QA Engineer (AI Chatbot) Our trusted partner, which operates within the Ed-Tech domain, employs over 10,000 individuals across 100 countries and has a reach of 600 million users, is recruiting a senior QA Engineer with experience in Python, TypeScript, Cypress, and AI Chat Bots (voice). You must have strong communication capabilities and experience in end-to-end testing techniques, including functional, regression, exploratory, performance, usability, and compliance testing. Our client is paying 400 to 450 PD Outside IR 35 to start ASAP for an initial 6-month contract on a hybrid basis based near Stratford, London. Main Accountabilities Collaborate with the product owner and development team to understand and feed into product requirements, features, and compliance needs in respect to quality. Develop, in collaboration with the product team and other stakeholders (e.g. compliance, equality, risk), detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test strategy, plans, and...

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...

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...

Job title: Welding NDT - Field Engineer Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: December 2026 (subject to extension) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 only Pay rate: Up to 350 PAYE or 475 Umbrella per day Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Role Overview: The Welding/NDT Field Engineer is responsible for quality surveillance of mechanical construction activities on a nuclear construction project, ensuring contractor works comply with approved technical requirements, specifications, and quality control plans. The role covers fabrication, installation, and assembly of piping systems, equipment, and supports within a nuclear environment. Working within the Site Quality Surveillance Team, the engineer provides independent verification of work quality, identifies and reports non-conformances, and ensures issues are managed through formal processes. The role requires close coordination with site teams and contractors to support safe, compliant, and high-quality...

Systems Design Engineer - SCADA Location: Ashby de la zouch, UK (Hybrid/Office & Site-Based) Outside IR35 Contract Duration: 12 Months About the Role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Systems Design Engineer with strong SCADA system engineering expertise to join our rail infrastructure team. This role will focus on requirements definition, system architecture, and interface design, supporting the delivery of complex and safety-critical rail systems. You will play a key role across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture through to design, integration, and commissioning, ensuring robust and scalable solutions are delivered. Key Responsibilities Requirements Engineering Lead the elicitation, capture, and analysis of system-level requirements from stakeholders Develop high-quality, testable, and traceable requirements aligned with operational and regulatory needs Maintain requirements traceability throughout the system lifecycle...

Automation Engineer High Speed Manufacturing Process Coleshill £400 - £450 per day Ltd Company / Outside IR35 6-Month Contract (Minimum) Following significant growth and a major programme award, this company is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support the development, optimisation and commissioning of a highly automated production line. This is a rare opportunity to join a critical project where your expertise will directly influence manufacturing performance, process stability and production output on a flagship automotive programme. The Role As an Automation Engineer, you will become the hands-on technical expert for a complex automated manufacturing process. Working closely with production teams, suppliers, customers and engineering stakeholders, you will identify process issues, drive improvements and ensure the successful delivery of production targets. The role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent fault-finding capability and the...

Manufacturing Project Manager Automation Integration Engineer Location: Coleshill Rate: £450 - £500 Per Day Contract Length: Initial 6 Month Contract Start Date: Immediate Are you an experienced Automation Integration Engineer, Manufacturing Project Manager or Industrialisation Specialist with a track record of delivering complex automated production systems? My client is seeking a high-calibre contractor to support the integration, commissioning and optimisation of a major new production line. This is a critical project within a growing £200m manufacturing group and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on production performance, automation capability and operational excellence. The Project A semi-automated production process is currently in operation, while a fully automated production line is being installed and commissioned. The challenge is to improve process capability, increase yield, achieve stable production output and optimise overall...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office) Contract: 45- 50/hr (Outside IR35) Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you'll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market. You'll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams. Key Responsibilities: Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams Ensure...

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office) Contract: 55-65p/h (Outside IR35) Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Principal Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you'll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market. You'll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams. Key Responsibilities: Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams...

Senior Engineer Location: Norwich Rate: 350 - 400 per day CIS or LTD Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term project Project Overview We are seeking a Senior Engineer for a major highway project in Norwich. This is a long-term contract position requiring a highway specialist to take technical ownership of a major section of works. Lodge accommodation or a daily lodge allowance is fully paid for by the client. This role balances technical management and leadership, as you will be responsible for managing two site engineers while maintaining a high level of quality assurance across the scheme. Key Responsibilities Technical Management: Supervise and mentor two site engineers, checking their setting-out, data uploads, and daily records. Quality Assurance: Lead the QA process for the section, managing the ITPs, checking material certifications, and ensuring all work meets National Highways specifications. Engineering Control: Oversee the technical compliance...

Freelance Site / Setting Out Engineer Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire Duration: Long-term (Up to 2 Years) Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Payment via CIS or Limited Company available) Equipment: Option to provide own surveying kit (Robotic Total Station/GPS) and CAD software Client: Specialist Earthworks Subcontractor The Opportunity Are you an autonomous, technically sharp Site Engineer who prefers running your own package without being micromanaged? A leading specialist Earthworks subcontractor is seeking a standalone Setting Out / Site Engineer for a major motorway bypass project in Didcot. This is a rare 2-year freelance assignment offering excellent stability and the choice of CIS or Limited Company payment structures. As the sole engineer on this package, you will have total ownership of your section, working closely with the project management and machine operations teams. Key Responsibilities You will be the technical lead for your package, responsible for:...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 2 Plant Operators to join the commissioning team for their team on the installation of the synchronous condenser on the operational CCGT plant based Pembrokeshire. These roles are to cover 12 hour night shifts for 3 months initially. The Plant Operator positions come with a night shift rate from 400.00 to 500.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Operated and monitored synchronous condenser plant systems during commissioning, energisation, and normal operational activities, ensuring safe and efficient plant performance. Experienced in the use of SCADA systems for plant monitoring, alarm management, trend analysis, switching activities, and fault identification across electrical generation and grid support systems. Assisted commissioning and operations teams during start-up, shutdown, synchronisation, and performance testing activities for synchronous condenser and associated auxiliary...