Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineer (Platform Systems) £67.47 per hour Umbrella - inside IR35 12 month contract 2 days every 2 weeks onsite Spec: As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of submarine hydraulic and actuation systems. This includes system-level design, technical leadership and the opportunity to steer design architecture across a major submarine programme. Core Duties Typical duties include (but are not limited to): Provide technical leadership, owning design solutions and providing guidance to others. Lead the technical assurance of the hydraulic systems, sub-systems and equipment for the next generation Royal Navy submarines. Verify calculations are complete, checked by the appropriate SQEP and validate calculation meet technical intent. Supporting the team in tackling technical challenges, providing support and advice to ensure adequate technical solutions. Co-ordinate...

Section Engineer - Major Infrastructure The Role Our client, a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor, is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to support the delivery of works on a major infrastructure project. The role will involve taking responsibility for engineering control within a designated section of works, ensuring activities are delivered safely, to specification and in line with programme requirements. Candidates should have experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects for Tier 1 contractors, ideally within highways, structures or utilities. Key Responsibilities Manage engineering activities within an allocated section of works, ensuring delivery in line with drawings, specifications and programme requirements. Coordinate Site Engineers, subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are carried out safely and efficiently. Oversee setting out, dimensional control and engineering checks, resolving technical issues as they arise. Ensure...

Contract Electrical Design & Estimating Engineer Construction & Commercial Fit-Out Hybrid Working Contract The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design & Estimating Engineer to support a well-established construction and commercial fit-out contractor on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded building services specialist with a strong background in electrical design, pre-construction and estimating, ideally within the commercial fit-out, refurbishment and construction sectors. Working on a hybrid basis, you will play a key role in supporting projects from initial tender enquiry and feasibility through to detailed cost planning, design development and tender submission. You will work closely with the pre-construction, commercial and project delivery teams to ensure proposals are technically robust, commercially competitive and aligned with client requirements. Key Responsibilities Prepare...

Electrical Design & Project Engineer Location: Caldicot, South Wales Rate: £55 £60 per hour, Inside IR35 (Umbrella PAYE) Working Pattern: Initially 4 days per week, ideally Friday off, with potential to reduce to 2 3 days per week. The Role We are looking for an Electrical Design & Project Engineer to support projects from initial sales concepts through to design, procurement and delivery. You will translate customer requirements into technical specifications, work with CAD designers to develop detailed designs and specify electrical equipment, including power cables, control panels and associated control systems. The role will also involve liaising with suppliers, reviewing technical proposals and supporting projects through manufacture, testing and commissioning. Key Responsibilities Review customer requirements and develop initial electrical design concepts. Produce technical and procurement specifications for electrical equipment. Work with CAD...

Role: Project Controls Engineer Position: Contract Location: Somerset Innovation Park, Bridgwater, Somerset (J23 M5) Days on Site: 3 Duration: Approx until 31st Dec 2027 Pay: 345PAYE - 450 Umbrella/ per day Project Controls Engineer / Project Controls Analyst - Role Overview This role sits within the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Project Controls function and is responsible for supporting the delivery of one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure projects. The position focuses on maintaining accurate project controls data, producing performance insights, supporting forecasting and reporting activities, and providing analysis to enable effective project decision-making. Working within a highly regulated nuclear environment, the role interfaces with project management, planning, cost, risk, estimating, and performance teams to ensure data integrity, robust governance, and accurate reporting against key project milestones. The incumbent will support the...

Temporary Works Design Engineer My industry leading tier 1 civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Temporary Works Design Engineer to join their design team on a major multi-disciplinary infrastructure project. In this dedicated role, you will be responsible for producing, checking, and managing structural calculations and drawings for temporary engineering solutions across live operational environments. You will work directly alongside site delivery teams, Temporary Works Coordinators (TWCs), and principal designers to ensure all temporary structures are safe, constructible, and fully compliant with industry standards. Candidate Responsibilities: Produce detailed structural calculations, design concepts, and engineering drawings for a wide range of temporary works including crane working platforms, piling mats, excavation support/shoring, formwork, falsework, scaffolding, propping, and temporary access bridges. Execute Category 1, 2, and 3 design checks...

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...

An exciting high-growth technology business is looking for a Senior Backend / Platform Engineer Contractor to support the development and scaling of a critical internal platform. This is a hands-on role focused on backend engineering, cloud infrastructure and platform scalability within a fast-paced product environment. Based in: London (primarily remote) Occasional office travel required 6 months initially Start date: ASAP £500-£600 per day - Outside IR35 The Job As the Senior Backend / Platform Engineer , your responsibilities will include: Developing and enhancing backend services and APIs Improving platform performance, reliability and scalability Designing solutions to support growing data volumes and user demand Working with cloud infrastructure and deployment tooling Supporting integrations with third-party systems and services Implementing monitoring, logging and observability capabilities Collaborating with product and engineering...

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...

Job Title: Technical Engineer - Lab Infrastructure Location: Slough/Winnersh - 5 days per week onsite initially, to go down to 2/3 afterwards Salary/Rate: 500 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 09/11/2026 Job Type: Contract - 6 months Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading telecommunication clients! This role will be supporting the transformation and operational management of the test lab estate. The role is not a traditional network engineering or testing position. The successful contractor will focus on lab operations, systems administration, Source of Truth ownership, platform stewardship, incident management and supporting the test environment. The contractor will be instrumental in supporting an evolving lab operations model, helping build out the Source of Truth capability (NetBox), and ultimately supporting future automation and orchestration initiatives. Job Responsibilities/Objectives...

