56 mechanical design engineer jobs found

We are currently supporting a leading engineering business within the water treatment sector in their search for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team.  This is a long term contract, outside ir35 with remote working considered (must be based in the UK).  The Role You will act as the sole Mechanical Engineer across several concurrent projects, taking ownership of mechanical design input, specification, and procurement activities. Key responsibilities include: Specifying and procuring pumps, blowers, and steelwork fabrications Supporting delivery of multiple medium-scale water treatment projects Working closely with suppliers and fabrication partners across the UK Attending factory acceptance tests (FATs) at various UK sites Ensuring engineering solutions are delivered to quality, cost, and schedule requirements About You We are looking for a self-sufficient and fast-learning engineer who is comfortable taking ownership of their work. Ideally you will have:...

Mechanical Design Engineer – Nuclear Sector Warrington | 6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 Considered Rate: Competitive Hourly / Daily Rate (DOE) Our client is a specialist engineering organisation supporting major nuclear programmes across the UK. Due to an increase in project workload, they are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team in Warrington on an initial 6-month contract basis. This role will focus on the design and development of bespoke mechanical systems and special purpose machinery for use within highly regulated nuclear environments. The successful candidate will be involved in the full design lifecycle, working closely with project engineers, analysts, manufacturing teams, and end clients to deliver innovative engineering solutions. The Role Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for the design and development of bespoke mechanical equipment, handling systems, process machinery,...

Mechanical Design Engineer - High-End Residential & Commercial Remote (UK) £40-£45 per hour 6-Month Contract (Temporary) | Outside IR35 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist Building Services consultancy delivering luxury residential and high-end commercial office developments. This Mechanical Design Engineer role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of mechanical building services designs and working independently across technically demanding projects. You'll be responsible for delivering Stage 5 mechanical designs while supporting the successful delivery of prestigious developments from detailed design through to construction. The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will join a highly experienced consultancy, working remotely on a portfolio of premium Building Services projects. The Role As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for: Designing mechanical building services...

I'm recruiting for a tech start-up in Cheltenham who are growing their R&D and engineering team following a successful period. They're looking for a contract Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop and test the products used in surveillance, security and telecoms. ROLE: Mechanical Design Engineer LOCATION: Cheltenham RATE: up to £55ph DURATION: 6 months IR35: Outside IR35 Skills required for the Mechanical Design Engineer are: * 2D/3D CAD in Solidworks * Strong protoyping skills (3d printing etc) * Ability to work in fast-paced environment * Analysis/simulation skills * Experience designing ruggedized products for extreme/harsh environments or safety-critical industries The work is 100% on-site in Cheltenham but the company can offer some flexibiltiy with hours to suit personal situation. If you're interested, please apply below or get in touch with me directly with any questions Cheers, Nathan

Job Title: Design Engineer Job Type: Onsite Work Type: Contract Duration: 3 to 4 Months Hours: 37.5hrs per week Industry: Manufacturing/Medical Job Location: Gloucestershire Rate: £30.00/hr to £40.00/hr (Outside IR35, Ltd and Umbrella available) Profile – Design Engineer Our client is the world leader in the design and manufacture of precision products to the medical sector. They current require a contract Design Engineer to support the Development team through a busy time. Job Role – Design Engineer Reporting to the Product Development Manager the contract Design Engineer shall migrate existing AutoCAD drawing packages into SolidWorks. The role will involve creating, editing and managing 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings from existing product information, ensuring all outputs meet company standards and are suitable for subcontract manufacture. Following initial training, the successful candidate will be expected to work independently, managing their workload with...

Location: UK Wide (Hybrid/On-site as required) Outside IR35 - Rate £45-£75 p/h Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC) RC Fornax is looking for Hardware Engineer to join a team developing advanced underwater sensing and acoustic technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hardware engineer to contribute to the development of innovative sonar and maritime systems used in challenging and mission-critical environments. The successful candidate will be involved throughout the engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition and system architecture through to integration, testing and verification. Key Responsibilities Develop and formalise hardware specifications for sonar and underwater acoustic systems. Define hardware requirements, interfaces, functionality and performance characteristics for sonar subsystems and associated equipment. Support system architecture activities through modelling, simulation,...

Manufacturing Engineer – Composites Location: Darwen, Blackburn Job Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, working a 4-day week Rate: £40 - £50 per hour Outside IR35 - LTD/ Umbrella/ PAYE A well-established aerospace manufacturer with a strong reputation for producing advanced composite and metal components is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer to play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, supporting production, and helping deliver high-quality aerospace components in a fast-paced environment. The Role You will be responsible for developing, improving and supporting composite manufacturing processes to ensure products are made efficiently, cost-effectively and to the required quality standards. Working closely with design, production and quality teams, you will help refine methods across layup, curing, machining and bonding, while also supporting tooling and...

