48 engineering jobs found in Stretford

Engineering Manager - Water Industry Location: Manchester / Hybrid Contract: 12 month contract Rate: £400 to £535 per day (outside IR35) An established engineering and construction design specialist is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to support the delivery of projects across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK. This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector. The Projects you'll be working on Varied projects across the UK water industry, including: Designs of UMON 3 and 4 upgrades at sewage treatment works nationwide Designs of clean water main replacements nationwide Key Responsibilities Identify and implement appropriate, safe, efficient and value-engineered design solutions and communicate these to client and project teams Act as Professional Head for design function Guide design in compliance with relevant technical, professional and water...

Job Title: Engineering Manager (Data Engineering) Location: Manchester (Campus-MR8) - Hybrid The Role We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the team migrating our legacy SAP EEC system to SAP S/4HANA (RISE with SAP). You will be accountable for people leadership, platform health, and high-stakes delivery outcomes. While this isn't a day-to-day coding role, you'll need the technical credibility to guide architectural decisions and mentor a high-performing engineering team. Key Responsibilities Lead & Mentor: Directly manage and grow a team of backend/data engineers. Strategic Delivery: Partner with Product and Architecture to shape roadmaps and ensure SOX/GDPR compliance. Technical Excellence: Drive ownership of critical production systems, technical debt reduction, and cloud-native practices. Requirements 2+ years of formal Engineering Management experience. 10+ years in Backend Software Development. Proven experience leading legacy-to-cloud migrations or...

Principal/Senior Civil Design Engineer (Water Industry) Location: Manchester (Hybrid working) Contract: 12 month contract Rate: £400 to £490 per day (outisde IR35) An established engineering consultancy business is seeking an experienced Principal/Senior Civil Design Engineer to support the delivery of civil design solutions across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK. This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the UK Water Industry Key Responsibilities Produce civil design deliverables that meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements Identify efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits, communicating effectively with clients and project teams Direct, support and develop CAD Technicians, junior designers and graduates Prepare design risk assessments, reports and technical specifications Ensure designs comply with relevant technical, professional and water...

Design Manager - Water Industry Location: Manchester (Hybrid working) Contract: 12 month contract Rate: £355 to £445 per day (outside IR35) An established engineering and construction design specialist is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of projects across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK. This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector. The Projects you'll be working on Varied projects across the UK water industry, including: Designs of UMON 3 and 4 upgrades at sewage treatment works nationwide Designs of clean water main replacements nationwide 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...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Manchester (2 to 3 days a week in office) Contract: 12 month contract Rate: £355 to £445 per day (outside IR35) An established engineering design consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of projects across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK. The Projects you'll be working on Varied projects across the UK water industry, including: Various UMON projects in Sewage Treatment Works Pumped storm storage for CSOs and Sewage Treatment Works Key Responsibilities Provide design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements. Produce design calculations and drawings for the water industry Direct and develop CAD technicians and more junior designers and graduates. Design in compliance with relevant technical, professional and group standards. Required Qualifications & Experience min 10 years' mechanical design experience in the UK water industry...

Welder Salford Temp to Perm Pay rate - £13.67 per hour Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Good Transport links across Greater Manchester Search recruitment are looking for an experienced welder/fabricator to join our industry leading manufacturing client based in Salford. The successful candidate must have Mig welding experience and be able to weld on a variety of metals. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join a business that continues to grow. Duties of this role will include: Welding and Fabricating Supporting in the machine shop where necessary Cutting and drilling Grinding and polishing General labouring around the factory. Adhering to all health and safety while on site.The successful welder must: Be hardworking Have a minimum of 2 years experience Be comfortable working on their ownIf you are interested in this role for a welder please apply today or send an email to James.Mellon @(url removed) Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome...

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Temporary Administrator for our client in Salford Quays starting on Monday 30th March 2026. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a specialist pensions environment while working with a supportive and professional team. The role We are currently recruiting for temporary Administrators to support a well-established pensions specialist based in Salford Quays. This is a 3–6-month office-based assignment, ideal for someone with strong administrative and data-handling skills who is available to start immediately. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate data processing and efficient document management, supporting the wider pensions administration team during a busy period. Key Responsibilities Accurate data entry into internal systems and CRM platforms Scanning, indexing, and uploading documents and files to the CRM system Updating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets and administrative records General administrative support,...

