137 engineering jobs found in Cardiff

Contract Engineering Lead - Building Design 📍 Location: Bristol - Hybrid work available (3 days in the office per week) 📅 Contract: Until the end of 2026 initially, with potential extension 💰 Rate: Up to £425/day PAYE or £575/day Umbrella (DOE) - Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Engineering Lead with a background in building design and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects? We are looking for a Contract Engineering Lead - Building Design to take a key technical leadership role on a major, complex engineering programme. You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the design delivery of a specialist building, working across multiple engineering disciplines and managing the interfaces between contract partners, project teams and key stakeholders. Key responsibilities: Providing technical management and leadership across engineering contracts Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering design activities across parallel workstreams Ensuring design deliverables...

Multiple Roles Available at Edwards Vacuum – Clevedon Pertemps are recruiting for multiple roles at Edwards Vacuum in Clevedon, with opportunities available across Warehouse, Mechanical, Electrical and Engineering. Work just Friday–Sunday and enjoy 4 days off every week! Pertemps are recruiting for multiple temporary positions at Edwards Vacuum in Clevedon, offering a condensed 34.5-hour working week with rates from £29.90 to £47.32 per hour. Location: Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 Transport: Own transport required Shift: Friday–Sunday: 12:30–00:30 Holiday: Accrued and paid at the end of the contract Contract: ASAP–20th December 34.5 paid hours per week About Edwards Vacuum Edwards Vacuum is a global leader in vacuum and abatement technology, supplying specialist systems used by major industries including semiconductor manufacturing. The Clevedon site is a key engineering and manufacturing facility, producing advanced vacuum and exhaust management systems, with a strong...

Multiple Roles Available at Edwards Vacuum – Clevedon Pertemps are recruiting for multiple roles at Edwards Vacuum in Clevedon, with opportunities available across Warehouse, Mechanical, Electrical and Engineering. Work just Friday–Sunday and enjoy 4 days off every week! Pertemps are recruiting for multiple temporary positions at Edwards Vacuum in Clevedon, offering a condensed 34.5-hour working week with rates from £29.90 to £47.32 per hour. Location: Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 Transport: Own transport required Shift: Friday–Sunday: 12:30–00:30 Holiday: Accrued and paid at the end of the contract Contract: ASAP–20th December 34.5 paid hours per week About Edwards Vacuum Edwards Vacuum is a global leader in vacuum and abatement technology, supplying specialist systems used by major industries including semiconductor manufacturing. The Clevedon site is a key engineering and manufacturing facility, producing advanced vacuum and exhaust management systems, with a strong...

Civil Engineer - Contract Cardiff £33.00-£40.00 per hour (Outside IR35) An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Contract Civil Engineer to join a well-established consultancy in Cardiff on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential for a permanent position for the right person. Applications are welcomed from experienced Civil Engineers through to Principal level. The role will involve delivering a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, with particular emphasis on drainage, SuDS and infrastructure design. Candidates should be comfortable working independently, producing high-quality designs and drawings, and liaising with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders. Experience with MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, SuDS, SFA and DMRB would be advantageous, although the client is open to candidates with broader civil engineering experience. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking an immediate contract role with the added...

Civil Technician - Contract Cardiff £33.00-£36.00 per hour (Outside IR35) An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Civils Technician to join our client's busy Cardiff office on a contract basis. Following a number of exciting project wins, the team is looking to appoint someone immediately, with the potential for the contract to become a permanent position for the right person. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years' UK experience within a civil engineering or multidisciplinary consultancy and will be confident working across multiple projects. The role will involve producing detailed civil and infrastructure drawings, particularly relating to highway and drainage design, while working closely with architects, engineers, clients and contractors. Strong Civils 3D and AutoCAD skills are essential, and experience with packages such as MicroDrainage and Flow would be an advantage. There will be opportunities to attend site, monitor progress and liaise...

PaintSprayer SprayPainter Rolling Stock Component Sprayer - We currently have a fantastic opportunity for experienced Sprayers from Aerospace/Automotive or similar to join a contract on an initial 3 months with great potential to extend, the role will be working in Cardiff working on Train Components. Working in a train depot you will be required to Prep & Paint parts and carry out smart repairs to surfaces. This role has an attractive rate of £19.55 Per Hour PAYE or £25.96 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35)  and will be conducted Monday to Friday on Day shift (Apply online only)) and Late shift (Apply online only)) rotating weekly totaling a 36 hours a week. (overtime @ x1.5 available as applicable) Job Details:  •Preparation work : Perform high-quality prep work on component paintwork to remove surface defects ready for Paint application • paint repair: Apply touch ups  to paint work in and around the area of work to a quality standard using spraying techniques...

