Location: Reading (Hybrid - 1 day a week on-site) Duration: Long-Term Freelance Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (Strictly Inside IR35) We are currently recruiting for a Project Planner with specialist water industry experience to join a tier-one engineering leader. In this role, you will oversee and drive the planning functions across a diverse portfolio of major water infrastructure and environmental schemes throughout the Thames Water region. This position offers excellent hybrid flexibility, requiring you to be based out of the Reading office just one day per week. The Role Working within a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and managing robust project schedules from pre-construction through to delivery. Your day-to-day will involve: Baseline Scheduling: Developing and updating fully resourced, logically linked project programmes (using Primavera P6) in line with project specifications and milestones....

Job: Welder Location: Govan/Scotstoun (Glasgow), United Kingdom Salary & Shifts: Range of payrates based on shift patterns, full breakdown below Contract length: 10 months (extensions available) Contracted hours: 37 hours (overtime available) Rate card: Available on request Morson are partnered up with a prestigious defence client (leader in the Defence and Security sector) in search for time served Welders. You ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. What is expected from me? As a qualified Welder you will have an important role within the business to stay professional throughout your contract delivering to the highest standard ensuring Safety, Health and Environmental regulations are followed. Job Description - Welding different materials (carbon & stainless steel & aluminium) - Welding using different welding processes...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Join Our Team as a Senior Data Engineer! Are you a passionate Data Engineer with a flair for innovation? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills can shape the future of data architecture? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our client, a leader in the Utilities sector, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a temporary role of 3 months. Role: Senior Data Engineer Duration: 3 Months (extension options) Location: Warwick (Hybrid - 1 day on site) Rate: 500- 550 per day (umbrella) Role Overview: As a Senior Data Engineer, you...

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer Day Rate: Up to 500 per day (outside IR35) Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid) Type: 12-month Contract Full-time Hybrid (1-2 days WFH possible for the right candidate) About the Role: You'll be involved in varied and high-impact projects across the regulated water industry, including: Sewage treatment works upgrades Clean water main replacements IED schemes at sewage treatment works CSO upgrades and storm storage solutions This is a chance to deliver technical excellence on essential UK infrastructure. About the Client: Our client is a respected engineering design consultancy working across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a growing workload and strong reputation, they offer a supportive and collaborative team culture. Wellbeing is central to their values - they've created a safe, fair, and positive environment where people thrive. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality civil...

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer Day Rate: Up to 550 per day (outside IR35) Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid) Type: 12-month Contract Full-time Hybrid (1-2 days WFH) About the Role: You'll be leading on the design and delivery of varied water sector projects, including: Sewage treatment works upgrades Clean water main replacements IED schemes at sewage treatment works CSO upgrades and storm storage solutions This senior role involves steering technical excellence while working closely with both internal teams and regulated water clients. About the Client: Our client is a trusted engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a solid reputation and a growing portfolio, they are known for their collaborative culture and strong values. Wellbeing is central to their ethos - they prioritise a safe, fair and positive workplace where people can do their best work. Key Responsibilities:...

Procurement Specialist - Rail Signalling & E&P Major Projects Location: Birmingham, Derby or Ireland Sector: Rail Infrastructure / Major Projects Discipline: Railway Signalling, Control Systems, Electrification & Plant (E&P) Employment Type: Permanent / Contract Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of major rail infrastructure projects across Signalling, Control Systems, and E&P programmes. The role will focus on strategic sourcing, supplier management, subcontract procurement, and commercial support across complex rail frameworks and capital delivery projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project delivery, engineering, commercial, and supply chain teams to ensure materials, subcontractors, and specialist services are procured in line with programme, budget, quality, and rail compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead procurement activities for rail...

Senior Network Engineer (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile Working as a Network Implementation engineer is to provide technical implementation services to support the evolution and ongoing support of the Bank EMEA IP Network in response to projects, upgrades, and feature enhancements. The work is always aligned to the current and approved architectural, roadmaps, technology standards, templates, governance, and change management policies. The main technology area of focus for the role is Business to Business connectivity via various DMZ's throughout EMEA via both public and private connections. The role is primarily focused on refreshing network devices that are approaching end of support dates. Key Responsibilities: Ability to analyses in detail current in production...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Rail) Client - Rail Contractor Contract dates - 03/08/2026 - 30/07/2027 IR35 status - outside Day Rate - 450 - 500 Location - Newport (4 days on site required) A Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to join a Rail Infrastructure team based in Newport working on a programme focusing on digitalising and modernising the railway. Responsibilities will include: Providing a dedicated and professional pre and post contract commercial management service Ensuring projects are successfully delivered within cost and time constraints Assisting with commercial management of various work packages such as: Design, Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering and Permanent Way Providing contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering Essential requirements: Substantial Senior Quantity Surveyor experience working in the rail...

Health and Safety Manager - Minimum Requirements Qualifications and Professional Membership Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH). NVQ Level 5 or 6 in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience). National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health Construction Certificate and/or Diploma. Knowledge and Technical Expertise Detailed technical knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and industry guidance. Strong understanding and practical application of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM). Experience Minimum of 7 years' health and safety experience within the construction industry or a comparable sector, including significant CDM experience. Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Health and Safety Manager role. Proven experience working on major infrastructure, earthworks, civil engineering, rail, highways,...