Electrical Design Engineer - Life Sciences London | Hybrid Working (Remote Considered) £43-£52 per hour 6-Month Contract (Temporary) | Outside IR35 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading Building Services consultancy delivering major life sciences and laboratory developments across the UK. This Electrical Design Engineer role is ideal for someone who enjoys designing complex electrical building servMSCices systems for highly serviced, technically demanding environments. You'll join a multidisciplinary team delivering large-scale life sciences projects from concept through to construction, working alongside some of the UK's leading contractors and design teams. The successful Electrical Design Engineer will play a key role in the delivery of high-value laboratory and research facilities, contributing to innovative engineering solutions across technically challenging developments. The Role As an Electrical Design...

Mechanical Handling Engineer Outside IR35 – 12 months – Plymouth (3 days p/week on site) Job Description The Mechanical Handling Engineer will work collaboratively with the customer as part of the Mechanical Handling and Building Services teams, providing technical support for both nuclear and non-nuclear mechanical handling assets and facilities across the site. This includes, but is not limited to, cranes, lifting equipment, and maintenance facilities. The role involves supporting the Mechanical Engineering Lead in the delivery of key engineering projects, providing flexible technical support for the operation and maintenance of existing mechanical handling assets, and ensuring that mechanical aspects of facility modifications, redesigns, and new infrastructure are developed and delivered in line with operational requirements, safety standards, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities * Support the Mechanical Engineering Lead and customer in understanding project...

Design Engineer (12 Months +) We are supporting a London-based food manufacturing organisation with the appointment of a Design Engineer for a minimum of 12-months. This is a role that will be outside IR35. Role Overview Working closely with Project Managers and Engineers, you will be responsible for the creation, management, and coordination of engineering documentation, primarily via CAD. The role spans all project phases, from initial concept and design through to commissioning and closeout. Key Responsibilities Produce and develop detailed engineering drawings including PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment layouts Update existing drawings to reflect system modifications and enhancements Utilise AutoCAD Plant 3D in line with best practice to ensure efficient, usable models Work with point cloud data to extract geometry and support brownfield design Assess spatial constraints, interferences, and clashes within existing facilities Convert complex 3D data into clear, usable 2D...

Job Title: Civil Design Engineer (Infra / Non-Infra) Salary: Contract: up to £60 per hour (outside IR35) Permanent: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) Location: Leeds Type: Contract or Permanent (hybrid working available) About the Role: Our client is seeking a Civil Design Engineer with experience across either infrastructure or non-infrastructure water projects to support delivery within the Yorkshire Water framework. This is a varied role covering both clean and wastewater projects, ranging from network and pipeline upgrades through to treatment works and facility-based civils. You will be involved across the full design lifecycle including feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, and construction support. About the Client: Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy operating within the UK water and infrastructure sector. They are delivering long-term secured work across key utility frameworks, with a strong pipeline of both network and...

Civil Design Engineer | Water AMP 8 Contract: Long‑term, Outside IR35 Location:  Maidstone, Kent (Flexible Hybrid) Our client in water is seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects across a broad programme of work. This long‑term contract offers the opportunity to play a key role in developing, reviewing, and coordinating civil engineering designs within a fast‑paced, essential services environment. Hybrid working is available, with regular presence required at the Chatham office. Key Responsibilities Produce, review, and develop civil engineering designs for water and wastewater infraastructure Prepare design calculations, technical drawings, and specifications in line with industry and regulatory standards Support feasibility assessments, optioneering, and early‑stage technical input Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, and delivery...

Design Engineer – Cooling Systems Rate £35.00 per hour Location: Woking Contract: Outside IR35 | 6-month contract Role Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer – Cooling Systems to support the design and development of ESS cooling system components for high-performance automotive applications. The Design Engineer – Cooling Systems will be responsible for delivering engineering solutions throughout the full product development lifecycle, from requirements capture through to engineering release, ensuring compliance with design, manufacturing, packaging and quality requirements. Role & Responsibilities Design and develop ESS expansion tanks, cooling hoses and associated mounting and interface components. Create and modify 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings using CATIA V5/V6. Apply GD&T principles in line with company and industry standards. Perform engineering calculations including bolt strength, expansion tank volume and hose clamp...