360 Wheeled Machine Operator / Front Shovel Loader - Cardiff Hours 4on 4 off 6am-6pm  Pay Rates £13.04 per hour basic £19.56 overtime (after 8 hours) & Saturdays £26.08 on Sundays We are recruiting an experienced 360 Wheeled Machine Operator or Front Shovel Loader Operator to join a busy heavy‑plant environment in the Cardiff area. This is a long‑term opportunity with consistent daytime hours and excellent overtime rates. The Role Operating 360 wheeled machinery or front‑shovel loading equipment Supporting daily site operations in a heavy industrial environment Loading vehicles, moving materials, and maintaining safe work areas Carrying out daily machine checks and reporting any defects Working as part of a reliable, safety‑focused team Skills & Qualifications Needed Valid CPCS or NPORS ticket for 360 Wheeled Excavator or Front Shovel Experience operating heavy plant machinery in an industrial or construction setting Strong awareness of site safety, signalling, and...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Setting Out Engineer to work on a busy construction project. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate setting out and surveying works, working closely with the Site Manager, Project Manager and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements. Key Responsibilities * Carry out accurate setting out for foundations, drainage, roads, kerbs, utilities, structural elements and associated construction works. * Establish and maintain site control points, datums and benchmarks. * Use Total Stations, GPS/GNSS and other surveying equipment to complete setting-out activities. * Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction information. * Check dimensions, levels, coordinates and tolerances throughout the works. * Undertake as-built surveys and maintain accurate survey records. * Provide technical support to site teams and...

Position: Risk Engineer Contract: 6 months Outside IR35 Location: Cardiff (Travel to project sites required) We're recruiting for an experienced Risk Engineer to join a team delivering major electrical transmission infrastructure projects. Working alongside Risk Managers and project teams, you'll play a key role in identifying, assessing and mitigating project risks, helping to improve programme certainty, cost control and successful project delivery across a portfolio of complex construction projects. Key Responsibilities * Develop and maintain project risk registers throughout the project lifecycle. * Facilitate risk workshops with project teams, clients and supply chain partners. * Produce and maintain Quantified Risk Analysis (QRA) for schedule and cost risk. * Monitor mitigation actions and ensure risks are effectively managed. * Support programme risk reviews, Early Warning Registers and stage-gate assessments. * Analyse programme dependencies and...

Engineering Direct Ltd are seeking experienced Pipefitter Welders to join our expanding team, focusing on high-spec hygienic stainless steel installations across the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing sectors. Location: South Wales Rate: £30.00 - £35.00 per hour Ongoing works available for the right candidate. What We're Looking For: - Proven experience in hygienic stainless steel pipefitting and welding - Strong TIG welding skills on stainless steel - Ability to read and work from technical drawings and isometrics - Experience working to high sanitary and hygienic standards - Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety conscious - CSCS/Site certifications are beneficial It is essential you have your own, full Welding Set. Responsibilities: - Fabrication and installation of stainless steel pipework - TIG welding of hygienic stainless steel systems - Working on process pipe installations and upgrades - Maintaining high-quality weld finishes and standards - Collaborating...

Customer Services circa £28,000 + very dep on experience Global Manufacturer Caerphilly area A fanatstic opportunity to join a world leading Manufacturing Company. This is a Customer Services and HR driven role with a circa 12 month contract to start and may become permanent in a Customer Services role The role may suit a Customer Services or Office Administrator with HR experience and you must have gained experience whilst working for a business in a similar role. You must be very organised with an eye or detail with some experience of working with Customers in a Manufacturing or Engineering organisation in a Administration role. You must have strong Administration skills any any experience of HR would be a benefit Training available as required. * Mon-Thurday role. Travel to work from Tredegar, Merthyr, Pontypool, Newport,Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran, Pontypridd,Cardiff

High Voltage Senior Authorised Person (SAP) - Major Substation Project Newport, South Wales Long-Term Freelance Contract (Approx. 2 Years) £600 - £900 per day (CIS/Ltd Company, DOE) A well-established engineering contractor delivering works on a major electrical infrastructure project in South Wales is looking for an HV Senior Authorised Person. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HV SAP to join a long-term substation project, supporting installation, testing, commissioning and energisation activities across critical power infrastructure. With approximately two years' work available, this role offers the opportunity to become part of a major project team delivering essential UK energy infrastructure. Duties * Installation of High Voltage electrical equipment * Supporting substation construction and commissioning activities * Cable installation, termination and testing * Functional testing and fault finding * Supporting energisation and commissioning...

CNC Milling Operator Commutable from: Newport, Pontypool, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Blackwood, Risca, Abergavenny, Chepstow, Ebbw Vale, Monmouth and surrounding areas £20.00 - £25.00 per hour DOE (Umbrella/InsideIR35) 4 months (Potential to extend or go permanent depending on workload) Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm Are you a CNC Milling Operator or Machinist looking for a short-term contract with excellent rates and consistent daytime hours? This is a great opportunity to join an established engineering manufacturer working on an important project running through to the end of the year. The role will involve operating 3-axis CNC milling machines producing small-batch plastic components. You will be working from engineering drawings, monitoring machining operations, carrying out basic programme edits and adjustments, and checking completed components using standard measuring equipment. This position does not require a full CNC Setter/Programmer....

