Engineering Contract Jobs in Leeds
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Senior Data Engineer - Databricks
Posted 2 days ago by Falcon Chase International
Role OverviewWe are seeking a hands-on Senior Data Engineer with strong Databricks expertise to support the modernisatio...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Leeds/London (Remote with occasional travel to client site
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
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Salesforce DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared
Posted 6 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
AI Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Teksystems
New Intranet being built with the vision to integrate with various internal applications (e.g., Zoom, Confluence) and se...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Yorkshire; Leeds; Sheffield; Bradford; Doncaster; York; Barnsley; Huddersfield; Wakefield; Rotherham; Halifax
Software Controls Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd
Principal Software Engineer - Controls3 Positions available£67.47 per hour (Inside IR35)12 months2-3 days a week on site...
- Rate £67 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Cloud Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Xcede
The RoleYou will join a central Cloud Engineering team, helping design, develop and enhance cloud infrastructure, automa...
- Rate £575 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Lead Data Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Staffworx Limited
DescriptionTechnical Lead Databricks Engineer (Azure) | Client Facing | Greenfield | Outside IR35 | Remote UKTechnical L...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Senior Structural Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Morson Edge
SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with extensive experience in reinforced concrete (RC) design to join...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- 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 Leeds
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 Leeds?
One of the largest financial and legal centres outside London, Leeds generates sustained contractor demand from high street banks, building societies, insurance groups, and national law firms with significant presences in the city. Legal technology, regulatory change, and compliance contracting benefit from this dual concentration in a way few other regional cities can offer. The NHS and broader public sector add volume across programme delivery, clinical systems, and business analysis. Around the South Bank area, a growing pool of technology firms is gradually broadening the types of roles available beyond the traditional finance and professional services core. For contractors seeking a lower cost base without a significant reduction in opportunity, Leeds is one of the most credible alternatives to London in the north of England.
How much do engineering contractors usually earn in Leeds?
Contract rates for engineering roles in Leeds 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 Leeds are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 1390 engineering contract roles across the site, with Leeds contributing substantially. Data reviewed up to October 2026.