Site Engineer - Civil Engineering Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Project Type: Civil / Infrastructure Works Employment Type: Temporary Our client is looking to add an experienced Site Engineer to join their team in delivering major infrastructure works. As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in interpreting technical designs, coordinating site activities, and supporting programme delivery across your section of works. Key Responsibilities Interpret and understand design specifications and drawings Carry out accurate setting out using GPS and Total Station equipment Deliver setting out for earthworks and drainage Review design information and raise technical queries to the Section Engineer to ensure smooth workflow Contribute to the 4-week lookahead programme for your area's works Work closely with supervisors and the Section Engineer to co-ordinate effectively with other site activities Support delivery of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)...

My client, a high profile civil engineering and construction tier 1 are currently looking for a Site Engineer for a prestigious rail framework in the North England. The role is long term and the project includes civil's works within a railway environment. Roles and Responsibilities: Setting out and monitoring of works on site Conduct ITPs and some Work Package Plans Ensure quality control requirements are met and recorded in accordance with specification Operate and promote a high standard of health and safety and environment compliance Raising of technical queries Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications Candidate Requirements: Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent 2+ years experience working within either a civils or rail environment PTS/CSCS card Tier 1 background APPLY NOW Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected...

Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer Location: Coalville, Leicestershire Contract Length: 3 6 Months (Potential Extension) Rate: £400 £450 per day/Night Outside IR35 Start Date: August Shift Pattern: 7am to 5pm and the odd Night Shift The Opportunity We are currently recruiting experienced Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineers to support a major warehouse automation project in Coalville, Leicestershire. Working on behalf of a global leader in automated material handling and intralogistics solutions, you will play a key role in the testing, commissioning, and final delivery of a state-of-the-art automated distribution centre for one of the UK's largest retailers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term automation project involving advanced conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), robotics, controls systems, and warehouse software integration. Key Responsibilities Carry out electrical testing and...

Site Agent Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Outside IR35 Contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to support the delivery of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This role will see you taking responsibility for the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of works across a range of schemes, including earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, pipelines, drainage, utilities, and associated infrastructure. Working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, you will oversee day-to-day site operations, programme delivery, health and safety, quality assurance, and resource management. You will play a key role in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing construction activities, driving programme performance, and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements. Previous experience working under NEC contracts and managing complex construction activities...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for an Electrical Commissioning Technician to join the commissioning team for their OCGT plant based Stewartby, Bedfordshire on an initial 4 months contract basis. The Electrical Commissioning Technician position come with a day rate from 400.00 to 475.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and systems such as, transformers, medium/low voltage switchgears, DC systems, rectifiers, inverters, motorized valves, instruments etc. Fully competent at using Primary & Secondary Injection test set equipment. Assist the commissioning engineers in carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up....

Senior E&P Design Engineer - Rail Manchester / North West (Hybrid Working) Day Rate: 275- 425 pday dependant on experience. Job Ref: 40151 We are for a Senior E&P Design Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering major Rail and Infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer with Rail sector knowledge to join a well-established technical team working on complex and high-profile transport infrastructure schemes. Due to continued growth within their Rail division, they are looking to strengthen their Electrical & Power capability with the addition of a Senior Engineer. Projects include a mix of: Rail Electrification & Power (E&P) systems Railway lineside electrical systems Points heating and signalling power supplies Level crossings and LV distribution systems Station and depot M&E infrastructure Lighting, containment, earthing, small power, and...

Job Title: Site Engineer - NG Person Location: Cellarhead Substation, Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire Duration: 6 months+ Sector: National Grid Infrastructure Rate: Up to 450/day DOE Pay Method: CIS Start Date: 6/7/2026 Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Setting Out / Site Engineer to join a major National Grid infrastructure project at Sellahead 400kV Substation in Leek. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting out and surveying activities across a range of civil engineering and electrical infrastructure works associated with the delivery of a new BESS facility and substation development. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with previous experience on National Grid, DNO, renewable energy, power transmission or heavy civil engineering projects. Roles & Responsibilities: Carry out accurate setting out for foundations, structures, drainage, duct routes, cable trenches and associated civils works. Establish and maintain site control points...

