19 engineering jobs found in Northampton

Contract Maintenance Engineers – Long term & Ad Hoc Shifts Locations: Nottingham, Lincoln, Tamworth, Leicester & Northampton We are growing our Contract Maintenance team at Maintech Recruitment and are looking for experienced contract maintenance engineers across the Midlands and surrounding areas. We currently have opportunities for multi-skilled maintenance engineers to support both long term assignments & ad hoc shifts, carrying out both reactive and proactive maintenance duties across manufacturing and highly automated environments. You will need to be electrically biased and hold relevant qualifications to a minimum Level 3 standard. Rate: £35.00 - £40.00 per hour Status: Outside IR35 What we are looking for We value contractors who bring the right attitude as well as the right skills. We are looking for engineers who can: Be reliable — if you commit to a shift, we need to know we can count on you Be transparent — we will always be open and honest, and...

Supplier Quality Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire, UK £43,000-£55,000 p/a + BUPA, bonus, benefits 37.5 hours per week + 4 Day Work Week option Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements. We are seeking a proven Supplier Quality Engineer to cover a Fixed Term of 12 months in support of a surge in Manufacturing & Production across several very busy defence programmes. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and reporting on all...

Job Title: Design Engineer Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, 4 month Contract and onsite Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum FTC OR £275 - £350 per day contract (subject to experience) About the role At NP Aerospace, we don’t just design to innovate – we design to protect. We’re looking for x3 immediately available Design Engineers to join our Coventry-based team, developing advanced vehicle protection and integration solutions used across global defence programmes. These temporary roles will work from initial concept through to production designing systems that directly enhance the safety and performance of those who serve on the frontline. In these hands-on role, you’ll be immersed in 3D CAD design, working with complex materials, assemblies and components that must perform in the toughest real-world environments. Contract Options We’re offering two engagement routes, depending on how you want to work: o...

Project Manager (Contract) Based in Leicester Monday to Friday Day Shifts £450 - £500 Day Rate (Outside IR35) Until March 2027 This leading manufacturer of specialised equipment is currently on a rapid growth phase and is winning a variety of new projects. Due to project win the company is now looking for a Contract Project Manager to join the team. If you are looking for a new contract, then please contact Adil Shaikh on (phone number removed) or email The day-to-day responsibilities of the Project Manager will include the following: Manage and monitor the progress of automated machinery projects Act as the single point of interface between design, manufacturing, and the customer Ensure clear communication across all stakeholders Conduct and support risk assessments and failure mode analysis Ensure work is completed in line with project timelines and quality expectations Support documentation and reporting requirements Track project timescales, actions The Project Manager...

Software Test Engineer Luton 12-Month Contract Paying up to £74p/h (InsideIR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UKSV Security clearance - please only apply if suitable Key Responsibilities: Create test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts for embedded systems. Perform integration, system, and regression testing on mission-critical software. Collaborate with developers and systems engineers to identify defects and drive resolution. Analyse test results, produce detailed reports, and provide recommendations for improvements. Ensure compliance with company standards and internal processes. Required Skillset & Experience ISTQB Foundation level knowledge Strong background in testing complex real-time embedded systems. Proficiency in test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++, or similar). Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and...

A Contract position Outside IR35 2 days pw on site in Cambridgeshire Our client is seeking an experienced FPGA & DSP Engineer for a contract role. This exciting opportunity involves working on cutting-edge medical and sensing applications. The successful candidate will possess robust skills in HDL and the AMD Vivado toolchain, with solid experience in digital signal processing. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality FPGA/DSP designs and implementations with minimal supervision Contribute to technical discussions, design reviews, and project planning Engage with clients on a technical level, including pre-contract scoping discussions Potentially lead and mentor junior colleagues Work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams Identify and raise technical risks or concerns in a timely manner Communicate progress clearly and maintain appropriate technical documentationCandidate will need to be up-to-speed in some of the areas below: - JESD204C implementation...

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Contract) Location: Peterborough Industry: Construction Materials Manufacturing Rate: £35.00 – £37.00 p/h (Outside IR35) Shift: 4 on 4 off – Days (6:00am – 6:00pm) We’re looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site. This is a hands-on role with a strong electrical bias, supporting production through a mix of reactive and planned maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Carry out electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repairs Support reactive breakdowns and PPM activities Work on 3-phase systems, motors, inverters, and control panels Assist with electrical installations and modifications Help improve machine reliability and efficiency Requirements: Level 3 engineering qualification Strong electrical fault-finding skills (PLC knowledge beneficial but not essential) Experience working with 3-phase systems, drives, motors, and control equipment Ability to read and work from electrical drawings Heavy industry...

