1027 engineering jobs found in Barrow-in-Furness

Location: North Wales (100% Onsite) Duration: 6 months (possible extension) Status: IR35 – In Scope Security: SC Clearance required Interview: Face to Face Pay: £32.74 Umbrella Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership, governance, and airworthiness assurance within a regulated electronic component MRO&U environment supporting military systems. You will act as the engineering authority for approvals, repair schemes, and capability development, ensuring compliance with MAOS, MIL Part 145, AS9100/AS9110, and ISO 9001 standards. The role leads through three Section Managers covering Development, Product Support & Obsolescence, and Additive Manufacturing. Key Responsibilities * Engineering authority for airworthiness and regulatory compliance * Approval of engineering reports, repair schemes, and technical data * Governance of MAOS, MIL Part 145, AS9100/9110, and ISO 9001 * Leadership of three Section...

Engineering Configuration Manager Filton (Hybrid - typically 60% onsite, subject to change) 35 hours per week | 4.5-day working pattern Contract until July 2027 (with potential extension) £28.41 per hour (PAYE) / £38.00 per hour (Umbrella) About the Role Guidant Global is partnering with Airbus to offer an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Configuration Manager to join the Digital Wing team. You'll play a key role in shaping and managing configuration across multiple aircraft programmes, working at the heart of engineering, digital transformation, and programme delivery. This is a highly collaborative role where you will influence change, drive process excellence, and support the full lifecycle of aircraft configuration management. You'll be part of a forward-thinking environment focused on innovation, digitalisation, and continuous improvement. What You'll Be Doing As an Engineering Configuration Manager, you will: Lead and manage end-to-end engineering change...

Title: Project Engineering Consultant Position Type: Contract Location: Northumberland Categories: Engineering, Project Management PM Group requires project engineering support to deliver a pharmaceutical capital project, including the design, construction, and commissioning of a packing hall and warehouse facility. Responsibilities Facilities, Utilities & Live Site Tie‑Ins * Lead and support engineering activities related to mechanical utility systems, including HVAC, heating/cooling systems, compressed air, water systems, and drainage. * Plan, coordinate, and execute live site utility tie‑ins, isolations, and cut‑overs to existing systems, minimising disruption to operations. * Develop and review tie‑in strategies, method statements, and sequencing plans for works on a live GMP site. * Coordinate interfaces between new and existing buildings, utilities, and infrastructure. Equipment Engineering & Delivery * Develop and review User Requirement...

Engineering Administrator Location: Washington Salary: Negotiable Type: Temporary ongoing (long term) Hours: 38 hours per week – Mon – Thurs: 08:15am – 5:00pm – Fri 08:00am – 1:00pm Imperial Recruitment Group are working with a key client who are looking to recruit a Process Engineering Administrator on a temporary ongoing basis Main Purpose: The Contract Engineering Administrator is a temporary role designed to support the Contract Engineer and the wider Process Engineering team during a period of increased project workload. This position plays a key part in maintaining accurate documentation, coordinating project activities, supporting data migration tasks, and ensuring smooth communication between engineering, production, and other cross-functional departments. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, and IT to integrate automation technologies such as robotics, PLCs, and machine vision systems Ensure all Engineering...

Engineering Technical Author Apprentice Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire - DE55 7RGSalary: Competitive Apprentice Salary (Above National Minimum Apprentice Rate)Hours: 39 Hours per Week, Monday to FridayApprenticeship: Level 3 Engineering Design TechnicianDuration: 42 Months Start Your Engineering Career with Autochair!  Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to build a career in engineering while gaining a recognised qualification At Autochair, we design and manufacture innovative mobility solutions that help improve people's independence and quality of life. Our products are trusted by customers across the UK and internationally, and we're proud to combine engineering expertise with a commitment to making a real difference. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated **Engineering Technical Author Apprentice** to join our Engineering Department. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience while studying towards a **Level 3 Engineering...

Location: Luton (4-5 days per week onsite) Duration: 12 month contract Rate: £79.80ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leading defence and aerospace company, are looking for 5 x Engineering Work Package Managers to join them on a contract basis. Within their Integrated Project Team (IPT), you will lead a cross-functional engineering team to deliver a complete, compliant solution that meets customer, contractual, legal, and company requirements, while balancing performance, cost, and schedule. You will define and structure the project's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), plan and schedule engineering activities, and provide regular progress reports. You will also establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency and effectiveness, using these to monitor and improve engineering performance. The role includes working closely with customers and suppliers, aligning Engineering Plans with project constraints, managing resources, identifying and...

