27 jobs found in Plymouth

12 Month Contract (initially) Up to £70 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Full time on site Job Role: Ensure the delivery of site quality by managing, providing advice and support, and witnessing the installation and commissioning process through construction works in the submarine refit complex. Primary focus will be Electrical activity. You will be accountable to the Lead Construction Manager for day-to-day planning matters. You will assist the construction and project team by providing advice and communicating with contractors and relevant internal stakeholders to resolve site issues / Technical Queries during construction in line with contract timescales. You will ensure the contractor adheres to the Scope of Works and Change Requests. You will undertake and record inspections to ensure adherence to scope and integrated test plans. The post operates as part of the Major Infrastructure Projects Business Unit. Key Responsibilities: • Ensure the...

Laboratory Technician Location - Plymouth My client are seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician for a live MOD project A Laboratory Technician provides control compliance within an UKAS accredited laboratory providing exceptional quality for customers in a safe working environment Key Tasks - Carrying out sampling and testing in line with Standards and customers specification. - Carry out a point of work risk assessment. - Checking that equipment to be used is in calibration and if broken or damaged this is reported to line manager immediately. - Entering and completing on appropriate sheets all records, readings and results that arise from the procedure being carried out. - Communicate clear instructions to site teams based on a thorough understanding of Client specification and expectations. - Provide clear and concise data to demonstrate compliance. - Carry out testing using equipment checked for calibration to demonstrate compliance. - Deliver daily/weekly work...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location - Plymouth My client is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The Senior QS plays a crucial role in managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects. This role involves preparing cost estimates, managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and ensuring projects are completed within budget and according to specifications. Key Tasks and Accountabilities - Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for construction projects. - Conduct cost planning and control throughout the project lifecycle. - Review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and variations. - Manage procurement processes and evaluate supplier and subcontractor bids. - Monitor project progress and forecast final costs, identifying potential financial risks. - Prepare interim and final payment applications and valuations. - Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers. - Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory,...

Temporary Works Coordinator Location - Plymouth My client is an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator, you will have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a TWC on heavy civils / construction projects, preferably with experience in the nuclear sector. Responsibilities - Reporting to the Lead TWC / Temporary Works Manager - Co-ordination of Temporary Works between our site teams and designers - Review of TW design briefs prepared by our site teams to ensure they are suitable for issue to the project's Temporary Works Design teams and management of that submission process - Management of Temporary Works through the full design preparation and design checking processes in accordance with applicable procedures and client requirements - Manage Temporary Works design submissions through their full life-cycle to client approval, implementation, use and dismantling - Liaise with different in-house, supply chain and external design consultants simultaneously - Ensure the...

TWC and AP Engineer – Devonport Docks (Plymouth) Location: Devonport Docks, Plymouth Job Type: Contract / Permanent (flexible depending on candidate) Sector: Heavy Civils / Nuclear / Infrastructure We are currently seeking an experienced Section Engineer or Senior Engineer to join a major project at Devonport Docks in Plymouth for an engineer who holds an Appointed Person ticket and a Temporary Works Coordinator Ticket to coordinate CAD and engineering tasks as well as assisting on lift plans and temporary works.  Essential Requirements Previous experience as a Section Engineer or Senior Engineer on major infrastructure or heavy civils projects TWC (Temporary Works Coordinator) ticket – essential AP (Authorised Person) ticket – essential Strong background in reinforced concrete, marine, or heavy civils works Proven ability to manage site activities and engineering teams Competent in interpreting technical drawings and specifications Desirable Experience Experience...

Mechanical Package Manager 📍 Plymouth, Devon 💼 Contract – Long Term | Devonport Docks 🔒 BPSS Clearance Required 💷 Competitive Day Rate – Inside IR35 CarmichaelUK is recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Package Manager to join a major long-term redevelopment project at a high-security Royal Navy site in Plymouth. This role is critical in overseeing the safe and efficient delivery of a complex M&E package as part of a wider infrastructure upgrade. Please note: Due to the secure nature of the site, BPSS clearance is mandatory. Only candidates with an EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passport who have lived in the UK for the past 5 years can be considered. Key Responsibilities: Lead the safe planning, procurement, and delivery of mechanical works on site. Coordinate with internal and client teams to review and optimise designs. Drive delivery to meet quality, safety, cost, and programme requirements. Manage change control, risk, and opportunity within your...

Service Locator Location - Plymouth My client is recruiting for a Service Locator who will carry out the physical check and survey of all of the underground services within the area that is being investigated, the Service Locator will have the following responsibilities. You will use various geophysical techniques to locate the service, once they have been found, the services will be marked/spray painted onto the ground in the appropriate colour, defining the type and depth of the service. You will also maintain the contents of the permits on site, making sure the workforce remains compliant with conditions and processes outlined within the permits. Key Tasks and Accountabilities In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day-to-day tasks will include: - Authorise Permit to Break Surface. - Ensure compliance with and enforcement of the project permit for the Break Ground procedure. - Review method statements tailored to specific tasks. - Mark all...

