21 engineering project manager jobs found

Astute's contract team is partnering with a Global Construction business to recruit a Design Manager on an initial 4 month contract. This is a fully remote role. The Design Manager role comes with a day rate of £450 - £550 per day, Outside IR35. Key skills required for the Design Manager role: Ensuring project procedures & processes (particularly engineering) are implemented throughout design Promote latest engineering developments, technology, innovations, methods and best practice in permanent and temporary works ensuring they are considered, developed, communicated and implemented both at bid stage and during construction Prepare and manage the design deliverable schedule both on time and in budget Review designs for compliance with contract requirements and tender intentionsThis role can either be fully remote or based out of Head Office in Wiltshire. Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the...

We are working with a top Regional Contractor who are looking for a freelance Project Manager to work on RC and Piling works on various Waterway schemes in the Lincolnshire region with locations including Boston and Sleaford. Daily duties will include overseeing the site teams, assiting with the planning and design of works, commercial and ultimately ensuring the works are completed to time and budget. To be considered, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and will hold SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS and ideally SEATs and EUSR. you must also have solid Heavy Civil Engineering experience and ideally EA exposure to your name in the Main Contracting environment. In return, a top day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and 4-6 month contract which could be extended. Top opening so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed)

HDD & Outfall Lead – Teesside (Carbon Capture & Storage Project) Location: Redcar (Middlesbrough) | Competitive Day Rate | Outside IR35 | 12 Months Ceto Talent are supporting a major Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) project in Teesside and are looking for an experienced HDD & Outfall Lead to support delivery of a critical landfall package. This is a key role working across onshore and offshore interface works, focused on the successful execution of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and nearshore/outfall activities within a complex infrastructure programme. The Role You will take responsibility for managing the HDD scope from planning through to execution and completion, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery. Key responsibilities include: * Managing HDD subcontractors, including progress, technical and risk review meetings * Overseeing site activities from mobilisation through to drilling, testing and demobilisation * Reviewing and...

Civil Superintendent – Carbon Capture & Storage Project Location: Talacre, North Wales UK Contract: ~18 months (to project completion) IR35: Outside IR35 Working Pattern: Full-time, up to 5.5 days/week as required Rate: Competitive day rate Ceto Talent are supporting a major Carbon Capture & Storage project and are looking to engage an experienced Civil Superintendent to support site delivery on a long-term basis. This is a key position overseeing civil construction activities on a complex, large-scale infrastructure project, with a strong focus on coordination, supervision, and safe delivery of works. The Role You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day civil works on site, ensuring activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications and programme requirements. Working closely with contractors and site teams, you will play a critical role in supervising works, resolving site issues, and maintaining progress across multiple work...

Freelance Setting Out Engineer – Major Energy Infrastructure (Long-Term Contract) Location: Torness, East Lothian Start date: 20 April (or as close as possible) Contract duration: minimum 12 months+ Contract Scotland are recruiting for an experienced Freelance Setting Out Engineer to join a leading specialist reinforced concrete contractor delivering a high‑profile energy infrastructure project in East Lothian. This is a long‑term contract with genuine continuity for the right candidate, working on a complex civil engineering scheme within a major UK power site. Working within a team of engineers on site, you will be responsible for: Setting out foundations, ground beams and pile caps for major reinforced concrete works. Providing accurate levels, grids and control points for the site team and subcontractors. Checking and interpreting drawings, specifications and RC details prior to setting out Carrying out as‑built surveys and maintaining accurate site records. Liaising daily...

Job Title: Environmental & Sustainability Advisor  Location: Norfolk Hourly Rate: £50 per hour outside of IR35 Accomadation can be provided  About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and proactive Environmental & Sustainability Manager / Advisor to join the high profile project in norfolk. This pivotal role will see you overseeing and improving environmental and sustainability (E&S) performance on a project in Norfolk, driving innovation, and supporting the development and implementation of the wider business strategy. You will be responsible for producing and reviewing project-specific environmental documentation, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, liaising with clients and statutory bodies, auditing and reporting environmental performance, and providing technical advice on environmental challenges. You will also lead the implementation of environmental management systems and sustainability initiatives, supporting project teams and the...

