148 engineering jobs found in Edinburgh

Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Project Engineering Manager to join their team in Glenrothes and/or Livingston on a contract basis. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile programmes within the Advanced Products Engineering team. Key Responsibilities: Providing engineering leadership for a small, multi-located and hybrid team through the design, development, and introduction to production of several Control Actuator systems test system projects. Generating and coordinating engineering development plans, ensuring execution against Defence standards and aligning with the overall programme's needs from the early bid phase through to final delivery. Managing work packages for the team and reporting key performance indicators, while working collaboratively with the rest of the Integrated Programme Team. Ensuring technical integrity of programmes through close liaison with the Test Development...

Process Engineer (Inside IR35) Location: Grangemouth Our client, a leading organisation in manufacturing, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Process Engineer to join their dynamic team in Grangemouth. If you have a strong technical foundation in chemical engineering and a passion for operational excellence, we want to hear from you! About the Role As a Process Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and efficiency within our manufacturing facility. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement process improvement programs that enhance the production of active ingredients and formulation fill and pack projects. Key Responsibilities: Process Design & Optimization: Design and implement process improvement programs to enhance capital projects. Maximize efficiency in capital and operating costs while upholding HSE excellence. Support plant operations and troubleshoot issues as they arise. Technical Leadership: Provide expert process...

We are seeking experienced Engineering Supervisors and Controllers of site safety to support ongoing rail infrastructure works across multiple sites. The Role involves the safe planning, implementation, and supervision of engineering activities within possessions and line blocks, ensuring full compliance with railway safety standards and procedureLocation - Various sites across Scotland Start Date - ASAP – ongoing works Rates - to be discussed (PAYE). Contact details for applicants Christine.Hendry

️ Engineering Lecturer Location: Carlisle Contract: Bank / Temporary / Expression of Interest Hours: Flexible Employer: The Supply Register (on behalf of Carlisle College) The Supply Register is currently recruiting Engineering Lecturers to join our bank of staff supporting Carlisle College. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Engineering Lecturers or industry professionals looking to move into education on a flexible basis. The Role As an Engineering Lecturer, you will deliver engaging and practical lessons, supporting learners across a range of engineering disciplines to develop the skills and knowledge required for further study or careers in the sector. Key responsibilities include: Delivering Engineering lessons (BTEC / City & Guilds / NVQ) Teaching across areas such as Mechanical, Electrical, or General Engineering Supporting practical workshop sessions and demonstrations Preparing learners for assessments, coursework, and exams Monitoring learner...

Engineering Administrator 9-12 month contract Location: Tyne & Wear (NE6 Area) Salary: £31,200 (9-12 month contract) Hours: 39 hours per week * Monday–Thursday: 07:00 – 15:30 * Friday: 07:00 – 14:30 * Flexibility required for occasional operational demands Syntech Recruitment are working with a leading industrial distribution business to recruit a Branch Administrator / Assistant Insite Manager to be based on a well-established customer site. This is a fast-paced, customer-facing role offering a blend of operations, sales support and commercial responsibility. You’ll play a key part in ensuring the customer has the parts, tooling and support they need to keep operations running efficiently, while also identifying opportunities to improve service and drive revenue. This role would suit someone with experience in industrial, engineering or manufacturing environments, particularly those from a sales support, procurement or stores background. The...

Principal Systems Engineer Location:            Edinburgh or Newcastle Duration:            12 months Rate:                  £70 per hour Umbrella SC Clearance Required We are seeking Systems Engineers to contribute to the continued development of an in-service radar system, by supporting the planning and analysis of radar trials (rig-based and flight trials). Key Responsibilities Work with large datasets from rig and flight trials and use analytical techniques to evaluate radar performance against requirements and raise Systems Problem Reports (SPR) for detailed investigation. Apply signal processing, image processing, and object classification techniques to extract actionable insights. Investigate system anomalies using real trial data, ensuring performance meets specifications. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and prototype cutting-edge defence solutions. Contribute to System Verification & Validation (V&V) activities as part of the...

Junior Project Controller for a major offshore wind project in Scotland Responsibilities Oversee the project personnel approval process and ensure accurate, timely reporting. Responsible for providing regular updated cost forecasts for owner's costs recognising and incorporating the impact of trends, risks and opportunities. Manage the compilation and submission of monthly project hours in support of HSSE requirements. Manage the approval and tracking of all project-related travel requests. Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of CTR Registers. Contribute to monthly cost forecasting activities and support variance analysis. Assist in gathering accrual information to support financial reporting. · Coordinate invoice verification and processing activities within project's ERP system Support the administration of the project document management system in collaboration with the Senior Document Coordinator. Provide support for the Risk and Management of Change (MoC) processes....

