Engineering Recruitment Birmingham and the West Midlands
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Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton build electric Range Rovers and aircraft flight controls, and they host the biggest rail project in Europe. Bernoullis delivers engineering recruitment Birmingham employers can rely on, across all seven boroughs of the West Midlands county. Our engineers recruit engineers who understand your sector.
If you are comparing recruitment agencies in Birmingham, the difference with Bernoullis is simple: we only recruit engineers, and every candidate is screened by someone who understands the work.
Why Birmingham Needs Specialist Engineering Recruitment
Engineering recruitment Birmingham employers need has been transformed by HS2. At Curzon Street, all 2,011 foundation piles were completed in March 2026 for a seven-platform station more than 400m long, with a peak workforce expected to exceed 1,000. The £856m Washwood Heath contract covers HS2’s rolling stock depot and its Network Integrated Control Centre, with around 1,000 long-term jobs and 500 construction roles. That creates engineering jobs in Birmingham for civil, rail systems, electrical and project engineers for years to come.
Cars and aircraft are the county’s other pillars. JLR’s Solihull plant builds Range Rover and Discovery models, including the new Range Rover Electric, and JLR’s global headquarters and powertrain engineering are at Whitley in Coventry. In Wolverhampton, JLR’s £356m Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre at i54 makes electric drive units and battery packs, while Safran employs more than 1,300 people at Fordhouses on flight control and actuation systems. Moog also makes flight control actuation at i54.
Local transport is growing too, with the West Midlands Metro extending from Wednesbury towards Brierley Hill. The West Midlands Combined Authority leads the region’s transport and growth plans. Our engineering recruitment agency in Birmingham covers engineering jobs in Coventry, engineering jobs in Wolverhampton and every borough in between.
- HS2 stations, depot and control centre
- Electric vehicle and battery manufacturing
- Aerospace actuation and flight controls
- Metro, highways and regeneration
Engineering Recruitment Birmingham: Our Lead Sectors
We cover every discipline, but these three sectors create most engineering jobs in the West Midlands county.
Rail and infrastructure
HS2 at Curzon Street and Washwood Heath, plus the Metro extensions, need civil, structural, track, systems and project engineers.
Automotive and EV
JLR’s Solihull plant, Coventry engineering centre and Wolverhampton EV factory need manufacturing, quality, automation and powertrain engineers.
Aerospace actuation
Engineering jobs in Wolverhampton include flight control and actuation design, manufacturing and test roles at Safran, Moog and Collins Aerospace.
Engineering Jobs in Birmingham and the West Midlands by Town
Each borough has its own engineering strengths. Open one to see where we recruit.
Birmingham
Engineering jobs in Birmingham are led by HS2 at Curzon Street and Washwood Heath, JLR’s Castle Bromwich stamping operation and a large consultancy and contracting sector.
Coventry
Engineering jobs in Coventry include JLR’s global headquarters and powertrain engineering at Whitley, plus research at Coventry University and WMG on the edge of the city.
Wolverhampton
Engineering jobs in Wolverhampton centre on i54, home to JLR’s EV factory and Moog, and Safran’s actuation site at Fordhouses. The National Brownfield Institute is also here.
Solihull
JLR’s Lode Lane plant builds Range Rover and Discovery models, and HS2’s Interchange station is taking shape nearby.
Dudley
The Metro extension is arriving, and Dudley College’s £9m Advance centre trains mechatronics, electrical and CNC engineers.
West Bromwich and Sandwell
Sandwell’s manufacturing base needs maintenance, production and fabrication engineers across the Black Country.
Walsall
We recruit manufacturing, maintenance and electrical engineers for Walsall’s industrial estates and suppliers.
Sutton Coldfield
Many engineers live here and commute to Birmingham, Solihull and the M42 corridor. We factor this into every search.
Live Engineering Jobs in Birmingham and the West Midlands
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Birmingham and West Midlands Projects Creating Engineering Jobs
These programmes drive demand for engineering recruitment Birmingham wide. Figures come from published sources.
HS2 Curzon Street
A 400m-plus, seven-platform terminus in central Birmingham, with a peak workforce expected to exceed 1,000.
HS2 Washwood Heath
An £856m contract for HS2’s depot and control centre, bringing around 1,000 long-term jobs and 500 construction roles.
JLR EPMC, Wolverhampton
A £356m investment at i54 to make electric drive units and battery packs, with more than 1,000 staff.
