Your new company My client is a part of a group that offers a range of services, including ecological consultancy. They were established over 40 years ago and have provided services to their clients nationally ever since. They work on a range of large scale infrastructure projects as well as conservation and others. Your new role My client is looking for an experienced Ecologist to support Barn Owl survey work for upcoming projects. This role involves straightforward daytime inspections with occasional dusk/dawn checks. You'll be carrying out basic survey duties. Work will be fortnightly for 1 day unless otherwise discussed. Works May Include: Conduct Barn Owl roost surveys Carry out building, barn, and tree inspections Search for pellets, feathers, and field signs Assess habitat suitability around survey sites Inspect existing Barn Owl nest boxes Support nest box installation or maintenance Record field data accurately, including GPS mapping Monitor Barn...

Lead Technician Location: Etches Park Depot, Deadmans Road, Derby 12+ Month Initial Contract Pay: 26.92 /hour PAYE 35.98 /hour Umbrella Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern. 10 Hour shifts. Combination of Days & Nights (E.g. - 4 days, 4 off, 4 nights) + Opportunity for overtime, Paid at 1.25% This role falls inside IR35 - payment via PAYE or Umbrella Company Function of Role To service, complex fault find and repair Hitachi rolling stock assets Key Responsibilities Maintain the condition of the work site, materials and equipment Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace Prepare for and undertake planned and unplanned maintenance activities Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques Read and extract information from traction and rolling stock drawings and specifications Prepare for and undertake the...

Contractor - Senior Finite Element Analyst (Transmissions & Chassis) - 12 months Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire - Hybrid working Who We Are We are a global strategic, environmental and engineering consulting business with more than 100 years of engineering excellence. Our 3,000 colleagues across 20+ countries deliver leading-edge, innovative and sustainable solutions that help clients solve their most complex challenges - contributing to a safe and sustainable world. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Senior Finite Element Analyst to take a leading technical role in the structural analysis and optimisation of transmission and chassis systems. Using Abaqus and HyperWorks toolsets, you will perform linear and non-linear FE analysis from early concept through to production-ready designs. This is a contractor position with significant responsibility, including leading medium- and large-scale projects, mentoring junior engineers and...

Solar PV Commi gineer and Maintenance Engineer A great opportunity for a qualified electrical engineer with commercial solar PV experience to join a growing organisation delivering nationwide renewable energy installations. This role focuses on commissioning, electrical testing, preventative maintenance and fault finding on large-scale rooftop solar PV systems. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Solar PV Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Technician, Renewable Energy Engineer   SALARY: £60,000 to £73,000 per annum (depending on hours worked) + Benefits LOCATION: Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands (Nationwide Travel Required) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent   JOB OVERVIEW Due to continued growth, we have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Solar PV Commissioning Engineer and Maintenance Engineer to join a specialist electrical engineering...

Design Engineer Structural, Pipework & Vessel Design (FMCG Process Equipment) Location: Peterborough Rate: £35 - £40ph LTD Company Outside IR35 Job Purpose We are seeking a Design Engineer to join the Engineering design team, supporting the development, modification, and documentation of structural, vessel, and pipework solutions within the FMCG process equipment sector. The role supports liquid and powder process engineering projects across food, beverage, brewery, bakery, dairy, and utility applications, delivering high-quality cradle-to-grave design outputs that meet industry standards and customer requirements. You will work within a multidisciplinary project team, contributing your own engineering ideas while ensuring designs are practical, economical, and suitable for manufacture and installation. Key Responsibilities of the Design Engineer: • Design and develop process machinery including mixers, conveyors, filling systems, and ancillary...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading sugar producer to recruit a Project Engineer on an 8-week contract for its Newark site. The Project Engineer role comes with an hourly rate of up to 40p/hour, outside IR35 Key skills Oversee on-site activities for the removal of 7 existing heat exchangers and installation of 4 new units, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently. Supervise contractors and coordinate daily construction activities on a busy industrial site with up to 16-17 personnel. Support and monitor major crane and lifting operations in line with lifting plans and LOLER requirements. Assist with contractor management and contract administration to ensure work is completed in line with project scope and schedule. Provide practical on-site engineering support, resolving routine mechanical or installation queries to avoid project delays. Coordinate associated mechanical works including pipework modifications, installation and final finishing...

Process Design Engineer Structural, Pipework & Vessel Design (FMCG Process Equipment) Location: Peterborough Rate: £35 - £40ph LTD Company Outside IR35 Remote work available with the occasional office visit Job Purpose We are seeking a Design Engineer to join the Engineering design team, supporting the development, modification, and documentation of structural, vessel, and pipework solutions within the FMCG process equipment sector. The role supports liquid and powder process engineering projects across food, beverage, brewery, bakery, dairy, and utility applications, delivering high-quality cradle-to-grave design outputs that meet industry standards and customer requirements. You will work within a multidisciplinary project team, contributing your own engineering ideas while ensuring designs are practical, economical, and suitable for manufacture and installation. Key Responsibilities of the Design Engineer: • Design and develop process machinery...

Senior Design Engineer Location: Peterborough Duration: 24-Month Contract(potential for extension) Pay Range: 30.00 - 38.80 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week (Mon-Thu 08:30-16:45, Fri 08:30-16:15) Working Model: This role requires a 5-day-a-week in-office model Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join a specialist Component Engineering team during a significant period of investment in New Product Introduction (NPI). This role focuses on developing design solutions for complex engine components, specifically for both traditional and alternative fuel applications. Key Responsibilities Advanced CAD Design: Execute expert-level modeling of complex geometry and surface modeling for major castings, specifically cylinder heads and blocks, using CREO 10. System Layout: Develop the architecture of components interacting with valvetrains, lubrication, cooling, and breathing systems. Risk Management: Lead and conduct FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)...