24 engineering jobs found in Chester

Employment: Freelance Ltd company Our client, a well-established and highly regarded civil engineering contractor, is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team in the North West. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the delivery of some of the region’s most prestigious infrastructure schemes, managing civils and earthworks projects from inception through to completion. The Role Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of civils and earthworks projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities: * Leading the delivery of civils and infrastructure projects from pre-construction through to handover * Managing site teams, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure efficient project execution * Overseeing project programmes and driving progress to meet key milestones * Managing...

Site HSE Advisor Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture Project. Contract Details * Outside IR35 * Negotiable Day Rate – depends on experience level * Contract Duration until 2028/29 * 5.5 Days per week (Saturday mornings when required) * Weekly Pay * Talacre, North Wales (fully site based) * Start Aug/Sept Ceto Talent is recruiting for an experienced Site HSE Advisor to join one of the UK's largest carbon capture energy transition projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a long-term major EPC project supporting the safe delivery of major onshore and offshore construction activities as part of the Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture & Storage development. Working alongside the Field HSE Manager, you will play a key role in driving a strong safety culture across this carbon capture project, ensuring compliance with HSE legislation, company procedures and project requirements throughout the construction phase. What is this package of work? New construction through to...

Civil Work Engineer Location: Point of Ayr, Talacre, North Wales Rate: Competitive Day Rate - Negotiable Depending on Exp. Contract: 6 Months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Hours: 5.5 Days Per Week Ceto Talent is recruiting for an experienced Civil Works Engineer to join a major Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) project at Point of Ayr, Talacre. This is an opportunity to work on a nationally significant energy infrastructure project, supporting the delivery of civil and structural engineering activities from design through to construction. The Role Working alongside the Civil & Structural Lead, you will be responsible for producing, checking and verifying civil engineering designs while supporting multidisciplinary engineering activities to ensure quality, programme and budget requirements are achieved. Key Responsibilities * Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for civil works and buildings. * Produce Material Take Offs (MTO) for structural steel using 3D modelling tools. *...

Remediation Supervisor – UK Major Carbon Capture Construction Project - HYNET - Value approx. £500m Location: Talacre, North Wales (fully site-based) Start: After notice period Duration: 9-12 Months expected during the construction phase Hours: Up to 5.5 Days Per Week (half a day Saturday as and when required) Rate: Negotiable day rate - please tell us your expectations IR35: Outside IR35 Ceto Talent is partnering with a global Energy EPC contractor delivering a major UK-first Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project, combining new-build construction with modifications and upgrades to an existing oil and gas terminal. We are seeking an experienced Remediation Supervisor to oversee soil and groundwater remediation activities during the construction phase of a major industrial decommissioning and carbon capture development. This role will suit candidates with hands-on experience supervising contaminated land, soil remediation or environmental remediation subcontractors on...

Main job: Provide HSE advice + oversight on electrical commissioning for projects (new builds, upgrades, maintenance) in the UK, ensuring compliance with regs like EAWR and BS 7671. Key Responsibilities 1. HSE guidance: Advise on electrical safety risks + compliance 2. Commissioning support: Review electrical commissioning plans, witness tests 3. Regs compliance: Ensure adherence to EAWR, BS 7671, CDM 2015 4. Training: Deliver electrical safety/toolbox talks to teams 5. Incident response: Investigate electrical incidents, report RIF 6. Coordination: Liaise with project managers, electricians, and HSE inspectors Requirements – UK 2026 - Quals: HNC/D in Electrical Engineering or HSE. NEBOSH cert a plus - Experience: 3-5 years HSE/construction experience + electrical commissioning - Skills: Electrical regs, risk assessments, report writing - Certs: Electrical AP training, CSCS card

An Electrical QA/QC role on a factory new build project in the UK involves ensuring electrical installations meet quality and safety standards. Key responsibilities include: - Inspecting and Testing: Verifying electrical systems, components, and wiring comply with BS7671 and project specs. - Documentation: Reviewing and approving electrical drawings, test certificates, and inspection reports. - Quality Checks: Conducting audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality procedures. - Non-Conformance Reporting: Identifying and reporting defects, ensuring corrective actions are taken. - Liaising with Contractors: Coordinating with electrical contractors, engineers, and site teams. Typical requirements include: - Qualifications: 2391, 2394, or 2395 certification, with ECS Gold Card. - Experience: Proven QA/QC experience in electrical engineering or construction. - Knowledge: Strong understanding of BS7671, electrical safety, and quality management systems