Senior Project Accountant Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid – 3 days per week on site) Rate: £35 per hour PAYE Contract: 6 Months Morson are proud to be recruiting on behalf of BAE Systems for an experienced Senior Project Accountant to join their finance team on an initial six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting complex, high-value programmes within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. Working as part of the FP&A Project Performance team, you will provide critical financial support across Project Finance and the wider Finance function, helping to drive project performance and deliver meaningful business insights. Key Responsibilities: Deliver customer-focused Project Finance support, partnering with the business to ensure the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects. Take ownership of all financial aspects of the project lifecycle, from planning through to completion. Provide best-in-class financial...

Our client, operating within the Nuclear/Defence sector, is currently seeking a Mechanical Inspector on a contract basis. This role is critical to ensuring mechanical quality control (QC) inspection coverage across various fabrication and installation projects, with an emphasis on adherence to project specifications, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), and relevant mechanical codes and standards. The role requires a strong focus on maintaining traceable lifetime records. Purpose: Deliver mechanical QC inspection coverage across fabrication/installation to ensure compliance to project specs, ITPs, and applicable mechanical codes/standards, with a strong focus on traceable lifetime records. Key Responsibilities: Inspect mechanical installation against ITPs including pipework, supports, bolting/torque/tensioning, equipment setting, alignment checks, preservation, cleanliness, tagging, and traceability. Verify manufacturing and fabrication documentation where applicable such as material...

Our client, a key player in the Defence & Nuclear sectors, is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to join their team on a contract basis. This role is vital in ensuring that electrical installations and test activities meet ITP requirements, nuclear safety culture expectations, and applicable codes and standards. Key Responsibilities: Perform inspections in line with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and agreed hold/witness points. Verify installation quality for cable containment/tray, pulling/termination, glanding, bonding/earthing, panel/MCC installation, LV distribution, lighting/small power, and instrumentation interface checks as required. Review and sign-off quality records including check sheets, test packs, redlines/as-builts, cable schedules, termination records, and torque records. Support the non-conformance process by raising and tracking NCRs, punch lists, and quality observations; verify close-out and re-inspect as needed. Interface with construction...

Expeditor Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Contract: 6 Months Rate: Negotiable We are currently seeking an experienced Expeditor to support a major project within a highly regulated engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and documentation, working closely with suppliers, procurement teams, and project stakeholders to maintain project schedules. Key Responsibilities Monitor supplier progress against purchase orders and delivery schedules. Expedite materials, equipment, and documentation to meet project milestones. Identify and escalate potential delays, supporting recovery plans where required. Liaise with Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, and Project Teams to ensure effective supply chain coordination. Track manufacturing, inspection, dispatch, and delivery milestones. Produce expediting reports and supplier performance updates. Ensure all quality, certification,...

Techniche Global is supporting an international Oil & Gas engineering company with appointing a number of CNC Machinists for their facility in Barrow-in-Furness. These roles are initially offered as 6-month contracts, with a expectation of extension based on workload and performance. CNC Machinist (Operator / Setter)   The Role: Focuses on setting and operating machinery according to strict procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring precision component manufacturing. Contract: Initial 6 months (long-term extension expected). CNC Machinist (Operator / Programmer)  The Role: Requires a higher level of technical autonomy to program, set, and optimize complex machinery from engineering drawings and CAD data. Contract: Initial 6 months (long-term extension expected).     Key Responsibilities:  As a CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable product delivery while maintaining workshop equipment to the highest standards....

Crane Operator Location Govan, Scotland Employment Type Contract / Long-Term Opportunities Available Overview We are currently seeking experienced Crane Operators to support major engineering and manufacturing projects within a highly regulated heavy industrial environment. This role involves the safe movement of engineering loads, supporting vessel operations, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the shipyard while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating cranes and associated lifting equipment, supporting a range of operational activities across the yard, and working collaboratively with multiple departments to ensure project requirements are delivered efficiently and safely. Key Responsibilities Operate cranes to safely lift, transport and position engineering loads. Carry out lifting operations in accordance with approved lift plans and procedures. Conduct pre-use...

Location Barrow-in-Furness Employment Type Contract / Long-Term Opportunities Available Overview We are currently recruiting experienced Slingers to support major engineering and shipbuilding programmes within a highly regulated industrial environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring the safe movement of materials, equipment and engineering loads while supporting a variety of production and vessel-related activities. The successful candidate will work closely with crane operators, supervisors and production teams to facilitate safe lifting operations, support vessel activities and ensure work is completed in accordance with safety, quality and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities Carry out slinging and signalling duties for lifting operations. Ensure loads are correctly prepared, secured and guided during lifting activities. Work safely at all times in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, site procedures and industry standards. Interpret work...

