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Jan 21, 2026  
Electrical Design Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer Initial 12 Month Contract 2-3 days per week on site Samlesbury, Lancashire £47.12 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role * Working closely with other engineering disciplines and functions, supplier and customer areas, fostering a team-working and collaborative product development environment. * Producing and issuing Airframe engineering design data to meet project requirements, in line with design standards, whilst maintaining quality, cost and schedule adherence. * Identifying project technical risks and opportunities, and where appropriate propose mitigation plans. * Evaluating and resolving design queries, and supporting the generation of resulting modifications and changes. * Supporting the definition and resource planning of design workload delivery. The Candidate * 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...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Blackburn, Lancashire Contractor
CL
Jan 21, 2026  
Senior Civil Design Engineer
Job Title: Civil Engineer - Water Rate: £35 to £45 per hour (Outside IR35) Location: Slough Type: Contract | Outside IR35 | Hybrid working About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with strong UK water sector experience to support the delivery of complex infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. This is a contract opportunity operating outside IR35, offering long-term project stability and hybrid working. You will provide hands-on technical expertise across the full project lifecycle, supporting design, coordination, and delivery on critical water industry schemes. About Our Client: Our client is a well-established UK engineering consultancy with a strong presence in the water sector. They are recognised for delivering technically robust, sustainable solutions and for working collaboratively with contractors, clients, and stakeholders across major programmes. Key Responsibilities: Project Delivery Support and deliver water sector projects...
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Outside IR35

CV-Library Slough, Berkshire Contractor
CL
Jan 21, 2026  
High Speed Digital Design Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a High Speed Digital Design Engineer subcontractor.   Rate: £58.00 - £80 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role can be a mix of onsite and remote working Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Job Description: As part of a large team of analogue and digital electronics design engineers, you will be responsible for the electronics design and development of high speed MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions targeting SDR, radar signal processing and sensor fusion applications. As Digital Design Engineer you will support the Technical Lead/Architect in collaboration with the systems, software, firmware, mechanical and...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Stevenage, UK Contractor
CL
Jan 21, 2026  
Senior Civil Design Engineer
Job Role: Senior Civil Engineer Location: Bristol - hybrid Salary: £50 - £55ph About the Role: Our client is currently seeking a talented and motivated Senior Civil Engineer to join their team, delivering outline designs and detailed specifications primarily for water and wastewater schemes. Key responsibilities include: The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Mechanical & Electrical Engineers and colleagues from other disciplines across the wider Water Business Unit in the UK and Ireland to deliver projects by: Undertaking outline and detailed designs and specifications for civil engineering works. Providing day-to-day technical input as part of a team of engineers and technicians. Ensuring design outputs are delivered in line with agreed scopes, timescales, and budgets. Working in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet project requirements and add value for the end client. About you: A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent),...
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Unknown Status

CV-Library South West England, UK Contractor
CL
Jan 21, 2026  
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Great opportunity to work with this leading international Consulting Engineers who are looking to bring on board a driven and experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Outside IR35, to be an active part of a specialist design team consultancy to work on a variety of Data Centre projects. Key Responsibilities:- Create electrical design drawings and specs for Data Centre Projects. Ensure designs meet all standards and regulations. Support sustainable design and use of innovative tech Work closely with colleagues, clients, architects, and contractors.. Manage project deadlines, budgets, and deliverables. About you: You should hold Degree (or historic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field.- Should have extensive experience in Mission Critical design and building services design, specifically on data centres.- Skilled in Amtech, and Dialux/Relux, with AutoCAD and Revit proficiency being beneficial. Sound knowledge of British Standards and building...
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Outside IR35

CV-Library City of London, London Contractor
CL
Jan 21, 2026  
Senior HVAC Design Engineer
We are working with this leading multi national data centre and mission critical specialist who are working on schemes across UK and europe. With data centres being crucial components of today's infrastructure, supporting everything from business to public services. Operators must ensure the longevity, efficiency, and sustainability of their sites while optimizing them for mission-critical tasks. The teams are at the forefront of designing innovative and energy-efficient data centres, ensuring that our clients meet their goals of performance, cost-efficiency, and sustainability. The Opportunity Join our international and multidisciplinary team of passionate design engineers and help us create high-quality, sustainable, and innovative data centre structures. You will work on medium to large-scale mission-critical projects, covering all stages of design - from concept to construction supervision and handover. As part of an interdisciplinary team of architects, advisors &...
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Outside IR35

CV-Library London, UK Contractor
CL
Jan 21, 2026  
Electrical Design Engineer
Are you an Electrical Design Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? If so, pleas read on.... Electrical Design Engineer Liverpool- 5 days per week in the office £45-£48 per hour Outside IR35 6 month contract Essential Skillset: Project types: High-rise residential, student accommodation, and commercial offices (building services-heavy work). Requirements: Building services electrical design experience Proficient in AutoCAD, Amtech, and Relux Experience across power, lighting, and life safety systems Able to work on-site in the Liverpool office Experience working within High-rise residential projects or within Building services industry If this role is of interest to you, please get in touch with Alex Hooton at JAM Recruitment
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Outside IR35

