We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to support the delivery of a diverse programme of bridge maintenance, highway structures, strengthening and renewal schemes for a local authority. This opportunity would suit an engineer with extensive experience in the design, assessment, inspection and project delivery of bridges, retaining walls, culverts and other highway structures. You will play a key role in managing schemes from concept through to construction, working closely with contractors, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, assessment and strengthening of highway structures, including bridges, culverts and retaining walls. Produce calculations, drawings, reinforced concrete detailing, specifications, bills of quantities and contract documentation. Act as Engineer's Representative, NEC Supervisor or Site Supervisor on construction projects. Undertake bridge inspections, structural assessments and technical reviews...

Freelance Senior Civil / Structural Design Engineer Location: Watford - Hybrid & Remote Working Rate: Up to 45 per hour Umbrella Contract: Freelance Long-Term Opportunity I'm working with a major engineering and construction organisation that is looking to bring an experienced Senior Civil / Structural Design Engineer into its internal design consultancy on a freelance basis. The design team supports major projects across a range of sectors, including water, heavy industrial, power and wider design-and-build infrastructure . You'll work closely with construction teams, clients, contractors and the wider supply chain to deliver practical, technically robust engineering solutions. This is a long-term freelance opportunity offering significant flexibility around location and remote working. The role will be based from Watford , although significant flexibility is available around remote working. Some initial time in the office will be required for induction...

Freelance Principal Civil / Structural Engineer Location: Bridgend / South Wales - Hybrid & Remote Working Rate: 40- 50 per hour Umbrella Contract: Freelance Long-Term Opportunity I'm working with a major engineering and construction organisation that is looking to bring an experienced Principal Civil / Structural Engineer into its internal design consultancy on a freelance basis. The design team supports major projects across a range of sectors, including water, heavy industrial, power and wider design-and-build infrastructure . You'll work closely with construction teams, clients, contractors and the wider supply chain to deliver practical, technically robust engineering solutions. This is a long-term freelance opportunity offering significant flexibility around location and remote working. The ideal candidate would be based within the Swansea to Bristol corridor , although candidates further afield will be considered. Some initial time in the Bridgend...

Job Title: Sub Agent - Civil Engineering Location: East Sussex / South East England Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + Package Role Overview We are seeking an ambitious Sub Agent to join a leading principal civil engineering contractor delivering a high-profile, multi-million-pound coastal restoration project along the South Coast. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, this role is key to bridging technical engineering oversight with daily operational site delivery. You will manage daily progress, subcontractor performance, short-term scheduling, quality compliance, and temporary works across a complex scheme encompassing structural steel/cast-iron refurbishment, concrete repairs, marine/coastal civil engineering, and public realm works on a sensitive, Grade II -listed heritage asset. Key Responsibilities Support the Site/Project Manager in managing day-to-day site operations and driving progress according...

Location: M42 / Greater Birmingham Area (On-site) Duration: 9+ Months Freelance Randstad is recruiting a Project Engineer / Senior Engineer on behalf of a tier-one main contractor to support a major highways infrastructure upgrade along the M42 corridor outside Birmingham. This is a long-term freelance assignment focusing on site engineering control, subcontractor management, and technical package delivery across live highways infrastructure. The Role Reporting to the Sub Agent / Site Agent, you will bridge the gap between site engineering and operational delivery, taking ownership of technical QA, temporary works, and subcontractor coordination. Your day-to-day will involve: Engineering Oversight: Managing site engineering teams and survey accuracy across major carriageway, drainage, surfacing, and structural highways packages. Technical QA & Inspections: Overseeing ITP sign-offs, as-built surveys, material approvals, and managing TQs/RFIs to resolve...

Randstad are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager (Construction) to oversee a large scale Water Treatment Projects across North London. This is a SITE BASED role (5 days a week on site in North London). This is a freelance role with approximately 12-18 months duration. Payment type is Outside IR35 (subject to candidate IR35 Assessment) ONLY CANDIDATES WITH TIER 1 CONSTRUCTION / WATER / HEAVY CIVILS EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED (ENGINEERING DEGREE / HNC REQUIRED) Previous experience working on Thames Water projects highly advantageous Our client is a reputable main contractor highly regarded within the water industry with significant work in the pipeline. Scope of works includes: Heavy Civils / RC / Drainage / Interface with other disciplines /Microtunnelling The role: As a key leader within our Delivery team, you'll report directly to the Head of Operations and work closely with our Contracts Manager for Water. You'll be responsible for the overall success of...

