Junior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Cost Manager Build practical commercial expertise supporting project costs, valuations, forecasts and supplier management from a Cambridge depot, with the possibility of a permanent role depending on tender outcomes. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Junior Cost Manager, Cost Management Assistant, Assistant Cost Consultant, Assistant Commercial Surveyor, Commercial Assistant, Cost Consultant   SALARY: £30,000 to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience) LOCATION: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire JOB TYPE: 1 Year Fixed Term, Full-Time Contract   JOB OVERVIEW This opportunity gives the Junior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Cost Manager broad exposure to the commercial lifecycle of contracts while working alongside experienced operational and commercial colleagues. The Junior Quantity Surveyor /...

IPC Commissioning Planning Engineer Contract Type: Contract Duration: Ongoing Location: Bristol, SDC or Hinkley Point C (HPC) - minimum 3 days per week on site/office Pay Rate: 390 PAYE / up to 530 Umbrella Start Date: 7 December 2026 Background Checks: BPSS - strict random drug and alcohol testing policy applies Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 x 7.5-hour days. Core hours 9am-3pm Job Overview: We are recruiting for an IPC Commissioning Planning Engineer to join the Central Controls Team supporting the Hinkley Point C Project as it moves into the commissioning phase. Working within the Planning discipline of Integrated Project Controls (IPC), you will support the management and maintenance of the Level 2/4 Integrated Work Schedule (IWS), ensuring alignment with Level 3 contract schedules and providing high-quality schedule data, analysis and reporting. The role will support informed decision-making and the effective, timely delivery of work across this...

Job Title : Project Manager Location: Warwick/ Wokingham About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their dynamic Major Programme Delivery team within the Transformation & Major Projects Directorate. This role plays a pivotal part in executing major initiatives that align with the organisation's strategic objectives, ensuring high standards of governance and outcomes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of programmes and projects, utilising their expertise to drive success. Key Accountabilities : Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Develop comprehensive project plans and schedules while managing dependencies and critical paths. Organise required resources and manage project team members, assigning individual...

Job Title: Programme Manager Location: London / Warwick / Hybrid Contract Type: 6 months contract About the Role: Our client is seeking a dynamic and innovative Programme Manager to spearhead critical projects within the utilities sector. This exciting opportunity lies within the Major Programme Delivery (MPD) function of the organisation's Transformation & Major Projects Directorate. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that major initiatives are executed to the highest standards, aligning with strategic objectives and setting robust delivery standards that enhance governance and outcomes. Key Responsibilities: As a Programme Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for: Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Developing comprehensive project plans and schedules while...

Job Title: Finance / Recharging Manager SC Location : Corsham (Up to 3 days/week on site as per business needs) Contract Duration : 31/3/2027 Daily Rate: £600/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Essential: Holds or is working towards recognised professional financial qualifications Proficient IT skills Strong financial governance and control In year budget and financial management Sound understanding of Government Finance principles Financial planning and forecasting expertise Experience with investment appraisals and business cases Charging / Billing experience Desirable: MOD / Defence background CP&F knowledge useful Finance Manager Delivery of long-term planning submissions (SPC Strategic Planning Cycle) and Annual Budgeting Cycle (ABC , including options. Delivery of In-year Budget and Forecast, coordinating monthly submissions and commentary packs in line with the consolidated review timetable. Ensure...

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join one of our well-established clients in Stansted. Our client is a leading UK construction company specialising in RC frames, groundworks, civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of highways and infrastructure projects. Manage site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Oversee contract administration, commercial performance, and risk management. Develop and maintain project programmes, reporting regularly on progress and key milestones. Coordinate with clients, local authorities, utility providers, and design consultants. Drive compliance with HSE legislation, company procedures, and industry best practices. Identify opportunities for programme improvements, value engineering, and cost efficiencies. Support bid...

Looking for a Level 1 Project Manager to be based in Glasgow on a hybrid basis (3 days on site) to lead a project of limited complexity and assist in managing complex and non complex projects. This is initially a 12 month contract role inside IR35 with rates starting at £60ph+ umbrella. SC clearance is required for this role. Only apply if you are a British Citizen and passport holder (NO dual nationals) and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead on Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality within the project. Managing the Customer Interface and associated management of the project including identification and monitoring of project risks (threats and opportunities), planning and implementing response to these and responding to other issues that affect the project. Establishing and maintaining governance arrangements for the delivery of the project, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities...

