Site Manager (Water Infrastructure / ECI) Location: Eastleigh Rate: 550 per day (PAYE Only) Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term opportunity (Two Phased Delivery) Project Overview We are seeking an experienced and technically minded Site Manager to join a major water infrastructure scheme in Eastleigh. This is a secure, long-term opportunity split into two distinct phases, beginning with crucial Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) works. The project involves the construction and upgrade of deep water assets, specifically focusing on complex concrete basins, storage tanks, and large-diameter high-pressure pipework packages. We need a robust site leader who can add value during the pre-construction phase and seamlessly transition to driving physical delivery on the ground. Key Responsibilities ECI & Pre-Construction Phase: Participate in the Early Contractor Involvement stage, reviewing design buildability, identifying project risks, and advising on...

Astute is partnering with a renewable energy business in the anaerobic digestion sector who're looking for a Project Manager / Project Engineer on a 6-month contract to manage a small programme of works on an operational biogas site. The Project Manager / Project Engineer role comes with a day rate of up to 400 (Outside IR35). I'm particularly interested to speak to people with electrical or mechanical commissioning experience. Key skills Managing a programme of works around the commissioning of a CO2 recovery system Managing contractors on site, ensuring they're delivering as per the scope Ensuring the project is tracking on time and on budget Project administration duties, including progress reporting, documentation updates, meeting coordination, and maintaining accurate commissioning and project records. Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Contract Project Manager role Dungannon Outside IR35 Immediate Start Up to 400 a day (Ltd) Astute People...

Project Manager - Civils Contractor Location: Reading University Start Date: June 2026 Programme Duration: 23 Weeks A leading Civils Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a 4 million external works package at Reading University. The project includes a full range of external and infrastructure works, including: Drainage installation Block paving works Water feature construction Car park construction and associated civils works Key Responsibilities: Manage the successful delivery of the project from start to completion Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams effectively Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget Maintain high standards of quality, health & safety, and compliance Attend and lead progress meetings with the client and stakeholders Monitor programme performance and provide regular progress updates Oversee procurement, labour, and resource planning Requirements: Previous experience...

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Newcastle (Hybrid min.2 days per week onsite) Contract Duration : 15 Months Daily Rate: £ 500/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Do you want to lead and deliver important and innovative projects that reduce the risk of flooding and enhance the environment? We are looking for Project Mangers to join us in Programme & Contract Management (PCM) in a rewarding and prominent role within our integrated project teams taking responsibility for the management of projects as the Client project manager. You will put health, safety and the environment at forefront of project delivery. By applying strong commercial understanding in project, contract and risk management you will manage the project delivery process from initial strategic planning, through to feasibility, detailed design and then into implementation, construction and handover. You will make project decisions informed by technical leads whilst following...

Job Title: Engineering Manager - DV Location: Aldermaston, Reading (100% on site) Contract Duration : 18 Months Daily Rate : £63.57/hr (Umbrella) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV clearance & Sole Uk National Essential: Sole UK National Location able to commit to 100% onsite attendance Stakeholder management Significant experience delivering engineering or infrastructure programmes in highly regulated environments, ensuring compliance with stringent safety, security, and quality requirements. Proven capability in leading and contributing to technical design reviews, ensuring engineering solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with established governance frameworks. Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and assurance processes, with the ability to ensure engineering outputs meet organisational and industry standards. Desirable: Background in construction, utilities, or major build programmes, particularly where engineering...

Contract - Project Manager - Outside IR35 - Home based but some travel for meetings namely London. Must have experience across HRIS/Supply Chain and Mobile Apps - or at least two of the three Our end client requires an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver three key business transformation initiatives over a three-month engagement. Start date - Immediate - 29th of June at the very latest - preferably within 24 hours of contract offer! Pay rate 450 to 500 per day (outside IR35) Home based but travel to London for meetings when needed Must operate under a UK Ltd company with public liability and professional indemnity insurances in place Success Measures: Successful delivery will include: Company-wide supplier KPI reporting framework implemented and operational. Mobile application projects delivered and adopted by operational teams. Company integration delivered and transitioned into business-as-usual operation. Effective governance,...

