110 jobs found in Penzance

Senior Project Engineer (Sub Agent/Agent) – HV Transmission & Distribution Location: UK Wide (Project Based) Rate: Up to £500 per day (Inside/Outside IR35 TBC) Start: Immediate / ASAP Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced SPE to support the delivery of major HV Transmission & Distribution projects, working alongside a Project Director and Senior Project Manager on complex infrastructure schemes. This is a key role with full lifecycle responsibility, from project initiation through to commissioning, handover and close-out, ensuring delivery against time, cost, quality and safety objectives. Key Responsibilities Support the Project Director / Senior Project Manager in delivering large-scale HV projects Manage the full project lifecycle including planning, design, delivery, commissioning and close-out Coordinate with engineers, stakeholders and wider project teams to ensure successful delivery Lead on scope development, engineering solutions and effective...

HV Transmission Senior Project Engineer Leading Contractor | Energy Sector | Plymouth-based | Hybrid | Long-term Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Rate | National Grid Experience Essential The Opportunity We're recruiting a Senior Project Engineer to lead HV Transmission and distribution projects from initiation through to handover. You'll work alongside project directors and senior managers, owning overall accountability for successful delivery across planning, design, construction and commissioning. Contract Details: Outside IR35 | Competitive rate | Plymouth-based | Hybrid working | Long-term contract MUST HAVE: National Grid experience. This is a senior role for a project professional with proven track record delivering HV transmission projects on National Grid frameworks. You'll provide technical and commercial leadership, manage teams, oversee design delivery, control costs and budgets, and ensure compliance with client requirements and safety standards. What You'll...

Mego Employment LTD are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a Production Operator to join our client's team working Modnay to Friday ( either 6am- 2pm or 2pm to 10pm ) This is a fixed-term assignment for a minmum of 2 months, with the potential for extension for the right candidates. Immediate starts available. Our client, a reputable manufacturing company, is looking for a dedicated professional to play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of their production processes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong commitment to maintaining quality and safety standards, this position is tailor-made for you! Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Set up production equipment and supplies before executing job orders. Safely and effectively operate production equipment during processing. Ensure all equipment is well-maintained and adheres to safety standards. Collaborate with the Supervisor to complete assigned duties in a timely...

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer to join a tier-one joint venture on a flagship, multi-billion-pound marine and defence infrastructure programme based in Plymouth. This is a long-term assignment working within a high-integrity, secure environment, delivering complex deep-water berths and heavy civil engineering works. To support candidates traveling from outside the local area, a lodging allowance is paid. The Role Working within a highly regulated framework, you will provide essential technical leadership and engineering control on site, ensuring works meet strict quality and design specifications. Your day-to-day will involve: Technical Control: Managing and overseeing setting out, dimensional control, and engineering accuracy for major marine and heavy civil packages. Workforce & Subcontractor Management: Supervising and mentoring site engineers, direct labor, and specialist subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient delivery. HSEQ Compliance:...

Mechanical Handling Engineer Location: Plymouth or Bristol (on site approximately once a month) Term 12 months Pay: £65 per hour Inside IR35 via umbrella (35 hours per week) SC Cleared/ Eligible candidates required Our clients' team are delivering the infrastructure upgrades for the existing dry dock that will be used for the submarine defuels. The dry dock is within a nuclear licensed site. Multiple work packages form the Dock Readiness project. This role is part of that Engineering Team that is delivering the designs for each of those work packages. The primary purpose of this role is to support the Design Manager and Principal Mechanical Engineer in delivering a defined scope of multi disciplinary dockside works to the required safety, quality, schedule and cost. The postholder will plan and execute design activities, manage interfaces, and develop fit for purpose design documentation and technical deliverables for the packages listed below. You will work on some or all...

Paisley Site Services is currently recruiting 10 x Industrial Painters holding Bronze, Silver or Gold certification for an upcoming project in Plymouth. 📍 Location: Plymouth 📅 Start Date: Monday 15th June 🌙 Backshift Work Available Requirements: ✔ Bronze, Silver or Gold certification ✔ Previous industrial painting experience ✔ Available to start on the specified date ✔ Must complete a Drug & Alcohol Test on arrival This is an excellent opportunity to join a major project with immediate starts available. Interested candidates should send their CV as soon as possible

