Senior EC&I Engineer Location: Renfrew, Scotland Contract Duration: 12 Months Positions Available: 2 Job Type: Contract Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35) The Opportunity We are currently seeking two experienced Senior EC&I Engineers to support a major project based in Renfrew, Scotland. Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will provide technical expertise across Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) systems, supporting the design, construction and commissioning of complex machinery and engineering packages. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project within a highly regulated environment, delivering innovative engineering solutions while supporting project delivery from concept through to commissioning. Key Responsibilities Deliver EC&I design packages to support construction and commissioning activities. Develop key engineering deliverables, including Control System Specifications,...

Are you a precision-driven engineering professional looking to leave your mark on a high-profile rail infrastructure project? We are currently partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future. We are exclusively supporting them in their search for a talented Site Engineer and Setting Out Engineer to join their Civil Construction Team on the Milford Haven Station Interchange Scheme. Key Responsibilities: Undertake setting out duties to a high degree of precision. Supervise other engineers setting out work. Prepare Health and Safety Files for presentation to the Client Engineers. Deliver these Health and Safety Files in line with the hand over programme. Produce and manage inspection and test plans across the construction works. Undertake Engineers installation inspections. Complete Red line drawings and ensure the accuracy of As Built issued drawings....

Contract Senior Project Engineer (Utilities, Civil & Building) Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Working Pattern: 100% On-Site preferred (Hybrid options available depending on project phase - up to 50% remote during design/planning phases; 80-100% on-site during installation and commissioning) Contract Duration: Long-term project-based contract (approx. October 2026 - January 2028) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (subject to change depending on project phase) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Contract Senior Project Engineer specialising in Utilities, Civil, and Building Infrastructure to support major capital expenditure (CapEx) investments at a top-tier manufacturing facility in Melton Mowbray. This individual will take end-to-end operational ownership of substantial site expansion and facility refurbishment packages from design auditing and procurement through to on-site construction, installation, FAT/SAT, and handover....

Eligibility criteria: Many positions within the project are subject to national security clearance restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Key Responsibilities Project Coordination / Delivery • Leading, supervising and mentoring your reportees and other team members. • Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods, identifying shortfalls and devising mitigation to minimise programme impacts. • Managing the engineering team and subcontractors to ensure that works are accurately and clearly set out before work commences. • Reviewing the daily diary records under your supervision to ensure a high standard of record keeping is being maintained. Communication with Stakeholders / Leadership • Communicating effectively at all levels including site management, technical...

Role: Piping Completion Lead Position: Contract Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset Duration: Ongoing Contract Day Rate: Up to 350 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave Up to 475.72 p/d Umbrella Take Piping Systems From Installation Through to Commissioning Hinkley Point C is one of the UK's largest and most complex engineering and construction projects, and as installation activity continues to accelerate across site, we are looking for an experienced Piping Completion Lead to support the delivery of the Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC (MEH) programme. This is a senior, site-focused engineering position responsible for leading the engineering activities required to take major piping systems from installation completion through pressure testing, flushing, drying and preservation, ultimately achieving successful handover into Commissioning . With approximately 1,500 pressure-test loops per unit , this is a significant completions programme...

Are you a highly skilled Site Engineer ready to make your mark on major infrastructure projects? If you thrive in an active site environment, have a relentless focus on safety, and want to be part of a team delivering critical works, this could be the perfect next assignment for you! Position Details Role: Site Engineer Location: Thurrock, Grays Rate: 450 Umbrella, Inside IR35 Contract Dates: ASAP to 31/03/2027 Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environment: You will ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm and support sustainability activities. You will also produce Task Briefing Sheets, carry out safety inspections, and contribute to Permits to Dig and Safe Systems of Work. Engineering Control: You will be responsible for setting out from primary control, providing sketches of setting out information, and maintaining survey equipment and testing regimes. You will also read drawings and specifications, and navigate design models using...

Are you a precision-driven engineering professional looking to leave your mark on a high-profile rail infrastructure project? We are currently partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future. We are exclusively supporting them in their search for a talented Site Engineer and Setting Out Engineer to join their Civil Construction Team on the Milford Haven Station Interchange Scheme. Key Responsibilities: Undertake setting out duties to a high degree of precision. Supervise other engineers setting out work. Prepare Health and Safety Files for presentation to the Client Engineers. Deliver these Health and Safety Files in line with the hand over programme. Produce and manage inspection and test plans across the construction works. Undertake Engineers installation inspections. Complete Red line drawings and ensure the accuracy of As Built issued drawings. Review hand over...

