31 construction jobs found in Bicester

Are you a Section Engineer with proven experience successfully delivering earthworks and drainage packages on a major project?   Location: Buckingham Duration: 6 months (1-2 years' worth of work) Rate: £400 - £450/day (depending on experience) IR35: Inside via umbrella   Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor delivering works on HS2, and they are currently seeking a Site Engineer with strong earthworks, drainage or structures experience to join their team.   As a Section Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting construction operations on site, managing junior engineers, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification.   Key responsibilities include: ·Setting out and overseeing works to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications ·Managing and coordinating subcontractors ·Resolving technical issues in liaison with the senior engineering team ·Assisting with short-term planning, progress reporting, resource...

Job Title: Site Engineer (Civil / Earthworks) Location: Oxford, UK Project Type: Civil Engineering / Earthworks Project We are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Engineer to join a major civil engineering project in Oxford. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning and delivering site works, with a focus on earthworks operations and technical site engineering support. Key Responsibilities Plan and programme site works in coordination with the Site Manager and project team Produce and manage dig permits and ensure compliance with site procedures Carry out basic setting-out duties using Leica GPS equipment Support and oversee earthworks operations, including cut/fill control and progress tracking Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification Liaise with subcontractors, plant operators, and project management team Maintain accurate site records, as-builts, and quality documentation Assist with QA checks and ensure adherence...

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...

Senior Electrical Project Engineer £75 per hour Remote working with occasional site visits (South of UK) Immediate start available Are you an Electrical Project Engineer with at least 10 years experience in Grid Transmission and renewable power projects? If so, please read on... Role Summary: Lead the engineering delivery of renewable energy projects from concept to commissioning across HV/MV/LV systems. Ensure designs are compliant, buildable, and cost-effective while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and supporting project execution. Key Skills & Responsibilities Required: 10+ years in Electrical Project Engineering (renewables preferred) Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering Experience working with UK grid operators (DNO/TNO) Proven track record delivering infrastructure or energy projects End-to-end engineering ownership (design → construction → commissioning → handover) Strong knowledge of HV/MV/LV systems, including grid connections (DNO/TNO...

Commissioning Manager - Berkshire, UK Contract - until Dec 2026 Belcan is recruiting for an experienced Commissioning Manager to join our client's defence programme based in Berkshire. This Commissioning Manager role offers the chance to work on one of the UK's most complex and technically demanding infrastructure projects in the nuclear industry. As Commissioning Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering the safe and successful commissioning of specialist process equipment, building services and control systems. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Commissioning Manager who thrives in regulated environments and enjoys leading teams through challenging commissioning phases. Key Responsibilities As Commissioning Manager, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end management of commissioning activities across allocated work packages, including but not limited to: Providing advice on safety requirements for all commissioning activities Managing, overseeing and...

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...

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Senior Planner on a 6 Month Rolling Contract, based in Warwick Role Summary The Senior Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing integrated project schedules for substation delivery projects. The role ensures that planning, sequencing, and progress tracking support safe, efficient, and timely execution across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. Key Responsibilities Planning & Scheduling * Develop detailed project schedules. * Produce baseline programmes and maintain updates reflecting progress, risks, and changes. * Define critical paths, float analysis, and resource loading. * Integrate subcontractor and supplier schedules into master programmes. Project Controls * Monitor progress against plan and produce regular reports, dashboards, and earned value metrics. * Identify delays, risks, and mitigation strategies. * Support change management, including impact...

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for a Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer for our client, who are a global leader in power technology. Manufacturing Engineer Location: Rugby, Midlands Duration: Initial 12-month contract In Rugby our client design and build some of the most technically advanced electrical rotating machinery in the world. We specialise in manufacturing large electrical rotating machinery: Motors and Generators, across a wide variety of industrial applications. Our motors are powering some of the most advance warships in the world, whilst our generators are decarbonising industry for a more sustainable future. The Manufacturing Readiness & Technologies Team is a part of the RMR Engineering Department and consists of a team of Manufacturing Engineers, responsible for development and implementation of new innovative manufacturing technologies. Reporting to the Manufacturing Readiness & Technologies Leader, the Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer is a...

