Design Engineer Contract Jobs

116 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.

Senior Design Engineer Location: Glasgow Contract Type: Contract | Outside IR35 We have a Senior Design Engineer opportunity with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major infrastructure and non-infrastructure…

Outside IR35 Engineering 3 days ago
£450 – £500/day Above typical Apply now

Senior Design Engineer Location: Edinburgh Contract Type: Contract | Outside IR35 We have a Senior Design Engineer opportunity with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major infrastructure and non-infrastructure…

Outside IR35 Engineering 3 days ago
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Thermal Design Engineer

Oxford, Oxfordshire

The RLE INTERNATIONAL Group is one of the world's leading providers in the fields of vehicle development, technology and consulting. On the basis of more than 40 years of development & consulting, we provide innovative…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Engineering 4 days ago
£35 – £40/hour Above typical Apply now

We are currently working with an FMCG machinery manufacturing business in the Rossendale area who are looking for a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer outside IR35 to join them due to an increase in projects. You'll…

Outside IR35 Engineering 11 days ago
£32 – £35/hour Typical Apply now

Role: Design Engineer Discipline: LV, HV, or ICA (HV is preferred) Contract: Long-term Hybrid: Yes, 2 days in the office Our client is currently recruiting for multiple electrical design engineers to join the business…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Engineering 11 days ago
£425 – £475/day Typical Apply now

Electrical Design Engineer

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Contract Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Rate: £50 per hour (Outside IR35) Duration: 12 months+ An established Building Services consultancy is seeking an experienced…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Engineering 12 days ago
£35 – £42/hour Above typical Apply now

We are currently supporting a leading engineering business within the water treatment sector in their search for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team.  This is a long term contract, outside ir35 with…

Outside IR35 Remote Engineering 12 days ago
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Mechanical Design Engineer

Greater Manchester

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: Up to £400 per day (Outside IR35, dependent on experience) Location: Manchester (M32 0RS) - Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office) Contract Type: Contract…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Engineering 12 days ago
£350 – £400/day Typical Apply now

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office) Contract: £45-£50/hr (Outside IR35) Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer.…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Engineering 12 days ago
£45 – £50/hour Above typical Apply now

Contractor Vacancy: Control Systems Engineer Industry: Advanced Engineering / Medical & Scientific Cooling Location: Maldon, UK - On-site Duration: 6 Months Rate: £45-50 per hour Outside IR 35 The Role A leading…

Outside IR35 Engineering 13 days ago
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Mechanical Design Engineer

South Yorkshire

Mechanical Design Engineer | Rate: £38.00 – £40.00p/h (Outside IR35) Sheffield Rotherham Derby Worksop Mansfield Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with strong fundamentals in mechanics, stress analysis…

Outside IR35 Engineering 13 days ago
£38 – £40/hour Above typical Apply now

A long term opportunity, outside IR35 exists for a Senior/Lead TWC on an iconic project in Manchester. Previous experience on major projects for tier one Contractors as a Lead/Senior TWC managing complex civil and…

Outside IR35 Engineering 14 days ago
£500 – £550/day Above typical Apply now

Mechanical Design Engineer Contract: 6 Months | Outside IR35 Working: Monday–Friday | 3 Days Office-Based Sector: Rail, Utilities & Airports Employer: Principal Contractor The Role: We are looking for an experienced…

Outside IR35 Engineering 14 days ago
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Product Range Design Engineer – 12-Month Contract Location: Peterborough Contract: 12 months Rate: £35–£40 per hour, depending on experience (Outside IR35) Type: Contractor We are seeking an experienced Product Range…

Outside IR35 Engineering 17 days ago
£35 – £40/hour Above typical Apply now

Contract Electronic Design Engineer - Digital

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Redline has a fantastic 6 month contract opportunity, for a Contract Electronic Design Engineer - Digital based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. This role has an indicative OUTSIDE IR35 determination therefore we can…

Outside IR35 Engineering 21 days ago
£55 – £60/hour Above typical Apply now

Contractor Vacancy: Control Systems Engineer Industry: Advanced Engineering / Medical & Scientific Cooling Location: Maldon, UK - On-site Duration: 6 Months Rate: £45-50 per hour Outside IR 35 The Role A leading…

Outside IR35 Engineering 26 days ago
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Our client, is currently seeking a Drainage Design Engineer to join their team on a contractual basis. This role, focusing on drainage and floodwater management, is critical to the successful delivery of various…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Engineering 26 days ago
£35 – £42/hour Above typical Apply now

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Mechanical CAD Designer / Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering major pharmaceutical and defence projects. This is an excellent opportunity to become…

Outside IR35 Engineering 27 days ago
£42 – £44/hour Above typical Apply now

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer - Water Projects (AMP8 Framework) Location: Hybrid 1-2 days a week in Preston Rate: £350 - £400 per day - Outside IR35 (Depending On Experience) Contract Type: Initial 12-month…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Engineering 28 days ago
£350 – £400/day Typical Apply now

Our client is currently looking for multiple Mechanical Design Engineers on a contract basis in the West Midlands. The key details are below: Job Type: Contract (OUTSIDE of IR35) Rate: £35-£40 Location: West Midlands -…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Engineering 28 days ago
£35 – £40/hour Above typical Apply now

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Design Engineer contracting in the UK

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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