Design Manager – Infrastructure Projects Location: Surrey Rate: £350 - £450 per day (Outside IR35 considered) Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of major civil engineering and MEICA infrastructure projects. This contract sits at the critical interface between pre-construction, design, procurement and project delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring projects are fully developed from a design, procurement and delivery perspective before construction begins on site. The focus of the role is to ensure that target costs, risk registers and delivery plans are robust during the early phases of a project, while also ensuring design development supports programme certainty and commercial performance. Working closely with pre-construction teams, designers, planners, procurement specialists and operational delivery teams, you will coordinate Civil and MEICA design development across complex...

Design Manager – Infrastructure Projects Location: Hertfordshire Rate: £350 - £450 per day (Outside IR35 considered) Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of major civil engineering and MEICA infrastructure projects. This contract sits at the critical interface between pre-construction, design, procurement and project delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring projects are fully developed from a design, procurement and delivery perspective before construction begins on site. The focus of the role is to ensure that target costs, risk registers and delivery plans are robust during the early phases of a project, while also ensuring design development supports programme certainty and commercial performance. Working closely with pre-construction teams, designers, planners, procurement specialists and operational delivery teams, you will coordinate Civil and MEICA design development across...

Freelance Senior Technical Manager – East London (Major RC Frame Development) Outside IR35 We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Technical Manager to join a leading residential developer on a major multi-block scheme in East London. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a complex RC frame development comprising over 400 residential units. Working as part of an established project team, you will take ownership of the technical process from design coordination through to delivery on site across a large multi-block residential scheme. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage the technical design process across a multi-block residential development (400+ units). * Coordinate architects, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure technical compliance and buildability. * Oversee design reviews, technical approvals, and value engineering exercises. * Manage the flow of information between design...

Senior Construction Manager (Outside IR35-LTD) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Senior Construction  Manager based in the Surrey area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with an engineering company specialising in delivering innovative solutions across aerospace, defence, energy, and government sectors. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Senior Construction Manager—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: EPCI Bid Support for Indonesian Project Support the development of ITB Development of the construction execution plan for the EPC Phase Participate in project constructability workshopsThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: EPC and FEED LNG experience in a similar roleThe Benefits:...

Our client is a dynamic, fast growing data centre Construction Support Consultant operating both in the UK and internationally. They have grown rapidly and have earned a fantastic reputation across DC expansion projects, white space and hyper scale dc schemes To support these exciting schemes they are looking for an MEP Design Manager to join the team The Design Manager will oversee and coordinate the design aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the design meets our clients requirements, adheres to regulatory standards, and offer value engineering solutions. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and the project team to develop and implement design strategies that align with project goals. Additionally, the Design Manager will coordinate with external designers for each project and report any design risks to the Projects Director. The ideal applicant will be from an...

Freelance Project Manager – Data Centre Location: Slough Contract Type: Freelance / Outside IR35 (subject to assessment) Project: New-Build Data Centre (M&E Delivery) Duration: 12 months (with potential extension) Reporting to: Senior Project Manager / Operations Manager Overview TXM recuit are seeking an experienced Freelance Project Manager to support the delivery of a major new-build mission-critical data centre project in Slough for a sub contractor. The role is focused on managing Mechanical & Electrical packages, coordinating site activities, and ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical standards. This is a fast-paced, high-value engineering environment requiring strong leadership, technical capability, and excellent stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record delivering M&E packages on hyperscale or enterprise data centre projects. Key Responsibilities * Oversee day-to-day...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a M&E Quantity Surveyor with building service experience on a 12 months contract for its site in Essex for an start in April 2026. Key skills Manage contract administration and procurement processes across Mechanical, Electrical, and wider Building Services (MEP) packages, ensuring effective coordination with general construction works. Undertake cost planning, monitoring, and reporting throughout the full project lifecycle, with an integrated approach that considers both MEP and associated building/structural elements. Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across both M&E and general construction disciplines to secure best value and commercially robust outcomes. Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts, including the assessment and settlement of variations, claims, and contractual disputes across multi-disciplinary packages. Demonstrate a strong...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a M&E Quantity Surveyor on a 9-month contract for its site in West Midlands. Key skills Manage contract administration and procurement processes across Mechanical, Electrical, and wider Building Services (MEP) packages, ensuring effective coordination with general construction works. Undertake cost planning, monitoring, and reporting throughout the full project lifecycle, with an integrated approach that considers both MEP and associated building/structural elements. Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across both M&E and general construction disciplines to secure best value and commercially robust outcomes. Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts, including the assessment and settlement of variations, claims, and contractual disputes across multi-disciplinary packages. Demonstrate a strong understanding of Building Services systems (HVAC,...