Paisley Site Services are currently looking for experienced Tank Sentries / Hot Work Sentries for upcoming work in Plymouth. Duties will include: ✅ Hot Work Sentry / Fire Watch duties ✅ Tank and Confined Space Sentry coverage ✅ Permit-to-Work compliance monitoring ✅ Emergency response support ✅ Access control and safety monitoring ✅ Continuous safety oversight during operational activities Requirements: ✔ Relevant safety certifications and competency training ✔ Previous experience in industrial, marine, construction, or engineering environments ✔ Strong understanding of site safety procedures ✔ Reliable and safety-conscious approach to work

Principal Engineer - Mechanical Handling Location: Plymouth - Hybrid Rate: Up to £87 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 12 Months Overview We are looking for a Principal Engineer - Mechanical Handling (Staff) to support delivery of mechanical handling equipment within the 10 Dock Facility in Devonport. The mechanical handling equipment consists of a gantry / goliath crane, fixed pedestal cranes and alternative mechanical handling equipment for moving smaller loads around the facility. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage mechanical handling design packages for 10 Dock Facility ensuring Requirements are met through the design process; Manage deliverables through the Design process and Technical Governance process to ensure quality and consistency; Integration with other design disciplines to ensure that a co-ordinated Facility design is delivered. Design of cranes through design process with experience of requirements substantiation thereof; Knowledge of lifting...

The Planet Group have recently been engaged by a market leader in the Aerospace industry who are looking for a number of Manufacturing Operator / Assemblers to join the team on an initial 3-month contract in Plymouth. Key responsibilities will be: * Working in accordance with standard operating instructions, engineering drawings and product specifications * Loading the products onto local test rigs and running tests * Assembling and soldering pre-mounted PCB boards * Soldering operations * Assembling the PCB boards into mechanical housing Ideal candidates will have: * 12 Months+ manufacturing assembly experience * Excellent attention to detail * Basic IT skills required We will also consider you if you have held a role in which high quality, accuracy, speed and dexterity are required to produce repeatable results. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace! ✈️ Diversity Statement: Diversity drives innovation, inclusion drives...

A leading luxury yacht shipyard in the Netherlands is expanding its team and seeking two skilled Mechanical Fitters with specialist experience in aluminium yacht construction, assembly, outfitting, and repairs. Join high-end superyacht projects where precision, craftsmanship, and attention to detail define every build. About the Role As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll play a key hands-on role in the construction and outfitting phases of premium aluminium yachts. You'll work closely with foremen, welders, and other trades to ensure mechanical systems and structural components are fitted accurately, aligned perfectly, and meet the highest quality standards demanded by luxury yacht clients. Key Responsibilities Include: * Reading and interpreting detailed technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications for aluminium yacht structures and systems. * Measuring, cutting, shaping, positioning, and fitting mechanical components, brackets, supports, foundations, and other metal parts...

Role: Senior Civil/Structural Engineer Location: Devonport(once in a month) Duration: 12 months Inside IR35: Umbrella The primary purpose of the role is to ultimately assist and support the Design Manager in the delivery of project scope. This will include the likes of the following; To undertake the delivery of civil / structural engineering work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost. Responsible for managing the technical aspects of the engineering packages from identification of the need, through to handover. Support the Engineering Lead with one or more technical design packages agreeing project related objectives, working alongside design Support Teams and providing appropriate technical responses. Provide advice as per discipline. Ensure that the design documentation covers the scope of operations required by the Project Manager and is produced to agreed standards, schedule, and budget. Ensuring effective Quality Management Arrangements, operate and...

Role: Package Manager Electrical Location: Plymouth Duration: 12 months Inside IR35 : Umbrella Main Purpose of Role The Package Manager is accountable for the definition of requirements, scope of work and site operations required to deliver the work associated with the designated package to support the design for the 10 Dock project. The Package Manager will be accountable for the line management of a team of Project Engineers and Specialist Consultants and contractors to deliver the agreed requirements. Determination of the requirements and Delivery of the work associated with the 10 Dock work packages. Site Management of the specialist site operations associated with the work packages. Determination of the requirements and Delivery of the work associated with the 10 Dock work packages. Site Management of the specialist site operations associated with the work packages. To implement and comply with the project SHE requirements and legal obligations Deliver key management...

Job Title: Principal Engineer Location: Plymouth - Hybrid Pay Rate: £71.00 to £87.00 hourly Duration: 12 Months Clearance: SC The role: We are looking for a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer ‎to support delivery of civil/structural subway systems as part of the subways Team. Lead on the Structural / Civil works required for: Refurbishment design proposals for the existing extant subways within the 10D site. Development of new / alternative designs. Lead the design team with assessing the findings of recent condition surveys, within the extant subways, and develop a strategy / design for the remediation of these subways. This will need to be coordinated with existing utilities and proposed to ensure that all design requirements are met Day-to-day, you'll be supporting the engineering capability of the new systems through the design lifecycle in accordance with the design process. Key responsibilities will include: Lead and manage one or more technical design packages...

