111 mechanical design engineer jobs found in Ampthill

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.  Other CAD Package skills are also fine.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer - Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer - Military Packaging Design Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop...

Mechanical Project/Design Engineer Opportunity – Leading Renewables Contractor - London MK Search are working with a market leading renewables and decarbonisation M&E contractor who are currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Project / Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to develop their technical and project experience within a supportive and professional environment. The company in question have recently won a variety of new contracts across London. The Role Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you will assist with the design, coordination, and delivery of decarbonisation on leisure, commercial, education and residential projects. The role offers exposure to both project and design work, with opportunities to build hands-on experience across a range of mechanical systems. The Ideal Candidate We are keen to speak with candidates who have: * A degree or diploma in...

Overview A specialist engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a high-performing technical team working across multiple advanced industries. The role involves the end-to-end design and development of complex mechanical systems and products from concept through to prototype and production. Projects span: * Advanced energy systems * Propulsion technologies * High-performance mechanical systems * Cross-sector product development programmes Key Responsibilities * Lead mechanical design of complex systems and assemblies (concept → production) * Produce CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings * Carry out engineering calculations and FEA analysis * Support prototype build, testing, and iterative design improvements * Select materials and manufacturing processes Required Experience * Degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Aerospace Engineering or similar * 5+ years mechanical design experience...

We are recruiting for a Technical Design Engineer (CAD Tooling) to work with our London based client on a 6-month rolling contract. Working within the Industrial Operations department, you will be part of the Industrialization team. As a Technical Design Engineer (CAD Tooling), you will be responsible for the definition and design of new tooling and equipment to simplify the assembly of Optical/Electrical products in production whilst maintaining quality and reliability. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT * Engineering degree or equivalent (mechanical, industrial, production). * Experience working on Creo CAD package. * Ability to make reliability engineering judgements under pressure. * Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment. * Organised, disciplined & methodical approach to problem solving. * FMEA software experience and NPI experience (beneficial) * 3D print design experience (beneficial) JOB DESCRIPTION * Work closely with SED/R&D to ensure...

Lead Structural Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering between £55-£66ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with metallic and composite parts? Do you have experience in MSC Nastran? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Structural Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! Due to the nature of what you will be working on, you will be required to obtain high level MOD security clearance. You will be involved in: Developing and validating high‑fidelity finite‑element models for metallic, composite, and hybrid structures Executing static, dynamic, vibrational, thermal, and fluid‑structure interaction analyses Performing...

Job Title: Lead Structural Engineer Location: Bedfordshire Salary: £66.00 p/h - We are booking interviews in next week! Please call or email for a slot The Structural Integrity Engineer (SIE) is a senior technical specialist who analyses, develops, and validates the mechanical integrity of complex structural systems across light weight and heavy weight platforms. The role encompasses metallic, non metallic, and composite materials, covering design, production, testing, and maintenance phases. Core responsibilities include damage tolerance, durability, and structural modelling across dynamics, loads, stability, stress fatigue and thermal analyses. The duty cycle uses a broad array of engineering tools, notably MSC Nastran, MSC Marc, Siemens Simcenter, Beta CAE, ANSA, and PTC Creo. The Role: So, what will you be doing as an Lead Structural Engineer? The Structural Integrity Engineer will be a Subject Matter Expert in structural analysis and integrity decision making, operating...

MERITUS are recruiting for an Electronics Design Engineer to join our client in the defence sector on an initial 12 month contract to support missile sub-system projects from their site in Stevenage. ELECTRONICS DESIGN ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £58 PER HOUR (£429.20 PER DAY) - STEVENAGE, ONSITE - 12 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - OPPORTUNITY TO UNDERGO SC CLEARANCE You will be responsible for developing cutting-edge electronic solutions for weapon systems. This will include on board missile sub-systems and Land, Sea and Air based Firing Units. Your role will entail responsibility for the quality and performance of the electronic solution together with providing cost and schedule updates to a project manager. You will have a sound track record in electronic design capability throughout the product life cycle, i.e. early concept through to production. The technical solutions you will implement will range across the Power and Analogue Electronics sphere of expertise and...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an RF Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.    This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background working as an RF Designer, Microwave Design Engineer or RF Systems Engineer.  Any previous experience of Advanced Design System (ADS) or Cadence would be great. Hourly Rate: £75ph (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) RF Design Engineer Job Description: The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority and other functional entities will need to be managed effectively to ensure the designs are delivered in a timely manner and will integrate to the other parts of the system Responsibilities: The role is substantially technical and hand on testing and proving is essential....

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Structural Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.     Candidates with a FE / FEA background ( Structural Engineer / Structural Analysis / Stress Engineer ) ideally from the Defence / Aerospace industry would be suitable for this position. Rate: £50.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  a 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is possible. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Principal Structural Engineer Job Description: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x Embedded Software V&V Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  Skills in C, C++ or ADA are beneficial.  A defence or aerospace industry background would also be great.   Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: Full time on site (occasional work from home day) (The company are happy with a 4 day week) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: 1 stage video interview   Embedded Software V&V Engineer Job Description:   The department create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they...

