Role : Area Property Operation Manager Contract Length : 6 Months initially Location : Nottingham & Lincoln (4 days/week on site) IR35 : Inside Rate: £475/day 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 membership of relevant professional body,...

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...

Project Manager - Civils Contractor Location: Reading University Start Date: June 2026 Programme Duration: 23 Weeks A leading Civils Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a 4 million external works package at Reading University. The project includes a full range of external and infrastructure works, including: Drainage installation Block paving works Water feature construction Car park construction and associated civils works Key Responsibilities: Manage the successful delivery of the project from start to completion Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams effectively Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget Maintain high standards of quality, health & safety, and compliance Attend and lead progress meetings with the client and stakeholders Monitor programme performance and provide regular progress updates Oversee procurement, labour, and resource planning Requirements: Previous experience...

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...

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...

Role Overview The CRE-C (Contractor's Responsible Engineer - Construction) will be responsible for overseeing and assuring the safe delivery of structural construction works associated with cladding, structural steel, reinforced concrete (RC), and roof canopy packages within the programme. The role will ensure all works are delivered in accordance with Network Rail standards, project specifications, and construction assurance requirements. Key Responsibilities Act as the Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE-C) for structural construction activities. Provide technical assurance for: Cladding systems Structural steel installations Reinforced concrete works Roof canopy structures Ensure compliance with: Network Rail standards CDM regulations Approved construction drawings and specifications Review and approve: ITPs WPPs / RAMS Temporary works interfaces Construction sequencing Coordinate with design teams, site teams, subcontractors, and client...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor / Variations Specialist Location: Central London Duration: 6 months minimum (strong likelihood of extension) Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Inside IR35) The Client & Project We are partnering with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor to source an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor for a flagship 90m mixed-use development in Central London. This high-profile scheme seamlessly integrates state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, vibrant commercial spaces, and premium residential units. The project is being delivered under a traditional JCT Standard Building Contract . The Role We need a commercially sharp, heavy-hitting Freelance QS to step into the eye of the storm. You will be partnering directly with the Lead Commercial Manager to tackle the backlog, quantify the changes, and commercially protect the project. If you love diving into the data, unpicking complex variations, and establishing clear entitlement under JCT rules,...

Project Manager An experienced Project Manager is required to lead the successful delivery of a major highways infrastructure scheme in Blackburn. The project comprises 278 works, roundabout relocation, carriageway widening, and the construction of a new compound entrance. Key Responsibilities Take overall responsibility for project delivery from construction through to completion. Lead project teams to achieve programme, budget, safety, and quality objectives. Manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement. Oversee planning, resource allocation, procurement, and subcontractor performance. Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures. Drive health, safety, environmental, and quality performance across the project. Prepare and present project reports and progress updates to senior management. Requirements Significant experience managing highways projects. Strong understanding...