Engineering Contract Jobs in Liverpool
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Lead Business Analyst - Contract - Inside IR35 - 12 months initially
Posted 4 days ago by 4it Recruitment
The role of Business Analyst involves working with a leading UK organization on high-profile change initiatives within a...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Liverpool, UK
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 5 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared) involves designing and scaling critical monitor...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle , UK
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 7 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer involves designing and scaling national-critical monitoring fab...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle
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Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
Posted 7 days ago by University of Chester
The role of Senior Lecturer in Computer Science focuses on delivering high-quality teaching in Software Engineering at t...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Data Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Indotronix Avani UK Ltd
The Data Engineer role involves designing and developing scalable data pipelines and platforms to support the Client's r...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Network Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Damia Group Ltd
The Network Engineer role is a contract position outside IR35, focused on assisting with the migration of data centers f...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
Senior Software & Cloud Engineer – Python, Node, AWS, Ansible, CI/CD
Posted 2 weeks ago by S Merrick LTD
The Senior Software & Cloud Engineer role involves hands-on engineering with a focus on backend development, AWS cloud o...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Senior Data Consultant
Posted 2 weeks ago by IO Associates
The role of Senior Data Consultant involves working with a global software consultancy to enhance digital products and l...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our Engineering Contract Roles in Liverpool
What does a engineering contractor do?
Engineering contractors span the full breadth of engineering disciplines, working across construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, oil and gas, aerospace, defence, utilities, and the growing clean energy sector. The engineering contracting market is one of the largest in the UK, encompassing civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, chemical, process, systems, and software engineering, as well as specialist disciplines including commissioning, reliability, design, and project engineering. Contractors are engaged on capital projects, maintenance programmes, regulatory compliance work, and engineering change initiatives across virtually every industrial and infrastructure sector.
The common thread across engineering contracting disciplines is the expectation of specialist technical depth combined with the ability to operate effectively within project environments, often under commercial and programme pressure, in multi-disciplinary teams with complex stakeholder landscapes. Professional chartership with the relevant engineering institution, whether ICE, IStructE, IMechE, IET, IChemE, or another body, is well regarded and frequently required for senior or client-facing roles on major programmes. Site-based engineering roles require appropriate safety awareness and relevant certifications for the working environment. Design engineering roles require proficiency in the relevant CAD and analysis software. Across all engineering disciplines, the ability to produce and check accurate technical documentation, work to specification and programme, and communicate technical issues clearly to non-engineering stakeholders is consistently expected.
What is the market like for engineering contractors?
Engineering contracting in the UK is underpinned by a large and long-term pipeline of infrastructure, industrial, and energy investment. National programmes in rail, highways, water, flood defence, and nuclear alongside the commercial pipeline in offshore wind, building and commercial construction, and advanced manufacturing create consistent demand for engineering contractors across multiple disciplines simultaneously. The energy transition is reshaping demand within the engineering contractor market, creating new opportunities in renewables, grid infrastructure, and low-carbon industrial processes while sustaining demand in oil and gas for maintenance and decommissioning. The persistent shortage of chartered engineers in many disciplines supports rates above those available in comparable non-engineering professional roles.
What is the contracting market like in Liverpool?
Healthcare and public services form the backbone of Liverpool's contracting activity, with NHS trusts and local government bodies generating roles in programme delivery, clinical informatics, and IT operations. The Knowledge Quarter and waterfront regeneration have attracted technology, digital, and creative employers that are gradually expanding the types of opportunities available. Financial and professional services firms with Liverpool offices contribute across finance, compliance, and organisational change. The city sits close enough to Manchester that many contractors work across both depending on where engagements arise, effectively doubling the accessible market for those willing to travel. Liverpool's own volumes are smaller, but competition for roles is correspondingly lighter, and contractors with healthcare or public services experience find particularly strong alignment.
How much do engineering contractors usually earn in Liverpool?
Contract rates for engineering roles in Liverpool typically range from £315 to £630 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many engineering vacancies in Liverpool are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 1390 engineering contract roles across the site, with Liverpool contributing to the total. Data reviewed up to June 2026.