65 engineering jobs found in Barrow-in-Furness

Job Title Piping Supervisor Summary NRL are seeking experienced Piping Supervisors for long-term nuclear projects in Barrow. This role offers excellent pay under NAECI terms and the opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects. Ideal for supervisors with the right qualifications who want stability and competitive benefits. Salary £30.23 per hour (NAECI) Location and Working Pattern Barrow – 4-day working week (on-site, NAECI conditions) Client Overview We work in partnership with a leading organisation delivering key nuclear sector projects across the UK, providing opportunities for skilled trade and supervisory professionals. Responsibilities Lead and supervise pipefitting teams to deliver fabrication and installation work to the highest standard Plan daily work schedules, allocate tasks, and monitor progress on site Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations Liaise with project management and coordinate resources...

Job Title Pipefitter – Nuclear Project Summary NRL are seeking experienced Pipefitters for long-term work on nuclear projects based in Barrow. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to join a critical sector and offers competitive pay, bonuses and allowances. Ideal for pipefitters looking to broaden their skills within a regulated industry. Salary Excellent hourly rates with attractive bonus structures. Location and Working Pattern Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria – On-site position. Lodge and travel allowances available for non-local candidates. Client Overview Our client plays a key role in delivering projects within the nuclear sector, prioritising safety and quality standards throughout. By joining this team, you’ll be contributing to one of the UK’s most important industrial projects. Responsibilities Install and assemble pipework systems following engineering drawings and specifications Carry out on-site fabrication and alignment as required Test pipework systems...

We’re looking for an experienced Instrument Technician to join an operational gas production and processing environment, supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of critical plant and equipment. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, working with complex instrumentation and being part of a team where your knowledge and experience genuinely make a difference. The opportunity offers a great work life balance working 1 week on - 1 week off. You’ll be responsible for routine and non-routine maintenance, fault finding, commissioning and modifications across critical instrumentation and control systems, helping to keep plant operating safely and to schedule. What You’ll Be Doing As an Instrument Technician, you will: * Carry out routine engineering maintenance and defect repair to ensure the reliability and availability of operational plant and equipment. * Undertake both planned and reactive maintenance in line with approved...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR Advisor to work for a leading defence company in Barrow-in-Furness on a 12 month maternity cover contract. As an individual in the People Services field, the role holder will focus on the following; - Contributes to the development of and understands the IBP of the relevant business area. - Identifies people and organisation requirements underpinning the IBP, with a view to driving enhanced customer value. - Works with Centres of Excellent and the wider HR model to integrate solutions and to evaluate suitability to sector requirements. - Embeds competitive practice, policies, frameworks, governance, education and supporting tools across HR domains - Applies a developed understanding of line of business or sector engaging relevant stakeholders to implement change - Supports the analysis of line of business or sector people data and feeds into the CoE, to benchmark and to implement short and long term solutions that improve...

We are looking for a Subsea Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in subsea connectors, high-reliability mechanical systems. You will design and develop high-performance mechanical solutions for subsea and offshore applications, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project teams. Key Responsibilities Design and develop subsea electrical and optical connectors, pressure housings, and sealing systems using 3D CAD. Produce detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation. Perform and interpret FEA, mechanical, thermal, and pressure analysis. Select suitable materials for high-pressure, high-temperature and subsea environments, including corrosion-resistant materials. Support prototype, pressure, qualification, and integrity testing. Ensure designs meet relevant API, ISO, ASME, IEC and IEEE standards. Lead or support design reviews, RCA, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, and engineering change activities. Work with...

CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER – 2-YEAR CONTRACT Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria Long-Term Contract – 2 Years Oil & Gas / Energy We are currently seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to provide technical engineering support to a major energy asset in Barrow-in-Furness. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Control Systems / Instrumentation & Control Engineer looking for a long-term contract within a technically challenging and safety-critical environment. 🔹 WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING You will provide control systems engineering support to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Morecambe Hub control systems and associated equipment. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting and optimising preventive and predictive maintenance strategies • Troubleshooting equipment issues and leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations • Developing and implementing corrective actions and reliability improvements • Providing technical support for...

Project Manager. We are looking for one contractor Duration: 6 months initial contract with possibility to extend depending on performance. Rate: 35-38/ph The role is Hybrid. It would be 3 days minimum onsite, and 2 days from home. But, for initial period employee needs to connect with direct manager to clarify when he can work remotely. * 37.5 hours a week, 7.5 per day. 8.30 - 5pm with 1 hour lunch. Or, 9-5pm with 30 mins lunch. * No overtime is applicable or available for this role The Project Manager is responsible for delivering a high standard of engineering and service support to project teams. * Execute safe, accurate, on-time delivery of project deliverables for internal and external customers. * Mentor others as required. * Participate in job risk analysis and continuous improvement programs. * Assist with preparation of the final project close-out report. * Assist in the development of overall project service plans and associated procedures for projects,...

