Engineering Recruitment Hampshire
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Hampshire runs the UK’s largest integrated petrochemical complex, supports most of the Royal Navy’s surface fleet and hosts one of the world’s biggest airshows. Bernoullis delivers engineering recruitment Hampshire employers can count on, from Southampton and Portsmouth to Farnborough, Basingstoke, Fareham and Eastleigh. Our engineers recruit engineers for energy, defence, aerospace and marine work.
If you are comparing recruitment agencies in Basingstoke, the difference with Bernoullis is simple: we only recruit engineers, and every candidate is screened by someone who understands the work.
Engineering Jobs in Hampshire by Town
Open a town to see where we recruit and what employers there need.
Southampton
Engineering jobs in Southampton include port, marine, naval architecture, oceanography and research roles, plus consultancy work in the city.
Portsmouth
Engineering jobs in Portsmouth centre on the naval base, warship support, combat systems and marine engineering.
Fawley and the Waterside
The refinery and chemical complex needs process, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineers, with major turnaround work.
Farnborough and Aldershot
Engineering jobs in Farnborough include defence research, test and evaluation, aerospace and airport engineering.
Basingstoke
Basingstoke hosts technology, manufacturing and engineering services employers, with good links along the M3.
Fareham and Gosport
The Solent Enterprise Zone and Fareham College’s CEMAST campus support aerospace, marine and advanced manufacturing roles.
Eastleigh
Eastleigh has rail, aerospace and manufacturing heritage, plus Southampton Airport and business parks.
Winchester
The county town is a base for consultancy, highways and building services engineers.
Andover
Andover has defence, logistics and manufacturing employers near Salisbury Plain and the A303.
Why Engineering Recruitment in Hampshire Needs Specialists
Engineering recruitment Hampshire employers need is anchored on the Solent. ExxonMobil’s Fawley site, opened in 1951, covers 3,250 acres and employs around 2,500 staff and contractors. It is investing more than £800m in a new hydrogen plant and extra low-sulphur diesel capacity, supporting over 400 construction jobs. Solent Freeport, which includes Fawley, Southampton and Portsmouth sites, reports £640m invested so far and more than 4,750 jobs planned by current occupiers, towards a headline aim of 15,000.
Portsmouth is the home of the Royal Navy’s surface fleet. Around 70% of its surface ships, including the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, are based at the naval base, where BAE Systems leads warship support. Farnborough adds aerospace and defence research: QinetiQ has its headquarters there, and the July 2026 Farnborough International Airshow saw about $84.7bn of deals announced, including 353 firm aircraft orders.
Southampton brings ports, marine science and ship design. The port welcomed more than three million cruise passengers in 2025, and the University of Southampton’s Boldrewood campus, with its 140m towing tank, is shared with Lloyd’s Register’s global technology centre. Hampshire County Council reports an economy worth £48.5bn with 667,000 people in work; see Hampshire County Council’s business pages for more. We recruit engineering jobs in Southampton, engineering jobs in Portsmouth, engineering jobs in Farnborough and across the county.
- Refining, hydrogen and process engineering
- Naval support and ship engineering
- Aerospace and defence research
- Ports, marine science and ship design
Engineering Recruitment Hampshire: Our Lead Sectors
We recruit in every discipline, but these three sectors create most engineering jobs in Hampshire.
Refining and energy
Fawley and the Waterside need process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and inspection engineers, plus contractors for major turnarounds.
Naval and aerospace
Engineering jobs in Portsmouth and Farnborough cover warship support, combat systems, test and evaluation, and aerospace research.
Ports and marine
Engineering jobs in Southampton include port, marine, naval architecture and civil roles across the docks and freeport sites.
Hampshire Projects Creating Engineering Jobs
These investments drive demand for engineering recruitment Hampshire wide. Figures come from published sources.
Fawley investment
More than £800m for a new hydrogen plant and more low-sulphur diesel, which could cut UK diesel imports by about a quarter.
Solent Freeport
Tax sites including Navigator Quarter, Dunsbury Park, Fawley Waterside and Solent Gateway, aiming for 15,000 jobs.
Portsmouth naval base
Home to around 70% of the Royal Navy’s surface ships, including both aircraft carriers, with a large engineering support workforce.
