An Aerospace Engineer is responsible for the research and design of aircraft, missiles, satellites and space vehicles. The purpose of an Aerospace Engineer is to improve the functionality of flight systems. This could include improving safety, increasing speed, and limiting costs. One of the most important aspects of Aerospace Engineering is to develop new environmentally friendly methods of air travel. There are a varied selection of job positions within the Aeronautical Engineering industry, including Development, Research, and Manufacturing.
An Aerospace Engineer must hold a degree in a scientific subject. Candidates who have a degree in Engineering may also be considered if they studied Aerospace modules throughout their course of study. Many candidates in the Aerospace Sector undertake advanced degrees in order to set themselves apart from competition due to the competitive nature of the industry.
Although the UK Aerospace Industry creates many jobs, competition for these roles tends to be fiercely competitive. Work experience programmes allow candidatest to network and find a gateway into the industry. Employment opportunities also exist abroad within international Aerospace organisations. Aerospace engineering positions are often advertised by recruitment agencies - many of whom are specialists, with expertise in this sector.
The average starting salary of an aerospace engineer is between £20,000 and £26,000. Those with experience typically earn around £40,000, and a Project Leader's salary could be as much as £65,000.
Pegasus is a search and selection agency that has been supplying candidates for the Construction and Property sectors for over 15 years. Their core disciplines include Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Building Surveying, Development Management, Fund Monitoring, and Dispute Resolution.
Rawdon Court, 20 Leeds Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 6AX
Redwood Search delivers Business Support recruitment solutions domestically with a focus on Worcester, Evesham, Redditch and Malvern. In addition to hiring permanent and temporary staff, they have also been opening internship and freelance opportunities since 2016. They were finalists in the 2019 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards and are members of TEAM Network of Independent Recruiters.
9b Malvern Gate, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4BN
Matrax Technical Resourcing Ltd has been hiring talent for a wide variety of contract and permanent vacancies in the Engineering and Technology markets. Operating nationwide and overseas, they also specialise in providing recruitment services for the Civil Construction, Electronics, Quality Assurance, and Rail departments. Since its establishment in 2014, they have helped businesses hire professionals such as Estimators, Permanent Way Engineers, and Senior Project Engineers.
Harbour Rd, Portishead, Bristol, Avon, BS20 7AN
Recruitrite Ltd is a recruitment business in the North East that provides staffing solutions to several sectors including Manufacturing, Sales & Business Development, Logistics & Supply Chain, Contact Centres, Health & Care, and Engineering. They offer contract, interim, temporary & permanent recruitment, plus executive search services. Some roles they fill include Warehouse Operative, High-Pressure Water Jetter, and Digital Marketing Executive.
Coniscliffe House Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7EE
M&E Global has worked in over 25 countries, including in Europe, Middle East / South West Asia, and the USA, in the provision of contract manpower solutions to the Aviation, Land, and Marine sectors. They have ISO9001 certification and they are also JOSCAR registered.
7 Mill Pool, Nash Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 9AF
Chiltern Park Recruitment Ltd handles assignments for the Engineering and Technical sectors. With their office in Tring, Hertfordshire, they work with clients ranging from multinational companies to top design consultancies across the UK. The agency seeks openings for graduates and recruits for roles at all levels.
77 - 81 High Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 4AB
Fides London is an agency formed in 2013 with international coverage spanning more than 25 countries. They handle job functions related to Legal, Compliance, Risk, Cyber & Digital Transformation, and Privacy. They recruit talent ranging from recent graduates to experienced consultants and place them within international corporates, law firms, and other professional services companies.
81 Curtain Road, Unit C, City of London, London, EC2A 3AG
Identifi Global Resources focuses on bringing recruitment solutions to the Cyber Security and IT industries nationwide and abroad. They have also been covering Business Change & Transformation, Cleantech & Biotech, FinTech, Government & Defence, Legal Tech, Mobility, and Software Development divisions since its incorporation in 2015. The agency places professionals in contract, interim, and permanent positions, from its Milton Keynes office.
