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Feb 26, 2026  
Contract Process Development Engineer
Contract Process Development Engineer Rate: £50–£55 per hour (Outside IR35) Working Arrangement: 2–3 days per week on-site (Bristol) Duration: 6 month contract Role Overview We are seeking a skilled and proactive Process Development Engineer to lead the development, optimisation, and implementation of robust manufacturing and assembly processes. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on improving process performance, driving quality and consistency, and supporting scalable production systems. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to define and refine manufacturing processes that meet operational and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in supporting new product introductions while continuously improving existing production workflows. Key Responsibilities Provide technical and operational leadership for on-site process development related to the manufacture of electronic devices Lead the...
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CV-Library South West England, UK Contractor
CL
Mar 02, 2026  
Development and Production Test Engineer - Electronics
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire is currently looking to recruit 4x Development and Production Test Engineer - Electronics/Electrical subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  Looking for somebody with substantial test engineering experience. Diagnosis of test failures Testing experience down to component level The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with Electronics, RF, Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills.  Hourly Rate: £37.00ph (Umbrella).    Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)   Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronic / Electrical Job Description: Technical support to the manufacturing test of weapons sub-systems in production and development test and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and Subsystem level. Provide Test Engineering support during Design / Development phases from initial...
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CV-Library Bolton, UK Contractor
CL
Mar 13, 2026  
Control Systems Engineer
Contract positions Inside IR35 On site in Cambridgeshire Proven Engine development experience is Essential Control Development Engineer: Develop, maintain, and debug engine control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink/State flow . Execute MIL/SIL/HIL validation, static code analysis, and auto‑code generation aligned with embedded software processes. Experience with AUTOSAR architecture, software component configuration, and tooling Familiarity with CAN/LIN/Control Systems Engineer: Responsible for the design, development, calibration, and integration of engine control systems Contribute to FMEA's Plan, develop and execute validation activities. Integrate control systems with engine hardware, sensors, and actuators Support calibration, testing, and troubleshooting using HIL, dyno, and field test environments
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CV-Library Cambridgeshire, UK Contractor
CL
Mar 13, 2026  
Senior Data Engineer
Role: Senior Data Engineer Background: Leveraging data analytics to provide insights and recommendations to drive strategic decision-making collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Accounting, Operations, HR, and others to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, dashboards, analytics, and data-driven insights. Key Accountabilities A Senior Data Engineer (Production Support) will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and supporting ETL processes, data pipelines, and data warehouse environments. The ideal candidate should have strong troubleshooting skills, hands-on experience with ETL tools, and the ability to quickly resolve production issues to ensure data availability, accuracy, and reliability. * Monitor and support daily ETL processes, data pipelines, and batch jobs to ensure timely and accurate data delivery. * Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, job failures, and performance bottlenecks across ETL and data warehouse systems....
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CV-Library Warwick, Warwickshire Contractor
CL
Mar 15, 2026  
Procurement Professional - 12 Month Contract
Job Title: Procurement Professional Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Hourly Rate: £24.30 Duration: 12 months - VERY likely to extend! Hours: 37.5 hours per week Flexible Working: Options available in line with business needs. Job Title: Procurement Professional (Test and Development Engineering Team) Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Hourly Rate: £24.30 Duration: 12 months - VERY likely to extend! Hours: 37.5 hours per week Flexible Working: Options available in line with business needs. About Us: We are a global leader in manufacturing construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Our Peterborough facility plays a key role in developing and producing industrial engines for both the Cat and Perkins brands. Join us and help create innovative, sustainable solutions that have a lasting impact across the globe. The Opportunity: We are seeking a Procurement Professional to join our...
