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Dec 26, 2025  
Mechanical/Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Our client, a leading firm specialising in the water sector, is currently seeking both Mechanical Design Engineers and Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. This role offers hybrid working opportunities and is based out of their Manchester office. Our client is especially interested in candidates with UK Water experience, but those from other regulated industries will also be considered. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in long-term projects across AMP8. Key Responsibilities: Design and development of mechanical components and systems for water sector projects Creation of detailed mechanical designs and specifications Collaborating with other engineering disciplines to ensure project success Conducting analysis and simulation to verify design integrity Reviewing and approving mechanical designs and documentation Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers Ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards...
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CV-Library Manchester, Greater Manchester Contractor
CL
Dec 14, 2025  
Contract Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - MEP Surrey Contract (Outside IR35) Hybrid - 1/2 days a week in Office Rate: £44/hr - £46/hr A consultancy we are partnered with is looking for a contract senior mechanical design engineer to work on a contract basis in their Surrey office. Consultancy or contractor background welcome, project is a large-scale residential scheme. Contract length is like to be 6-8 months. Looking to start someone in early January. If you are interested please apply with your CV
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CV-Library Farnham, Surrey Contractor
CL
Nov 27, 2025  
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Contract – £50-55 per hour (Outisde IR35) Location: Scotland (On-site) We're hiring on behalf of a client looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer. The role focuses on the design and development of electro-mechanical products used in automated systems, including intricate internal mechanisms for an electronic machine. Key Responsibilities: • Design new components and support existing product updates • Design intricate internal mechanisms for an electronic machine • Work with operations, suppliers, and other teams • Ensure design quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness • Run design reviews, testing, and validation • Manage documentation and change control processes What We're Looking For: • 5+ years in mechanical design, ideally in electromechanical systems • Experience designing intricate internal mechanisms for complex machines • Strong CAD skills (ProE/Creo or Solidworks) • Knowledge of drive systems, mechanisms,...
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CV-Library Dundee, Dundee City Contractor
CL
Dec 28, 2025  
Mechanical Engineer (All Seniorities)
We are recruiting for several Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineers to join Nuclear and Defence Projects on long term projects on a Hybrid Basis via our base offices in Warrington, Bristol, Leicester or Newbury. Responsibilities: * Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams * Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress * Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities * Contribute to Project Safety Assessment process * Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned * Maintaining the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and...
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CV-Library WA1, Warrington, Cheshire Contractor
CL
Dec 28, 2025  
Senior HVAC Design Engineer
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 &...
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CV-Library London, UK Contractor
CL
Dec 27, 2025  
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Infrastructure (12-Month Contract) Location: Hybrid Working Across UK Sector: Water & Environmental Engineering Employment Type: Contract (12 Months) Salary: Day rate About the Role A respected UK-based engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month contract to support the delivery of water infrastructure projects across the UK. This hybrid role offers flexibility to work from offices in Manchester, Leeds, or Chester, with travel to project sites as required. You'll be involved in the design and implementation of mechanical systems for clean water, wastewater, and sludge treatment facilities, contributing to sustainable engineering solutions within the UK water industry. Key Responsibilities - Lead mechanical design for water and wastewater treatment facilities. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. - Coordinate with suppliers and...
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CV-Library Birmingham, UK Contractor
CL
Dec 27, 2025  
Senior Civil Structural Engineer
Senior Civil & Structural Engineer (Water Sector) Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working) Rate: £50–£55 per hour Ltd (subject to IR35 assessment) Duration: 12 months + Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil & Structural Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary design team delivering major projects within the water sector. The role involves leading and producing civil and structural design deliverables, ensuring technical excellence, and providing guidance to junior engineers. The successful candidate will be confident liaising directly with clients, contributing to design reviews, and coordinating effectively with BIM and wider engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Design & Engineering Delivery * Produce and verify civil and structural analysis, calculations, reports, and specifications for water-sector infrastructure. * Develop effective design solutions and communicate these clearly to BIM/Revit teams for...
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CV-Library M22, Wythenshawe, Manchester Contractor
CL
Dec 26, 2025  
CQV Lead
Team Horizon is seeking a CQV Lead for a leading pharmaceutical company in Athlone. We are seeking an experienced Senior CQV Lead to oversee the development and execution of a comprehensive CQV plan for a major upgrade to the manufacturing facility. This CQV lead will be pivotal in ensuring that all systems, equipment, and processes meet regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and project timelines. The Lead CQV Engineer reports to the Engineering Director/Capital Project Lead and is accountable to coordinate CQV resources, deliverables and activities from the validation approach definition, design review, turn-over systems definition and C&Q activities at site. Why you should apply: * Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion and development, and consistently features as a great place to work. * You enjoy working on exciting projects and want to work with a global manufacturing site in Athlone. * You are a project engineer seeking a...