First Floor Unit 18, Bradbourne Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 8BE
Technical Staffing Resources is a recruiting firm that provides personnel solutions to the Engineering, IT, Legal, Administrative, Accounting, and Finance sectors. The agency also provides recruitment services to the Aerospace, Defence, Energy, and Chemical industries - which includes Petrochemicals, Fertilisers, Inorganics, and Refining. They also offer payroll services, as well as making contract-to-hire and permanent placements.
Hill Park Court, Springfield Drive, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7NL
Copello Global provides roles on Information Security, Defence, and Engineering Technology to clients and candidates across the UK. They offer permanent and contract talent solutions including a partnership programme. The agency was launched in 2018 and holds an office in Fareham. Examples of positions they advertise are Systems Engineer, Market Analyst, and Head of IT and Security.
16-18 Barnes Wallis Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5TT
Bristol-based SRA Engineering Consultants primarily supports UK's Engineering markets with its permanent and contract workforce demand. Their remit covers Engineering roles across the Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Medical, Electronics, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Food, and FMCG industries. Some of the roles they handle are Design Engineer, Quality Engineer, Inspector & Manager, CNC Setter, Operator, and Programmer.
St. Brandon's House, 29 Great George St, Bristol, Avon, BS1 5QT
iO Associates, a Precision Resource Group division, hires on a permanent, temporary, and contract basis for a broad range of clients across the UK and Europe. They offer their expertise in covering the Digital, Energy, Engineering, and Technology sectors. With teams across Bristol, Brussels, London, Munich, Philadelphia, and Zunich, the talent firm often recruits candidates such as Data Architects, Enterprise Architects, Project Managers, and Security Analysts.
St. Bartholomews House, Lewins Mead, Bristol, Avon, BS1 2NH
Founded in 2013 and based in Wiltshire, Whiteflare UK Ltd is a recruitment firm that specialises in recruitment for the Transport, Defense and Rail industries across the UK, Middle East and Australia. They offer interim and permanent executive resources, recruitment, and consultancy services. The company is a member of the REC.
Langley 2-5 Kington Park Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5PZ
Recruiting for a wide variety of permanent, contract, and temporary assignments, nGenium focuses on supplying personnel to a broad range of industries nationwide and globally. They cater to the following sectors from their Austin and Birmingham offices: Electronics, Mechanical, Medical, and Software. Founded in 2019, they also cover various disciplines, such as Connected Devices/IoT, Consumer Electronics, Defence and Military, and Semiconductor.
55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2AA
Quest Technical is a recruitment firm founded in 2019 that focuses on recruiting for the sectors of Automotive & Aerospace, Petrochemical Oil & Gas, Motorsport & F1 Racing, Precision Engineering, Nuclear, and Defence across the UK and internationally. They have worked with companies like Eaton, Technic, Kautex, Jaguar, and Land Rover. Some key disciplines they recruit for include Design, Project Management, Survey, Quality, Maintenance, and more.
Piccadilly Business Centre, Aldow Enterprise Park, Manchester, Lancashire, M12 6AE
Hawker Chase is an executive search consultancy that specialises in supplying the Cyber, Defence & Security, Engineering, and Manufacturing industries with workforce solutions in the UK, Europe, MENA and Asia and in the US. They have over 20 years of recruitment experience and they recruit for senior executive and non-executive positions. They also offer executive coaching and assessment services through their partner, Pelham Street.
Tower 42, Old Broad Street, Portsmouth, London, EC2N 1HQ
Elite People Partners helps satisfy personnel needs in Electronics and Embedded Technology. Fields they manage are Research & Development, Software Engineering, and Management, aiding ventures in Artificial Intelligence, Defence, Smart Energy and more. Their team has over 11 years of recruitment experience, 9 of which are in Embedded and Electronics, which they utilise in conducting retained search and permanent and contract recruitment.
45 Whitehills Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1TS
Highgrove Recruitment Group is a national talent sourcing agency that covers the following verticals: Automotive, Building Automation, Lifts & HVAC, Catering, Drinks & Laundry Equipments, Engineering, Environmental, IT & AV Technology, Medical, and Power Generation & Renewable Energy. They place personnel in various permanent assignments at all levels, including executive and managerial roles.
