19 jobs found in Desford

Your new company You'll be joining a leading infrastructure and environmental services provider supporting major highways and asset maintenance projects across the UK. Due to an increasing workload of bridge inspections and ecological compliance surveys, there is a requirement for an experienced Class 2 Licenced Bat Ecologist to support projects across the Midlands and Yorkshire. Your new role As a Class 2 Licenced Bat Ecologist, you will carry out ecological bridge inspections, working alongside inspection teams and operating from elevated access platforms. You will assess structures for bat roost potential, record findings, and provide ecological advice to support infrastructure maintenance and improvement works. Key responsibilities may include: Conduct bat-focused bridge inspections Survey from MEWPs and access platforms Assess roost suitability and bat activity Record and report ecological findings Advise on mitigation and licencing requirements Ensure compliance with...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure - Long term contract opportunity Location: Tamworth (4 days office-based) Rate: (Apply online only) per day Outside IR35 I'm working exclusively with a large, well-established global consultancy that is expanding its commercial capability in the UK's water sector. They are supporting a major regional water supplier through the close-out of AMP7 projects and the delivery of a significant AMP8 capital investment programme, and are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their client-side team in Tamworth. This is a client facing position requiring strong commercial skills, excellent NEC knowledge and the ability to provide fast, accurate and pragmatic solutions to contractual and commercial challenges across a live framework. The Role The Senior Quantity Surveyor, will operate in a client-facing capacity, supporting both the resolution of legacy projects and the delivery of new capital works....

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civils & RC Structures Location: Derby, DE21 7HX Rate: £450–£500 per day Contract: Outside IR35 Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a project based in Derby. The successful candidate will have a strong commercial background within civil engineering, groundworks, reinforced concrete (RC) and concrete structures. This role requires someone capable of taking commercial ownership of their packages and working closely with the project and site teams to ensure works are delivered within budget and contractual requirements. Key Responsibilities * Take commercial responsibility for civils, groundworks and RC packages. * Manage project costs, budgets and commercial performance. * Prepare and manage valuations, applications for payment and variations. * Produce accurate cost forecasts and CVRs. * Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities. *...

Job Title: Welder  Welder – Stainless Steel TIGLocation: Derby Rate: £19.00 - £20.00 per hour (Outside IR35) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Duration: 12-Month Contract We are looking for 2 Welders to join a busy engineering and manufacturing business in Derby on a long-term project. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Welder with strong TIG welding skills who is looking for consistent work, overtime opportunities, and a secure contract with a substantial workload. The successful Welder will be working primarily with stainless steel, producing box section frame assemblies for an ongoing customer project. The business has a significant pipeline of work and is looking to strengthen its welding team with skilled TIG professionals who can hit the ground running. The RoleAs a Welder, you will be responsible for: TIG welding stainless steel frames Working from engineering drawings Bench welding in a production environment Producing high-quality box section...

Commissioning Engineer – Water Sector (Contract) Location: Midlands (Severn Trent Water Sites) Contract: Temporary / Contract Rate: £450–£500 per day (Outside IR35 subject to determination) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Severn Trent Water network in the Midlands. This is a site-based contract role, ideal for a commissioning professional with a strong MEICA background and proven experience working on UK water utility projects. The Role As a Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for testing, proving and bringing new water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment works and pumping stations into operation, ensuring systems are safe, reliable and fully operational before client handover. Key Responsibilities * Commissioning MEICA installations on water and wastewater treatment projects. * Carrying out Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site...

Job: Contract: Contract Asbestos Surveyor Location: Nottingham, Chesterfield Contract Length: Ongoing Rate: £250 - £260 p/d + Expenses IR35 Status: Outside of scope Benefits: Work will all be within a 30 minute drive in each direction from Nottingham and Chesterfield and will be 12 + months longevity. A P402 qualified Asbestos Surveyor is required for a job at a leading national consultancy who have a secured a long-term ( 1 year minimum) contract in the East Midlands area. The work will be domestic housing and surveys and all appointments will be pre-booked for you in advance. You will fully be working from home, and will set-out for your first appointment on a day from your home address. As this is a home based role you will be allocated your workload on a weekly basis and will be responsible for completing your surveys in an accurate and detailed manner, whilst ensuring the survey reports, supporting documentation and samples are received by the laboratory in a timely...

