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Full Stack Engineer (Scala/TypeScript)

Posted 1 month ago by RevTech


Our client in the Media space is seeking a Full Stack Engineer for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have exp...

  • Rate £600 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location London Area, United Kingdom

Senior AI Engineer

Posted 1 month ago by Coltech


We are looking for a highly experienced Senior AI Architect & Engineer to join our AI Enablement team in Guildford,...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Software Engineer

Posted 1 month ago by Haystack


We're partnering with a pioneering client operating in a highly regulated environment, dedicated to innovation and...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location United Kingdom

Lead Software Engineer

Posted 1 month ago by GTC Recruitment


We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Python and Django for a 12-m...

  • Rate £101 per hour
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location London Area, United Kingdom

Deputy Head Teacher of Quality of Education

Posted 1 month ago by Nova Education Trust


We are seeking a Deputy Head Teacher of Quality of Education for Nottingham University Samworth Academy, part of the Nov...

  • Rate £86,803 per year
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

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Maintenance Engineer

Posted 1 month ago by TipTopJob


The Maintenance Engineer position is based in Wincanton, Somerset, offering a salary range of £45,500 to £47,500. The ro...

  • Rate £47,500 per year
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location Wincanton, England, United Kingdom

Software Engineer

Posted 1 month ago by Haystack


We're working with a leading technology solutions provider specializing in secure and complex software development...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location United Kingdom

Cyber Security Engineer

Posted 1 month ago by TechNET IT Recruitment Ltd


We are looking for an experienced Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer for a contract role in the Preston area, focusing on...

  • Rate £475 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Preston, England, United Kingdom

Mechanical Engineer

Posted 1 month ago by TipTopJob


Imagine stepping into a state-of-the-art Research and Development Centre where your mechanical expertise directly impact...

  • Rate £29 per hour
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Onsite
  • Location Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

GCP Devops Engineer

Posted 1 month ago by Infinity Quest


The GCP DevOps Engineer role requires a strong engineering background with expertise in DevOps practices and tools. Cand...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Graduate Trainee Engineer (Battery Materials and Cells Group) x2 (111695-0626)

Posted 1 month ago by University of Warwick


Launch your career at WMG, University of Warwick as a Graduate Trainee Engineer in the Battery Materials and Cells Group...

  • Rate £31,236 per year
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Sap Quality Management Consultant

Posted 1 month ago by Tata Technologies


Tata Technologies is seeking a SAP Quality Management Consultant to join their Digital Enterprise Solutions Department,...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location Solihull, England, United Kingdom

Electrical Design Engineer

Posted 1 month ago by GTC Recruitment


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering programme...

  • Rate £55 per hour
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Culham, England, United Kingdom

Network Project Engineer

Posted 1 month ago by PRIMUS Global Solutions (PRIMUS UK & Eur...


The Network Project Engineer position requires proven experience in monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom

Software Engineer

Posted 1 month ago by Haystack


We are seeking a Software Engineer to support and enhance critical legacy Java applications within a secure and highly r...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location London, England, United Kingdom

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Posted 1 month ago by TESTQ Technologies


The Artificial Intelligence Engineer role involves close collaboration with business users and IT teams to deliver AI so...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Principal Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Posted 1 month ago by Stirling Dynamics


Stirling Dynamics is seeking a Senior/Principal Modelling and Simulation Engineer to join their Simulation, Dynamics and...

  • Rate £72,500 per year
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Graduate Materials Engineer

Posted 1 month ago by Gurit


The Graduate Materials Engineer position is a one-year program based at the Newport facility on the Isle of Wight, focus...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Onsite
  • Location Isle Of Wight, England, United Kingdom

Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

Posted 1 month ago by Investigo


My client, a company in the Aerospace industry, is seeking a Freelance FPGA Engineer for a project focused on the design...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location Essex, England, United Kingdom

Principal System Engineer

Posted 1 month ago by Randstad


We are looking for a Principal Systems & Software Engineer to lead the C4ISR Battlelab team, focusing on the integra...

  • Rate £550 per day
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Reading, England, United Kingdom

About Our Quality Engineer Contract Roles in Birmingham

What does a quality engineer contractor do?

The Quality Engineer contractor role centres on the ability to design, implement, and maintain quality management systems and processes across manufacturing, aerospace, defence, automotive, pharmaceutical, and construction environments. Contract engagements involve developing quality plans, conducting audits and inspections, managing non-conformance and corrective action processes, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with sector-specific quality standards. Quality Engineers work within supplier quality assurance, incoming inspection, in-process quality control, and final product verification depending on the engagement.

Quality Engineer contractors need a strong understanding of quality management principles and practical experience with the standards relevant to their sector, whether ISO 9001 for general manufacturing, AS9100 for aerospace, IATF 16949 for automotive, or GMP for pharmaceuticals. Proficiency with quality tools including FMEA, SPC, 8D, and PPAP is expected. Experience with audit techniques, both internal and supplier, is widely required. For senior roles, the ability to design quality systems, lead continuous improvement programmes, and engage with regulatory bodies is essential.

What is the market like for quality engineer contractors?

Quality Engineering contracting is a steady market driven by the regulatory and compliance requirements of manufacturing and regulated industries. Aerospace and defence are the most consistent sources of demand, with major programmes requiring dedicated quality resource throughout their lifecycles. Automotive and pharmaceutical companies provide additional depth. The market is distinct from software QA engineering, focusing on physical product quality and process compliance rather than software testing. Compensation reflects the specialist knowledge required and the consequences of quality failures in regulated environments.

What is the contracting market like in Birmingham?

HSBC's UK headquarters, alongside substantial operations from other major banks and insurers, anchors Birmingham's position as the UK's second largest commercial centre for contractor demand. HS2 and wider infrastructure investment across the West Midlands have added a layer of construction, engineering, and programme delivery work that is expected to persist for several years. Central government departments with Birmingham offices, including HMRC and the Home Office, contribute a steady volume of digital, project, and operational delivery roles. The city offers a broad spread of contracting disciplines rather than concentrating in one sector, which makes it resilient to downturns in any single industry. Disciplines tied to infrastructure and construction can command premiums where specialist experience is scarce, even as rates for more general roles sit comfortably below the capital.

How much do quality engineer contractors usually earn in Birmingham?

Contract rates for quality engineer roles in Birmingham typically range from £350 to £600 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.

How many quality engineer vacancies in Birmingham are there on Quality Contracts?

Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 80 quality engineer contract roles across the site, with Birmingham representing a strong share. Data reviewed up to May 2026.