Test & Commissioning Manager with a Automation/Manufacturing & Engineering background only, no IT £380 - £400 per day per hour (Outside IR35) Initial 6-month contract (Monday to Friday ) CSCS / ECS Card Required You will be responsible for the following: • Develop and execute testing strategies and documentation, including Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Tests on Completion, and Performance Tests. • Plan and conduct on-site testing, both internally and in customer-witnessed scenarios. • Ensure delivered systems meet as sold specifications and align with customer needs. Escalate any identified gaps to the Lead System Integration Manager (SIM). • Validate safety systems, material flow, and messaging between PLC and WMS/WCS systems. • Own and manage the testing issue punch list using tools like Jira, including prioritising, resolving, and escalating issues. • Work closely with stakeholders to re-test and confirm defect resolution. • Conduct volume and stress...

Civil Engineer Location: Remote (with occasional travel to offices in Edinburgh or Glasgow) Rate: 600 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: Until December 2026, with a strong likelihood of a further 12-month extension Are you an experienced Civil Engineer looking to play a key role in the delivery of major renewable energy infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland? We are seeking a Civil Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team responsible for supporting the development, design, and delivery of large-scale onshore energy projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that will play a significant role in the UK's transition to a low-carbon future. The Role You will be responsible for managing and coordinating civil engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover. Key responsibilities include: Managing civil...

Job Title: Plant Support Engineer (Electrical) Location: Cumbria, UK Contract Type: 12-Month Contract Rate: DOE Overview We are seeking an experienced Plant Support Engineer (Electrical) to join a major nuclear facility in Cumbria on a 12-month contract basis. This role will provide technical support to plant operations, maintenance activities, and engineering projects, ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of electrical systems within a highly regulated nuclear environment. The successful candidate will possess strong electrical engineering knowledge, practical EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) experience, and a proven track record of working within the nuclear sector. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day engineering support for electrical plant systems and equipment. Support plant operations by investigating, diagnosing, and resolving electrical engineering issues. Review and approve technical documentation, engineering changes, and...

Job title: EC&I Senior Project Engineer Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 Month Pay rate: Depends on experience Location: Malton Hybrid/Remote Working: Onsite Hours of work: 37 hours Role information: A senior-level engineer responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and effective engineering solutions for complex industrial projects. The role involves leading the engineering aspects of projects from concept through to commissioning and handover, ensuring all work meets technical standards, safety regulations, and stakeholder requirements. Define project requirements and develop engineering solutions Produce and approve technical specifications and design Manage and oversee detailed design and contractor work Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards Support project planning, execution, and risk management Supervise construction, commissioning, and final handover Maintain configuration control and...

Are you a skilled Controls & Automation or Electrical Engineer looking for a high-impact contract where you can truly own the lifecycle of major capital projects? We are partnering with a large global manufacturer at their Slough site to find a dynamic Controls Project Engineer. This isn't a role where you'll just be maintaining the status quo. Instead, you will be driving massive site upgrades, including a major overhaul replacing machines, integrating cutting-edge technology into existing systems, and upgrading legacy assets to modern standards. If you are looking for a highly visible contract within a fast-paced, world-class manufacturing environment, your next challenge starts here. Location: Slough (On-site) Duration: 12 Months Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Full-Time) Pay Rate: 23.36 - 47.30 per hour (depending on experience) As a Controls Project Engineer, you will manage a mix of project stages, focusing predominantly on Low Voltage...

Are you a skilled Controls & Automation or Electrical Engineer looking for a high-impact contract where you can truly own the lifecycle of major capital projects? We are partnering with a large global manufacturer at their Plymouth site to find a dynamic Controls Project Engineer. This isn't a role where you'll just be maintaining the status quo. Instead, you will be driving massive site upgrades, including a major overhaul replacing machines, integrating cutting-edge technology into existing systems, and upgrading legacy assets to modern standards. If you are looking for a highly visible contract within a fast-paced, world-class manufacturing environment, your next challenge starts here. Location: Plymouth (On-site) Duration: 12 Months Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Full-Time) Pay Rate: 23.36 - 47.30 per hour (depending on experience) As a Controls Project Engineer, you will manage a mix of project stages, focusing predominantly on Low...

Astute is partnering with a renewable energy business in the anaerobic digestion sector who're looking for a Project Manager / Project Engineer on a 6-month contract to manage a small programme of works on an operational biogas site. The Project Manager / Project Engineer role comes with a day rate of up to 400 (Outside IR35). I'm particularly interested to speak to people with electrical or mechanical commissioning experience. Key skills Managing a programme of works around the commissioning of a CO2 recovery system Managing contractors on site, ensuring they're delivering as per the scope Ensuring the project is tracking on time and on budget Project administration duties, including progress reporting, documentation updates, meeting coordination, and maintaining accurate commissioning and project records. Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Contract Project Manager role Dungannon Outside IR35 Immediate Start Up to 400 a day (Ltd) Astute People...