Section Engineer (Major Projects) Start Date: October 5th Working Hours: 10-hour working days (Monday - Friday; potential for weekend work with agreed rates) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to take ownership of a specific discipline section within major civil engineering and highways projects. This role involves leading a team of Site Engineers, overseeing technical quality, driving productivity, and ensuring the highest safety standards across the section. The immediate project scope includes temporary compound setup, gas diversions, and preparatory works ahead of the main works scheme. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environmental Produce, review, and maintain Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Permits to Work. Prepare and raise Temporary Works Briefs and manage implementation. Drive a culture of "Zero Harm," carry out site inductions, undertake incident investigations, and mentor junior staff in safety audits....

Project Commissioning Engineer Turn Engineering Concepts into Successful Project Delivery Are you a hands on Project Commissioning Engineer ready to take ownership of technically challenging projects from concept to completion? We are partnering with an established engineering business that delivers process and packaging solutions across the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical and personal care sectors. You will combine practical engineering expertise, commercial awareness and project leadership to deliver safe, profitable and technically robust solutions. Working closely with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams, you will remain actively involved throughout design, installation, commissioning and handover. Make an Impact from Day One Engineer and support process and packaging projects from quotation through to successful delivery. Manage project budgets, programmes, specifications, variations and profitability. Plan and procure labour and...

Site Manager (Water Treatment Works) Location: Windsor Rate: £400 - £450 per day (LTD / Outside IR35) Duration: 3 Months Initial (Strong potential to move onto subsequent framework schemes) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the construction phase of a new extension to an operational Water Treatment Works (WTW). You will join a fully resourced, collaborative site team-working alongside a Senior PM, PM, Project Engineer, General Foreman, and Supervisors-to drive front-line delivery, subcontractor performance, and rigorous site safety standards. Key Responsibilities Site Delivery: Manage day-to-day site operations for the building extension, coordinating civils, RC structures, groundworks, and building envelope workstreams. Team & Subcontractor Leadership: Direct trade gangs and subcontractors, working in tandem with the General Foreman and Supervisors to keep...

Site Manager (Water Treatment Works) Location: Windsor Rate: 400 - 450 per day (LTD / Outside IR35) Duration: 3 Months Initial (Strong potential to move onto subsequent framework schemes) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the construction phase of a new extension to an operational Water Treatment Works (WTW). You will join a fully resourced, collaborative site team-working alongside a Senior PM, PM, Project Engineer, General Foreman, and Supervisors-to drive front-line delivery, subcontractor performance, and rigorous site safety standards. Key Responsibilities Site Delivery: Manage day-to-day site operations for the building extension, coordinating civils, RC structures, groundworks, and building envelope workstreams. Team & Subcontractor Leadership: Direct trade gangs and subcontractors, working in tandem with the General Foreman and Supervisors to keep production aligned with...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Senior Authorised Person to join the EPC Contractor on the new build Energy from Waste Turbine project based in Scotland. The day rate for the SAP position is from 500.00 to 600.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Act as the SAP for 11kV systems under company and DNO/IDNO authorisation. Carry out switching operations, issue safety documents (PTW, SFT, LOA), and ensure all HV works are executed safely. Supervise and coordinate HV commissioning activities, including protection testing, cable terminations, and system energisation. Liaise with project managers, design engineers, and client representatives to ensure HV milestones are achieved. Ensure all work is carried out in line with statutory regulations, industry standards, and internal HSEQ policies. Maintain up-to-date HV records, test results, and safety documentation. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to...

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading organisation within the Nuclear sector , to recruit an EC&I Engineer for its Chorley site. The EC&I Engineer role comes with a 12-month minimum contract (Inside IR35) and the opportunity to work on a technically complex and strategically important project. If you're an EC&I Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will: EC&I Delivery Produce CE&I design concepts including SLDs, BCDs, cable schedules and layout drawings Develop designs that conform to relevant British and European standards and client requirements Produce and maintain LTQR / Technical Files in accordance with Quality Management Systems Ensure designs address operability, maintainability and safety...

Job Advertisement Draft Senior Electrical Engineer - Highways DNO & EV Infrastructure Location: Hybrid (Manchester Office / Remote) - Flexible & Part-Time/Adhoc Hours Considered Sector: Infrastructure / Roads Framework: National Highways Reporting To: Principal Engineer About the Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specialising in Distribution Network Operator (DNO) connections and EV charging infrastructure to support a critical National Highways project. This role offers exceptional flexibility-we are open to full-time hybrid arrangements or part-time/adhoc working patterns , making this ideal for experienced engineers seeking flexible working conditions alongside impactful, high-profile infrastructure work. Key Responsibilities Lead the electrical technical input for National Highways DNO connection projects across multiple sites concurrently. Translate EV infrastructure load demand data (charger counts, kVA requirements,...

