Product Owner 3 Month initial Contract - Outside IR35 550pd Outside IR35 Manchester - twice per week in the office I'm currently looking for a Product Owner for an initial 3-month contract to lead the definition and stakeholder alignment, shape user journeys and solution options, drive business case development through governance and prepare the product backlog and project materials to ensure programme proposition is ready for delivery. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience developing business cases for complex, multi-stakeholder programmes. Strong background in proposition development, service design, or product strategy. Ability to run structured stakeholder engagement, including SMEs, sponsors, and governance bodies. Skilled in problem definition, journey mapping, options analysis, and benefits modelling. Experience navigating governance, securing approvals, and responding to formal review processes. Strong communication...

Project Manager Home Based (Must be flexible to travel across the UK 1-2 times per week and possibly Sweden) 6 Month Contract Join Our Team as a Project Manager in the Utilities Sector! Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for driving safety and excellence in the utilities industry? Our client is seeking a dynamic individual to be part of the Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL 3) delivery team. This is your chance to play a vital role in the successful execution of HVDC cable projects, making a difference in the energy landscape! About the Role : As a Project Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Project Manager, other team members, and a diverse array of stakeholders. You will ensure the safe and effective delivery of project objectives while interfacing with internal technical and consenting teams, the Principal EPC Contractor, subcontractors, and external partners. Key Responsibilities : Safety First: Champion a strong safety...

My client is seeking a highly experienced and technically adept Engineering Manager to join their senior leadership team. This critical role demands a deep specialization in the Water Sector , focusing specifically on managing the end-to-end design delivery for complex capital projects. The successful candidate will be the technical lead for our multi-disciplinary design department, ensuring seamless integration and high-quality output across MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation) , Civil Engineering (Civils) , and Process Design disciplines. This role is fundamental to translating strategic client needs into safe, sustainable, and buildable infrastructure solutions. Key Accountabilities and Deliverables 1. Design Management & Technical Excellence Integrated Design Leadership: Own the technical direction and quality assurance for all project designs, guaranteeing integration and coordination between MEICA, Civils, and...

JavaScript Developer £450 p/d (Outside IR35) Manchester Hybrid - Tuesday and Thursday are office days. We are seeking a contract JavaScript Developer at lead level for a role in Manchester. Think full stack Vue.js and Node.js and taking full ownership of architecture and code. TypeScript is a must and insurance experience would be a huge help. Essential skills needed: TypeScript an absolute must Vue 3 needed as mainly frontend Node needed to complete the tech stack Real-world API experience: authentication, REST, RPC, GraphQL, tRPC Desired skills: Server Side Rendering and Edge Rendering chops Testing experience: Unit, Component, Automation (Cypress, Playwright the usual suspects) Design tool competency (Figma / Adobe XD) If you re into modern JavaScript, clean architecture, and delivering amazing Vue, Node and TypeScript solutions then this role is for you. If you are keen APPLY NOW as this opportunity will move fast! Bright...

P Way Engineers Greater Manchester /North-West, England Contract roles (Apply online only) per shift (shift rates dependant on duties and experience) Are you an experienced P Way Engineer looking for long term opportunities and greater support to develop your career? If so, your next move is with Ganymede THE ROLE Ganymede have excellent opportunities for P Way Engineers who hold competencies such as Handback, Stressing or Track Geometry Supervisor (TGS), whether fully passed out or requiring mentorship. We partner with a multitude of 1st tier and 2nd tier contractors in the rail construction and civils field to offer fantastic opportunities to secure both regular and supplementary ad hoc work, subject to your requirements. This can be across maintenance or multidisciplinary rail construction projects across the UK. This is a chance to leverage and develop your specialist skills with one of the UK s leading providers of permanent way technical expertise,...

Are you an experienced Change Manager adept at leading Business Readiness in major transformation programmes? Do you have previous experience of delivering adoption framework for technological change specifically in relation to ERP or SaaS systems implementation? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Business Readiness Change Manager to work as part of team in a customer focused company in the North-West. As a specialist provider of resource to the Property and Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a social enterprise offering you the opportunity to make a difference and gain experience as part of a modern digital environment within a company that is investing and developing within itself and its employees. The role is initially offered as a 3-month contract and inside of IR35. The purpose of your role will be to both plan and drive the delivery of change adoption and business readiness strategies as...

