35 jobs found in Staines-upon-Thames

Supplier Quality Engineer Surrey £34.00 per hour (Umbrella) | Inside IR35 | 3-6 Month Contract Start Date: Mid-June 2026 Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity within the automotive sector? Planet Recruitment are currently supporting a prestigious British automotive manufacturer in Surrey who are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their team on an initial 3-6 month contract, with strong potential for extension. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supplier performance management, supporting new product introductions and ensuring the delivery of high-quality components across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Benefits £34.00 per hour (Umbrella rate) Inside IR35 Initial 3-6 month contract Strong potential for contract extension Opportunity to work with a leading UK automotive manufacturer Mid-June start available The Role As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for driving...

Experienced Sub Agent (Freelance) - London Civil Engineering Projects We are seeking a freelance Sub Agent with major civil project experience to join a highly regarded Tier 1 contractor. This is a long-term contract working on significant civil works, offering a stable and rewarding opportunity. Looking for candidates with rail, highways, utilties or aviation experience. If you'd like to secure a long-term freelance role with a top-tier contractor and a great team, this could be the role for you. This role is inside of IR35 so you will need to be Randstad PAYE or Umbrella PAYE. Roles and responsibilities: Joining a strong, collaborative team and working with an excellent client, you will be crucial to the early stages of our projects. Your key responsibilities will include: Creating detailed methodology and constructability reports Conducting and overseeing on-site surveys Contributing to the pre-construction process to ensure project success Collaborating closely with...

Senior Planner (Primavera P6) - Energy / Transmission 📍 London & South East (Hybrid) 💰 £650/day (Umbrella - Inside IR35) 📅 12 Months | ASAP Start Overview We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Planner to support a major UK transmission infrastructure project, part of a wider grid upgrade programme across London and the South East. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage programmes using Primavera P6 Build construction schedules (resources, outages, consents, wayleaves) Monitor progress and produce weekly reporting Support EVM (CPI/SPI), risk, and change management Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers & Commercial teams Ensure compliance with NEC contracts Requirements Proven experience as a Senior Planner in energy, utilities, or infrastructure Strong Primavera P6 and MS Project skills Experience with NEC contracts & Earned Value Management Full UK driving licenceDesirable: National Grid / transmission experience OHL (Overhead Lines) background...

Contract Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer London Immediate Start Long term contractc £50-55 p/h (Inside IR35)  Contract Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer  A Global multi discipline engineering consultancy based in Central London is looking to hire multiple Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineers on a contract basis due to a number of significant project wins.  Our client has won a significant number of projects both in the UK and UAE and need expert help to deliver on these challenging and complex projects.  Successful applicants must have excellent Infodrainage, AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience and be used to working on projects of significant scale.  Previous experience of working on UAE projects would be a distinct advantage.   Successful applicants will have a minimum of 5-8 years relevant experience.  Any individual from a strong technical background in a core infrastructure disciplines such as Highways, Utilities or Sustainable Drainage would fit the role well....

We’re Hiring: Head of Emerging Technology – Band 8b Location: South London Sector: NHS / Healthcare Digital Transformation Contract: 4 months Rate: £43.00 per hour Part time 03 days per week IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Engagement Type: Direct Engagement We are currently looking for an experienced Head of Emerging Technology to support a leading NHS healthcare organisation with its digital innovation and transformation agenda. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior digital leader with strong experience in AI, emerging technologies, digital transformation, innovation portfolio management, stakeholder engagement and healthcare technology adoption. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving forward digital innovation across the organisation, supporting the move towards modern, data-led and technology-enabled healthcare services. Key experience required: ✅ Senior leadership experience in digital transformation, healthcare innovation or emerging technology ✅ Strong...

Commissioning Manager (Mechanical Bias) - AWE Burghfield Location: AWE Burghfield (site-based, full-time) Rate: £600/day (Umbrella PAYE, Inside IR35 - all-in) Duration: ASAP - September 2026 Clearance: SC preferred (must be eligible to obtain) We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager (Mechanical) to support a major programme within a highly regulated nuclear environment. This role requires a technically strong, self-starting professional with deep experience in mechanical systems, commissioning processes, and documentation within controlled environments. Role Overview Lead and manage commissioning activities across mechanical systems and associated infrastructure Oversee full commissioning lifecycle including planning, execution, and handover Manage and review commissioning documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure systems are delivered safely and to specification Act as a technical authority on mechanical...

