14 Engineering jobs in Ipswich

A regional civil engineering contractor is seeking Engineers of all levels to work on multi discipline civil / infrastructure schemes across the Essex / Suffolk region

They are looking for someone that wants to push themselves and progress with a reputable major contractor, there will be training provided so that you can progress from your current position.

Key Areas of responsibility will include:

• Requires a good level of communication skills
li>Obtain drawings, notify any changes
• Request RFI’s and maintain tracking system to manage responses and close out
< i>Ensure all temporary works designs are in place
• Ensure all work is undertaken to the current drawings and specification
• Ensure setting out is undertaken in accordance with the method statement and risk assessment
• Manage the concrete cube process.
• Manage the quality assurance (QA) checks, reports and files.
• Manage and co-ordinate engineering resource to carry out and gather as built information.
• Close out defects in a timely fashion

Health and Safety

• Read and understand the Health and Safety policy and procedures and carry out work in accordance with its requirements.
• Work in accordance with the Quality and Environmental procedures and ensure the relevant forms are completed.
• Liaise with the site manager on a regular basis and report any health and safety noncompliance

A regional civil engineering contractor is seeking Engineers of all levels to work on multi discipline civil / infrastructure schemes across the Essex / Suffolk region

They are looking for someone that wants to push themselves and progress with a reputable major contractor, there will be training provided so that you can progress from your current position.

Key Areas of responsibility will include:

• Requires a good level of communication skills
li>Obtain drawings, notify any changes
• Request RFI’s and maintain tracking system to manage responses and close out
< i>Ensure all temporary works designs are in place
• Ensure all work is undertaken to the current drawings and specification
• Ensure setting out is undertaken in accordance with the method statement and risk assessment
• Manage the concrete cube process.
• Manage the quality assurance (QA) checks, reports and files.
• Manage and co-ordinate engineering resource to carry out and gather as built information.
• Close out defects in a timely fashion

Health and Safety

• Read and understand the Health and Safety policy and procedures and carry out work in accordance with its requirements.
• Work in accordance with the Quality and Environmental procedures and ensure the relevant forms are completed.
• Liaise with the site manager on a regular basis and report any health and safety noncompliance

A Civil Engineering Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to work on a civil infrastructure / Highways project in Suffolk

My client a civil contractor with a turnover of c£600m across multiple disciplines with work across the UK.

The project is a £30m Highways and infrastructure project where works consist of Highways, Infrastructure, Drainage Earthworks and street lighting and furniture 

The ideal candidate will be required to:

Lead/Promote high standards of HSEQ on all projects and monitor/ensure company policies and procedures are in place.

Champion & Drive Operation/Commercial excellence across all Project Teams.

Ensure the Project Team are undertaking the necessary record keeping relating to Site Correspondence, Allocations, Reconciliations, diaries, delay notices, CVI’s, RFI’s to protect the business.

Ensure Project Team are closely monitoring the Contract/Target programme/Procurement schedules with a weekly intrusive review.

Train/Develop/Motivate all staff under your control and ensure all your projects teams receive PPR. Ensure training is reviewed for your teams to improve business performance

The ideal candidate will be:

• Has previous experience of similar infrastructure Projects enabling successful delivery of the Project, Safely, on-time and to budget.
li>Good communication and management skills both with the Client, Site Team and Supply Chain
• Understands and develops the Programme and methodology for the benefit of the Contract.
• Conversant in NEC4 Option C.
• Ability to Value Engineer.
• Lead by example.
• Commercially aware

As part of a generous Basic salary the role come with a Bonus, car or allowance, pension and health care.

I'm looking for a mechanically biased individual to join our client's Engineering Support team as a Senior Engineering Leader. Reporting to the Engineering Support Manager, your role will include ensuring the integrity and operational fitness of all mechanical equipment. As a subject matter expert, you will drive local improvements in safety, reliability, and production efficiency across the site.

This role requires a strong understanding of industrial mechanical systems and a proven track record in leading and implementing maintenance improvement programs. Hands-on experience within an FMCG or large-scale manufacturing environment, along with knowledge of RCA, FMEA, and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) principles, is essential.

Skills and Experience:

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer or equivalent, or extensive experience following a mechanical apprenticeship.
• Familiarity with relevant British Standards for engineering plant, equipment, and best practices.
• Extensive experience in engineering within FMCG or bulk product handling environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the technical integrity of mechanical plants to ensure compliance with product, process, and system requirements.
• Develop technical specifications for non-routine mechanical breakdown repairs on-site.
• Act as the on-site expert for mechanical maintenance, driving improvements in safety, reliability, and production throughput.
• Oversee and manage statutory and mandatory compliance requirements.
• Ensure site-wide understanding and application of business standards and policies to maintain legal compliance.
• Define technical specifications and testing standards for mechanical maintenance tasks to promote standardisation.
• Support the learning and development of site APU teams through coaching and mentoring, enabling them to achieve their objectives.
• Lead mechanical reliability-centred maintenance initiatives to optimise equipment uptime and reduce operational costs.
• Drive defect elimination initiatives to minimise production downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-business expert groups to standardise approaches and share best practices.
• Uphold the highest health and safety standards and work effectively within the team to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Lead by example, demonstrating company values and behaviours.
• Provide support and leadership for capital projects.