JLR Solihull
Home of Range Rover since 1947, now building the Range Rover Electric, with 9,000 staff trained in electrification.
Safran, Fordhouses
More than 1,300 staff designing and building flight control and actuation systems for aircraft and helicopters.
Metro to Dudley
The Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension, with the first phase to Dudley in testing during 2026.
Where Birmingham’s Engineers Train
The West Midlands county has a strong mix of universities and colleges. Coventry University runs its Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering with Unipart, billed as the UK’s first “Faculty on the Factory Floor”. WMG sits on the University of Warwick campus on the edge of Coventry, and its National Automotive Innovation Centre opened in 2020. The University of Wolverhampton’s £17.5m National Brownfield Institute opened in 2022.
Technical colleges add hands-on skills. Dudley College’s £9m Advance centre teaches mechatronics, electrical engineering and CNC machining, and HS2’s Curzon Street contractors are creating new-entrant and apprentice roles. These routes feed engineering jobs in Birmingham and the wider county every year.
- WMG and the National Automotive Innovation Centre
- Coventry University Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
- University of Wolverhampton National Brownfield Institute
- Dudley College Advance centre
- HS2 apprenticeships and new-entrant roles
- Employer apprenticeships at JLR and aerospace firms
Finding Engineering Jobs in Birmingham and the West Midlands
Engineering jobs in Birmingham and across the county range from building HS2 to making electric drive units and aircraft flight controls. Rail, automotive and aerospace employers all offer strong career paths, and engineers with EV, rail systems or aerospace quality experience are in high demand.
We are engineers ourselves, so we understand your experience and what you want next. Our service is always free for candidates. Browse live vacancies or send your CV and we’ll be in touch.
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Hiring Engineers in Birmingham: What to Plan For
HS2 pulls talent
Rail and civil programmes recruit heavily. We benchmark your package so good engineers stay interested.
EV skills are in demand
Battery and electric drive experience is scarce. We check it in detail during screening.
Commutes cross the county
Engineers travel between Coventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton daily. We map realistic journeys first.
These points guide every engineering recruitment Birmingham search we run. Book a free consultation.
More Engineering Sectors We Cover in Birmingham
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Computer & Software engineering
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Environmental & Energy engineering
Energy and sustainability engineers for regeneration and manufacturing. Environmental & Energy recruitment.
Chemical & Process engineering
Process and materials engineers for foundries and manufacturers. Chemical & Process recruitment.
Biomedical engineering
Medical device and validation engineers for life-science firms. Biomedical recruitment.
How We Recruit Engineers in Birmingham
Free site visit
We visit your site anywhere in the West Midlands county, free of charge.
Targeted search
We search within a realistic commute along the M6, M5, M42 and M54.
Engineer-led vetting
Every candidate is screened by someone who understands the work.
Shortlist and aftercare
Two or three vetted engineers, with check-ins at 30, 60 and 90 days.
Engineering Recruitment Near Birmingham
Hiring beyond the county? We cover every county in the West Midlands.
Engineering Recruitment Birmingham: FAQs
Which areas do you cover for engineering recruitment in Birmingham and the West Midlands?
All seven boroughs: Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall, including Sutton Coldfield and the Black Country.
Are you an engineering recruitment agency in Birmingham?
Yes. We recruit engineers for employers across Birmingham and the West Midlands county, from single specialists to project teams.
What engineering jobs in Birmingham do you recruit for?
HS2 civil and rail systems roles, automotive manufacturing, building services and consultancy positions across the city.
Do you recruit for engineering jobs in Coventry?
Yes. We recruit powertrain, vehicle, battery and manufacturing engineers for employers in and around Coventry.
Do you recruit for engineering jobs in Wolverhampton?
Yes. We recruit EV manufacturing, aerospace actuation, quality and test engineers at i54 and Fordhouses.
How quickly can you fill an engineering role in Birmingham?
Our subscription clients see an average of 21 days to place. Specialist roles can take longer, and we will tell you up front.
Do engineers pay for your service?
No. Engineers never pay to register, apply or be put forward.
Are you one of the recruitment agencies in Birmingham?
We are a specialist engineering recruitment agency based in Polegate, East Sussex, and we recruit engineers for employers in Birmingham and across the West Midlands. We meet clients online or on site, and your first consultation and site visit are free.
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