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Mechanical Engineer jobs in the UK

Live mechanical engineer roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

3905 live mechanical engineer roles

WES

Mechanical Fitter

Basingstoke

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Due to continued growth, WES, part of the RSE Group, is looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join our expanding Site Services team.

Construction
1 day ago Apply on WhatJobs
BAE Systems

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Chichester

Circa £50,000 dependent on experience

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Hybrid IT & Technology Full-time
21 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs
BAE Systems

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Southampton

Circa £50,000 dependent on experience

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Hybrid IT & Technology Full-time
21 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs
BAE Systems

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Petersfield

Circa £50,000 dependent on experience

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Hybrid IT & Technology Full-time
21 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs
BAE Systems

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Crawley

Circa £50,000 dependent on experience

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Hybrid Engineering
21 hours ago Apply on WhatJobs

Mechanical Engineer salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary range (median)
South West (indicative)
5 live adverts		 £32,000 – £72,500 (midpoint £55,000)
Wales (indicative)
12 live adverts		 £21,805 – £55,000 (midpoint £49,076)
London (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range		 £40,000 – £56,000 (midpoint £48,000)
South East (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range		 £37,000 – £52,000 (midpoint £44,500)
Scotland (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range		 £36,000 – £50,000 (midpoint £43,000)
North East (indicative)
8 live adverts		 £41,500 – £62,655 (midpoint £42,500)
Yorkshire (indicative)
2 live adverts		 £34,000 – £47,000 (midpoint £42,500)
North West (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range		 £35,000 – £48,000 (midpoint £41,500)
East of England (indicative)
7 live adverts		 £20,018 – £77,500 (midpoint £40,000)
Midlands (indicative)
1 live advert		 £28,500 – £48,000 (midpoint £28,500)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. Scotland's energy sector (offshore, renewables) pushes mechanical pay above most English regions outside London. Chartership (CEng via IMechE) matters for engineer-grade roles; for fitters, recognised apprenticeships plus experience on rotating equipment, hydraulics or press tools carry the premium.
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FAQs

What does a mechanical engineer earn in the UK?

Indicatively £34,000–£56,000 permanent, with energy and defence at the top of the range.

What does a mechanical fitter earn?

Typically £32,000–£45,000 depending on sector and shift pattern, with overtime common.

Which sectors pay mechanical engineers best?

Oil and gas, renewables, defence and pharmaceutical plant consistently pay above general manufacturing.

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