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DevOps Engineer - (Platform Engineering & Security)
Posted 1 day ago by Sanderson Recruitment Plc
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and enhance enterprise CI/CD platforms and automation capabilities.Drive the adoption...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
software engineering specialist (voice/jain slee)
Posted 1 day ago by Randstad
I am currently seeking a Voice Services Developer for an exciting project with an enterprise voice development team. Giv...
- Rate £350 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location ipswich, east of england
OpenShift Engineer/Consultant (Architecture & Cluster Engineering)
Posted 1 day ago by VSDL Technologies INC
Position: OpenShift Engineer/Consultant (Architecture & Cluster Engineering)Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid 2 or 3 days...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Remote or Dallas, Texas
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Principal Engineering Lead Role
Posted 1 day ago by Falcon Smart IT (FalconSmartIT)
Role PurposeThe Principal Engineering Lead is a senior technical leadership role responsible for driving engineering exc...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Watford, England, United Kingdom
Subject Matter Expert - ChromeOS Devices, Release Engineering
Posted 1 day ago by Lorvin Technologies
Required ExperienceChromeOS / Linux kernel engineering: sustained hands-on work with Chromium OS and the Linux kernel dr...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Subject Matter Expert - ChromeOS Devices, Release Engineering — Solution Lead
Posted 1 day ago by Neural Strategic Solutions, Inc.
This is very urgent, we need someone who can join from tomorrow or day after tomorrow, I will call you to explain.Client...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
QA Engineering Specialist
Posted 1 day ago by LA International Computer Consultants Lt...
As part of this role, you are required to do the following1. Test Automation & Framework DevelopmentDesign Automatio...
- Rate £367 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Ipswich, Suffolk
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About Our Engineering Contract Roles
What does a engineering contractor do?
Engineering contractors span the full breadth of engineering disciplines, working across construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, oil and gas, aerospace, defence, utilities, and the growing clean energy sector. The engineering contracting market is one of the largest in the UK, encompassing civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, chemical, process, systems, and software engineering, as well as specialist disciplines including commissioning, reliability, design, and project engineering. Contractors are engaged on capital projects, maintenance programmes, regulatory compliance work, and engineering change initiatives across virtually every industrial and infrastructure sector.
The common thread across engineering contracting disciplines is the expectation of specialist technical depth combined with the ability to operate effectively within project environments, often under commercial and programme pressure, in multi-disciplinary teams with complex stakeholder landscapes. Professional chartership with the relevant engineering institution, whether ICE, IStructE, IMechE, IET, IChemE, or another body, is well regarded and frequently required for senior or client-facing roles on major programmes. Site-based engineering roles require appropriate safety awareness and relevant certifications for the working environment. Design engineering roles require proficiency in the relevant CAD and analysis software. Across all engineering disciplines, the ability to produce and check accurate technical documentation, work to specification and programme, and communicate technical issues clearly to non-engineering stakeholders is consistently expected.
What is the market like for engineering contractors?
Engineering contracting in the UK is underpinned by a large and long-term pipeline of infrastructure, industrial, and energy investment. National programmes in rail, highways, water, flood defence, and nuclear alongside the commercial pipeline in offshore wind, building and commercial construction, and advanced manufacturing create consistent demand for engineering contractors across multiple disciplines simultaneously. The energy transition is reshaping demand within the engineering contractor market, creating new opportunities in renewables, grid infrastructure, and low-carbon industrial processes while sustaining demand in oil and gas for maintenance and decommissioning. The persistent shortage of chartered engineers in many disciplines supports rates above those available in comparable non-engineering professional roles.
How much do engineering contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for engineering roles typically range from £350 to £700 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many engineering vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 1390 engineering contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to July 2026.