Randstad is recruiting a Civil Design Engineer on behalf of an in-house engineering consultancy for a leading tier-one contractor in Bridgend. Supporting a growing portfolio across water, power, heavy industrial, and design-and-build infrastructure, this role offers a flexible environment where you can deliver complex technical designs while benefiting from a strong work-life balance. The Role Reporting to a Senior Engineer, you will support the technical delivery of design packages from concept through to detailed design and construction support. Your day-to-day will involve: Detailed Design & Calculations: Preparing clear design calculations, technical reports, drawings, and deliverables in full accordance with Eurocodes and UK standards. BIM & Software Integration: Utilizing modern design software (such as STAAD Pro, FEM Analysis, or Autodesk Robot) within a BIM-led design framework. Project Delivery: Managing your own work packages to meet time,...

Senior Civil Engineer - Contract Location: London, Warwick or Manchester Working Pattern: Hybrid Contract: Contract / Interim Sector: Power / Infrastructure, with potential Nuclear & Defence opportunities About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our client who are a market leading consultancy and within the Civil & Structural team during a busy period of project delivery. This contract opportunity would suit a civil engineer who can quickly integrate into an established project environment, take ownership of defined design packages and deliver high-quality work independently with minimal supervision. The initial focus will be on Power sector projects, with civil engineering activities associated with substations and wider infrastructure. There may also be opportunities to support Nuclear and Defence projects, subject to the required security clearance. Key Responsibilities Deliver civil engineering design packages across a...

Junior Site Engineer (Civils & Infrastructure) Location: Thetford, Norfolk Contract Rate: 200 - 250 per day (CIS / LTD / Outside IR35) Engagement Type: Long-Term Contract Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking a Junior Site Engineer to join a long-term RAF civil engineering project based near Thetford, Norfolk. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious junior or assistant engineer to gain hands-on experience across heavy groundworks, deep drainage, pavement, and structural civils packages within a secure environment. Reporting to the Senior Engineer/Agent, you will support daily setting out, quality assurance (QA), and site record-keeping, playing an integral role in keeping the engineering team aligned with safety and project specifications. Key Responsibilities Setting Out & Surveying: Assist with daily setting out, topographical checks, and site surveying using modern GPS and Total Station equipment. Quality...

Our client is well-established, specialist contractor that specialises in all aspects of groundworks and reinforced concrete sub-structures and super-structures. With new projects starting in London, they are recruiting for a Site / Setting out Engineer. Duties & Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Project Manager and Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for setting out Quality control Surveying and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with the design and programme requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with site management teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. Requirements: Previous experience working for a Civil Engineering, RC Frame or Groundworks contractor is essential Strong setting out experience across groundworks and reinforced concrete frame projects Ability to interpret drawings and manage technical queries on site Experience...

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...

Freelance Sub Agent - RC & LUL Civils Location: Central London Rate: 430 per day (CIS) Contract Length: 6 months+ Are you an experienced Sub Agent with a strong background in reinforced concrete and general civils ideally within a London Underground (LUL) environment? We are partnering with a highly respected specialist sub-contractor to deliver a critical package of works in Central London. You will be the operational lead on site, ensuring that complex RC structures and civils packages are delivered safely, on time, and strictly in line with LUL standards. The Project Scope: Complex Reinforced Concrete (RC) works in the "back of house" LUL station environment. General civil engineering packages. Logistically challenging shaft backfill operations. Key Responsibilities: Driving the day-to-day delivery of the RC and civils packages, managing both direct labor and specialist sub-contractors. Writing, reviewing, and implementing complex RAMS, ITPs, and...

Data Centres are crucial components of today's infrastructure, supporting everything from business to public services. The Opportunity Join our international and multidisciplinary team of passionate design engineers and help us create high-quality, sustainable, and innovative data centre structures. You will work on medium to large-scale mission-critical projects, covering all stages of design - from concept to construction supervision and handover. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer your role will be as part of an interdisciplinary team lead the design of mechanical systems (Building servies and cooling) on medium to large-scale Mission Critical projects through all design stages from Concept to Construction Supervision and Hand-Over Lead the preparation and review of design deliverables Lead projects and work closely with our data center clients to deliver quality work to meet their specific needs Present technical content for review by technical and non-technical...