Job Title: Civil Engineer Salary: £50 - £60 (dependent on experience) Location: Reading Type: Contract - Inside IR35, hybrid working About the Role: Our client is seeking a Civil Engineer with 5+ years' experience who is ready to hit the ground running. You'll work closely with a senior engineer on a diverse portfolio of projects, including large-scale civil schemes and complex mechanical and electrical designs. Your work will cover design development and, when design work slows, involvement in project management and commercial activities. This role offers significant development opportunities due to the breadth of experience it provides. About Our Client: Our client is a well-established engineering organisation delivering innovative and complex infrastructure projects across the UK. They value versatility, technical expertise, and the opportunity for engineers to develop across multiple disciplines. Key Responsibilities: Design development across civil, mechanical, and...

Role: Buyer – Projects Location: Greenwich Rate: £40–£45 per hour (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Duration: Initial 6 months (extension subject to project demand) Determination: Inside IR35 Company Overview Our client operates within a large-scale industrial environment, delivering complex infrastructure and capital projects across the UK and internationally. With a strong focus on operational excellence, procurement plays a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Role We are seeking an experienced Buyer with a strong background in project-based procurement to support ongoing and upcoming projects. This role will involve sourcing and managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring continuity of supply for key goods and services. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver value-driven procurement solutions across multiple projects. Key Responsibilities *...

Job Title: Mechanical Supervisor Location: Beckton Rate: £450 per day (Inside IR35 Umbrella PAYE) Duration: 12 months+ Sector: Water / Wastewater The Company We are working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 Water/Wastewater contractor, delivering large capital delivery schemes on behalf of Thames Water. With multiple live projects across clean water sites, they are looking to strengthen their delivery team with the appointment of an experienced Mechanical Supervisor. The Role As a Mechanical Supervisor, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of mechanical packages across major water infrastructure projects. You will oversee site activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and programme targets, while supervising both directly employed staff and subcontractors. Key Responsibilities ·Supervise and coordinate mechanical works, including pipework fabrication, welding, and inspection. ·Review and interpret P&IDs and GA drawings to support...

Contract Senior Structural Engineer London Immediate Start Inside IR35 Up to c£50 p/h (experience dependant)   Contract Senior Structural Engineer   A leading firm of Consulting Engineers with multiple office UK wide are looking to hire a Contract Senior Structural Engineer for a 12 month role to start immediately.   The role will involve surveys, inspection, carrying out building safety reports and general defect surveys.   Due to an increased workload our client is looking for the right individual to start immediately.  All applicants must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience plus.   Chartership or close to being chartered would be advantageous.   Hybrid working conditions can be offered with 3 days in the office and 2 from home.  All applicants must live within easy commuting distance of Central London.   On offer is an hourly rate up to c£50 p/h for the right individual based on an Inside IR35 assignment.   Immediate start.   For more details on this role please contact Nick...

The Opportunity This is a 14‑month engagement , with around 2 days per week on site. You would be working in a highly regulated environment on complex, high‑impact projects, where robust cost engineering and forecasting are absolutely critical. Why this role might interest you Long, secure assignment in a sensitive, high‑profile environment Opportunity to apply advanced cost analysis, forecasting and variance analysis skills Work at the heart of a team where your cost insights directly influence project decisions Environment that values high personal standards in safety, security, quality and teamwork What you would be doing Ensuring the quality and consistency of project cost data by following established procedures and systems Supporting the preparation, monitoring and control of forecasts and budgets, including change control Interrogating systems and measuring performance of actual expenditure, including accruals where needed Producing inputs to cost reports, including...

