Senior E&P Design Engineer - Rail Manchester / North West (Hybrid Working) Day Rate: 275- 425 pday dependant on experience. Job Ref: 40151 We are for a Senior E&P Design Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering major Rail and Infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer with Rail sector knowledge to join a well-established technical team working on complex and high-profile transport infrastructure schemes. Due to continued growth within their Rail division, they are looking to strengthen their Electrical & Power capability with the addition of a Senior Engineer. Projects include a mix of: Rail Electrification & Power (E&P) systems Railway lineside electrical systems Points heating and signalling power supplies Level crossings and LV distribution systems Station and depot M&E infrastructure Lighting, containment, earthing, small power, and...

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer Day Rate: Up to 500 per day (outside IR35) Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid) Type: 12-month Contract Full-time Hybrid (1-2 days WFH possible for the right candidate) About the Role: You'll be involved in varied and high-impact projects across the regulated water industry, including: Sewage treatment works upgrades Clean water main replacements IED schemes at sewage treatment works CSO upgrades and storm storage solutions This is a chance to deliver technical excellence on essential UK infrastructure. About the Client: Our client is a respected engineering design consultancy working across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a growing workload and strong reputation, they offer a supportive and collaborative team culture. Wellbeing is central to their values - they've created a safe, fair, and positive environment where people thrive. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality civil...

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer Day Rate: Up to 550 per day (outside IR35) Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid) Type: 12-month Contract Full-time Hybrid (1-2 days WFH) About the Role: You'll be leading on the design and delivery of varied water sector projects, including: Sewage treatment works upgrades Clean water main replacements IED schemes at sewage treatment works CSO upgrades and storm storage solutions This senior role involves steering technical excellence while working closely with both internal teams and regulated water clients. About the Client: Our client is a trusted engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a solid reputation and a growing portfolio, they are known for their collaborative culture and strong values. Wellbeing is central to their ethos - they prioritise a safe, fair and positive workplace where people can do their best work. Key Responsibilities:...

Role: Electrical Delivery Lead (HV/LV) Position: Contract Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset Duration: 12 Months Rolling Rate: Circa 380 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave Circa 515 p/d Umbrella Job Purpose / Overview As a Delivery Lead (Electrical) you will report directly to the CSS Senior Infrastructure, Utilities & Integration Delivery Lead and be responsible for the delivery and implementation, of the Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Contract, specifically the electrical scope. The Delivery Lead will be responsible for developing, reviewing and amending policies and procedures that underpin strategy within their work area, and may also be called upon to help prepare detailed specifications, in support of the procurement process. Review technical designs and procedures to ensure the Electrical utilities will meet the required standards. Monitor adherence to the established standards. The role would suit someone who has the ability to manage and...

MEICA Lead / Project Manager (Slough) Rate: 450 - 500 per day (LTD) Start: ASAP Duration: Minimum 2027 Finish Project Overview We are seeking a MEICA Lead at Project Manager level to oversee the planning, delivery, and commissioning of multiple water design and infrastructure upgrade projects. This is a long-term contract running until at least 2027, requiring a professional who can fully manage the MEICA lifecycle across a portfolio of local schemes. You will be responsible for coordinating designers, site teams, and subcontractors, ensuring all interfaces, outages, and risk factors are managed within budget and programme constraints. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership: Lead, manage, and develop the MEICA and commissioning strategies across the project portfolio from design through to completion. Technical Compliance: Review subcontract Technical Specifications and Appendices against water industry specifications, British Standards, and WIMES....

Job Title: Technical Manager - Cockpit Architect Location: Crewe (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) Contract: Until 02/10/2026 Rate: 36.49 per hour PAYE Are you ready to take the wheel in shaping the future of vehicle design at Bentley Motors, an industry-leading organisation in the automotive sector. Join our dynamic team as a Technical Manager - Cockpit Architect, where your expertise will drive innovative solutions in the Cockpit & Seating Zone! Main Goals and Objectives: As a Concept Engineer, you will lead the specification and integration of complex design and technical requirements within our Vehicle Architecture team. Reporting to the Zone Leader, you will play a pivotal role in crafting cutting-edge vehicle concepts tailored to meet our customers' needs. We're committed to delivering exceptional solutions throughout the development process, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead Concept Design...