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CV-Library Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Contractor
CL
Mar 15, 2026  
Senior Instrument Engineer
Booth Welsh have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Instrument Engineer to join our team! You will assist in projects in the following industries, Petrochemical, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical and Nuclear. Booth Welsh is an engineering technology company delivering smart, sustainable solutions across various industries. We combine multi-discipline engineering with automation and digital technologies to help our clients achieve operational excellence As a key member of our engineering team, we are looking for a talented individual with a wide range of professional skills. The role requires the individual to be working on and controlling multiple projects with a keen eye to ensure deadlines are achieved. This role will be Hybrid based with 2/3 days in office, work from home and the occasional site visit to work around various projects *** Please note that we can only accept applications from UK based candidates *** Key responsibilities: The role will include both...
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CV-Library Irvine, North Ayrshire Council Contractor
CL
Mar 15, 2026  
Data Engineer | Outside IR35 | £400 - £500 | 6 months | Hybrid Nottingham
Data Engineer | Outside IR35 | £400 - £500 | 6 months | Hybrid Nottingham  We’re looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer to join a growing data team supporting a large-scale modern data platform project. Working 3 days a week onsite on the outskirts of Nottingham, you'll be a key contributor in evolving the organisation’s data capability, focusing on best‑practice engineering, clean architecture, and high‑value BI delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, build and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks. Develop scalable data models and transformations using SQL and Python. Work hands‑on with Databricks (Lakehouse, Delta tables, notebooks, workflows). Deliver high-quality dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI. Implement best practices for data quality, governance, lineage and automation. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including analysts, product owners and business stakeholders. Support performance tuning, cost optimisation and...
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CV-Library Nottingham, UK Contractor
CL
Mar 15, 2026  
Lead Engineer - Interior Seating
Interior Seating Lead Engineer – Automotive Contract | Office-Based | Competitive Day Rate An experienced Interior Seating Lead Engineer is required to support a premium automotive programme, delivering seating system design and release from concept through to production. This role sits within Body Engineering / Interior Systems and requires strong ownership of automotive seating systems, including design, development, validation and engineering release. Key Responsibilities: * Lead design and development of automotive seating systems and sub-systems * Full Design & Release (D&R) responsibility from concept to sign-off (DV completion) * Manage CAD design (CATIA V5 / V6 / 3DX) * Deliver to cost, weight, quality and timing targets * Coordinate suppliers and cross-functional teams * Support APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, Control Plans * Lead problem-solving using 8D and 5 Why methodologies * Manage engineering change and release systems Essential Experience:...
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CV-Library Coventry, West Midlands (County) Contractor
CL
Mar 15, 2026  
Lead Engineer - Body in White
Lead Engineer BIW (Body in White) – Automotive | CATIA V5/V6 | Contract | Office Based We are recruiting a BIW / Body in White Lead Engineer for a leading automotive OEM programme focused on mid and luxury passenger vehicles. This is a hands-on contract role supporting full vehicle development from concept through to production launch. You will take ownership of Body in White (BIW) commodities including core body, upper body, underbody and closures (hood, tailgate). The role covers design and release, supplier milestone management and delivery against cost, weight and quality targets. Key Responsibilities: * Lead BIW design and development from concept to SOP * Create and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings and BOM using CATIA V5/V6 / 3DX * Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-up and sheet metal design principles * Manage supplier delivery to programme milestones * Support DFMEA, DFM/DFA and engineering documentation * Ensure compliance with OEM processes and vehicle...
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CV-Library Coventry, West Midlands (County) Contractor
CL
Mar 15, 2026  
Service Engineer
Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for preventative maintenance, technical problem-solving, and delivering high-quality service? Our client based in Rushden is seeking a Service Engineer to join its dedicated service and maintenance team. This is a vital, hands-on role ensuring plant and equipment are maintained to the highest standards—maximising uptime, supporting safe operations, and delivering a best-in-class customer experience. The Role: As a Service Engineer, you will take ownership of equipment quality, reliability, and safety across the depot and customer sites. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced mobile/field Engineer looking to come away from travelling.   Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am - 5.30pm Friday 8am – 4.30pm   Salary: £18.32 p/h - £21.53 p/h (approx. £40k - £47k DOE) Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire   Key Responsibilities: Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on plant equipment within the Rushden yard (with...