Track Handback Engineer North-West, England Contract roles £400 + per shift (rate dependent on duties and experience) Are you an experienced Track Handback Engineer looking for long term opportunities and greater support to develop your career? If so, your next move is with Ganymede THE ROLE Ganymede has excellent opportunities for Track Handback Engineers whether fully passed out or requiring mentorship. We partner with a multitude of 1st tier and 2nd tier contractors in the rail construction and civils field to offer fantastic opportunities to secure both regular and supplementary ad hoc work, subject to your requirements. This can be across maintenance or multidisciplinary rail construction projects across the UK. This is a chance to leverage and develop your specialist skills with one of the UK s leading providers of permanent way technical expertise, amongst likeminded professionals who are committed to delivering excellence. ABOUT YOU If you are looking...

You will have experience working within the water sector, in either Mechanical, Electrical ICA or Civils disciplines in maintenance, design, or capital delivery roles. You should be a motivated team player, with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams to deliver production thinking carbon efficient design solutions. You should also demonstrate a thorough understanding of design delivery, design procurement, design management, design control, quality assurance, BIM to ISO 19650 and have a working knowledge of the NEC4 suite of contracts. Responsibilities: Control flow of information between parties to ensure relevant information is available to the relevant teams at the right time, including supply chain partners Prepare design scopes and agree deliverable requirements in collaboration with relevant teams Co-ordination of reporting aligned to the Framework requirements and agreed KPIs Management of the allocated design partner and project teams to delivery...

Project Engineers duties are to undertake tasks to assist with the delivery of engineering packages on projects. The Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring that their work meets the appropriate standards and requirements to deliver projects on time and to budget. Candidate Responsibilities: Support the Project Manager and management team to monitor the progress of works and ensure that the development, design, construction, testing and financial targets are met and effect remedial action where required. Ensure that the technical standards are maintained in all aspects of signalling project work, in order that safe and successful project implementation and future reliability is achieved. Participate in and monitor the planning and progress of works in relation to timeline and budget and ensure that the development, design, construction and testing requirements are met and effect remedial action when required. Be the Project Manager's engineering representative on...

Are you an experienced contract Integrations Developer looking to be part of an expanding development function? Do you have Azure Integration, Logic Apps, Function Apps, C#, and API development skills? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Systems Development to influence the development of high quality and robust systems. As a specialist provider of resource to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a social enterprise offering you the opportunity to make a difference and take responsibility as part of modern environment championing continual improvement. This role is initially offered on a 3-8-month basis, inside IR35, with scope to run. The purpose of the role will be to design, develop, and update the business systems required to support business-as-usual services as well as the change and transformation team. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include the analysis...

Job Title : CAFM Change Delivery Lead Location: 60% office / site based - available hubs are Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Blackpool, Glasgow, Contract Duration : 31/3/26 (Ext tbc) Daily Rate: £500 pd IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Lead and deliver change management activities for the CAFM programme, with a strong emphasis on owning changes to the CAFM Critical Data Set (CCDS) and associated workflows. Ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems, driving assurance and stakeholder engagement to enable a smooth transition to the future operating state. Key Responsibilities Change Management & Governance Collaborate with Technical Owner (Transformation Lead) and own the change control process for CCDS updates, ensuring compliance with governance and quality standards. Monitor and report on change readiness and adoption metrics. Workflow Ownership Facilitate the Design and functional changes to maintain CAFM workflows. Act as...

Piping Designer Water Industry (Revit) Contract Type: Ltd Company (subject to IR35 assessment) Rate: £45 £50 per hour Ltd Duration: 12 months Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday Friday (Hybrid Working) Additional Requirement: CSCS card may be required for Ltd company workers Position Summary We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Piping Designer to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Principal Engineer, this role involves producing coordinated 3D designs for wet wells, pump chambers, and associated ductile iron pipework, with a strong emphasis on constructability, maintainability, and operational access. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate 3D models and detailed GA drawings using Revit. Develop layouts for wet and dry well pumping stations, concrete pump chambers, ductile iron and epoxy-coated carbon steel pipework, valves, and pipe support systems. Integrate vendor equipment packages into...

Lead Electrical Engineer Location: Manchester (Hybrid typically 2 3 days in the office) Hours: 40 hours per week Sector: Water Projects: Multiple Water Frameworks Rate: £55 £65 Ltd per hour (Subject to an IR35 assessment confirming Outside IR35 status) Role Summary The Lead Electrical Engineer will be responsible for delivering the electrical engineering scope across multiple water framework projects. The role involves technical leadership, team oversight, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring all work is delivered safely, compliantly, and to high-quality standards. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Project Delivery Lead the delivery of electrical engineering scope including schedule and MDR creation, change control, project reporting, and leading meetings. Delegate work packages and provide technical guidance to the electrical engineering team. Support project estimates, CTR development, and planning activities. Ensure compliance with...