217 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0ET
Menfor Group is a Construction contractors and labour solutions agency that operates within sectors such as Aviation, Highways, Nuclear, Railway, and Utilities. The agency is a Constructionline gold member and they provide in-house training and apprenticeship programmes. They typically recruit for roles like Concreter, Skilled Labourer, Cleaner, Dumper Driver, Advanced Scaffolder, and more. Menfor Group has more than 25 years of experience in the industry.
81 Farringdon Street, City of London, London, EC4A 4BL
Perfect Candidate has experience in meeting the staffing needs of a number of markets nationwide, such as Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Industrial, Motorsport, and Transportation. The privately-owned agency hires professionals for c-suite and executive assignments. They also cater to various fields, including Distribution & Manufacturing, Finance, Operations & Logistics, Procurement & Purchasing, and Sales & Business Development.
Goodwood House, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PX
SASTeam is a technical recruitment consultancy that supports permanent, contract, and temporary appointments across the Rail, Automotive, and Aerospace markets, and among other industry sectors. They specialise in a number of areas including Design & Development, Test, Systems Engineering, Component Engineering, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production Engineering. SASTeam is located in London.
15 Unwin Avenue, Feltham, Middlesex, TW14 9RG
Datasource is an agency that matches contract and permanent candidates with clients within the IT, Engineering, Business Operations and Support, Digital and Technical Consultancy, and Management Consultancy sectors. The agency is Investors in People Gold and ISO 9001:2015 accredited, and they were also awarded the Family Business of the Year award in 2019. They recruit for IT Engineers, Security Analysts, C++ Developers, 3D Designers, and more.
83 Promenade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1PJ
Rotech Global is an executive search agency that performs contingent and retained searches. They work with clients that are looking to fill mid to senior-level industrial roles. They've worked with many companies, like SKF, SPX, Sulzer, Rexroth, Eriks, Gould Pumps, and AVT. They operate across a variety of sectors including Medical Devices, Aerospace & Defence, Pharmaceutical, and more.
25-27 Otley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 3AA
Grichan Whitestone Partnership is a business consulting firm that offers executive search, interim management, and business consulting. They support businesses looking for C-Suite professionals, Directors, Senior Managers, and Consultants. They use their global network of connections and internal research department. They focus on the Business and Support Services sectors covering Logistics, Built Environment, Defence, Security, and Risk.
The Hay Barn, 4 Elgar Court Drury Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8TY
Apex Talent Solutions Ltd, located in Chichester, focuses on recruitment in Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Construction, Defence and Manufacturing internationally. Since they began in 2018, they have made over 700 successful placements and amassed a client portfolio that includes Airbus, NHS and Tata. Besides hiring for permanent, temporary to permanent, and interim roles, they also conduct assessments, background checks and onboarding assistance.
71 Basepoint Enterprise Centre, Terminus Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8FY
InvitISE is a boutique talent acquisition and management firm in London that specialises in placing contract, interim, and permanent candidates in the UK. They work with start-ups, small businesses, and large corporations, and operate across a range of sectors including Digital & Marketing, E-commerce, Finance, IT, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Business Management.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Inspired Recruitment Ltd has experience in providing staffing services for a broad range of industries nationwide and overseas. They have been finding candidates for various permanent, temporary, and contract vacancies for over 20 years. The recruitment agency covers the following sectors: Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Engineering, IT & Communication, Manufacturing, and Web Development.
Floor 4 St Christopher House, 217, Wellington Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6NG
Campbell Birch is a specialist recruiter for the Technology, IT, Communications, Space and Defense, Financial Services, Energy and Utilities, Transport and Retail sectors. The agency supplies Commercial Contracts Managers and Bid, Legal and Procurement professionals. Campbell Birch has offices in London, UK and Connecticut, USA.
Parr House, 52 Broadway, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1AG
Mercury Hampton is an award-winning agency that provides contract, interim, and permanent recruitment services, as well as audits & assessments, performance & post-hire consultancies, board appointments, and candidate support services. They work with several sectors including Aerospace & Automotive, Logistics & Supply Chain, Engineering & Manufacturing, FMCG & Consumer, Defense, and Construction & Infrastructure.
