Section Engineer - (Rail) Location: Bedfordshire Randstad is recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer with strong Rail and Civils expertise to support a rail upgrade project in Bedfordshire. You will be joining a prestigious contractor, working on a combination of civils and building / M&E works within a live rail environment. Key Responsibilities: Managing engineering activities, subcontractors, and/or self-delivery teams Planning, forecasting, and delivering works to programme Liaising effectively with clients, designers, and other key stakeholders Developing and maintaining programmes, risk assessments, and quality assurance documentation Overseeing design coordination, NCRs, RFIs, and health & safety compliance Essential Experience: Significant hands-on experience delivering rail projects Strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage works independently Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills...

Infrastructure Engineering Specialist - DV Cleared Contract Daily Rate: Up to 650 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months 5 days onsite per week in London is required Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our client, a leading organisation in the engineering sector, is on the hunt for an enthusiastic Infrastructure Engineering Specialist with DV clearance. If you're passionate about technical excellence and eager to collaborate with a dynamic team, this is the opportunity for you! About the Role: Join a multi-disciplined engineering practise focused on delivering top-notch technical capabilities to our customers. As an Infrastructure Engineering Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in executing high-level designs and ensuring the stability of network and infrastructure environments that align with our client's strategic goals. What You'll Be Doing: In this key position, you will: Implement Designs: Manage the implementation of high-level...

Human Factors / Ergonomics Specialist Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Hybrid Working Available) Sector: Rail Engineering Employment Type: Contract Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are recruiting for a Human Factors (HF) / Ergonomics Specialist on behalf of a major client within the UK rail industry. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded engineering team working within a safety-critical environment, supporting the delivery of complex infrastructure and operational projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in embedding Human Factors principles throughout the engineering lifecycle, ensuring that system design, safety assurance, and operational performance are optimised to support safe, efficient, and user-centred outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver Human Factors activities across the project lifecycle. Conduct Human Factors analyses, including task analysis, human reliability assessment, and human error identification....

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...

Role: Project Manager - Electrical Position: Contract Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset Duration: 12 Months Rolling Rate: Circa 400 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave Circa 540 p/d Umbrella Job Purpose / Overview The Project Manager has the responsibility to ensure delivery of all (or part of) the engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning activities for the life cycle of the contract or work package in accordance with the overall Project schedule. The PM will ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time, and cost parameters to meet the needs of the Project. The PM will report directly to the Head of Site Operations and is responsible for the direction of activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of a contract or work package assigned to them. Principal Accountabilities Assist in securing the required resources to meet their project requirements, ensuring the maintenance of SQEP for any...

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...

The Opportunity - Ford & Stanley are supporting a rail client with the recruitment of a Project Engineer to support the delivery of heavy maintenance and overhaul programmes across rolling stock fleets. You will play a key role in coordinating engineering activities, ensuring production plans, technical documentation, and project deliverables are in place to enable safe, efficient, and high-quality execution. This position has arisen due to increased project workload and requires an engineer who can confidently bridge the gap between engineering, production, and project delivery teams. The role would suit someone with a strong technical background who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment and engaging with both internal stakeholders and customers. Responsibilities - Coordinate engineering aspects of heavy maintenance projects and work packages Develop and maintain project plans, WBS structures, and production schedules Create and manage...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Offshore Wind Project Join a major offshore wind project supporting the Wind Turbine Package based out of Hull. The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of a large-scale offshore wind project. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Project Manager, you will focus on claims management, Extension of Time (EOT) support, quantum assessments, and cost tracking across both client and subcontractor claims. Key Responsibilities Prepare and support commercial claims, EOTs, and compensation events. Develop quantum assessments and detailed cost substantiation. Track project activities and allocate costs to work packages and claim events. Produce cost reports, forecasts, and commercial updates. Maintain accurate, auditable project records and support risk reviews. Liaise with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders on commercial matters. What We're Looking For...

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor (Freelance) Location: Taunton, Somerset (multiple sites) Contract Type: Freelance Contract Rate: Up to £550 per day (INSIDE IR35) Working Pattern: Hybrid 2 3 days per week on site/in the office Contract Duration: Initial 6-month contract Company Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of reservoir upgrade projects across Somerset. This opportunity sits with a well-established contractor operating on the South West Environment Agency Framework, delivering a portfolio of reservoir improvement and upgrade schemes in and around the Taunton area. Operating as a managing contractor, the business works closely with its supply chain to deliver complex infrastructure projects safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative commercial team on a contract basis, supporting the successful delivery of key...

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...

Job title: Electrical Engineer Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: December 2026 (subject to extension) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 only Pay rate: Up to 405 PAYE or 550 Umbrella per day Location: Remote working - 1 day in the office and or on site required every 2 weeks, subject to client's request Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering support across a portfolio of Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and private wire projects. The role involves supporting projects throughout the full lifecycle, from development and design through to construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, technically robust, and commercially viable. The successful candidate will provide technical assurance, review engineering deliverables, manage engineering risks, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive successful project delivery and...

Great opportunity to work with this leading international Consulting Engineers who are looking to bring on board a driven and experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Outside IR35, to be an active part of a specialist design team consultancy to work on a variety of Hyper scale Data Centre projects. Key Responsibilities:- Create electrical design drawings and specs for Data Centre Projects. Ensure designs meet all standards and regulations. Support sustainable design and use of innovative tech Work closely with colleagues, clients, architects, and contractors Manage project deadlines, budgets, and deliverables. About you: You should hold Degree (or historic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field.- Should have extensive experience in Mission Critical design and building services design, specifically on data centres.- Sound knowledge of British Standards and building regulations.- Strong communication skills.-. Your expert recruitment consultant is...

Commissioning & Test Lead Automation Systems Coalville, Leicestershire £400/day (Days) £450/day (Nights) UK Site Based (Ongoing Contract) To start in August 6 month rolling contract Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Commissioning & Test Lead to take ownership of on-site testing activities for a large-scale automated material handling system in Coalville, Leicestershire . You will lead Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), performance testing, and system validation to ensure the solution meets design specifications and required throughput. There is already a strong team on site and a long-term pipeline of work. Key Responsibilities Lead Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), completion, and performance testing Validate system flow across PLC, WMS/WCS, and controls integration Manage and drive resolution of defect/punch lists (e.g. Jira) Coordinate troubleshooting and issue resolution with engineering teams Conduct volume and stress testing to...

Overall Department Direction 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 Team that is delivering the designs for each of those work packages. Main Purpose of...