Job Advert: Ops & Support Associate Analyst (Red Hat Linux) Our client, a leading player in the utilities sector, is seeking a talented and experienced Ops & Support Associate Analyst with expertise in Red Hat Linux. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join a dynamic team responsible for the support, availability, security, and reliability of critical infrastructure platforms. Position Overview: As an Ops & Support Associate Analyst, you will provide essential operational support across a large-scale enterprise Linux estate. The role is perfect for a hands-on Linux professional who excels in troubleshooting and is keen on ensuring the smooth operation of vital business services. Key Responsibilities: Act as a primary operational support resource for Red Hat Enterprise Linux platforms and associated services. Take ownership of incidents and service requests, driving them to resolution. Conduct detailed technical investigations and...

Site Manager (Water Treatment Works) Location: Windsor Rate: 400 - 450 per day (LTD / Outside IR35) Duration: 3 Months Initial (Strong potential to move onto subsequent framework schemes) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the construction phase of a new extension to an operational Water Treatment Works (WTW). You will join a fully resourced, collaborative site team-working alongside a Senior PM, PM, Project Engineer, General Foreman, and Supervisors-to drive front-line delivery, subcontractor performance, and rigorous site safety standards. Key Responsibilities Site Delivery: Manage day-to-day site operations for the building extension, coordinating civils, RC structures, groundworks, and building envelope workstreams. Team & Subcontractor Leadership: Direct trade gangs and subcontractors, working in tandem with the General Foreman and Supervisors to keep production aligned with...

Job Title: Civil Water Engineer Salary: Competitive Rate (dependent on experience) Location: National - preference for Epsom, with opportunities in London, Peterborough or Cambridge Type: 12-month Contract Inside IR35 Hybrid (3 days per week in the office or on site) About the Role: Our client is looking for an experienced Civil Water Engineer to join a highly skilled Design & Advanced Technology team delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK water sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects supporting the future development of the UK's water networks. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality technical solutions across the full project lifecycle, working alongside experienced engineers and supporting major clean water, wastewater, hydraulics, water reuse and pipeline projects. About Our Client: Our client is a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex...

Job Title: Civil & Structural Design Engineer Salary: 45-50 per hour (dependent on experience) Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Type: Contract, Hybrid About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Design Engineer to support live projects within the Grid Access Substations and HVDC Converter Stations sector. This is a technically demanding role requiring close coordination across civil, structural and M&E disciplines. You will contribute to the development, review and governance of technical solutions, ensuring work packages are delivered on time and to budget. About the Client: Our client is a leading engineering organisation delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK, with a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities: Produce and review civil and structural design solutions for substations and HVDC infrastructure projects Provide technical input and governance across live...

Job Title: Head of Private Office - SC Location: Hybrid - Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Norwich or Swindon (2-3 days a week on site) Contract Duration : 13/3/27 Daily Rate: £550 per day IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC We are looking for a digitally optimised and authoritative individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment to lead the private office of a Director. You will be a confident communicator capable of giving direction at all levels, managing the flow of complex commissions, and setting the standard in your directorate, utilising the latest AI and collaboration tools to ensure seamless information exchange across the agency To act as the strategic engine and trusted advisor to the Director and the guardian of the Directorate s delivery. You are responsible for ensuring the Director s priorities are driven forward, integrating business operations, advising on sensitive issues and ensuring consistent join up across the...

QA / Test Engineer READ THIS BEFORE YOU APPLY You will be testing Kafka-based streaming data pipelines at genuinely enormous scale, and you will be writing the test strategy for the whole programme from a blank page. There is nothing in place today. If that sounds like the job you have been waiting for rather than a job with a gap in it, keep reading. WHO THE CLIENT IS Our client is a UK-headquartered AI company building sovereign AI capability for defence and national security. They have been established for around a decade and are one of the country's leading builders of AI for high-risk, high-assurance environments. Their platform is an AI operating system built entirely in the UK, designed for settings where security, trust and full infrastructure control are non-negotiable. It deploys across cloud, edge, on-premise and fully air-gapped systems, and is already live inside UK Defence and national security missions. They closed a substantial Series A round...