Manufacturing Technician 6 Months initial contract with possiblity to extent depending on performance. Rate £18.00/h. The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for performing technical duties in one of the functional areas: electronic, mechanical or systems. The Manufacturing Technician complete tests, measurements, operations and process controls. Responsibilities Perform technical duties on functional work group projects. Employ test techniques and procedures for key cell projects. Use job packets, routings, work orders, wire lists, quality travelers and bills of material. Maintain production tools and equipment. Perform troubleshooting to diagnose product, process or program defects and repair them. Ensure ability to: read blueprints; identify components; perform wire preparation, stripping and crimping; perform harness repair and termination; use pertinent manual hand tools. Maintain skills in electronics, hydraulics and mechanical assemblies, automated machine operation...

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer – 18 Month Fixed Term Contract Are you out of work? Looking for immedieate starts! Location: Fleetwood, Lancashire Salary: £45,559.25 Shift Pattern: Initially Days (8am–4pm), transitioning to a rotating 3-shift pattern Sector: Food Manufacturing Job Role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established British manufacturing business with an outstanding reputation and exciting long-term growth plans. This role offers an initial 18-month fixed-term contract, with a strong likelihood of extension up to three years and potential permanent opportunities as the company continues to expand its operations. Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will play a key role in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient production through a proactive reliability-led maintenance strategy. The successful engineer will be responsible for maximising...

V06220 – Senior Structures Engineer BAE Systems Warton, Samlesbury, Brough or Prestwick  6 positions 12 months BPSS with full SC, subject to ITAR Inside IR35 Job description:  To ensure we support our growing world-wide fast jet development we need to increase the size of our Structural Analysis team. As a Senior Structures Engineer within that team you will need to have a thorough knowledge Aircraft Structural Analysis covering metallics and composites using a range of analysis techniques from traditional hand calculations through to computational techniques such as Finite Element Analysis. Engineering knowledge sufficient to supervise junior/early career engineers. Core Duties Typical duties include (but are not limited to): Typically, you will have experience in one or more of the following areas: · Structural sizing and analysis · Finite Element Analysis Dependent upon your specialist experience and knowledge, you...

What Are We Looking For? Due to continued growth, our Integrated Asset Delivery team is looking for a Site Administrator to join on a Fixed Term Contract at Coniston Wastewater Treatment Works, to support with on-site administration tasks. You’ll be required to provide administrative support with the management of projects, document control and production, as well as assist other departments all within in a fast-paced environment. This will be for a 20 hours per week, spread over 3 days per week and we can be flexible with start and finish times. Some of Your Key Duties Include: * Creating and organising work parks for project and site teams. * Creating and keeping site files and documents. * Carry out data entry tasks ensuring Excel is up to date with current and accurate information on completion of works. * Completion and filing of documents, carrying out any modification work to documents as required. * Liaising with project teams and managers with the...

Electrical Installation Lecturer - Contract £40 per hour Location - Blackpool Are you an experienced Electrical Lecturer or a qualified electrician for your next role? Do you have experience working within further education, apprenticeships, or technical training or are you an industry professional ready to pass on your knowledge? If you're passionate about developing the next generation of electricians, we'd love to hear from you. We're recruiting Electrical Lecturers for contract assignments with leading education and training providers across the UK. You'll support electrical apprentices as they complete their NVQ qualifications, carrying out workplace assessments, providing coaching and mentoring, and helping learners achieve their full potential. Whether you're an experienced Lecturer or have strong industry experience and are looking to transition into education, we have opportunities available nationwide. The Role: Delivering practical...

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bridge Inspector to come and join a busy client in the Blackpool area on a long term contract basis. The main duties of the experienced Bridge Inspector are: Carry out General, Special and Monitoring Inspections of highway structures, including: Bridges Retaining walls Rural footbridges High mast lighting columns Identify, assess and record structural defects and condition information. Access all areas of structures where required, including carrying survey equipment on site. Input and retrieve information using highway asset management systems and databases. Assist with the management of the General Inspection programme. Support the development of capital and reactive maintenance programmes. Contribute to asset management plans and policies for the maintenance and renewal of highway infrastructure. Liaise with clients, design teams, structure owners and external organisations regarding highway structures. Work with...