Main job: Oversee groundworks, drainage, civils on UK construction sites. Plus: manage scaffolding, formwork, shoring + other temporary structures. Key Responsibilities 1. Site Engineering: - Supervise groundworkers, set-out, levels, concrete pours - Check drainage, pipework, manholes meet design - Liaise with clients, architects, structural engineers 2. Temporary Works Coordinator: - Review TW design drawings + method statements - Check permits for scaffold, formwork, piling, shoring - Inspect TW on-site before concrete pours/loads - Sign-off TW checklists before use 3. Safety + Compliance: - Follow CDM 2015, BS 5975 for TW - Raise NCRs, attend H&S meetings 4. Team: - Manage civils team, delegate tasks - Mentor junior engineers/groundworkers Requirements – UK 2026 - Quals: BEng/MEng Civil Eng. Chart Eng (IEng/EngTech) - Experience: 5+ years UK civils site experience - Skills: Reading drawings, AutoCAD, MS Project/Excel - Certs: CSCS Gold, SMSTS, TW Coordinator ticket (BS...

Job Title: National Grid CP/Electrician Location: Across Frodhsam, Wrexham and Kirby Pay Rate: £370 per day CIS/LTD Hours: 10 per days Duration: Work into next year Overview Active (Pathways) Solutions are seeking skilled and qualified National Grid Competent Person who is also an Electrician to join our team. You’ll be supporting civil engineering and substation works, contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of projects across the site. Requirements To be considered for this role, you must have: * National Grid Competent Person * Electrician by trade * CSCS/CCNSG We’re Looking for Individuals Who: · Demonstrate excellent attention to detail – ensuring precision, quality, and safety at all times. · Work effectively as part of a team – collaborating with multi-discipline site crews. · Show initiative and problem-solving skills – adapting confidently to changing site conditions. Why Join Us? Our Power Division specialises exclusively in recruiting...

Electrical Site Manager Location: Wrexham Salary: £350 per day CIS Umbrella(Contract) Job Type: Contract Start Date: Within 2–3 Weeks Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm We are seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to join our client's team on a major project in Wrexham. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Site Manager who is comfortable taking the lead on site, coordinating electrical works, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities * Act as the lead Electrical Site Manager on a day-to-day basis. * Liaise directly with the Main Contractor and client representatives. * Manage electrical operatives and M&E subcontractors on site. * Allocate work and monitor progress against programme requirements. * Conduct toolbox talks and site briefings. * Complete health and safety documentation, including weekly H&S packs. * Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety...

Civil Inspector Location: Padeswood, North Wales Contract: 12 Months - 24 Months +  Hours: 40 Hours per Week Rate: £40.00 - £45.00 PAYE per hour + Holiday Pay About the Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Civil Inspector to join a major industrial construction project based in Padeswood, Mold. Working on the construction of a new build Carbon Capture facility.  Working as part of the Project Quality Team, you will be responsible for independently inspecting and monitoring civil, structural and architectural construction activities, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and UK industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile engineering project, providing quality assurance throughout the construction phase while supporting the successful delivery of the works. The Role As the Civil Inspector, you will maintain a proactive site...

Business Central Consultant (Commercial Workstream) | 6-month Contract | Runcorn / Hybrid Working | Circa £500 - £520 per day Outside IR35 (rate flexible) I am recruiting on behalf of a UK industrial services group currently delivering a large-scale transformation programme centred around the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and 4PS. Having grown significantly through acquisition, the organisation is standardising commercial processes, reporting and operational controls across multiple business units. As part of this transformation, they are seeking an experienced Business Central Consultant to support the Commercial Workstream, helping to design and deploy best-practice CRM, opportunity management and pipeline management processes within the new ERP environment. Working closely with business stakeholders, transformation leaders and specialist 4PS implementation partners, you will play a key role in shaping the future-state commercial operating model....

I am working in partnership with a leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor who due to continued growth and the award of several major contracts, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Engineer to join their team in Northwich who also has a Temporary Works Coordinator ticket. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering professional with a strong background in groundworks and civil engineering looking to take ownership of site engineering activities while supporting the successful delivery of complex schemes. The Role As Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing all engineering activities on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with the Project Manager, Site Managers, and subcontractors, providing technical guidance and ensuring projects are delivered in line with programme and specification. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the site engineering...

Freelance Senior Estimator – Warrington - Civil Engineering – £500/600 per day My client deliver maintenance frameworks, capital delivery and complex civil engineering across the UK, including bridge reconstruction, environmental infrastructure, highways, tunnels, and utility installations to name but a few. They are looking for an Estimator who can work in a fast-paced environment working on multi-disciplinary projects for a diverse range of clients. their project portfolio includes: - Highways & Roads - Under bridges, Overbridges & Footbridges - Tunnels & Station Infrastructure - Flood Alleviation & Repairs - Earthworks & Embankments - Lineside Civils, Cabling, Trough Routes & Telecoms About the Role: The Senior Estimator will be responsible for estimating contracts and projects during the pre-contract/tender stage for a range of civil engineering projects, This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and fast-paced...

