28 jobs found in Penrith

We are currently seeking experienced Welders to join a leading engineering organisation supporting a major UK Defence programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to highly complex and critical defence projects. The Opportunity Working within a highly regulated, precision-driven environment, you will be responsible for delivering high-integrity welding on complex submarine structures. This role demands a strong commitment to quality, safety, and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Carry out welding using TIG, MMA, and FCAW processes Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings, welding symbols, and specifications Prepare, align, and assemble materials using appropriate tools, jigs, and fixtures Ensure "Right First Time" quality standards are consistently achieved Inspect completed welds and ensure compliance with strict quality and SHE standards Work with a range of materials, including specialist alloys such as titanium Adhere to Weld Procedure...

Site‑Based CE&I Senior Design Engineer Location: North West Hours: 37 hours per week (typically worked over 4½ days) Security Clearance: SC required (must already hold or be eligible) The Role We are seeking a Senior Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Design Engineer to provide site‑based, frontline design support to commissioning teams on a highly regulated, safety‑critical facility. This is a hands‑on senior design role, embedded at plant level during commissioning, where issues are identified, investigated and resolved through robust engineering judgement and controlled design change. The role is not focused on routine programming or implementation. Dedicated site teams carry out testing, installation and commissioning activities. Your responsibility is to diagnose problems, develop design solutions, and ensure changes meet functional and business requirements. Key Responsibilities Provide frontline CE&I design support to commissioning teams...

Senior / Principal CE&I Design Engineer - Silos MSSS SEP1&2 Sellafield Site (3 days/week on plant) | West Cumbria Design Office | Monthly Warrington visit Up to £80/hour (Inside IR35) | SC Clearance required | An opportunity has arisen for a Senior or Principal CE&I Design Engineer to join the Silos MSSS SEP1&2 CE&I design team, supporting one of the UK's most complex and safety-critical nuclear environments at Sellafield. This role is central to providing front-line, site-based design support to Commissioning teams, ensuring that detailed CE&I designs and changes are delivered, reviewed, and verified to meet stringent functional and business requirements. You will play a key role in shaping safe, compliant, and buildable engineering solutions-while delivery and commissioning execution is handled by dedicated site teams. Key Responsibilities Provide site-based CE&I design support to commissioning activities on MSSS plant (SEP1 & SEP2) Deliver...

We are currently seeking experienced Welders to join a leading engineering organisation supporting a major UK Defence programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to highly complex and critical defence projects. The Opportunity Working within a highly regulated, precision-driven environment, you will be responsible for delivering high-integrity welding on complex submarine structures. This role demands a strong commitment to quality, safety, and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Carry out welding using TIG, MMA, and FCAW processes Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings, welding symbols, and specifications Prepare, align, and assemble materials using appropriate tools, jigs, and fixtures Ensure "Right First Time" quality standards are consistently achieved Inspect completed welds and ensure compliance with strict quality and SHE standards Work with a range of materials, including specialist alloys such as titanium Adhere to Weld Procedure...

Quality Manager Location: Cumbria Contract Length: 12 Months+ Rate: £50-£60.00 per hour (DOE) Hours: 40 hours per week We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Manager to support a major nuclear project based in Cumbria. This is an excellent long-term contract opportunity to join a well-established project team delivering work within a highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading quality assurance and compliance activities across the project, ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with client specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. Responsibilities: Oversee and manage all project quality assurance and quality control activities Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and nuclear quality requirements Lead internal and external audits, supplier audits, and surveillance activities Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and continuous...

Control, Electrical & Instrument Design Engineer Hourly Rate: £48/hour Umbrella Location: Sellafield Hybrid Working Job Description for Control, Electrical & Instrument Design Engineer: As part of our multi-discipline Engineering team, you'll not only be able to get involved with a huge variety of projects across multiple sites, but you'll also have lots of opportunity to drive them through from start to finish - allowing you to see the impact your work has in a real-world environment. You'll be part of a team that delivers work to benefit society by advancing cleaner energy, protecting the environment, and keeping everyone safe. Main Responsibilities for Control, Electrical & Instrument Design Engineer: Deliver CE&I design support to project deliverables to agreed timescales. Deliver CE&I design work to recognised internal, national, and international standards. Deliver CE&I design deliverables such as drawings, reports, calculations. Provide CE&I...

