68 senior mechanical engineer jobs found in Basildon

Senior Mechanical Engineer Basildon, Essex (1 day/week on site) £53ph (Inside IR35) Initial 6 month contract **Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals for this role** We are currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Precision Guidance Integrated Project Team (IPT), working on equipment for the next generation of Missile Seeker Programmes. What you'll do as a Senior Mechanical Engineer: Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes. Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards. Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc. Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc. Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T. Generate BoM within approve PLM...

6 month contract (initially) Up to £55.56 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Hybrid working (circa 1 day per week on site with a need to be flexible where required) Job Role: Our client is currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Precision Guidance Integrated Project Team (IPT), working on equipment for the next generation of Missile Seeker Programmes. The successful candidate will be experienced in the Aerospace and/or Defence Industry and preferably hold SC Security status. The Mechanical Engineer role offers hybrid working, with the option of on-site working at our Basildon office. The frequency of on-site visits shall be agreed with the project team to ensure that key Milestones and Deliverables are met on time, to budget and to the desired quality. Key Responsibilities: Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes. Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international...

Senior Mechanical Engineer Basildon 6-Month Contract Paying up to £55p/h (Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes. Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards. Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc. Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc. Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T. Generate BoM within approve PLM system (Teamcenter). Contribute to reviews of Mechanical designs in accordance with business and industry standards. Deliver design solutions against Technical Requirements, within budget and timescales. Essential Skills & Experience Mechanical or Science degree qualified, or equivalent, with experience....

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,...

Your new company A market‑leading facilities and critical environments specialist, to recruit an experienced Engineering Manager to support major data centre projects for a blue‑chip client.This is a technically focused leadership role, ideal for someone with strong electrical and mechanical expertise who enjoys operating at the centre of complex, safety‑critical engineering environments. Your new role You'll play a pivotal role providing engineering oversight across electrical, mechanical and controls systems, ensuring designs and delivery meet exacting client standards and international best practice.Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers and client engineering teams, you'll help drive integration, risk management, commissioning and continuous improvement across highly resilient data centre infrastructure. Provide senior engineering leadership across data centre systems Review and approve designs, drawings and technical submissions Ensure compliance with...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established building services consultancy in London on a contract basis, operating outside IR35. This hybrid position involves working within a multidisciplinary building services engineering team, contributing to the delivery of electrical design solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing electrical building services designs, producing technical documentation, and supporting coordinated BIM models. Based in the London office with flexible hybrid working, this role offers the opportunity to be involved in high-quality projects alongside a team of experienced engineers and consultants. Key Responsibilities As an Electrical Design Engineer, your duties will include: * Delivering electrical building services designs across a range of projects * Producing electrical schematics, layouts, and associated technical...

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 &...

Great new position for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer on a contract basis to support the delivery of high-profile data centre and commercial mixed-use projects across London and the South East. This role will suit a capable engineer who can quickly integrate into a design team and contribute across all project stages, from concept through to detailed design. The Role * Deliver electrical design from concept to detailed stage * Produce calculations, technical drawings, reports, and specifications * Contribute to high-value, technically challenging new-build schemes * Coordinate with mechanical engineers, architects, and contractors * Attend design meetings and undertake site visits as required * Ensure designs comply with current UK Building Regulations and industry standards * Work confidently to programme deadlines within a fast-paced project environment About You * Proven experience within an electrical building services consultancy environment * Strong background...

Location: Basildon (fully onsite) Duration: 10 month initial contract (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Basildon. This is a fully onsite role as part of the Integrated Sensing and Protection line of business, renowned for delivering defence electronics, mission-critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare, communications and surveillance. Key Responsibilities: Developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Preparing and organising Manufacturing Maturity Reviews, maintaining governance through the Lifecycle Management process, and creating or reviewing Manufacturing Plans. Providing manufacturing decision-making information and resolution proposals. Improving manufacturing efficiency by analysing capacity, planning...

RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to support their team. Position Description: Rate: £29.59 (via Umbrella PAYE) – increasing to £38.38 after 12 weeks under AWR’s (Agency Worker Regulations) Our client is seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to join their core team in the Essex. You will be a key player in ensuring complex, distributed technologies including powertrain, infotainment, and active safety meet the highest safety standards. Using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), you will bridge the gap between research and production, turning "what if" into "what’s next." As a key member of an exciting team leading Functional Safety activities in Product Development, this role involves working with technology subject matter experts to conduct Functional Safety analysis using efficient model-based systems engineering (MBSE / SysML) tools. Additionally, you will...

Infrastructure Protection – Works Inspector Business Area: Infrastructure Protection Project: Third Party / External Development Works (TfL Infrastructure Interface) Pay Rate £400 per day (inside IR35) – Umbrella About the Role We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Protection – Works Inspector to join a busy operational team managing third-party and external development works adjacent to or above TfL infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring that construction activities do not compromise the safety, integrity, or operation of the rail network. This includes surveillance checks of safe systems of work, monitoring high-risk construction activities, and undertaking statutory network patrols under ROGS requirements. This is a highly site-based role with significant exposure to active construction environments and operational railway interfaces. Location Site-based role (London Underground / TfL operational infrastructure) You will be required to attend...

