117 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.
Rugeley, Staffordshire
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Rugeley Term: 12 Months Hourly Rate: £DOE IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Key Skills: Mechanical Design, Engineering, SolidWorks, CAD, Mechanical, Enclosures, Shock, Thermal We…
Ware, Hertfordshire
Mechanical Engineer, Ware, initial 2 month Inside IR35 contract Our client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer, to facilitate the development of ongoing projects. You will need to be self-motivated and…
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Design Engineer - 12-Month Contract Location: Peterborough Rate: £36.55 per hour Inside IR35 Duration: 12 months Working pattern: 5 days onsite We're currently looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join a…
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Design Engineer £35.04 - £37.04/hr Umbrella (Inside IR35) + 12 Month Contract + Global Business + Extension Potential Peterborough, commutable from Huntingdon, Stamford, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Wisbech, Spalding…
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Location: Peterborough Rate: £42 Umbrella (Inside IR35) or £30.50 PAYE Duration: 12 months (Likely to extend) We are actively looking for an R&D Engineer to join a global automotive company based in Peterborough. You…
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Electronics Design Engineer to join my client on an initial 12 month contract. As the Electronics Design Engineer you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge electronic…
Peterborough
Location: Peterborough Rate: £36 FCSA Umbrella (Inside IR35) or £26.25 paye Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP We are actively looking for a Design Engineer to join a global automotive company in Peterborough supporting…
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Are you a pragmatic, hands-on engineer who thrives on solving real-world challenges? We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join a fast-paced, innovative team focused on the development of electrified…
Barrow-in-Furness
We are recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop high-reliability subsea electrical and optical connectors for harsh and extreme environments. You will work on low and high voltage connector systems,…
Filton, Gloucestershire
Our client has an opportunity for a Repairs Engineer to join them on a contract basis until December 2026. You will be responsible for Authoring, Leading and executing repair tasks within a small team. Role: Repairs…
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Why this role stands out Long-term stability: contract running until March 2027 Attractive hourly rate: up to £55/hour (Umbrella) Cutting-edge environment: work on major fusion sub-systems and future fusion devices…
CV35, Gaydon, Warwickshire
Job Title: Tooling Design Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £35.80ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £26.68ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours:…
Barrow-in-Furness
We are looking for a Subsea Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in subsea connectors, high-reliability mechanical systems. You will design and develop high-performance mechanical solutions for subsea and offshore…
Warrington, Cheshire
CE&I Design Engineer - nuclear £46-£51 per Hour (Inside IR35) | Long-Term Contract | Sellafield | Full-Time On Site Shape the Future of UK Nuclear Infrastructure Are you an experienced Control, Electrical &…
CV35, Gaydon, Warwickshire
Job Title: Tooling Design Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £35.80ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £26.68ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours:…
Leiston
Are you a Temporary Works Coordinator with experience supporting civil engineering works on Network Rail infrastructure? Do you have a strong understanding of temporary works coordination, working closely with design…
Leiston, Suffolk
Are you a seasoned professional looking to make your mark on a major infrastructure project? We are currently seeking a highly skilled Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to join our clients team in East Suffolk. This is…
Wolverhampton
Role: Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) Employment: Contract Duration: 12 Months Location: Wolverhampton Rates: £55 - £60hr (Inisde IR35) THE ROLE - Mechanical Design Engineer Due to impressive project and program…
Suffolk
Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) Location - Suffolk Rate - £340 per day (Inside IR35) Duration - Long Term Contract Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate all temporary works activities in accordance with BS…
Design Engineer contracts on this page come straight from the live ContractorUK jobs board — mechanical, electrical and structural design work. Advertised day rates vary widely with sector, location, clearance and specialism, so treat any single figure with care — every card above shows the advertised rate and the recruiter-stated IR35 status side by side. Before you negotiate, run the actual rate through our contractor calculators to see the take-home difference inside versus outside, and if the rules are new to you start with what IR35 is and how it works.
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