Centrix House, Crow Lane East, Newton-le-willows, Merseyside, WA12 9UY
A multi-disciplinary talent recruitment entity, Sundridge Search, places qualified candidates for various permanent assignments. Their specialism lies in covering the Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Construction, Electrical, Electronics, Fluid Power & Hydraulics, Manufacturing, Material Testing, Oil & Gas, Renewable & Offshore, and Space markets nationwide. Headquartered in Leeds, they also place Sales professionals in the mentioned verticals.
25 Swithens Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0BU
Authentica Resourcing Ltd, founded in 2019, performs executive search exclusively for the Manufacturing, Engineering, Automation and Capital Equipment markets. Using retained headhunting and search & selection approaches, they support permanent and interim leaders across positions in Board, Commercial and more, and offer a guarantee system to customers. Based in Birmingham, they present openings like Conformance Manager and Head of Supply Chain.
Sapphire Heights Courtyard, 31 Tenby Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 3ES
Since 1981, Redline has offered an extensive area of recruitment expertise across numerous sectors. Located in Butterfield, they have a team of over 65 expert consultants offering permanent, contract, interim, and executive search solutions. They are winners of the 10th Annual IRP Awards.
230 The Village, Butterfield, Great Marlings, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8DL
Connecting Experts focuses on four areas: Automated Driving, Electric Vehicles, Executive Search, and Connected Car. Some of the vacancies they fill may include Talent Acquisition Partner, Trainee Recruitment Consultant, Software Development, DevOps Engineer, Recruitment Consultant, Android SW Developer, Project Engineer, C++ Developer, and more. The firm was founded in 2016.
5th Floor, 78 Cornhill, City of London, London, EC3V 3QQ
The Dove Partnership delivers personnel to the Accounts, Property, HR, IT, Logistics, and Marketing Industries. The company is based in Hertfordshire, was established in 2003, and has also been recruiting candidates for the Commercial and Industrial sectors. Some roles they recruit for include Facilities Support Operative, Junior Construction Admin, and Accounts Admin Assistant.
Millars Three, Southmill Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3DH
McCord Recruitment Services is a specialist Engineering staffing firm that offers permanent, temporary and graduate recruitment solutions across the UK. They offer free candidate replacements and a reimbursement structure for unsuccessful placements. The firm also provides resume and interview support for candidates. They've previously recruited for Technical Authors, Configuration Engineers, Estimators, Aircraft Fitters, and CNC Machinists.
Covent Garden 71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
First Recruitment Group is an international recruitment company that operates within the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Rail, Technology, Chemicals, Water, Construction, Aerospace & Defence, and Corporate verticals. They fill temporary, contract, and permanent vacancies at all levels. Operating globally, they have offices across the UK, Australia, Ghana, Kenya, Albania, and Singapore. They are also an APSCo member and a Disability Confident employer.
Parry House, Birchwood Boulevard, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7QU
Sanderson has clients across the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, and Ireland. The solutions they offer include permanent and contract-based recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing, executive search and selection, project-based recruitment, managed service programmes, and total talent solutions. With over 40 years of experience, they operate across the Financial Services, Government, Not for Profit, Defence, Technology, Retail, and more sectors.
Clifton Down Shopping Centre, 54A Whiteladies Rd, Bristol, Avon, BS8 2NH
Stratus Recruitment operates across the Construction, Real Estate and Built Environment areas as well as Legal, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Engineering and HR. They fulfil permanent, temporary and contract jobs like Senior Safety Engineer, Associate Project Manager and Human Factors Consultant using retained and contingent approaches. With a main office in Milton Keynes, they have been mainly covering placements in the UK and EMEA since 2005.
82 Westbrook End, Newton Longville, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0DF
Rykard Engineering is a national multi-sector recruitment specialist that caters to the Engineering and Manufacturing markets. With teams based in Portsmouth and Bristol, they aid in filling both contract and permanent vacancies at all levels. Rykard Engineering provides recruitment services to various disciplines, including Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Electronics, FMCG, Medical, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, and Power.