Communication Manager 6 Month Contract Warwick (2/3 days onsite) Are you a passionate communicator with a knack for influencing stakeholders? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your strategic input can drive imperatively change? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead our communications efforts as a Communication Manager! About the Role : As our Communication Manager, you will develop, manage, and lead a talented team of external affairs officers and agencies. Your expertise in communications will be pivotal in supporting our ambitious Net Zero portfolio, guiding it from development into delivery. Key Responsibilities : Strategic Communication Management: Oversee communications and stakeholder engagement for multiple Development Consent Order (DCO) applications currently in the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase. Communications Strategy Development: Set the communications strategy, including messaging, digital presence, media...

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...

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...

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...

Asset Intelligence Officer (Council) Central London - Hybrid Contract Inside IR35 Code Red Associates are working with a long standing client of ours who are actively looking to add an asset intelligence officer. This role will report into the strategic asset intelligence manager. Job Purpose: To ensure property information is captured, processed and maintained to the highest standards. To work collaboratively to deliver service outcomes and manage information flows. The outcome of the work is robust property information which supports the strategic management of council homes, their components, and equipment. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure information requirements are understood, data is provided in a timely manner, in agreed formats, and in accordance with information governance processes. Work across teams and support data validation and preparation for analysis, quality auditing, operational and decision-making...

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...

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...

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...

Project Manager An experienced Project Manager is required to lead the successful delivery of a major highways infrastructure scheme in Blackburn. The project comprises 278 works, roundabout relocation, carriageway widening, and the construction of a new compound entrance. Key Responsibilities Take overall responsibility for project delivery from construction through to completion. Lead project teams to achieve programme, budget, safety, and quality objectives. Manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement. Oversee planning, resource allocation, procurement, and subcontractor performance. Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures. Drive health, safety, environmental, and quality performance across the project. Prepare and present project reports and progress updates to senior management. Requirements Significant experience managing highways projects. Strong understanding...

Estates Project Manager Location: Manchester and surrounding areas Contract Type: Contract About the Role Guidant Global is supporting our client in recruiting a talented Project Manager (Estates) to play a key role in delivering accommodation and infrastructure projects that support organisational strategy and evolving operational needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects including refurbishments, extensions, and new-build developments across UK hubs and overseas locations. With a strong and growing pipeline of high-value projects, you will contribute to the delivery of modern, secure, and inclusive buildings that have a direct and lasting impact on the workforce. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary project team, collaborating with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and consultants to deliver complex and visible programmes. No two projects are the same, offering a varied and professionally rewarding environment with...

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...

Project Controls Manager 6 Month Contract Market Rate: Inside IR35 North West Based - Office once or twice per week Are you an experienced Project Control Manager who wants to involved in an exciting ongoing Digital Transformation programme? Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, ensuring key milestones, deliverables, and dependencies were clearly defined and tracked throughout the project lifecycle. Manage and coordinate multiple project trackers simultaneously, providing accurate reporting on progress, risks, issues, actions, and performance metrics. Engage with multiple external stakeholders, fostering effective communication, alignment, and timely resolution of project-related matters. Monitor project performance against schedules and objectives, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions to maintain delivery targets. Produced regular status updates and management reports, consolidating information from various...

Job Title: Planner - SC Location: Aldermaston, Reading (2 days / week on site) Contract Duration : 6 Months Daily Rate : £59.94/hr (Umbrella circa) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC clearance The delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the program and business teams. Providing Planning expertise to internal customers within the projects supported. Implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures within the projects supported. Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm within the projects. Deliver of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities. Supporting the Business Management Manager with emergent projects as directed by Business Controller. Developing and maintaining...