189 live contracts with Design Engineer in the job title, updated daily. Filter by sector, IR35 status, working arrangement and day rate below. See what Design Engineer contracts pay.
Kidlington, Oxfordshire, South East
We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer with strong Siemens NX skills to support the design and development of high-performance, specialist or niche vehicle engineering projects. This is an excellent…
Contract Civil / Highways Design Engineer Location: London (fully remote option) Rate: £35-£40 per hour Contract: Outside IR35 An opportunity has arisen for a Contract Senior Civil Engineer to join an established…
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Principal Antenna Design Engineer 12 month contract Inside IR35 - Buckinghamshire (4 days p/week on site) – SC Clearance required Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Antenna Design Engineer…
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
An established, independent M&E Building Services Design Consultancy with over 40 years of experience is seeking an experienced Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer to join their team on a 6-month contract. Our…
Food Process Design Engineer (SolidWorks), Junior to Mid Level Location: Peterborough Rate: £30-£40 per hour, depending on experience | Outside IR35 | 12-month contract Love turning a P&ID into equipment that actually…
London
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to take on a mechanical lead role supporting the detailed design of assets for the HS2 project. The position will involve providing…
Chichester, West Sussex
Contract Electronics Design Engineer - Hardware Redesign Location: Chichester, West Sussex (Hybrid - approx. 2 days onsite per week) Duration: 3-4 months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 We are currently working with an…
London
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Temporary Works Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor on a major Data Centre project in East London. This Temporary Works Engineer role offers a long-term contract…
Leicester, Leicestershire
Mechanical Design Engineer - RIG Location: Whetstone, UK Contract: Outside IR35 Duration: 6 months Hours: 40 hours per week Hybrid: 2 days in office Join a leading organisation in the aerospace sector, specialising in…
Nationwide
We are working with a leader in mechanical, electrical and public health engineering solutions, delivering innovative designs and advanced technologies across various industries. Our focus is on MEP design in the…
Coleshill, Warwickshire
Our client is a well established manufacturer that are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to support on an initial 3 month contract based in Birmingham. Job Responsibilities * Design and develop commercial retail…
West End, London
Chef de Parties and experienced Chefs wanted for regular temporary work across London Hamilton Mayday are looking for experienced Chef de Parties and Chefs to join our temporary team, with opportunities available across…
Installation Design Engineer – London Underground Interlinx is looking for an Installation Design Engineer to join a major London Underground infrastructure project on a 12–15-month contract. Contract: 12–15 months…
Sedgefield, County Durham
Product Design Engineer 1 Salary: £26,939 - £34,939 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (up to 18 months) The Role We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Product Design…
Buckinghamshire
Antenna Design Engineer Overview We are seeking an experienced Antenna Design Engineer to join a leading Defence and Aerospace organisation based in Buckinghamshire. This role offers the opportunity to work on…
Surrey
Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) Location: On-Site (5 Days/Week) - Surrey Type: Contract (Outside IR35, 3 Months) About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of an established, engineering provider…
Teddington, London
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract Job Type: Contract - 6 Months Start date: ASAP Location: Teddington Working Arrangements: Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week on site Hours: 36 hours per week Rate: £45-55/hr…
Principal Engineer Highways We are currently working with a busy London borough with their search for a Principal Engineer in their Highways design team. What you will be doing: ·Carry out the duties of a Principal…
Newham, Greater London
Temporary Works Manager – East London Position: 1 x Temporary Works Manager Location: East London We are currently seeking an experienced Temporary Works Manager to join a busy construction project in East London. The…
Warrington
Join a team that designs and delivers safety-critical control and automation systems within the nuclear sector. This role is ideal for someone experienced in EC&I hardware design who wants to work across full project…
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