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Project Engineer – Mechanical (Hands-On, Technical & Varied Role) Salary: £30,000–£38,000 DOELocation: Rural Lancashire (near major motorway links)Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (with some flexibility) Are you an early-career Engineer looking for a role that blends design, hands-on engineering and real-world problem-solving?An established engineering organisation operating across the UK and Europe is looking for a proactive Project Engineer to join its growing technical team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety—splitting their time between engineering offices, workshops, client sites, and supplier visits—while contributing to the development, improvement, and support of specialist mechanical equipment used across major civil engineering projects. About the Role As a Project Engineer, you’ll work closely with senior technical and engineering leaders, supporting projects from concept through to delivery. You will quickly become familiar with the company’s specialist equipment and play a key role in ensuring smooth operation, development and documentation of machinery and related systems. Your responsibilities will include: • Assisting with the sourcing of components for upgrades, improvements and control systems, • Gathering and maintaining technical records for new and existing plant, • Writing and contributing to operations, maintenance, and safety documentation, • Supporting a wide range of day-to-day technical and operational tasks, • Laboratory testing of soil and slurry samples, • Hands-on work in the plant yard and at client sites, • Producing engineering and technical drawings for fabrication teams, suppliers, and clients What We’re Looking For We welcome applications from degree or diploma qualified engineers who are passionate about mechanical engineering and eager to take on a varied and practical role. Essential: • Degree or diploma in an engineering-related discipline, • At least 2 years’ practical mechanical engineering experience, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly, • Ability to work in the UK, • Full UK driving licence, own vehicle and a current passport, • Experience using 3D CAD (Solid Edge experience is an advantage, training can be provided), • Experience interacting with clients, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams

Electrical Design Engineer Contract:12 Months Based: Samlesbury Hourly Rate: £35.00 PAYE or £47.12 Umbrella inside IR35 37 Hours per week Overview BAE Systems are recruiting a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to play a key role in shaping the design and integration of advanced electrical systems within airframe engineering. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, safe, and cost-effective designs across the full product lifecycle. Skills: • Experience in airframe or equivalent electrical design roles., • Proficiency in CATIA V5 (or equivalent CAD tool) and familiarity with PLM systems., • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, integrated team., • Experience collaborating with external suppliers and partners., • Produce detailed electrical design solutions that meet complex functional and safety requirements., • Use CATIA V5 Electrical 3D & 2D toolsets to design and install electrical equipment and harness routing, • Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines, suppliers, and customers in a team-oriented environment, • Verify and release design data to project standards while maintaining quality, cost, and schedule., • Identify and manage technical risks, propose solutions, and support design modifications JBRP1_UKTJ

Backup and Recovery Engineer Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap. Pay up to £52,442 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Backup and Recovery Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? • Hands on experience in Implementation, Migration, Operations and Support of Backup applications., • Demonstrable use of Rubrik backup solutions across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, OCI GCP) and on-premises infrastructure and experience of Integration of Rubrik with external platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Splunk, vSphere, Azure AD) using REST APIs and automation tools (Ansible), • Proven ability of managing Cloud compute, storage, and configurations, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable, resilient, and highly available, • Experience and knowledge of service management frameworks (ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change and SLAs)., • Demonstrable experience of producing and rapidly delivering minimum viable solutions, results focused with ability to prioritize the most impactful work. A day as a Backup and Recovery Engineer is all about keeping the organisation's data safe and recoverable, whether it lives in the cloud or on-prem. You'll spend your time making sure backup systems are running smoothly, spotting issues before they become problems and jumping in to fix things fast when they do. You'll work closely with Architects, SREs, Delivery Managers and Product Managers, so there's plenty of collaboration as you help shape and run the backup services everyone relies on. Some days you'll be involved in designing or improving how we back things up across public cloud and traditional infrastructure. Other days are more hands on, checking alerts, dealing with backup failures, looking into suspicious activity or helping colleagues understand how the systems work. When major incidents happen, you take the lead in getting everything back to a healthy state, working with security teams if there's anything unusual going on, like potential ransomware or unauthorised access. You'll move between Linux and Windows environments depending on what needs doing. Overall, it's a mix of problem solving, teamwork, technical know-how and keeping the department's data safe and recoverable every single day. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £52,442 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies, • Time off volunteering and charitable giving, • Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP', • Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more, • Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference, • DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards, • Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024, • Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. xrnqpay CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

