Engineering Contract Jobs in Cardiff
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Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Network IT
You must have active SC Clearance6 months initiallyRemote – 1 day in the office every quarter£550-600 per day (Inside IR...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Infrastructure Engineer - Until April '27 - Inside IR35 - Mainly
Posted 1 day ago by Morson Edge
Senior Infrastructure EngineerContract: Until April 2027Location: Cardiff (Primarily Remote with Quarterly Onsite Attend...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Cardiff, South Glamorgan
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Senior Core Network Engineer - NSO
Posted 5 days ago by Networking People (UK) Limited
Role SummaryContract with IT Systems Integrator working on a global Banking client project.Senior Core Network Engineer...
- Rate £465 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Civil Project Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide civil engineering support across major transmission projects from development through design...
- Rate £850 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Data Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD
Role OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Engineer to join an expanding programme supporting critical d...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Automation Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by 83zero Limited
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop automation solutions across enterprise SASE and network security environmentsAuto...
- Rate £525 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Senior data engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Digital Camel Ltd
Databricks Engineer – ContractOutside IR35 | 6-month initial contract | Midlands/North | HybridWe’re working with a fast...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Control & Instrumentation Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Progressive Recruitment
Control & Instrumentation Engineer An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Control & Instrumenta...
- Rate £50 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Electrical Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Progressive Recruitment
Electrical Engineer Start: October An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Engineer (Low Volt...
- Rate £50 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
PAM Engineer (Windows Specialist)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Experis
The OpportunityWe're seeking an experienced PAM Engineer (Windows Specialist) to join a security-focused team responsibl...
- Rate £625 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Platform Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Harvey Nash
ResponsibilitiesBuilds and tests Lakehouse Core platform components including terraform and lambdas.Owns designing compl...
- Rate £350 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Infrastructure Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Salt
Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect, build, and deploy high-availability BMS, CMS, and CCTV environments.Drive an automation-f...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Lead Azure Data Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Experis
The OpportunityWe're looking for an experienced Lead Azure Data Engineer to play a key role in delivering a large-scale...
- Rate £675 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our Engineering Contract Roles in Cardiff
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 Cardiff?
Devolved government makes Cardiff the administrative centre of Wales and a consistent source of programme management, policy, and digital delivery contracts. Insurance and financial services employers, several of whom have established significant operational centres in the city, provide a steady flow of IT, data, and change roles. An emerging technology sector around the city centre and Cardiff Gate business park has added software development and cloud engineering to the local mix, though volumes remain modest compared to larger English cities. The Welsh Government's investment in digital capability is a distinctive feature of the Cardiff market, creating opportunities in govtech and public service transformation that are structured and funded differently from equivalent programmes in England.
How much do engineering contractors usually earn in Cardiff?
Contract rates for engineering roles in Cardiff typically range from £315 to £630 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many engineering vacancies in Cardiff are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 1390 engineering contract roles across the site, with Cardiff demonstrating consistent opportunities. Data reviewed up to September 2026.