Principal Bridge Engineer Role Summary Experienced Senior / Principal Engineer providing technical leadership to deliver defined packages of bridge and structural engineering work. Accountable for quality, programme, and technical oversight within a multi-disciplinary team. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of small to medium work packages (inspection, assessment, design, or renewal schemes) to programme and budget Provide technical direction, checking, and approval of designs, calculations, and reports Mentor and guide junior engineers; support capability within the team Act as a key interface with clients and internal disciplines Ensure compliance with standards, specifications, and governance processes Contribute to planning, risk management, and commercial awareness on projects Required Experience & Skills Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent) Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE / MIStructE) Strong background...

Principal Design Engineer (Contract) Location: Leeds We are seeking an experienced Principal Design Engineer to provide technical leadership on major infrastructure and civil engineering projects. Key Requirements: 10+ years' experience in structural, temporary works, tunnelling, or infrastructure design. Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete, steel structures, foundations, retaining walls, and underground structures. Experience delivering designs to Eurocodes and UK standards. Proven leadership of multidisciplinary design teams and design assurance processes. Chartered status (ICE or IStructE) preferred. Experience on major UK infrastructure programmes desirable. Responsibilities: Lead permanent and temporary works design activities. Review and approve technical calculations, drawings, and design deliverables. Coordinate with geotechnical, construction, and engineering teams. Support bids, technical governance reviews, and client...

Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Contract) Location: UK Rate: 600- 750/day (Outside IR35) We're seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across major infrastructure projects. Key Requirements: 10+ years' experience in geotechnical engineering within heavy civils, tunnelling, or major infrastructure. Strong knowledge of Eurocode 7, UK standards, and geotechnical risk management. Experience with ground investigations, foundation design, retaining structures, deep excavations, and soil-structure interaction. Proven technical leadership, design review, and mentoring capability. Chartered status (ICE or Geological Society) preferred. Experience on major UK infrastructure programmes desirable. Responsibilities: Lead geotechnical design and assessment activities. Review and approve technical deliverables. Provide technical assurance and support bid/project teams. Mentor junior engineers and support...

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...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: UI Developer Lead Location: Bromley - Hybrid ( 3 days in office) Contract: 12 months with possible extension. Rate: 850 inside umbrella Description: Highly skilled UI Developer to spearhead the development of the Single Dealer Platform within our Electronic Fixed Income Currencies business. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in React, RxJS, and modern UI frameworks, combined with strong leadership and architectural skills to deliver high-performance, scalable, and intuitive trading interfaces. Key Responsibilities: Lead UI Development...

Job Title: Service Designer Location: London - 25 Gresham Street - Hybrid Contract Type: Initial 6-month contract (extendable) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and innovative Service Designer to join a team delivering next-generation Conversational AI capabilities. This role will play a key part in shaping user-centred AI-powered services, working across discovery, design, refinement, and implementation phases. The successful candidate will combine strong design thinking with strategic problem-solving skills and will be comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams alongside Data Scientists, Engineers, Product teams, and business stakeholders. This is an opportunity to influence the future direction of AI-enabled customer and colleague experiences through service design excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead service design activities across the full project lifecycle, from discovery through to refinement and delivery. Shape and define complex...

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...

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...

Location: Thurrock, Essex (On-site / Project-based) Contract Type: Long-term Contract Sector: Major Infrastructure (Highways & Civil Engineering) About the Opportunity We are currently recruiting a Senior Site Ecologist to spearhead the ecological delivery on a high-profile, major highways infrastructure project based in Thurrock, Essex. This role is perfect for an experienced Ecologist who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and excels at bridging the gap between engineering teams and environmental legislation. You will be joining a leading-edge highways delivery team, ensuring that a legacy of sustainability and environmental compliance is built into every phase of the project. What You'll Be Doing As the senior ecological authority on site, you will work closely with the project Environmental Manager and Technical Specialists to lead environmental delivery. Your day-to-day will involve: Leadership & Compliance: Oversee the implementation of...

