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...

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sub Agent to lead and control a key section of a significant infrastructure project located near Penryth. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a 2.5KM highway and roadworks project, managing a dedicated team of section engineers, site engineers, and apprentices to ensure efficient delivery of works. Responsibilities: Project Leadership: Take overall responsibility for the construction works, ensuring that all activities align with project schedules and business objectives. Health, Safety & Environment: Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm. Review method statements and risk assessments, lead accident investigations, and ensure all site activities comply with rigorous safety standards, including confined space and hot works permits. Team Management: Motivate and mentor your team, monitoring performance and providing coaching to ensure the development of technical skills across all levels. Commercial...

Agentic AI Engineer (.NET) - Contract Client: Global Technology Leader - NASDAQ Listed Location: Hybrid - Bristol / 1-2 Days Per Week Duration: 6 months + Intention to extend (Greenfield Multi-Year Programme) Day rate: £500 - Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP Our client, a global leader in software systems, is building AI agents that generate production .NET code under developer supervision. The goal of this greenfield is a spec-driven pipeline where a specification and technical plan drive what the agent builds, and a developer reviews and validates the output at every stage before it ships. We are looking for a contractor who has built and shipped AI agents in production and who brings a strong .NET background. This is a hands-on engineering role with scope to set the technical direction and bring the wider team up to speed on the approach. What you will do: Design and build agents that produce production-grade .NET code. Implement a spec-driven...

Mechanical Site Supervisor Location: Snodland Rate: £430 - £450 per day (PAYE Only) Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term opportunity Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Supervisor to join a major water infrastructure scheme in Snodland. This is a secure, long-term contract opportunity focusing on the installation and upgrade of key mechanical water assets. The project involves complex mechanical packages including storage tanks, large-diameter high-pressure pipework, and pumping systems. We need a dedicated, technical supervisor to lead mechanical subcontractors on the ground, ensuring high-quality installations and strict adherence to safety standards. Key Responsibilities On-Site Supervision: Direct, coordinate, and supervise all mechanical sub-contractors and supply chain partners across mechanical fabrication, erection, and installation phases. Technical Compliance: Read, interpret, and work strictly from Isometric, General...

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,...

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...

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,...

Site Engineer - Civil Engineering Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Project Type: Civil / Infrastructure Works Employment Type: Temporary Our client is looking to add an experienced Site Engineer to join their team in delivering major infrastructure works. As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in interpreting technical designs, coordinating site activities, and supporting programme delivery across your section of works. Key Responsibilities Interpret and understand design specifications and drawings Carry out accurate setting out using GPS and Total Station equipment Deliver setting out for earthworks and drainage Review design information and raise technical queries to the Section Engineer to ensure smooth workflow Contribute to the 4-week lookahead programme for your area's works Work closely with supervisors and the Section Engineer to co-ordinate effectively with other site activities Support delivery of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)...

Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer Location: Coalville, Leicestershire Contract Length: 3 6 Months (Potential Extension) Rate: £400 £450 per day/Night Outside IR35 Start Date: August Shift Pattern: 7am to 5pm and the odd Night Shift The Opportunity We are currently recruiting experienced Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineers to support a major warehouse automation project in Coalville, Leicestershire. Working on behalf of a global leader in automated material handling and intralogistics solutions, you will play a key role in the testing, commissioning, and final delivery of a state-of-the-art automated distribution centre for one of the UK's largest retailers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term automation project involving advanced conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), robotics, controls systems, and warehouse software integration. Key Responsibilities Carry out electrical testing and...

Mechanical Site Supervisor Location: Snodland Rate: 430 - 450 per day (PAYE Only) Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term opportunity Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Supervisor to join a major water infrastructure scheme in Snodland. This is a secure, long-term contract opportunity focusing on the installation and upgrade of key mechanical water assets. The project involves complex mechanical packages including storage tanks, large-diameter high-pressure pipework, and pumping systems. We need a dedicated, technical supervisor to lead mechanical subcontractors on the ground, ensuring high-quality installations and strict adherence to safety standards. Key Responsibilities On-Site Supervision: Direct, coordinate, and supervise all mechanical sub-contractors and supply chain partners across mechanical fabrication, erection, and installation phases. Technical Compliance: Read, interpret, and work strictly from Isometric, General...

