Senior Project Manager (HV Transmission) Due to continued growth and expansion within the UK transmission sector, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-voltage transmission infrastructure projects supporting programmes for National Grid and other major utilities. This role will lead complex HV substation and transmission works from early-stage feasibility through to commissioning and energisation, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, programme performance, and regulatory compliance. Location: Hybrid - site locations across the UK, and remote working. This role is suitable for Permenant staff or Contractors Role Overview The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex HV substation and transmission projects, ensuring alignment with client governance frameworks, National Grid technical standards, and regulatory requirements. You will lead multidisciplinary project...

Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer Location: Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, or Epsom Duration: 12 months initially Rate: Negotiable on experience Inside IR35 Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level and make a real impact in the energy sector? Our client, a leading organisation in power infrastructure, is hiring for a Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on diverse projects within the transmission and distribution sectors across the UK, supporting innovative energy solutions. What you'll be doing: Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for HV substations, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with client specifications. Manage and mentor a team of engineers, supporting their development and performance. Oversee design reviews, including layouts, earthing, interlocking schemes, and HV equipment specifications. Coordinate...

Senior CE&I Design Engineer Rate- 53- 65.00 per hour Inside IR35 Location, Cumbria Role Overview The Senior Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Design Engineer is responsible for the delivery and technical leadership of high-quality design solutions within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment. The role involves leading design activities, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, and supporting projects from concept through to detailed design and implementation. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver CE&I design activities within a detailed design environment across the full project lifecycle. Provide technical leadership and guidance to a multi-disciplinary design team. Produce and review engineering design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and calculations. Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Apply strong knowledge of engineering drawing practices to...

Location - Leicester, LE3 Outside IR35 6 Month contract. We are looking for a qualified industrial electrical engineer who is able to execute remedial works following a site audit, working together with both our inhouse teams and contractors to ensure all remedial works are completed, with knowledge of PLC s, controls, safety circuits, guarding etc and able to manage our staff / other contractors and do a fair bit of admin / project Planning / validation / and be hands on when needed. Key Responsibilities Implement the MESS strategy for Leicester Site to achieve the 40% reduction target and put best practices in place. Take the lead for site during the MESS Assessments across the Leicester site Ownership and execution of the remediation action plan, working with the ML's and planners to execute the work. Carry out maintenance activities in accordance with detailed safety precautions and procedures. Comply to all regulatory and mandatory standards and...

Lead Technician Location: Etches Park Depot, Deadmans Road, Derby 12+ Month Initial Contract Pay: 26.92 /hour PAYE 35.98 /hour Umbrella Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern. 10 Hour shifts. Combination of Days & Nights (E.g. - 4 days, 4 off, 4 nights) + Opportunity for overtime, Paid at 1.25% This role falls inside IR35 - payment via PAYE or Umbrella Company Function of Role To service, complex fault find and repair Hitachi rolling stock assets Key Responsibilities Maintain the condition of the work site, materials and equipment Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace Prepare for and undertake planned and unplanned maintenance activities Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques Read and extract information from traction and rolling stock drawings and specifications Prepare for and undertake the...

Position: (phone number removed) - Powertrain Engineer Location: Gaydon Position Type: Rolling contract Inside IR35 Salary: 33.88 per hour About the company I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM based in Gaydon who are seeking a Powertrain Engineer to join their team Job Description Lead the development of a strategic approach to powertrain integration between the Clients' TCS Racing and EP technical communities, defining an operating model to support the objectives of; accelerated EV technology development, body of knowledge advancement & on-track competitive advantage. Technical project management working with stakeholders across the Clients' TCS Racing and EP groups to identify alignment on key technologies supporting common commodity strategies, developing ED&T programs to advance technology readiness for both race and road application. Lead the integration of Motorsport led, powertrain activities into...

