Job title: Head of Social Value Job Type: Permanent Start date: ASAP Rate: Market Led Location: West Cumbria Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week The Role carries strategic responsibility for delivering meaningful and measurable social value, supporting long-term capability for Sellafield and the wider UK nuclear sector. This includes developing local skills, creating employment opportunities, supporting SME growth and establishing a sustainable local supply chain. The role works jointly with the Head of Construction Workforce on skills and recruitment and the Head of Commercial on procurement and supplier engagement. The Head of Social Value ensures commitments are delivered, measured and evidenced throughout the project lifecycle, preventing social value from becoming secondary to delivery pressures. Assignments will include nuclear infrastructure projects, EPCM delivery contracts and decommissioning programmes. Working closely with framework leadership, project teams,...

Job title: Project Director Job Type: Permanent Start date: ASAP Rate: Market Led Location: West Cumbria Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week The Role: The Project Director, is accountable for the safe, high quality and profitable delivery of major nuclear projects, programmes or framework contracts within the UK. You will be reporting to the Managing Director of Nuclear in the UK, the role provides leadership across all aspects of project execution, including engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, commercial management, project controls, stakeholder engagement and supply chain integration. The position carries full accountability for the successful delivery of assigned projects or programmes throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that safety, quality, schedule, cost and client objectives are consistently achieved. Engagements may include major infrastructure projects, nuclear decommissioning programmes, defence nuclear projects, complex...

Job title: Head of Construction (Nuclear Frameworks) Job Type: Permanent Start date: ASAP Rate: Market Led Location: Cumbria, or Warrington Based - Open to location Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week The Role: You will be accountable for the successful execution of construction scope, ensuring that safety, quality, schedule and productivity objectives are achieved in accordance with project and customer requirements. It carries construction delivery standards with genuine authority to deploy them into both contracts; operations, compliance and SQEP through the Construction Operations, Compliance & SQEP Lead; and the workforce organisation through the Head of Construction Workforce. Assignments will include nuclear infrastructure projects, EPCM delivery contracts and decommissioning programmes. The role is responsible for leading construction teams and contractors, coordinating site activities, managing construction risks and opportunities, and ensuring compliance with...

Job title: Head of Commercial & Contracts Job Type: Permanent Start date: ASAP Rate: Market Led Location: West Cumbria Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week The Role: The purpose of the Head of Commercial & Contracts is to ensure the effective and disciplined administration of two separate contracts, while establishing a consistent commercial approach and common ways of working wherever this delivers value and supports both frameworks. Each contract has its own terms, obligations, commercial mechanisms and desired outcomes. The Head of Commercial & Contracts is responsible for building, developing and leading a capable Commercial organisation that understands these differences and ensures each contract is managed in accordance with its specific conditions, requirements and commercial obligations, while promoting consistency, collaboration and best practice across the wider organisation. Roles and Responsibilities: 1. Contract Administration: Own and oversee...

Job title: Project Controls Manager Job Type: Permanent Start date: Subject to clearance Salary: Competitive Per Annum + Car Allowance + Benefits 25 Days Holiday, Pension. Location: Near Whitehaven Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week - Fully Site Based Main Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: As the Project Controls Manager you will manage, administer and maintain the Project Cost Forecasting & Cost Management systems. You will develop a suitable control system in order to assist in cost, time and performance management. You will be responsible for managing project costs including planning, developing, controlling and forecasting the projects budgets. You will co-ordinate and submit KPI information to client, including internal liaison with relevant team member for required supporting input and information. You will administer monthly internal cost / value reconciliation and assist and other Commercial team members in submitted payments application and...

Job title: Risk Manager Job Type: Permanent Start date: ASAP Rate: 65,000 - 75,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Benefits Location: West Cumbria Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week, Site Based with 1 day working from home upon completion of probation. The Role: As the Risk Manager you will take responsibility for the risk function on a project or section of a project. You will contribute to a result as agreed with local commercial management. You will also protect the company's position throughout 360 degree relationships. Lastly you will carry out risk tasks and present results in an orderly and accurate format. Roles and Responsibilities: Develop and maintain the project wide risk management framework aligned with nuclear regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., safety case expectations, ALARP principles). Identify, assess, and prioritise risks across all phases of civil engineering works (design, procurement, construction, commissioning), including...

