386 engineering jobs found in Reading

Job Title: Engineering Manager - DV Location: Reading (2-3 days/week on site/Hybrid) Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £63.57/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV Essential: Leading within a project delivery environment Knowledge of production systems, process partner equipment, Previous design of integration into a new facility. Electrical understanding Multidisciplinary background Ensure that the Engineering Requirements are suitable and appropriate and advise the Senior Engineering Manage as such. Identify options, select the appropriate solution and provide the right facility design solutions such that, for allocated work packages, they: meet business needs and functional performance, through life performance, are licensable and are deliverable. Ensure the Design Intent and Design Information Configuration are maintained from facility design inception through to project handover. Key Accountabilities: Provide the facility design...

Engineering Manager 12 Month Contract Location: South East England, Reading Working Pattern: 2-3 days per week onsite (subject to business needs) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Rate: £63.50 per hour Due to the security restrictions we can only consider people eligible for high level security clearances, this restriction requires UK Citizenship. Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead the delivery of complex facility design solutions within a highly regulated environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring engineering outputs meet business requirements, regulatory standards, and lifecycle performance expectations. You will act as the primary engineering authority on assigned projects, overseeing multidisciplinary design delivery while ensuring safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness throughout. Key Responsibilities Act as the lead engineering representative on projects, accountable for delivery against quality, safety, cost, and schedule...

This is a great opportunity for a Materials Engineering Technical Lead to join our client's project management team during Pre‑FEED on a multi‑billion‑dollar petrochemical expansion project. The successful candidate will provide Material Engineering leadership and oversee the quality of the contractor's deliverables. This major CAPEX development includes a world‑scale mixed‑feed steam cracker integrated with significant refinery upgrades to increase olefins production, convert fuel oil to higher‑value products, expand utilities, and reduce GHG emissions. Applicants must be Materials Engineering subject matter experts with experience on large-scale petrochemical projects (or similar). The successful candidate will ensure the integrity and performance of materials across project operations, and requires strong expertise in corrosion, metallurgy, welding, non‑metallics, refractories, and material mechanics. The role provides technical guidance to contractors, advising on corrosion...

This is an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineering Technical Lead to join our client's project management team during Pre‑FEED on a multi‑billion dollar petrochemical expansion project. The successful candidate will provide civil and structural technical leadership and oversee the quality of the contractor's deliverables. This major CAPEX development includes a world‑scale mixed‑feed steam cracker integrated with significant refinery upgrades to increase olefins production, convert fuel oil to higher‑value products, expand utilities, and reduce GHG emissions. Applicants must be civil engineering subject matter experts with experience on large‑scale petrochemical projects (or similar). The role includes leading civil input on an extensive modularisation project including the development of a heavy‑haul route, and civil / structural design for onshore and offshore facilities. Responsibilities include guiding contractor design and analysis, supporting weight management,...

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,...

Engineering Consultant (6 month+ contract) Location: Aldershot (On-site, full-time) Contract Length: 6 months initially, likely extension to 9+ months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Engineering Consultant to join a growing GMP pharmaceutical site in Aldershot. The site is undergoing significant expansion, including new and upgraded facilities. This is a highly visible, on-site position requiring someone who can hit the ground running, operate autonomously, and drive engineering activity forward without relying on heavy oversight. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and execute CAPEX and engineering projects, including expansions, new site builds, facility conversions, and equipment installations. * Drive engineering activity from concept through to commissioning and handover. * Manage contractors, suppliers, and external engineering partners. * Ensure project delivery aligns with GMP requirements and site quality standards. * Work...

Rail Engineering Specialist – CO₂ Transport (UK)  The client is exploring emerging opportunities in UK non‑pipeline CO₂ transport, driven by recent government discussions and increased strategic interest in alternative CO₂ logistics. The focus is on assessing rail-based transport options from industrial CO₂ capture sites to storage or utilisation locations. Purpose of the Role: To provide high-level technical guidance on the feasibility, design considerations, and operational requirements of transporting CO₂ by rail. The specialist will review and critique existing internal work, advise on best‑practice engineering approaches, and support early‑stage concept development. Key Responsibilities:  Offer expert, high-level input on rail engineering solutions for transporting CO₂ from industrial plants. Evaluate and critique the client team’s current technical assumptions and conceptual work. Advise on rail infrastructure requirements, including: loading and unloading systems...

