Freelance Principal Civil / Structural Design Engineer Location: Watford - Hybrid & Remote Working Rate: 40- 50 per hour Umbrella Contract: Freelance Long-Term Opportunity I'm working with a major engineering and construction organisation that is looking to bring an experienced Principal Civil / Structural Design Engineer into its internal design consultancy on a freelance basis. The design team supports major projects across a range of sectors, including water, heavy industrial, power and wider design-and-build infrastructure . You'll work closely with construction teams, clients, contractors and the wider supply chain to deliver practical, technically robust engineering solutions. This is a long-term freelance opportunity offering significant flexibility around location and remote working. The role will be based from Watford , although significant flexibility is available around remote working. Some initial time in the office will be required for...

Freelance Principal Civil / Structural Engineer Location: Bridgend / South Wales - Hybrid & Remote Working Rate: 40- 50 per hour Umbrella Contract: Freelance Long-Term Opportunity I'm working with a major engineering and construction organisation that is looking to bring an experienced Principal Civil / Structural Engineer into its internal design consultancy on a freelance basis. The design team supports major projects across a range of sectors, including water, heavy industrial, power and wider design-and-build infrastructure . You'll work closely with construction teams, clients, contractors and the wider supply chain to deliver practical, technically robust engineering solutions. This is a long-term freelance opportunity offering significant flexibility around location and remote working. The ideal candidate would be based within the Swansea to Bristol corridor , although candidates further afield will be considered. Some initial time in the Bridgend...

Job Title: Civil & Structural Design Engineer Salary: 45-50 per hour (dependent on experience) Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Type: Contract, Hybrid About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Design Engineer to support live projects within the Grid Access Substations and HVDC Converter Stations sector. This is a technically demanding role requiring close coordination across civil, structural and M&E disciplines. You will contribute to the development, review and governance of technical solutions, ensuring work packages are delivered on time and to budget. About the Client: Our client is a leading engineering organisation delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK, with a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities: Produce and review civil and structural design solutions for substations and HVDC infrastructure projects Provide technical input and governance across live...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established building services consultancy in London on an contract basis outside IR35. This hybrid role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary building services engineering team, supporting the delivery of electrical design solutions across a range of building projects. The successful Electrical Design Engineer will contribute to the development of electrical building services designs, technical documentation and coordinated BIM models. This role is based in the London office with hybrid working available, offering the chance to work on high-quality building services projects alongside experienced engineers and consultants. Key Responsibilities As an Electrical Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include: Producing electrical building services designs for a variety of building projects Developing electrical schematics, layouts and technical...

Randstad is recruiting a Civil Design Engineer on behalf of an in-house engineering consultancy for a leading tier-one contractor in Bridgend. Supporting a growing portfolio across water, power, heavy industrial, and design-and-build infrastructure, this role offers a flexible environment where you can deliver complex technical designs while benefiting from a strong work-life balance. The Role Reporting to a Senior Engineer, you will support the technical delivery of design packages from concept through to detailed design and construction support. Your day-to-day will involve: Detailed Design & Calculations: Preparing clear design calculations, technical reports, drawings, and deliverables in full accordance with Eurocodes and UK standards. BIM & Software Integration: Utilizing modern design software (such as STAAD Pro, FEM Analysis, or Autodesk Robot) within a BIM-led design framework. Project Delivery: Managing your own work packages to meet time,...

Senior Civil Engineer - Contract Location: London, Warwick or Manchester Working Pattern: Hybrid Contract: Contract / Interim Sector: Power / Infrastructure, with potential Nuclear & Defence opportunities About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our client who are a market leading consultancy and within the Civil & Structural team during a busy period of project delivery. This contract opportunity would suit a civil engineer who can quickly integrate into an established project environment, take ownership of defined design packages and deliver high-quality work independently with minimal supervision. The initial focus will be on Power sector projects, with civil engineering activities associated with substations and wider infrastructure. There may also be opportunities to support Nuclear and Defence projects, subject to the required security clearance. Key Responsibilities Deliver civil engineering design packages across a...

