50 mechanical project engineer jobs found

An experienced Electrical Design Engineer is required on a contract basis to support a growing workload within a well-established building services engineering consultancy. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a range of technically challenging projects across multiple sectors, collaborating with an experienced multidisciplinary design team. Long term duration, outside of IR35. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering electrical building services designs from concept through to detailed design stages. Key Responsibilities * Design and develop electrical building services systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, data and security systems * Prepare technical drawings, calculations, specifications and reports * Produce and review design documentation across various project stages * Work collaboratively with mechanical engineers, technicians and external consultants * Ensure designs comply with UK...

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Essex (5 days per week onsite) Contract: 6 Month Contract IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Rate: £35–£45 per hour Overview We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of mechanical systems and equipment. You will work as part of a team of design engineers producing mechanical designs, drawings, and documentation for industrial machinery and equipment. Key Responsibilities * Design mechanical parts, assemblies, and equipment layouts * Produce manufacturing drawings and supporting documentation including BOMs and assembly drawings * Maintain and update existing machine designs and mechanical documentation * Work closely with internal teams including manufacturing and engineering * Ensure drawings and documentation are controlled and updated throughout the project lifecycle * Support equipment upgrades and modifications where required Technical...

Process Engineer (FMCG Process Equipment) Location: Peterborough Rate: £40 - £50ph LTD Company Outside IR35 6 Month Rolling Contract Job Purpose We are seeking a Process Engineer to join the Engineering to support the demands of the growing business in liquid and powder process solution equipment. The role supports liquid and powder process engineering projects across food, beverage, brewery, bakery, dairy, and utility applications, delivering high-quality cradle-to-grave design outputs that meet industry standards and customer requirements. You will work within a multidisciplinary project team, contributing your own engineering ideas while ensuring designs are practical, economical, and suitable for manufacture and installation. Key Responsibilities of the Process Engineer: Execute process engineering design activities, such as specifying pump & heat exchangers characteristics, and implementation of hygienic design standards. Aid with developing Process Engineering...

Building Services Engineer / Clerk of Works Location: Portsmouth Security Requirements: SC Clearance (BPSS+ required) British National Working Hours: 35 hours per week, worked over 4.5 days between 7:00am - 7:00pm (as agreed). Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Building Services and Fabric Clerk of Works to oversee Mechanical, Electrical, and Fabric installations, ensuring quality, compliance, and adherence to design specifications across projects. Key Responsibilities Conduct site inspections of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire systems, and building fabric works. Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, Building Regulations, and Health & Safety legislation. Identify and report defects or non-conformances and support resolution. Maintain accurate site records and produce progress reports. Verify quality of materials and workmanship. Support project teams and attend site and technical meetings. Ensure complete and accurate handover documentation...

Design Engineer – Structural, Pipework & Vessel Design (FMCG Process Equipment) Location: Peterborough Rate: £35 - £40ph LTD Company Outside IR35 Job Purpose We are seeking a Design Engineer to join the Engineering design team, supporting the development, modification, and documentation of structural, vessel, and pipework solutions within the FMCG process equipment sector. The role supports liquid and powder process engineering projects across food, beverage, brewery, bakery, dairy, and utility applications, delivering high-quality cradle-to-grave design outputs that meet industry standards and customer requirements. You will work within a multidisciplinary project team, contributing your own engineering ideas while ensuring designs are practical, economical, and suitable for manufacture and installation. Key Responsibilities of the Design Engineer: • Design and develop process machinery including mixers, conveyors, filling systems, and ancillary processing equipment •...

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: Up to £400 per day (Outside IR35, dependent on experience) Location: Manchester (M32 0RS) - Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office) Contract Type: Contract About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support a range of ongoing projects within the UK regulated water industry. The role will focus on UMON projects at Sewage Treatment Works, working closely with a collaborative and experienced engineering design team to deliver high-quality solutions. About the Client Our client is a well-established engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors, with a growing portfolio within the water industry. They are known for their friendly, focused culture and strong commitment to employee wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Deliver detailed mechanical design solutions for projects within the UK water sector. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary...

Job Title: Intermediate/Senior Mechanical Engineer - 12 Month Contract or Permanent Location: Mostly remote (occasional travel to London) Contract Rate: £45-£53 per hour outside IR35 or Permanent Salary: £50-£60k About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on innovative engineering solutions in the water and environmental sector. This role offers the flexibility of primarily remote work, with occasional visits to the London office, and provides the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimise mechanical systems and components. Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation. Work closely with project teams to deliver solutions from concept through to installation and commissioning. Support project planning, risk assessment, and troubleshooting mechanical issues. Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards,...