Farnborough Airshow
The 2026 show saw deals worth about $84.7bn, including 353 firm aircraft orders and 904 engine orders.
Boldrewood campus, Southampton
University engineering labs and a 140m towing tank alongside Lloyd’s Register’s global technology centre.
Port of Southampton
More than three million cruise passengers and 449 ship calls in 2025, alongside car and container traffic.
Live Engineering Jobs in Hampshire
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Hiring Engineers in Hampshire?
Our engineering recruitment Hampshire team supports energy, defence, aerospace and marine employers. Tell us about the role and we’ll visit your site free of charge.
Finding Engineering Jobs in Hampshire
Engineering jobs in Hampshire range from running a refinery and supporting aircraft carriers to researching the oceans and designing aircraft. With the freeport growing and a new hydrogen plant at Fawley, demand for process, electrical and marine engineers is strong.
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Where Hampshire’s Engineers Train
Hampshire has three universities with strong engineering links. The University of Southampton is known for maritime, aerospace and electronics engineering, the University of Portsmouth teaches mechanical, electronic and civil engineering, and Solent University specialises in maritime and yacht design.
Technical training is well developed. Fareham College’s CEMAST campus focuses on aerospace, marine and advanced manufacturing, Farnborough College of Technology and Basingstoke College of Technology train technicians, and Eastleigh College runs engineering apprenticeships. The Royal Navy, BAE Systems and ExxonMobil all run their own programmes. These routes feed engineering jobs in Hampshire, but cleared and process-safety engineers remain in demand.
- University of Southampton
- University of Portsmouth
- Solent University
- Fareham College CEMAST
- Farnborough College of Technology
- Basingstoke College of Technology
More Engineering Sectors We Cover in Hampshire
Electrical & Electronic engineering
Electrical, HV and electronics engineers for refineries, ships and ports. Electrical & Electronic recruitment.
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical and maintenance engineers for industry and defence. Mechanical recruitment.
Computer & Software engineering
Software and systems engineers for defence and aerospace. Computer & Software recruitment.
Environmental & Energy engineering
Hydrogen, energy and sustainability engineers. Environmental & Energy recruitment.
Biomedical engineering
Engineers for medical technology and research employers. Biomedical recruitment.
Hiring Engineers in Hampshire: What to Plan For
Defence clearance
Naval and defence roles often need security clearance. We check eligibility at the start.
Process safety experience
Refinery and chemical roles need COMAH and permit-to-work experience. We confirm it early.
M27 and M3 commutes
Traffic around the Solent can be heavy. We map realistic journeys before approaching candidates.
These points shape every engineering recruitment Hampshire brief we take on. Book a free consultation.
How We Recruit Engineers in Hampshire
Free site visit
We visit your site anywhere in Hampshire, free of charge.
Clearance and safety check
We confirm clearance, COMAH or marine 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 Hampshire
Recruiting beyond Hampshire? We cover the whole South East.
Engineering Recruitment Hampshire: FAQs
Which towns do you cover for engineering recruitment in Hampshire?
The whole county, including Southampton, Portsmouth, Fawley, Farnborough, Basingstoke, Fareham, Eastleigh, Winchester and Andover.
Do you recruit for engineering jobs in Southampton?
Yes. We recruit port, marine, research, consultancy and manufacturing engineers across Southampton.
What engineering jobs in Portsmouth do you recruit for?
Naval support, combat systems, marine, electrical and mechanical engineering roles.
Do you cover engineering jobs in Farnborough?
Yes. We recruit defence research, test, aerospace and airport engineers around Farnborough.
How fast can you fill a role in Hampshire?
Subscription clients place in 21 days on average. Cleared roles can take longer, and we’ll be upfront.
Is it free for engineers?
Yes. Engineers never pay to register or apply.
Do you supply contractors for shutdowns?
Yes. We supply day-rate contractors for turnarounds, refits and project peaks, with IR35 status agreed first.
Are you one of the recruitment agencies in Basingstoke?
We are a specialist engineering recruitment agency based in Polegate, East Sussex, and we recruit engineers for employers in Basingstoke and across Hampshire. We meet clients online or on site, and your first consultation and site visit are free.
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