Location: Reigate, Surrey (UK) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 (Pending satisfactory QDOS Assessment) Duration: 12 Months+ (Long-term framework assignment) Sector: Tier 1 Civil Engineering (Water / Wastewater Infrastructure) About the Role We are seeking an experienced, contract Site Agent to lead the successful execution of major civil engineering packages on a long-term utility framework in Reigate. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will operate as the primary technical and operational lead for your section of works, managing site teams, programming, and commercial reporting. You will bring proven experience managing multi-disciplinary civil works with complex interfaces This role offers a secure, minimum 12-month assignment with a premier Top Tier contractor. Key Responsibilities Package Delivery & Autonomy: Manage and deliver large-scale civil infrastructure packages from inception to handover, supporting and reporting directly to the...

Site Manager (S278 Works) Location: Henfield Rate: 250 - 320 per day (CIS or LTD) Start: June 2026 Duration: 6 Months Project Overview We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to oversee the Section 278 works associated with a new care home development in Henfield. This is a 6-month contract focused on the highway modifications, site access, and external infrastructure required for the project. We need a site-based manager who understands the specific demands of S278 delivery, including tight coordination with the local authority, managing live traffic interfaces, and driving subcontractors to hit handover deadlines. Key Responsibilities S278 Delivery: Manage the day-to-day construction of highway access, kerbing, footways, and associated drainage or services. Subcontractor Management: Lead on-site groundworks and surfacing gangs to ensure production levels and quality meet standards required for adoption. Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the...

Site Engineer (S278 Works) Location: Henfield Rate: 320 - 400 per day (CIS or LTD) Start: June 2026 Duration: 6 Months Project Overview We are seeking a competent Site Engineer to handle the setting out and engineering control for Section 278 works on a care home development in Henfield. This is a 6-month contract covering highway realignments, new access infrastructure, drainage, and kerbing. You will be the lead technical presence on the ground, ensuring all works are delivered precisely to design specifications and local authority adoption standards. Key Responsibilities Setting Out: Accurate setting out of all S278 infrastructure including road levels, kerb lines, footways, and drainage networks. Quality Control: Establish and manage ITPs, conduct pre-pour/pre-surfacing checks, and compile accurate As-Built surveys for final adoption handover. Technical Support: Interpret drawings, identify design clashes early, and manage RFIs between the...

Role: Junior Surveyor Position: Contract Location: Hinkley Point C ( on-site), near Bridgwater, Somerset Days on Site: 5 Duration: Initial CED 31st Dec 2026 Pay: 235 PAYE - 320 Umbrella/ per day Job Purpose / Overview The Junior Surveyor is primarily responsible for assisting the Surveyor in survey field work and key activities include: Preparation of measurements on site Operation of survey instruments Processing of raw data Preparation of computation to provide results to the Surveyor Operating Environment Hinkley Point C will host two EPR nuclear reactors and be regulated by the Office for Nuclear Regulation to ensure safe operation. NNB has decided to have the site subject to a nuclear site license during the construction phase to ensure that the nuclear reactors are built to the highest standards in terms of quality and safety. As the client and principal contractor, will be expected to survey activities performed by the construction...

Site Engineer (Bridge Project) Location: Coventry Rate: 330 - 400 per day (CIS Only) Start: ASAP Duration: 9 Months Project Overview We are seeking a competent Site Engineer to handle the setting out and engineering control for a bridge construction project in Coventry. This is a 9-month contract covering structural concrete works, piling, abutments, and associated approach roads. You will be the lead technical presence on the ground, ensuring all structural and civil works are delivered precisely to design specifications and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Setting Out: Accurate setting out of all bridge infrastructure, including piles, foundations, reinforced concrete structures, and alignment levels. Quality Control: Establish and manage ITPs, conduct pre-pour inspections, and compile accurate As-Built surveys for the quality health and safety file. Technical Support: Interpret structural drawings, identify design clashes early, and...

I am currently looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to join a major highways project in the Buckinghamshire area. Contract: End of June through to Christmas Requirement: 5 days per week on site Status: Outside IR35 determination (subject to review) Rate - £375 plus a day , depending on experience Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior /Site Engineer to join our highways project team based in Buckinghamshire. 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....

