395 design engineer jobs found

Design Engineer £35.04 - £37.04/hr Umbrella (Inside IR35) + 12 Month Contract + Global Business + Extension Potential Peterborough, commutable from Huntingdon, Stamford, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Wisbech, Spalding and surrounding areas. Are you a Design Engineer with both mechanical and electrical design experience looking to work on cutting-edge electrification projects within a highly innovative engineering environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist advanced development team responsible for transforming traditional diesel-powered machines into next-generation electrified demonstrator platforms. Working within small, agile engineering teams, you'll have the opportunity to take projects from concept through design, integration, prototype build and validation. You'll be involved in the development of low-volume prototype and demonstrator machines, working closely with design, build and validation teams to deliver practical engineering solutions at...

Location: Peterborough Rate: £42 Umbrella (Inside IR35) or £30.50 PAYE Duration: 12 months (Likely to extend) We are actively looking for an R&D Engineer to join a global automotive company based in Peterborough. You will be electrifying engines to power specialist vehicles from early concept through to build. Requirements: * Experience developing and integrating electrical systems from requirements and components to validation and verification. * Hands on experience working with LV and HV electrical systems

Morson Talent are currently recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer to work on the behalf of one of our prestigious clients based in Yeovil. This is a contract role, initially for 12 months, with possibility of extension. Our clients in Yeovil are seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to support the design and development of advanced electronic controllers used in Environmental Control Systems and Life Support Systems. Our products are used across nearly every commercial, defence, and space aircraft platform, contributing to safer, more efficient, and more innovative aerospace solutions. The Yeovil site is a major design, development, and manufacturing centre, offering world class test and qualification facilities and a rich aviation heritage. You will join our Electronic Controllers team - a multidisciplinary group responsible for designing high integrity hardware that integrates with specialised software to meet stringent aerospace requirements....

Design Engineer - Electrification Peterborough (site based) 12 Month Contract (possibility of being extended) 37 Hours a week Monday - Friday Up to £26.93p/h PAYE plus holiday and pension contribution OR up to £36.56p/h Umbrella The Electrification Development team is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to support the development of electrified machine demonstrators and prototype machines. Do you have Mechanical and Electrical design experience in a product development environment? Do you have Design and integration experience, ideally involving machine, vehicle, industrial or electrified systems? Do you have proficiency in Creo and the ability to create engineering models, drawings and supporting documentation? If yes, this could be a great opportunity for you… What the Design Engineer - Electrification will do: * Support concept and detailed design activities for electrified machine systems and subsystems. * Develop and maintain engineering models, drawings and...

Analogue IC Design Engineer Location: Southampton - Remote working Rate:£55 per hour Contract: Inside IR35 Sector: Aerospace & Defence About the Role We are seeking an experienced Analogue/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer to join an established IC Design team developing advanced infrared imaging and detector technologies for applications including earth observation, thermal imaging, surveillance, and search-and-track systems. Key Responsibilities Design analogue and mixed-signal ICs at transistor, cell and block level. Translate design requirements into robust, verified solutions. Support complex IC development from design through verification. Work collaboratively with engineering teams to deliver projects to specification and schedule. Essential Experience Formal qualification in Electronic Engineering, Microelectronics or a related discipline. Several years' experience in analogue/mixed-signal IC design. Strong transistor-level analogue design experience. Experience...

An innovative space and defence company near Paris is hiring a senior Mechanical Engineer to own precision mechanism, structural, and thermal designs for optical payload hardware. Key Responsibilities Precision Mechanisms & Structures: Design motion stages, bearing assemblies, launch load paths, and opto-mechanical benches from concept through CAD and manufacturing. Thermal & Analysis: Lead thermal architecture, heater zoning, and thermo-elastic/structural analysis (vibration, modal, line-of-sight stability). Testing & Supply Chain: Qualify mechanisms for space environments (vacuum tribology, life testing), manage suppliers, and lead hardware through TVAC and vibration testing.Requirements Degree: Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Must-Have: Non-negotiable space hardware experience (vacuum, launch loads, thermal cycling, cleanliness). Track Record: Hands-on experience taking parts from CAD through fabrication, assembly, and test. Tools & Skills: Parametric...

