The Engineering Industry Labour Report 2025

The Engineering Industry Labour Report 2025

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Specialist UK control systems recruitment agency

We connect organisations with control systems engineers for permanent and contract roles in defence, marine, manufacturing, and MedTech. Candidates we work with have expertise in PLC programming, SCADA systems, motion control, industrial automation, PID tuning, and control loop optimisation. Whether you’re delivering automated production lines, marine propulsion systems, medical instrumentation, or defence control platforms, we ensure you can access engineers with the right technical knowledge.

Our network includes engineers proficient in software and hardware tools such as Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, and ABB Control Systems. They also understand relevant standards and safety protocols, and safety integrity levels (SIL), ensuring their knowledge aligns with operational and compliance needs.

Every recruitment process is designed around your project and team. By collaborating with hiring managers, we connect you with engineers whose control systems expertise, programming skills, and understanding of operational constraints allows them to contribute immediately to both contract and permanent roles.

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Exploring potential roles? Looking for a new challenge or career path? Whatever your reasons, our expert team is here to find you the ideal control systems engineer role. We’ll take the time to understand your background, skills and future ambitions – only matching you with the most suitable roles.

We’re always interested in hearing from candidates with strong backgrounds working with systems and software such as SOLIDWORKS, Amtech, EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical and Zuken. To get started, upload your CV or browse our open positions today. We’ll be in touch when a vacancy fits.

Murray McIntosh

Contract

Configuration Engineer

£30-£35 per hourBideford

Required experience Essential * Proven background within Configuration Management. * Good understanding of PLM & ERP systems * Good knowledge of Engineering BoM structures to CM2 standards Desirable * CM2 accreditation * Experience of working within the defence sector * Experience using Aras PLM or comparable PLM systems. * Clear and direct communication skills * Methodical approach to tasks with an eye for detail. * Able to take control of workload & complete tasks

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Murray McIntosh

Contract

Mechanical Assembler

£15-£18 per hourWickford

Experience required: - Ability to read and work from engineering drawings - Ability to use variety of hand tools - Previous experience working as a mechanical assembler/fitter - Engineering, Production or Manufacturing experience

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Chris Nelson

Murray McIntosh

Contract

CNC Machinist

£17-£24 per hourWickford

Murray McIntosh are searching for CNC Setters to start work on a 12-month rolling contract with the potential to turn permanent as detailed below: We have vacancies across lates (14:00 - 22:15) or nights (22:00 - 06:15). Experience required: * Setting & operating experience on CNC Machines * Previous experience working with Siemens, Fanuc or Heidenhain controls (ideal but others considered) * Working to engineering drawings to produce components to meet the specifications. * Using inspect

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Chris Nelson

Murray McIntosh

Contract

Project Design Manager (Non-Infra)

£525-£550 per DailyPeterborough

I'm currently recruiting for a Project Design Manager on behalf of a client in the UK water sector. The role focuses on leading and coordinating a multi-disciplinary design team delivering either clean or wastewater capital projects. You'll need to be comfortable managing complex designs end-to-end, working within regulated environments, and prioritising safety, quality, value, and sustainability. Familiarity with CDM, BIM, and digital design tools is beneficial.

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Murray McIntosh

Contract

Principle Civil Design Engineer

£500-£550 per DailyDerby

I'm currently working with a client within the UK water sector that is looking to hire a Principle Civil Engineer at design level. This is a hands-on engineering design roles focused on water and wastewater treatment projects, supporting the delivery of cost effective and buildable technical solutions within a multi-disciplinary environment. Typical responsibilities include: Producing and developing civil engineering design layouts for water/wastewater infrastructure Working closely with other

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Nile O'Meally

Murray McIntosh

Permanent

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

£70,000-£75,000 per annumCheltenham

Murray McIntosh are currently seeking an Senior Embedded Software Engineer to start work for a key client of ours as detailed. Location - Cheltenham Start date - ASAP Salary - £70,000 - £75,000 + (Negotiable + benefits)

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