Engineering

Engineering

Latest Opportunities

Mechanical Design Authority (contract)

£55 - £70 per hour

We're supporting a highly innovative, international engineering organisation at the forefront of advanced propulsion systems, delivering complex, safety-critical products into the defence sector.

Project Manager - Advanced Engineering

£40000 - £60000 per annum

A truly unique opportunity to join a world leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organisation! We develop and manufactures a range of solid propellant rocket motors for use in Defence & Security. A vacancy has arisen for a Project Manager to be accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects of work ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and business targets.

Systems Engineer - MBSE

£45000 - £55000 per annum

Digital engineering is transforming how complex products are designed, developed and supported. We're supporting a leading UK defence engineering organisation looking for a Model Based Systems Engineer to play a central role in that transformation.

NPI Quality Engineer

£40000 - £55000 per annum

We're supporting a leading advanced engineering and manufacturing organisation developing complex, safety-critical products. As the business continues to invest in new technologies and manufacturing capability, we're looking for an NPI Quality Engineer or Senior NPI Quality Engineer to play a key role in ensuring quality is built into every stage of product development.

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The Engineering division at CBSbutler has been a core part of the business for over 30 years. Known for placing highly skilled professionals across permanent, interim, contract, and project-based roles, the team partners with some of the UK’s most innovative employers. From mechanical and electrical engineering to specialist project roles, we understand what it takes to find and retain talent in complex, regulated environments.

Hiring demand remains strong in high-growth areas such as automation, defence, and renewable energy, with increasing interest in flexible contracts and hybrid models. Engineers with skills in embedded software, systems integration, and precision manufacturing are in particularly high demand, and clients are moving quickly to secure talent.

"We're advising our clients to rethink their hiring strategies - it's not just about what you need, but how fast and flexible you are to secure them. With a well-documented shortage of technical skills in the UK and an ever-increasing demand means the best candidates are off the market quickly, and a streamlined, agile approach is now essential to compete."

Alex Froude, Director of Engineering

alex.froude@cbsbutler.com

Specialist jobs

Specialist jobs

Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Systems Engineering Quality Engineering Software Engineering Project / Programme Management

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Recruitment Insights & Advice

How to scope an Engineering project capacity gap

How to scope an Engineering project capacity gap

Need extra Engineering project capacity? Learn how to define the work package, skills and timing before seeking contract support.

The Defence Tech Skills Race

The Defence Tech Skills Race

AI, autonomous systems, robotics, uncrewed platforms and increasingly software-led capabilities are moving quickly from development into real-world defence applications. That is having a direct impact on the skills defence organisations need. The traditional engineering disciplines haven't gone away. Systems, electronics, software, integration and test remain as important as ever. What is changing is the combination of skills employers are looking for.

Aerospace recruitment: why the talent conversation must start earlier

Aerospace recruitment: why the talent conversation must start earlier

The UK Aerospace sector needs skilled people, but many potential candidates may never think to look for a role in it. In August 2026, trade body ADS reported that 66% of Aerospace employers in its research were experiencing persistent workforce and skills shortages. Polling for its careers campaign found that 59% of the public had not previously received information about Aerospace careers.

Recruitment forecasts for 2026 – what it means for Defence Technology, Engineering, Aviation, Business Support and contractor talent

Recruitment forecasts for 2026 – what it means for Defence Technology, Engineering, Aviation, Business Support and contractor talent

Businesses are dealing with increased taxes and employment costs, including business rates and National Insurance contributions, investment levels are down, and inflation remains high. For organisations hiring across sectors such as Defence Technology, Engineering, Aviation, and Business Support, it’s proving to be a testing time.

The Budget 2025 – what it means for Defence, Engineering, Technology and contractor talent

The Budget 2025 – what it means for Defence, Engineering, Technology and contractor talent

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has delivered her second Budget which, she claims, will take ‘fair and necessary’ choices to deliver on this government’s promise of change. It comes at a challenging moment for the UK economy, with productivity growth downgraded and higher inflation forecast.

Meet Luke Gibbons – Expanding CBSbutler’s US Engineering Reach

Meet Luke Gibbons – Expanding CBSbutler’s US Engineering Reach

We caught up with Luke, our newest addition to the CBSbutler team, to learn more about his background, sector insights, and plans to grow our Industrial Automation and Process Control presence across the US.

Why candidate negotiation power is shifting and what it means for employers

Why candidate negotiation power is shifting and what it means for employers

Across the UK, hiring managers in technical and engineering-led industries are seeing a decisive shift – candidates now have the upper hand throughout the hiring process. Scarcity of skills, rising pay transparency and changing expectations are giving candidates greater leverage than ever before when it comes to job offers and negotiations. And that’s forcing employers to rethink how they attract, negotiate with and secure top talent. For many it’s a surprising move away from traditional dynamics, but it’s not a passing fad – it reflects deeper changes in the labour market, candidate expectations and organisational strategy.

Air Traffic Control 2.0 – What a $31.5bn overhaul means for aviation talent

Air Traffic Control 2.0 – What a $31.5bn overhaul means for aviation talent

The United States government has announced a $31.5 billion investment to modernise its air traffic control (ATC) system, the most significant investment in aviation infrastructure for decades. Currently, the system, introduced in the mid-90s, still runs on copper-based networks, which were pioneering at the time but are now widely regarded as outdated, vulnerable and ill-suited to the demands of modern air travel.

Should the UK build its own Large Language Models?

Should the UK build its own Large Language Models?

Large Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s GPT, Google’s Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude are transforming the way businesses operate, how public services are delivered and how knowledge is accessed – should the UK invest in building its own LLMs?

Thinking Global, Hiring Smart: How CBSbutler Navigates International Recruitment

Thinking Global, Hiring Smart: How CBSbutler Navigates International Recruitment

At CBSbutler, we’ve long understood that the best candidates don’t always sit within commuting distance—and that smart hiring means thinking bigger. That’s why we’ve spent decades perfecting the art (and science) of global recruitment.