Site Agent Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Outside IR35 Contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to support the delivery of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This role will see you taking responsibility for the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of works across a range of schemes, including earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, pipelines, drainage, utilities, and associated infrastructure. Working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, you will oversee day-to-day site operations, programme delivery, health and safety, quality assurance, and resource management. You will play a key role in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing construction activities, driving programme performance, and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements. Previous experience working under NEC contracts and managing complex construction activities...

Job Title: Site Engineer - NG Person Location: Cellarhead Substation, Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire Duration: 6 months+ Sector: National Grid Infrastructure Rate: Up to 450/day DOE Pay Method: CIS Start Date: 6/7/2026 Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Setting Out / Site Engineer to join a major National Grid infrastructure project at Sellahead 400kV Substation in Leek. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting out and surveying activities across a range of civil engineering and electrical infrastructure works associated with the delivery of a new BESS facility and substation development. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with previous experience on National Grid, DNO, renewable energy, power transmission or heavy civil engineering projects. Roles & Responsibilities: Carry out accurate setting out for foundations, structures, drainage, duct routes, cable trenches and associated civils works. Establish and maintain site control points...

Job Title: Civil Design Engineer (Infra / Non-Infra) Salary: Contract: up to 60 per hour (outside IR35) Permanent: 45,000 - 60,000 (dependent on experience) Location: Leeds Type: Contract or Permanent (hybrid working available) About the Role: Our client is seeking a Civil Design Engineer with experience across either infrastructure or non-infrastructure water projects to support delivery within the Yorkshire Water framework. This is a varied role covering both clean and wastewater projects, ranging from network and pipeline upgrades through to treatment works and facility-based civils. You will be involved across the full design lifecycle including feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, and construction support. About the Client: Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy operating within the UK water and infrastructure sector. They are delivering long-term secured work across key utility frameworks, with a strong pipeline of both network and...

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a major highways programme across the North West. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established project team on a significant civil engineering project, taking responsibility for key commercial activities from project delivery through to final account. Working closely with the Commercial Manager and operational teams, you will play a pivotal role in managing project costs, maximising value recovery, administering NEC contracts, and ensuring strong commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial performance of highways and civil engineering projects Produce and maintain CVRs, forecasts, and commercial reports Administer subcontract accounts from procurement through to final account Manage compensation events, variations, and change control processes Review and administer NEC contracts...

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...

Test & Commissioning Manager with a Automation/Manufacturing & Engineering background only, no IT £380 - £400 per day per hour (Outside IR35) Initial 6-month contract (Monday to Friday ) CSCS / ECS Card Required You will be responsible for the following: • Develop and execute testing strategies and documentation, including Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Tests on Completion, and Performance Tests. • Plan and conduct on-site testing, both internally and in customer-witnessed scenarios. • Ensure delivered systems meet as sold specifications and align with customer needs. Escalate any identified gaps to the Lead System Integration Manager (SIM). • Validate safety systems, material flow, and messaging between PLC and WMS/WCS systems. • Own and manage the testing issue punch list using tools like Jira, including prioritising, resolving, and escalating issues. • Work closely with stakeholders to re-test and confirm defect resolution. • Conduct volume and stress...

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...

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Chorley or Crewe (hybrid with site/client offices) Contract: Freelance (Outside IR35) Project: Major station upgrade project (circa £40m) Company Overview We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading UK infrastructure and construction contractor with a strong presence across rail, highways, water, and civil engineering sectors. The business operates across multiple divisions and has a well-established reputation as a Tier 1 contractor within the rail sector, delivering major infrastructure projects through long-term frameworks and joint ventures. With continued growth and diversification into new sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong pipeline of secured work. The North West division is a key region within the business, delivering projects across frameworks with major clients and expanding into new infrastructure sectors. The commercial team...

An opportunity to work on our MOD project in Plymouth, delivering major redevelopment works over the coming years. PAYE basis £400 - £460 per day depending on experience/qualifications Paid Holidays: 30 days per year (including bank holidays) Must Have : • Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent desirable BSc, BA, BEng, MEng, Eng Tech, MICE, TIStructE or Higher Apprenticeship. • Minimum 5 years experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator on heavy civils/construction projects. • Strong experience with reinforced concrete, formwork and falsework Temporary Works schemes. • Experience in major infrastructure projects. • Strong understanding of Temporary Works Management procedures. • TWC/TWS experience essential. • Experience coordinating Temporary Works between site teams and designers. • Ability to manage Temporary Works through full design, checking, approval, implementation and dismantling process. • Experience carrying out site inspections and...