74 engineering jobs found in Barrow-in-Furness

Senior Project Accountant Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid – 3 days per week on site) Rate: £35 per hour PAYE Contract: 6 Months Morson are proud to be recruiting on behalf of BAE Systems for an experienced Senior Project Accountant to join their finance team on an initial six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting complex, high-value programmes within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. Working as part of the FP&A Project Performance team, you will provide critical financial support across Project Finance and the wider Finance function, helping to drive project performance and deliver meaningful business insights. Key Responsibilities: Deliver customer-focused Project Finance support, partnering with the business to ensure the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects. Take ownership of all financial aspects of the project lifecycle, from planning through to completion. Provide best-in-class financial...

Our client, operating within the Nuclear/Defence sector, is currently seeking a Mechanical Inspector on a contract basis. This role is critical to ensuring mechanical quality control (QC) inspection coverage across various fabrication and installation projects, with an emphasis on adherence to project specifications, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), and relevant mechanical codes and standards. The role requires a strong focus on maintaining traceable lifetime records. Purpose: Deliver mechanical QC inspection coverage across fabrication/installation to ensure compliance to project specs, ITPs, and applicable mechanical codes/standards, with a strong focus on traceable lifetime records. Key Responsibilities: Inspect mechanical installation against ITPs including pipework, supports, bolting/torque/tensioning, equipment setting, alignment checks, preservation, cleanliness, tagging, and traceability. Verify manufacturing and fabrication documentation where applicable such as material...

Our client, a key player in the Defence & Nuclear sectors, is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to join their team on a contract basis. This role is vital in ensuring that electrical installations and test activities meet ITP requirements, nuclear safety culture expectations, and applicable codes and standards. Key Responsibilities: Perform inspections in line with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and agreed hold/witness points. Verify installation quality for cable containment/tray, pulling/termination, glanding, bonding/earthing, panel/MCC installation, LV distribution, lighting/small power, and instrumentation interface checks as required. Review and sign-off quality records including check sheets, test packs, redlines/as-builts, cable schedules, termination records, and torque records. Support the non-conformance process by raising and tracking NCRs, punch lists, and quality observations; verify close-out and re-inspect as needed. Interface with construction...

Expeditor Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Contract: 6 Months Rate: Negotiable We are currently seeking an experienced Expeditor to support a major project within a highly regulated engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and documentation, working closely with suppliers, procurement teams, and project stakeholders to maintain project schedules. Key Responsibilities Monitor supplier progress against purchase orders and delivery schedules. Expedite materials, equipment, and documentation to meet project milestones. Identify and escalate potential delays, supporting recovery plans where required. Liaise with Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, and Project Teams to ensure effective supply chain coordination. Track manufacturing, inspection, dispatch, and delivery milestones. Produce expediting reports and supplier performance updates. Ensure all quality, certification,...

Techniche Global is supporting an international Oil & Gas engineering company with appointing a number of CNC Machinists for their facility in Barrow-in-Furness. These roles are initially offered as 6-month contracts, with a expectation of extension based on workload and performance. CNC Machinist (Operator / Setter)   The Role: Focuses on setting and operating machinery according to strict procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring precision component manufacturing. Contract: Initial 6 months (long-term extension expected). CNC Machinist (Operator / Programmer)  The Role: Requires a higher level of technical autonomy to program, set, and optimize complex machinery from engineering drawings and CAD data. Contract: Initial 6 months (long-term extension expected).     Key Responsibilities:  As a CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable product delivery while maintaining workshop equipment to the highest standards....

Crane Operator Location Govan, Scotland Employment Type Contract / Long-Term Opportunities Available Overview We are currently seeking experienced Crane Operators to support major engineering and manufacturing projects within a highly regulated heavy industrial environment. This role involves the safe movement of engineering loads, supporting vessel operations, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the shipyard while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating cranes and associated lifting equipment, supporting a range of operational activities across the yard, and working collaboratively with multiple departments to ensure project requirements are delivered efficiently and safely. Key Responsibilities Operate cranes to safely lift, transport and position engineering loads. Carry out lifting operations in accordance with approved lift plans and procedures. Conduct pre-use...

Location Barrow-in-Furness Employment Type Contract / Long-Term Opportunities Available Overview We are currently recruiting experienced Slingers to support major engineering and shipbuilding programmes within a highly regulated industrial environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring the safe movement of materials, equipment and engineering loads while supporting a variety of production and vessel-related activities. The successful candidate will work closely with crane operators, supervisors and production teams to facilitate safe lifting operations, support vessel activities and ensure work is completed in accordance with safety, quality and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities Carry out slinging and signalling duties for lifting operations. Ensure loads are correctly prepared, secured and guided during lifting activities. Work safely at all times in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, site procedures and industry standards. Interpret work...

