Quantity Surveyor x2 - Overhead Lines Projects Location: Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire (Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days on Site) Rate: Around 450 per day (Inside IR35 - Negotiable for the Right Candidate) Contract: Temporary Duration: 3rd August 2026 - 29th January 2027 Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 Search Recruitment's Transmission & Distribution team is currently recruiting for two experienced Quantity Surveyors to support a major Overhead Line (OHL) project with one of the UK's leading utility contractors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy commercial team delivering critical transmission infrastructure works, supporting the commercial management of a high-profile National Grid project. The Role: Working alongside Senior Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and Project Managers, you'll play a key role in ensuring commercial performance across the project, managing costs, subcontractors and contractual processes throughout the project lifecycle. Key...

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...

M365 Copilot Adoption Lead - Hertfordshire (Rollout from a licence deployment into a structured productivity and capability programme) You will lead the adoption, enablement, and value realisation of Microsoft 365 Copilot across Group. Sector - Energy/Utilities/Telecoms - 15,000 plus employees Based in Stevenage/hybrid working Inside IR35 - six month contract - start 28th of Sept You will help turn the Copilot rollout from a licence deployment into a structured productivity and capability programme, ensuring the right users receive the right support, training, communications, use cases, governance, and feedback loops. You will work with the AI Portfolio Manager, AI Enablement & Adoption Lead, AI Solutions Lead, Technology teams, Microsoft partners, L&D, Communications, Security, Data Governance, and business sponsors to drive safe, measurable adoption of Copilot. You will help define personas, prioritise cohorts, build champions, capture use cases,...

Our client is seeking an experienced Revenues Professional for an Interim opportunity for a minimum period of 6 Months initially. The main duties of the role will be to provide effective management, guidance, and support to the Revenues Service. To appoint, train, and develop staff in and ensure compliance with all the Council's employment policies and procedures. You will be responsible for all activities associated with the billing, collection and recovery of Council Tax and Business Rates, and the collection and recovery of Sundry Debts and Housing Benefit Overpayments in accordance with current legislation. You must have prior experience of: 1. Tax Base, NDR 1 & 3, Delta QRC, and BEIS Grant reports, 2. Calculation and reconciliation of monthly Local Taxation collection rates, 3. Quarterly monitoring of Local Council Tax Support collection and Collection Rates, 4. Production of quarterly report on Debt Collection and NNDR Pooling You will also be...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Town Planning department on an initial 6 month contract (then rolling). We are looking for an experienced planner who is able to hit the ground running and be capable of working with minimum supervision, efficiently managing your workload and making a real contribution towards quality decision making. Accountabilities Lead on major planning applications Champion design excellence and compliance with national and local policies Drive innovation in dealing with major planning applications Build strong relationships with developers, councillors, and stakeholders The Experience You Will Bring Strong interpersonal skills for persuasion, influence, and relationship-building Ability to interpret complex data and provide strategic solutions Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing and...

Are you a highly skilled Site Engineer ready to make your mark on major infrastructure projects? If you thrive in an active site environment, have a relentless focus on safety, and want to be part of a team delivering critical works, this could be the perfect next assignment for you! Position Details Role: Site Engineer Location: Thurrock, Grays Rate: 450 Umbrella, Inside IR35 Contract Dates: ASAP to 31/03/2027 Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environment: You will ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm and support sustainability activities. You will also produce Task Briefing Sheets, carry out safety inspections, and contribute to Permits to Dig and Safe Systems of Work. Engineering Control: You will be responsible for setting out from primary control, providing sketches of setting out information, and maintaining survey equipment and testing regimes. You will also read drawings and specifications, and navigate design models using...

Section Engineer (Major Projects) Start Date: October 5th Working Hours: 10-hour working days (Monday - Friday; potential for weekend work with agreed rates) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to take ownership of a specific discipline section within major civil engineering and highways projects. This role involves leading a team of Site Engineers, overseeing technical quality, driving productivity, and ensuring the highest safety standards across the section. The immediate project scope includes temporary compound setup, gas diversions, and preparatory works ahead of the main works scheme. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environmental Produce, review, and maintain Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Permits to Work. Prepare and raise Temporary Works Briefs and manage implementation. Drive a culture of "Zero Harm," carry out site inductions, undertake incident investigations, and mentor junior staff in safety audits....