Production Operative 📍 Location: Salford ⏰ Hours: Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 2:30pm / Friday 6am – 11:30am 💰 Pay: £14.88 per hour (rising to £15.40 after 12 weeks) 📄 Contract: Long-Term Temporary with Permanent Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Salford. This Production Operative role offers a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. As a Production Operative, you will play a key role in the manufacture and assembly of protective covers for precision scales. These covers help protect sensitive equipment from spills, damage, and contamination while ensuring accuracy and reliability. Key Responsibilities: Assembly and finishing of protective covers within a manufacturing / workshop environment Using a variety of hand tools and workshop equipment, including: Routers Heat guns Stanley knives Scrapers General hand tools Supporting plastic...

Certain Advantage is hiring for Temporary Administrators for our client in Salford Quays starting on Monday 9th and Monday 16th March 2026. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a specialist pensions environment while working with a supportive and professional team. The role We are currently recruiting for temporary Administrators to support a well-established pensions specialist based in Salford Quays. This is a 3–6-month office-based assignment, ideal for someone with strong administrative and data-handling skills who is available to start immediately. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate data processing and efficient document management, supporting the wider pensions administration team during a busy period. Key Responsibilities Accurate data entry into internal systems and CRM platforms Scanning, indexing, and uploading documents and files to the CRM system Updating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets and administrative records General...

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Temporary Administrator, for our client in Salford Quays starting on Monday 2nd February 2026. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a specialist pensions environment while working with a supportive and professional team. The role We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Administrator to support a well-established pensions specialist based in Salford Quays. This is a 3-month office-based assignment, ideal for someone with strong administrative and data-handling skills who is available to start immediately. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate data processing and efficient document management, supporting the wider pensions administration team during a busy period. Key Responsibilities Accurate data entry into internal systems and CRM platforms Scanning, indexing, and uploading documents and files to the CRM system Updating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets and administrative records General administrative support,...

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Housing Support Administrator, for our client in Eccles, starting on Monday 16th February 2026. My client is seeking a proactive and efficient Housing Support Administrator to join their existing team on a temporary project.  This office-based role is essential in supporting daily administrative tasks and ensuring smooth communication and operations. Previous experience in housing is preferred but not essential. Key Responsibilities Communication: Handle incoming phone calls and emails with professionalism and efficiency. Compliance: Uploading certificates and raising work orders Bookings: Booking in contractor visits to site Invoicing: Process and manage invoicing tasks accurately General Administrative Support: Assist with various other administrative duties as required to support the team.  Requirements Experience: Prior administrative experience is beneficial. Experience within a housing environment is preferred, but not essential. Skills:...

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Housing Support Administrator, for our client in Eccles, starting on Monday 2nd February 2026. My client is seeking a proactive and efficient Housing Support Administrator to join their existing team on a temporary project.  This office-based role is essential in supporting daily administrative tasks and ensuring smooth communication and operations. Previous experience in housing is preferred but not essential. Key Responsibilities Communication: Handle incoming phone calls and emails with professionalism and efficiency. Compliance: Uploading certificates and raising work orders Bookings: Booking in contractor visits to site Invoicing: Process and manage invoicing tasks accurately General Administrative Support: Assist with various other administrative duties as required to support the team.  Requirements Experience: Prior administrative experience is beneficial. Experience within a housing environment is preferred, but not essential. Skills:...

Solution Designer- Cryptography Location: Manchester - Hybrid Start Date: ASAP Contract Rate: £540 per day inside IR35 Duration: 6 months initially Role Overview Our client is seeking a highly skilled Solution Designer – Cryptography to take ownership of designing secure enterprise‑grade cryptographic solutions. This senior position involves developing high‑level security architectures, including Hardware Security Module (HSM)–based solutions, and ensuring alignment with governance, risk management, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with architecture, engineering, and security stakeholders to deliver robust and compliant cryptographic designs that underpin critical systems. Key Responsibilities * Develop High‑Level Designs (HLD) for cryptographic and wider security architectures. * Design and implement secure cryptographic solutions, particularly around HSM‑based architectures. * Ensure all solutions meet governance, risk, and...

