80 contract recruitment consultant jobs found

Is your current recruitment gig still stuck in the era of brick-sized mobiles and power ties? Still beholden to KPIs that make as much sense as fax machines in 2025? If you’re ready to swap out the “greed is good” mindset for something a little more future facing, it’s time to discover what a true Talent Consultancy can offer.   Welcome to Mercury Hampton – where we don’t just recruit, we consult, we partner, and we innovate. We’re not your average recruitment company. We’re a global Talent Consultancy, trading in 22 countries (yes, you read that right), with new offices opening in the USA and the Middle East. Our mission? To connect the brightest minds with world-leading energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and technology businesses across the planet.   Founded only 7 years ago by two industry veterans (with a combined 40 years’ experience and zero interest in buying a Ferrari), Mercury Hampton is financially rock-solid and committed to investing in your growth, not just our...

Is your current recruitment gig still stuck in the era of brick-sized mobiles and power ties? Still beholden to KPIs that make as much sense as fax machines in 2025? If you’re ready to swap out the “greed is good” mindset for something a little more future facing, it’s time to discover what a true Talent Consultancy can offer.   Welcome to Mercury Hampton – where we don’t just recruit, we consult, we partner, and we innovate. We’re not your average recruitment company. We’re a global Talent Consultancy, trading in 22 countries (yes, you read that right), with new offices opening in the USA and the Middle East. Our mission? To connect the brightest minds with world-leading energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and technology businesses across the planet.   Founded only 7 years ago by two industry veterans (with a combined 40 years’ experience and zero interest in buying a Ferrari), Mercury Hampton is financially rock-solid and committed to investing in your growth, not just our...

Is your current recruitment gig still stuck in the era of brick-sized mobiles and power ties? Still beholden to KPIs that make as much sense as fax machines in 2025? If you’re ready to swap out the “greed is good” mindset for something a little more future facing, it’s time to discover what a true Talent Consultancy can offer.   Welcome to Mercury Hampton – where we don’t just recruit, we consult, we partner, and we innovate. We’re not your average recruitment company. We’re a global Talent Consultancy, trading in 22 countries (yes, you read that right), with new offices opening in the USA and the Middle East. Our mission? To connect the brightest minds with world-leading energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and technology businesses across the planet.   Founded only 7 years ago by two industry veterans (with a combined 40 years’ experience and zero interest in buying a Ferrari), Mercury Hampton is financially rock-solid and committed to investing in your growth, not just our...

Note for Recruitment Agencies:  We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.  We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.  Senior Civil Design Engineer - Environment  Location: Solihull / Grangemouth / Annesley Other locations may be considered What you will be doing:   As Civil Senior Design Engineer you will be responsible for all activities associated with the production of Civils Design in compliance with the Business Management Systems (BMS) and CDM regulations. You will be assisting with the wider general Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (PMEICA) and Civils design production activities, providing technical support to the supply chain procurement activities and supporting site activities as required. You...

Role Purpose Join our Engineering team working on the M25 DBFO, one of Europe’s busiest and most critical road networks. In this role, you’ll design highway renewals and support contract changes by reviewing new standards. Collaborating within a small, multidisciplinary team, you’ll play a key part in ensuring seamless coordination across internal and external stakeholders, including National Highways and Connect Plus. Strong communication and teamwork are essential as you help shape the future of this vital infrastructure project. Potential leadership of 1-2 team members may also be part of your responsibilities. Accountabilities Key responsibilities: Develop, review, and refine design packages, including drawings and work specifications for renewal schemes (e.g., drainage, signage, fencing, VRS), ensuring alignment with asset management and client requirements. Support the review of new standards, assessing impacts, and aiding the Change in Standards...

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Water) We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Principal Mechanical Design Engineers (Water) for a variety of major long-term frameworks across the UK. In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England. RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change. Under this 10-year framework, RPS will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to...

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Water) We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Principal Mechanical Design Engineers (Water) for a variety of major long-term frameworks across the UK. In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England. RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change. Under this 10-year framework, RPS will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to...

Mechanical Design Engineer Contract Stafford We are looking for Contract Mechanical Design Engineers to work on the detailing of components and assemblies for Gas Turbine Engines. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects, working alongside an experienced engineering team who are working on the design and development of light helicopters for the global market. The company design, develop and manufacture their products in the UK. The role of Mechanical Design Detailing Engineer will be to use PTC Creo to produce & detail component and assembly models and the associated drawings.  A hands-on approach and can-do attitude are essential, as is the ability to challenge mainstream thinking in a constructive and energetic way. This is a rolling 6 month contract position with hybrid working available.   As Mechanical Design Engineer you will; Designing and detailing components/assemblies utilizing PTC Creo for all solid modelling Development...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Water) We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Senior Mechanical Design Engineers (Water) for a variety of major long-term frameworks across the UK. In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England. RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change. Under this 10-year framework, RPS will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to foster a...

