631 engineering jobs found in Manchester

Are you looking for a senior leadership role where you can influence standards, drive design quality, and shape the future capability of a growing water engineering function? Have you led multi-disciplinary teams delivering regulated water industry designs, taking accountability for technical quality, compliance, and on time delivery? Are you a Chartered Engineer (or close to chartership) with extensive experience approving and managing complex water design packages? The Opportunity This role is available on a contract basis (outside IR35) and they are also recruiting for this position on a permanent basis, offering a salary of £75,000–£90,000 per year plus benefits, depending on experience and working arrangements. This opportunity has arisen due to continued growth and expansion within a well established engineering design consultancy delivering critical projects across the regulated water sector. With a strong and growing workload, the team is strengthening its...

About the Role We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Supervisor to lead our busy fabrication shopfloor. This is a pivotal role responsible for keeping production running efficiently, ensuring jobs move through the factory on schedule, and maximising labour utilisation across all departments. You’ll act as the key link between production and management, driving performance, productivity, and quality standards across the shopfloor. Salary is negotiable. Key Responsibilities * Oversee the day-to-day operations of the shopfloor * Ensure all work progresses in line with production schedules * Monitor workflow across departments (laser, fabrication, finishing) * Identify and resolve bottlenecks or delays * Allocate labour effectively and ensure accurate job clocking * Track job timings against estimates to improve efficiency * Act as the main point of contact for shopfloor staff * Maintain high-quality standards and minimise rework * Ensure compliance...

Location: Stafford – Full Time Onsite Contract Length: Until 15 August 2026 IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Pay: £21.52 per hour via Umbrella Key Responsibilities * Perform testing, diagnostics, repair, maintenance, modification, calibration, and manufacture of equipment down to module or component level using approved engineering documentation and techniques. * Carry out planned and ad-hoc advanced repairs using technical documentation, Approved Source Information (ASI) and OEM data. * Support the surveying, refurbishment, and maintenance of Ground Support Equipment (GSE). * Undertake reverse engineering and development activities, including producing engineering documentation and test procedures where required. * Hold responsibilities for self-certification, over-signing, and conditioning of equipment (serviceable, unserviceable, or scrap). * Support the supervision, training, and mentoring of junior technicians and apprentices....

Product Design Engineer Product Specialist - Mechanical CAD (Contract) Darlington (Hybrid: 3 days Onsite / 2 days Remote) Initial 6 Months (Expected to extend long-term through Aug 2026 and beyond) Join a leading industrial organization at their Darlington site as a Product Design Engineer. This is a senior-level, product-focused contract role where you will apply specialised knowledge of engineering principles and design practices to lead complex mechanical design and development assignments. You will be responsible for creating optimized design concepts and mechanical design specifications for products, parts, components, and systems, ensuring they meet rigorous standards for performance, reliability, durability, and serviceability. Key Responsibilities: Lead design and development for complex engineering assignments. Apply specialized knowledge to create optimized design concepts and specifications. Lead cross-functional design integration and decision-making (Critical...

Senior Engineering Project Manager: 6 Month Contract (Inside IR35) We are looking for an experienced Project Manager within technical engineering and manufacturing environments to join a market leader, producing hi-tech products to withstand harsh environments. You will be working with a growing division, focusing on bespoke robotic technology, acting as a key external interface for customers and covering complex, hi-value projects. Spearheading long-term projects from cradle to grave, you will be the primary contact for engineering team members, where you will build client relationships, manage suppliers and get involved with bid management. You will need to communicate effectively between different stakeholders, providing technical expertise across a range of teams. What are we looking for? Project delivery experience from cradle to grave, within a highly regulated environment – preferably Miliary, defense or aerospace Technical proficiency: Prince 2 Qualified, experience...

Are you an Engineering Release Specialist looking for your next opportunity? One of the world's largest automotive manufacturers, is currently recruiting for an Engineering Release Specialist, to help them develop unique and innovative vehicles. You will be responsible for the construction, release and maintenance of the Bills of Material. Based in Warwickshire, you will be supporting, a dedicated and multidisciplinary team, on a contract basis. Responsibilities of the Engineering Release Specialist include: * Ensure a timely and accurate BoM is released from Product Engineering to the wider internal and external business * Ensure parts are correctly coded to support scheduling and build * Provide focal point to customers and suppliers at commodity level to ensure accurate & timely BoM release. * Liaise extensively with Engineering and Manufacturing customers and industry partners * Manage workload to support programme timing, key project dates and departmental targets...