CV-Library Liverpool, Merseyside Contractor
CL
Jan 21, 2026  
Project Design Engineer - Powertrain
Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting partner, trusted by the world's leading organisations to help them achieve successful transformation and sustainable growth. We offer end-to-end services across engineering, quality assurance, and digital transformation, supporting clients in harnessing rapid technological change to gain a competitive edge. As part of our continued support to a major automotive client, we are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Design Engineer - Powertrain to join our dynamic team and deliver critical systems into high-performance vehicle programmes. This inside IR35 contract will be offered for an initial six‑months and located at our client's site in Surrey. Key Responsibilities: Own the technical delivery of powertrain systems from concept through to production. Author/manage technical specifications, FMEAs, DVPs, and test plans. Support prototype and series vehicle builds and testing activities. Contribute to key...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Surrey, UK Contractor
CL
Jan 19, 2026  
EC&I Design Engineer
Are you an EC&I Design Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? If so, please read on.... EC&I Design Engineer Greater Manchester - hybrid £45-£50 per hour Outside IR35 6 month initial contract Essential Skillset: - Proven experience within ATEX environments (Water, Oil & Gas, Nuclear) - Experience with AutoCAD and SEE Electrical - Full project lifecycle experience Desirable Skillset: - Experience supplying into the US - Familiar with US Standards and directives - Ability to write software for Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC If this role is of interest to you, please get in touch with Alex at JAM Recruitment
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Outside IR35

CV-Library Greater Manchester, UK Contractor
CL
Jan 19, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer
Murray McIntosh is recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work for a client on a contract basis as detailed below: We required candidates that hold current SC clearance for this role. Experience required: Solidworks CAD & PLM experience Previous mechanical design experience Ability to carry out drawing updates; carrying out detailed design, tolerance studies (including GD&T) and generation of manufacturing data packs Previous experience working to BS8888
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CV-Library Devon, UK Contractor
CL
Jan 18, 2026  
Senior Pressure Vessel Design Engineer
Senior Pressure Vessel Design Engineer  Location: Thatcham, Berkshire Contract: 5-month contract | Outside IR35 Start: ASAP We are supporting a specialist engineering business delivering a UK MOD programme and are seeking an experienced Pressure Vessel Design Engineer to support the contract design phase and close out an active project, with strong potential for follow-on work. The Role Working with a team of Design Engineers, you will produce and review technical documentation to substantiate pressure vessel and filtration designs in a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Produce design substantiation and verification documentation Prepare technical reports including compliance matrices, FMEA, human factors, and maintenance documentation Support transition from design to manufacturing Review drawings, calculations, and documentation produced by other engineers Maintain engineering records and document control Deliver work in line with project schedules and...
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Outside IR35

CV-Library Thatcham, UK Contractor
CL
Jan 18, 2026  
Electrical Design Engineer
Lead Electrical & Electronics Engineer £40-£45 p/h | Outside IR35 | Initial 3-month contract An innovative engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical & Electronics Engineer to support their product design team on a contract basis. You'll take a technical lead role across electrical and electronic design for complex educational and industrial technology products used worldwide. In this hands-on position, you'll guide a small electronics team while working across the full product lifecycle - from concept and schematics to PCB/PCBA work, component selection, integration of motors, pumps, heaters, and embedded systems, as well as fault-finding down to component level. Experience with PLCs, HMIs, microcontrollers, and electrical systems up to ~10kW is highly valuable. What you'll be doing: Leading electrical & electronic design for new and legacy products Diagnosing and improving PCBAs at component level Creating electrical schematics and...
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Outside IR35

CV-Library Hampshire, UK Contractor
CL
Jan 17, 2026  
Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer
Contract Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services Location: London Length: 6 months (Option to go permanent after 6 months) Type: Outside IR35 Project sectors: Residential and Commercial A client of mine is looking for an intermediate mechanical design engineer on a contract basis. THE ROLE As an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer, you will play a vital role in all stages of this consultancies projects from feasibility to completion across varying sectors. The contract currently has no end date and is expected to be a minimum of 6 months' work to assist in the current heavy project pipeline. ABOUT YOU The successful Mechanical Engineer will need: * A minimum of 5 years' working within the Building Services industry. * To be degree qualified either with a Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree. * To be proficient in the use of relevant industry software's, e.g. Revit, AutoCAD etc. * To have experience carrying out...
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Outside IR35

CV-Library London, UK Contractor
CL
Jan 17, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Stevenage Hourly Rate: £40p/h - £50p/h Inside IR35 - We are booking interviews Please call or email for a slot Contract Length: 12 Months - Likely To Extend ! Join Our Team as a Mechanical Design Engineer and Drive Manufacturing Processes to New Heights! Are you a meticulous Creo Specialist with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Stevenage and be a key driver of engineering excellence. About Us: As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to our continued success. The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Mechanical Design Engineer?...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Stevenage, Hertfordshire Contractor
CL
Jan 17, 2026  
Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Solidworks
The Redline Group is working with a leading technology manufacturer to assist in the search for a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Solidworks, to support a high-profile project at their facility in Cambridgeshire. This company is a global innovator in advanced engineering solutions, with technology applied across industrial manufacturing and consumer goods. Their products set industry standards, and this is an opportunity to contribute to a business that thrives on creativity and technical excellence. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week onsite, and the client is looking for someone to start as soon as possible. Requirements for Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Solidworks, based in Cambridgeshire: - Confident using SolidWorks 2021 or later to produce accurate 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings - Skilled in designing plastic injection moulded and sheet metal components - Experience designing jigs and fixtures and ability to reverse engineer...
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Outside IR35

