Food Process Design Engineer (SolidWorks), Junior to Mid Level Location: Peterborough Rate: £30-£40 per hour, depending on experience Outside IR-month contract Love turning a P&ID into equipment that actually gets built? Spend 12 months doing exactly that for the food and beverage industry, and grow your design skills while you do. The role and about you If you re a mechanical designer with solid project experience behind you, and you want your work to go further than a single one-off job, this one is for you. You ll take process requirements, P&IDs and customer needs and turn them into practical SolidWorks designs. You ll also help shape whole equipment ranges, so your thinking gets reused rather than shelved. Day to day, you ll: Design and modify food and beverage process equipment in SolidWorks, from 3D models and assemblies through to fabrication drawings Adapt existing designs to different capacities, processes and customers, spotting where...

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...

Reporting to the Sub Agent or Project Manager, you will oversee daily site operations, engineering compliance, and subcontractor management across major earthworks and highways work packages. You will bridge the gap between high-level project planning and setting-out engineers to ensure safely delivered, high-quality works on schedule. Your day-to-day will involve: Package Management & Engineering Control: Overseeing setting-out accuracy and technical control across bulk cut/fill operations, drainage systems, access roads, and carriageway construction. Progress Tracking & Earthworks Monitoring: Tracking volumetric surveys and material movements, monitoring outputs against 3-to-4 week lookahead schedules, and optimizing plant/resource allocation on site. Technical QA & Engineering Management: Managing the ITP process, reviewing as-built data, coordinating material approvals, writing and issuing technical queries (TQs), and ensuring seamless design...

Electrical Design Engineer (EPLAN) Rate: £47.00 - £50.00p/h DOE (Outside IR35) West Yorkshire 3-6 Month Contract Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with strong EPLAN expertise and a background in automated machinery within regulated environments, looking for a hands-on contract with real ownership of your designs? Do you enjoy taking a project from functional specification through to schematics, BOM and panel build? My client is a key player in the design and build of automated machinery for the pharmaceutical sector, producing equipment that has to meet exacting quality and compliance standards. They require an EC&I Engineer to start immediately on an initial 3-month contract, with potential to extend up to 6 months. Deliver EC&I Design for Pharmaceutical Machinery This is a hands-on contract within a busy design team, working across a variety of automated machinery projects at any one time. You'll take ownership of the design process, from...

Controls & Automation Design Engineer (AutoCAD) Location: Lincoln Contract Length: 6 Months Hours: 37 Hours per Week (Monday to Thursday: 7.5 hours/day, Friday: 7 hours/day) Rate: 48 - 65 PAYE 64 - 87 Umbrella IR35 Status: Inside IR35 About the Role We are seeking an experienced Controls & Automation Design Engineer to support a key engineering project based in Lincoln. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled AutoCAD professional with a strong background in controls, automation, and electrical design to contribute to the development of industry-standard design libraries and engineering templates. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain a comprehensive AutoCAD Symbol Library for controls and automation systems, including: ControlLogix PCS7 STEP 7 TIA Portal Fire & Gas equipment Vibration monitoring systems Terminals Circuit breakers Create and update standard engineering designs and AutoCAD templates. Convert existing standard...

Job Title - Site Mechanical Engineer Duration - 12 months Start date - ASAP-Subject to clearance Pay rate - DOE- Inside IR35 Location - Seascale full time Hours- 40 hours per week Overview Provide knowledge of plant constraints throughout the delivery process. Pre-approve TQ's to allow site works to continue Produce Feasibility justifying design decision Offering technical advice on the construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives, as well as feeding information back to the design team Managing the site and parts of construction projects Assist in sign off against the construction order Overseeing building work and ensuring the quality of the work Setting out, levelling and surveying the site Ensuring plans, drawings and quantities are accurate for calculations Managing the design documents (drawings / specs) supplied by the client are met and installed correctly on site Managing the configuration control of engineering deliverables and site...

Location: Gwynedd / North Wales (On-site) Duration: 12-Month Contract Randstad is recruiting a Quality Advisor / Quality Engineer on behalf of a leading tier-one main contractor to support a flagship energy storage infrastructure scheme in North Wales. This is a 12-month assignment with a sharp operational focus on major project completion, quality close-out, and final handover to the end client, National Grid. The Role Working alongside the project, quality, and delivery teams, you will take ownership of ensuring all quality requirements, inspection records, and assurance evidence are accurate, complete, and fully accepted. Your day-to-day will involve: Quality Close-Out & Handover: Driving outstanding quality records, redline drawings, and ITP completions through to final closure for client acceptance. National Grid Compliance: Ensuring all quality assurance documentation and handover files adhere strictly to National Grid standards and technical...

