23 structural engineer jobs found

12 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Up to £76 per hour umbrella Mostly remote – circa 2 / 3 days per month onsite 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...

Principal Designer (Civil & Structural) Whitehaven | Hybrid Working Available 1-2 days/week on site £50-52 inside IR35 Long-Term Contract Opportunity Shape the Future of Critical Nuclear Infrastructure Are you an experienced Civil & Structural Designer looking to play a key role in the delivery of major engineering projects within one of the UK's most highly regulated industries? We're seeking a Principal Designer to join a specialist engineering team in Whitehaven, supporting the delivery of complex design packages across a diverse portfolio of nuclear projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work on challenging brownfield and asset care programmes, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative engineering solutions from concept through to implementation. The Role Working alongside the Responsible Engineer, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality technical design packages and supporting the delivery of engineering work throughout the...

Principal Bridge Engineer Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working Available) Contract: 12 Months +  Hours: 40 Hours per Week Rate: £55.00 - £65.00 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35) Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Bridge Engineer to provide technical leadership and deliver bridge and structural engineering projects across a range of infrastructure programmes. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will be accountable for the quality, programme delivery, and technical oversight of defined work packages, ensuring successful project outcomes for clients and stakeholders. This role is ideal for an experienced Senior or Principal Engineer with a strong background in bridge design, assessment, inspection, and asset management who is looking to play a leading role in the delivery of complex infrastructure projects. Role Summary Experienced Senior / Principal Engineer providing technical leadership to deliver defined packages of bridge and structural...

Principal Bridge Engineer Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working Available) Contract: 12 Months +  Hours: 40 Hours per Week Rate: £55.00 - £65.00 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35) Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Bridge Engineer to provide technical leadership and deliver bridge and structural engineering projects across a range of infrastructure programmes. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will be accountable for the quality, programme delivery, and technical oversight of defined work packages, ensuring successful project outcomes for clients and stakeholders. This role is ideal for an experienced Senior or Principal Engineer with a strong background in bridge design, assessment, inspection, and asset management who is looking to play a leading role in the delivery of complex infrastructure projects. Role Summary Experienced Senior / Principal Engineer providing technical leadership to deliver defined packages of bridge and structural...

Site Engineer - Structures Location: Gloucester Rate: £430 per day (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months Start Date: ASAP We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure project in Gloucester, working with a leading Tier 1 contractor. This role will focus on the delivery of bridge and structural works, making it an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in structures who is looking to contribute to a high-profile civil engineering scheme. Responsibilities Setting out and overseeing bridge and structural construction activities Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with design drawings, specifications and quality standards Producing and maintaining accurate site records, surveys and as-built documentation Supporting the management team with technical queries and engineering solutions Coordinating with subcontractors and site teams to ensure efficient project delivery Conducting inspections and...

Site Engineer Rail & Civil Engineering 9 Month Contract Opportunity Rate: £350 - £375 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella PAYE) We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of a key package of works on the a station accessibility upgrade project. Working within a live rail environment, you will play a vital role in setting out, technical assurance, quality control, and site coordination, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work across civil engineering, rail infrastructure, and temporary works while supporting the successful delivery of a high-profile station improvement scheme. Responsibilities: Carry out setting out and surveying activities for civil and structural works. Interpret and implement engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements on site. Support the planning and day-to-day delivery of works, ensuring compliance with...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a T400 Stress Engineer on an initial 12 -month contract. You will be operating as a Stress Engineer within the Broughton Wing Plant Engineering Team working alongside existing stress analysts. Role: T400 Stress Engineer ( Night Shift) Pay: £46 - £52 per hour Via Umbrella + Shift allowance Location: Broughton / Filton Contract: Monday to Thursday 8:45pm - 6:00am, 12-month contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Perform static structural analysis on both composite and metallic structures. Analyse and validate Metallic, Composites / Hybrids structures at component level for Static strength, F&DT and produce relevant strength margins or reserve factors according to validated and applicable methods & sizing processes. Ability to provide stress analyses for the repair/acceptance of metallic, composites/hybrids structures. Ensure airworthiness requirements for aircraft structures. Essential...

