Engineering Jobs in the United Kingdom
Oldham Engineering Limited
Oldham, NW
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Energy Efficiency Engineer, Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Engineer, Quality Engineer, Supply Chain Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Production Engineer, may also be considered for this role. The company has existing strong ties within our Sectors, supported by a strong Blue-Chip Client Base, and we look forward to developing our Team further.
Bloor Homes
Crewe, NW
We give sympathetic consideration to the areas we build in to design welcoming settings with variety of home types and space, making every effort to preserve natural features and the conservation of wildlife. As a family-run housebuilder, our team of highly skilled craftspeople ensure care and attention goes into every one of our homes.
Bloor Homes
Crewe, NW
We give sympathetic consideration to the areas we build in to design welcoming settings with variety of home types and space, making every effort to preserve natural features and the conservation of wildlife. As a family-run housebuilder, our team of highly skilled craftspeople ensure care and attention goes into every one of our homes.
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Coventry, MID
As the Design Engineer you will have design experience in temporary and permanent works gained on civil engineering projects and will be looking to join the company to further develop your knowledge and skills in the design of tunnels and underground works. Design Engineer who has an HND or degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with experience using structural design software and AutoCAD is required for a well-established company based in Bedworth, Coventry, West Midlands.
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Coventry, MID
As the Senior Design Engineer you will have design experience in temporary and permanent works gained on civil engineering projects and will be looking to join the company to further develop your knowledge and skills in the design of tunnels and underground works. As a successful candidate you will be undertaking and managing conceptual and detailed designs for both temporary and permanent works on a variety of tunnelling and below ground civil engineering projects and supporting junior staff through the design process.
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Coventry, MID
As the Principal Design Engineer you will have design and design management experience in temporary and permanent works gained on civil engineering projects and will be looking to join the company to further develop your knowledge and skills in the design of tunnels and underground works. Principal Design Engineer who has a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with experience working on a range of civil engineering projects including, tunnels, shafts, or civil infrastructure is required for a well-established company based in Bedworth, Coventry, West Midlands.
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£12.21 HOUR
Romford, London
Working as an Entry Level Trainee Service Engineer you will have the opportunity to join a dynamic and experienced team where you will assist and support the Service Engineers whilst carrying out essential sprinkler works and act as a second person on client sites. Entry Level Trainee Service Engineer who enjoys working with their hands and has a good work ethic and the willingness to learn and develop their skills into a successful career maintaining and servicing automatic fire sprinkler systems is required for a well-established company.
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£12.21 HOUR
Manchester, NW
Working as an Entry Level Trainee Service Engineer you will have the opportunity to join a dynamic and experienced team where you will assist and support the Service Engineers whilst carrying out essential sprinkler works and act as a second person on client sites. Entry Level Trainee Service Engineer who enjoys working with their hands and has a good work ethic and the willingness to learn and develop their skills into a successful career maintaining and servicing automatic fire sprinkler systems is required for a well-established company.
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£38000 YEAR
London, London
Infrastructure Support Engineer / IT Systems Network Engineer who has excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to support the Service Desk Engineers and handle all third line or complex technical issues that are escalated is required for a multi award-winning Managed Service Provider based in the City of London. We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Infrastructure Support Engineer / IT Systems Network Engineer with a company that design, deliver and manage solutions to meet their clients' strategic and IT needs across Cloud (mostly Azure), Infrastructure, Connectivity and End-User services.
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£30000 - £32000 YEAR
Plymouth, SW
Engineering Trainer / Multi-Skilled Engineering Training Instructor who has previous Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering experience with strong communication skills and the ability to design and develop courseware to enhance the skills set of the team across multiple sites in Plymouth, Devon. We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Engineering Trainer / Multi-Skilled Engineering Training Instructor who previous Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering experience with strong communication skills and the ability to design and develop learning content.
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£31200 - £45760 YEAR
Newbury, HC
Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Engineer with experience of motor, gearbox installations, commissioning, and maintenance is required for a number of interesting projects based on client sites within the M4 Corridor with a well-established and expanding engineering company. As a Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Engineer you will work on a number of interesting projects mainly within the water industry, with a company that specialise in providing complete mechanical engineering services from design and fabrication through to installation.
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Blaenau-Ffestiniog, WA
Maintenance Electrician / Electrical Engineer with experience as a time-served industrial electrician performing electrical and some mechanical maintenance activities, excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting and fault-finding skills is required for a well-established facility based in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, Wales. We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician / Electrical Engineer with experience as a time-served industrial electrician performing electrical and some mechanical maintenance activities, excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
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£45000 - £50000 YEAR
Newbury, HC
You'll be tasked with testing products and services to guarantee they meet the company’s rigorous quality benchmarks, maintaining accurate documentation of procedural changes, and preparing insightful performance reports for key stakeholders. If you possess a strong understanding of quality management systems and are passionate about driving continuous improvement within a dynamic engineering environment, we encourage you to apply.