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...

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Engineering Surveyor/Site Engineer to support a roadworks project in Central London, working with a Tier 1 contractor on a short-term 6-week night-shift assignment. The works involve manholes, cored holes, and line & level surveys, supporting site teams during live night-time operations in a busy urban environment. The Role As Engineering Surveyor, your responsibilities will include: Carrying out line and level surveys to support roadworks activities Setting out and surveying manholes and cored holes Providing accurate survey data to site engineers and supervisors Maintaining clear and accurate survey records Working closely with site teams to ensure works are delivered safely and to specification Supporting night-shift operations within a live traffic and pedestrian environment Shift pattern: 🕗 Night shifts — 20:00 to 05:00 📆 Duration — 6 weeks About You To be considered for this role, you will have: Proven...

Engineering Teacher April start afteer the EAster break Outstanding school Engineering teacher Key Stages 3 and 4 West London Full time DT teacher post ideally offering Engineering Strong department Salary £180 - £280 per day JOB DESCRIPTION Engineering teacher for a highly achieving school in West London. The school are looking for a Engineering teacher at Key Stages 3 and 4. The school offers an exceptional working environment to its staff and pupils. The school boasts a well-resourced DT faculty, the school ideally need a DT teacher who can teach Engineering The school is keen to meet DT teacher`s over the next couple of weeks. SCHOOL INFORMATION The school has a tradition of combining both high expectations for all their students and a curriculum that is appropriate to the needs of the 21st Century. Their dedicated staff, excellent facilities and commitment to providing equal access to a wide range of educational and cultural experiences creates an environment in which...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid of working from home and being onsite 2 days per week (flexibility on this).    Please Note – this role requires a very strong Electronics background or a background of working on electronic focused/biased projects.  The position will be managing detailed design of electronics product / engineering development   Job Title: Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Number of positions: 2 Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite (flexibility on this) Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Job Description: We are Electronics Engineering. We are...

Project Manager – DV / SC Cleared Hybrid | 9-Day Fortnight | Task-Based Contract | Reading Active DV or SC (DC) clearance required Day Rate / Hourly rate is flexible (DOE) The Role We are seeking a security-cleared Project Manager to support the concept and initiation phases of complex Government projects. You’ll work at the earliest stage of the lifecycle — shaping ambiguous problems into structured proposals, developing business cases, and guiding projects through Portfolio Entry and early governance controls. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys strategic thinking, investigative problem-solving, and bringing clarity to high-impact initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead pre-concept investigations and define scope, schedule and cost parameters Develop business cases and initiation documentation Support Portfolio Entry and early lifecycle governance Ensure structured handover into delivery teamsExperience Required Essential Active DV or SC clearance Experience...

Job Title: Contract Embedded Software Engineer  Location: Reading Rate: £50 to £60 per hour Employment Type: Contract Working Arrangements: Hybrid working I’m looking for an experienced Contract Embedded Software Engineer to support the development and enhancement of bespoke test equipment. You’ll be working at low level, writing efficient and reliable C code, and getting hands‑on with Linux systems, drivers, and hardware‑focused debugging. This role has an indicative outside IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through their own Personal Service Company (PSC). What You’ll Be Doing Developing low‑level embedded software in C Working on test equipment used for validation, diagnostics, and production Configuring and integrating Linux‑based systems Setting up, modifying, and troubleshooting Linux drivers Collaborating with hardware, test, and wider engineering teams What You’ll Need Strong commercial experience in embedded C Solid...

Mobile/Voice/Core Signalling Designer Reading - 2 days on-site, 3 days WFH £580 per day Inside IR35 - rate to umbrella Initial 6-month contract, view to extend Overview PCR Digital is working with a leading telecoms organisation who are undertaking a major Voice Core and Subscriber Data Management transformation programme. They are seeking an experienced Mobile Core Signalling Designer with strong Ericsson signalling platform expertise and Nokia SDM experience to support the design and delivery of critical core network evolution initiatives. This is a highly technical design-focused role, requiring hands-on experience producing high-level and low-level design documentation (HLD / LLD) and supporting complex core network migrations, integrations, and service deployments. Key Responsibilities Signalling Architecture & Migration Produce High-Level and Low-Level Design documentation for core signalling platforms Design and support migration of signalling nodes from bare...

