Senior Electrical Engineer M&E Construction Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in site management? We are looking for a dedicated professional to join an established site team on a major project in Morpeth . You will be an integral part of a team that includes engineers, commercial staff, and a Project Manager, supporting the delivery of complex mechanical and electrical works. Key Details Location: HMP Northumberland, Morpeth (NE65 9XG). Daily Rate: .00 (Umbrella PAYE). IR35 Status: In Scope. Start Date: 20th April (or earlier if available). Duration: Initially until 31st December 2026. Holiday Entitlement: 34 days. Your Role and Responsibilities In this role, you will supervise electrical and mechanical subcontractors while ensuring the highest standards of site safety and quality. Your daily duties will include: Conducting daily site safety briefings. Daily reporting, record keeping, and weekly progress...

Mechanical Site Engineer M&E Construction Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer with experience in site management? We are currently seeking a proactive professional to join a wide site team on a significant project in Morpeth . You will play a key role in supervising subcontractors and ensuring high-quality delivery across mechanical and electrical workstreams. Key Details Location: HMP Northumberland, Morpeth. Daily Rate: .00 (Umbrella PAYE). IR35 Status: In Scope. Start Date: ASAP, ideally by 20th April. Duration: Currently scheduled until 31st December 2026. Holiday Entitlement: 34 days. Your Role and Responsibilities In this position, you will be responsible for the daily coordination and safety of mechanical site operations. Your core duties will include: Subcontractor Management: Supervising both mechanical and electrical subcontractors on-site. Safety & Compliance: Leading daily site safety briefings and ensuring full site...

Job title : Contract Manager Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside Start date: Immediate Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this) Pay rate: Up to 450 per day PAYE & Umbrella rates available Location: Leiston, Sizewell Hours of work: Monday - Friday Our client, a leader in Nuclear Generation requires a Contract Manager. In your role, you will work closely with the Contract Management Lead and Programme Management Office (PMO) Manager and be responsible for managing major contracts. You will be at the heart of the Contract Management team and will be expected to demonstrate commercial leadership, pace, rigour, and drive delivery in contract performance. Further, you will engage closely with Outage Management, Engineering, Procurement and Quality Assurance teams driving performance, developing relationships with suppliers, and identifying commercial opportunities and service improvements. There is a real opportunity to take ownership of...

Scheme Cost Manager/ Cost Engineer - Water (based in Leeds) - Contract role - Inside or Outside of IR35 - 400 to 450 pay per day - Start date 1st of May 2026 Contract length - 12 months Overview of the Alliance: The Alliance brings together collective expertise from the marketplace and from within Yorkshire Water to deliver an ambitious, collaborative enterprise; it is an opportunity to play a significant part in creating cleaner and healthier rivers, establishing a thriving Yorkshire for future generations. Our Vision is : Thinking differently, delivering sustainably - transforming Yorkshire's water environment for future generations Our Mission is : A united Alliance, leveraging innovation and collaboration to deliver sustainable solutions that protect Yorkshire's water environment for generations to come Job overview and purpose: Reporting to the Programme Commercial Manager, the Alliance Scheme Cost Manager takes the lead on the monthly...

Astute's contract team is working with a globally recognised construction company to recruit an Planner on a 8 week contract for its Swindon office. The Planner role comes with a day rate of 500- 550 per day. Key skills required for the Planner role Ideally 10+ years' experience planning complex civil engineering projects Strong and proven highways planning experience Solid understanding of the bid process, timelines, and bid-stage planning requirements Good understanding of HOCHTIEF processes and business needs (or similar major contractor experience) Location, day rate and timeframe of the Planner role Predominantly based in Swindon office, some flexibility available. Outside IR35 Initial phase of project running until 22nd May 2026, possible extension. Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. 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...

Astute's contract team is working with a globally recognised construction company to recruit an Estimator on a 8 week contract for its Swindon office. The Estimator role comes with a day rate of 500- 550 per day. Key skills required for the Estimator role Experience in highways or major civil engineering Background in structural works or reinforced earth (advantageous) Experience in D&B and/or ECI projects Ability to work to tight bid timelines Location, day rate and timeframe of the Estimator role Predominantly based in Swindon office, some flexibility available. Outside IR35 Initial phase of project running until 22nd May 2026, possible extension. Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. 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 orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from...

