483 engineering jobs found in Didcot

Engineering Technician - £16.93 p/h - Temp - Start ASAP Location: Oxford Hours: 37.5 per week Contract: Temporary A leading biotech company is looking for a hands-on Engineering Technician to support their R&D and workshop teams. This company develops innovative insect‑control solutions used in both agriculture and public health. This is a great opportunity for someone practical who enjoys building, experimenting, and working with a variety of tools and materials. The Role Hands‑on mechanical assembly and build work Working with metals, plastics, and 3D‑printed components Using workshop tools (including drills, laser cutter, basic power tools) Setting up and operating a 3D printer (training provided) Supporting prototype builds and trial‑and‑error testing Reading and following engineering drawings Working safely in a mixed workshop and occasional lab environmentAbout You Practical, hands‑on, and confident with tools Able to follow instructions and drawings accurately...

This is a newly created position due to ongoing site expansion and significant investment at a manufacturing facility. Our client is an international, market-leading business operating within heavy industrial manufacturing, known for delivering high-quality products and engineered solutions globally. This role will play a critical part in setting up and developing engineering processes, maintenance strategies, and operational structure, ensuring the site is equipped to scale efficiently as it continues to grow. What's in it for you as Engineering Manager? Salary £65,000 pro rata (initial 6-month contract) Strong likelihood of extension or permanent opportunity Highly competitive holiday allowance Competitive pension and comprehensive benefits package Monday to Friday working hours Opportunity to work within an international market leader Key role in driving the site towards World Class Manufacturing standards High level of autonomy and influence within the business As...

Engineering Manager | Defence / Nuclear / Rail 📍 Reading (Hybrid) | 🔐 SC Cleared / Eligible A leading central government organisation that operates within nuclear security technologies is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead high-performing technical teams delivering critical programmes across defence, nuclear and rail infrastructure. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll drive engineering delivery, team capability, and operational excellence in a highly regulated environment. What you’ll do: Lead & develop multi-disciplinary engineering teams Deliver complex programmes safely, securely & on time Allocate resources across projects to maximise delivery Ensure quality, governance & compliance standards are met Engage senior stakeholders to influence key decisions What we’re looking for: To deliver the programme and mobilise resources in a safe, secure and efficient manner. Responsible for ensuring that the team produce high quality work, that has...

Engineering Manager Contract Length: 18 Months Location: Reading 5x per week Rate: £60 Per Hour Inside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and manage a technical team within a highly regulated defence project in the UK. This role will act as the key leadership point of contact, ensuring the delivery of critical engineering capability aligned with current and future programme requirements. You will play a pivotal role in delivering the integrated technical programme, ensuring engineering excellence, compliance, and operational efficiency. Key Accountabilities ·Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team to deliver both team and individual objectives safely and securely. ·Oversee performance management, ensuring staff are assessed against objectives and implementing corrective actions where required. ·Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise within your engineering discipline. ·Maintain and promote the...

Engineering Manager – Aldermaston (100% Onsite) * Contract: 18 Months * IR35: In Scope * Security Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) * Rate: £63.57 Umbrella * Location: Aldermaston – 100% onsite Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a technical team delivering critical engineering and infrastructure programmes. In this role, you will oversee design reviews, allocate resources across multiple projects, ensure compliance with safety, security, and quality standards, and provide technical guidance and leadership to your team. You will also manage stakeholder relationships, maintain accurate configuration of engineering deliverables, and ensure your team produces high-quality, compliant engineering outputs. Essential Evaluation Criteria: 1. Proven experience in infrastructure programmes 2. Experienced in conducting technical design reviews 3. DV cleared, sole UK National, able to commit to 100% onsite attendance...

Job Title: Engineering Manager - DV Location: Aldermaston, Reading (100% on site) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £63.57/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV & British Citizenship Essential: Sole UK National Location – able to commit to 100% onsite attendance Stakeholder management Significant experience delivering engineering or infrastructure programmes in highly regulated environments, ensuring compliance with stringent safety, security, and quality requirements. Proven capability in leading and contributing to technical design reviews, ensuring engineering solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with established governance frameworks. Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and assurance processes, with the ability to ensure engineering outputs meet organisational and industry standards. Desirable: Background in construction, utilities, or major‑build programmes, particularly where engineering governance,...

