Quality Manager Location: Cumbria Contract Length: 12 Months+ Rate: 50- 60.00 per hour (DOE) Hours: 40 hours per week We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Manager to support a major nuclear project based in Cumbria. This is an excellent long-term contract opportunity to join a well-established project team delivering work within a highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading quality assurance and compliance activities across the project, ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with client specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. Responsibilities: Oversee and manage all project quality assurance and quality control activities Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and nuclear quality requirements Lead internal and external audits, supplier audits, and surveillance activities Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and continuous...

Mechanical Systems Engineer Rail Contract The Opportunity - Ford & Stanley are supporting a rail client with the recruitment of a Mechanical Systems Engineer to support product quality assurance and return-to-manufacturer (RTM) activities. This role has been created due to increased RMA (Return Material Authorisation) activity, requiring additional technical expertise to assess defective components and manage supplier returns. You will play a key role in ensuring product reliability and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The position suits an engineer who is comfortable working independently, applying strong technical judgement, and engaging with both internal teams and external suppliers. Responsibilities - Assess defective products and determine appropriate return or repair actions Manage and process RMA activities in line with company procedures Conduct detailed failure analysis and technical evaluations Maintain accurate records of defects, findings,...

Section Engineer - Major Highways Infrastructure Project - Midlands Urgent requirement for an experienced Section Engineer to join one of the UK's most significant highway and rail infrastructure schemes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a nationally important project, supporting safe and efficient delivery across programme, engineering, quality, environmental and commercial functions while leading and mentoring engineering teams on site. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Wellbeing Promote wellbeing initiatives across the workforce and wider project community. Prepare Works Package Plans and conduct regular safety tours and observations. Ensure all site activities are delivered in accordance with HSE standards and project procedures. Programme & Production Develop and manage three-week lookahead programmes aligned with the construction schedule. Monitor progress, identify variances and escalate programme risks where necessary....

Role: Quality Management Lead (Civils) Position: Contract Location: Suffolk (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months Rate: 500- 550 per day (Umbrella, dependent on experience) Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5pm Overview Join the Sizewell C (SZC) megaproject, a major UK nuclear new build supporting Net Zero. This role ensures quality requirements are met across the full project lifecycle, working closely with supply chain partners and internal teams. Role Purpose The Quality Management Lead ensures compliance with QA/QC requirements across design, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning. Acting as the single point of contact (SPOC) for quality, you will oversee supply chain performance, implement quality plans, and ensure "Right First Time" delivery. Key Responsibilities Quality & Supply Chain Management Review and monitor Contractor Quality Assurance Plans (CQAPs) Develop Project Quality Control Plans (PQCPs) Conduct supplier...

Section (Senior Production) Engineer - Major Highways Infrastructure Project (Essex/Kent) Urgent requirement for an experienced Section (Senior Production) Engineer to join one of the UK's most significant highways infrastructure schemes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a nationally important project, supporting safe and efficient delivery across programme, engineering, quality, environmental and commercial functions while leading and mentoring engineering teams on site. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Wellbeing Promote wellbeing initiatives across the workforce and wider project community. Prepare Works Package Plans and conduct regular safety tours and observations. Ensure all site activities are delivered in accordance with HSE standards and project procedures. Programme & Production Develop and manage three-week lookahead programmes aligned with the construction schedule. Monitor progress, identify variances and escalate...

Job Title: Lead Civil Engineer Rate: 50 - 60 per hour (dependent on experience) Location: Birmingham / Glasgow / Chester / Leeds (Flexible UK base / hybrid) Type: Contract - Inside IR35, Hybrid About the Role: Our client is seeking Lead Civil Engineers to join their Delivery group, working on non-infrastructure UK water engineering projects. You will act as a technical specialist and/or in a lead role, developing and applying advanced engineering techniques, while guiding project teams to deliver high-quality outputs. About the Client: Our client is part of a global engineering and environmental group, delivering projects in over 100 countries. They combine innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence, offering employees opportunities to work on exciting projects worldwide while supporting flexible and hybrid working patterns in the UK. Key Responsibilities: Provide guidance on design guides, standards, systems, and engineering codes. Prepare...

Project Engineer - Onshore Wind Contract until end of 2026 Potential Extension Rate: Up to 650/day DOE IR35: Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid working with a base office in Edinburgh, Durham, Cardiff, London or Dublin Hours: 37 hours per week Are you an experienced Project Engineer with a passion for renewable energy and large-scale infrastructure delivery? This is an opportunity to join a leading clean energy developer delivering a significant portfolio of onshore wind projects across Great Britain and Ireland. Working on projects ranging from 30MW to 200MW, you will play a key role throughout the full project lifecycle - from early-stage development and Financial Investment Decision (FID) through to construction, commissioning and handover into operations. You'll be joining a collaborative engineering environment where you'll oversee multiple projects simultaneously at varying stages of maturity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and technically strong...

Job Role: Senior Civil Estimator Location: Remote (UK) with occasional site visits Salary: 60- 65ph About the Role: An established engineering and environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Civil Estimator to strengthen and develop its estimating capability in line with continued growth across major infrastructure and water sector projects. This role will focus on supporting long-term framework opportunities across leading UK utilities, delivering Design & Build and Asset Health projects, as well as contributing to future industrial water opportunities. Predominantly remote, the position offers flexibility while also providing the opportunity to visit project sites when required. You will play a key role in enhancing the resilience, capability, and performance of the estimating function. As a Senior Civil Estimator, you will bring both technical and commercial expertise, helping shape project scope, programmes, and cost solutions that are sustainable,...

Job Description - Planning Engineer Expected Start date 1/7/2026 or sooner Location (Is client open to hybrid working if site based) SDC, Woodlands Business Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Full time/Part time Full Hours 40 per week Core hours 9-4, 8 hours per day 3 days per week on site Rate (PAYE/Umbrella) Up to 450 PAYE Up to 600 Umbrella Summary The Technical Planner provides essential support to the HPC Planning Team by ensuring that planning processes, tools, and standards are clearly defined, effectively maintained, and consistently applied across the project. The role supports the stability, reliability, and continuous improvement of the integrated planning environment, contributing directly to schedule quality, process compliance, and stakeholder confidence. As the project continues to grow in scale and complexity, the planning environment must evolve to meet new challenges and deliver deeper analytical insight. The...