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£48160 - £53760 YEAR
Spalding, MID
Multi-Skilled | Engineering Jobs | Electrical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Repair and Maintenance | Fault Finding | Electrical Fault Finding | Mechanical Fault Finding | Reactive Maintenance | Preventative Maintenance | Predictive Maintenance | Construction and Trades | Manufacturing | FMCG | PPM. A well-established and expanding family-owned, food and farming business based in Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, East Midlands has a fantastic new job opportunity for an Electrical and Mechanical Multi Skilled Engineer / Plant Technician who is self-motivated and flexible with a “can do” attitude and demonstrable electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
Triumph
Hinckley, MID
Senior Engineers are expected to have significantly more experience, be capable of mentoring engineers, chair work product reviews meetings within the Company, peer review & sign off work products etc. and in some instances, as required deputise for the Lead Engineers. A great opportunity for the role of Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer has arisen within the Design department of Triumph Motorcycles, the UK’s largest motorcycle manufacturer and a global leading heritage brand, at both Engineer or Senior Engineer level.
Triumph
Hinckley, MID
We are looking for engineering analysts to join our expanding simulation team, using tools such as FEA (finite element analysis), CFD (computational fluid dynamics) and MBD (multi-body dynamics) in a pragmatic way to drive our designs forward. Whilst embedded in a dedicated simulation team, successful applicants will work alongside the whole design department on Adventure, Roadster, Classic and Racing motorcycles, analysing components and systems throughout the entire vehicle.
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£35000 - £40000 YEAR
Luton, HC
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Installation Engineer, Service Engineer, Water Treatment Engineer, Water Hygiene Engineer, Water Engineer, Technical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Utilities Engineer - Reverse Osmosis, Filtration, Softeners, UV Systems, Dosing, Chemical Dosing, Tanks, Cooling Towers, L8 . COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Reading, Slough, Watford, Luton, Romford, Dartford, High Wycombe, Staines-upon-Thames, Bracknell, Woking, Guildford, Harrow, Wembley, Maidenhead, Camberley, Hayes, Uxbridge, Epsom.
Wallace Hind Selection
£35000 - £45000 YEAR
Warwick, MID
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Field Service Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Service Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electromechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, CNC Engineer, Computer Numerical Control, Machinery, Equipment, Equipment, Kit. Often working on your own, this role suits a self-motivated and hard working Field Service Engineer with an aptitude in fault diagnosing and fault rectification within the specified time frame.
Engineering Jobs Overview
Engineering jobs are vital in many companies that design, construct, and improve our world. This industry alone generates more than 20% of the country’s turnover. Across energy, building, product design, medical equipment, computer systems, and more, engineers plan, implement, correct, and maintain countless products and systems that allow us to operate in our everyday lives. The highest proportion of engineering enterprises in the UK are across information and communication, construction, and manufacturing.
As this is a highly specialised profession, your role as an engineer will greatly depend on the discipline in which you are trained. You could find more efficient and sustainable energy systems, improve the way CT scanners work, design buildings that stand up against natural disasters, or create computer programmes that change the way the live. Either way, you’ll likely be involved in liaising with clients, analysing data, planning, implementing, reviewing, and reporting.
Explore jobs in specific fields of engineering such as:
Education and Skills for Engineers
To work in engineering, you’ll usually need to have completed university studies in your field. Following undergraduate studies, you might also choose to continue with a postgraduate course to further specialise.
Sometimes, your studies will require you to undertake a work placement to gain real-world experience on top of your theoretical knowledge. For entry into relevant courses, you usually need to have 1-3 A levels. In some cases, you may be able to take on an apprenticeship and learn and study while on the job. Read our example engineer job description to find out more about what employers are looking for.
Skills-wise, you’ll succeed in this vocation if you show:
- mathematical knowledge
- analytical thinking
- complex problem-solving
- attention to detail
- computer literacy
Once you begin working as an engineer, you can increase your value in the job market by applying for a professional title with the Engineering Council. Your eligibility will depend on your academic and practical qualifications as well as your professional competence. Titles include:
- Engineering Technician (EngTech)
- Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- Information and Communication Technology Technician (ICTTech)
These certifications are protected by civil law and give piece of mind to your clients and employers that you deliver a high standard of work.
Update Your Engineering CV
Take some time to make sure your CV is at its best before applying to open vacancies in engineering. As well as displaying your relevant qualifications and memberships, you’ll also want to tailor your CV to each specific job by paying attention to keywords in the job listing and demonstrating aligning successes. Use our CV tips to help you make the best possible first impression. You can also take cues from our sample mechanical engineer CV.
Don’t forget to include a compelling cover letter with your application. Here, you can provide details about what drew you to the company and what makes you a great fit. Refer to our range of cover letter advice to get started.
Interviewing for Engineering Jobs
Congratulations, you’ve been selected for an interview by an engineering firm! Your interview will likely consist of at least two stages, and you may speak with multiple interviewers. To keep nerves at bay, make sure you dedicate adequate preparation time so you feel equipped to answer any question. Practice your approach to these common engineering interview questions, including:
- Why do you want to work for us?
- Tell us about a time when you discovered a critical fault in a product that required emergency action.
You can also check out our general interview tips to help set yourself up for success.
How Much do Engineers Earn?
Salaries in engineering jobs depend on your field of expertise as well as your previous experience and qualifications. Spend some time researching what you stand to earn in your discipline so you know what to expect. For example, civil engineers make an average of £40,080 per year, while engineering technicians receive around £31,200 annually.
You might also benefit from bonus schemes to top up your annual salary based on your performance in the company you work for, this will be at the discretion of your employer.
Research the Companies You’re Interested In
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