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Jun 13, 2026  
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Senior Consultant - Engineering Design Location: London - 5 days a week 40 hours per week (hybred 3 days in the office min) Contract: Freelance / Contract / 6 Months + £315 per day Limited company Engineer Innovation From Concept to Manufacture We are working with a leading product innovation consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Consultant for Mechanical Engineering Design, to deliver complex engineering projects from concept through to production in the Medical and consumer product world. This role suits a technically strong, commercially aware engineer with experience leading projects, solving complex design challenges, and managing client relationships. Key Responsibilities Lead client communication and project delivery Interpret briefs, define requirements, and manage plans, budgets, and timelines Develop innovative engineering concepts and assess feasibility Deliver robust designs using 3D CAD, FEA/CFD, mathematical modelling, and prototype testing Support...
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CV-Library London, UK Contractor
CL
Jun 13, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer
Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – Avionics Integration Modification ProjectA specialist aerospace engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Contract Mechanical Design Engineer to support a live avionics integration and aircraft modification programme on a regional/narrow-body aircraft platform. This role will focus on the mechanical and structural integration of avionics equipment within a regulated aerospace design environment, supporting installation design, drawing production, systems integration, and aircraft modification activities in accordance with UK aviation approval frameworks. Key Responsibilities Design of structural and mechanical provisions for avionics equipment installations. Development of equipment mounting arrangements, trays, brackets, panels and supporting structure. Mechanical integration of avionics and electrical systems into existing aircraft platforms. Coordination with avionics/electrical engineers to ensure installation and interface...
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CV-Library Coventry, Warwickshire, West Midlands Contractor
CL
Jun 13, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer Water Sector Outside IR35 Contract £500 per day Ltd We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of major water infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term AMP framework programme, working on a range of clean water and wastewater projects across the full project lifecycle. The role will involve producing and reviewing mechanical designs, supporting technical delivery, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with client requirements. The successful candidate will have previous experience delivering mechanical design solutions within the water sector and will be comfortable working across pumping stations, treatment works, pipework, dosing systems, and associated mechanical infrastructure. Experience working with Tier 1 contractors, design consultancies, or MEICA...
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CV-Library Manchester, UK Contractor
CL
Jun 12, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer & Mechanical Draughtsman  3–6-month contract  Rate: £35.00 - £42.50p/h Middlesborough / Darlington / Hartlepool / Sunderland SolidWorks / PDM I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key client-based Teesside who are globally recognised engineering and manufacturing business operating across several high-profile industries including defence, marine & offshore. Due to a new project win, they are looking for experienced Mechanical Design Engineers & Draughtsman to join their team on an interim basis for an initial 3–6-month contract. For this position, you will be required to conduct the following daily duties: 3D modelling in SolidWorks - designing enclosure modifications, bespoke brackets, manifolds and internal component layouts Supporting, updating and maintaining existing 3D models and engineering drawings Finalising and issuing manufacturing drawings to the required standard Defining and applying appropriate tolerances across all...
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CV-Library United Kingdom Contractor
CL
Jun 11, 2026  
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Crem Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of its client for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business based near Newmarket on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is the kind of role that suits an engineer who enjoys being trusted. Someone who wants ownership, variety and the opportunity to genuinely influence products, projects and manufacturing improvements rather than simply being another cog in a large corporate machine. The business is going through a significant period of growth and investment, with engineering sitting right at the centre of it. Production capability has expanded rapidly, new projects continue to come through the door and the design team now needs an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who can help lead from the front technically, whilst remaining hands-on day-to-day. You’ll be involved across the full lifecycle, from concept generation and detailed design through to prototyping, testing, production...
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CV-Library Newmarket, Suffolk Contractor
CL
Jun 11, 2026  
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
An opportunity has arisen with my client for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a 6 -month contract. As the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer you will develop products to meet customer's needs. You will perform a range of engineering activities including progressing developmental designs into production environments and working with suppliers on technical queries. Role: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Pay: £40 -£50 per hour via umbrella Location: Stevenage or Bristol Contract: 6months Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week Security Clearance: Security Cleared however can start on BPSS, UK Eyes only Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, of both piece parts and assemblies. Support/liaise with manufacturing, resolving manufacturing problems & defects. Support to functional & environmental testing and trials. Liaise with suppliers/purchasing to resolve any technical...
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CV-Library Bristol, UK Contractor
CL
Jun 11, 2026  
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
An opportunity has arisen with my client for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a 6 -month contract. As the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer you will develop products to meet customer's needs. You will perform a range of engineering activities including progressing developmental designs into production environments and working with suppliers on technical queries. Role: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Pay: £40 -£50 per hour via umbrella Location: Stevenage or Bristol Contract: 6months Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week Security Clearance: Security Cleared however can start on BPSS, UK Eyes only Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, of both piece parts and assemblies. Support/liaise with manufacturing, resolving manufacturing problems & defects. Support to functional & environmental testing and trials. Liaise with suppliers/purchasing to resolve any technical...
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CV-Library Stevenage, Hertfordshire Contractor
CL
Jun 10, 2026  
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Water AMP8 Location: Maidstone, Kent (flexible hybrid) Job type: Long‑term Contract (Outside IR35) A leading water client is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to support long‑term capital delivery programmes. This client‑side position covers the full project lifecycle including feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, construction and commissioning. Responsibilities Lead mechanical engineering design activities from feasibility through to commissioning on clean water infrastructure projects. Produce and review detailed mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, reports and drawings for treatment plant assets, pumped systems, pipework and chemical dosing equipment. Carry out and validate hydraulic calculations, including pump sizing, system curves, head loss assessments and surge considerations. Ensure design outputs comply with client standards, WIMES, CDM requirements and relevant industry legislation. Coordinate...