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CV-Library United Kingdom Contractor
CL
Dec 26, 2025  
Senior Engineer - Flexible Piping
Senior Engineer - Flexible Pipe Location: Basingstoke, UK About the Role We have an opportunity for Flexible Pipe Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering worldwide offshore deep-water projects. Based in Basingstoke, you will join our clients Subsea Systems team and contribute to the full lifecycle of unbonded flexible pipe systems-from feasibility studies and FEED to execution and commissioning. This is an opportunity to shape innovative subsea solutions that support global energy initiatives. Key Responsibilities As Senior Engineer, you will: * Develop and deliver technical documentation across all project phases (Conceptual, FEED, Tender, Contract). * Oversee large EPCI contracts for offshore flexible pipe systems, ensuring compliance and quality during tender and execution. * Guarantee designs meet project requirements, international codes, and industry best practices. * Lead supplier engagement, including tender calls, qualification, and selection processes. *...
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CV-Library Basingstoke, Hampshire Contractor
CL
Dec 14, 2025  
Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer
Our Client is a specialist building services consultancy known for delivering high-quality, practical, and energy-efficient engineering solutions across a range of commercial, retail, residential, leisure and industrial projects. Their reputation is built on technical excellence, a personalised service with Director level involved on all projects, and collaborative working within a client facing setting. As the business looks to resource further long term contract and framework wins, the company is now seeking to hire a talented Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer at either Intermediate or Senior/Principal level. Role Overview The Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, specification, and coordination of mechanical systems including HVAC, public health, heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. The role involves delivering projects from concept design through to detailed design and construction support, ensuring compliance...
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CV-Library West Yorkshire, UK Contractor
CL
Dec 13, 2025  
Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer (hybrid)
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Contract – West Wales / Hybrid Location: West Wales / Hybrid This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Renewable Energy sectors. This role is deemed to be outside IR35. Our client is based in West Wales and can accommodate a hybrid working pattern. Role & Responsibilities * Participate in relevant meetings such as Design Reviews, Model Reviews and HAZIDs. * Execute all Piping/Mechanical Engineering activities and maintain technical integrity. * Familiarity with piping, static equipment and rotating equipment. * Develop and contribute to mechanical equipment specification / datasheets to allow purchase of range of equipment. * Oversee designers in the development of multi-discipline plant upgrade project. * Supporting the development of Mechanical and Piping layout for a range of energy projects at different...
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CV-Library SA72, Burton Ferry, Pembrokeshire Contractor
CL
Jan 14, 2026  
Contract Principal FPGA Design Engineer
Job Title: Contract Principal FPGA Design Engineer Type: Initial 6-Month Contract Status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Rate: £70.00 to £80.00 per hour DOE Location: Enfield, Greater London – Onsite An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contract Principal FPGA Design Engineer in Enfield to join a highly experienced engineering team working on advanced electronic systems within a regulated, high-reliability environment. This Contract Principal FPGA Design Engineer in Enfield role focuses on full lifecycle FPGA design, system architecture and technical leadership across complex multi-FPGA platforms. The Role: As a Contract Principal FPGA Design Engineer in Enfield, you will take ownership of FPGA development from early specification through to verified hardware delivery. You will lead complex firmware developments while supporting and mentoring junior engineers. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading VHDL FPGA design from specification to verified hardware • Decomposing...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Enfield, Greater London Contractor
CL
Jan 14, 2026  
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer - 8 year minimum in the Nuclear sector Job Type: Contractor Start date: ASAP Salary: Competitive Location: Warrington, Cumbria or Abingdon Hours of work: Up to 37 hours per week Role: You'll lead mechanical engineering activities across project lifecycles, including design, manufacture, construction, and commissioning support. Responsibilities include: Producing and reviewing technical documentation (drawings, P&IDs, flow diagrams, specifications). Conducting studies for mechanical handling systems and powder processing in high-activity environments. Liaising with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure design intent is met. Supporting and mentoring junior team members. Driving technical solutions, continuous improvement, and safe working practices. Requirements: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. 8+ years' relevant experience, ideally in nuclear or regulated industries. Chartered engineer (IMechE...
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CV-Library Cumbria, UK Contractor
CL
Jan 14, 2026  
Principal Process Engineer
Are you an experience Principal Process Engineer with a keen interest in supporting the Water industry? Would you like to join a forward-thinking business at the forefront of innovation and sustainability? Do you want to take the lead and play a key role on projects that make a real word impact? The Opportunity An opportunity has become available for a proven Principal Process Engineer to join one of our key clients on a long-term contract, operating outside IR35. This role will enable you to gain valuable experience from a seasoned team of specialists in the Water industry. As Principal Process Engineer, you will fulfil a key role in leading important projects from concept through to commissioning. Your duties and responsibilities will be * Ensure design team produce design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements. * Identify appropriate and efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits and communicate these to client and project team * Direct and...