Job Title: Engineering Lecturer Location: Slough Start Date: Immediate start Salary Range: £35-£40 per hour Do you have several years of experience in Engineering? Are you passionate about teaching and eager to inspire the next generation? Are you looking to work in an inclusive and diverse environment? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream college based in Slough. The college provides high standards of education and has recently been awarded an ‘Good’ OFSTED rating. This thriving, modern and diverse place to study offers opportunities both inside and outside of lessons to promote student engagement, helping their young people to flourish both academically and personally. The Head Teacher is looking to take on an experienced Engineering Lecturer with teaching experience, on a Long-Term basis. The successful Engineering Lecturer will be teaching passionate and focused students the skills necessary to pursue a career in the field.  The role will be paramount...

Software Engineering Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for a Software Engineering Manager based in the Farnborough area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Software Engineering Manager—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Lead the day-to-day activities of the software team Plan, design, develop, verify, and integrate the software for the high-altitude, long-endurance Zephyr aircraft. Acting as the technical authority for software, ensuring compliance with safety, performance,...

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: * Verification and Validation - Design and develop system integration test cases * Managing test assets such as HIL, VITAL rigs, and prototype vehicles * Integration and harmonisation of Visibility Systems into the wider vehicle System of Systems * Lead and collaborate in cross-functional technical reviews of systems * Issue resolution and objective data analysis * Adhere to the defined systems engineering process * Supporting team members and stakeholders in understanding Systems Engineering methodology * Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested Skills: Essential: * Effective communicator with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely * Experience at all stages of the Systems V cycle, ideally System and Sub-System * Expertise generating robust and comprehensive test cases from requirements * D-Space rig operation...

Engineering Release Specialist - (phone number removed) - £27.30/hr (Umbrella Rate) (Inside IR35) Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and innovative environment? This is your chance to join a leading organisation as an **Engineering Release Specialist**, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring excellence in vehicle engineering and manufacturing. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality results and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. What You Will Do: Ensure the timely and accurate release of Bills of Material (BoM) by interpreting and analysing engineering documents. Develop an in-depth understanding of part usage and coding to support vehicle build and scheduling. Act as the key point of contact for customers and suppliers at a commodity level to ensure accurate and efficient BoM release. Collaborate closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to deliver exceptional customer...

Job Title: Engineering Release Specialist - (phone number removed) Location: Warwickshire Duties: The Release Operations team are responsible for the construction, release and maintenance of the Bills of Material for all carlines for all plants for the business. The team support each Engineering area (Tech centres). Engineering Release Specialists are responsible for specific areas of the vehicle. They have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of which parts/commodities are fitted to which specifications of vehicles and for which markets, and will very often provide coaching and support to the Engineering areas on how best to construct a BoM to support downstream consumption. They have a direct impact on vehicle build quality and success at the Manufacturing plants Key accountabilities and responsibilities * Ensure a timely and accurate BoM is released from Product Engineering to the wider internal and external business, by interpreting and analysing documents from, and...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for an Engineering Release Specialist to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. The Opportunity: The Release Operations team are responsible for the construction, release and maintenance of the Bills of Material for all carlines for all plants for the JLR business.  The team support each Engineering area (Tech centres) .  Engineering Release Specialists are responsible for specific areas of the vehicle.  They have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of which parts/commodities are fitted to which specifications of vehicles and for which markets and will very often provide coaching and support to the Engineering areas on how best to construct a BoM to support downstream consumption.  They have a direct impact on vehicle build quality and success at the Manufacturing plants. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Ensure a timely...

