58,133 Contract Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

ACR are working with one of the largest privately owned House Builders located in East Anglia who are looking to recruit an Engineer to join their fantastic Technical team.

Duties include:

• Assist in the review of layouts and technical reports for Land Appraisals; and required working drawings
• Complete the 'Technical' items under the new site due-diligence checklist for any new site acquisition - from speculative open market sites to strategic land
• Obtain a full range of surveys including topographical surveys, underground service reports, asbestos, condition, site investigation, contamination assessments, structural surveys, party walls, ecological and other enquiries including budget quotes, costs and dealing with consultants and utilities providers
• Brief engineering consultants on scope of design, which includes roads, sewers, private drainage, retaining walls, external levels, foundation designs any other substructures below DPC level either private or adopted
• Co-ordinate and procure the provision of utility infrastructure and utility diversions to input into the land appraisal
• Oversee the design and detailing carried out by externally appointed Consulting Engineer's responsible for providing designs for new estate roads and sewers, including Section 38, 104 and S278 Agreements
• Secure adoption agreements; S38, S104 and S278 to suit the development programme
• Liaise with other departments from Land & Planning, Commercial and Sales to ensure that new site acquisition appraisals are as detailed as possible with all site risks and abnormals highlighted.
• Assist where necessary the Senior Engineer and Adoptions Engineer with site adoption requirements such as S278, S38, S104, Deed of Grants, Pump Stations, POS and Management Company areas that are to remain private

Benefits include:

• £7,000 car allowance
• Up to 20% bonus
• 7.5% pension contribution

Experience required:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Previous experience in a similar role within the residential development or civil engineering consultancy
• Knowledge of UK planning and regulatory frameworks relevant to engineering and infrastructure delivery
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective communicator with good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Carrying out work tasks for planned and reactive maintenance
• Liaising with Engineering management and client personnel
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with Kier policies and health and safety legislative requirements
• Promoting the wellbeing of your team and fostering an inclusive workplace
• Supporting additional tasks as required, with training and support provided

• You are collaborative – working closely with clients and stakeholders to reach innovative solutions
• You are trusted – delivering what you promise and acting safely and ethically
• You are focused – disciplined and thorough in how you work and deliver for clients and customers

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Job Title: Engineer

Location: Norwich, NR7

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as an Engineer and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

We’re one of the UK’s largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year.

At Persimmon, we don’t just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as an Engineer, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Car Allowance or Company Car
• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Healthcare
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development

What is the role?

We are recruiting for an experienced Engineer to work in our busy Technical Department. As an Engineer you will be an integral part of the Technical team overseeing external Design and Engineering Consultants involved in the project management and administration of all technical and design matters for various residential projects.

The role of an Engineer is to support a number of housing developments through the delivery of cost effective engineering solutions. The successful candidate must be adaptable, have a strong and consistent management approach to managing external consultants.

What you’ll do as an Engineer

• Assist in the production of layouts and technical reports for Land Appraisals; and required working drawings
• Brief and commission site investigations, topographical survey and other assessment reports on land acquired
• Brief engineering consultants on scope of design, which includes roads sewers private drainage, retaining walls, foundation designs any other substructures below DPC level either private or adopted
• Initial negotiations/enquiries with statutory bodies and utility undertakers on environmental, drainage, highways and other engineering issues when appraising land
• Issue engineering information to Commercial, Construction and Sales departments
• Fee negotiation and appointment of consultants
• Answering Technical queries
• Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group’s Health, Safety and Environment Policy

What experience do I need?

• Ideally qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a civil engineering or building-related discipline with some residential project experience
• By way of technical experience you will be conversant with current building regulations and CDM you will also have a thorough knowledge of current EA/Water Authority/Highway regulations and adoption agreements
• Must have excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and be able to communicate effectively with both internal departments and external bodies
• You must be an enthusiastic and hardworking individual who is willing to undertake all necessary training

The Vacancy
Mobile Engineer – Electrical
Location: Scotland – Berkshire/Middlesex
Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Here at Wates, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Mobile Engineer to join our Facilities Management mobile team supporting our client based in the Southwest. The patch itself consists of Berkshire/Middlesex and the Southwest so we are ideally looking for someone residing in the Berkshire area.