QA Engineer (AI Chatbot) Our trusted partner, which operates within the Ed-Tech domain, employs over 10,000 individuals across 100 countries and has a reach of 600 million users, is recruiting a senior QA Engineer with experience in Python, TypeScript, Cypress, and AI Chat Bots (voice). You must have strong communication capabilities and experience in end-to-end testing techniques, including functional, regression, exploratory, performance, usability, and compliance testing. Our client is paying 400 to 450 PD Outside IR 35 to start ASAP for an initial 6-month contract on a hybrid basis based near Stratford, London. Main Accountabilities Collaborate with the product owner and development team to understand and feed into product requirements, features, and compliance needs in respect to quality. Develop, in collaboration with the product team and other stakeholders (e.g. compliance, equality, risk), detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test strategy, plans, and...

Job title: Piping Engineer Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this) Pay rate: Up to 375 PAYE / 505 Umbrella per day Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Hours of work: 5 days per week The Piping Engineer will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of Mechanical and Piping Construction Work Packs, supporting construction activities within the nuclear industry. The role involves reviewing technical documentation, conducting constructability assessments, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, defining work scopes, and ensuring compliance with nuclear safety, quality, and project requirements. The successful candidate will support installation planning, resolve technical issues, and drive the timely delivery of work packs to enable safe and efficient construction execution. Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience: Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or...

Test & Commissioning Manager with a Automation/Manufacturing & Engineering background only, no IT £380 - £400 per day per hour (Outside IR35) Initial 6-month contract (Monday to Friday ) CSCS / ECS Card Required You will be responsible for the following: • Develop and execute testing strategies and documentation, including Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Tests on Completion, and Performance Tests. • Plan and conduct on-site testing, both internally and in customer-witnessed scenarios. • Ensure delivered systems meet as sold specifications and align with customer needs. Escalate any identified gaps to the Lead System Integration Manager (SIM). • Validate safety systems, material flow, and messaging between PLC and WMS/WCS systems. • Own and manage the testing issue punch list using tools like Jira, including prioritising, resolving, and escalating issues. • Work closely with stakeholders to re-test and confirm defect resolution. • Conduct volume and stress...

Astute's Power Team are partnering with a Leading EPC Contractor within the Energy Sector. We are currently recruiting for a HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire. The HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer position comes with a day rate from 550.00 to 575.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Lead and coordinate all high-voltage (HV) commissioning activities associated with the 298MW OCGT plant, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery in line with project milestones. Execute detailed HV commissioning plans, switching schedules, and energisation procedures, aligned with the overall project commissioning strategy and grid connection programme. Supervise and manage pre-commissioning and commissioning of HV systems, including GIS/AIS switchgear, power transformers, generator step-up (GSU) transformers, protection & control systems, and grid interface...

Astute's contract team is partnering with a leading Defence consultancy to recruit a Submarine Marine Engineer for a hybrid role, with 1-2 days a week in Reading. The Submarine Marine Engineer role comes with and hourly rate of 65 per hour. Key skills required for the Submarine Marine Engineer role Cat A2 Submariner experience. Foundation degree in Engineering at a minimum. Hold SC clearance. Location, day rate and details of the Submarine Marine Engineer role Hybrid working, 1-2 days per week in Reading. Outside IR35. 65 per hour. Start date, ASAP. Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's...

12 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Up to £70 per hour umbrella Full time on site in Plymouth Overview of Department: In order to deliver the MoD s submarine and warship programmes, a significant programme of infrastructure investment is required on the Devonport site. The Major Infrastructure Projects (MIP) Business Unit has been established to support this. One of the key scope elements within MIP is establishing a defuel capability for out of service submarines, which is delivered under the programme banner of 14 Dock Readiness. This work comprises of a number of interrelated projects to develop various multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems, with an overall value in excess of £100m. The Dock Readiness project is delivering the infrastructure upgrades for the existing dry dock that will be used for the submarine defuels. The dry dock is within a nuclear licensed site. Multiple work packages form the Dock Readiness project. This role is part of that Engineering...

Job title: Welding NDT - Field Engineer Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: December 2026 (subject to extension) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 only Pay rate: Up to 350 PAYE or 475 Umbrella per day Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Role Overview: The Welding/NDT Field Engineer is responsible for quality surveillance of mechanical construction activities on a nuclear construction project, ensuring contractor works comply with approved technical requirements, specifications, and quality control plans. The role covers fabrication, installation, and assembly of piping systems, equipment, and supports within a nuclear environment. Working within the Site Quality Surveillance Team, the engineer provides independent verification of work quality, identifies and reports non-conformances, and ensures issues are managed through formal processes. The role requires close coordination with site teams and contractors to support safe, compliant, and high-quality...

