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Calibre Search
28 Mar, 2026
Permanent
Associate Director - Electrical Engineering
Calibre Search Bolton, UK
Associate Director - Electrical Engineering Location: Bolton Salary: Up to 75,000 Job Ref: 39636 A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to step into an Associate Director role within a well-established Building Services Consultancy. This position offers the chance to work in a client-focused environment with a long-standing, secure pipeline of projects across a diverse range of sectors. Based in Bolton, you will also attend design team meetings and site visits across Manchester, the wider North West and occasionally throughout the UK. The business operates across multiple offices and has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative, practical, and technically robust engineering solutions. This role will see you leading electrical design delivery from feasibility through to RIBA Stage 5, working on a wide variety of projects including commercial developments, pharmaceutical facilities, residential schemes, leisure projects,...
DCS Recruitment Limited
21 Mar, 2026
Contract
FTC Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly
DCS Recruitment Limited Manchester, UK
Manufacturing Engineer - Vehicle Assembly On-site 12 months fixed term contract We are looking for an experienced Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation . This opportunity has arisen due to continued programme development and the growth of the manufacturing function within the organisation. The business has a long heritage of delivering high-quality engineering solutions for defence and military applications, supporting customers globally with advanced manufacturing capabilities and specialist engineering expertise. This role will focus on the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) manufacturing processes . You will play a key role in transferring production knowledge, supporting manufacturing operations on the shop floor, and driving continuous improvement during production ramp-up and beyond. This role would suit a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in complex engineering environments who enjoys working closely with...
Grassroots Recruitment Ltd
17 Mar, 2026
Permanent
Project Engineer / Manager
Grassroots Recruitment Ltd Stockport, UK
Salary: £45,000 £55,000 basic + c.25% bonus Location: Stockport-based with regular UK travel Type: Full-time, office-based with customer and site visits Are you a technically minded Project Engineer / Manager who enjoys owning projects end-to-end while building strong customer relationships Our client is a well-established engineering solutions provider operating within industrial process, extraction and ventilation environments. As part of continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Project Engineer / Manager to act as the key link between sales, engineering, site delivery and the customer, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification. This is a varied role combining project management, technical coordination and customer-facing responsibility. You will take ownership of projects from sales handover through to installation, commissioning and final documentation, working closely with internal engineers, subcontractors and client stakeholders...
DCS Recruitment
17 Mar, 2026
Permanent
Manufacturing Assembly Engineer
DCS Recruitment Stockport, UK
Manufacturing Assembly Engineer Greater Manchester, UK On-site Permanent We are looking for an experienced Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation. This opportunity has arisen due to continued programme development and the growth of the manufacturing function within the organisation. The business has a long heritage of delivering high-quality engineering solutions for defence and military applications, supporting customers globally with advanced manufacturing capabilities and specialist engineering expertise. This role will focus on the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) manufacturing processes associated with the Boxer vehicle programme. You will play a key role in transferring production knowledge, supporting manufacturing operations on the shop floor, and driving continuous improvement during production ramp-up and beyond. This role would suit a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in complex engineering environments who...
DCS Recruitment Limited
14 Mar, 2026
Permanent
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
DCS Recruitment Limited Manchester, UK
Manufacturing Automation Engineer Location: Stockport Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 (DOE) An established engineering organisation with over a century of design and manufacturing excellence is looking to expand its team with a Manufacturing Automation Engineer . The company is recognised internationally for delivering high-quality engineering solutions to defence and industrial customers and continues to invest heavily in advanced manufacturing and innovation at its North West Centre of Excellence. About the Role This hands-on role will play a crucial part in implementing automation projects across welding and assembly operations. You'll take ownership of integrating new robotic systems, optimising processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across key production areas. Key Responsibilities Identify, specify, and implement new automation opportunities across welding and fabrication lines. Write technical specifications for capital equipment including...