Fire Alarm Service Engineer Carlisle / Cumbria / CA Area Outside IR35 Contract V7 are looking for experienced Fire & Security Service Engineers for a long-term contract opportunity across Carlisle, Cumbria, and surrounding CA postcodes. Working for a national fire & security business, engineers will be carrying out service, maintenance, fault finding, and reactive repairs across commercial and social housing sites. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers looking for long-term, consistent work with a strong pipeline of projects. Contract Details Initial 6-month contract Outside IR35 Weekly pay every Friday Overtime available Ongoing, long-term projectsExperience Required Fire alarms Emergency lighting Fault finding & reactive repairsRequirements Fire & security service/maintenance experience Ability to work independently across multiple sites DBS check required ECS card preferred Full UK driving licenceExcellent long-term opportunity with competitive rates...

5 x Electrical Testing Electricians * Must have experience carrying out EICRs * £28.00 per hour * No digs/travel paid – ideally local to site Working hours are, Monday to Thursday – 7:00am to 3:00pm Friday – 7:00am to 12:00pm Initial duration is approximately 8 weeks, with potential for ongoing works depending on findings throughout the project. ( this will end up being months) We will supply all testing equipment and PPE. Operatives will need to provide their own boots and hand tools

2 x Electrical Labourers * £20.00 per hour] * * Working hours are, Monday to Thursday – 7:00am to 3:00pm Friday – 7:00am to 12:00pm Initial duration is approximately 8 weeks, with potential for ongoing works depending on findings throughout the project. ( this will end up being months) We will supply all testing equipment and PPE. Operatives will need to provide their own boots and hand tools

1 x Electrical Supervisor * £32.00 per hour Working hours are, Monday to Thursday – 7:00am to 3:00pm Friday – 7:00am to 12:00pm Initial duration is approximately 8 weeks, with potential for ongoing works depending on findings throughout the project. ( this will end up being months) We will supply all testing equipment and PPE. Operatives will need to provide their own boots and hand tools

Mechanical Engineer Fellside, Cumbria Full Time | Competitive Salary (DOE)   The Opportunity Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting our client in the appointment of a Mechanical Engineer to join their growing team based in Fellside. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding engineering business delivering specialist mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical solutions across a varied industrial client base. You will play a key role in supporting both workshop and site-based activities, ensuring equipment reliability, rapid fault resolution, and high-quality engineering delivery across multiple projects.   The Role As Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting a wide range of mechanical engineering activities, working both independently and as part of a multi-disciplined team. You will be involved in installation, maintenance, fault finding and repair of mechanical systems, with a strong focus on hydraulic...

Job Title: Commissioning Engineer (EC&I– Nuclear) Location: Cumbria Rate: £50 per hour (Inside IR35 – Umbrella) Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off rolling shift pattern Role Overview The Commissioning Engineer will support the delivery of nuclear CE&I systems through all phases of commissioning. This role involves planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning activities, ensuring systems are tested, validated, and handed over safely and efficiently in line with project requirements and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities ▪️ Carry out vendor test witnessing activities during factory acceptance tests (FAT) and works testing ▪️ Prepare plant commissioning test specifications and supporting documentation ▪️ Conduct early inspections of site installations to support efficient system handovers ▪️ Execute commissioning and testing activities throughout the IPC commissioning phase ▪️ Identify faults, troubleshoot issues, and propose and implement effective solutions ▪️...

Time-served electricians required for an industrial install project in Barnard Castle. Ongoing work. OT paid a

Experienced electricians mates required for an industrial install project in Barnard Castle. Ongoing work. OT paid ECS required IPAF preferred

Job title: Workstream Lead (Programme Resilience) Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 months Pay rate: DOE Location: Whitehaven Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid (onsite 3 days per week) Hours of work: 40 hours per week Role information: We are seeking an experienced Workstream Lead to drive the delivery of a complex portfolio of strategic projects focused on strengthening programme resilience and accelerating mission-critical delivery. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Projects, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple interrelated projects, ensuring effective management of budgets, resources, risks, governance, and delivery schedules. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to initiate and shape projects that remove operational vulnerabilities, improve programme resilience, and deliver strategic benefits. The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to...

