29 engineering jobs found in Bicester

Mechanical Project Engineer - Water Industry Location: Oxfordshire Contract Type: Freelance / Contract Salary/Rate: £(Apply online only) p/d - Ltd Company or CIS GRS are seeking a skilled Mechanical Project Engineer to work on high-value MEICA water projects across Oxfordshire. You'll join a Tier 1 contractor delivering key infrastructure upgrades for UK water authorities under major capital delivery programmes (e.g. AMP8). Responsibilities: * Manage mechanical installation works across water treatment and pumping station projects * Coordinate designs, site works, fabrication drawings, and subcontractors * Ensure mechanical scopes are delivered on time, to spec, and within budget * Interface with electrical and ICA teams to ensure integrated MEICA delivery * Attend site inspections, FATs, commissioning, and handover activities Requirements: * Mechanical engineering background with experience in water or wastewater...

Senior Site Engineer - Water Project - Civil Engineering - Major Infrastructure Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire Rate: £350 - £400/day Outside IR35 Contract Type: Freelance Start Date: June 2026 Are you an experienced Senior Site Engineer looking for your next challenge on a major reservoir and water infrastructure project? We are recruiting for a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a significant reservoir improvement / water infrastructure scheme, offering long-term work and career progression opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Engineer with a strong background in heavy civils, water, infrastructure, earthworks, reinforced concrete and major projects. Key Responsibilities * Overseeing engineering activities across the reservoir project * Managing and reviewing setting out activities * Producing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs, WPPs and QA documentation * Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and specification * Managing...

We are looking for a Site Engineer to join a great team working on drainage works in Aylesbury as part of hs2. Daily duties will involve setting out and some QA along with assisting with overseeing labour and contractors on site and health & safety. To be considered you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and hold CSCS certification with SMSTS ideal also. Drainage experience is a MUST gained on civil engineering works. Top day rate on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with a long term contract and immediate start. If you're looking for work, get in touch

Electrical Inspector 24 month Fixed Term Contract Based in Ampthill Offering up to £40,000 Do you hold an IPC-620 Certification? Do you have experience in final inspection on cables/harnesses? 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 Electrical Inspector, 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! Due to the nature of what you will be working on, you will be required to obtain high level MOD security clearance. You will be involved in: Product testing for conformance, which include; typical tests such as continuity, bonding, resistance. Programming and use of ATEs Adherence to work instructions and managing non-conforming products High volume electrical...

A Leamington Spa based Engineering consultancy is seeking to recruit a CAE Engineer to work on a contract that is initially scheduled for 6 months (outside IR35). The Role This contract will involve using ABAQUS to perform structural analysis related to composite components for a Motorsport related project. Experience Ideal candidates will be fluent in ABAQUS ideally with analysis experience related to Motorsport / Automotive / Composites. Apply For more information on this contract please email your CV to

A Leamington Spa based Engineering consultancy is seeking to recruit a Crash Analyst to work on a contract that is initially scheduled for 6 months (Outside IR35). The Role This contract will involve using LS-DYNA to perform vehicle crash analysis for an Automotive project. Experience Ideal candidates will be fluent in LS-DYNA with an Automotive crash analysis background. Apply For more information on this contract please email your CV

Project Management Consultant Luton 6-Month Contract Paying up to £110p/h (Outside IR35) Key Responsibilities Provide advice on the acceleration of procurement and operational readiness of critical capabilities that cannot wait for standard planning or acquisition cycles. Identifying where existing processes can be tailored or streamlined, compressing standard acquisition cycles, and the management of high-risk operational rollouts while balancing aggressive timelines, budgets, and necessary compliance. Proactively identify roadblocks, execute rapid risk assessments, and implement mitigations to prevent project failure. Act as the primary liaison between IPT leader, Sponsors, end-users, third-party vendors, and internal teams to provide high-frequency progress reports and negotiate priorities. Allocate resources efficiently and navigate dynamic cost structures where time and performance outweigh strict, traditional budgetary constraints. Ensure that despite expedited...