An Electrical Engineer is required for a large multi-million pound project in Plymouth. Based on site full time you will be part of an exciting new team responsible for maintaining the building. Summary of duties: Maintain the safe and effective operation of Mechanical and Electrical building services, systems, and equipment on site Carry out routine inspections, servicing, maintenance, and record-keeping in accordance with relevant procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements - SFG20, NHS HTM’s, and all Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements. Support the reliability, availability, and performance of equipment and infrastructure. Undertake repairs and maintenance (PPM) activities within the scope of training, competence, and authorisation. Complete planned maintenance activities and ensure all associated documentation is accurate and up to date. Respond to reactive maintenance requests and equipment faults in a timely and professional manner. Perform...

12 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Up to £65 per hour umbrella Full time on site in Plymouth Overview of Department: In order to deliver the MoD’s submarine and warship programmes, a significant programme of infrastructure investment is required on the Devonport site. The ‘Major Infrastructure Projects’ (MIP) Business Unit has been established to support this. One of the key scope elements within MIP is establishing a defuel capability for out of service submarines, which is delivered under the programme banner of 14 Dock Readiness. This work comprises of a number of interrelated projects to develop various multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems, with an overall value in excess of £100m. The Dock Readiness project is 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. Job Role: The primary purpose of the role is to provide advice and support to the Implementation...

Section Engineer Location - Plymouth My client is looking for a Section Engineer for a live MOD site in Plymouth Key Tasks - Manage in the preparation of 'as-built drawings'. - Establishing effective systems to record work completed updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly. - To manage in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions and quantity. - Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork etc. - Provides engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered. - Responsible for setting out works constructed within allowable tolerances. - Regularly checking the setting out points and benchmarks and checking that all setting out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with a calibration certificate and recorded accordingly. - Ensures workforce understand setting out information has been...

Site Engineer Location - Plymouth My client is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to assist the Engineer in managing the technical compliance of the project to the design specification to fulfil the assigned Key Tasks - Assist in the preparation of as-built drawings. - Assist in establishing effective systems to record work completed updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly. - Participate in developing quality check sheets and carrying quality checks & surveys. - Assisting with site safety, environmental & quality inspections - To assist in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions, and quantity. - Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork etc. - Responsible for setting out works constructed within allowable tolerances, from a provided site control. - Regularly checking the setting out points and benchmarks and checking that all...

Sub Agent Location - Plymouth My client is looking for a Sub Agent to join the Water Retain Barrier Team on a live MOD site in Plymouth Key Tasks - Maintaining high personal standards and behaviour in health and safety, environmental and supporting others in the same. - Leading, supervising and mentoring your reportees and other team members. - Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods, - identifying shortfalls and devising mitigation to minimise programme impacts. - Maintaining good working relations with client, delivery teams, support teams, supply chain and others. - Assist with the monthly and quarterly commercial forecast and reporting for your areas of project. - Ensuring sufficient resources (labour, plant, materials and subcontractors) are procured and available - in sufficient time to deliver the activities within your area of responsibility. - Managing the engineering team to ensure that works are accurately...

Agent Location - Plymouth My client is looking for an experienced Agent to join a live MOD site to manage the technical compliance of the project to the design specification to fulfil the assigned project (or section) safely, on time and to the required quality. Key Tasks - Programming works, commercial performance, and the effective utilisation of resources to meet those programmes. - Support the implementation and monitoring of Health & Safety policies and procedures. - Take full ownership and accountability for profit and loss in the project, ensuring robust control of - target costs and actual costs. Including financial forecasts, forecast reviews, final cost & value reviews - with the commercial team. - Ensure all labour, plant, materials, and supply chain resources are accurately recorded. - Ensure works are delivered in accordance with the specification. Requirements - Relevant qualification (Management qualification / NVQ L3 / HNC / Degree) -...

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...

Role: Senior Architect(Civil) Location: Plymouth(once in every six weeks) Duration: 12 months Rate: depends on experience Inside IR35: Umbrella Purpose The Major Infrastructure Projects directorate provides major new or upgraded dock, berth and building infrastructure projects to provide facilities for the ship and submarine sustainment programmes. As an Architect or Senior Architect you'll work with multi-discipline infrastructure system designs to provide an overall sustainment capability. Using your experience in facility upgrade and buildings designs you will manage and review the design packages by subconsultants and work with users and other stakeholders to ensure that the integrated facility provides the sustainment capability. You will use your Architectural expertise to ensure the end product meets the technical and operational requirements of the facility. Supporting the delivery of the Architectural aspects of the Facility designs. Ensure systems are designed...

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