6, Studio 31, 31 Berkeley Square, Bristol, Avon, BS8 1HP
Spencer Riley Ltd specialises in executive search worldwide with a focus on the UK, Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa. They specifically work across Medical Devices, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Construction & Engineering, Environmental & Industrial Services, Safety & Defence and Logistics. They have been aiding the likes of Chief Executive Officers, Global Directors and Vice Presidents since 2015. Their team can be found in Leeds.
Atlas House, 31 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2HL
WP Recruitment is a staffing business that provides contract, temporary, and permanent staff to multiple industry sectors in the UK. The agency recruits for a variety of roles like Office Supervisor, Kitchen Production Assistant, Electrician, Supply Chain Coordinator, Marine Engineer, Works Planners, and more. They are members of the REC and the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce. The agency was founded in 1989.
Corner House, 68-70 Lugley Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5ET
First Engineering Services LTD provides Engineering employment services to a variety of industries. The agency has a wide range of expertise from working in markets such as BioTech, Aircraft Engineering, Energy & Utilities, and Environment. They operate globally in strategic locations across America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Their clients range from medium businesses to major multinational companies.
206 Turners Hill, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9DE
Arlington Recruitment offers tailor-made recruitment solutions to clients based in Slough and surrounding areas. Conceived in 2000, the agency covers Administration, Sales and Finance. Examples of roles they recruit for include Tax Accountant, Sales Manager, Management Accountant, Trust Lawyer and Receptionist.
Herschel House, 58 Herschel Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 1PG
iPlace is a provider of talent management solutions to an array of markets nationwide and globally. These include Automotive, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing & Creative, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, and Sales. For over 16 years, the firm has been assigning personnel to a plethora of positions at all levels. They were recognised as a Great Place to Work in 2019 and affiliated with the American Staffing Association.
Kemp House, 124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
4exMilitary is a recruiting consultancy geared at ex-military personnel and firms looking to hire ex-military personnel. The organisation, which was founded in 2001, provides roles for different sectors such as Logistics & Supply Chain, Catering & Life Support Services, Military & Defence Support Services, Aviation & Aerospace, Engineering & Construction, and more. 4exMilitary is based in Southampton.
Suite 43, First Floor Royal Mail House, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3FD
Acorn Recruitment is a multi-faceted consultancy established in 1992 for various areas including, but not limited to, Aerospace & Defence, Energy, and Life Sciences. With 600 branches worldwide, they have experience in supplying employees for permanent, temporary and contract jobs, in addition to confidential executive search services and international placements. In the UK, they have offices in Newport and nearly 20 other locations.
Unit 1 Ground Floor Brunel Way Baglan Energy Park, Baglan, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 2FP
Octagon Group hires Technology and Engineering specialists across the UK and Europe, fulfiling permanent and contract placements and management and executive requirements. They support verticals including Aerospace, Automotive, Civil Engineering, IT, Renewable Energy and Transportation. They opened their doors in 2018 and are based in Bedford. They also help charities like Trussell Trust Foodbank and Alzheimer's Society UK.
Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR
Our recruitment experts prioritise excellent partnerships and provide outstanding opportunities, ensuring the hiring process is stress-free. Our consultants do the groundwork to provide you with the perfect candidates for your vacancies. Our dedicated team collaborate and utilise their knowledge and skills to deliver great value with the highest quality talent.
Unit 3, Hatherton Court, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 2LA
NRL is a Wigan-based specialist agency for the Engineering industry. It focuses on Nuclear; Renewables; Conventional Power; Advanced Facilities; Built Environment; Defence; Infrastructure; Oil, Gas and Petrochemical; and Transmission and Distribution. Established at Sellafield in 1983, they won Best Contractor Recruitment Agency at The Contracting Awards 2019, and Recruitment Company of the Year at the APSCo Awards for Excellence 2015.
The Old Lodge, Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB
Demob Job, located in South Shields, recruits ex-Military personnel nationwide for permanent opportunities in Automotive, Engineering, Education, Health & Safety, Manufacturing & Production, IT and more. Since their foundation in 2005, their successful candidate portfolio includes individuals who have previously served the British Army Infantry, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. They are a member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
South Shields Business Works, Henry Robson Way, Station Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 1RF