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...

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage the commercial aspects of a 50M Civils and utilities package on a major framework package in Kent. They will work within the commercial team, liaising with all project sections, and report to the Commercial Manager. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, problem-solving skills, and effective communication. A flexible work approach is welcomed. This is an Immediate start freelance role for 6-12 months and paid PAYE UMBRELLA Hybrid working is available with 2 days per week from home. Previous Main Contractor Experience on civils framework highly desirable Essential experience in NEC 4 option E (option A / B subcontract packages also relevant) Experience in subcontract packages and direct labour management required. Responsibilities include: Managing commercial personnel responsible for contract and subcontract administration, supply chain management, document control, cost control, commercial...

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 - Heavy Subcontract Management (Rail & Civil Infrastructure) Location Coventry - Hybrid - 3 days per week on site Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong expertise in heavy subcontract management on major rail and civil engineering infrastructure projects. The role will focus on the commercial and contractual management of complex subcontract packages within large-scale infrastructure delivery environments. You will be responsible for ensuring robust cost control, effective subcontract procurement and administration, accurate forecasting, and proactive risk and change management across multiple high-value work packages. Key Responsibilities Subcontract Commercial Management Lead end-to-end management of subcontract packages from procurement through to final account Prepare, negotiate, and administer NEC / bespoke subcontract agreements (e.g.,...

Role Title Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways - Lincolnshire - Hybrid Contributing to the delivery of a major highway's infrastructure scheme involving the construction of an 8km dual carriageway. Supported construction and coordination of complex civils and enabling works including 3 new local road junctions, tie-ins to existing highway roundabouts, earthworks, associated engineering and traffic management across a live infrastructure environment. Assisted with delivery of multiple major structures including bridges, footbridges and sub structures ensuring compliance with programme, quality and HSE requirements. Purpose Reporting to the project commercial manager the MQS will manage a team of quantity surveyors and take responsibility for the management of all costs and income relating to the project from commencement through to completion. The MQS will have significant experience in minimising the costs of a project and enhancing value for money, while still...

Package Manager (Agent) Package Manager required for delivery of engineering surveys as part of the very prestige project. London The surveys consist of the following: - Topographical surveys - Ground Investigation - Trial Trenches - Weathering Steel Initial responsibilities will be to support the Project Manager and Engineering Director to finalise the scope, procurement, and programme for all scopes of work. The successful candidate will: Health, Safety & Wellbeing: Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing health and safety regulations, best practices, and adherence to the Construction Phase Plan. Monitor compliance with onboarding and induction processes for your element of works. Review all Works Package Plans for both subcontract and self-delivered works. Work with the Project Manager and Principal Designer to ensure CDM requirements are met for the scheme. Work with the Health & Safety Manager to investigate any incidents that occur on the...