Engineering Recruitment Nottinghamshire
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Nottinghamshire is where the UK plans to build its first prototype fusion power plant, and where a closed coal station is becoming a hub for low-carbon industry. Bernoullis delivers engineering recruitment Nottinghamshire employers can rely on, from Nottingham and Mansfield to Newark, Worksop and Retford. Our engineers recruit engineers who know the work.
If you are comparing recruitment agencies in Nottingham, the difference with Bernoullis is simple: we only recruit engineers, and every candidate is screened by someone who understands the work.
Why Nottinghamshire Needs Specialist Engineering Recruitment
Engineering recruitment Nottinghamshire employers need is being transformed by energy. The UK Atomic Energy Authority is developing STEP, a government-funded prototype fusion power plant, on the former West Burton power station site near Retford, targeting first operations by 2040. The ILIOS consortium has won the first £200m design-and-build contract, construction is expected from around 2030 with up to 8,000 on-site jobs at peak, and around 6,500 full-time jobs are expected once the plant is running. Half of the construction jobs and three-quarters of the operational jobs will need Level 3 or higher skills.
At Ratcliffe-on-Soar, the coal-fired power station closed in 2024 and is being demolished. A large part of the site sits inside the East Midlands Freeport, the UK’s only inland freeport, and it is planned for low-carbon energy, a data centre, battery production and energy storage. Together, STEP and Ratcliffe will create engineering jobs in Nottinghamshire for decades.
Aerospace and research add depth. ITP Aero took over the former Rolls-Royce site at Hucknall in 2021, making combustors, fabrications and fan outlet guide vanes, and the University of Nottingham’s Power Electronics, Machines and Control institute is one of the largest of its kind. We recruit engineering jobs in Nottingham, engineering jobs in Mansfield and across the whole county.
- Fusion energy design and construction
- Low-carbon energy, data centres and batteries
- Aero engine components
- Power electronics and electrical machines
Engineering Recruitment Nottinghamshire: Our Lead Sectors
We recruit in every discipline, but these three sectors create most engineering jobs in Nottinghamshire.
Fusion and low-carbon energy
STEP at West Burton and Ratcliffe-on-Soar’s redevelopment need nuclear, mechanical, electrical, civil and project engineers, from design through to construction and operation.
Aerospace components
ITP Aero at Hucknall makes combustors, fabrications and fan outlet guide vanes, creating manufacturing, design and quality roles.
Power electronics and machines
Engineering jobs in Nottingham include power electronics, electrical machines and controls roles, supported by the University of Nottingham’s PEMC institute.
Engineering Jobs in Nottinghamshire by Town
Each town has its own engineering strengths. Open one to see where we recruit.
Nottingham
Engineering jobs in Nottingham include power electronics research, rail systems on the tram network, building services and technology roles at firms headquartered in the city.
Retford and West Burton
STEP at West Burton will bring thousands of construction and engineering jobs to Bassetlaw over the coming decades.
Ratcliffe-on-Soar
The former power station is being redeveloped inside the East Midlands Freeport for low-carbon industry.
Mansfield
Engineering jobs in Mansfield include manufacturing and maintenance roles, and Vision West Nottinghamshire College runs an Engineering Innovation Centre nearby.
Hucknall
ITP Aero makes aero-engine components on the site where Rolls-Royce developed the “Flying Bedstead” vertical take-off rig.
Newark
Flowserve makes pumps in Newark, and British Sugar runs a processing plant, creating mechanical and process roles.
Worksop
Pandrol, Premier Foods, Greencore and Cargill need maintenance, production and process engineers.
Beeston
Next to the University of Nottingham, Beeston is home to Boots’ headquarters and a strong base for research engineers.
Sutton-in-Ashfield
Vision West Nottinghamshire College’s Engineering Innovation Centre trains mechanical and electrical engineers for local employers.
Live Engineering Jobs in Nottinghamshire
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Nottinghamshire Projects Creating Engineering Jobs
These investments drive demand for engineering recruitment Nottinghamshire wide. Figures come from published sources.
STEP fusion, West Burton
A 100% government-funded prototype fusion plant targeting first operations by 2040, delivered by UKAEA’s subsidiary.
ILIOS design and build
A £200m first tranche for the Kier and Nuvia joint venture with Aecom, AL_A and Turner and Townsend.
