Our client is a dynamic, fast growing data centre consultant operating both in the UK and internationally. They have grown rapidly and have earned a fantastic reputation across DC expansion projects, white space and hyper scale dc schemes To support these exciting schemes they are looking for an MEP Design Manager to join the team The Design Manager will oversee and coordinate the design aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the design meets our client's requirements, adheres to regulatory standards, and offer value engineering solutions. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and the project team to develop and implement design strategies that align with project goals. Additionally, the Design Manager will coordinate with external designers for each project and report any design risks to the Projects Director. The ideal applicant will be from an Electrical or HVAC...

Job Title: P6 Planner Location: Bristol/Gloucester & Cardiff Corridor (3-4 days onsite per week) Rate: 420 - 450 per day (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 6 months Are you an experienced P6 Planner looking to make a significant impact in the Electricity Transmission sector? Our client is seeking a dynamic and skilled professional to join their team! This is an exciting opportunity where your expertise in development, tendering, and construction planning will shine. Your Role: As a P6 Planner, you will be at the forefront of ensuring project success through meticulous planning and analysis. You will: Provide critical planning expertise across all project phases. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish timelines for quality assured deliverables. Ensure compliance with all planning processes, aiding the Project Manager with insights and recommendations. Conduct thorough analysis of planning variances and contractor performance. Key Responsibilities:...

Job Title : Engineering Manager - DV Location: Reading (2-3 days/week on site/Hybrid) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £63.57/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV Essential: Leading within a project delivery environment Knowledge of production systems, process partner equipment, Previous design of integration into a new facility. Electrical understanding Multidisciplinary background Ensure that the Engineering Requirements are suitable and appropriate and advise the Senior Engineering Manage as such. Identify options, select the appropriate solution and provide the right facility design solutions such that, for allocated work packages, they: meet business needs and functional performance, through life performance, are licensable and are deliverable. Ensure the Design Intent and Design Information Configuration are maintained from facility design inception through to project handover. Key Accountabilities:...

Commercial Lead (Outside IR35) - Residential We are seeking a seasoned Commercial Lead to spearhead a suite of residential developments across West Sussex. This is a high-impact, autonomous role for a commercial professional who enjoys the balance of managing live sites while securing the next phase of the pipeline. With a heavy presence in Burgess Hill, Billingshurst, Horsham, and Ashington , we need someone who knows the local market and can hit the ground running. The Opportunity Contract Length: 12 Months (strong potential for extension) Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: Immediate Location: Hybrid/Site-based (West Sussex cluster) The Role & Responsibilities As the Commercial Lead, you won't just be crunching numbers; you'll be the strategic anchor for our regional projects. Your remit includes: Project Oversight: Managing a live residential scheme while simultaneously leading the tendering process for one to two upcoming projects....

Design Manager, responsible for leading and managing the engineering design delivery across water projects Your new company This leading infrastructure and utilities main contractor is delivering a major programme of works across water and wastewater treatment sites in the South East. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and wellbeing, they offer a collaborative and inclusive environment where professionals can thrive and make a real impact. Your new role As a Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the engineering design delivery across a portfolio of water and wastewater projects. Acting as the key point of contact for design-related matters, you'll ensure technical excellence, drive innovation, and support the successful delivery of capital schemes from concept through to construction and handover. Key responsibilities include: Leading multi-disciplinary design teams and managing external consultants and subcontractors Overseeing...

Quantity Surveyor HS2 Rail & Civils Location: West Ruislip / North Ruislip (HS2 Site Office) Rate: 500 - 600 per day ( Inside IR35 ) Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days On-Site / 2 Days WFH) Sector: Rail & Heavy Civil Engineering Client: Tier 1 Main Contractor / JV The Opportunity: We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier 1 flagship project on the HS2 central section. Based out of the West Ruislip/North Ruislip hubs, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multi-million-pound work packages spanning major rail infrastructure and heavy civil engineering. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering a market-leading day rate and a flexible hybrid working model, perfect for a commercial professional used to the fast-paced environment of a "mega-project." Key Responsibilities & Duties Working as part of a high-performing commercial team, your duties will include: NEC4 Contract Administration: Manage...