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Contract) Location: Peterborough Industry: Construction Materials Manufacturing Rate: £33.00 – £34.00 p/h (Outside IR35) Shift: 4 on 4 off – Days (6:00am – 6:00pm) We’re looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a high-volume manufacturing site within the construction materials sector. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining and improving a wide range of automated plant machinery, including robotics and heavy production equipment. You’ll be working as part of an established maintenance team, supporting production through a mix of planned and reactive maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Carry out mechanical maintenance on automated plant and machinery Support breakdowns and minimise downtime across production Work on robotics, conveyors, presses, and mixing equipment Complete PPM activities and support continuous improvement Maintain safe and efficient operation of all equipment Requirements: Strong mechanical maintenance...

MEICA Commissioning Engineer | Clean Water Projects | Affinity Water Region Tired of the same old AMP talk? This is one of those rare commissioning roles where you’re trusted to deliver, not micromanaged. You’ll be working on clean water treatment and network upgrade projects within the Affinity Water region, helping to bring essential infrastructure to life across the region. If you like getting hands-on with complex systems, solving problems under pressure, and seeing results that make a real impact on communities, this one’s worth reading. 💡 The Role You’ll take ownership of the full commissioning process — from off-site testing to integration into live water assets. Reporting to a Commissioning Manager who understands the challenges first-hand, you’ll coordinate on-site activities, ensure safety, and make sure every system is delivered to spec and on time. Key responsibilities: • Lead day-to-day commissioning activities and support delivery teams on site • Produce accurate...

️ MEICA Lead x 2 – Major AMP8 Scheme | Oxfordshire | Winsor Corridor Outside IR35 | £475–£550 per day | Long-Term Project Tier 1 Contractor | Major Water Infrastructure Scheme Some freelance roles are there to fill a gap. This one is there because the project genuinely needs someone strong enough to lead it. A leading Tier 1 contractor has secured a major AMP8 water scheme in the Oxfordshire region and is looking for a MEICA Lead to take ownership of delivery across a complex live project environment. They’re looking for someone who can do more than sit in progress meetings and update spreadsheets. They need somebody who understands how MEICA packages actually come together on site and someone comfortable managing technical issues, driving subcontractors, coordinating commissioning activities, and keeping momentum when programmes tighten up. You’ll be heavily involved from delivery through to completion, working alongside senior operational teams on one of the region’s key AMP8...

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: St Albans Rate: Up to £550pd. (outside IR35) The Company: This industry-leader are a privately backed business on a huge growth trajectory which will see their group turnover double to more than £1bn in the next 3 years. The group is made up of several successful subsidiaries that operate across the construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors. This SQS position will be an opportunity to join their infrastructure division which supports the development of sustainable communities with smart infrastructure across the design, maintenance & development of critical water infrastructure for Water across AMP8 for Southern Water, South West Water and Affinity Water. Your Role: Reporting into the HOC, as a SQS you will make an immediate impact in the successful delivery of a portfolio of infrastructure schemes across the South. Dividing your time between the office site, and working from home, you will be responsible for...

Role: Commercial Manager Location: St Albans Rate: Up to £600pd. (outside IR35) The Company: This industry-leader are a privately backed business on a huge growth trajectory which will see their group turnover double to more than £1bn in the next 3 years. The group is made up of several successful subsidiaries that operate across the construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors. This Commercial Manager position will be an opportunity to join their infrastructure division which supports the development of sustainable communities with smart infrastructure across the design, maintenance & development of critical water infrastructure for Water across AMP8 for Southern Water, South West Water and Affinity Water. Your Role: Reporting into the HOC, as a Commercial Manager you will make an immediate impact in the successful delivery of a portfolio of infrastructure schemes across the South. Dividing your time between the office site, and working from home, you...

New Hospitals Programme Salary - £600 per day outside of IR35 Contract / Associate – flexible engagement The Opportunity Our NHS client are progressing major schemes under the New Hospitals Programme (NHP). As we move from concept into delivery, we’re looking for an experienced digital professional to shape how future hospitals are digitally enabled from the ground up. This role sits at the intersection of digital, estates, clinical operations and hospital design. It’s about helping teams think differently — and practically — about how technology, data and smart infrastructure can transform care delivery in new hospital buildings. What You’ll Be Doing * Leading and facilitating conversations with clinicians, operational teams, estates and digital colleagues about what’s now possible in a digitally‑enabled hospital * Translating Hospital 2.0 / NHP blueprints into real, usable digital capabilities within building designs * Shaping approaches to: * Smart buildings...

