Location: Northwest / North Wales (On-site / Hybrid) Duration: 12+ Month Contract Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (Inside IR35) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Design Manager with specialist substation expertise to join a tier-one engineering leader on their prestigious National Grid contract. In this role, you will take strategic lead over the design function for major, high-voltage electrical infrastructure schemes across the Northwest and North Wales regions. This is a secure, long-term contract position with a minimum 12-month duration. The Role As Senior Design Manager, you will take full ownership of the design lifecycle from early contractor involvement (ECI) through to construction and final handover, ensuring all solutions meet stringent client standards. Your day-to-day will involve: Design Leadership: Managing, mentoring, and coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams and specialist consultants across civil, structural, and...

Site Manager (Water Infrastructure / ECI) Location: Eastleigh Rate: 550 per day (PAYE Only) Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term opportunity (Two Phased Delivery) Project Overview We are seeking an experienced and technically minded Site Manager to join a major water infrastructure scheme in Eastleigh. This is a secure, long-term opportunity split into two distinct phases, beginning with crucial Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) works. The project involves the construction and upgrade of deep water assets, specifically focusing on complex concrete basins, storage tanks, and large-diameter high-pressure pipework packages. We need a robust site leader who can add value during the pre-construction phase and seamlessly transition to driving physical delivery on the ground. Key Responsibilities ECI & Pre-Construction Phase: Participate in the Early Contractor Involvement stage, reviewing design buildability, identifying project risks, and advising on...

Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer Location: Coalville, Leicestershire Contract Length: 3 6 Months (Potential Extension) Rate: £400 £450 per day/Night Outside IR35 Start Date: August Shift Pattern: 7am to 5pm and the odd Night Shift The Opportunity We are currently recruiting experienced Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineers to support a major warehouse automation project in Coalville, Leicestershire. Working on behalf of a global leader in automated material handling and intralogistics solutions, you will play a key role in the testing, commissioning, and final delivery of a state-of-the-art automated distribution centre for one of the UK's largest retailers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term automation project involving advanced conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), robotics, controls systems, and warehouse software integration. Key Responsibilities Carry out electrical testing and...

Site Agent Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Outside IR35 Contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to support the delivery of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This role will see you taking responsibility for the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of works across a range of schemes, including earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, pipelines, drainage, utilities, and associated infrastructure. Working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, you will oversee day-to-day site operations, programme delivery, health and safety, quality assurance, and resource management. You will play a key role in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing construction activities, driving programme performance, and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements. Previous experience working under NEC contracts and managing complex construction activities...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Senior Authorised Person EPCm Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in Glasgow. The Senior Authorised Person position comes with an hourly rate from 70.00 to 80.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Support the Lead Senior Authorised Person (SAP) in the safe delivery of all HV electrical commissioning and energisation activities across a new-build Energy-from-Waste facility. Undertake HV switching operations and issue safety documentation on electrical systems up to 11kV, with experience on systems up to 33kV considered highly desirable. Prepare and implement switching schedules, isolation plans, Sanctions-for-Test, and Permits-to-Work in accordance with site Electrical Safety Rules. Provide hands-on support during the commissioning, testing, fault finding, and energisation of substations, transformers, switchgear, generators, and associated balance of plant...

Track Design Engineer Overview We are seeking an experienced Track Design Engineer to support the delivery of railway infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality track designs from concept through detailed design stages, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements. Key Responsibilities Deliver track design packages at both Form A (Approval in Principle) and Form B (Detailed Design) stages. Produce all associated design deliverables including: Track alignment designs Design reports Technical calculations Drawings and CAD outputs Design assurance documentation Construction and installation support documentation Develop compliant track layouts, alignments, and geometry in accordance with Network Rail standards and client requirements. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including Civil, Signalling, Electrification, and Geotechnical disciplines. Participate in design reviews, technical...

Job Title: Site Engineer - NG Person Location: Cellarhead Substation, Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire Duration: 6 months+ Sector: National Grid Infrastructure Rate: Up to 450/day DOE Pay Method: CIS Start Date: 6/7/2026 Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Setting Out / Site Engineer to join a major National Grid infrastructure project at Sellahead 400kV Substation in Leek. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting out and surveying activities across a range of civil engineering and electrical infrastructure works associated with the delivery of a new BESS facility and substation development. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with previous experience on National Grid, DNO, renewable energy, power transmission or heavy civil engineering projects. Roles & Responsibilities: Carry out accurate setting out for foundations, structures, drainage, duct routes, cable trenches and associated civils works. Establish and maintain site control points...