Infrastructure Engineer - Contract - East Bristol (mostly remote) - up to 525/day - inside IR35 - Initial 6 months, with potential to extend Must have SC clearance We're working with an organisation in East Bristol that is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support a major programme of infrastructure change. This is a hands-on contract role suited to someone confident working across virtualisation, storage, backup, Microsoft cloud services, and technical design. The successful contractor will play a key role in helping the organisation migrate away from VMware, modernise backup solutions, improve storage capability, and strengthen overall cyber resilience. Key Responsibilities for the Infrastructure Engineer Scope, design, and implement a replacement virtualisation platform as part of a move away from VMware. Support the migration and improvement of backup solutions, including widening backup coverage across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments....

Randstad have an exciting opportunity for a Freelance Site Engineer / setting out engineer to work on a Rail Project in Cardiff, Wales for 1 year plus You will be working on Civils, with Buildings/Architecture elements Rail experience is necessary. PTS is ideal but not essential. Duties will include: Set out lines and levels using Total Stations and GPS. Interpret 2D CAD drawings and 3D BIM models to extract accurate coordinate data. QA - Conducted as-built surveys and quality checks to ensure construction met design tolerances. Liaison with site agents, subcontractors, and engineers to resolve technical queries and design clashes. Maintained strict adherence to site health, safety, and environmental regulations. Rate is inside IR35- Circa (Apply online only) a day DOE Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall...

Systems Design Engineer - SCADA Location: Ashby de la zouch, UK (Hybrid/Office & Site-Based) Outside IR35 Contract Duration: 12 Months About the Role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Systems Design Engineer with strong SCADA system engineering expertise to join our rail infrastructure team. This role will focus on requirements definition, system architecture, and interface design, supporting the delivery of complex and safety-critical rail systems. You will play a key role across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture through to design, integration, and commissioning, ensuring robust and scalable solutions are delivered. Key Responsibilities Requirements Engineering Lead the elicitation, capture, and analysis of system-level requirements from stakeholders Develop high-quality, testable, and traceable requirements aligned with operational and regulatory needs Maintain requirements traceability throughout the system lifecycle...

Automation Engineer High Speed Manufacturing Process Coleshill £400 - £450 per day Ltd Company / Outside IR35 6-Month Contract (Minimum) Following significant growth and a major programme award, this company is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support the development, optimisation and commissioning of a highly automated production line. This is a rare opportunity to join a critical project where your expertise will directly influence manufacturing performance, process stability and production output on a flagship automotive programme. The Role As an Automation Engineer, you will become the hands-on technical expert for a complex automated manufacturing process. Working closely with production teams, suppliers, customers and engineering stakeholders, you will identify process issues, drive improvements and ensure the successful delivery of production targets. The role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent fault-finding capability and the...

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer to join a tier-one joint venture on a flagship, multi-billion-pound marine and defence infrastructure programme based in Plymouth. This is a long-term assignment working within a high-integrity, secure environment, delivering complex deep-water berths and heavy civil engineering works. To support candidates traveling from outside the local area, a lodging allowance is paid . The Role Working within a highly regulated framework, you will provide essential technical leadership and engineering control on site, ensuring works meet strict quality and design specifications. Your day-to-day will involve: Technical Control: Managing and overseeing setting out, dimensional control, and engineering accuracy for major marine and heavy civil packages. Workforce & Subcontractor Management: Supervising and mentoring site engineers, direct labor, and specialist subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient delivery. HSEQ...

Manufacturing Project Manager Automation Integration Engineer Location: Coleshill Rate: £450 - £500 Per Day Contract Length: Initial 6 Month Contract Start Date: Immediate Are you an experienced Automation Integration Engineer, Manufacturing Project Manager or Industrialisation Specialist with a track record of delivering complex automated production systems? My client is seeking a high-calibre contractor to support the integration, commissioning and optimisation of a major new production line. This is a critical project within a growing £200m manufacturing group and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on production performance, automation capability and operational excellence. The Project A semi-automated production process is currently in operation, while a fully automated production line is being installed and commissioned. The challenge is to improve process capability, increase yield, achieve stable production output and optimise overall...