Engineering Recruitment Tyne and Wear
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Tyne and Wear builds electric cars and batteries, maintains the world’s largest offshore wind farm and makes subsea robots. Bernoullis delivers engineering recruitment Tyne and Wear employers can rely on, across Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Tyneside and South Tyneside. Our engineers recruit engineers who know the work.
If you are comparing recruitment agencies in Newcastle, the difference with Bernoullis is simple: we only recruit engineers, and every candidate is screened by someone who understands the work.
Engineering Jobs in Tyne and Wear by Town
Open a town to see where we recruit and what employers there need.
Sunderland
Engineering jobs in Sunderland are led by Nissan, which has built cars here since 1986, and AESC’s battery gigafactory. Automation, electrical, battery and production engineers are in high demand.
Washington and IAMP
The International Advanced Manufacturing Park, next to Nissan, targets more than 7,000 advanced manufacturing jobs. Gateshead College’s low-carbon vehicle centre sits beside its test track here.
Newcastle upon Tyne
Engineering jobs in Newcastle include research at Newcastle Helix, software and data roles, rail engineering at the Gosforth Metro depot and consultancy work across the city.
Wallsend
Smulders fabricates offshore wind foundations at the Hadrian Yard, SMD builds subsea vehicles and trenchers, and Newcastle College runs its Energy Academy here.
North Shields and the Port of Tyne
The Dogger Bank operations and maintenance base supports more than 400 long-term jobs. The port also plans the 230-acre Tyne Clean Energy Park.
South Shields
South Shields Marine School trains marine and offshore engineers, and the town offers easy access to the port and IAMP.
Gateshead and Team Valley
Team Valley, opened in 1936, is one of the region’s largest employment areas, with manufacturing, engineering services and building services employers. Newcastle College’s Rail Academy is also in Gateshead.
Jarrow and Hebburn
These riverside towns are a strong base for fabrication, electrical and maintenance engineers working along the Tyne.
Killingworth and Longbenton
North Tyneside business parks host engineering, technology and service companies, with easy links to the A19 and A1.
Why Tyne and Wear Needs Specialist Engineering Recruitment
Engineering recruitment Tyne and Wear employers need is being reshaped by electrification. Nissan employs around 6,000 people at Sunderland and began building the third-generation Leaf in December 2025 as part of its EV36Zero programme. AESC opened its gigafactory next door the same month, with 15.8GWh of capacity, the UK’s largest cleanroom and around 1,000 jobs expected. The International Advanced Manufacturing Park alongside targets more than 7,000 advanced manufacturing jobs.
The Tyne itself is now an energy river. The Dogger Bank wind farm, which its owners describe as the world’s largest at 3.6GW, is run from an operations and maintenance base at the Port of Tyne. Smulders fabricates offshore wind foundations in Wallsend, and SMD designs subsea vehicles, trenchers and cable-lay systems there. The port plans a 230-acre Tyne Clean Energy Park.
Newcastle adds research, software and rail. Newcastle Helix is home to two National Innovation Centres, and all 46 new Stadler Metro trains have been delivered to the new Gosforth depot. Our engineering recruitment agency in Newcastle covers engineering jobs in Newcastle, engineering jobs in Sunderland and every borough in between.
- EV and battery manufacturing
- Offshore wind fabrication and maintenance
- Subsea robotics and marine engineering
- Rail, software and research engineering
Engineering Recruitment Tyne and Wear: Our Lead Sectors
We recruit in every discipline. These three sectors create the most engineering jobs in Tyne and Wear.
Automotive and batteries
Engineering jobs in Sunderland span vehicle assembly, battery cell production, robotics and supplier quality at Nissan, AESC and IAMP tenants.
Offshore wind and energy
From Dogger Bank maintenance to foundation fabrication in Wallsend, we recruit electrical, mechanical and marine engineers for the Tyne’s energy sector.
Software, data and controls
Newcastle Helix, the universities and a growing tech sector create software, data and embedded engineering roles alongside industrial controls work.
Live Engineering Jobs in Tyne and Wear
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Hiring Engineers in Tyne and Wear?
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Tyne and Wear Projects Creating Engineering Jobs
These investments drive demand for engineering recruitment Tyne and Wear wide. Figures come from published sources.
AESC gigafactory
Opened in December 2025 with 15.8GWh of capacity and scope to grow to 35GWh, supplying cells for the new Nissan Leaf.
Nissan EV36Zero
A £1bn programme turning the Sunderland plant into an EV hub, combining vehicles, renewable energy and batteries.
IAMP
Phase one covers 150 hectares and phase two adds 1.8m sq ft, targeting more than 7,000 jobs and £400m of private investment.