Job title: Workstream Lead (SHOP) Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 months Pay rate: DOE Location: Whitehaven Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid (working on site 3 days per week) Hours of work: 40 hours per week Role information: We are seeking an experienced Workstream Lead to oversee the delivery of multiple high-profile projects within a major strategic programme. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Projects, you will lead project teams, manage budgets, resources, risks, and schedules, and ensure delivery is aligned with project governance, compliance, and quality standards. You will be responsible for driving performance, coordinating stakeholders, managing change control, and supporting continuous improvement across the workstream. The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience within complex, regulated environments, strong leadership capability, and the ability to manage interrelated projects at...

Job title: Crane Capability Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside Start date: Asap - Subject to being onboarded/security cleared Duration: 12 Month Contract Pay rate: DOE Hours of work: Hybrid 3 days on site Location: Whitehaven Role Summary - Crane Capability Workstream Lead This is a senior workstream leadership role responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the Crane Capability workstream within the Strategic Projects programme. The role supports SHOP and wider programme requirements and involves close coordination with other workstreams, crane SMEs in the supply chain, and internal governance committees. Reporting into the Head of Strategic Projects, the postholder has full accountability for planning, delivery, cost control, risk management, resources, and governance across the workstream. Core Experience & Background Senior Project / Workstream Lead with 10+ years' project management experience (10-15 preferred) Demonstrable experience delivering projects where...

EC&I Engineer - Sellafield Projects £46-51 per hour (Inside IR35) On-site - Sellafield Sector: Nuclear Are you an EC&I Engineer looking for a hands-on, site-based role on one of the UK's most complex and nationally significant nuclear sites? This is a strong opportunity to join a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering critical EC&I design and engineering solutions across Sellafield projects. This role is fully site-based, ideal for engineers who enjoy being close to construction, commissioning, and real-time engineering challenges in a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Deliver and support EC&I engineering activities across nuclear infrastructure projects Produce and review design documentation, drawings, and calculations Ensure EC&I designs comply with Sellafield standards, safety case requirements, and site licence conditions Interface closely with construction, commissioning, safety, and project teams to support effective delivery...

Lead Commissioning Engineer  Seascale £500 per day Hybrid working Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our nuclear client for a Lead Commissioning Engineer. They need someone who will lead Commissioning Engineers and Technicians.   Your responsibilities: Leading all testing activities throughout all stages of commissioning Supervising the production of commissioning test documentation Supervising and organising of Commissioning Technicians and support resources Supervising the initiation and implementation of FOBs and TQs Liaising with the regulatory compliance representatives to ensure witnessing of commissioning activities is expedited Recording and management of Temporary Commissioning Aids Recording of supporting data in accordance with test requirements Ability to utilise completions management systems to manage commissioning activities, and handovers from construction to commissioning and commissioning to the client Knowledge/Qualifications Project...

Hello there, I'm writing to get in touch to see if you're interested in assisting Local Authorities nationwide with their Transport Planning & Passenger Transport teams. Specialists within Transport Strategy, Development Management and SEND/Home-to-School Transport. Local Authorities have recently requested Job Titles, similar to the below (to name a handful) * Passenger Transport Manager * Road Harm Reduction Transport Strategy Consultant * Home-to-School Transport Manager * Transport Strategy Manager * Senior/Principal Transport Planner * LEVI Project Lead/Manager * BSIP/Enhanced Partnership Lead * Sustainable Transport Team Lead/Officer * Development Control Officer * Active Travel Lead * ZEBRA Programme Manager If any of these positions above are of interest, or a field you work within, for any reason, I'm happy to be a conduit between you and a new opportunity. I'd welcome a CV with open arms and am happy to add you to my records and conduct an...