184 engineering jobs found in Colchester

Site Manager - Civil Engineering / Infrastructure £300-£350 per day (CIS) 40-60 Week Contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join our team on a long-term contract delivering infrastructure and construction projects. Rail experience is not essential. We welcome applications from Site Managers with a strong background in construction, civil engineering or infrastructure who are looking to transition into the rail sector. As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Assist the Project Manager with the day-to-day running of site operations. Lead Health, Safety and Environmental activities, ensuring full compliance on site. Prepare and manage site safety documentation, including WPPs, TBRAs and permits to work. Deliver site safety briefings and maintain all HSE records. Manage...

Job title: Quality Engineering Technician Job location: Basildon Rate: £20.64 Hours per week: 39 Duration: 6 months Start date: ASAP Client Summary: A leading, well recognised global manufacturer of Agricultural machinery Position Summary: Responsible for supporting the Quality functions through the inspection, validation, and rework of components and vehicles. The role will ensure finished products meet engineering specifications as well support the identification, investigation, and resolution of quality issues. This will encompass inspection duties across, warehouse, lineside, and finished vehicles. Roles can include: * Inspect and validate components against engineering drawings, specifications, and test criteria * Investigate quality concerns, capturing data and supporting root cause analysis * Support resolution of product quality issues in collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers * Communicate quality concerns and updates in a timely manner * Prepare...

Infrastructure Engineering Specialist - DV Cleared Daily Rate: Up to £600 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months 5 days onsite in London or Ipswich Are you ready to make a difference? Join a specialist team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, safeguarding critical national infrastructure and ensuring the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Your expertise will be pivotal in innovative and technologically challenging projects that promise to keep your work stimulating and rewarding! Why You'll Love Working Here: Exciting Projects: Work on rare and impactful projects that directly contribute to the safety and resilience of communities. Professional Growth: Access unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development, where your contributions are always valued. Dynamic Environment: Collaborate with brilliant minds and utilise cutting-edge tools to shape the future of infrastructure systems. Role Impact: In this...

SECTION ENGINEER // COLCHESTER // HIGHWAY // OUTSIDE IR35 We are currently looking for a Section Engineer for an initial 2-month contract (can be extended), with the potential for extension, to support a major highways scheme in Colchester. The successful candidate will have Section Engineer to Senior Engineer level experience, with a strong background in highways and civil engineering projects. You will be responsible for overseeing highways works including drainage, structures, kerbing and surfacing, ensuring quality standards are met and all required documentation is completed. The ideal candidate will have experience with ITPs, raising TQs for client responses, and completing site paperwork. An EUSR CAT 1 qualification is desirable to enable permits to dig, along with experience using cable avoidance equipment such as CAT4 or vLoc3Pro. You will need to hold SMSTS and CSCS! This is an excellent with an immediate start and a top day rate on offer (Outside IR35) If you're looking...

Section Engineer Location: Colchester, Essex Rate: £375/day LTD or CIS Start: Immediate Are you an experienced Section Engineer with highways, drainage and structures experience looking for your next contract? We're recruiting for a Section Engineer to join a live highways infrastructure project in Colchester. You'll be responsible for delivering highways, drainage and structures works, ensuring quality standards are met and supporting the successful delivery of the scheme. Key Responsibilities ·Manage engineering activities across highways, drainage, structures, kerbing and surfacing works. ·Complete ITPs, quality documentation and inspection records. ·Raise and manage Technical Queries (TQs). ·Support permits to dig and utility avoidance activities. ·Work closely with site teams to ensure safe, efficient delivery. Requirements ·Experience as a Section Engineer or Senior Engineer on highways projects. ·Strong background in highways, drainage, structures, kerbing and...

Ourt client, a top regional Contractor in the UK are seeking a freelance Section Engineer to join their team on a major Road Construction scheme in Colchester to focus on the Highways, Drainage and structures for this scheme. Daily duties will include assisting with the preparation of RAMs and Task Briefs, Overseeing Engineering staff on site, client liaison and Issuing permits to dig. To be considered, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and ideally hold SMSTS, CSCS and have the below experience: * Highways experience including drainage, structures, kerbing and surfacing * Understanding of ITP’s and willingness to complete required paperwork * Raising of TQ’s for onward client answer. * If possible have EUSR CAT 1 to enable completion of permits to dig. Experience of using Cable avoidance tools such as CAT4 of vLoc3Pro In return, a top day rate is on offer which is paid OUTSIDE IR35 and comes with an immediate start. This is a great opening on a...

Roles - PSV Engineer / PSV Technician / PSV Mechanic / Bus Technician Location: Colchester Pay Rate: £34.00 per hour Outside IR35 Do one of these roles describe you? Do you feel undervalued your current role? Are you an experienced PSV Mechanic? Are you available to start work right away? Why not come join our team of engineers here at Excel Resourcing, we specialise in supporting several blue-chip clients who operate in the road transport industry. Benefits of working for Excel: * Weekly Pay * Long-term contracting work * Product Training provided * Minimum Hourly Rate of £34.00 These roles involve: * Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of PSV * Diagnosing and rectifying all types of PSV faults * Ensuring all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that the relevant precautions are taken whilst on the premises. * Liaising with the parts department to attain correct parts. * Ensuring health & safety regulations and safe...