Are you an experienced M&E Design Engineer in the rail sector looking for an autonomous role with genuine flexibility and career progression?   Rate: £400 - £450 Outside ir35 Duration: Initial 3-month contract with likely extensions   Location: Fully remote   This is an opportunity for a proactive, mid-level designer to join a busy team, offering a remote-first setup and a clear path to gaining your CRE status. You will be responsible for producing a variety of M&E designs for station projects, including lighting plots, report writing, and Sisscoms.   The role requires you to take initiative and work autonomously, managing interdisciplinary discussions and driving projects forward without the need for hand holding.   For candidates close to CRE level, dedicated mentorship is available to help you achieve that sign-off faster than in a larger company.   Please note, this role is initially full time with the expectation of 3 - 5 days worth of work a week past 3...

Are you a CMM Programmer/Inspector? Can you program CMM machines with PC-DMIS controls? If so, a contract opportunity has arisen to join a growing and exciting business based in the motorsport sector. CMM Programmer/Inspector 3 month initial contract Outside IR35 Early Shift ASAP Start Northampton CMM Programmer/Inspector The CMM Inspector will have the following responsibilities:    First-Off inspection of manufactured components using both handheld and CMM techniques Setting and operating CMM machinery using PCDMIS software Using relevant documents to establish correct inspection tools and techniques to confirm product verification. This could include using Catia, PCDMIS, CMM Programming, Romer Arm and manual techniques) Raise and process NCR’sCMM Programmer/Inspector The CMM Inspector will require the following experience: Previous experience programming and operating CMM machinery with PCDMIS controlsIf you feel like you would be a good fit for this role, then please click...

Your new company A well-established infrastructure and utilities contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a busy programme of works. Due to an increase in workload and an urgent requirement within the commercial team, they are looking for a hands-on QS who can quickly integrate into the business and support project delivery from a commercial perspective. Your new role As Freelance Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for managing project costs, budgets, forecasting, subcontractor accounts and commercial reporting across a portfolio of infrastructure projects. You will work closely with operational teams to ensure projects remain commercially compliant and financially controlled whilst administering NEC contracts throughout the project lifecycle. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility, although regular office attendance is expected to maintain collaboration with the wider team. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a...

We have an excellent opportunity for a chartered Building Surveyor to work on Disrepair projects in the Midlands. This is self-employed work outside of IR35 and is paid per report. Undertake comprehensive building surveys of disrepair claims and the production of detailed expert witness reports for use in the legal process. Self-employed work, so this provides the opportunity for part-time or full-time. It is essential that candidates are MRICS qualified with 3 years + PQE. Residential experience is also essential for this work. This is an excellent opportunity, which has fantastic earning potential and provides the opportunity for long-term work and flexible work

Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience of working for main contractors who delivery rail systems (signalling, telecoms, E&P, overhead line) projects required for an outside IR35 contract in Bimringham. Key Responsibilities: Providing post-contract commercial support for designated packages of work, including subcontract, materials, and direct labour Ensuring projects are delivered within cost and time constraints Assisting with the commercial management of various work packages, including Design, Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering, and Permanent Way Managing work package change control and cost management Providing contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering teams Monitoring and actively managing and mitigating work package risks Maintaining auditable records for responsible work packages in line with contractual requirements Collaborating with key...

Job Title: Freelance Architectural Specialist (Architect or Architectural Technologist) Location: Hybrid / Remote (UK-based) Engagement Type: Freelance / Contract (Inside/Outside IR35 dependant on project) Duration: Ongoing contract / Project-based Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Freelance Architect or Architectural Technologist with strong proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD to support our client studios on upcoming project deliverables. You will plug directly into design teams to assist with production packages, technical detailing, and planning submissions across various project stages. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate 2D CAD drawings and 3D Revit models across RIBA Stages 2-5. Deliver technical detailing, construction drawing packages, and specifications. Coordinate with structural, MEP, and external engineering consultants to resolve design clashes. Assist with planning applications, building regulations submissions, and tender packages. Ensure all...