Senior Electrical Engineer - Water (Contract) Remote / UK Based 45- 50 per hour Inside or Outside IR35 - subject to assessment Long-term contract We are supporting a leading engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support a growing portfolio of wastewater projects across the UK water sector. The Role Electrical design across wastewater treatment and non-infrastructure projects Producing calculations, specifications and technical reports Developing LV electrical designs, single line diagrams and control philosophies Supporting design reviews, HAZOPs and technical/client meetings Working closely with mechanical, process and civil engineering disciplines Supporting MEICA integration throughout the project lifecycle About You Previous electrical design experience within the UK water sector Experience working on wastewater/non-infrastructure projects Strong knowledge of LV systems, motors and...

EC&I Design Engineer (EPLAN) Rate: £47.00 - £50.00p/h DOE (Outside IR35) West Yorkshire 3-6 Month Contract Are you an experienced EC&I Design Engineer with strong EPLAN expertise and a background in automated machinery within regulated environments, looking for a hands-on contract with real ownership of your designs? Do you enjoy taking a project from functional specification through to schematics, BOM and panel build? My client is a key player in the design and build of automated machinery for the pharmaceutical sector, producing equipment that has to meet exacting quality and compliance standards. They require an EC&I Engineer to start immediately on an initial 3-month contract, with potential to extend up to 6 months. Deliver EC&I Design for Pharmaceutical Machinery This is a hands-on contract within a busy design team, working across a variety of automated machinery projects at any one time. You'll take ownership of the design process, from electrical...

Senior Site Manager (Defence Infrastructure) Location - Richmond Contract length - 12-month contract Rate - As requested by candidate IR35 Determination - Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Senior Site Manager with a strong Tier-1 background looking for a high-profile contract role in the North Yorkshire area? We at Randstad are seeking a Senior Site Manager to take operational delivery ownership on a major defence / commercial build project. Working for a market-leading Tier-1 Main Contractor, you will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors and direct trades, and drive quality, safety, and short-term programmes in line with Tier-1 standards. What You Will Be Doing: Taking full operational control of assigned site packages, managing site personnel, subcontractors, and trade teams. Driving site delivery against 3-week lookahead programmes using modern site planning software. Enforcing strict Tier-1 SHEQ controls, RAMS, Permits to...

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading waste management company to recruit a Project Engineer for its South Wales location. This 9-month contract role offers 350 to 375 per day. With much of the design work already complete, you'll take ownership of key engineering deliverables as the project moves from FEED and detailed engineering into construction. If you're a Project Engineer with electrical or mechanical engineering experience, submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities of the Project Engineer You will: Take engineering deliverables from FEED and design through to construction and site implementation Work closely with subcontractors to coordinate engineering activities and resolve technical issues Support construction phase planning, making sure activities are coordinated and delivered to programme Monitor engineering progress and make sure contractual obligations and project deliverables are completed Provide technical input across electrical and...

Senior Software Developer Join a collaborative technology team where hands-on coding, technical leadership and continuous improvement come together. This opportunity suits someone with strong modern development, API, cloud, database and CI/CD capability who enjoys guiding other developers. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Senior Software Engineer, Software Developer, Software Engineer, Senior Application Developer, Application Developer, Senior Systems Developer, Systems Developer, API Developer, Integration Developer   SALARY: £70,000 - £85,000 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid Working. Minimum 2 – 3 Days per Week from the Office in Hounslow, West London JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week   JOB OVERVIEW This is an opportunity to combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership across UK...

Site Engineer PTS North Yorkshire 6 months contract £350 - £400 per day THE COMPANY This contractor boasts an impressive track record of consistently delivering rail projects, ranging from landmark station refurbishments and platform extensions to signalling bases, depot remodelling, and bridge reconstructions. THE ROLE You will have the responsibility of setting out and controlling the dimensions of works, conducting take-offs, monitoring progress, and maintaining a daily log of activities, changes, and events. Additionally, you will need to identify and report any encountered changes, manage material reconciliations, update drawings/documents to reflect the latest revisions, uphold quality records as per Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and generate as-built drawings and records. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE To be selected for this exciting position you will have an HNC, HND or a Degree in Civil Engineering, a proven background as a Site Engineer and a valid...