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Outside IR35

CV-Library M32, Trafford Park, Trafford Contractor
CL
Jan 14, 2026  
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer - 8 year minimum in the Nuclear sector Job Type: Contractor Start date: ASAP Salary: Competitive Location: Warrington, Cumbria or Abingdon Hours of work: Up to 37 hours per week Role: You'll lead mechanical engineering activities across project lifecycles, including design, manufacture, construction, and commissioning support. Responsibilities include: Producing and reviewing technical documentation (drawings, P&IDs, flow diagrams, specifications). Conducting studies for mechanical handling systems and powder processing in high-activity environments. Liaising with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure design intent is met. Supporting and mentoring junior team members. Driving technical solutions, continuous improvement, and safe working practices. Requirements: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. 8+ years' relevant experience, ideally in nuclear or regulated industries. Chartered engineer (IMechE...
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CV-Library Abingdon, Oxfordshire Contractor
CL
Jan 14, 2026  
Integration Engineer
Role; Integration Engineer (Rio EPR) Rate; £550/day Inside IR35 Duration; until March 2026 Location; Remote with occasional travel as needed. We are looking for an Integration Engineer with strong hands-on experience of the Rio EPR platform to support a major integration programme. Key Responsibilities Design, implement and maintain integration solutions with a primary focus on Rio EPR, ensuring seamless data flow between Rio and other clinical and corporate systems. Configure and develop Rio EPR interfaces, including patient administration, community, mental health and scheduling modules, to support end-to-end clinical workflows. Work closely with clinical, operational and IT stakeholders to capture integration requirements and translate them into Rio-centric technical designs. Develop and manage interfaces between Rio EPR and other key NHS systems such as PAS, LIS, clinical systems, data warehouses and third party applications. Troubleshoot and resolve Rio EPR integration...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Leeds, West Yorkshire Contractor
CL
Jan 14, 2026  
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer - 8 year minimum in the Nuclear sector Job Type: Contractor Start date: ASAP Salary: Competitive Location: Warrington, Cumbria or Abingdon Hours of work: Up to 37 hours per week Role: You'll lead mechanical engineering activities across project lifecycles, including design, manufacture, construction, and commissioning support. Responsibilities include: Producing and reviewing technical documentation (drawings, P&IDs, flow diagrams, specifications). Conducting studies for mechanical handling systems and powder processing in high-activity environments. Liaising with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure design intent is met and mentoring junior team members. Driving technical solutions, continuous improvement, and safe working practices. Requirements: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. 8+ years' relevant experience, ideally in nuclear or regulated industries. Chartered engineer (IMechE preferred)....
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CV-Library Warrington, Cheshire Contractor
CL
Jan 14, 2026  
Senior Developer
Senior Software Developers - 6-Month Contract - Inside IR35 £400 per day | Remote/UK-Based | NHS Experience Essential | BPSS Eligible We're seeking three Senior Software Developers to join a high-performing team delivering modern digital services across the NHS. You will help build, support, and evolve critical platforms using modern engineering practices, test-driven development, and open, transparent delivery. This is a 6-month Inside IR35 contract, with strong potential for extension. Candidates must be UK-based, BPSS eligible, and have previous NHS experience. Role Overview You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment to design, build, and maintain high-quality digital services. The role involves contributing to both new and existing systems, supporting multiple languages and platforms, and applying strong DevOps, TDD, and modern engineering practice throughout. Key Responsibilities Develop new services using Python while supporting existing...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library London, UK Contractor
CL
Jan 14, 2026  
Project Engineer
Project Engineer Shift Times: 7.5 Hours Per Day. 37.5 Hours Per Week Pay Rate: £45 - £60 per hour (Depending on experience) Duration: 6 months but likely to be extended up to 23 months with the needs of the business Location: Motherwell ML1 5SB Job Purpose / Overview We are currently recruiting for Indentured/Skilled workers to work on site at our clients offices in Motherwell. The role will involve CNC Milling of Aerospace Equipment, in accordance with Manufacturing Instructions, Specifications and Customer/Regulator Requirements, working within an empowered team environment to meet delivery requirements and reporting directly to the Team Lead. Role Responsibilities - Working to recognised industry standards to produce innovative, high quality software products for UK's leading defence developments; - Working within a multi-disciplined team, utilising a variety of tools and programming languages, engaging in all aspects of the software development cycle; - Taking...
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CV-Library Motherwell, North Lanarkshire Contractor
CL
Jan 14, 2026  
Senior Electrical Services Engineer
Responsible for providing engineering support and capability to the Power Distribution Group. To enable successful delivery of operation, maintenance, and enhancement of the Culham site power supply infrastructure and low voltage control systems, ensuring compliance with current legislation and codes of practice. To take full ownership of medium work packages associated with complex LV electrical equipment, complex installation / modification tasks, and technical studies to the LV primary level, including preparation of documentation from design concept to installation and operation. The job holder shall be expected to be at a competency needed to authorise and supervise work on electrical systems. Accountabilities: · Design, build, commissioning and testing of industrial/fusion/commercial plant at a LV level, including UPS, generators, and automatic change-over systems. · Take full ownership of relevant work packages ensuring all technical criteria are satisfied and that work...
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CV-Library Abingdon, Oxfordshire Contractor
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