Ratcliffe-on-Soar
Demolition of the former coal station is under way, with low-carbon energy, a data centre and batteries planned inside the Freeport.
ITP Aero, Hucknall
The former Rolls-Royce site, making aero-engine fabrications, combustors and fan outlet guide vanes since 2021.
Nottingham Express Transit
A 32km tram network with 50 stops and a mixed Bombardier and Alstom fleet, needing rail systems and maintenance engineers.
Fusion skills partnership
A 20-year partnership between UKAEA and the East Midlands authority to train fusion engineers in local colleges and universities.
Where Nottinghamshire’s Engineers Train
Nottinghamshire combines world-class research with practical training. The University of Nottingham’s Power Electronics, Machines and Control institute has around 30 academics, 80 research fellows and more than 100 PhD students. Nottingham Trent University built a £23m engineering facility at Clifton for digitalisation, robotics and automation.
Colleges supply technicians and apprentices. Nottingham College has engineering workshops and an Engineering and Electrical Centre, Vision West Nottinghamshire College runs an Engineering Innovation Centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield, and North Notts College is part of the RNN Group. UKAEA’s 20-year fusion skills partnership will add new routes. These feed engineering jobs in Nottinghamshire every year.
- University of Nottingham PEMC institute
- Nottingham Trent University engineering
- Nottingham College engineering workshops
- Vision West Nottinghamshire College
- North Notts College (RNN Group)
- UKAEA fusion skills partnership
Finding Engineering Jobs in Nottinghamshire
Engineering jobs in Nottinghamshire are entering an exciting period. Fusion energy at West Burton, low-carbon industry at Ratcliffe and aerospace manufacturing at Hucknall sit alongside research, rail and manufacturing roles across the county.
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 Nottinghamshire: What to Plan For
Energy projects will pull talent
STEP and Ratcliffe will recruit heavily. We benchmark your offer so engineers stay interested.
Nuclear-grade skills are scarce
Fusion and nuclear work needs specific quality and safety experience. We check it during screening.
M1, A1 and A46 commutes
Engineers travel across the county. We map realistic journeys before approaching anyone.
These points guide every engineering recruitment Nottinghamshire search we run. Book a free consultation.
More Engineering Sectors We Cover in Nottinghamshire
Civil & Structural engineering
Civil engineers for fusion, energy and tram infrastructure. Civil & Structural recruitment.
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical and manufacturing engineers for pumps, food and aerospace. Mechanical recruitment.
Chemical & Process engineering
Process engineers for food, sugar and batteries. Chemical & Process recruitment.
Computer & Software engineering
Controls, data and software engineers for energy and research. Computer & Software recruitment.
Biomedical engineering
Medtech and validation engineers for BioCity and MediCity firms. Biomedical recruitment.
How We Recruit Engineers in Nottinghamshire
Free site visit
We visit your site anywhere in Nottinghamshire, free of charge.
Skills mapping
We confirm nuclear, electrical or aerospace experience early.
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 Nottinghamshire
Hiring beyond the county? We cover every county in the East Midlands.
Engineering Recruitment Nottinghamshire: FAQs
Which towns do you cover for engineering recruitment in Nottinghamshire?
All of them, including Nottingham, Mansfield, Newark, Worksop, Retford, Hucknall, Beeston and Sutton-in-Ashfield.
Are you an engineering recruitment agency in Nottingham?
Yes. We recruit engineers for employers in Nottingham and across the county, from single specialists to project teams.
What engineering jobs in Nottingham do you recruit for?
Power electronics, electrical machines, rail systems, building services and manufacturing roles across the city.
Do you recruit for fusion and energy roles in Nottinghamshire?
Yes. We recruit mechanical, electrical, civil, nuclear and project engineers for fusion and low-carbon energy projects.
Do you recruit for engineering jobs in Mansfield?
Yes. We recruit manufacturing, maintenance and electrical engineers in and around Mansfield and Ashfield.
How quickly can you fill a role in Nottinghamshire?
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 Nottingham?
We are a specialist engineering recruitment agency based in Polegate, East Sussex, and we recruit engineers for employers in Nottingham and across Nottinghamshire. We meet clients online or on site, and your first consultation and site visit are free.
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