Design Engineer Wellingborough based company with hybrid working (required to live within a commutable distance of Wellingborough) Temporary - 6 month contract minimum Monday to Friday working Salary £40k + DOE About the Role We are very excited to be recruiting for a hands-on Design Engineer to support our Wellingborough based client. As a project design engineer, you will be working on projects across both new product development and existing work. You'll be involved in designing components and assemblies for engine systems that are used within various sectors including commercial vehicles, marine, military & defence and rail producing. You will be conceptual designs and progressing them through to detailed engineering using CREO. This role suits someone who enjoys creating designs from the ground up, thrives in a practical engineering environment, and can work effectively across multiple projects while collaborating with teams, suppliers and customers worldwide. Key...

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer (Aerospace Contract) Location: Yeovil, Somerset Contract Type: 12 month Contract Pay: £35 - £46 per hour PAYE only, plus holiday pay in addition Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Working Pattern: Hybrid (up to 2 days from home following initial onboarding period) Several contract opportunities available for Mechanical Design Engineers to join a highly regarded aerospace engineering environment in Yeovil. You will work on advanced aerospace systems, contributing to both concept development and detailed design across complex engineering programmes. You will play a key role within a collaborative design team, supporting the development of innovative engineering solutions across Environmental Control Systems (ECS) and Life Support Systems (LSS). ** We can only accept UK or NATO passport holders due to the nature of the work. Please DO NOT apply if you do not hold a UK or NATO passport. Main Responsibilities: Develop...

Electronics Design Engineer 12 Month Contract Based in Stevenage Offering £58ph Inside IR35 Do you have strong experience in Electronic Design? Do you have experience throughout the product lifecycle? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Electronics Design Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! You will be involved in: Developing cutting-edge electronic solutions Responsibility for the quality and performance of the electronic solution together with providing cost and schedule updates to a project manager Electronic design capability throughout the product life cycle Implement technical solutions will range across the Power and Analogue...

Civil Design Engineer  £350 - £400 per day Remote working with very occasional site visits Are you a Civil Engineer with experience supporting the design and delivery of BESS, renewable energy or electrical infrastructure projects? We’re looking for a contract Civil Engineer to support the principal contractor delivering a major 300MW BESS project in the Midlands. An external consultancy is producing the civil design package, so your role will be to act as the link between the design team and site. You’ll review designs, check they stack up against site conditions and help resolve technical queries before they become construction problems. What you’ll be doing: Reviewing and verifying civil designs and drawings Resolving technical queries raised by the site team Managing TQs, RFIs and drawing schedules Coordinating with the external civil design consultancy Checking that designs reflect the project requirements and conditions on site Supporting the wider engineering and...

Location: Peterborough Rate: £36 FCSA Umbrella (Inside IR35) or £26.25 paye Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP We are actively looking for a Design Engineer to join a global automotive company in Peterborough supporting the design activities for electrified machine systems. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain engineering models, drawings and supporting design documentation using Creo. Support mechanical packaging, electrical integration and machine-level design activities. Work closely with project, build and validation teams throughout the development process. Investigate technical issues and implement practical engineering solutions. Participate in design reviews, prototype builds and engineering change activities. Support machine build, commissioning and validation programmes. Requirements: Strong mechanical design experience within a product development environment. Electrical design and integration experience, ideally involving machines, vehicles, industrial or electrified...

Are you a pragmatic, hands-on engineer who thrives on solving real-world challenges? We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join a fast-paced, innovative team focused on the development of electrified machine demonstrators and prototypes. If you enjoy working close to the hardware and seeing your designs evolve from concept to a functional machine, we would love to meet you. What You Will Do Lead concept and detailed design activities for electrified machine systems and subsystems. Create and maintain high-quality engineering models, drawings, and comprehensive design documentation. Oversee mechanical packaging, electrical integration, and complex machine-level design tasks. Collaborate across build, validation, and project teams to ensure seamless development. Investigate technical issues and implement practical, immediate engineering solutions. Participate in design reviews, prototype builds, and essential engineering change activities. Support commissioning and...

Civil Design Engineer - Contract Employment Type: Contract | Inside IR35 Location: Flexible UK | Hybrid / Remote options available Rate: Competitive hourly rate Could this be your next contract? Do you have a Civil Engineering degree and experience delivering detailed designs? Have you worked within the UK water sector, ideally across non-infrastructure projects? Are you available for a contract opportunity supporting major AMP8 programmes? What's in it for you? Contract position inside IR35 Flexible UK-based working arrangements Opportunity to work on major AMP8 water frameworks Exposure to large-scale water infrastructure and design & build projects Work with an established multidisciplinary engineering team Opportunity to contribute to projects with significant environmental and community impact What will you be doing? Deliver civil engineering design packages across water sector projects Produce and review design calculations, specifications and technical documentation...