Job Title - Planning Engineer/Senior Planning Engineer Duration - 12 months Start date - ASAP-Subject to clearance Pay rate - DOE- Inside IR35 Location - Whitehaven hybrid working Overview: This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a large, long-term framework. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment to deliver projects. The successful candidate will work closely with the Planning Manager, Project Managers, multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a diverse portfolio of challenging projects. Responsibilities: Develop, update and maintain full lifecycle P50 project schedules in Primavera P6, ensuring accuracy of deliverables and alignment with project objectives and delivery targets. Update and maintain Programme-level tactical/delivery plans. A strong understanding of baseline management and effective implementation of change. Work closely with Project Managers to support project...

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...

Civil Setting Out Engineer Location: Cumbria Contract Length: 12 Months + Rate: Up to 400 per day (expenses included subject T&C) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Civil Setting Out Engineer to join a major nuclear infrastructure project in Cumbria on an initial 12-month + contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled setting out professional with a strong background in civil engineering and site-based construction to contribute to the delivery of complex infrastructure works within a highly regulated nuclear environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out accurate setting out for civil engineering works, including foundations, concrete structures, drainage, earthworks, roads and associated infrastructure. Establish and maintain site control points, benchmarks and survey control networks. Interpret engineering drawings (red line), construction drawings and technical specifications. Undertake topographical...

Quantity Surveyor Join a commercial team supporting industrial projects, with scope to manage NEC contracts, cost control, change and subcontract accounts. Strong NEC3/NEC4 knowledge and quantity surveying experience across construction, engineering, industrial or infrastructure work are ideal. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Project QS, Commercial QS, NEC QS, Construction QS, Cost Manager, Cost Consultant, Commercial Surveyor, Cost Engineer   SALARY: Competitive + Benefits LOCATION: Candidates can be based at either the Seascale, Cumbria OR Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside office – with travel to the Sellafield site as required JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week   JOB OVERVIEW This opportunity gives a Quantity Surveyor the chance to support complex industrial projects while working closely with commercial, project, planning and...

Are you a qualified Electrical Testing Engineer looking for a market-leading salary paired with a genuine work-life balance? We are acting on behalf of a leading national Facilities Management service provider delivering critical maintenance across a high-security, heavily regulated infrastructure estate in West Cumbria. This role offers an exceptional shift model-working just four nights a week with guaranteed three-day weekends, every single week-while testing and maintaining diverse, mission-critical assets. The Package Basic Salary: 58,600 per annum Working Pattern: 4 nights per week (Monday to Thursday) Hours: 5:00 PM - 2:30 AM (40 paid hours per week) Weekends: Guaranteed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off every week Benefits: Contributory pension scheme, extensive employee rewards, health & wellbeing initiatives, and long-term contract stability Duties & Responsibilities Carry out routine electrical inspection, periodic testing (EICRs), and...

Astute's Contract Team is partnering with a leading Civil Engineering company to recruit a Site Agent for its Cumbria site, working for a Principal Contractor on a Wastewater treatment project. This 6-month contract role is on-site and offers 450 per day plus the opportunity to have the contract extended. If you're a Site Agent with experience in Water and/or large-scale civil engineering projects and want to be part of large-scale local project that's improving water infrastructure in your community, submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities of the Site Agent Reporting to the Project Manager, you will: Over the day-today running of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project requirements. Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and site activities. Manage site documentation, records and contract administration, ensuring all project information is accurate and up to date. Act as key point of contact for the client and...

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager Salary: 45,000 Location: Penrith, Cumbria (On-site) Are you a visible, credible Health & Safety leader who enjoys being on site and influencing safety culture day to day? Do you want to take ownership of Health & Safety across a busy industrial manufacturing / processing facility, working closely with operations, engineering and contractors? We're supporting an organisation operating within the FMCG manufacturing sector to recruit a Health & Safety Manager for a key site in Cumbria. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the site Health & Safety strategy, strengthen compliance and drive continuous improvement across high-risk activities and non-routine work. The successful Health & Safety Manager will: Lead the site Health & Safety strategy, advising senior leaders on risk, compliance priorities and improvement plans. Maintain and improve the site Health & Safety management system,...

Candidate required: Quantity Surveyors Major Infrastructure Project Job Type: Permanent / Project-based opportunity Start date: January 2027 Project duration: 5 years Industry: Civil Engineering / Highways / Infrastructure Location: Cumbria Working arrangement: Predominantly site-based The role & about the client: ITS Construction Professionals South are working with our client, a principal contractor, who are looking to appoint Quantity Surveyors to support a major highways infrastructure project in Cumbria, starting in January 2027. The project involves the significant renewal of ageing bridge structures along a 10km stretch of the M6 motorway. The five-year programme will involve the repair and replacement of eight existing concrete structures, including seven structures supporting the M6 and one carrying the A685. The works will focus on extending the life of critical infrastructure, with complex engineering and construction activities...