Job Title: Civil Design Engineer (Infra / Non-Infra) Salary: Contract: up to 60 per hour (outside IR35) Permanent: 45,000 - 60,000 (dependent on experience) Location: Leeds Type: Contract or Permanent (hybrid working available) About the Role: Our client is seeking a Civil Design Engineer with experience across either infrastructure or non-infrastructure water projects to support delivery within the Yorkshire Water framework. This is a varied role covering both clean and wastewater projects, ranging from network and pipeline upgrades through to treatment works and facility-based civils. You will be involved across the full design lifecycle including feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, and construction support. About the Client: Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy operating within the UK water and infrastructure sector. They are delivering long-term secured work across key utility frameworks, with a strong pipeline of both network and...

This is a Client side opportunity for an M&E Project Manger working within a Client Side Construction Projects team for a significant Data Centre owner / operator. This is a live data centre and a busy role whereby you will be Project Managing various building services upgrades and retrofits on site KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Can hold others accountable. Stake holder management. Drive efficiencies in the program. Able to deliver under pressure and look for opportunities. MEP background comfortable managing contractors, consultants. Good communication skills able to work with client side internal operations teams and get the best from them. Strong experience in data centres, live DC environments and maintaining SLA availability tier 3 requirements. Strong Admin skills understanding of audit trails and developing/working to process. Methodical and effective in decisions. Able to report up blockers issues next steps and recommendations and track weekly progress. Solution...

The Role Reporting into the Programme Leadership Team, the PMO Lead will be responsible for establishing and managing the programme's change control framework, ensuring all changes are identified, assessed, governed, and communicated effectively. The role will work closely with project consultants, technical workstream leads, and the client team to maintain strong governance and provide clear visibility of programme impacts and decision-making requirements. Key Responsibilities Implement and manage the programme-wide change management process. Develop, maintain, and own the Constraints and Assumptions Register with input from all project disciplines and stakeholders. Establish and maintain the Programme Change Register, ensuring all changes are fully documented and traceable. Chair weekly Decision Board meetings, facilitating timely resolution of issues requiring senior leadership decisions. Lead fortnightly Change Control Board meetings, reviewing trends, proposed...

Job Title : Resource Manager - SC Location: Aldermaston, Reading (2 days / week on site) Contract Duration : 12 Months Rate: £63.55/hr (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC clearance Key Accountabilities: Assess, plan and deliver assigned workstream(s) (i.e. Professional Development, Future Careers, Learning and Training), cognisant of requirements of all disciplines within P3M Function. Advise on and make recommendations on how to further the aims and objectives of the workstreams within People Development, so as to continually improve, optimise our offering, and become more efficient, as a service area within the ePMO Collaborate with Professional Bodies and Industry Partners to ensure P3M capability is industry leading and aligned to best practise. Lead, coach and develop a team at a local level to deliver team and personal objectives, thereby helping realise the intended benefits of the P3M People Capability Strategy .• Maintain and...

Job Title: Rail Energy Manager Job Purpose To lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the Route's rail energy management strategy, driving energy efficiency, cost reduction, carbon reduction, and regulatory compliance across railway operations, infrastructure, stations, depots, and associated assets. Key Accountabilities Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Route's Rail Energy Management Plan in alignment with organisational objectives and sustainability targets. Monitor, analyse, and report on traction and non-traction energy consumption across the Route, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for performance improvement. Maintain and enhance the Route's Energy Management System in accordance with BS EN ISO 50001 and support ongoing certification and compliance activities. Conduct energy audits and assessments across railway infrastructure, stations, depots, offices, and operational facilities to identify energy-saving...

Role: Project Manager - Electrical Position: Contract Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset Duration: 12 Months Rolling Rate: Circa 400 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave Circa 540 p/d Umbrella Job Purpose / Overview The Project Manager has the responsibility to ensure delivery of all (or part of) the engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning activities for the life cycle of the contract or work package in accordance with the overall Project schedule. The PM will ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time, and cost parameters to meet the needs of the Project. The PM will report directly to the Head of Site Operations and is responsible for the direction of activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of a contract or work package assigned to them. Principal Accountabilities Assist in securing the required resources to meet their project requirements, ensuring the maintenance of SQEP for any...

