Software Controls Engineer 3-6 month contract £45.00 £55.00 p/h DOE (Outside IR35) Liverpool Wigan St Helens Warrington Bolton Automation / PLC / Siemens TIA Portal / Rockwell / Allen-Bradley I am currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK manufacturer operating within a fast-paced production environment. They are seeking an experienced Software Controls Engineer to support an ongoing automation upgrade programme on a short-term contract basis. For this position, you will be required to carry out the following duties: Develop and modify PLC software using Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Studio 5000 across live production systems Support the commissioning and integration of new automated equipment into existing production lines Assist with FAT and SAT testing, including execution, sign-off and documentation Support integration between PLCs, HMIs, sensors and third-party systems Create and maintain commissioning documentation including I/O...

Our client, Bury Council is looking for a Interim Head of Service for their Adolescent Support Services Candidates must have experience in Youth Justice services or Specific Vulnerable Adolescent Services Are you a highly motivated and experienced social work leader passionate about making a difference to vulnerable adolescents. Bury is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Service to lead our Youth Justice Service and review our existing services to adolescents ensuring we are maximising opportunities to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for delivering high-performing, innovative, and continuously improving services that safeguard and empower young people facing complex challenges. You will lead the design, delivery, and development of services that reduce care entry, re-offending, and exploitation, while promoting safety, resilience, and positive futures. Your strategic insight, operational expertise, and partnership skills will...

Our client, Bury Council is looking for a Interim Head of Service for their Adolescent Support Services Candidates must have experience in Youth Justice services or Specific Vulnerable Adolescent Services Are you a highly motivated and experienced social work leader passionate about making a difference to vulnerable adolescents. Bury is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Service to lead our Youth Justice Service and review our existing services to adolescents ensuring we are maximising opportunities to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for delivering high-performing, innovative, and continuously improving services that safeguard and empower young people facing complex challenges. You will lead the design, delivery, and development of services that reduce care entry, re-offending, and exploitation, while promoting safety, resilience, and positive futures. Your strategic insight, operational expertise, and partnership skills will...

Senior Civil Engineer A new position has just become available to work as a Senior Civil Engineer on rail based projects for a market-leading consultancy. This position can be based across multiple offices: Manchester, York or Leeds. They have a great portfolio of projects, which include HS2 & Transpennine Route Upgrade. This is a great opportunity to join a busy consultancy on an initial 6 month basis. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver civil engineering design packages across multiple rail projects Undertake and check detailed designs in accordance with Network Rail standards and applicable codes Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including track, OLE, drainage, structures, and geotechnical engineers Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure designs meet programme, cost, and quality expectations Input into feasibility studies, optioneering, and...

Senior Delivery Manager - Fares & Ticketing Manchester 6 Month Contract Outside IR35 North West Based - travel once or twice per week The Senior Delivery Manager leads the fares and ticketing workstream within a rail integration programme, ensuring customer and retail propositions are delivered on time and within budget. The role focuses on planning, governance, risk and dependency management, stakeholder coordination, and reporting. Key responsibilities include managing delivery against the programme plan, overseeing risks and issues, running stakeholder meetings and workshops, producing reports, and maintaining documentation as the main workstream contact. The ideal candidate has strong experience in transport or public-sector programmes (especially fares/ticketing) , understands retail and payment systems, can manage multiple stakeholders, and excels in planning, governance, communication, and driving alignment across organisations. Please only apply if you have...

Job Title: Government Soft Landings Manager (GLS Manager) Location: Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Blackpool or London (Whichever is closest hybrid working (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 31/3/27 Daily Rate: £420/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 The Role: An organisation is expanding its Asset Information Management (AIM) capability and is seeking a Government Soft Landings (GSL) Manager to support the development and implementation of a consistent Soft Landings approach across its estate. This role will play a key part in assuring information throughout the capital project lifecycle and supporting the transition from project delivery into operational asset management. A particular focus will be ensuring that data produced through projects is complete, accurate, assured, and usable for downstream decision-making. In addition to strong GSL and asset management experience, the role requires capability in data...

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: Up to 400 per day (Outside IR35, dependent on experience) Location: Manchester (M32 0RS) - Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office) Contract Type: Contract About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support a range of ongoing projects within the UK regulated water industry. The role will focus on UMON projects at Sewage Treatment Works, working closely with a collaborative and experienced engineering design team to deliver high-quality solutions. About the Client Our client is a well-established engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors, with a growing portfolio within the water industry. They are known for their friendly, focused culture and strong commitment to employee wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Deliver detailed mechanical design solutions for projects within the UK water sector. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary...