Project Engineer - Nuclear Operations DV Clearance essential 12-Month Contract | £60-£75 per Hour | Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Project/Facility Engineer with a background in live operational facilities and highly regulated environments? We're supporting a major nuclear programme and are looking for a practical, solutions-focused engineer who can bridge the gap between operations and project delivery, ensuring engineering improvements are safely and effectively implemented within an operational facility. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term programme where your expertise will directly support the safe operation and ongoing enhancement of critical infrastructure. The Role Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll provide engineering support across operational and project interfaces, translating plant issues into practical engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with strict safety and governance requirements. You'll play a key role in...

QA Site Engineer Location: HS2 Calvert North, Buckinghamshire Rate: £470 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: 6-Month Rolling Contract Are you an experienced QA Site Engineer eager to play a key role in a major UK infrastructure project? This is your chance to work on one of the country's largest civil engineering schemes, supporting complex earthworks and drainage packages while ensuring the highest quality standards. Join a dynamic team and elevate your career with this exciting opportunity for immediate start and long-term growth. About The Role: Manage and oversee quality assurance processes across earthworks and drainage works Conduct inspections, complete quality records, check sheets, and ITPs in line with project specifications Ensure works comply with HS2 standards, drawings, and quality requirements Carry out site audits, identify non-conformances, and manage NCRs to resolution Collaborate with site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to uphold quality standardsAbout...

A contract position Inside IR35 On site in West Sussex Our client, a leading consultancy in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a Mechanical Development Engineer to join their team. This contract role demands a solid understanding of automotive components, systems, and associated vehicle parts. Proven Powertrain experience is essential and ideally knowledge on transmissions. The role involves close collaboration with OEMs, suppliers, and test, design, and analysis teams to define testing plans, analyse results, and recommend design changes. Projects may require working independently or as part of a cross-functional international team. Key Responsibilities: Managing teams and preparing proposals Understanding product development processes for powertrains and transmissions Developing system and component specifications Conducting rig and system validation testing Utilising instrumentation and data capture tools Conducting FMEAs and preparing DVPs (Design Validation...

We are recruiting for a talented Hardware Design Engineer to join our client's Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability team on a 6-month contract. Part of the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx), this team designs, integrates, and validates innovative test system hardware solutions that support products throughout their lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects, ensure technical excellence, and help drive engineering success. Role: Test Development Engineer Pay: £50 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required however can start on BPSS Essential Responsibilities Prepare specifications & develop designs in line with all quality and technical standards. Develop proposals for investigations & solutions, following investigation and analysis of technical issues. Carry out design appraisals to ensure all...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer – Certification & Validation subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days a week onsite, the rest working remotely from home. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Engineer – Certification & Validation Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to work on the certification and validation activities to allow a new product to be delivered into...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Systems Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: The role can be based either from the companies Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol sites Hybrid / Remote working: circa 4 days onsite (more remote working may be possible) Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Systems Design Engineer Job Description: Seekers department develop RF Seekers for use in Missile products.  Responsibilities: Working as part of team developing system architecture and design utilising MBSE. Deriving and managing requirements Communicating with various stakeholders with the Seeker team and the external customer and suppliers Developing Physical...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Draughtsperson subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. Rate: £45.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days a week likely onsite.  The rest working from home Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)  Mechanical Design Draughtsperson Job Description: An opportunity to become a member of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems company as a design draughtsperson in the mechanical engineering function, you will work closely with a wide range of project teams to develop definitions to meet our manufacturers and customer’s needs. Responsibilities: Must have a strong background in the ability to create 2D and 3D definitions. In this role, you will develop the 2D and 3D definitions working with the...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a number of Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architects on an initial 6 month contract.  The department can have the role based from either the Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton sites.   This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture.  A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experience would be great.    Rate: £60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 3-4 days onsite needed. Will be 5 days onsite to begin with due to training needs Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage (the role can be a split of working Onsite and Working From Home) is currently looking to recruit a number of Electronics Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.    Electronic Design Engineers with excellent skills in Analogue Design or Digital Design or Power Design or FPGA are sought after.    Job Title: Electronics Design Engineer Rate: £58 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: This role will involve some remote working opportunities Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Electronics Design Engineer Job Description: The Electronic Engineering function is a friendly and supportive environment. Within the function, you will be working with other engineers who have a collective wealth of...