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading engineering and automation business delivering complex projects across infrastructure, logistics, transportation, and industrial sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the commercial management of large-scale engineering projects, ensuring effective contract administration, cost control, risk management, and financial performance throughout the project life cycle. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, customers, subcontractors, and key stakeholders to support the successful delivery of high-value projects while protecting the commercial interests of the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial management of complex engineering projects, ensuring effective cost control and risk mitigation. Administer and manage contracts with customers and subcontractors, ensuring contractual obligations are met and commercial risks are appropriately managed....

Ops Delivery Manager Contract Duration: initially 4 months Pay Rate: (Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) Location / Travel: x1 day per week in Bristol + occasional travel to other sites Clearance Required: SC Overview of Role: To lead, direct and guide a team of Cost Control Finance staff working within a Delivery Team or Operating Centre. To ensure that project costs are rigorously controlled, and relevant financial and performance reporting requirements are met through the provision of specialist financial services. The role enables Project Managers to deliver on scope, to time and to budget and make informed strategic decisions. Main responsibilities: Oversee the monthly financial forecasting process for the Delivery Team, including financial risk, and accurate and insightful commentary, challenge, and variance analysis. Lead on the Financial input and information at the PM/CAM monthly FOO reviews to empower stakeholder decision making. Oversee...

The role Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a leading UK green energy company to recruit an electrical project manager on a contract basis to support a battery energy storage system with HV switchgear and a private wire connection. You will be overseeing contractors on site from detailed design through procurement, installation, energisation and handover, alongside the operating CHP plant. Responsibilities Programme and procurement: Own the client-side programme, track long-lead items (BESS modules, PCS, transformer, HV switchgear) and report progress, cost and risk. Electrical assurance: Review and challenge design covering HV/LV single lines, protection and earthing, cable routing and sizing, metering, and SCADA/EMS control integration with the existing plant. HV switchgear and connection: Oversee switchgear design, FAT and installation, the private wire and any DNO or G99 obligations, and manage energisation sequencing and permits. Planning conditions...

Our client North Northamptonshire Council is looking for a Social Worker - Adult Social Care Role Responsibilities Act as "trusted assessors" for defined areas of the support plan Conduct or support individual assessments or facilitate self-assessments, using the appropriate assessment tools and techniques in order to establish clear, relevant, proportionate, cost effective and appropriate options for the individual. Value and encourage the contribution of service users and their advocates, relatives, carers and support workers where appropriate. Work alongside Brokers to procure support plans including equipment and adaptations. To manage and be accountable for an allocated caseload of customers in compliance with statutory requirements, local policy, professional best practice and with regard for individual choice. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the council, and those of any partner agencies, are followed, and that the service is always delivered in accordance...

Project Manager Rail industry Location - Wiltshire (4 days in the office) Duration - November 2026 - October 2027 (with likely extensions) IR35 determination - outside Rate - 400 - 500 A Project Manager is required to join a leading rail contractor to oversee a portfolio of projects across the Wales and Western region, delivering rail signalling, control systems, and electrification infrastructure works. Responsibilities will include: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Rail Infrastructure Team, the Client and stakeholders Responsible for delivering work packages safely, on time, within budget, and in line with contract requirements and business procedures Track and report on work package progress, financial performance, risks, issues, and key project milestones Requirements: Degree/HND qualified with extensive project management and business management experience Proven experience delivering high-value, technically...

Senior Project Engineer - Transmission Equipment Location: Manchester Rate: 450 - 600 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 12 Months We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a major renewable and power transmission project delivery team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical transmission infrastructure that supports the integration of renewable energy into the grid. As a Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and delivering high-voltage transmission equipment work packages, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Role Reporting to the Project Manager or Project Director, you will lead the engineering delivery of transmission equipment packages across large-scale power transmission projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout design, manufacture, testing, installation, and...

Design Manager - Substations Rate: Up to 750/day (Outside IR35) Duration: Minimum 6 months+ extensions Location: Motherwell (Eurocentral) - Flexible / Hybrid working Sector: Energy Infrastructure Are you an experienced Design Manager with high-voltage electrical substation experience seeking a high-profile, lucrative contract in Scotland? We at Randstad are partnering with a market-leading Tier-1 civil and energy infrastructure contractor to appoint a Design Manager for a major multi-million-pound Substation development in the Central Belt. Key Responsibilities: Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, clients, and supply chains through all project design stages. Ensuring that designs comply with statutory regulations, safety standards, and project-specific requirements. Integrating design programmes with procurement schedules, cost plans, and site construction methods to resolve buildability issues early. Managing project...