️ Lead MEICA Commissioning Engineer | Clean Water Projects | Affinity Water Region Outside IR35 | Long-Term AMP8 Programme Leadership Role | Commissioning Strategy | Team Management Some commissioning roles are about witnessing tests and signing paperwork. This one is about leading people, driving standards, and bringing structure to projects before problems ever reach site. A leading Tier 1 contractor delivering clean water projects across the Affinity Water region is looking for a Lead MEICA Commissioning Engineer to oversee commissioning delivery across a portfolio of schemes typically ranging from £5m–£10m. While the individual projects may not be mega-projects, they need someone who has operated at that level before. Someone who understands what “good” looks like on major infrastructure programmes and can bring that level of leadership, planning, coordination, and control into a growing AMP8 delivery environment. This is a role for a true commissioning leader — somebody...

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services Contract (Outside IR35) Hybrid Watford Office-Based We have a current opportunity for a Contract Senior Electrical Design Engineer on a contract basis. The position will be based in Watford. For further information about this position please apply. About the role: * Projects - spread across a wide range of sectors, though high amount of healthcare projects * Contract Length - 6 months (can be extended) * Location - Watford Requirements: * Experience working on complex projects * Experience working for a building services consultancy/contractor * Have experience leading/coordinating a team On offer is an excellent contract rate of between £45 - £50p/h for the successful applicant. This is an Outside IR35 assignment. About Energi People Energi People is a highly specialised recruitment consultancy with a strong foothold in the global built environment sector for over 20 years. We excel in connecting technical...

Senior Civil Engineer (Chartered) Location: Birmingham Office Contract: 6 Months (ASAP Start) Engagement: Outside IR35 Sector: Transmission MRR Infrastructure is recruiting for a Chartered Senior Civil Engineer to join a highly respected engineering organisation delivering major UK transmission infrastructure projects. This is a six-month contract opportunity, confirmed as outside IR35, based within the Birmingham office. The Opportunity You will operate in a senior technical capacity within the Civil and Structural team, leading design activities across high-voltage transmission projects from concept through to detailed design and construction support. This role is suited to an experienced Chartered Civil Engineer who is confident leading design packages, mentoring engineers, managing client interfaces and delivering complex infrastructure solutions within regulated environments. The Organisation Our client is a globally established, employee-owned engineering and...

Senior Estimator – Security Systems | Birmingham | £350/day | Hybrid We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a well-established organisation specialising in electronic security systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of commercial and university projects, with long-term contract stability and the potential to move into a permanent role. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate and competitive cost estimates and tenders for security system installations Work across systems including: Access Control CCTV Intruder Alarms Nurse Call Systems Review technical drawings, specifications, and tender documentation Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to gather project requirements Obtain and evaluate supplier/subcontractor quotations Identify risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost efficiencies Support bid submissions and ensure deadlines are metRequirements Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator...

Are you a Site Engineer with proven experience delivering earthworks and structures packages on a major project?   Do you have experience working on project for Network Rail?   Rate: £300/day LTD, Outside IR35 Location: Birmingham Duration: 5 months, potential for extension   This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer to join a sub-contractor on the delivery of platforms on a rail project. The ideal candidate will have experience setting out piling, earthworks and structures on projects for Network Rail. Requirements: ·Proven experience setting out earthworks, piling or structure packages ·Previous experience delivering civils works on Network Rail projects / frameworks ·Previous experience preparing QA documentation ·PTS ·Temporary Work Coordinator - preferred ·Beng / HNC / HND or equivalent   To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please submit your CV and then contact Olivia at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Location: Maidenhead (fully onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Outside IR35 Role details: Our client is looking for a Full-Lifecycle Systems Engineer to support their teams on advanced cryptographic and key‑management solutions that enable the secure exchange of critical information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic levels. You will work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams, often acting as the single point of Systems Engineering accountability on a project, applying a practical approach aligned to project size, risk, and maturity. The role requires confidence in making independent technical judgements, shaping the approach rather than simply following established frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a background in smaller organisations or SME-style project teams. Key Responsibilities: Own and deliver full lifecycle Systems Engineering activities on smaller to medium projects, from bid support through development, test, acceptance, and transition...