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire Project: HS2 Bridge Project Contract: Contract position Rate: 300- 400 per day, depending on experience Duration: Until January 2027 The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Setting Out Engineer / Senior Site Engineer to join a civil engineering and structures contractor working on a major HS2 bridge project in Banbury. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in reinforced concrete (RC) frames and structures, who is comfortable taking responsibility for setting out as a key part of their role. The successful candidate will work closely with the site and engineering teams to ensure works are delivered accurately, safely and in accordance with the project requirements. Key Responsibilities Setting out and surveying structural and civil engineering works. Providing accurate engineering support to the site team. Working on reinforced concrete frames and structural elements. Checking...

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...

Site Engineer Southampton, Hampshire We are recruiting a Site Engineer for an established regional building and civil engineering business, this project offers work for the next 6-8 months minimum and is due to commence 12th October. Package of work includes major ground works and earthworks packages, foundations, drainage, RC works and sub structure for new commercial building. The Site Engineer is required to set out and provide levels for all technical engineering aspects on site. This role can be considered for payments outside of IR35. Site Engineer Requirements include: Provide total station, laptop with AutoCAD Provide all setting out information Raise technical queries and liaise with Site management team in respect of buildability Keep as built drawing information and quality records Should you have any questions or like to discuss this role please contact Danny Mayhew. Run Resourcing Ltd acts solely as a recruitment intermediary and...

My client, an industry leading construction and civil engineering firm are looking for an experienced Civil's Construction CRE to join their work winning team in Manchester. This is a 6 month contract, inside IR35. Candidate Responsibilities: Sign off as the nominated Construction CRE, taking technical and engineering accountability for civil construction activities on site. Review, sign off, and enforce Work Package Plans (WPPs), Task Briefs (TBSs), and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs). Work closely with the Design CRE and CEM to resolve technical queries (RFIs) and manage design changes or variations seamlessly. Ensure all construction works comply with Network Rail standards, Railway Group Standards, and project specifications. Manage temporary works on site, ensuring compliance with BS 5975 and working closely with the TWC. Conduct regular site inspections, engineering audits, and quality checks to drive zero-defect delivery. Lead engineering shift...

Job Title: Civil Water Engineer Salary: Competitive Rate (dependent on experience) Location: National - preference for Epsom, with opportunities in London, Peterborough or Cambridge Type: 12-month Contract Inside IR35 Hybrid (3 days per week in the office or on site) About the Role: Our client is looking for an experienced Civil Water Engineer to join a highly skilled Design & Advanced Technology team delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK water sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects supporting the future development of the UK's water networks. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality technical solutions across the full project lifecycle, working alongside experienced engineers and supporting major clean water, wastewater, hydraulics, water reuse and pipeline projects. About Our Client: Our client is a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex...

Site Engineer (Highways & Infrastructure) Location: Norfolk Contract Rate: 350 - 450 per day (LTD / Outside IR35) Engagement Type: Long-Term Contract Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to provide support during the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and detailed design stage for a major regional infrastructure scheme in Norfolk. The project scope includes 2.5km of new single carriageway, active travel routes, roundabouts, new bridge structures, major drainage, utility diversions, and 800m of dual carriageway/interchange modifications. You will report directly to the Agent and manage on-site survey works, ground investigations, and site clearance activities safely, efficiently, and "right first time." Key Responsibilities Site Surveying & Setting Out: Set out and survey points/locations using GPS. Manage site survey packages including topography, Ground Investigation (GI), pavement, and...

Job Title: Head of Private Office - SC Location: Hybrid - Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Norwich or Swindon (2-3 days a week on site) Contract Duration : 13/3/27 Daily Rate: £550 per day IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC We are looking for a digitally optimised and authoritative individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment to lead the private office of a Director. You will be a confident communicator capable of giving direction at all levels, managing the flow of complex commissions, and setting the standard in your directorate, utilising the latest AI and collaboration tools to ensure seamless information exchange across the agency To act as the strategic engine and trusted advisor to the Director and the guardian of the Directorate s delivery. You are responsible for ensuring the Director s priorities are driven forward, integrating business operations, advising on sensitive issues and ensuring consistent join up across the...