Commissioning Engineer – Automation & Robotics £45–50 per hour | 6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 Wolverhampton | Site-Based (No Hybrid / Remote Working) We’re looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join a project team working on automation and robotic machinery for a major industrial installation. This is a 6-month contract, Outside IR35, offering long hours and solid continuity for the right contractor. The role is fully site-based in Wolverhampton and will require regular on-site presence throughout the contract. The Role * Commissioning of automated and robotic systems on-site * PLC commissioning and software development using Siemens TIA Portal * Fault finding, testing, and system optimisation during commissioning phases * Working closely with mechanical, electrical, and controls teams * Supporting site acceptance testing and handover Key Skills & Experience * Proven experience commissioning...

We are working with this leading multi national data centre and mission critical specialist who are working on schemes across UK and europe. With data centres being crucial components of today's infrastructure, supporting everything from business to public services. Operators must ensure the longevity, efficiency, and sustainability of their sites while optimizing them for mission-critical tasks. The teams are at the forefront of designing innovative and energy-efficient data centres, ensuring that our clients meet their goals of performance, cost-efficiency, and sustainability. 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 part of an interdisciplinary team of architects, advisors &...

We are working with this leading multi national data centre and mission critical specialist who are working on schemes across UK and europe. With data centres being crucial components of today's infrastructure, supporting everything from business to public services. Operators must ensure the longevity, efficiency, and sustainability of their sites while optimizing them for mission-critical tasks. The teams are at the forefront of designing innovative and energy-efficient data centres, ensuring that our clients meet their goals of performance, cost-efficiency, and sustainability. 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 part of an interdisciplinary team of architects, advisors &...

EICA Commissioning Engineer – Water Industry Clean Water Project | 12 Month Contract | Outside IR35 Bournemouth / Dorset Region A leading engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects within the UK water sector is seeking an experienced EICA Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning activities on a large clean water treatment project in the Bournemouth region. This is a long-term 12-month contract opportunity outside IR35, working on a significant clean water programme involving complex MEICA systems, electrical commissioning, instrumentation, controls and telemetry integration. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the installation, testing, commissioning and handover of plant systems is delivered safely and in line with client standards. The Role Working closely with the Commissioning Manager, contractors and project delivery teams, you will support the commissioning of electrical and control systems across the site. Key...

Job Title: Revit MEP Coordinator Location: London / Manchester (Hybrid - Ideally 3 Days in Office) Job Type: Contract Duration: 3 Months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Hours: 37.5 per week Rate: £35-£39 per hour Start Date: ASAP Sector: Building Services / MEP Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Revit MEP Coordinator to join a Building Services design team delivering Stage 3-4 education projects and other building developments. This contract role will focus on MEP coordination, Revit modelling and multidisciplinary design collaboration within a busy consultancy environment. The successful candidate will support the delivery of coordinated mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) models across active projects. The team ideally requires 3 days per week in the office, although candidates able to attend 2 days per week will also be considered. This contract position may initially cover project demand while a permanent hire is being secured, although...

An experienced Revit MEP Technician is required to support a growing pipeline of building services projects within a well-established engineering consultancy. This is a long-term contract opportunity outside IR35, offering the chance to work on a range of technically interesting projects across multiple sectors. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers and design teams to produce coordinated BIM models and detailed MEP drawings using Revit. Key Responsibilities * Produce and develop Revit MEP models for mechanical, electrical and public health building services systems * Create detailed BIM models, layouts and construction drawings for design and delivery stages * Coordinate MEP services. * Participate in BIM coordination and clash detection processes * Assist engineers with the preparation of schematics, layouts and technical drawings * Maintain model accuracy and ensure compliance with project BIM standards * Support the development and...

Principal Structural Engineer Contract type: Contract Scope: Outside IR35 Location: Manchester Industry: Water Purpose of the Role We are working with a specialist engineering consultancy providing design and infrastructure support across the rail and utilities sectors. The organisation supports projects from early design through to installation, delivering safe and efficient solutions on complex infrastructure programmes. The Principal Structural Engineer will be responsible for delivering technical solutions, overseeing structural design deliverables, and maintaining engineering standards across complex infrastructure projects. The role provides technical leadership to the design team and ensures all structural designs meet required safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Ensure the design team delivers structural design packages that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Review and approve design deliverables, design risk assessments,...