Are you a highly capable commercial professional looking to make an immediate impact on a fast-paced project that is picking up speed quickly? We are partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future to recruit a driven Senior Quantity Surveyor. With a multitude of new packages kicking off soon, our client needs a strong candidate who can step in, assist the wider team, and oversee packages independently without needing too much hands-on help. This role is perfectly positioned to bridge the gap between the junior and senior teams on site. Role Highlights: Location: Grays, RM16 Hours: 8.5-hour workday, Mon to Fri Rate: 550 per day (umbrella rate) Contract: Immediate start running until 31/12/2026, with the potential for extension. Key Responsibilities: Support project development and delivery by providing contractual and commercial advice to the project...

MEP Design Manager (HVAC) Contract Inside IR35 North Acton Hybrid Working - Minimum 3 days office / 2 days WFH 550 - 650 per day (Inside IR35) Initial contract to March 2027 with strong likelihood of extension We are currently recruiting for an MEP Design Manager (HVAC) to join a major infrastructure programme delivering complex shaft and head-house fit-out works. This is a long-term opportunity for a proactive individual who can take ownership of MEP design responsibilities and drive packages through to successful completion. This role is ideal for someone with strong HVAC design management/co-ordination experience who enjoys coordinating multiple stakeholders, overcoming technical challenges, and ensuring design compliance on large-scale infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Manage HVAC-focused MEP design packages from concept through to completion. Work closely with the MEP Package Manager to drive programme delivery. Lead design reviews,...

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...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Freelance M25 Corridor / Central London £500 £550 per day Inside IR35 Tired of being stuck on the same project? Take your commercial experience across a major infrastructure portfolio. This is an opportunity to work across multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects throughout the M25 corridor and central London, giving you exposure to different project teams, commercial challenges and opportunities to make a tangible impact on project performance. You'll be joining an established infrastructure contractor with a substantial pipeline of secured work, specialist in-house delivery capabilities and a reputation built on delivering complex projects across the UK. With a day rate of £500 £550 inside IR35, this freelance opportunity could suit a Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys being close to project delivery, influencing commercial decisions and finding opportunities others might miss. More than just keeping the numbers straight You'll have a...

Contract Resident Engineer / Site Engineer - Civil & Structural Location: Essex / East London Rate: 300- 400 per day Contract: Freelance / Contract I'm working with a specialist civil and structural engineering consultancy focused on maritime infrastructure, including ports, quays and large-scale waterfront structures. They are looking for a Resident Engineer / Site Engineer to support a major infrastructure project in the Thames Estuary area. The Role This position will be split approximately 50% between the site and the office , acting as the link between the construction works and the engineers responsible for the design. You'll help ensure construction is being carried out in accordance with the engineering design, identify and communicate technical issues, and work closely with the design team to resolve queries as they arise. Responsibilities will include: Monitoring construction works to ensure compliance with engineering drawings,...

12 month contract Corporate Compensation Human Resources Global Financial Services - 5 days a week in the office . The Role We are seeking a Compensation Associate to join a high-profile Corporate Compensation team on a maternity-cover basis. Working across firmwide functions, you will provide analysis, advice and practical support on compensation strategy, governance and delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical HR, compensation or finance professional to build broad stakeholder exposure within a leading global financial services organisation. Key Responsibilities Support compensation activity across new hire offers, promotions, transfers, budget allocation, forecasting and retention of key talent. Analyse business and compensation challenges, identify root causes and develop clear, commercially focused solutions. Produce compensation models, analysis and senior-ready recommendations to support effective decision-making. Advise HR business partners on...

Job Title: Marketing Manager (Temporary Contract) Location: London Industry: eCommerce Rate of Pay: 360 - 400 per day Length of contract: 12 months Are you a marketing maven with a passion for eCommerce? Our client, a dynamic and innovative organisation is seeking a talented Marketing Manager to spearhead their marketing efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment while working with a team that values creativity and collaboration! Key Responsibilities: As the Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies that resonate with the target audience. Your role will include: Designing and implementing marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, social media, and email. Conducting market research to identify trends, opportunities, and customer needs. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging and...