JOB ROLE: Premises Facilities Manager HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm SALARY: £16 - £18 per hour LOCATION: Burgess Hill Must be a car driver DURATION: Temp to Perm DUTIES INCLUDE; Key Responsibilities: Oversee the daily operations of the estates function, ensuring all facilities remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained. Provide strategic leadership for estates, health & safety, and compliance, embedding strong processes and assurance measures across all locations. Manage and support Premises Officers and the Estates Business Support Assistant, ensuring effective allocation of tasks and performance oversight. Coordinate external contractors, service providers, and professional consultants (including surveyors and facilities teams). Lead on maintenance scheduling, compliance programmes, lettings safety, fleet management, and contractor performance monitoring. Utilise data, systems, and professional insight to maintain operational control,...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Powertrain Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Duties: Lead the development of a strategic approach to powertrain integration between TCS Racing and EP technical communities, defining an operating model to support the objectives of; accelerated EV technology development, body of knowledge advancement & on-track competitive advantage. Technical project management working with stakeholders across TCS Racing and EP groups to identify alignment on key technologies supporting common commodity strategies, developing ED&T programs to advance technology readiness for both race and road application. Lead the integration of Motorsport led, powertrain activities into Off-Cycle agile structure, with the vision of using Formula E as a Research Platform for maturation of emerging technologies. This role is...

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...

Job Title : Engineering Manager - DV Location: Reading (2-3 days/week on site/Hybrid) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £63.57/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV Essential: Leading within a project delivery environment Knowledge of production systems, process partner equipment, Previous design of integration into a new facility. Electrical understanding Multidisciplinary background Ensure that the Engineering Requirements are suitable and appropriate and advise the Senior Engineering Manage as such. Identify options, select the appropriate solution and provide the right facility design solutions such that, for allocated work packages, they: meet business needs and functional performance, through life performance, are licensable and are deliverable. Ensure the Design Intent and Design Information Configuration are maintained from facility design inception through to project handover. Key Accountabilities:...

Job Title: Mechanical Chargehand - Substation Project Location: SSE Crossaig, PA29 6YQ (Scotland) Job Type: Contract Start Date: ASAP Hours: 50 hours per week (10-hour days, Monday-Friday) Rates: LTD / Umbrella: 35.80/hr (First 37 hours) 37.95/hr (After 37 hours / First 4 hours Saturday) 41.36/hr (After 4 hours Saturday / Sunday / Bank Holidays) PAYE: 26.49/hr (First 37 hours) 28.08/hr (After 37 hours / First 4 hours Saturday) 30.60/hr (After 4 hours Saturday / Sunday / Bank Holidays) Role Overview: We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Chargehand to join a major substation project at Crossaig. This is a working Chargehand role, where you will lead and supervise mechanical installation activities while remaining hands-on with the team. You will support the Site Supervisor in delivering work safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and coordinate site teams carrying out mechanical and electrical installation works Complete...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a C&I Commissioning Engineer to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based inChester, Cheshire. The C&I Commissioning Engineer comes with a day rate from 500.00 to 525.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Responsibile for all Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility. Review and validate loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation. Coordinate commissioning of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems across key plant areas including boiler island, turbine generator, flue gas treatment (FGT), and balance of plant with the Lead C&I Commissioning Engineer. Develop and execute detailed commissioning procedures, method statements, and test...

I'm recruiting for a HV Design Engineer to work on a long contract outside of IR35 to work with a leading international engineering and consulting group. They work in close partnership with clients to solve complex challenges around the movement of people, goods, and services-delivering innovative, resilient infrastructure solutions. With a strong focus on future-ready design, they are at the forefront of developing smarter, more efficient infrastructure that responds to evolving technologies, changing behaviours, and increasing demand. Their approach puts people at the heart of design, combining technical excellence with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture. With ambitious growth plans in the UK, this is an excellent time to join the business as they continue to expand their footprint and reputation across the energy and infrastructure sectors. Hybrid working based out of offices in either London, Birmingham, York, Manchester, Edinburgh or Reading. They are...

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit an Electrical Instrumentation and Control Site Supervisor on a 12-month contract for a project in Essex from June 2026. Key skills Take ownership of EIC site activities across electrical, instrumentation, and control systems Act as the key on-site interface between contractors, site management, and engineering teams Support installation, testing, and commissioning to meet programme milestones Drive safe, efficient execution aligned to project timelines and quality standards Provide practical, on-the-ground leadership to ensure work is delivered right first time Lead and enforce HSEQ standards, ensuring all works are carried out in line with approved RAMS Coordinate subcontractors and vendors to maintain progress and resolve issues quickly Manage defects, punch lists, and completion activities through to close-out Support testing, commissioning, and fault-finding across EIC systems Raise and manage site changes, deviations, and...

