We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Project Manager to join a growing project delivery team at the start of the construction of one of the largest hyper scale data centre schemes in the UK - A 140 MW scheme! With the project at an early stage this is agreat time to join and work on a five plus year scheme This role will take responsibility for the operational delivery of the electrical packages from pre-construction/ Scope/ Procurement/ validation of subcontractors and ultimately to commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will have experience delivering complex building services installations and coordinating multidisciplinary teams on fast-paced projects and importantly experience in handling as a single discipline electrical project values of 30 + million within a project cost This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Electrical Project Manager looking to work on large-scale mission critical projects. Key Responsibilities Manage...

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...

Field Project Manager Location: UK & Ireland Contract Length: approx . 9 Months Start date : January 2027 Working Pattern: Full-Time Day rate : 400 + travel expenses Inside IR35 PAYE As a Field Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading critical deployment projects from planning through to handover. Working closely with engineering, operations, contractors, and project teams, you will ensure that all aspects of project execution are delivered to the highest standards. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale projects involving automation, material handling equipment, engineering infrastructure, and operational improvements within a dynamic and growing environment. Frequent travel and extended periods onsite will be required, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly within operational environments and seeing projects through to completion. Responsibilities: Lead the onsite execution...

Our client provides groundworks, reinforced concrete (RC) formwork, and general building services for domestic and commercial projects across London, Kent, and South East England. They are currently looking for a Project Manager to join their team on a live project which is the refurbishment of retail units in Bond Street, London. Main Scope of Work: Demolition, Temporary Works, Groundworks, Blockwork, Brickwork, Cut & Carve etc. Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Contract or Permanent Site Days/Hours: Monday - Saturday (8am - 6pm, Saturdays TBC) Duration: Due to be completed June 2027 Salary: 350 - 400 per day depending upon experience Package Management: Drainage package Underpinning package Temporary Works Package Demo Package Masonry and Brickwork Permanent Steel Structures Skills and Requirements: Valid Management CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid Valid Temporary Works Qualification Previous experience as a Project Manager on a similar project...

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...

Electrical Project Manager (Water Treatment Works) Location: Bexleyheath, Greater London / Kent Contract Rate: £450 - £500 per day (LTD - IR35 Determination Pending) Duration: 18 Months (AMP8 Framework) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking an experienced, Electrical-biased Project Manager to lead major electrical upgrades across an operational Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Bexleyheath. This 18-month contract offers long-term stability within the AMP8 investment cycle. You will take full end-to-end accountability for managing electrical packages-including Motor Control Centres (MCCs), high/low voltage power distribution, switchgear, cabling networks, chemical dosing systems, and instrumentation integration-from initial scope through to site installation, commissioning, and final client handover. Key Responsibilities Package & Delivery Management: Drive electrical workstreams to time and budget, ensuring...

Electrical Project Manager (Water Treatment Works) Location: Bexleyheath, Greater London / Kent Contract Rate: 450 - 500 per day (LTD - IR35 Determination Pending) Duration: 18 Months (AMP8 Framework) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking an experienced, Electrical-biased Project Manager to lead major electrical upgrades across an operational Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Bexleyheath. This 18-month contract offers long-term stability within the AMP8 investment cycle. You will take full end-to-end accountability for managing electrical packages-including Motor Control Centres (MCCs), high/low voltage power distribution, switchgear, cabling networks, chemical dosing systems, and instrumentation integration-from initial scope through to site installation, commissioning, and final client handover. Key Responsibilities Package & Delivery Management: Drive electrical workstreams to time and budget, ensuring installation and...

Randstad is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager with a background in Heavy Civils / Highways or Water Treatment to work on a long term framework project in Surrey. This is a long term site based contract expected to last a minimum of 18-24 months paid LTD (subject to satisfactory IR35 Assessment) Scope of works include earthworks, deep drainage, utilities, installation of RC structures. Previous experience working on major infrastructure works including, highways, water, rail and subcontractor management of multidisciplinary trades is a must have. Key Responsibilities You will manage multi-disciplinary project teams-from early contractor involvement (ECI) and detailed design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and final handover. 1. Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Champion a zero-harm culture across all sites and supply chain partners. Ensure strict adherence to CDM Regulations, Thames Water safety standards, and...

