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...

Job title : Contract Manager Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside Start date: Immediate Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this) Pay rate: Up to 450 per day PAYE & Umbrella rates available Location: Leiston, Sizewell Hours of work: Monday - Friday Our client, a leader in Nuclear Generation requires a Contract Manager. In your role, you will work closely with the Contract Management Lead and Programme Management Office (PMO) Manager and be responsible for managing major contracts. You will be at the heart of the Contract Management team and will be expected to demonstrate commercial leadership, pace, rigour, and drive delivery in contract performance. Further, you will engage closely with Outage Management, Engineering, Procurement and Quality Assurance teams driving performance, developing relationships with suppliers, and identifying commercial opportunities and service improvements. There is a real opportunity to take ownership of...

Senior Site Engineer Highways Location: Carlisle Direct Reports: Site Engineer Rate - Inside IR35 Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior /Site Engineer to join our highways project team based near Carlisle. ts. I am looking for Engineers with Highways experience. Key Responsibilities Report directly to the Sub Agent and provide technical support to the site management team. Manage and mentor a Site Engineer, reviewing setting out, quality checks, and documentation. Oversee highways works including earthworks, drainage, kerbing, surfacing, S278/S106 works and associated infrastructure. Coordinate and manage utilities works (diversions, installations, protection of services) in liaison with statutory undertakers and utility providers. Ensure all setting out is completed accurately and in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, raising RFIs where required....

Job Title: Section Engineer / Sub Agent Civils (Earthworks, Drainage & Utilities) Location: Orkney Island, Scotland Contract Type: Freelance (6 8 Months, Inside IR35) Company Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer / Sub Agent to support the delivery of a major £150m new build substation project based on Orkney Island, Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven civil engineering professional with strong experience across earthworks, drainage, and utilities packages to join a high-profile infrastructure project, with potential for further work beyond the initial contract duration. The Role As Section Engineer / Sub Agent, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of the earthworks, drainage, and utilities package on site. Reporting directly to the Site Agent, you will manage a team of 3 4 engineers and play a key role in driving programme, quality, and safety across your section of works. This role requires an...

Senior Site Engineer Highways Location: Cheltenham Direct Reports: Site Engineer Rate - Inside IR35 Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior /Site Engineer to join our highways project team based near Cheltenham. The successful candidate will support the Sub Agent in delivering highways and utilities works safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards. This role will involve managing day-to-day site engineering activities and overseeing Junior Site Engineer to ensure works are delivered in accordance with design, specification, and contractual requirements. I am looking for Engineers with Highways experience. Key Responsibilities Report directly to the Sub Agent and provide technical support to the site management team. Manage and mentor a Site Engineer, reviewing setting out, quality checks, and documentation. Oversee highways works including earthworks, drainage, kerbing, surfacing, S278/S106 works and associated...

Randstad are seeking a Section Engineer to join our project team delivering a major redevelopment of a high-security, live government facility at Devonport Docks. Due to the sensitive nature of this site, specific security clearance protocols and eligibility criteria are mandatory for all successful applicants. Scope of works includes: RC, Drainage, Groundworks etc This is a long term freelance contract (12 Months+) paid UMBRELLA PAYE Lodge allowance will be paid for applicable candidates Security & Eligibility Requirements Clearance: Successful candidates must obtain BPSS security clearance (approx. 8-week process) followed by SC security clearance (approx. 4-week process). Residency: You must have resided in the UK for the past 5 consecutive years . Nationality: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country . Key Responsibilities & Technical Accountabilities Documentation & Records: Manage the preparation...

Lead Test Engineer - Outside IR35 - 6 Month Engagement - (Birmingham Centre) - Office once per week We are seeking an experienced Programme Test Lead to support a major public sector transformation programme. You will lead the design and delivery of a structured, outcome-driven testing capability across a complex ecosystem of systems, suppliers, and services. Key Responsibilities Define and implement a programme-level test strategy Ensure end-to-end journey validation Establish integration testing across multiple systems Deliver and scale test automation capability Provide assurance, reporting, and risk visibility Support handover and future roadmap planning Skills & Experience Programme-level test leadership experience Strong integration and end-to-end testing expertise Experience with automation frameworks and CI/CD Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and suppliers Public sector experience desirable (Rullion is a recruitment...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 6x Mechanical Commissioning Technicians to join the EPC Contractor on the decommissioning of a CHP plant based in Purfleet. The 6x Mechanical Commissioning Technician roles come with a day rate from 400.00 to 450.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Carry out mechanical commissioning and decommissioning activities on CHP plant systems, including safe shutdown, isolation, and preparation of equipment for dismantling. Assist with the decommissioning of gas engines and/or gas turbines, including controlled run-downs, fluid draining, preservation, and disconnection of mechanical systems. Perform mechanical inspections, condition assessments, and verification of plant status prior to and during decommissioning works. Execute isolation, de-energisation, and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures in line with site safety and permit-to-work systems. Support removal and disconnection of...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - HS2 Civil Engineering / Groundworks (Freelance OUTSIDE IR35) Location: North London HS2 Project (4 days office/site 1 day home) Rate: 450- 550 per day ( Outside IR35) Contract: Freelance / Contract Start: ASAP The Role: We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major HS2 groundworks package . This is a long-term freelance opportunity working on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects, focused on heavy Civils, Groundworks, Drainage and Earthworks. You will play a key commercial role, managing costs, contracts, and commercial risk across complex groundworks packages while working closely with project and site teams. Key Responsibilities: Commercial management of groundworks and heavy civils packages Preparation and management of cost forecasts, budgets, and CVRs Pricing & Take offs from drawings Valuations, applications for payment, and final...

Sub Agent Civils / Water Infrastructure (Outside IR35) Rate: £(Apply online only)pd (Potentially Outside IR35) Location: Portsmouth Looking to step up and take real ownership on a major water infrastructure programme? This is a fast-moving opportunity for a Sub Agent who wants to run work packages end-to-end and be part of a long-term pipeline of work. You ll be joining a high-performing delivery team working across a major AMP 7 & AMP 8 framework, initially supporting works on a key live site, with further projects lined up across multiple locations. The Role You ll take ownership of key civils packages, supporting delivery across pipelines, shafts and associated infrastructure. This isn t a support role, you ll be expected to drive works from start to finish, feeding into design, managing site activity and ensuring quality delivery throughout. Key Responsibilities Manage pipeline, shaft and heavy civils works on site Oversee trial holes and provide...

Job Title: Civil Engineer Salary: 50-55 per day (dependent on experience) Outside IR35 Location: Snodland, Kent Type: Contract Hybrid About the Role: Our client is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to join their Civils team on essential water infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in delivering safe, clean drinking water from project inception through to completion. Working within a supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to shape your own technical deliverables and make a tangible impact on communities in the South East. About the Client: Our client is a respected consultancy delivering vital water infrastructure projects across the UK. They provide a collaborative and professional environment where engineers are empowered to lead technical work, develop their skills, and contribute to projects that improve everyday life for local communities. Key Responsibilities: Review and check project scopes to ensure outcomes are achieved Provide...