Scaffolder Location Barrow-in-Furness Employment Type Contract Opportunities Available Overview We are currently seeking experienced Scaffolders to support major engineering and manufacturing projects in Barrow. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe erection, modification, inspection and dismantling of scaffolding structures, ensuring all work is completed to the highest safety and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Erect, alter and dismantle tube & clip and system scaffolding (Layher). Read and interpret drawings, specifications and work instructions. Carry out scaffold inspections prior to handover. Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with site procedures and industry standards. Use hand and power tools safely and effectively. Maintain safe working areas and provide protection for personnel working at height. Support lifting, material handling and general site activities where required. Essential Requirements NVQ Level 2...

Painter Location Barrow-in-Furness Employment Type Contract Opportunities Available Overview We are currently recruiting experienced Industrial Painters to support major engineering and manufacturing programmes in Barrow. The successful candidate will be responsible for surface preparation, coating application, finishing and preservation activities, ensuring all work is completed to the highest quality, safety and technical standards. Key Responsibilities Prepare surfaces using hand and mechanical tools. Apply coatings, sealants, fillers and protective coverings to required specifications. Carry out paint spraying and specialist coating applications. Read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions and specifications. Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards. Safely operate tools, equipment and materials associated with painting and coating activities. Maintain a clean and safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety...

Expeditor - SC Cleared Role Overview The Expeditor is responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services required to support project and operational schedules. Working closely with procurement, suppliers, and project teams, the Expeditor monitors supplier performance, mitigates delays, and ensures supply chain activities align with clients project milestones and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Supplier Expediting Proactively monitor supplier progress against purchase orders and delivery schedules Follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials and documentation Identify potential delays and escalate issues to relevant stakeholders Supply Chain Coordination Liaise with Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, and Project teams Maintain clear communication between suppliers and internal stakeholders Support the coordination of shipments and delivery timelines Schedule & Performance Management Track key milestones...

Job Title Site Purchasing Assistant – Nuclear New Build Project Summary Join a major nuclear new build project in the UK as a Site Purchasing Assistant. This position is ideal for candidates with procurement experience who want to be part of a high-profile, safety-critical environment. You’ll play an important role in supporting site operations by ensuring timely and compliant procurement of materials, equipment, and services. Location and Working Pattern UK (site-based) – Full on-site engagement at a nuclear construction project. Client Overview Operating within the nuclear new build sector, this position is aligned with one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects, supporting a robust and highly regulated environment. Responsibilities Raise and process purchase orders following project procedures and approval workflows. Support procurement leads with sourcing materials, plant, and services for site operations. Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, track...

Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Oracle / OCI) Contract Type: Contract Duration: 2 Months Location: Hybrid (60% On-site in Blackpool or Newcastle) Role Overview: We are seeking a highly operational Senior Infrastructure Engineer with deep, hands-on expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle Exadata. In this role, you will balance complex infrastructure design with critical day-to-day BAU operational support, managing highly available, mission-critical database environments. You will act as a major incident manager, drive infrastructure automation, and bring specialist knowledge to upskill the existing engineering team. Key Responsibilities: Deliver expert, hands-on BAU operational support and act as the escalation point for major service-related incidents. Configure, support, and maintain Oracle Base Database and Exadata environments. Write, debug, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible. Manage data migration...

Site Agent – Wastewater Treatment Works Location: Lancaster & Surrounding Areas Rate: £350–£400 per day Contract: Freelance / Contract Duration: Long-Term Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Site Agent to join a major wastewater infrastructure programme across the Lancaster area. This is an excellent opportunity to work on the delivery of critical wastewater treatment works projects for a leading civil engineering contractor. Key Responsibilities * Managing day-to-day site operations on wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects. * Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards. * Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour. * Producing and reviewing RAMS, permits, and construction documentation. * Monitoring project progress and reporting to the Project Manager. * Managing site records, quality inspections, and client interface activities. * Ensuring compliance with...