Engineers Mate (Nights) Weston-super-Mare (BS23) Temporary Ongoing Our client a leading refrigeration company are looking for an engineers mate / labourer to join their friendly team on a temporary basis. The Role: Working with a refrigeration engineer you will travel to supermarkets around the Weston-super-Mare, you will be using hand tools to disassemble refrigeration units, chemically clean them before reassembling. All you need to be suitable for this role is experience working with hand tools and a world class attitude to work. Pay rate of £12.71 FREE lifts to and from work, you will be picked up from home and dropped off. Working 8 hour shifts 5 nights a week Sunday - Thursday, early evening start, finishing early hours of the morning, flexibility would be preferred for this role. If you are interested in this role please apply now and a member of the team will be in touch. Concept Recruitment are acting as an Employment Business in relation to these role

Looking for a hands-on outdoor role with real career progression? We're recruiting Highways Operatives in the Weston-Super-Mare area. Are you experienced in groundworks, landscaping, traffic management or general outdoor manual work? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career with full training and development support. * £27,350 - £34,750 per annum, depending on experience * Monday to Friday, 07.30 – 16.00 – 39 working hours per week * Saturdays paid @ x1.5 hourly rate * Sundays paid @ x2 hourly rate What You'll Be Doing No two days are the same. You'll be working as part of a close-knit team helping to keep local roads safe and well maintained by: * Carrying out kerbing * Road repairs, resurfacing, landscaping and general groundworks * Installing, maintaining and removing traffic management systems * Supporting winter maintenance activities and emergency response work * Using specialist tools, machinery and equipment *...

Civils Site Agent (Bridge Refurb) Bridgend, South Wales 12-Month Freelance Contract £300 - £350 per day CIS or Ltd Company We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to join a major civil engineering and bridge refurbishment project in the Bridgend area. This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Agent with a strong background in civil engineering, infrastructure and structural works to secure a long-term contract on a high-profile scheme involving bridge refurbishment, remediation and associated construction activities. The Role As Site Agent, you will be responsible for the safe and successful delivery of site activities, ensuring works are completed on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities will include: * Managing day-to-day site operations. * Coordinating subcontractors, site teams and suppliers. * Planning and programming works to meet project deadlines. * Ensuring full compliance with health,...

BMSL Group require a Pipe Fabricator to work in a workshop environment, with the possibility of some on-site work as well. You will need to be able to fabricate pipe, as well as fit and ideally weld but not essential. Location: Bridgend, South Wales This position will initially run for 6 months but will most likely continue if all parties are happy. Contract Rate: £25.00 to £30.00 p/hr depending on skillset Working hours: 7.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Saturday Free parking Start Date: September 2026 Please get in touch via this advert if you are interested in obtaining a start on this project

One of the UK's largest infrastructure projects. Two years minimum. Excellent rates. We're looking for an experienced EICA Engineer with a strong Instrumentation & Control (C&I) background to join the Turbine Hall delivery team at Hinkley Point C. This is a genuine long-term opportunity on one of the most technically demanding engineering projects in Europe. Turbine Hall 1 is currently underway, with Turbine Hall 2 to follow, providing excellent continuity of work. What's on offer? * £75–£78 per hour * Outside IR35 / Off-payroll subject to 30 day subcontract payment terms and adequate insurance provision * 40–45 hour working week * Minimum 2-year programme * Long-term security on a nationally significant project * Work alongside a highly experienced nuclear engineering team The role You'll provide technical leadership across Control & Instrumentation engineering, including: * Developing cost-effective technical solutions * Producing C&I...

Major Nuclear Infrastructure Project | Long-Term Contract We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor to support a major engineering package at Hinkley Point C. This role is ideally suited to a commercially strong QS with proven FIDIC contract experience. If you've managed complex MEICA engineering or infrastructure projects under FIDIC, we'd like to hear from you. What's on offer? * £550–£650 per day (depending on experience/location) * Off-payroll contract on the basis of 30 day subcontract payment terms and adequater insurance provision * Long-term contract * Hybrid working with site visits two days per week * Contract on one of Europe's largest and most prestigious infrastructure projects The role You'll provide commercial support across a major engineering package, including: * Administering and managing FIDIC contracts * Commercial reporting and cost control * Managing change, compensation events and contractual...

Do you work within Civil Engineering & Utilities? Are you looking for your next contract?? Flanagan Labour Hire are recruiting sub-contract trades for Utility work throughout the UK. This will be working for a South Wales based company but you will be working away Monday - Friday. These are self employed positions with the opportunity for ongoing work The Opportunities are for the positions of : Water Mains Layer Water Service Layer Utilities Operatives required for the installation and commissioning of water mains / services for numerous projects UK wide. The candidate will ensure all operations are performed as per the program, to specification and within specific Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental guidelines. The successful candidate will have experience working within utilities, a strong background in water. You will be required to have some or all of the below tickets: Mechanical Excavator or Dumper Qualification SHEA Qualification EUSR Qualification...