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Job AdvertSenior Mechanical Design EngineerUp to £48,000 (depending on experience) plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work schemeThis role will enable you to work from home however you should be prepared to commute to your base site for a minimum of 3 days per week.Based at either Trax Park (Doncaster), Crewe or SouthportAbout the RoleResponsible for working as part of the Engineering Design Team to develop and innovate products for manufacture using new and emerging technologies to support the businesses growth plans. Support current products with technical design changes and modificationsYou will design, develop and integrate robust mechanical and hydraulic pressure systems that enable Yellow Plant machinery to perform maintenance and construction tasks efficiently within a railway infrastructure environmentYou will perform design and development work for projects normally under supervision of Head of Design but will be able to act as design authority for smaller product / project. You will be capable of producing full documentation, drawings, technical specifications and user manuals pertaining to project / and or product and will contribute to safety cases and Design for Reliability reviewsYour principal accountabilities are to create 3D models, 2D details and schematics for hydraulic circuits and mechanical assemblies and when necessary, validate using FEA and calculations to ensure structural integrity. As part of a team, oversee and test new plant attachments or vehicle modifications and ensure technical files for independent rail assessment (e.g. PAB/NoBo approvals) are produced.Creativity is paramount in the role, but still works within broad policy and procedure, governed by professional and industry standards. It's a fairly autonomous role with the ability to design and develop ideas and solutions to problems whilst keeping stakeholders updated on progress and give regular updates of progress via gate reviews, technical reviews and delivery plans.About YouWe'd love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you'd be able to perform well in this role!A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong cross-functional relationships, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business, including customers and suppliersExperience / knowledge of rail industry standards and approvals processesExperience of the Railway industry, or other safety critical industry sectorElectrical knowledge (solenoids, E-Stops, PLC)About UnipartWe are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.Equality, Diversity, and InclusionWe believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether its your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you you - it is your talent and potential that we value most. We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.DepartmentEngineeringContract typeFull timeHours37SalaryUp to £48,000 (depending on experience) plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work schemeClosing date for applications7th September, 2026Hiring Manager:Gavin McCarthyREF-230285TPBN1_UKTJ

Position Title: Lead CMF Designer Duration: Contract Location: Crewe, Cheshire About the Person The successful colleague will have experience gained from a design environment, with proven ability to design and develop forward thinking and innovative design proposals. You will have experience as a CMF (Colours, Materials and Finishes) automotive designer with examples of design production or conceptual projects that have been undertaken and/or managed. You will have a degree in design or equivalent experience. You will demonstrate: Skill to design and develop forward thinking and innovative design proposals within an automotive environment Ability to solve complex problems and provide creative solutions Ability to communicate and present design proposals and ideas across the company in different forums An understanding of feasibility and production methodology along with 2D and 3D IT skills such as Photoshop and 3D CAD software skills are essential An understanding of financial budgeting About the Role Our Client are seeking a Lead Designer to join the Colour and Trim function. Reporting directly to the Head of Colour and Trim, the Lead Designer will be responsible for creating and leading the generation design solutions for the Clients' new products. The role will coordinate and deliver proposals and concepts, integrating the Brand values and the Design strategy developed into concrete design alternatives in 2D, 3D and digital media as well as develop and present formal and functional solutions that integrate innovation and creativity in future Client product proposals, achieving a high visual quality fulfilling the agreed technical and ergonomic requirements. The role leads Design development proposals in house or in co-operation with external partners. The role offers an exciting opportunity at a pivotal time in the Clients' history to undertake a senior role within a forward thinking design team, playing an integral part in developing the company's future product portfolio. Key responsibilities include: Design development Delivery of projects Problem solving Developing designs in 3-Dimensions Working in collaborations with an immediate team, the wider functions and external suppliers to achieve the set design objectives About the function Pitch on function to be added. The CMF team bring surfaces to life through the emotional connection with extraordinary colour, materials and finishes. Why work through Contechs? Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment. How to Apply If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch. If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee

This is a senior leadership opportunity to drive engineering excellence, deliver high-impact digital products, and shape the future of customer-facing technology. Lead a key digital engineering function with full ownership of delivery across platforms. Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engine

Head of Engineering for AdTech. Demonstrated experience in engineering and AdTech software development, with knowledge of advertising and content technologies in the media space with Media Owners or Broadcasters. Deep expertise in system and platform architecture, with a proven track record of shapi

Oversee the Ways of Working and ensure teams have a full understanding of the software lifecycle and their roles within the process. As Head of Engineering at EmpowerRD, you will:. Day to day, you'll partner with the CEO, Head of Product, and our engineering and data teams.

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The position requires a deep understanding of the insurance industry and relevant technologies, including Microsoft and Power BI. DVF Recruitment is seeking a Head of Data for a leading London Market Reinsurer based in Greater London. The ideal candidate will manage a team of 10-20 individuals with

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Lead the evolution of engineering enablement capabilities, including platform engineering, developer tooling, automation and self-service engineering services, reducing friction and improving the effectiveness of software delivery teams. As the Head of Engineering, you will be the enterprise owner o

As Head of Structural Engineering, you will define the direction, standards and delivery model for a new structural engineering service line at SRVO, shaping everything from strategy and capability to systems and go-to-market positioning. HEAD OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. As part of the Odevo Group, S

Head of Automation Engineering. Design automation infrastructure capable of handling multi‑client operational complexity across different ICPs, channels, and campaign structures. Build internal platforms and tools that convert operational processes into scalable software products.

The Head of CloudEngineeringwill drive the adoption cloud and AI security technologies, strengthen strategic partnerships with Microsoft and other leading security vendors, and build a market-leading team of cloud security specialists. This strategic leadership role willbe responsible fordefining th

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The Global Design & Engineering Team reports to the Chief Real Estate Officer, and is formed of subject matter experts (Mechanical, Electrical, Civils, Structural, Architecture, Automation Systems, BIM and Technical Sales), with the main responsibility of owning and maintaining the GRD, technical se

Director, Head of Cloud | Global Financial Services | London. We're partnering with a globally recognised financial services organisation undergoing a major cloud transformation and are seeking an experienced Director / Head of Cloud to lead its multi-cloud strategy across EMEA. The role leads a tea

Possess a degree of recognition and standing within the industry for technical proficiency in structural engineering. Head of Structural Engineering – UK & Ireland. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office locat

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