Electrical Inspector Location: Cumbria (Site Based) Contract: 12-Month Contract Rate: £45.00 per hour Hours: Full-time Overview We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Inspector to join a major nuclear project in Cumbria. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring electrical installations, equipment, and systems are inspected and verified to meet project, quality, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Conduct inspections of electrical installations, systems, equipment, and associated documentation. Verify compliance with engineering drawings, project specifications, standards, and procedures. Witness electrical testing and commissioning activities. Review inspection and test plans (ITPs), test records, and quality documentation. Identify, document, and track non-conformances through to resolution. Monitor installation activities to ensure adherence to approved processes and standards. Produce detailed inspection reports and...

Mechanical Inspector Location: Cumbria (Site Based) Contract: 12-Month Contract Rate: £45.00 per hour Hours: Full-time Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Inspector to support a major nuclear project based in Cumbria. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled inspection professional to join a high-profile programme, ensuring mechanical systems, components, and installations are delivered in accordance with stringent quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Carry out mechanical inspections of equipment, systems, pipework, fabrication, and installations. Verify compliance with project specifications, engineering drawings, codes, standards, and quality requirements. Witness and review testing activities including pressure testing, functional testing, and commissioning activities. Review inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality documentation, and certification packs. Identify and report non-conformances and support...

CE&I Senior Design Engineer Altrad are currently seeking a CE&I Senior Design Engineer to join the Central Engineering team as part of the Silos MSSS SEP1 & 2 CE&I Design Team. The successful candidate will provide site-based design front-line support to Commissioning teams, delivering, supporting the delivery of others, and checking detailed designs/changes to meet functional and business needs. Implementation, testing, and commissioning of the designs are undertaken by other dedicated site-based teams and are outside the scope of this role. Key Deliverables * Provide site-based front-line design support to Commissioning teams. * Deliver, support the delivery of others, and check detailed designs/changes for accuracy and compliance with functional and business requirements. * Ensure all designs/changes adhere to relevant external and company-specific engineering standards. * Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams on site and in the...

After a long-lasting relationship, our client is separating away from is parent company and this role plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful separation of IT systems supporting the manufacturing site. The position will work as part of an IT systems separation team to plan and execute a separation plan in line with separation timelines. This would be a 1 Year contract with a possible extension further. Key Responsibilities: * Understands portfolio of IT systems used at local and franchise level. Works within the separation framework to plan and execute the separation of these systems from the parent company * Understands business processes and needs, collaborates with business functions to ensure robust plans for separation. * Will need to quickly develop detailed understanding of current system architecture, security requirements, access control, data flows, etc. * Needs to engage with multiple in-house/external teams to ensure smooth transition of apps and...

Teamforce Labour is seeking experienced 360 Machine Operators for a major project in Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4. This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading Civil Engineering contractors on a major project. Requirements: ✅ Experience: Minimum 5 years in a similar role ✅ References: Two professional references required ✅ Experienced in digging around live services ✅ Proficient in drainage works Certifications: ✅ Blue CPCS / NPORS (CSCS Affiliated) – 360 Machine Operator ✅ Lifting Operations Certification ✅ Safety Critical Medical is preferred ✅ NRSWA Street Works is essential Equal Opportunities Statement: Teamforce Labour is an equal opportunities employer. All applications will be reviewed based solely on merit, skills and experience, regardless of age, race, gender, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please inform us in advance. About Us:...

Teamforce Labour is currently looking for experienced Skilled Groundworkers for an immediate start in Haslington, Rossendale, BB4. You will be working for one of the UK's leading Civil Engineering contractors on a Section 278 highways project, involving the removal of an existing roundabout, alterations to two junctions, and associated highway infrastructure works. Requirements: Previous experience as a Groundworker Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team Knowledge of drainage, kerbing, concreting, excavation, ducting, and other groundworks tasks Valid Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card – Groundworker NVQ Level 2 Diploma Valid Street Works Operative Card (NRSWA) CPCS/NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper and Ride-on Roller are beneficial Key Responsibilities: Carry out general groundworks duties including drainage, excavations, foundations, ducting, and reinstatement works Assist with Section 278 highway works, including the removal and reconstruction of highway features such...

Teamforce Labour is seeking an experienced Site Foreman for a long-term civil engineering project in Rossendale, Lancashire. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual with a proven track record of supervising site operations on large-scale civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will have extensive experience managing site teams, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining health and safety standards, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme. Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate day-to-day site operations. Lead and manage site operatives, subcontractors, and plant resources. Ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with company procedures and industry standards. Oversee and coordinate: Section 278 (S278) Highway Works Drainage installation and associated infrastructure Kerb laying and paving works Road formation and construction General civil engineering activities Monitor...