CV-Library Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Contractor
CL
Jan 16, 2026  
Electrical Design Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer - Rail / Metro £450 per day (Umbrella - Inside IR35) | 6 Month Contract | East London (Hybrid) Ceto Talent is recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer - Rail / Metro for a major renewals and enhancements programme across the London Underground network. This role offers the opportunity to work on station, depot and platform train interface projects within a large, established project team. What We're Looking For The ideal Electrical Design Engineer - Rail / Metro will bring: * Extensive experience in LV electrical design and assurance within rail or metro environments * Essential: Experience with Prodesign (Amtech) and Dialux Evo software * Essential: Experience of London Underground electrical infrastructure, standards and processes * Proven track record carrying out electrical designs, reviewing designs and assuring works on site * Experience working on station and depot renewals, fleet enabling or platform train interface projects...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Southwark, Greater London Contractor
CL
Jan 16, 2026  
Senior IP Design Engineer
Senior IP Design Engineer – Contract – Remote (UK) We are recruiting an experienced Senior IP Design Engineer to join a leading technology programme delivering next-generation FPGA and Adaptive SoC solutions. This is a remote UK contract offering the opportunity to work on high-performance digital IP for cutting-edge systems. As a Senior IP Design Engineer, you will design and implement SystemVerilog RTL, developing synthesis-ready IP targeting FPGA / Adaptive SoC platforms. You will own end-to-end design flow including RTL architecture, integration, timing closure, place-and-route (P&R), constraints and optimisation. The role focuses on high-speed digital interfaces such as 100Gb Ethernet, PCIe Gen5, AXI/AMBA, and requires strong expertise in Vivado, Vitis, Python, Tcl, Git and CI/CD workflows. Key Responsibilities * Design high-performance IP using SystemVerilog RTL for FPGA/Adaptive SoC * Deliver synthesis-ready RTL meeting timing, P&R and integration requirements...
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Unknown Status

CV-Library Belfast, City of Belfast Contractor
CL
Jan 16, 2026  
Project Design Engineer - Powertrain
Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting partner, trusted by the world's leading organisations to help them achieve successful transformation and sustainable growth. We offer end-to-end services across engineering, quality assurance, and digital transformation, supporting clients in harnessing rapid technological change to gain a competitive edge. As part of our continued support to a major automotive client, we are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Design Engineer - Powertrain to join our dynamic team and deliver critical systems into high-performance vehicle programmes. This inside IR35 contract will be offered for an initial six‑months and located at our client's site in Surrey. Key Responsibilities: Own the technical delivery of powertrain systems from concept through to production. Author/manage technical specifications, FMEAs, DVPs, and test plans. Support prototype and series vehicle builds and testing activities. Contribute to key...
IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

CV-Library Surrey, UK Contractor
CL
Jan 16, 2026  
Electrical Design Engineer
Freelance Electrical Design Engineer - Kingston-Upon-Hull Project: £120m - New build industrial unit Location: Kingston-Upon-Hull Job Type: Freelance Duration: 12 months Why Join? Contribute and support the project team on an exciting new build industrial unit A chance to thrive in a professional, supportive, and collaborative working environment A great opportunity to join a well-established company with over 25 years of combined industry experienceWhat We're Looking For Relevant Qualifications: Valid CSCS Card - essential Relevant electrical qualification - advantageous however not essentialExperience: Proven technical expertise with a strong track record of producing compliant, coordinated, and value-engineered electrical designs Experience working in an Electrical Design Engineer positionKey Skills: Effective written and verbal communication with excellent attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured design approach Skilled...
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Unknown Status

CV-Library Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire Contractor
CL
Jan 16, 2026  
Technical Design Engineer
We are recruiting for a Technical Design Engineer (CAD Tooling) to work with our London based client on a 6-month rolling contract. Working within the Industrial Operations department, you will be part of the Industrialization team. As a Technical Design Engineer (CAD Tooling), you will be responsible for the definition and design of new tooling and equipment to simplify the assembly of Optical/Electrical products in production whilst maintaining quality and reliability. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT * Engineering degree or equivalent (mechanical, industrial, production). * Experience working on Creo CAD package. * Ability to make reliability engineering judgements under pressure. * Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment. * Organised, disciplined & methodical approach to problem solving. * FMEA software experience and NPI experience (beneficial) * 3D print design experience (beneficial) JOB DESCRIPTION * Work closely with SED/R&D to ensure...
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CV-Library SE10, Peninsula, Greater London Contractor
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