Assembler - Colchester, Essex - Temporary - Immediately available - Earlies & late shift About the role: Working within a busy manufacturing team, you will be responsible for assembling large industrial products using a variety of hand and power tools. You will be required to work from engineering and technical drawings to ensure products are assembled accurately and to specification. The role involves working with metal components and can be physically demanding, with an element of heavy lifting involved throughout the shift. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for long-term work with a reputable engineering manufacturer. Hours & Shift allowances: Early Shift: 06:00 - 14:00 (8% shift allowance) Late Shift: 14:00 - 22:00 (15% shift allowance) Key Responsibilities Assembling metal products using hand and power tools Reading and working from engineering and technical drawings Following manufacturing and assembly procedures Working with large...

Job Title: Counterbalance FLT Operator Location: Gosfield, Essex Remuneration: Competitive hourly rate, plus overtime opportunities! Contract Details: Temporary, minimum 3 weeks. Responsibilities: Are you ready to drive your career forward? Join our team as a Counterbalance FLT Operator! This is an exciting opportunity for those who thrive in a dynamic engineering environment. Here's what you'll be doing: Safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move materials around the warehouse Load and unload goods efficiently, ensuring accuracy and safety Conduct regular checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance Collaborate with team members to maintain a smooth workflow Follow health and safety protocols to keep yourself and your colleagues safe Assist with stock management and inventory checks as needed Why Join Us? Be part of a vibrant team where your contributions matter Enjoy a supportive work environment with friendly colleagues Gain valuable experience in the...

Market 36 Recruitment are recruiting for a Manufacturing Technician on behalf of our client in Witham. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist manufacturer supplying high-quality components to the luxury automotive industry. The successful candidate will manufacture, assemble and inspect polyurethane (PU) components, ensuring products meet quality standards while working safely and to production schedules. Key Responsibilities * Manufacture and assemble PU components to specification. * Cut and prepare materials for production. * Carry out quality inspections on finished components. * Follow technical drawings, work instructions and production plans. * Report quality or production issues to management. * Maintain a clean and safe working environment. * Work to production targets while following Health & Safety procedures. * Support continuous improvement and undertake additional training where required. About You * Previous...

Composite Laminator Location: Witham, Essex Pay Rate: Negotiable (Paid via PAYE Inside IR35) Monday to Friday, 08:00-4:30 (Plus 20% uplift on night shift) Contract: 6 - 12 months, potential for extension/permanent About Us We deliver all aspects of design, engineering, testing and manufacture from a single facility. This vertical integration represents considerable supply chain benefits to our customers and a broad working environment for our teams. We are partners on ultra-premium, low-volume programmes delivering vehicle programmes for the ultra-exclusive, ultra-high-value automotive sector for automotive brands. Role Summary: We have an exciting opportunity for Carbon Laminators to join our team delivering design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for some of the world's most exclusive and ultra-premium car programmes. If you have a passion and desire for delivering high-end products and components - intricate machining, carbon fibre mould tooling, complex jigs, and...

A manufacturer of automotive components are looking for multiple assemblers to join their teams. Ideally you will have Assembly experience or come from a motor mechanic type background or maybe you have completed a manufacturing or engineering college course or similar equivalence. If you have experience putting things together, we want to hear from you! This is an exciting time to join a fast-growing company who have a fantastic working facility with a full order book. The company work on projects for ulta-high value automotive companies including Mercedes AMG-ONE, Pininfarina, Aston Martin, McLaren etc so you will be working on some exciting projects. If you want stability, this is the company to work for! There are 3 static shifts which are as follows:- 6am till 2.30pm Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday The hourly rate is £12.71ph There is free parking on site. Assembler Duties:- Assembling products to company standard Reporting defects to management...

Role: IQA Technician Location: Sudbury, Suffolk ASAP Start Duration: 6 months + Pay Rate: £20-£23 P/hr PAYE Inside IR35 Fully site based. Description The IQA Technician will be responsible for completing inspection, control, and disposition of all incoming materials across the Sudbury manufacturing sites, completing all relevant documentation and traceability processes to applicable quality standards. The IQA Inspector ensures that incoming materials to be used by production meet all quality requirements. Job Responsibilities: Carry out inspection of incoming goods across the Sudbury sites using measurement equipment, specifications, and quality control plans (QCP's). Ensuring all incoming materials fully conform to requirements prior to assembly, completing all associated documentation/records and following GDP (Good Documentation Practices). Provide input to the process for the control and disposition of any non-conforming materials, completing tasks, documentation, and...

Repair Technician Contract until 31/12/2026 – Likely to be extended, with permanent potential. Braintree £14.10/hr PAYE 41 hours per week Inside IR35 I am recruiting for a Repair Technician to join our client's aviation repair workshop in Braintree. Working alongside qualified technicians, you will support the repair, maintenance and testing of aircraft safety equipment, including buoyancy devices, life rafts, evacuation slides, oxygen equipment and associated sub-assemblies. This is a physical, hands-on workshop role. Many tasks are completed in pairs and involve positioning, folding and compressing fairly heavy materials correctly. Product-specific training and task instruction will be provided, with the opportunity to take on additional responsibility as competence is demonstrated. Role Responsibilities • Support qualified technicians with the repair, maintenance, calibration and testing of aviation safety equipment. • Follow repair orders, task...

