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Engineering jobs at UK universities

Engineering roles across mechanical, civil, electrical and electronic, chemical, aerospace, biomedical and materials engineering.

There are 81 live vacancies across 20 institutions, including Cranfield University, University of Nottingham and The University of Bath. Advertised salaries range from £15,379 to £68,817 a year.

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Embedded Systems and Instrumentation (KTP Associate)

The Manchester Metropolitan University · Science & Engineering

Deeside Fixed-term Up to £41,600 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes 6 Dec 2026
Posted 6 Nov
Closes 6 Dec 2026

Research Associate in Modelling and Robotics

The University of Bath

Bath Fixed-term £39,560–£46,970 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes 4 Dec 2026
Posted 6 Nov
Closes 4 Dec 2026

Advanced Research Engineer – Materials Technology, Coatings KTP Associate (fixed term for 30 months)

Birmingham City University · Department of Engineering (ABCE) / Department of Management, Business and Marketing (Business School) — Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)

Birmingham Fixed-term £38,000–£42,000 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes 6 Dec 2026
Posted 6 Nov
Closes 6 Dec 2026

Research Fellow in Energy Geostructures

The University of Leeds · School of Civil Engineering

Leeds Fixed-term £41,064–£48,822 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 10 days
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 10 days

Research Catalyst Fellow in Audio

The University of Surrey · Institute of Sound Recording (IoSR)

Guildford Fixed-term £38,448–£46,970 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 9 days
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 9 days

Engineering Assurance Manager Electrical

Queen Mary University of London

London Permanent Not specified
Posted 5 Nov
Posted 5 Nov

Technician - Engineering

The University of York · School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

York Permanent £32,722–£37,369 / year
Posted 5 Nov
Closes 26 Nov 2026
Posted 5 Nov
Closes 26 Nov 2026

Research Fellow in Sustainable Process Engineering

The University of Leeds

Leeds Fixed-term £41,885–£49,798 / year
Posted 5 Nov
Closes in 3 days
Posted 5 Nov
Closes in 3 days

PhD Studentship: Sustainable aviation fuel thermochemical modelling

University of Nottingham · Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Systems Research Group

Nottingham · Hybrid Fixed-term £24,000–£24,000 / year
Posted 4 Nov
Closes 5 Jan 2027
Posted 4 Nov
Closes 5 Jan 2027

Assistant Professor in Laser-Based Manufacturing

Coventry University · Research Centre for Manufacturing and Materials (CMM), MM Laser Processing and Joining

Coventry Permanent £46,094–£51,753 / year
Posted 4 Nov
Closes 6 Dec 2026
Posted 4 Nov
Closes 6 Dec 2026

Research Fellow

University of Warwick · School of Engineering

Coventry Fixed-term £36,320–£46,970 / year
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 9 days
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 9 days

Hourly Paid Lecturer in Civil Engineering

The Nottingham Trent University · School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment — Department of Civil Engineering

Nottingham Casual / Sessional £21–£51 / hour
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 2 days
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 2 days

Senior Teaching Technician

The University of Birmingham · Collaborative Teaching Laboratory

Birmingham Permanent £30,062–£35,883 / year
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 9 days
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 9 days

Research Fellow

Coventry University · Research Centre for E-Mobility and Clean Growth (ECG)

Coventry Fixed-term £38,784–£42,254 / year
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 6 Dec 2026
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 6 Dec 2026

Research Associate

The University of Bath · Department of Chemical Engineering

Bath Fixed-term £39,560–£46,970 / year
Posted 3 Nov
Closes tomorrow
Posted 3 Nov
Closes tomorrow

Research Associate in Geotechnical Modelling for Climate Resilient Earthworks

Loughborough University · School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Loughborough Fixed-term Grade 7
Posted 3 Nov
Posted 3 Nov

Research Fellow - Advanced Battery Intelligence and Technology Development

The University of Surrey · Advanced Technology Institute

Guildford Fixed-term £15,379–£18,788 / year
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 7 days
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 7 days

Hourly Paid Lecturer - Science & Engineering Saturday Club

Kingston University · Student Recruitment & Admissions, Students Faculty

Kingston upon Thames Fixed-term £24–£53 / hour
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 9 days
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 9 days

KTP Associate: Machine Learning/Computational Modelling Engineer

The University of Bath · Chemical Engineering and Computer Science

Bath Fixed-term £35,000–£45,000 / year
Posted 2 Nov
Closes 14 Dec 2026
Posted 2 Nov
Closes 14 Dec 2026

Associate Professor in Sustainable Manufacturing

Coventry University · Research Division, MM Functional Materials and Chemistry

Coventry Permanent £59,966–£63,606 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 6 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 6 days

Associate Professor (Physical AI Sensing)

University of Warwick · WMG - Research

Coventry Permanent £59,390–£68,817 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes tomorrow
Posted 1 Nov
Closes tomorrow

Research Fellow

University of Warwick · WMG - Research

Coventry Fixed-term £36,320–£46,970 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 13 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 13 days

Postdoctoral Research Associate in onboard carbon capture and storage

University of Durham · Department of Engineering

Durham Fixed-term £39,560–£46,970 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 7 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 7 days

Self-funded PhD's and MSc's in Advanced Mechanical/Material Engineering areas

Cranfield University · Centre for Energy Engineering

Cranfield Fixed-term Self-funded (tuition fees and living expenses to be covered by the applicant)
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 21 Apr 2027
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 21 Apr 2027

Robotic Additive Manufacturing for Remote In-situ Repair of Vertical Tungsten Plasma-facing Tiles in Tokamaks PhD

Cranfield University

Cranfield Fixed-term £24,500–£24,500 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 28 Apr 2027
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 28 Apr 2027