Suspension Engineers Certain Advantage is hiring for a Suspension Engineers based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. 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 Suspension 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: Complex work in the research and development of suspension engineering systemsThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Project environment Working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, and change management CAD / CAE design and analysis experience, preferably with Dassault...

Exciting rolling contract opportunity for Business Administrator working for Luxury Automotive OEM based in Gaydon, Warks POSITION DESCRIPTION: This role supports the Factory Manager and Vehicle Platform Tech Centre, by managing Overheads and the day-to-day operations. The role will be required to know both sides of the Overheads & ED&T but will specialise in a day to day specific area of Overheads, Travel and Overtime. With Engineering wide exposure, this role will provide an excellent customer experience to internal and/or external customers at all levels of the business. If you want to know more about this exciting opportunity please review and APPLY NOW.... The team will ensure deadlines and objectives are met, and budget is spent in a controlled manner whilst ensuring the department meets its objectives. You’ll be responsible for assisting with the overheads processes across the Vehicle Platform Engineering function. Collaborating with Vehicle Platform teams to...

Automotive Programme Engineer - Weights Engineering - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr umbrella rate Do you have a customer focused mindset and programme delivery experience? Along with a proven understanding of weight and mass properties? if so, are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? This exciting opportunity as an Automotive Programme Engineer - Weights Engineering offers you the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping innovative vehicle designs and delivering exceptional programme results. With a focus on cutting-edge automotive engineering, this role promises career growth, exposure to industry-leading projects, and the chance to make a tangible impact on the future of vehicle development. What You Will Do:  - Lead the coordination of vehicle weight data across all functional teams to ensure seamless integration. - Own programme-level weight targets, including setting, balancing, and reporting status to senior teams. - Utilise control models to...

Technical Author – Homologation Engineering Certain Advantage is hiring for a Technical Author – Homologation Engineering based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. 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 Technical Author – Homologation Engineering—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: Setting Requirements in relation to Vehicle Efficiency. Authoring robust Technical Requirements. Supporting system owners and feature owners, with the creation of child requirements needed to meet IEM requirements.The Individual We’re looking...

R&D Engineering Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for an R&D Engineering Manager based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. 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 an R&D Engineering Manager —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: Responsible for improving or developing new products, components, equipment, systems, technologies, or processes Assisting with formulating business plans and budgets for product development Analysing quality/safety test results Keeping abreast of new developments in the industry and...

Contract Structural Engineer Manchester (hybrid working) c£50-£60 / hr I require a number of contract structural engineers for a long standing consultancy client with a mountain of work As Structural Engineer * You will have 5 years or more structural design experience * Have worked in a range of sectors such as commercial, industrial, education, health, nuclear on sizeable projects * Ideally chartered or near chartered or relevant experience * Hybrid working 1 day a week in a office c£50-£60/hr 6 - 12 months+ Please send your cv in the first instance or call for more info

Senior Planner - Transportation Division Locations: London/Birmingham/Manchester/Bristol (flexible) Duration: 12 months initially Rate: Negotiable on experience (Inside IR23) As a Senior Planner in our Transportation Division, you'll be able to bring your unique skills, work style and background to the mix. We have a huge variety projects and tenders on the go, so there will always be something exciting for you to get involved in. Join us to build a career as a professional planner, while helping us to make a sustainable difference, and shape the future of our business. We are seeking a Senior Planner with experience in the detailed planning of large complex transportation projects. The role within our Transportation Group, based in Birmingham, requires a strong technical background in the transportation industry Rail & Highways. The successful applicant will be the facilitator providing comprehensive Project Controls to the project teams and to the client. As the Senior...

Our client, a reputable firm in the water industry, is currently seeking Civil Design Engineers (all grades) for contract roles based in Manchester. These positions offer hybrid working options with the possibility of remote work depending on the candidate's profile. The roles involve working on projects ranging from sewage treatment works (STW) to clean main renewals and combined sewer overflows (CSOs). Key Responsibilities: Design and review of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects in the clean and waste water sectors Produce and check detailed designs for STW, clean main renewals, and CSOs Lead and oversee the technical design process, ensuring compliance with industry standards Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects Maintain project documentation and ensure timely completion of deliverables Job Requirements: Experience in civil design engineering within the water...

