Job title: Piping Engineer Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this) Pay rate: Up to 375 PAYE / 505 Umbrella per day Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Hours of work: 5 days per week The Piping Engineer will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of Mechanical and Piping Construction Work Packs, supporting construction activities within the nuclear industry. The role involves reviewing technical documentation, conducting constructability assessments, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, defining work scopes, and ensuring compliance with nuclear safety, quality, and project requirements. The successful candidate will support installation planning, resolve technical issues, and drive the timely delivery of work packs to enable safe and efficient construction execution. Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience: Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or...

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...

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...

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...

12 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Up to £70 per hour umbrella Full time on site in Plymouth Overview of Department: In order to deliver the MoD s submarine and warship programmes, a significant programme of infrastructure investment is required on the Devonport site. The Major Infrastructure Projects (MIP) Business Unit has been established to support this. One of the key scope elements within MIP is establishing a defuel capability for out of service submarines, which is delivered under the programme banner of 14 Dock Readiness. This work comprises of a number of interrelated projects to develop various multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems, with an overall value in excess of £100m. The Dock Readiness project is delivering the infrastructure upgrades for the existing dry dock that will be used for the submarine defuels. The dry dock is within a nuclear licensed site. Multiple work packages form the Dock Readiness project. This role is part of that Engineering...

The Opportunity - Ford & Stanley are supporting a rail client with the recruitment of a Project Engineer to support the delivery of heavy maintenance and overhaul programmes across rolling stock fleets. You will play a key role in coordinating engineering activities, ensuring production plans, technical documentation, and project deliverables are in place to enable safe, efficient, and high-quality execution. This position has arisen due to increased project workload and requires an engineer who can confidently bridge the gap between engineering, production, and project delivery teams. The role would suit someone with a strong technical background who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment and engaging with both internal stakeholders and customers. Responsibilities - Coordinate engineering aspects of heavy maintenance projects and work packages Develop and maintain project plans, WBS structures, and production schedules Create and manage...

Randstad have an exciting opportunity for a Freelance Site Engineer / setting out engineer to work on a Rail Project in Cardiff, Wales for 1 year plus You will be working on Civils, with Buildings/Architecture elements Rail experience is necessary. PTS is ideal but not essential. Duties will include: Set out lines and levels using Total Stations and GPS. Interpret 2D CAD drawings and 3D BIM models to extract accurate coordinate data. QA - Conducted as-built surveys and quality checks to ensure construction met design tolerances. Liaison with site agents, subcontractors, and engineers to resolve technical queries and design clashes. Maintained strict adherence to site health, safety, and environmental regulations. Rate is inside IR35- Circa (Apply online only) a day DOE Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall...

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...

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer to join a tier-one joint venture on a flagship, multi-billion-pound marine and defence infrastructure programme based in Plymouth. This is a long-term assignment working within a high-integrity, secure environment, delivering complex deep-water berths and heavy civil engineering works. To support candidates traveling from outside the local area, a lodging allowance is paid . The Role Working within a highly regulated framework, you will provide essential technical leadership and engineering control on site, ensuring works meet strict quality and design specifications. Your day-to-day will involve: Technical Control: Managing and overseeing setting out, dimensional control, and engineering accuracy for major marine and heavy civil packages. Workforce & Subcontractor Management: Supervising and mentoring site engineers, direct labor, and specialist subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient delivery. HSEQ...

Job title: Electrical Engineer Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: December 2026 (subject to extension) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 only Pay rate: Up to 405 PAYE or 550 Umbrella per day Location: Remote working - 1 day in the office and or on site required every 2 weeks, subject to client's request Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering support across a portfolio of Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and private wire projects. The role involves supporting projects throughout the full lifecycle, from development and design through to construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, technically robust, and commercially viable. The successful candidate will provide technical assurance, review engineering deliverables, manage engineering risks, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive successful project delivery and...

Site Engineer (Bridge Project) Location: Coventry Rate: 330 - 400 per day (CIS Only) Start: ASAP Duration: 9 Months Project Overview We are seeking a competent Site Engineer to handle the setting out and engineering control for a bridge construction project in Coventry. This is a 9-month contract covering structural concrete works, piling, abutments, and associated approach roads. You will be the lead technical presence on the ground, ensuring all structural and civil works are delivered precisely to design specifications and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Setting Out: Accurate setting out of all bridge infrastructure, including piles, foundations, reinforced concrete structures, and alignment levels. Quality Control: Establish and manage ITPs, conduct pre-pour inspections, and compile accurate As-Built surveys for the quality health and safety file. Technical Support: Interpret structural drawings, identify design clashes early, and...

Are you a Section Engineer or Sub Agent seeking their next role with an established Tier 1 Contractor? The role will include quality assessment, health and safety inspection, design issues and management of subcontractors. The successful candidate will be immediate and will be expected to be able to raise technical queries and run everyone on site efficiently. Suitable candidates will come from a rail stations background. Roles and Responsibilities: Managing the sub-contractors and engineers Procurement / ordering of materials Quality Control of the works / Health and Safety Production of weekly rolling programmes Providing support to site engineers Management of site activities Progress reporting Candidate Requirements Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent PTS CITB TWC - would be beneficial but not essential The successful candidate will have a proven track record in civils and rail, be confident to work on their own and be immediately available....

I am currently looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to join a major highways project in the Buckinghamshire area. Contract: End of June through to Christmas Requirement: 5 days per week on site Status: Outside IR35 determination (subject to review) Rate - £375 plus a day , depending on experience Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior /Site Engineer to join our highways project team based in Buckinghamshire. I am looking for Engineers with Highways experience. Key Responsibilities Report directly to the Sub Agent and provide technical support to the site management team. Manage and mentor a Site Engineer, reviewing setting out, quality checks, and documentation. Oversee highways works including earthworks, drainage, kerbing, surfacing, S278/S106 works and associated infrastructure. Coordinate and manage utilities works (diversions, installations, protection of services) in liaison with statutory undertakers and utility providers....

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...

Location: Reigate, Surrey (UK) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 (Pending satisfactory QDOS Assessment) Duration: 12 Months+ (Long-term framework assignment) Sector: Tier 1 Civil Engineering (Water / Wastewater Infrastructure) About the Role We are seeking an experienced, contract Site Agent to lead the successful execution of major civil engineering packages on a long-term utility framework in Reigate. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will operate as the primary technical and operational lead for your section of works, managing site teams, programming, and commercial reporting. You will bring proven experience managing multi-disciplinary civil works with complex interfaces This role offers a secure, minimum 12-month assignment with a premier Top Tier contractor. Key Responsibilities Package Delivery & Autonomy: Manage and deliver large-scale civil infrastructure packages from inception to handover, supporting and reporting directly to the...

Senior Engineer - Structures (Highways) Location : London / Birmingham / Manchester Rate : £50-60 per hour Inside IR35 Hours : Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible hybrid working About the Role We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join a Structures Team delivering major highways projects across the UK. This role involves managing the delivery of technical outputs for multiple projects, ensuring design quality, compliance with standards, and overall technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver technical outputs for projects, including scheme investigation, detailed design, and construction supervision. Act as Lead Designer, reviewing and authorising design deliverables (drawings, specifications, reports, and contract documents). Conduct inspections, assessments, and feasibility studies of highway and bridge structures. Mentor and develop junior engineers, technicians, and graduates. Contribute to technical excellence, innovation, and...