Product Management - Technical (Developer Experience) Location: Manchester Campus (Hybrid) Term: 06/04/2026 - 05/10/2026 Hours: 37.5/week The Role We are looking for a Technical Product Manager to lead our high-scale backend ecosystems. You will treat internal engineers as your customers, ensuring technical processes are efficient, scalable, and well-documented. Key Requirements Experience: 5+ years in Technical Product Management (Backend/DevEx focus). Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between business goals and engineering constraints. Technical Skills: Deep understanding of distributed systems, API design (RESTful), and event-driven architecture. Mindset: Data-driven, analytical, and comfortable in ambiguous environments. Strategy: Proven ability to align roadmaps across multiple global business units. Core Responsibilities Identify system bottlenecks and guide the platform's technical roadmap. Prioritize long-term system health (reliability/latency) alongside...

Microsoft 365 Engineer (Migration to Copilot / Teams) £450 a day (Inside IR35) 6 Months Hybrid (1 day onsite) Currently seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Engineer to support and maintain its enterprise Microsoft 365 platform during a period of significant transformation across the Digital Workplace. This role sits within IT Services and will provide business-as-usual 2nd and 3rd line support across core Microsoft 365 services, while also contributing to key strategic initiatives including the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the transition from Zoom to Microsoft Teams, and ongoing governance and support of the Power Platform.This is a hands-on operational and engineering role within a large, complex Microsoft 365 environment. We are looking for a contractor with strong hands-on Microsoft 365 engineering and operational support experience in enterprise-scale environments. Essential: Proven experience working as a Microsoft 365 Engineer in a large or complex organisation...

DevOps Engineers – April Start We’re currently looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a fast-moving, cloud-first environment on an initial 6-month contract, starting April 7th. This is a hands-on DevOps role working across a modern, multi-cloud platform with a strong focus on automation, scalability, and reliability. You’ll be collaborating with engineering teams to support and enhance cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. Tech Stack & Environment Cloud & Infrastructure Microsoft Azure (primary cloud platform) Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure PostgreSQL (Flexible Server) Azure Cache for Redis Azure Front Door & DNS Zones Key Vault, Storage Accounts Azure Entra ID & Privileged Identity Management (PIM) Multi-cloud exposure: AWS (CloudFront, Route 53, S3 – partial service) Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery for analytics) DevOps & CI/CD GitHub repositories & workflows Shared GitHub Actions pipelines Public and private...

Product Manager (Digital Platform) Contract: 12 months Rate: £750 per day (Inside IR35) Location: UK (Remote, depending on phase, occasional days in London, Leeds or Manchester-based) This is a large-scale digital transformation programme focused on modernising how users interact with complex service ecosystems within Public Health (NHS) via a major delivery partner. The programme involves: Building scalable, user-centric digital platforms Creating seamless end-to-end user journeys Integrating multiple systems into a unified experience Establishing consistent standards across services and providers As a Product Manager, you will lead the delivery of critical digital services that enhance user experience, improve operational efficiency, and enable scalable platform growth. You'll sit at the intersection of: Product strategy, Delivery execution, Stakeholder alignment (business, technical, operational) Key Responsibilities Own and drive product roadmaps aligned to business...

VMWare Engineer Rate - £525 - £550 (Daily) Location - Manchester (Hybrid) Duration - 4 Months (Initially) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution's virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives. The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems. Scope of Work Provision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters. Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments. Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts. Administer and...

Your new company This temp-to-perm opportunity is for a company who have recently moved to new offices in Manchester city centre. This bespoke office will be a hub for the company. You will be working a rotational shift or either 7am till 3:30pm or 10:30 till 7pm, Monday to Friday. Your new role Use Concept to check for new tasks and upload all documentation where necessary Complete all PPM within deadlines Ensure RAMS paperwork has been provided prior to work Gain quotes from contractors Schedule works and update throughout the process Obtain reports, manage on-site folders, keep paperwork updated and visible. Building walk around and cleaning checks Manage health and safety and site inductions Handle post, deliveries and the franking machines Order office and cleaning supplies Order catering Cover reception and the switchboard when needed Handle front line events such as fire alarms, emergency maintenance, power outages, first aid. What you'll need to succeed Experience in a...

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? If so, please read on... Location: Manchester (mainly remote working) Duration: 12 month initial Rate: £45-48 per hour (Outside IR35) We're working with a leading consultancy delivering major data centre projects and are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join the team on a contract basis. This is a great opportunity to get involved in large-scale, mission-critical facilities, working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams in a fast-moving environment. Essential Skillset: Electrical Design Engineer with data centre / mission-critical experience Strong background in power systems and resilience strategies Experience with tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, Amtech, SKM or similar Strong communication skills and a proactive approach Key responsibilities: Electrical design from concept to detailed design LV/HV systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and power distribution...