Chroma Engineering's mission is to deliver the talent and skills that make British Engineering & Manufacturing a global leader.
Established in 2017, Chroma Engineering is a values-led business committed to working in partnership with our clients and candidates to put the human element back into recruitment.
Our goal is to provide an outstanding service that enhances careers and drives UK innovation and growth.
Engineering is moving fast. The skills powering it are moving even faster. We focus on the specialists who design, build, test, and lead the UK’s most ambitious programmes.
MECHANICAL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Engineers delivering concept, CAD, analysis and validation of complex mechanical systems.
ELECTRONICS & EMBEDDED SYSTEMS
Hardware and firmware specialists powering intelligent, high-performance electronic products.
ELECTRICAL & CONTROLS SYSTEMS
Electrical, automation and PLC engineers driving safe, efficient operational performance.
SOFTWARE & SYSTEMS
Embedded and systems engineers building scalable, robust and real-time technical solutions.
PRODUCTION & MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing and quality engineers optimising production, efficiency and operational excellence.
PROJECT, DELIVERY & OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP
Project and operations leaders ensuring technical delivery meets time and budget expectations.
SENIOR STRATEGIC HIRES
Engineering leaders shaping strategy, culture and long-term technical capability.
TECHNICAL SALES
Commercial engineers translating complex technical solutions into revenue growth.
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Engineering Market Insights & Salary Guide 2026.
Our Engineering Market Insights and Salary Guide provides an overview of current salaries and hiring trends across the UK Engineering sector.
Based on Chroma’s internal data and wider market research, it benchmarks key roles across mechanical, electrical, software and project engineering, while highlighting the wider factors influencing candidate expectations and hiring decisions.
Building a high-performing engineering team? From single hires to full contract project delivery, we help clients hire with confidence.
Our contract division supports short- and long-term assignments across all engineering sectors. We understand what matters: transparent rates, smooth onboarding, and continuity between projects.
Want to aim higher? We’re always looking for people who care about progress, for clients, candidates, and themselves.
People: Long-term relationships built on trust and understanding not transactions. Insight: Market intelligence and honest advice that help you make confident career decisions. Innovation: Digital tools and streamlined processes that make recruitment faster, smarter, and fairer.