Senior Process Engineer- Addison Project, Harlow For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up. If you're passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place to grow your career. Role: Senior Process Engineer (Contract – Outside IR35) Location: Harlow Contract: 12 months Start Date: Spring 2026 Workscope Addison Project Plc invites...

Civil & Structural Design Engineer, Harlow, Contract For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up. If you're passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place to grow your career. Role: Civil & Structural Design Engineer Location: Harlow Start Date: Spring 2026 Status: 6 months, Outside IR35 Workscope Addison Project Plc are...

Contract – Inside IR35, Remote Software Licensing Specialist (Developer Background) – Financial Services Client Excellent opportunity with a leading financial services client who are looking for a Software Asset Management Consultant to join the business. We’re specifically looking for someone with a strong background in software development or programming, to support governance, processes, and controls around the use and contribution of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). The role is ideally suited to someone who has previously built or maintained software and has developed a strong understanding of software licensing from a developer’s perspective—including how licensing impacts code usage, distribution, and integration. Key Responsibilities * Provide practical, developer-focused guidance to engineering teams on the implications of FOSS licensing within their applications and codebases. * Analyse licensing and copyright considerations for new open-source software requests,...

Senior Data Analyst Bromley - hybrid 12 month contract - extension possible Inside ir35 Role Overview We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our team and support the programme through meaningful, data driven insights. This is a highly collaborative role, working alongside business teams, technology partners, and data engineers to ensure data is accurate, well understood, and used effectively. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Data Collection: Gather data from internal databases, data warehouses, APIs, spreadsheets, and external sources, ensuring data is obtained in a usable, structured format. Data Cleaning & Preparation: Identify and correct errors, inconsistencies, and missing values. Transform raw data into analysis ready datasets (e.g., normalization, feature creation). Reporting & Visualization: Build dashboards and visual reports using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel. Data Modelling & Forecasting: Create simple predictive models or...

Senior Engineering Manager Location: Orpington Division: Facilities Management – Healthcare About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Engineering Manager (SEM) to lead engineering delivery on a complex, multi-disciplinary healthcare contract at PRUH. Working as part of the core Project Team and reporting to the Project Lead, you will act as the technical authority—ensuring compliance with HTM standards, industry best practices, and sound engineering principles. This is a critical leadership role where you will influence safety, performance, and innovation across all engineering activities. Key Responsibilities * Provide technical leadership across all engineering aspects of the contract * Ensure compliance with HTM standards, statutory regulations, and industry best practices * Lead and support a team of M&E engineers and technicians, fostering a high-performance culture * Work collaboratively with clinical teams, facilities staff,...

Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney, are looking for a high-level Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our team during a pivotal phase of our security evolution. With the strategic deployment of our new outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) from NCC Group, we need a technical expert to bridge the gap between our raw security data and actionable intelligence. You will be the technical lead responsible for managing, integrating, and optimising our SOC capabilities while mentoring and training our existing team to elevate their technical skill sets. Key Responsibilities Endpoint Strategy: Lead the deployment, policy configuration, and maintenance of our CrowdStrike Falcon platform. SIEM Mastery: Collaborate with our SOC partner to architect and optimise Splunk dashboards, alerts, and data models. Incident Response: Act as the technical escalation point for high-priority incidents, utilizing EDR and SIEM tools for rapid containment....

Cyber Security Engineer Day Rate: £500 - £550 per Day (Outside IR35) Duration: 3 Months + Likely Extension Location: London (hybrid working) My client is a rapidly growing global organisation offering a range of services to the Professional Services sector globally. They are recruiting for an experienced hands-on Cyber Security Contractor to support their security operations and compliance initiatives, working closely with their internal Security team to strengthen their cyber resilience and ensure adherence to UK standards. Key Duties: * Implement, manage and actively monitor security controls across e-mail, endpoint, and cloud environments * Monitor and respond to security incidents using advanced threat detection tools * Assist with compliance activities and audits for ISO27001, Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus certification * Provide technical expertise on security best practices and risk mitigation * Collaborate with IT and business teams to...

Senior Engineer Role: Senior Engineer (Aviation / Airfield Infrastructure) Location: Bishop's Stortford area Rate: £450 - £500 per day Duration: Ongoing Freelance Contract Start Date: Immediate / ASAP The Opportunity We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join a specialized infrastructure project near Bishop's Stortford. This is a prestigious, long-term freelance opportunity working within a high-security aviation environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing complex engineering works where precision and strict adherence to operational constraints are non-negotiable. Given the nature of the site, prior aviation experience is an absolute requirement. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Lead the engineering function on-site, ensuring all works (airside or landside) align with stringent aviation specifications. Complex Setting Out & QA: Manage high-tolerance setting out and oversee comprehensive Quality Assurance...