Component Engineer - Body Engineering and Exteriors - (phone number removed) - £27.30/hr umbrella rate Are you ready to elevate your career and join a forward-thinking industry leader? This is your chance to be part of an exciting opportunity as a Component Engineer. Working with cutting-edge projects and innovative designs, this role offers you the chance to make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment. The company is dedicated to excellence, ensuring that every team member thrives in their role and contributes to groundbreaking advancements. What You Will Do:  - Select, approve, and qualify purchased components used in assemblies or end products.  - Ensure component selections are cost-efficient and reliable.  - Troubleshoot issues with purchased components to maintain high-quality standards.  - Collaborate closely with developers to evaluate design reviews of components.  - Manage projects and processes independently, ensuring...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Component Engineer (Body Engineering) to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. Responsible for selecting, approving and qualifying purchased components utilized in assemblies or end products. Ensures selections are both cost efficient and reliable. Troubleshoots issues with purchased components. Works closely with developers to evaluate design reviews of components. Responsibilities: Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex

R&D Engineering Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for an R&D Engineering Manager based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role. The Role: This role is for an R&D Engineering Manager —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Responsible for improving or developing new products, components, equipment, systems, technologies, or processes Assisting with formulating business plans and budgets for product development Analysing quality/safety test results Keeping abreast of new developments in the industry and...

Expleo is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer (Weights Engineering) to support one of our premium automotive clients on a 12‑month contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of next‑generation vehicle programmes within a world‑class engineering environment. Location: Gaydon, UK Contract: 12‑month contract About the Role As a Senior Mechanical Engineer within the On‑Cycle Weights Engineering team, you will own and drive the vehicle mass attribute throughout the programme lifecycle. Working with cross‑functional teams, you will ensure weight targets are understood, balanced, and achieved, while maintaining full transparency at all programme gateways. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong analytical capability, excellent data management skills, and a passion for delivering technically robust, compliant, and competitive vehicles. Key Responsibilities Lead coordination of vehicle weight data across functional...

Are you an Engineering Release Specialist looking for your next opportunity? One of the world's largest automotive manufacturers, is currently recruiting for an Engineering Release Specialist, to help them develop unique and innovative vehicles. You will be responsible for the construction, release and maintenance of the Bills of Material. Based in Warwickshire, you will be supporting, a dedicated and multidisciplinary team, on a contract basis. Responsibilities of the Engineering Release Specialist include: * Ensure a timely and accurate BoM is released from Product Engineering to the wider internal and external business * Ensure parts are correctly coded to support scheduling and build * Provide focal point to customers and suppliers at commodity level to ensure accurate & timely BoM release. * Liaise extensively with Engineering and Manufacturing customers and industry partners * Manage workload to support programme timing, key project dates and departmental targets...

Suspension Engineers Certain Advantage is hiring for a Suspension Engineers based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role. The Role: This role is for a Suspension Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Complex work in the research and development of suspension engineering systemsThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Project environment Working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, and change management CAD / CAE design and analysis experience, preferably with Dassault...

Head of Software Engineering | 18 Month FTC | London Hybrid | £150K Overview: A global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Software Engineering to lead the delivery of its critical software platforms. You will oversee end-to-end engineering, ensuring solutions are delivered predictably, to high standards, and operate reliably. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you will shape technology strategy, align delivery with business goals, and contribute to governance on project delivery and risk. This is a high-impact role for a leader who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and is passionate about driving innovation, operational excellence, and engineering quality across enterprise systems. Role & Responsibilities: Lead engineering teams in building, modernising, integrating, and operating critical platforms and proprietary applications. Define and execute technical and delivery strategy across platforms, APIs, and workflow...

BMS Commissioning Engineer, Tridium, Trend or Siemens Immediate start 4 - 6 month contract £300 - £360 per day Our client requires an accomplished BMS Commissioning Engineer with Tridium, Trend or Siemens Building Management Controls experience to join their team on either a project in London or a site in Hertforshire . There are several roles and projects currently available in: the City, East London and also in Hertfordshire, the best site would depend on your location and experience for each project. This is on a contract basis and will initially run for 4 to 6  months. To start immediately and is likely to be extended on a rolling basis.  This position could also be as the Lead Commissioning Engineer if you have the right experience and the rate would then reflect this. Key skills required:- Experienced in the Commissioning of Building Management Systems ( BMS ) Qualified and experienced with Tridium ,Trend or Siemens Control systems. CSCS Skill Card or equivalent is...