A main civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Design Enigneer, to work on multi discipline, multi millon pound projects within civil engineering sector based in the North West Role Purpose: * Undertake and deliver the design of projects from inception to design completion, includ

Construction Project Manager 12 Months Based: BAE Warton– 5 days onsite Hourly Rate: £30.42 Paye or £ 40.90 Umbrella inside IR35 37 Hours per week Overview As a Specialist Works Service Engineer you would be responsible for the coordination of the design, construction planning and implementation of a wide range of infrastructure projects both on the estate and connected to plant and equipment across the BAE Systems Warton Unit sites (Samlesbury) Skills • Previous experience in the Design Management of Construction activities, • Previous experience in Construction Management, • Good supplier Management and communication Skills, • Knowledge of construction and or Plant and Equipment installations, • Liaising with both internal and external customers, engineering professionals, subject matter experienced and professional consultancy support teams, • Co-ordinating with consultant teams and construction contractors in respect of the development of defined facilities, • Responsible for all project design phases following the RIBA stages JBRP1_UKTJ

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: To design and implement application and software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. In addition, you will be tasked with designing and developing software for the next generation of underwater vehicles as well as supporting and developing on existing codebase and products. Qualifications and Skills: You will be a team player, who is proactive and able to to demonstrate experience in the following areas: * Familiarity in development of control software * Solid understanding of software design and architecture * Backend server design/structure * Familiar with Standard Web Technologies * Exposure to front end - Able to construct functional web pages * Software Engineer with min 5 years' experience as an Engineer. * Preferably with a Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. In addition, you will be Able to demonstrate software skills in some of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: * C++ * Javascript * Python * XML * JSON * HTML * CSS * Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) * Web Sockets * Docker * TCP-IP / UDP * SQL or other databases * Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc..) * Databases * Cyber Security Desirable: * Exposure to IP video and video routing * Familiarity in design and testing of control software * Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets * Use of DDS and interfacing with it * Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) * GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) * Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) * Customer facing API's using web technologies By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. Building a sustainable tomorrow We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the BAM UK & Ireland Temporary Works Centre of Expertise. The Temporary Works Centre of Expertise provides design and technical support to the whole of BAM UK & Ireland, so our work covers a wide range of engineering applications. We are a diverse and well-established team with a strong focus on personal development and supporting progression towards professional qualifications. This role can be based at our Farnborough, London, or Birmingham office with a flexible/hybrid working schedule. Your team • This role can be based at our Farnborough, London, or Birmingham office with a flexible/hybrid working schedule.Making Possible, • Represent the Temporary Works CoE at internal and external meetings., • Liaise with project, bid, and divisional teams to clarify and manage design requirements., • Act as Lead Designer when appointed, serving as the main point of contact on specific projects or bids., • Supervise and support team members, ensuring high performance and adherence to professional and procedural standards., • Conduct Performance & Development Reviews, provide feedback, and identify development opportunities., • Plan and undertake site visits as needed to support design accuracy and feasibility., • Ensure accurate time recording and cost recovery for all chargeable design work., • Manage the preparation and review of conceptual and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with current standards, risk assessments, and drawing requirements., • Preparing/supervising the development of detailed designs following current standards and codes, including calculations, design risk assessments and sufficiently detailed sketches for the preparation of 3D models and working drawings., • Review design work from internal staff and external contributors, maintaining quality and consistency., • Maintain up-to-date records in the design task database and support pricing by summarising relevant quantities., • Drive continuous improvement through process enhancements, professional development, and delivery of training, including graduate tutorials.What do you bring to the role?, • Proven experience and expertise in civil engineering design for structures commonly required by BAM UK&I, which may include earthworks, earth retaining structures, foundations, structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, timber and formwork/falsework., • Proven experience in construction methods and processes., • Degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject., • Experience and knowledge of digital construction processes., • Construction site/project experience., • Knowledge of modern methods of construction (e.g. DfMA etc.)., • Experience in training and coaching.Whats in it for you?, • Competitive salary, • A wide range of family-friendly policies, • Company car/car allowance/travel allowance, • 8 % matched pension contributions, • Private healthcare, • Life assurance, • 26 days holiday, • 2 wellbeing days, • 1 volunteering day JBRP1_UKTJ

