Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Senior Data Engineer Location: Solihull - Hybrid Contract: 3 months with possible extension. Rate: 550 - 650 inside umbrella Purpose Design, build and assure scalable, secure data products and pipelines across Azure, AWS and Databricks. Lead data integration design, technical decisions and best practices, while mentoring engineers and enabling high-quality analytics, BI and data science outcomes. Reporting & Collaboration Reports to Lead Data Engineer with oversight from Head of Data Operations & Engineering Works across Data Science,...

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...

Mechanical Site Manager Location: Windsor Rate: 400 - 450 per day Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term project Project Overview We are looking for a Mechanical Site Manager to lead an upgrade project on a water treatment plant in Windsor. This is a long-term contract focusing on the installation and delivery of mechanical pumping stations. We need an established manager from a strong mechanical engineering background who can take full ownership of the mechanical packages, manage the site safely, and drive subcontractor performance from day one. Key Responsibilities Site Leadership: Take full operational responsibility for the mechanical delivery, managing the day-to-day program on the water treatment plant. Subcontractor Management: Lead, coordinate, and hold accountable the mechanical subcontractors on site to ensure milestones are met. Installation Oversight: Manage the delivery and installation of mechanical pumping stations, heavy pipework, and...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Traffic & Road Safety Team Leader to come and join a busy council in the Manchester area on an initial 12 month contract basis. The main duties of the experienced Traffic & Road Safety Team Leader are: Lead and manage a Traffic and Road Safety team, ensuring effective delivery of projects and day-to-day operational activities. Develop and implement strategic and operational plans for traffic management and road safety initiatives. Provide expert technical advice on highways, traffic engineering, transport planning, and road safety matters. Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of traffic management schemes, road safety improvements, and highway projects. Develop and implement processes for accident data collection, analysis, reporting, and performance monitoring. Analyse traffic data, collision statistics, congestion issues, and network performance to identify priorities and recommend improvements....

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 designs...

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Selby, North Yorkshire Contract Type: Freelance (Inside IR35) Day Rate: £500.00 - 600.00 per day Company Overview Ganymede Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contractor seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a major infrastructure programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a long-term project that will play an important role in strengthening the UK's critical infrastructure. You'll be joining an established commercial team on a complex civil engineering scheme, offering genuine long-term security and the opportunity to work on one of the country's largest infrastructure investments. The Role Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you'll be responsible for the commercial management of a portfolio of works from procurement through to final account. Working closely with operational teams, clients and the supply chain,...

Great opportunity to work on this Thames Valley Data Centre project for a friendly Contractor They are keen to bring on board an experienced Electrical Supervisor to help deliver this phase of this high profile project. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising electrical teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and delivering projects on time and within budget. This role offers an opportunity to lead a team of electricians, coordinate complex electrical tasks, and contribute to the successful completion of engineering projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong management skills, extensive supervisory experience. Responsibilities Lead and supervise electrical teams to ensure tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with project specifications. Plan, organise, and oversee electrical installation, maintenance, and repair activities across multiple sites. Coordinate with project managers and other departments to schedule...

Project Manager Location: Coalville Shift: 4 days on-site, Fridays WFH Day Rate: £650/day Umbrella or £500/day PAYE + £60/day holiday pay Hours: Monday Friday, 07 00 (10-hour days) Contract: 12 Months About the Role We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take support a key workstream within a large-scale, multi-million-pound automation programme. You will be working as part of a wider programme team alongside multiple Senior Project Managers, Programme Leadership, Project Schedulers, and engineering delivery teams to ensure the successful execution of a complex automation rollout. Key Responsibilities Manage a defined workstream within a wider automation programme Coordinate installation, testing, and commissioning activities Lead project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting Control budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking activities Manage customer relationships and key internal stakeholders Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers,...

Project Manager Location: Lichfield Working Pattern: Monday Friday (07 00), Fridays from home Day Rate : £650/day Umbrella or £500/day PAYE + £60/day holiday pay About the Role We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the transformation of a former facility into a state-of-the-art distribution centre . This is a high-profile, hands-on role where you will take full ownership of the project lifecycle from customer engagement and site coordination through installation, testing, commissioning, and final handover into operations. You will act as the primary on-site customer interface and play a key role in ensuring successful delivery of a complex warehouse automation programme within a live industrial environment. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of project delivery from initiation through to commissioning and handover Act as the primary on-site customer-facing representative Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasting, and reporting...