I am working in partnership with a leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor who due to continued growth and the award of several major contracts, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Engineer to join their team in St Helens. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering professional with a strong background in groundworks and civil engineering looking to take ownership of site engineering activities while supporting the successful delivery of complex schemes. The Role As Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing all engineering activities on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with the Project Manager, Site Managers, and subcontractors, providing technical guidance and ensuring projects are delivered in line with programme and specification. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the site engineering function across multiple work fronts. *...

Pipelayer Groundworker – Crewe Water Project Kilnbridge is looking for experienced Pipelayer Groundworkers to join our team on a major water infrastructure project in Crewe. This is an excellent opportunity for a Pipelayer to work with a leading specialist engineering and construction contractor on a busy project, offering competitive rates, consistent hours, and overtime opportunities. We are seeking a skilled Pipelayer with experience in utilities, drainage, and water infrastructure projects. If you are a reliable Pipelayer looking for long-term work, we'd like to hear from you. Location 📍 Crewe Job Details * Start Date: 03/08/2026 * Duration: 4 Months+ * Pay Rate: £24.00 per hour * Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Key Responsibilities * Install, lay, and connect water and drainage pipework in accordance with project specifications. * Excavate, prepare, and maintain trenches safely and efficiently. * Read and interpret technical drawings and...

6 x Groundworkers Required – Wigan (WN2) RedSky Personnel are currently recruiting for 6 experienced Groundworkers to join a busy civil engineering project in Wigan (WN2). Start Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026 Location: Wigan (WN2) Duration: Approximately 3 months Duties will include: Drainage installation Foundation works General groundworks Working as part of an experienced site team Requirements: Valid Blue CSCS Card (essential) Previous experience in drainage and foundation works Own PPE Reliable with a strong work ethic This is an excellent opportunity to secure 3 months of consistent work with a well-established recruitment business supplying skilled operatives across the UK. For more information or to apply, call Alfie @ Redsky personnel

Role: Groundworker Location: Barracks Road, Wigan, United Kingdom, WN2 5TE Rate: £19.48 per hour Hours: 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday Duration: 3 months Our client, a leading multidisciplinary main contractor specialising in construction and civil engineering projects across the UK, is currently seeking for Groundworkers to join them on a busy site based at Barracks Road, Wigan, United Kingdom, WN2 5TE . As a Groundworker, your duties will include: Assisting with general groundworks as required Preparing sub-bases and laying materials accurately Installing block paving and kerb edging Excavations, drainage, ducting, reinstatement, and general site preparation Dumper / Roller ticket preferableIf you are interested in our Groundowrkers position based at Barracks Road, Wigan, United Kingdom, WN2 5TE, please apply and the team will be in touch. SkyBlue Solutions is an equal opportunity employer

Contract Details Job Title: Power Electronics Engineer Duration: 12 months (initially) Location: Hybrid (3 days per week), Manchester Outside IR35 £55-£70 per hour Key Responsibilities Design, develop and validate high-reliability Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) and power conversion solutions for defence applications, ensuring compliance with customer and military requirements. Perform schematic capture, component selection, simulation, PCB layout reviews and laboratory testing of DC-DC converters, AC-DC power supplies and power distribution systems. Support prototype development, design verification and qualification testing, including thermal, environmental, EMC and electrical performance testing using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analysers and electronic loads. Collaborate with systems, hardware, mechanical and manufacturing teams to investigate design issues, perform root cause analysis and deliver robust, production-ready power electronic...

We are currently seeking a Planner/Senior Planner to work on a contract basis for our client, a major contractor operating within the rail industry. The client is working on a high profile bridge scheme in North Wales (near Denbigh) and requires an experienced individual to join the team for the duration of the project (12 months). We are seeking an individual that has a strong planning background (Primavera) and that has experience of working within the rail industry, ideally on bridge/structures schemes, civil engineering works and related works. You will need to be able to interact with various stakeholders, manage these relationships and ensure communication with all involved is strong. Please contact us directly for full spec

Site Supervisor (Civils - Highways) Location: Hyde Rd, Mottram in Longdendale, Hyde, SK14 6NG Rate: £22.98 per hour PAYE Duration: Initially 6 weeks (possible extension) A major National Highways civils and highways scheme in Mottram is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor (Civils - Highways) to support the safe and efficient delivery of works on the A57 Link Roads project. This role is ideal for someone with strong civil engineering, highways, or infrastructure experience who can oversee daily site activities and maintain high standards of safety, quality, and productivity. The project includes large‑scale highways civils works such as earthworks, drainage, structures, road construction and associated infrastructure between the M67 and Woolley Bridge. Key Duties: Supervising daily site operations and workforce activities Managing operatives and subcontractors Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme Leading site briefings, inductions, and...