Senior Civil & Structural Engineer (Water Sector) Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working) Rate: £50 £55 per hour Ltd (subject to IR35 assessment) Duration: 12 months + Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday Friday Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil & Structural Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary design team delivering major projects within the water sector. The role involves leading and producing civil and structural design deliverables, ensuring technical excellence, and providing guidance to junior engineers. The successful candidate will be confident liaising directly with clients, contributing to design reviews, and coordinating effectively with BIM and wider engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Design & Engineering Delivery Produce and verify civil and structural analysis, calculations, reports, and specifications for water-sector infrastructure. Develop effective design solutions and communicate these...

Can you provide examples of projects where you have acted as a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE), and explain how you ensured compliance with technical assurance requirements? How have you applied your knowledge of UK legislation and standards to manage risk and ensure safe delivery in complex engineering projects? The Opportunity The Chief Electrical Engineer will play a pivotal role in supporting major gas transmission projects within the energy sector. Operating primarily on a remote basis, with occasional ad-hoc visits to the Manchester office. You will ensure that all design packs meet rigorous technical and legislative standards. Your duties and responsibilities will be Provide bid support across project risk, programme, and enquiry/bid evaluations. Deliver technical support and assurance for design packs (DCAAR). Ensure compliance with UK legislation, standards, and sector-specific requirements. Contribute to technical assurance and risk...

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a sustainable infrastructure company that leads on decommissioning and new build projects across the UK to recruit 5 Senior EC&I Engineers on a 52 week contract for its Warrington offices. The Senior EC&I Engineers comes with an hourly rate between 45 - 60 per hour, Inside IR35. Key skills required for the Senior EC&I Engineer role A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Chartership, or working towards chartership Experience in EC&I Engineering design Production of EC&I Design concepts (SLD's, BCD's, Cable Schedules, Layouts, Calculations) Location, day rate and timeframe of the Senior EC&I Engineer role An hourly rate between 45 - 60 per hour (based on experience) Hybrid working 52 week contract Inside IR35 Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual...

My client, a high profile civil engineering and construction firm are currently looking for a Section Engineer for a prestigious rail project in the North East of England. The role is long term and the project includes non lineside civil's works within a railway environment. The client is looking for someone that can start as soon as possible and the successful candidate will have a proven track record working for well established rail contractors. Concrete experience is essential. Candidate Responsibilities: Supervising and mentoring assistant, trainee engineers Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods. Ensuring that works are accurately and clearly set out before work commences. Completing daily diary records and ensuring they are also being maintained by others under your supervision. Assist in preparing "look ahead" programmes in conjunction with the supervisory staff, coordinated with overall site programme....

Are you an experienced Site Agent looking for your next contract with an established Tier 1 Contractor? Randstad CPE is currently recruiting for multiple Site Agents to work in the North East on a high profile rail station upgrade project. The successful candidate will have previous experience working on multi-discipline rail projects and station upgrades. Competitive rate of pay on offer. Roles and Responsibilities: Planning and programming of the works Monitoring and implementing the financial controls and cost reports Management and monitoring of Sub Agents, Section Engineers and the works team Liaise and chair client/project meetings Oversee daily administration, quality, audits, permits and records Implementation of company procedures and protocols Compilation of Method statements and risk assessments Interpreting and implementing of the design Health and Safety compliance Candidate Requirements: Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent Proven...

Are you a Section Engineer or Sub Agent seeking their next role with an established Tier 1 Contractor? Would you like the opportunity to get involved in one of the most prestigious rail projects in the North East? The role will include quality assessment, health and safety inspection, design issues and management of subcontractors. The successful candidate will be immediate and will be expected to be able to raise technical queries and run everyone on site efficiently. Suitable candidates will come from a rail stations background. Roles and Responsibilities: Managing the sub-contractors and engineers Procurement / ordering of materials Quality Control of the works / Health and Safety Production of weekly rolling programmes Providing support to site engineers Management of site activities Progress reporting Candidate Requirements Experience of major civil/rail projects Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent CSCS CITB TWC - would be beneficial but not...

My client, an industry leading tier one civil engineering and construction firm are looking for a Quality Inspector to join their Rail division on a temporary contract in the North East of England. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of one of the most prestigious rail projects in the North East of England. Candidate responsibilities: Conduct regular inspections and surveillance to ensure compliance with quality requirements and produce reports of findings. Follow through on findings to satisfactory closure. Provide expertise to document originators in the formation of Inspection and Test Plans and BIM 360 Field checklists. Collaborate with project teams to identify potential quality risks and implement preventive measures. Maintain accurate records of quality-related activities, including inspection reports, test results, and non-conformance instances. Collaborate with intergration Teams to proactively work on EiS, AMP and Health and Safety Files. Support the...