Location: Reading (Hybrid - 1 day a week on-site) Duration: Long-Term Freelance Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (Strictly Inside IR35) We are currently recruiting for a Project Planner with specialist water industry experience to join a tier-one engineering leader. In this role, you will oversee and drive the planning functions across a diverse portfolio of major water infrastructure and environmental schemes throughout the Thames Water region. This position offers excellent hybrid flexibility, requiring you to be based out of the Reading office just one day per week. The Role Working within a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and managing robust project schedules from pre-construction through to delivery. Your day-to-day will involve: Baseline Scheduling: Developing and updating fully resourced, logically linked project programmes (using Primavera P6) in line with project specifications and milestones....

Senior Planner - Based in Bridgewater, Birmingham or North Yorkshire Overview Our client, a leading civil engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a major infrastructure programme. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the planning and delivery of complex civil engineering works, working closely with project teams to ensure programmes are robust, achievable, and accurately reflect project performance. The successful candidate will have strong Primavera P6 expertise, a solid understanding of NEC contracts, and experience assessing and managing Compensation Events. An engineering or construction background is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and update detailed project programmes using Primavera P6. Produce baseline programmes, progress updates, recovery plans, and what-if scenarios. Work closely with project managers, site teams, commercial teams, and subcontractors to ensure programmes...

Procurement Specialist - Rail Signalling & E&P Major Projects Location: Birmingham, Derby or Ireland Sector: Rail Infrastructure / Major Projects Discipline: Railway Signalling, Control Systems, Electrification & Plant (E&P) Employment Type: Permanent / Contract Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of major rail infrastructure projects across Signalling, Control Systems, and E&P programmes. The role will focus on strategic sourcing, supplier management, subcontract procurement, and commercial support across complex rail frameworks and capital delivery projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project delivery, engineering, commercial, and supply chain teams to ensure materials, subcontractors, and specialist services are procured in line with programme, budget, quality, and rail compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead procurement activities for rail...

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...

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...

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...

Location: Northwest / North Wales (On-site) We are currently recruiting for an Information Controller / Lead Document Controller to join a tier-one engineering leader on a flagship National Grid ETP Framework (ECI) program of national importance. This position requires an on-site presence across the Northwest and North Wales regions. This is a long-term assignment offering the chance to work within a highly collaborative, fast-paced energy infrastructure environment where precision, tracking, and information compliance are paramount. The Role Your day-to-day will involve: Information Planning & Coordination: Coordinating the development, population, and maintenance of Task Information Delivery Plans (TIDPs), engaging with designers and subcontractors to align deliverables with programme milestones. Document Control & Workflows: Managing document workflows through internal review and approval processes within internal project systems (e.g., Viewpoint,...

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...

Job Title: Civil Engineer Salary: 50 - 60 (dependent on experience) Location: Reading Type: Contract - Inside IR35, hybrid working About the Role: Our client is seeking a Civil Engineer with 5+ years' experience who is ready to hit the ground running. You'll work closely with a senior engineer on a diverse portfolio of projects, including large-scale civil schemes and complex mechanical and electrical designs. Your work will cover design development and, when design work slows, involvement in project management and commercial activities. This role offers significant development opportunities due to the breadth of experience it provides. About Our Client: Our client is a well-established engineering organisation delivering innovative and complex infrastructure projects across the UK. They value versatility, technical expertise, and the opportunity for engineers to develop across multiple disciplines. Key Responsibilities: Design development across civil,...

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. Join Our Team as a Senior Data Engineer! Are you a passionate Data Engineer with a flair for innovation? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills can shape the future of data architecture? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our client, a leader in the Utilities sector, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a temporary role of 3 months. Role: Senior Data Engineer Duration: 3 Months (extension options) Location: Warwick (Hybrid - 1 day on site) Rate: 500- 550 per day (umbrella) Role Overview: As a Senior Data Engineer, you...