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CV-Library Maidstone, UK Contractor
CL
Jun 10, 2026  
Contract Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer Initial 6 month contract Outside IR35 Growing Manufacturing Business Birmingham ASAP Start   Our client are a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components. Working within the Engineering Team, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and developing the existing company product range and creating solutions to customer problems from within the naval marine sector. The Mechanical Engineer, in conjunction with the Design Manager, and the Engineering Standards Manager will be responsible for facilitating the flow of reliable, accurate and readily available data, to both internal and external customers.   Mechanical Engineer  Job Description Interpret customer specifications and create solutions that fully satisfy requirements. Use appropriate valve technologies for a wide range of applications. Use correct standards, design codes and pressure vessel...
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CV-Library Aston, Birmingham B6 5SF, UK Contractor
CL
Jun 10, 2026  
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Title - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Duration - 3 Month Contract (potential for extension) Working Model - Fully remote or onsite in Bridgend  Hourly Rate - Circa £40p/hour  Senior Design Engineer Overview  My client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a building services background to join their design team. This role is suited to someone capable of working independently within a contracting environment, delivering detailed mechanical building services designs across commercial and industrial projects.  The position involves design development through to installation, commissioning, and handover, with a strong emphasis on HVAC, public health systems, and building services coordination. The successful candidate will also be responsible for Part L compliance and Stage 4 design verification in line with UK building regulations. The Senior Design Engineer role will involve: Produce and review mechanical designs for commercial and industrial...
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CV-Library United Kingdom Contractor
CL
Jun 07, 2026  
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer – Water & Wastewater | Manchester (Hybrid) Location: Manchester – Hybrid working available Type: Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35) Want to design infrastructure that keeps the UK’s water and wastewater networks running safely and efficiently? Ready to take ownership of technical delivery while working on nationally important treatment works upgrades? Our client is expanding their specialist design team and is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions across major UK water industry projects. What You’ll Do Design mechanical solutions that meet safety, quality, and technical standards Produce design calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications Direct and support CAD technicians Prepare scopes and review outputs from subcontract M&E design teams Liaise with suppliers, review tenders, and specify equipment Carry out design investigations and technical reporting Ensure design changes are...
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CV-Library 3 Dickinson St, Manchester M1 4LF, UK Contractor
CL
May 23, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a...
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CV-Library Stevenage, UK Contractor
CL
May 23, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a...
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CV-Library Bristol, UK Contractor
CL
May 01, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services
The Company On-going success means my client requires a Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services). Reporting directly to the senior Chartered Engineering manager, you will be joining a team of Building Services and CAD engineers. The Role: A Mechanical Design Engineer with demonstrable knowledge of reviewing drawings, surveying existing installations and designing HVAC systems. Most of the work is Mechanical design engineering to projects providing HVAC mechanical services solutions. You will see the project through from concept to hand-over, working closely with estimating and project management departments. Duties will include: * involvement in the design of HVAC systems to enable both new and existing systems * creating new ventilation ductwork systems, CHW & LTHW systems etc, Head Load, Cooling Load calculations, onsite visits, meetings and communicating with various clients, architects and sub-contractors etc * Coordination with electrical counterparts * take...
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CV-Library Birmingham, West Midlands (County) Contractor
CL
Apr 02, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.  Other CAD Package skills are also fine.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer - Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional...
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CV-Library Stevenage, UK Contractor
CL
Mar 04, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design)
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer - Military Packaging Design Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Stevenage, UK Contractor
CL
Mar 04, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role...
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CV-Library Bristol, UK Contractor
CL
Feb 15, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer
We are currently looking for a experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to work for one of our clients in Burton on Trent. The client is a market-leading manufacturer of specialist equipment to a range of industry sectors including heavy engineering and aerospace. Due to the specialist nature of the products theis Mechanical Design Engineers role is both interesting and varied and will include working on the design and creation of large scale fabrications and structures together with associated pipework and equipment. Based in their offices in Burton on Trent, but with a requirement to travel to customers both in the UK and overseas as required, it will include the generation of engineering diagrams, for use on their equipment and will involve working on specific projects from conception to completion. The main duties will include: * 2D and 3D engineering design proposal drawings * General Arrangement drawings * Fabrication details drawings * Pipework layouts and...
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CV-Library DE14, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Contractor
CL
Jun 11, 2026  
Principal Mechanical Water Design Engineer
Principal Mechanical Engineer Shape the Future of Our Cities and Environments Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) team. As part of a talented, multi-disciplinary group, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative and iconic projects within the Water market. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering projects that have a global impact, contributing to critical UK infrastructure both domestically and internationally. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact, playing a key role in transformational programmes while delivering industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Location: Hybrid working available (3 days per week office/site-based) Type: Contract Rate: £68 per hour Your Role As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, your responsibilities will include: ·Leading a team of Mechanical engineers in delivering technical...
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CV-Library Central London, London WC2N 5DU, UK Contractor
CL
Jun 11, 2026  
Principal Mechanical Water Design Engineer
Principal Mechanical Engineer Shape the Future of Our Cities and Environments Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) team. As part of a talented, multi-disciplinary group, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative and iconic projects within the Water market. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering projects that have a global impact, contributing to critical UK infrastructure both domestically and internationally. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact, playing a key role in transformational programmes while delivering industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Location: Hybrid working available (3 days per week office/site-based) Type: Contract Rate: £68 per hour Your Role As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, your responsibilities will include: ·Leading a team of Mechanical engineers in delivering technical...
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CV-Library Cambridge, UK Contractor
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