Position: Plater / Welder Location: Rugby Hours: 10hrs paid Mon-Sun (you will usually work around 9 hours/day Mon-Fri and 6-7 hours/day Sat-Sun) Start Date: 20th April Duration: 2 weeks PAYE Pay Rates: Mon-Sun, All Hrs: £20.50/hr, including Holiday Pay Lodge Allowance: £50.00/day worked Gross Pay: £1785/week based on 70 hrs paid The Role: Our client has a requirement for Plater / MMA Welders for a shutdown on a cement plant near Rugby for 2 weeks, including weekend of 25th and 26th April. Duties will include MMA welding on mild steel plate, channels, and brackets as well as plating and fabrication, assisting mechanical trades with general maintenance. Essential Requirements: - CCNSG card - Confined Space Entry certificate - MP Connect card an advantage - Experience of plating and MMA welding on large industrial sites (cement, power, refinery, steel) About Us: Integrate Engineering Resources Ltd provides a dedicated recruitment service to the Engineering...

Role - Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer (Inside IR35) Location - Rugby, Midlands The client designs and build some of the most technically advanced electrical rotating machinery in the world and specialise in manufacturing large electrical  rotating machinery and industrial applications.  Specialise in manufacturing large electrical rotating machinery: Motors and Generators, across a wide variety of industrial applications.  Reporting to the Manufacturing Readiness & Technologies Leader, the Lead Manufacturing Readiness Engineer is a key part of driving lean initiatives across the Manufacturing Readiness Team and the various manufacturing process areas to realise real world improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. They coach, drive and lead lean behaviours, principles, and tools across operational or functional areas. Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics.  Responsibilities •         Leading Capex...

Power Platform Engineer Day Rate: £450 - £550 Per Day (Inside IR35) Contract: 3 - 6 months Location: Horsham/Watford - Onsite I am working with one of the world's largest and most well-respected construction and civil engineering organisations who are investing heavily in digital and looking to strengthen their Automation capability with an experienced Power Platform Engineer. This is a hands-on role focused on improving how the business operates day to day. You will be working across Microsoft 365, Power Platform and SharePoint to automate processes, streamline systems and support users across a complex, multi-site environment. You will be building, improving and owning solutions that are used across the business. Key Responsibilities Build and enhance Power Platform solutions across the business Automate manual processes and drive operational efficiency Support and improve SharePoint environments, both online and on-prem Manage incidents, changes and continuous...

Automation Engineer Day Rate: £400 - £475 Per Day (Inside IR35) Contract: 3 - 6 months Location: Horsham/Watford - Onsite I am working with one of the world's largest and most well-respected construction and civil engineering organisations who are investing heavily in digital and looking to strengthen their Automation capability with an experienced Automation Engineer. This is a hands-on role focused on improving how the business operates day to day. You will be working across Microsoft 365, Power Platform and SharePoint to automate processes, streamline systems and support users across a complex, multi-site environment. You will be building, improving and owning solutions that are used across the business. Key Responsibilities Build and enhance Power Platform solutions across the business Automate manual processes and drive operational efficiency Support and improve SharePoint environments, both online and on-prem Manage incidents, changes and continuous improvements across...

Automation Engineer Day Rate: £450 - £550 Per Day (Inside IR35) Contract: 3 - 6 months Location: Horsham/Watford - Onsite I am working with one of the world's largest and most well-respected construction and civil engineering organisations who are investing heavily in digital and looking to strengthen their Automation capability with an experienced Automation Engineer. This is a hands-on role focused on improving how the business operates day to day. You will be working across Microsoft 365, Power Platform and SharePoint to automate processes, streamline systems and support users across a complex, multi-site environment. You will be building, improving and owning solutions that are used across the business. Key Responsibilities Build and enhance Power Platform solutions across the business Automate manual processes and drive operational efficiency Support and improve SharePoint environments, both online and on-prem Manage incidents, changes and continuous improvements across...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronic / Electrical subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.     Experience specifically required: Must have significant experience with measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. Electronic Component level fault finding CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. Environmental testing would also be an advantage. High Voltage training/awareness. SAP Beneficial The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with either RF / Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills. Hourly Rate: £36.00ph (Umbrella).  Time and a quarter Overtime rate for hours worked over 37 hours Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Development...