Job Title: Technical Delivery Lead - Data Engineering Lead (Hands-on Python / Databricks) Contract: 6 months - Potentially extension. Location: London Hybrid (5 days in 10 in the office) Rate: Highly competitive Status: Inside IR35 Working pattern: Full time We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Lead with strong expertise in Python, Databricks, and Apache Spark to lead the successful delivery of enterprise-scale data engineering initiatives This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical delivery, solution design, and data engineering expertise. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of a greenfield data platform while remaining actively involved in development activities. Essential Skills Proven experience in Data Engineering or Software Engineering. Previous experience in a Technical Lead, Lead Data Engineer, or Technical Delivery Lead position. Strong hands-on expertise with Python. Extensive experience with Databricks,...

Job title: Lead Infrastructure Automation Engineer (on perm and Cloud) Contract: 6 Months -possibility for extension Location: London HEX - 3 days a week Rate: Competitive day rate (Inside IR35) Working pattern: Full time Are you ready to take the lead in revolutionising infrastructure automation? Our client, a dynamic and innovative organisation, is on the lookout for a passionate Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead - VP to spearhead their ambitious automation initiative across all infrastructure functions. This is your chance to drive significant change and enhance the efficiency of global operations! About the Role: As the Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of infrastructure-as-code and automation solutions. Your expertise will help shape modern tooling strategies, ensuring scalable and repeatable automation solutions across various infrastructure domains. What We're Looking...

DV Cleared End User Computing Technical Lead 720 Per Day, Inside IR35 Taunton - 4 Days Per Week On-site DV Clearance Require 6 Months Contract Your new company A large Government organisation based in Taunton Your new role The EUC Technical Lead acts as the senior technical authority for all end-user computing (desktops, laptops, mobile, peripherals), handling escalations, complex troubleshooting, and mentoring the team while driving best practices and standards. They also lead evaluation and rollout of new EUC technologies, ensure security/compliance, identify improvement opportunities through support trend analysis, and represent EUC interests on cross-team projects. Responsibilities Advanced Support & Escalation (30%) - Senior escalation point for complex/high-impact incidents; resolves intricate issues across devices; guides engineers during major incidents. Technical Leadership & Mentoring (20%) - Coaches the team, advises on difficult cases...

Imagine stepping into a state-of-the-art Research & Development Centre where your mechanical expertise directly impacts the next generation of global drivetrain systems. If you are a hands-on engineer who thrives on solving complex mechanical puzzles, mastering test cell environments, and driving small-to-medium facility projects from concept to execution, this is your sandbox. We are partnering with a world-leading, large global manufacturer to find a dynamic Mechanical Engineer ready to leave their mark on cutting-edge engineering infrastructure. If you want a role where no two days are the same and your problem-solving skills genuinely matter, let's talk. Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Term: 6-Month Contract Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 - 4:45 pm Friday - 8:30 - 4:15 pm Pay Rate: 25.40 - 29.10 p/h (PAYE) What You Will Do: Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will be a key player in the Test Facilities Engineering team. Your primary...

Systems Design Engineer - SCADA Location: Ashby de la zouch, UK (Hybrid/Office & Site-Based) Outside IR35 Contract Duration: 12 Months About the Role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Systems Design Engineer with strong SCADA system engineering expertise to join our rail infrastructure team. This role will focus on requirements definition, system architecture, and interface design, supporting the delivery of complex and safety-critical rail systems. You will play a key role across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture through to design, integration, and commissioning, ensuring robust and scalable solutions are delivered. Key Responsibilities Requirements Engineering Lead the elicitation, capture, and analysis of system-level requirements from stakeholders Develop high-quality, testable, and traceable requirements aligned with operational and regulatory needs Maintain requirements traceability throughout the system lifecycle...