494 Validation Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

Validation Engineer

I am currently working with a gas manufacturing organisation based on the Wirral who are looking for a Validation Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis.

Key responsibilities for the Validation Engineer

• Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for equipment, utilities, and processes.
• Support commissioning and qualification of new equipment and facilities.
• Maintain validation documentation in line with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, production, engineering, and R&D teams.
• Perform risk assessments and participate in change control processes.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, MHRA, and EU regulatory guidelines.

Requirements for the Validation Engineer

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 2 years experience working within Validation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits for the Validation Engineer

• 25 holidays per year + Bank Holidays
• Free parking
• Sports and Social club

To apply for the Validation Engineer or here more information, please contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences on (phone number removed) or email me at

Validation Engineer | Wirral | Up to £38,000 DOE | Excellent Benefits & Training

Are you a detail-oriented engineer with a passion for quality and compliance?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Validation Engineer to join a fast-growing organisation where you’ll play a key role in ensuring robust validation processes, driving continuous improvement, and supporting company growth.

What sets this role apart? You’ll receive external training in Validation, gain exposure to a wide variety of projects, and enjoy working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary – up to £38,000 per annum (DOE)
li>Monday to Thursday, 8.00am–5.00pm & Friday, 8.00am–12.30pm
• Company performance-related bonus
• Sick pay
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme & life assurance
• Bike to Work Scheme (after 6 months)
• Free on-site parking, fruit, tea & coffee
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Simply Health & (email address removed) wellbeing support

Key Responsibilities of the Validation Engineer:

• Compile and execute validation protocols
• Conduct equipment qualification and process validation activities
• Collaborate across departments to ensure timely validation delivery
• Train and coach staff on in-process controls, SOPs, and documentation best practices
• Support investigations using structured problem-solving techniques
• Assist with internal, supplier, and external quality audits
• Provide QA support to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and QMS requirements
• Gather and report on quality metrics
• Contribute to change management through effective controls and training

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a validation role, ideally within a manufacturing environment
< i>Strong understanding of validation processes, compliance, and QMS frameworks
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to train and coach others
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a collaborative approach

What’s Next?

If you’re passionate about quality, eager to make an impact, and looking for a role that invests in your professional development, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Apply for this Validation Engineer position today and join a team where your skills and expertise will truly make a difference!

One of our top Engineering Clients is looking for a Validation Engineer (Protection & Control) to join their team in Stafford on a 6 month+ contract basis

Our Client has a requirement for a Validation Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Stafford.

Role Purpose:

• The Engineer for Grid Automation will be responsible for testing protection function i.e. distance protection, line diff and others and control modules in embedded firmware for grid solution products. This involves planning, executing, and documenting a variety of tests such as product level and system-level validation, focusing on protection schemes and algorithms in both utility and industrial settings

• The candidate must have good hands-on in testing protection & control schemes , sound knowledge on various protection and control algorithms used in utility and industrial environment, user configurations and programmable logic. Experience in using different test equipment and their associated SW, such as secondary injection kits, from different manufacturers is a must.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• • Test Planning & Execution:
  • Develop and review test plans and validation reports based on product requirements and specifications.
  • Estimate, plan, and execute tests including unit, integration, regression, and system-level tests.
  • Ensure test procedures and reporting meet quality standards and timelines.
  • Test Setup & Equipment:
  • Create test setups using IEDs, Power System Simulators (Omicron, Megger, Doble), and secondary injection kits.
  • Work with protection relays, SCADA systems, and Data Acquisition Systems to fully understand and test them.
  • Manual & Automated Testing:
  • Perform both manual and automated testing depending on business requirements.
  • Execute performance and breakpoint testing, and support test automation framework development.
  • Collaboration & Troubleshooting:
  • Collaborate with firmware development and testing teams for requirements gathering, test planning, and issue resolution.
  • Identify, report, and troubleshoot issues in firmware, hardware, and software dependencies.
  • Documentation & Reporting:
  • Produce validation and verification reports, and maintain test documentation.
  • Utilize defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) to document and manage identified issues.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

1. Distance Protection Testing:

• Understanding and testing protection systems for electrical grid components, possibly in virtualized environments to simulate real-time scenarios.
• This could involve automated testing tools and techniques to ensure stability and reliability.