We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Project Manager to join a growing project delivery team at the start of the construction of one of the largest hyperscale data centre schemes in the UK - A 140 MW scheme! This role will take responsibility for the operational delivery of the Mechanical (HVAC) packages from pre-construction/ Scope/ Procurement/ validation of subcontractors and ultimately to commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will have experience delivering complex building services installations and coordinating multidisciplinary teams on fast-paced projects and importantly experience in handling as a single discipline electrical project values of 30 + million within a project cost This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Project Manager looking to work on large-scale mission critical, commercial or infrastructure projects. If you have experience of cooling withing the Data centre space this would be advantageous Key...

M&E Site Manager - National Grid Person ESSENTIAL Location: Wymondley Substation, Hertfordshire, SG4 7HX. Rate: Up to 500 per day Payment Type: CIS Contract: Long-term, ongoing work Start Date: ASAP Job Description: We are currently recruiting an experienced M&E Site Manager to oversee mechanical and electrical works on a National Grid substation project at Wymondley. This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified Site Manager with experience delivering M&E packages within high-voltage substation or wider power infrastructure environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating site activities, managing subcontractors and operatives, maintaining high standards of health and safety, and ensuring works are delivered in line with project specifications, programme requirements and National Grid procedures. The role offers a competitive rate of up to 500 per day CIS, with long-term, ongoing work available for the right candidate....

Engineering Manager - client side - Rail sector (Buildings & Civils) Buckinghamshire / Warwickshire (hybrid role) (Apply online only) per day outside of IR35 Contract duration up to 12 months We are looking to appoint an Engineering Manager to a client side position. You will be working on two rail projects, one of which is in construction stage, the other is in design stage. This is a full time assignment, will be hybrid although there will be requirements for head office and site visits as required. Key responsibilities: Review contractor's submission to facilitate right first time principles and in accordance with NR 02 Standards Support the Project Manager in determining the complexity of the design as well as reviewing all temporary works designs required to support the construction programme Provide a high level of confidence for the submission and mitigate potential time delays to the programme / project Lead an engineering team, coordinate and oversee...

Construction Manager Rate: £450 to £550 per day INSIDE IR35 Location Oxfordshire Long term contract available for an experienced Construction Manager with strong background within Highways projects. The Role As Construction Manager you will support the Project Manager concerning the Change Management of the Highways project. This will include managing planning, drawings and changes concerning drainage and earthworks. You will liaise with the Project Manager and Site Teams on the Changes and provide direction on how the changes affect site operations. Required Experience: Experienced Construction Manager within the Highways sector. Experienced in Change Management and Planning. Must hold a CSCS What s in it for you? Long term contract with a potential duration of up to 12 months with the opportunity to work on a high-profile Highways project. How to Apply If you re interested in this Construction Manager position, press APPLY or send your CV to (url...

Site Engineer - Tunnelling & Heavy Civils Location: Dartford, Kent Start Date: 26th October Duration: Contract through to April 2027 (High potential for ongoing extension into 2028) Rate: 350 - 400 per day (Depending on experience) About the Role & Project Are you an experienced Site Engineer with a background in complex heavy civil engineering and underground infrastructure? We are currently partnering with a specialist subcontractor to deliver a major transport infrastructure scheme in the Dartford area. This high-profile civil engineering project involves constructing a new dedicated single-bore subterranean passage cut through challenging chalk spine geology, delivering vital sustainable transport and pedestrian access alongside surrounding site civils, ground support, and earthworks. This role offers long-term stability with guaranteed contract work through to April 2027, with strong potential for extension into 2028 across wider local regional masterplans....

