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Principal Systems Engineer
Posted 4 days ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd
Principal Systems Engineer£67.47 per hour (Inside IR35)12 months1-2 days per month on site (LA14)The role sits within th...
- Rate £67 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
C++ Software Engineer
Posted 5 days ago by IO Associates
Senior C++ Software Engineer - Contract Role - OUTSIDE IR356 months initially (with a view to extend)Fully RemoteOutside...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Salesforce DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared
Posted 5 days ago by Anson Mccade
About the roleOur client is looking for a Security Cleared DevOps Engineer to join a major public services project.You’l...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Data Science Engineer
Posted 6 days ago by TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD
Job DescriptionRole: ML/ Data Science EngineerRate: £500 - £550 Inside IR35Location: Central London, hybrid 3 days per w...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Resident Engineer - Prisma Access
Posted 6 days ago by 83zero Limited
Key ResponsibilitiesDeploy, configure, troubleshoot and optimise Prisma Access, DLP, CASB and SSPM solutions.Support ent...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
GCP Engineer - Outside IR35
Posted 6 days ago by Anson Mccade
Key responsibilitiesDesign, build and maintain GCP infrastructure using TerraformBuild and manage CI/CD pipelines (Cloud...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Java Engineer
Posted 6 days ago by Experis
The OpportunityWe're looking for a Java Engineer to join a large-scale Agile delivery programme supporting the developme...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our Engineering Contract Roles in Birmingham
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.
What is the contracting market like in Birmingham?
HSBC's UK headquarters, alongside substantial operations from other major banks and insurers, anchors Birmingham's position as the UK's second largest commercial centre for contractor demand. HS2 and wider infrastructure investment across the West Midlands have added a layer of construction, engineering, and programme delivery work that is expected to persist for several years. Central government departments with Birmingham offices, including HMRC and the Home Office, contribute a steady volume of digital, project, and operational delivery roles. The city offers a broad spread of contracting disciplines rather than concentrating in one sector, which makes it resilient to downturns in any single industry. Disciplines tied to infrastructure and construction can command premiums where specialist experience is scarce, even as rates for more general roles sit comfortably below the capital.
How much do engineering contractors usually earn in Birmingham?
Contract rates for engineering roles in Birmingham 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 in Birmingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 1390 engineering contract roles across the site, with Birmingham representing a strong share. Data reviewed up to October 2026.