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CV-Library Rushden, UK Contractor
CL
Mar 15, 2026  
Setting Out Engineer
Setting Out Engineer - Shaft Sinking & Tunnelling Project Location: Newton Abbot Start Date: 26th January Duration: 3+ months Pay: £330 per day Our client is seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer to support a major shaft sinking and tunnelling project as part of a new prison development. This role offers the opportunity to work on a technically complex and high‑profile scheme with a leading contractor. A valid DBS check is required for this role as it is based on a prison, we will arrange this on your behalf. Key Responsibilities: Setting out for tunnelling and shaft sinking works Working closely with construction teams to ensure accurate alignment and levels Managing site surveys, as‑built records, and QA documentation Ensuring all works comply with project specifications and safety requirements Requirements: Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on tunnelling, shaft sinking, or heavy civil engineering projects Strong knowledge of survey equipment (e.g.,...
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CV-Library Newton Abbot, Devon Contractor
CL
Mar 15, 2026  
Automation Engineer
We're supporting a major engineering organisation delivering large‑scale automation and control upgrades across the UK water sector. Due to increased project workload, they're looking to bring in an experienced Contract Automation Engineer with strong multi‑vendor PLC/SCADA experience and full‑lifecycle project capability. The Role You'll be delivering controls and automation solutions across major water & wastewater treatment projects. This contract involves full lifecycle engineering-from specifications and design through to programming, FAT/SAT, site commissioning, and handover. Technical Requirements You must be proficient in: Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 FactoryTalk View SE/ME Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Control Expert (Unity Pro) SCADA/HMI platforms Mitsubishi Software GX Works / GX Developer Ideal Background This will suit contractors who have previously worked with businesses known for water sector systems integration,...
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Outside IR35

CV-Library Staffordshire, UK Contractor
CL
Mar 15, 2026  
C++ Developer
Are you an experienced C++ Developer based in Belfast who is now looking for a new challenge? If so, this is the role for you.  Contract day rate on application Belfast About the Role: You’ll be an experienced C++ Developer and will be working on our core platform, which serves as a crucial component in the operations of top-tier companies. This role requires a skilled individual with a deep understanding of high-performance, low-latency applications, who can contribute effectively to a wider development team while demonstrating independence and ownership of key projects. In this role as a C++ Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting high-throughput, low-latency applications. You will collaborate with a wider team to develop new features and maintain existing systems, while optimising performance and troubleshooting issues in a Linux/Unix environment. Additionally, you will apply strong coding practices to ensure the delivery of...
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CV-Library Belfast, UK Contractor
CL
Mar 15, 2026  
M&E Project Engineer (CIS)
We are a multi-disciplined contractor with a service portfolio that covers track, trades, civils, OLE, signalling and telecoms along with trackside lighting and safety barrier fencing. In this respect we are a forward-thinking business that has the ability to undertake large scale contract works delivering a variety of services such as structures, track drainage, earthworks and lineside infrastructure works under one umbrella. We have established a network of offices across the whole of the UK where we pro-actively recruit from within the local community to fully support our clients on a National Basis. One of our renewable energy clients are looking for a Project Engineer. Overview Lead the engineering delivery of renewable energy projects across the full voltage spectrum, from 132kV transmission interfaces through MV distribution and LV systems, ensuring designs are buildable, compliant, and optimized for performance and cost. This role bridges project engineering and project...
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CV-Library Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Contractor
CL
Mar 15, 2026  
Open CPI Engineer - DV Cleared
Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a skilled Open CPI Engineer - DV Cleared to join their team. This contract role, based in either Romsey or Gloucester, requires a high level of security clearance and a deep understanding of SAP CPI, RF Test, RF Design, Embedded C/C++, and FPGA. Key Responsibilities: Engineering & Development Design, develop and optimise OpenCPI components and applications for SIGINT and RF systems Integrate OpenCPI solutions onto FPGA-based and embedded SDR platforms Support system architecture, trade studies, and technical design decisions Ensure robust, scalable and reusable OpenCPI-based implementations Develop OpenCPI workers and containers in C/C++ and HDL (VHDL/Verilog where required) Integrate DSP chains into FPGA and embedded Linux environments Conduct trade-off analysis across performance, latency and resource utilisation Support hardware/software integration in secure lab and customer environments...