UX Designer 6 Month Contract 450 - 475 per day Outside IR35 North West (once per week in the office) We are looking for an additional UX Designer, who will be supporting the design of customer self-service and agent-facing portals within an agile environment. The role involves creating wireframes, facilitating design workshops, and collaborating closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and developers. You will actively participate in sprint ceremonies, contribute to iterative design improvements, and ensure all solutions are aligned with user needs and business objectives. Across multiple phases, you will lead user testing, incorporate feedback, document key decisions, and secure stakeholder sign-off at critical stages. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in user-centred design, usability testing, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to manage complex deliverables and provide clear recommendations to resolve design...

Morson are recruiting Welders on behalf of our prestigious defence client, for a 12-month initial contract, on site in Barrow-In-Furness (Cumbria). We are currently taking on application for anyone interested. You ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry Salary: Local contractors Standard: PAYE: £20.10 (exluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £26.89 3 on 4 off PAYE: £24.12 (excluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £32.21 Overtime: £30.15 - £50.98 Travelling contractors Standard: PAYE: £28.10 (excluding holiday pay per hour), UMBRELLA: £37.75 3 on 4 off PAYE: £32.12 (excluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £43.07 Overtime: 30.15 - £51.25 Job Description: Welding different materials...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a large-scale European Engineering and Construction company to recruit a Shift Engineer on 2 months for its Cheshire site. The Shift Engineer role comes with a rate of 550- 600 per day. Key skills required for the Shift Engineer role Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Flue Gas Treatment System, maintaining all process parameters within defined operational and environmental limits. Monitor plant performance in real time, identify and respond to process deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain stable operation. Carry out and record shift operations, including detailed log keeping, handovers, and reporting of plant events, abnormalities, and performance issues. Ensure full compliance with site safety procedures, permits to work, environmental regulations, and operational risk assessments, escalating incidents and near misses appropriately. Coordinate with maintenance teams for fault diagnosis,...

Astute's EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor to recruit a Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join their fast paced team on a 7 months initial contract basis for their Waste to Energy facility based in Chester, Cheshire. The Lead Mechanical Engineer comes with a day rate from 500.00 to 600.00 per day. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Hands-on commissioning of mechanical/process components and systems such as, fuel supply system, firefighting and fire protection systems, cooling, water systems and HVAC Carrying out and managing piping networks cleaning using various methods such as pigging, air blowing, flushing, etc. Carrying out testing on mechanical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with...

Endpoint Security Engineer Contract Daily Rate: Up to 550 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months Location: Chester Business Park, Chester - 3 days onsite per week Work Arrangement: Hybrid Working - 3 days onsite per week and 2 days remote About the Role: Our client is seeking a skilled Endpoint Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major cloud migration programme while designing and implementing advanced endpoint security solutions. If you have a passion for security and a knack for problem-solving, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Support and contribute to a major cloud migration programme. Design, engineer, and implement cutting-edge endpoint security solutions utilising Trellix, BeyondTrust, and CrowdStrike. Deploy enterprise security solutions via ITSM systems, including Remedy and ServiceNow change control. Produce high-quality technical documentation, workflows, and support...

SQL Database Administrator (DBA) Contract Daily Rate: 450 - 575 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months Location: Hybrid Working - Chester 3 days per week and remote 2 days per week About Us: Our client is a dynamic organisation seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join their team. This role is pivotal in maintaining the security, integrity, and performance of the company's database systems. Key Responsibilities: Administer, maintain, develop, and implement policies and procedures for database security and integrity. Design and implement data models, database designs, and table maintenance codes. Resolve database performance, capacity, replication, and distributed data issues. Manage SQL Server Integrated Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) effectively. Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions using clustering, database mirroring, log shipping, and AlwaysOn...

MEICA Design Lead / Project Manager for Welsh Water. Over 5 Years in the Water industry Full understanding of MEICA Understanding of Design processes and implementation of design Understanding of NEC 3-4 Understanding of current CDM legislation Commercial awareness high Able to set tasks to design team and made supply chain Local to St Asaph or within travelling distance Able to use Microsoft Project Manage programmes and deliverables Complete weekly reports and demonstrate progress or delay and mitigation Degree in mechanical engineering preferred Have site back ground We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a Commissioning Control Room Operator for a 3-month minimum contract for projects in the UK. Key skills Operate and control boilers, turbines, generators, and associated plant systems via DCS and local control panels Support commissioning and start-up activities, ensuring systems are brought online safely and efficiently Monitor plant performance, alarms, and process parameters, taking corrective action where required Assist with mechanical commissioning tasks (e.g. pump works, filter changes, greasing, system checks) Report operational issues, deviations, and risks to the Commissioning Manager and wider team Candidates must have proven experience as a Control Room Operator (CRO) within Energy from Waste, Biomass or Thermal Power Plants Must understand boiler operations, steam systems and power generation processes Must have experience in supporting commissioning, start-up or outage...