Principal Design Engineer (Contract) Location: Leeds We are seeking an experienced Principal Design Engineer to provide technical leadership on major infrastructure and civil engineering projects. Key Requirements: 10+ years' experience in structural, temporary works, tunnelling, or infrastructure design. Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete, steel structures, foundations, retaining walls, and underground structures. Experience delivering designs to Eurocodes and UK standards. Proven leadership of multidisciplinary design teams and design assurance processes. Chartered status (ICE or IStructE) preferred. Experience on major UK infrastructure programmes desirable. Responsibilities: Lead permanent and temporary works design activities. Review and approve technical calculations, drawings, and design deliverables. Coordinate with geotechnical, construction, and engineering teams. Support bids, technical governance reviews, and client...

Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Contract) Location: UK Rate: 600- 750/day (Outside IR35) We're seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across major infrastructure projects. Key Requirements: 10+ years' experience in geotechnical engineering within heavy civils, tunnelling, or major infrastructure. Strong knowledge of Eurocode 7, UK standards, and geotechnical risk management. Experience with ground investigations, foundation design, retaining structures, deep excavations, and soil-structure interaction. Proven technical leadership, design review, and mentoring capability. Chartered status (ICE or Geological Society) preferred. Experience on major UK infrastructure programmes desirable. Responsibilities: Lead geotechnical design and assessment activities. Review and approve technical deliverables. Provide technical assurance and support bid/project teams. Mentor junior engineers and support...

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...

DV Cleared Infrastructure Tester - 6 months+ extensions, 500- 600pd DOE - Full time on site (Hampshire) Looking for a High Level clearance/ DV Cleared Tester with good knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, together with the experience of working within a multi-disciplined engineering team. You will leverage your knowledge of integration frameworks to support the continuous integration, deployment, and testing of new features across complex environments. Hands on experience in infrastructure engineering, including the testing, deployment, and maintenance of robust, scalable systems. Direct experience testing and integrating any of the following: Identity and access management (IDAM) systems including role based access control (RBAC) Public key infrastructure (PKI) Server monitoring, audit and patch deployment Key Duties and Responsibilities Running manual tests using the project approved tools. Interpretation of test results and preliminary investigation...

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Chorley or Crewe (hybrid with site/client offices) Contract: Freelance (Outside IR35) Project: Major station upgrade project (circa £40m) Company Overview We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading UK infrastructure and construction contractor with a strong presence across rail, highways, water, and civil engineering sectors. The business operates across multiple divisions and has a well-established reputation as a Tier 1 contractor within the rail sector, delivering major infrastructure projects through long-term frameworks and joint ventures. With continued growth and diversification into new sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong pipeline of secured work. The North West division is a key region within the business, delivering projects across frameworks with major clients and expanding into new infrastructure sectors. The commercial team...

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...

Astute's contract team is partnering with a leading Defence consultancy to recruit a Submarine Marine Engineer for a hybrid role, with 1-2 days a week in Reading. The Submarine Marine Engineer role comes with and hourly rate of 65 per hour. Key skills required for the Submarine Marine Engineer role Cat A2 Submariner experience. Foundation degree in Engineering at a minimum. Hold SC clearance. Location, day rate and details of the Submarine Marine Engineer role Hybrid working, 1-2 days per week in Reading. Outside IR35. 65 per hour. Start date, ASAP. Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's...

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...

Senior Project Engineer (Civils) Location London, United Kingdom Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Engineer (Civils) to support the successful delivery of major rail and infrastructure projects. The role will provide engineering leadership, assurance, and governance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all design, construction, testing, and commissioning activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable legislation, industry standards, and company procedures. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing engineering assurance activities, supporting project teams, and ensuring technical excellence across complex civil engineering works. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Assurance Lead and manage the application of appropriate engineering standards across all project design and construction activities. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Network Rail...

We are recruiting for a Project Manager to join a respected UK civil engineering contractor, working on a project close to Exeter . This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who is passionate about delivering projects to the highest standard while advancing their career. This project is the Groundworks Package on a Solar Farm. Duration: 5 months work Hours: 07:00 - 17:00 (Monday - Friday) Location: Langford, EX15 1RF Rate: 300 - 400 per shift depending upon experience (Self-employed) Experience & Qualifications: Previous experience as a Project/Site Manager on a similar project Experience within the groundworks, civils & infrastructure sectors Valid Management CSCS, SMSTS/SSSTS & First Aid Experience working as a Principal Contractor - RAMS/Permits etc Ability to drive and lead a team Strong communication skills Commercial Awareness Ability to plan head Driving License - essential Working references - essential Apply for more...

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor (Freelance) Location: Taunton, Somerset (multiple sites) Contract Type: Freelance Contract Rate: Up to £550 per day (INSIDE IR35) Working Pattern: Hybrid 2 3 days per week on site/in the office Contract Duration: Initial 6-month contract Company Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of reservoir upgrade projects across Somerset. This opportunity sits with a well-established contractor operating on the South West Environment Agency Framework, delivering a portfolio of reservoir improvement and upgrade schemes in and around the Taunton area. Operating as a managing contractor, the business works closely with its supply chain to deliver complex infrastructure projects safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative commercial team on a contract basis, supporting the successful delivery of key...