70 engineering jobs found in Milton Keynes

Multi Trade Operative Location:Milton Keynes Rate: £23.62 per hour (Umbrella) We are seeking an experienced all-round Multi Trade Operative to join a dynamic maintenance and property services team. The role involves carrying out responsive repairs, void works, property MOTs, and general maintenance across a portfolio of properties. Voids experience is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Carry out high-quality work within your primary trade and assist with secondary trades where required. Maintain and replenish materials stock, recording usage accurately. Order specialist materials and minimise wastage. Complete all required paperwork, including job tickets, PDA entries, reports, and vehicle logs. Ensure the safe and effective use of tools, plant, and company vehicles. Conduct risk assessments and adhere strictly to Health & Safety regulations. Supervise apprentices if assigned and ensure the quality of their work. Present a professional image in corporate...

Site Manager - Externals & Yard Slabs Major Construction Project | Externals / Groundworks Package Our client, a leading main contractor delivering major, logistics‑heavy construction projects, is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full ownership of the externals and yard slabs package on a high‑profile scheme. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role suited to a decisive Site Manager who is comfortable taking control of large‑scale groundworks packages in a live construction environment. The Role As Site Manager, you will act as the single point of responsibility for the external works package, taking over day‑to‑day control from the engineering function and driving safe, high‑quality delivery to programme. You will lead all aspects of the groundworks and concrete yard slabs works, coordinating subcontractors, plant, logistics, and temporary works while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. Key Responsibilities Full management...

Electronics Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa £63ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in Electronics Hardware Design? Do you have experience in Digital and Analogue Electronics Design? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Electronics Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK SC clearance in this role. You will be involved in: Take responsibility for the design, development, and support of mixed electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion Provide guidance and governance to the team in the integration of the...

MPI require a Mechanical Fitter to work on a long term contract basis, for our client based in Kempston 40 hours per week Mon - Fri 7:00am – 15:30pm, with half hour lunch break but this can vary when working on client sites Our client is an established manufacturer of water processing equipment, based in Bedford. They require a skilled mechanical fitter to assist with installations of equipment on client sites. The role will involve travelling to client sites and assisting an engineering team with the installation of a wide range of processing / treating equipment. Experience of working on Water Treatment works is always an advantage. ESSENTIAL CSCS Card – Green (as a minimum) Blue or Gold SSSTS or SMSTS EUSR (water Hygiene) Confined Space PASMA (Scaffold Towers) First Aid JOB PURPOSE To work safely at all times and to always consider the safety of others in anything they do. To deliver mechanical services on defined projects. To take instruction from a team leader. To...

We are currently looking for a number of Fabricator Welders to start in Bedfordshire. You will be working with secondary steelwork. Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings. For more informaiton please call Sam Leeson on (phone number removed)

Freelance Groundworks Foreman / Site Manager   About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Groundworks Foreman / Site Manager to join their team on a large new build project in Bedford, working directly for a main contractor on a range of civil engineering and groundworks projects across the UK. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with a strong background in groundworks who can drive productivity, maintain high safety standards, and ensure that their element of the project is safely, on time and as per drawings.   Project A very large new build distribution centre, car parks, lorry parks, and associated hard and soft landscaping.   Location Bedford                                                Duration 15-18 months   Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day site operations, focusing on groundworks and civil engineering activities Supervise subcontractors Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with project...

Groundworks Site Manager – Northampton | Immediate Start We are currently seeking an experienced Groundworks Site Manager to join a busy and growing team on projects based in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and reliable individual looking to take the next step in their career with an immediate start available. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee and manage all groundworks operations on site * Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards * Coordinate subcontractors, labour, and materials efficiently * Maintain strict health & safety compliance across the site * Conduct regular site inspections and progress reporting * Liaise with clients, engineers, and senior management Requirements: * Proven experience as a Site Manager within groundworks/civil engineering * Strong knowledge of drainage, foundations, roads, and infrastructure works *...