My client, a very well established and respected civil engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Site Agent to lead a significant HS2 track drainage package across three separate work fronts, in Warwickshire. The package involves the construction of HS2-standard track drainage systems, including drainage runs, chambers and associated infrastructure, together with a smaller element of reinforced concrete works including ground beams and pile caps. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall delivery of the package, working closely with the Project Manager, Senior Engineers, Works Managers, subcontractors and the wider project team. Key Responsibilities Lead the safe and efficient delivery of the drainage package across three work fronts. Manage and coordinate Senior Engineers, Site Supervisors, subcontractors and site operatives. Plan and sequence works to maintain programme across multiple concurrent work fronts. Ensure drainage works are...

MPI have a requirement for a Checks Estimator to work on site at Luton Airport. Rate: Umbrella £39.33 / PAYE £30.03 Hours Monday Friday hrs to be confirmed Half hour unpaid lunch. Start: ASAP Duration: TBC These roles are deemed in scope of IR35 As an Estimation Engineer, you ll be responsible for: Building accurate estimates considering AMP task times, aircraft age and previous job bookings from H61 and H40 base maintenance in line with departmental procedures. Responsible for written or verbal communication with stake holders, internal and external, within H61 and H40 MRO engineering and maintenance on aircraft estimates pre-input, on check and post input. Support to maintain job booking vs estimated man hours tracker to meet budget and assisting the base maintenance manager to drive production base maintenance performance in H61 and H40. Responsible for maintaining a departmental KPI tracker for estimation deadlines. Excel proficiency is key for this role....

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Project Manager to join a growing project delivery team at the start of the construction of one of the largest hyper scale data centre schemes in the UK - A 140 MW scheme! With the project at an early stage this is agreat time to join and work on a five plus year scheme This role will take responsibility for the operational delivery of the electrical packages from pre-construction/ Scope/ Procurement/ validation of subcontractors and ultimately to commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will have experience delivering complex building services installations and coordinating multidisciplinary teams on fast-paced projects and importantly experience in handling as a single discipline electrical project values of 30 + million within a project cost This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Electrical Project Manager looking to work on large-scale mission critical projects. Key Responsibilities Manage...

We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Project Manager to join a growing project delivery team at the start of the construction of one of the largest hyperscale data centre schemes in the UK - A 140 MW scheme! This role will take responsibility for the operational delivery of the Mechanical (HVAC) packages from pre-construction/ Scope/ Procurement/ validation of subcontractors and ultimately to commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will have experience delivering complex building services installations and coordinating multidisciplinary teams on fast-paced projects and importantly experience in handling as a single discipline electrical project values of 30 + million within a project cost This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Project Manager looking to work on large-scale mission critical, commercial or infrastructure projects. If you have experience of cooling withing the Data centre space this would be advantageous Key...

Project Manager - Construction / Civil Engineering Location: Aberdeenshire Purpose Take overall responsibility for successful project delivery from initiation and planning through design, construction, commissioning and handover. Lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives for time, cost, quality, scope, safety and risk. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery: Manage all stages of project delivery, ensuring milestones, budgets and quality standards are achieved. Leadership: Lead, motivate and develop project teams, including Engineers, Site Agents, Package Managers and Construction Managers. Health, Safety and Environment: Promote safe systems of work, ensure legislative compliance and maintain high HSE standards. Programme and Resources: Develop and monitor project programmes, resource plans, productivity and progress reporting. Commercial Management: Control budgets, monitor expenditure, manage contracts, variations and cost recovery...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contract / Freelance) Location: Catterick Working Pattern: Full-time (5 days per week, minimum 4 days on-site) Duration: 6 months minimum (potential for extension) Rate: 500 per day (Inside IR35) About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on-site at Marne Barracks, Catterick. Working as part of a wider commercial team under Lead QS Gareth Williams, your primary focus will be upstream contract administration with the Client team. The project operates under an NEC Option C (Open Book / Cost Reimbursable) contract, requiring a strong commercial professional who is confident in compiling, reviewing, and agreeing cost and Compensation Event (CE) records directly with the Client's QS team. Key Responsibilities Cost Record Management: Accurately compile and present detailed open-book cost records upline to the Client team. Compensation Events (CEs): Proactively manage CEs both...