Preconstruction Project Engineer Location: Surrey Rate: £350 - £400 (Outside IR35 considered) Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP We are seeking a Preconstruction Project Engineer to support the development and mobilisation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects within a large capital delivery programme. This role sits within the pre-construction and engineering team and focuses on ensuring projects are technically coordinated and properly planned before construction begins. The successful candidate will contribute to the early stages of project development by supporting the preparation of target costs, risk registers and delivery strategies, ensuring projects are set up for successful execution once they progress to site. Working closely with design partners, procurement teams and operational delivery teams, you will review engineering deliverables to ensure they comply with contractual, regulatory and technical requirements. You will help coordinate the development of...

Preconstruction Project Engineer Location: Hertfordshire Rate: £350 - £400 (Outside IR35 considered) Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP We are seeking a Preconstruction Project Engineer to support the development and mobilisation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects within a large capital delivery programme. This role sits within the pre-construction and engineering team and focuses on ensuring projects are technically coordinated and properly planned before construction begins. The successful candidate will contribute to the early stages of project development by supporting the preparation of target costs, risk registers and delivery strategies, ensuring projects are set up for successful execution once they progress to site. Working closely with design partners, procurement teams and operational delivery teams, you will review engineering deliverables to ensure they comply with contractual, regulatory and technical requirements. You will help coordinate the...

Design Coordinator – Infrastructure Projects Location: Surrey Rate: £300 - £380 (Outside IR35 considered) Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Design Coordinator to support the delivery of civil and MEICA projects within a large capital programme. This role sits within the engineering and design management team and focuses on ensuring projects are technically coordinated and fully developed prior to construction. The successful candidate will play an important role during the pre-construction and detailed design phases, helping to ensure design deliverables, procurement requirements and delivery planning are aligned before work begins on site. Working closely with design partners, procurement teams and project delivery teams, you will review design outputs to ensure they comply with contractual, regulatory and technical requirements. You will also support the development of robust delivery plans by coordinating surveys, testing and inspections...

Design Coordinator – Infrastructure Projects Location: Hertfordshire Rate: £300 - £380 (Outside IR35 considered) Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Design Coordinator to support the delivery of civil and MEICA projects within a large capital programme. This role sits within the engineering and design management team and focuses on ensuring projects are technically coordinated and fully developed prior to construction. The successful candidate will play an important role during the pre-construction and detailed design phases, helping to ensure design deliverables, procurement requirements and delivery planning are aligned before work begins on site. Working closely with design partners, procurement teams and project delivery teams, you will review design outputs to ensure they comply with contractual, regulatory and technical requirements. You will also support the development of robust delivery plans by coordinating surveys, testing and inspections...

Are you a competent CEM with a background in rail HV projects?   Have you worked complex traction power and rail HV electrification projects from a design engineering background? Rate: £500 per day outside IR35 Location: Chatham, Kent, 4 days in the office per week I am working with a well-established rail engineering business that is looking to appoint a CEM with HV E&P Engineering background. This role will play a key part in delivering a long-term pipeline of electrification and power projects across the rail network.   This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging HV infrastructure projects while working alongside a well-established delivery team including design engineers, test and commissioning specialists, and project managers.   Essential Requirements - Minimum 8 years' experience within rail HV electrification and power (E&P) engineering - Strong HV substation or traction power experience - Experience operating in...

Site HSE Engineer/Advisor * 📍 Talacre, North Wales * 💰 Negotiable Day Rate | Outside IR35 * ⏱️ 5.5 days on site per week * ⏰ 12+ month contract - Project to last up to 2028 Ceto Talent is partnering with a leading EPC contractor, delivering large-scale and complex energy projects onshore and offshore. We're looking for an experienced industry professional to join as a site based HSE Advisor / Engineer on this exciting and UK-first Carbon Capture project. You will support the effective development, oversight, and continuous improvement of the safety management system across all engineering and development stages of EPIC projects. Your responsibilities: * Driving HSE awareness through workforce engagement and training * Conducting inspections, monitoring subcontractors, and ensuring equipment compliance * Managing risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis, and safe work practices * Overseeing Permit to Work systems and hazardous material controls * Reporting HSE...