Scaffolder Location Barrow-in-Furness Employment Type Contract Opportunities Available Overview We are currently seeking experienced Scaffolders to support major engineering and manufacturing projects in Barrow. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe erection, modification, inspection and dismantling of scaffolding structures, ensuring all work is completed to the highest safety and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Erect, alter and dismantle tube & clip and system scaffolding (Layher). Read and interpret drawings, specifications and work instructions. Carry out scaffold inspections prior to handover. Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with site procedures and industry standards. Use hand and power tools safely and effectively. Maintain safe working areas and provide protection for personnel working at height. Support lifting, material handling and general site activities where required. Essential Requirements NVQ Level 2...

Painter Location Barrow-in-Furness Employment Type Contract Opportunities Available Overview We are currently recruiting experienced Industrial Painters to support major engineering and manufacturing programmes in Barrow. The successful candidate will be responsible for surface preparation, coating application, finishing and preservation activities, ensuring all work is completed to the highest quality, safety and technical standards. Key Responsibilities Prepare surfaces using hand and mechanical tools. Apply coatings, sealants, fillers and protective coverings to required specifications. Carry out paint spraying and specialist coating applications. Read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions and specifications. Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards. Safely operate tools, equipment and materials associated with painting and coating activities. Maintain a clean and safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety...

Expeditor - SC Cleared Role Overview The Expeditor is responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services required to support project and operational schedules. Working closely with procurement, suppliers, and project teams, the Expeditor monitors supplier performance, mitigates delays, and ensures supply chain activities align with clients project milestones and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Supplier Expediting Proactively monitor supplier progress against purchase orders and delivery schedules Follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials and documentation Identify potential delays and escalate issues to relevant stakeholders Supply Chain Coordination Liaise with Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, and Project teams Maintain clear communication between suppliers and internal stakeholders Support the coordination of shipments and delivery timelines Schedule & Performance Management Track key milestones...

Job Title Site Purchasing Assistant – Nuclear New Build Project Summary Join a major nuclear new build project in the UK as a Site Purchasing Assistant. This position is ideal for candidates with procurement experience who want to be part of a high-profile, safety-critical environment. You’ll play an important role in supporting site operations by ensuring timely and compliant procurement of materials, equipment, and services. Location and Working Pattern UK (site-based) – Full on-site engagement at a nuclear construction project. Client Overview Operating within the nuclear new build sector, this position is aligned with one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects, supporting a robust and highly regulated environment. Responsibilities Raise and process purchase orders following project procedures and approval workflows. Support procurement leads with sourcing materials, plant, and services for site operations. Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, track...

Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Oracle / OCI) Contract Type: Contract Duration: 2 Months Location: Hybrid (60% On-site in Blackpool or Newcastle) Role Overview: We are seeking a highly operational Senior Infrastructure Engineer with deep, hands-on expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle Exadata. In this role, you will balance complex infrastructure design with critical day-to-day BAU operational support, managing highly available, mission-critical database environments. You will act as a major incident manager, drive infrastructure automation, and bring specialist knowledge to upskill the existing engineering team. Key Responsibilities: Deliver expert, hands-on BAU operational support and act as the escalation point for major service-related incidents. Configure, support, and maintain Oracle Base Database and Exadata environments. Write, debug, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible. Manage data migration...

NRL is seeking Roofers for a Nuclear project in Sellafield . The successful candidate will be fully employed under CIJC is required to have: What you will need Level 2 NVQ in roofing Current CSCS  IOSH working safely What's in it for you: Excellent rates of pay Attractive hourly bonuses  Lodge and travel allowances for non local applicants Life and accident benefitIf you are are interested in expanding your expertise into the nuclear sector then this could be the right opportunity for you. Apply now for these exciting opportunities or give us a call to discuss on (phone number removed) The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.   We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces...

Mechanical Supervisor - Sellafield Site We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Supervisor for a long-term contract on Sellafield Site. Rate: £35.00 per hour (CIS) Location: Sellafield, Cumbria Start: ASAP (subject to site clearances) Duration: Long-term contract Requirements Valid CSCS Card SSSTS or SMSTS Mechanical background, ideally time-served as a Fitter, Technician, or Mechanical Engineer Previous supervisory experience on industrial, nuclear, or heavy engineering projects Previous Sellafield experience highly desirable Local candidates preferred Responsibilities Supervising mechanical installation and maintenance activities on site Coordinating labour and subcontractors to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently Conducting toolbox talks and ensuring compliance with site HSE requirements Monitoring progress against programme and reporting to site management Reviewing permits, RAMS, and ensuring quality standards are maintained Supporting...