Are you an experienced quality engineer? Do you have experience of working on construction related projects and you're thinking about your next move? Looking for a new challenge maybe, well read on as we have got a great role for you! Our client is looking to add to their team on a currently live, large and complex project. You will be responsible for managing the independent site inspections and surveillances, liaising with the client on inspection issues, ensuring the documentation is being produced on time, non- conformances are raised in a timely manner, reviewing documentation, and supporting the Quality Manager in producing the handover packages. This would be a long-term freelance role paying a competitive day rate based upon experience. The right candidate will be able to Display previous experience in a similar role Ideally hold a civil engineering degree / HND (or equivalent) CSCS Card Full driver's license If this sounds of interest, apply with a copy of your...

DO YOU WANT TO TAKE YOUR CONSTRUCTION CAREER TO AUSTRALIA ? - Site Engineer, Project Engineer, Section/Senior Engineer, Sub-Agent, or Site Manager? - Under the age of 35 in Scotland/the UK/Ireland? - Experience in civil engineering projects, or working with a large main building contractor? - Ever considered heading to Australia? Then you need to apply/get in touch - let us walk you through how to make this move. Contract Scotland work in partnership with PD Project Delivery, an Australian construction and project management company providing civil engineering expertise to successful projects throughout Australia. They deliver everything from roads/highways, rail, water, renewables, to bulk earthworks/groundworks, etc! If the above profile sounds like you (either experience in the civil engineering site/project environment, or relevant experience on large building projects - externals, piling, concrete frames/slipform, etc), then you could have your visa for...

Role : Area Property Operation Manager Contract Length: 6 Months initially Location : Wolverhampton (4 days/week on site) IR35 : Inside Rate: £550/day Security Clearance: BPSS (Must undergo ENHANCED BPSS) Candidates MUST be based within a commutable distance Essential: You should have strong experience in property and FM disciplines and be able to demonstrate compliance with statutory, regulatory and professional requirements in previous roles. You should have experience in: Commercial and financial disciplines People management including mentoring, motivating and development Asset management, maintenance and contract & supplier management Managing complex customer relationships and stakeholder liaison Managing multi-project programmes of maintenance or capital investment Highly Desirable: Experience with project management processes is highly desirable. Qualifications Willing to work towards associate (SEO/band B) level...

Job Title: Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Reading (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 8 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr(Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National Essential Requirements: Significant Public Sector Procurement experience (5+ years) Supplier Relationship skills Facility Management (FM) or Works experience (Must have) Not necessarily heavy construction but definitely FM. NEC Experience or at least a good understanding of how it operates Good working knowledge of how a contract operates Must have led/delivered procurement projects in a highly regulated, complex, environment.Need someone with real doing experience. Project is in Procurement stage - Needs analysis stage to contract stage Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy and...

Randstad UK CPE team is looking to onboard an experienced Project Manager in Oil, Gas and Defence Projects in Cannock, West Midlands. Job Title : Project Manager - Power Systems Division Location : Cannock, West Midlands Contract : Temp Pay : TBD About the Job We are looking for a high-caliber Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, high-value engineering projects. You will be the bridge between technical excellence and commercial success, ensuring that client' bespoke power solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards. Responsibilities Take full ownership of the project lifecycle-from initial engineering concepts and detailed design through to procurement, site installation, and final commissioning. Act as the primary point of contact for customers while coordinating internally with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and Senior Leadership. Manage project schedules, resource allocation, and budgets...

Design Manager - Design Management, Fitout, Engineering, Construction Location: Old Oak Common/North Acton Contract Type: Contract Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. This Design Manager (Shafts & Headhouses DU) will manage the Stage 5 asset design and be responsible for leading and coordinating all design and disciplines associated with a particular asset, facilitate the delivery of the designs, ensuring the design is technically assured, delivered to programme and coordinated between design disciplines. You will also be responsible for the management of change control, have reporting responsibilities on progress and issues associated with the designs, and collaborate closely with all relevant disciplines within TSDU and...

A new civil engineering opportunity for an experienced civils Site Agent has arisen and we are looking for someone to start immediately! Location: Dereham Position: Site Agent Start date: ASAP We are currently working with a well known civil engineering contractor in the Norwich area. An infrastructure project is starting soon and they are looking to bring an experienced site agent on board. You will be responsible for: Reporting to the project manager Supervising all subcontract and direct labour and technical staff Planning, scheduling, procuring and delivering the project effectively, often to a tight schedule Managing all health and safety and RAMS Liaising with the client team and consultants Requirements: Experience with heavy civils and highways Ideally you will have progressed from site engineer to site agent Good IT skills required including MS Office packages Experience of managing civil engineering projects with a main contractor with...

A new civil engineering opportunity for an experienced civils Site Agent has arisen and we are looking for someone to start immediately! Location: Peterborough Position: Site Agent Start date: ASAP We are currently working with a well known civil engineering contractor in the Peterborough area. A highways project is starting soon and they are looking to bring an experienced site agent on board. You will be responsible for: Reporting to a visiting Contracts Manager Supervising all subcontract and direct labour and technical staff Planning, scheduling, procuring and delivering the project effectively, often to a tight schedule Managing all health and safety and RAMS Liaising with the client team and consultants Requirements: Experience with highways and structures is essential Ideally you will have progressed from site engineer to site agent Good IT skills required including MS Office packages Experience of managing civil engineering projects with a main...

Civils Sub Agent Are you a Sub Agent looking for a new opportunity? Do you have recent experience working on a heavy civils project? Are you looking for an opportunity with a reputable civils contractor in the Norwich area? If the answer is yes, then this is the perfect opportunity with a well known civils contractor, who hold an excellent reputation in the local region. You will be responsible for: Reporting to a Site Agent or a Project Manager 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 Requirements: Degree / HND in Civil Engineering Ideally you will have progressed from site engineer to sub agent Good IT skills required including MS Office packages Experience of managing civil engineering projects with a main contractor with experience in - highways, bridges, infrastructure,...

Freelance Health & Safety Manager - 90m High-Rise Scheme (Manchester) Location: Manchester - Rate: 460 - 485 per day The Opportunity A major main contractor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support delivery of a 90m development comprising two high-rise tower blocks . This role requires a hands-on, technically strong HSE professional who can operate at both site and strategic level - driving standards, influencing teams, and ensuring robust compliance across a complex build. Key Responsibilities Act as the lead Health & Safety advisor across the project Provide expert guidance on UK legislation, ISO standards, and best practice Support implementation and continuous improvement of HSE management systems Monitor site activities to ensure full compliance from workforce and subcontractors Lead incident reporting, investigation, and close-out , ensuring lessons learned are embedded Oversee risk management processes ,...

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a global construction company to recruit an Environmental Manager on a 4 month contract for to be based either in their Swindon office or in a remote position. The Environmental Manager role comes with a day rate of 500 - 550 per day. Key skills required for the Environmental Manager role Must have a degree in an Environmental related qualification. Must hold (or be working towards) IEMA membership. Must have experience providing environmental support to construction projects. Strong knowledge of sustainability and environmental issues in construction. Experience on construction projects within the power, renewables or water sectors. Location, day rate and timeframe of the Environmental Manager role Can either be based in Swindon office or working remotely. Outside IR35 Initial 4 month contract Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of...

Astute's contract team is partnering with a Global Construction business to recruit a Design Manager on an initial 4 month contract. This is a fully remote role. The Design Manager role comes with a day rate of 450 - 550 per day, Outside IR35. Key skills required for the Design Manager role: Ensuring project procedures & processes (particularly engineering) are implemented throughout design Promote latest engineering developments, technology, innovations, methods and best practice in permanent and temporary works ensuring they are considered, developed, communicated and implemented both at bid stage and during construction Prepare and manage the design deliverable schedule both on time and in budget Review designs for compliance with contract requirements and tender intentions This role can either be fully remote or based out of Head Office in Wiltshire. Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the...

Senior Site Manager - Cambridge We are looking for a high-caliber Senior Site Manager to join a global Tier 1 Main Contractor on a prestigious, multi-million-pound major project. This is a complex mixed use development requiring a strong eye for detail and you will take full ownership of the External Facade packages ensuring its delivered to the highest standards of safety and quality. As the lead for the external envelope, you will manage the interface between various specialist subcontractors and the wider project team. Your focus will be the successful delivery of: SFS (Steel Framing Systems): Overseeing structural integrity and alignment. Windows & Glazing: Managing high-spec installations and weatherproofing. Brickwork & Masonry: Ensuring aesthetic excellence and structural compliance. Key Responsibilities: Subcontractor Management: Leading specialist envelope contractors, driving program performance, and holding teams accountable. Quality...

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...