The Role Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. Hays is working with a leading engineering contractor delivering complex civil and infrastructure schemes. They are seeking a Geotechnical / Structural Engineer with strong drainage experience to support the design, assessment, and delivery of drainage and earthworks packages on major projects. This role will suit an engineer with a solid background in geotechnics and structural principles, combined with practical drainage design and site support experience. Key Responsibilities • Geotechnical and structural assessment to support drainage and earthworks design, • Design and checking of surface water and foul drainage systems, • Interpretation of ground investigation data and geotechnical reports, • Input into temporary and permanent works related to drainage and substructures, • Liaison with designers, site teams, and external stakeholders, • Supporting construction activities with technical advice and problem solving, • Degree qualified in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent), • Proven experience in geotechnical and/or structural engineering with drainage focus, • Strong understanding of UK drainage standards and specifications, • Experience interpreting GI data and ground risk, • Familiarity with Eurocodes, BS standards, and industry guidance, • ICE or equivalent professional membership (or working towards), • Experience on infrastructure, highways, rail, or utilities projects, • Temporary works or earthworks design exposure Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be

Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. Visit (url removed) or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X: #MoretoMurphy A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Design Coordinator Assist the Design Manager to deliver high quality designs to budget and programme Prepare briefs/remits for design packages and for site investigation and survey packages Strike up good working relationships with external and internal design and construction teams to deliver integrated designs which are buildable and maintainable Review submissions as directed for quality and compliance with design standards Update design trackers on an ongoing basis Produce minutes and schedules for Design Review Meetings Assist the wider engineering team members as required with engineering input Able to communicate engineering ideas through sketching and drawing by hand and using CAD software Co-ordination / management abilities to deal with several small projects or large multi-disciplined projects Engineering design capability as pre-requisite for submission review and checkin Still interested, does this sound like you? Significant experience in a design coordination role Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office and other design-based software such as AutoCad and ProjectWise HND or Engineering Degree qualified Experience of undertaking or coordinating design within civil engineering Management skills – confident managing staff, clients, figures, issues and programmes. Flexibility and willingness to travel. Member of a recognised engineering institution. Incorporated Engineer or Chartered and or working towards membership is desirable

ISD are looking for a scaffolding design engineer to join our team, must be able to problem solve and have a strong back ground in being able to undertake strucutral based calcualtions which can be applied to the scaffolding sector.

Civil Water Engineer Shape the Future of Our Cities and Environments Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Water Engineer to join their Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) team. Location: Hybrid working available (3 days per week office/site-based) Type: Contract Rate: £

Think Civil & Structural Engineering are currently working with a successful independent consultancy who have an opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join their busy infrastructure team. Our client have developed relationships with numerous clients over the years through delivering projects across a

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Heavy Civil Design Engineer to join a leading team delivering as-built design and engineering solutions on HS2 – one of the UK’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes. As a Principal Engineer, you’ll lead the design assurance

Senior Design Engineer - Education Building & Developments (Drainage and Water). A leading organisation in the construction and infrastructure sector is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their School Building & Developments team. As Senior Design Engineer, you will:.

You will take ownership of civil design coordination, support project delivery from concept to construction, and act as the technical interface between internal stakeholders and external engineering partners. Produce and coordinate civil and structural designs compliant with relevant standards and C

You will be a technically strong and commercially aware civil engineer with proven experience leading infrastructure projects within a consultancy environment. As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will take a leading role in the delivery of. AutoCAD, Civil 3D and InfoDrainage (or equivalent).

As the Principal Civil Design Engineer, you will take ownership of civil engineering design for multiple electricity substation projects (up to 400kV), from concept through completion. Turner Lovell is currently recruiting for a Principal Civil Design Engineer to join a rapidly expanding engineering

In this role, you will deliver innovative civil engineering solutions for clients while playing a key part in the ongoing development of the Bristol civil engineering team. An established, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to join its

Principal/Senior Civil Design Engineer (Water Industry)Location: Manchester (Hybrid working)Contract: 12 month contractRate: £400 to £490 per day (outisde IR35)An established engineering consultancy business is seeking an experienced Principal/Senior Civil Design Engineer to support the delivery o

An established, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join its growing civil and infrastructure team in Bristol. In this role, you will support the delivery of innovative civil engineering solutions for clients while helping strengthen the Bri

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Title: Civil EngineerLocation: LeedsAbout The RoleSupport the delivery of civil engineering solutions from concept through to detailed designPrepare feasibility studies, drainage and FRAs, site layouts and technical reportsDesign infrastructure including SuDS, earthworks, private drainage and extern