We are recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop high-reliability subsea electrical and optical connectors for harsh and extreme environments. You will work on low and high voltage connector systems, pressure housings, and sealing solutions used in offshore and subsea applications. The role involves CAD-based design, material selection for HPHT and subsea environments, FEA validation, prototype and pressure testing, and producing detailed engineering documentation. You will collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and project teams, contributing to both standard product development and customer-specific projects. Key requirements Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) Three years experience in subsea or high-reliability mechanical systems Strong CAD and FEA skills Knowledge of sealing technologies, pressure-rated designs, and subsea materials Familiarity with industry standards (API, ISO, IEC, IEEE)

We are currently working with an FMCG machinery manufacturing business in the Rossendale area who are looking for a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer outside IR35 to join them due to an increase in projects. You'll have strong experience with Solidworks and working with Special Purpose Machinery within an FMCG setting. Key Responsibilities Produce high-quality 3D and 2D designs using SolidWorks and ensure all supporting documentation is complete. Develop detailed project plans, provide regular progress updates, and ensure seamless communication with all stakeholders. Liaise effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors to maintain smooth project flow and resource allocation. Oversee project completion, including commissioning, testing, and documentation handover to the client. In return you'll receive a contract outside IR35 up to £35/hr ltd. So if you're looking for next contract role in the sector, get in touch with Mark Dorey on (url removed), or call on...

Fixed Term Contract (June 2027) Location: Field based Salary: To £60,000 per annum, plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme About the Role We are seeking a highly analytical and forward-thinking Solutions Design Engineer - Transport - to focus on strategy and performance. The purpose of the role is to provide high quality end to end Transport solutions across the sectors, for new business growth, for existing customer innovations and for strategic projects. This is not a daily scheduling role; instead, you will be the analytical engine of our Transport team, focused on medium-to-long-term optimisation. You will delve into our data to find efficiencies, model future scenarios, and support projects that will define the future of our transport operations. As part of your key responsibilities, you'll: Analyse historical transport data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and...

Role: Design Engineer Discipline: LV, HV, or ICA (HV is preferred) Contract: Long-term Hybrid: Yes, 2 days in the office Our client is currently recruiting for multiple electrical design engineers to join the business on an outside IR35 contract basis. If successful in your application, you will support the delivery of a portfolio of water sector projects across the South and South East of the UK. This will be a long-term position, with the delivery contracts set to run until 2030. If you would like to find out more about the position and the client, please submit your application and someone will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail

We are currently supporting a leading engineering business within the water treatment sector in their search for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team.  This is a long term contract, outside ir35 with remote working considered (must be based in the UK).  The Role You will act as the sole Mechanical Engineer across several concurrent projects, taking ownership of mechanical design input, specification, and procurement activities. Key responsibilities include: Specifying and procuring pumps, blowers, and steelwork fabrications Supporting delivery of multiple medium-scale water treatment projects Working closely with suppliers and fabrication partners across the UK Attending factory acceptance tests (FATs) at various UK sites Ensuring engineering solutions are delivered to quality, cost, and schedule requirements About You We are looking for a self-sufficient and fast-learning engineer who is comfortable taking ownership of their work. Ideally you will have:...

Senior Electrical Design Engineer Samlesbury based role (Hybrid working 2-3 days per week) £47.12 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based in Samlesbury. Hybrid working 2-3 days per week in the office. Knowledge: Experience in an Airframe Design role, or equivalent 'near-neighbour' disciplines. Experience of operating in an airframe design role, or equivalent in one or more phases of the product lifecycle. Awareness of product lifecycle requirements and the importance of governance to product integrity. Skills: Proficiency in a CAD system, typically CATIA V5 or equivalent toolset, with experience in a PLM system. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary integrated product development environment, influencing adjacent disciplines. Experience of working with external customers, suppliers and partners. Experience of managing Design tasks to meet engineering...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office) Contract: £45-£50/hr (Outside IR35) Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you'll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market. You'll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects * Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings * Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians * Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams * Ensure designs...