Site Manager (Water Infrastructure / ECI) Location: Eastleigh Rate: 550 per day (PAYE Only) Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term opportunity (Two Phased Delivery) Project Overview We are seeking an experienced and technically minded Site Manager to join a major water infrastructure scheme in Eastleigh. This is a secure, long-term opportunity split into two distinct phases, beginning with crucial Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) works. The project involves the construction and upgrade of deep water assets, specifically focusing on complex concrete basins, storage tanks, and large-diameter high-pressure pipework packages. We need a robust site leader who can add value during the pre-construction phase and seamlessly transition to driving physical delivery on the ground. Key Responsibilities ECI & Pre-Construction Phase: Participate in the Early Contractor Involvement stage, reviewing design buildability, identifying project risks, and advising on...

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...

Job Title: Engineering Manager - DV Location: Aldermaston, Reading (100% on site) Contract Duration : 18 Months Daily Rate : £63.57/hr (Umbrella) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV clearance & Sole Uk National Essential: Sole UK National Location able to commit to 100% onsite attendance Stakeholder management Significant experience delivering engineering or infrastructure programmes in highly regulated environments, ensuring compliance with stringent safety, security, and quality requirements. Proven capability in leading and contributing to technical design reviews, ensuring engineering solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with established governance frameworks. Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and assurance processes, with the ability to ensure engineering outputs meet organisational and industry standards. Desirable: Background in construction, utilities, or major build programmes, particularly where engineering...

The Role Reporting into the Programme Leadership Team, the PMO Lead will be responsible for establishing and managing the programme's change control framework, ensuring all changes are identified, assessed, governed, and communicated effectively. The role will work closely with project consultants, technical workstream leads, and the client team to maintain strong governance and provide clear visibility of programme impacts and decision-making requirements. Key Responsibilities Implement and manage the programme-wide change management process. Develop, maintain, and own the Constraints and Assumptions Register with input from all project disciplines and stakeholders. Establish and maintain the Programme Change Register, ensuring all changes are fully documented and traceable. Chair weekly Decision Board meetings, facilitating timely resolution of issues requiring senior leadership decisions. Lead fortnightly Change Control Board meetings, reviewing trends, proposed...

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: Rail Energy Manager Job Purpose To lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the Route's rail energy management strategy, driving energy efficiency, cost reduction, carbon reduction, and regulatory compliance across railway operations, infrastructure, stations, depots, and associated assets. Key Accountabilities Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Route's Rail Energy Management Plan in alignment with organisational objectives and sustainability targets. Monitor, analyse, and report on traction and non-traction energy consumption across the Route, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for performance improvement. Maintain and enhance the Route's Energy Management System in accordance with BS EN ISO 50001 and support ongoing certification and compliance activities. Conduct energy audits and assessments across railway infrastructure, stations, depots, offices, and operational facilities to identify energy-saving...

Site Manager Location: Bracknell Project: AMP8 Framework - Clean Water Treatment Works Upgrade Rate: 400 - 450 per day (LTD or PAYE) Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our AMP8 Framework Team based in Bracknell. You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of an upgrade scheme at a clean water treatment works, where we are constructing a new Rapid Gravity Treatment Plant and associated works. This role requires a commercially astute manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams, handle complex packages, and ensure the project meets strict client and company performance expectations. While water industry experience is highly advantageous, we are open to strong heavy civil engineering candidates looking to bring their infrastructure skills to the sector. Key Responsibilities Site & Package Management: Oversee day-to-day site operations, managing multiple work packages and...

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...

Senior Project Engineer (Civils) Location London, United Kingdom Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Engineer (Civils) to support the successful delivery of major rail and infrastructure projects. The role will provide engineering leadership, assurance, and governance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all design, construction, testing, and commissioning activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable legislation, industry standards, and company procedures. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing engineering assurance activities, supporting project teams, and ensuring technical excellence across complex civil engineering works. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Assurance Lead and manage the application of appropriate engineering standards across all project design and construction activities. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Network Rail...

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...