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Looking for an engineer?

If you have a great idea for a new product, or want to improve the way your existing products are designed or manufactured then expert help from a specialist in the right field could save you a lot of time and money. Finding exactly the right engineer or technical consultant can be difficult, but Skillfair's unique technology marketplace is quick and cost-effective.

Our members include engineers, scientists and technologists who can help with design, manufacturing, costing and dealing with product failures and disputes. We charge our consultants a membership fee and don't charge commission on assignments arranged through the site so you can find the help you need without incurring extra costs.

Not sure what you need? Why not:

Take look at the range of engineering skills and other technology skills available
Look for someone local by browsing our UK Map of Consultants - or just include the location when you post a project
Take a look at the different industry sectors our technologists have experience in
If you’ve got a specific project and know what kind of resource you’re looking for, just enter your requirements and we’ll email suitable consultants.
Browse our directory of engineering specialists

If you're still not sure please email or call us on 0844 4457071 and we'll talk you through the options.

Skillfair's Technology directory includes the IMechE directory of consultants - members of the IMechE are denoted on Skillfair by this symbol Member of IMechE

against their name.