Electrical Design Engineer - LV / Control Panels / Water - Contract Birmingham (Hybrid) * 12 Months * Outside IR35 * IMMEDIATE Start Rate: Highly Competitive Are you an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in LV systems, control panels, or water/utility projects? We are recruiting for a technical, hands-on Electrical Design Engineer to support a major UK pumping/water infrastructure programme. This is a delivery-focused design role, not managerial, with strong potential to extend. The Role: Produce and review electrical designs: LV systems, MCCs, control panels, cable sizing, SLDs, schematics, I/O lists Ensure compliance with BS / BS EN, BS 7671, WIMES, CDM and water/rail standards Support electrical calculations, documentation checks, QA reviews and FAT/SAT activities Work with project, mechanical and procurement teams to deliver integrated design packages The Person: Electrical design experience in water, wastewater, utilities, pumping stations, or industrial LV...

Data Centres are crucial components of today's infrastructure, supporting everything from business to public services. The Opportunity Join our international and multidisciplinary team of passionate design engineers and help us create high-quality, sustainable, and innovative data centre structures. You will work on medium to large-scale mission-critical projects, covering all stages of design - from concept to construction supervision and handover. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer your role will be as part of an interdisciplinary team lead the design of mechanical systems (Building servies and cooling) on medium to large-scale Mission Critical projects through all design stages from Concept to Construction Supervision and Hand-Over Lead the preparation and review of design deliverables Lead projects and work closely with our data centre clients to deliver quality work to meet their specific needs Present technical content for review by technical and non-technical...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established building services consultancy in London on an contract basis outside IR35. This hybrid role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary building services engineering team, supporting the delivery of electrical design solutions across a range of building projects. The successful Electrical Design Engineer will contribute to the development of electrical building services designs, technical documentation and coordinated BIM models. This role is based in the London office with hybrid working available, offering the chance to work on high-quality building services projects alongside experienced engineers and consultants. Key Responsibilities · As an Electrical Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include: · Producing electrical building services designs for a variety of building projects · Developing electrical schematics, layouts and...

Technical Design Authority (Security / SD-WAN / Fortinet) is required by fast growing and highly successful IT services and consulting provider. Role Summary: In the role of TDA you will be responsible for designing, documenting and managing technical collateral to support agreed strategic objectives and the development of standard offerings and blueprint solutions in the security area. Also, you will be guarding the overall solution architecture of customer designs and be involved in the implementation, testing and handover to operations of these solutions. The TDA will actively participate in the presales process as well to allow continuity through service fulfilment. Duties and Responsibilities: * Design bespoke customer network security models, review and approve advanced (best practices and standards) security configuration and be personally involved in first deployments of the solution as well as in proof of concepts. * Be engaged in the pre-sales process, supporting...

Lead Electrical Design Engineer Start date: ASAP Length: 6-12 months rolling contract Contract: up to £550 per day (outside IR35) Location: South England / Greater London Turner Lovell is recruiting for a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join one of the UK's leading power infrastructure contractors, delivering major transmission and distribution projects across a long-term electricity framework. This role would suit an experienced Electrical Design Engineer from a Primary, Protection & Control, or broader HV substation design background who enjoys taking ownership of project delivery rather than producing detailed designs day to day. Key Responsibilities Lead the electrical design delivery of a portfolio of HV substation and power infrastructure projects. Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, including Electrical, Civil and Protection & Control designers. Act as the primary technical point of contact with clients throughout the project lifecycle. Review...

Network Engineer Hybrid Working | Regional Travel Required Contract Duration: 6 Months initially Outside IR35 We are seeking a Senior Network Architect to join a growing communications and infrastructure technology team delivering advanced networking and security solutions across large-scale transportation and critical operational environments. This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing network architectures that underpin essential public services. This role offers flexible working alongside visits to regional offices and project sites across the UK. The Opportunity As a Network Architect, you will take ownership of the design and delivery of complex telecommunications and network solutions, supporting operational systems including: Secure LAN/WAN network infrastructure SCADA and control system networks CCTV and surveillance systems Voice and communications platforms Passenger information and operational technology systems...

Location: UK Wide (Hybrid/On-site as required) Outside IR35 - Rate £50-£80 p/h Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC) Key Responsibilities Plan, lead and deliver systems engineering activities across the full engineering lifecycle for complex maritime, naval and sonar systems. Develop and maintain systems engineering strategies, plans, processes and artefacts in line with programme objectives and customer requirements. Lead and support system integration activities, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions. Define verification methods, test cases, acceptance criteria and compliance strategies to demonstrate system performance and requirement fulfilment. Capture, analyse and report engineering evidence from design, integration, verification, validation and qualification activities. Maintain robust requirements traceability throughout development, verification, validation and qualification...