The main objective is for you to carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to Electrical plant, including Reactive Maintenance and extra works/emergencies in accordance with the contract requirements on Electrical Services. Due to the nature of the works, we are exceptionally keen to speak to candidates with a strong background with a strong electrical bias.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following:

• Knowledge of Heating & Air Conditioning Systems
• Strong Electrical & HVAC Experience
• Have previously worked as a mobile engineer
• 18th Edition
• C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation) and NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent qualifications
• C&G 2391 (Test & Inspection cert preferred)

What is important to us is your natural communication skills to deliver high levels of customer service at all times, your ability to effectively multi-task, work to tight deadlines and problem solve on the job; whilst always promoting health & safety excellence.

About The Role
Key Accountabilities will include:

• Ensure all works are delivered in guidance of the legislation and contractual obligations
• Utilise CAFM/PDA technology for real time job updates, and provide detailed/comprehensive reports on works delivered
• To respond in a prompt and effective manner to all reactive maintenance issues and help desk requests associated with the heating and ventilation systems, pumps, water tanks, valves, pipe work and associated mechanical systems or items
• To respond to call outs and cover breakdowns and emergencies associated with the mechanical services aspects of the contract as required.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, additional pay when on call, along with 22 days holiday, Pension benefits, life Insurance, and a flexible benefits scheme that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Work for Wates
Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises:

Thriving places
– working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Thriving planet
– protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.

Thriving people
– creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

Work for Wates
Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry's environmental impact.

Our sites are ever-demanding, complex and in some cases operate 24 hours a day - so it's vital we have a strong Engineering team who ensure our machines work to the best of their ability. So we can continue to provide great products to our customers, whilst still ensuring speediness. As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Manufacturing site. You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of our machinery and equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency. This is a hands-on role that requires strong technical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly.

Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on production equipment, identifying and resolving any potential issues before they cause disruptions
• Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns, diagnose the problem, and perform repairs or coordinate with external specialists when necessary
• Carry out machine adjustments and changeovers to support production line efficiency and minimise downtime
• Monitor and calibrate equipment to ensure accuracy, quality, and safety standards are met
• Collaborate with production teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and provide technical expertise to enhance productivity
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, including maintenance schedules, repairs, and spare parts inventory
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Stay updated with industry advancements and new technologies relevant to the role

Why not take a look around one of our Manufacturing sites? Click here.

As well as the ability to work at pace, we're also looking for someone who has:

• Qualifications to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent, ONC mechanical/electrical engineering, BTEC level 3 in mechanical & electrical/electronic engineering)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in FMCG industry
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery, including conveyors, motors, pumps, and packaging equipment
• Proactive approach to maintenance and a commitment to ensuring the highest levels of equipment reliability
• A good understanding of HACCP principles and ideally IEE qualification up to 17th edition wiring regulations would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills
• Assertiveness with the ability to make decisions on the spot
• A can do attitude and a strong work ethic

In return for your hard work we will offer you:

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
• 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Market leading pension and life assurance
• Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Long Service Awards
• Optional Payroll charity donations
• Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave

About a career with Elis

At Elis , we're more than a multi-service provider - we're a trusted partner in textile, hygiene, and facility services across 29 countries. With a team of 52,000 professionals , we're proud to lead the way in most of the markets we serve.

Now, we're looking for a driven and passionate Engineer ready to take their career to the next level.

Why choose Elis?
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About a career with Elis

Elis is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene, and facility services solutions. We are a leader in most of the 29 countries in which we operate, employing 52,000 professionals.

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Job Title: Engineer

Location: Mansfield, NG18

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as an Engineer and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

At Persimmon, we don't just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as an Engineer, you'll benefit from:

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ARE YOU THE ONE?

As an Early Life Specialist, you're the key player in delivering an exceptional in-home customer experience, setting the scene for the Samsung Customer Journey. The successful candidate will always show interpersonal skills with internal and external customers. In this key role you will apart of a team of domestic appliance engineers that are repairing appliances at customer premis.

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