Project Controls Lead - Level 7 Location: Luton initially, transitioning to Reading from September 2026 Working Pattern: 3-4 Days On Site Contract: 12 Months Rate: £62 - £65 per hour (Outside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Nationality Requirement: Sole British Nationals Only THE ROLE We are recruiting on behalf of a leading defence and aerospace organisation seeking an experienced GCAP Project Controls Lead to support a major international defence programme. This role will support the FCA GCAP Programme Controls Manager in shaping and delivering a best-practice Project Controls framework within a tri-national consortium involving UK, Italian and Japanese partners. The successful candidate will play a key role in schedule management, programme planning, performance analysis and stakeholder coordination across a highly complex, multi-national engineering programme environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Support the development and delivery of a...

Our client, a leader in the technology sector, is currently seeking a Procurement Manager for a contract position. This role focuses on procurement operations within the engineering and maintenance categories, playing a vital part in managing and optimising the supply chain of a dynamic and fast-paced business. This is an outside IR35 contract Key Responsibilities: Developing and delivering a Procurement Category Plan in collaboration with the Lead Procurement Manager Conducting market analysis, spend assessments, and stakeholder engagement plans Managing end-to-end tender processes, driving commercial value Identifying opportunities for cost savings and value optimisation Ensuring contractual coverage and well-planned sourcing activities Maintaining accurate and comprehensive contract and supplier records Managing supplier relationships to secure best value contracts Promoting effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Continuously learning about industry developments to...

Job Title: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Reading area, Berkshire Rate: £36–38 per hour, Limited Company outside IR35scope Job Type: Contract,  2 months ongoing initially, potential to extend Rotating Shifts: Primarily Monday to Friday – 9-hour  shifts rotating Client: Manufacturing, Immediate hire for ongoing maintenance support The Opportunity: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer We’re recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical maintenance support within a busy, automated production and packaging environment. This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. This client needs… ✔ Strong multi-skilled mechanical fault diagnosis ✔ Experience with conveyors, motors, pneumatics, drives, sensors, presses, hoppers, silos  & basic  Electrical PLCs ✔ Preventive maintenance ✔ Quick turnaround...

Lead Electrical Design Engineer 12 month contract £65-£75 per hour Outside IR35 Reading - Hybrid This role sits within a specialist engineering team responsible for developing electrical designs from early feasibility through to construction and handover support. It's a key technical position with ownership of design delivery and coordination across multiple stakeholders. Essential requirements: Experience in electrical engineering design within power, utilities or infrastructure environments Ability to produce and review electrical design documentation and calculations Good understanding of UK electrical standards and utility interface requirements Experience working with project teams, contractors and engineers Comfortable supporting projects through design, construction and delivery stages Desirable: Experience within substations, power distribution or HV environments Background in energy, utilities or large-scale industrial projects Exposure to site support and...

Project Manager x2 Reading (hybrid - 4 days from home) Outside IR35   Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established Engineering client for a Project Manager on a contract basis to support important defence projects in the UK.   They require two Project Managers to support the initiation of projects and programmes using Portfolio Entry controls and structured business case development methods.   Some of your responsibilities: Analyse and break down complex problems to develop strategic proposals for Investment Approval Coordinate pre-Concept studies to explore business problems and opportunities Develop early understanding of solution options to inform decision-making Produce initial estimates for scope, schedule, and cost ranges Recommend appropriate delivery methodologies for proposed initiatives Secure approvals to proceed, including Standing Approval and initial resource allocation Ensure alignment of proposed projects and programmes with overall portfolio...

Systems Consultant Full time on site in Maidenhead Outside IR35 6 months contract Our client is seeking a skilled Systems Consultant for a contract position. The primary focus will be on executing Systems Engineering activities within the specified industry practices and ensuring adherence to all relevant processes and guidelines. This role is essential for achieving desired outcomes and maintaining the quality and security of system engineering deliverables. Key Responsibilities: Oversee tasks related to Systems Engineering activities, products, and artefacts, ensuring alignment with agreed plans and processes. Ensure work products and solutions are correct and complete from the requirements phase onwards by executing a robust evidence creation strategy. Create and maintain Systems Engineering artefacts such as Strategies, Plans, Procedures, Compliance Matrices, and Reports. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with industry practices to achieve qualification and...