DCS Recruitment Limited
14 Mar, 2026
Permanent
Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication & Heavy Engineering
DCS Recruitment Limited Stockport, UK
Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication & Heavy Engineering Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester Hands-on manufacturing engineering role supporting fabrication, welding and large structural assemblies within a heavy engineering environment. We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading UK engineering manufacturer operating within the defence and heavy engineering sector . The organisation manufactures large-scale fabricated structures and vehicle-mounted systems used in specialist defence and mobility applications, including deployable bridging equipment. With a long-standing reputation for high-quality engineering and advanced manufacturing, the business continues to invest in its UK production capability and engineering teams. This opportunity would suit a hands-on manufacturing engineer who enjoys solving production challenges and improving manufacturing processes within a fabrication and assembly environment. This is a shop-floor...
DCS Recruitment Limited
14 Mar, 2026
Permanent
Manufacturing Assembly Engineer
DCS Recruitment Limited Stockport, UK
Manufacturing Assembly Engineer Greater Manchester, UK On-site Permanent We are looking for an experienced Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation. This opportunity has arisen due to continued programme development and the growth of the manufacturing function within the organisation. The business has a long heritage of delivering high-quality engineering solutions for defence and military applications, supporting customers globally with advanced manufacturing capabilities and specialist engineering expertise. This role will focus on the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) manufacturing processes associated with the Boxer vehicle programme. You will play a key role in transferring production knowledge, supporting manufacturing operations on the shop floor, and driving continuous improvement during production ramp-up and beyond. This role would suit a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in complex engineering environments who...
MBDA UK
14 Mar, 2026
Permanent
Senior Electronics Engineer
MBDA UK Manchester, UK
Bolton We are Electronic Engineering. We are growing, dedicated, and we work as a team to design & develop our advanced electronic solutions for MBDA products. Salary : Circa £42,000-£48 , 000 depending on experience Location: Bolton Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible...
MBDA UK
13 Mar, 2026
Permanent
Weapon System Equipment Project Engineer (RMO) - Laser Source
MBDA UK Manchester, UK
Bolton Are you prepared to join an outstanding team that is at the forefront of advanced technology? If you are a driven and experienced engineer looking for a chance to contribute to top-tier Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) systems, then we have the ideal position for you! DragonFire has been and continues to be a boundary pushing weapon system development programme that has significant industry and customer engagement. Thus far the programme has been aimed at developing the UK's first Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) concept demonstrator, achieving significant success recently with several highly publicised trials activities. Following on from these successes MBDA is looking for flexible and motivated candidates to continue to develop DragonFire into a world class, deployable, LDEW air defence system. Our ambitious plans involve parallel and interleaved streams of pioneering technology experimentation and rapid weapon system development, providing opportunities...
Aldwych Consulting
06 Mar, 2026
Permanent
Contract Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer
£40.00 - £50.00 hourly
Aldwych Consulting Stockport, UK
Freelance Senior / Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer Stockport Hybrid / Flexible Working We are currently looking for an experienced Senior or Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer on a freelance basis to join a well-established, award-winning building services consultancy in Stockport. This consultancy is recognised for delivering innovative, sustainable MEP design across healthcare, commercial, and public sector projects , and is at the forefront of net zero and low-carbon building design . They are seeking a highly skilled freelance engineer to support high-profile projects , lead design teams, and provide expert guidance across multiple complex projects . The Role As a freelance Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer , you will take responsibility for delivering mechanical building services projects of varying scale, from specialist schemes to major developments over 100m . Key responsibilities include: Leading the mechanical...
MBDA UK
06 Mar, 2026
Permanent
Electronics Component Principal Engineer
MBDA UK Manchester, UK
Bolton An exciting opportunity within Component Engineering team to help shape and play an important part in support across the business. No two days are the same supporting a large network of teams within the business. Salary : Circa £ 48,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional...
Aldwych Consulting
06 Mar, 2026
Permanent
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Aldwych Consulting Stockport, UK
Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer Stockport Hybrid Working An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join a well-established, award-winning building services consultancy in Stockport. This respected practice is recognised for delivering high-quality, sustainable MEP design , supporting clients across healthcare, commercial, and public sector projects . They are at the forefront of net zero and low-carbon building design , using cutting-edge modelling and engineering software, and are committed to a supportive, collaborative culture . The consultancy is seeking an experienced engineer to join their senior leadership team , leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the strategic growth of the business. The Role As a Principal Mechanical Engineer , you will manage a range of projects from small specialist schemes to major developments over 100m , ensuring excellence in...