My client are a national civil engineering contractor who are currently seeking a General Foreman to help deliver a large water treatment scheme in Aylesbury that will last up to 12 months General Foreman Responsibilities: * Toolbox talks * Client liaison * Health and safety compliance * Ordering materials * Supervising site teams and subcontractors * Overseeing day-to-day delivery of civil works on site * Ensuring works are delivered on programme and to specification General Foreman Requirements: * Black or Gold CSCS * SSSTS or SMSTS * Previous experience managing water treatment or water infrastructure schemes * IT literate * Full UK driving licence The next steps to apply for the role! Click the apply button and send your CV

Earthworks Supervisor – Major Infrastructure Project (Aylesbury) We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected civil engineering contractor, known for delivering large-scale infrastructure and earthmoving projects across the UK. With a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now seeking an experienced Earthworks Supervisor to join their team on a high-profile HS2 project in Aylesbury. This is a long-term opportunity offering 2–3 years of consistent work for the right candidate. Role Overview: You will be responsible for supervising bulk earthworks operations on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge and proven experience managing large-scale earthmoving activities. Key Responsibilities: * Supervise day-to-day bulk earthworks operations * Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and site procedures * Coordinate plant, labour,...

We are currently recruiting for a highly capable Freelance Section Engineer to support delivery on a major, multi-disciplinary civil engineering scheme in the Midlands. This flagship infrastructure project encompasses a broad range of works including structures, highways, drainage, and utilities, offering an excellent opportunity to be involved in technically challenging and high-value packages. This role will suit an experienced engineer who is confident managing their own section of works, driving productivity on site, and interfacing effectively with both delivery and design teams. Role Overview As Section Engineer, you will take ownership of specific work packages, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme and quality expectations. You will play a key role in coordinating site activities, managing junior engineers, and ensuring technical compliance across your section. Key Responsibilities Planning & Coordination - Take responsibility...

My client is seeking to recruit a number of Site Engineers in Brackley with Structures or earthworks experience. The Site Engineer is responsible on site for other junior engineers and assists in the construction operations. You will be required to liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget. You will be responsible for work with the other team members of the setting-out team and be responsible for the performance and development of the junior engineers and also for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub-Agent. Monitoring and coordinating subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements. Ensuring that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties, you will be required to assist with the production of...

Self Employed Quantity Surveyor - Bedfordshire - LONG TERM We are seeking an experienced Civils Quantity Surveyor to join our clients commercial team delivering major civils and infrastructure projects across commercial projects. This role requires strong experience in heavy civil engineering and groundworks and demonstrable expertise administering JCT Forms of Contract. The successful candidate will take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring effective cost control, contract administration, and risk management. Key responsibilities * Lead commercial management of civils and infrastructure projects. * Administer and manage contracts under JCT * Prepare, review, and negotiate subcontract agreements * Manage Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events under JCT * Oversee cost forecasting, budgeting, and reporting * Prepare and assess interim applications and...

Contract Electrician Mate – Rail – Luton – 6 months Apply Now! Exciting opportunity for a Contract Electrician Mate in the rail sector based in Luton Start Date:13/04/2026 for  6 months Rate £186 a shift - 9hr shift - Mon- Fri Assisting qualified electricians with electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs on railway infrastructure • Ensuring compliance with safety standards and site regulations during daily operations • Supporting the team in the setup and dismantling of electrical equipment and cabling • Previous experience as an electrician mate within the rail or civil engineering sector Relevant tools, PPE, and certifications such as CSCS card or ECS Ability to work safely in a busy environment and follow technical instructions accurately. The role offers a structured working schedule with potential for ongoing work depending on project needs. Take the next step in your rail industry career by sending your CV or contacting our dedicated recruitment team today

Setting Out Engineer Specialist Contractor Site Surveys and Cut & Fill Freelance: 2-3 weeks Rate: £300 per day CIS Location: Bicester We are currently searching for a Setting Out Engineer for a fast-paced cut & fill package in Bicester. You will be working for a subcontractor who specialises in these packages, working alongside the principal contractor on the scheme.   The Role: Carrying out topographical and pre-earthworks surveys, establishing existing ground levels and site constraints Setting out cut and fill operations, including formation levels, profiles, batter lines and haul roads in line with design models Establishing and maintaining site control, including GPS control points, datums and gridlines Using GPS, total station and machine control systems to guide earthworks operations and ensure accuracy Monitoring cut & fill progress, carrying out regular surveys to track volumes, levels and compliance with design tolerances Producing volume...