MEICA Commissioning Engineer Location: Nantwich, Cheshire Contract Rate: £450 - £500 per day (LTD / Outside IR35) Engagement Type: Long-Term Contract (AMP8 Framework) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking an experienced MEICA Commissioning Engineer to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering critical capital upgrades at a major Water Treatment Works (WTW) near Nantwich. This long-term contract offers excellent stability through the AMP8 cycle. You will take ownership of the full commissioning lifecycle-from pre-commissioning checks through to full wet testing and formal client Takeover-ensuring seamless operational integration across complex mechanical, electrical, and ICA systems. Key Responsibilities Commissioning Strategy & Technical Management: Author and manage Project Commissioning Plans, execution schedules, and testing methodologies in line with water authority standards and WIMES regulations....

ICA Engineer / Water Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent Contract Rate: £450 - £550 per day (Negotiable / CIS or LTD / Outside IR35) Duration: 18 Months (AMP8 Framework) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking an experienced ICA Engineer (Instrumentation, Control & Automation) to join a major infrastructure delivery team working across Water Treatment facilities near Royal Tunbridge Wells. This long-term, 18-month contract offers exceptional stability through the AMP8 investment cycle. You will take lead responsibility for the installation, programming, testing, loop checking, and full site integration of complex telemetry, control panels, and instrument systems across active water treatment assets. Key Responsibilities ICA & Telemetry Commissioning: Lead the site-based testing, loop checking, calibration, and integration of field instrumentation, control panels, and telemetry outstations. PLC / SCADA...

Electrical Project Manager (Water Treatment Works) Location: Bexleyheath, Greater London / Kent Contract Rate: £450 - £500 per day (LTD - IR35 Determination Pending) Duration: 18 Months (AMP8 Framework) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking an experienced, Electrical-biased Project Manager to lead major electrical upgrades across an operational Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Bexleyheath. This 18-month contract offers long-term stability within the AMP8 investment cycle. You will take full end-to-end accountability for managing electrical packages-including Motor Control Centres (MCCs), high/low voltage power distribution, switchgear, cabling networks, chemical dosing systems, and instrumentation integration-from initial scope through to site installation, commissioning, and final client handover. Key Responsibilities Package & Delivery Management: Drive electrical workstreams to time and budget, ensuring...

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....

Sub Agent (Civils & Water Infrastructure) Location: Chichester, West Sussex Contract Rate: 400 - 450 per day (LTD / IR35 Determination Pending) Duration: Long-Term Contract (AMP8 Framework) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join a principal contractor delivering a major capital upgrade across an active Water Treatment Works (WTW) facility in Chichester. This long-term assignment forms part of the AMP8 infrastructure framework. Working alongside the Site Agent and Project Manager, you will take hands-on operational management of core civil engineering packages-including deep excavations, reinforced concrete (RC) structures, pipeline diversions, and temporary works-ensuring works are executed safely, to specification, and strictly against project milestones. Key Responsibilities Site Operational Management: Oversee daily civil engineering delivery on site, directing site engineers, general foremen,...

Sub Agent (Civils & Water Infrastructure) Location: Chichester, West Sussex Contract Rate: £400 - £450 per day (LTD / IR35 Determination Pending) Duration: Long-Term Contract (AMP8 Framework) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join a principal contractor delivering a major capital upgrade across an active Water Treatment Works (WTW) facility in Chichester. This long-term assignment forms part of the AMP8 infrastructure framework. Working alongside the Site Agent and Project Manager, you will take hands-on operational management of core civil engineering packages-including deep excavations, reinforced concrete (RC) structures, pipeline diversions, and temporary works-ensuring works are executed safely, to specification, and strictly against project milestones. Key Responsibilities Site Operational Management: Oversee daily civil engineering delivery on site, directing site engineers,...

Senior Quality Delivery Engineer Location: Westlakes (Fleswick Court or Dalton Avenue) - Hybrid Working (3 days per week in the office) Duration: 12 Months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC preferred (candidates can start on BPSS whilst clearance is processed) Pay Rates: Umbrella: 52.00 - 65.00 per hour PAYE: 38.72 - 48.33 per hour The Opportunity We are recruiting for a Senior Quality Delivery Engineer to support the delivery of major projects within a highly regulated nuclear environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional to play a key role in ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and business requirements while driving continual improvement across project delivery and the supply chain. Working closely with project teams and quality management, you will provide expert guidance on quality assurance activities, lead assurance programmes, review supplier quality arrangements, and support the successful...

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...

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...

Electrical Project Manager (Water Treatment Works) Location: Bexleyheath, Greater London / Kent Contract Rate: 450 - 500 per day (LTD - IR35 Determination Pending) Duration: 18 Months (AMP8 Framework) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Project Overview We are seeking an experienced, Electrical-biased Project Manager to lead major electrical upgrades across an operational Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Bexleyheath. This 18-month contract offers long-term stability within the AMP8 investment cycle. You will take full end-to-end accountability for managing electrical packages-including Motor Control Centres (MCCs), high/low voltage power distribution, switchgear, cabling networks, chemical dosing systems, and instrumentation integration-from initial scope through to site installation, commissioning, and final client handover. Key Responsibilities Package & Delivery Management: Drive electrical workstreams to time and budget, ensuring installation and...