasgow with a hybrid approach – ideally 2 days per week in the office minimum   Client Overview Our client supports critical UK defence projects with engineering expertise and innovation. You’ll be working on the Nuclear Technical Support Provider (NTSP) programme, focusing on EC&I design for new-build infrastructure at HMNB Clyde.   Responsibilities Deliver EC&I design for new military infrastructure projects. Develop HV and LV systems designs, including SCADA, networks, telecoms...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Glasgow, UK Contractor
CL
Sep 17, 2026  
Maintenance Engineer
Role Type:  Contract Salary: £50 - £60 an hour (inside IR35) Shift Pattern: 4 x 4 shift working (12 hours), 2 days and 2 nights on rotation (42 hour week) Location: - Liverpool  We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer with our client based in Liverpool.    Are you interested in. Proactive maintenance and inspection work AND proactive continuous improvement Exposure to a rich variety of engineering equipment and processes Automation experience; exposure to cutting-edge equipment and machinery A collaborative relationship between engineers and operations Career progression routes - into supervisor and management or cross-functionally Joining a multi-site business that places high emphasis on employee support What you'll be doing: Advise and assist the design, installation and commissioning of projects and small initiatives Ensure that plant and equipment systems perform to manufacture product efficiently to high quality standards Assist with training and...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Nottingham, UK Contractor
CL
Sep 17, 2026  
Principal Civil Structural Engineer
12 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Up to £80 per hour umbrella 2 – 3 days onsite every 2 months Overview of Department: In order to deliver the MoD’s submarine and warship programmes, a significant programme of infrastructure investment is required on the Devonport site. The ‘Major Infrastructure Projects’ (MIP) Business Unit has been established to support this. One of the key scope elements within MIP is establishing a defuel capability for out of service submarines, which is delivered under the programme banner of 14 Dock Readiness. This work comprises of a number of interrelated projects to develop various multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems, with an overall value in excess of £100m. The Dock Readiness project is delivering the infrastructure upgrades for the existing dry dock that will be used for the submarine defuels.  The dry dock is within a nuclear licensed site. Multiple work packages form the Dock Readiness project.  This role is part of that Engineering...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Plymouth, UK Contractor
CL
Sep 17, 2026  
Through Life Support (TLS) Engineer
Through Life Support Engineer (TLS Engineer) Pitstone, Hertfordshire Inside IR35 6 months You will be the focal point for any technical Engineering investigation support requirements to support on time delivery of product / customer technical queries. Key responsibilities & duties * To be the focal for engineering to operations and product support within SEP to maintain status and priority information so that stakeholders have a clear vision of engineering activities relevant to them. * To make sure engineering investigation action plans are well structured, managed and substantiated to enable clear and quick program decisions to be made to avoid line stops. * Accountable for the technical quality of the work delivered by themselves and other less senior or external engineers assigned to them to support their work. * Will represent the engineering function at daily production escalation stand-up meetings (module QRQC) to provide proactive engineering support and engineering...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Hertfordshire, UK Contractor
CL
Sep 17, 2026  
Python Engineer
Job Opportunity: Python Engineer - Banking Sector - Inside IR35/Hybrid working Are you a talented Python Engineer ready to make a significant impact in the banking industry? Our client, a leading organisation in financial services, is seeking a dedicated Senior Python Engineer to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. This exciting opportunity focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance applications and implementing AI-driven solutions. Contract Details: Position: Python Engineer Contract Length: 12 months Daily Rate: £600.00 - £630.00 (Umbrella) Key Responsibilities: As a Python Engineer, you will: Design, develop, and optimise Python-based applications, ensuring code is clean, scalable, and maintainable. Work with large SQL databases -designing schemas, optimising queries, and ensuring data integrity. Manage and deploy applications in Linux environments, utilising scripting and automation techniques. Use GIT for version control. Operate within...
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CV-Library South East London, London Contractor
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