Civil Senior Design Engineer - Environment Location: Solihull / Grangemouth (Scotland) / Nottingham (Annesley) / Warrington / Bristol / Normanton What you will be doing: As Senior Design Engineer you will be an important member of the Engineering Design Team and will be required to work with the Pri

Drainage Design Engineer (Civil)£45,000 - £50,000 + Training + Progression + Funded Qualifications + Bonus + Company BenefitsLeicesterAre you a Design Engineer from a Drainage background looking to join an established family run business that will enhance your career through a number of funded qua

Are you a civil design engineer, with a background working in the water industry? If so, please read on!I am currently supporting a consultancy experiencing exciting growth due to an abundance of work, where multiple civil design engineers are required. Engineers with anywhere from a few years, up t

In a NutshellWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Civil Design Engineer to join our team within Vistry South Central Midlands, at our Marston Green office in Birmingham. As our Civil Design Engineer you will be responsible for establishing all Private and Adoptable infrastructure that connects a ne

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a passion for civil engineering and the energy sector?. Practical experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Civils3D for civil engineering design. As a Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on design frameworks for DNO’s, as well as design and bu

A leading civil engineering company in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Nottingham office. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in civil engineering design using industry-standard software. The role involves leading projects, client liaison, and d

Mainstream North London consultancy requires a Civil Infrastructure Design/Project Engineer to join its expanding civil infrastructure team. Educated to BEng/BSc-level in Civil Engineering (2:1 min). Good design skills in UK consultancy.

Mainstream Central London consultancy requires a Graduate Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer to join its expanding civil infrastructure team in its design studio. Candidates will need to be a Graduate member of ICE, be educated to BEng/BSc-level in Civil or Environmental Engineering (2:1 minimum)

An independent consultancy in Greater London seeks an intermediate level civil design engineer. Candidates should have a degree in civil or environmental engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience. The role involves contributing to the design of reservoirs and water-retaining structures, prepar

A specialist maritime civil engineering consultancy seeks a Principal Maritime Civil Engineer to lead design and project delivery for marine and coastal projects. This hands-on leadership role includes influencing strategy and mentoring junior engineers. Key requirements include a relevant engineeri

Degree in civil or environmental engineering, preferably a 2:1 or above, and at least four years of experience in water resources or water infrastructure related design. This opportunity for an intermediate level civil design engineer offers training and advancement. You will assist with civil, stru

A leading international EPC service provider is seeking a Civil Engineer to produce and evaluate civil and structural designs for solar installations in the UK. This role requires experience within the renewables industry, a solid academic background in civil engineering, and proficiency in AutoCAD.

An established independent engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Civils team in the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, 8+ years of experience, and will take part in design delivery, project coordination, and mentoring junio

A national waterways charity in England is seeking a Civil Engineer to design and manage repairs on historical assets across the East Midlands. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in civil engineering, experience in design and construction, and strong communication skills. This role involv

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, mentoring junior engineers, liaising directly with clients, and leading civil engineering input from concept to construction. We're working with a leading civil and structural engineering consultancy seeking a Pr

A leading consultancy in engineering in the East Midlands is looking for a Civil Engineer to join their aviation infrastructure team. Candidates should have a background in civil engineering or transferrable skills from other infrastructure roles. This role involves designing airport pavements and a

A leading engineering company in the UK seeks a Senior Design Engineer to deliver projects in the water and wastewater sectors. Candidates should have a degree in civil or mechanical engineering, ideally with Chartered Engineer status or in progress. The role involves designing infrastructure, mento

Our client is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to join their Civils team on essential water infrastructure projects. Mentor Graduate Civil Engineers and apprentices, supporting their development. HNC, HND, or degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

The role involves managing design consultants, coordinating civil engineering design activities, and acting as technical lead for permanent works where required. Proven experience in civil engineering design and construction. Act as technical lead for permanent works civil design in the absence of a

A major engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineer (Civil) to review and assess civil design submissions for Electricity Transmission and Distribution projects in the UK. The role requires expertise in civil design compliance and technical interface with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal c

A multidisciplinary consultancy in London is seeking a Civil Engineer specializing in drainage design. The company is known for its strong track record in civil engineering projects focusing on drainage and flood risk management. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in drai