Principal Test Equipment Engineer 100% on site in Edinburgh The opportunity: Are you interested in developing test equipment for some of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK? If you like the sound of developing test equipment for projects such as the SAAB Gripen jet, then Leonardo would like to hear from you. We are looking for an experienced Principal Test Equipment Engineer to join the development team on a complex Automatic Test Equipment system within Product & MRO Services of the Customer Support Services Solutions (CS3) at our Edinburgh based site. You will be required to work within a multi-disciplined engineering team in the delivery of technical solutions for the project. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide variety of engineering activities including, but not limited to, involvement with the design and development of solutions for Automatic Test Equipment systems, integration testing, qualification, certification and...

Senior Engineer – Civils (Short-Term Contract) 8–10 Weeks | Busy Public Infrastructure Environment | Start ASAP We’re working with a civils contractor who require a Senior Engineer to support a short-term package involving the installation of new traffic‑management infrastructure within a large, high‑footfall car park. The works include small civils elements such as ducting trenches, minor excavation and reinstatement, and coordinating the installation of automated barrier systems. Although titled as a Senior Engineer role, the position is heavily supervision‑focused, with very limited technical engineering required. What You’ll Be Doing Overseeing day‑to‑day civils activities on a live public site Ensuring Health & Safety compliance in a busy environment Supervising ducting, trenching and minor reinstatement works Coordinating with barrier installation teams and subcontractors Acting as the main point of contact for the client Engaging with the public and managing...

Principal Systems Engineer - Level 6 100% on site in Edinburgh Experienced Principal Systems Engineers, Radar Trials Analysis We are seeking experienced Systems Engineers to contribute to the continued development of an in-service radar system, by supporting the planning and analysis of radar trials (rig-based and flight trials). Successful applicants will have previous experience within a similar industry, and experience supporting engineering tests / trials and processing of large data sets. Key Responsibilities: Work with large datasets from rig and flight trials, and use analytical techniques to evaluate radar performance against requirements and raise Systems Problem Reports (SPR) for detailed investigation. Apply signal processing, image processing, and object classification techniques to extract actionable insights. Investigate system anomalies using real trial data, ensuring performance meets specifications. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop...

Site Engineer – Contract 📍 Edinburgh 💵 Competitive Day Rate (DOE) 🗓 Immediate Start Site Engineer required for a contract role in Edinburgh, working with a well-established contractor on a live project. This is an immediate requirement with potential for ongoing work. Key Responsibilities: Setting out and surveying Ensuring works are carried out in line with drawings and specifications Liaising with site management and subcontractors Maintaining accurate site records and as-built information Supporting health & safety and quality standards on site Requirements: Proven experience as a Site Engineer Strong setting out skills Ability to read and interpret technical drawings Relevant qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent) Right to work in the UK What’s on Offer: Competitive day rate Immediate start Ongoing contract potential To apply, please send your CV to or apply via the advert

Principal High-Speed Digital Hardware Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Principal Digital Hardware Engineer based in the Edinburgh area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across various industries—from aerospace and automotive to healthcare and semiconductors. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Principal Digital Hardware Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Creating high-quality and robust digital electronics designs Documenting and recording deliverables Supporting integration & verification activities at the hardware and system level Keeping designs under configuration control Providing...

Lead Electronics Engineer  Edinburgh, Luton, Bristol, Southampton (2 days from home) circa £84 per hour + overtime Contract position Virtual interview Mon–Fri   Certain Advantage is collaborating with a key client to recruit a Lead Electronics Engineer. You will lead the electronics development of a key sensor project for aircraft. This is a key role in developing, maturing, and delivering a mission-critical, electro-optical system that will be installed onto the aircraft platform.   What will you be doing? Manage and lead a team of Electronics engineers in developing the sensor system’s electronic hardware through the full engineering lifecycle from requirements analysis to customer delivery. Ownership of electronics work packages, agreeing budget and schedule with engineering management, day-to-day planning and execution of the teams’ work, supervising engineers in completion of their tasks, and status reporting to key stakeholders. Lead the electronics architecture...