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CV-Library Romsey, Hampshire Contractor
CL
Mar 15, 2026  
Embedded Systems Engineer
Copello are seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer for a 3–6 month contract with a leading defence organisation based in Buckinghamshire. This is a technically challenging role within a highly regulated environment, supporting the development of advanced systems, ideally within an avionics or wider defence context. The successful candidate will combine strong hands-on embedded development expertise with the ability to lead and coordinate a small engineering team. This role is inside IR35 and requires candidates to be eligible for SC clearance. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage a small embedded systems engineering team, providing technical direction and oversight * Design, develop and debug embedded software for ARM-based SoCs * Develop and maintain secure boot chains and low-level board support packages * Work across bare-metal and RTOS environments * Support integration, verification and validation activities within a defence framework * Perform...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Contractor
CL
Mar 14, 2026  
Mechanical Project Engineer
Based in Kettering NN16 A leading, established and highly successful provider of mechanical and electrical installation services to commercial and industrial buildings seek the solid appointment of a skilled Mechanical Project Engineer from an M&E / Building Services electrical installation projects background. Those with M&E installations experience in commercial and or industrial environments are of serious interest as a Mechanical Project Engineer or similar. We are looking to make an immediate appointment for an important ongoing project. Candidates highly sought after are those naturally from an M&E / Building Services background, ideally with direct working experience in the project delivery of mechanical installations you would expect to find in commercial and industrial settings. Those with any hospital / healthcare buildings Mechanical services installation are highly sought after; this is not essental for the role though. You will be responsible for supporting...
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CV-Library Kettering, North Northamptonshire Contractor
CL
Mar 14, 2026  
Billing Administrator
Temporary Billing Coordinator Oxted (Hybrid Working) Join a fast-growing national facilities business where finance meets operations - and where your work genuinely keeps the wheels turning. We’re working with a well-established, multi-service facilities management organisation that supports major commercial clients across the UK. Known for their strong internal culture, operational excellence, and commitment to development, they’re now looking to add a Billing Coordinator to their growing finance team. The Opportunity Reporting into the Billing Team Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring invoices, expenses, and job costs are processed accurately and efficiently. You’ll be the link between finance, engineers, suppliers, and clients - helping maintain smooth billing processes that support business growth. You’ll gain deep exposure to contract billing, financial systems, and operational workflows, making this an excellent stepping stone for anyone wanting to build a career...
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CV-Library Oxted, Surrey Contractor
CL
Mar 14, 2026  
Multiskilled Engineer
Multiskilled Engineer Location: Manchester City Centre Job Type: Temporary to Permanent (initially 3 months) Shift Patterns: Mornings (06:30 - 15:30) or Lates (13:30 - 22:30), 5 days out of 7 including some weekendsWe are seeking a Multiskilled Engineer with a strong mechanical background to join a team at the bustling retail unit in Manchester City Centre. This role offers the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate after an initial three-month period. Day-to-day of the role: Perform routine mechanical maintenance and emergency repairs. Ensure equipment and systems operate efficiently. Diagnose mechanical issues and provide timely solutions. Work closely with the maintenance team to improve system performance. Adhere to safety standards and regulations.Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience or qualifications in mechanical engineering. Ability to work flexibly across varied shift patterns. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to...
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CV-Library Manchester, Greater Manchester Contractor
CL
Mar 14, 2026  
Senior Electrical Engineer
About Arup Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job description - the role AMS is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service acts as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provides professional interim and temporary resources. We partner with Arup to support contingent recruitment processes. On behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer for a 6 month contract based in Manchester. Role - Senior Electrical Engineer We have an opportunity for a driven senior electrical engineer...
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CV-Library Manchester, Greater Manchester Contractor
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