Position: Panel Wirer Salary: £20.00 - £21.00 - Negotiable Location: Braintree Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00am - 16:00pm - 40+ hours per week - OT Available (Early start available) Proactive are currently recruiting for multiple experienced Panel Wirers to begin work for a leading engineering company based in Braintree. The correct candidate ideally should be multi skilled capable and adaptable, be self-organised and personable, with an eye for detail and good initiative. Principle Duties include: Control Panel Build and Panel Wiring Control panel & equipment build, cable installation & containment, wiring of sensors. Fitting / Assembly Including completion of build records. Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.Experience and qualifications required: Good standard of education Experienced with hand tools and power tools. Working to CAD electrical drawings, following BOM's. Adhering to strict quality standards. IT competent (general...

Contractor Vacancy: Control Systems Engineer Industry: Advanced Engineering / Medical & Scientific Cooling Location: Maldon, UK - On-site Duration: 6 Months Rate: £45-50 per hour Outside IR 35 The Role A leading innovator in cooling technology is seeking an experienced Contract Controls Design Engineer for an on-site project in Maldon. Operating within an Agile R&D environment, you will design control algorithms, build high-fidelity simulations, and integrate hardware to optimise ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems. Key Responsibilities Algorithm Design: Develop and implement PID and advanced control strategies for precise temperature regulation. Modeling & Simulation: Build, calibrate, and validate system models using MATLAB/Simulink to minimize physical prototyping. System Integration: Connect control software with sensors, actuators, and refrigeration hardware. Data Optimisation: Analyse performance data to improve system robustness,...

Setting Out Engineer (Groundworks) – Long-Term Project We are currently recruiting for a Setting Out Engineer to join a long-term groundworks project in the Suffolk area. This is an excellent opportunity to secure consistent work on a major project with a well-established team. Responsibilities: • Setting out for all aspects of groundworks • Interpreting and working from drawings and site plans • Carrying out surveys and ensuring accuracy on site • Liaising with site management and subcontractors • Maintaining quality control and accurate records Requirements: • Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer within groundworks/civil engineering • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings • Valid CSCS Card • Right to work in the UK • Own equipment preferred Project Details: • Duration: Long-term • Start: ASAP • Rate: Competitive, depending on experience If you're an experienced Setting Out Engineer looking for your next long-term opportunity, we'd like to hear from...

Roles - PSV Engineer / PSV Technician / PSV Mechanic / Bus Technician Location: Ipswich Pay Rate: £34.00 per hour Outside IR35 Do one of these roles describe you? Do you feel undervalued your current role? Are you an experienced PSV Mechanic? Are you available to start work right away? Why not come join our team of engineers here at Excel Resourcing, we specialise in supporting several blue-chip clients who operate in the road transport industry. Benefits of working for Excel: * Weekly Pay * Long-term contracting work * Product Training provided * Minimum Hourly Rate of £34.00 These roles involve: * Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of PSV * Diagnosing and rectifying all types of PSV faults * Ensuring all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that the relevant precautions are taken whilst on the premises. * Liaising with the parts department to attain correct parts. * Ensuring health & safety regulations and safe...

DCS Recruitment currently seek an experienced data cabling engineer in Ipswich on behalf of a national communications contractor. Vacancies: 1 Start Thursday 6th August Must have experience in data cable and device installation within an educational environment e.g. moves, adds, and changes. Experience with CAT6/6A cabling specifically is advantageous. The ideal candidate will: Hold a valid CSCS/ECS - industry related accreditation is preferred e.g. datacoms, network infrastructure, cabling installer Have their own PPE and tools including basic hand tools, termination kit, and drill for network infrastructure cabling and hardware moves, adds, and changesYou will be asked to provide relevant work references and proof of right to work in the UK prior to start. Call Melanie on (phone number removed) (option 2) or apply online to receive a call back. DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and...

Shuttering Carpenters Required – Immediate Start 📍 Location: Ipswich 📅 Duration: 3–4 Weeks Initially (Potential for Ongoing Work) EA Associates are currently recruiting 2–3 experienced Shuttering Carpenters for an immediate start on a major commercial new-build project in Ipswich. Working alongside established Groundworks and Civil Engineering contractors, you'll be involved in a range of shuttering and formwork duties on a busy and well-managed site. Key Responsibilities: * Reading and interpreting construction drawings and formwork plans. * Measuring, cutting, and assembling timber, plywood, steel, and aluminium formwork. * Installing and erecting formwork for foundations, columns, beams, slabs, walls, and other concrete structures. * Ensuring all formwork is accurately aligned, level, and capable of supporting wet concrete safely. * Maintaining high standards of workmanship and site safety at all times. Requirements: * Valid CSCS Card (Blue or Gold preferred). *...