Tyne Clean Energy Park
A 230-acre offshore wind and manufacturing hub at the Port of Tyne, backed by a £150m expansion plan.
Metro fleet and depot
All 46 new Stadler Metro trains have been delivered, maintained from a £70m, 12-acre depot at Gosforth.
Energy Academy expansion
An £8.48m expansion of Newcastle College’s Energy Academy in Wallsend will triple its offshore renewables intake.
Where Tyne and Wear’s Engineers Train
Tyne and Wear has three universities teaching engineering. Newcastle University’s Stephenson Building houses research hubs for digital manufacturing, sustainable propulsion and biomedical engineering. Northumbria University’s electrical and electronic engineering course ranks third in the UK for student experience in the Times guide for 2026, and the University of Sunderland runs an advanced manufacturing group.
Colleges are expanding too. Newcastle College’s Energy Academy is tripling its offshore intake, its Rail Academy trains signalling and track engineers, and Sunderland College runs a Nissan Skills Academy with EV and battery facilities. These routes feed engineering jobs in Tyne and Wear every year.
- Newcastle University Stephenson Building
- Northumbria University engineering
- University of Sunderland advanced manufacturing
- Newcastle College Energy Academy, Wallsend
- Newcastle College Rail Academy, Gateshead
- Sunderland College Nissan Skills Academy
Finding Engineering Jobs in Tyne and Wear
Engineering jobs in Tyne and Wear have never been more varied: EV and battery production in Sunderland, offshore wind and subsea engineering on the Tyne, and software and research roles in Newcastle. Engineers with high-voltage, automation or offshore experience are especially sought after.
We are engineers, so we understand your experience and the roles that suit it. Our service is always free for candidates. Browse live vacancies or send us your CV and we’ll be in touch.
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Hiring Engineers in Tyne and Wear: What to Plan For
EV skills are in short supply
Battery, HV and automation engineers are wanted by several large employers at once. We benchmark pay so your offer stands out.
Offshore tickets matter
Marine and offshore roles often need GWO or BOSIET certificates. We check them before interview.
Metro, A1 and A19
Most engineers commute by car or Metro. We map realistic journeys across both rivers before approaching candidates.
These points guide every engineering recruitment Tyne and Wear search we run. Book a free consultation.
More Engineering Sectors We Cover in Tyne and Wear
Electrical & Electronic engineering
HV, power electronics and controls engineers for plants and energy sites. Electrical & Electronic recruitment.
Civil & Structural engineering
Civil engineers for port, rail and industrial park infrastructure. Civil & Structural recruitment.
Chemical & Process engineering
Process engineers for battery, chemical and manufacturing plants. Chemical & Process recruitment.
Biomedical engineering
Biomedical and validation engineers for research and life-science firms. Biomedical recruitment.
Aerospace & Defence engineering
Engineers for defence and precision suppliers on Tyneside. Aerospace & Defence recruitment.
How We Recruit Engineers in Tyne and Wear
Free site visit
We visit your site anywhere in Tyne and Wear, free of charge.
Both sides of the river
We search north and south of the Tyne and Wear, factoring in commutes.
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 Tyne and Wear
Recruiting beyond Tyne and Wear? We cover the whole North East.
Engineering Recruitment Tyne and Wear: FAQs
Which areas do you cover for engineering recruitment in Tyne and Wear?
All five boroughs: Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Tyneside and South Tyneside, including Washington, Wallsend and the Port of Tyne.
Are you an engineering recruitment agency in Newcastle?
Yes. We recruit engineers for employers across Newcastle and the wider Tyne and Wear area, from single specialists to project teams.
What engineering jobs in Sunderland do you recruit for?
Automotive, battery, automation, maintenance and quality roles for Nissan, AESC, IAMP tenants and their suppliers.
Which engineering jobs in Newcastle are most in demand?
Software and data engineers, rail engineers, building services engineers and consultancy roles, plus offshore and subsea engineers on the Tyne.
How quickly can you fill a role in Tyne and Wear?
Our subscription clients see an average of 21 days to place. Specialist roles can take longer, and we’ll be clear about timescales.
Do engineers pay for your service?
No. Engineers never pay to register, apply or be put forward for a role.
Do you supply contract engineers?
Yes. We supply contractors on day rates for commissioning, shutdowns and project peaks, with IR35 status agreed up front.
Are you one of the recruitment agencies in Newcastle?
We are a specialist engineering recruitment agency based in Polegate, East Sussex, and we recruit engineers for employers in Newcastle and across Tyne and Wear. We meet clients online or on site, and your first consultation and site visit are free.
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