Outside IR35 Pay £475 a day 3 month rolling contract ECS Resource Group are currently working in partnership with a global managed service provider, assisting them with the search for a Service Designer on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be working with a Telecoms end client across various projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end service models across product, network, technology and operational domains within a telecommunications environment. Drive the creation of new operational processes and service frameworks, taking ownership from initial concept through to delivery and continuous improvement. Define and optimise customer and operational journeys to ensure scalable, efficient and customer-centric service experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Product, Engineering, Operations, Architecture and Delivery teams to align service outcomes with business objectives. Produce high-quality service...

Mechanical Engineer Contract Aldermaston SC / DV Clearance Required Are you a Mechanical Engineer with experience supporting complex engineering projects within highly regulated environments? Do you enjoy producing technical documentation, engineering calculations and supporting projects from concept through to delivery? Would you like to work for a growing SME delivering specialist packages of work directly into AWE? What's in it for you? • ~ £60p/h DOE • Outside IR35 • Long term project work • Opportunity to work with a specialist engineering SME supporting AWE projects • Overtime opportunities available What will you be doing? • Producing mechanical engineering documentation and design deliverables • Supporting concept, scheme and detailed design activities • Carrying out engineering calculations, assessments and technical reports • Supporting project delivery across design, manufacture, installation and testing activities • Attending project meetings and design...

Authorised Person (Electrical) - Nuclear Project AWE (Site-Based) | £(Apply online only)/day Outside IR35 | SC Clearance Required (DV desirable) The Opportunity We're supporting a major nuclear programme and are looking for an experienced Authorised Person (Electrical) to take ownership of electrical safety across a complex, large-scale project. This is a critical role at the heart of project delivery - ensuring safe systems of work, managing energisations and isolations, and driving compliance with nuclear licence conditions, JSP375, and project procedures. If you're an established AP(E) who thrives in high-integrity environments and enjoys influencing teams across construction and commissioning, this is a standout opportunity. What You'll Be Doing As the Electrical AP, you'll be the focal point for electrical safety governance across the project. Key responsibilities include: Managing and coordinating electrical safety in line with approved procedures * Overseeing...

Project Details: 6 month contract Data Centre Fit out hall Starting Middle JunePackage: Circa £450 per day all-in rate, Outside IR35 Monday to Friday working pattern 10-hour working daysKey Responsibilities: Carry out mechanical QA/QC inspections across the project Ensure all installations are completed in line with project specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements Review and complete inspection test plans (ITPs), check sheets, and quality documentation Conduct inspections on mechanical systems including HVAC, pipework, ductwork, and associated services Identify non-conformances and support resolution processes Liaise closely with site teams, subcontractors, and client representatives Support commissioning and handover activities where required Maintain accurate QA/QC records and reporting throughout the project lifecycle Other Details Outside IR35 Need to have exp managing subcontractors / technical documentation etc Predominantly plant and equipment install

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – Avionics Integration Modification ProjectA specialist aerospace engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Contract Mechanical Design Engineer to support a live avionics integration and aircraft modification programme on a regional/narrow-body aircraft platform. This role will focus on the mechanical and structural integration of avionics equipment within a regulated aerospace design environment, supporting installation design, drawing production, systems integration, and aircraft modification activities in accordance with UK aviation approval frameworks. Key Responsibilities Design of structural and mechanical provisions for avionics equipment installations. Development of equipment mounting arrangements, trays, brackets, panels and supporting structure. Mechanical integration of avionics and electrical systems into existing aircraft platforms. Coordination with avionics/electrical engineers to ensure installation and interface...

We are looking for an experienced Hard Modeller for a rolling contract Outside ir35 Call Rachel or apply online with CV Library

Communications & Engagement Specialist Overview A central strategic communications function within a highly secure and complex environment is seeking experienced Communications & Engagement Specialists to support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-impact communications activity. The role plays a key part in shaping clear narratives, strengthening stakeholder understanding, and maintaining trust across sensitive programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a high-profile, security-conscious organisation delivering communications that directly support strategic national objectives. Assignment Details Number of Positions: 3 Location: Cheltenham (4-5 days per week on site required) Duration: 12 months + Vetting Level: DV Clearance Required Rate & SFIA Level Up to £77.98 per hour Minimum requirement: SFIA Level 3+ Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver clear, consistent communications across digital, internal, and stakeholder...