Based in Kettering NN16 A leading, established and highly successful provider of mechanical and electrical installation services to commercial and industrial buildings seek the solid appointment of a skilled Mechanical Project Engineer from an M&E / Building Services electrical installation projects background. Those with M&E installations experience in commercial and or industrial environments are of serious interest as a Mechanical Project Engineer or similar. We are looking to make an immediate appointment for an important ongoing project. Candidates highly sought after are those naturally from an M&E / Building Services background, ideally with direct working experience in the project delivery of mechanical installations you would expect to find in commercial and industrial settings. Those with any hospital / healthcare buildings Mechanical services installation are highly sought after; this is not essental for the role though. You will be responsible for supporting...

Location: Chipping Warden / Banbury The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Section Engineer to join a major infrastructure project delivering utility diversions as part of a nationally significant scheme based in Chipping Warden.The role has a strong emphasis on quality assurance and technical compliance, with responsibility for overseeing a small engineering team and ensuring all technical documentation, inspections and records are accurate, complete and compliant with project standards. Key Responsibilities Take day-to-day responsibility for section-level delivery of utility diversion works Manage, mentor and oversee two Site Engineers, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and to programme Lead on quality management, including: ITPs, check sheets and QA records As-built records and handover documentation Ensuring works comply with specifications, drawings and permits Coordinate engineering activities with site management, designers and...

Your new company Operating both in the UK and across the world, they are a leading contractor delivering projects across multiple sectors including; real estate, defence, education, highways, rail and water. Your new role Working on the largest highways project in the region involving a new 10 mile dual carriageway, we are looking for a Site Engineer to join the project team. As Site Engineer you will be supported by the Section Engineer (among others) and are expected to take ownership of the site works of the section, contributing to planning the works and ensuring that the works are constructed in accordance with the design and contract scopes. Duties to include: Communicate effectively with other engineers, supervisors, enabling functions, designers, and client representatives. Write temporary works design briefs to a standard accepted by the Section Engineer & Temporary Works Coordinator Review designs and raise any queries to your Section Engineer. Contribute to the...

Project Manager (CAPEX & Building Services) 12 months Possible extension Stevenage The Role Opportunity for a Project Manager (CAPEX & Building Services) to take full ownership of CAPEX initiatives from initial feasibility and business case preparation through to design, site monitoring, and final handover. You will be the driving force behind Multi-Functional Project Teams (MFT), leading a diverse group of internal stakeholders and external professionals (Architects, QS, CDM) to deliver high-value refurbishment and plant replacement works within a world-class manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Lead projects from inception and feasibility through to detailed design, specification, and site-based execution. Set up and motivate Multi-Functional Project Teams, ensuring all internal and external contributors (Contract Managers, Designers, etc.) remain aligned with Airbus procedures. Develop detailed briefs for Building Services, including major plant replacement...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Building Services Engineer on an initial 12 -month contract. As the Building Services you will be overseeing and inspecting building services installations (Mechanical, Electrical, and Fabric) on our projects to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and design specifications. Role: Building Services Engineer Pay: Up to £40 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Portsmouth or Stevenage Contract: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week, 12 months IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: Must be able to achieve Security Clearance, UK eyes only project Responsibilities Site Inspection & Quality Assurance: Conduct regular, thorough site inspections of all building services and building installations (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire systems, controls, structure etc.) to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, statutory regulations (e.g., Building Regulations, Health & Safety), and industry best...

Electronics Engineer 12 Month Stevenage   World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Electronics Engineer  on initial 12 month contract and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Responsibilities: We are seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our Calibration & Maintenance Team, to service Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE . These tasks include fault finding and repair of test equipment, supporting routine calibrations, commissioning of Test Equipment and drift analysis.   You will be working within an experienced team of Calibration & Maintenance Engineers supporting complex test platforms in the manufacture and test of complex missile systems. You will be trained to calibrate and support special to type factory test equipment using a range of technologies, DC to Microwave.   What we’re looking for from you: Minimum qualification: HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics...