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  1. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted 03/05/2024 by AWE

    Featured job
    Salary:
    £44,990 - £67,000/annum Pension, Life insurance
    Location:
    Reading, Berkshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Join our 'One Engineering' culture and you will benefit from a supportive, friendly, and flexible environment that powers your career to chartership (if desired) and onwards to reach your professional goals. Achieve your full potential through mentoring, tailored training, and horizon- … more

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  2. Senior Mechanical Design Engineers

    Posted 03/05/2024 by AWE

    Featured job
    Salary:
    £44,990 - £71,000/annum negotiable
    Location:
    Reading, Berkshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    AWE is currently looking for Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to contribute to the delivery of the Test and Trials Technology Centre. The successful candidates will directly contribute to the unique and extraordinary challenges of the Technology Centre, delivering the design< … more

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    1. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

      Posted by AWE

      Featured job
      Reading
      £44,990 - £67,000...
      AWE

      We are currently recruiting for several roles across engineering. Below is a brief summary of the different opportunities. Design - providing design integration and through life support for current and future systems from concept to substantiation, validation & …

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    2. Engineering Manager (Civil)

      Posted by Nuclear Waste Services

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      Harwell
      £59,000 - £64,000...
      Nuclear Waste Services

      Nuclear Waste Services has a vacancy for 2 x Civil Engineering Managers within the structures and civil infrastructure team, flexible working across the NWS estate. As part of these roles, you will lead the delivery of assigned single, and multi-discipline, design projects to the …

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    3. Senior Electronics Engineer

      Posted by Ultra Maritime

      Featured job
      Loudwater
      Ultra Maritime

      This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electronics Engineer to design solutions for the Electronics content of our wide range of Sonar, Sonobuoy and Maritime Defence systems over the whole lifecycle of the product. This also includes supporting transition to manufacturing and …

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  4. Design Engineer

    Posted 6 days ago by Ambitious Resources Ltd

    Salary:
    £55,000 - £70,000/annum
    Location:
    Horsham, West Sussex
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Design Engineer Role with Exceptional Benefits. Are you a creative and forward-thinking Design Engineer? Our esteemed client in West Sussex is eagerly seeking a talented individual to become an integral part of their dynamic team in a permanent capacity. This is … more

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  5. PCB Design Engineer

    Posted 4 days ago by Hudson Shribman

    Salary:
    £50 - £60/annum
    Location:
    Marlow
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    PCB design Engineer. PCB design Capture Circuit diagrams for new electronic designs. Design PCB's to embody the circuits, ensuring layouts conform to requirements of IPC, as well as to RF, thermal, and design for X requirements. Ensure design … more

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  6. HEVAC Design Engineer

    Posted 2 weeks ago by Tech-People

    Salary:
    £50,000 - £80,000/annum package
    Location:
    Newbury, Berkshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    HEVAC Design Engineer. An independent Air Conditioning design and installation company, with a work hard play hard mentality, are looking for a HEVAC Design Engineer to work on multiple projects in and around London. They have a rapidly expanding … more

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  7. HVAC Design Engineer

    Posted 3 days ago by Tech-People

    Salary:
    £50,000 - £90,000/annum package
    Location:
    Newbury, Berkshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    HVAC Design Engineer. An independent Air Conditioning design and installation company, with a work hard play hard mentality, are looking for a HVAC Design Engineer to work on multiple projects. They have a rapidly expanding portfolio, and looking for … more

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  8. Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Tech-People

    Salary:
    £60,000 - £70,000/annum 25 days holiday, car allowance
    Location:
    Woking, Surrey
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Mechanical Design Engineer. A growing, M & E design company, specialising in public health and sustainability, currently has a key requirement for an experienced, mature driven Mechanical Design Engineer within their team, covering the Woking area. Being … more

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  9. HVAC Design Engineer

    Posted 4 days ago by Tech-People

    Salary:
    £50,000 - £80,000/annum package
    Location:
    Newbury, Berkshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    HVAC Design Engineer. An independent Air Conditioning design and installation company, with a work hard play hard mentality, are looking for a HVAC Design Engineer to work on multiple projects. They have a rapidly expanding portfolio, and looking for … more

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  10. Electrical Design Engineer

    Posted 4 days ago by Building Services Recruit Ltd

    Salary:
    £30,000 - £65,000/annum
    Location:
    Chesham, Buckinghamshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Electrical Design Engineer. Full-time, Permanent. Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire office/hybrid possibilities. Salary: £30,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience. This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge and wants to join a consultancy … more

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  11. Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted 4 days ago by Building Services Recruit Ltd

    Salary:
    £30,000 - £65,000/annum
    Location:
    Chesham, Buckinghamshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    We are looking for an individual to provide professional mechanical engineering design across the service area and client base, including design, specification and procedures with careful consideration to the budgetary constraints of the client and service. Role Overview. … more

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  12. Electrical Design Engineer

    Posted 08/05/2024 by Clear Engineering Recruitment

    Salary:
    £60,000 - £70,000/annum OEM Training, progression
    Location:
    Surrey
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Electrical Design Engineer. An exciting opportunity for a qualified Electrical Engineer to join a forward thinking, market tyrant - in the ever expanding Data Centre Market. Surrey. £60,000 - £70,000. Enhanced pension. Additional benefits. Structured career progression. … more

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  13. Electronics Design Engineer

    Posted 2 weeks ago by Terry Parris Associates

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    Location:
    Codmore Hill, West Sussex
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Job Title: Electronics Design Engineer. Location: Pulborough. Employment Type: Permanent. Salary: £55 - 70k. Benefits. Private Health. Company pension – employer contribution 5. Death in service benefit. Group sickness benefit. A range of family-friendly policies including flexible … more

  14. Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted 30/04/2024 by Premier Engineering

    Salary:
    £55,000 - £70,000/annum
    Location:
    Southampton
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    ROLE- Lead Mechanical Design Engineer. LOCATION- Southampton. TERM- Permanent. SALARY- £55,000 - £70,000, dependent on experience. My client designs and manufactures specialist equipment for a variety of industries. They are looking for a Lead Mechanical Design … more

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  15. Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted 6 days ago by True Engineers

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £55,000 - £70,000/annum + Comprehensive Benefits
    Location:
    SO50, Eastleigh, Hampshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Associate or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – MEP / Building Services. Southampton, Hampshire – Hybrid & Flexible Working Options. £55k to £70k. MEP / Building Services Design / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Associate Mechanical Design < … more

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  16. Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted 4 days ago by AVD Appoint Ltd

    Salary:
    £55,000 - £65,000/annum + Benefits
    Location:
    Maidenhead, Berkshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Maidenhead - up to £66,000 + Benefits - Ref 1600. I am currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work for a leading engineering organisation based in Maidenhead. Salary up to £66,000 + Benefits. For over 40 … more

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  17. Senior Electronic Design Engineer

    Posted 03/05/2024 by Zenovo

    Salary:
    £60,000 - £70,000/annum
    Location:
    Yateley, Hampshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    We've got an extremely interesting Senior Electronics Engineering role up for grabs that not only makes us safer but also makes the environment cleaner. About the Role. As the Senior Electronics Engineer, you'll be the genius behind analogue and digital circuit design, … more

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  18. Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted 6 days ago by True Engineers

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £55,000 - £75,000/annum + Excellent Benefits
    Location:
    RG12, Chavey Down, Bracknell Forest
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Associate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. MEP / Building Services Design. Nr Ascot Berkshire – Hybrid & Flexible Working Arrangements. Salary £55k to £75k - dependent on experience. Building Services / Consultancy / MEP / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer … more

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  19. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted 03/05/2024 by Zenovo

    Salary:
    £55,000 - £65,000/annum
    Location:
    Oxford, Oxfordshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Are you looking for a position that gives you the opportunity to take a lead on mechanical engineering design switchgear technology. As a Senior Engineer, you'll bring your professional expertise and knowledge to the table, serving as a subject matter expert in mechanical … more

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  20. Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted today by ATP Technical Limited

    Salary:
    £50,000 - £75,000/annum 9% pension, Bupa, bonus
    Location:
    Uxbridge
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    You'll be leading a team undertaking advanced modelling and analysis to produce precision designs, concepts on CAD and creating 3D engineering drawings, complete with accurate GD&T specifications suitable for aircraft. Your component and sub-assemblies are used in a highly complex mechanism … more

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  21. Senior Electrical Design Engineer

    Posted 03/05/2024 by Zenovo

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £55,000 - £65,000/annum
    Location:
    Fareham, Hampshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    If you're a 'shockingly' good electrical designer engineer who can 'amp' up the creativity and are looking for a role that'll put the 'buzz' back your design work then this could be just the role you've been looking for. You'll join a well-established engineering team of … more

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  22. Senior Electronics Design Engineer

    Posted 2 weeks ago by Octagon Group

    Salary:
    £50,000 - £70,000/annum
    Location:
    Beaconsfield
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Are you looking for a technically challenging Senior Electronics Design job? Do you want to work for a market leading organisation who are developing next generation products. My client is currently seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to join a strong multi- … more

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  23. Senior Cable Design Engineer

    Posted 03/05/2024 by Macallam Resourcing

    Salary:
    £60,000 - £70,000/annum Plus Benefits
    Location:
    South East
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    We are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to work with the Cable Design Team Lead and Engineers and take responsiblty for delivering the design of cable systems projects up to and including 132kV both in the UK and … more

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  24. Engineering Manager - Design of Facilities

    Posted a week ago by AWE

    Featured job Remote job
    Salary:
    £45,000 - £71,000/annum Additional Benefits
    Location:
    Reading, Berkshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Engineering Manager - Design of Facilities. Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire. Package: £44,990 - £71,110 (dependent on experience. Why work at AWE. As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These … more

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  25. Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted 6 days ago by Penguin Recruitment

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £55,000 - £70,000/annum
    Location:
    Lewes, East Sussex
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Associate Mechanical Engineer. Ref:BM234. This is an exciting opportunity for an established Senior Mechanical engineer who is looking to progress to an Associate level within a Building services consultancy who provide a holistic approach to the built environment, the successful … more

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  26. Senior Electronic Design Engineer

    Posted 03/05/2024 by Zenovo

    Salary:
    £55,000 - £65,000/annum
    Location:
    Thame, Oxfordshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Hey Electronic Design Engineers, listen up. If you're on the lookout for a killer opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, we've got just the spot for you. Join a company with over a century of industry expertise, offering you a rock-solid foundation, hybrid home working, and … more

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  28. Senior Electrical Design Engineer

    Posted 07/05/2024 by Fawkes & Reece South

    Salary:
    £60,000 - £65,000/annum Package
    Location:
    Portsmouth, Hampshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Senior Electrical Design Engineer. M&E Contractor. Portsmouth Based. £60-65K + package and benefits. My client is one of the leading M&E Contractors across the South, working with the top Tier 1 contractors on major projects. You will be a part of a team that helps design … more

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  29. Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Kent

    Posted 02/05/2024 by SSA Recruitment

    Salary:
    £55,000 - £100,000/annum plus package
    Location:
    Canterbury
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Kent. SSA are currently working with a leading M&E Contractor located near Canterbury seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their Design team on various Residential, Commercial and Healthcare projects. … more

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  30. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Platform Recruitment

    Salary:
    £60,000 - £80,000/annum
    Location:
    RG6, Earley, Wokingham
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. Industry: Automation. Location: Reading. Salary: Up to £80,000. Skills: Special purpose machinery design and manufacturing. Role Overview. I'm currently recruiting for a company … more

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  31. Associate Civil Design Engineer