Site Manager Location: Bracknell Project: AMP8 Framework - Clean Water Treatment Works Upgrade Rate: 400 - 450 per day (LTD or PAYE) Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our AMP8 Framework Team based in Bracknell. You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of an upgrade scheme at a clean water treatment works, where we are constructing a new Rapid Gravity Treatment Plant and associated works. This role requires a commercially astute manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams, handle complex packages, and ensure the project meets strict client and company performance expectations. While water industry experience is highly advantageous, we are open to strong heavy civil engineering candidates looking to bring their infrastructure skills to the sector. Key Responsibilities Site & Package Management: Oversee day-to-day site operations, managing multiple work packages and...

Asset Intelligence Officer (Council) Central London - Hybrid Contract Inside IR35 Code Red Associates are working with a long standing client of ours who are actively looking to add an asset intelligence officer. This role will report into the strategic asset intelligence manager. Job Purpose: To ensure property information is captured, processed and maintained to the highest standards. To work collaboratively to deliver service outcomes and manage information flows. The outcome of the work is robust property information which supports the strategic management of council homes, their components, and equipment. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure information requirements are understood, data is provided in a timely manner, in agreed formats, and in accordance with information governance processes. Work across teams and support data validation and preparation for analysis, quality auditing, operational and decision-making...

Astute's Power Team are partnering with a Leading EPC Contractor within the Energy Sector. We are currently recruiting for a HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire. The HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer position comes with a day rate from 550.00 to 575.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Lead and coordinate all high-voltage (HV) commissioning activities associated with the 298MW OCGT plant, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery in line with project milestones. Execute detailed HV commissioning plans, switching schedules, and energisation procedures, aligned with the overall project commissioning strategy and grid connection programme. Supervise and manage pre-commissioning and commissioning of HV systems, including GIS/AIS switchgear, power transformers, generator step-up (GSU) transformers, protection & control systems, and grid interface...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor - Offshore Wind Location: Hull or Hartlepool (Hybrid Site-Based) Contract: Long-Term Freelance Assignment Sector: Offshore Wind / Renewables We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major offshore wind project, focusing on the Wind Turbine Package. This is a long-term contract opportunity for a commercially driven professional with strong claims, quantum, and cost management expertise. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support upstream and downstream claims. Develop and substantiate Extension of Time (EOT) and compensation event submissions. Prepare detailed quantum assessments and cost analysis. Track project events, commercial risks, and associated cost impacts. Maintain accurate cost records, forecasts, and commercial reporting. Work closely with project, construction, and commercial teams to support contractual and commercial objectives. Ensure robust project records are maintained to support...

An opportunity to work on our MOD project in Plymouth, delivering major redevelopment works over the coming years. PAYE basis £400 - £460 per day depending on experience/qualifications Paid Holidays: 30 days per year (including bank holidays) Must Have : • Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent desirable BSc, BA, BEng, MEng, Eng Tech, MICE, TIStructE or Higher Apprenticeship. • Minimum 5 years experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator on heavy civils/construction projects. • Strong experience with reinforced concrete, formwork and falsework Temporary Works schemes. • Experience in major infrastructure projects. • Strong understanding of Temporary Works Management procedures. • TWC/TWS experience essential. • Experience coordinating Temporary Works between site teams and designers. • Ability to manage Temporary Works through full design, checking, approval, implementation and dismantling process. • Experience carrying out site inspections and...

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a Civil Quantity Surveyor on an Energy from Waste Project in Essex on a 12 month minimum contract. Key skills Oversee commercial aspects of remaining project packages including structural steelwork, cladding, and administration building fit-out works Provide commercial support across minor civil works and associated infrastructure elements Administer and manage preliminaries packages , including scaffolding, design services, and other site-wide costs Assist in the close-out of the main civil works account , ensuring all final accounts are accurately prepared, agreed, and settled Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts with clients and subcontractors Monitor and control project costs, identifying risks, variations, and opportunities to maintain budget compliance Manage subcontractor procurement , including tendering, analysis, and appointment Review and assess variations, change orders, and...

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...