I'm currently working on a Design Manager opportunity within the water sector and thought it could be of interest given your background. This role sits within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, where you would be responsible for leading design teams across projects from concept through to detailed design and into construction. It is a client-facing position, involving close collaboration with stakeholders, consultants, and internal engineering disciplines to deliver technically robust and sustainable solutions. Key aspects of the role include: Leading multi-disciplinary design teams and external consultants across project delivery Managing design programmes, budgets, and overall project performance Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders Ensuring health, safety, environmental, and sustainability considerations are embedded into design Supporting design reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, and coordination of PSDP responsibilities Contributing to...

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Project Management * Lead the detailed design and delivery of wastewater networks, including sewerage rising mains and trunk sewers. * Provide technical leadership on wastewater pipeline rehabilitation and renewals. * Ensure designs comply with Water Industry Standards, Sewerage Sector Guidance, and UK regulatory frameworks. * Desirable: understanding of hydraulic modelling, pipeline design tools, and industry software to develop cost-effective solutions. * Oversee the design, planning, and optioneering of wastewater infrastructure projects. * Mentor and review work of engineers and technicians * Support resourcing, programming and providing input to fee and change control Engineering & Design * Develop designs for pumping stations, rising mains, and gravity sewer systems. * Conduct condition assessments and feasibility studies for wastewater asset rehabilitation. * Ensure integration with existing networks and treatment...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a drainage package in Reading, with an immediate start available. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a reputable civil engineering contractor delivering key infrastructure works. Role & Responsibilities: * Setting out drainage works in accordance with drawings, specifications, and programme * Supporting the delivery of deep drainage, pipework, and associated civil works * Working closely with the Site Agent and Project Manager * Managing QA documentation, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and as-built records * Coordinating subcontractors and monitoring progress on site * Ensuring installation of drainage systems is carried out to required standards * Carrying out site surveys and resolving technical queries * Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards Requirements: * Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on drainage or civil...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of a drainage package on a major civil engineering project. This is a fast-paced, site-based role offering the opportunity to be hands-on in delivering key infrastructure works. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Setting out for drainage works including pipelines, manholes, and associated infrastructure * Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, and programme * Conducting quality checks and supporting QA processes on site * Coordinating with site teams, subcontractors, and supervisors * Maintaining accurate site records, as-builts, and surveys * Supporting the Site Agent and Project Manager in daily site operations Site Engineer Requirements: * Proven experience as a Site Engineer on drainage or civil engineering projects * Strong setting out skills using GPS/Total Station equipment * Good understanding of drainage systems and...

We are looking for a Fabric Engineer to join the team of an established FM company in the Reading area. This role is offering a temporary position and the opportunity to gain experience in a reputable, recognised company. Fabric Engineer Monday to Friday/ 40 hours Temp Reading £24-26ph paid weekly via umbrella As a Fabric Engineer, you will be: * Carrying out ppm works and maintenance * General maintenance such as painting, mastics, basic plumbing etc * Basic electrical works such as changing a light bulb etc * Responsible for reactive and breakdown repairs If this role is of interest, please apply directly to this advert

Job Title: Electrical Supervisor Location: Reading Employment Type: Contract - until December 2026 About the company: Our client is a thriving contractor in the building services industry, specializing in electrical & mechanical solutions & working with many key, blue-chip clients. Position Overview: They are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join their team based on a new-build office block project at an MOD base near Reading - Electrical Value of £8 million. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in 'cradle to grave' electrical installations on commercial or public buildings, up-to-date qualifications, and the ability to coordinate electrical projects effectively. Any experience as an authorised person (AP) is advantageous. The successful candidate will be required to control areas of energisation and isolations. Responsibilities: Supervision and Coordination: * Oversee electrical installation project from 'cradle to grave', ensuring...