Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading construction company to recruit a Quality Control Engineer on a 6 month rolling contract for its Plymouth site. The Quality Control Engineer provides the opportunity to work on a key national project, gaining valuable experience with a reputable company. This position also comes with a high chance of extension. Key skills required for the Quality Control Engineer role Must have experience working on large heavy civils projects and overseeing quality on heavy civils projects. A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, or Quality, or related subject is desired. Must be a UK national. Location and timeframe of the Quality Control Engineer role Plymouth. Inside IR35. Start date asap, latest end of June. 6 Month rolling contract with likely extension. Site based position, Monday - Friday. Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the...

12 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Up to £70 per hour umbrella Full time on site in Plymouth Overview of Department: In order to deliver the MoD s submarine and warship programmes, a significant programme of infrastructure investment is required on the Devonport site. The Major Infrastructure Projects (MIP) Business Unit has been established to support this. One of the key scope elements within MIP is establishing a defuel capability for out of service submarines, which is delivered under the programme banner of 14 Dock Readiness. This work comprises of a number of interrelated projects to develop various multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems, with an overall value in excess of £100m. The Dock Readiness project is delivering the infrastructure upgrades for the existing dry dock that will be used for the submarine defuels. The dry dock is within a nuclear licensed site. Multiple work packages form the Dock Readiness project. This role is part of that Engineering...

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer to join a tier-one joint venture on a flagship, multi-billion-pound marine and defence infrastructure programme based in Plymouth. This is a long-term assignment working within a high-integrity, secure environment, delivering complex deep-water berths and heavy civil engineering works. To support candidates traveling from outside the local area, a lodging allowance is paid . The Role Working within a highly regulated framework, you will provide essential technical leadership and engineering control on site, ensuring works meet strict quality and design specifications. Your day-to-day will involve: Technical Control: Managing and overseeing setting out, dimensional control, and engineering accuracy for major marine and heavy civil packages. Workforce & Subcontractor Management: Supervising and mentoring site engineers, direct labor, and specialist subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient delivery. HSEQ...

Techniche Global are supporting an engineering defence contractor to appoint a Resident Civil/Structural Engineer to join their Major Infrastructure Projects programme at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. The primary purpose of the role is to provide advice and support to the Implementation Design Manager in ensuring the delivery of high-quality assets through witnessing and recording the physical works on site throughout the course of the Implementation phase and ensure the Design Intent is maintained. Rate: up to £65p/hr UMB inside IR35 Location: Plymouth- 100% onsite Duration: 12 months initially, 35 hrs per week Requirements: sole UK nationals who have lived and worked in the Uk for the past 5 years Key responsibilities: Assist the Construction and Project team by providing advice and communicating with contractors and relevant internal stakeholders to resolve site issues/ Technical Queries during construction in line with contract timescales. Co-ordinate...

Overall Department Direction In order to deliver the MoD s submarine and warship programmes, a significant programme of infrastructure investment is required on the Devonport site. The Major Infrastructure Projects (MIP) Business Unit has been established to support this. One of the key scope elements within MIP is establishing a defuel capability for out of service submarines, which is delivered under the programme banner of 14 Dock Readiness. This work comprises of a number of interrelated projects to develop various multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems, with an overall value in excess of £100m. The Dock Readiness project is delivering the infrastructure upgrades for the existing dry dock that will be used for the submarine defuels. The dry dock is within a nuclear licensed site. Multiple work packages form the Dock Readiness project. This role is part of that Engineering Team that is delivering the designs for each of those work packages. Main Purpose of...

Service Locator (Plymouth) Fulltime An opportunity to work on our MOD project in Plymouth, delivering major redevelopment works over the coming years. PAYE basis Paid Holidays: 30 days per year (including bank holidays) Must Have : • CSCS Card. • Experience working as a Service Locator/Utility Surveyor within construction or infrastructure projects. • Familiarity with Electromagnetic Location and Ground Penetrating Radar essential. • Strong working knowledge of GPR, CAT and Genny utility detection equipment. • Understanding of industry standards including PAS 128 and TSA. • Knowledge of HSG47 and GS6. • Experience carrying out underground service detection and utility surveys. • Ability to mark and identify underground services accurately. • Experience working with permit-to-dig and permit-to-break-ground systems. • Strong communication and teamwork skills. • Ability to communicate clearly with site teams, engineers and clients. • Flexible and proactive...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Plymouth) Fulltime An opportunity to work on our MOD project in Plymouth, delivering major redevelopment works over the coming years. PAYE basis Paid Holidays: 30 days per year (including bank holidays) Must Have : • Professionally qualified operator with at least 3 years post qualification experience or 5+ years relevant experience. • Academic Qualifications in Quantity Surveying (HNC, BSc, MSc or equivalent). • CSCS White PQP/AQP Card. • Bachelor s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field. • Extensive experience within construction or infrastructure projects. • Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement methods and cost control techniques. • Experience preparing cost estimates, budgets and financial forecasts. • Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts, subcontracts and variations. • Experience managing procurement processes and subcontractor packages. • Strong...

Pump Service Engineer - Field Based 35,000 - 40,000 Basic + Overtime & Callouts (Up to 60,000 OTE) Permanent, Full Time About the Company Our client is a leading specialist hire provider of pumping, heating and cooling solutions across the UK and Ireland. With a strong national depot network and a 24/7 service capability, they support customers with both planned projects and emergency response solutions across a wide range of industries including construction, utilities, facilities management and industrial sectors. The Role Based from the SW depot, you will work regionally carrying out service, maintenance, installation and breakdown support on a variety of pump systems. This is a field-based role where no two days are the same, supporting customers on both planned works and reactive callouts. Key Responsibilities Service, maintain and repair diesel and electric pump units, submersible pumps and associated equipment Install and commission pumping systems on...

Location: Devonport, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. We are looking for a Field Services Manager ASW  to manage the onsite Field Services team maintaining ASW equipment for the RN. Reporting to the UWS UK Head of Field Services, you will be the primary point of contact for sonar activities at Devonport for Thales UK, responsible for liaising with the dockyard teams and managing your resources to ensure the highest RN platform availability, and contractual KPIs are met. Under Water Systems (UWS) Our purpose is to be the leading provider of underwater sensors and...