Plumber / Multi-Trade Engineer Location: Carlisle The Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Plumber / Multi-Trade Engineer to join our established team in Carlisle , delivering planned, reactive and project-led maintenance and minor works across a range of commercial sites. This is a varied, hands-on role requiring strong plumbing skills alongside a good working knowledge of other building maintenance trades. You will be responsible for diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs and completing general maintenance tasks efficiently and to a high standard. You will be expected to work both independently and as part of a wider team, demonstrating a proactive approach, flexibility and a strong commitment to health and safety. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work professionally with colleagues, clients and site representatives. As a Plumber / Multi-Trade Engineer, you will undertake a...

Electrician Location: Carlisle The Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Electrician to join our established team in Carlisle , supporting planned, reactive and project-led electrical works across a range of commercial sites. This is a varied, hands-on role involving electrical installation, testing, maintenance and repair work across commercial environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical works, working both independently and as part of a wider team, while maintaining excellent standards of health and safety and customer service. You will need to be proactive, reliable and flexible, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate professionally with colleagues, clients and site representatives. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned and reactive electrical works across various sites. Install, test, repair and maintain electrical systems, containment, wiring, lighting, power and...

Manufacturing Administrator - Production Support £18.40 per hour PAYE or £24.87 per hour LTD Ulverston, Cumbria On-site Minimum 6-month contract 37 hours over four days, Monday to Thursday We are looking for a Manufacturing Administrator to join an established engineering and manufacturing business in Ulverston, supporting the production of components used in subsea connectors. This is a varied role combining production administration with hands-on shopfloor support. You'll prepare and kit components, carry out visual quality checks once trained, and keep production records and controlled documents up to date. You'll work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Planning and Supply Chain to keep work moving through production and maintain accurate records and component traceability. Key Responsibilities Prepare and kit materials and components in line with production requirements. Clean and prepare components according to approved work...

Manufacturing Administrator - Production Support 18.40 per hour PAYE or 24.87 per hour LTD Ulverston, Cumbria On-site Minimum 6-month contract 37 hours over four days, Monday to Thursday We are looking for a Manufacturing Administrator to join an established engineering and manufacturing business in Ulverston, supporting the production of components used in subsea connectors. This is a varied role combining production administration with hands-on shopfloor support. You'll prepare and kit components, carry out visual quality checks once trained, and keep production records and controlled documents up to date. You'll work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Planning and Supply Chain to keep work moving through production and maintain accurate records and component traceability. Key Responsibilities Prepare and kit materials and components in line with production requirements. Clean and prepare components according to approved work instructions. Carry...

Manufacturing Support Coordinator - Ulverston 18.40 per hour 4-Day Week Overtime Available We're recruiting for a Manufacturing Support Coordinator to join our client in Ulverston , supporting production, inventory management, SAP administration, documentation control, and quality activities within a busy manufacturing environment. This is a varied position combining office-based administration with hands-on shop floor support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both practical and administrative work. You'll play a key role in ensuring materials, production records, documentation, and components are prepared and processed efficiently to keep manufacturing operations running smoothly. Contract Details Location: Ulverston Pay: 18.40 per hour Contract: Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension Hours: 37 hours per week across a condensed four-day week Monday - Wednesday: 6:00am - 4:00pm Thursday: 6:00am - 3:00pm Overtime: Regular...

Manufacturing Support Coordinator - Ulverston £18.40 per hour 4-Day Week Overtime Available We're recruiting for a Manufacturing Support Coordinator to join our client in Ulverston , supporting production, inventory management, SAP administration, documentation control, and quality activities within a busy manufacturing environment. This is a varied position combining office-based administration with hands-on shop floor support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both practical and administrative work. You'll play a key role in ensuring materials, production records, documentation, and components are prepared and processed efficiently to keep manufacturing operations running smoothly. Contract Details Location: Ulverston Pay: £18.40 per hour Contract: Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension Hours: 37 hours per week across a condensed four-day week Monday - Wednesday: 6:00am - 4:00pm Thursday: 6:00am - 3:00pm...