Rullion are looking to recruit for the following role : PLM Consultant X 2 Location : Remote working with occasional trip to Lincoln Teal Park April 2026 Start Date 12 Months initially Outside IR35 (Apply online only) Per day 7.4 hours per day , 37 hours per week Monday to Friday We are seeking experienced PLM Consultants to act as Use Case Leads within the PLM360 programme. These roles will coordinate business requirements, manage use case backlogs, and ensure successful end to end delivery across key PLM capability areas (e.g. Documents, Requirements, PDP, Classification, MBSE). You will represent the business where internal resource availability is limited - serve as the business proxy, ensuring each capability area is fully understood, documented, prioritised, and integrated successfully into the PLM ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Lead business requirement gathering and maintain User Stories & Functional Requirements in Jira. Own the use case/component...

Astute's EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor to recruit a Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join their fast paced team on a 7 months initial contract basis for their Waste to Energy facility based in Chester, Cheshire. The Lead Mechanical Engineer comes with a day rate from 500.00 to 600.00 per day. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Hands-on commissioning of mechanical/process components and systems such as, fuel supply system, firefighting and fire protection systems, cooling, water systems and HVAC Carrying out and managing piping networks cleaning using various methods such as pigging, air blowing, flushing, etc. Carrying out testing on mechanical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a M&E Quantity Surveyor with building service experience on a 12 months contract for its site in Essex for an start in April 2026. Key skills Manage contract administration and procurement processes across Mechanical, Electrical, and wider Building Services (MEP) packages, ensuring effective coordination with general construction works. Undertake cost planning, monitoring, and reporting throughout the full project lifecycle, with an integrated approach that considers both MEP and associated building/structural elements. Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across both M&E and general construction disciplines to secure best value and commercially robust outcomes. Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts , including the assessment and settlement of variations, claims, and contractual disputes across multi-disciplinary packages....

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit an Electrical Instrumentation and Control Site Supervisor on a 12-month contract for a project in Essex from June 2026. Key skills Take ownership of EIC site activities across electrical, instrumentation, and control systems Act as the key on-site interface between contractors, site management, and engineering teams Support installation, testing, and commissioning to meet programme milestones Drive safe, efficient execution aligned to project timelines and quality standards Provide practical, on-the-ground leadership to ensure work is delivered right first time Lead and enforce HSEQ standards, ensuring all works are carried out in line with approved RAMS Coordinate subcontractors and vendors to maintain progress and resolve issues quickly Manage defects, punch lists, and completion activities through to close-out Support testing, commissioning, and fault-finding across EIC systems Raise and manage site changes, deviations, and...

Astute's Renewable's team is partnering with a pioneering Hydrogen Energy developer that delivers a wide spectrum of services across Hydrogen project lifecycles to recruit a Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Engineer for their South Wales site. The Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer role comes with a daily rate of 450- 500 per day depending on experience. Key skills required for the Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer role A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Proven experience in heavy industry, industries of interest includes; Oil & Gas, Steel, Power Plants, Renewables. Experience working with High Pressure Systems, Control Systems, Atex, PSSR, High and Low Voltage. Location, day rate and timeframe of the Site Manager role Initially 2 month contract, with possibility of extension. Starting 1st April 2026. Outside IR35. Baglan, South Wales location. Open to people looking for either part-time or full-time. Monday-Friday. If...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a M&E Quantity Surveyor on a 9-month contract for its site in West Midlands. Key skills Manage contract administration and procurement processes across Mechanical, Electrical, and wider Building Services (MEP) packages, ensuring effective coordination with general construction works. Undertake cost planning, monitoring, and reporting throughout the full project lifecycle, with an integrated approach that considers both MEP and associated building/structural elements. Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across both M&E and general construction disciplines to secure best value and commercially robust outcomes. Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts , including the assessment and settlement of variations, claims, and contractual disputes across multi-disciplinary packages. Demonstrate a strong understanding of Building Services systems...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Contract duration - initially until July 2027 Office location - Chippenham Working arrangements - Hybrid working (3-4 days a week in the office) IR35 - Outside IR35 Rate - £450 - £500 LTD or umbrella A Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to join a Rail Contractor on a major programme of work modernising the railway signalling infrastructure. Responsibilities will include: Leading the commercial function Project work package change control and management Providing contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering Customer facing engagement Essential: Principal Contractor experience Rail Signalling project experience Degree qualified or equivalent and / or hold professional qualification Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business....

Senior Quantity Surveyor Contract duration - initially until July 2027 Office location - Chippenham Working arrangements - Hybrid working (3-4 days a week in the office) IR35 - Outside IR35 Rate - 450 - 500 LTD or umbrella A Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to join a Rail Contractor on a major programme of work modernising the railway signalling infrastructure. Responsibilities will include: Leading the commercial function Project work package change control and management Providing contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering Customer facing engagement Essential: Principal Contractor experience Rail Signalling project experience Degree qualified or equivalent and / or hold professional qualification Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business....