    Posted 03/05/2024 by Aldwych Consulting

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £60,000 - £70,000/annum
    Location:
    Reading, Berkshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Associate Civil Engineer. Reading. Salary circa £65,000. Our client's talented and rapidly growing civils infrastructure team is looking for an Associate Civil Design Engineer. As a consultancy, they pride themselves on providing high-quality, trusted advice and services … more

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  32. Digital Electronics Design Engineer

    Posted 3 days ago by Atlas Recruitment Group Limited

    Remote job Quick apply
    Salary:
    £60,000 - £75,000/annum
    Location:
    Portsmouth, Hampshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Digital Electronics Design Engineer. My client, a global defence leader, are looking for a Digital Electronics Design Engineer to accelerate the development of complex products, systems, and sub-systems within exciting and innovative projects. Required Experience. … more

  33. Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Retrack Personnel Holdings Limited

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    Salary:
    £58,000 - £65,000/annum
    Location:
    OX29, Church Hanborough, Oxfordshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    My client in Oxford is looking for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer due to expansion. The Role. The role is to support the office Director with the delivery of and leading the mechanical aspect of projects, with career progression to managing projects. Key Elements. ( … more

  34. AV System Design Engineer

    Posted 10/05/2024 by Concept

    Remote job
    Location:
    Egham, Surrey
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    AV System Design Engineer. Staines salary up to £45,000. Our client designs, integrates and supports blended technology solutions with AV, UC and beyond including end-to-end services and 24/7/365 support to enhance global collaboration and empower your world of communication. The … more

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  35. Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

    Posted 01/05/2024 by Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd

    Location:
    Gillingham
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Electronics Engineer. Medway. £ Competitive. Our client are looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer to join their team and play a key role in the design, development, and validation of cutting-edge electronics systems for automotive applications. They are a global … more

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  36. Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd

    Salary:
    £58,000 - £62,000/annum
    Location:
    West Sussex
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    My client is a leading engineering company specialising in the manufacture of high-precision devices for the science and healthcare sectors. Due to a sustained period of growth Found Recruitment have been instructed on an outstanding leadership position within the design department … more

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  37. Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Strongfield

    Location:
    Denham
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Principal Mechanical Design Engineer. Aerospace sector. Permanent Hire, Buckinghamshire, UK. A leading UK based Aerospace Engineering company based Buckinghamshire are looking to grow their talented Mechanical Design department at both the Senior and Principal <em … more

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  38. Lead Design Engineer - HV

    Posted 6 days ago by MDE Consultants Ltd

    Salary:
    £60,000 - £80,000/annum
    Location:
    Aylesford
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    They have active sites and offices across the EMEA region, where our local expert staff provide engineering solutions to our clients. They are looking for Electrical Engineers to add to their growing Engineering team and become the driving force behind our high-voltage … more

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  39. Senior Piping Design Engineer

    Posted a week ago by First Recruitment Group

    Location:
    London
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    A Senior Piping and Plant Layout Design Engineer (staff position) is required for major energy transition, olefins, refinery and petrochemical projects located in both domestic and international markets. The role requires extensive experience in piping and plant layout, design< … more

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  40. Senior Design Engineer - Structures

    Posted 10/05/2024 by Gordon Murray Group

    Location:
    Shalford, Surrey
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Senior Design Engineer - Structures. Gordon Murray Group is a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world's greatest driving cars. These ultra-exclusive cars are engineered and designed without compromise to provide unrivalled … more

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  41. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Retrack Personnel Holdings Limited

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    Salary:
    £55,000 - £80,000/annum
    Location:
    White Waltham, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    My client in Maidenhead is currently in need of a Mechanical Design Engineer due to expansion. My client is a leading innovator in the development of cutting-edge UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technology. They specialize in a range of projects, from R&D prototyping to scale … more

  42. Senior Electrical Design Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Cranleigh Scientific

    Location:
    Cranleigh, Surrey
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Cranleigh STEM is recruiting a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join an innovative clean energy business at its state-of-the-art facility in Surrey. You will work as part of a cross-functional, highly motivated, dynamic, and rapidly growing team of engineers & … more