1. IEC61850 Experience (Nice to Have):

• IEC61850 is a communication standard for electrical substations. If applicable, this could involve testing virtualized control systems or simulators for substation automation

1. Omicron CMC2/356 Device Familiarity (Strongly recommend):

• The CMC356 is a testing device used for commissioning and maintaining protection relays. If your project involves virtualized testing of protection systems, familiarity with such a device is important.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Commission Engineer (Big advantage and highly preferred but not mandatory)
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in embedded firmware testing, with experience in protection and control schemes and relays.
• Skills: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills; ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous work experience as a field engineer .

• Proactive & Result-Oriented: Self-starter with the ability to deliver results efficiently.
• Collaborative Team Player: Able to foster good relationships and collaborate across functional areas.
• Customer-Centric: Able to understand and identify customer requirements and address gaps.

Benefits:

• Competetive salary

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Validation Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Principal Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer

Location: South-West London (Hybrid working available)

Salary Range: 45,000 - 70,000

UK Citizenship: Required

Overview:

A leading organisation in the defence and national security sector is seeking a Principal V&V Engineer to support the planning, execution, and reporting of verification and validation (V&V) activities. This role is integral to ensuring the compliance of complex hardware and software systems with defined requirements across the full engineering lifecycle.

You will be working in a multi-disciplinary environment, contributing to the delivery of sovereign defence systems that are critical to national operations. The position involves collaboration across engineering functions and offers the opportunity to influence both technical direction and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, execution, and documentation of V&V work packages.
• Promote and apply industry best practices in V&V engineering in line with corporate, defence, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee and guide the output of junior V&V engineers as part of project delivery teams.
• Produce and review key project documentation, including management plans, estimates, metrics, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to project reviews, integration and test activities, fault investigation, and resolution reporting.
• Implement project security measures related to V&V activities and ensure compliance with required protocols.

Candidate Profile:

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree, HND/HNC, or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.
• Familiarity with defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated industry standards.
• Proficiency in using requirements and test management tools such as IBM DOORS.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.

Desirable:

• Experience supervising, mentoring, or coaching junior engineers.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Capability to adapt and operate effectively in dynamic, multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, including optional compressed working weeks.
• Private healthcare and wellness support.
• Generous pension scheme and performance-related bonus.
• Comprehensive professional development opportunities.

About the Team:

The successful candidate will join a growing team of V&V engineers supporting the development and assurance of high-integrity systems. The team operates in close collaboration with systems, software, and integration teams, promoting an evidence-based approach to capability verification. This role offers the chance to work on meaningful and technically challenging projects with national significance.

Senior Validation Engineer (Ongoing Contract)

Location: Hampshire, United Kingdom

IC Resources is currently seeking a dedicated Validation Engineer to join our client based in Hampshire.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience validating chipsets, including functional and performance verification
• Proven background in testing and validation of high-speed integrated circuits (ICs)
• Skilled in developing test automation using Python for chip- and system-level test plans
• Strong understanding of high-speed time-domain links (SERDES) and related test equipment

If this is a position that would interest you, please apply below or contact Harry Hughes at

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Medical Device company with the manufacturing expertise to take new products through initial design and development through to high volume manufacture.

Due to expansion, a new role has been created for a highly skilled& experiencedValidation Engineer to jointhe Operationsteam inSuffolk.You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance
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MTrecs new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their market sector, they are now looking to recruit a Toolmaker/ Validation Engineer on a permanent basis, ideally candidates will have a tooling/manual machining background.

The Job youll do

• Creates test specifications and co-operates with internal/external stakeholders to evaluate and improve the intended product use.
• Design, setup and op
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