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 1 in 8 weeks you will work a Saturday shift (you will get this time off in lieu)
• 7:30am - 4pm

Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to manage complex and competing priorities across multiple sites.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-business technical teams to enhance mechanical reliability and cost efficiency.
• Excellent influencing, negotiating, and communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Passion for continuous improvement with a drive to expand knowledge and expertise.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to non-technical colleagues.
• Coaching and mentoring skills to support team development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CMMS.

Personal Qualities & Behaviours:

• Proactive in driving effective outcomes.
• Commitment to upholding company values.
• Dedicated to maintaining high personal health and safety standards at all times.
• Strong team player, ensuring tasks are completed safely and efficiently.

Benefits:

• Salary: 60,000 - 70,000
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 10%)
• 34 days annual leave (including

I'm looking for a mechanically biased individual to join our client's Engineering Support team as a Senior Engineering Leader. Reporting to the Engineering Support Manager, your role will include ensuring the integrity and operational fitness of all mechanical equipment. As a subject matter expert, you will drive local improvements in safety, reliability, and production efficiency across the site.

This role requires a strong understanding of industrial mechanical systems and a proven track record in leading and implementing maintenance improvement programs. Hands-on experience within an FMCG or large-scale manufacturing environment, along with knowledge of RCA, FMEA, and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) principles, is essential.

Skills and Experience:

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer or equivalent, or extensive experience following a mechanical apprenticeship.
• Familiarity with relevant British Standards for engineering plant, equipment, and best practices.
• Extensive experience in engineering within FMCG or bulk product handling environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the technical integrity of mechanical plants to ensure compliance with product, process, and system requirements.
• Develop technical specifications for non-routine mechanical breakdown repairs on-site.
• Act as the on-site expert for mechanical maintenance, driving improvements in safety, reliability, and production throughput.
• Oversee and manage statutory and mandatory compliance requirements.
• Ensure site-wide understanding and application of business standards and policies to maintain legal compliance.
• Define technical specifications and testing standards for mechanical maintenance tasks to promote standardisation.
• Support the learning and development of site APU teams through coaching and mentoring, enabling them to achieve their objectives.
• Lead mechanical reliability-centred maintenance initiatives to optimise equipment uptime and reduce operational costs.
• Drive defect elimination initiatives to minimise production downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-business expert groups to standardise approaches and share best practices.
• Uphold the highest health and safety standards and work effectively within the team to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Lead by example, demonstrating company values and behaviours.
• Provide support and leadership for capital projects.

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 1 in 8 weeks you will work a Saturday shift (you will get this time off in lieu)
• 7:30am - 4pm

Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to manage complex and competing priorities across multiple sites.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-business technical teams to enhance mechanical reliability and cost efficiency.
• Excellent influencing, negotiating, and communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Passion for continuous improvement with a drive to expand knowledge and expertise.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to non-technical colleagues.
• Coaching and mentoring skills to support team development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CMMS.

Personal Qualities & Behaviours:

• Proactive in driving effective outcomes.
• Commitment to upholding company values.
• Dedicated to maintaining high personal health and safety standards at all times.
• Strong team player, ensuring tasks are completed safely and efficiently.

Benefits:

• Salary: 60,000 - 70,000
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 10%)
• 34 days annual leave (including

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At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

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Engineering Technician - Refinish Coatings
Stowmarket
PPG

PPG requires an engineer technician for the Stowmarket Manufacturing Facility.

About the role
To flexibly provide engineering skills to support high utilisation of, and improvements to, manufacturing plant and services equipment, in an efficient, safe and environmentally aware manner
To implement planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes .

Are you ready to shape the future of agricultural engineering? This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist training team delivering high-impact technical education to professionals working with cutting-edge machinery. Based at a purpose-built facility , you'll be part of a collaborative environment where innovation and precision meet.

Whether you're a seasoned technician or an engineer with a passion for teaching, this role offers the chance to blend hands-on expertise with educational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical training on agricultural machinery to dealer staff across the UK
• Create and update engaging course materials, including blended and virtual learning resources
• Support qualification pathways and learner progression within the dealer network
• Attend international training forums to contribute to global curriculum development
• Continuously improve teaching quality through learner feedback and peer observation
• Promote safeguarding, equality, and inclusion across all learning environments

Desirable Skillset Includes

• Strong background in agricultural engineering
• Level 3 qualification (or higher) in agricultural engineering or a related discipline
• Confidence in delivering both practical and theory-based sessions
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and transmission systems
• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally to Europe for training
• Teaching qualification (or willingness to undertake one)

What You Will Receive

• More than competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus up to 14%
• 8% pension scheme and life assurance
• 24 days annual leave, rising with service
• Holiday purchase scheme and enhanced sick pay
• Opportunities for professional development and further qualifications
• A supportive team culture focused on excellence and innovation

If you're passionate about agricultural engineering and want to make a lasting impact through education, this role offers the perfect platform to do just that

To apply:

If this role is of interest and you would like more information, please call George Clayton on or email me at

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