JOB ROLE: Premises Facilities Manager HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm SALARY: 16 - 18 per hour LOCATION: Burgess Hill Must be a car driver DURATION: Temp to Perm DUTIES INCLUDE; Key Responsibilities: Oversee the daily operations of the estates function, ensuring all facilities remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained. Provide strategic leadership for estates, health & safety, and compliance, embedding strong processes and assurance measures across all locations. Manage and support Premises Officers and the Estates Business Support Assistant, ensuring effective allocation of tasks and performance oversight. Coordinate external contractors, service providers, and professional consultants (including surveyors and facilities teams). Lead on maintenance scheduling, compliance programmes, lettings safety, fleet management, and contractor performance monitoring. Utilise data, systems, and professional insight to maintain operational control,...

Maintenance Engineer - Contract (6 months) Location: Coventry Shift Pattern: Three shift rotation (where needed - 2 shift otherwise) Pay Rate: 25.52 per hour 6 month contract - option to go permanent after 6 months if you want to The Role We are supporting a leading manufacturer in Coventry who are now looking for a Multi Skilled, electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a long term contract. This role sits inside IR35 and can lead to a permanent position for anyone who is interested in securing something long term. You will be carrying out planned, reactive and preventative maintenance across fast paced production equipment, ensuring machinery uptime, supporting shift production teams and keeping the site running safely and efficiently. What You Will Be Doing Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance across production machinery, robotics and automated equipment Complete PPM, reactive and continuous improvement work to minimise...

Job Title: Electrical Fitter Location: Dungannon, County Tyrone Duration: Temporary to Permanent We are currently for a number of Electrical Fitters to join our production team. If you're confident working with bespoke electrical systems and enjoy hands on technical work, this could be a great fit. Key Responsibilities: Install, modify, and fault find custom vehicle electrical harnesses and controls. Work from electrical schematics to build and troubleshoot systems. Support production deadlines and maintain high safety standards. Complete required paperwork and keep a tidy work area. Assist with additional tasks as needed by the Production Manager. What You'll Need: Strong experience in high quality vehicle wiring. Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams. Machine control experience (advantageous). Good communication skills and a team focused attitude. Able to work independently with a positive, flexible approach. Fusion People are committed to...

VGC Group are recruiting for an Electrician to join our clients team in Avonmouth, Bristol. VGC Group are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for Electrical AP's to join their growing team in Avonmouth, Bristol. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe planning, control, and execution of electrical works, including isolation, energisation, testing, and commissioning activities, in accordance with statutory regulations, project procedures, and client safety rules. They will act as the appointed duty holder for electrical safety on site and ensure all electrical activities are carried out with no risk to personnel, plant and the public. Duties include but are not limited to the following; Act as the designated Electrical AP Plan, implement and control electrical isolations, LOTO, earthing and re-energisation Ensure compliance with Electricity at Work regulations, Electrical safety rules, work is carried out inline with relevant standards...

Utilities Engineer (Boilers & Steam) Manchester £35.00 - £37.50 p/h Outside IR35 Monday to Friday 6.30am to 3pm We re recruiting a Utilities Engineer for a fast-paced FMCG site in Manchester. Reporting to the Team Leader, you ll deliver both reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring all utilities support efficient production. Key Duties: First response for site utilities (steam, boilers, air, water, effluent, BMS, HVAC) Carry out maintenance, fault finding, and repairs Maintain utility performance to meet production needs Ensure H&S, environmental, and statutory compliance Support installations, inspections, and emergency call-outs Requirements: NVQ Level 3 or recognised apprenticeship BOAS or equivalent steam/boiler certification Experience with boilers and steam systems Strong safety focus and problem-solving skills Ability to read engineering drawings To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or...

Job Title : Electrical Fitter Location: Dungannon, County Tyrone Duration : Temporary to Permanent Hours: 7am-4.20pm, Mon to Thurs, 7am-12.30pm Friday Rate: DOE We are currently for a number of Electrical Fitters to join our production team. If you're confident working with bespoke electrical systems and enjoy hands on technical work, this could be a great fit. Key Responsibilities: Install, modify, and fault find custom vehicle electrical harnesses and controls. Work from electrical schematics to build and troubleshoot systems. Support production deadlines and maintain high safety standards. Complete required paperwork and keep a tidy work area. Assist with additional tasks as needed by the Production Manager. What You'll Need: Strong experience in high quality vehicle wiring. Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams. Machine control experience (advantageous). Good communication skills and a team focused attitude. Able to work independently with a...