Design Engineer Contract Jobs

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.

117 contracts

Senior Civil Engineer - Water Bristol £45k - £58k Advance TRS are recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing Water team in Bristol, working on a range of water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure…

Hybrid Engineering 18 days ago
£45,000 – £58,000/year Above typical · salaried 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 18 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 18 days ago
£350 – £380/day Typical Apply now

CE&I Control System Design Engineer - PES-Based Control Systems Warrington | Hybrid - 3 days on site £51-£56/hour | Inside IR35 Are you a CE&I Control System Design Engineer with strong experience in Programmable…

Inside IR35 Hybrid Engineering 18 days ago
£51 – £56/hour Above typical 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 18 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 18 days ago
£60 – £70/hour Above typical Apply now

Electrical Design Engineer Warrington (Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days On Site) £48-£51 per Hour (Inside IR35) Long-Term Contract Join a Major Nuclear Programme Delivering Critical Infrastructure Projects Are you an experienced…

Inside IR35 Hybrid Engineering 18 days ago
£48 – £51/hour Above typical Apply now

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer with experience working on LV based infrastructure projects?   Have you got experience working your way up from an instillation background?   Role: Electrical Design Engineer…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Construction 18 days ago
£350 – £400/day 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 19 days ago
£52/hour Above typical Apply now

Civil Design Engineer Location: Surrey, UK (Flexible Hybrid Working) | Remote Working Available Work Type: Contract An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Civil Design Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 contractor…

Hybrid Engineering 19 days ago
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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 19 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 19 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 19 days ago
£26.68 – £35.80/hour Typical Apply now

Tooling Design Engineer - £35.80/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (hybrid potential) - 9 Months (potential for yearly renewal) Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tooling Design Engineer to join a…

Inside IR35 Hybrid Engineering 19 days ago
£35.80/hour Above typical Apply now

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…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Construction 19 days ago
£45 – £55/hour Above typical Apply now

Mechanical Design Engineer

NN6, Brixworth, West Northamptonshire

This amazing long term contract Mechanical Design Engineer contract with a leading Formula One organisation in Northamptonshire, is to support a range of high-performance, advanced technology programmes. This is an…

Hybrid Engineering 19 days ago
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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 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 days ago
£35 – £45/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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