Job Title: General Foreman Location: Guildford, Surrey (UK) Pay Type: Contract LTD (OUTSIDE IR35) Sector: Tier 1 Civil Engineering (Water / Wastewater Infrastructure) About the Role We are seeking an experienced General Foreman with a solid Tier 1 contractor pedigree to join our team in Guildford. In this role, you will support and report directly to the Site Agent, taking ownership of supervising and delivering major sections of civil engineering packages safely, on time, and to program. This position demands a strong technical background in complex civils, a natural ability to manage multiple teams of supervisors and subcontractors, and the confidence to champion a positive, safety-first culture on-site. Prior experience operating within the UK water/wastewater sector under the AMP Framework is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Package Delivery: Supervise, coordinate, and deliver complex sections of work safely, efficiently, and strictly in line...

Are you a skilled Controls & Automation or Electrical Engineer looking for a high-impact contract where you can truly own the lifecycle of major capital projects? We are partnering with a large global manufacturer at their Slough site to find a dynamic Controls Project Engineer. This isn't a role where you'll just be maintaining the status quo. Instead, you will be driving massive site upgrades, including a major overhaul replacing machines, integrating cutting-edge technology into existing systems, and upgrading legacy assets to modern standards. If you are looking for a highly visible contract within a fast-paced, world-class manufacturing environment, your next challenge starts here. Location: Slough (On-site) Duration: 12 Months Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Full-Time) Pay Rate: 23.36 - 47.30 per hour (depending on experience) As a Controls Project Engineer, you will manage a mix of project stages, focusing predominantly on Low Voltage...

Are you a skilled Controls & Automation or Electrical Engineer looking for a high-impact contract where you can truly own the lifecycle of major capital projects? We are partnering with a large global manufacturer at their Plymouth site to find a dynamic Controls Project Engineer. This isn't a role where you'll just be maintaining the status quo. Instead, you will be driving massive site upgrades, including a major overhaul replacing machines, integrating cutting-edge technology into existing systems, and upgrading legacy assets to modern standards. If you are looking for a highly visible contract within a fast-paced, world-class manufacturing environment, your next challenge starts here. Location: Plymouth (On-site) Duration: 12 Months Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Full-Time) Pay Rate: 23.36 - 47.30 per hour (depending on experience) As a Controls Project Engineer, you will manage a mix of project stages, focusing predominantly on Low...

Senior Engineer Location: Norwich Rate: 350 - 400 per day CIS or LTD Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term project Project Overview We are seeking a Senior Engineer for a major highway project in Norwich. This is a long-term contract position requiring a highway specialist to take technical ownership of a major section of works. Lodge accommodation or a daily lodge allowance is fully paid for by the client. This role balances technical management and leadership, as you will be responsible for managing two site engineers while maintaining a high level of quality assurance across the scheme. Key Responsibilities Technical Management: Supervise and mentor two site engineers, checking their setting-out, data uploads, and daily records. Quality Assurance: Lead the QA process for the section, managing the ITPs, checking material certifications, and ensuring all work meets National Highways specifications. Engineering Control: Oversee the technical compliance...

Mechanical Supervisor Location: Windsor Rate: 350 - 400 per day (LTD or PAYE) Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term project Project Overview We are looking for a Mechanical Supervisor to join an upgrade project on a water treatment plant in Windsor. There is already a Site Manager established on the scheme; your role will be the dedicated technical lead for the mechanical delivery. This is a long-term contract focusing on the installation of mechanical pumping stations. We need someone from a strong mechanical engineering background who can hit the ground running, take ownership of the mechanical packages, and drive subcontractor performance. Key Responsibilities Subcontractor Management: Supervise, coordinate, and manage the day-to-day activities of mechanical subcontractors on site. Installation Oversight: Ensure the installation of pumping stations, pipework, and associated mechanical plant is completed safely and to specification. Quality &...

Astute is partnering with a renewable energy business in the anaerobic digestion sector who're looking for a Project Manager / Project Engineer on a 6-month contract to manage a small programme of works on an operational biogas site. The Project Manager / Project Engineer role comes with a day rate of up to 400 (Outside IR35). I'm particularly interested to speak to people with electrical or mechanical commissioning experience. Key skills Managing a programme of works around the commissioning of a CO2 recovery system Managing contractors on site, ensuring they're delivering as per the scope Ensuring the project is tracking on time and on budget Project administration duties, including progress reporting, documentation updates, meeting coordination, and maintaining accurate commissioning and project records. Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Contract Project Manager role Dungannon Outside IR35 Immediate Start Up to 400 a day (Ltd) Astute People...