MBDA UK
06 Mar, 2026
Permanent
DragonFire Physical Domain V&V lead
MBDA UK Manchester, UK
Bolton Are you prepared to join an outstanding team that is at the forefront of advanced technology? If you are a driven and experienced engineer looking for a chance to contribute to top-tier Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) systems, then we have the ideal position for you! Salary : Up to £57,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 2- 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime:...
Light & Wonder
29 Mar, 2026
Full Time
Quality Engineer
Light & Wonder Chadderton, United Kingdom
Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe. Position Summary As a Quality Engineer, you will be supporting the Quality Assurance function across product compliance, supplier management, internal processes, and product lifecycle administration. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stage of their career such as a recent graduate or emerging professional who is eager to grow, learn, and make a real impact in a quality‑focused environment. You’ll be based full‑time at our warehouse site, giving you the chance to be fully hands‑on with our products and processes. This close connection to the operation means you’ll see the real impact of your work every day and develop your skills faster in a dynamic, practical environment. We're looking for people who are...
Light & Wonder
29 Mar, 2026
Full Time
Senior Software Engineer
Light & Wonder Manchester, United Kingdom
Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe. Position Summary As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the development of our next-generation cross-platform core game framework, used to power hundreds of games across online, mobile and desktop platforms. You will focus on creating robust, maintainable solutions whilst working collaboratively with a highly skilled team of developers. We're looking for people who are full of ideas, want to challenge the norm and work to our core values…  Dare to be Bold  - We always bring courage to work to reach for the unbelievable.  Uphold Integrity  - We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry.  Never Settle  - We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary...
Thales
29 Mar, 2026
Full Time
Test Design Engineer
Thales Cheadle SK8, UK
Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that...
MBDA UK
27 Mar, 2026
Permanent
Manufacturing Engineer
MBDA UK Manchester, UK
Fantastic opportunity to take ownership of manufacturing engineering processes and equipment to make improvements to production whilst developing new skills and techniques Salary : Circa £43,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who...
DCS Recruitment Limited
27 Mar, 2026
Permanent
Software Engineer
DCS Recruitment Limited Manchester, UK
Software Engineer 50,000- 60,000 Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Permanent We are looking for a motivated Software Developer to join a growing technology business. This opportunity has been created due to continued growth and increasing demand for scalable, cloud-based solutions across the organisation's product portfolio. The company is focused on building modern, high-performance platforms that enable clients to solve complex operational challenges through data-driven technology. Their systems are designed to support high-volume environments while maintaining reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a collaborative engineering environment and wants to contribute technically to the development and evolution of a modern software platform. Key Responsibilities Developing and enhancing scalable backend systems and cloud-native services Supporting architectural implementation to ensure systems...
DCS Recruitment Limited
26 Mar, 2026
Permanent
Senior Software Engineer ()
DCS Recruitment Limited Manchester, UK
65,000 - 80,000 (flexible depending on experience) We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a growing technology business. This opportunity has been created due to continued growth and increasing demand for scalable, cloud-based solutions across the organisation's product portfolio. The company is focused on building modern, high-performance platforms that enable clients to solve complex operational challenges through data-driven technology. Their systems are designed to support high-volume environments while maintaining reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a collaborative engineering environment and wants to contribute both technically and strategically to the evolution of a modern software platform. Key Responsibilities Designing, developing, and enhancing scalable backend systems and cloud-native services Contributing to architectural decisions to ensure systems remain...
Building Careers UK
26 Mar, 2026
Permanent
Senior Project Manager
Building Careers UK Manchester, UK
Job Title: Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager Location: Greater Manchester Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 + Bonus About the Company Our client is a respected industry leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of high-quality metal doors, steel, and aluminium solutions. Partnering closely with Architects and Tier 1 Contractors across the UK, they have built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and delivering projects that surpass expectations. The Opportunity This is a key, client-facing role for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager. You will oversee projects from pre-construction handover through to final account, ensuring exceptional delivery across programme, cost, quality, and safety. The successful candidate will be professional, organised, technically strong, and capable of managing multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. With responsibility for up to 15 projects and a team of approximately...
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