Software Controls Engineer 3-6 month contract £45.00 £55.00 p/h DOE (Outside IR35) Liverpool Wigan St Helens Warrington Bolton Automation / PLC / Siemens TIA Portal / Rockwell / Allen-Bradley I am currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK manufacturer operating within a fast-paced production environment. They are seeking an experienced Software Controls Engineer to support an ongoing automation upgrade programme on a short-term contract basis. For this position, you will be required to carry out the following duties: Develop and modify PLC software using Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Studio 5000 across live production systems Support the commissioning and integration of new automated equipment into existing production lines Assist with FAT and SAT testing, including execution, sign-off and documentation Support integration between PLCs, HMIs, sensors and third-party systems Create and maintain commissioning documentation including I/O...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a large-scale European Engineering and Construction company to recruit a Shift Engineer on 2 months for its Cheshire site. The Shift Engineer role comes with a rate of 550- 600 per day. Key skills required for the Shift Engineer role Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Flue Gas Treatment System, maintaining all process parameters within defined operational and environmental limits. Monitor plant performance in real time, identify and respond to process deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain stable operation. Carry out and record shift operations, including detailed log keeping, handovers, and reporting of plant events, abnormalities, and performance issues. Ensure full compliance with site safety procedures, permits to work, environmental regulations, and operational risk assessments, escalating incidents and near misses appropriately. Coordinate with maintenance teams for fault diagnosis,...

Endpoint Security Engineer Contract Daily Rate: Up to 550 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months Location: Chester Business Park, Chester - 3 days onsite per week Work Arrangement: Hybrid Working - 3 days onsite per week and 2 days remote About the Role: Our client is seeking a skilled Endpoint Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major cloud migration programme while designing and implementing advanced endpoint security solutions. If you have a passion for security and a knack for problem-solving, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Support and contribute to a major cloud migration programme. Design, engineer, and implement cutting-edge endpoint security solutions utilising Trellix, BeyondTrust, and CrowdStrike. Deploy enterprise security solutions via ITSM systems, including Remedy and ServiceNow change control. Produce high-quality technical documentation, workflows, and support...

Job Title : Building Management Systems (BMS) Engineer Location: Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Blackpool or Glasgow (Whichever is closest hybrid working (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 31/3/27 Daily Rate: £550/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 The Role: Act as the organisation s Subject Matter Expert for Building Management Systems, ensuring the property estate has complete, accurate, operational and compliant BMS documentation (plans, registers, drawings, surveys and risk matrices). Lead collaboration with internal teams and specialist consultants to develop and implement BMS performance management systems and maintenance strategies. Review surveys and action plans; track and close out rectification works. Lead site investigations, technical assessments and data capture to ensure compliant, safe and well-maintained assets throughout their lifecycle. Provide expert recommendations on repairs, improvements,...

Senior Civil Engineer A new position has just become available to work as a Senior Civil Engineer on rail based projects for a market-leading consultancy. This position can be based across multiple offices: Manchester, York or Leeds. They have a great portfolio of projects, which include HS2 & Transpennine Route Upgrade. This is a great opportunity to join a busy consultancy on an initial 6 month basis. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver civil engineering design packages across multiple rail projects Undertake and check detailed designs in accordance with Network Rail standards and applicable codes Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including track, OLE, drainage, structures, and geotechnical engineers Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure designs meet programme, cost, and quality expectations Input into feasibility studies, optioneering, and...

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: Up to 400 per day (Outside IR35, dependent on experience) Location: Manchester (M32 0RS) - Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office) Contract Type: Contract About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support a range of ongoing projects within the UK regulated water industry. The role will focus on UMON projects at Sewage Treatment Works, working closely with a collaborative and experienced engineering design team to deliver high-quality solutions. About the Client Our client is a well-established engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors, with a growing portfolio within the water industry. They are known for their friendly, focused culture and strong commitment to employee wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Deliver detailed mechanical design solutions for projects within the UK water sector. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary...

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Chorley or Crewe (hybrid with site/client offices) Contract: Freelance (Outside IR35) Project: Major station upgrade project (circa £40m) Company Overview We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading UK infrastructure and construction contractor with a strong presence across rail, highways, water, and civil engineering sectors. The business operates across multiple divisions and has a well-established reputation as a Tier 1 contractor within the rail sector, delivering major infrastructure projects through long-term frameworks and joint ventures. With continued growth and diversification into new sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong pipeline of secured work. The North West division is a key region within the business, delivering projects across frameworks with major clients and expanding into new infrastructure sectors. The commercial team...

MEICA Design Lead / Project Manager for Welsh Water. Over 5 Years in the Water industry Full understanding of MEICA Understanding of Design processes and implementation of design Understanding of NEC 3-4 Understanding of current CDM legislation Commercial awareness high Able to set tasks to design team and made supply chain Local to St Asaph or within travelling distance Able to use Microsoft Project Manage programmes and deliverables Complete weekly reports and demonstrate progress or delay and mitigation Degree in mechanical engineering preferred Have site back ground We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We're currently supporting a leading civil engineering contractor on a major infrastructure scheme in West Yorkshire, and are looking to engage an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on a contract basis. This is a site-based role on a complex, live project, offering the opportunity to take ownership of key work packages within a collaborative delivery environment. The Role As a Senior QS, you'll play a key role within the commercial team, taking responsibility for the commercial management of sections of work within a cost reimbursable / NEC contract environment . Key responsibilities will include: Full commercial ownership of assigned packages Cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs Management and assessment of Compensation Events Subcontract procurement, administration and final accounts Ensuring compliance with contract processes and cost mechanisms Working closely with operational teams to drive commercial performance Requirements Proven experience operating...

The Opportunity This is an opportunity to join a high-performing and rapidly growing data team delivering secure, scalable and innovative data solutions across the UK public sector. You'll play a key role in enabling smarter decision-making, supporting modern digital services, and driving the adoption of AI and GenAI through robust data platforms. We're looking for experienced Data Engineers who are passionate about building impactful data solutions and working in collaborative, Agile environments. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain data pipelines for ingestion, transformation and curation Develop secure, reliable and high-performing data integration solutions Work closely with product teams and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver data products Share best practices, mentor colleagues and contribute to engineering standards Collaborate within Agile, multi-disciplinary teams Skills & Experience Required Strong SQL and data modelling...