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...

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...

Health and Safety Manager - Minimum Requirements Qualifications and Professional Membership Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH). NVQ Level 5 or 6 in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience). National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health Construction Certificate and/or Diploma. Knowledge and Technical Expertise Detailed technical knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and industry guidance. Strong understanding and practical application of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM). Experience Minimum of 7 years' health and safety experience within the construction industry or a comparable sector, including significant CDM experience. Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Health and Safety Manager role. Proven experience working on major infrastructure, earthworks, civil engineering, rail, highways,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager with specialist water industry expertise to join a tier-one engineering leader. In this role, you will lead the design function for a major, high-profile water supply works upgrade in the Hampshire area, focused on enhancing local water resilience, pumping stations, and large-scale filtration assets. This is a long-term contract position that can pay outside ir35. The Role As Design Manager, you will take full ownership of the design process from initial concept through to construction handover, ensuring all solutions are innovative, cost-effective, and fully compliant. Your day-to-day will involve: Design Leadership: Managing and coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams (process, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering) to ensure a fully integrated project delivery. Programme & Delivery: Driving the design programme to meet critical milestones, managing design risks, and ensuring...

Manufacturing Project Manager Automation Integration Engineer Location: Coleshill Rate: £450 - £500 Per Day Contract Length: Initial 6 Month Contract Start Date: Immediate Are you an experienced Automation Integration Engineer, Manufacturing Project Manager or Industrialisation Specialist with a track record of delivering complex automated production systems? My client is seeking a high-calibre contractor to support the integration, commissioning and optimisation of a major new production line. This is a critical project within a growing £200m manufacturing group and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on production performance, automation capability and operational excellence. The Project A semi-automated production process is currently in operation, while a fully automated production line is being installed and commissioned. The challenge is to improve process capability, increase yield, achieve stable production output and optimise overall...

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...

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...

My client is seeking to recruit a number of Site Engineers in Brackley with Structures or earthworks experience. The Site Engineer is responsible on site for other junior engineers and assists in the construction operations. You will be required to liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget. You will be responsible for work with the other team members of the setting-out team and be responsible for the performance and development of the junior engineers and also for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub-Agent. Monitoring and coordinating subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements. Ensuring that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties, you will be required to assist with the production of...

My client is seeking to recruit a number of Site Engineers in Ayelsbury with Drainage or earthworks experience. The Site Engineer is responsible on site for other junior engineers and assists in the construction operations. You will be required to liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget. You will be responsible for work with the other team members of the setting-out team and be responsible for the performance and development of the junior engineers and also for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub-Agent. Monitoring and coordinating subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements. Ensuring that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties, you will be required to assist with the production of...

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...

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 &...

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...

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: 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...