12 Month Contract Up to £70 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Mostly Remote – onsite 2 days per month in Plymouth Job Role: The Senior Engineer will act as a key interface to the Design Manager and Principal Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical Services Lead), providing technical leadership, risk ownership, supplier oversight, and mentoring to engineers and designers. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Design Ownership: Own/manage the technical baseline and requirements for assigned packages; act as Responsible Engineer and technical focal point from need identification through handover. Check and review key deliverables: calculations, drawings, specifications, BoMs, method statements, T&IPs, installation details and as‑built records. Lead design optioneering and LFE (lessons learned), ensuring solutions are buildable, maintainable and operable. Provide formal checking/verification and sign‑off per project quality plans; act as Checker where authorised. Planning,...

Our client has an opportunity for a Wing Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis until October 2026. You will be responsible for ensuring the structural design meets programme airworthiness and product requirements and in line with cascaded Design Quality Assurance Criteria. Role: Wing Design Engineer Location: Filton - 80% onsite (4 days) Hours: 35 hours per week Clearance: BPSS required before starting Hourly Rate: £50 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: Ensure the structural design meets programme airworthiness and product requirements and in line with cascaded Design Quality Assurance Criteria Define, deliver and enable technical studies, trades and investigations to ensure the delivery of technical solutions in accordance to relevant Design methods and procedures Support identification, management and delivery of change through Mod opening, DFM release and Stage 3 Closure of Mods on time, to cost and quality Provide design leadership of...

Position : Design Engineer Sector : Automotive Specialism : Electrical / battery / electrified powertrain Location : Warwickshire Duration : 3 months initially CAD Package : Catia V5 Tenure : Inside IR35 or PAYE. This role is NOT outside IR35 Rate : PAYE £275 per day, Umbrella £350 per day 3 month contract working with a leading player in the automotive electrical sector. - Carry out component and system-level packaging studies to define constraints within existing and new architectures. - Support the development of mechanical concepts for battery pack integration, covering cell and module layout, HV and LV harness routing, thermal management and structural constraint within the system architecture. - Deliver component and system design, CAD and 2D drawings from prototype through to production intent across transmission, battery and test rig mechanical disciplines. - Maintain a high standard of CAD modelling and drawing output, in line with internal and external design...

Location: Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow (Hybrid / UK-wide flexibility) Contract Type: 12-month minimum contract (Inside IR35) Rate: Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella) Start Date: ASAP Travel: Occasional UK site visits required Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer to support the delivery and growth of a specialist high-voltage cable engineering capability within a leading multidisciplinary engineering environment. This is a senior technical role offering the opportunity to work on major onshore and offshore transmission-scale projects, contributing across the full project lifecycle from feasibility and FEED through to detailed design, installation support, and commissioning. The role also includes mentoring junior engineers, supporting technical excellence within the team, and playing an active part in client engagement and business development activities, including bids and proposals. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver HV cable...

Manufacturing Project Engineer Location: Desford, Leicestershire (Fully Onsite) Contract: Initial 6 Months (Likely Extension - Rolling) Rate: £47.03 per hour (£352.73 per day) Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP We are currently recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Project Engineer to join a leading manufacturing organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys owning projects from concept through to implementation while driving meaningful operational improvements within a production environment. The successful candidate will take responsibility for a portfolio of manufacturing and process improvement initiatives, working closely with operational and engineering teams to deliver sustainable results. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver manufacturing improvement projects from current state through to implementation Define project scope, timelines, risks and deliverables Coordinate activities across operations,...

Senior Systems Engineer Location: Bristol (20% onsite / 80% remote) Duration: Initial 6-month contract with strong extension potential Rate: £60-£65 per hour (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support the development of complex defence and aerospace capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full systems engineering lifecycle, helping to shape future operational solutions through requirements engineering, systems architecture, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will engage with a wide range of stakeholders to understand operational needs, develop robust system architectures, and ensure requirements are effectively managed and traced throughout the engineering lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Capture, analyse and refine stakeholder needs into clear, structured...

Manufacturing Engineer – Close to Leicester Manufacturing Project Engineer required for a long term contract near Leicester (initially 6 months, likely to extend beyond this). Around 15 mins Junc 21a M1 £47.00 FCSA Umbrella (Role is deemed inside IR35) £34.50 PAYE   The Manufacturing Project Engineer is expected to function as a hands-on engineering specialist, leading and delivering manufacturing improvement projects whilst supporting the development of robust, repeatable production processes. Work assignments will involve ownership of multiple projects at varying stages of completion and will require the successful candidate to work independently, identifying issues, developing solutions and driving improvements through to implementation. Evaluate existing manufacturing processes, identify opportunities for improvement and determine logical approaches to increase efficiency, throughput and quality. Analyse manufacturing operations, equipment, layouts and process capability to...