Installation Engineer Water Industry London & South East £300 £400 per day Outside IR months+ Know where your next 12 months of work is coming from. Imagine a long-term AMP8 contract with a day rate that reflects your skills, outside IR35, on water infrastructure that really matters. That s what s on offer here. Why this role? Stability: 12+ months on a long-term AMP8 programme, with the potential for further contracts afterwards. No more chasing the next job in month eleven. Strong earnings: £300 £400 per day, outside IR35 (LTD or PSC), with the top of the range for engineers with strong water-sector experience who can work independently on site. Work you ll be proud of: You ll help deliver major water and wastewater projects across London and the South East that communities rely on every day. Your skills, put to use: A hands-on role where your expertise is trusted, and you ll work alongside established delivery teams, not on your own. What your...

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of a large-scale UK solar farm project. Candidates must have a strong solar background and experience coordinating contractors, monitoring project progress, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations and health & safety standards. This role requires candidates to be available to work in Cirencester 3-4 days per week. This is for a 6 Month contract, outside of IR35. Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

A well-established Tier 2 Civil Engineering and Structures contractor is looking to appoint Setting Out Engineers to support the delivery of two major infrastructure projects across the West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for Engineers from strong civil engineering background and reinforced concrete experience and is keen to take on additional responsibility as part of a growing project team. The company can offer genuine long-term career progression and exposure to significant infrastructure works. The Role You will be responsible for setting out and engineering duties across a range of civil engineering and structural packages. Key responsibilities will include: Setting out for reinforced concrete structures, groundworks and associated civil engineering works. Establishing and maintaining site control points and survey information. Carrying out quality inspections, as-built surveys and QA documentation. Checking levels, line and dimensions against design...

Looking for a new career challenge? We are seeking a skilled and motivated Section Engineer for an upcoming contract based in Longside, Aberdeen, running from October 19, 2026, to January 29, 2027. In this role, you will play a key part in engineering control, quality management, health and safety compliance, productivity tracking, and commercial monitoring. Key Responsibilities Engineering Control: Carry out complex setting out, provide primary setting out control, and coach subordinates in setting out techniques. Quality & Engineering: Produce Activity Control Plans (ACPs), actively reference specifications, maintain quality records, and raise Non Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Technical Queries. Health, Safety & Environment: Produce method statements and risk assessments, prepare temporary works briefs, conduct visitor inductions, and manage accident reporting and permit systems. Productivity & Commercial: Produce weekly programmes, measure progress...

Looking for a new career challenge? We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sub Agent for an upcoming contract running from October 5, 2026, to December 18, 2026. In this role, you will lead and control a section of the works, managing a team of Section Engineers and Site Engineers within the same discipline. You will drive operational excellence while championing health, safety, and environmental standards. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environment: Lead incident investigations, review method statements and risk assessments, carry out audits, and manage permits including Confined Space and Hot Works. Engineering Control & Quality: Guide and coach team members in technical requirements, setting out, and the resolution of construction issues. Take ownership of handover documentation and quality compliance processes. Productivity & Commercial: Produce fully resourced stage programmes, track KPIs, monitor weekly costs against the budget, and assist with...

Randstad is recruiting a Site Engineer on behalf of a leading regional civil engineering contractor to deliver major earthworks and highways infrastructure packages around the Swindon area. This is an exceptional freelance opportunity offering long-term stability on a key regional civil scheme. The Role Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take ownership of setting-out accuracy, technical QA, and daily engineering control across heavy earthworks and highways elements. Your day-to-day will involve: Setting Out & Dimensional Control: Executing precise engineering control for major earthworks, cut/fill operations, drainage, access roads, and carriageway construction using modern GPS and total station equipment. Volume Tracking & Surveying: Conducting accurate volumetric surveys, monitoring earth movement, and updating digital terrain models. Technical QA & Inspections: Managing quality assurance through ITP sign-offs, as-built surveys, material...

Job title: Mechanical Engineer - (IIA Design Reviewer) Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: Up to Dec 2027 (12 month rolling contract) Pay rate: Up to 400 PAYE per day, 545Umbrella per day Location: Bristol Hours of work: 5 days per week You will be responsible for reviewing and carrying out surveillance of piping and pressure-related design documentation, ensuring designs meet the required regulatory, safety and quality standards. You'll work closely with engineering teams, contract partners and internal stakeholders to identify potential issues early, raise and track observations, and support meetings to drive these through to resolution. The position would suit a Mechanical Engineer with strong piping design experience in a highly regulated environment. Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience: Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent experience. Strong piping design experience within a highly...