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  43. Sprinkler Design Engineer - Hybrid Role

    Posted 07/05/2024 by Alecto Recruitment

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £65,000 - £70,000/annum + Benefits Package
    Location:
    Dartford, Kent
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Sprinkler Design Engineer - Hybrid Role. Salary/Package - £60,000 - £70,000 basic + Bonus + Remote Working Option + More. Location - Dartford. Permanent Position. Our client is a leading, award winning and privately owned UK Fire Protection business who are looking to add a Senior … more

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  44. Multilayer PCB E;ectronic Design Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Expert Employment

    Salary:
    £65,000 - £70,000/annum Full Package
    Location:
    Buckingham
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Electronic Design Engineer required to join a multi-layer PCB Design team designing and developing electronics and printed circuit assemblies creating and supporting everything required for manufacture including the PCB Footprint and Schematic Symbols. Skills. Multilayer … more

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  45. Senior Design Geotechnical Engineer

    Posted 03/05/2024 by Advance TRS

    Salary:
    £50,000 - £65,000/annum
    Location:
    Epsom, Surrey
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Senior Design Geotechnical Engineer. Epsom. 37.5 Hours a week. £50,000 - £65,000. Hybrid Working. Responsibilities. Work with the team to share expert geotechnical knowledge with our clients civil design team and give ongoing project support as needed. Help colleagues and … more

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  46. Lead Engineer - Design

    Posted 09/05/2024 by Original Talent Recruitment

    Salary:
    £50,000 - £75,000/annum + company benefits - Pension etc
    Location:
    NN12, Towcester, Northamptonshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Develop and lead a team of up to 6 design engineers to create the designs for company products. 2. Work closely with the R&D and analysis teams to realise proposed electromagnetic concepts into mechanical machines. 3. Oversee the creation of 3D parts and 2D detail drawings to the … more

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  47. Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer - Hybrid Working

    Posted a week ago by Alecto Recruitment

    Remote job Quick apply
    Salary:
    £65,000 - £70,000/annum + Benefits Package
    Location:
    Dartford, Kent
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer - Hybrid Working. Salary/Package - £65,000 - £70,000 basic + Bonus + More. Location - Dartford. Permanent Position. Our client is a leading, LPCB accredited and privately owned UK Fire Protection business who are looking to add a Senior Design</em … more

  48. Senior Electronics Engineer

    Posted 07/05/2024 by Evera Recruitment Ltd

    Location:
    Kidlington, Oxfordshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Our client, a fast-growing technology and engineering services business providing innovative solutions for future mobility needs, focusing on electrification and light-weighting is currently looking to hire a Senior Electronics Engineer. The successful candidate will focus on … more

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  49. Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centres?

    Posted 3 days ago by Eden Brown

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £65,000 - £70,000/annum
    Location:
    Tonbridge, Kent
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centre. Location: Edenbridge, Kent. Salary: Up to £70,000 + 10% Annual Bonus. Our client are a leading engineering consultancy based in Kent, they are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Mechanical Design … more

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  50. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

    Posted a week ago by Eden Brown

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £55,000 - £65,000/annum Circa £65k
    Location:
    Maidstone, Kent
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services. Location: Kent. Salary: Up to £65k + benefits (depending on experience. About our client. They are a well-established Mechanical and Electrical engineering consultancy based in Kent. With over 50 years of … more

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  51. Senior Electronics Engineer

    Posted 07/05/2024 by CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £55,000 - £65,000/annum
    Location:
    Chertsey, Surrey
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Senior Electronics Engineer. Surrey. £55,000 - £65,000. A leading provider of electronic and software solutions for the defence and security sectors are seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer who will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of … more

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  52. Senior FPGA Development Engineer

    Posted 03/05/2024 by Redline Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £60,000 - £80,000/annum
    Location:
    Berkshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    They are looking for a Senior FPGA Development Engineer to join their team. The Senior FPGA Development Engineer, Berkshire, will report to the System Architect and will be responsible for the design and development of FPGA for 5G Base Station product line. The role … more

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