Master Scheduler – Contract 📍 Birmingham 💷 Negotiable Hourly Rate – Outside IR35 ⏳ 2–3 Month Contract 🚀 Immediate / ASAP Start We’re looking for an experienced Master Scheduler to join a fast-paced, project-driven production environment in Birmingham on an initial 2–3 month contract, Outside IR35. This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of the master project schedule, coordinating multiple workstreams across design, production, fabrication, procurement, logistics and installation. You’ll be working closely with Project Managers, Production Managers and workshop teams to ensure complex projects remain coordinated, visible and on track. Key Responsibilities * Develop, maintain and continuously update master project schedules across multiple concurrent projects. * Coordinate timelines across design, fabrication, procurement, logistics and installation. * Establish and manage key milestones, dependencies, critical paths and delivery dates. * Monitor...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Piping Site Supervisor to join the Mechanical Sub-Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in the Midlands on an initial 3 months basis outside of IR35 (strong potential to be extended past the 3 months). The Site Supervisor position comes with a day rate from £350.00 to £400.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Supervise and coordinate daily site activities across the steelwork and piping installation packages, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. Lead and oversee teams of welders, pipefitters and mechanical operatives, allocating work, monitoring productivity and maintaining high quality standards. Ensure all mechanical installation activities are carried out in accordance with engineering drawings, project specifications and applicable industry standards. Coordinate closely with the Project Director, client representatives and other contractors to...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Site Supervisor to join the Mechanical Sub-Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in the Midlands on an initial 3 months basis outside of IR35 (strong potential to be extended past the 3 months). The Site Supervisor position comes with a day rate from £350.00 to £400.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Supervise and coordinate daily site activities across the steelwork and piping installation packages, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. Lead and oversee teams of welders, pipefitters and mechanical operatives, allocating work, monitoring productivity and maintaining high quality standards. Ensure all mechanical installation activities are carried out in accordance with engineering drawings, project specifications and applicable industry standards. Coordinate closely with the Project Director, client representatives and other contractors to manage...

URGENT NEED-SUPERVISOR-NORTHAMPTON-OUTSIDE IR35 & IMM START! Our client, a top Utilities Contractor are looking for Supervisors for their Water sector covering Maintenance and Repair works covering maintenance and repair of Anglian Water's network infrastructure with the projects covering activities such as pressure management, leakage, burst mains and lead pipe replacement. Based from sites in Northampton and down to Milton Keynes, you will be required to oversee Gangs and Contractors on site, Audting, Health & Safety and Reporting. To be considered you will ideally hold, NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor, Water Hygiene, SMSTS and Confined spaces if possible but not essential. You will also have Water experience to your name and ideally Repair and Maintenance gained with reputable Contractors. In return, a top day rate is on offer which is OUTSIDE IR35 and comes with an immediate start and rolling contract. Urgent needs so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave...

Our client, a top Utilities Contractor are looking for Supervisors for theirWater sector covering Maintenance and Repair works covering maintenance and repair of Anglian Water's network infrastructure with the projects covering activities such as pressure management, leakage, burst mains and lead pipe replacement. Based from sites in Grantham, you will be required to oversee Gangs and Contractors on site, Audting, Health & Safety and Reporting. To be considered you will ideally hold, NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor, Water Hygiene, SMSTS and Confined spaces if possible but not essential. You will also have Water experience to your name and ideally Repair and Maintenance gained with reputable Contractors. In return, a top day rate is on offer which is OUTSIDE IR35 and comes with an immediate start and rolling contract. Urgent needs so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed)

Our client, a Derbyshire-based Civil Engineering Contractor, is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support their commercial team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor level, with a background delivering civil engineering projects including roads, highways, earthworks and public realm schemes, typically ranging from £1m to £10m in value. Strong NEC contract experience is essential. Day rate: £400–£450 per day DOE IR35: Outside IR35

PSR Solutions is working with a civil engineering contractor, to recruit a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor on a infrastructure package in Stoke. This will be a site based role. My client is looking for a SQS with a minimum of 4 years Civils experience. Pay rate £400-£450 a day The role will be Outside of IR35