Principal Civil Engineer  Contract type: Contract Scope: Outside IR35 Location: Manchester Industry: Water Purpose of the Role We are working with a specialist engineering consultancy providing design and infrastructure support across the rail and utilities sectors. The organisation supports projects from early design through to installation, delivering safe and efficient solutions on complex infrastructure programmes. The Principal Civil Engineer will be responsible for delivering technical solutions, overseeing design deliverables, and maintaining engineering standards for civil engineering projects across the regulated water industry. The role ensures designs meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while providing technical leadership to the wider design team. Key Responsibilities Ensure the design team delivers civil engineering designs that meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Review and approve design deliverables, design risk assessments, reports,...

Design Manager  Contract type: Contract Scope: Outside IR35 Location: Manchester Industry: Water Purpose of the Role We are working with a specialist engineering consultancy providing design and infrastructure support across the rail and utilities sectors. The organisation supports projects from early design through to installation, delivering safe and efficient solutions on complex infrastructure programmes. The Design Manager will lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams delivering engineering projects within the regulated water industry. The role is responsible for ensuring design deliverables are completed on time, to the required quality and safety standards, while supporting the development of the design team and improving internal processes. Key Responsibilities Manage, direct, and develop engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates within the design team. Support the growth of the design team while maintaining a positive and collaborative working environment....

P6 Planning Consultant – Infrastructure Projects (Outside IR35) Location: Hook (Hybrid – approx. 3 days onsite) Rate: £500 per day Ltd (Outside IR35) Contract: 12 months Start: ASAP An experienced P6 Planning Consultant is required to provide specialist planning support across a portfolio of major infrastructure upgrade projects. This Outside IR35 engagement is suited to an experienced planner capable of operating autonomously, developing robust multi-disciplinary programmes and providing clear schedule insight to support project delivery. The role will be primarily hybrid, with regular site attendance to verify progress and ensure programmes accurately reflect construction sequencing and site conditions. Role Overview The successful consultant will deliver expert planning services across multiple infrastructure schemes. The role requires advanced Primavera P6 capability, strong construction sequencing knowledge across civil engineering and M&E works, and practical...

Engineering Manager  Contract type: Contract Scope: Outside IR35 Location: Manchester Industry: Water Purpose of the Role We are working with a specialist engineering consultancy providing design and infrastructure support across the rail and utilities sectors. The organisation supports projects from early design through to installation, delivering safe and efficient solutions on complex infrastructure programmes. The Engineering Manager will lead multidisciplinary design teams delivering engineering solutions across water industry projects. The role is responsible for ensuring design deliverables meet required safety, quality, and technical standards while being delivered on time and within agreed project parameters. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop multidisciplinary teams including engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates. Identify and implement safe, efficient, and value-engineered design solutions, communicating these with clients and project teams. Act...

FMEA Engineer Location: Coventry Contract: 6 month contract Outside IR35 Role Summary The FMEA Engineer will act as a subject matter expert in the application of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis across engineering and manufacturing activities. The FMEA Engineer will support the development and deployment of best practice tools, systems, and methodologies to strengthen proactive risk identification, failure prevention, and operational control. Working within a specialist engineering team, the FMEA Engineer will collaborate closely with R&D, quality, and manufacturing functions to ensure product and process reliability is maintained throughout development and production phases. The role will utilise structured analysis techniques and data-driven insights to support robust decision-making and minimise risk exposure across programmes. Role & Responsibilities • Lead and facilitate structured FMEA workshops with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and quality...

Are you an electrical design engineer with experience of working on rail projects? Are you looking for an outside IR35 contract? Rate: £350 per day or £400 per day for CRE-D IR35: Outside Contract length: 1 year Location: Euston Station couple days and rest from home Job Role: The role is for the Euston station works. The project involves significant alterations to the main station, including new platform lighting, BMS upgrades, and moving services. The designer would focus on one of the four major work packages that is heavily electrical design-oriented. As part of a focused design team, you will be working on one of the four key work packages, which is predominantly electrical design-oriented. You will be responsible for creating and refining the electrical design solutions to meet the requirements of the station's modernization, ensuring that safety, compliance, and efficiency are prioritized. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to develop designs...