Site Manager / Site Agent – Mechanical Bias Water Infrastructure Upgrade | Long-Term Contract Stevenage £(Apply online only) (IR35 status subject to determination) We are looking for an experienced Site Manager or Site Agent with a strong mechanical bias to support delivery on a major water infrastructure upgrade scheme. This is a key role on a technically challenging project, ideal for someone confident managing MEICA-heavy packages within a live operational environment. The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site activities, with a focus on mechanical installations and coordination across multiple disciplines. This role requires a proactive leader who can drive programme, quality and safety on a complex upgrade project. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate site operations, with a focus on mechanical and MEICA elements Oversee subcontractors and ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification Ensure full compliance with...

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...

Hardware Design Engineer – 6 month+ contract – UK eligible candidates only please Up to £50p/h Ltd (Outside IR35)– 40 hours a week The role is to produce detailed design packages suitable for issue to client and construction for DCS, ESD and F&G Systems. The main purpose of the job is to produce the Design information from I/O allocations and Field cable schedules supplied by the client. The design will include detailed or typical layout drawings, parts lists, AC/DC wiring diagrams and/or schedules and I/O wiring schedules. There will also be a requirement to produce supporting documentation, site work packs, and instruction sets. To work with the project team to produce the necessary documentation required by the client as well as provide suitable information for construction of the systems. To provide knowledge and solution to achieve a final system design that meets exactly the client requirements, whilst following all internal procedures. Responsibilities: + Assist...

CarmichaelUK is supporting a major contractor operating within a rail framework environment and is seeking an experienced Sub Agent / Agent to support the delivery of structures and earthworks packages. This role suits a strong construction manager who is comfortable working in live rail environments and managing complex civils works from planning through to delivery. You will take responsibility for the construction management and delivery of rail‑based civils works, with a particular focus on structures and earthworks. Key responsibilities include: Managing the day‑to‑day delivery of structures and earthworks within a rail framework environment. Planning, sequencing and coordinating works to meet programme and possession constraints. Producing and reviewing method statements, RAMS, Work Package Plans (WPPs), Task Briefing Sheets (TBSs) and ITPs. Managing subcontractors delivering earthworks, reinforced concrete, retaining walls, drainage and associated civils works....

Sub Agent – Rail & Structures Locations: Kent / Sussex / Wessex area Contract: Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Sub Agent with strong rail and civil structures backgrounds to support upcoming portfolios across Kent, Sussex and Wessex. This role will focus heavily on pre‑construction, engineering coordination, planning and documentation. You’ll help shape how works are delivered, producing plans, resolving design queries and ensuring packages are ready for safe. Pre‑construction Planning * Producing construction plans, methodologies, RAMS, permits and work package documentation * Preparing short‑term programmes and sequencing work * Supporting access planning and possession preparation * Coordinating engineering/design input before construction begins Design & Engineering Coordination * Attending design/engineering meetings * Identifying and resolving design issues * Translating drawings into buildable solutions * Liaising with internal design...

Site Agent – Rail & Civil Structures Location: Kent, Sussex & Wessex area Employment Type: Contract. Inside IR35 Morson & Vital are recruiting on behalf of a major rail infrastructure partnership delivering multidisciplinary civil and structural renewals across the Southern region. This is a fantastic role for someone who excels in pre‑construction, planning, engineering coordination and project management rather than day‑to‑day site supervision. You will be central to delivering safe, well‑planned, technically robust projects across a variety of rail structures. What You’ll Be Doing As a Site Agent, you will take ownership of multiple structures projects, leading all pre‑construction planning and engineering management activities. Responsibilities include: Project Planning & Programme Management * Develop detailed long-term construction programmes * Produce plans, methodologies, access strategies and logistics documentation * Prepare and review WPPs, RAMS,...