Are you an experienced pre preg laminator? Interested in a short term contract within the aerospace sector? Who Our client is one of the UK’s most accredited and trusted composite manufacturers, providing complete engineering solutions to it's clients across sectors such as Motorsport, F1, Automotive, MOD, and Aerospace. What In order to support our client's ongoing/ new projects, we are looking for experienced Pre Preg Laminators to join the team for a short term 1 month ongoing contract starting asap. Schedule Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm, over time available

Job Title Electrician – Nuclear Project Summary NRL is looking for skilled Electricians to join a major nuclear project on-site. This role is an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals to apply their experience on a significant engineering programme, with competitive pay and great benefits on offer. Perfect for those ready to develop their career in the nuclear sector. Salary Excellent hourly rates with attractive bonus incentives. Location and Working Pattern On-site at a nuclear project location (details will be provided during the application process). Client Overview Our client is a leading contractor contributing to safe and efficient delivery in the nuclear industry. This opportunity offers the chance to be part of a trusted team on one of the UK’s most critical projects. Responsibilities Carry out electrical installation, testing and maintenance in line with industry standards Read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams Ensure...

Job title: Waste Coordinator Job Type: Contract Start date: ASAP-Subject to clearance Rate: £DOE Location: Seascale/Whitehaven-Minimum 3 days per week Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week Essential Requirements * Current Plant Solid Waste Coordinator SQEP * Knowledge of radioactive waste packaging, transport, and disposability assessment processes. * Applicable experience working on nuclear waste management projects within nuclear site environment. * Thorough understanding of site waste management arrangements, processes, routes, and governance requirements. * Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and engaging effectively with operations, engineering, waste management, and project stakeholders. * Ability to provide informed advice, drawing on site and plant experience to influence project decisions and optimise waste outcomes. * Strong communication and technical authoring skills, including the production and review of waste management documentation and technical...

Strategic Supply chain Officer OR Strategic Supply Chain Lead Warton based (Hybrid 3-4 days per week on site) £34.99 (Officer) or £41.06 an hour (Lead) Umbrella Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading Defence organisations based in Warton. Hybrid working 3-4 days per week on site. Typical duties include (but are not limited to): Support all sourcing and strategic activity for the defined supply chain requirements including negotiating pricing and contracting terms and conditions as applicable Lead and influence supply strategies, via continuous improvement, to ensure an affordable, innovative and sustainable solution is being delivered Work as a part of a cross functional team to interface across the Air business and with other teams and functions, e.g. PM, Project Control, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, Legal Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the supply chain provision meets the...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Highway Network to come and join a busy client in the Lancashire area.   Job Purpose Provide strategic leadership for the management, operation and development of Lancashire's highway network. Lead a high-performing highways network management service that keeps Lancashire moving safely, efficiently and sustainably. Ensure the Council meets its statutory duties as Highway Authority and Network Management Authority. Provide expert professional advice to senior leaders, elected members and partners on highway network matters. Balance the needs of residents, businesses, pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and freight. The main duties of the experienced Head of Highway Network are: Lead the strategic management of Lancashire's highway network, including: Network performance and resilience. Traffic management and congestion. Roadworks coordination and permitting. Temporary traffic regulation orders and traffic...

Job Title: Technical Admin (Technical Assistant) Location: Primarily Remote with Some Travel Required Grade Level: 4 Business Unit: Engineering Infrastructure Delivery North Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Technical Admin to support the Infrastructure Delivery Northwest leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a flair for organisation and a passion for technical administration to play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of projects within the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Act as a technical secretary for regional forums, meetings, and events, managing travel, hotel, and meeting room bookings. Provide essential support for team communications, ensuring clarity and efficiency. Offer technical business systems assistance to the leadership team, helping to streamline processes. Manage and store project data using CPM, SharePoint, or equivalent systems, adhering to retention policies. Produce, collate, and...

We're looking for an experienced Revit MEP Coordinator to join a busy Design & Build contractor on an initial 10-month contract. You'll work alongside an established design team of Engineers and BIM Coordinators, delivering Stage 4-5 residential and education projects. This is a hands-on coordination role covering full M&E services, including setting up and developing models from scratch where required. Remote working can be considered. What you'll be doing Coordinating full Mechanical and Electrical Building Services in Revit Delivering projects across RIBA Stages 4 and 5 Setting up and developing Revit models from scratch Working closely with Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers Reviewing and coordinating consultant models Resolving clashes and coordination issues through project deliveryWhat we're looking for Strong Revit MEP coordination experience Building Services / MEP contractor experience Confident coordinating both Mechanical and Electrical services...