Senior Solicitor South West London Contract £307.11 per day PAYE or £422.06 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Solicitor 1 day in the office, 4 days remote This role offers the opportunity to handle challenging and rewarding work within one of the country's most dynamic local authorities, while benefiting from agile working arrangements and a strong commitment to professional development. Key Responsibilities As Employment Solicitor, you will: Provide timely, practical and commercially focused legal advice on a wide range of employment law matters. Manage a varied caseload of employment-related litigation, including complex, high-profile and sensitive matters. Advise on issues including unfair dismissal, TUPE, discrimination claims, Equality Act matters, whistleblowing claims and settlement agreements. Conduct proceedings and represent the Council in Employment Tribunals,...

Job Title: Lead Integrated Management System (IMS) Analyst Location: Based in our Suffolk or London office with hybrid working available Rate up to 410PAYE / 564 Umbrella Job Purpose The purpose of the role is to provide technical expertise to the Integrated Management System (IMS) team. Working within the IMS team, the Lead IMS Analyst supports the SZC organisation to update and publish documents within a highly regulated environment. This is a demanding post requiring excellent communication and organisational skills combined with pro-active approach to the diverse workload. The role of a Lead IMS Analyst will have primary responsibility for developing and refining procedures for the Sizewell C (SZC) project. This encompasses supporting the development of new procedures and updating or retiring existing ones. This requires effective management of the procedure work pipeline utilising excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. Collaboration with stakeholders...

Platform Engineer 6 Months £529 -£629/Day Inside IR35 London/ Milton Keynes Clearance: DV We are seeking a Platform Engineer/ Senior Infrastructure Engineer our Government client based in London or Milton Keynes. This role will be office based 60% and remote 40%. The Platform Engineer/ Senior Infrastructure Engineer role will be an initial 6 month contract paying between £529 - £629/Day Inside IR35. This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Clearance: DV Role Profile: The role will focus on deploying and supporting XDR agents, Azure Arc onboarding, Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) installations, infrastructure monitoring, and maintaining secure, reliable platform services across Windows and Linux server estates. Deploy, configure, and support Microsoft Azure infrastructure services. Install and onboard Windows and Linux servers to Azure Arc. Configure and manage Azure...

Design Manager (Water Infrastructure) Location: Kingston upon Thames (50% On-Site / 50% Remote) Contract Rate: 500 - 550 per day (LTD / Outside IR35) Duration: 6 - 12 Months Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee design delivery for a major Sewage Treatment Works (STW/WwTW) upgrade project based in Kingston upon Thames. This contract offers a 50/50 hybrid working model (split evenly between on-site presence in Kingston and remote work). You will act as the key technical interface between external water infrastructure, MEICA, and process design consultants, client stakeholders, and site operations teams-ensuring design packages are delivered on schedule, fully compliant, and optimized for safe constructability on an active sewage treatment facility. Key Responsibilities Design Package Management: Manage multi-disciplinary design deliverables (water infrastructure packages, reinforced...

Digital Portfolio Manager Role Summary Day Rate: 575- 650 per day Contract Length: 3 Months Extension Potential: Possible Location: London, Bristol or Manchester Working Arrangement: Predominantly remote Clearance: BPSS Overview This opportunity sits within Government Digital Enablement (GDE) and will support the Service Transformation portfolio across several strategically important programmes and services. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing and embedding a new Portfolio Office capability across multiple digital and transformation functions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys introducing structure into evolving environments and helping organisations mature their portfolio management capabilities. Hiring Manager Insight The most important aspect of this role is portfolio office establishment. Ben is specifically interested in candidates who have experience creating portfolio functions, governance structures...

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join one of our well-established clients in Central London. Our client is a leading UK construction company specialising in structures, groundworks, and demolition works. Key Responsibilities: Manage projects from mobilisation through to handover. Lead site teams, engineers and subcontractors to achieve programme milestones. Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with health, safety and environmental standards. Oversee project budgets, procurement and cost control. Coordinate temporary works, demolition sequencing and structural alteration activities. Develop and monitor project programmes and recovery plans where required. Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants and local authorities. Chair progress meetings and provide regular project reporting. Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure quality standards and compliance requirements are maintained...