Associate Structural Design Engineer RPS is currently seeking an experienced  Associate Structural Design Engineer  to join our Structures Team. About The Design Business: RPS Design Division delivers projects across multiple, niche sectors from residential housing developments, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, data centres, energy and more as we strive to achieve the right balance between form and function when faced with competing priorities around sustainability, materiality, cost and constructability. Digitalisation is at the core of our delivery model allowing our clients and their stakeholders to really experience our designs right from project concept stage and through drawing on expertise spanning decades, industries and disciplines, we assist clients to harmonise design drivers through inspired engineering, architecture and development services. What you’ll be doing: This is an exciting role for an individual looking...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Water) We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Senior Mechanical Design Engineers (Water) for a variety of major long-term frameworks across the UK. In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England. RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change. Under this 10-year framework, RPS will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to foster a...

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Water) We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Senior Electrical Design Engineers (Water) for a variety of major long-term frameworks across the UK. In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England. RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change. Under this 10-year framework, RPS will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to foster a...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Water) We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Senior Mechanical Design Engineers (Water) for a variety of major long-term frameworks across the UK. In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England. RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change. Under this 10-year framework, RPS will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to foster a...

Attention all Associate Mechanical Design Engineers! We are looking for an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering Consultancy in Oxford, who have an excellent benefits system, including a 9-day fortnight! The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of education, healthcare, defence and commercial projects whilst leading an experienced team. Key Responsibilities: -Build and maintain strong client relationships to support future opportunities. -Lead large-scale projects, serving as the main client contact and coordinating all disciplines. -Define project briefs, ensure profitable delivery, and manage quality and risk. -Oversee and prioritise team workload, effectively delegating and reviewing work. -Support team development through mentoring and building high-performing teams. What we are looking for: -Proven experience as a Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer delivering complex projects....

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Water) We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Senior Electrical Design Engineers (Water) for a variety of major long-term frameworks across the UK. In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England. RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change. Under this 10-year framework, RPS will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to foster a...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) RPS is currently seeking a  Senior Mechanical Engineer  to join the Team in  Birmingham . About The Design Business: RPS Design Division delivers projects across multiple, niche sectors from residential housing developments, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, data centres, energy and more as we strive to achieve the right balance between form and function when faced with competing priorities around sustainability, materiality, cost and constructability. Digitalisation is at the core of our delivery model allowing our clients and their stakeholders to really experience our designs right from project concept stage and through drawing on expertise spanning decades, industries and disciplines, we assist clients to harmonise design drivers through inspired engineering, architecture and development services. What you’ll be doing This is an exciting role for an individual looking...

Our client, a leading manufacturing company in the Deeside area, are looking for a Design Engineer/Draughtsperson for immediate start due to increased workloads.The hourly rate will be up to £18.46/hr which is equivalent to 36k per annum. There is a good chance this role may end up becoming permanent but initially the role will be via Kinetic on an ongoing basis. Reporting to the Projects Department Manager the job requires the following: Duties & Responsibilities: The Design Engineer/Draughtsperson will assist project leaders in generating, reviewing and maintaining mostly 2D drawings to company and customer's standards using AutoCAD. The type of drawings required could range from mechanical, electrical and manufacturing drawings tointerconnection and flow diagrams. Duties & Responsibilities: * Co-ordinate and formalise AutoCAD drawing formats and standards for the company* This will include checking other engineers' drawings.* Produce and update a range of electrical,...

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Water) We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Senior Electrical Design Engineers (Water) for a variety of major long-term frameworks across the UK. In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England. RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change. Under this 10-year framework, RPS will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to foster a...

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Water) We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Senior Electrical Design Engineers (Water) for a variety of major long-term frameworks across the UK. In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England. RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change. Under this 10-year framework, RPS will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to foster a...

Position: Senior Design Engineer - Powertrain Location: Hybrid from Solihull Position Type: Contract Outside IR35 About the company A well-established high-performance motorcycle manufacturer is currently looking for a Senior Design Engineer for their Powertrain project 45 hours per week Essential Criteria: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field3+ years of CAD design experience in the automotive or motorcycle industryProficiency with PTC CreoStrong understanding of powertrain systems and mechanical design principlesExperience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)Excellent attention to detail and organisational skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Additional Information: Deliverables Develop 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings of powertrain components (e.g., engine cases, cylinder heads, crankshafts, transmission gears, covers, intakes and exhausts)Create assemblies and integrate them into...