Site Agent / Senior Site Agent Contract Outside IR35 £400 £425 per day South East England (Surrey area) We re looking for a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent to take charge on major wastewater treatment projects within a long-running regulated water framework: valued at £15M+. In pre-construction and early contractor involvement now, with main works set to begin early next year. You ll be on the ground early enough to influence how they re built. The Opportunity You ll be the site lead from first principles through to completion. That means: Shaping the early stages alongside the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager, supporting planning and documentation through de-risking, ECI, ecology and trial holes Leading enabling works and welfare setup, then running day-to-day operations through the full construction phase Coordinating civils, mechanical, electrical and ICA (MEICA) works across multiple disciplines on technically demanding sites Owning the standards:...

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...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract Job Type: Contract - 6 Months Start date: ASAP Location: Teddington Working Arrangements: Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week on site Hours: 36 hours per week Rate: 45-55/hr Outside IR35 The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading scientific and engineering organisation in Teddington. You will be responsible for the end-to-end mechanical design of precision instruments, test equipment and measurement systems, translating customer requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with scientists, engineers, project managers, manufacturing teams and suppliers to deliver high-quality designs to cost and programme requirements. Key Responsibilities Design and develop precision mechanical systems and equipment. Produce 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings. Interpret customer and technical...

Health & Safety Manager Water & Utilities South London Contract Indicative market rate: £350-£450 per day, subject to experience and contract terms Ready to make a bigger impact on safety across the water industry? If you know how to turn health and safety standards into safer sites, stronger teams and better project delivery, this could be your next opportunity. An established contractor operating within the water and utilities sector is looking for a hands-on Health & Safety Manager to support its operations across South London. This is an opportunity to use your expertise where it matters most: on the ground, working with project teams and helping ensure that safety remains central to every stage of delivery. What s in it for you? A competitive contract rate: An opportunity to secure a market-aligned day rate reflecting your skills and sector experience. Meaningful infrastructure work: Play a key role in projects that support essential water and...

Document Controller - SC Cleared Location: North West London Contract: Approximately 9 months, with potential for extension Start Date: ASAP Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience Security Clearance: Active SC clearance essential We are recruiting for an experienced Document Controller to join a major facilities and infrastructure project at a secure establishment in North West London. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, technically minded individual with strong document control, asset management and data administration experience to support an important programme of asset verification and project handover. Working closely with the Asset Manager and wider project team, you'll play a key role in ensuring that asset information is accurately recorded, verified and maintained across a large and complex estate. The initial contract is expected to run for approximately nine months, with potential for an extension or longer-term opportunities. The...

Astute's Contract team is partnering with a UK District Heating / Utilities Infrastructure company to recruit a Site Manager on a 12-month contract for its Clapham, London site. The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of 350- 450 per day. The IR35 determination has not been confirmed yet however, it's likely to be Outside IR35. This role requires an ASAP start - candidates with over a month notice period will not be considered. Key Skills required for the Site Manager role: 5+ years in a site management or supervision position within the civils, utilities or infrastructure industry A successful track record of full project delivery including overseeing the civils, mechanical and electrical works Able to review and approve RAMS, permit to works including excavation, lifting, confined space and hot works Qualifications Required: Must haves: SMSTS CSCS or Supervisor Card First Aid NRSWA Supervisor card UK drivers license Desirables: Temporary works...

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading engineering and automation business delivering complex projects across infrastructure, logistics, transportation, and industrial sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the commercial management of large-scale engineering projects, ensuring effective contract administration, cost control, risk management, and financial performance throughout the project life cycle. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, customers, subcontractors, and key stakeholders to support the successful delivery of high-value projects while protecting the commercial interests of the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial management of complex engineering projects, ensuring effective cost control and risk mitigation. Administer and manage contracts with customers and subcontractors, ensuring contractual obligations are met and commercial risks are appropriately managed....