Senior / Principal FPGA Engineer Edinburgh, Luton, Bristol, Southampton (Hybrid, 2 days from home) circa £88 per hour + overtime Contract position Virtual interview Mon–Fri   Certain Advantage is collaborating with a key client to recruit Senior / Principal FPGA Engineers who will be responsible for the design and development of FPGA designs using VHDL and verifying designs using VHDL or System Verilog.   What will you be doing? Creating innovative and robust VHDL-based designs Documenting and recording deliverables Verifying FPGA designs Ensuring configuration management/keeping designs under revision control Providing progress reports  A couple of things you should know: At least 5 years’ experience of developing FPGA using VHDL or Verilog Experienced with Mentor Graphics FPGA development tools including HDL Designer, ModelSim / Questa and Precision Familiar with Xilinx / Intel (Altera) / Microsemi (Actel) design flows (ISE, Vivado, Quartus) and third-party synthesis...

Assembly Technician - 8 month contract - West Edinburgh. * Easily accessible on ring road, on main bus routes, parking available. Easily commutable from Bathgate, Falkirk, Fife and all areas of Edinburgh. * On site Monday - Thursday 7am - 3.30pm, Friday 7am - 12.30 * Weekday and Weekend overtime paid at a premium rate. * Duties and responsibilities: Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment tel Location: Bankhead, Sighthill area, EH11emetering systems, electric motors, and batteries. Assemble, test, and ship sophisticated radio communication equipment. Basic Requirements Needed: Light Computer skills and ability to read/enter data as required. Ability to read build documentation. Quality/Safety conscious with ability to stay focused Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. Quick learner with ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Must be used to manual handling. Must be able to work with light...

Example Recruitment Group is working in partnership with a National Heating contractor specialising within the Local Authority sector and they have an amazing opportunity for a Domestic Gas Service Engineer to regularly earn in excess of £1,200 up to £1,600 per week. You will be given as many services as you can do per day and all the appointments are pre-booked with a very high access rate. They are currently recruiting for a Domestic Gas Service Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh. The Role: * Servicing within domestic housing association properties * All appointments pre-booked * Very high access rate * Up to 50-70 services per week on a regular basis * Contract without an end date * 26/9 regulations checks of gas boilers and appliances * Working in Edinburgh and surrounding areas Requirements: * Experience in servicing gas boilers and appliances * ACS qualifications required: CCN1, CKR1, HTR1 and CENWAT or CEN1 and WAT1 * Gas Safe registration in your...

Coded Welder - Kirkcaldy - On-going work An established client based in Kirkcaldy is looking for Coded welders for work in and around central Scotland. Machinery Maintenance, Removal and Installation covering Pipework, Tanks, Vessels and Platforms. Travel time paid Regular overtime opportunity Work hours Mon - Thurs 7.30am - 4pm and Fri 7.30am - 12.30pm £24ph Please apply with CV or email INDTEMP

Plumber, Temp to Perm, Dunfermline, £20.00 per hour DOE, Full Time Benefits * Temp-to-permanent opportunity with long-term stability * Overtime paid at 1.5x standard hourly rate * Travel time paid (excluding first and last 30 minutes of the day) * Company van and fuel card provided (business use only) * Varied work across multiple locations including central belt, Aberdeen, Perth, and Dundee * Predominantly commercial and retail environments (shopping centres) Responsibilities: * Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm * Paid 40 hours per week * 30-minute unpaid lunch break * Engineers required on-site for 8:00am start * Leak detection and repairs * Water heater and system leaks * Internal toilet repairs and blocked toilets * Waste pipe replacements * Work across a mix of sites: 95% commercial and retail and 5% student accommodation, social housing, and domestic * Accurately log all work via PDA system * Provide detailed job notes and...

Joiner, Dunfermline, £20.00 per hour DOE + Travel time, no fuel costs, new company van, Constant OT available paid at x1.5 Benefits * Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes and before the last 30 minutes of the day * Overtime paid at 1.5x standard hourly rate * Temp-to-permanent opportunity * Company van and fuel card provided (business use only) * Paid travel time (subject to conditions) * Diverse workload across commercial and retail environments Responsibilities * Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (paid 40 hours per week) * Engineers must arrive on site by 8:00am * Carry out reactive maintenance and repair works, including: * Emergency response tasks * Lock changes * Fire door inspections and repairs * Door closers, hinges, and adjustments * Window adjustments * Box guttering maintenance * Removal and replacement of faulty fire strips * General finishing and shuttering works * Work across a mobile patch (primarily...

We’re seeking an experienced Civil Site agent to oversee day-to-day site operations on a on Civil. You'll be responsible for managing subcontractors, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering work to schedule and quality standards. 9 hours per day Van / Allowance 10-18 months work Requirements: * Proven experience in civil construction/site management * Civil Engineering /Construction Management qualification ( B Eng/ HND/HNC). * Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations * Excellent organisational and communication skills * Relevant qualifications (e.g., SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid ) Apply now to join a dynamic team and lead a key projects to completion.Call Ben on (phone number removed)