Site Engineer (Highways & Infrastructure) Location: Norfolk Contract Rate: £350 - £450 per day (LTD / Outside IR35) Engagement Type: Long-Term Contract Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to provide support during the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and detailed design stage for a major regional infrastructure scheme in Norfolk. The project scope includes 2.5km of new single carriageway, active travel routes, roundabouts, new bridge structures, major drainage, utility diversions, and 800m of dual carriageway/interchange modifications. You will report directly to the Agent and manage on-site survey works, ground investigations, and site clearance activities safely, efficiently, and "right first time." Key Responsibilities Site Surveying & Setting Out: Set out and survey points/locations using GPS. Manage site survey packages including topography, Ground Investigation (GI),...

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...

Site Engineer - Civils / Groundworks Location: Argyll & Bute Contract: 6 Month Rate: 450- 500 p/d Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major civils project, supporting the delivery of groundwork's and civil engineering packages. Key Responsibilities Carry out setting out and surveying for civils and groundwork's activities. Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications and approved procedures. Manage and maintain ITPs, QA/QC documentation and site records. Provide technical support to site teams and subcontractors. Review drawings, raise technical queries and assist with resolving site issues. Coordinate subcontractors, materials, plant and labour as required. Monitor progress and provide updates to the Site and Project Management teams. Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Maintain accurate as-built information and engineering documentation....

ROLE TITLE Sub Agent - Heavy Civils KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Health, Safety & Environment Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved Method Statements and Risk Assessments. Promote a strong safety culture and carry out regular site inspections and audits. Support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Ensure temporary works and environmental controls are properly planned and managed. Engineering & Construction Lead the engineering delivery of a defined section of works. Coordinate engineers, site teams and subcontractors. Review drawings, specifications and construction information. Resolve technical and construction issues with the project and design teams. Ensure effective setting out, surveying and engineering control. Monitor progress and identify risks, constraints and required actions. Heavy Civils Experience in one or more of the following: Earthworks and groundworks Reinforced...

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sub Agent to lead and control a key section of a significant infrastructure project located near Penryth. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a 2.5KM highway and roadworks project, managing a dedicated team of section engineers, site engineers, and apprentices to ensure efficient delivery of works. Responsibilities: Project Leadership: Take overall responsibility for the construction works, ensuring that all activities align with project schedules and business objectives. Health, Safety & Environment: Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm. Review method statements and risk assessments, lead accident investigations, and ensure all site activities comply with rigorous safety standards, including confined space and hot works permits. Team Management: Motivate and mentor your team, monitoring performance and providing coaching to ensure the development of technical skills across all levels....

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sub Agent to lead and control a key section of a significant infrastructure project located near Penryth. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a 2.5KM highway and roadworks project, managing a dedicated team of section engineers, site engineers, and apprentices to ensure efficient delivery of works. Responsibilities: Project Leadership: Take overall responsibility for the construction works, ensuring that all activities align with project schedules and business objectives. Health, Safety & Environment: Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm. Review method statements and risk assessments, lead accident investigations, and ensure all site activities comply with rigorous safety standards, including confined space and hot works permits. Team Management: Motivate and mentor your team, monitoring performance and providing coaching to ensure the development of technical skills across all levels. Commercial...

Site Engineer / Site Agent (Civils) Month Contract Location : Montrose, Scotland Rate : £350 £400 per day + Accommodation if staying away from home An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Engineer looking to take on increased responsibility, or a hands-on Site Agent who enjoys being involved in both the technical and operational sides of a project. We're seeking someone to join a month civil engineering project involving open-cut trenching, pipeline installation, and chamber construction. This is a well-structured scheme with a relatively small site team, offering a varied role where you'll have genuine influence over day-to-day operations without the pressures often associated with larger, heavily resourced projects. The Role You'll be responsible for supporting the delivery of the works through a combination of: Site engineering and setting out Supervising site activities and subcontractors Planning and coordinating daily operations Ensuring...