Our client, a leader in the water industry, is seeking a skilled Design Manager to join their team in Manchester on a contract basis. This exciting opportunity will see you working on key projects such as Sewage Treatment Works (STW), Clean Main Renewals, and Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs), with a minimum of three days required in the office. Key Responsibilities: Manage, direct and develop engineers, CAD technicians and graduates Grow the design team and maintain a positive ethos and attitude within the team Lead the design process on multidisciplinary water industry projects Challenge, improve and shape formal processes and procedures for the design team and ensure work is undertaken using them Identify and implement appropriate software packages, driving the use of BIM and 3D modelling where necessary Ensure the team produces design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements and are fully integrated Ensure the team produces design deliverables within agreed...

Role: Principal Civil Engineer Location: Manchester Rate: Up To £70 p/h - Inside IR35 (Depending on experience) Duration: 12 months+ Sector: Water/Wastewater Treatment (Non-Infrastructure)   Are you a Chartered Engineer/Principal level Engineer looking for a new challenge to assist with wastewater treatment schemes nationwide?   Carrington West are working with a leading D&B Contractor who are delivering major design schemes within the water & wastewater sector from offices in Manchester. We are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer from the Water/wastewater background who has experience in detailed design and is able to assist the consultancy with design review and submission.   At present, the business has an opportunity between the Senior Engineers and Director level where you can add tremendous value assisting in the key design reviews for Water/Wastewater Treatment Projects on behalf of utility companies nationwide, you may also be needed to assist with...

Leading international engineering company is looking for either a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level candidate for a long term contract opportunity. This position will see you work on a major engineering programme in Dublin which is being delivered from the UK but, will require travel to Ireland for a couple of days every fortnight with all expenses paid. We are looking for candidates who ideally have experience of procurement through to contract management using the NEC contract within a rail or infrastructure sector. Key Responsibilities: Manage, monitor and report on commercial and cost reporting aspects of allocated projects and portfolio of works Support the programme and project teams to ensure full compliance with contract and corporate governance rules Lead on commercial review and valuation of contractor applications for payment in accordance with contractual terms and conditions and contractual entitlement Provide proactive advice and guidance on...

Maintenance Technician Type: Contract Days £17.33 including shift allowance (6am - 2pm /2pm- 10pm) Travel Requirement: Ideally live within 1 hour of depot We're actively designing and building the future of transport. Our team delivers smart, sustainable solutions that benefit millions daily. If you thrive on innovation and want to be at the heart of the railway's future, this is the role for you. 🔧 Your Role & Impact Perform mechanical maintenance and repair on Class 185 train units to meet production schedules Replacing all interiors Conduct fault diagnosis, including fault downloads and basic troubleshooting Operate depot driving within site limits Source, order, and retrieve necessary spares and materials Support with rolling stock cleaning and upkeep Identify continuous improvement opportunities and share best practices with peers🧰 What You Bring Background in mechanical fault-finding and repairs (on heavy rolling stock, vehicles, or machinery) Competency in using...

Groundworks Project Manager – Manchester – Immediate Start We are currently seeking an experienced Groundworks Project Manager to support a growing pipeline of civil engineering and groundworks projects across Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes full ownership of project delivery. The Role: You will take responsibility for managing groundworks packages from start to finish, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This role suits someone confident working across multiple sites, coordinating teams, and driving programmes forward. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee all aspects of groundworks including drainage, foundations, roads, and infrastructure * Manage site teams, plant, and subcontract labour * Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations * Plan works, manage programmes, and track progress against...

Utilities Maintenance Engineer (Boilers & Steam) Manchester £35.00 - £40.00 p/h Outside IR35 Monday to Friday 6.30am to 3pm We’re recruiting a Utilities Maintenance Engineer for a fast-paced FMCG site in Manchester. Reporting to the Team Leader, you’ll deliver both reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring all utilities support efficient production. Key Duties: First response for site utilities (steam, boilers, air, water, effluent, BMS, HVAC) Carry out maintenance, fault finding, and repairs Maintain utility performance to meet production needs Ensure H&S, environmental, and statutory compliance Support installations, inspections, and emergency call-outs Requirements: NVQ Level 3 or recognised apprenticeship BOAS or equivalent steam/boiler certification Experience with boilers and steam systems Strong safety focus and problem-solving skills Ability to read engineering drawings ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer....