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Vehicle Dynamics Engineer MATLAB

Posted 1 day ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd


The RoleThis contract will involve working on the development, analysis and validation of vehicle control systems.You wi...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Senior AWS Platform Engineer (Kubernetes Specialism)

Posted 2 days ago by Experis


The OpportunityWe're seeking an experienced SC Cleared AWS Platform Engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes and Amazo...

  • Rate £565 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

AI, Data & ML Platform Engineering Opportunities

Posted 2 days ago by Experis


AI, Data & ML Platform Engineering OpportunitiesLocation: Remote / Global OpportunitiesRate: Open / Negotiable depen...

  • Rate £500 per day
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Controls & Commissioning Engineer

Posted 3 days ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd


Controls & Commissioning Engineer - PLC/FAT/CommissioningWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Controls &am...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Desktop Support Engineer

Posted 5 days ago by Alexander Mann Solutions - Arup


Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.At Aru...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Onsite
  • Location Nottingham

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Contract Maintenance Engineer

Posted 5 days ago by Gap Technical Ltd


The roleMaintenance and fault-finding on overhead cranes and conveyorsPreventative and reactive maintenanceWorking at he...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location Nottingham (NG1), NG1

QAD Solution Engineer

Posted 5 days ago by Experis


The OpportunityWe're looking for an experienced QAD Solution Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and enhan...

  • Rate £595 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Posted 6 days 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

Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by Synergi Search & Select Limited


Job Description - Electrical maintenance engineerMy Client is a leading manufacturing site looking for Electrical mainte...

  • Rate £38 per hour
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location Nottingham (NG1), NG1

Senior Core Network Engineer - NSO

Posted 1 week 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

Controls & Commissioning Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd


Key ResponsibilitiesPLC and HMI software testing, troubleshooting and verificationFAT, Pre-FAT, iFAT, SAT and commission...

  • Rate £42 per hour
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Nottingham (NG1), NG1

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 2 weeks 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

Senior AWS Data Engineer (Fixed Term Contract)

Posted 2 weeks ago by Microlise


Senior AWS Data Engineer (Fixed Term Contract)When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online ap...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Fixed-Term
  • Work type Onsite
  • Location Eastwood, Nottingham (NG16), NG16 3AG

About Our Engineering Contract Roles in Nottingham

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 Nottingham?

A cluster of major financial services and insurance operations gives Nottingham a reliable flow of technology, data, and transformation work that belies its relatively modest size. Two large hospital trusts and the wider East Midlands health economy add clinical informatics, programme management, and business analysis to the local mix. The pharmaceutical heritage most visibly associated with Boots and its supply chain operations supports pockets of activity in regulatory, scientific, and logistics disciplines. Nottingham's central location and strong transport links mean contractors frequently serve clients across the wider East Midlands rather than restricting themselves to a single city, and the reverse is also true: contractors based in Derby, Leicester, or further afield regularly compete for Nottingham-based roles.

How much do engineering contractors usually earn in Nottingham?

Contract rates for engineering roles in Nottingham 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 Nottingham are there on Quality Contracts?

Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 1390 engineering contract roles across the site, with Nottingham maintaining steady activity. Data reviewed up to September 2026.