About the Role DK Recruitment are seeking a skilled and proactive EC&I Technician to join our clients' engineering team. This is a key role responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical, control, and instrumentation systems across site to ensure maximum reliability and performance. You’ll play a crucial part in supporting operational efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced industrial environment. Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical, control, and instrumentation systems * Diagnose faults and perform effective repairs to minimise downtime * Maintain and calibrate instrumentation equipment * Support PLC fault finding and basic modifications * Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades * Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety, and compliance standards * Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability...

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is currently recruiting for a Controls Project Engineer Contractor on behalf of Mars at their Plymouth site. This role is essential for delivering robust Electrical, Control, and Automation (EC&A) projects, driving technical execution, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Job Purpose As a Controls Project Engineer Contractor, you will provide critical technical expertise and day-to-day project support across electrical and automation initiatives. You will act as a pivotal bridge between cross-functional teams, contractors, and site stakeholders to ensure that engineering projects are scoped, designed, commissioned, and delivered safely, on time, and in strict alignment with Mars safety and quality standards. Responsibilities ● Project Support & Delivery: Deliver technical input into the scoping, design, and...

Site Agent North Devon Negotiable PAYE Day Rate Immediate Start Available We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure projects across North Devon. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract role on a portfolio of civil engineering schemes, working within an established delivery team on projects involving highways, drainage, infrastructure and environmental works. The Role Managing day-to-day site operations Leading site teams and subcontractors Planning and coordinating works programmes Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget Liaising with clients, stakeholders and commercial teams Managing quality, HSEQ and project documentation Supporting project reporting and progress meetings Requirements Previous experience as a Site Agent within civil engineering Strong understanding of NEC contracts Experience delivering infrastructure, highways, drainage...

I am looking for some Mechanical technician to support a client with some assemble hydraulic power units, subassemblies, and components (pumps, motors, valves, filters, reservoirs) based on technical schematics and, engineering drawings. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Job Title: EC&I Technician Location: Langage Power Station, Plymouth PL7 5AW Salary: £40ph LTD/CIS - no digs, local candidates only Temporary Fixed Term 2 year contract (potential to extend). Hours: 40 hours per week plus overtime as and when available Site Based Start Date: ASAP Technical Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced EC&I Technician to join a leading organisation within the power generation sector. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a fixed-term contract working on a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant, supporting the safe and efficient operation of critical plant systems. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining and improving electrical, control, and instrumentation assets to ensure optimal performance, regulatory compliance, and minimal downtime. You will work closely with operations, engineering teams, and third-party contractors, contributing to both planned and reactive maintenance, as well as continuous improvement...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Agent to join a major highways and infrastructure project in the Exeter region on behalf of a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term scheme delivering major bulk earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, bridge construction and associated infrastructure works. Key Responsibilities: * Overseeing day-to-day site operations * Managing engineering and site teams * Coordinating subcontractors and programme delivery * Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within budget * Liaising with the client, design teams and senior management * Driving quality, HSEQ and commercial performance across site Project Scope Includes: * Bulk Earthworks * Reinforced Concrete Structures * Bridge Construction * Box Culverts * Drainage & Infrastructure * Highways & Civils Requirements: * Proven experience working as a Senior Agent or Site Agent on major...

Example Recruitment Group is currently recruiting on behalf of a national heating contractor operating within the private sector. They require self-employed heating engineers for an ongoing installation contract in the Exeter area. They are able to offer part-time or full-time work on an ongoing basis with consistent guaranteed work all year round. Rates: circa £300-£400.00 per day based pricework Materials: Supplied and delivered to site Work Type: Boiler installations incl. swaps, conversions/upgrades Wiring: Completed by a qualified electrician Waste/Scrap: Collected and disposed of from site Contract Length: Ongoing Payment terms: Weekly pay one week in hand Contract requirements: * Van (plain or sign written) * Gas Safe Registration * In date ACS Qualifications * Calibrated Flue Gas Analyser * Powerflush machine * £2m Public Liability Insurance * Clean DBS Check To apply for this vacancy please use an up-to-date CV and one of our team will be in touch