Design Engineer Contract Jobs

129 live contracts with Design Engineer in the job title, updated daily. Filter by sector, IR35 status, working arrangement and day rate below.

Mechanical Design Engineer

South West London, London

A contract opportunity is available for a Mechanical Design Engineer within the aviation engineering sector, focusing on the design and development of aero engine testing facilities. The role involves providing…

Engineering 20 days ago
£45/hour Above typical Apply now

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Mechanical Design Engineer required for long term contract assignment based in Stevenage Responsibilities: Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, of…

Engineering 20 days ago
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Mechanical Design engineer

Didcot, Oxfordshire

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Solid Edge Contract | Mechanical Design | Advanced Engineering | Solid Edge We are currently seeking an experienced Contract Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist…

Engineering 21 days ago
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We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Substation Secondary (Protection & Control) Design Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering major electricity transmission and substation projects.…

Engineering 22 days ago
£90 – £95/hour Above typical Apply now

Tooling Design Engineer

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:…

Inside IR35 Engineering 22 days ago
£26 – £26.68/hour Typical Apply now

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…

Inside IR35 Engineering 22 days ago
£350 – £380/day Apply now

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 &…

Inside IR35 Engineering 22 days ago
£48 – £51/hour Above typical Apply now

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Farnborough, Hampshire

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Duration: 6 months Rate: up to £70/hr - umbrella Location: Farnborugh - onsite 3 days per-week Role Purpose Lead the delivery of mechanical design solutions for complex engineering…

Engineering 22 days ago
£60 – £70/hour Above typical Apply now

Electrical Design Engineer

City of London, London

I am looking for a Electrical Design Engineer to support a Data Centre client based in Central London. We ideally want people who have data centre or mission critical experience. You will need to go into the office 2/3…

Engineering 23 days ago
£52/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 23 days ago
£55 – £60/hour Above typical Apply now

Our client, a world-class technology company and leader in their sector, requires an experienced Contract Mechanical Design Engineer to support the final phase of a key product development programme. This is an initial…

Engineering 23 days ago
£40 – £50/hour Above typical Apply now

Tooling Design Engineer

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:…

Inside IR35 Engineering 23 days ago
£26.68 – £35.80/hour Typical Apply now

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…

Inside IR35 Engineering 27 days ago
£450/day Typical Apply now

Temporary Works Coordinator

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…

Inside IR35 Engineering 27 days ago
£330 – £340/day 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 27 days ago
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Our client is currently seeking a Project Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role is crucial for leading the design and delivery of highways and transport projects, focusing on producing…

Engineering 27 days ago
£35 – £45/hour Above typical Apply now

Mechanical Design Engineer (Solidworks)

Newbury, West Berkshire

Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks) – Immediate Start Available Our client, a leading engineering business, is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with strong SolidWorks skills to join their team…

Engineering 28 days ago
£30 – £35/hour Typical Apply now

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…

Inside IR35 Engineering 28 days ago
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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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