Building Services Engineer Portsmouth / Stevenage 12 Month Contract £29.89 Per Hour PAYE/ Up To £40 Per Hour Umbrella Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and meticulous Building Services and Fabric Clerk of Works to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role involves overseeing and inspecting building services installations (Mechanical, Electrical, and Fabric) on our projects to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and design specifications. You will act as the department's eyes and ears on site, ensuring quality is built into every aspect of the projects under our responsibility.   Key Responsibilities Conduct rigorous inspections of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire systems, and structural fabric to ensure full compliance with statutory regulations and design briefs. Proactively identify and document non-conformances. Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure swift and effective resolution of all site issues. Maintain high-standard site...

Based in Kettering NN16 A leading, established and highly successful provider of mechanical and electrical installation services to commercial and industrial buildings seek the solid appointment of a skilled Mechanical Project Engineer from an M&E / Building Services electrical installation projects background. Those with M&E installations experience in commercial and or industrial environments are of serious interest as a Mechanical Project Engineer or similar. We are looking to make an immediate appointment for an important ongoing project. Candidates highly sought after are those naturally from an M&E / Building Services background, ideally with direct working experience in the project delivery of mechanical installations you would expect to find in commercial and industrial settings. Those with any hospital / healthcare buildings Mechanical services installation are highly sought after; this is not essental for the role though. You will be responsible for supporting...

Dimensional Variation Engineer (3DCS) - Contract 📍 Bicester | ⏳ Contract We are supporting a leading automotive OEM in the search for an experienced Dimensional Variation Engineer (DVA) with strong 3DCS tolerance analysis expertise to support the delivery of a new vehicle programme. This role plays a critical part in ensuring vehicle‑level dimensional quality, supporting concept validation, gap & flush performance, and robust dimensional control from early concept through to engineering release. The Role As a Dimensional Variation Engineer, you will apply 3D Design Variation Analysis (DVA) techniques to validate multiple vehicle concepts and ensure the optimal complete vehicle solution is delivered against aesthetic, functional and quality targets. Working closely with Perceived Quality, Design, Manufacturing and Vehicle Engineering teams, you will help define and govern the vehicle dimensional control strategy across both exterior and interior systems. Key...

Artisan Recruitment are working with aleading favcility company. We are looking for a Engineering Manager to work on a Data Centre project in Herts. This role is likley to go perm. About The Client: At The client, we revolutionise facilities management by combining engineering heritage with innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with customers to understand their needs—from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work.” Using a unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting services to meet evolving requirements. This approach enables us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for teams while optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising environmental impact. All of this is supported by a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers customers...

Job Title: Intermediate/Senior Mechanical Engineer - 12 Month Contract or Permanent Location: Mostly remote (occasional travel to London) Contract Rate: £45-£53 per hour outside IR35 or Permanent Salary: £50-£60k About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on innovative engineering solutions in the water and environmental sector. This role offers the flexibility of primarily remote work, with occasional visits to the London office, and provides the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimise mechanical systems and components. Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation. Work closely with project teams to deliver solutions from concept through to installation and commissioning. Support project planning, risk assessment, and troubleshooting mechanical issues. Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards,...

Senior Electrical Engineer – Topside Location: London, UK (with travel to the Middle East) Employment Type: 6-Month Contract Overview We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support detailed engineering activities for offshore topside projects, including brownfield modifications. Based in London, this role will involve travel to the Middle East to support project delivery. You will work within a specialist engineering team, ensuring technical excellence, coordination, and compliance across all electrical engineering activities. Key Responsibilities Interface with subcontractors and report to the Lead Engineer Coordinate with mechanical, piping, and installation teams to ensure integrated design delivery Review engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with project scope, standards, and specifications Track key project milestones including IFC drawings and technical reviews Contribute to design documentation, models, and material selection Attend project, vendor,...

Civil Design Engineer | Water Sector Contract: Long‑term, Outside IR35 Location: London (Flexible Hybrid) Our client in water is seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects across a broad programme of work. This long‑term contract offers the opportunity to play a key role in developing, reviewing, and coordinating civil engineering designs within a fast‑paced, essential services environment. Hybrid working is available, with regular presence required at the London office.  Key Responsibilities Produce, review, and develop civil engineering designs for water and wastewater infrastructure Prepare design calculations, technical drawings, and specifications in line with industry and regulatory standards Support feasibility assessments, optioneering, and early‑stage technical input Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, and delivery functions...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established building services consultancy in London on an contract basis outside IR35. This hybrid role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary building services engineering team, supporting the delivery of electrical design solutions across a range of building projects. The successful Electrical Design Engineer will contribute to the development of electrical building services designs, technical documentation and coordinated BIM models. This role is based in the London office with hybrid working available, offering the chance to work on high-quality building services projects alongside experienced engineers and consultants. Key Responsibilities · As an Electrical Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include: · Producing electrical building services designs for a variety of building projects · Developing electrical schematics, layouts and...

We are working with this leading multi national data centre and mission critical specialist who are working on schemes across UK and europe. With data centres being crucial components of today's infrastructure, supporting everything from business to public services. Operators must ensure the longevity, efficiency, and sustainability of their sites while optimizing them for mission-critical tasks. The teams are at the forefront of designing innovative and energy-efficient data centres, ensuring that our clients meet their goals of performance, cost-efficiency, and sustainability. The Opportunity Join our international and multidisciplinary team of passionate design engineers and help us create high-quality, sustainable, and innovative data centre structures. You will work on medium to large-scale mission-critical projects, covering all stages of design - from concept to construction supervision and handover. As part of an interdisciplinary team of architects, advisors &...