Role: Field Engineer - Mechanical Engineer Position: Contract Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset Duration: Ongoing Contract Day Rate: Up to 350 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave Up to 475.72 p/d Umbrella Bring your mechanical construction experience to one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects Are you an experienced Mechanical Field Engineer, Mechanical Inspector, Mechanical Supervisor or Construction Engineer with a strong background in the installation, inspection and delivery of mechanical equipment? Do you have practical experience working with equipment such as valves, heat exchangers, bolted connections, torquing/tensioning, beam cranes, drilling and mechanical anchorages? We are recruiting for an experienced Field Engineer - Mechanical to join the Site Quality Surveillance team at Hinkley Point C, supporting the construction of one of the largest and most complex engineering projects currently underway in the UK....

Contract Senior Electrical Design Engineer Water Industry Manchester Hybrid (3 Days Office) £400+ per Day Outside IR35 Long-Term AMP8 Programme Are you a Senior Electrical Design Engineer looking for your next long-term contract in the UK water sector? With AMP8 driving one of the busiest periods the industry has seen, we're recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join an established engineering consultancy delivering major water and wastewater projects across the UK. If you're looking for a contract that offers stability, varied projects and the opportunity to make an immediate impact, this could be the perfect fit. You'll be joining a multidisciplinary design team working on a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality electrical design deliverables from concept through to construction. You'll be responsible for: Producing electrical design calculations, drawings, reports and technical specifications for...

My client, a very well established and respected civil engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Site Agent to lead a significant HS2 track drainage package across three separate work fronts, in Warwickshire. The package involves the construction of HS2-standard track drainage systems, including drainage runs, chambers and associated infrastructure, together with a smaller element of reinforced concrete works including ground beams and pile caps. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall delivery of the package, working closely with the Project Manager, Senior Engineers, Works Managers, subcontractors and the wider project team. Key Responsibilities Lead the safe and efficient delivery of the drainage package across three work fronts. Manage and coordinate Senior Engineers, Site Supervisors, subcontractors and site operatives. Plan and sequence works to maintain programme across multiple concurrent work fronts. Ensure drainage works are...

QA / Test Engineer READ THIS BEFORE YOU APPLY You will be testing Kafka-based streaming data pipelines at genuinely enormous scale, and you will be writing the test strategy for the whole programme from a blank page. There is nothing in place today. If that sounds like the job you have been waiting for rather than a job with a gap in it, keep reading. WHO THE CLIENT IS Our client is a UK-headquartered AI company building sovereign AI capability for defence and national security. They have been established for around a decade and are one of the country's leading builders of AI for high-risk, high-assurance environments. Their platform is an AI operating system built entirely in the UK, designed for settings where security, trust and full infrastructure control are non-negotiable. It deploys across cloud, edge, on-premise and fully air-gapped systems, and is already live inside UK Defence and national security missions. They closed a substantial Series A round...

Lead Signalling Design Engineer - Immediate Start Birmingham 6 month contract Outside IR35 My client has an opportunity to join them as a Lead Signalling design engineer in their Rail Infrastructure business where you will direct all activities of the teams to achieve the safe implementation of signalling projects to the customer's specifications and timescales agreed. You will also check the quality of output from the relevant section is to the required standards and target dates are achieved. Candidate Responsibilities: Directing the preparation of technical details, signalling plans, estimates and working drawings for signalling works within the project team to meet laid down timescales and authorised budget constraints Carrying out independent checking of Signalling systems as required Ensuring the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of design work in order that successful project implementation and future reliability is achieved...

Signalling Design Engineer - Immediate Start Birmingham 6 month contract Outside IR35 My client has an opportunity to join them as a signalling design engineer in their Rail Infrastructure business where you will direct all activities of the teams to achieve the safe implementation of signalling projects to the customer's specifications and timescales agreed. You will also check the quality of output from the relevant section is to the required standards and target dates are achieved. Candidate Responsibilities: Undertake design production/checking of the signalling detail design as per relevant standards and Signalling Design Specifications Performing complex railway signal design tasks to relevant standards, industry codes and practices Interacting with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimum outcome Provide functional support and guidance to junior Design staff for all aspects of Signalling Design Assist in the risk assessment of planned and...