Hays are now looking for a Platform Engineer on a 12 month contract. The role is focused on engineering, database development, automation, integration, DevOps, and platform development. £430 p/d Inside IR35 - 12 Months 2 days p/w in the office, 3 days WFH Location is Manchester Must have C#, MS SQL, PowerShell, API's, Kafka Join a high-performing engineering team responsible for delivering critical cyber and infrastructure solutions across the organisation. You'll play a key role in designing, developing and automating scalable platforms, working across databases, APIs, integration technologies and DevOps tooling to enhance and support enterprise-level services. What you'll be doing Designing, developing and enhancing enterprise applications and platform solutions using C# and .NET technologies. Building and supporting RESTful APIs, integrations and automation capabilities using PowerShell and JSON-based interfaces. Developing and optimising SQL Server-based solutions, with...

SC Cleared IT Hub Engineer Location: Carterton, Oxfordshire (Full-Time Onsite) Contract: Long-Term Contract Engagement: Inside IR35 Rate: Up to £19.19 per hour PAYE (£35,000+ equivalent with holiday pay and benefits package) Start: ASAP The Opportunity I'm currently supporting a major technology services provider delivering critical IT support services within a secure government environment. Due to continued demand, they are looking to engage an SC Cleared IT Hub Engineer to join their onsite support team in Carterton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical support, working directly with end users, and being part of a highly professional team supporting an important operational environment. Key Responsibilities Provide onsite IT support to end users within a secure environment. Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues across desktop and laptop estates. Build, configure, deploy and replace IT equipment. Manage incidents and...

We are looking for an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 consultancy in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to work across a range of major infrastructure frameworks, delivering high-quality bridge and structures projects. Up to £48ph - £64ph (Inside IR35) / £360 - £480 per day 6 month initial contract, likely extension beyond into healthy pipeline Start date ASAP Key Responsibilities Lead and support the design and assessment of highway and rail bridge structures Produce and review technical calculations, drawings, and reports Work across multiple frameworks, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to standard Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers Requirements Proven experience as a Bridge Engineer within a consultancy environment Strong knowledge of UK design standards (e.g. DMRB, Eurocodes) Experience working on highways and/or rail structures Ability to manage...

Hays are now looking for a SQL Developer for one of our local clients: £430 p/d Inside IR35 2 days a week onsite, the rest is WFH Location is Cheshire 12 Month Contract Overview We are seeking a SQL Server Developer/Engineer to support SQL Engineering initiatives, delivering high-quality, scalable solutions aligned to cyber and infrastructure programmes. This role focuses on enhancing design, development, and integration across enterprise services. What you'll be doing Developing and engineering SQL-based solutions to support key technology initiatives Enhancing solution design and delivery, ensuring seamless integration with internal platforms Adhering to best practices for change control, database security, and governance Producing and maintaining clear documentation across all solution components Collaborating proactively across infrastructure teams and promoting best practices Communicating complex technical concepts clearly to a wide range of stakeholders What we're looking...

Location: Luton (4-5 days per week onsite) Duration: 12 month contract Rate: £79.80ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leading defence and aerospace company, are looking for 5 x Engineering Work Package Managers to join them on a contract basis. Within their Integrated Project Team (IPT), you will lead a cross-functional engineering team to deliver a complete, compliant solution that meets customer, contractual, legal, and company requirements, while balancing performance, cost, and schedule. You will define and structure the project's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), plan and schedule engineering activities, and provide regular progress reports. You will also establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency and effectiveness, using these to monitor and improve engineering performance. The role includes working closely with customers and suppliers, aligning Engineering Plans with project constraints, managing resources, identifying and...

Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services (Remote) Fully Remote £56/hr Inside IR35 12-Month Minimum Contract We're supporting a major UK infrastructure and defence programme and are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the delivery team supporting critical Building C and Southern Services packages within the 10 Dock programme. This is a long-term, fully remote opportunity focused on complex multidisciplinary M&E design within a highly regulated environment. The Role You'll support the Electrical Lead across concept, scheme, and detailed design development, contributing to the integration of major electrical infrastructure and associated building services systems. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting HV/LV distribution design and integration Coordination of electrical containment and service interfaces Input into Basis of Design documentation and designer risk assessments Supporting FMECA activities and nuclear safety case engagement including...